![]() ![]() Patients in the DT cohort had lower rates of switching ( p<0.001) and augmentation ( p<0.001), and higher rates of non-persistence ( p<0.001) versus the MT cohort. This occurred despite lower mean COPD-related pharmacy fills PPPM in the DT versus MT cohorts (1.41 versus 1.51, respectively p=0.038). Patients in the DT versus MT cohort had lower rates of exacerbations leading to hospitalization (incidence rate ratio 0.7886 p=0.019), lower mean COPD-related pharmacy costs per patient per month (PPPM) ($300 versus $379, respectively p<0.001) and total costs PPPM ($990 versus $1203, respectively p=0.003). Patients were followed for approximately 1 year. Results: Following propensity score matching (PSM), 1286 patients remained in each cohort for analysis. Cohorts were propensity score matched 1:1 using baseline measures (e.g., exacerbations, hospitalizations) as proxies for COPD severity to create balanced cohorts. ![]() Patients diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or asthma were excluded. Methods: COPD patients aged ≥ 40 years initiating monotherapy (MT) with either a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) or long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) or dual therapy (DT) with a LAMA/LABA fixed dose combination (FDC) between Januand Decemwere identified from a large U.S. Real world evidence for the benefits of combination therapy compared to monotherapy is lacking. (Breo ® Ellipta ® 100 mcg/25 mcg, Advair ® Diskus ® 250 mcg/50 mcg, 500 mcg/50 mcg)įor specific updated COPD drug coverage as of July 7, 2020, refer to the links beside the limited coverage products, which will take you to the Special Authority criteria.Introduction: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increasingly receive combination bronchodilator therapies. (Duaklir ® Genuair ®, Ultibro ® Breezhaler ®, Inspiolto ® Respimat ®, Anoro ® Ellipta ®) ![]() (Onbrez ® Breezhaler ®, Serevent ® Diskus ®) (Tudorza ® Genuair ®, Seebri ® Breezhaler ®, Spiriva ® Handihaler ®) ![]() (Incruse ® Ellipta ®, Spiriva ® Respimat ®) (Ventolin ®, Airomir™, Bricanyl ® Turbuhaler ®) History of ≥ 1 severe exacerbation defined as requiring a hospital admission or emergency department visit in the previous 12 months.ĤHistory of exacerbations is defined as follows:Ĭurrent coverage will be maintained for patients currently covered for COPD inhalers through PharmaCare, though some will have the option to switch.History of ≥ 2 moderate exacerbations defined as requiring a prescribed antibiotic and/or using systemic glucocorticoids in the previous 12 months or.Very severe COPD is defined as FEV1 Severe COPD is defined as 30% Moderate COPD is defined as 50% List Trelegy Ellipta, the new triple therapy fixed-dose combination (i.e., ICS-LABA-LAMA), as a limited coverage benefit for moderate-to-very-severe patients with COPD diagnosed by spirometry, history of exacerbations 4, with a 6-month trial of either a LAMA-LABA combination or an ICS-LABA combinationġThe spirometry requirement for the diagnosis of moderate-to-very-severe COPD requires a post-bronchodilator fixed ratio of FEV1/forced vital capacity (FVC) Modify criteria for inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)-LABA combination inhalers to include diagnosis for moderate-to-very-severe COPD by spirometry, history of exacerbations 3, and a 6-month trial of either a LAMA or a LABA.Increase access to LAMA-LABA combination therapies for moderate to very severe 2 patients with COPD by expanding the current forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV 1) threshold requirement from Modify criteria for long-acting beta 2 agonists (LABA) to include diagnosis 1 of COPD by spirometry and contraindications or intolerance to a LAMA.Continue coverage for other LAMAs (Tudorza ® Genuair ®, Spiriva ® Handihaler ®, Seebri ® Breezhaler ®) as limited coverage benefits with changes in criteria: failure on a minimum one-month trial of each of the regular benefit LAMA products.Improve access to long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMA) by moving tiotropium (Spiriva ® Respimat ®) and umeclidinium (Incruse ® Ellipta ®) from limited coverage benefits to regular benefit coverage. ![]()
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Kathy Hochul signed legislation last October barring the practice. “It really is the biggest myth going that you can determine their behavior.”Īnd those misperceptions have resulted in insurance carriers historically having the right to decline issuing homeowners insurance to pit bull owners and other breeds, including German shepherds or Doberman pinschers, until Gov. “There’s no evidence that any breed of an animal is inherently more violent,” said Ashley Jeffrey Bouck, chief executive officer of the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. ![]() An entire industry has cropped up over the past several decades that encourages the breed's stereotype, critics say, including products like muscle builder and the dog’s image in pop culture, as well as outsized media coverage of attacks.īut advocates contend the breed has been co-opted by irresponsible owners, many of whom view them as a menacing status symbol rather than a beloved pet. "Removing this arbitrary and discriminatory impediment for thousands of responsible New York dog owners is simply the right thing to do," said Bill Ketzer, senior director of state legislation for the ASPCA: Eastern Division, in a statement.Īmong the previously prohibited canines are pit bulls, a breed with a reputation for being aggressive. “It’s not fair to the animals and not fair to the homeowners who want to give their pets loving homes,” said Libby Post, executive director of the NYS Animal Protection Federation.įor pet rescue shelters and animal rights advocates, lifting the restrictions on what they have long contended are unfairly maligned breeds is long overdue. ALBANY - A new state law prohibits insurance companies from refusing to provide insurance to homeowners based on dog breeds, a move that's drawing praise from pet owners who say some dogs are unfairly maligned as inherently violent. ![]() ![]() ![]() merchandise and gifts ranging from favorite staples to uncommon novelties, including t-shirts, glassware, soap, candles, dog treats, jewelry, books and more. Purchase growler fills of fresh Stone beer, kegs, bottles, and Stone Brewing Co. beers, including year-round beers, special and one-time releases, and periodic archived vintages. Our unique tasting experience features numerous rotating taps of Stone Brewing Co. At this location, we retrofitted the existing building into the tasting room with a retail store and converted the asphalt patio area that once acted as a storage yard for landscape materials into a luscious garden that is now filled with native trees and plants that incorporate our signature fire-rock communal table. The two fan-favorite craft beers to try out are Nyjah Hazy IPA (7% ABV), a collaboration with skating prodigy Nyjah Huston and Tony Hawps Birdhouse IPA (6.5% ABV), a collab brew with legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk.Explore and enjoy Stone beer in a relaxed, intimate setting framed by our signature architectural elements of concrete, stone, metal, reclaimed wood, plant life and natural lighting. Stone Company Store - Oceanside is a tasting room and retail store with an outdoor patio in a former pottery shop in downtown Oceanside. They constantly strive to improve and provide their community with fresh, hand-crafted beer. Black Plague is a brewery for the misfits, underdogs, and rule-breakers, those who strive to be better and follow their true passion.īlack Plague brewing is a home for renegades, underdogs, rebels, and rule-breakers. They brew craft beer as a means to encourage people to celebrate the things that make them unique while honoring the plague doctor for all that he stands for. The plague doctor, a symbol used by Black Plague, represents hope in times of darkness and uncertainty. In October, be sure to celebrate ten years of Belching Beaver brews by trying Dam Good Decade, a West Coast IPA brewed with terpenes to make it extra special!īlack Plague Brewing was founded by former pro skateboarder Jordan Hoffart (president), and tech guru Jarred Doss (CEO) on the belief that #beermakesfriends - encouraging those to follow their true passion! Having opened its doors in 2017, Black Plague immediately became a big hit thanks to its delicious hand-crafted beer, unique brand identity, and strong community ties to prominent figures in the skateboarding scene. ![]() Part of their rotating hop series, a new version of Hazers Gonna Haze, a Hazy IPA, is set to release in the upcoming weeks. During the Fall and Winter seasons, their Peanut Butter Milk Stout becomes to fan-favorite, which pairs well with ice cream and makes a delicious float! If you are one of these fans, be on the lookout for the release of a new barrel-aged peanut butter stout. They brew various styles throughout the year, with their most popular beer being Phantom Bride (% ABV) during the Spring and Summer seasons - a long-standing collaboration with Deftones. This is reflected in their name: Belching Beaver. To this day, Belching Beaver's philosophy continues to be that craft beer is for everyone, with no pretentiousness. They loved the beer so much that they signed the lease right then and there. If he succeeded, they would sign a lease alongside Dave to start their own brewing operation. Tom tasked Troy with making a beer as good as Port Brewing's Mongo (Tom's favorite craft beer at the time). At a weekly poker night, Tom was introduced to Troy, who was working at Coronado Brewing. Tom and Dave met in a wine class at Mira Costa and bonded over their mutual love for winemaking. Auld Adversary (10.5% ABV) is an English-style Barleywine and a silver medal winner.īelching Beaver Brewery, located in Oceanside, California, was founded by Tom Vogel (CEO), Dave Mobley (COO), and Troy Smith (Brewmaster) in 2012. Soke (10.5% ABV) is a Japanese Honey Riced Barleywine and a gold medal winner originally formulated because of a stuck mash during a brew mishap. Oceanside Brewing Company has won two North American Beer Awards medals for brewing two excellent barleywines. IPA's not your thing? Then you must try Summer Picnic (4.9% ABV), a fresh watermelon cream ale, and their most popular craft beer. In honor of their 6th anniversary, try the 6th Anniversary West Coast IIPA, made with cascade and citra hops. Oceanside Brewing team continues to deliver great craft beer by consistently challenging themselves to create new flavors and push their brew skills. The time was right in 2016, and craft beer was booming. OBC was founded by a passionate Home brewer with a thirst for old-school traditions and new flavors. ![]() Oceanside Brewing Company has just celebrated six years in the business, and it's all thanks to the local community. About Beer Food Vendors/Events F.A.Q Careers Yoga Home About Beer Taproom Food Vendors/Events F.A.Q Careers Yoga Contact Us Our Story Founded by South Oceanside locals, South O Brewing Company is a modern-day brewery proudly positioned along the famous California Pacific Coast Highway. ![]() ![]() ![]() I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who invade us. ![]() ![]() My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. “I trembled inside when I heard all this my lips quivered with fear. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.” – 1 John 4:7Ĩ. “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11ħ. “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” – Psalm 18:2Ħ. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 8:28-39ĥ. No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered. Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died-more than that, who was raised to life-is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all-how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. ![]() And those he predestined, he also called those he called, he also justified those he justified, he also glorified. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. They are new every morning great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:20-23Ĥ. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. “I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3ģ. No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse.” – Psalm 25:2-3Ģ. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. Honor their victims today with this scripture:ġ. The attacks claimed the lives of 2,996 people, including the 19 terrorists. It is believed the intended target of Flight 93 was either the White House or the Capitol Building. United Airlines Flight 93 was headed toward Washington, D.C., but was crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania after passengers overtook the hijackers. American Airlines Flight 77 was crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia. Four passenger airliners were hijacked by 19 al-Qaeda terrorists with the intention of flying them into landmark buildings.Īmerican Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 were flown into the North and South towers of the World Trade Center complex in New York City. On September 11, 2001, four coordinated terrorist attacks against the United States forever changed the course of history. On this day, we honor the lives of the people who died in this act of terror with inspirational words of strength from scripture. A survivor sits outside the World Trade Center after two planes hit the building Septemin New York City. ![]() ![]() ![]() Mix in the rolled oats and chocolate chips and stir until everything is well-combined. Stir in the almond butter until it is well-combined with the banana and a thick creamy substance results. Mash the bananas in a bowl until most of the chunks are out and they’re nice and creamy. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9” x 9” baking pan with parchment paper (you can also use an 8” x 8” cake pan as well). Let’s bake these healthy breakfast bars! How to Make Banana Oatmeal Bars: If you love dried fruit, feel free to swap the chocolate chips for raisins or dried cranberries. You can add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, and up to ⅔ cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts). To keep the recipe vegan, use dairy-free vegan chocolate chips.įor a lower sugar treat, omit the chocolate chips altogether, or use sugar-free chocolate chips. Ĭhocolate Chips: Providing those scintillating pockets of delicious chocolatey goodness, chocolate chips make these bars so inviting! If you want to try a grain-free version of these bars, you can swap the oats for any mixed nuts you enjoy, just like I did in my 3-Ingredient Nutty Banana Cookies. ![]() While you can use quick oats, I find old fashioned rolled oats have the best texture. I use gluten-free sprouted oats, but you can use regular oats if you aren’t concerned about the gluten content. Rolled Oats: Rolled oats give that amazing unparalleled oaty flavor to the banana oatmeal bars with that lovely texture. The riper the banana, the sweeter it will be, which will ensure these cookie bars turn out nice and tasty.Īlmond Butter or Peanut Butter: Unsweetened almond butter or peanut butter is the glue that holds these bars together, eliminating the need for eggs or a leavening agent. Ripe Bananas: The sweetener of these banana oatmeal bars! Be sure you use very ripe bananas that have plenty of brown spots for the best result. Let’s discuss the simple ingredients involved in these tasty oatmeal bars! Ingredients for Banana Oatmeal Bars: If you’re looking for a granola bar texture, make my 5-Ingredient Healthy Granola Bars. You could compare it to a thinner version of Banana Baked Oatmeal. The texture on these oatmeal breakfast bars is soft and chewy. Or if you’re like me and you love a sweet treat but try to minimize your intake of excess sugar, these healthy bars can double as dessert! ![]() The way I see it, these easy 4-ingredient banana oat bars are the perfect healthy snack on the go or breakfast. 4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Bars are so quick and easy to make and are a lovely snack, breakfast, or healthy dessert! Put them on repeat to enjoy throughout the week.Īfter growing completely obsessed with my 3-Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies, I felt I just had to revisit the recipe and turn it into bars. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Note: Manufactured platforms may not be required to meet the requirements of the following paragraphs of section 132 which state:ġ32 An employer shall ensure that a wood plank in a scaffold capable of supporting a minimum uniformly distributed load of 2.7 kPa,.Manufactured platforms that are used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and meet the following criteria: 2 grade and better S-P-F, the following are acceptable equivalents to the requirement of paragraph 128( a): For this reason, planks that appear to be lighter than normal should not be used. However, planks that are substantially infected are usually lighter than sound planks of similar size and species. This condition is not easily recognized in its early stages, especially if the exterior of the planks has been weathered. Planks can also be weakened by a condition known as dry rot. Planks with spike knots should be rejected. On the edges there should be no knots larger than 10 mm or 3⁄ 8” in the middle third of the plank. For 2” x 12” planks the maximum is 60 mm or 2 3⁄ 8”. The maximum allowable size for the wide face of a 2” x 10” plank is 50 mm or 1 7⁄ 8”. Knots: Must be sound, tight, and well spaced.Wane: The bark or lack of wood from any cause on the face of a piece.Shakes: Lengthwise separations along the grain, the greater part of which occurs between the annual rings.No such splits or cracks are permitted within three inches from the edge of the plank and planks with splits wider than 10 mm ( 3⁄ 8”) must be removed from service. Checks: Lengthwise crack or separation occurring across annual rings.At minimum, one should look for common defects as described and illustrated in the diagram on the next page. Insist that a trained individual from your firm does the inspection. Don’t rely on others to inspect your scaffold planks or guarantee your safety and that of your co-workers. ![]() Planks often deteriorate quickly with use and age and are subject to damage. Employers shall ensure the proper selection, inspection and maintenance of wood scaffold planks.Īn important safety aspect that is often neglected on a formal basis is the inspection of scaffold planks. It is therefore important that every employer ensures wood used in a work platform is of minimum risk to health and safety when used as directed. A weight loss of 2-3% due to incipient decay can reduce the impact resistance on planks by as much as 50%. Incipient decay in scaffold planking is a concern because it is hard to detect and has a dramatic effect on the impact resistance of the plank. 2 grade lumber is more susceptible to water infiltration and incipient decay. 2 grade and better S-P-F lumber can be considered as equivalent to No. This species combination is stamped with the common designation S-P-F (spruce, pine, fir). Also, given that a number of Canadian timber species are grown, harvested, manufactured and marketed together, typical species combination for spruce and fir also includes pine. The differences between grades relate primarily to the appearance of the material. These changes followed a countrywide testing program that showed no significant differences in strength characteristics between No. However, due to changes in grading rules, lumber is now typically graded as No. 1 grade planking specified in Regulation 91-191 was commercially available in New Brunswick. 1 grade or better spruce or fir scaffold planks are difficult to obtain. Legislative Interpretations Topic: Scaffold Planksġ28 An employer shall ensure that all wood used in a work platform is ![]() ![]() While this is not quite the same as an unlimited meeting duration, it’s just as good. But all paid Microsoft Teams plans support meetings of up to 30 hours. Supports Long Meetings: Some conference call services on the market cap you with meeting limits. Paired with Microsoft 365 business plans, you’ll have Teams in a single package with Microsoft’s complete suite of productivity apps. Once deployed, your organization won’t have to bounce between multiple apps for different needs-Teams has it all. It’s a single source of truth for video conferencing, team messaging, cloud storage, file sharing, audio calls, and more. Where Microsoft Teams ShinesĪll-in-One Collaboration Solution: Microsoft Teams offers everything you need for business communication under one roof. See all of our top picks here to learn more about alternatives to Teams and Zoom. We put together a complete buying guide that explains when it makes sense to invest in these solutions and how to find the best conference call service for your specific business needs. Our team here at Crazy Egg has spent more than 220 hours researching, testing, and reviewing the best conference call services on the market today. Zoom’s entry-level plan is free forever and supports meetings with 100 participants for up to 40 minutes. Businesses can use Zoom for daily team collaboration, private chat, group chat, and meetings with up to 500 participants. It’s a quick and easy way to host video conference calls for small to midsize organizations alike. Zoom has exploded in popularity in the past couple of years as more businesses shift to remote and hybrid work. ![]() You can sign up for free and enjoy unlimited group meetings with up to 100 participants or get Teams included in your one-month free trial of Microsoft 365 Business plans. Teams supports meetings with up to 300 participants, webinars with up to 1,000 attendees, and virtual event broadcasts with up to 10,000 users. Microsoft Teams is the ultimate conference call software for enterprises that need to host large meetings. This in-depth guide compares Microsoft Teams and Zoom side-by-side so you can determine which software is right for your unique needs and business. Microsoft Teams is an excellent solution for larger organizations, especially those already using a Microsoft-based ecosystem. Zoom is a bit more versatile, easier to use, and accommodates a wider range of business needs for different team sizes and industries. See country and region availability.Microsoft Teams and Zoom are two of the top names in the video chat and conference call services space. ![]() Available in countries where Teams Audio Conferencing is available for purchase, with exceptions in China and India. Microsoft reserves the right to limit or terminate use of the capability in the event of abnormal usage or suspicion of use for fraudulent purposes.Ĥ. Office 365 E5 and Microsoft 365 E5 include Teams Audio Conferencing, unlimited toll dial-in minutes, 60 dial-out minutes/user/month pooled at the tenant level to Zone A countries and regions, and Operator Connect Conferencing. Pay-per-minute rates include dial-in calls to toll numbers, dial-in calls to toll-free numbers, and dial-out calls.ģ. Standard subscription rates include dial-in calls to toll-free numbers and dial-out calls. Changes will be minimized where possible to avoid disruption while ensuring prices remain competitive with local market rates and conditions.Ģ. Download standard subscription or pay-per-minute rates. ![]() International dial-out rates are subject to change monthly, and individual rates are not locked during the term of your agreement. 1. Rates listed (for tenants provisioned in the United States) don’t include tax. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Personally, I was happy with the free version. The Pro Guitar Tuner was created with pro guitar players in mind the version that you download from the Google Play store is free. Some guitarists aren’t looking for a tuner app that has a whole bunch of bells and whistles. When your instrument is properly in tune, the whole screen will light up green, which makes it a lot easier to see how well you’re in tune, rather than looking at a dial or a fork.Īlso, if you’re really not that into technology, this tuning app still works on older Android devices. However, just pay $2.93 and you’ll unlock a tuner that will really open up your world. If you’re looking for a simple tuner, download the free version of Da Tuner. ![]() This is a quick and simple chromatic tuner that’s free in the app store if you’re looking for a tuner that’s a bit more complex, you can pay for additional features. The Cifra Club Tuner is compatible with ukulele, bass, banjo, acoustic, and electric guitars. It’s completely free and does a great job of tuning quickly. Out of all of the tuners that we have listed, the Cifra Club Tuner is the simplest tuner on our whole list. The biggest complaint that many people have with this guitar tuner is that it has live ads ever so often. I enjoy using this tuner because unlike other tuners that we’ll talk about here, this tuner has a digital tuning fork I find that these tuning forks really allow you to get your tuning accurate, within an exact cent.Ĭhromatic Guitar Tuner is a simple tuner that has a really attractive interface, too. That said, having a guitar tuner app is always a good idea as a backup, especially for emergencies where you don’t have the acoustics or time to tune by ear. ![]() ![]() I would be interested to see how it holds up to a more sophisticated palate (basically, I wonder if my mum would enjoy it as much as I did) as I have a feeling it might be a touch too sweet for some. This was refreshing, fruity with a touch or sweetness and didn’t disappoint. I don’t often drink at home (but when in Greece, do as the Greeks do, right?) and wasn’t convinced I would enjoy retsina. We splashed out and ordered a bottle of Tinian wine, Vaptistis. I also had with the fava bean dip, which was perfect– beautifully seasoned with carefully balanced sweet / salty / sour flavours from the sundried tomato, capers and lemon, and crunchy crouton slices to complement the velvety dip. The staff were helpful when it came to finding vegan options and recommended the courgette balls, which they omitted the milk from. We also visited Metaxi Mas for dinner, which offers a fusion of traditional and contemporary Greek cuisine and is at the high end of the price scale for restaurants on the island. The food was always good and unfussy but, as with many small islands, most places don’t offer vegan options so be prepared to be patient when ordering. We had a couple of meals in the town square, which consisted of Greek salads, breads, stuffed tomatoes, and fried aubergines in tomato sauce. About 2 minutes after this photo was taken, I realised I will likely never be able to wear that hat again I would definitely eat the fruit again, although I will definitely research my picking and preparing method next time to avoid another episode of splintergate. It was filled with a jelly-like centre and small, hard black seeds which you eat and spit out. The flavour was refreshing like a watermelon, with the bubblegum hint of fresh jackfruit, and texture similar to a dragon fruit crossed with a persimmon. Prickly pears are usually best in August so trying them in March probably meant they weren’t at their peak sweetness. If anybody is considering a pick-your-own prickly pear day out, definitely learn from my mistake and don’t touch the unpeeled fruit! I had vague memories of Eleni’s parents talking about picking the fruit with gloves so as to avoid splinters. My first mistake was going rogue and enthusiastically picking the fruit with my bare hands and carrying them back inside my cap – there were teeny tiny spines EVERYWHERE. One of my regrets from my last visit was not sampling a prickly pear fruit so it was high on my list of things to try. In the garden of Eleni’s family house is a lemon tree, a tall fig tree and a huge prickly pear cactus. The Church is one of the most significant Orthodox pilgrimage sites in the country, with pilgrims often using the carpeted path which stretches up the road and through the Church grounds to make the journey on their knees. The island is known for the Church of Panagia Megalochari, located at the top of the hill in the main city of Tinos. The mountainous landscape is rich with intricately designed stone dovecots. Small white towers and the occasional terracotta tile roof can be seen among the little cube houses, legacies of the 500-year Venetian rule of the island. The traditional houses in Tinos are like little white and blue cubes sparkling on the hills. It is a beautiful little island in the Cyclades archipelago that I have been lucky enough to visit a couple of times with Eleni, staying in her family’s home by the Old Port. ![]() ![]() Down payment, tax and delivery may be required on in-store purchases. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the promotional balance is not paid in full within 12 months. $999 minimum purchase required for Ashley Advantage™ Great American Finance purchases. $999 minimum purchase required for Ashley Advantage™ Synchrony purchases. No Interest if paid in full within 12 Months†† $999 minimum purchase required for GAFCO. $999 minimum purchase required for Synchrony. Log in.ġ2 months special financing †† see more details Log in to the Ashley Advantage™ Great American Finance Account. All loans originated by our lending partners will be serviced by Great American Finance. 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