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Juvenile Morphological Markers for Maleness in Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia Occidentalis Hook F.)
ABSTRACT Six hundred seeds extracted from nine pods of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook F.) were sown in the field in 2004 and 2005 to determine the juvenile morphological markers for maleness. The results showed a significant difference (P < 0.05) between the male and female fluted pumpkin with respect to days to tendril emergence. The mean number of days to tendril emergence for the males was 19 (in 2004) and 20 (in 2005) days after planting while that of the females was 47 (in...
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Assessment of Plant Growth Regulators and Chemicals for Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Dormancy Breaking and Subsequent Yield in Central Highlands of Ethiopia
The production of potato in two or more cycles within a year is increasing in the country and it is a common practice in most potato producing regions of Ethiopia. However, the characteristic long tuber dormancy of improved potato varieties in Ethiopia constrains double or triple cropping using irrigation during the long dry season of the year. Thus, it is important to break the long dormancy of tubers for early sprouting and timely planting. Therefore, several types of researches were conduc...
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Price Fluctuation and Market Integration of Selected Cereal in North-Eastern Nigeria, 2001-2010
ABSTRACT Prices contain information crucial to maximizing the returns to production and marketing investments. At planting time, a farmer's planting decision depends on expected profits, which invariably hinge on the anticipated prices of the crop or mix of crops that would prevail in the market at the time of sale and on the farmer's interpretation of those prices. A trader, in search of profitable arbitrage, reads and translates price signals in deciding on what crops to buy, where to buy,...
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Mobility of Heavy Metals from the University of Nigeria Sewage-Sludge Disposal Site to the Surrounding Soils and Plants
ABSTRACT This study was carried out at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka sewage disposable site. The study was to quantify the mineral contents of sewage sludge and assess their mobility in the soil and plants around UNN disposal site. The experimental layout was a 4x3 factorial in RCBD in which distance from the sewage disposal site and soil depth were the two factors under consideration. The distances from sewage pond were 0 (edge), 100, 300 and 2000 m away from the sewage pond with 2000 m...
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Pattern of Genetic Variability in Nsukka Yellow Pepper (Capsicum Annuum L.) Genotypes
ABSTRACT Nsukka yellow pepper genotypes were evaluated in 2009 and 2010 planting seasons to determine the pattern of genetic variability in its population. The initial collection comprising eighteen genotypes were assembled from the local farmers and evaluated in 2009 planting season. Forty nine promising genotypes were selected on individual plant basis and reevaluated in 2010 planting season. The results of the performance of the genotypes in both years showed that there was considerable ...
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Performance of Broiler Chicks Fed graded levels of Moringa Oleifera Leaves in Finisher Diet
Abstract: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of added graded levels of Moringa Oleifera Leaf (MOL), as a protein source in poultry diets .90 one-day-old commercial broiler chicks (Ariorikdt) were used . They are reared in open shade house for 28 days and fed the starter diet. At the finisher period chicks were distributed randomly in to 3 group according to similar live body weight. Three experimental ϐinisher diets contain graded level of MOL (0% 8% and 10% ) were formulate...
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Studies on Aspects of Reproductive Biology and Pod Yield in Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterrenea (L.) Verdc)
ABSTRACT Two field experiments were conducted in April and August, 2007 cropping season at the Department of Crop Science research farm, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, to evaluate the pollen germination potentials, rate of pollen tube growth, floral, agronomic and yield attributes of thirteen bambara groundnut cultivars. The first experiment (early planting) was in April and the second (late planting) was in August 2007. The results obtained showed that 10 genotypes had significant effect on...
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Management of Fungal Diseases Associated with Germination and Growth of Moringa Oleifera Lamarck with Botanicals
ABSTRACT Studies were carried out at the Department of Crop science, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) to evaluate botanicals control of diseases associated with growth and germination of Moringa seeds. Five accessions of Moringa seeds collected from Imo, Enugu, Kogi, Plateau and Kaduna states of Nigeria were used. The following experiments were carried out: seed viability test, isolation of fungal pathogens, determination of phytochemicals, in vitro control of the pathogens with six botan...
Effects of Capital Structure of Small and Medium Scale Agro-Enterprises on Access to Microfinance Banks Credit in Enugu State, Nigeria
ABSTRACT The study evaluated the effects of capital structure of small and medium scale agro-enterprises on access to microfinance banks credit in Enugu state, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 120 agro-enterprise loan recipients from microfinance banks. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, capital structure ratio analysis, multiple regression analysis, simple linear regression analysis and likert scale rating technique. The result showed t...
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Phenotypic Characterization of West African Short Horn (WASH) Cattle and their Crosses in Tolon District
This study aimed at characterizing the WASH cattle and their crosses reared semi-intensively in the Tolon District of Northern Ghana. The age, colour and twelve (12) different biometric traits were measured on 125 cattle and subjected to Chi- square and principal component factor analysis. WASH cattle were characterized by five different colour patterns; black, white, brown, fawn and black and white. The paired coloured pattern (black and white) was the most observed among the cattle. G...
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Heavy Metals Content In Soils In The Vicinity of Refuse Dumpsites In Calabar South, LGA
 ABSTRACT This study was done to evaluate the risk of heavy metals pollution of soils within the vicinities of refuse dumpsites in Calabar south, LGA. Soil samples were collected from a depth of 0-20cm with the use of a soil auger from ten (10) dumpsites using the stratified sampling method. The samples were well labelled in polythene bags and transported to the laboratory where it was air-dried and subjected to physico-chemical analysis. Heavy metals such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), c...
Goodnews Inyang 38 PAGES (13153 WORDS) Soil Science Project
Gender and Resource Use Efficiency in Cocoyam Production in Anambra State, Nigeria.
Abstract The study was carried out to investigate the gender and resource use efficiency in cocoyam production in Anambra State, Nigeria. The study presents the results of analysis of data collected on 160 male and female cocoyam farmers across two Agricultural zones in the state. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select the zones. Descriptive statistics such as percentages, frequencies, means and tables were used in analyzing farmer's socio-economic characteristics and ...
Effect of Composted Municipal Solid Waste and Npk Fertilizer on the Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea Mays L) in Nsukka
ABSTRACT Municipalities are facing a growing problem of how to safely dispose off their wastes. Municipal solid waste (MSW) is waste from households, commercial centres, and institutions (school, offices). Composting is used to reduce huge pile of biodegradable MSW and convert it into value-added product like manure and biogas. Inorganic fertilizer such as NPK also exerts strong influence on plant growth, development and yield. Two-year experiments were conducted in the Teaching and Research...
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Planting Time, Spray Regime, Disease Expression and their Impacts on Six Cucumber Lines in a Derived Savanna Agroecology of Nsukka, Southeastern Nigeria.
ABSTRACT Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is a major vegetable crop worldwide and develops rapidly, with a shorter time from planting to harvest than most crops. It is a monoecious annual climber or creeper that has been cultivated for over 3,000 years and is still widely cultivated today. The fruit is soft, succulent with high water content, roughly cylindrical and elongated with tapered ends. The plant shades one another, being allowed to creep on the ...
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Genetic Parameters of Growth and Reproduction in the West African Dwarf Goats Reared in the Humid Tropics
Abstract Twenty-five intensively managed mature West African Dwarf goats were used for the experiment comprising 20 Does (dams) and 5 bucks (sires). The goats were classified into 5 mating pens of 4 Does (dams) and one buck (sire) randomly assigned per pen. Fresh water and forage were provided ad libitum in addition to 1kg concentrates Cajanus cajan to each animal per day. Data were collected on weights at birth and weaning; litter size and linear body measurements. Body weight gain was cal...
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I was going to post a new picture of my composting worms, but when I went to check on them today, they were all too busy eating cucumber peels and yelled at me to close the lid.
1. I am extremely entertained by this concept.
Click here to spell your own name — or whatever — with Flickr.
2. On a less frivolous note, here's a great Publishers Weekly Talkback about the appropriateness of YA books for younger readers.
3. School librarian Stacy Dillon has started a great blog called Welcome to My Tweendom, reviewing books for those 10, 11, and 12-year-old kids who seem to be stuck in limbo between the children's room and the YA room at the library.
4. This link, courtesy of HipWriterMama, is about a team of U.S. and British scientists testing a real live invisibility cloak in the laboratory. In truth, they say it's not as light and airy as the Harry Potter model and is really more of an invisibility shed. Still mighty cool, if you ask me.
5. Oprah's Reading List for kids is out, and it's pretty darn good. Usually, I'm not much of a fan of reading lists because kids, like the rest of us, like all kinds of different books. But Oprah has some serious clout in our culture, and I'm pleased to see her using it to promote reading. I was impressed with the variety of titles on the list, too — many of which I recommend often in my own classroom.
6. If you read my review of Violet Raines Almost Got Struck by Lightning and had book envy, you're in luck. The book comes out in two weeks, and Violet's creator, Danette Haworth, is hosting a contest on her blog. She's giving away a copy of Violet Raines and some other Florida goodies.
7. When I walk down the aisle of an airplane to get to my seat, I always look to see what everyone is reading. Sometimes I'll ask strangers questions about their books. This horrifies my children, but I keep telling them it could be worse. Sonya Worthy has a blog called People Reading, in which she not only checks out the books strangers are reading; she takes pictures, interviews them, and uploads the whole thing to share with the world. That allows the rest of us to gawk away without embarrassing our kids quite so often.


The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to tell their side of the story in the ongoing disagreement over Ben Simmons.
The story continues to evolve depending on who's telling it. 76ers general manager Elton Brand said earlier Monday that the Lakers had originally reached out to the 76ers to approve such a meeting, and Brand had refused to authorize it. That's pretty much the total opposite of what the Lakers are now saying.
The NBA has begun investigating this entire situation, and will be looking to settle this as quickly as possible before the rumor mill gets out of control.


If you are living with HIV, making acupuncture part of your treatment can help to reduce the side effects of medication and enhance your daily life. Acupuncture involves the placing of thin needles in various locations on the body to help alleviate specific symptoms.
"People living with HIV often have side effects from their medications as well as trouble sleeping and anxiety. Acupuncture can alleviate many of these symptoms," says Beth Sommers, PhD, MPH, Lic.Ac., lead HIV acupuncturist at Boston Medical Center.
You can receive acupuncture in one of two ways at BMC: privately or in a group setting. Individual sessions allow for more privacy and are necessary if you need to lie down for treatment. Group acupuncture is conducted in a quiet room filled with reclining chairs. People receive their treatment while socializing with one another, allowing them to connect with others also living with HIV.
Providing acupuncture is just one of many ways Boston Medical Center is thinking about wellness care, and not just illness care. If you are living with HIV and interested in acupuncture, simply ask your provider for a referral. With that, we will set up a first session which includes an initial intake and a first session of acupuncture. For more information, call (617) 414-7036.


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By Lethbridge Herald Obituaries on February 24, 2018.
ADACHI
IWAO (SPUD) ADACHI, of Lethbridge, passed away at home on Wednesday February 21, 2018 at the age of 85 years.
Spud is survived by his sisters Joan and Elizabeth, two brothers Ted (Theone) and Yoo. Along with his siblings he is survived by his nephew, two nieces and two great nieces.
A Private Family Service will be held at a later date. The family gratefully declines food, flowers and koden.
ALLEN L. ADLER died peacefully on February 11th, 2018 at his home in Lethbridge, surrounded by his children.
Allen was a Father, Grandfather, Brother, University Professor, Lecturer, Outdoorsman, Spiritual Explorer, and Collector of Collectibles. He was born in Washington D.C in 1942 and earned an Associate's Degree from Baltimore Jr. College, a Bachelor's Degree from Towson State University, Master's Degree from George Peabody College for Teachers, and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
Growing up in the playgrounds of Baltimore shaped Allen's life. Having been a player, student athlete, playground leader, lifeguard, and coach all led him to become a teacher by default. As he said "no career appealed to him more." He enjoyed working with people of every age, race, religion and ability level; teaching physical education came naturally.
Allen taught at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee for a year, and then moved to Canada in 1972 accepting a position at McMaster University; where he taught before moving to Lethbridge to join the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Education in 1975 where he taught until he retired in 2000. The spirit of the playground was present in his physical education curriculum, instruction, teacher education, and above all his family life.
His love of sport and outdoor activities was instilled in his children at a young age. From coaching his children's sports teams, to family outdoor pursuits. Some of his fondest memories were spending time exploring, skiing, and being among nature in and around the community of Beaver Mines. Over the years he developed a deep respect for the First Nations tribes of Southern Alberta. He explored the cultural and spiritual history of these groups, which became a passion for him later in life.
He is survived by his children, son Joshua; son Seth, partner Nicole, and granddaughters Haven and Beau; daughter Meghan, husband Grant, and grandchildren Reese, Abrielle, and Addison; son Tai, partner Kasia, and granddaughter Juniper; sister Loretta Kaminsky, sister Rosalie Klotzman, and brother Richard Adler.
A private funeral service was held for his children at Mountain View cemetery on Monday February 12th, 2018. The family has designated the Canadian Association of Disabled Skiers for memorial contributions.
Albert William "Bill"
Albert William (Bill) Lord of Lethbridge, beloved husband of the late Joyce Mabel Lord (nee Forrest), passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2018 at the age of 87 years. Dad was born on March 28, 1930 in Medicine Hat, Alberta to Robert & Esther Lord. He was the youngest and only brother to 4 sisters, Doreen, Esther, Jenny & Florence (Babs). In 1948 he joined the Navy and served in the Korean War on the HMCS Sioux as a Sonar Operator. After his discharge in 1953, he joined the Air Force as a firefighter, serving in Claresholm, St. Jean, Moose Jaw, Rivers & London before retiring from the Armed Forces in 1972. Dad then returned to his home town of Taber to serve as Fire Chief until 1988. Dad's legacy will be carried on by his three children, Sharon Lagace from Las Vegas, Bob Lord (Sheila) from Okotoks and Debbie Moore (JD) from Lewistown, MT and by his 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th Street South, Lethbridge, AB. In lieu of flowers, we ask that family and friends perform a random act of kindness in dad's honor.
THEODORE "TEDDY" BASTIEN, beloved husband of Glenda Bastien of Lethbridge, passed away at the St. Michael's Health Centre on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the age of 75 years.
Funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.
CHIEF BODY
Monica Chief Body, beloved mother of Cindy Chief Body (Gus), passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on February 19, 2018 at the age of 71. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
May Clifton
Ethel May Clifton (nee Richardson) formerly of Hays, went to join her beloved husband GR on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the age of 90 years. She passed away in Taber with family at her side.
Details regarding a service will be held announced at a later date. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
PIERRE ROLAND "PETER" – age 70 of Milford Station, NS/ Lethbridge, AB, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2018 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, NS. Born in Cheticamp, NS, he was the son of the late Frank and Marie (Fiset) Gaudet.
Having joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1965, he retired in 1991 due to health issues.
Roland is survived by his children, Peter James Frank "PJ" Gaudet, Brantford, ON; Miles Anthony (Leigh-Anne) Gaudet, New Glasgow, NS; granddaughter, Jaida, New Glasgow, NS; special friend, Darlene S. Gaudet, Lethbridge, AB; siblings, Lucille (Robert) Stillman, Milford, NS; Michael (Patricia Flanders) Enfield, NS; Anthony "Tony", Milford, NS; and Karlotta Simpson, (PJ and Miles' mother) Dartmouth, NS; several nieces and nephews and many friends in Lethbridge, AB.
Cremation has taken place. A Legion Memorial Service was held on Thursday, February 22, 2018 in Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2, Shubenacadie, NS.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local food bank.
Condolences, words of comfort and memories of Peter may be shared with the family at: http://www.ettingerfuneralhome.com
GELLATLY
DONALD RAY GELLATLY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 at his home in Lethbridge, Alberta after a 10 year tug-of-war with cancer.
Don was born in Calgary, Alberta on June 29th, 1959. He spent all of his youth playing various sports from bowling to football but his primary love was basketball. He attended Mount Royal College and played basketball with the MRC Cougars who won a national championship in his second year. Don moved to Lethbridge in 1980 to pursue a degree in education at the university and this is where he met Kathie, his wife of 35 years. Don spent most of his remaining years in Southern Alberta as an educator and basketball coach. His spare time was spent coaching other sports, playing golf and proudly following the sporting and acting pursuits of his two sons, DJ and Daniel. Many of his summers were spent with Kathie in Las Vegas where they both loved to play poker and golf.
Don is survived by his wife Kathie, sons DJ (Désirée and granddaughter, Vivian) and Daniel (Jessica), his parents Don and Donna of Calgary, his brother Robert of Kuala Lumpur, mother-in-law and father-in-law Al and Ella Gething of Calgary, his three sisters-in-law; Sandie Cheney and Pennie MacKenzie of Calgary, and Deb (Wayne) Peterson of Sherwood Park. He is also survived by his half-sister Colleen Johnston of Calgary, and two of his "almost brothers", Paul Wollersheim and Roger Belisle.
A Celebration of Don's Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta on Saturday, February 24th, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. Don asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, #200, 325 – Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 2P5 or at http://www.cancer.ca/en/donate
GROS VENTRE BOY
MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER GROS VENTRE BOY, 47, passed away in Calgary on February 19, 2018.
A Wake Service will be at the Senator Gladstone Hall, Blood Reserve on Wednesday, Feb. 28th from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. continuing at Jordan Gros Ventre Boy's residence until the Funeral Service at the Senator Gladstone Hall on Friday, March 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Pioneer Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to:
http://www.legacyfuneralhome.ca
JACK HARRINGTON, beloved husband of Diane Muma, loving father of Karen (Ryan) and proud Papa to Finley, passed peacefully in Lethbridge on Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 at the age of 68 years, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Jack will be remembered as a jack of all trades, fixing things at home or helping out a friend. He was happiest when he was out walking in the coulees or on mountain trails. He cycled or walked to work at the U of L almost every day for 35 years. Jack is now free to roam once more.
Memorial tributes may be made in Jack's name to the Alzheimer Society of Lethbridge, #40, 1202 – 2nd Avenue South, T1J 0E3.
At Jack's request, no formal funeral service will take place.
Mr. John Leonard Hayes, of Lethbridge, Alberta passed peacefully into the arms of his heavenly maker on February 22, 2018 with his family by his side. A service announcement will follow once finalized.
On February 19, 2018, Margaret Rose Jackson "Ahnatsiipistaki" Pretty Owl Woman, beloved wife of the late Hector Jackson, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 years at the Pincher Creek Hospital, surrounded by family.
A family service will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. at Eden's Funeral Home, 2424 5th Ave, Fort Macleod, AB followed by a two-day wake at Margaret's Residence in Piikani.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 11:00 A.M at the Piikani Nation Community Hall with Reverend Sydney Black officiating. Condolences can be sent to condolences@edensfuneralhome.com
DENISE MARIE-JEANNE MACDONALD, beloved wife of Leo Theodore MacDonald, passed away at the Carewest – George Boyack Facility in Calgary on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at the age of 82 years.
NO RUNNER
FRANCES NO RUNNER passed away at the Cardston Hospital on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the age of 75 years.
OSHIRO, AKI
– February 16, 2018
With Heartfelt sorrow, I Tats announce the passing of my beloved husband Aki on February 16, 2018.
Predeceased by his parents and two brothers. The eldest brother Roy Passed away in May of 2016 in Okinawa and middle brother George in January 2017 in Mission B.C.
Survived by three sisters-in-law, Kiyo Oshiro in Okinawa, Toki (Kiyo) Nishijima of Lethbridge and Yoko Gillies of Picture Butte. Aki is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Aki loved many sports and participated in some, but his greatest love was his music, especially jazz enjoyed with his forever friend Dr. George Sakumoto and his family of Richmond B.C.
Aki will be missed so very much. Flowers, food and koden are gratefully declined.
There will be no funeral by Aki's request.
To send a condolence, please
visit http://www.salmonandsons.ca
Ruth Newton
Mrs. Ruth Newton of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Mr. Noelin Newton, passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the age of 92 years. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610-4th Street South, Lethbridge, AB with Reverend Pauline Bell, officiating.
MASARU (MAS) TANIGUCHI, beloved husband of Ayako, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 22, 2018 at West Highlands, GSS in Lethbridge at the age of 88 years.
He is survived by his wife Ayako and his daughter Toby (Terry) Hamilton and their daughters; Teryn, Taniell and Trisha; and his son Donald (Rosanna) and their children Melissa and Bradley.
In keeping with Mas's wishes there will be no formal funeral service. If friends so desire, please donate to the Alzheimer's Society (#40 1202 – 2nd Ave South Lethbridge Alberta T1J 0E3) or to a charity of your choice.
Private family service to be held at a later date.
JOANN MEADOR WHITEHEAD, beloved wife of John B Whitehead passed away in Lethbridge on Friday February 23, 2018 surrounded by those she loved and who loved her. Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed.
Wright, Ruth Isabelle
November 17, 1927 –
Ruth Wright passed away at the age of 90 on Thursday, December, 28, 2017 at Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm. She was predeceased by her parents Arthur & Ethel Norman and husband Ted Wright in 1982. Ruth is lovingly remembered by her children; Brenda (Wayne Jordan) of St. Albert, Leo of Nanton, Bonnie (Orville) Mercer of Canyon Creek, Terry (Roxanne) and their family of High River. She is also survived by her five grandchildren; Sabrina Mercer of Edmonton, Brandi & Amy Mercer of St. Paul, Dallas Bull and Laurie Bull; two great -granddaughters Jade and Sierra; and a special mention of her longtime companion Norm Davies of Hays; two sister Flossie Erno, of Picture Butte and Mary (Jim) George of Lethbridge; many nieces and nephews as well as a circle of other relatives and friends.
Ruth and Ted were longtime residents of Nanton AB. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire donations in Ruth's memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
A Celebration of Ruth's Life will be held at Willow Creek Funeral Home (4079 – 1st Street West, Claresholm) on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow at the Cozy Corner (2211 – 20th Street, Nanton) at 12:30 P.M.
Arrangements entrusted to Willow Creek Funeral Home, Claresholm. Tel: 403-625-3212.Condolences may be forwarded to the family at
http://www.willowcreekfuneralhome.com


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Dr Jin or Dakteo Jin (2012) thoughts on the first four episodes
December 21, 2012 David Marshall	Leave a comment Go to comments
There's a first for everything and this opening episode provides me with a complete novelty But before we get to that, a word about genre classification. This is supposedly a science fiction story, using time travel to relocate a skillful neurosurgeon from modern times to the Joseon period of 1860. We therefore have a man with all the skills to completely revolutionise medical treatment. This would potentially introduce major changes in the timeline with him saving hundreds of people who should have died. We'll come to the explicit treatment of the paradox issue later. For now let's just focus on the mechanism. This falls squarely into the fantasy area. Our surgeon opens up the skull of an emergency patient and, as he's repairing the immediate injuries, decides to look at a tumour which shows up on the scan. This proves to be a highly immature foetus. As he removes it, there's a flash of light and he's aware of a desire to "return" somewhere. We see the foetus preserved in a glass jar, presumably using formalin or its equivalent, and we're to assume it's now manipulating the present. After a number of incidents, our hero finds himself falling off the roof of the hospital trying to catch the falling foetus only to land in the past. For the record, the foetus is photographed using creepy lighting to imply it's sentient and working "magic".
Dr Jin (Song Seung-Heon) and Lee Ha-Weung (Lee Beom-Soo)
Based on the manga "Jin" by Motoka Murakami, Dr Jin or Dakteo Jin (2012) is a Korean drama remake of the Japanese television series which ran from 2009 to 2011. This sageuk features Dr. Jin-Hyuk (Song Seung-Heon) with two women in his life. The first is Yoo Mi-Na in modern times with the same actress playing Hong Young-Rae (Park Min-Young) in Joseon times. Unfortunately, the Joseon version is engaged to marry Kim Kyung-Tak (Kim Jae-Joong). He's the illegitimate son of Kim Byung-Hee (Kim Eung-Soo), the Minister of Justice, which is shown as a dreadful social position. Appropriately he's in position to almost arrest our hero when he first appears in Joseon. Fortunately, our hero is rescued by Lee Ha-Weung (Lee Beom-Soo) — a real historical figure so there can be a token consideration of the paradox issues. The other female of note is Choon-Hong (Lee So-Yeon) who floats between all interested parties as a top hostess.
Choon-Hong (Lee So-Yeon) as the hostess with the mostest
So here we go with the central problem with the script. If our time traveller changes anything in the past, there's a cascade effect into the future. For an extreme example, "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury has a traveller who kills a butterfly while on a dinosaur hunt. When they return to the "present", they find it different. While the most obvious paradoxes come when you kill your own parents, the implications of any change are potentially profound. If A died when he was twenty years old, there's no problem if our traveller kills him at the right time. But if he saves A who then goes on to have ten children, there's a ripple effect as all these new people live out lives they should not have had. So what does our good doctor do. Well, he's no sooner walked into Hanyang (literally translated as the fortress on the Han river) than he comes across Joo Pal Yi (Lee Won-Jong) choking. Now any sensible time traveller looks on dispassionately and says he cannot intervene without upsetting history. Ha! As if. . . Our good doctor is immediately into action with the Heimlich Manoeuvre. When that doesn't work, he's pretending he's still in the ER. "Intubate stat!" he shouts to no-one in particular grabbing a knife and cutting open Joo Pal Yi's neck. Perhaps everyone is in shock at this murderous attack, because they all stand back and do nothing to stop him as he blows into the man's neck to get the lungs working. Then he's manoeuvring in the Heimlich style and the obstruction pops out. The patient is immediately leaping around assuring everyone he's fine while the doctor staunches the blood with an old piece of cloth guaranteed to be full of bacteria. Minutes later, he's bashing on the skull of Hong Young-Whee (Jin Lee-Han) with a wooden wallet and a chisel. In my early years, people called this a lobotomy but, in these primitive times, it enables our visiting doctor to remove a blood clot with his fingers. If you missed it the first time, he's off again minutes later. This time cracking open the head of Kim Byung-Hee. Remarkably, all these patients are up and frolicking the next day. They had fantastic powers of recuperation in Josean times. This is being observed by the sceptical Royal Doctor, Yoo Hong-Pil (Kim Il-Woo) — he's one of these professional naysayers.
Park Min-Young as the Joseon Hong Young-Rae
Not content to show off his carpentry skills on people's skulls, he then demonstrates the skills of a lifeguard to half the court, swimming out and bringing a drowning Choon-Hong to shore. As she's about to die, he fondles her breasts and kisses her dead body. No-one objects to this necrophilia. Instinctively they know this will one day be known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Then before you can say "I'm really a brain surgeon from the future," he's stitching up a poor woman's forehead which is leaking blood like it's on special offer at the local donation centre. And then guess what. He walks back into Hanyang and finds he's in the middle of a cholera outbreak. This guy is like a lightning conductor. He only has to walk into shot and someone drops down with a malady only he can diagnose and cure. So now he's the only one who can stop the epidemic from killing thousands. The scriptwriters should have given him a real challenge like bubonic plague, not something this easy-peasy.
Indeed, you can just hear the scriptwriters fleshing out the script outline and asserting they needed value for money out of the idea of transporting a doctor back in time. Just think, they said gleefully, he can save an entire city from death by curing cholera. How many butterflies is that worth? But you are shaking your heads. The historical records show no major death toll from cholera in 1860 so the doctor must have been there. Except there's absolutely nothing in the historical records of the day to show revolutionary medical treatments based on opening up the body to remove clots or tracheal obstructions. Since these events are being witnessed by the Royal Doctor, there would have been records. So since our good Doctor knew no time traveller had introduced advanced medical techniques in 1860, he must be changing the timeline from the moment he sets foot in the past. Having a token real person to worry about is a nonsense. Everyone is a real person for these purposes and the more people he saves, the worse it gets. For these reasons, we have to abandon Dr Jin or Dakteo Jin as anything approaching science fiction and see it as nothing more than wooly historical fantasy.
For reviews of other episodes, see:
Dr Jin or Dakteo Jin (2012) episodes 5 to 8
Dr Jin or Dakteo Jin (2012) episodes 9 to 12
Dr Jin or Dakteo Jin (2012) episodes 13 to 16
Dr Jin or Dakteo Jin (2012) episodes 17 to end
Categories: TV and anime Tags: Dakteo Jin, Dr Jin, historical fantasy, Jin Lee-Han, Kim Eung-Soo, Kim Jae-Joong, Korean drama, Lee Beom-Soo, Lee So-Yeon, Lee Won-Jong, Park Min Young, sageuk, science fiction, Song Seung-Heon, time travel
Rooftop Prince or Oktab Bang Wangseja or 옥탑방 왕세자 (2012) — the set-up | Thinking about books
The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson A Question of Identity by Susan Hill


Last week the Senior Partner and I celebrated 32 years of wedded bliss, aahh!
followed by lunch at a favourite restaurant in Bayeux.
for a special "couch picnic" in front of the TV that evening.
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Reality Shot Thursday - That Cupboard!
A cupboard where you shove store all your Tupperware and other storage containers.
Every time I need a container I can never find the corresponding lid and so have to take most of it out, or else it falls on the floor of its own accord, whilst I rummage search through them all.
And why is the one I want always at the back?
Just thought I'd ask, I can't be the only one?
Joining Claudia for Reality Shot Thursday #5 @ Mockingbird Hill Cottage.
It's an easy group to join no fluffing or primping required!
and then share it with the world!
Shadow Shot Sunday - Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux.
and together we spent some quiet time in the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux.
across the Caen stone walls.
More stained glass jewel colours play across the floor.
Down in the crypt a shard of light breaks through.
It is an ancient site, the present Cathedral was consecrated in 1077.
and of whom the greater part rest in France.
I hope you've enjoyed this tranquil space as much as we did.
Click on the link to see wonderful shadow captures from around the globe.
There are new posts this week on my other blogs.
Autumn is a wonderful season, full of mellow fruitfullness.
and the trees cast beautiful shadows across the grass.
clearing leaves, acorns and horse chestnuts off the lawns is not a job we enjoy!
out of sight but sadly not out of mind.
massive horse chestnut and stately sycamore trees.
Joining Claudia for Reality Shot Thursday #4.
share the less than glamorous side of daily life.
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Also linking to The Tablescaper's Seasonal Sundays gathering this weekend.
Teatime treat - Apple and Sultana Cake.
from the trees espaliered against the garden wall.
As a thank you for staying home with the dogs, whilst I swanned off to Paris last week, I baked an apple and sultana cake to make teatime a little bit special for the Senior Partner.
It's a very simple cake to make, especially if you have a KitchenAid Mixer.
3 medium sized eating apples (peeled, cored and diced into small pieces).
Lightly grease and base line a 21cm/8" deep cake tin.
Pour the sunflower oil into a bowl - add the sugar and beat together until well blended.
Gradually beat in the eggs until the mixture has increased in volume, then add the sieved flour and cinnamon and stir gently into the liquid, until fully incorporated.
Add the diced apples and sultanas and mix well, don't worry if the mixture is stiff.
Transfer to the baking tin and bake for about an hour or until golden brown.
Check for doneness by testing with a wooden skewer, if any uncooked mixture sticks to the skewer, continue to bake the cake for a further 10 minutes or until the skewer comes out clean.
Leave in the tin for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack until completely cool.
One of my favourite blogs to visit is The Tablescaper.
She has such wonderful ideas, not to mention the china, pottery, accessories, linens and silverware collections that she owns.
Well, I guess the clue is in the name of the blog!
Although I personally don't "tablescape" (is that a verb?) I often find inspiration there for ways to decorate our home, especally at this time of year - Autumn.
A recent post featured a collection of gorgeous white pumpkins and brown ceramics, you can see it by clicking here.
Suitably inspired, I went "shopping", through my home, to create a fall vignette for the top of the wood burning stove in the sitting room.
I gathered together a large faux white pumpkin (TJ Maxx 2009), a white ceramic cake stand, rattan tablemat and faux fall wreath (Michaels 2009).
I added a tall lantern (a recent purchase from La Redoute), which I placed on a couple of hardback books for extra height, before lighting the "Cashmere" candle inside.
Then for added interest and texture, a log which I unearthed from the outdoor wood pile, "enhanced" with real horse chestnuts from the garden.
I really like how it evolved, however the chimney sweep called by the house on Friday morning to clear away any debris which might be blocking said chimney.
Soon there will be wonderful log fires to sit beside, with tea and books, so I think I'd better find a safer place to relocate this vignette to, very soon.
to see who else is particpating this week.
after our lunch on Tuesday at La Boheme in Monmartre.
Not the most elegant of tablescapes I know but the people watching was fantastic!
and to Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps On The Porch.


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Saatva Solaire Mattress Review – Saatva Mattress Comparison
November 11, 2021 by [email protected]
In the sea of online mattresses, Saatva stands apart in fundamental ways. Saatva ships its mattresses via truck, instead of in the form of a box. While, like other online sellers they have progressively expanded its line, Saatva remains focused on a range of "luxury" models, each priced at in the range of its Youth model, more than $1,500 (for the queen size). Saatva Solaire Mattress Review
Sure, there's a collection of mattresses that are more luxurious than Saatva's. They have more coils and better materials.
But we find Saatva's mattresses among the most beautiful and thoughtfully designed choices that are available from an online business.
In the last 2 years we've tested the insidespring Saatva Classic, the memory-foam Loom & Leaf, and the all-latex Zenhaven, and they've consistently placed as one of our top choices in our reviews of the best foam mattresses as well as the best innerspring mattresses.
We've also used the Saatva Latex Hybrid as well as researched the design and construction of the other mattresses in the Saatva lineup.The majority of mattresses sold online are foams or hybrids, therefore this Saatva Classic stands out. It's one of the few innerspring mattresses you can conveniently purchase on the internet.
Pocketed coils provide Saatva Classic Saatva Classic a good amount of bounce near the top, and a plush top adds softness. Additionally, like the other Saatva Company mattresses, the Saatva Classic is delivered by movers, rather than in the form of a box. Saatva offers a generous 180-day trial period and easy returns.
It's all foam. Loom & Leaf is constructed with more dense memory foam than most mattresses that cost less than $1,000, which means it's less likely to shift over time. It's more suitable for those who weigh over 200 pounds.
The quilted, thick cover is more cushier, and more robust than the sock-like covers that are found on many foam mattresses, and that cover makes the memory foam layer beneath feel less soft and squishy.
Just like you'd expect with memory foam beds The Loom & Leaf limits motion more as compared to those with innersprings like the Saatva Classic.Zenhaven is a 100% foam mattress. Zenhaven consists mostly of latex. Particularly Talalay latex. It's made from the plant's milky sap and is intrinsically durable. Talalay is less brittle than Dunlop latex, which is typically found in cheaper latex mattresses we've tested.
The Zenhaven can be flippable (the Luxury Plush side feels moderately firm, while the Gentle Firm side feels a slightly firmer) It could prove beneficial if you're unsure what you prefer or if your needs change with time.
This isn't a traditional cushiony mattress, however it provides a comfortable cushion, good edge support, as well as a mild springiness.
Given its innate robustness it is recommended that the Zenhaven should work well for people who weigh greater than 200 pounds. Saatva Solaire Mattress Review
Saatva HD (a latex-coil hybrid designed for sleepers who weigh between 300-500 pounds)
Saatva Youth (a foam-coil-based hybrid designed for children ages 3-12)
We haven't done an in-depth analysis of Saatva's "natural" claims made by Saatva or of the other "eco-friendly" brand names.
But we do know that the company makes use of organic wool or thistle pulp as a fire retardant (as as opposed to fiberglass or chemicals) with only organic cotton (instead of synthetic blends) in its mattress covers.
Like other online mattress companies, Saatva touts such extras as zones for "optimal spine support"; we're less impressed with those features and are more impressed with Saatva's quick customer service and durable foams and coils. Saatva Solaire Mattress Review
Who's it for:The Saatva Classic will likely be a good fit for people who prefer a cushy (but not too billowy) top layer, and a sturdy, resilient feel. This Luxury Firm version (Saatva's "Medium" offer) that we tried, should suit side-, backstomach and side-sleepers. The softer Plush Soft version is targeted to those who sleep on their sides, and the Firm versioncaters for stomach- and back-sleepers.
How it feels:We tested the Luxury Firm version of the Saatva Classic – the line's most popular option-and found it to be soft on top, with good cushioning and bounce. It starts out with a squarely medium-firm feel, however, it begins to soften after a break-in period of about a month.
We like:The Saatva Classic is among the very few innerspring mattresses that can be purchased online without the ease more commonly associated with purchasing an inflatable foam mattress. It contains 416 thick, sturdy coils at the base for support as well as 884 individual, more flexible coils stacked on top, for pressure relief. There's a small amount of memory foam included in the mix, though the actual cushioning comes from a 3-inch polyfoam-and-fiber Euro top (an extra layer of cushion sewn under the top layer). The resultant feel is broad in appeal: it's a bit bouncy, resilient, and supportive with a plushness that doesn't feel bulky.
We test the 14 1/2 -inch Saatva Classic in Luxury Firm during a 2021 test group that included springs (it's additionally available in 11 1/2″) and it racked up the second-highest percentage of top-rated scores (nine among 39 testers) in the $1,000-$2,000 range (which comprised the Avocado and the Parachute and the top-ranked WinkBed). Five of the nine testers liked their Saatva Classic better than any of the other mattresses on the test that day which included mattresses which cost twice as much as the Saatva Classic. Two of the nine testers selected the Saatva Classic as their second choice overall.
As for the home test, I looked at the prospect of sleeping in this bed every night. I'm not a fan of a bulky bed, so I was pleased that the Classic's Euro top provided what seemed to me like just the right amount of cuddling. The bed has some bounce, but not so much that my husband's rolling over woke me up-to me, the buoyed-up feel was worth the price in motion-isolation.
At around $1,600 when it's not in sale (though it is often) It's a good value at around $1,600. Saatva Classic is the least expensive innerspring mattress we've tried that feels thick and luxurious. We also like the fact that you can pick from three different levels of firmness: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm or Firm. This means you'll find a good fit regardless of the mattress you're sleeping in. Unlike the more-billowy WinkBed which is another option in our innerspring mattress guide The Saatva Classic is delivered unboxed by movers (so the "new mattresses smell" has already dissipated in the factory and in transit) This "white glove" delivery service is free. The company offers a generous 180-day trial period and the warranty for 15 years.
The things we do not likeabout: If you're not a fan of a bouncy mattress, or if you're sensitive to your sleeping partner's movements You probably won't enjoy Saatva Classic. Saatva Classic. Although those coils at the top have been individually wrapped, the bottom ones aren't, which means that the mattress has a bit more motion transfer than the other innerspring options including those from the WinkBed. If you're not keen on any bounce at all it's better to go with Saatva's Loom & Leaf.
Saatva Classic is a great mattress for couples. Saatva Classic also requires a period of time to break in. When we first tried the mattress in 2018 it was medium-firm. one year and a quarter later we discovered that it softened small amount but in a nice manner (at least for me). It's not the case with a "Soft" mattress However, those who prefer it might want to try this Plush Soft version, which we haven't tested yet.
Although the company touts an "active Lumbar Zone" technology for "additional back support," my spouse (who weighs less than 200 pounds) was still in search of more support from the Luxury Firm. He might have seen it in the Firm version, however, we haven't tried the technology in the past, and so don't confirm it. We are not overly impressed with zones because people have different sizes and heights, and they could spread out in ways that don't match the zoning patterns.
The foam densities of the Saatva Classic are less than those found in Loom & Leaf that is the company's foam mattress offering. Although company representatives wouldn't divulge specifics, we were told that memory foam weighs at minimum three pounds for each cubic foot and the polyfoam density of 1 1/2 pounds for each cubic foot.
These aren't as high as those of the Loom & Leaf, but these are the norm for an innerspring mattress, particularly one in this price category. Unlike with foam mattresses, the steel coils of this mattress provide additional support, and the quilting may help to prevent body impressions.
But , as this Reddit thread indicates, some sleepers have had more success using Saatva mattresses. Saatva mattresses over the course of several years than others; we believe this is based on the size and shape of the person sleeping on it. As with all thick Euromattress – also known as a pillow-top mattress, the more you weigh the greater chance of experiencing sagging and impressions as time passes.
Therefore, you should rotate your mattress at least every six months. You should also sleep over the bed.
We were able to find only 39 owner reviews that are of high-quality (those that weren't fake or vague, and that were posted recently, in 2019 and 2020). Although the sample size is relatively small, we think it's worth noting that almost 30% of positive reviews praised Saatva's service to customers. That's a much bigger percentage than we've seen for other online mattress companies.
We also observed that six of the reviewers mentioned that sagging was a problem; one of them had a weight of more than 200 pounds while the others had a lower weight or didn't say. All but one had owned the mattress for more than one year by the time they wrote their reviews. This indicates that turning the mattress is crucial and heavier individuals who enjoy innersprings might want to look at the option of a mattress made from more durable latex foam like the Charles P. Rogers Estate SE. Saatva Solaire Mattress Review
What it's designed intended for The all-foam Loom & Leaf appeals to those who appreciate memory foam that cradles instead of encasing them in a tense, sluggish hug. The softer Relaxed Firm version may be best for side-sleepers. This version, called Firm is designed to be used by stomach- or back-sleepers. Anyone who weighs more than 200 pounds could be able to find the Firm version to be more comfortable over the Relaxed version.
How it feels:The Relaxed Firm is a medium-firm mattress that cradles without pulling you in; The Firm (which we've only tried in a showroom) is much firmer.
What we like: The 12-inch thick Loom & Leaf comes with a sturdy, quilted cover that's similar to what you'd get on a good innerspring mattress (by contrast, the majority of memory foam mattresses come with flimsier, sock-like covers). The cover is made of foam padding, which brings an additional dimension to the usually single-note squishiness that is common to memory-foam mattresses. I slept on the Relaxed Firm at home for more than a week, and I loved that it was soft and solid at the same time. Our husband who likes mattresses that are firm and weighs just under 200 pounds-70 pounds more than me-thought it was too soft.
Whereas most online mattresses have a memory-foam density in the 3-pounds-per-cubic-foot range, the Loom & Leaf's top layer has a 4-pounds-per-cubic-foot density with a gel-infused layer meant to assist with cooling (though cooling features like gel and perforations tend to have minimal impact). The mattress also has a 5-pounds-per-cubic-foot memory-foam layer underneath that top layer. Given those specs, we think this mattress is less likely to sag or develop body indents as opposed to other foam mattresses even for people who weigh over 200 pounds (though it may not be suitable for those who weigh over 250 pounds; check owner-review feedback, below). As with any foam mattress, it also offers quality motion isolation.
We tested the Loom & Leaf Relaxed Firm against the Serta iComfort (both are all-foam mattresses costing more than $1000) and found that 20 out of 29 people preferred to the Loom & Leaf. "It was more comfortable" was a common explanation; some even claimed it was less "cushioned." We examined it in comparison to Casper Wave Casper Wave in 2019 the results were split (18 to the Wave 16 , for that of the Loom & Leaf). The people who chose the Loom & Leaf preferred its "cushier" or "more flexible" feeling or the texture of its quilting while those who went with more of the Casper Wave described the Wave as being more supportive and that the Loom & Leaf as making the feel of being "stuck."
We are also pleased that the Loom & Leaf, like the rest of Saatva Company's mattresses is delivered unboxed, by moving trucks. This means that you don't need to air it out, like the majority of mattresses that are boxed; off-gassing will have been done within the factory.
The thing we don't like about HTML0: We wish Saatva had a firmness level that was between Relaxed Firm and Firm-the two levels appear to be to be at least a couple of degrees between them. And although the Loom & Leaf has better edge support than some of the more popular online models (such such as Leesa and the Casper), it's not as durable as a Hybrid (like that of the Leesa Hybrid or Tempur-Adapt).
Despite the Loom & Leaf's cool gel as well as the pin-core (punctured) design, which is advertised in the top layer, I slept a bit warm on the mattress, which was a surprise since I'm always cold. However, given that it was in the middle of the winter season, I don't feel the cold at all. The tiny holes designed for cooling could affect the durability that the foam has, but likely only a little. Since it is the Loom & Leaf has a top-layer memory-foam density of 4 grams per cubic foot it will be more durable than your standard foam mattress that costs less than $1,000.
We found only 16 recently updated, top-quality owner reviews for Loom & Leaf. Loom & Leaf. Like the Saatva Classic, excellent customer service is a standout in the glowing reviews. In the years 2019 and 2020, more reviewers described their experience with the Loom & Leaf as "too firm" rather than "too soft." But it's not easy to make a conclusion about the feel of the mattress. Many reviewers didn't specify whether they had ordered either the Relaxed Firm or Firm.
Also, we noticed that heavier reviewers tend to describe that the Loom & Leaf as too soft, or even too loose or even. For instance, we saw reviews on Reddit regarding this Relaxed Firm version not being firm enough for people who weigh between 250 pounds. If that is you, you might try using the Firm version (though it's very stiff) as well as alternatively, the Tempur-Adapt (which also features dense foam, but with a distinct memory-foam hug). If you weigh over 200 pounds, look into Zenhaven. Zenhaven Zenhaven, which is made of more durable latex foam. Saatva Solaire Mattress Review
Who is it to be used for The latex-foam Zenhaven will suit those sleeping in all positions, especially those who like a supple cushion that doesn't give the "sunk-in" sensation. It's also good for all types of people and sizes, including those who weigh over 200 pounds.
What it feels like: This mattress can be turned over, and it has handles that allow you to pick between two options The Luxury Plush Side is at the gentle side of the medium-firm spectrum, and is suitable for sleepers who are side-sleepers. The Gentle Firm side offers a slightly firmer feel (the firm claims it's around 20 percent firmer, which is what we think it is).
What we likeabout it: Zenhaven Zenhaven consists of two latex layers (one of which is zoned for pressure points and lower back support, though this may or could not be useful according to your body size and where you sleep on the mattress). Latex is a foam made from the milky sap of the rubber tree plant, and it is much better than polyurethane foam or memory foam. Therefore, we think that this mattress is more robust for those who weigh over 200 pounds.
We like it that Zenhaven is specifically made from Talalay latex which is more flexible than Dunlop latex commonly found in cheaper, stiffer latex mattresses, such as the Sleep On Latex Pure Green. The Luxury Plush along with the Gentle Firm sides of the Zenhaven are incredibly soft and springy, but not elastic. The whole bed is also more breathable than beds that are mostly made from Dunlop latex.
I slept in the Zenhaven for several months. Personally, I prefer a soft feel (like it's counterpart, the Saatva Classic) however, the Luxury Plush side of the Zenhaven had grown on me. After putting it to the test for a few weeks, I started to appreciate its soft smooth surface, with a slight springiness and cushioned cradle.
My 10-year-old son also likes climbing on it and the Zenhaven's motion isolation isn't a barrier to me feeling that. But it's good enough that I'm not aware of my husband's movements during the night. Edge support on the Zenhaven is superior to that of many foam mattresses, including on the Loom & Leaf.
My husband, who weighs barely 200 pounds and rests with his back on, likes the Zenhaven superior to the other mattresses. It is more substantive and more appealing than the memory foam Loom & Leaf The Relaxed Soft as well as Saatva Classic Luxury Firm. Saatva Classic Luxury Firm.
The Zenhaven is shipped by movers and not in a container, so you're less likely give off the fresh-mattress scent in your home. You can choose between the softer luxury Plush side and Gentle Firm side Gentle Firm side as your preferences and needs shift, or if are unsure of the firmness level you'd like. Since the mattress is very heavy (the queen weighs 125 pounds), Saatva will send moving experts to help you out with one-time "courtesy" flip.
We don't like:Although the Zenhaven has an suppler feel than other mattresses that are all-latex online, it's still less luxurious-feeling than similarly priced innersprings as well as traditional foam mattresses due to the fact that it's not conventionally "fluffy." The mere 2 (of 29) employees who were more satisfied than any other model in our test of 2020 foam and hybrid mattresses stated that they liked its firmness, and they thought it would last a long duration. (In the latex category, most staffers in our blind test preferred the PranaSleep Lotus Asana 6 in Plush, which has a latex-polyurethane-foam construction and costs over $1,000 more than the Zenhaven.)
Because the Zenhaven is extremely heavy and two-sided and two-sided, it must be placed on a sturdy, good-quality platform bed, or a frame and boxspring in good shape. Saatva sells a frame with a boxspring (which comes in two heights) as well as a frame made of steel.
We were able to find just 18 reviews from owners of high-quality for Zenhaven. It's a tiny sample size to offer any conclusive, objective, and non-subjective information in addition to excellent customer service. However, we did discover an extremely descriptive post by a longer-term owner of unknown weight (though he did claim that his height was 6'4 inches tall).
He stated that after a year one-half, he loved its cushion and durability but, since he had not been rotating the mattress, he noticed a hip impression and when he began rotating the mattress once every six months, he said the impression disappeared. This section will be updated after we've gathered more high-quality reviews. Saatva Solaire Mattress Review
Should we use it? It depends.
Who it's for:The Saatva Latex Hybrid is most suited to those who value durability over extravagantness. It's great for stomach- and back-sleepers, and for people who move around often. It's durable enough for most people, not just those who weigh over 200 pounds.
What it feels like:This 13-inch hybrid of latex and coil is on the firm side of medium-firm. It's distinctly buoyant and somewhat bouncy and with some cushioning and hugging. It's definitely not plush, though, and it's more comfortable to sleep in the mattress rather than inside it.
What we love:The Saatva Latex Hybrid is constructed with high-quality materials and construction methods. The quilted top, made from cotton and wool (a natural flame retardant) is hand-tufted to the layers below it. Tufting (commonly seen on upholstery or traditional mattress innersprings) is a form of heavy-duty stitching that holds the layers together Some argue that it has more durability than glue, and eliminates the chemical smell of adhesives. These peaks and valleys produced by tufting can reduce any visible body impressions, more so than the sock-covered and smooth-topped mattresses that you usually see in hybrids sold online.
Although most hybrids use a layer of polyurethane foam on top of coils, this one Saatva Latex Hybrid uses 3 inches of Talalay latex foam (which is plenty, in comparison with the pricier Casper Wave, which uses half as much). Latex is more breathable and durable than memory foams, or polyurethane. Talalay latex, which is also used in the Zenhaven, is a more breathable and supple-feeling foam than the Dunlop varieties that are typically found in lower-priced mattresses made of latex.
Wirecutter supervising Editor Wendy Schley tested the Saatva Latex Hybrid for several months in her home. She found it to be strong and supportive. "It is like it's floating," she said. "There's some cushioning to it but it's not luxurious in the way that a luxurious mattress would be." Wendy found that the mattress has a buoyant springy feeling that reminded her of a traditional innerspring-she was never stuck. However, the latex foam offered some motion-simplification. The edge support is superb due to the large (13 3/4 gauge) 8-inch coils along the perimeter.
Due to its breathable material (the Talalay latex, cotton cover and wool layer at the top) and the coils in the middle, this Saatva Latex Hybrid should sleep cooler than all foam mattresses or hybrids that are made of polyfoams. Wendy, who tends to have hot sleep, discovered it to be cooler than the Saatva Latex Hybrid to be considerably cooler than the other mattresses, though we haven't tried it during summer.
We haven't seen enough quality Saatva Latex Hybrid reviews to identify any trends, however, we'll update accordingly when we do.
What we don't like about HTML0: Though the coils are individually wrapped, there's still a touch of motion transfer due to, well, coils. It's not as noticeable as movement transfer that's present on Saatva Classic, however, it's more noticeable than with all-foam alternatives such as Zenhaven, the Loom & Leaf or Zenhaven.
A queen-size Latex Hybrid contains 789 coils (fewer than in our favorite hybrid mattresses, the Tempur-Adapt and the Leesa Hybrid, that have more than 1,000). When a mattress is less dense than coils, this can mean it won't be able to conform as well to your body. But the resilient feel from the soft latex makes up for that.
As Wendy experienced, it's true that the Saatva Latex Hybrid isn't an ahhh kind of mattress. It feels like it's lifting you up rather than nestling you in. It may not offer enough cushioning to provide adequate pressure relief to side-sleepers or back sleepers who require extra cushioning for particular joints.
Wendy, who sleeps on her side and back, reported that she sometimes woke up with soreness in her lower back and shoulders after sleeping on the Saatva Latex Hybrid. If you're looking for something more luxurious, you might prefer one of the Saatva Classic or the Loom & Leaf (both come in multiple firmness levels, including ones that are softer than Saatva Latex).
The tufting on the Latex Hybrid is finished with attractive yarn tassels. They look lovely, but are apparently flimsily attached to the mattress, and One of the yarn tassels that were on the mattress Wendy tried to unraveled after several weeks. Saatva Solaire Mattress Review
The Saatva Solaire is an adjustable air bed made of foam on the top of air chambers which can be programmed to the level you prefer with an electronic remote. We haven't yet tried the Solaire yet however we'll update this article when we do. While we wait, let us be discussing what we know about the Solaire.
Saatva launched the Solaire in the year 2019 to rival Sleep Number's high-end i8 bed. Along with air chambers as well as remotes, the Solaire is equipped with a pillow top, a Talalay latex layer, as well as a gel-infused memory-foam layer. It's also priced at $650 less that the Sleep Number I8.
It has 50 different settings as opposed to Sleep Number's 20. However, it's hard to say whether users really need this many. At a glance, the comfort components look like they'd provide a more-curve-conforming cradle than Sleep Number's polyurethane foam layers.
But, as always we won't be able to tell for sure until we lie down in the bed. The Solaire's Talalay latex materials suggest longevity, but because Sleep Number doesn't provide any information about its foam components, we can't claim that one mattress will last longer than the others.
If you decide to go with one of the twins or a king size, or something else in between You can purchase Solaire Solaire at any length you want as the standard model. If you prefer either a queen or a king, you can upgrade to the Upper-Flex queen, the king, or the split king. All of them feature dual air chambers which means that sleepers can choose their own firmness levels.
The standard model works on all bed frames (including bases that can be adjusted). But the Upper-Flex queen and King, as well as the split king option are designed to specifically work on adjustable bases that allow both sides to be adjusted independently.
It is worth noting that the Saatva Company offers its own adjustable frames, such as those with the Lineal Adjustable Base Standard and the Lineal Adjustable Base Upper-Flex. With the Upper-Flex frame, couples can use a remote to place their heads and shoulders individually (for example, one of them can sleep on a flat bed while the other person sits and reads the book).
The Upper-Flex frame that is designed for the split king Solaire can also allow both people to elevate their lower bodies independently. We didn't have enough top-quality owner reviews to list here however we'll be updating this guide when we're able to test the bed ourselves and gather more reviews. Saatva Solaire Mattress Review
In May 2019, Saatva introduced the Saatva HD, a hybrid mattress designed for people who weigh between 300-500 pounds. We haven't tested this product yet but we're hoping to do so in the future.
Like the Saatva Classic and the Loom & Leaf the Saatva HD has a pillowy, quilted top layer, however the firm coils and foam underneath appear to be able to hold greater weight.We're particularly curious about the pillow top of the HD, as experts informed us that, for those who are heavier pillows can be more susceptible to indentations.
The HD's other components, however, seem promising as far as durability is concerned: There is a latex layer, which is typically stronger than memory foam, as well as a memory-foam layer, which has a density of 5 pounds per cubic foot (more than the 4-pounds-per-cubic-foot minimum that experts typically recommend for people who weigh over 200 pounds). What's more the HD's 12 1/2-gauge coils are thicker than the coils in the company's other models and the coils in rival models including The Big Fig.
But these aren't necessarily the only factors that determine a mattress's durability as well as its durability on its own does not make for a desirable mattress. We'll explore the issues in a forthcoming guide to mattresses for people who weigh over 200 pounds.Saatva "strongly recommends" to place the mattress on a solid platform bed with a vertical center support.
In other words, Saatva representatives advised us that you must buy the HD together with its unique "high endurance" wooden-slat base.Also, we found a few positive reviews from users. After we've had enough data to identify any patterns and have the ability to test the mattress, we'll provide an update. Saatva Solaire Mattress Review
The Saatva Youth is the company's innovative coil-and-foam mattress for children is more expensive than mattresses designed for adults. But it's dual-sided, with a coil layer sandwiched between two layers of foam and a mattress that can expand with the child.
One side of the mattress is designed for kids ages 3 through 7 years old, and it is made up of polyfoam that is zoned, with densities ranging between 1.4 up to 1.8 kg per cubic foot.
On the second side, meant for children older than (the company states that it's for between ages 8 and 12), the foam density can be as high as 1.5 grams per cubic foot, and is slightly softer because it's paired with the more firm side in the coil. The 13 3/4 -gauge coils vary from 330 in a twin up to 350 in a twin XL. They also go up to 462 for a full.
The Saatva Youth is 10 inches thick and bunk-bed-friendly-as long as the bed's guardrail is at least 5 inches higher than the mattress, for safety reasons. For those who prefer natural materials, might appreciate that the mattress is wrapped in a thick, quilted organic-cotton cover and uses thistle pulp (as opposed to fiberglass or chemical sprays) to act as a flame-resistant. We haven't yet tried this mattress, nor have we spotted any reviews online. We're hoping to evaluate it for a possible guide on mattresses for children.
It's called the Saatva Youth is the company's innovative coil-and-foam mattress for kids is priced higher than mattresses designed for adults. However, it is double-sided, featuring a coil layer sandwiched between two foam layers and a mattress that can be able to grow with a child.
The first side is intended for children aged 3 to 7, and it consists of polyfoam that is zoned, with density ranging between 1.4 up to 1.8 kg per cubic foot.
On the other side, designed for kids older than that (the company says that the age range is 8-12) the density of foam can be as high as 1.5 tons per cubic feet. It's also a bit softer because it's paired with the more firm side of the coil unit. The 13 3/4-gauge coils range from 330 in a twin to 350 when a twin is XL. They also go up to 462 for a full.
The Saatva Youth is 10 inches thick and bunk-bed-friendly-as long as the bed's guardrail is at least 5 inches higher than the mattress, for safety reasons. For those who prefer natural materials, may appreciate the fact that the mattress is covered in a thick, quilted organic cotton cover. It also uses thistle pulp (as opposed to chemical sprays or fiberglass) as the flame retardant. We haven't yet tried this mattress as we haven't found any reviews on the internet.
We're hoping to evaluate it for a future guide on mattresses for children. Saatva Solaire Mattress Review


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Postcard from Knock in Ireland
The remarkable story of Knock began on the 21st August, 1879 when, at approximately eight o'clock in the evening, fifteen people from the village claimed that they witnessed a Marian Apparition on an altar at the gable wall of the Parish Church.
An Apparition of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, Saint John the Evangelist, a choir of angels, the Lamb of God (Jesus Christ) and a cross.
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Tagged Culture, Holy Shrine o Knock, Ireland, Knock, Life, Marian Apparition, Religion
Portugal, Tomar to Coimbra and the story of Fatima
Posted on November 7, 2017 | 18 comments
After a final breakfast at Conde de Ferreira Palace we checked our bags and documents, left and walked the short distance to the railway station and waited with a handful of other passengers for the train to Lisbon.
We weren't going back to Lisbon of course but first had to go south to make a connection for a train to our next destination – Coimbra.
We were a little early but sat in the sun until departure time and then climbed on board and enjoyed the short journey to Lamarosa where we switched trains to Coimbra.
After a few stops we pulled into a station for the town and pilgrimage site of Fatima and I mention this here only because a few weeks earlier we had visited Ireland and been to the pilgrimage site of Knock which has a very similar story.
In the spring and summer of 1916, nine-year-old Lúcia Santos and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco were herding sheep and later claimed that they were visited three times by an apparition of an angel. They said the angel, who identified himself as the "Angel of Peace" and "Angel of Portugal", taught them prayers and to spend time in adoration of the Lord.
Then, beginning in the spring of 1917, the children reported more appearances of the angel and starting in May 1917, they cranked the story up to a new level to include apparitions of the Virgin Mary.
These little children look trustworthy enough don't you think, would they make up such a yarn? If my children came home one evening with such an unlikely tale I would tell them not to make up ridiculous stories and to forget all about it or they wouldn't get any supper.
I confess that I am rather sceptical about these stories, I think it is something that is mostly good for tourism and rather conveniently the two boys died soon after in the flu pandemic that swept across Europe after the First World War so could answer no further questions on the matter. The Virgin Mary and her miracles were not much help to them were they!
Lúcia became a Nun and took a convenient vow of silence on the matter although she did write an account of three secrets and passed this to the Vatican for safe keeping. All have now been revealed – a vision of Hell (not difficult with a good imagination) the end of the first World War followed by a second (revealed in 1941 so a bit of hindsight might have helped) and a vague warning about persecution of Christians.
The widely reported sightings were the catalyst then for the tiny village of Fátima to quickly become a major centre of Catholic pilgrimage. Two million people visited the site in the decade following the events of 1917. In 1930 the Catholic Church officially recognised the apparition events as "worthy of belief" and granted a papal indulgence to pilgrims visiting Fátima.
Fátima today is the most visited Catholic Pilgrimage site in all of Europe, I'll say that again – the most visited Catholic Pilgrimage site in all of Europe, with even more visitors every year than the Vatican, Lourdes or Santiago de Compostela. The most visited Catholic Pilgrimage site in the World is The Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Mexico City, where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared in the sixteenth century (yes, you've guessed it) to a poor peasant and estimates for annual visitation to the basilica run as high as twenty million, which is a figure getting close to the entire population of Australia.
The most religious country in Western Europe is Malta where in a survey in 2010 95% of the population said that they were practicing Catholics. Nearby Italy (where the Pope lives) only managed 74%. Portugal registered 72% and was fifth in the list. The least religious countries are all in the north where over 80% of respondents in Estonia, Norway, Denmark and Sweden all said that religion isn't very important at all.
Interestingly this survey didn't seem to include the Vatican State where I imagine the response would surely have been 100%.
Today many thousands of Portuguese Catholics make the pilgrimage to Fátima. The German couple at breakfast in Tomar visited one day and reported that there were eight hundred buses in the coach park all bringing visitors to the sighting of the Virgin Mary. Not all that surprising really because 2017 is the hundredth anniversary of the sighting, specifically the 13th October.
The Virgin Mary had promised a miracle for the last of her apparitions and on this date a huge crowd of possibly hundred thousand people turned up. What happened then became known as the "Miracle of the Sun".
Various claims have been made as to what actually occurred during the event. The three children who originally said that they saw Our Lady of Fátima reported seeing a panorama of visions including those of Jesus, Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and of Saint Joseph blessing the people.
According to accounts, after a period of rain, the dark clouds broke and the sun appeared as an opaque, spinning disc in the sky. It was said to cast multicolored lights across the landscape, the people, and the surrounding clouds. The sun was then reported to have careered towards the earth before making its way back to its normal position.
Could this be true, I don't know. Maybe it was just an ordinary sunset. I keep an open mind on the matter of Marian Apparitions, does the Virgin Mary every now and again keep randomly appearing to people in remote towns and villages, maybe!
Anyway this being the hundredth anniversary of the miracle the pilgrimage town of Fátima was planning the Mother of all parties to celebrate.
After Fátima the train passed through several more towns and villages before arriving in Coimbra where we took a taxi to the city centre IBIS hotel.
I hate taxis, I am a very nervous taxi passenger, I am petrified of the metre which seems to rack up charges at an alarming rate, faster than the acceleration of an Apollo rocket on its way to the moon and I spend any taxi journey fixated upon the clock. I am almost as afraid of taxis as I am of dogs, but that is another story.
As it turned out, the journey cost less than €10 so I was panicking about nothing really and soon we had checked in, approved our room and were ready to visit the historical centre of Coimbra.
* A Marian Apparition is a reported supernatural appearance by the Blessed Virgin Mary. The miracle is often named after the town where it is reported.
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Tagged Coimbra, Culture, Fatima, Holy Shrine o Knock, Life, Marian Apparition, Religion, Tomar
Ireland, The Holy Shrine at Knock
"The official Pilgrimage Season at Knock Shrine begins on Sunday 30th April. The 12 noon & 3pm Sunday Masses in the Basilica can be viewed live on the Watch page and can also be viewed afterwards on the Knock Shrine YouTube Channel". – Knock Shrine Official Web Page.
Knock (or West Ireland Airport) is built in the middle of almost nowhere, the nearest cities are Galway to the south and Sligo to the north, both over forty miles away. It was built here following a campaign by Monsignor James Horan who had a sort of evangelical business plan to bring pilgrims to the nearby religious site of the Knock Shrine.
The Shrine is probably the most religious place in all of Ireland and as we were close by we thought that perhaps we should pay a visit ourselves.
The most religious country in Europe is Malta where in a survey in 2010 95% of the population said that they were practicing Catholics. Nearby Italy (where the Pope lives) only managed 74%. Ireland registered 54%. The least religious countries are all in the north where over 80% of respondents in Estonia, Norway, Denmark and Sweden all said that religion isn't very important at all.
The remarkable story of Knock began on the 21st August, 1879 when, at approximately eight o'clock in the evening, fifteen people from the village claimed that they witnessed a Marian Apparition* on an altar at the gable wall of the Parish Church. An Apparition of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, Saint John the Evangelist, a choir of angels, the Lamb of God (Jesus Christ) and a cross.
The witnesses watched the Apparition in the pouring rain for two hours whilst reciting the Rosary. Although they themselves were saturated not a single drop of rain fell on the gable or vision. Each of the witnesses gave testimonies to a Commission of Enquiry in October 1879 and the findings of the Commission were that the testimonies were both trustworthy and satisfactory. Hmmm!
As a consequence of this the site is now an important Pilgrimage centre with a four thousand seat Basilica, a Museum, a Research centre, the original Parish Church and the Holy Shrine itself. With an estimated million and a half visitors a year this makes it the most visited place in Ireland just ahead of the Guinness Brewery in Dublin.
Most of these visitors are genuine Pilgrims, not just nosey parkers like us, who come to celebrate Mass, make Confession, seek spiritual guidance or simply to lay hands on the wall where the Apparition took place. Actually there is only a small portion of the wall these days because so many people were chipping bits off for a souvenir that it had to be taken down and kept somewhere secret for safety.
The whole village is a religious enclave where every shop sells spiritual gifts, grave memorials, plastic bottles to collect Holy Water and Votive Candles. If you want to stay overnight in Knock then you are probably going to book in at The Shrine View Guest House, The Lamb of God B&B or the Divine Mercy Hotel.
The village and the Holy Site reminded me of the Greek Island of Tinos where there is a similar story of a divine miracle and a Basilica and a Pilgrim Trail to go with it.
As we walked around the Basilica not everyone was absolutely delighted by the experience and I overheard two Nuns in conversation – "So how do you like the place Sister, said the first, "Well, I am a bit disappointed" replied the second " I have to say, I tort there would be more Priests and tings!"
The modern Basilica is quite magnificent and the best thing about is the Apparition Mosaic which depicts the scene as described in the testimony of the witnesses and donated by an individual donor in memory of his family and friends. That is quite some gift let me tell you, it is one of the largest mosaics in Europe consisting of over one and a half million pieces of hand cut marble and glass and crafted in Spilimbergo in Italy by Travisanutto Mosaics who are said to be the best in the World and also have mosaics in Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem and the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC.
I am really glad that I visited the Knock Shrine, I didn't get any sort of Divine thrill I have to say, I am not a religious person at all, I only go to Church for weddings, christenings and funerals and remain sceptical about things such as this but if so many people believe in it then I feel obliged to keep an open mind.
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Gathering in Batam Centre International Ferry for the departure to Singapore.After imigration proses in Singapore, we continue to Langkawi Island by Bus.
After we get breakfast in Hotel we go straight to Langkawi by Ferry,and continue to City Tour on Dataran Elang, Oriental Village so we can ride Cable Car (Personal Cost) to highest mountain peak Gunung Mat Cincang which we can watch 6 dimension landscape. After that we visiting The Sky Bridge which known with 125 m and curving bridge, open since 2003 and connecting two peak of hills with prominency 700 m above sea by Cable Car (Personal Cost) to highest peak Gunung Mat Cincang and Under World Sea (Personal Cost). Visiting Pantai Cenang one of the renowned Langkawi and Known by their beauty and white sand,and after that we can back straight to hotel or go shopping on Teow Suun Huat Shopping Centre.
After we get breakfast,we go to Haytai and City Tour to Sleeping Budha,Bukit Tang Kuang Hill by cable lift and along with visiting Samila Beach & Dewi Kwan Im Hill Peaks. And next visiting Nora Plaza, Floating Market which was a signature trade place in Thailand and than we will be transported back to Haytai Hotel to get rest,but you can also go and watch Cabaret Show (Show Maria) or Thai Girl Show which is spectaculer, interesting, and glamour (Personal Cost) or shopping in Chinatown.
After we get breakfast we contionue our travel to Penang and visiting Reclining Buddha (Wat Charya Mangkalaram), Kek Lo Si Temple, 7 Level Pagoda which also known by Pagoda of 10.000 Buddhas. And next we visiting Bukit Bendera/Penang Hills and then we go to Kuala Lumpur to check in Hotel.
After we get breakfast we city tour to Kuala Lumpur to visit King Palace,and the last plast to visit is Chocolate Shop. and then we go back to Singapore,but before we reach there,we stop by first to Local Product which we can buy dry food for souvenir,and after we arrive at Singapore,we will City Tour to Merlion and stop by to take a picture,which is the symbol statue of Singapore,and then Garden Bay Photo Stop, Bugi (If there's still time) and last we will go to Sentosa,and then we will be transported to Harbourfront for departure back to Batam.


1985 Mercedes 500SL in Smoke Silver with matching Steel Hard Top including Stand, Burgundy Leather trim, Rear Seat, Black Mohair Soft Top, Electric.Windows, Stereo Radio/CD Player, Cruise Control, Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, Central Locking + Immobiliser, MOT'd, only 74,382 miles with Service History and good Tyres. It has only done 24 dry miles since it came off a SORN on 1st April 2012. It is due to go back on a SORN on 30th September 2012.
Very good condition and always stored under cover.


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Some people are at their best when they're interacting with others. If your biggest strength is your ability to speak clearly and effectively, we have good news: there are many careers out there that will let you put your talent to good use. Below, we've put together a list of 10 careers that could be great for people who love to talk.
Publicists represent people like actors, musicians, and writers. Their job is to help promote their clients and the projects that they happen to be working on. Did you ever watch a late night talk show and wonder how the band was chosen to perform? That was the work of a publicist who was able to effectively pitch their client. Publicists spend a lot of their time in meetings and pitching their clients. To get clients (and do the job well once you have them), you have to be able to communicate very effectively.
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