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In the latest thrilling collaboration from #1 New York Times bestselling author and "Queen of Suspense" Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke, television producer Laurie Moran must solve the kidnapping of her fiancée's nephew—just days before her wedding. Television producer Laurie Moran and her fiancée, Alex Buckley, the former host of her investigative television show, are just days away from their mid-summer wedding, when things take a dark turn. Alex's seven-year-old nephew, Johnny, vanishes from the beach. A search party begins and witnesses recall Johnny playing in the water and collecting shells behind the beach shack, but no one remembers seeing him after the morning. As the sun sets, Johnny's skim board washes up to shore, and everyone realizes that he could be anywhere, even under water. A ticking clock, a sinister stalker, and fresh romance combine in this exhilarating follow up to the bestselling You Don't Own Me—another riveting page-turner from the "Queen of Suspense" Mary Higgins Clark and her dazzling partner-in-crime Alafair Burke.
This is the unforgettable story of young Hugh "Shuggie" Bain, a sweet and lonely boy who spends his 1980s childhood in run-down public housing in Glasgow, Scotland. Thatcher's policies have put husbands and sons out of work, and the city's notorious drugs epidemic is waiting in the wings. Shuggie's mother Agnes walks a wayward path: she is Shuggie's guiding light but a burden for him and his siblings. She dreams of a house with its own front door while she flicks through the pages of the Freemans catalogue, ordering a little happiness on credit, anything to brighten up her grey life. Married to a philandering taxi-driver husband, Agnes keeps her pride by looking good-her beehive, make-up, and pearly-white false teeth offer a glamourous image of a Glaswegian Elizabeth Taylor. But under the surface, Agnes finds increasing solace in drink, and she drains away the lion's share of each week's benefits-all the family has to live on-on cans of extra-strong lager hidden in handbags and poured into tea mugs. Agnes's older children find their own ways to get a safe distance from their mother, abandoning Shuggie to care for her as she swings between alcoholic binges and sobriety. Meanwhile, Shuggie is struggling to somehow become the normal boy he desperately longs to be, but everyone has realized that he is "no right," a boy with a secret that all but him can see. Agnes is supportive of her son, but her addiction has the power to eclipse everyone close to her-even her beloved Shuggie. A heartbreaking story of addiction, sexuality, and love, Shuggie Bain is an epic portrayal of a working-class family that is rarely seen in fiction.
Burnt Sugar: Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2020
LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2020 A searing debut novel about mothers and daughters, obsession and betrayal - for fans of Jenny Offill's Weather, Deborah Levy's Hot Milk and Diana Evans' Ordinary People 'Utterly compelling, complex, unflinching realism - sometimes emotionally wrenching but also cathartic, written with poignancy and memorability' The Booker Prize Judges 2020 'An unsettling, sinewy debut, startling in its venom and disarming in its humour from the very first sentence' Guardian In her youth, Tara was wild. She abandoned her loveless marriage to join an ashram, endured a brief stint as a beggar (mostly to spite her affluent parents), and spent years chasing after a dishevelled, homeless 'artist' - all with her young child in tow. Now she is forgetting things, mixing up her maid's wages and leaving the gas on all night, and her grown-up daughter is faced with the task of caring for a woman who never cared for her. This is a love story and a story about betrayal. But not between lovers - between mother and daughter. Sharp as a blade and laced with caustic wit, Burnt Sugar unpicks the slippery cords of memory and myth that bind two women together, and hold them apart. 'Taut, unsettling, ferocious' Fatima Bhutto, author of The Runaways 'Acerbic, full of wit and cool intelligence - every sentence is a coiled spring and each psychological portrait burns itself into the mind. I couldn't put it down' Olivia Sudjic, author of Exposure and Sympathy 'Crystalline, surgical, compulsively readable. An examination of toxic relationships and the ties that bind us' Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti 'Daring and deliciously dark, Burnt Sugar will keep you gripped until the very last sentence' Zeba Talkhani, author of My Past is a Foreign Country 'Raw, wise and cuttingly funny on love and cruelty, marriage and motherhood, art and illness, and one woman's fight for her sense of self' Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, author of Starling Days
Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The visionary behind the million-strong IF:Gathering challenges Christian women to transform their outlook and their lives by interrupting their spiraling thoughts and realizing their God-given power to think differently. "A must-have resource for anyone looking to get control of their thoughts."-Lysa TerKeurst, #1 New York Times best-selling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries Are your thoughts holding you captive? I'll never be good enough. Other people have better lives than I do. God couldn't really love me. Jennie Allen knows what it's like to swirl in a spiral of destructive thoughts, but she also knows we don't have to stay stuck in toxic thinking patterns. As she discovered in her own life, God built a way for us to escape that downward spiral. Freedom comes when we refuse to be victims to our thoughts and realize we have already been equipped with power from God to fight and win the war for our minds. In Get Out of Your Head, Jennie inspires and equips us to transform our emotions, our outlook, and even our circumstances by taking control of our thoughts. Our enemy is determined to get in our heads to make us feel helpless, overwhelmed, and incapable of making a difference for the kingdom of God. But when we submit our minds to Christ, the promises and goodness of God flood our lives in remarkable ways. It starts in your head. And from there, the possibilities are endless.
Brought to you by Penguin. The Storys are the envy of their neighbours: owners of the largest property on their East Coast island, they are rich, beautiful, and close. Until it all falls apart. The four children are suddenly dropped by their mother with a single sentence: You know what you did. They never hear from her again. Years later, when 18-year-old cousins Aubrey, Milly and Jonah Story receive a mysterious invitation to spend the summer at their grandmother's resort, they have no choice but to follow their curiosity and meet the woman who's been such an enigma their entire lives. This entire family is built on secrets, right? It's the Story legacy. This summer, the teenagers are determined to discover the truth at the heart of their family. But some secrets are better left alone. THE BRILLIANT NEW THRILLER FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ONE OF US IS LYING KAREN M MCMANUS © Karen M. McManus 2020(P) Penguin Audio 2020
A Time to Lie
An explosive, fast-paced espionage thriller for fans of Frank Gardner and Mick Herron. 'Dark and twisted, A Time to Lie is a tense and timely novel' Adam Hamdy A divisive prime minister. A long-buried body. A plot to bring him down… The bigger the secret the more dangerous it is to lie… On the morning of the Tory Party conference, the bones of a young woman's hand are discovered in a London building site. Jed Fowkes, Special Adviser at the Treasury, confronts Prime Minister Robin Sandford with a terrible accusation. He claims the hand belongs to someone they once knew well: a young woman whom Sandford murdered years ago. With his career on the brink of ruin, the Prime Minister's only hope is to enlist the unofficial help of MI5. A decision which leads him into a new world of espionage, illegal trafficking and murder. And the deeper he goes, the more treacherous the game becomes. Because now it's not just his life on the line; it's the future of the state itself… 'A pulse-pounding thrill-ride that hooked me from the chilling opening, A Time To Lie delivers on every, explosive level' Chris Whitaker 'Dark and twisted, A Time To Lie is a tense and timely novel' Adam Hamdy
Dark Tides: The compelling new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Tidelands
Number One bestselling author Philippa Gregory's new historical novel tracks the rise of the Tidelands family in London, Venice and New England. Midsummer Eve 1670. Two unexpected visitors arrive at a shabby warehouse on the south side of the River Thames. The first is a wealthy man hoping to find the lover he deserted twenty-one years before. James Avery has everything to offer, including the favour of the newly restored King Charles II, and he believes that the warehouse's poor owner Alinor has the one thing his money cannot buy - his son and heir. The second visitor is a beautiful widow from Venice in deepest mourning. She claims Alinor as her mother-in-law and has come to tell Alinor that her son Rob has drowned in the dark tides of the Venice lagoon. Alinor writes to her brother Ned, newly arrived in faraway New England and trying to make a life between the worlds of the English newcomers and the American Indians as they move toward inevitable war. Alinor tells him that she knows - without doubt - that her son is alive and the widow is an imposter. Set in the poverty and glamour of Restoration London, in the golden streets of Venice, and on the tensely contested frontier of early America, this is a novel of greed and desire: for love, for wealth, for a child, and for home.
The Crown: The Official History Behind Season 3: Political Scandal, Personal Struggle and the Years
The fascinating royal and social history that inspired the second and third seasons of The Crown, from the show's historical consultant. In this incredible companion to the second and third seasons of Netflix's acclaimed series The Crown, renowned biographer and the show's historical consultant Robert Lacey takes us through the real history that inspired the drama. Covering two tumultuous decades in the reign of Elizabeth II, Lacey looks at the key social, political and personal moments and the effect they had not only on the royal family, but also on the world around them. From the Suez Canal Crisis and the US/Russia space race to the Duke of Windsor's collaboration with Hitler and the rumoured issues with the royal marriage, the book will provide a fascinating insight into the two decades that the show covers, revealing the truth behind the fiction on-screen. Extensively researched, this is a unique look behind the history that inspired the show and the years that would prove to be the making of The Queen. The Crown is now available to watch on Netflix. The Crown is produced by Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix.
From the acclaimed author of The End We Start From, The Harpy is a fierce tale of love, betrayal and revenge. 'The Harpy is brilliant . . . A deeply unsettling, excellent read.' Daisy Johnson Lucy and Jake live in a house by a field where the sun burns like a ball of fire. Lucy works from home but devotes her life to the children, to their finely tuned routine, and to the house itself, which comforts her like an old, sly friend. But then a man calls one afternoon with a shattering message: his wife has been having an affair with Lucy's husband, he wants her to know. The revelation marks a turning point: Lucy and Jake decide to stay together, but in a special arrangement designed to even the score and save their marriage, she will hurt him three times. Jake will not know when the hurt is coming, nor what form it will take. As the couple submit to a delicate game of crime and punishment, Lucy herself begins to change, surrendering to a transformation of both mind and body from which there is no return. Told in dazzling, musical prose, The Harpy by Megan Hunter is a dark, staggering fairy tale, at once mythical and otherworldly and fiercely contemporary. It is a novel of love, marriage and its failures, of power and revenge, of metamorphosis and renewal.
Anything is Possible: Be Brave, Be Kind and Follow Your Dreams
Brought to you by Penguin. NOW AVAILABLE TO PREORDER: the inspirational book of life lessons for young people and parents, by England manager Gareth Southgate With a foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales YOU have the potential to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE. When working with the England football team, we focus on what we might achieve instead of worrying about what might go wrong. I honestly believe that with the right mindset, a willingness to learn from our mistakes, and the ability to cope with the highs and lows, every one of us can make the most of our lives. In this book I hope I can prepare you for your own exciting journey ahead. BE BRAVE Bravery is not just the kind of heroic act that earns a medal. It's the quality we need to step out of our comfort zones and take on new challenges. BE KIND A force for good that comes from the heart, kindness changes lives. It opens up opportunities and can be our greatest strength. FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS We all have a story to tell in life. It's down to us what it will be about. So, let's begin writing YOUR STORY - and make it one that truly shines. 'Inspirational and honest - just like the man himself.' BEAR GRYLLS 'I loved this - full of wonderful advice I can't wait to share with my children.' HOLLY WILLOUGHBY 'An inspirational book' THE SUN 'It really is a great book ... lots of really nice tips for confidence, staying strong, glass-half-full mentality, what makes a good team' CHRIS MOYLES 'This is a fantastic book, I've told my son Noah, aged 11, you have to read this book ... I can't tell you how much I loved this book because [it talks] about confidence, and I struggled with confidence' CHRIS EVANS 'Southgate's analytical mind is stamped across the pages of the book; his meticulousness, his love of clarity and process. He offers tips and life lessons - focus on what you can control, do not compare yourself with others, dare to try even if it means slipping up. The tone is easy, upbeat and the messages are drummed home gently, always linking to one another ... what shines through is the warmth and inclusivity of his leadership style.' THE GUARDIAN © Gareth Southgate 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
Featured Audiobooks
Helden - Die klassischen Sagen der Antike neu erzählt (Ungekürzt)
Author: Stephen Fry Narrator: Boris Jacoby Release Date: October 2020
'Genauso entzückend und schwer aus der Hand zu legen wie der erste Band.' The Herald. 'Man möchte diese Geschichten, wenn sie so packend und mitreißend erzählt werden, unbedingt immer weiter hören. Suchtstoff.' NDR zu 'Mythos'. Nie sind monströsere Gefahren überwunden und rachsüchtigere Götter überlistet worden als in der griechischen Antike. Stephen Fry haucht den Sagen um Perseus, Herakles & Ödipus neues Leben ein. Ob Jason mithilfe von Medeas Zauber das Goldene Vlies stiehlt oder Theseus durch Ariadnes List den Minotaurus überwindet - mit seinem unnachahmlichen Humor holt Fry die klassischen Stoffe in unsere Zeit. Er zeigt, dass hinter jedem Helden eine Heldin steht und dass es der Auflehnung der Helden gegen Zeus & Co. bedurfte, um der Welt von uns Menschen den Weg zu bereiten. 'Das Tempo ist lebhaft, die Witze sind urkomisch.' The Guardian
Troy: Our Greatest Story Retold
Author: Stephen Fry Narrator: Stephen Fry Release Date: October 2020
Brought to you by Penguin. Following the bestselling retellings of the Greek myths in Mythos and Heroes, Stephen Fry's bewitching third volume Troy - concerning love and war, passion and power - is now ready for ordering. The story of Troy speaks to all of us - the kidnapping of Helen, a queen celebrated for her beauty, sees the Greeks launch a thousand ships against the city of Troy, to which they will lay siege for ten whole and very bloody years. It is Zeus, the king of the gods, who triggers the war when he asks the Trojan prince Paris to judge the fairest goddess of them all. Aphrodite bribes Paris with the heart of Helen, wife of King Menelaus of the Greeks, and, naturally, nature takes its course. It is a terrible, brutal war with casualties on all sides as well as strained relations between allies. The Greek's most fearsome warrior, Achilles, argues with King Agamemnon, his commander, over another woman, the Trojan slave Briseis. The consequences lead to terrible tragedies. In Troy you will find heroism and hatred, love and loss, revenge and regret, desire and despair. It is these human passions, written bloodily in the sands of a distant shore, that still speak to us today. It is a myth in which we seek the truth about ourselves and which Stephen Fry brings breathtakingly to life. Praise for Heroes and Mythos: 'Ebullient and funny' The Times 'Entertaining and edifying' Daily Telegraph 'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of literary legacy' Guardian 'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mail 'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' The Times © Stephen Fry 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
Author: Stephen Fry Narrator: Stephen Fry Release Date: April 2020
Britain's best-loved comic genius Stephen Fry turns his celebrated wit and insight to unearthing the real America as he travels across the continent in his black taxicab. Stephen's account of his adventures is filled with his unique humour, insight and warmth in this beautifully illustrated book that accompanies his journey for the BBC1 series. Stephen Fry is a treasure of the British Empire.' - The Guardian Stephen Fry has always loved America; in fact he came very close to being born there. Here, his fascination for the country and its people sees him embark on an epic journey across America, visiting each of its 51 states to discover how such a huge diversity of people, cultures, languages, beliefs and landscapes combine to create such a remarkable nation. Starting on the eastern seaboard, Stephen zig-zags across the country in his London taxicab, talking to its hospitable citizens, listening to its music, visiting its landmarks, viewing small-town life and America's breath-taking landscapes – following wherever his curiosity leads him. Stephen meets a collection of remarkable individuals – American icons and unsung local heroes alike. He drops for tea with Steven Spielberg in Ohio, talks to George Bush on his ranch in Texas; visits Maine's most famous resident, Stephen King; meets Bill Gates in Washington; samples Memphis music courtesy of Aretha Franklin; and who better to talk about California than its governor Arnold Schwarzenegger? But there are also unknown mayors, sheriffs, newspaper editors, park rangers, teachers and hobos that Stephen encounters, bringing to life the oddities and splendours of each locale. He discovers Oklahoma's World Cow Pat Throwing Contest, attends Independence Day Parades, cherry-pie bake-offs, and visits the heartland of the Sioux Nation in South Dakota. Along the way, Stephen discovers that each state has its bizarre and quaint local laws – for example, did you know that in Alaska it is illegal to push a moose out of an aircraft, and in New Hampshire on Sundays, citizens may not relieve themselves while looking up? A celebration of the magnificent and the eccentric, the beautiful and the strange, Stephen Fry's In America is our author's homage to this extraordinary country.
Author: Stephen Fry Narrator: Stephen Fry Release Date: August 2019
Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder. Learned notes from the author offer rich cultural context. This volume is a doorway into a captivating world.
Author: Stephen Fry Narrator: Stephen Fry Release Date: November 2018
Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Heroes written and read by Stephen Fry. Mortals and Monsters. Quests and Adventures . . . There are Heroes - and then there are Greek Heroes. Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes. In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales. Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera. Filled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best. 'Ebullient and funny' The Times 'Entertaining and edifying' Daily Telegraph 'A rollicking good read' Independent 'Fry exhibits enormous erudition and enthusiasm' Mail on Sunday 'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy' Guardian
Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold
Penguin presents the downloadable audiobook edition of Mythos written and read by Stephen Fry. THE TIMES AUDIOBOOK OF THE WEEK 'Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance' The Times 'A cracking good story' The Times Literary Supplement 'A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought we knew. Page to page, Mythos is brilliant, funny, erudite, inventive, surprising and enthralling' Richard North Patterson 'Fry's lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths . . . It's a rollicking good read' The Independent No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly and brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses. They are like us, only more so - their actions and adventures scrawled across the heavens above. From the birth of the universe to the creation of humankind, Stephen Fry - who fell in love with these stories as a child - retells these myths for our tragic, comic, fateful age. Witness Athena born from the cracking open of Zeus's great head and follow Persephone down into the dark realm of Hades. Experience the terrible and endless fate of Prometheus after his betrayal of Zeus and shiver as Pandora opens her jar of evil torments. The Greek gods are the best and worst of us, and in Stephen Fry's hands they tell us who we are. Mythos - smart, funny, and above all great fun - is the retelling we deserve by a man who has been entertaining the nation for over four decades. 'A cracking good story' The Times Literary Supplement
More Fool Me
Author: Stephen Fry Narrator: Stephen Fry Release Date: September 2014
Following on from his hugely successful first book, The Fry Chronicles, comes the second chapter in Stephen Fry's life. This unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of More Fool Me is read by Stephen Fry himself. Praise for The Fry Chronicles: 'Heartbreaking, a delight, a lovely, comfy book' The Times 'Perfect prose and excruciating honesty. A grand reminiscence of college and theatre and comedyland in the 1980s, with tone-perfect anecdotes and genuine readerly excitement. What Fry does, essentially, is tell us who he really is. Above all else, a thoughtful book. And namedroppy too, and funny, and marbled with melancholy' Observer
Paperweight: Volume 1
A hilarious collection of the many articles written by Stephen Fry for magazines, newspapers and radio. It includes selected wireless essays of Donald Trefusis, the ageing professor of philology brought to life in Fry's novel The Liar, and the best of Fry's weekly column for the Daily Telegraph.
Stephen Fry In His Own Words
Author: Stephen Fry Narrator: Stephen Fry Release Date: February 2012
In a fascinating collection of archive interviews with the celebrated writer, presenter and polymath, you can hear - in his own words - the beliefs and aspirations that have shaped him. He talks about his upbringing, a time when Stephen admits he was a rebellious schoolboy and behaved outrageously in order to survive school, and discusses his early love of language and Oscar Wilde. He also recalls discovering classic radio comedy and meeting Emma Thompson and Hugh Laurie at Cambridge. Stephen is extraordinarily honest about some of his personal experiences, which have included imprisonment for credit card fraud, going public about his sexuality, and coping with public criticism. He also comments on fame, addictions, being hard on himself and wanting to make people laugh. The interviews in this collection include: Could Do Better, BBC Radio (first broadcast 4 November 1987); Walters' Weekly, BBC Radio (first broadcast 1 January 1988, featuring John Walters); Desert Island Discs, BBC Radio (first broadcast 27 November 1988, featuring Sue Lawley); Open to Questions, BBC TV (first broadcast 1 May 1989); Parkinson, BBC TV (first broadcast 15 January 1999, featuring Michael Parkinson); Front Row, BBC Radio (first broadcast 15 September 2010, featuring Mark Lawson).
Stephen Fry On The Phone The Complete Radio 4 Series
Author: Stephen Fry Narrator: Stephen Fry Release Date: January 2011
Stephen Fry traces the evolution of the mobile phone, from hefty executive bricks that required a separate briefcase to carry the battery, to the smartphones available today. There are more mobile phones in the world than there are people on the planet: Stephen Fry talks to the backroom boys who made it all possible and hears how the technology succeeded in ways that the geeks had not necessarily intended. For example, the engineers who designed the early texting facilities didn't imagine that anyone might want to reply. (Just in case, they added a short list of possible pre-set answers: yes, no and maybe). They also thought taxifones and fax machines for your car would be winners. In the early nineties, Nokia, then famous for toilet paper and rubber boots, was on the brink of collapse; until the new CEO made a bold decision to focus solely on mobile phonesThanks to Margaret Thatcher opening up the airwaves, Britain became a world leader in mobile phone technology. And today, 85% of the silicon chips inside all mobiles are designed by just one Cambridge-based company.Series produced by Anna Buckley.
The Stars' Tennis Balls
For Ned, 1980 seems a blissful year. Handsome, charming, popular and talented, his life is progressing smoothly, effortlessly, happily. And when he meets the lovely Portia Fendeman his personal jigsaw appears complete. But timing is everything in life, and his life is about to change for ever. Things are going to get very bad indeed for innocent young Ned. A promise made to a dying teacher and a spiteful trick played by fellow pupils will rocket Ned from cricket captain to solitary confinement, from head boy to hell. When Ned emerges he is a man bent on just one thing - revenge; and revenge is a dish he plans to savour and serve to those who conspired against him. Part love story, part thriller, a gloriously rich mix that only Stephen Fry can dish up to us, The Stars' Tennis Balls will leave you happy and replete.


This is the medical term used to describe arthritis. However, the term arthritis includes more than 100 different diseases, the two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disease, which affects more than 8 million people in the UK ; and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a systemic (affecting multiple organs in the body) autoimmune disease, which affects over 400,000 people in the UK.
How Common Is Arthritis in Women?
At What Age Do Women Get Arthritis?
While arthritis is thought to be a disease of older adults, it can actually strike women at any age. In fact, nearly three out of every five people with arthritis are under the age of 65.
The symptoms of arthritis differ depending on the type, although they all share some common symptoms, including pain or tenderness in the joints, swelling in one or more joints, stiffness or difficulty using or moving a joint and sometimes warmth and redness in a joint.
In OA, symptoms usually develop slowly and worsen overtime. Joint pain, tenderness, stiffness and loss of flexibility are all hallmarks of the disease. However, while men are prone to get OA in their hips, women tend to experience the disease in their hands or knees.
In the early stages of RA, smaller joints, especially those in the hands and feet are usually affected first. As the disease progresses, symptoms often spread to the knees, ankles, elbows, hips and shoulders on both sides of the body and can vary in severity. Overtime, RA can cause joints to deform and shift out of place. Fatigue, fever and weight loss are also symptoms of the disease.
Maintain a healthy weight—carrying extra weight can raise the risk of developing OA because the additional weight places stress on the joints, which may cause cartilage in the unhealthy joint to break down faster. Researchers are beginning to realize that obesity can directly affect joints by weakening the ability of cartilage to maintain a healthy state. Just carrying ten extra pounds makes the knees bear 30 to 60 pounds of more weight with each step. Excess weight can result in more pain, regardless of the type of arthritis you have.
Don't smoke—Smoking has been associated with an increased risk of both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is thought to cause a faster breakdown of cartilage in the joints, contributing to OA onset and can also damage blood vessels, making pain and inflammation worse. Smoking also poses as a risk in RA, and can affect the drugs used in the treatment of RA.
Wear protective gear during sporting activities and use ergonomic techniques at work - Any type of sport or occupation that requires repetitive joint action may lead to the development of osteoarthritis, so wearing protective gear while playing sports and following workplace ergonomic techniques can help reduce repetitive joint injuries and strains. Also, taking micro-breaks from repetitive activities while working can relieve joint stress.
What Can I Do to Reduce the Severity of Arthritis?
Although currently there is no cure for arthritis, there are many steps you can take to improve your health, mobility, pain level and quality of life.
Seek medical treatment early - If you are experiencing pain, stiffness or swelling in or around a joint for more than two weeks, make an appointment to see your doctor. If your doctor feels it necessary, he/she may refer you to see a rheumatologist who can make a specific diagnosis of the type of arthritis you have and prescribe effective treatment. Getting early treatment for your arthritis can often mean less joint damage and less pain. Depending on your type of arthritis, your doctor may recommend a combination of treatments that may include medication, weight management, regular exercise, heat and cold compresses, stress reduction techniques and methods to protect your joints from further damage.The primary goals of all degenerative tissue disease/osteoarthritis or arthritis treatments are to lower inflammation/swelling, control pain, improve mobility and joint function, help maintain a healthy weight so you put less pressure on fragile joints, and to improve your mood — so you are better able to handle the stress of battling a degenerative disease.
Stay active While most people with arthritis usually have joint pain and some movement limitations, many find that they feel better and experience less symptoms overall when they keep moving. In fact, exercise is considered one of the most important treatments for degenerative joint disease. Like the old saying goes, "Move it or lose it."Exercise is important for lowering inflammation, increasing flexibility, strengthening muscles boosting circulation and improving cardiovascular fitness and supporting a healthy body weight. There's also the mental benefits of exercise. Getting regular exercise is a powerful way to lower stress, improve your mood, control stress hormones like cortisol and help you sleep better, and improves your health generally.
Every person's arthritis is different in terms of physical abilities and pain level, so the amount and type of exercise prescribed depends on each person's specific condition.
Some of the most beneficial, and least painful, types of exercise include walking, swimming and water aerobics. Water keeps the body buoyant, reducing stress on your hips, knees and spine, while building muscle strength and increasing range of motion. If exercise is painful at first or you're just beginning to become more active, your doctor and/or manual therapist can recommend specific types of exercise that would be safest and most helpful. Start slowly and find ways to sneak more fitness into your day while you build up resilience and strength.
Cartilage is about 65 percent to 80 percent water, collagen amongst other proteins. Research suggests that a poor diet increases inflammation and might increase enzymes that destroy collagen and other proteins important for maintaining healthy tissue.
Collagen is a type of fibrous protein that acts as the body's natural "building blocks" for skin, tendons, bone and other connective tissues.
Some of the ways you can help the body hold on to precious cartilage and lower inflammation is to load up on all sorts of natural anti-inflammatory foods. These provide essential fatty acids, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that support the immune system, lower pain, and help with healthy tissue and bone formation.
Wild-caught fish, cage-free eggs and grass-fed/pasture-raised meat: higher in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D than farm-raised varieties and are great sources of protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients like zinc, selenium and B vitamins.
Trans fats / hydrogenated fats (used in packaged/processed products and often to fry foods).
Are there any natural therapies that may be helpful?
Manual therapies for osteoarthritis such as osteopathy, physiotherapy can be helpful both for improving function and reducing muscle tightness and also for advice on exercises.
Acupuncture can also be helpful for pain relief in particular for arthritis in the knee.
Alexander technique lessons can also be helpful for help with posture and balance.
Degree-level training - British Acupuncture Council members are fully trained in acupuncture to degree level, meeting standards laid down by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Codes of professional behaviour - All members agree to abide by the BAcC's codes of professional conduct and safe practice, which lay down benchmark standards for the whole of the UK acupuncture profession.
Professional development - Every member has to undertake at least 30 hours continuing professional development a year in order to remain on the BAcC register.
Reliable information - The British Acupuncture Council can give you clear and accurate information to help you choose an acupuncturist able to meet your needs.
Complaints procedure - Any complaint made against a member is handled fairly and robustly by the BAcC. In addition, the British Acupuncture Council will not admit any acupuncturist who has been struck off another accredited register.
Public recognition - The British Acupuncture Council is widely recognised and supported by other key health and care stakeholders in the UK.
PSA approved - The British Acupuncture Council has been rigorously assessed by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) and awarded the PSA quality mark. All of our members are part of this government-backed initiative to protect the public. Indeed, the PSA recommends that the public only see practitioners who belong to an accredited – or statutory – register.
Richard Penny, one of osteopaths shares his thoughts on training for a triathlon - and not just any old triathlon - he's going for the Ironman!
Five years ago I had never swum more than 400 metres, barely cycled on a road-bike and had completed a marathon after which I vowed I would never run further than 10k again! This year, on 16th July, I will attempt to complete the UK Ironman Triathlon - that's 2.4 miles swimming, followed by 112 miles cycling and then a full 26.2 mile marathon running. It is a long way, and a little further than 10k! This blog charts my progress towards becoming fully made of Iron.
So why would a mild-mannered osteopath from Cambridgeshire decide to take on such a crazy challenge? Partly it is an excuse to make sure I do some exercise. We therapists spend a lot of time discussing with patients about the importance of fitting in some exercise and understand how difficult it can be to do so around the busy lives we all seem to lead. This is a good way to make sure I do some.
Partly it is a ridiculously difficult goal, and seemed unthinkable just a few years ago, that I feel there must be such growth in its completion, physical, mental and emotional. Indeed, although the body must be ready with sufficient strength and stamina, it is as much the mind that will dictate whether I can finish the race. The cut-off before the organisers close the course is 17 hours, which I am confident of being able to beat, aiming around 14-15 hours.
My chosen race is the UK Ironman in Bolton. It's a challenging course, especially on the bike with two major hills on route: Sheephouse Lane and Hunters Hill. And we have to cycle both of those hills twice! The swim is in a lake called Pennington Flash, created by mining-related subsidence and concealing a submerged railway line. The run starts at the Bolton Wanderers football ground and brings us to a finish in the city centre, taking in a few uphill gradients on the way.
I have some previous with this Bolton event, having entered last year and failing to finish. In fact, I failed even to start. My partner was 8 months pregnant at the time and we had a careful plan for her to support me while conserving her energy. All the preparations were going well and on the evening before the race, we settled down for a very early night as the alarm was set for 3am the next day - race-day.
So, in 2017, we plan to return to his birthplace, on his birthday to finally complete the Ironman challenge. My training plan started in earnest from the 1st January, although I had been keeping the fitness ticking over in the post-season and during Christmas. The never-ending cold that has been doing the rounds in late autumn plus a persistent calf injury picked up at Huntingdon Parkrun in September (and possibly the odd mince pie or two) leaves me coming into the year in worse shape than I would have liked, however.
So far, so good though. The painful calf is beginning to settle down, thanks to some extra attention with cold baths (not fun at this time of year), self-massage and targeted strength training. Running is still much slower than usual but I will soon be able to add some faster intervals to the long plodding runs I have been doing. Both types of running are necessary for improvement as this trains both the aerobic (burning oxygen) and anaerobic (not burning oxygen) energy systems (maybe more on that in a future post).
Biking consists of hour-long sessions in the garage on the "turbo-trainer", a fixed resistance wheel for my road bike. Having invested in a good online service which gives a set training plan and closely monitored intervals based on the power output (wattage), this is not as dull as it could be. It is also helped by regular visits from young Jacob and his Mum, and my iPad stocked up with interesting shows and podcasts to entertain and educate me as I cycle.
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This comes months after Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan said they would donate more than $3 billion toward a plan to "cure, prevent or manage" disease.
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Facebook Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg has donated more than $100 million to the Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Fund.
Sandberg's donation to her donor advised fund comprised 880,000 of Class "A" shares of Facebook, according to a regulatory filing on Wednesday. The donation was made on November 21, according to the filing.
In December 2015, Zuckerberg made one of the largest pledges in history when he and his wife said they would donate 99 percent of their company shares to charity.
Sandberg's donation will be used to fund LeanIn.Org, her non-profit focused on women's empowerment, as well as OptionB.org, an initiative focused on helping people build resilience after
experiencing loss, the Wall Street Journal reported citing people familiar with the matter.
Sandberg, 46, who joined Facebook in 2008 as chief operating officer for the popular social media platform, lost her husband to a treadmill accident while they were vacationing in Mexico last year.
The couple, married for 11 years, had two children together, a son and daughter. Last July, Sandberg joined the board of Survey Monkey, the online polling company that had been run by her husband.
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A: Apple covers tilt-shift in the CoreImage Programming Guide: Tilt-Shift Filter Recipe.
To adapt this method to a circle, you'd want to use a CIRadialGradient instead of two CILinearGradients

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Alliant Credit Union employee volunteers and Alliant Credit Union Foundation provided assistance to charity related Fantasy Flights held during December at major airports across the country. The United Airlines Fantasy Flights, coordinated by employees of the airline, provided a joyous holiday experience for many seriously ill or disadvantaged children and people with disabilities.
Fantasy Flights at various airports were actual flights or taxiway trips to "the North Pole", with passengers disembarking for visits with Santa, great gifts, a festive lunch and other holiday activities. Alliant employees decorated United Airlines North Pole departure and arrival gates or helped in other ways at several major airports from coast to coast. Fantasy Flights in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Newark, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, DC received Alliant Credit Union Foundation grants totaling $12,000 ($1,500 for each of these eight events).
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Q: Words from text file as variables in a checkedlistbox I have discovered how to take a text file and put it in an checkedlistbox. Now I want to apply variables to each item in the checkedlistbox also using a text file.
This is the code I used.
Imports System.IO 'Top of the source code
 Dim sr As New StreamReader("C:\Users\Me\Desktop\test.txt")
    Dim word As String = ""
    Dim words(9) As String
    Dim i As Integer = 0

    Do Until sr.Peek = -1
        word = sr.ReadLine()
        words(i) = word
        Vlanbx1.Checklisbox.Items.Add(words(i))
        Vlanbx2.Checklisbox.Items.Add(words(i))

        i = i + 1

    Loop

I would like to have both the checkedlistbox items and the variables in the same text file side by side.
My main goal is to have a list that when it is changed in the text file is updates when the form is opened. But I am unsure how to grab the variables to the text and apply them to their adjacent Items from the list.
Any guidance, please.

A: Your code works without problem only if your file has no more that 10 lines.
You could change it in this way
Imports System.IO
....
Dim words = File.ReadLines("C:\Users\Me\Desktop\test.txt").ToList()
For Each word in words
    Vlanbx1.Checklisbox.Items.Add(word)
    Vlanbx2.Checklisbox.Items.Add(word)
Next

Now the File.ReadLines returns all the lines of your file in a List(Of String) then you could loop over this List and add the words one by one to your CheckedListBoxes
EDIT
Following your comment, if you have a line composed of two words separated by a space and the first word should be stored in the checkedlistbox while the second one in a internal list of words, then your code should change to
Imports System.IO
....
Dim listOfSecondWords = new List(Of String)()
Dim lines = File.ReadLines("C:\Users\Me\Desktop\test.txt").ToList()
For Each line in lines
    Dim words = line.Split(" "c)
    Vlanbx1.Checklisbox.Items.Add(words(0))
    Vlanbx2.Checklisbox.Items.Add(words(0))
    listOfSecondWords.Add(words(1))
Next

A bit of error control should be added to be really sure that you have two words for each line checking the length of the array words obtained splitting the line at the first space character


Verse 13 says that God made a promise to Abraham when he swore by himself but verse 17 suggests that this oath was for more than just Abraham. What word or phrase suggests that God's promise was for more than just Abraham?
Is there anything in Genesis 22:15-18 that suggests that more than Abraham would receive this promise?
Back in Hebrews 6, verse 18 says, "God did this so that, by two unchangeable things…." What are the two unchangeable things?


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The short-tailed akalat (Sheppardia poensis) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It has a scattered range throughout Central Africa. Its natural habitats are boreal forests, subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

The short-tailed akalat was formerly considered conspecific to Bocage's akalat (Sheppardia bocagei), but was split as a distinct species by the IOC in 2021.

References

Short-tailed akalat
Birds of Central Africa
Short-tailed akalat
Taxa named by Boyd Alexander

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Home/Blue Ridge Parkway Hikes, Giveaway, Hiking/Summer Hiking & Hiking Shoe Giveaway!
The hubs and I had such a nice weekend last week. We even got to go for our first hike of the summer! We went up to one of our favorite places along the parkway, Craggy Gardens and Craggy Pinnacle.
The Rhododendrons were just starting to bloom and it was absolutely amazing! They peak in mid June and should be in bloom for a few weeks, so I highly recommend getting up there if you are local. I'm planning a full post on our hike next week, including where to go, but here is a sneak peak of some of the pictures.
If you want a little more information on Craggy Pinnacle, but can't wait until next week, check out this post.
Other than the obviously crazy pretty scenery, the highlight was trying out my new hiking shoes! To be entirely honest with you, I've always just hiked in my old running shoes. I've felt for awhile though that I could really use the extra stability and traction that real hiking shoes provide. The rocks you have to walk over to get to these pretty places are always tricky to maneuver.
Luckily my new Ahnu Sugarpine Air Mesh hiker worked to perfection!
They are an athletic-inspired shoe, so they feel very comfortable and similar to running shoes. However, they are better than my running shoes for hiking because they are custom designed for trails. They have a waterproof upper, Vibram slip resistant lugs that provide grip and traction on any surface AND Numentum Hike technology to keep my foot from rolling on the rocks. They are also a lighter mesh shoe, perfect for this time of year.
To see the full list of awesome reasons why this shoe rocks for hiking, click HERE.
I felt more confident than ever with my footing and couldn't be happier with my Ahnu Sugarpine Air Mesh hiking shoes!
So now for the fun part!!!
One lucky reader will win a pair of the Ahnu Sugarpine Air Mesh hiking shoes!
To enter, follow the prompts below! The contest starts today and will run until June 24th. I will announce the winner on Running in a Skirt on Friday June 26th. The contest is open to residents of the US only, simply for shipping purposes.
Come back tomorrow because I'm celebrating National Running Day in style! I'm sharing the Ultimate Running Roundup. Perfect for everyone from newbie's to marathoners. I hope to see you then.
Go to this website and tell me which color you would pick if you won 🙂 Come back (please :-)) and let me know in the comments.
Definitely the dahlia / purple!
Would love to win this for my daughter. She is trying to get out of an abusive relationship and I think this would help her self esteem.
I love all the colors! Loved this post!
I love the Viridian green and the astral aura!
I couldn't walk much less hike for a lot of years. After have double knee replacements done, I am getting back to doing outdoor things. Needless to say, I don't have a pair of good shoes. I would pick the Virdian Green or Dahlia. Either works for me.
I would love to get Dahlia!
love the green 7,5. Thanks!
I think my wife would like the purple (DAHLIA).
the MONTARA BOOT is really cute.
I would love the Dark Citron!
I would pick the Dark Blue color. Looks like a really comfortable shoe and a great excuse to go hiking to break them in!
always on the lookout for great hiking shoes! Thanks for reviewing these.
…and I'd choose Dahlia if I won.
I love the teal but would get the citron. I like being able to see my feet.
It's a toss up between the vibrant dark citron and the more subtle dark grey.
Nice looking place to hike! Great looking shoes!! I'm a fan of the Dark Blue and the Viridian Green.
I would choose the dark blue. They look like amazing shoes. I'm glad you posted this because I was just starting to look for hiking shoes.
A new pair of hiking boots would be AWESOME! The view on your hike was beautiful!
I love their shoes. I have a pair and I've had them for years. I would pick the VIRIDIAN GREEN color.
I would pick dark grey if I won.
Dark blue. Super cute and would be just in time for hiking in July!
I think I would pick the Dark Blue — can't really decide!
I love the gray! And the Parkway is one of my favorite places in the world. I love the mountains and miss them every day!
I love the VIRIDIAN GREEN.
Those are super cute and I need a lower pair of hiking shoes. My boots get heavy and aren't super necessary for short hikes.
I love the color green, so I think I'd pick Viridian Green as my hiking shoe color!
This would be great to win my shoes no longer have any tread. and I was about to go out to buy a new pair. I love the Villarreal Blue.
I like the villari blue it is supposed to be cheerful without being too fflashy. this would be perfect if i won since my current hiking shoes need to be retired and have no tread left. and I have places to go and people to see good pair of hiking boots would make safer.
The Astral Aura are nice.
Those shoes look and sound awesome!! Hiking in running shoes can be rough….especially if there are some wet areas!
I like the Viridian Green! Looks like the forest colors. 🙂 and I REALLY enjoy trails. I'm like you hiking in old running shoes but I've twisted my ankles too many times… I've been wanting a pair of either trail running specific shoes or hiking but can only afford one new pair of shoes a year lol so I opt for my marathon road running shoes. 🙂 but I LOOOOOOVE trails too..
I would really like to choose the Dahlia color!
I'd want the ASTRAL AURA color.
I think I'd choose the Dahlia color.
I love the dahlia color! My mom once accidentally stepped on and killed a snake with her hiking boots. They were tan, so I'm hoping that a brighter color will keep the snakes away from the hiking trail and me!
Special shooes just for hiking! I love the dark blue.
VIRIDIAN GREEN my favorite color!
Looked like a fun and beautiful hiking trail. Loved doing lots of hiking in the national and state parks when we were RVing. Enjoyed seeing the pictures as well.
With so many pretty colors it was hard to choose just one. But I'd probably choose VIRIDIAN GREEN.
Craggy Gardens is my favorite place on the parkway but I haven't hiked it-yet! I love astral aura and the dark blue.
Ahnu Aura are so beautiful. I would love to go hiking in them. Thanks for the opportunity.
This is an awesome give away! Dark gray is so pretty!
Going with the Dahlia! In May I started my "take a hike Tuesday" with my mother-in-law where we pick a different location to hike. Always looking for ways to spend time outdoors. Would love these and would chip in and get her some, too! Love your blog 🙂 …..here's to the great outdoors of WNC!
These are wondreful! I like Dark Citron!
I like the dark blue.
Would love the dark gray.
ASTRAL AURA or dark citron… super cute- love them!
I would love to have a pair of hiking shoes.
Love your shoes, and craggy gardens. Any color will do for me!!!!!!
It looks so pretty up there! We used to hike some when we lived in Arizona… not so much hiking in Louisiana. Looking forward to the outdoor stuff again once we're in Reno!
I love your information on good places to go and see. Miss seeing you on the morning news too. Any color would do for me. I am not to choosey.
Love and would totally use these! I like the grey and the dahlia!
I would love to take this hike! Beautiful pictures. The Astral Aura is my favorite.
This looks like a beautiful hike. Now that my foot is healing from my surgery I am excited to hike again, but sadly I can't do anything too strenuous yet. I posted about my hike to Looking Glass Rock recently. I think the Astral Aura shoe color is my favorite!
These are awesome! I love the dark gray ones like you have!! I could really use these on my weight loss journey!
I have literally NEVER seen a cute pair of hiking shoes before, but these are awesome! I'm hoping my husband and I can get somewhere to do some hiking this summer!
Love the Viridian green colour! I need to proper hiking shoes, I have my trail runners but would rather save those for running!
I like the ones you have on…I usually think hiking gear isn't that 'attractive' but I like these a lot!!!
Super cute! I have trail shoes for when we go hiking in the Adirondacks but could use a new pair. It's a toss up between the dahlia and the gray!
Nice hiking shoes. Nice outfit too.
Enjoyed the pics of the flowers.
Glad you enjoyed your hike.
I love the rhododendron this time of year. I want to do this hike soon I also really like Ahnu shoes and like the navy blue ones. Thanks for this post.
The black ones would be awesome!
I am a big fan of Craggy. It so close to town and easy to get away and lose yourself in nature. I love your shoes, I would chose the navy shoes.
Would love a low ankle hiking shoe- their astral aura and viridian green colors are great!


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Tuesday's Schedule & Scoreboard – 02/19/19
Today's games are listed below.
Canton, 65 vs. Bishop Feehan, 59 – Final – Canton scored 20 points in each the second and third quarters, the latter helping the Bulldogs build a double-digit lead heading into the final quarter. Bishop Feehan made a late push but the Bulldogs were able to hold the lead they built. The Shamrocks led 16-13 after one but Canton led 34-30 at half, and 54-38 going into the fourth. Senior Devin Foster scored a game-high 27 points and junior Kyle Fitzgerald added 10 of his 17 points in the third quarter.
Foxboro, 50 vs. Boston Latin, 48 – Final – For the second straight game, Foxboro hit a buzzer-beating three to get a win. This time, it was senior Anthony Mollica (10 points) hitting a triple off a feed from Brandon Borde (eight points) to give the Warriors a win. Boston Latin led 42-39 heading into the fourth, and extended that lead to 46-39 with five minutes to go. Foxboro was able to hold Boston Latin to just six points in the final quarter, finishing the game with a 11-2 run. Sophomore Kevin Gallagher had a team-high 15 points while junior Ryan Hughes added 11 points.
King Philip, 79 @ Dartmouth, 59 – Final – King Philip scored 23 points in each the first and second quarters, building a 46-32 lead by halftime, and never looked back to grab the win. Senior Bruce Saintilus had a team-high 22 points, junior Alex Fritz netted 21 points, and senior Tyler Nault dropped a career-high 15 points for the Warriors.
Oliver Ames, 69 @ Walpole, 41 – Final – Oliver Ames outscored Walpole 22-8 in the second quarter to create a large lead at halftime that it never relinquished. The Tigers led 15-11 after eight minutes but then exploded for 22 points to go up 37-18 at the break. Eight different players scored in the second for OA, with Sean O'Brien, Owen Friel, and Michael Greene each connecting on a three. Ethan Eckstrom had a team-high 17 points for the Tigers, which had 13 players score. Ryan Burkett added eight points and Amari Brown finished with seven points.
Canton, 57 vs. Weymouth, 48 – Final – Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game.
Foxboro, 61 vs. Hoosac Valley, 48 – Final – Chelsea Gibbons scored a career-high 26 points to help Foxboro retain the title at the Warrior Classic and put the defending state champs in position to be the top seed in Div. 2 South again this season. Katelyn Mollica added 18 points for the Warriors and Lizzy Davis shut down Hoosac Valley's top scorer, holding her to only five points.
Stoughton, 56 vs. Brockton, 49 – Final – Stoughton closed out its old gym with a non-league victory. Aliyah Wright scored 13 points and Sydnee Hyacinthe added 12 as the Black Knights ended the season on a high note. Lexi Baptista also chipped in with nine points off the bench.
Taunton, 65 @ Durfee, 51 – Final – Taunton trailed by 11 at half but exploded for 44 second half points to stun Durfee. The Hilltoppers led 33-21 after 16 minutes of play before the Tigers rallied to grab the win. Sonya Fernandez scored a team-high 18 points, Alexa White added 13 points, Jaelyn Fernandez had 12 points, Kyanna Barros chipped in with 11 points and 11 rebounds, and Abby Souza scored nine for the Tigers.
Canton, 3 vs. Boston Latin, 2 – Final (OT) – Canton junior Johnny Hagan netted the tying goal and then scored the game-winner in overtime for the Bulldogs. Hagan scored with 1:16 left in the game to help the Bulldogs salvage a tie for MIAA purposes, staying unbeaten on season. For Joe Quinn Memorial Tournament purposes, the game went into 4-on-4 overtime and Hagan tipped in a shot from Jack Connolly to get the win and advance to the finals on Thursday at 7:30.
Stoughton, 1 vs. Nauset, 5 – Final – Stoughton goalie Thomas McCoy had an outstanding goal in net but the Black Knights lost to visiting Nauset. McCoy turned away 32 shots for Stoughton while Sean Doherty scored the goal on an assist from Luke Bainton.
Abby Souza Alex Fritz Alexa White Aliyah Wright Amari Brown Anthony Mollica Brandon Borde Bruce Saintilus Chelsea Gibbons Devin Foster Ethan Eckstrom Jack Connolly Jaelyn Fernandez Johnny Hagan Katelyn Mollica Kevin Gallagher Kyanna Barros Kyle Fitzgerald Lexi Baptista Lizzy Davis Luke Bainton Michael Greene Owen Friel Ryan Burkett Ryan Hughes Sean Doherty Sean O'Brien Sonya Fernandez Sydnee Hyacinthe Thomas McCoy Tyler Nault
Bench Contributions Help Oliver Ames Hold Off Milford
Oliver Ames' Ethan Eckstrom (22) puts up a shot against Milford's Dom Schofield in the first quarter. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)
NORTH EASTON, Mass. – Behind a fast start, a strong finish, and key contributions off the bench, Oliver Ames boys basketball picked up a crucial win over Milford on Tuesday.
The Tigers came out flying in the opening quarter and built a double-digit lead, but needed a strong fourth quarter after the Hawks got within one possession entering the final frame.
And on top of that, Oliver Ames' bench combined to score 23 points, including 11 in the crucial final quarter.
Click here for a photo gallery from this game.
"I thought we had pretty good energy out of the shoot," said OA head coach Don Byron. "This is a good group, they are pretty mentally tuned in to the situation and understand how important this game is to us. We're sitting at 5-5 coming in, and the difference between 5-6 and 6-5 as you make the turn is getting bigger every night. We have to do everything we can to take care of home court because we're on the road a lot in February so it was a big game."
While Oliver Ames had an 18-5 lead after one, and a 26-15 lead at halftime, the Scarlet Hawks made it a close game with a big third quarter. Milford outscored the Tigers 19-11 in the frame, including four points in the final seconds to make it a one-possession game at 37-34.
A questionable bench technical on Milford gave OA two free throws to begin the final quarter, and senior Michael Greene (career-high 10 points off the bench) gave the Tigers a bit of breathing room by hitting both. After getting a stop on the defensive end, Greene sank a three to put Oliver Ames up 42-34.
Milford got within four behind back-to-back buckets from sophomore Dom Schofield (seven points, five rebounds) but OA senior Sean O'Brien drained a three off a feed from Greene to push it back to seven.
Greene came up with a steal on the next possession, which led to a fast break and two made free throws from senior Ethan Eckstrom (nine points, 11 rebounds) and a 47-38 lead with under five minutes to go.
Junior Owen Friel (four points off the bench) extended OA's advantage to 11, a lead that the Tigers held for the majority of time left in the game. Friel and Greene each added two more in the final minutes.
Greene and Friel were joined by junior Ryan Burkett (five points, four rebounds) and sophomore Amari Brown (four points, three rebounds, three assists) as key contributors off the bench for OA. The four combined for 23 points.
"When they went zone, that changes the personnel package a little bit," Byron said. "There were times [Milford] didn't play particularly big, and we can play a little bit smaller as well. We had a couple of kids that we try to use situationally that got their minutes extended when they went zone, like Michael Greene and Owen Friel."
While Milford outscored Oliver Ames over the final three quarters (42-38), its slow start to the game ended up being one of the main concerns for head coach Paul Seaver,
"We were not ready to play out of the gate, and I think that dictated the whole game," Seaver said with Hawks behind 18-5 after one. "We were down early, down often, and everything tonight has to do with our poor start. It's kind of been the story of the season, we compete for a good chunk of the ball game but not always the result. Sometimes it's a good start, tonight was a poor start. We have to find a way to play a complete 32 minutes because that's what you need to do in this league to have any shot at winning a game."
Oliver Ames' defense limited the Hawks to just 2-for-13 shooting in the opening quarter and Milford settled for a couple of contested long threes (1-for-9 in the period). Brown came off the bench and scored four points in first, Eckstrom had four in the first along with eight boards, and four other Tigers were on the scoreboard, including a late three from Greene.
Milford switched to a zone in the second and that seemed to slow the Tigers down a bit, limiting OA to just eight points in the frame. Milford had a 7-0 run to start. The second to get within six but only scored three points the rest of the way and entered halftime down 11, 26-15.
Scarlet Hawks senior Brendan White took over in the third quarter. Fresh off his 40-point performance against Stoughton on Friday, White poured in 14 of his 19 points in the period to help get the Hawks in the game. In the final seconds of the third, White converted a layup and then stole the inbounds pass, quickly putting the ball up for two more to beat the buzzer to make it 37-34. Milford's bench celebrated by walking onto the floor to greet White but was hit with a technical foul.
Oliver Ames boys basketball (4-5 Hockomock, 6-5 overall) is back in action on Friday when it hosts King Philip. Milford (3-6, 4-8) is also home on Friday night and will entertain Davenport rival Canton.
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2018-2019 Hockomock Boys Basketball Preview
By HockomockSports.com Staff
2017-2018 Record: 13-10
2017-2018 Finish: Reached D1 South First Round
Coach: Mark Houle
Expectations are high for the Attleboro Bombardiers, who return all but one player from last year's squad that won 13 games and qualified for the D1 South tournament. While the majority of the roster is made up of juniors (eight), the Bombardiers have a wealth of experience with almost all players having played at least one year, with a handful with two.
With experience comes options for veteran head coach Mark Houle. The Bombardiers expect to be able to play fast in transition but also slow down and execute in the half court. Attleboro boasts some of the top big men in the league and will look to use that to its advantage. Junior Qualeem Charles (6'5) was selected as a Hock All Star last year and will be a key piece on both sides of the ball with fellow big men Jason Weir, Lorenzo Wilson and Nolan Jaeger looking to factor in.
Junior Bryant Ciccio, also a Hockomock All Star last season, will be the quarterback of the offense from the point guard position. With two years of varsity experience already, Ciccio could be poised for a big season. Seniors Mason Houle and Kevin Velazquez both made big splashes last year and will be key pieces in the frontcourt this year. Velazquez provides high energy and can be a big threat from deep while Houle is a strong two-way player that will make plays on both ends of the court.
"We have several returning players with one or two years of varsity experience and will rely on them to be consistently working hard on both ends of the court," said Mark Houle. "Our strength will be a strong inside game on offense…[and] our guard play will have multiple players able to handle pressure, score and contribute."
2017-2018 Record: 16-5
Coach: Ryan Gordy
The Bulldogs are coming off one of their best seasons in recent memory. This season, the Bulldogs will be looking to improve each day and adjust to a new style of play that fits the personnel best.
While three starters are gone, one starter that is back is Devin Foster, a Hockomock League All Star and HockomockSports.com First Team selection a year ago. Foster is a dynamic player that can be a nightmare for opposing defenses trying to stop him. He can shoot the three and really improved on his ability to finish around the rim last year.
Senior Paul Corcoran and junior Kyle Fitzgerald both had starts last season and head coach Ryan Gordy is looking for both players, along with versatile guard Ryan Lentol, to take a big step on the court this season. Corcoran is a strong defender, Fitzgerald will handle the point, and Lentol will do a little bit of everything for the Dogs. All three have a good amount of varsity experience and will be relied upon to be leaders on the court.
"Our culture in our foundation, and our veteran leadership sets the tone for the program," Gordy said. "If we stay growth oriented this could be a fun season, players are committed to continuous improvement and that's a pleasure to coach."
2017-2018 Finish: Reached D2 South Quarterfinals
Coach: Jon Gibbs
Foxboro had a memorable 2018 season, earning 19 wins and sharing the Davenport division title with Canton. But with four of the five starters from that team gone, the 2019 Warriors will try to create their own identity while trying to replicate the success.
The one starter back is junior Brandon Borde (11.2 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.7 apg) and his two years of experience on varsity will be vital as role players switch to starters and new role players emerge. Borde is a talented guard that can hurt teams in a variety of ways but his strength allows him to finish around the rim in tough situations.
Senior Anthony Mollica had a bit of a coming out party during the end of last season, emerging as an offensive threat for the Warriors. Head coach Jon Gibbs expects more of that throughout this season and will be looking for the likes of Will Morrison, Liam Devlin, Ryan Hughes, and Kevin Gallagher — all players with varsity experience, to step up this year. While Foxboro will likely rely on its defense again this year, three-point shooting should be a strength on the offensive side.
"Right now the focus is on getting better each day," Gibbs said. "Practices have been competitive. Guys are fighting hard to carve out a role for themselves by earning the trust of their teammates and coaches. If we can continue to defend and rebound at a high level, we have a chance to be very successful."
2017-2018 Finish: Reached D1 State Final
Coach: CJ Neely
The Panthers have reached the D1 State Final each of the past two seasons and it looks like they have the tools to try and make a third straight appearance. Franklin brings back two of the top players in the Hockomock League in senior Jalen Samuels and junior Chris Edgehill.
Both Samuels (13.1 ppg, 8.7 rpg) and Edgehill (17.1 ppg, 3.5 apg) have a wealth of varsity experience that the Panthers will rely on as others battle for minutes in the rotation. Edgehill is one of the most dangerous guards offensively and can score in a variety of ways while Samuels can present a matchup problem for most teams. Will Harvey also has varsity experience and will likely see an increased role in the 2018-2019 season.
The rest of the rotation is up for grabs but there is a lot of choices for head coach CJ Neely, who noted there is a strong amount of depth and balance on this year's squad. Unsurprisingly, Franklin will be focused on causing problems on the defensive side of the ball. The Panthers have been known as a gritty defensive squad and they are looking to continue that tradition this year. Offensively, Neely is hoping unselfishness and outside shooting will help replicate the success of previous seasons.
"It will be a season long battle for minutes and guys will have to earn our trust through defensive intensity and unselfish play on offense," Neely said. "Our goal is to focus on the process of competing hard and improving each day and the results will reflect our daily effort and attitude."
2017-2018 Record: 4-16
2017-2018 Finish: Missed playoffs
Coach: Dave DeStefano
First-year head coach Dave DeStefano is hoping hard work in the offseason will translate into success on the court this year for the King Philip Warriors. DeStefano is the Warriors fifth head coach in the last eight seasons but his familiarity with the Hockomock League (former JV coach at Foxboro) should give him a boost right away.
While the Warriors had only four wins last year, half of their 16 losses came by six points or less, including to D2 State Champions Tech Boston (74-71) and division foes Attleboro and Taunton. King Philip is hoping it can be on the right side of those contests this season. Bruce Santillus and Timmy Nault are the two returning starters from last year, and both showed they are capable of taking over games on the offensive end. Santillus is a versatile player that can score in many ways and is tough in one-on-one matchups. Nault provides a lot of energy on both ends and can give the team a spark when needed.
DeStefano is looking for seniors Tyler Nault, Ian Khung, and Michael O'Brien to build on their minutes from last year and have increased roles for 2018-2019. Junior Andrew McKinney showed a lot of promise last year and could be a big contributor for the Warriors this year. Senior Terry Jacobs-Baston gives KP a nice post presence along with junior Tommy Donahue (6'5) and senior Sam Sesay (6'2). Juniors Alex Fritz, Chris Roy, and Adam Nicastro will all be in the mix for minutes as well.
"The boys have really worked hard this offseason," DeStefano said. "The practices have been really competitive and physical. For us to be successful we will need to make a big commit on the defensive end of the floor. We want to make our opponents uncomfortable and focus on working together to get stops."
2017-2018 Finish: D1 State Champions
Coach: Mike Vaughan
While the D1 State Championship is in the rearview mirror, expectations are still sky high for Mansfield, who has won six straight Hock Kelley-Rex titles, tying a streak from OA in the 1980s for the longest title run. With a handful of players back and a strong mix of new faces Mansfield will be aiming for its seventh straight.
The Hornets will rely on their most experienced players early on with Damani Scott, Tommy Dooling, and Khristian Conner back. All three have starting experience, and beyond that, a wealth of varsity minutes in the regular season and postseason. Scott had a terrific playoff run last year and could be one of the top players in the Hock this year. Dooling is a talented guard that can hurt teams from deep while Conner can score from all over the floor.
Beyond that trio, there are a handful of new faces trying to establish time in the lineup and rotation. Junior Sam Stevens and sophomores Matt Boen and TJ Guy are top candidates to find time in the rotation. Stevens and Guy both have good size and will give the Hornets a presence in the post while Boen is a crafty guard that will likely contribute offensively right away. Expect Makhi Baskin, Jack Mousette, and Drew Rooney to be in the mix as well.
"We're looking forward to getting the season started with new faces," said Mansfield head coach Mike Vaughan. "We'll have our early challenges getting the new faces up to speed with the varsity level of play, but it's a talented group, they are working hard, and they are getting better each day. It should be an exciting year as the league looks to be super competitive as always."
2017-2018 Finish: Reached D2 Central Semifinal
Coach: Paul Seaver
While the Hawks have some experience back this year, it will be key for the new faces to get up to speed as Milford looks to compete for a Davenport division title. Seniors Brendan White, Brendon Sailer, and Steve Sutherland are all back after either starting or playing a lot of minutes last season and will be relied upon, especially early, to guide the Hawks through a difficult schedule.
White was Milford's leading scorer last season with 14 points per game in the regular season so he will be a key piece for the Hawks again this year. Sailer is a good ball handler and will handle point guard duties. He's a strong defender and can distribute the ball well, but he is also able to get to the rim or shoot from deep. Sutherland provides the Hawks with an experienced presence in the post but can step out and hit shots as well.
Junior Colby Pires is coming off a successful season on the gridiron and will see a lot of minutes on the court and senior Danny Corsini can provide a spark on the offensive end with his shooting. Sophomore Dom Schofield stands at 6'5 so he can be a matchup problem for some teams in the league while classmate Jordan Darling can do a little bit of everything and could have a breakout year for the Scarlet Hawks.
"Our goal is to simply get better with each passing day," said Milford head coach Paul Seaver. "We have a lot of newcomers this season and are facing one of our toughest schedules in years. Our goal is to build chemistry and work towards qualifying for the state tournament for a fourth consecutive season."
North Attleboro
Coach: Sean Mulkerrins
After just missing out on the postseason a year ago, North Attleboro is hoping a strong senior class can help the Rocketeers return to the postseason and compete for a Davenport division title. Big Red boasts nine seniors, including three starters and a handful of guys that played plenty of minutes a year ago.
Leading scoring Josh Montague (13.7 points per game) is back and will be one of the top guards in the Hock. He plays well on both ends of the court but really came into his own as a scorer as the season progressed last year. Senior Jacob Petersen, standing at 6'6, will be one of the toughest matchups in the league and his ability to play as a true post player gives North an advantage over other teams. He is also a force on defense that can prevent easy buckets in the paint. Senior Nate Gonsalves improved throughout last year and could be poised for a breakout season for Big Red.
Senior Evan Rosenberg will likely be tasked with guarding some of the top players in the league because of his strong defensive play. Seniors Adam Falcone, Jonathan James, Joe Milosh and Matt Seavey all played last year and that experience will be key as they factor into the rotation again this year. Junior Ethan Friberg got valuable minutes last year and can score in a variety of ways while also giving Big Red size at 6'4. Sophomore George Ladd will be making his varsity debut but is expected to provide North with a spark on offense.
"We are extremely excited about the 2018-2019 season," said North Attleboro head coach Sean Mulkerrins. "Led by our nine seniors, we hope we can build off of last year's momentum. We have an extremely intelligent group of players that is coachable, hardworking, and determined. We believe our cohesiveness and depth will allow us to be successful."
Oliver Ames
Coach: Don Byron
The Tigers found themselves in an unfamiliar place at the end of last year – on the outside looking in for the postseason. This year, Oliver Ames is hoping to blend a mix of returners, role players, and new faces — both from JV and transfers — into a competitive group that will look to begin a new postseason streak.
A major challenge will be replacing Hockomock League All Star and HockomockSports.com First Team selection Jack Spillane, who led the Hock in scoring during the regular season with 22.3 points per game. The Tigers will aim to have a much more balanced approach this season players that can contribute at each position. It will begin with returning starters Ethan Eckstrom and Jake Erlich, both seniors. Both Eckstrom and Erlich will spend the majority of their time in or around the paint and will be key defensive pieces as well. Sean O'Brien, who mostly came off the bench but was one of the team leaders in minutes, is a high-energy player that contributes on both ends of the court.
Senior Harry DeChellis was slated to be a big contributor for the Tigers last year before suffering a season ending injury so OA is hoping he will step right in and be a leader. Jay Spillane and Ryan Burkett both had successful seasons on JV a year ago and will factor in the rotation while transfers Amari Brown, a sophomore guard, and Evan Craig, a junior forward, both will be impact players right away.
"We should be a lot more balanced on offense, it should spread around," said Oliver Ames head coach Don Byron. "It's one of those teams where we have the ability to score at all positions, as well as the guys off the bench. It might change each night but we have a lot of guys that are capable of contributing."
Coach: Andrew Ferguson
The Eagles are aiming to improve on both ends of the court this year and are looking to compete for the Davenport title and a trip to the state tournament. After missing out on the playoffs each of the last two seasons, the Eagles are looking to ride a mix of experienced players to try and get back to the postseason.
Sharon will rely heavily on its three senior captains: Aaron Strong, Ben Kaplan, and Alex Kaufmann. Strong is a versatile guard that can be a pest on the defensive end of the court; Kaplan makes a lot of things happen on both ends and was having a strong season as a junior before seeing it cut short to injury; and Kaufmann is in his third year on varsity and is capable of having big scoring games any given night.
Athleticism will be something the Eagles rely on this year on both sides of the ball. Beyond the three senior captains, juniors Andrew Burton, Aidan Kane, and Alec Filipkowski all saw varsity minutes and should be factors as their roles increase this season. Juniors Cameron Baker and Caleb Gayle will also factor into the rotation in the frontcourt.
"This is a very tight knit, energized group and they are continually pushing each other to get better every day," said Sharon head coach Andrew Ferguson. "We have a good mix of experience and youth to provide depth at multiple positions. We are replacing a lot of offense from last year and have a lot of players vying for those opportunities."
Coach: John Gallivan
The Black Knights are hoping a balanced attack on offense and a commitment to defense will result in 10 wins and a trip to the state tournament. Stoughton has five players back with varsity experience so the Knights will lean on those players early as head coach John Gallivan tries to fit a handful of new faces from JV and outside the program into the rotation.
Senior captains Zak Paquette, Josh Cocchi, and Kevin Dixon will be key not only for their contributions on the court but for their leadership as well. They are all experienced players that Gallivan will lean on as he figures out what the best rotations will be.
Senior Ajahn Rue is another returnee and brings a lot of talent to the point guard position while junior Myles Grigalunas-Powell got his feet wet on varsity a year ago and could see an increased role in the 2018-2019 season. After those five, Gallivan is looking for some new faces to step up and establish themselves as go-to options for the Black Knights.
"We are hoping to have more of a balanced attack on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor than we have had in the past," Gallivan said.
Coach: Charlie Dacey
This year's version of the Taunton Tigers will be relying on tempo to try and run past the competition in the Hockomock League. Taunton boasts speed throughout the lineup and is hoping that it can use that — offensively and defensively — to its advantage this year. But if necessary, the Tigers can also slow it down and execute in the half court.
Senior guard John Martins and junior forward Dante Law are returning seniors from a season ago and both are quick players that bring experience to a team that is looking to use its speed to emphasize its open court skills. Martins is a steady player that can do a lot of things on both ends of the court and Law is looking to take the next step forward after some strong outings as a sophomore.
Senior Lou Vendrell is back and had a lot of offensive skill that the Tigers will need, especially his outside shot. Similar to Law, junior Naz Kenion had some breakout moments a year ago and Taunton will be looking for more production out of him this season. Prince Brown brings a year of varsity experience back and can provide an offensive spark with his shooting. Senior Mike Quinn rounds out the backcourt while Wesner Charles and Tyler Stewart provide the Tigers with size down low.
"Tempo will be the key this year," said longtime Taunton head coach Charlie Dacey. "The roster has some depth and there is speed at every position."
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Q: How to get tesseract-ocr to recognize charters from the IPA alphabet? I tried the following command with the image bellow:
$ tesseract image.png output tessedit_char_whitelist=ʌəɑɪʊɔæɜʒʃʧθŋʤð

The output is:
read_params_file: Can't open tessedit_char_whitelist=ʌəɑɪʊɔæɜʒʃʧθŋʤð
Tesseract Open Source OCR Engine v3.05.01 with Leptonica
libpng warning: iCCP: known incorrect sRGB profile

Also tried passing the file list.txt with the same IPA characters
read_params_file: Can't open tessedit_char_whitelist=list.txt
Tesseract Open Source OCR Engine v3.05.01 with Leptonica
libpng warning: iCCP: known incorrect sRGB profile

A: This might not directly provide an answer to your question but hope to give some information to move on.
For tesseract to OCR IPA symbols, it needs to have the trained data file of that language, eg. ipa.traineddata. (See current language data file available here.)
If you do have the IPA trained data file prepared yourself, use the -l LANG[+LANG] language option to specific in the command line. For config variables, need to specific as -c VAR=VALUE.
The following are the sample command lines. The first one specified to use IPA with a whitelist. The second one just uses IPA to detect as much as possible for all the IPA symbols in the ipa.traineddata data file.
$ tesseract image.png output -l ipa -c tessedit_char_whitelist=ʌəɑɪʊɔæɜʒʃʧθŋʤð
$ tesseract image.png output -l ipa
If you plan to build and train your own IPA data file, you may check Data File and Training-Tesseract-3.00-3.02.


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Inhaling, lift up the right leg and place the right foot at the middle of the chair (if using chair) or place the sole of the right foot on the left inner thigh/calf.
Inhaling raise the arms up, fingers facing up and turn the neck back, looking up, to the last finger of the interlocked hands.
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On the day of your child's baptism, the priest asked you the above question to which you promised guide your child in the ways of faith. As your child continues to grow, it is time for him/ her to make the next step in the journey of faith and of deepening his/ her relationship with God. As you present your child for the reception of the Sacraments of First Reconciliation (Confession) and First Communion, you remain faithful to this promise made that day. May God continue to bless you as you fulfill the role of a Christian parent.
Children in grade 2 or age 7 and older are eligible to receive First Communion and First Reconciliation. Registration takes places over two weekends in September after all the Sunday Masses. A copy of the child's Baptism certificate is required to register.
One or both of the parents or guardian are required to attend an information meeting. This brief meeting will include an overview of the preparation process, expectations and a time for questions.
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