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9-Nights Best of Italy end Naples (2019-2020)
Best Of Italy End Naples (Winter 2019 2020)
Roman antiquities, saintly Assisi, Venetian canals, Renaissance Florence and Capri's brilliant sunlight come together on this superb journey across Italy, with the option to end in Naples or Rome.
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Sprawled across seven legendary hills, romantic and beautiful Rome was one
of the great centers of the ancient world. Although its beginning is shrouded
in legend and its development is full of intrigue and struggle, Rome has always
been and remains the Eternal City.
Rome enjoyed its greatest splendor during the 1st and 2nd centuries when art
flourished, monumental works of architecture were erected, and the mighty Roman
legions swept outward, conquering all of Italy. These victorious armies then
swept across the Mediterranean and beyond to conquer most of the known world.
With Rome's establishment as capital of the western world, a new ascent to glory
Today's Rome, with its splendid churches, ancient monuments and palaces, spacious
parks, tree-lined boulevards, fountains, outdoor cafes and elegant shops, is
one of the world's most attractive and exciting cities. Among the most famous
monuments is the Colosseum. As you walk its cool, dark passageways, imagine
the voices that once filled the arena as 50,000 spectators watched combats between
muscled gladiators and ferocious animals.
Stop to see the remains of the Forum, once the city's political and commercial
center. In later times, Rome's squares were enhanced with such imposing structures
as the Vittorio Emanuele Monument and grandiose fountains like the Fontana di
Trevi. Join the millions who stand in awe of Christendom's most magnificent
church and admire the timeless masterpieces of Michelangelo's frescoes in the
Sistine Chapel.
Rome jars the senses and captures the soul. Grasp all you can during the short,
precious time you have available in the Eternal City. With so much to see and
do, a day or two will only allow you a sampling of the city's marvelous treasures.
Caution: As in many big cities and tourist destinations purse snatching
and pickpocketing is common. Valuable jewelry and excess cash are best left
in a safety deposit box in your hotel.
Shopping For most visitors shopping for beautiful Italian leather articles,
designer shoes, fashions for men and women, linens, knitwear, silk scarves and
ties is a favorite pastime. Except for tourist-oriented shops, the majority
of stores are closed on Sundays. Some of the department stores, such as Rinascente,
open in the late afternoon on Sundays.
Cuisine Rome's choice of restaurants is mindboggling as is the variety
of cuisine. Whether your meal is at a top-rated restaurant or a rustic trattoria,
you can be sure that you will enjoy your food, especially when accompanied by
wines from the hill towns surrounding Rome.
Other Sights Rome's attractions are endless, and depending on how much
time you have at your disposal a careful selection has to be made about what
to see. Be aware of horrendous traffic conditions and major construction work
all around the city in preparation of Jubilee 2000, the Holy Year. Some of the
sights not to be missed:
Piazza Venezia - This busy square is easily recognized by its imposing Vittorio
Emanuele II Monument. The white marble structure was inaugurated in 1911 as
a symbol of Italy's unification.
The Forum - Once the civic heart of ancient Rome, today the remains include
a series of ruins, marble fragments, isolated columns and some worn arches.
Colosseum - No visit to Rome is complete without a stop at this awe-inspiring
theater, which is among the world's most celebrated buildings. Here ancient
Rome flocked to see gladiatorial contests and numerous other spectacles.
Trevi Fountain - Take a stroll to Rome's famous fountain. A spectacular fantasy
of mythical sea creatures and cascades of splashing water, the fountain is one
of the city's foremost attractions. Legend has it that visitors must toss a
coin into the fountain to ensure their return to Rome.
St. Peter's Square - Part of Vatican City, this square created by Bernini
is considered one of the loveliest squares in the world. Twin Doric colonnades
topped with statues of various saints and martyrs flank either side of the square.
In the center stands an 84-foot obelisk, brought from Egypt in 37 A.D.
St. Peter's Basilica - At the head of the square stands Christendom's most
magnificent church, which was begun in 1452 on the site where St. Peter was
buried. Throughout the following 200 years, such Renaissance masters as Bramante,
Michelangelo, Raphael and Bernini worked on its design and created an unparalleled
masterpiece. Of special note are Michelangelo's Pieta and the bronze canopy
over the high altar by Bernini. The immense dome was designed by Michelangelo.
Vatican Museum - To see this museum's immense collection would take days.
As you enter, there are special posters that plot a choice of four color-coded
itineraries. They are repeated throughout the museum and are easy to follow.
It is a good idea to pickup a leaflet at the main entrance and concentrate on
exhibits of major interest. Of course, the Sistine Chapel is a must. Most likely
you may have to wait in line to enter.
Sorrento is a town of extraordinary beauty and is known as a popular gateway to Italy's most spectacular stretch of coastline - the Amalfi Drive lined with fishing villages and famous resorts. The seaside resort of Amalfi sits with weathered houses scrambling up steep cliffs. Visitors marvel at its location and its magnificent cathedral. The religious sanctuary of Cloister of St. Francis is worth a visit. The tiny, exclusive resort of Positano has its famous world-class hotel, San Pietro. Excavations of the ruined city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in 79 A.D. during the disastrous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, give visitors a vivid impression of life in a very wealthy ancient city and the tragic end of its population. The Isle of Capri ranks as one of the most beautiful islands and has captured visitors for centuries with excellent climate, spectacular landscape and fantastic sea caverns. Capri has lavish villas, elegant hotels, chic boutiques and quaint restaurants. Museo Correale contains a death mask of poet Torquato Tasso and some special editions of his works, pictures, furniture and porcelain.
With a great historic past and incomparable art treasures, Venice is renowned as one of the world's great cities. Its 118 islands are separated by more than 150 canals and spanned by 400 bridges. During Venice's artistic golden age many magnificent structures were erected to create world-famous masterpieces. One of the best sightseeing routes is along Grand Canal, with many palaces lining the famous waterway. St. Mark's Square offers access to some of Venice's most famed attractions - St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace. From Piazza San Marco, a maze of narrow streets are lined with shops, cafés and restaurants. A popular pastime is sitting at an outdoor café facing the square while people-watching and letting the whole marvelous scenario unfold. Venice's Murano, Burano and Torcello Islands comprise an area famous as home of Venice's glass-blowing industry and known for their charm, skilled lace-making and medieval monuments. Relax on a gondola ride, see art treasures in museums, churches and palaces, and have a sumptuous meal - all in this incomparable city.
The creative explosion of the Italian Renaissance happened right here, leaving petite Florence more art treasures than most national capitals. View the masterworks of local heroes like Michelangelo and Botticelli, visit countless unforgettable basilicas, then climb up into Brunelleschi's soaring dome to watch the sun set among cypress-clad Tuscan hillsides.
Assisi is a well-preserved medieval town that's, after the Vatican, Italy's
second most-popular religious-pilgrimage destination. Located high on a hilltop,
it has an air of mystical serenity in keeping with its history. Assisi was the
home of St. Francis (the founder of the Franciscan order of friars), and the
churches and crypt that bear his name draw a steady stream of pilgrims and sightseers
every year. Although the town was rocked by an earthquake in 1997, much of the
damage has been repaired. One of the most severely damaged buildings, however,
was the treasured Basilica of San Francesco, known for its vivid frescoes by
Giotto that depict the life of the saint. The upper basilica has recently reopened
and, though restoration continues, many of the beloved frescoes can be admired
again. The lower basilica and St. Francis' tomb are also open to the public.
Other places of interest include the Church of Santa Chiara, a medieval fortress
(La Rocca Maggiore), the Piazza del Comune (the old town center) and St. Peter's
church. Or just stroll the narrow, picturesque streets and listen to the musicians
practicing nearby (though they may be drowned out by construction noises --
many buildings are still under renovation).
You may want to visit during one of Assisi's numerous celebrations: the Feast
of Calendimaggio, a five-day coming-of-spring festival with medieval costumes,
dances and songs (around the first week of May); a month of folklore and musical
events in August; or the Feast of St. Francis (4 October), which celebrates
the saint's transition from this life into the next. During this two-day festival,
the entire town is illuminated by oil lamps. If you are going to Assisi at one
of these times, reserve accommodations well ahead of time -- the city will be
filled with pilgrims.
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Dorset > Sherborne
Things to do inSherborne
Visitor information for Sherborne in Dorset
The beautiful Dorset market town of Sherborne was named 'scir burne' by the Saxons, meaning 'place of the clear stream'. The town has an abundance of fine medieval and Georgian buildings built of the honey-coloured Hamstone, quarried at Ham Hill, Somerset.
The centrepiece of the town is its Abbey. The glorious fan vaulted ceiling and stained glass windows by the renowned artists Lawrence Whistler and John Hayward are a sight not to be missed. Regular guided tours are held on Tuesday mornings at 10.30am and Fridays at 2.30pm from April until September.
Sherborne's Old Castle, which is now in ruins, is a charming stop for a few hours. Built in the 12th century and a favourite of Sir Walter Raleigh, the Castle has battled through two sieges yet still has its North Range and Great Tower still intact.
The 'new' Sherborne Castle stands a short distance from the town centre and has been the home of the Digby family since 1617. Visitors from all over the world have been attracted to its outstanding collections of art and furniture and to admire Capability Brown's landscaped gardens with their sweeping lawns, magnificent specimen trees and herbaceous borders. Visitors tour the interior of the castle at their own pace and there are stewards on hand to answer any questions.
In the town centre there are many independent businesses selling a vast array of items, from handcrafted goods to elegant fashions. Wander round Sherborne's streets and see what you can find.
Weekly street markets are held on Thursdays and Saturdays where you'll find stalls selling everything from fabric to fish and baked goods to books. The Farmers' Market takes place every third Friday of the month and sells some of the best local produce.
Sherborne Museum is centrally located in the heart of this beautiful Dorset town and occupies what was formerly the Almonry belonging to the Abbey, now a Grade II listed building.
Sport lovers can take their pick from Sherborne Sports Centre with its pool, outdoor tennis courts and fitness suites; or the Oxley Sports Centre which boasts a 25-metre swimming pool, a climbing and bouldering wall and 2 squash courts among its facilities.
Staff at the Tourist Information Centre, situated in Digby Road, close to the Abbey, will be happy to help with more information on all that Sherborne has to offer.
Find places to go and things to do in Sherborne using the options below.
Sherborne Attractions
You can also explore all of the venues on our Sherborne Map.
Sherborne Events
15 Feb 2020 to 23 Feb 2020
Haynes Half-term Family Workshops
Sherborne Castle Country Fair
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Gente, tô me apaixonando pela Kendall do mesmo jeito que me apaixonei pela Elle Kennedy. Sério, não consigo entender porque as editoras daqui estão marcando e ainda não lançaram mais traduções dos títulos delas.
Esse é o quarto livro que leio dela (vou deixar os links dos livros que já fiz resenha aí embaixo) e só penso que quero ler mais e mais. Eles são aqueles romances bem construídos saca!? Temos o romance como tema central, porém sempre (pelo menos dos que li até agora) temos também várias outras questões bem interessantes sendo abordadas em órbita a ele, o que pra mim faz a história se encaixar completamente no meu gosto preferido hehehe.
Poppy acaba de entrar num programa de mestrado numa nova Universidade, e ela fica chocada quando descobre que seu orientador é nada mais nada menos que o cara que ela implorou num bar no fim de semana para fingir ser seu namorado e com isso mostrar para seu ex que ela já o tinha superado. E esse cara, meus amigos, é o Zach do título.
A química dos dois obviamente tinha batido desde o bar, porém Poppy não quis deixar contato com Zach justamente porque não queria mergulhar em outro relacionamento agora, especialmente por conta do segredo que ela carrega em sua vida. Zach não sabe disso, e irá tentar de todas as maneiras seduzí-la, já que ele não vê problema algum nos dois se relacionarem.
Coisas fofas acontecem, como os bilhetinhos que ele começa a enfiar na bolsa de Poppy toda vez que tem uma oportunidade, e Poppy, claro, ama os recados, mas não faz ideia que as palavras que ela tanto ama vem do mesmo cara super direto com relação a tudo que quer fazer com ela. Ele é muito desbocado e sincerão, e Poppy por conta do seu segredo, acaba levando tudo mais a sério, e meio que acredita que o que ele quer com ela é apenas físico.
Vamos acompanhar como esses dois vão se entender e como vão conseguir arrumar a situação incômoda que fica com a relação a faculdade e como irão lidar com o tal segredo. Basicamente é isso tentando resumir muito resumido o livro. Mass ele é tão mais que isso! Como disse, os detalhes/extras/chamem como quiserem fazem muita diferença.
Recomendo muito a leitura, e aqui vai uma dica: assine as newsletters das autoras. Eu assino da Kendall e da Elle e já ganhei vários ebooks free. Elas vivem colocando os títulos dela de presente ou mesmo avisando quando estão mega baratos ou free na Amazon também. Vale muito a pena se você que livros em inglês pra treinar e não tem dinheiro para gastar com isso. O vocabulário das histórias que li são super de boa, e se você lê no kindle ainda tem aquele módulo de ajuda do dicionário, onde você inevitavelmente acaba conhecendo mais palavras.
Guys, I'm falling in love with Kendall the way I fell in love with Elle Kennedy. Seriously, I can not understand why the publishers here (in Brazil) haven't yet released more translations of her books.
This is the fourth book I read from her (I'll leave the links of the books I've reviewed below) and I just think I want to read more and more. They are those well-constructed romances, you know. We have romance as a central theme, but always (at least the ones I read so far) we also have several other interesting questions being addressed in orbit to the romance, which for me makes the story fit completely in my favorite taste hehehe.
Poppy has just entered a masters program at a new university, and she is shocked to discover that her mentor is nothing less than the guy she begged at a bar over the weekend to pretend to be her boyfriend so she could show her ex that she was over him. And this guy, my friends, is the tguy from the title, Zach.
Their chemistry had obviously hit the bar, but Poppy did not want to get in touch with Zach just because she did not want to dive into another relationship right now, especially because of the secret she carries in her life. Zach does not know this, and will try to seduce her anyway possible, since he sees no problem in the two of them relating.
Cute things happen, like the little notes he starts shoving in Poppy's purse every time he gets a chance, and Poppy, of course, loves the scraps, but she has no idea that the words she loves so much comes from the same super-straight guy with about everything he wants to do with her. He is very outspoken and sincere, and Poppy because of her secret, ends up taking everything more seriously, and kind of believes that what he wants with her is only physical.
We'll follow how these two will end up managing to be with each other and how they will manage the troublesome situation that remains with the college relationship and how they will deal with that secret. Basically, trying to summarize the book in really fews words, this is the whole story. Butttt the story itself is so much more than that! As I said, the details / extras / call what you want make a lot of difference.
I highly recommend the reading, and here's a tip: sign the authors' newsletters. I subscribed to Kendall and Elle's pages and I have already won several free ebooks. They always send some of their titles as gifts or even let you know when they are super cheap or free on Amazon. It's worth it if you want English books to train (if you're learning English as a second language of course) and you do not have the money to spend on it. The vocabulary of the stories I read are super OK, and if you read in kindle there's still that help module in the dictionary, where you inevitably end up knowing more words.


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By Matthew Black on June 18, 2018 News, Sport, UK News
News emanating from England's training-camp in Saint Petersburg appears to confirm the rumour that team-manager, Gareth Southgate, has already asked his players which of them would like the time-honoured privilege of scuffing the penalty that will see England ignominiously crash out of the World Cup
Druid's Loom – Review of the Year
By Druids Loom Reporter on December 31, 2016 Arts, Business, Education, Health, Lifestyle, News, Politics, Science & Nature, Showbiz, Sport
The Druid's Loom looks back at 2016 and offers an in depth analysis.
The Druid's Loom looks back at 2016 and offers an in depth analysis.
Olympics: Favela Dwellers Not Really Noticing "A New World"
By Druids Loom Reporter on August 8, 2016 News, Sport, World News
The "New World" promised by the Rio 2016 slogan, has not yet reached the people of the Favela, despite the slums being situated just meters from the stadium, it was revealed yesterday.
The "New World" promised by the Rio 2016 slogan, has not yet reached the people of the Favela, despite the slums being situated just meters from the stadium, it was revealed yesterday.
Council Make Pavements 2-Xtreme
By Shaun Weldon on August 5, 2016 Lifestyle, News, Sport, UK News
Swindon council have put taxpayers money to good use in a bid to turn wheel chair users into adrenaline junkies.
Swindon council have put taxpayers money to good use in a bid to turn wheel chair users into adrenaline junkies..
If Evans is the answer, what the hell is Arsene asking?
By TalesFromTheTopFlight on August 1, 2016 News, Sport
Arsenal fans worried that Arsene has completed his transfer business for the summer, fear not. Word on the street is that he is making a £15m move for West Brom's Jonny Evans. I'll just leave that there a moment, let it sink in for you.
Arsenal fans worried that Arsene has completed his transfer business for the summer, fear not. Word on the street is that he is making a £15m move for West Brom's Jonny Evans. I'll just leave that there a moment, let it sink in for you.
Manchester City Pay Man £50m a Year to Remove Pizza from Raheem's Diet
By TalesFromTheTopFlight on July 27, 2016 News, Sport, UK News
Pep has been in place for a few weeks now and City's head honcho has managed to work out exactly why the team under achieved last season.
Pep has been in place for a few weeks now and City's head honcho has managed to work out exactly why the team under achieved last season.
Mike Ashley Denies Maltreatment at Sports Direct Workhouse
By Druids Loom Reporter on July 22, 2016 Business, News, Sport, UK News
Sports Direct CEO, Mike Ashley, strenuously denied claims that he treats his staff like commodities rather than human beings, in a press conference yesterday.
The End of an Erotic Era.
By Shaun Weldon on July 19, 2016 Lifestyle, News, Sport, UK News
After 64 years of pleasure it is time for Randy Mandy to hang up her handcuffs and close The Pink Cello Bordello.
England Beaten by Pub Team
By Druids Loom Reporter on June 28, 2016 News, Sport, UK News
Following their defeat against Iceland in Euro 2016, England played a friendly match against a local pub team and lost.
ISIS – 'We're Not Going to Bother with Euro 2016'
By Druids Loom Reporter on June 14, 2016 News, Sport, World News
Terror organisation, ISIS, has announced today that they are not going to bother attacking Euro 2016, as 'fans' are already doing a pretty good trashing the competition themselves.
Terror organisation, ISIS, has announced today that they are not going to bother attacking Euro 2016, as 'fans' are already doing a pretty good trashing the competition themselves.
Trump Wins 'Dumbest Answers in an Interview" Award.
President Donald Trump today gave the 'best answers' in an interview and won the award for the most batshit answers given in a interview.
Teacher Recruitment Crisis – Problem Solved
The Government has told primary schools that it has found the solution to the teacher recruitment crisis. It has ordered the shut down of the School Direct training scheme for this year.
"Starting War with a NATO Country Seems Sensible", says Senile Old Bastard
Imbecile Lord Howard, yesterday suggested that the UK, should start war with Spain, because he thinks that we would easily be able to defeat an advancing Armada of wooden ships.


I heard a knock at the door. I opened it to see my mother and aunt yelling "Surprise!"
I was not expecting them.
Needless to say, my private vacation didn't turn out the way I planned, but she brought some neat stuff with her. She brought a box full of old photographs, report cards, and drawings, along with a singing Lois Armstrong robot, a Spider Man alarm clock and a Coca-Cola seat cushion. I overuse commas.
I'll go over each item one by one. Brace yourselves for the mediocrity that is to follow.


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XMLTag — tool for easy creating XML and HTML documents in the Python style. Idea was taken from yattag_, but *xmltag* offers an improved features with less code (really, api is very small, just see source code).

Installation
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::

    $ pip install xmltag

Usage example
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.. code-block:: python

    from xmltag import HTMLDocument
    doc = HTMLDocument()

    with doc.head():
        doc.title('Document')

    with doc.body():
        doc.h1('Helo world!', class_="heading")
        users = ['Marry', 'John', 'Bob']
        with doc.ul(id='user-list'):
            for name in users:
                doc.li(name)

    print(doc.render())

More examples avaliable in examples_ directory.

Different syntaxes
==================

You can write different XML-like documents, such as XML, HTML or XHTML. Just use one of these classes: ``XMLDocument``, ``HTMLDocument`` or ``XHTMLDocument``.

.. code-block:: python

    from xmltag import HTMLDocument, XHTMLDocument, XMLDocument

    xhtml_doc = XHTMLDocument()
    xml_doc.input(name="email")
    print(xml_doc.render())  # <input name="email" />

    html_doc = HTMLDocument()
    html_doc.input(name="email")
    print(xml_doc.render())  # <input name="email">

Layouts
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You can create layouts for reusing code.

.. code-block:: python

    class PageLayout(Layout):
        def setup_document(self):
            return HTMLDocument()

        def setup_layout(self, doc):
            with doc.head():
                with doc.title():
                    self.define('title')

1. Define ``setup_document`` method and return document instance from it.
2. Write layout in ``setup_layout`` method and define placeholders using ``self.define`` method.

Following this actions you can inherit from ``PageLayout`` and define ``render_title`` method.

.. code-block:: python

    class Page(PageLayout):
        def render_title(self, doc):
            doc.text('Hello World!')

Then call ``Page().render()``. All placeholders that are defined in layout class will be filled with content.

Escaping
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XMLTag provide escaping content by default.
Add ``safe=True`` if you don't need it.

.. code-block:: python

    doc.div(unescaped_text, safe=True)

.. _yattag: http://www.yattag.org/
.. _examples: https://github.com/zenwalker/python-xmltag/tree/master/examples

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The Creator of "Power" is Remaking the 70s Classic "Get Christie Love"
Home Courtney Kemp Debra Martin Chase pilots The Creator of "Power" is Remaking the 70s Classic "Get Christie Love"
Courtney Kemp, the creator of the Starz hit Power, is working with veteran producer Debra Martin Chase and Vin Diesel to bring back the classic 70s movie and tv series Get Christie Love.
Teresa Graves starred as the original Love in 1974. The drama series debuted on ABC and until Scandal, she was the only Black woman actress to lead a network television series.
Get Christie Love is described as an action-packed, music-driven drama that centers on Christie Love, an African-American female CIA agent who leads an elite ops unit. She transforms into whomever she needs to be to get the job done, especially when it's down to the wire and the stakes are life and death. The high-adrenaline missions of the series are anchored by an emotional mystery about Christie's first love — unearthing the truth about this relationship will be the biggest mission impossible of her life.


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Q: Sorting Icons with dataTables Is there a way with dataTables to have it not show the sort icons for columns containing either an empty column heading or the words Edit or Delete.
As of right now I'm using this:
"aoColumnDefs": [
    { "bSortable": false, "aTargets": [ 4,5 ]
}

Which works for 4,5 because those are the Edit and Delete columns but I"m thinking those might now always be the right numbers for the columns everytime plus in the fist column has an empty column heading because each row for that column contains a checkbox so I don't need to sort by anything there.

A: It depends how the "Edit" or "Delete" is being added to the table. You can either do it before the datatables is initialised by finding the column number(s) and creating your own array to pass as "aTargets", or by removing the icons after-the-fact if all you care about is "look".
The first method requires us seeing your page.
The second method requires knowing what you're using to display the "icons". Standard init? bJQueryUI?
:contains is your friend

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Novelist Creates Own Drinking Game at Readings
Posted byErin Keane	 May 30, 2012 July 2, 2017
Louisville author Patrick Wensink has discovered one simple strategy to help people pay attention during book tour readings. He's made a drinking game out of his.
"I've always felt like the worst part of a book reading is the book reading," says Wensink. "I'm as guilty as anybody. I've sort of zoned out in the past and haven't paid attention to every word."
Wensink hands out a list of six words before he reads an excerpt from his new novel. Every time he reads one of the key words, everyone (author included) takes a sip.
"I did a reading last month in Portland and I finished two and a half beers in, what, ten minutes? Fifteen minutes, maybe, depending on how fast I read? I suffer for my art, I guess," he says.
It might be a gimmick, but at least it's thematically sound. Wensink's new book, "Broken Piano for President," is a dark comedy about a loser who tends to black out after a couple of beers.
Wensink's hero Deshler Dean parks cars for a living. His experimental band, Lothario Speedwagon, is going nowhere fast. Dean's life sounds like a recipe for failure, but in Wensink's absurdist world, his problem becomes a strange gift.
It turns out Dean is brilliant when he's dead-to-the-world drunk. He invents an addictive fast-food burger. His band signs a record deal. It's the fantasy every hard-partying twenty-something in a dead-end job hopes will come true.
"He's a mid-twenties guy who just drinks a lot. When I was writing this book, I was a mid- twenties guy who drank a lot," says Wensink. "As the story progresses, he realizes he's been doing a lot while blacking out. He's been more productive drunk than while he's sober."
This isn't the first book tour Wensink has livened up with an unorthodox performance. For his last novel, "Black Hole Blues," he conducted a trivia contest about his book's villain.
"I made up a game show called 'Death to Kenny Rogers,' where people could win Kenny Rogers prizes by answering stupid questions I made up, that were completely false, about Kenny Rogers and what a horrible human being he is," says Wensink. "I felt like I had to one-up myself."
If Wensink's readings sound more eventful than the average author appearance, it might be due in part to his recent work with Project Improv. Wensink says improv comedy has made him a stronger reader of his own work.
"Once you bomb on stage at an improv comedy show, you have no more fear when you're up there reading from a book," he says
Wensink will read from "Broken Piano for President' at Second Story Books Friday at 6:30 p.m. The event, the author says, is BYOB.
"What could be better for a book about a guy who is more productive when he's drunk than sober than to watch the author get drunk on stage and get drunk with him while you're watching?" says Wensink.
Posted byErin Keane May 30, 2012 July 2, 2017 Posted inArts and Humanities, Local NewsTags: books, Broken Piano for President, Patrick Wensink, Second Story Books
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You've had your baby. You're home. What now?
For many new parents, bringing their baby home from the hospital can be daunting.
Not having midwives on hand to answer your questions or lend a helping hand can be stressful.
Getting used to being a parent takes time. Some feel love for their baby right after birth, others find it takes time to get to know and bond with their baby.
Here are some tips from St Mary's, St John of God Murdoch Hospital's maternity ward, to help you adjust to life as a parent.
Hold your baby close to you, talk to your baby and touch and stroke baby's skin.
Family and friends can be a valuable source of help at home to enable you to spend most of your time with your baby.
Try to sleep when your baby is sleeping – a rested mother is a happy mother.
If you or your baby are showing any worrying signs of illness, phone your GP, the Health Direct line or go to the Emergency Department. Don't hesitate to get expert advice.
Don't stress about the state of your house – try not to let the chaos bother you too much. It's very difficult to tend to a baby's needs and also keep a spotless house.
Ask for help. We are so used to doing things on our own, that we often forget that it takes a village to raise a child. Accept offers of help and ask for help when you need it. If you don't have anyone to help you, you can contact organisations such as the Red Cross or Church groups who have programs in place to assist new parents.
Don't try to do as much as you did pre-parenthood. Pace yourself and scale back activities that are tiring. One outing a day is usually more than enough for new mothers.
If you or your partner is worried that you are not feeling the love for your baby or you are feeling sad and anxious about parenthood, the Raphael Centre in Fremantle can help. Phone 6226 9455 and speak to a counsellor.
Early signs of postnatal depression may easily be overlooked in the stressful weeks of being a parent. Any mental health history or previous tragic life events may trigger depression in the postnatal period.
Phone Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 if you need help.


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You Have the Right to Be Presumed Armed and American
Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her. -Ruth 1:14 (NKJV)
When Orpah married her one son and Ruth married her other son everything to Naomi seemed to be going pretty good. Unexpectedly so since she had just lost her husband. Years before she and Elimelech had become refugees in a new land because of a devastating famine back home in Israel. But now her two sons were married. Life had regained some normalcy.
About ten years later both of her sons passed away. By then bread was again plentiful in her home country. So Naomi decided to have a heartfelt talk with her two daughters'-in-law. She explained why she wanted to return home to Israel; then tried to convince them a more promising future lay ahead for them if they would choose to remain in their own country.
Naomi explained she had no close family members obligated by Israeli custom to marry them, that they would most certainly find husbands for themselves if they remained in Moab. Interesting name, Moab. Some render its literal translation, "Who's your daddy?" Or, "What's your father?" The name begs questions such as, "What's your heritage?" "Wherein lies your national loyalty?" Figuratively, "Who's your daddy going to be?" was laid heavily upon both Orpah and Ruth. Both answered truthfully, honorably. Possibly both without later regret. Ruth, we know for sure.
Immigrants before our country was founded encountered similar loyalty issues when discussing with family members their misgivings and hopeful prospects before boarding ships to sail here. The same "daddy" dilemma remains today. Whether boarding a plane or fording the Rio Grande these questions should be answered truthfully and honestly, "Will all of me make the trip? Or will my druthers remain in the past, in the old country?" Respectfully, lovingly, Orpah made her lifetime choice. Gave Naomi a kiss goodbye and returned to her village, her home in Moab.
Her daddy, her future progeny would continue to be descendants of Lot: Abraham's nephew, a son of Abraham's brother, Haran. Unlike Orpah who honorably made her choice to remain in her own country; some immigrants today arrive here dishonorably, without any intention at all of accepting George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, or John Adams as their father(s).
Americans during the Revolutionary War disparagingly labeled such part-time immigrants, even a few of their longtime neighbors: Tories. Even today some arrivals identify with La Raza, holding Mexican flags while standing around blazing American flags. Others cross over as global citizens, possessing in their minds a "right" to start voting here immediately, without even asking first. These individuals detest the Ellis Island model of assimilation, claiming they're doing us a big favor by multiplying our country's diversity.
But Ruth said:
Entreat me not to leave you,
Or to turn back from following after you;
Wherever you go, I will go;
And wherever you lodge, I will lodge;
Your people shall be my people,
And your God, my God.
Wherever you die, I will die,
And there will I be buried.
The Lord do so to me, and more also,
If anything but death parts you and me. -Ruth 1:16-17 (NKJV)
Whereas Orpah walked away, Ruth clung to her mother-in-law. Would not let Naomi go without her. Begging can be honorable. Sometimes, deep down we have no choice but to entreat, desperately plea for a necessary to us outcome. "Don't talk me out of going with you," Ruth plead. Then her negotiation: "I'll go with, stay with, be one with, worship with, die with, and turn to dust with you. If not, may God judge me as harshly as He would the worst of sinners."
We, like Ruth, have the right to negotiate, to beg if necessary, to be presumed armed and dangerous. Everyone around the world has the right. Rights are like that. They generally apply to everyone, regardless where an individual lives, including gun free states and countries that have disarmed their citizens. Meaning every individual everywhere has the God-given unalienable right to arm himself with sufficient force or negotiation prowess to help level or bring to his reasonable advantage any playing field disadvantages he might encounter.
As part of the negotiation, Ruth made a momentous pledge to Naomi. Not knowing what her future held; that she would become a great grandmother to King David, a great great grandmother to King Solomon, and either the 34th or 43rd great grandmother of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. (Matthew and Luke seem not to have come to an agreement on the actual number.) Still, not knowing what her childrens' childrens' fortunes might bring, Ruth clung to Naomi. She had made a purchase, a purchase of a relationship, not just some sizzle.
As part of the negotiation Ruth also determined Naomi would not face her senior citizen journey alone. Negotiations usually have such a result. Both parties benefit, come out winners; because each side has something to offer the other side. America is aging. Like Naomi, Americans not only have something to offer those who move to our shores; Americans also have needs. That's where Boaz comes in. As it turns out, a most grateful Boaz. For as it turns out, he was aging also.
Upon arrival in her new home country, Ruth set about doing what she could to bring food home to their table. While in a field picking up stray grain left behind by some reapers, Boaz looked up and took notice of her, then asked around, "Whose woman is this?" Or maybe he asked, "Who's her daddy?" Hearing she had been married to one of his kinsmen, one thing led to another, to a delightful another. Until the day "she fell on her face, bowed down to the ground, and said to him, 'Why have I found favor in your eyes, that you should take notice of me, since I am a foreigner?' And Boaz answered....'"
It has been fully reported to me, all that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband, and how you have left your father and your mother and the land of your birth, and have come to a people whom you did not know before. -Ruth 2:11 (NKJV)
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"This Is Your Hour of Decision" -Billy Graham
"Do you know that the world evangelists are all dead? All except Dr. Billy Graham. D.L. Moody has gone; R.A. Torrey is no more; J Wilbur Chapman has passed; Billy Sunday has finished his work and now my very dear and personal friend, the world-famous Gypsy Smith, has also gone on and, sad to say, there are very few on the horizon capable of filling the shoes of those whose names are household words throughout the world." -The Passion for Souls, Oswald J. Smith, 1950
Evangelist Dr. Billy Graham, a good man, faithfully reminded us year in and year out, for decades, that most individuals experience a single Hour of Decision in their lifetimes. Some, more. Others never grasp at their personal opportunity to repent and believe the Gospel, to choose life over death for eternity. Graham's delivery and his life as a whole was not flashy. Nor was it boastful. His forever message: "We're all sinners. Our good deeds and best intentions will never be sufficient to our needs. And everyone 'within the sound of my voice' needs to rely on Jesus for his or her salvation."
To be clear, The Reverend Billy Graham did not always simply "state" such. Sometimes he preached such. Really preached it. Most of the time he spoke and counselled like any of us will when in a group or a one-on-one encounter. But occasionally he stood behind a pulpit to "preach the Gospel." That's likely how most of us will reflect back on his life. We will remember the arenas, the tens of thousands walking or driving in rich and poor countries alike to hear him, and the countless lost souls responding to the verses of Just As I Am, Without One Plea while drawing close to prayer and counseling in their appointed hour of decision.
Billy has his detractors. Including those that label his preaching foolishness. An unintended consequence of lobbing this silly volley at Billy is its similarity to honoring Trump supporters by calling them Deplorables. "Who would have thunk?" St. Paul rightfully, dutifully, enthusiastically called his own preaching foolishness.
Pridefully he did so. Not so much because preaching for him was in and of itself a fool's act. But because Paul had questioned within himself, "How loud will I have to scream, yell, rant, and rave to get this crowd's attention? How long will it take to impress upon these people the importance of this one hour? Their most important, pressing hour. Will it take two? Four? Six hours? It means little to me. I have all day and all night." It's much like the one big question every comedian asks himself at least once or twice over a lifetime, "Now that I've told the joke, must I also explain it?" That was Paul's and Billy's dilemma. How to explain the ridiculously obvious without sounding or looking silly. (Or the dilemma of how to spell dilemna.)
And the obvious was. The obvious message that required the hooplah of preaching was: "We're all sinners in need of God's grace, of a savior." But the obvious for many is not so obvious for many others. Incredulity steps in the way. Life experiences also. People influential in life: peers, seniors, parents, siblings step in. Consequentially, after life happened, for so many of us, "His light lit up our darkness and our darkness didn't go away." -John 1:5 (TTP)
Let's try, momentarily, to picture two very dark rooms. The light switches are both off. There are no windows for entrance of person or light. And the doors into each of the rooms are shut tight. One of the rooms is completely empty. The other room is full of tables, chairs, lamp stands, and inexplicable clutter. Let's note, with great certitude, when the light switches in both rooms are turned on; the empty room will be wholly filled with light, "not a smidgen" of darkness remaining. Contrarily the room full of furniture and clutter will be possessed of "shadows of darkness."
Such is the state of the world: replete with empty room and full room people. The glaring attribute of an "empty room" is his basic, rudimentary belief that God exists. Or even that god exists. In contrast a "full room" has lost his early intuition that everything around him was made, that he owes a maker reverence and gratitude.
From this world of men, not of this world, God crafted, then called Billy Graham to carry the Gospel to crowds full of mostly "full men." To them he proclaimed the Gospel in the most effective way "full men" are ready and willing to receive it. He preached it. And he preached it again....
Our FISA Court Is America's Weakest Link
We have listened to the hype for decades. It's a serious matter to apply for a FISA warrant. We're assured abuse is rare. Former President Obama is quoted by The Guardian:
"When it comes to telephone calls, nobody is listening to your telephone calls," ...the program is "fully overseen" by "the [FISA] court, a court specially put together to evaluate classified programs to make sure that the executive branch, or government generally, is not abusing them". -To The Guardian
"What I can say unequivocally is that if you are a US person, the NSA cannot listen to your telephone calls … by law and by rule, and unless they … go to a court, and obtain a warrant, and seek probable cause, the same way it's always been, the same way when we were growing up and we were watching movies, you want to go set up a wiretap, you got to go to a judge, show probable cause." -To Charlie Rose
Every Individual a Sovereign, Every State a Republic
It's difficult for citizens of a nation to stick together when some of them are permitted to act as a law unto themselves while others know if they break the law they will be prosecuted to the full extent of that law. A rift between the treatment of lawless and lawful over time can only be expected to obtain increasingly greater animosities. Add to the rift non-citizens: dreamers, illegal border crossers, and those that overstay visas; the occasionally difficult will most certainly become perpetually complex.
Without the Filibuster America Will Again Be a Republic
So today the #SchumerShutDown is inevitable. What explains the transformation of our soundly established republic into a heartless, tyrannical democracy? Why do both houses of Congress answer to whiny, squeaky wheeled protesters instead of to voters that elected both houses of Congress and a president to build a wall? To end DACA? To curtail chain immigration and revive our once wholesome merit based immigration system? Why is Congress so noncommittal to rebuilding our military, strengthening our economy, reigning in profligate spending, and reducing the intrusive role of government in our private lives? The answer? Invariably? "We don't have sixty votes."
Christmas Means Not Having To Say You're Sorry, Or Clueless
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Senate Majority Leader Reid, that all the nation should be taxed. And this taxing was first made a mandatory healthcare fee when Obama was president of America. -Luke 2:1 (TTPV)
Those were cruel, dark days, especially considering where we once had been under President Reagan. Heralding, "It's morning in America." a glowing brightness spread across the land, Carter's malaise was forgotten while Reagan's economy flashed and boomed. Then the encroachment of an ever dimming evening sky as HW boasted of a distant "Thousand Points of Light." Clinton's night skies were mostly a downpour and overcast. A few stars occasionally broke through the fog of W. Then, too soon, after Obama's Apology Tour the lights went out. Completely. The heavens turned to brass, withholding their economic blessings. Four hundred long, painfully wasteful years passed us by.
White Privilege Is Slavery's Fourth Estate: Not a Catastrophe
For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse: -Romans 1:20 (ASV)
Injustices are not catastrophes. Not even longstanding injustices. Especially longstanding injustices. Because catastrophes by definition are unexpected, larger than life, generationally rare one time events. Catastrophes are not found hidden among trends, well established conditions, nor long held traditions. Catastrophes are specifically unique. Injustices are Status Quo. So. When faced with an injustice, call your congressman, not 1 (800) PRO-TEST.
Senator Franken's Right to Hold Judge Moore to a Higher Standard
Alabama Senatorial candidate Judge Roy Moore certainly has his detractors. He was already unpopular among DC's swamp creatures for pushing back against two US Supreme Court decisions: the Ten Commandments monument controversy and his stand against legalization of same-sex marriage. In both instances he exercised his God-given unalienable first amendment right to express and act according to his religious beliefs. Both times as a result of his steadfast will to remain true to his beliefs, he was removed from office as Alabama's Supreme Court Chief Justice.
The Question Is Whether Or Not The Campaign Vacationed In Russia
...the question is whether or not the campaign vacationed in Russia. That's the premise of the entire scope of your questioning, and the point we've tried to make over and over again and will continue to make is that the campaign didn't.
...Sarah, I just have one more question. So on the issue of vacationing, are you saying there was no vacation when it comes to the overall arch of the campaign? But what about the individuals? What about individuals that could be suspected of vacationing? Are you vouching just for everyone in total or individuals or what?
...these charges have nothing to do with the campaign because I was there, there was no vacation, holiday or sabbatical in Russia. So, let's see what Mueller does, but the dam is not breaking.
Had the lawyer real stuff to deliver, Donald Jr. and the others would be in far deeper legal trouble. It turned out to be an incompetent vacation, an amateur vacation, comically failed vacation. That does not erase the fact that three top Trump campaign officials were ready to recreate.
I want to talk about two things tonight, first of all I want to talk about the idea that Donald Trump, or members of the Trump family, or members of the Trump campaign vacationed with representatives of the Russian state to affect the outcome of the 2016 election. Ladies and gentlemen, this is a fairy tale, This is a steaming plate of bullshit.
Why are President Trump and his spokespeople denying they took a vacation? There is no law against taking a vacation. As a matter of fact vacations are known to restore the soul, raise a sagging spirit, refresh a worn out expended body. Vacations are popular for bringing families together. Vacations take us away from the familiar and staid, transport us often to the destinations of dreams.
Have Ryan & McConnell Been Counting on Hillary to Transform Russian Collusion into Obstruction of Justice?
Obstruction of Justice or Entrapment? The latest Democratic Party effort, in light of recent disclosures the DNC and Hillary Clinton paid hard cash for Russian propagandists to alter the outcome of November's presidential election, is to turn President Trump's Russian collusion defense into an obstruction of justice coup. They point gleefully to Nixon's demise. He didn't do any wrong, but covered up for those who did. He obstructed justice. His only allowed options were impeachment or resignation.
But what if knowledge of Nixon's sad turn of events gave rise to a Debbie Wasserman Schultz as head of the DNC/Hillary Clinton conspiracy to entrap Donald Trump? What if they designed their scheme with federal prosecutors in mind? What if they hired lawyers to distance themselves from the Russians they hoped would make up fatal, terminal defamatory "facts" about Trump's past and present? What if they didn't care what the baseless charges would be, just so long as most any "catastrophe too good to waste" was sure to drop in their laps, the Holy Grail: obstruction of justice leading to impeachment or resignation.
The Far Left, Alt-Right, Muslim Brotherhood, Iranian & Pakistani Wings of the Democratic Party
Sometimes it's a good idea to press a button when we want to know what we are up against. We troubleshoot lots of problems that way, including coffee makers and computers. Occasionally by trial and error, other times by established troubleshooting techniques we discover our premises, assumptions were all wrong. President Trump pressed the NFL owner button the other day, discovered the assumption "We're all Americans" was disappointingly flawed, quite erroneous.
Maybe he knew deep down what the eruption of the Left would look like when he pressed the "SOB" button. Or perhaps he was just plain curious what would happen if he pressed another button, over there. We can only speculate if he knew how Speaker Ryan or Senate Minority Leader Schumer would react. What is becoming clear with the passage of time is a majority of regular NFL game consumers expect players and coaches to respect our flag, to stand in honor of the singing or playing of our national anthem. Football audiences by booing and tuning out revealed they object to the politicization of our flag and national anthem.
Julian Assange The Most Influential, Liberty Loving Journalist Of Our Time
Now is the time for Americans to reclaim liberalism; that which progressives commandeered, confiscated, stole from middle America early in the twentieth century. The Left has so stomped on liberalism, trashed liberalism, rejected and scoffed at liberalism; we can only expect, like a ruthlessly abused pet, liberalism is ready to bolt, flee, escape its current twenty-first century fascist handlers.
Wary of its adoption by the likes of Woodrow Wilson, Margaret Sanger, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt; liberalism during the early 1900s suffered severe cuffs, beatings, hunger, rough language, humiliation, and angry outbursts. Liberalism patiently through FDR's and LBJ's wars on poverty, through Obama's war on the 1% is still waiting like Martin Luther King, Jr. waited for an opportunity to exclaim, "Free at last! Free at last! Thank God almighty, I'm free at last!"
NAACP Admits Defeat - Cannot Explain Why Everyone Is a Racist Now
"NAACP calls it quits. Admits their policies failed. Everyone that isn't Black is a racist now & they don't know how it happened."
That's how The Time Travel Pundit responded to a @NAACP Tweet on Twitter last night which read: "Pardon of Arpaio is explicit embrace of the racist policing practices that leave communities fearful of very ppl who should protect & serve."
Irredeemable Alt Left and Alt Right Dishonor Their Own War Dead
Across the South and North lie buried the remains of soldiers who fought and died during the Civil War.
They are America's own.
Why Democrats Are Totally at Home with Islam, Extreme Feminism, and the LGBTQ
This Is What Democracy Looks Like: When Dems Abandon The Working Class
Sharia is to Islam what Natural Law is to Nature's God, what the Law is to Judaism, what Liberty is to Americans, what Critical Theory and weaponized Political Correctness is to The Left, and what the Gospel is to Christianity.
What Can Be Done With This Dead Body We Call Government?
Cleansing or rebirth? Which is the meaning, a proper understanding of baptism? Both. Though according to Joseph Campbell, writer of The Hero with a Thousand Faces rebirth is ascendant, rises to greater importance in an individual's heroic quest to make a difference or to become all one can be. Campbell includes St John's gospel account as evidence rebirth is greater, when Nicodemus furtively met with Jesus after nightfall. I am said, "You must be born again."
Red State Continues to Favor Liberal Flake(s) Over Common Sense Trump
We can't be sure what is going on in Washington, DC that is; because liberal firebrands like Senator Jeff Flake can appear on Bret Baier's Special Report at Fox News masquerading as a conservative without push back, can write a book Red State takes seriously titled: Conscience of a Conservative, and can have a Red State article written about him titled: Senator Jeff Flake's Commonsense Call To The GOP To Face Washington Dysfunction.
The Great Republican Swindle
Congress either budgets by keeping revenues and expenses equal or Congress swindles. Those are the two options available to Washington's politicians. We can count on one hand the number of politicians of either party that consistently vote against spending bills violating the principle of authorizing only what a taxpayer can afford. Meaning Congress is 98.44% pure, a pack of swindlers: those who promise much more than they can deliver.
The POWER of the Purse is a Budget
The Power of The Purse is a budget, not a willpower of House members to act decisively and not a willingness to "shut down the government;" but a budget. Without a budget a purse is almost always empty, useless, and defenseless. With a budget, an honest to goodness budget that balances (what other kind of budget can there be?) a purse remains solvent, generally ready to supply the needs of most any circumstance, expected and unexpected.
American Individuals, Towns, Cities, and States Own Their Heritage and What They Work For
General Robert E Lee
As Americans we own what we work for. It's been that way from the beginning, confirmed July 4, 1776, when a working team of Americans declared the United States free from British rule. Over and over again without using the words own or ownership its signers attested to an individual's, a local government's, a state's, and a nation's right to govern and dispose of what they considered theirs without interference by outside agents.
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There's A Glitch In The Matrix And Denny's Is Offering Free Delivery And Other Glitchy Offers
Denny's partners with Warner Brothers to further amplify its digital transformation
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Denny's, one of the nation's largest full-service family restaurant chains, is entering The Matrix through a new partnership with Warner Brothers, the film studio producing the fourth installment of the blockbuster franchise starring Keanu Reeves. During this limited-time promotion that starts Cyber Monday ( November 29), Dennys.com and the new Denny's iOS and Android apps will transport guests into a real-life version of The Matrix where they will experience personalized "glitches" that were created just for them in their digital offers wallet - a new feature which allows a logged-in Denny's Rewards member to access all of their offers in one centralized location.
Throughout the five-week promotion, Denny's Rewards members will experience a variety of randomized, Matrix-inspired offers giving them access to free menu items, free delivery fees, and a variety of other discounts on orders at Denny's.
"As we further redefine how today's modern families dine and continue to establish Denny's as a leader in the digital guest experience, we're thrilled to partner with Warner Brothers to amplify our digital transformation," said Denny's Chief Brand Officer John Dillon. "This partnership offers an exciting avenue for millions of our loyal and new guests to take advantage of the personalized benefits offered through our new mobile app and Denny's Rewards program."
Denny's digital transformation efforts aim to provide guests with an enhanced experience on Dennys.com and Denny's app platforms, resulting in a streamlined ordering experience, with more compelling features that will drive further customization and guest satisfaction.
Fans will be able to experience Denny's promotional campaign with "The Matrix" through January 4, 2022 and can visit Dennys.com for more information or to find their local restaurant and place an online order. Warner Brother's "The Matrix Resurrections" opens in theaters and is available for streaming via HBO Max on December 22.
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Denny's Corporation is the franchisor and operator of one of America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, based on the number of restaurants. As of September 29, 2021, Denny's had 1,647 franchised, licensed, and company restaurants around the world including 153 restaurants in Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the Philippines, New Zealand, Honduras, the United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica, Guam, Guatemala, El Salvador, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom. For further information on Denny's, including news releases, please visit the Denny's website at www.dennys.com or the brand's social channels via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or YouTube.
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A 2005 study concluded that surfing is 55% paddling and only 5% wave-riding. For advanced surfers, the sport is 75% physical, 25% mental and emotional endurance. This means if you need to get better at surfing, you should think about what you're doing out of the water. We've put together a complete guide of exercise routines for awesome surfing skills.
In any sport, cardiovascular endurance is key. Just few minutes of any of the following before your surfing sessions can help increase blood flow to your muscles and thus performance in the water. Warm-Ups should consist of something to get the heart thumping, dynamic movement, and a bit of stretching.
As the oldest form of aerobic exercise, jogging has always done great things to body, mind and spirit. Physically, it builds strong bones, improves muscle tone and strength, and conditions the heart before you begin pumping waves. Depending on the shape you're in, you may want to warm-up jog for 5-30minutes before a session.
Like jogging, brisk walking can builds strong bones and conditions the heart. What's more, walking actually involves more muscle groups than jogging and is low impact and easier on the joints.
A quick bike ride down to the beach is a great way to warm up for surf as it involves your knees, core, and coordination. A long ride of more than 30 minutes may be too much if you really want to perform in the water.
Stand on right foot. Reach high overhead towards the right with arms raised and bend your right knee. Go back to center position, do the other side. Repeat 5x.
Put right leg directly behind you being sure the right knee is under your hips. Rotate arms to the left. Do the other side. Repeat 5x.
Take a large step to your right side and bend your knee to 90 degrees. Make sure the bent knee is directly over the ankle and toes are pointed outward. Straighten the opposite leg with toes pointed forward. Do the other side. Repeat 5x.
Surfing can put our body in compromising positions. Whether in a wipeout or a maneuver, your body might bend to an extreme and pull, strain, or strain muscles and joints. This is why it is important to stretch before a session; it prepares ligaments and muscles for movement and helps prevent injury.
Stretches are important after surfing sessions too. One needs to relax the muscles after intense rides with pumping waves. Simply work your way from your head to your toes. Basic stretches like those we learned from our physical education classes will work fine.
In surfing there are moments when we may be held underwater for quite some time. Practicing breathing techniques not only improves your lung capacity whilst underwater, they help you stay calm.
Take a look at this video showing the Red Bull Performance USA surf survival team coaching a group of athletes on how to develop their breathing skills under or above water. It is pretty rad. Make sure to see the results at the end of the video. You might want to enroll to a similar class if it's available in your area.
Pro Surfer Mick Fanning attests to the benefits of breath training that help stretch the lungs and increase focus. Many surf instructors also suggest that students take the time to focus on their breathing while out on water just waiting for good waves, so as make use of the time to improve an important surf skill.
Here is a video on how Ujjayi Pranayama, known as victorious breath, is done by Kino MacGregor, co-founder of Miami Life Center. Practice the Ujjayi breath for at least five minutes and allow your mind to focus on the breath completely.
Emma Lovick, a yoga instructor from Hang Ten Yoga, promotes Nadi Shodhana, known as Alternative Nostril Breathing. Watch this video from the Art of Living Productions. Each round of this practice runs for about five minutes or so.
For all breathing techniques, you can start with just 8 rounds of breath and slowly build to the suggested 5 minutes.
Yoga is by far one of the most popular exercise routines for awesome surfing skills. The calming effects to the physical body and mental space attract many surfers to a regular yoga practice as well as how ay poses strengthen athletic performance. Abi Carver of theinertia.com suggests these four yoga moves for surfers and we've detailed the corresponding body parts each work on.
Eagle: stretches the knees, outer hips, upper back, shoulders, arms and wrists; strengthens the feet, ankles, legs and core.
Warrior Three: strengthens the legs, back, shoulders, arms and neck.
One-Legged Side Plank: strengthens the hands, arms, shoulders, obliques, abs and legs.
Crow: strengthens the core, lower and upper back, shoulders, arms, wrists and hands.
You can lift weights or use your own body weight, but in order to be a stronger surfer you'll need to build strong muscles.
Basic gym exercises like overhead presses, push-ups, squats, lunges, and pull-ups can help enhance flexibility on the legs, strengthen the shoulders, and increase balance and power in surfing turns. If you're not gym-savvy, it is always better to have another individual check on how you do the moves. Try working with a professional to teach you the ropes. One mistake can lead to injury. Once you've got a strong base in basic exercises, you can move onto more complex exercises with weights designed for surfers.
While simple push-ups are great for strengthening the arms and shoulders, more surfers are doing TRX training. TRX involves core and tiny muscles that stabilize joints making the movements more demanding and better for surf training. The video below shows how Atomic Push Ups, Single Leg Squats, Power Pulls, and Abducted Lunges strengthen the core and help improve your surfing skills.
What makes Carissa Moore among the roster of champion surfers with the most world title wins? She imagines herself riding the best waves and taking the title she is aiming for. She runs a scene over and over in her mind while preparing for a heat or waiting for a wave.
Even when you're an amateur surfer, always stay positive. Don't be overwhelmed by your fear of not being able to catch a wave. Improving your surfing skills will definitely take a shorter time if you do some visualization.
To learn how to develop and master the art of visualizing yourself to achieve a goal, watch the video at the right.
Don't just get out of the water and continue with your day, take some time, even 5 minutes will do, to relax the muscles that have been shortening and tightening for the last hour or more. Moving around your joints, stretching, foam rolling, even just laying flat on the floor will help your body release the tension that has built up during your surf session.
Before you put yourself into strenuous surf training, make sure you have professionals to assist you. Group classes and private lessons are a great way to get the education you need to be able to practice these surf training skills on your own.
Did you enjoy our list? Let us know in the comments if we forgot to mention your favorite exercise.


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Texas Superfood Complete Review | Buy or a Scam?
If you can't, won't, or don't eat all your fruits and vegetables every day, Texas SuperFood Complete is made for you! According to the advertising, this supplement will give you the benefits of a healthy diet the way God intended! Texas SuperFood Complete is available in capsule or powdered form, and comes with a separate jar of digestive enzyme powder. Is it worth a try? We take a look to find out more.
The Texas Superfood company is actually based in Springfield Utah, which we found disappointing because we wanted and expected it to be located in Texas. The brand is part of the NPN Group Inc LLC, which seems to be engaged in many different businesses including importing products from China.
Texas SuperFood Complete is marketed as a complete health supplement that you can use in the place of a balanced diet, which is very dodgy advice because doing this would be dangerous for health. You can buy it in the form of capsules or powder and it is expensive. It comes with a supplementary product of a digestive enzyme and probiotic powder, about which there is zero information. The advertising claims that the supplement contains 55 ingredients but only names 24!
Texas SuperFood is not organic as claimed and although this supplement has been put together in the USA, it contains imported ingredients from unknown sources and in unknown quantities. We have major concerns about the safety and the quality of this supplement, as well as the obvious untrustworthiness of the company behind it.
What Are The Side Effects Of Texas Superfood Complete?
The product information is inadequate so it is impossible to predict how this supplement will affect you, however judging by the listed ingredients side effects could be an issue.
Potential side effects may include headaches, stomach upset, fatigue, sweating, palpitations, insomnia, nausea, diarrhoea green stools, and interactions with prescription medication.
Some people may experience an allergic reaction. The supplement contains spirulina which can cause shellfish allergy symptoms, including hives, swelling, and throat irritation. Spirulina from unknown sources as here can be contaminated by heavy metal pollution including mercury, arsenic, and lead.
There is zero information about the Digestive Enzyme Probiotic supplement, the supplementary product. It may be OK, but it is important to remember that probiotics are a form of bacteria and can be unsuitable for some users, with some strains more dangerous than others. Possible side effects may include abdominal discomfort, bloating, and introduction of infection into the body.
How Much Does Texas Superfood Complete Cost?
Texas Superfood Complete is very expensive. You could buy a lot of groceries for the same price as this supplement.
Buy from the official website and it costs $79.95 for a bottle of 180 capsules (1 month's supply) or 180 g of powder (1 month's supply.
All purchases come with the supplementary Digestive Enzyme and Probiotic Formula.
You are encouraged to join "subscribe and save" which saves you a further $8.95 with free shipping. We don't advise you should sign up for this auto-ship option, as it may be difficult to cancel.
Texas Superfood Complete looks to be operated by an extremely tricksy company who have used some very misleading and questionable advertising in order to sell this supplement. It is not manufactured in Texas, it is not organic and it is not an improvement on God's plan as claimed. Use this overpriced nonsense in the place of a healthy diet as advised, and your health with undoubtedly suffer.
In addition, we have real concerns about the origins and quality of the ingredients. Spirulina is not safe if it has been harvested from polluted waters such as in China, as is likely here, and if any of the ingredients really are organic or grown in the USA, we would be very surprised. Finally, you should never take unknown supplements bought over the internet, yet the Digestive Enzyme and Probiotic Blend comes with even less information than the main product.
In our opinion, Texas Superfood Complete is just another overpriced supplement in a long line of products sold by NPN Group Inc LLC. We don't trust this company and we certainly would not trust our health with this supplement.
We do not recommend Texas Superfood Complete to our readers.
Texas SuperFood Complete is a dietary supplement that composes of two products. There is the SuperFood which is available in either capsule or powdered form, and this is paired with a jar of Digestive Enzymes and Probiotics described as a supplementary product. It seems that all purchases of Texas SuperFood Complete include both products.
You can choose whether to take the Superfood in powdered form or capsule form. The nutritional profile seems to be identical so this will come down to your own preferences. However, the Probiotic add-on supplement is always as a powder! Now that we have got all that out of the way, let's look at the supplement!
According to the product information, Texas SuperFood Complete contains 55 superfood ingredients including Acai berry and Broccoli. All are advertised as organic and GM-free and contain all the different nutrients, vitamins, and minerals present in the fresh fruit and vegetable in the supplement. We could only count 24 ingredients, so there is a shortfall here of 31 unknown and unlisted ingredients which is worrying.
In addition, you have the probiotic/digestive enzyme supplement to help improve digestion and general health. Surprisingly, we cannot find a product label for this supplement, and as it could contain 31 different components, this is especially worrying. Check out the ingredients tab to find out more.
Powdered supplement: Combine 1 Level Scoop and Probiotic Enzymes with 8-10 ounces of the beverage of your choice.
Capsule supplement: Take 6 Capsules with our Probiotic Enzyme blend daily. For best absorption, take small doses multiple times a day.
Texas SuperFood is not made in Texas. The farms where the raw ingredients are produced are not based in Texas, and not all the components of this supplement are even derived from the USA. This is understandable given that some of the fruits only grow overseas such as in Asia, but there is no real information about the origins of the ingredients in this supplement.
Texas Superfood is a brand operated by a company called NPN Group Inc LLC based in Utah and headed by a man called Dennis Black. The company address is provided as 1180 N. Mountain Springs, Springville, UT, and the phone number is 1.888.36.36.888. There is also a live chat facility on the website advertised but it does not seem to work.
Although Texas Superfood does not seem to have much connection with the state of Texas we did find that company president Dennis Black was linked to 9 companies including Dallas Health LLC as well as other nutritional supplement companies many of which seemed to have fallen by the wayside.
We also found that NPN Group have a wide variety of business including the import of goods from China.
What Does Texas Superfood Complete Claim To Do?
Bizarrely Texas Superfood then calls on the Almighty in order to convince you to buy this supplement.
"God Created You. He also created Fresh Natural foods to keep you healthy. At Texas SuperFood we know this is the truth. We also know you're busy. That's why we took God's Best foods and made Texas SuperFood Complete. In this product are the all natural food intended for your body, in a convenient powder form.
Does Texas Superfood Complete Work?
There is not much information about the contents of the supplements. Yes, we are told there are 55 different ingredients but in our opinion, there are some health concerns and questions about their quality. In our opinion, improving your diet would be a better option than using this supplement.
One of the major issues with Texas SuperFood Complete is that you don't really know what you are taking. This supplement claims to be based solely on natural fruits and vegetables yet contains Spirulina and chlorella, both micro bacteria (algae) derived from marine sources and both with a high risk of side effects.
Spirulina is grown in salt water and is often contaminated by pollution containing lead, mercury, and Arsenic. Of most concerns is Spirulina harvested from China which is probably the case here. Chlorella is harvested from freshwater sources and can cause side effects.
Ingredient quantities are not provided or even named in the probiotic supplement and although the product information provides some information about many of these such as the benefits of Acai "delivering healthy fats and fiber, making them a generally healthy food" you don't really know how much of this will really work in supplement form.
We are not told which ingredients are organic and which are not. Our guess is not many! Most of the components of this supplement are imported from countries where organic status is hard to prove, such as China.
If you are going to call a supplement Texas SuperFood Complete and imply it is an American product ordered by God, surely sticking to organic traceable local produce as implied by the advertising is a more trustworthy and honest approach?
What Are The Ingredients of Texas Superfood Complete?
Texas SuperFood Complete is a two pack product consisting of SuperFood in the form of capsules or powder, and also an add-on digestive enzyme supplement.
Serving size is equal to 6 capsules, or one 6g scoop if you choose the powder.
There are no ingredient quantities provided on the label and all the ingredients are labelled organic which is untrue. We have omitted the "organic "prefix here. Nobody has any idea regarding the serving size of individual ingredients or the overall quantity of the combined active ingredients.
Ingredients: Acai Berry, Baob, Beet, Black Seed, Broccoli, Broccoli Sprouts, Camu Camu, Chlorella, Elderberry, Ginger Root, Goji Berry, Golden Berry, Grape Seed, Hawthorn Berry, Holy Basil, Lucuma, Maca, Monk Fruit, Noni, Pomegranate, Spirulina, Sweet Potato, Turmeric, White Mulberry.
None of these components apart from broccoli and beet are likely to have been grown on farms anywhere near Texas. Spirulina and Chlorella are types of algae and both known for the risk of side effects due to pollution. Other ingredients may have benefits but are also known for side effects.
There is zero information about the Digestive Enzyme Blend, the supplementary product.
Given that the advertising claims there are 55 ingredients in total and there are only 24 listed ingredients, this leaves a shortfall of 31 unknown ingredients.
Does Texas Superfood Complete Have Any Side Effects?
We found only 5 independent reviews on Amazon and none of these users mentioned side effects which is good news.
However, with such unknown components of this supplement added to the concerns about just what is in the digestive probiotic blend we would be very cautious.
An added major concern about spirulina is the high risk of contamination by pollution, including mercury, lead, and arsenic.
The unknown Digestive blend/Probiotic supplement is of concern. It is important to remember that probiotics are a form of bacteria and can be unsuitable for some users, with some strains more dangerous than others.
Not suitable for individuals under 18. Avoid if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Do not take if you have an underlying medical condition or a compromised immune system. Do not take with prescription medication and discontinue use if you experience side effects. Seek medical advice if necessary.
Are There Any Customer Reviews For Texas Superfood Complete?
There are only a handful of reviews, so we may as well include them all!
Thought I was getting a capsule. Did not know it was powdered and actually 2 separate products.
Texas Superfoods is great stuff. If used everyday your immune system will start to build up and become strong. When that happens you don't get sick anymore. I stopped getting sick and i used to get sick several times a year. I also don't get allergies hardly at all. It solves a lot of problems in the body if you have diabetes or high blood pressure. It also makes you feel better and you have more energy. Dont expect this to be a quick fix for things….It takes some time but when it starts working for you, you will feel better than you have in years and stop getting sick. When your immune system is strong your body will fight off anything including cancer, etc. This is how it works. Just stick with it and you will notice a difference. I also noticed when i recently started taking the probiotic/enzyme supplement that comes with the superfoods, my stomach doesnt get upset anymore….
Good product, no after taste. Happy with the purchase.
Does Texas Superfood Complete Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?
All products carry a satisfaction guarantee for 30 days from the date of your first purchase. If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, please return any unused portion for a refund of the purchase price, less shipping.
Where Can I Buy Texas Superfood Complete?
You can buy Texas Superfood Complete direct from the official website. It is also on sale via Amazon.
How does Texas Superfood Complete compare to Phentaslim?
The Diet Pills Watchdog does not recommend Texas Superfood Complete.


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Coca-Cola has created its own bespoke font for the first time in its corporate history, joining other brands like Intel's Clear font, Airbnb, GE (Inspira), Nokia and BMW in having its own typeface.
Revealed at an event this weekend by James Sommerville, vice president of global design at Coca-Cola, the new font is known as TCCC (an acronym for The Coca-Cola Company) Unity.
Sommerville told an audience at MODA that TCCC Unity "encapsulates elements from Coca-Cola's past and its American Modernist heritage." His Instagram post shows a variety of different versions of the font, including bold and italicised versions of TCCC-Unity.
The font is being highlighted at a pop-up exhibition at the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA), where it was revealed in a design talk.
The app explains the ethos behind TCCC Unity, the bespoke typeface designed by Brody Associates with The Coca-Cola Company's Global Design Team. The creators tell how the typeface's personality came from the company's visual heritage.
Unity Stories – a unique collection of interviews about the typeface and only available on the TCCC Unity app, with James Sommerville, Vice President of Global Design at The Coca-Cola Company; Neville Brody, CEO & Creative Director at Brody Associates; Luke Prowse, Senior Type Designer at Brody Associates and Ted Ryan, Director of Heritage Communications at The Coca-Cola Company.
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I have just finished writing about the Arnold House: how it uses the 3-4-5 triangle as a regulating principal and how it is almost but is not the same as the Golden Section.
If you don't know what that is, please read the posts on the Arnold House. Thank you.
I said the same thing about this house: it 'almost used Circle Geometry', but didn't. I realized I needed to look again.
I do love the grace of the Golden Section and Circle Geometry.
But look at how the 3-4-5 triangle fits.
(A) marks the diagonal of the rectangle created by the 3-4-5 triangle. It's half the house. The other side matches it.
(B) marks the corner of the smaller room on the right, its size determined by the triangle. The larger rectangle forms half of the house footprint. The room's proportions are determined by the proportions of the house itself.
The back wing, a rectangle that matches the 2 front sections, is a little longer. (C) shows how the extra space is determined by half a 3-4-5 rectangle.
I rather hoped the end elevation wouldn't fit the pattern!
(A) shows the rectangle created by 2 3-4-5 triangles. It fits the size of the house, easily giving the master carpenter the dimensions he needed for post and beams. It even determines the roof pitch! Not a 9/12 or a 10/12 pitch, ratios commonly used today, but the 3-4-5 triangle.
However, the floor heights, the window placement, the elevations still seem determined by both circle geometry and the Golden Section.
The house's outline - its footprint, height and roof pitch - do seem governed by the triangle.
How nice it would be if I could teleport back to 1840, watch the house-wright at work, and ask questions!
My great thanks to Jay Cougar White Cloud for his good questions that pushed me to consider the simplicity of framing with the 3-4-5 triangle.
Loved reading along, Great stuff here! Very busy, but we will catch up soon. I thought you would enjoy exploring the application of the 3-4-5. When the Amish Barnwrights sat me down and put me through the passes with it, they also had a "pentagram" in their materials, and said that most of Gods creation was based on that geometry. Funning how modern man often equates anything to do with a pentagram as being something else, while for the Old Order Amish it was not only a symbol of protection, it was a big part of "working knowledge" passed down through the generations. I think you would really enjoy exploring Pentagram geometry. What you will discover inside it is several remarkable proportions. Of course the "Golden Section" is right in the heart of it, but so too is the 3-4-5, and the square. I tell my students that exploring pentagram geometry will reveal ALL the foundational elements of ages great architecture, as well as nature itself. I believe in designing with the pentagram, in so doing the 3-4-5 and golden section both are there to support it; visually engendering homeostasis.
thanks Jay. As usual good stuff to think about. I am always glad to see you have posted and added to the conversation - to our considering.
I can't seem to modify my comment.
I have never seen a 'shepherds stove' in the area where this house is. We seem to have moved from Rumford fireplaces to Franklin stoves and urban cast iron stoves. It may be because the area was seriously depressed after the War of 1812 and the subsequent Embargoes, and then the Panic of 1837. Shipping died and we didn't begin to prosper again until the mills came in the mid-1840's. The energy and inventions happening around the Hudson River and NYC had little impact here. Now that I am in western New England I see lots of design I simply had never heard of.
what do you want to know about a 10/12 roof pitch?
I have found that houses governed by geometry as this one is, do not use numbers for the pitch, but as I show in this case the pitch that comes from the 3-4-5 triangle.


Florence, Italy is home to some very famous creations: Michelangelo's art and architecture (we all know the David), The Duomo, Gucci, and of course, my favorite Italian cocktail: the Negroni. Perhaps not so well known is that Panerai watches trace their roots back to Florence as well. It was there that Giovanni Panerai set up shop and made some of his first military diving watches for the frogmen of the Royal Italian Navy, expanding in 1900 to the same building (14R) on the Piazza Giovanni that watch-lovers flock to today. This week in Florence, I am quite taken by Panerai's latest interpretation of their classic dive style watch design. Called the Luminor Due 3 days Automatic Oro Rosso (or the PAM00908, if we're getting technical) the normally beefy Panerai, with case sizes up to 45 mm, has scaled down to an elegant 38 mm with a stunning black dial and a rose gold case. I found the watch in this current smaller scale to be the perfect size, and a well-suited accessory for diving into the Mediterranean—or simply diving into an aperitivo, ideally at a bar near its birthplace on the piazza.


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Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) occurs in one in every 23 UK pregnancies. GDM identifies the mother as high-risk for development of type 2 diabetes. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published updated guidance in February 2015 recommending routine follow-up of women with GDM.
Aims: This cohort study compared follow-up rates of women with GDM before and after the updated guidance. We also investigated for an association between follow-up rates and deprivation.
Methods: Participants were identified from the database of the GDM service of two English hospitals and were organised into two cohorts: 'pre-guidance' (2012–2015) and 'post-guidance' (2015–2016). Using the recommendations of the NICE guidance as the follow-up standard, we used the hospitals' computer system to compare follow-up rates of the two cohorts. The English Indices of Deprivation split the country into 32,844 small areas and rank them in order of deprivation such that 1 is the most deprived area and 32,844 is the least deprived. We compared the patients' postcodes against the English Indices of Deprivation to investigate the relative levels of neighbourhood deprivation of those followed up compared with those not followed up. The Z statistic was used to test for statistical significance.
Results: 535 participants were included (pre-guidance n=306, post-guidance n=229). Baseline average age (pre-guidance 32.2 years, post-guidance 32.5 years), body mass index (30.7 kg/m2, 30.9 kg/m2) and fasting glucose (4.9 mmol/L, 4.8 mmol/L) were all comparable between cohorts. The follow-up rate improved from 60.5% in the pre-guidance group to 69.9% in the post-guidance group. The median deprivation rank of those followed up was 14,565 compared with 13,393 in those not followed up. This difference was not found to be significant.
Conclusion: A higher proportion of women with GDM were followed up with screening for type 2 diabetes after the updated NICE guidance in 2015 recommended routine follow-up. Across the study, over a third of women were not followed up. There was no statistically significant difference in the deprivation levels of those women followed up compared with those not followed up.
Nielsen K, Kapur A, Damm P, de Courten M, Bygbjerg C. From screening to postpartum follow-up – the determinants and barriers for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) services, a systematic review. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2014;14:41. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2393-14-41.