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Let's be honest, job hunting is stressful, time-consuming and requires loads of motivation and determination. Job hunting can feel like a job itself, without the security of a paycheck.
If you're looking for a job whilst already working or while studying, the pressure can be even higher. I started to look for a job during my last year of university, which was extremely stressful and left me worrying about the future.
Much like everything else in life, if you prepare in advance, some things can be easier to handle. Preparing to find a job beforehand will make you feel confident and you'll feel more motivated. At my worst freak out moment, I stopped and made a (realistic) plan of what I could do to balance my part-time job, my degree and job hunting.
Here's a guideline (which I wish I had used), that will help you being ready to smash the job hunting procedure:
Schedule your "job hunting" time
At first, I worked on my CV or job applications "when I had time"; other words, it was usually during the evening after a long day of work or lectures. This was definitely not the best time to be productive and efficient for writing or thinking about my future career.
The first step in finding a job is: set up a fixed time of the week where you know you're motivated, productive and have the right energy for it.
Research, Research, Research
Before starting writing, applying, emailing…do you actually know which are the necessary or useful things you should be writing, applying or emailing?
You might find yourself wasting ton of time creating something you think is useful and then discover that the requirements are totally a different thing (yep, it happens).
To avoid wasting time and energy, research and make a list of stuff you actually need to prepare/do. This might imply, for example, asking advice to people who applied for your same or similar jobs, or browsing on the internet job announcements and see what the general requirement are.
Set up an action plan
Now that you have a defined list of stuff you need, make a detailed plan of how you'll manage to have everything ready and by when. In this way, each time you'll be sitting at your desk during your "job hunting" time you'll focus on specific tasks and maximise your productivity.
Have a sparkling CV and LinkedIn profile
Having a rocking CV and (depending on the industry) LinkedIn profile should be the priority on your to-do list. In particular, for your CV, create a kind of general template of it, so that you can personalize it for each job application you're applying for avoiding each time to writing it from scratch.
Pro-tip: ask someone at your uni or with experience on CV writing, to review your CV so that you're sure it's clear and effective!
Enhance your skills
While researching jobs or leading people in the industry you're interested in you might have noticed there are skills that would be important to have or improve to make your CV stand out.
Think about which ones you could work on and add them to your schedule, always thinking about it in an efficient way though.
Check out if your uni offers extra classes or certifications that you could include in your course, or look if there's a free online course which can help you learn more a certain topic- take a look at Lynda and FutureLearn.
As every great performance, practice is the key to success! Are there any tests you know they can ask for you to do? Look for previous tests online and practice those!
Are you not really confident about interviews? Check online usual interview questions and practice how you'd answer to them!
Essentially, if there's anything you can predict and can practice on, do it! The more you practice, the more confident you'll be!


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Lauren Nicole London is a popular actress, model and television personality in the United States. She first attended entertainment world with work in music video and then switch to acting which made her gain much attention. She came to fame for her appearance in film ATL in 2006 and in TV show 90210 and Entourage, as well as the portrayal of Kiera Whitaker in comedy drama series The Game. She was nominated Black Movie Awards for the Best Supporting Actress.
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Born in Los Angeles, she was homeschooled after entering Palisades High School, which helped her have time for acting, making music video and commercials. Her television debut was in 2006 when she appeared in sitcom Everybody Hates Chris and she had her first acting role in film at the same year.
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I've read that the eyes are numbed for injection. I am going to have to make a decision about rx for MDA. The injections seem the most promising.
However, I'm wondering if the eyes are really numbed, and what happens post injection re pain. Since these are apparently monthly injections I'm not sure if I would actually continue with the treatment if they are very painful... every month. For how long does one have to get these injections?
Macular degeneration injections; painful?
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I've read that the eyes are numbed for injection. I am going to have to make a decision about rx for MDA. The injections seem the most promising.
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They will use special numbing drops before the injection. It will be the same kind of numbing drops they use before LASIK surgery so you wont feel anything except, maybe, some pressure, but no pain. There is very little "post injection pain" so no worries there. As far as length of time to get them, it depends on which drug they are using.
Thanks so much! Whew. Now I just have to figure out cost. Benefit and Risk and all that jazz. Do you happen to know, aside from the antioxidant supplements, are they any other recommendations re. lifestykle. LIke, should I spend hours on the computer?
My mother had several treatments in her right eye without pain. But the next three shots were in the left eye and she reported that it felt exactly like a needle being stuck in her eye and she was out of commission with an ice pack on her eye all day. The 2nd and 3rd treatments were the same level of pain. The numbing drops were administered. The doctor had no explanation except to say the kit he uses on her costs $200... but there is a $2000 kit that her insurance does not cover and maybe those needles are smaller? He did not know. I know without treatment mom goes blind but I can't expect her to have excruciating pain every week
Bull I get monthly shots and they HURT. I have never just felt pressure. And, it jiets usually for a long time after. Today is the first shot that seems to be better. This nurse out it lots of numbing gel. I am going to make sure I get a lot next time. I usually just test in nes for a few hours because of the pain
I have been receiving injections monthly for a year for macular degeneration. My retina specialist is awesome! I have never felt anything at all during injections. Immediately following the visit I take two Tylenol and use Systane eye drops. My eye is sometimes a little sore for about 48 hours but easily relieved with Tylenol. I use Systane 2 or 3 times a day every day. I have low tolerance for pain so I could never endure this if it hurt! I get numbing drops two times, then a numbing injection which I do not feel, then the injection itself. I hope this helps you decide to fight this terrible disease. Good luck!
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Trekking in Muang Sing
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1 Day Trek-Jungle Forest, Hidden Waterfall & Hill Tribe Discovery (ID: MS-TK-02)
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Moderate, short hill climbs and descents walks up and down of hills
Trip Overview
Real Nature explore, Nam Ha National Protected Area-an ASEAN Heritage Site (Nam Ha NPA), hidden waterfall, excellent landscape, trek through old growth forest, primary bamboo & wild banana forest, birds sightseeing, discovery different ethnic minority groups such as: Akha, Yao and Tai Lue villages.
Approx. 4-5 hours
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to the head north along direct via Luang Namtha around 20 minutes. Next, the trail leads you ascend and descend the mountain of Nam Ha National Protected Area, it's passes through the old growth, primary bamboo and wild banana forests to visit hidden waterfall, on the mountain summit you would see many level views of Nam Ha NPA, and learn about them. While you are trekking along the trail you will see many different species of birds and birds calling by a trained experience guide and birds will supply them, your guide will teach you how to make the bird call, barking dear and squirrel sounds. Your picnic lunch will be served around the waterfall. After lunch the trip continues through the pristine forest to visit Ban Nam Daet Mai (Akha Village), and learn about their lifestyles (What do they do in daily? How about their way of life? Their traditions and culture etc…), visit Ban Nam Mai (Yao or Mien village), it's a symbol end trek a
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Your contribution includes your fitness level, suitable clothing and quality footwear
To meet our objectives, we recommend:
Fitness level-Easy
Easy walk through fields, forest, etc. on small foot paths
Foot protection and safe walking
A good quality pair of well fitting shoes with effective traction is essential. Either a pair of 'runners' or lightweight trekking boots are highly recommended for safety (foot and ankle protection), sureness of travel and overall enjoyment.
Sun Protection
A broad brimmed hat is best, with water resistant 'block out' (sun screen cream), cool long shirt sleeves, cool trousers, sunglasses.
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Bunk Campers are the UK & Ireland's largest campervan rental company. Their smartly designed, high quality Weinsberg and Volkswagen vehicles are all under 2 years old and come equipped with everything you need to get on the open road across the UK and Ireland. Bunk Campers depots are open 7 days a week and are located close to airports, making it easy and convenient to get on the road.
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Vehicle Fleet
Bunk Campers has a large, modern fleet of 9 different models, from compact 2 person campervans to large 4-6 person motorhomes. All vehicles are less than 2 years old.
- Vehicle rental with unlimited kilometres
- Comprehensive vehicle insurance with € 1,700 (£ 1,300) to € 2,600 (£ 2,000) excess per incident, depending on type of vehicle
- Third party insurance with max € 2 million cover for bodily or property damage
- Kitchen kit
- 1 full gas bottle
- Sunday/holiday opening charge if you collect and/or return on Sundays/public holidays (automatically factored into the total price)
- Fee for one additional driver age 25-69
- 24-hour emergency hotline
- Post-hire cleaning *
- Free campsite directory for the rental
- Free membership of 'Safe Nights Ireland' for rentals from Belfast or Dublin
- Free membership to camping and caravaning club for UK rentals
* The vehicle must be returned with the interior in a clean condition, otherwise a fee of € 195 (£ 150) will be charged. Toilets and waste water tanks must be completely emptied or a fee of € 130 (£ 100) will be charged at drop-off. The fuel tanks must be refilled, otherwise the rental company reserves the right to charge a fee of € 33 (£ 25) in addition to the costs for refilling the tank. The LP gas bottle does not have to be returned full.
When calculating the total price, all rental days are added up according to the number of days that fall within each 'season'. The pick-up and drop-off days are counted as one day in total (as long as the sum of these two days does not exceed 24 hours), i.e. the rates are counted on a nightly basis in the same way that hotels do this.
The cancellation fees apply as stated in Motorhome Bookers' booking conditions.
If the vehicle is collected later than the pick-up day booked, or returned earlier than booked no refunds will be provided.
- Diesel, propane gas (except for first fill), daily vehicle running costs
- Additional insurance options
- Personal kits (bedding & towels, camping table & chairs)
- Fee for 2nd or 3rd additional driver (maximum of 3 additional drivers allowed)
- Additional fee for drivers aged 21-24 years or drivers aged 70-74 years
- One-way fee
- 'Out of Hours' collection or return
- Transfers
- Toll fees
One-way rentals (= pick-up at location 'A' and drop-off at location 'B') are possible if reserved in advance with your booking and for a fee.
The following one-way fees in GBP are payable locally when you pick up your vehicle:
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Child seats are compulsory in the UK and Ireland for all children under 12 years of age and up to a maximum height of 135 cm. Clients travelling with children can bring their own child seats from home or hire them from Bunk Campers.
The following fees apply per seat and hire and are payable locally at pick-up:
Baby seat (for children up to 1 year of age or up to 9kg): € 45 (£ 35)
Child seat (for children age 1-4 or 9-18kg): € 32 (£ 25)
Child seat (for children age 4-11 or 19-36kg): € 20 (£ 15)
These items remain the property of Bunk Campers and must be returned with the vehicle at drop-off. Please provide us with the age and weight of your child(ren) when you make your booking if you wish to rent one of these. The seats must be booked in advance in order to guarantee they are available when you pick up the vehicle.
All rental rates include comprehensive vehicle insurance with cover up to a maximum of € 2 million for damage to both the rental vehicle and third party vehicles. The excess that applies to any vehicle damage caused by the renter is limited to
€ 1,700 (£ 1,300) for the Roadie, Nomad and Ranger Campervans
€ 2,000 (£ 1,500) for the Aero and Vista Campervans
€ 2,600 (£ 2,000) for the Aero Plus, Vista Plus, Grande and Europa Camper
Bunk Campers must be advised immediately of any damage when it occurs.
For any damage resulting from hail, break-ins, accidents with animals, etc (i.e. 'external influence' or 'freak' damage excluding damage caused by other people to the rental vehicle) above excess applies. Any damage to the tyres and windows is not insured and must be paid for by the renter unless you purchase the 'Special Insurance Cover' (please see below).
The general regulations governing insurance in the UK and Ireland apply as the foundation for this insurance policy. The excess applies to each incident and will be charged separately if more than one incident occurs.
Additional Insurance
- Insurance Excess Reduction (optional)
You have the option of purchasing supplementary CDW insurance at pick-up time.
In order to reduce the level of the excess by 50%, the CDW insurance costs
€ 45 (£ 35) per day for hires up to 6 days
€ 33 (£ 25) per day for hires between 7 and 14 days
€ 26 (£ 20) per day for hires of 15 or more days
In order to reduce the level of the excess by 75%, the CDW insurance costs
€ 59 (£ 45) per day for hires up to 6 days
€ 46 (£ 35) per day for hires between 7 and 14 days
€ 39 (£ 30) per day for hires of 15 or more days
Please note, these options are not available for drivers under 25 or over 70 years of age. CDW insurance does not cover damage to the windscreen, tyres or mirrors.
- Special Insurance Cover (optional)
This insurance option will give you cover for damage to the vehicle windscreen, tyres and mirrors (please note: cover is limited to 1 windscreen, 2 tyres or 2 mirrors) and can be purchased locally for a fee of
€ 90 (£ 70) per rental for hires up to 6 days
€ 13 (£ 10) per day for hires of 7 or more days
Please note, this option is not available for drivers under 25 or over 70 years of age.
- Young Driver Insurance (mandatory)
This additional insurance is mandatory for drivers aged 21 to 24 years and costs € 26 (£ 20) per day. Drivers under 25 years are only allowed to hire the Roadie 2-berth Campervan with a deposit of £ 1,500.
- Mature Driver Insurance (mandatory)
This additional insurance is mandatory for drivers aged 70 to 74 years and costs € 26 (£ 20) per day.
- Insurance for driving in mainland Europe (mandatory)
If you are planning to drive to mainland Europe during your hire, this mandatory insurance needs to be booked in advance (at least 14 days prior to pick-up) with your motorhome hire in order to prepare the necessary documents. This option costs € 13 (£ 10) per day and is not available for drivers under 25 years of age. For a list of countries where travel is permitted, please see 'Driving Restrictions / Driving Abroad' below.
A deposit of € 1,700 or £ 1,300 (Roadie, Nomad, Ranger), € 2,000 or £ 1,500 (Aero, Vista), or € 2,600 or £ 2,000 (Aero Plus, Vista Plus, Grande and Europa) is required to provide cover for the damage excess when you pick up the vehicle. This can only be done with a credit card (Visa and MasterCard only). You will not be able to pick up your motorhome unless you present a valid credit card. The security deposit can be reduced by 50% or 75% if the supplementary CDW insurance is purchased at pick-up time.
The deposit is deducted from the credit card at pick-up and if the vehicle is returned in good condition it will be credited back. All credit card deductions are processed in EUR or GBP. Neither Bunk Campers nor Motorhome Bookers are liable to pay any cost differences that occur between the cost of the deducted bond and the reimbursement which result from foreign exchange fluctuations or external fees.
Please ensure you have adequate credit available on your credit card.
The deposit is reimbursed in entirety by Bunk Campers as long as the motorhome is returned clean, undamaged and with the same fuel level as it was picked up. The rental company reserves the right to charge fees for any damage, necessary cleaning fees, late drop-off and fines incurred during the rental period, etc. These fees are deducted from the credit card in arrears.
If an accident occurs with another vehicle or the driver of another vehicle flees the scene, the renter is liable up to the limit of the excess. The excess is deducted in the first instance - regardless of who is at fault.
The excess is deducted separately for each individual incident within the upper limit.
It is reimbursed as soon as the rental company receives any damage payments from a third party, which can take some time.
Insurance cover is null and void if the terms of the Bunk Campers rental agreement are breached. Any damage that is caused when the renter acts outside of the rental company conditions is not covered by the insurance.
Any water and/or saltwater related damages where the renter is at fault are not covered by the insurance. The insurance does not cover damage in the case of any vehicle submersion, the vehicle being stranded in a water area, driving through causeways or beach driving.
Any personal property that is damaged or stolen during an accident, vandalism or a theft is not insured. Private insurance should be purchased in your home country to cover any such issues. In order to avoid theft of personal items from the vehicle it is advised not to leave any valuable items in the vehicle.
The insurance does not cover damage in the following cases:
- activities that are in breach of the rental agreement conditions, e.g. driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or dangerous driving (especially with regard to trailers and camping appendages)
- damage caused by the use of the wrong fuel or when water or oil, etc are not topped up to minimum required levels (causing overheating, frost damage, etc) or where warning signals in the vehicle are ignored
- costs that arise for towing and recovery of vehicles that have been stranded or submerged as a result of the driver's negligence
- repairs and towing costs that are incurred because of driving on unpermitted roads or in forbidden areas
- damage to the underbody or roof of the vehicle which includes the overhead "luton" area. Any damage to these areas is deemed as gross negligence and will be charged at a fixed cost of £ 2,500 plus the full insurance excess on the vehicle
- glass damage (e.g. the windscreen, lights or other glass) *
- tyre damage that is not a result of faults in the welding *
- damage to the side mirrors *
- costs for vehicle keys that have either been lost or locked in the vehicle
- theft of the vehicle if the keys are left in the ignition or in or on the vehicle whilst unoccupied
- if people drive the car who have not been registered in the rental agreement
- personal property that is damaged in an accident or is either stolen or damaged during theft
- mechanical problems e.g. clutch/gearbox due to driver negligence
- any damage caused by a negligent act
- missing wheel trims, tools or spares
* Please note that damage to 1 windscreen, 2 mirrors or 2 tyres will be covered if you purchase the 'Special Insurance Cover' at pick-up.
All credit card payments taken at the rental depots are made in EUR or GBP. The renter alone is liable for any credit card fees or fluctuations in foreign currency that occur while your deposit is held and cannot be claimed back from Bunk Campers nor Motorhome Bookers.
The renter is liable for any fees, costs, fines or penalties that occur during his/her use of the rental vehicle unless any such costs that have taken place are the fault of the rental company.
If speeding tickets and parking fines and/or accidents, etc (e.g. that have not been mentioned to the rental company) come to light the rental company reserves the right to invoice or charge the customer for these costs in arrears as well as a processing fee.
The insurance options offered by the rental company do not include luggage insurance, nor do they include cover for any damage to passengers. It is therefore recommended to obtain travel insurance prior to your departure that covers accidents, sickness and loss of luggage.
All drivers must have held their licence for a minimum of 2 years on pick-up day. UK and European Licences (Category B) and other standard national driving licences are valid as long as the details on the licence are provided in English. Otherwise, an international driving licence is recommended.
Important note for UK licence holders:
From 08 Jun 15, the paper counterpart to the photocard UK driving licence will not be valid and no longer be issued by DVLA. Due to insurance reasons, the rental company requires the information formerly listed on the paper counterpart. You can check your details online www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence no more than 3 days before collection, print a copy of your counterpart and bring it with you when you pick up your vehicle.
The minimum age for any registered drivers is 21 years for the Roadie 2-berth Campervan and 25 years for all other vehicles. The maximum age is 75 years. Anyone younger or older than these limits is not permitted to drive the vehicles.
Drivers younger than 25 years or older than 70 years are required to pay an additional fee of € 26 (£ 20) per day. Drivers aged 21-24 years are only allowed to drive the Roadie 2-berth Campervan.
Additional drivers can be registered locally and for a fee of € 26 (£ 20) per day. The cost for one additional driver between the age of 25 and 69 is already included in the rental rates. A maximum of 3 additional drivers is allowed. Any person wishing to drive must have all of his/her details entered in the rental agreement. The renter is required to have access to the name and address details for any person who drives the vehicle - even if they drive for a short amount of time, and to provide these details to the rental company upon request. The renter is responsible for the actions of all registered drivers.
Before you can collect your vehicle you are required to present a valid driving license, credit card (compulsory - no exceptions!), your passport and the Motorhome Bookers voucher at the depot.
Please note carefully the maximum number of passengers allowed per vehicle as per the details provided when you click on the picture of your vehicle and view the vehicle specifications during an online quote or in the Bunk Campers section on our website.
The minimum hire period is 7 days (4 days during low season).
All necessary vehicle equipment is included in the rental rates. This includes:
General vehicle equipment:
dustpan, brush, fresh water hose, waste water hose, electricity connection, tool kit, safety equipment as required for the vehicle concerned such as jack, spare tyre, hazard warning triangle and instruction manual.
Kitchen equipment for 2-6 people (depending on vehicle size):
tea towels, cutlery, cooking utensils, various plates, glasses, cups, bowls, cutting board, tin opener, corkscrew, serving spoons, pots, pans, etc.
Personal equipment (Comfort Pack) is not included. The Comfort Pack (including pillows, duvets, sheets, bed covers and towels) can be booked in advance with your motorhome booking and costs € 25 (£ 20) per person.
Comfort Plus Package: in addition to the items included in the Comfort Pack, this package includes 1 camping chair per person and 1 camping table per hire. It costs € 33 (£ 26) per person.
The following optional extras should be booked in advance alongside your motorhome booking as availability cannot be guaranteed at pick-up time. You will pay for these extras locally at time of pick-up.
All items are the property of Bunk Campers and must be returned with the vehicle at drop-off time.
- Toilet chemicals: € 1.30 (£ 1) per day
- GPS: € 6.50 (£ 5) per day (only for Roadie, Nomad and Ranger campervans)
- WIFI: € 6.50 (£ 5) per day (250 MB data included)
- Bike rack: € 45 (£ 35) per hire (not available for Aero Plus and Vista Plus motorhomes)
- Camping chair: € 8 (£ 6) per chair/hire
- Camping table: € 15 (£ 12) per hire
- Microwave: € 40 (£ 30) per hire
- Porta Potti: € 58 (£ 45) per hire (only for Roadie, Nomad and Ranger campervans)
- Cabin Tent: € 58 (£ 45) per hire (only for Roadie, Nomad and Ranger campervans)
These items can also be rented when you pick up the vehicle. However, there is no guarantee that they will be available at that late stage.
The vehicles are only permitted for use on sealed, public and authorised roads within Ireland and Great Britain, with the exception of Connor Pass. If you drive on any unsealed or unauthorised roads or to forbidden areas such as Connor Pass, County Kerry, you do so at your own risk. You are liable for any costs incurred such as damage, vehicle retrieval or towing resulting from a breakdown or accident and no insurance cover is provided here. The vehicle is not allowed to come in contact with saltwater.
If you would like to drive outside the UK and Ireland, please request this with your booking (at least 14 days prior to pick-up), so we can seek authorisation from the rental company. You will need to purcharse mandatory European cover insurance which allows you to travel to the following countries:
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Travel to any other countries is strictly prohibited.
Note: Please take the time to obtain information from the authorities responsible for the country in which you plan to drive, or from an automobile association with regard to special rules that may apply in that country.
One-way rentals (= pick-up at location 'A' and drop-off at location 'B') are possible if reserved in advance with your booking and for a fee. For details please refer to the section 'Additional Costs'.
Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, London (Gatwick), Birmingham, Leeds and Conwy.
Please refer to 'Rental Depots' in the Bunk Campers section of our website for the exact addresses.
The rental depots are open as follows:
Monday to Sunday from 0900 - 1100hrs and 1500 - 1700hrs.
Outside these hours the depots are open on request only. It is therefore important that you contact the company before arriving at the depot.
All depots are closed on following (public) holidays:
01 Jan, 02 Jan, 01 Apr, 12 Jul, 22 Dec - 26 Dec, 30 Dec - 02 Jan
Dublin/Edinburgh/London (Gatwick):
01 Jan, 02 Jan, 01 Apr, 22 Dec - 26 Dec, 30 Dec - 02 Jan
22 Dec - 26 Dec, 30 Dec - 02 Jan
A surcharge of € 60 (£ 50) applies for picking up and/or dropping off on Sundays and following (public) holidays:
16 Mar - 19 Mar, 30 Mar, 02 Apr, 27 Dec - 29 Dec
27 Dec - 29 Dec
All other depots:
30 Mar, 02 Apr, 27 Dec - 29 Dec
The fee will automatically be factored into the total price when calculating online on the Motorhome Bookers website.
You can pick up your rental vehicle daily at the booked depot between 1500 and 1700hrs. For picking up on Sundays/public holidays a surcharge applies.
An 'Out of Hours' collection can be requested at time of booking. This will allow you to collect the vehicle between 1700 and 1930hrs for a fee of € 60 (£ 50). 'Out of Hours' collection is not available on Sundays/public holidays at any depots.
If you do not pick up your motorhome before the rental depot's closing time and you do not inform the rental company well in advance of your arrival time the rental company reserves the right to postpone the pick-up until the next day. No financial compensation nor refunds are provided in such situations.
The vehicle will be handed over with a full tank of fuel (needs to be returned full) and and a full LP gas bottle (does not have to be refilled).
You are required to allow the experts at the pick-up depot to provide you with a detailed vehicle briefing. Bunk Campers reserves the right to withhold the handover of a rental vehicle until this has taken place and does not take responsibility and will not provide compensation for any delays that may be incurred as a result.
You can drop off your rental vehicle daily at the booked depot between 0900 and 1100hrs. For dropping off on Sundays/public holidays a surcharge applies.
An 'Out of Hours' return can be requested at time of booking. This will allow you to return the vehicle between 0730 and 0900hrs for a fee of € 60 (£ 50). 'Out of Hours' return is not available on Sundays/public holidays at any depots.
Suggestion: if your return flight is at midday or earlier we recommend that you drop off your motorhome at the depot on the day before your flight and spend the night in a hotel or request the 'Out of Hours' return (see below).
There are no refunds if you return the vehicle earlier than the drop-off date booked. Late drop-offs will not be allowed on the basis of any delays that may have occurred at pick-up. If the vehicle is not returned at the depot at the agreed time Bunk Campers will charge additional fees for late returns.
The rental company reserves the right to charge the customer for any revenue lost as a result of a vehicle being returned late where other rentals are then delayed or missed. It is not permitted to alter the rental agreement to one with an open-ended drop-off date beyond the date agreed with the booking.
If the vehicle is returned with a new damage the rental company will charge the appropriate fees. The motorhome must be returned with a clean interior, otherwise the rental company will charge a cleaning fee of € 195 (£ 150). Toilet and waste water tank need to be emptied before drop-off otherwise a fee of € 130 (£ 100) will be charged. The fuel tank must be returned full or a fee of € 33 (£ 25) plus the fuel costs will be charged. The LP gas bottle does not have to be returned full.
Bunk Campers provide transfers from specified pick up locations to and from the rental depot for a fee (if booked in advance with your motorhome). Please read the information below carefully.
Transfer to/from Dublin Airport only
Transfer to/from Edinburgh Airport
London (Gatwick):
Transfer to/from London Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport or Horsham Train Station
Transfer to/from Birmingham Airport
Transfer to/from Belfast City Airport or Belfast Europa Bus Station
Transfers from Belfast International Airport, central London, Prestwick Airport or hotels are unavailable.
Transfers are provided on the condition that you provide Bunk Campers (preferably when you make the booking) with your flight arrival and departure times well in advance as well as a mobile phone number. Otherwise, the transfers will be cancelled (not postponed) without refund. Therefore please provide these details as soon as possible to Motorhome Bookers so that we can pass them on to Bunk Campers for you.
Bunk Campers do not offer a Meet and Greet service. Please follow the collection instructions (which you will receive with your booking confirmation) to ensure a quick and easy collection. Please allow enough time to return the vehicle (up to 1 hour) and transfer to the airport as duration may be longer in rush hour traffic.
In 2018, all vehicles are model year 2017 or newer.
Bunk Campers will make every effort to ensure that the booked vehicle model and vehicle lay-out is provided. However, they reserve the right to provide a different or larger vehicle if the model booked is not available due to unforeseen circumstances or has been damaged by a previous renter. No additional rental costs will be charged if this happens. If Bunk Campers is forced to provide you with a smaller vehicle than the one you have booked they will reimburse the difference. Any additional costs such as higher petrol costs, tolls or ferry costs, etc will not be reimbursed and need to be paid by the renter. This does not give the renter the right to cancel his/her booking.
Note: You will be guaranteed a vehicle from a certain category but not of any specific size, make, colour or design. Even though vehicles within a category have similar equipment, the design, size, measurements and floor plan (e.g. bed sizes or interior features, etc) may differ slightly within one vehicle category.
All measurements and size indications are approximate values and are based on the information provided to us by the rental company. We cannot accept responsibility for any mistakes or human error in the provision of these details. This kind of information on our website can be changed at any time without prior notice.
In the event of an accident, breakdown or technical difficulties (including problems with tyres) you are required to inform the rental company immediately.
If you have an accident, there is a fire or theft or you hit a wild animal, etc the police and Bunk Campers need to be contacted immediately. Third party demands are not to be agreed to.
In case of an accident the police report must include the name and address of the people involved as well as any witnesses along with the vehicle registration details of any vehicles involved. Even in the case of minor damage the renter is required to provide Bunk Campers with a detailed written report and a sketch outlining the situation.
Note: If you do not inform the rental company and police immediately and if the company is not given the opportunity to provide assistance there will be no grounds for compensation.
All vehicles are relatively new. However, problems can still occur from time to time. Please note: small repairs or expenses that are necessary to ensure the smooth running and well-being of the vehicle that cost up to € 65 (£ 50) can be carried out without prior communication with the rental company and will be reimbursed to you at drop-off time as long as you keep a receipt for the costs incurred. For repairs that will cost more than this amount you are required to inform the rental company before repairs take place to obtain their approval to proceed (otherwise the repairs will not be reimbursed). Receipts are always required.
The motorhome must be returned with a clean interior, otherwise the rental company will charge a cleaning fee of € 195 (£ 150). Toilet and waste water tank need to be emptied before drop-off otherwise a fee of € 130 (£ 100) will be charged. The fuel tank must be returned full or a fee of € 33 (£ 25) plus the fuel costs will be charged. The LP gas bottle does not have to be returned full.
Pets or other animals are not permitted inside the rental vehicles.
Smoking is also not permitted in the vehicles.
If you plan to take your motorhome on a ferry we strongly suggest that you book this well in advance. We recommend that you book a space on the ferry for a vehicle of at least one size larger than the booked vehicle, just in case you are upgraded to a larger vehicle at the depot.
All information provided has been put together by us (Motorhome Bookers Ltd) in as much detail as possible and on the basis of the information made available to us. This information has been taken from the rental company's conditions which they have provided to us. Any additional conditions are included in the rental agreement which is entered into by yourself and the rental company. You will receive the complete list of rental conditions with your rental agreement, which you sign when you collect your vehicle. We do not accept responsibility for any differences that come to light between our list of conditions and those of the rental company.
Bunk Campers provide transfers from specified pick up locations to and from the rental depot for a fee (if booked in advance with your motorhome). Please read the information below carefully.
Transfer to/from Dublin Airport only
Transfer to/from Edinburgh Airport
London (Gatwick):
Transfer to/from London Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport or Horsham Train Station
Transfer to/from Birmingham Airport
Transfer to/from Belfast City Airport or Belfast Europa Bus Station
Transfers from Belfast International Airport, central London, Prestwick Airport or hotels are unavailable.
Transfers are provided on the condition that you provide Bunk Campers (preferably when you make the booking) with your flight arrival and departure times well in advance as well as a mobile phone number. Otherwise, the transfers will be cancelled (not postponed) without refund. Therefore please provide these details as soon as possible to Motorhome Bookers so that we can pass them on to Bunk Campers for you.
Bunk Campers do not offer a Meet and Greet service. Please follow the collection instructions (which you will receive with your booking confirmation) to ensure a quick and easy collection. Please allow enough time to return the vehicle (up to 1 hour) and transfer to the airport as duration may be longer in rush hour traffic.
Distance from airport: approx. 20 minutes
Distance from Manchester Airport: approx. 120 km
Distance from Liverpool Airport: approx. 108 km
Distance from airport: approx. 10 minutes
Distance from Leeds Airport: approx. 65 km
Distance from airport: 26 km


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Potawatomi boy acted quickly during tornado (October 29, 2007)
A fast-moving Potawatomi boy in Michigan made sure the kids in his family's foster home were safe during a recent tornado. Derrek Collett, 7, heard the tornado sirens on October 18 and quickly rushed a 2-year-old foster girl to the...
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Justice system in Indian Country criticized (October 29, 2007)
Tribes should be able to prosecute people who commit crimes on reservations, a former federal prosecutor says. Kevin Washburn, a former assistant U.S. Attorney and former general counsel to the National Indian Gaming Commission, said the justice system in Indian...
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Senate hearing on tribes along Missouri River (October 29, 2007)
The Senate Indian Affairs Committee is holding an oversight hearing this Thursday on tribes along the Missouri River who were affected by the Flood Control Act of 1944. The law created dams along the river that flooded reservations and destroyed...
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Former Oglala vice president guilty of theft (October 29, 2007)
Eileen Janis, a former vice president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, was found guilty of theft. Janis was charged with one count of theft from a tribal organization. She took more than $22,000 from the tribe in...
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A New Mexico tribe is accusing a former U.S. Attorney of failing to prosecute crimes on Pueblo land. Pojoaque Pueblo Gov. George Rivera said former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias deserved to be fired by the Bush administration because he...
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Tribal and Indian leaders in Minnesota plan to protest today at KQRS, a popular Twin Cities radio station whose disc jockeys made offensive comments about Native Americans. On a September 18 show, radio personality Tom Barnard and his co-host Terri...
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Writing about lawsuits can be like going to the dentist; it can be numbing and very painful. With that I will try to be as brief (no pun intended) as possible. Two lawsuits involving the physical, mental and sexual abuse...
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"Oregon state School Superintendent Susan Castillo recently received a report from an advisory panel that had spent several months studying the issue of Native American mascots in the state's high schools. The report recommends that 15 schools in the state...
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Karthus-The Deathsinger
Role: Lane control and last hitter.
Utilities: Infinite range ultimate, a slowing wall and a lesser version of Crowstorm.
Lane: Always go middle lane, if people complain or deny you then just afk in the pool because you would be just as useful.
[*] (Passive) Death Defied: You should NEVER EVER be in a situation where this ability would be useful. If you do die however, activate Defile, use your mine twice, then requiem if the prey is low on health AND has no way to recover it before the detonation.
[*] Lay Waste: This spell is going to be your best friend until level 12. When laned against a caster (e.g. Ryze) always put this down behind them marginally, if they become wise then improvise (no rhyme intended), and if they are standing far back then just use this to kill off minions. When laned against a melee or someone who has abilities that activate at melee range, deprive them of xp and gold by constantly "mining", and at all times try to stand behind your minions or farther back to avoid Critical Failure.
[*] Wall of Pain: This is Karthus' least useful abilities until rank 5 even then being of little help. If you are teamed with people with stuns this makes their victim's escape denied. Also great for team retreats as it almost always guarantees a successful getaway.
[*] Defile: This is what Kathus says when fiddlesticks says crowstorm. Early on you are getting this ability for its mana efficiency. The bonus mana when you kill a minion is amazing at keeping you in the lane. At rank 5 this spell will become THE way to push lanes because of its tremendous AoE damage.
[*] Requiem: This is your "HAHA KILLED YOU IN ANOTHER LANE" ability. This spell unfortunately has a massive cooldown. I recommend using this when you have obtained a Soulstealer and even then at rank 2 or 3.
[*] Clairvoyance: I pick this up to defend myself from enemy ganks or to check bushes from far away.
[*] Teleport: When you leave your lane use this to get back. At end game use this to switch lanes quickly.
Karthus may be the biggest squishy in the game. You are not the person who even remotely stands up front, in team fights you should try to stand as far back as possible (I recommend completely avoiding team fights altogether).
[*] Early Game (Lv. 1 - 10) You will be babysitting middle lane endlessly so this will get boring until mid game. Go back to base at level 6 to pick up your Tear of the Goddess. Go back at level 8 to get boots or sorc boots. After you have sorc boots then grind your way to soulstealer as fast as possible, that's when Mid game begins for Karthus.
[*] Middle Game (Lv. 11 - Lich Bane) This is the point in most games when people become much more aggressive and ganking becomes more prominent. Whenever you have the opportunity use requiem to gain stacks for soulstealer and push lanes with Rank 5 Defile. Once you have gotten Archangle's Staff and Lich Bane end game begins.
[*] End Game (Lv. 16~) Now is the time for Karthus to truely shine. By now you should have 6+ stacks of soulstealer and be saving up for Zhonya's Ring. At this point you are permitted to move between lanes so long as you KNOW that no one will gank you. Play defensively at all times and hug allied turrets whenever possible. You will draw the enemy team because of your overpowered ability to slide entire lanes in your favor just by taking a stroll, just think accordingly and try to lane with the tank or disabler. Once your team is at the enemy's outer or middle turret stay far back and only attack minions, when there are no minions start attacking but stay aware or you will die. Defending your own turrets is your primary concern, always abandon your target if one of your turrets are under attack and have a chance to be saved. Otherwise, use requiem to stack kills.
If done properly you should always have flawless games and cause much QQ in the enemy team.


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La Machine: Les Mecaniques Savants
Liverpool City Centre
Whoever thought building a fifty-foot, thirty-seven tonne spider – La Princess – that tours the city over three rain sodden days might be entertaining should surely be in therapy and whoever thought Scousers, in their tens of thousands, would ooh and ah at collective intervals, despite interminable delays and rescheduling, could be forgiven for being slightly mad. Yet this is precisely what happened and those who believed it was going to be a success and a credit to Liverpool as a whole were proved one hundred per cent correct and should be roundly applauded for their ingenuity and faith.
At a cost of £1.9 million and with rent and rates soaring, how could the Culture Company justify such expenditure on a fifty-foot, 37 tonne robot powered by a truck and twelve visible drivers? By delivering what has to be one of the most spellbinding weekends of entertainment to have ever graced the city, that's how.
Everything – with the exceptions of the weather, which was truly horrible on the Friday, and the lack of basic facilities such as porta-loos and refreshment stands for the wet and cold huddled masses – was magical, with thousands gathered together on the streets of the city to gaze in awe at what was ambling towards them, spitting steam and spraying water.
Young and old, rich and poor stood shoulder to shoulder, necks craning and mobile phones held aloft to capture the images, which all brought a much needed boost to the celebrations. After all, Culture year is supposed to be "For The People" and "The People" of Liverpool responded gloriously and were duly treated, free of charge, for their efforts. Now for some, standing for hours on end in the pouring rain whilst waiting for a lumbering machine manipulated by a dozen drivers, at the estimated construction cost of £1.9 million, as it moves at approximately two miles per hour along the city's main thoroughfares and causing delays, might not seem all that worthwhile. But these would be the same people who sit near the back at a wedding service and say with complete conviction "it'll never last".
The firecracker welcome outside of the Echo Arena, La Princess's bath in Salthouse Dock, her crawl up The Cunard Building and the gentle stroll around Derby Square, along Lord Street and up Church Street through thousands upon thousands of people, will be forever remembered and those who insist on labelling it a waste of time, money and effort should ask local retailers and hoteliers if they agree or not, let alone those in charge of advertising the city to the world at large. When else – outside of winning a football match or a Beatle coming home – has Liverpool been covered so extensively in the media when something good – which it frequently does – takes place here?
Francois Delaroziere – the creature's creator – Artichoke's Director, Nicky Webb, and Dominique Malan, the composer of the truly beguiling score accompanying the journey throughout, have contributed to creating truly memorable theatre that will be spoken of for years, uniting a city in awe, and I for one – a true arachnophobe – am sad to see it leave. La Princess cest magnifique. Merci beaucoup et au revoir. Big things really do happen in the North West of England and in Liverpool in particular.
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PUBLISHED ON February 28th, 2012
We've all heard the nursery rhyme meant to help us learn to count and sing. Why is it, then, when you have an ant invasion it turns out they come in the tens, hundreds – but definitely not the twos? In the cartoons, the ants all look the same.. little, cute, sweet personalities if not a smidgen ditzy – but the ants you have come in all shapes, sizes, colors. They come in the winter, they come in the spring, they have wings, and they don't have wings. What gives?
Well, this blog is especially for that moment of crisis when you realize you have ants, but don't know what type. Are they eating your home? Your food? Why are they there and more importantly, WHY WON'T THEY LEAVE? We feel you, and we echo G.I. Joe when we say, "knowing is half the battle". Get ready for a primer in ants.
Sugar Ants, Odorous House Ants, Coconut Ants, Stink Ants, Piss Ants
These guys (and all but the queens are guys) are common. Homes, once infested, will remain infested until successful treatment. Over-the-counter products don't work, and in fact, can make your problem much, much worse. These ants are the tiny ones that swarm your counters when you spill a little bit of jam, or occupy your washroom where you keep the dog food. They'll eat anything, they'll find anything you accidentally leave out, and they won't go away once you clean it up. Called sugar ants because of their love of all things sticky and sweet, the name is a bit of a misnomer. They'll eat anything, from coffee rings (and these can provide nutrition for quite some time) to leftovers. The biggest advantage these ants have, though, is their nesting strategy. These ants are called "budding ants" – meaning that they have more than one queen and establish multiple, connected nest sites throughout your home. If you start targeting a nest, the queens living there will simply pick up and start over. One nest can lead to three; three can lead to nine, etc. Lastly, they can spread (they do not carry, nor transmit) salmonella through mechanical means (get it on their feet, drag it through the house sort of thing).
Carpenter Ants, Big Black Ants, Wood Ants
Here's where the ants with wings come in. These ants can also be a variety of size (called polymorphism), though they're usually black. They don't always have wings – when they do, they are looking for new places to nest (this is called swarming). People realize that they have a different type of problem when they see the "major" ant of these species, or what we commonly call the "big black ant". In the Pacific Northwest, they're a common pest in our homes. They also live out in nature, happily helping in the lifecycle of the forest. The problem arises when they can't tell our home from some comfortable decomposing cedar tree in the middle of the woods. These ants earn the name "wood ant" because they live in it (although they do not eat the wood – that's termites and a whole other blog), making tunnels and nests throughout the material. They have a different nest style than the budding ants, where there is one central nest and many satellite nests, with the satellite nests being dependent on the central, or main, nest. This is why carpenter ants require special attention – without preventative and professional treatment, they will continue to infest and destroy your home. Often, the main nest can be 300 yards away in the greenbelt. You are probably experiencing a satellite nest infestation, and will continue to do so until the main nest, along with the queen ant, is eliminated. If we can't track down that main nest, preventative treatments can be done to prevent the reestablishment of a satellite nest in your home.
So – now you know.
And now that you know, why call a pest control professional? One – we understand their biology, and we're good at tracking down the actual problem. Your neighbor may have an out-of-control infestation that's spilling over to your home via a tiny crack in your siding. You may have several ant nests throughout your home – these ants are extraordinarily adaptive and can live in the most unusual places. Two – our products are incredibly effective. While you may empty an entire can (or two) of toxic Raid throughout your house without any results, exposing your family to whatever is in that stuff; we strategically place minute amounts of product throughout your home. When we do have to apply a liquid product, such as a spray, we do it in such a way to prevent exposure to your family and can use organic pest control products.
More importantly, we use a program called Integrated Pest Management – meaning we don't just kill the ants that are already there, we make sure that more ants don't just reinfest after we're gone. That means caulking up the tiny crack in your siding, and putting down a barrier treatment to prevent them from making it to your home at all. Sure beats the pants off a spray can and a prayer, huh?


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Welcome Castle Rock Knights!
This website is YOUR CONNECTION to Castle Rock Elementary School. Bookmark us or submit your email on the left in the "Follow this Website by Email" to stay up-to-date on all that's happening at Castle Rock. Visit us often as we strive to keep you informed and involved!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Parent Education Workshops
Our Walnut Valley Unified School District is offering 3 very informative workshops for all elementary parents this spring. The workshops are one hour long and childcare will be provided.
These are valuable resources for parents and are offered free to our community. The following are the dates, locations, and classes for Castle Rock Families:
1) Wed. Feb. 29th from 6:30-7:30pm @ Quail Summit -
"Behavior 101: Practical Tools for Managing Kids at Home"
**This class will be offered in Mandarin at Collegewood Elem. on March 21.**
2) Wed. March 21st from 6:30-7:30pm @ Evergreen -
"Happiness and Ability to Get Along With Others and Succeed in Life"
3) Wed. April 18th from 6:30-7:30pm @ Maple Hill -
"Homework Help: Strategies, Time Management, and Organization Skills"
For more information and a detailed description of each workshop, please visit the WVUSD website at:
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text: Bogle Law 2012 September Self Representation in a Dissolution of Marriage; Should You or Shouldn't You Previous Post | Next Post Self Representation in a Dissolution of Marriage; Should You or Shouldn't You Posted By Bogle Law || 7-Sep-2012 With the economy still in a bit of a downward slump, many people either stay married longer than they want or try to represent themselves in a Dissolution of Marriage proceeding. While there is nothing that says you must hire an attorney to represent you if you are going through a divorce, it is generally a good idea to seek legal representation. The cost to file a lawsuit is the same whether or not an attorney helps you. The additional costs associated with hiring an attorney come in the form of attorney's fees. And while the initial attorney's fees can seem too much to handle, the benefits of hiring an attorney generally outweigh any financial burden it may cause you at first. Oftentimes, clients come to see me after having attempted to complete the Dissolution of Marriage paperwork themselves. While I do understand the desire to cut costs, I have also seen the frustration that comes with self-representation. Many times, we have had to step in after initial paperwork is filed and try to "undo" or "fix" what has previously been done. Going through a divorce is a very difficult and painful time for everyone. If there are children involved, even more issues arise with the separation of the parties. These are the times when you want a skilled professional to help you. The legal environment is a scary one for people who are not comfortable or familiar with that setting. An experienced Family Law attorney can make this process seem less intimidating. The attorneys at Bogle Law, P.A. have years of experience in handling complex Family Law matters. We are knowledgeable about the Family Law Rules of Procedure and the local court rules. As former prosecutors, we are all comfortable in a courtroom setting and pride ourselves on our litigation skills. Not only do we offer you the best legal representation by seasoned litigators, but we also provide you with a staff of highly trained and friendly legal assistants. As our client, you will get to know each person in the office and they will know you. We will help you through the legal process, as well as relieve some of the emotional burdens you may feel as you go through your divorce. So, while it is possible for you to represent yourself in a Dissolution of Marriage, or other Family Law matter, it may ultimately be in your best interest to allow a trained professional to carry that burden for you. There are just too many times during a case where familiarity with the rules, law, and courtroom procedures help one party over another. If you or someone you know is, or will be, going through a divorce, please contact one of the experienced attorneys at Bogle Law, P.A. for a free consultation. We can work with you on creative payment plans to get you the representation you deserve. This is too tough to go through alone. Let us do it for you. Categories: Divorce, Florida Family Law Share Post


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Is it a triumph? Is there science to do? We let you know in our Portal 2 review.
We round up the best and most notable titles previewed at E3 2010.
The Xbox 360 standalone and special version of Portal, subtitled Still Alive, has been detailed by Valve.
You've already seen the gorgeous Companion Cube mod. Now Ton Khowdee, aka TiTON, adds to our Orange Box set with a jaw dropping TF2 mod. This is a two part mod though, with this first half looking at the construction of the Dispenser.
We've been playing a bit of Left4Dead recently and now that we've finally managed to tear ourselves away from it, we think it's only fair to share with you the details of this four-player Co-Op zombie shooter from Valve and Turtle Rock Studios.
Erik Wolpaw, writer for Portal, has been speculating about the length of games recently and wonders if games these days are too long.
According to comments by Doug Lombardi, Valve is considering bringing music and video content to Steam before the end of the year.
It's pretty safe to say that Portal was one of the best games released in 2007. For those of you who can't get enough of it, our mega-modder Wolverine has a treat for you. It's time to work with your Weighted Companion PC - cake not included.
Valve, traditionally a company partnered with ATI, has got it together with Nvidia to offer some free Portal love to all current Nvidia GeForce owners.
2007 has been a great year for gamers and we've had a lot of fun testing and reviewing all the latest games - but which are the best? We've ranked the top ten games of the year across all platforms and you'll only find the results in here!
Randy Pitchford, head of Gearbox Software, has praised Valve for including Portal in the Orange Box, indicating that it may want to replicate the model.
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The world of Nadine Jewelry is a very special place. All of the extraordinary jewelry under this unique label is created by talented artisan jeweler, Nadine Giurgiu. Each piece is made individually in Nadine's home studio in the Netherlands. She is the sole proprietor, designer, creator and curator of this fresh and eclectic brand.
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Governors Focus on The Federal Budget Deficit
With the National Governors Association (NGA) wrapping up its three-day meeting in Boston today, PoliticsDaily.com Senior Correspondent Jill Lawrence joins the Washington Journal live from Boston to review the conference and discuss the 2010 elections.
Todays closing NGA plenary session focuses on The Federal Budget Deficit: Risks and Challenges." The panel will hear from former Senator Alan K. Simpson (R-WY) and former Clinton White House Chief of Staff and Senate candidate Erskine B. Bowles (D-NC), co-chairs of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, who will provide their insight into the monetary challenges facing the nation.
What really ticks me off is the governors demanding the federal govt bail them out. So the people of AZ should bail outr Iowa vice versa. Bullsh*t
In other words, tend to your own flock and not someone elses!
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You may be a Victim of Phishing (Part 2)
How to protect yourself from Phishing
- Delete email and text messages that ask you to confirm or provide personal information (credit card and bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, passwords, etc.). Legitimate companies don't ask for this information via email or text. The messages may appear to be from organizations you do business with – banks, for example. They might threaten to close your account or take other action if you don't respond. Don't reply, and don't click on links or call phone numbers provided in the message, either. These messages direct you to spoof sites – sites that look real but whose purpose is to steal your information so a scammer can run up bills or commit crimes in your name.
- Area codes can mislead, too. Some scammers ask you to call a phone number to update your account or access a "refund." But a local area code doesn't guarantee that the caller is local.
- If you're concerned about your account or need to reach an organization you do business with, call the number on your financial statements or on the back of your credit card.
- Your bank will never send you emails asking you to divulge any confidential or personal information. You should report such emails to your bank and then discard them. You should never reveal your PIN or OTP to anyone. No bank should ever ask you for your PIN or OTP for whatever reasons.
- Do not click on any link to log on to bank websites or open attachments in emails purportedly sent to you by your bank, credit card company or service provider.
- Always enter the full URL or domain name of your bank or credit card company into your browser address bar. If you are unsure of their web address, contact them for the information.
- Do check your bank's website for more information on Internet security. In the event that you think you have become a victim of phishing scam, contact your bank immediately.
- Avoid performing online banking using computers in public areas such as cybercafés.
- Remember to log off each time you finished your online banking activities.
- Select passwords that are difficult to guess and change your passwords regularly.
- Don't click on links within emails that ask for your personal information. Fraudsters use these links to lure people to phony Web sites that looks just like the real sites of the company, organization, or agency they're impersonating. If you follow the instructions and enter your personal information on the Web site, you'll deliver it directly into the hands of identity thieves. To check whether the message is really from the company or agency, call it directly or go to its Web site (use a search engine to find it).
- Beware of "pharming." In this latest version of online ID theft, a virus or malicious program is secretly planted in your computer and hijacks your Web browser. When you type in the address of a legitimate Web site, you're taken to a fake copy of the site without realizing it. Any personal information you provide at the phony site, such as your password or account number, can be stolen and fraudulently used.
- Never enter your personal information in a pop-up screen. Sometimes a phisher will direct you to a real company's, organization's, or agency's Web site, but then an unauthorized pop-up screen created by the scammer will appear, with blanks in which to provide your personal information. If you fill it in, your information will go to the phisher. Legitimate companies, agencies and organizations don't ask for personal information via pop-up screens. Install pop-up blocking software to help prevent this type of phishing attack.
- Protect your computer with spam filters, anti-virus and anti-spyware software, and a firewall, and keep them up to date. A spam filter can help reduce the number of phishing emails you get. Anti-virus software, which scans incoming messages for troublesome files, and anti-spyware software, which looks for programs that have been installed on your computer and track your online activities without your knowledge, can protect you against pharming and other techniques that phishers use. Firewalls prevent hackers and unauthorized communications from entering your computer – which is especially important if you have a broadband connection because your computer is open to the Internet whenever it's turned on. Look for programs that offer automatic updates and take advantage of free patches that manufacturers offer to fix newly discovered problems. Go to OnGuardOnline.gov and StaySafeOnline.org to learn more about how to keep your computer secure.
- Only open email attachments if you're expecting them and know what they contain. Even if the messages look like they came from people you know, they could be from scammers and contain programs that will steal your personal information.
- Know that phishing can also happen by phone. You may get a call from someone pretending to be from a company or government agency, making the same kinds of false claims and asking for your personal information. If someone contacts you and says you've been a victim of fraud, verify the person's identity before you provide any personal information. Legitimate credit card issuers and other companies may contact you if there is an unusual pattern indicating that someone else might be using one of your accounts. But usually they only ask if you made particular transactions; they don't request your account number or other personal information. Law enforcement agencies might also contact you if you've been the victim of fraud. To be on the safe side, ask for the person's name, the name of the agency or company, the telephone number, and the address. Get the main number from the phone book, the Internet, or directory assistance, then call to find out if the person is legitimate.
- Job seekers should also be careful. Some phishers target people who list themselves on job search sites. Pretending to be potential employers, they ask for your social security number and other personal information. Follow the advice above and verify the person's identity before providing any personal information.
- Be suspicious if someone contacts you unexpectedly and asks for your personal information. It's hard to tell whether something is legitimate by looking at an email or a Web site, or talking to someone on the phone. But if you're contacted out of the blue and asked for your personal information, it's a warning sign that something is "phishy." Legitimate companies and agencies don't operate that way.
- Phishing correspondences will usually ask you for sensitive, personal information that the organization should already have. For example, if your bank sends you an email asking you to provide them with your bank account and routing number, it may be a phishing scam
- Review suspicious emails and text messages for spelling and punctuation errors. In most cases, phishing scams are not proofread before they are sent and contain multiple errors. If the email or text message is coming from a major business or corporation, it is unlikely that an editor will publish spelling and punctuation errors without review.
- Examine the website links and logos in suspicious emails you receive. In some cases, links and logos are masked to look legitimate but may take you to a different website or cause you to download malicious files
- Refrain from clicking or visiting any unfamiliar links that end with an "exe" extension. "Exe" links may cause you to download malicious software, spyware, or other programs that can steal your personal information.
- Look at the address bar of the website you are visiting to determine if the site begins with "[[https" https"] [https" https"]] rather than "[http." http."] The "[[https" https"] [https" https"]] part of the web address indicates that the website is secure.
- A yellow padlock icon displayed toward the bottom of your web session can also help you determine a website's security. Double-click on the padlock icon to verify that a security certificate displays on the screen, as some websites will display just a graphic of a padlock to be malicious.
- Review your bank statements regularly. This will allow you to see if any unauthorized charges or purchases have been made with your account, indicating that you may be the victim of a phishing scam.
- Report phishing, whether you're a victim or not, tell the company or agency that the phisher was impersonating.
Avoid Becoming a Victim!
For Organizations/Companies
- Use dedicated systems for payment requests and approval processes. Disable email access on any system involved with payment processing. If an attacker cannot compromise the systems in payment processing, he will have a harder time obtaining payment usernames and passwords, and a harder time actually requesting/approving a transfer.
- Use a strong authentication mechanism on all payment processing systems. This would include replacing or augmenting username/password combinations with a hardware token and PIN, or with biometrics such as a fingerprint reader. An attacker will be unable to copy and reuse strong authentication such as a token or biometrics.
- Block Internet access for systems involved in payment processing. If the system genuinely has no Internet access, malware would be unable to talk back to its controlling systems and attacker.
- Disable the use of USB flash drives in payment processing systems. In some circles USB flash drives are often referred to as "malware delivery devices." Disabling USB flash drives removes one more potential avenue for infection.
- Use tools available in your email client. Outlook, for instance, has the ability to help filter potentially harmful links. In Outlook, go to Tools/Options/Preferences/Junk E-mail/Options, and check "Disable links and other functionality in phishing messages" and "Warn me about suspicious domain names in e-mail addresses." These are not perfect solutions but they can help.
- Be diligent in your use of anti-virus and anti-malware software, including regular updates and scans. Most of the malware used as part of a phishing attack is not detected by standard anti-virus software, but some of it is. Some malware indicators may not be changed before an anti-virus update is available, and sometimes older versions of malware are distributed. Additionally, anti-virus software can help identify secondary infections that may be related to an attack.
- Use reputation-based website, IP address, and URL filtering to help ensure that any systems accessed from within the company are not considered "bad" sites. You can extend this further by allowing only "white-list" access – access to addresses that have specifically been recognized as "good" sites (note that this has the potential to inhibit some Internet capability).
- Enforce time-of-day login and payment processing. Many fraudulent transactions occur after normal working hours. For instance, a series of large transfers that completed at 7:00PM Friday evening might be functionally ignored until staff return and see abnormal activities Monday morning.
- Limit access to payment processing systems from mobile devices, laptops, and systems based in home offices. These distributed systems are typically more vulnerable to threats.
- Do not allow access to any internal organization system, especially payment processing systems, from a personally owned home computer. There is simply no way the organization can enforce proper control over such a system.
- Conduct employee security awareness sessions to instruct employees on how to identify phishing emails and avoid falling victim to them. Any reduction in exposure slows compromise and increases your organization's capability to identify an escalating threat.
- Explicitly communicate to employees, partners and clients that you will never solicit account information via email, or send a link to update account information.
If you are a Victim
If you have fallen victim to a phishing scam and sent out your details to the phishers, what should you do?
- Act Immediately!
- Change Passwords!
- Close Accounts! Depending on how much information you revealed, you should log into your relevant accounts and change your passwords. If possible, also change your usernames. This will stop the fraudsters accessing your accounts with the information you sent them.
- Contact your banks and financial institutions (Note: having a list of your card numbers and the bank's toll free numbers on hand is key, make them aware of the situation in case of problems. They should also give you further help and advice. If needed, you may actually want to close accounts that have been compromised.
- Report to the relevant Authorities!
Be Safe!
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
MoneySENSE- A National Financial Education Programme for Singapore
The Telegraph
Network World
The Washington Post
Global Chinese Phishing sites report 2nd Half 2012
Financial Cyber Threats in 2013. Part 1: Phishing
Global Phishing Survey: Global Phishing Survey 2H2013: Trends and Domain Name Use. http://docs.apwg.org/reports/APWG_GlobalPhishingSurvey_2H2013.pdf
The Economic Times
THE EVOLUTION OF PHISHING ATTACKS: 2011-2013- Kaspersky Labs
http://media.kaspersky.com/pdf Kaspersky_Lab_KSN_report_The_Evolution_of_Phishing_Attacks_2011-2013.pdf
University of Florida: Solutions for your life
How To Understand Phishing
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