@ashikawa: Nice pics of your trip. Hope you had a good time. How did you both hit it off: you and your Polo?
That's really seems to be a Cool trip as visible from the set of beautiful pics above.
Hope your Volkswagen have relished your journey further with its Surprises.
Heard that VW Polo TL features Single Windtone Horn only, Is its true ??
Heard that VW Polo TL features Single Windtone Horn only' date=' Is its true ??
[/quote'] Yes dr_nishu. The performance in all aspects is excellent. I am not sure about dual or single horn. But one thing is sure that it is clearly audible enough and have a distinct sound. I could hear only my horn and other skoda's( a lot of lauras and superbs) horns passing by during the trip. The horn given by all other cars passing by were even not audible. I have seen only one polo in this complete journey that too is white and a few vento's on the way. My observation is everybody including those riding RR Ghost and mercs gave a pleasant expression when looked at my car. Its a real eye candy as of now.
Rear parking sensor is a must for this car, as its sporty bodyshell left very less rear visiblity available for the driver.You can see my mileage report in the earlier post. Comments are invited.
A good new for all Polo seekers/ owners.
This applicable for further 2 years with 1,00,000 kms, whichever is earlier. So now one can avail a standard + extended warranty of 2+2 years or 1,00,000 kms. whichever is earlier. However amazing to note that there is only a difference of 700 between Petrol and Diesel Polo and a difference of 600 only between Petrol and Diesel Vento.
Further to my post on extended warranty yesterday. While talking to one of the VW dealers in Mumbai it was informed to me that Annual Maintainance Contract is available for Polo 1.2 Petrol for a period of 03 years / 45000kms ( each service is due 15000kms or 1 years whichever is ealier )at the cost of 19900/- it will include three annual services at the interval of 15000kms or 1 year whichever is earlier.***EDIT*** This includes oil change, oil Filter,Air Filter/ Brake shoe & pads and labour.
While enquaring about extended warranty, It was found that details are yet to reach people attending phone calls at dealership as the extended warranty programme has been announced yesterday itself.
You can see my mileage report in the earlier post. Comments are invited.
Since your Polo is new, you're getting very good FE of around 15kmpl with Hill & City driving included, reflecting your Sedate driving style.
17-18kmpl is the best FE i've heard of about Polo 1.2 petrol in strictly Plain Highways.
Regarding Extended Warranty, Surprised to see the Extended warranty for these small VWs more than Jetta's at 6.5k.
Its 1,00,000kms limit for consecutive 2 year warranty is also a limiting factor as its Initial/original 2-year Warranty covers Unlimited mileage.
& Can you confirm the charges for AMC of Diesel Polo ??
Regarding Extended Warranty' date=' Surprised to see the Extended warranty for these small VWs more than Jetta's at 6.5k.
Its 1,00,000kms limit for consecutive 2 year warranty is also a?limiting factor as its?Initial/original 2-year Warranty?covers Unlimited mileage.?
[/quote'] Yes i'm too surprised with the cost compare to Jetta. Yet to check with the dealer that whether it costs different for models(TL/CL/HL) as they have different level of equipment and price. Dealers here are too slow to react to a situation. The information yet to reach their customer care desks.
What i know is , it is only available for petrol variant as of now. I read on another forum about a person bought it for diesel polo and then had to fight with the dealer as at the time of service dealer told him that it is sold to you by mistake. However the dealer had to respect it and he got his car serviced free of charge.
Another thing that while enquiring about AMC the lady on other side told me that without AMC 3 services will cost around 30-35k , which seems correct to me, as i heard about a Polo 1.6 got its first service for around 10k.
Labour charge - Rs 1559.66.
Thanks lakky. The seats at rear are comfortable and enough legroom. Before buying this car i owned a maruti 800 and i used to drive it pushing the driver seat all the way back reducing the rear seat legroom next to nothing. Now when i drive polo i have to sit forward as the clutch of this car travels longer than others. With most comfortable driving position rear legroom is quite enough for the rear seat. Normally people in india think about sitting capacity of the car in a different manner. IMHO cars(May it be sedan or hatchback) are meant for 4 people.
In polo 4 adults and 1 child can sit at full comfort. The transmission tunnel is quite high in this car. Hence the 5th person in middle may feel trouble due to tunnel. Though i feel that the tunnel is like backbone of the car and gives strength to its chassis. If you still want more legroom you can go for a Vento having a longer wheelbase, which fits your budget too.
After extensive follow up with both VW and my dealership finally got some concrete information on extended warranty and AMC.
AMC for 4 years 34072- .
The fourth service seems to be on a higher side as it costs 14172- while the first three services costs 6630- each under AMC. Thinking of going for ex. warranty + 3 year AMC. But now sure about opting 4 year AMC.
First three services without AMC will cost between 8-10 k each for sure, so going for AMC will save the cost.
Invite all of your's valuable comments on this.
AMC for 4th Service is higher as by that time the car would've clocked 60,000kms or 4-years, that means Replacement of many essential components like Spark Plugs set(for petrols), Suspension Inserts & many more similar kind of bits/parts which gets deteriorated with time automatically.
But for One time payment, AMC for 3-years is a Reliable option.
Till then enjoy the Polo-ing.
AMC for 4th Service is higher as by that time the car would've clocked 60' date='000kms or 4-years, that means Replacement of many essential components like Spark Plugs set(for petrols), Suspension Inserts & many more similar kind of?bits/parts which gets deteriorated with time automatically.?
You are right dr_nishu. Collected some information on this from VW UK. In indian context there may be some differences.
Suspension/Replace air filter/Spark plugs (petrol engine) or fuel filter (diesel engine)/Remove wheels and check brakes/Check-adjust tension on all drive belts/Check gearbox oil level/Check final drive oil level.
The response of the dealership is improved. They informed me that they will give me complete details tomorrow.
Checking or Inspections are upto the level of its 1st 3 services only.
Diesel filter replacement is compulsory at its 2nd service.
4th Service involves mandatory replacement of Spark plug sets(petrol), brake pads, Air filter element with other essential components replacement.
All other expanses including consumable which are not mentioned in above table will be paid by customer.
This offer includes the labour charges for the various jobs mentioned in the scope of work above.
Any additional services / maintenance required between the prescribed interval of 15000 KM will be at the customer cost.
Still awaiting the details of 4 Year AMC.
Hii ashikawa do you have any idea like where can we get these music systems and if we get it from ebay because i have seen them put to auction there do they work on vento because vento is not avaible in another countries .
Contact your dealer , they can order it for you. But i think it will be very costly. Why don't you choose one from what available for indian market. I don't know much about ordering it online or from e-bay also the reliablity of such ordered product. Again my piece of advice, if you are buying polo/ vento than better go with the approved accessories as far as electrical are concerned.
The manual says that if you can compromise a little comfort you can increase the recommended pressure by 3 PSI.
We will be only two persons on this tour. Last time i filled 30 in all before starting journey.
It was 41 filled by dealer at the time of delivery.
Received complete details of AMC from my dealer.
Labour chages includes cleaning of the car. All other expanses including consumable which are not mentioned in above table will be paid by customer.
Dealers yet to start selling extended warranty. Once start it , will buy the same too.
Isn't its Rear brake Shoes are tad expensive ??
I'm wondering how much these paid services cost for Polo Diesel ??
I'm expecting Rs.40,000-45,000 for its AMC of 4-years, if VW India unveils this.
Try to get gather some info on this please from your nearest VW dealer, ashikawa.
@ashikawa: I find the 4 yr AMC rather steep for a petrol hatch. My question is why pay VW upfront; I'd rather pay them as and when it's required. If they are giving you a concession by charging you 34k then just magine what it will be after 4 years it will literally become an "Airavath"(white elephant) to maintain.I haven't spent that much on my Elantra in five years of ownership. True color of the Germans will be evident only some 3 to 4 years down the line when "indian" driving conditions take its toll.


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Researchers Developing New Single Shot Vaccine, Bill Gates Eyes The Possibilities
For those wary of vaccines to begin with, researchers are developing a new type of injection that is even more concerning than multiple individual shots.
As Luke Dormehl of Digital Trends writes, "engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are coming to the rescue with a new 3D fabrication technique that could allow for multiple doses of a drug or vaccine to be delivered to a patient over an extended period of time — with just one jab needed."
Research Scientist with MIT's Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, Ana Jalkenec, told Digital Journal in an interview, that
We figured out a way to make tiny polymer cups, smaller than a grain of sand, that can be filled with any drug, including vaccines. Once filled, these cups are sealed with a lid made from the same material, and the drug or vaccine is protected inside. Because the microparticles are so small, hundreds can be injected into the arm just like any vaccine. Once in the body, the cups stay closed and open up at a predetermined time, releasing the drug or vaccine. This is exciting because one can fill the different cups with essentially all the vaccines and boosters, and potentially have the 10 to 20 required vaccinations all in one shot.
"These particles are made of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved polymer, which degrades once inside the human body, and allows each one to be "programmed" to degrade at a different time" writes Dormehl. "In experiments involving mice, the researchers showed that the particles injected during one injection could release their contents — with no early leakage — at intervals of 9, 20, and 41 days."
Dormehl continues by writing,
As good as this might sound to those needle-phobic folk fortunate enough to live in a part of the world with readily available health care, the work's most exciting application is likely to be in the developing world, where medical resources are more limited. It's no doubt for this reason that the project attracted the interest of Bill and Melinda Gates, whose foundation funded the work.
"These micro cups could be used to deliver any drug which requires multiple injections over weeks or months," Jaklenec said. "Single-shot vaccines is one application of this technology which could have significant impact in the developing world, where millions of children remain under-immunized as repeated patient access in some of these areas is challenging."
As is typical with the vaccine lobby, however, no mention was made of potential side effects since vaccine Nazis rarely, if ever, admit that such a thing even exists.
Still, it is important to remember the now famous words of Bill Gates himself, when he said "The world today has 6.8 billion people… that's headed up to about 9 billion. Now if we do a really great job on new vaccines, health care, reproductive health services, we could lower that by perhaps 10 or 15 percent."
If the researchers are successful, Gates can lower the populations he deems in need of lowering in one shot instead of several.
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer Automatic Review
Words By Zach Weiss
One of the cooler items to come out of BaselWorld 2012, in the accessible category, was the limited edition Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer. This 46mm, Unitas 6498-2 powered time piece paid close respect to the Marine Chronometers Hamilton manufactured in the during WWII for Naval vessels. These deck clocks were key maritime instruments, as they provided a precise time reference for calculating longitude. Hamilton recreated, albeit in smaller form, the look and function of this precision instrument by creating a convertible watch, which could be worn on a strap via wire lugs, or mounted in a gimbaled box as a show piece. The Khaki Navy Pioneer was priced at $2,945 and appears to be long gone.
At the same time, however, Hamilton also released the Khaki Navy Pioneer Automatic, which is an open edition watch that also stays true to the Marine Chronometer design, but made to be much more wearable. This 40mm version is much smaller than the LE as well as most other Marine Chronometer style watches on the market, which tend to be 42 – 44mm, and manual wind. By using the ETA 2895-2 automatic, they were able to reduce the size to one that is much more practical in a business/casual design, yet keep the signature 6 o'clock sub-seconds dial. This version also ditched the convertible design for simple and classic wire lugs.
Despite its smaller size, the Khaki Navy Pioneer Auto makes an immediate and lasting impression. The proportions are spot-on for a more practical take on this classic style, the case has some very interesting details and the pale silver dial (also available in blue and black) is simply a thing of beauty. This watch is, essentially, what Hamilton does best. They take an idea from their history, create something new that has close ties to the original, and execute it flawlessly. They also end up with something that is unique in the market, despite being a known style. The Khaki Navy Pioneer Auto has an MSRP of $1,095, which is a fair price for such refined piece.
ETA 2895-2
6.5 x 3.5mm
The Khaki Navy Pioneer Auto has an interesting case design that speaks to the larger pieces from which it draws. Measuring 40 x 46 x 10mm, the watch is a very nice medium size, that is simultaneously down played by the wire lugs (wearing more like a 40mm lug less watch) and emphasized by the expansive dial. From overhead, the case is a simple cylinder with thin wire lugs protruding out. Since there is space around the main round case, it really looks like a small clock.
Looking at the case from the side reveals what's interesting about the construction. The top of the case is a cylindrical bezel with a knurled edge, which is both decorative, adding texture, and creates a more durable appearing facade. Beneath the bezel, the case steps in, such that the diameter of the bezel and case back are different. This area, which has a slightly convex slope, is then lightly brushed, adding a very well executed and delicate bit of finishing. The case back then screws on from below and has built in flanges, from which the wire lugs protrude. The result is that the watch looks like a small deck clock/pocket watch that has been converted to a wrist watch. I love that the design here actually tells a story, as it hints towards the watch having a previous existence as a marine chronometer.
Off of three is a nicely sized 6.5 x 3.5mm crown, with a toothed edge and a large Hamilton H logo. Though the watch is an automatic, it can be hand wound, so the low and wide crown helps facilitate that. Flipping the watch over, you are presented with a display window that shows off the ETA 2895-2 movement inside. Around the window are various details and small screws holding case back on.
Though the overall appearance is simple, the construction and geometry of the case is surprisingly complicated, and though we haven't been disappointed in any of the cases of Hamilton's we've reviewed, this is probably the nicest. The construction is clever, appearing elegant and industrial at once. Plus the finishing is very nice. The knurling stops, then there is a polished line, followed by the lightly brushed sides, then another polished lip. It all comes together for quite a dynamic appearance.
The dial of the Khaki Navy Pioneer Auto is essentially a scaled down version of the one found on the LE, with some minor layout changes. The design, which should be obvious by now, speaks to the marine chronometer by having large, clear numerals, a simple minute track and an emphasized sub-seconds dial at 6. The dial surface of the version we had is a pale, matte silver, that almost looks white, but has a cooler temperature and slight metallic sheen.
The primary index consists of large Arabic numerals in gloss black. The font used is very elegant, speaking to the early 20th-century with slightly flared serifs. Between the numerals and the edge is a very thin railroad minutes track with small black triangles at intervals of 5. It's a very slight index that is easy to almost not see, but it helps break up the silver. On the perimeter of the dial is an angle chapter ring that simply has small numerals at intervals of five, adding legibility to the dial.
Above the 6 marker is a sub-seconds dial in a contrasting silver. They added a concentric circle graining to the small area, which darkens it and gives it a metallic sunburst effect. The result is a focal point that appears like an instrument within the instrument. The index then mimics the larger dial, but is much denser given its size, appearing more complex. On the larger LE, the sub seconds actually cuts into the 6 marker, which is more typical of these designs. Due to the movement's design, the sub-seconds on the 2895-2 is relatively close to the center axis so it sits between. Since the watch, in the end of the day, is a refined take on the chronometer, I think the cleanliness of the execution works out.
Just below 12 is a bit of text reading "Hamilton" and "Automatic", in a fairly small font that doesn't disturb the dial. The rest of the dial is spared any text, save the customary "swiss made" flanking 6. At 3 is a window showing the black on white date wheel. Since the dial is pale silver, the white of the date wheel doesn't not contrast too greatly, so the window isn't terribly obtrusive, though it likely is more so on the blue on and black dial varieties. That said, it does feel a bit out of place and throws off the symmetry of the dial. Naturally, i would like to see a no date version, or a 6 o'clock date version. Better still, a big date at 12, but that would be a whole different caliber.
The hands of the Khaki Navy Pioneer Auto are Poire style, and made of heat blued steel. This is a very classic style that is appropriate to a Marine watch and simply looks great. The hour hand runs to about the midpoint of the numerals, and has a flared, spade shaped tip. The minute hand more resembles a roman sword style, and is longer, ending over the minute track. The seconds hand is a thin stick, with a small spade shaped counter weight, which gives it more visual presence. The blue steel works very well on the matte silver, glinting blue in light and black in shadow. It adds to the overall handsomeness of the watch.
Inside of the Khaki Navy Pioneer Auto is the ETA 2895-2 movement. This 27-jewel automatic features manual winding, hacking seconds, date, small seconds, and a frequency of 28,800 bph. This is essentially the 2892, which is we've seen several times before, with a sub-seconds dial. As such, the movement is fairly thin for an automatic, allowing for an overall thin case. Looking at the movement through the case back, you can see it's fairly undecorated, save a Hamilton logo, in black, on the rotor. Some perlage or cote de Geneve would have really upped the ante here.
The 2895-2 is certainly a quality movement, as we expect from ETA. During my time with the watch is showed no issues with accuracy or power reserve. Since this watch has a frequency of 28,800, the small seconds motion is incredibly smooth. Smaller hands are always a bit smoother, as there is less vibration, and in this circumstance, there is almost no perceivable ticking.
One thing that would have been nice, apart from more decoration, would have been a COSC certified version. Given the history and styling of the watch, having "chronometer" on the dial would have been exceptionally cool, as would the certified accuracy. Of course, that would have upped the cost of the watch some.
Straps and Wearability
The Khaki Navy Pioneer Auto comes mounted on a gorgeous 20mm dark brown leather strap. From a distance, this might not seem like a special strap in any way, but the second you feel it, you can tell it's different. The leather is very stiff and rigid. At first, almost too much, but it breaks in quickly, and ends up forming to your wrist, creating a very comfortable, rugged and durable strap. Unlike a lot of thick leather straps, this does not have padding, rather it's a solid piece of hard, likely bridal, leather.
It's a dark chocolate brown with cream stitching that is backed with a soft natural/pink leather, which compliments the watch perfectly. The brown plays off both the blue hands and pale silver dial, for a great harmony. The heavy style is also at once simple and refined, enough to give the watch a formal presence, yet masculine and tough, speaking to a more casual and sporty potential.
On the wrist, the Khaki Navy Pioneer Auto wears incredibly well. The 40mm case sits perfectly on the wrist, having enough mass to seem sturdy, yet still feel classic and formal. It's also pleasantly thin at 10mm tall, hugging the wrist and slipping under a shirt easily. Due to the wire lugs, the watch feels more like a lug less design, so the lug-to-lug is relatively insignificant in how it feels. That said, it's better than a lug less design, as there is some space around the watch, which emphasizes the dial. And the dial on this is big. It's not quite edge-to-edge, but it reads like it's larger than 40mm, but only for the sake of good wrist presence.
Aesthetically, this watch is spot-on if you like the marine look, which you should, cause it's a damn handsome look. It rides the line between dress and casual, making for a very versatile design. Since the style is abstracted from deck clocks, which do have Naval function, there is something bolder and more utilitarian about it than a dress watch. To me, this makes it look at home with work boots, denim, dress attire…anything really. The palette of silver, black, blue and brown also compliments just about everything, whether you're wearing a white oxford under a blue sport coat or a plaid flannel. It's a watch you can put on before you get dressed and not have to worry about it. And should you be a stickler for matching leathers, this will absolutely take to a black strap, a blue strap or a lighter honey brown… you just can't go wrong.
As should always be the case, the real test of the Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer Auto is how enjoyable it is to wear. It really satisfies an itch for marine watch, while also providing a lot more to be into. This isn't simple Hamilton's version of X; they went above an beyond to create something very interesting and visually appealing. Looking at it now, on my wrist as I type, I'm drawn in by the subtle complexity of the case, the rigorously simple and legible dial, the flecks of blue coming from the hands. This is the kind of watch you will find yourself wearing more than others.
So, if you're looking for a marine chronometer, a versatile and very mature piece, something with early 20th century styling that doesn't seem out-of-context today, the Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer Auto is a very strong contender. The silver dial really did it for me, though the black and blue dial variations also appear to be very handsome, albeit more of a departure from the source material. Overall, there is little I would change, the most significant would have been a different approach to the date window, followed by a more decorated movement. That said, at $1,095, I think this is a hell of a watch (and one that could likely be found for less) that is worth the money, because of what a pleasure it is on the wrist.
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Author Zach Weiss
Zach is the Co-Founder and Executive Editor of Worn & Wound. Before diving headfirst into the world of watches, he spent his days as a product and graphic designer. Zach views watches as the perfect synergy of 2D and 3D design: the place where form, function, fashion and mechanical wonderment come together.
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25 responses to "Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer Automatic Review"
Derrek says:
I've been hovering over this watch for quite sometime and this review doesn't help me from getting trouble with my wife. Even more amazing seeing the video, great review guys. Off I go!
This is a lovely piece.
The simple and clear dial, wonderful blue heated hands, interesting bezel and wire lugs make this one marvelous package.
If it only had a porcelain (or porcelain-like) dial, a bigger (like the LE) or lower placed second subdial, and possibly a manual movement it would be a perfect watch. This way its "only" very close from being an ideal Marine Chronometer style watch.
I think that a manual movement like the ETA 2801 could also keep the watch dimensions smaller. It does for example for the 37mm Stowa Partitio. And adds that extra feeling.
Ayreonaut says:
I really want to love this watch, but the date window ruins it. I have the hand wound version of the Field Pioneer and would love a hand wound marine to go with it.
I agree about the date window. The watch would look better without it. However on the silver dial, unlike the blue and black its not so obvious. What ruins it, in my opinion, is the too small or too close to the center subdial. It makes the watch somehow "vertically" unbalanced. Kemmner, Stowa, Steinhart, Dornblueth, Shaumburg….. don't have this issue.
Absolutely beautiful watch.
I love the detail on the outside of the bezel and the retro H on the crown.
This is a great looking watch. On the silver dial, I'm ambivalent towards the date window, but I know I would not like it on the black or blue dials.
Nice review, Zach.
Ilya says:
If there was a no date option, it would be on my wrist right now. Date window aside, it is IMO the perfect Marine Chronometer design that is within the affordable realm.
Beautiful watch.
What a nice piece. Amongst my friends (I'm sure many of you get this too), I am often asked "what watch should I buy for a maximum of $xxxx?" This one will be a top recommendation at this price range. Great article, btw.
This watch completely k.o.'s all those "I have $2,500-$7,500 to spend on a watch. What should I get?" arguments. The answer is "this one and save the rest for something like car or house payments." I was taking a break from automatics and now this one shows up!!! It's proportioned fine (shows you that 40mm is big enough), I don't mind the date function, and it's the perfect gentleman's watch with a nautical theme.
Is it possible to change the strap on this watch? Looks like it might be a pain…
Found out it's just spring bars… Easy enough
Blake Herring says:
Wow, what a beautiful, classic watch. I simply love your thorough reviews. Thanks for what you do…. And the stress you put on my pocketbook! So many watches… So few dollars! This one may need to be added to the collection!
Help! This or the Stowa MO??
Smaug says:
Any idea how to change the strap on that bad boy?
Are the wire lugs held captive under the caseback or something?
w&w says:
Hi Smaug,
There are spring bars holding the straps on, so nothing out of the ordinary.
-Zach
Porter says:
I did not know that this Hamilton had heated blue hands. I could not find that information elsewhere, can you confirm that the hands are heated blue steel. If so, this gives the Hamilton more points in my tough decision between it and a Stowa marine automatic.
hellion says:
I'curious about that too.
Pascal Leers says:
Going to buy this one next month. It looks so damn nice.
Is strap swapping possible with the wire lugs on these?
Partha says:
i"m wondering the same thing and I cant find anything online going through whether strap changes are possible and how to do it
wornandwound says:
yes, absolutely! There is a spring bar between the wires, so it's as easy to change as any watch.
Plasticlumberman says:
Really nice watch, I'm a huge fan of the model 21 chronometer, I have to get this one.
Patsfan11 says:
The date ruins it.
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For those among you who are always up for a little adventure and excitement, take a closer look at Glavani Park. Here you'll find the largest high ropes climbing course in Croatia, as well as a bunch of other fun activities. Small children will go just two metres above ground, while bigger adventurers graduate to ten fun games at six metres in the air and a 113-metre long zip line before deciding if they want to continue on an even bigger and more difficult ten-metre high course. When you've finished your adventures among the treetops, you get to tackle the suspension bridge known as Devil's Causeway, and any other game you'd like. There is an 11-metre drop from the 3G high swing, a climbing wall, high tower, and even a human catapult! If the whole family isn't spent after such an adrenaline-filled day… just get back up and do it again! And if your little ones are eager to stay up a little late on your holiday, head to the Glavani Park concert arena for a late-night show.
Istria is a beautiful region, and there is no more charming way of experiencing all its nooks and crannies than from the back of a strong and friendly horse. Ranch Istra Star is a recreational riding centre that takes beginners and experienced riders on fun trail rides with professional guides. All of their groups are small, and rides are personalised according to skill. Beginners can choose to go on a one-hour ride passing through meadows and over 40 hectares of vineyards in southern Istria, or on a two-hour ride through forests, meadows and gravel roads as well as along a part of the coast with a view of rocky beaches and the Kvarner islands. More experienced riders also have the option of an even longer tour combining the two, as well as passing historical places such as Roman ruins and a sunken military cruiser. Whichever tour you choose to go on, time spent on horseback with family in the beautiful Istrian countryside is always memorable.
Many, many, many millions of years ago, the Istrian peninsula was inhabited by dinosaurs. Today, the beautiful natural surroundings which contribute to the authentic prehistoric atmosphere are only the icing on the cake at Dinopark Funtana. In the wilderness of the old stone quarry where part of the park is located, you can wander around life-size moving dinosaurs. In the show arena, you can not only view circus shows but also attend Dino cinema. Outside you'll find a mini-amusement park for the little ones, a dino shooting range, and a playground. Most importantly, however, you can ride ponies and dinosaurs! That is, while you're not attending a fossil safari or attending the exhibit of prehistoric sea creatures. We're sure there's a dino-enthusiast or two among you, and as you can tell – Dinopark has a lot going on!
The beaches in Croatia aren't known to be sandy, but they've still got a lot going for them! The beach at Lone Bay, near Rovinj, is part a protected park forest and one of the most popular beaches in the area. The water is gorgeously green and blue, and the pebbled beach attracts swimmers and lots of families with kids. Just a few meters from shore you can relax in the shade of centuries-old trees and grab a bite at a snack bar. The beach provides gorgeous views, best seen from the pedal-boats which you can rent on site. There is also a beach bar with refreshments and music, and a great selection of restaurants serving freshly-caught seafood. And while you are in the area, take a short late-afternoon walk along the green path to the centre of Rovinj-Rovigno for even more family fun and entertainment.
Perhaps in the place you least expected, within the old military fort Verudela, you'll find Aquarium Pula. Walking through the rooms, hallways, tunnels and moat of the once mighty fort, you'll discover plenty of the Adriatic underwater world – including more than 200 species of marine and freshwater fish, reptiles and amphibians. At the marine turtle rescue centre, you can learn about one of the most endangered species of marine life in the world (and even adopt a sea turtle!), while the Blue School offers workshops on various fishy topics. Other exhibitions include Tropical Marine Inhabitants – that means sharks -, sea horses and sea dragons, and lots of cool jellyfish. No matter how old you are, the ocean holds a particular fascination with us all, and a visit to Aquarium Pula is the perfect opportunity to satisfy all those little curious minds and learn about stuff you never even know existed.
Book: No need to book, just be at the right place at the right time!
Legend has it that once upon a time, real giants used to live in Istria, and in recent years they've returned – albeit in a slightly different form. If you are in the city of Pula after dark, you'll be able to spot the giant cranes of the Uljanik Shipyard – one of the worlds oldest working docks – light up in thousands of colours and special effects. The production is an art piece, called Lighting Giants, by local designer Dean Skira who grew up watching the shipyard cranes dominate the Pulan skyline. It's quite the spectacular light show, right in the centre of town, well worth letting the kids stay up late for. The show goes on for fifteen minutes on the hour for two or three hours after dark (depending slightly on the season), every day all year round.
Known in English as Zipline Pazin Cave, this adrenaline-filled adventure will take you on four different zip lines through the unique Pazin Cave landscape – a natural phenomenon caused by the river Pazinčica. The first two lines are 80 meters long and the third is 220 meters long. The fourth and final line is 280 meters and reaches a maximum speed of 50 km/h. From it, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the Cave and the famous castle right above it. You will end this final ride on a great lookout above the Babina Kuća cave. The whole excursion is led by two professional guides and takes about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of your group, so you'll have plenty of time to spend the rest of the day however you'd like.
Take to some authentic historical locations to see Istra Inspirit put on interactive performances of historical events and mythological tales. Taking place everywhere from Roman villas and castles to medieval squares and archaeological sites, the unique atmosphere is complemented by great food to match. The stories vary between those of rich Istrian history, the musical Captain Morgan's treasure, the story of Crispo and his tragic love with Fausta, and the tale of the Mare witch. All in all, Istra Inspirit put on twelve different performances, and the schedule varies so check out their calendar in good time. This is a truly unique experience that makes the very most of the cultural and historical heritage of the region. It's educational and heaps of fun for both kids and parents.
Book: No need to book, just show up!
Looking just like a real submarine, this little adventure boat is half submerged under water while the other half remains above the surface, which is why its called semi submarines! From the inside, you'll have a front-row seat to the view under the Rovinj sea. The special optic glass makes everything look clear and up close, giving you the chance to get familiar with fish, protected shellfish, sponges, jellyfish, crabs and all kinds of critters hiding under the waves. Daytime and nighttime tours are available, and the submarines cruise near the city of Rovinj and around the nearby islands. It's definitely worth going up the deck hatch and take in the panoramic views of the coast and romantic old town as well. The trips take 45 minutes and leave every hour between 9 AM and 11 PM. Make sure to check it out if you're spending the day in Rovinj.
Istria is famous worldwide for having a stunning coastline, but if you're equally curious about what's hidden underneath – check out Underwater Park Verudela. Located on the Verduela peninsula and spanning over 200 square metres under water, this park is just as quirky as it sounds. After putting a special helmet on which will let you stay down and breathe comfortably underwater, you'll descend four metres deep and walk around the park. Up to five people at a time can be lead through the underwater promenade by a guide. While you're down there, you get to cuddle sea urchins, feed the fish, hold shrimp and look at the remains of a wreck. And if you're up for it, try out riding a bike a the bottom of the sea! Everything can be captured on camera by your guide. Just remember that Underwater Park isn't suitable for children under ten years of age, so if your little ones are just too little, this is a good excuse to come back again in a few years.
Hopefully, you're feeling pretty inspired to take the kids to Istria by now. While making your final arrangements, have a look at our full collection of Luxury Villas in Istria to find out which villa is the perfect base for you and your family. For any kind of question contact our concierge team!


Q. How do we move stuff to google drive, from moodle, before our old courses become unavailable?
How do we move stuff to google drive, from moodle, before our old courses become unavailable? Is there a button I can click?
There's not a one-button solution to this, but what you should do is download any PDFs or other media you want to save to your own machine, and then move them to google drive. You're welcome to save your course materials on your own computer drive or other media, but Google drive is one good option!


Smoked bacon, tomato, mushrooms, free range egg, a succulent pork sausage, Heinz baked beans and buttered toast.
Mushrooms, tomato, free range egg, two veggie sausages, Heinz baked beans, hash brown and buttered toast.
Two rashers of smoked bacon, two succulent pork sausages, two free range eggs, mushrooms, tomato, Heinz baked beans and buttered toast.
Two free range poached eggs on a toasted muffin with local Sussex ham topped with hollandaise sauce.
Two free range poached eggs on a toasted muffin with spinach topped with hollandaise sauce.
Fill your bap with a choice of two fillings: Mushrooms, tomato, smoked Bacon, free range egg, succulent pork sausage.
Served with tartar sauce and a lemon wedge.
Marinated olives and feta on a bed of mixed leaves.
Serrano ham, Milano salami, sliced chorizo, stuffed bell peppers, marinated olives, hummus and Mediterranean roasted vegetables. Served with pitta and olive breads.
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables, artichoke hearts, stuffed bell peppers, pickles, marinated olives, feta and hummus. Served with olive and pitta breads.
Large bowl of crispy tortilla chips topped with melted Sussex mature cheddar cheese, tangy salsa, guacamole and sour cream and jalapenos for a kick! Add our home made chilli for £1.50.
All our sandwiches are served on fresh white bread with home made coleslaw and a salad garnish.
Juicy grilled chicken breast in thick white bread with crisp lettuce, sliced cucumber, beef tomato and creamy mayo.
Grated mature cheddar and Branston pickle in fresh thick white bread.
Home cook ham hock and whole grain mustard mayo.
Cooked in a creamy sauce with British bacon served with a fresh wedge of rustic bread.
Lightly beer battered cod fillet served with mushy peas, tartar sauce, chips and a wedge of lemon.
Slow cook pork ribs served with our Ohso BBQ sauce, coleslaw and chips.
Succulent grilled chicken breast on a bed of baby gem lettuce tossed in ceaser dressing topped with parmesan shavings and home made croutons.
Grilled tuna steak on a bed of mixed leaves with free range eggs, new potatoes, green beans and tomatoes tossed in our house dressing.
Warm goats cheese on a bed of leaves with green beans, new potatoes and beetroot dressed in our house dressing.
All our burgers are served with home made coleslaw and chips.
100% beef burger with crisps lettuce, sliced beef tomato, red onion, gherkins and tangy salsa.
Succulent grilled chicken breast with crisp lettuce, slice beef tomato, red onion, gherkins and creamy mayonnaise.
100% British lamb burger with a hint of fresh mint with crisp lettuce, sliced beef tomato, red onion, gherkins and tangy salsa.
Our spicy veggie burger is served with crisp lettuce, sliced beef, tomato, red onion and gherkins and tangy salsa.
Gooey dark chocolate brownie, vanilla pod ice cream served with a rich chocolate sauce, whipped cream and a wafer.
3 scoops of New Forest ice creams served with chocolate sauce and a wafer – please ask your server for flavours.
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This end of terrace family home is situated in a popular location and comes to the market offering no onward chain and no stamp duty for a first time buyer. The property boasts potential in abundance with a generously sized lounge, fitted kitchen, ample storage space and a 3-piece bathroom suite. Local amenities are close by and the A13/A127 transport links are easily accessible. Call today to arrange a viewing.


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Best wishes to all over the holiday season from PHR. This time of year has much meaning for all. For me it is about Christmas. I would like to share a story from long ago and far away.
My Favorite Christmas Tree
A Family Yuletide Tale
It was the dawn of the 60's - the space age, where cars emulated rocket ships, dinners were made for TV, and baby formula was thought to outfox mothers' milk. It was as if the future of the world rested on the shoulders of lab coats with pen pocket protectors. It was the era of better living through chemistry. As if technology would do all and save all. So why not an artificial christmas tree? No messy needles and sap, and at the end of one season it could be boxed and saved for the next. No pine smell: No problem, it could be replaced by a spray- you could have as much or as little as you say.
our tree was bright and shiny as could be. It was made of metal, you see.Its rotating light shined blue, green, red and white. But somehow it just wasn't right. Perhaps it was how pathetic it looked in broad daylight.For mother, father, brother and I a silent uneasiness grew. Then on the eve of the Christmas celebration came a wondrous revelation.
We needed a real tree.
Mom fretted our opportunity was spent. But dad grabbed the keys, and off we went. There at the lot stood a large dump truck overflowing with tree, with busy men scurrying about, as if they had someplace better to be. To our hope, first the first, then the second harrumphed: "No! No! No!" Mom slumped. Dad was stumped. Then up in the truck among trees, appeared a man with a round belly and a jolly big grin. He pulled up one then another, to the joy of me and my brother. As dad persisted, mom resisted as she went into a deepening state of embarrassment.
Don and I watched and wondered, mouths wide enough ajar to catch a falling star. Then came a tree, straight and tall. To us (quite close to the ground) this tree upon trees seemed to reach up without bound. Then there were glances exchanged that rang clear as a bell. That this tree would do quite well.
By persisting in gifting, dad was pleased in the end to have paid twice as much as he planned - for this treasure as grand as all the gold, frankincense and myrrh in the land. Then off we scurried in quite a hurry, to home and to bed, just before the landing of the reindeer and the sled. There on Christmas morn stood the tree in its simple splendor adorned
This was definitely my favorite Christmas tree.
John Heil
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Pain
Dr. John Heil presented in-service training on psuchological approaches to pain management, to Carilion Physical Therapy at the Roanoke Athletic Club on December 17.
Training included a review of cognitive behavioral therapy and discussion of sport performance as a metaphor for the treatment of chronic pain and injury.
For more information on psychology and pain management:
http://www.psychhealthroanoke.com/Resources/EtiologyChronicPain.pdf
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Stewards of Children Training
"The reality is, child sexual abuse is likely the most prevalent health problem children face, with the most serious array of consequences."
What is Stewards of Children?
A program that addresses child sexual abuse in the context of today's issues.
A program that features a combination of survivor stories, expert advice, and practical guidance.
A program that shows you how a simple, 5-step approach can protect the children you love from sexual abuse.
http://www.d2l.org/site/c.4dICIJOkGcISE/b.6242551/k.D3FC/Stewards_of_Children_Child_Sexual_Abuse_Prevention_Training.htm
January 21, 2014 - 6:00-9:00 pm @Psychological Health Roanoke
3 Hours - Continuing Education
For information call: 540-772-5140
FDA Eyes Ban on Trans Fats Due to Heart Disease Risk
The Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to have so-called "partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs)," which are the main source of artificial trans fats in processed foods, to be classified as food additives. That means they won't be allowed to be used in food without authorization of the FDA, which may effectively ban the substances.
FDA commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg told reporters Wednesday that the action is being considered because PHOs are "not generally recognized as safe for use in food."
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57611285/fda-eyes-ban-on-trans-fats-due-to-heart-disease-risk/
J&J Will Pay More Than $2.2 Billion to Settle U.S. Cases
Johnson & Johnson will pay more than $2.2 billion to resolve criminal and civil probes into the marketing of the antipsychotic drug Risperdal and other medicines in one of the largest U.S. health-care fraud cases.
J&J's Janssen unit will plead guilty to a misdemeanor criminal charge over misbranding Risperdal for uses not approved by the Food and Drug Administration, including for elderly patients with dementia. Under the plea deal announced today, Janssen will pay a $334 million fine and forfeit $66 million.
Janssen also settled civil claims that it marketed Risperdal without approval for the elderly, children and mentally disabled, and that it paid kickbacks to physicians and to Omnicare Inc., the largest pharmacy for nursing homes.
Reported by Laurie Asseo, David Voreacos & Margaret Cronin Fisk - Nov 4, 2013 12:28 PM ET
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-04/j-j-settlement-over-risperdal-said-to-be-announced-today.html
Treatment for Tourette's & Tics
Psychological Health Roanoke now offers behavioral treatment for tics and Tourette's.
Dr. Laura Ely provides Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), which involves education, habit reversal therapy (HRT), and environmental interventions.
Tim Howard - USA Soccer Goal Keeper & Tourette's sufferer
To watch a clip about the treatment:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/health/gaining-control-over-tourettes-syndrome/9924/
Info on tics (Tourette's Syndrome Association):
http://tsa-usa.org/
The Sport Parent
Dr. John Heil presented a seminar of Sport Parenting at the Bucks County Academy of Fencing in Lambertville, NJ on Saturday, Septembder 21.
As in all settings, effective parenting is a challenge.
For a look at 10 rules of effective sport parenting see the link below:
http://www.psychhealthroanoke.com/Resources/SportParentAmFen.pdf
Laura Ely joins PHR
Laura Ely, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist, has joined Psychological Health Roanoke. Her specialties include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Acceptance Enhanced Behavior Therapy (for hair pulling & skin picking), and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics.
For more information on these treatments and disorders, check out the following sites:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): http://contextualscience.org/act_for_the_public
Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania) & Excoriation Disorder (Skin Picking): http://www.trich.org/
Tic Disorders and Tourette's Disorder: http://tsa-usa.org/
Ron Salzbach & Roanoke Chapter of VSCSW
Ron Salzbach, LCSW, helped to found the Roanoke Chapter of the Virginia Society of Clinical Social Workers in the early 1990's. Between 1994-2013, he has served as Secretary, Treasurer, Chairman, Vice Chairman, Guild Chairman and Education/Conference Chairman.
Other PHR clinicians that have served in leadsership roles include:
Barbara Horton, LCSW, who is currently serving as Treasurer and has previously held the role of Vice-Chair
June Allder, PHD, LCSW, who was Vice-Chair with Barbara Horton
Alison Allsbrook, LCSW, is the current Conference Chairperson.
Humans Hardwired to Feel Others' Pain
Empathy is the ability to understand another person's feelings. "With familiarity, other people become part of ourselves," study author James Coan, a psychology professor at the University of Virginia, said in a university news release.
He and his colleagues used functional MRI to monitor the brain activity of 22 young adults while they, a friend or a stranger were under the threat of receiving a mild electrical shock. They saw that the same brain regions were activated when the participants were threatened with a shock or when a friend was under threat.
http://consumer.healthday.com/mental-health-information-25/behavior-health-news-56/humans-hardwired-to-feel-others-pain-study-finds-679516.html
SARA Board of Directors
Barbara Horton is beginning service as a board member of SARA - Sexual Assault Response and Awareness - in Roanoke. She joins John Heil, also of PHR who is an inaugural board member.
FDA & "Gluten Free" Labeling Standards
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule that defines what characteristics a food has to have to bear a label that proclaims it "gluten- free." The rule also holds foods labeled "without gluten," "free of gluten," and "no gluten" to the same standard.
For more info:http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm363069.htm
Dr. John Heil
Dr. Heil, a licensed clinical psychologist and certified sport psychologist is beginning a 3-year period of service in the presidents track of the American Pychological Association, Division of Exercise and Sport Psychology.
This group includes those working in research, teaching and applied practice. The Division sponsors workshops at the APA convention and publishes the Exercise and Sport Psychology Newsletter.
http://www.apa.org/about/division/div47.aspx
The GenY Boom'er Riddle
The Gen Y'er in a 3rd cycle of seasonal work took the intiative to cut back his hours, eliminating an inactive period and thus saving the employer money (unwisely -- thinking that this being a good idea would be enough). The Boomer terminated the GenY'er without explanation (unwisely -- thinking that this being a clear and well documented infraction would be good enough). The GenY'er protests and is left wondering about loyalty and commitment. The Boomer shrugs it off as another unfit GenY'er.
… and the same story echoes back and forth across the age gap from one place to another from one situation to another, till the prophecy becomes self-fulfilling and no one knows how it came to be.
Rachel Emma Silverman of The Wall Street Journal reports:
In what is described as a rather disheartening study, a team of researchers led by Darren Treadway of the University at Buffalo School of Management, found that many workplace bullies receive positive evaluations from their supervisors and achieve high levels of career success, despite organizational efforts to curtail bullying.
From a study published in the Journal of Managerial Psychology
http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4610116016798753108#editor/target=post;postID=3523035620350641020
Adolescent Girls Therapy Group
Led by Dorene Fick, LCSW.
Beginning July 2013
Expressive Arts, Psychodrama and other forms of therapy
will be used to help teen girls share experiences and create
positive and healing peer interactions in a psychotherapy
group setting.
This group is intended for girls 14-18 years old. There will
be a maximum of 12 participants. Most insurance will cover
group treatment. Group will be in addition to individual
This group will address the many challenges teenage girls
endure: Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Body image,
Peer relationships and more…
Wednesday evenings at
Colonnade One
2840 Electric Road, Suite 200
Please call 772-5140 to schedule an intake assessment.
An Artist's Brush Reveals Tales Of Struggle And Survival
Most health policy meetings are a dull gray snooze of business suits talking data. They seem a million miles removed from making sick people healthy. But this week in Washington, D.C., some of those meetings was enlivened by a sudden flash of color.
The back of one woman's suit jacket bore a painting, a Renoir-like portrait of a mother and child. A man's blazer showed him reborn after years of despair. Another woman's jacket portrayed a young man holding his organ donor card. A petite redhead's jacket blazed with a scarlet letter "A."
It was an insurrection of sorts, the latest incarnation of something called the Walking Gallery. The paintings on the back of jackets tell tale about the wearers' odysseys through the labyrinth of the American health care system.
The paintings speak of struggle, frustration and loss. But there's also perseverance, great love and triumph in the face of tragedy.
For more info: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/06/04/188679224/an-artists-brush-reveals-tales-of-struggle-and-survival?ft=1&f=1002&sc=igg2
Enrolling Now!!
Unlike other child sexual abuse prevention programs that focus on educating children, Stewards of Children focuses on adult training because ultimately, it is ADULTS' responsibility to keep children safe. Bottom line: kids shouldn't be saddled with the responsibility to protect themselves from predators.
Training Dates:
Thursday, July 25th 9am-12pm & Thursday, August 15th 1pm-4pm
Location: Roanoke City Police Academy (5401B Barns Avenue)
Roanoke, VA 24019)
Register online at roact.org, or by contacting:
Erica East (erica.east@roact.org) 540-344-3579 ex 13
Corinne McKinney (Corinne.McKinney@roanokeva.gov)
For more information visit d2l.org**
Head Injury in Adolescents
One in five adolescents surveyed in Ontario, Canada said they have suffered a traumatic brain injury that left them unconscious for five minutes or required them to be hospitalized overnight -
a statistic researchers in Toronto say is much higher than previously thought.
Sports such as ice hockey and soccer accounted for more than half the injuries.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/06/130625172356.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Latest+Science+News%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher
"SMOKING" ALCOHOL
According to a news brief from The Association for Addiction Professionals: 'Smoking' alcohol is a highly dangerous trend among the calorie-conscious
In an effort to gain a greater buzz for fewer calories, some young drinkers are inhaling their liquor — either pouring it over dry ice or "freebasing" it and sucking up the vapors. Either way, going around the stomach and liver is incredibly risky, doctors say.
http://www.nydailynews.com/smoking-alcohol-highly-dangerous-new-trend-experts-article-1.1357657
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (APA) ELECTIONS
Dr. John Heil is a candidate for President-Elect of APA Division 47- "Exercise & Sport Psychology"
Dr. Heil has been practicing sport psychology and clinical psychology for the 25 years he has been affiliated with the partners and practitioners of Psychological Health * Roanoke.
The Candidate Statement is at:
http://www.apadivisions.org/division-47/publications/newsletters/exercise-sport/2013/04/division-elections.aspx
2012 Well-Being Index
Gallup and Healthways produce an annual report on the Well-Being of each of the 50 U.S. states, their respective communities and each of the 435 U.S. congressional districts.
Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index (WBI) is an average of six indicators: Life Evaluation, Physical Health, Emotional Health, Healthy Behavior, Work Environment and Basic Access.
To view the rankings for Virginia:
http://cdn1.hubspot.com/hub/162029/WBI2012/Virginia_2012_State_Report.pdf
Recognizing and Treating Anxiety
If you're like most people, chances are you have a hard time not worrying, at least some of the time. But when it comes to being anxious about things in life, there's a difference between having a bit of a worrywart streak to having full blown anxiety. There is evidence that the US has the highest proportion of chronically anxious people out of any other nation in the world. Anxiety can be difficult to recognize, tricky to diagnose, and hard to come to terms with. But despite this, once it's been diagnosed, anxiety is one of the easiest mental disorders to treat.
.http://www.onlinepsychologydegree.net/anxiety-in-usa
Opioid Medication Controversy
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) wants greater restrictions on prescribing the most commonly used opioid drugs: those containing hydrocodone, of which the most well-known is probably Vicodin.
The change would stop doctors from writing prescriptions for more than one month's supply at a time or calling in new prescriptions without seeing their patients.
Kolodney, who leads Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing.wants the Food and Drug Administration to rewrite the labels on all opioids to say that doctors should write prescriptions only for severe pain and at much lower doses, and that patients should be kept on the medications for no longer than 90 days at a time.
http://www.google.com/ig#m_39
Hair Pulling - Skin Picking
Take Back Your Power from Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Joan Kaylor, MSEd, NCC, LPC, DCEP
For anyone who has ever been touched by pulling or picking has experienced the pain and devastation of not being able to stop, or of not being able to help a child, spouse, partner or loved one suffering with these problems.
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5195156854?ref=ebtn#
Our Health Magazine Bedside Manner Awards
Congratulations to
Steve Strosnider - 1st Place
Emily DeFrance - 2nd Place tie
23 PHR Clinicians - Honorable Mention
Labels: Bedside Manner Awards, Emily DeFrance, Steve Strosnider
Religion & Football
Beneath Touchdown Jesus, who towers over the Notre Dame football stadium, there is a longstanding yet evolving set of religious practices unique in the world of high profile sport.
In the Wall Street Journal (Jan. 3, 2013), Kevin Helliker reports:
Notre Dame is so nonpromotional that players of other faiths feel welcome on the team, never receiving so much as an invitation to convert, let alone pressure to do so. As a result, many feel comfortable participating in distinctly Catholic rituals. As a Notre Dame football captain during the 2002 season, Gerome Sapp had no qualms about leading theteam in the Hail Mary, a prayer utterly alien to his Southern Baptist upbringing. "That prayer was just one tradition in a school rich with tradition," says Sapp, now a retired NFL player."
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324374004578219850217704718.html?KEYWORDS=notre+Dame+football
Why Me? Explaining Anxiety in the Brain
7:00 pm EST / 6:00 pm CST / 5:00 pm MST / 4:00 pm PST
The speaker will be Catherine Pittman, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and an associate professor of psychology at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana.
She is a co-author of the book Extinguishing Anxiety: Whole Brain Strategies to Relieve Fear and Stress, which offers tactics to control anxiety.
A live 35-minute PowerPoint presentation with an expert will be followed by a brief Q&A session.
Sign up now: Send an e-mail for the login details; please type Attend Webinar in the subject line and include your first and last names.
There are no fees.
Labels: Anxiety
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Now that Pat McQuaid has been voted out of the UCI presidency and the troubled institution is being led by Brian Cookson, there is some reasonable hope that a Truth and Reconciliation Commission will be formed and testimony will take place. Given how cycling has been governed since the UCI was formed, this is a turn of events so surprising and unlikely it is befitting an Aaron Sorkin screenplay.
Let's imagine it for a second: Someone will be willing to pay attention as Jesus Manzano speaks.
Now that we have the faith that the UCI has a president who will actually do what he says, and that a Truth and Reconciliation Commission will convene, we have a question to consider: How far back should the TRC look? Technically, the choice of how far to look back belongs to Cookson or whoever he charges with running the TRC, but that Cookson is president now owes much to public outcry. We do have a voice and the success of a TRC will rest on public satisfaction.
So who should testify? The TRC should do more than just listen to riders and team personnel. We should hear from as many doctors, pharmacists and lab techs as possible. Let's include the odd motorcycle driver or two. This testimony will be key in corroborating what the riders say. Anyone watching social media has noticed that there's some suspicion about whether George Hincapie, Christian Vande Velde, David Zabriskie, Tom Danielson and Levi Leipheimer confessed all of their doping to USADA or not. Testimony from medical professionals and coaches will have the ability to confirm their previous testimony or demonstrate that they withheld some activity. It will also show just how fearful riders were of Travis Tygart, or not.
However, if the TRC only looks back as far as 1999, it won't be far enough. We will have little reason to be satisfied. The TRC needs the freedom, resources and time necessary to take testimony from anyone with a heartbeat. That means we should listen to Belgian soigneurs from the 1950s. We should listen to guys like Lucien Aimar, who was a domestique for Jacques Anquetil. And yes, we should listen to Eddy Merckx.
Why go so far back? Because it will educate the sport's governing body, riders, team staff, the public and sponsors—in short every stakeholder the sport has—on how entrenched doping and attitudes toward doping have been. Because it was ingrained at an institutional level, it will show that cycling takes doping not just more seriously than any other sport, but as seriously as one may take it. That is what will be necessary to win back sponsor and audience confidence.
The reality is that we won't hear from everyone we would like to. We must also accept that the UCI is unlikely to allow the TRC to run for five years. They need to focus their effort, concentrate on the biggest part of the problem. To that end, I suggest that we do what we can to encourage testimony from as far back as 1990.
Based on everything I've learned about the rise of oxygen-vector doping, I think we can put a date on when doping fundamentally change in pro cycling. That date? May 18,1990. With it comes a specific location: Bari, Italy. That was the day and the location of the prologue for the 1990 Giro d'Italia, which was won by Gianni Bugno. Bugno went on to wear the pink jersey for the 19 days, all the way to the finish in Milan. It was the first time a rider had led the Giro from start to finish since Eddy Merckx did it in 1973. Because we know Bugno worked with Francesco Conconi and testing revealed a high hematocrit—for which he was sanctioned—I think it's fair to mark this as the date when racing grand tours changed. Fair enough, that is, until we get testimony through a TRC.
Simply put, the 1990 Giro was the first grand tour won with the aid of EPO.
While EPO use changed the whole of racing, it had the greatest effect on the grand tours, where being able to stay out of the red zone thanks to extra red blood cells paid dividends as the race wore on. It was during the 1990 season that Bugno and Claudio Chiappucci stormed to prominence. A year later Miguel Indurain won his first Tour de France, and like Chiappucci and Bugno, Big Mig counted Conconi among his advisors.
The 1990 season was a turning point in that not only did it see the first grand tour won with the aid of EPO (the Giro), it also saw the last clean win in the Tour de France prior to two generations of wins tainted by oxygen-vector doping. Has there been a clean winner of the Tour since Greg LeMond's 1990 win? Very probably, but certainly not between 1991 and 2006. The possibility of a clean winner seems to have grown more convincing with each year since 2007.
A TRC has the ability to settle this question.
Now, regarding LeMond, it's easy enough to find comments on Facebook or Twitter from people willing to accuse him of having doped. Even without a TRC, the evidence suggests that in 1989 each of the grand tours was won without oxygen-vector doping. The Vuelta was won by Pedro Delgado, the Giro by Laurent Fignon and the Tour by LeMond. Each of those guys had won a grand tour prior to the availability of EPO. While we know that both Delgado and Fignon doped, we have reason to believe they weren't using EPO in '89. What's interesting about '89 is that this is the year Chiappucci, Bugno and Indurain began to threaten the GC. In '89 Chiappucci finished 46th and 81st in the Giro and Tour, respectively. A year later? A remarkable 12th and 2nd. In '88, Bugno withdrew from the Giro and finished the Tour in 62nd. In '89 he went 23rd and 11th. In '90, of course, he won the Giro and finished the Tour in 7th. Indurain's rise was more gradual, less outwardly suspicious; he finished 97th in the '87 Tour, but gradually climbed the ranks up to 47th, 17th and 10th before winning.
What makes all three of these riders of a piece is the fact that they started anonymously before rising to prominence. LeMond, Fignon, Merckx and Bernard Hinault all share in common the fact that their brilliance and potential shown early on. LeMond differs only in that he didn't win his first Tour—he was third.
Lance Armstrong is accused of being at the center of the greatest doping program in history, the greatest sporting fraud ever perpetrated. It's a charge we can't really resolve. If there was a greater sporting fraud, it hasn't been exposed. Ultimately, this isn't a terribly important question. What the Armstrong fall has done, however, is to open the public's eyes to the breadth of doping that has taken place. It has introduced suspicion into the cycling fan's vocabulary. The problem before us is how to put this behind us. We may never put the genie back in the bottle, but a TRC has the ability to educate us on more than just who doped; it has the ability to clear those who did not dope.
Aside from simply dispensing the truth, a TRC will freshly frame the achievement of riders like LeMond, riders who would have accomplished more were it not for the rise of EPO. A TRC that reaches back to 1990 will give us a new way to define courage.
I have no idea what the different country's statutes of limitation are on the illegal distribution or use of prescription drugs, not to mention fraud, conspiracy, and other crimes involved with doping. You don't have to be a lawyer to come up with a litany of charges for anyone involved with the international smuggling and distribution of prescription drugs. Without immunity from criminal prosecution, it will be interesting to see who shows up at a TRC and just what questions they will answer, especially in a public forum. Am I the only one who sees this as an issue? Has Mr. Pelkey looked at this problem from a lawyer's point of view?
Patrick: The statute of limitations in the U.S. has run out for everyone from the Armstrong era and before. While I haven't checked each of the statutes in the other major cycling nations, what I've read from other sources runs along the same lines; anything that happened in 2005 or before is in the clear. (There are some exceptions, but they are rare, such as if the Armstrong was prosecuted under the RICO Act.) Really, only current riders and staff have anything to worry about concerning the law in their home countries. And for them, I think one of the biggest tasks for the TRC would be to negotiate immunity from prosecution for everyone prepared to testify. That's not an impossible task.
I believe Cechini ( a Conconi disciple) worked with Big Might.
I've been thinking a lot about not so much who and when, but why. Anyone who needs to come forward already know who they are. Having nothing left to prove makes for an easy confession. I am watching as riders who are being condemned by their pasts and not getting hired. Is it the sponsors? Is is some evil taint? A team does not have to hire anyone. Will the UCI force teams to offer a new contract after someone confesses? Could someone sue if they suspect they are being unfairly treated after testifying? Is it retroactive?
We do need to remember in all of this that doping has not always been illegal. Before Tom Simpson died in Le Tour, I believe that there was no illegality attached to drug taking by professional cyclists, it was simply never discussed outside the sport and most were not aware that it went on. Furthermore, my impression from talking to people involved in the sport in the forties and fifties is that cyclists were never compelled to take drugs and that the top teams did not use doping almost as a standard training practice. Therefore, I think that there is a point at which we should stop looking to apportion blame; when doping was made illegal in the sport. I do not know the exact date but am certain that someone else does.
Question: Do cyclists take la bomba (amphetamine)?
Answer: Yes, and those who claim otherwise, it's not worth talking to them about cycling.
Question: And you, did you take la bomba?
Answer: Yes. Whenever it was necessary.
Question: And when was it necessary?
Answer: Almost all the time!
By then, pretty much everyone knew what was coming. Fans and reporters scratched their heads. Certainly, Horner didn't have his head that far in the sand.
If Cookson holds a TRC, he'll be asking dopers – who don't feel they "cheated" – to testify. Some of whom have not been caught. And if they keep quiet, never will. Not a great deal of incentive for them to open up, only to face fans and family after a career of denials.
Others, like Lance, have implied that what he's admitted to so far is just the beginning. Just the tip of the iceberg. He's said that if there is a TRC, and he gets complete immunity, he'll tell all – far more than he admitted to in the Oprah interview. He'll name names.
So far, the discussion of doping in cycling has been limited to A) riders, B) doctors, C) team directors and managers and support staff. But what if, given Armstrong's connections in every corner of cycling, the tentacles of doping goes much deeper?
What if Lance shows that governing bodies also had their finger in doping (look at the connections of the top moneymen in Tailwind, all the way to USA Cycling and the money behind major American pro races, and don't forget Armstrong's "bribe" to the UCI)?
Right now, most of the doping/cheating damage to cycling is being borne by Lance. He's the poster boy for the EPO Generation, and he's out, so everything's much better now (so the storyline goes). And right now, he gets to play cycling's Christ, bearing all the sport's sins (something I think his twisted mind somehow relishes). But a TRC opens up the floodgates. It has the potential to put major players and organizations on display. For an already damaged sport, perhaps the TRC may be too much for it to bear at this time.
Cookson is between a rock and a hard place. He needs the TRC to move forward, cleanse the sport. But the sport may not survive the fallout once its over. It may dry up the last of any fan support and send remaining corporate sponsors running for the hills. Given the world economic climate and the shuttering of teams and the withdrawal of sponsorship already, the timing from a financial standpoint is also perilous.
And if a TRC takes place, and some of the greatest names in the sport come up, what then, of Armstrong? Do we wipe every winner since Greg LeMond off the Grand Tours? Do we give Lance his titles back?
So careful what we wish for, everyone. If we get it, the law of unintended consequences may come crashing down upon us.
It's been clear to me for a long time that everyone post-Indurain was suspect, but I was never quite sure what to think of Indurain. I find your analysis pretty convincing that he was an early pioneer in the use of EPO. You are also correct to put oxygen vector doping in a completely different category from all of the other stuff out there, at least as far as cycling is concerned. This probably doesn't change the conclusion of your analysis, but if I recall correctly, Chiapucci's result in the 1990 Tour was partially thanks to gaining significant time in a breakaway early in the race (similar to Oscar Pereiro in 2006).
I also agree with you that we'll gain more from a T&R commission that is as broad as possible and goes as far back as possible rather than just rehashing things we (think we) already know about the Armstrong era.
I don't think anything can "kill" cycling. If 100% of sponsor money dried up, amateur teams would compete for free. I know everyone would be heartbroken if specific races like the grand tours and monuments didn't happen for a couple years, but they aren't cycling…cycling is what makes them great. And then it would grow back. So I vote yes for a TRC, however imperfect it will be…I've lost faith. I don't know what is needed for me to have faith in current int'l pro riders (I know there is "less" doping, but that's not enough), but maybe I'll hear it in the TRC or something similar.
Naw, I don't think so.
You are way off by at least six years. Blood doping was going on during the LeMond/Hinault/Fignon era.
I seriously doubt that our 1984 Olympic team invented the practice of blood doping or were the only ones to use it prior to the invention of EPO.
Eddy B spearheaded the blood doping program for the 84 Olympic and was a coach of LeMond.
In 1986, didn't LeMond and Hinault beat the third place rider up Alpe D'Huez by over five minutes? Fantastical results, n'est-ce pas? Think there might of been some blood doping going on at La Vie Claire?
The TRC needs to go back a lot farther than 1990.
JG: While there was some blood doping in the early to mid-1980s, it was not a widespread practice in professional cycling. From what I've been able to learn, it seems to have been more popular with the states-sponsored programs of Eastern Bloc countries, though the U.S. team's use of it in the '84 Olympics was a notable exception. That said, Eddie B. did not spearhead the program. It was initiated by Ed Burke, and this is well-documented in the new book "Wheelmen" by Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell. And while LeMond did work with Eddie B., he did so only as a junior, never as a professional. There has never been any evidence that the La Vie Claire team used blood doping; indeed your accusation is the first time I've even encountered something so preposterous.
Whether it was Burke or Eddy B.'s idea, every source I've seen indicates that Eddy B was involved in the '84 doping scandal. And Eddy B. was LeMond's coach at one time. I don't think it's right, but guilt by association certainly seems to be an accepted form of doping proof these days.
LeMond can likely say he never cheated since blood doping was legal during much of his career. I certainly do not know for certain whether or not LeMond blood doped, but I do think some of his results and associations bear further examination. Do you remember his amazing recovery from anemia during the '89 Giro? Are B12 shots capable of fueling that sort of a turnaround? Take his name off of the facts of his career and examine it with the same lens used on other cyclists who were suspected of doping but were never objectively proven to have doped.
If this is the first time you have encountered such skepticism of LeMond, I think you may have a blind spot for him. Eastern Bloc usage of doping was rampant at the '76 Olympics, so to believe that it was uncommon in the pro peloton in the 80's, I feel, is naïve. My whole point, and a point on which you and I agree, is that the TRC needs to go back to the beginning of oxygen-vector doping. We just disagree when that started.
This is a compelling argument for truth and reconciliation.
But do you have an answer to Mr. Inrng, who argues that a Truth and Reconciliation Commision won't work"? In other words, what makes you think that a Truth and Reconciliation Commission would yield either truth or reconciliation? I'd love to air the details of doping from Anquetil to Merckx to Indurain to present, but how do we convince the few people who possess that knowledge to share?
Yeah, the "you can't handle the truth" defence. You know what? I'm a big boy with my big boy pants.
Baseball survived the Black Sox. Skating survived the rigged score exchanges in the olympics. Athletics survived the infamous '88 100 m. race.
I'd rather know and learn from these situations. And you know what? I can live with cheating athletes. It's a fact of life. There will always be robbers and criminals. What is the equivalent of a saddle sore is having corrupt authorities overseeing these situations.
Rod, you can handle the truth. I can handle the truth. I've come to grips with doping in cycling from the athletes' perspective. Know what, if I'd had the physical gifts to be on the cusp of a pro career, and a coach or teammate handed me some PEDs and said, "Take these," I'da downed 'em like pop rocks.
There are many cycling fans, like you, like me, that've long known doping exists in the sport. Many of us suspect that the doping culture runs much deeper than has been acknowledged so far. Call us the 10%ers. The Inside-Baseball fans.
For the rest of those more loosely following the sport, the Lance Armstrong story is pretty much the extent of their doping knowledge. Cancer Jesus turned out to be a fraud and dang it, I wore that yellow baller band so I feel cheated! Cheated I tell you!
If these fans also find out their favorite corporations also knew, and perhaps, aided cyclists' cheating, things really start to erode for cycling. It would undoubtedly cause a chilling affect for other companies already sponsoring or considering sponsoring the sport. See Rabobank, and the folding of pro teams just this month. See Nissan, who honored their contract and paid Leopard this entire past year to NOT have their logo on team kit and NOT drive their vehicles as team cars.
You cite the White Sox – one team, not all of baseball. You cite the French judges in one Olympics, not the entire Olympics. The closest thing to cycling you mention are the entire field of sprinters in the 100 meter event in the 88 Olympics — right exactly when EPO became the equivalent of vitamins for pro cycling.
Imagine a TRC revealing that the testing organizations within many nations worked for years to hide doping in cycling, not expose it. That those responsible for policing the sport were corrupt themselves. Imagine that most all the beloved riders, some still on bikes, get named, including multiple past champions. Imagine the organizers of the sport in the USA being revealed to have full knowledge of the practice, and probably tacitly endorsing it.
You wouldn't be surprised by such findings. I wouldn't be surprised.
CMO's at major corporations would be, and they wouldn't like it. In today's economy, companies are being pretty frugal with their marketing dollars.
Casual fans would be as well. In a sport already badly tarnished by its biggest star, to lose almost all the rest of its heroes would be disastrous.
A lot of people would be shocked by the Truth part of a TRC process. The Reconciliation part for many might end up being years in coming. My question: Can pro cycling, at this moment in time, withstand it and financially survive as we now know it?
Ha, ha and you know what? High & mighty Rabobank was just fined $1 billion for manipulating interest rates & CEO is resigning. Oh the irony! And do you think maybe they knew a big fine was in the offing when they cut their cycling fundingas unnecessary & used doping as an excuse?
J P Morgan Chase is facing a $15 billion judgment against them for manipulating mortgage securities, facilitating the housing bubble and financial crisis of 2008.
When that agreement hit a snag in the last couple days, JPMC shed stock value as trading experts knew the $15b was a drop in the bucket — getting off light.
Bank of America is facing fines and pending lawsuits that are several times more than the JPMC hit.
If anything, in the wake of this ruling, Rabo could stand to have some feel good presence in the market – something positive. Like sponsoring a professional bike racing team. Oh, wait. Scratch that.
we should go back as far as those want to testify. if someone from the 50's wants to come in, let 'em.
this is a cathartic moment not just for the sport but for those who have participated in doping. some of those will consider the issue irrelevant, as is their right, whilst others will carry a degree of guilt and they should be afforded the opportunity to speak.
what an amazing opportunity and one where cycling gets to lead the rest of the world sports in confronting and addressing its problems.
"Truth and Reconciliation Commission" huh? Sounds Orwellian.
Recent new reports indicate that the UCI and WADA have granted your wish. Whatever, dude. To me, it seems likely to do more damage than good.
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