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SUMMARY: Fractured is a collection that examines brokenness. Through poetry, short fiction, and the personal nonfiction essay, I look at the ways life breaks apart, from the literal breaking of objects to the shattering relationships and of self.
WHY THIS TITLE?: I came up with the idea for the collection after I wrote the title essay, Fractured. I realized that this was a theme in a lot of my work, so I started curating pieces for the collection from there. It seemed natural that I would name the book after the essay.
W HY SOMEONE WOULD WANT TO READ IT: There’s a lot of emotion involved, so even if someone hasn’t experienced the exact situation, they will be able to relate to the emotion of it. We’ve all experienced brokenness at one time or another. It helps to know that we’re not alone.
“Fractured” examines the cracks that run through all our lives. It is engaging and very real. It draws the reader in and holds them until the final page. Erin Britt shows us that we are all fractured and gives hope that even though the cracks are there, being fractured doesn’t have to be a fatal flaw.”– Lori Hicks.
AUTHOR PROFILE: I started writing horrible poetry at age 12. I fell in love with language, so I continued to write horrible poetry into adulthood. It wasn’t until I was a single mom in college that I considered taking a creative writing class. Since then, I’ve earned a BA in English-Creative Writing from Indiana University and will receive my MA in English from there in May 2016. My first novella, CELIA, was published in 2013 through Rainstorm Press. I’ve had several personal essays published in various collections and original academic scholarship published in the university’s Graduate Research Journal. My poems “Howl” and “Your Secret Admirer” are included in the horror anthology HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT, and “Your Secret Admirer” won the Editor’s Choice Award for poetry. I have a short story, “Blood and Rain,” coming out in 2016 in the suspense anthology EDGE OF DARKNESS from Dark Chapter Press. I’m also the editor of Erindipity Editing.
AUTHOR COMMENTS: Of all the pieces in the collection, “Fractured” was the hardest one to write. It is probably the hardest one to read, as well. I put parts of myself into everything I write, but as a nonfiction personal essay, “Fractured” is entirely me and what I was feeling in that situation. It’s scary to put so much out there, but you have to bleed on the page to make a connection. This collection left me with more than a few cuts.
I’ve always hated this question. It’s innocent enough on the face of it, just a way to get to know someone better, but I don’t how to answer it without explaining more than I’m comfortable with. I’m an only child, yet I’m the youngest of three; I’m the oldest of two but I’m the second youngest of four; I’m the second youngest of five until I’m the second youngest of four again; I’m the third oldest of seven. All of this was my father’s doing, shedding wives the way that reptiles molt, collecting and losing children along the way.
I didn’t meet Lorrie, his first wife, until I was a teenager. My mother was his second wife. I grew up knowing I had an older brother and sister living in Ohio, but they didn’t know about me. I guess Lori thought it was easier to pretend I didn’t exist. I think she still does. I met my older siblings when I was seven. It was the beginning of our yearly summer ritual. I spent most of my time as the oldest of two, so it excited me to try being the second youngest of four for a while. I idolized my sister and I followed her around the way smoke follows a fire when it moves: she was brightness and warmth; I was soot and suffocation. She humored me with artificial patience and as soon as she was no longer obligated to do so, she tolerated me no longer. My brother was my hero, and his ego appreciated that. Still, he rarely went out of his way to be my brother, so when it was no longer convenient to be so, he claimed me no longer. We didn’t spend time writing letters or making phone calls, so except for those summer visits, they didn’t exist at all. I still counted them.
Ruth was his third wife. That was her middle name, Ruth. Her first name was Nila, the same as my mother, and going to the doctor or checking the mail became problematic because “Nila Britt” could mean anyone. Many a time I heard my mother say, “No, I’m the other one” into the phone. Ruth was his wife in my earliest memories and her daughter, Kristy, was my sister. She was never my step-sister, although that’s exactly what she was, and Ruth was never Ruth. She was my mother, to hear her tell it, though she was dedicated to her hatred of me. To my knowledge, I did nothing wrong beyond existing in the first place. Calling her anything other than “mom” guaranteed some form of punishment from my father, and Kristy liked to tattle. She resented me, so she made sure they knew every slip, every “your mom” instead of “mom.” My father divorced Ruth when I was twelve; Kristy was no longer my sister, step or otherwise, and Ruth was finally Ruth whether she liked it or not. My father blamed us, Kristy and me, for his divorce. Our inability to get along was too much for his delicate marriage to endure, and he made sure to tell us as much. It had nothing to do with his affair with Tami.
Tami is his fourth wife. To his credit, he actually married his mistress, and remained married to her. He was terrified to be alone, always lining up a new woman before abandoning the old one. She brought three children into the marriage, two step-brothers and a step-sister, so my sibling count doubled. I was six years older than her oldest child, and my older sister was six years older than me, so my father obliviously created a certain symmetry. Tami was always Tami. She didn’t try to be my mother and I never encouraged her to try. Like Ruth, Tami didn’t much care for me; unlike Ruth, Tami didn’t put much effort into making sure I knew it.
don’t interact much, I do see him during holidays and at funerals. The last three are out there somewhere. I had my youngest step-brother in a speech class once and he either never realized who I was, or did and hoped I had forgotten him. I didn’t, but I said nothing anyway.
Do I have any siblings? Yes, I have one, and I am the oldest.


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The texture really makes it special, as it has a creamy, whipped texture that is so soft and silky, but light. It's been really warm lately (duh, it's summer...) and with the heat I get that feeling of not wanting anything heavy or clingy on my skin, but this retains it's light feel and absorbs cleanly. It wears particularly well under makeup as it smooths skin, keeps it hydrated all day, but doesn't get oily.
Overall, this is a must have moisturizer for me. I've been using it for a couple of weeks now, but I'm not so sure I've seen much of a difference in terms of skin tone and dark spots, but as mentioned, I love this enough to overlook that. Although, as most products that brighten, time tends to yield the best results, so I could see a change with continued use. Are you a fan of duo day and night creams? Tried this?

industry_corpus2: Biopharmaceuticals


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This Chichen Itza budget bus tour from Cancun is a tour that packs a sightseeing punch! If your a traveler on a budget and watching your money then this is the perfect tour for you. We’ve done all the work to keep the price as low as possible on this tour but also include the things that matter. See the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza which is a UNESCO site and new 7 wonder of the world. Admire Kukulkan the pyramid and the Temple of Warriors. A certified guide at Chichen Itza in English or Spanish is included that will explain all the mayan history and secrets of this ancient place. You will also spend some leisure time relaxing in the peaceful cenote named Ik-Kil. A delicious buffet lunch and round trip hotel transport is included with this hassle free experience that you don’t want to miss! After Chichen Itza you will also enjoy a short visit to historical town of Valladolid, which is a 16th century colonial city.
At the ruins you will have time with the guide telling you all about Chichen Itza and then you will also have time on your own to explore some of the less seen parts if you want. You will have approximately 2.5 hours in total at the ruins to explore this UNESCO site and gain amazing knowledge about Mexico’s top landmark. Learn about the ancient & dangerous ball game of pok ta pok played by warriors. Learn about the Kukulkan pyramid or the astronomical observatory and the Pok ta pok ball court. A cooling stop at Cenote Ik kil is included with this tour where you will swim in the clearest waters you’ve ever seen. Also a delicious buffet lunch with enough choices for anyone to find something they like. With all of this plus a quick stop in the colonial town of Valladolid this Chichen Itza tour from Cancun is the most affordable option around! Your Chichen Itza tour will end with an evening drop off back at your Cancun hotel. Please note that this tour includes a little more transport time then some others. If you want a quicker option please select our Chichen Itza Express option that will get you back to your hotel much faster.
Hotel pick up approximately 6:30 – 7:30 a.m., Tour returns between 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
*You will receive your tour Chichen Itza tour from Cancun confirmation within 24 hours of purchase. Next day tours must be reserved by 7 pm, and confirmation will be expedited if available. For next day orders after 7 pm, or any other questions please email us at info@wonderousworld.com and one of our team will be happy to assist!
It was ok. The bus ride was very long (appr. 4 hours) we did not spend too much time at the Cenote and too much time at Chichen Itza. Then we made another stop on our way back in a town, but after 11 hours, we all wanted to just go home and skip this stop. The trip was too long and felt a little disorganized.
Thanks for the feedback, we really appreciate it! This is part of the reason that this is called the budget tour. It is the most inexpensive Chichen Itza tour from Cancun but organizing the larger groups on the bus can make the tour a bit longer than others. For future reference the Chichen Itza Express will be the fastest option, with the Van following that, then of course the private tour which can be arranged however you like. Have a great day!

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What a relationship-killer this turns out to be! Humans seem to be very persnickety about where we ‘go’ and where we don’t, but aren’t really good about letting us know what they want. How confusing! Just when we get a good spot going (under the bed, the hall closet, that bedroom nobody ever uses), all hell breaks loose! It’s enough to make me bite myself raw.
Sometimes, we figure things out on our own, but mostly not. As smart as we are, understanding the mind of a human can be just too much to handle on our own.
To help you help us, Barbara wrote a tip sheet that she hands out to some of the dog rescues and shelters she works with (some us lose our HOMES over this stuff!) and you can get your own copy of that here, free of charge.Download ‘Housetraining Made Simple’ now!
Download ‘Housetraining Made Simple’ now!
OK, sure, there’s not enough information here to help absolutely everyone, since each family is different and each dog is different. For more help, you can buy the most wonderful house training book in the world, “Way To Go,” by Dr. Patricia McConnell (Barbara’s read me most of her stuff, and she’s the doggiest human I’ve ever heard of!). It’s not free, but cheap, and has lots of great help for teaching your dog the rules of the house.
If all else fails, Barbara can help you with a customized house training program geared specifically for you, your home and your dog that will get your potty problems solved as quick as can be. If you’ve gotten this far, call Barbara at 951-283-2101 to schedule your customized in-home potty-training program now!

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The 23-year-old Aghasyan is familiar to the Claret-and-Cobalt: He is the cousin of former RSL member Yura Movsisyan, was invited to participate in the team’s 2009 preseason camp in Southern California, and was placed on the squad’s Discovery player list with a potential signing in mind.
With Real Salt Lake’s unprecedented lack of depth up top in the short term, the former Armenian youth national team product will finally get his chance to impress in the North American top flight after trying to crack the ranks of MLS for the last three preseasons, once with RSL and twice with Chivas USA.
Aghasyan started his playing career in his native Armenia in the youth sides of F.C. Banants before beginning his professional days with Pyunik FC and Ullises F.C. Upon moving to the United States in 2007 with his family, the striker landed with USL Premier Development League squad Ventura County Fusion, where he scored 16 goals across two PDL seasons.
F.C. Banants (Armenia) (2003-04): Played in the youth sides of F.C. Banants, winning a Golden Boot in both seasons after scoring 18 goals in 32 goals in 2003 and 32 goals in 18 games played in 2004 … Helped Banants win the Armenian U-16 and U-17 National Championships in back-to-back seasons.
Pyunik FC (Armenia) (2005-06): Began professional career with Armenian side Pyunik FC, starting with the 2005 season for the club’s team in the Armenian second division … Was Golden Boot winner in Second Division in 2005, scoring 16 goals in 25 appearances while helping Pyunik to the division championship … Graduated to Pyunik’s First Division team in 2006, scoring a pair of goals in three contests … Appearances included a pair in the Soviet Union Champions League tournament against teams such as C.S.K.A. Moscow (Russia), Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine), Neftchi Baku (Azerbajian).
Ullises F.C. (Armenia) (2007): Reported to Ullises F.C. in his hometown of Yerevan on loan for a portion of the 2007 season before moving to the United States.
Ventura County Fusion (USL PDL) (2008-09): Scored eight goals in both 2008 and 2009 for the Ventura County Fusion of the United Soccer Leagues (USL) Premier Development League (PDL) … Helped the Fusion reach the 2009 PDL postseason, eventually taking the Championship 2-1 over the Chicago Fire Premier … Played against RSL as a member of Fusion during the 2009.
Misc: Is a cousin of former RSL forward and fellow Armenian countryman Yura Movsisyan … Represented Armenia at the Under-19 and Under-21 levels, including four caps for the Armenia U-19s at the Euro U-19 Championships … Suited up for the Claret-and-Cobalt during the 2009 preseason, scoring a goal in a 6-0 win over Chinese side Shandong Luneng Taishan on 2/14/09 … Also trialed for Chivas USA during the 2010 and 2011 preseasons, scoring four goals in three exhibition contests in 2010 … Totaled 101 minutes in three contests (one start) for Chivas USA in MLS Reserve League action in spring 2011 … Moved to Los Angeles from Armenia in 2007 after his family received U.S. Green Cards.

industry_corpus2: Sports


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Werner shook the bottle as directed on the label, but unfortunately didn't fasten the cap first.
What Sunil really wanted was enough money to buy a house.
Manjeri persuaded Sal to go to the party.
I thought he was your date.
We've all seen the way Bart looks at Kikki.
Martyn said he was ready to face a tough challenge.
Charleen spent Christmas in Boston with Space.
I can smell Ranjit's perfume. She must have been here earlier.
Can we have some privacy, please?
Cynthia never lets anyone forget that he's rich.
At the first hint of trouble, Rolf disappeared.
When was the theft reported?
You must not part with the ring.
Gary and Ji are upstairs sleeping.
Did you bring your lunch from home?
Are we in trouble again?
I want to fly above the clouds.
Being responsible for your children does not affect your level of testosterone.
This new state could in principle be any microscopic state.
Roderick might go to Boston with Takao.
Yes, we conspired to murder the king and steal his rightful throne.
The older you get doesn't mean you should no longer use your imagination.
Glynn looks a bit nervous.
We need to talk about him.
I think we should consider Carl's offer a little more carefully.
Why was he living in the US?
Quit wallowing in your postmodern, wangsty aimlessness and stand up for something!
Svante is the most intelligent guy I've ever met.
I'm pretty sure that Mwa gets paid a lot more than I do.
Jon won the karaoke contest.
Nathaniel drank too much at the party last night.
One who knows no love knows no unhappiness.
I used to hate her.
Seth sat alone on the porch smoking a cigar.
Mann is caught between Scylla and Charybdis.
Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Communist Party of the United States?


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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: John Allan to William Heath, Indians Affairs and Intelligence from Nova Scotia . 1779. Manuscript/Mixed Material. https://www.loc.gov/item/mgw454415/.
(1779) George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: John Allan to William Heath, Indians Affairs and Intelligence from Nova Scotia . [Manuscript/Mixed Material] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mgw454415/.
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: John Allan to William Heath, Indians Affairs and Intelligence from Nova Scotia . 1779. Manuscript/Mixed Material. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/mgw454415/>.

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Last month, Ms Namale Allen flew to Singapore from Uganda hoping that a prominent eye surgeon here could restore her sight after a brutal acid attack left her blind and horribly disfigured.
Unfortunately, her cornea, eyeballs and optic nerves were too severely damaged for osteo-odonto- keratoprosthesis (OOKP), her best shot at regaining her sight. Also known as "tooth-in-eye" surgery, OOKP involves reconstructing a new eye with a tiny plastic lens and one of the patient's own teeth.
However, the former hair- dresser's trip, made possible by donations from good Samaritans and readers after her story appeared in The Straits Times in August, will not be in vain.
On Thursday, a team of surgeons from Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) will be operating on her to relieve some of the complications which have been plaguing her since she was attacked in May last year.
A young man she did not know flung a large amount of acid at the 27-year-old, who was then five months pregnant, outside her home in Kampala - the capital city of Uganda - one evening.
The attack melted Ms Allen's facial features and blinded her. Her eyes are now two pinholes and she needs plugs to breathe through her collapsed nose.
Her neck, arms and shoulders are covered with large keloids, making movement difficult and painful.
Ms Allen's attacker was never caught.
Her husband also abandoned her and her two young daughters, including one-year-old Janat whom she has never seen.
After her story broke in this newspaper, readers raised about $80,000 through several online donation drives so that she could come to Singapore for treatment.
Her operation on Thursday is the first of a series of surgical procedures to treat her severe injuries.
A multi-disciplinary team will be involved, including plastic surgeons, anaesthesiologists and occupational therapists.
Plastic surgeon Cheong Ee Cherk told The Sunday Times that keloids have resulted in extensive scarring on Ms Allen's face, neck, upper body and limbs.
He said: "This has also severely limited the availability of unscarred donor sites for any reconstructive procedures.
"We hope to be able to improve her severely restricted neck and mouth movements by releasing and excising her neck and chest scars with skin grafting. We will also revise the scars of her cheek and around her mouth to help with her very limited mouth opening."
Humanitarian and social activist Lynsay Lewis, who accompanied her to Singapore, said: "A large part of the scar on her neck will actually be excised and an artificial dermis will be used to graft over that excised scar area."
"The risks of this procedure include blood loss, graft loss (the graft doesn't take), infection of site (which will result in graft loss) and recurrence of the scar again after the surgery," added Ms Lewis, who is the founder of Upasuaji Africa, a charity promoting surgical education in East Africa.
The medical team is donating their time, but Ms Allen, who is expected to be hospitalised for a month, will have to pay for other charges and expenses.
Although she is worried about going under the knife, she said: "I believe they will do the best they can."
She knows there will be a lot of hard work ahead to heal and restore mobility after the procedures.
"I'm ready because I really want to get well."

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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.NET Developers, especially C# developers, that want to develop Office solutions based on VSTO technology.
Perhaps the most important news in the second edition is that it’s only available with C# and not with VB.NET as the first editions was. Unfortunately the title no longer includes the language in use which can be very misleading for potential book buyers.
The book’s concept is built around two topics; how to work with each software’s object model and event coding. For obvious reasons it cannot cover all the objects in the softwares. Compared with the first edition the major update is that it now cover VSTO 3.0 . The chapter about managed COM add-in has now been replaced with a chapter that explicit target VSTO add-ins and the second edition now also cover the Ribbon Visual Designer in VSTO. A complete new chapter has also been added about using the ClickOnce technology for deploying VSTO solutions.
The book covers well what we can do with VSTO but not how we should do it. If we fully understand this then the book will be a good resource for us. When covering several softwares the book cannot covering all details about VSTO for each software. However, it covers the more central parts and it does it well too.
With a page numbers of 1015 the book is thick as a brick and consider the content it should be treated as the “bible” for VSTO. I like the book for several reasons; it’s well written and it covers VSTO well. But again, if we do not know C# then the book will be of little value although it provides all examples in VB.NET (available as download from the book’s site).

industry_corpus2: Programming


text: Steve McCurry is one of the most successful and respected living photographers in USA.He continued in photojournalism on graduation, and in 1978, having saved a bit of money, was drawn to the visual possibilities of India. It proved a pivotal experience; the inspiring diversity of colour, life and activity prolonged a six week trip to a two year adventure. He travelled throughout the Subcontinent, exploring India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Steve McCurry has been one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography for more than thirty years, with scores of magazine and book covers, over a dozen books, and countless exhibitions around the world to his name.

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Appliances continue to advance in technology and aesthetics. From new features to finishes, chances are the options have changed dramatically from the last time you went appliance shopping. If you’re planning a kitchen refresh in the near future, check out which refrigerator trends are gaining steam.
Where Is This City-Park Bridge?
Where Is This 10-Room Mansion?
Where Is This Giant Dalecarlian Horse?

industry_corpus2: Manufacturing


text: Astrology was the belief that the movements of planets and the positions of stars could influence someone's personality and future. Astrological systems were developed on many worlds, including Coruscant and Shili. By the Imperial Era, most people dismissed it as superstition. The Gatalentan Apprentice Legislator Amilyn Holdo believed in astrology, and liked to study and compare systems from various planets.


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Born in Bogota, Colombia, Uribe lives and works in Miami. His artwork resists classification. Rooted in the craft of sculpture and paint, it rises from intertwining everyday objects in all possible and surprising ways, but still with a formal reference to the history and tradition of classical art.
Uribe studied art at the University of Los Andes in Bogota and in 1988 left for New York to study a master-of-fine-arts degree under the supervision of Luis Camnitzer. It was the beginning of a journey that included years of studies and work in Cuba, Mexico, Russia, England and finally Miami.
Initially his formation began as a painter with sensual and brooding canvases influenced by his dark reflections on the Catholic sense of pain, guilt and sexuality.
In 1996, abandoning his paintbrushes and attracted by the usually neglected beauty of simple objects in daily use, he began to observe them with care, collect them, set them side by side and combine them. They became unusual instruments of a new aesthetic, full of color, irony and lively playfulness.
Uribe creates sculptures which are not sculpted but constructed and weaved, in curious and unpredictable, repetitive and almost compulsive ways. They follow the classical canons of figurative and abstract art, but the result is absolutely whimsical, yet contains enormous efficacy and communicability. When observed from close, his works reveal various kinds of interpretations; invites us to touch them, to discover the detail and connection between one element and another. When viewed from further away, they offer volumes, forms, textures and color. Distance, proximity and perception are key factors in the interconnection between Uribe’s work and its viewers.
The title of his creations is very important to Uribe, because it reveals his deep connections to language and literature. “Most of my work is based on words”, says Uribe, “I sometimes start with a name and look for my objects, sometimes the object makes me think of the word, and I exploit it to create a work.” A happy and sometimes disconcerting association of materials and ideas leads their dichotomy to metamorphoses, guided by clearly defined conceptual procedures, and results in ironic, benevolent provocation.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


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4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc of “Aquaman” will feature Dolby Vision HDR that dramatically expands the color palette and contrast range and uses dynamic metadata to automatically optimize the picture for every screen, frame by frame. The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc of “Aquaman” will also feature a Dolby Atmo soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar. Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.
The Atlantean child Orin, son to the Queen of Atlantis (Nicole Kidman), was abandoned as an infant and left to die; however, he was rescued and raised by a kindly lighthouse keeper. The keeper (Temuera Morrison) adopted the boy as his own son, renaming him Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa). Able to survive the harshest depths of the ocean and on the surface world above, the child of two worlds grew to be a hero to both eventually returning to Atlantis to become their King in addition to being a founding member of the Justice League as Aquaman.


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With Oracle starting the official sunsetting of their User Productivity Kit (UPK) product by removing development and support efforts in the coming years, many existing UPK customers are facing challenges around compatibility with newer server and operating systems that are not supported by UPK. The latest patch 12.1.0.4 (ESP4) for UPK supports up to Windows Server 2012 and SQL Server Database 2016 (See link for the Technical Requirements). Since Oracle announced the sunset of the UPK product line, we received word that there would be no new functionality in the toolset, except for patching for customer issues. At this time, we no further indication from Oracle that there will be any technical upgrades for Browsers, OS and databases. Current Oracle support only shows 7 issue patches since the release of 12.1.0.4.
For customers that would like to migrate their server i.e. from Windows 2012 to Windows 2016, they won't be able to migrate their UPK environment to the new server. For this reason, JOLT has partnered with the leading UPK replacement vendors (including ANCILE uPerform and Epiloque Opus) to help our customers address the compatibility challenges with UPK and begin their transition planning process. We also worked closely with these vendors to refine UPK conversion programs to convert UPK content into their new content platform making the transition from UPK easier.
As always, please let us know if you have any questions about Oracle UPK, the transition from UPK or anything else we might help with. If you would like to know more about the UPK sunset or these UPK replacement options we can easily provide a live demo of these tools or answer any questions.
You can also watch our webinar addressing strategies for life after UPK to learn more, and make sure to contact us for a complimentary assessment of your UPK transition strategy when you're ready!

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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Home > Info Center > FAQs > what is ventilation system?
Ventilation is by means of ventilation dilution or ventilation removal, control the spread of air pollutants and the harm, a building environmental control technology for assurance of indoor and outdoor air environment quality. Ventilation system is to achieve the ventilation function, it is a set of devices.including the outlet and inlet diffuser, filters, control system, air supply pipe, and other ancillary equipment etc.

industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


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Emily spent four years working in Shropshire after graduating from the University of Nottingham in 2013. She joined the Farm team at Scarsdale Vets to cover maternity in November 2017.
Her interests inside of work lie in calf health and flock health planning.
Outside of work, she enjoys walking her dog Magnus and exploring the Derbyshire countryside.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


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Thank you CleanPro! | CleanPro, Inc.
Thank you CleanPro. Getting my estimate to wax floors/carpets on a Holiday was a plus but now I don’t have to clean my office (junk room). Found out clean pro helps with that, they have trailers and will help load up. I’m going to do spring BIG cleaning with them, my Attic, Garage, and “Office”. Also going to get my dryer cleaned, major cause of fires. Matthew cleans the filter, even the tubing but does not have the equipment to go all through. Too many houses are catching on fire because of dryers.
I’m so thrilled Clean Pro to my rescue.
Now only have to do the Food closet, the Utility closet is done.
My sister going to be thrilled, she has been begging my get rid of the junk. To some it’s junk to others treasured junk.

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


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PCSX2 Git (2018/10/21) is compiled. PCSX2 is an open source PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator for the Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems. With the most recent versions, many PS2 games are playable (although speed limitations have made play-to-completion tests for many games impractical), and several games are claimed to have full functionality.
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There is a certain clarity and freedom in madness that sanity rarely allows. King Nebuchadnezzar was troubled by a dream of a great tree. The tree was a fountain of life and blessing, and in its abundance all creatures flourished and found shelter. Shockingly, the tree was stripped, its branches torn away, and the trunk cut down. Nothing remained but a stump, bound with iron and bronze.
In his alarm, the king called for his wisest counselor, Belteshazzar, whom we know as the prophet Daniel, to interpret the dream. Daniel explained that the tree was Nebuchadnezzar himself. He would be humbled by an extended period of madness, taking on the appearance of a beast and living in an open field. Eventually his sanity would return–the stump would sprout new life.
He learned an invaluable lesson: None of us is “too big to fail.” The Lord exalts and brings down; our chief duty is to honor and glorify Him.


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Henderson, N.C. – Vance-Granville Community College will establish a new corporate campus in the new Triangle North Vance business park, according to an agreement sign today between the college's board of trustees and the Kerr-Tar Regional Economic Development Corp., owner and developer of Triangle North.
The economic development corporation board voted at its March 20 meeting to begin planning with the college for a potential new corporate education and training facility located at Triangle North's 300-acre park in Vance County. It is located along Interstate 85, across from the college's main campus.
When constructed, the Corporate Education Center could provide space for some of the college's technical programs. The new center is included in college's new Facilities Master Plan, which projects how the college might grow over the next 10 years. College President Randy Parker said that any growth or expansion will be contingent on support from local counties, who provide funding for facilities.
"We are excited about the possibilities that this new facility offers the college and our area," Parker said. "The new Corporate Education Center would house the college's business and industry services programs, and would allow us to increase our program offerings for local businesses." He added that it would also house a biotech incubator for startups in the biotechnology industry. In addition, the facility would serve as a state-of-the-art recruiting center for drawing potential clients to any of the four Triangle North sites in Franklin, Granville, Vance and Warren counties.
"The synergy that will be created by this partnership with the College and Triangle North bodes well for our region's economic future," said corporation chairman Danny Wright. "Jobs are the lifeblood of any community and having job-training capabilities on the grounds of the Triangle North Vance site is such a valuable tool for recruitment. Collaborating with the prestigious and widely heralded community college system of North Carolina will be a tremendous boost to our efforts to improve the quality of life for our citizens."
While companies are in the process of relocating to the four-county area, they could use the center's flexible industrial training space to train employees on industry-specific equipment. Offices for economic developers and for new companies transitioning to our area would also be available. "In essence, this new Corporate Education Center would be a key focal point for our four counties' economic development efforts," said Parker.
"This new endeavor builds on Vance-Granville's tradition of being a key player in economic development, by working in partnership with businesses and local governments," said College Board of Trustees Chair Donald C. Seifert Sr. of Henderson.
Triangle North, formerly known as the Kerr-Tar Hub, is an award-winning and innovative rural economic development initiative created through a unique multi-county collaboration and cost-sharing arrangement to spark economic growth and opportunity in the Kerr-Tar region, which includes the four counties hosting park sites.
For more information on Triangle North, visit www.trianglenorthnc.org.
Each of our parks has documentation attesting to its quality, pricing and shovel-readiness.

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For many, cow milk is completely out of the question. It’s difficult to digest, high in allergens and loaded with lactose that can wreak havoc on your gastrointestinal tract. Enter goat milk, a nutrient-rich alternative that’s tasty, easy on the gut and far less inflammatory than regular cow’s milk. For these reasons, many dairy-involved diets like the Paleo, low-carb and ketosis diet recommend goat milk.
Not only is it chock-full of vitamins and minerals that your body needs, but it’s also incredibly versatile. You can easily use goat milk to make healthy cheese, soap, smoothies, skin care products, desserts and more. It’s a great way to add a simple, nutritious twist to your favorite tried-and-true recipes.
What Is Goat Milk? Is It Dairy?
Goat milk is a type of milk produced by goats. It’s high in many essential nutrients and is a good source of vitamins and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin and more. It’s also rich in medium-chain fatty acids. Medium-chain fatty acids are a type of heart-healthy fat that is associated with a wealth of impressive health benefits.
Like cow milk, goat milk is technically considered a type of dairy because it’s produced from a mammal. However, it’s actually a great alternative to cow milk because it’s easier to digest, less inflammatory and lower in many of the allergens that are commonly found in cow milk.
So is it safe to drink goat milk? Is goats milk better for you than other types of milk? And does goat milk make you gain weight? Keep reading for the answers to your burning questions about this particular type of milk.
While the fat content of goat and cow milk is similar, the fat globules in goat milk are smaller. That makes it easier for your body to digest. (1) Once it reaches your stomach, the protein in goat’s milk forms a softer curd than cow milk . Only about 2 percent of goat’s milk is curd compared to about 10 percent in cow milk. This helps your body digest it with less irritation than cow’s milk.
While there are some cows who don’t produce A1 casein protein, namely Jersey and Guernsey cows, the majority of bovines in the U.S., Western Europe and Australia are Holstein and Fresian, both of which are A1 casein producers.
Because goat’s milk has a pH level similar to humans, it’s absorbed by the skin with less irritation and helps keep bacteria at bay (goodbye, pimples!). For this reason, many people often add goat milk lotion and goat milk soap into their natural skin care routines.
“Moo-ve” over, cows. While goat and cow milk might rank similarly for mineral content, goat’s milk might still be the winner.
That’s because early studies found that nutrients like iron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous were more easily digested and used by the body in goat’s milk than cow’s milk. Because of the bioavailability of these minerals, goat milk also looks promising for treatment of nutritional deficiencies like anemia and bone demineralization. (15) In addition, it can help address all-too-common iron deficiency and magnesium deficiency as well.
In fact, some researchers suggest that goat milk should be consumed regularly by individuals with malabsorption issues, anemia, osteoporosis or prolonged treatments with iron supplements.
Regularly consuming goat’s milk enhances the body’s ability to use iron. It also boosts regeneration of hemoglobin. Combined, this makes goat’s milk a safe and natural way to treat osteoporosis and combat anemia.
While it’s not very popular in the western world, goat milk is actually one of the most widely consumed milk drinks in the rest of the world and with good reason. It tastes great, and it’s chock-full of nutrients.
In addition to the nutrients listed above, goats milk also contains a small amount of vitamin B12, niacin and manganese.
So how does goat milk stack up against other types of milk, such as cow milk or sheep milk?
The biggest difference between goat milk vs. cow milk is in terms of digestibility. Goats milk is more easily digestible. This makes it a great option for those with gastrointestinal problems. Goat’s milk is also better tolerated by those with lactose issues and doesn’t cause inflammation the way cow milk can. It’s also a great option for children once they’ve moved past breastfeeding. Why? It contains fewer allergens than cow milk.
However, because it’s not as common, goat milk can be substantially more expensive than cow milk. This might cause sticker shock at the onset. What’s more, raw goat milk, the best for you, can be difficult to find outside of health food stores and farmers markets. The taste and smell might not also be pleasing to everyone, particularly those raised with cow milk.
On the other hand, cow milk is cheap and can be found everywhere. If you manage to get your hands on A2 casein cows’ milk from Jersey and Guernsey cows, you can enjoy many of the benefits enjoyed by goat milk drinkers. It’s an excellent option for those who just can’t get used to the taste of goats milk. Keep in mind, however, that A2 cow milk is difficult to come by in many areas. It usually has the price tag to prove it too. Whether it’s A1 or A2, cow milk is still more difficult for the body to digest. It takes hours to digest versus about 30 minutes with goat’s milk. For those with cow milk allergies — and this is a big group — this type of milk just isn’t an option.
So why isn’t everyone gulping down sheep milk? Its high fat content is a turnoff for many. Although the fats are mainly monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat (good-for-you fats), one cup contains almost double the amount as cow and goat milk. This may be a concern for those watching their fat intake.
Sheep milk is much harder to find as well. While goat’s milk is slowly making its way onto supermarket shelves, your best bet for buying sheep milk is still your local farmers market. If you are able to buy it, you can freeze sheep milk and unfreeze as needed while still preserving the same flavor.
Can’t get your hands on sheep milk? Eat your cheese! Some of the most popular Mediterranean types, like feta, Rocquefort, Manchego, Pecorino Romano and ricotta, are all made from the animal. Sheep yogurt is also becoming more popular. Keep your eyes peeled for that in stores.
If you’re ready to add goat milk to your family’s diet, you have several options. To really maximize the health benefits, you can try raw goat milk. This can be found at local farmers market or health food stores. Similar to raw milk benefits from a cow, drinking raw goat milk ensures you get the maximum amount of nutrients and health-promoting properties from this delicious drink.
If raw goat milk isn’t available in your area, there are plenty of other options, mainly in fermented foods. If you’ve ever wondered “does goat milk have probiotics?” this is what you may want to look for. These products increase good bacteria to keep you healthy and support nutrient absorption in the gut. One of the best fermented products is goat milk kefir. Kefir can help treat leaky gut and boost immunity.
The probiotics found in this milk drink can help improve intestinal health, enhance immune function, prevent diarrhea and manage cholesterol levels. (19) Be sure to purchase goat milk kefir to get the great benefits of goat milk. Cow and sheep versions are sold as well. Drink kefir as is, or add it to your favorite dishes that call for yogurt.
If liquid goat milk isn’t your thing, fermented goat milk yogurt might be a good substitute. The probiotics benefits present in goat milk yogurt may help support healthy digestion, lower your risk of diabetes, support weight and fat loss, and reduce high blood pressure. Try it with fruit or granola for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Soft, raw goat cheeses are also packed with probiotics and available around the country. Spread goat cheese on a cracker, or nibble it solo to get all the health benefits in a tasty way.
Wondering where to buy goat milk? You can typically find it at many health food stores and farmers markets. It’s usually near the dairy products or in the refrigerated section. Online retailers also contain goats milk products, including skin creams, powdered milk and goat milk ghee.
Are you ready to take the goat milk plunge and incorporate it into your diet? If you’re nervous about the flavor of drinking it straight, start with chilled goat milk. It has a less pronounced “goaty” flavor.
When you’re ready to start using goat milk in your favorite recipes, there are few things to keep in mind. Goat milk can essentially be used as a replacement for cow milk in any recipe. However, when it’s heated, pasteurized or processed in any way, there is a distinct “goat” flavor. Those who are longtime fans of the milk might not mind, but it could be a turnoff for newbies.
Goats’ milk is especially tasty in dessert recipes. It gives your favorite sweets a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. It’s also great in smoothies. Combine your favorite fruits and leafy greens, throw in a dash of goat milk, and blend.
Goats are considered one of the first animals to be domesticated by humans. Studies show that the Bezoar ibex, a type of goat native to western Asia in the Zagros Mountains, may be the first ancestor of the modern domesticated goat.
During the Stone Age, farmers started herding goats for their milk, meat and dung, which was used as fuel. Their bones and hair were also collected and used to produce clothing and tools. The earliest evidence of domesticated goats can be traced back about 10,000 years to a settlement in Iran. Remains of goats have also been uncovered in many other archaeological areas, including Jericho, Jeitun and Choga Mami.
As of 2011, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that there are about 924 million goats living around the world. (20) Today, they are often used for their meat, milk and skin. Some also use goats to help clear land or act as pack animals to carry gear or pull carts on hikes.
Although goat milk can be super healthy and nutritious, there are several disadvantages of goat milk that should be considered as well.
In fact, some of the most common goat milk side effects include digestive issues like gas or bloating. This is because goat milk does contain a small amount of lactose. Although it’s lower than cow milk or other dairy products, it may still cause issues for those with a severe intolerance to lactose.
As always, it’s best to start with a low amount and increase your intake slowly to assess your tolerance. If you experience any negative side effects after consuming goat milk, consider scaling back and decreasing your intake to let symptoms subside.
Keep in mind that goat milk is also not suitable for those following specific diets, like the dairy-free diet or vegan diet. For people following these diets, it’s best to opt for dairy alternatives like almond milk or oat milk instead.
Goat milk is a type of milk produced from goats. Like cow milk, it is technically considered a dairy product.
Each serving of goat milk is high in many important micronutrients. These include calcium, phosphorus and riboflavin, plus heart-healthy fats and protein.
One of the biggest differences between goat milk vs. cow milk is its digestibility. Goat milk is easier to digest, less inflammatory and lower in potential allergens.
Sheep milk is another good alternative to cow milk. It is easy to digest. Plus, it’s even higher in several vitamins and minerals than goat milk.
Ideally, look for raw goat milk or fermented goat milk to maximize the potential health benefits. You can also opt for goat cheese or use goat milk to make soaps and serums.


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Naturalist and author Art Bernstein came by to tell Sharon about some of his favorite birds. He started with a story about bald eagles at Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge, along the California – Oregon state line, the largest bald eagle gathering place on the Pacific Flyway outside Alaska. He said that he saw four eagles sitting in a tree while he and his wife were parked about 50 feet away. A fifth eagle came by and they all started talking to each other in a high pitched, almost songbird voice. For more about bald eagles, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bald_eagle.
Art also talked about the water ouzel (or American dipper), a small, solitary, gray bird that lives near waterfalls and loves to dive into the crashing water. He read a passage from John Muir’s famous 1894 book, The Mountains of California, in which Muir describes them as “joyous.” For more about ouzels, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Dipper. To read the John Muir chapter on water ouzels, go to http://www.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/frameindex.html?http://www.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/writings/the_mountains_of_california/.
Also discussed were the amazing owl eyeball, which rather than being round is shaped like a space capsule or an old TV tube. It therefore cannot rotate in the eye socket but it can spot an ant on a blade of grass from high in the air. And the kingfisher, a beautiful bird related to the Australian kookaburra and the woodpecker, that flies up and down rivers looking for fish. And finally, the kestrel or sparrow hawk, the smallest of the hawks, one of which used to reside near Sharon Kleyne’s driveway.


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All of our designs are created by award winning designer Alex Dodson. These striking designs are a fantastic way to brighten up your outdoor space and are sure to be a talking point at your next get together.
At Burned by Design we create custom themed wood burners based on characters from pop cult classics from the world of entertainment. Each burner is hand built and steel fabricated with great attention to detail.
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Are you certain that you have posted enough and proper labels and signs throughout the entire workplace? If not, you should, because this is your responsibility as an employer. Likewise, do your workers, guests or clients, know about the potential hazards in your workplace, inside and outside?
If your building, factory, and equipment do not have the necessary safety identification signs and labels for warning others of potential dangers, now’s the time to change that.
CAUTION: You must print this word in yellow print and post it in areas where there is a risk of minor to moderate accidents.
NOTICE: You should write this word in blue and utilise this for reminding people that there is a potential risk within the vicinity.
DANGER: This signal word must appear in red print, and you must post it in places where serious injury or death WILL certainly occur.
WARNING: This word must be printed in orange and utilised when there is a high risk of severe injury or death occurring.
Aside from the signal word, ANSI also imposes that safety signs must include a short and easily understandable description of the potential hazard, its, consequences, and how you could avoid it. Additionally, you should prioritise specific hazards that apply to your workplace.
For instance, slips, trips, and falls, as well as strained backs, might be more likely to happen in your workplace than the risk of flood, which is common in basement offices.
Safety labels and signs posted in strategic locations around your workplace is the most cost-effective way to help ensure you and your employees’ safety in the workplace. Additionally, this would contribute to reducing the risk of an employee suffering injury and filing a claim against your company.


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Not everyone loves mountains. Not everyone likes the butterflies in the stomach, when you look from the top down to earth.
But maybe you can enjoy these butterflies, when you visit a high rope course in South Tyrol.
A high rope course is nothing else but a course in airy positions. They are applied in minimum 3 m or maximum 18 m height. Up there you have to get over different obstacles, like balance over ropes or moving woods.
But don’t be afraid: in every high rope course in South Tyrol safety is the principle. Every participant gets a fixed-rope-route-set which is very easy to handle. So nothing can happen when anybody crushes.
But most of all: an excursion in a high rope course is very funny, mostly when you do it with friends or colleagues. Because of that the high rope courses in South Tyrol are very popular for incentives.
The high rope courses are situated in Lana, Toblach, Pfalzen and Tauferer Ahrntal.


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Nov 11th 2010PeterGetting My Life Back!
Last night I went back into the water in dive kit for the first time for five years! It was in a swimming pool, but I felt very apprehensive. But after the first ten seconds the previous training returned and I settled back into it quite happily – albeit maximum depth of about 3 metres!
Some of my drills are a little rusty and need a bit more practice, and I certainly want to do a bit more pool training before I contemplate open water diving again, but I left the pool with a big grin on my face. One more step on ‘getting my life back’!
And another has been some more time on the LeukaemiaCARE helpline – something I used to do, but felt I had to give up when I had the biopsy that affected my speech. In the intervening years I have overcome that, so that is another step on the path!
Yet again it has been a week since I last posted – and another busy one! Firstly I am sorry the blog hasn’t been updated, but I have had little opportunity to connect to the internet – and when I have, the server has been unavailable because of the ongoing network snags. I have now found the source of the problem! You may recall that I had thought that it was one of the network devices (a switch) that was overheating, but having removed it (for return to the suppliers under warranty) the problem happened again, and I can now point the finger at one of the computers, which may have a hard disk or motherboard problem, possibly caused by overheating. I will have to look at improving the airflow through the case but until I can sort that out, I’ll be leaving it disconnected so the rest of the network, with the webserver, can run normally.
This week saw the first ECP sessions! All quite uneventful really. I went up to St Thomas’s on Tuesday, and had the first session in the afternoon. One (large) canula is placed into the vein near the inside of my elbow, and about 125ml of blood removed and centrifuged. The white cells are separated out and the red cells returned to the body. This happens six times, and then a photo-sensitive drug called psoralen is added to the white cells which absorb it. The cells are then circulated through a tube past an ultra violet (UV) light which activates the drug and modifies the cells attributes (in a way I don’t fully understand). The cells are then returned to the body. The idea is that because only the target cells are exposed to the drug, which is activated outside the body, the side effects are significantly reduced. However one side effect is the risk of cataracts, as it does make the eyes sensitive to UV radiation, so I had to wear UV blocking goggles (like safety glasses) for nine hours after each session – I received some strange looks in a restaurant!
I stayed in a hospital room overnight (adequate but spartan – it reminded me of the flat I shared in Leeds as a student) – 6 rooms with a communal bathroom – although I was the only occupant! Next morning (Wednesday) I had session two, and then I went off to meet Felicity and Katie who had come up to London as Katie had an interview for a job placement as part of her degree course. Session 2 was uneventful – once the canula was inserted – it took two attempts.
We stayed in London that night in rather more comfort at the flat of our friends Marion and Martin. We were out for a Chinese that night, and then Thursday saw me head off to Guy’s , while Katie went for her interview. My haematology check up at Guys followed the usual pattern, although they think my Hb was 11.9, while the team at St Thomas’s claimed it was slightly better at 13.4! However, having had four needle inserted, I have a nice collection of bruises! I did get a bit more of the coursework done, all but finished. Katie’s interview went well – but she found out at the interview that it is an unpaid placement, which makes it rather undesirable!
We drove back on Thursday afternoon, I was out for dinner that night, and back at work on Friday.
Friday evening saw me driving up to Worcester for an excellent but intensive week-end of training (nice to be doing it instead of receiving it!) and I drove back home this afternoon, to finish off my coursework and email it off – which I did about 2 hours ago, just before the midnight deadline.
So another busy week! Next ECP is in two weeks, and currently planned for every two weeks for the next twelve months – which leaves my in a bit of quandary as to how to classify these posts. Certainly having treatment, although not for the original disease, and with the appointment schedule it feels a bit like ‘life on hold’ again, yet at the same time, it is part of getting my life back! Maybe all three (or four as there was a bit of ‘geek speak’ at the start).
But whatever the categories, we stay Onwards and Upwards!
Apr 28th 2008PeterGetting My Life Back!
Well I did say that last week would be busy – and it was, but very rewarding! The majority of the week was spent on a residential course for another module on my computing course. Not quite as intensive as the previous two (only 3 hours of exams at the end of the week) but very enjoyable. I was also able to raid the library for some books to help me with the coursework. I had forgotten just how good it is to have access to a good technical library! Now all I have to do is identify and reference the relevant parts of the books. In fact the technical content of the coursework is fairly straightforward – the hard part is remembering and justifying what I write, and getting the appropriate references – and referencing system.
I went from university up to Worcester for a weekend of training with LeukaemiaCare – the first course I have taken for some months. However it was as enjoyable as ever, good to see my fellow trainers, Neil and Suzanne, and welcome Channelle to the team. The course members were a really responsive and enthusiastic group to train, so although I felt quite tired at the end of each day, it was very rewarding and good to get back to it!
After that it was a trip back home for a rest!
On the health front, I still have some aches and pains, so I am beginning to think that perhaps GvHd is affecting the interstitial tissues and maybe the ECP would be a good idea. My next appointment with the dermatologists is on 19 May, so I’ll see what it is like then. My mouth was a bit sore yesterday too, but I think that was all the talking over the weekend. It is much better this morning!
However, on the upside, I jumped on the bathroom scales last night, and discovered I have put on about eleven pounds in the last month! I think I mentioned that my appetite has been getting better, and I certainly ate a lot last week, so I was quite pleased. A few more and I shall be 10 stone! (63Kg!) I was still wearing a ‘small’ size LeukaemiaCare polo shirt though!
So on that note – very definitely – Onwards and Upwards!


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The property is situated 500 meters from the town of Amelia and is composed of the owner's house and some little cottages. The swimming pool, situated at few meters from the cottages, is at disposition of the guests. The property is especially suitable for couples that search a quiet and peaceful environment.
Amelia is ancient in origin and lies 80 km north of Rome in southern Umbria, a region that has gained a name for being the green heart of Italy, and also because in the last 30 years the woods in Umbria have become ever more beautiful and more extensive. Tourism is growing sharply because of the unfamiliar harmony between nature, antiquities, historic centres and culture. In the region more and more immigrants from other countries of the European Union are also settling or buying second homes. The quiet of the countryside, good provisions and an inimitable cuisine are the great draw. Rents for houses are low in comparison with Tuscany, also because houses in Umbria on average are smaller than in Tuscany.
Amelia is gorgeously sited on the rocks. The walls originate from the pre-Etruscan period (700 BC). It forms an ideal starting point for enjoying the peace of the surrounding hill and mountain landscape and on the other hand making at least 40 trips by car to sparkling towns like Todi, Orvieto, Narni, Spoleto, Viterbo (15 to 40 min.) or Perugia, Gubbio, Spello, Assisi, Tuscania and Tarquinia on the coast with a magnificent little museum of Etruscan art and Etruscan tombs with 2,300-year-old frescos (60-75 min.) or somewhat farther north the Etruscan ruins at Volci. You can also easily visit places in the southern part of Tuscany by car such as Siena, San Giminiano, Pienza, Cortona, Sinalunga, etc.
Many tourists visit Rome once or more times from Amelia, by car on Sundays and during the week mostly by train from the stations Narni-Amelia or Orte. In the more immediate surroundings there are numerous charming little villages - of medieval origin - which are increasingly being renovated for weekend and summer tourism: San Restituta, Civita di Bagnoreggio, Lugnano, Stroncone, Labro (max. 40 min), Montefranco, Arrone, etc. Hard by also lie the vast ruins of the Roman city of Carsulae.
And we must not forget the mountains with some splendid woods, e.g. Terminillo (up to 2000 metres by car). In 30 to 60 minutes you can also reach the shimmering lakes of Bracciano, Vigo, Piediluco and Bolsena as well as Trasimeno with boat trips on these last 2 lakes to the islands. There is a little lake among the rocks under the city walls of Amelia where you can stroll, and tennis courts can be reached within a few minutes. There are various public swimming baths in Amelia and the surrounding municipalities. From the point of view of accessibility of sites of interest Amelia is so centrally situated that the town is optimum for a holiday of a few weeks. Nearly everywhere in summer you can combine a car trip with a dip in the swimming pool. On the longer journeys also with a dip in one of the lakes (Bolsena and Trasimeno) or in the sea.