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Should you return to Higher Education?
It's never too late to return to Higher Education
There seem to be social stigma that when you reach certain age it's too late to return to Higher Education. This statement could not be any further from the truth. It is never too late to get back to formal education. In fact you should treat your age and life experiences as an asset. Whether it is a seminar discussion or a group project you will have a distinctive advantage over younger classmates, because you already developed soft skills that others may lack.
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The other reason why people are reluctant to return to Higher Education, is due to the fact they are concerned about lack of academic skills. It is true that academic skills are essential to thrive at the university, but they are also easy to catch. If you think you need some extra preparation before joining a university, our Access to Higher Education Courses will give you skills and confidence you need to succeed at the university. Moreover most universities have specifically dedicated services for mature students to give them an edge to succeed.
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It is true that in order to graduate with a degree you will need to find time for your studies. It may seem overwhelming to juggle between studies, work, family life and other commitments, but the good news is that there are many solutions available. If you do not wish to study full time, most universities offer part-time study options. You can also choose a degree with a combination of on-campus and online learning, so that you can complete some of your coursework online in your spare time.
You may be also concerned about financial aspects of returning to Higher Education. Degrees in recent years became more expensive, so if you plan attend a university you should treat it as an investment. Luckily funding is available and you can apply for a tuition and maintenance loans to cover costs of studying. You will not have worry about those commitments until you start earning above £21,000 threshold. There are also many grants and scholarships available depending on university you apply for.


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Katie Jordan doesn't want the governor to forget about the students when it comes to Penn State's board of trustees.
The University Park Undergradaute Association president sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf this week asking him to continue nominating a student to the board.
The board includes a mix of representatives from different areas of influence. There are nine trustees elected by alumni. Six come from business and industry. Six more are elected by agricultural groups. Several, including the governor and the university president, hold their positions because of their offices.
Six others are appointed by the governor. They are on a rotation, with two appointed annually. The terms expiring this year are those of Vice Chairman Mark Dambly and graduate student Allison Goldstein, who was appointed by previous governor Tom Corbett. Goldstein will not be re-appointed, as she has accepted a position at Penn State — this action required the board to vote on waiving a policy at the May meeting in order to allow.
"The governor's office has helped give students an influential voice on the board of trustees by appointing a student as one of its six gubernatorial appointees," Jordan wrote. "This tradition, a custom since 1971, extends beyond your leadership, marking 46 consecutive years and eight governors who have shown their willingness to act on behalf of student interests."
The board will not be without student representation if Wolf opts not to follow in previous footsteps.
In 2014, the trustees voted on some reform measures, including changes to membership that added specific seats for the immediate past president of the alumni association, a faculty trustee and a student trustee. Luke Metaxas was named the first student to hold that seat in 2015. His term ends this year.
Students also hold seats on various board committees, but Jordan believes more voice is necessary.
"Students have first hand experience regarding the issues they and their peers face daily — what is working well at Penn State as well as what needs improvement — yet students make up only 5 percent of the board's total voting membership," she wrote to Wolf.
Wolf's office did not have a firm answer.
"We are still actively discussing Penn State appointments with the Senate. Appointments are a collaborative process, and the Senate will advise before they are finalized," press secretary J.J. Abbott said.
Last week, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale announced his audit of the university and urged the trustees to enact additional reforms, including reducing the size of the board of trustees.
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Father Daughter Night
Monday, March 12, 2012
Every year our town has an event around Valentine's Day called the Father Daughter Dance. Dad's and their daughters dress up and go out for the night. I LOVE this idea! It's a great opportunity for men to spend quality time with their daughters. I think it's harder for a daddy to be close to his little girl when they don't have much in common. Boys can help Daddy in the yard, they can play catch, they can wrestle. Girly things are a little tougher for a dad to relate to...just as boy things are tougher for a mom (at least in my own personal experience!). Not only is a great excuse for one on one time, it also teaches a girl how a man should treat her. It's a night where girls can see their dads in a new light and a way for father's to show their daughters that they deserve love and respect and that they should expect those qualities in a future spouse.
When Brittlynn was born I thought Zach wouldn't be interested in the Father Daughter Dance. His dad never went with his sisters growing up and I could picture Zach saying it was lame. This man of mine always surprises me in the best ways though! Zach agrees with me that it's a great tradition and would have taken Brittlynn this year!!! Unfortunately, it fell on a super busy weekend when Zach was out of town late one of the nights for work and I had my beloved kids sale the other night. It just didn't work out this year, but I still wanted to start the tradition. Originally we planned for Zach and Brittlynn to have a "date night" out somewhere but that kinda seemed silly. Why go out just to sit there and feed her a bottle then come back home?
So for this year they just dressed up and got some pictures together...next year they will start actually going to the dance or if the dance doesn't work out again they will go on a legit night out at least!
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Our little sweetness!
I'm thankful that Zach sees the importance in this tradition and I'm glad we started it this year even if it was only a 10 min long photo session together. Hey it's a start!!!


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I have kept quiet about this for long but recently thought it necessary to write on this after an incident i witnessed. Do i think the standard of western education is better than Nigeria's? OFF COURSE! In fact most organizations in Nigeria do not hesitate to rub that in by the preferential treatments offered to those with foreign degree certificates. What i have picked from all these is that, it is obvious our educational standard is poor, infrastructures same because they come hand in hand. If we claim education is key and power, it is then not about giving a Biro and book to every child in Nigeria. I totally get the point of Malala Yousafzai, the Pakastani girl who was shot in the head on her school bus by Taliban gunmen for criticizing their rule, including banning education for girls. Her campaign matches the struggle of most Arab nations, but Nigerians adopting that? You should see my confused face now.
I remember reading an article compiled by Sahara Reporters on the poor state of Nigerian schools, paying closer attention to the infrastructures; and the thought of ASUU's demand struck me. I know people will bombard me with the shortcomings of the Nigerian Government but what exactly has the Academic Staff Union of Universities done to deserve what they are demanding? We have lecturers who grade students based on their performances in the bedroom, or based on bribery and buying handouts, what then justifies their demands? Isn't the education of every Nigerian citizen our collective responsibility as Nigerians? It is! Because we have ignorant Boko Haram members throwing bombs around as though they were mere stones. That is definitely affecting us all. So are you still thinking this is not your business?
If organizations in Nigeria recognize the power of foreign education, why aren't there bodies to come up with creative ways to reform our schools rather than bunch of clowns taking pictures of them donating noodles and cartons of juice to "charity". The discrimination against Nigerian students in Nigeria is simply appalling! Is the intention to propel folks (who are under paid) towards sending their kids abroad for education? It is definitely not about sitting up in class but simply about killing the Nigerian citizens' esteem. It would be great to have Nigerians ranked top in something productive rather than their ability to defraud another or kill. The most confusing part of it is; the more we all rant "It is well" the more things are falling apart. Now we don't not even know how exactly to start fighting the new kinds of crimes that have been emerging! *whew* I have a lot to say but this will just go on and on..... Someone help me conclude this please. I don't know what Nigerian graduates would cling to or what exactly the future holds for us if we aren't accepted even in our own country *Drops Pen*


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Bedroom Color Ideas
Color introduces personality wherever it goes, and the bedroom is no exception. Infuse your bedroom with fresh color to give it a style boost. Read our best tips and expert advice for choosing and using bedroom color ideas, plus learn how to put together the perfect color scheme and combine the right colors of paint, bedding, pillows, accessories, floors, and furniture with ease. Take the guesswork out of choosing paint colors for a bedroom with My Color Finder, where you can try out paint colors without even picking up a brush. Whether you prefer a cool blue space, an earthy green bedroom, or a warm space in a shade such as yellow, orange, red, or pink, or if you like unique colors such as rich purple, electric green, or whatever hue is the latest trend, you'll find plenty of inspiration in our gallery of colorful bedroom photos. If you're looking to create a space that soothes, browse our best neutral bedrooms that combine different shades with texture, unique furniture, and pretty accessories to create a beautiful bedroom that is anything but boring.
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Blue and Orange for a Fun Contrast
Blue and Orange Bedroom
A bright mix of colors is an excellent way to liven up your bedroom. This contrast of bright orange and blue brings life to the otherwise-ordinary bedroom. Keeping the major elements of the room a cool blue allows it to remain serene and comforting, while the splash of orange brings a fun surprise. Fun patterns and prints add to the lively decor.
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High Contrast for Bright Bedroom
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Bedroom with Hardwood Floors
Similar hues and different washes bring a bright element as well as contrast to this contemporary bedroom. The hardwood floors and wooden furniture act as the base color. Light orange provides an excellent match in this room. To duplicate this look, start with a base color in your room, and then find similar colors to offset.
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Bedroom with a Splash of Fun
Vintage pillows top the coral velvet settee that sits at the base of this bed. The cool hues of the bed and walls make the area serene and relaxing, but the fun settee adds a burst of color to bring a spark to the room. Bring life to your own bedroom by finding the perfect contrast between bright and relaxing colors.
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Color Your Bedroom Walls
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Pretty in Pink Bedroom
For a more feminine style, pink is an ideal decorating color. Here, the bright pink is found on the area rug and on the design above the bed, whereas the majority of the room is completed with a creamy color palette. However, the burst of pink on the wall design and on the floor brings a spark of color to the room. Create a similar look in your room with a bright area rug that brings life to the room. Finish the room with more subtle hues.
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CARSON, Calif. --The Daily Breeze reports that the L.A. County Sheriff's Department is facing a lawsuit filed by the family of a man killed by deputies last month. The family of 33-year-old Ezequiel Jacobo says he was shot while trying to get away, and that deputies didn't allow paramedics to try to revive him.
Jacobo was unarmed, but Sheriff's officials say he was shot while reaching for a deputy's gun.
An order last week by Sheriff Lee Baca makes this case a top priority for the department.
Baca said that all investigations into officer-involved shootings with unarmed victims must now be completed in 90 days.
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You may want to restrict your activity if the air is unhealthy. We have had two days of air quality advisory and very unhealthful air warning. They said, "all to stay inside..."
I was going stir crazy because I couldn't get away from all the smoke in Portland area. And we kept our dogs inside except when they had to do their business. They were spooked with the burnt wood smelling smoky hazy air. It also made my eyes irritated. Not pleasant at all. No heavy workout.
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This, our fine IGNPSX readers, is what we call 'Off the Record.' It's our outlet for outrageous, outlandish, or just plain out-there rumors that we hear in our day-to-day dealings in the game industry. The fact is, we find out so many things, not all of them fit into our formidable news format. While most have a ring of truth to them, these are rumors -- so don't castrate us if the following tidbits don't pan out exactly as we report six months later.
Dancing, Square Style
First, it was Sony and Parappa. Next, Enix and Bust-a-Move. Then Konami entered the fray with Beatmania Dance Dance Revolution. Now, it looks like Square wants to enter the dance floor with its own music/dance simulator. Word has come out of Square in Japan that the company will release its own music game later next year. No name, no subject...yet.
Crystal Entering PlayStation 2 Development
A quick search on hotjobs.com will net you an interesting find if you key in PlayStation. It looks like Crystal Dynamics, the development team responsible for Gex, Akuji the Heartless, and the upcoming Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, is revving up for PlayStation 2 development. The company is searching for programmers that will work on PlayStation 2 hardware. Veddy interesting...
Acclaim's Leadership Position
Greg Fischbach, the President of Acclaim, had stated in a stockholder conference call a few months ago that his company would be taking a "leadership position" in PlayStation 2 development. Well, it seems that the company wants to have at decent amount of titles ready to go by the system launch next year ¿ it's been heard that Acclaim will have six to eight games ready to go by the time the system's on shelves in the US.
Unreal Going PS2
It seems that Epic is ready to move the Unreal engine over to the PlayStation 2 hardware. Tim Sweeney was heard in an interview with The Adrenaline Vault that he anticipates a mere half-year to get a PlayStation 2 specific version up and running. Not too shabby...
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"No More Cane on the Brazos" or Affordable Housing in Austin
April 24, 2018
The local affordability crisis is part of the national inequality crisis.
Dallas and San Antonio Launch Paid Sick Day Ballot Initiatives
April 19, 2018
All Texans deserve the security and dignity that comes with access to earned paid sick days. Austin was the first Texas city to ensure this basic standard — Dallas and San Antonio are next.
New Poll: Millennials, Generation X can help Beto O'Rourke Topple Ted Cruz in 2018
April 18, 2018
The path for Democrats to win will be through progressive voter mobilization
LGBTQ Texans Score Victory in Federal Court, As Texas Republican Party Continues to Discriminate
April 17, 2018
A federal court in Texas ruled that civil rights law protects LGBTQ Texans from workplace discrimination the same week the Texas Republican Party denied an LGBTQ conservative group a booth at their convention.
Today Is Equal Pay Day - And Pay Is Still Way Unequal
April 10, 2018
Equal Pay Day is no cause for celebration.
If you think the public schools won't go away, think again.
April 6, 2018
All the laws and all the court orders in our state's inglorious history have failed to fix school finance
Stories of Humans Against Ted Cruz
April 2, 2018
Our state is full of humans who have been impacted by the terrible policy positions of Ted Cruz. These are some of their stories.
Texas Republicans Mount Opposition to Paid Sick Days and Working Families
March 27, 2018
Austin's paid sick days law is already under attack. And the opposition is showing just how out of touch they are with the struggles faced by everyday working Texans.
Why the Citizenship Question on the 2020 Census Is Dumb
March 27, 2018
It's a blatant move by conservatives to scare immigrant communities and could undercount populations for congressional reapportionment.
Empty thoughts, empty prayers
March 23, 2018
Glenn W. Smith turns to Austin songwriter Chip Dolan to ask why politicians offer only empty thoughts and empty prayers to victims of mass gun violence.


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Firefighters battle house fire in southwest Oklahoma City
Firefighters battle house fire in southwest Oklahoma City
Crews battled a house fire Friday morning in southwest Oklahoma City.
The fire was reported shortly after 10:30 a.m. in the 10000 block of Lakeridge Run, near Southwest 104th Street and South May Avenue. Heavy smoke was seen coming out of the home, and firefighters extinguished it quickly.
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ENTERPRISE OLYMPICS May 11-13, 2016
Congratulations to the 12 QE students in Grades 9-12 who attended the Enterprise Olympics last week in Thunder Bay. First time participants, Christopher Edwards, Cody King, Hailey Barkman, Sam Wood, Samaria Barkman, Hayden Meekis, Malachi Beardy, Calista Mawakeesic, Deshawn Littledeer and Serena Brown joined 2nd year returning students Janine Frogg and Rosella Harper to compete in this Dragon's Den-style competition! With over 120 high school students participating from all over northwestern Ontario, this 2-day event involves students working in a small group to develop a venture idea within their chosen sector. Each group competes within their sector by pitching their idea to a panel of judges. This year, the winning group from each sector moved on to compete in the finals during a banquet at the Victoria Inn. Four of our QE students made it to the finals in their winning teams…
Deshawn Littledeer from Keijek Bay and Samaria Barkman of Sachigo Lake won with their team's winning idea of "Green Ideas" in the Retail Sector
Hayden Meekis and his team of 5 competed in the finals with their venture idea of "Your Eyes in the Sky" in the Forestry and Mining Sector
Sam Wood and her team won with their unique idea of "Heritage Hall" in the "Arts and Culture" sector.
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Pendleton showed the form and speed that was so clear in last night's team sprint competition, when she and Jess Varnish broke the world record before being disqualified for an illegal changeover.
Pendleton, who drew position one just behind the Derny bike, wasn't rewarded with the easiest of heats, with old rival Anna Meares also going to the start line. With Willy Kanis, Natasha Hansen, and Lyubov Shulika also competing, she had plenty to do.
Position one is not the easiest and she chose to let the field go past her as the Derny bike pulled over with 625m to go and remained at the back of the field until she moved up with 200m to go with a withering burst of speed. From a long way out it was a two horse race between her and Meares. Although neither woman appeared to go flat out down the home straight it was Pendleton who took line honours.
Pendleton is a former world champion in the Kerin – at Palma 2007 – but hasn't always performed at her best in a discipline she usually considers very much her third choice. At this Games however, with an Olympic gold medal at stake, she is already taking it more seriously. After the events of last night, the opportunity to get straight back on the bike was heaven sent.
The disappointment at being disqualified from the Team Sprint only added to her motivation and after dismissing all negative thoughts from her mind she turned up at the Velodrome this afternoon with her "game face" on.
Meanwhile in a high quality first heat World Championship bronze medallist Kristina Vogel, who won a gold medal in the team sprint last night after the GB and China were disqualified, moved through smoothly in first place, followed by another Kerin specialist Ekaterina Gnidenko of Russia.
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Ortom said the funds were spent judiciously, adding that his administration will not protect any guilty government official.
This is coming on the heels of reports that the Senate has commenced a probe on how the Osun state Governor, Rauf Aregbesola spent the bailout funds given to the state.
According to Daily Post, Ortom said the funds were spent judiciously, adding that his administration will not protect any government official found guilty.
The Governor, who spoke through his Press Scretary, Terver Akase, said "The call by the Senate is apt. It is the responsibility of the legislature to checkmate the executive and we in Benue have nothing to fear because our government is anchored on transparency, accountability and the fear of God."
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Conor Murphy and James Fair can't agree what pub they were in when they had the conversation in December 2007. But the outcome of the conversation is not contested. James said that it was possible to shoot, edit and screen a feature film, that looked like any other, if you used new tapeless technology differently. He based his argument upon the research that he had done whilst studying for his Masters in Film at University College Dublin (UCD). You can read his thesis. Conor was on the same course. He enjoyed winding James up about his digital evangelism. He came up with the concept of embedding the project within a film festival and making a spectacle of it. He recommended the Darklight Film Festival in Dublin as it was focussed on digital technologies and liked to think of itself of as 'innovative'.
Darklight refused. The idea seemed dead, except that another classmate at UCD, Gary Hoctor, decided to pitch it to Miriam Allen, the artistic director of the Galway Film Fleadh. Conor and James felt that it was unlikely, because the festival is Ireland's largest and most prestigious. Miriam had the faith and vision to offer a Town Hall screening space on the final Sunday of the 20th Galway Film Fleadh in July 2008, if the team would except the challenge. The deal was on! But it was already February!
What followed was a chaotic few months of scriptwriting, casting, testing, fundraising, begging, borrowing, scrounging. It was all very stressful. The shoot itself came and went it a blur, all involved were caught up in a furious whirlwind of hyperactivity. There were smiles and tears, no more so than the screening, when a two minute portion of the final film was missing and the cinema sat in darkness!
So mixed were the emotions that no-one really knew what to do with 'Watching & Waiting' once it was finished. The film screened in Dublin and then travelled to Berlin to be screened alongside the Berlinale festival in February 2009. Whilst there, Miriam Allen suggested that the Melbourne International Film Festival was interested in the project. Gary and James went to meet Mark Woods (Premiere Fund Executive Director) and Claire Dobbin (Festival Director) in the Marriot and the offer was made – to repeat the feat in Melbourne!
It was unlikely to repeat the feat on the other side of the world in such a short time frame. The decision was made to aim for the 59th Melbourne International Film Festival in July 2010. What followed was many more months of scriptwriting, casting, testing, fundraising, begging, borrowing, scrounging.
Ultimately, 'The Ballad of Des & Mo' screened to a sold out cinema and entered the Audience Top Ten at the festival. The project had been successful and achieved international recognition from filmmakers all over the world, with ringing endorsements from digital filmmaking visionaries such as Ted Hope and Chris Jones.
Behind the scenes, a documentary was being filmed in Melbourne. It hinted at the challenges and sacrifices that had been made along the way. As a result, the 72 project, which began with a spirit of transparency, became dogged with debate over ownership. What began as the "72 Hour Film" project, became the "72 Hour Movie" project, and now simply the "72 project". The saddest thing? It diluted and distracted from the wonderful commitment that everyone put into making the whole thing possible. This site aims to collect many of the memories and artifacts that made the 72 project possible, with all the films given the recognition they deserve. In the autumn of 2011, James & Conor were instrumental in launching the MSc in Digital Feature Film Production in Filmbase, Dublin. The beginning of the course marked another chapter in a long journey to capitalise upon the educational value of the project. An interview with James in Film Ireland magazine covered the logic behind the project.
In December 2011 'The Ballad of Des & Mo' travelled to the IrishFilmFesta in Rome. Whilst there, the actor Stephen Rea convinced James Fair to pursue the project once more, this time in Derry, Northern Ireland, as part of the City of Culture celebrations in 2013. Stephen put James in touch with Margo Harkin, who would help lead the project forward to a brighter and more successful future. Pre-production was underway and going well until early 2013, when a series of non-filmmaking events unfolded that put an end to the project in Derry.
Keen to add a third instalment to the project, a third film has been planned for Birmingham in England, for summer 2014. Called 'The Confusion of Tongues', the script focuses on one day in Birmingham as multiple stories intertwine. The farcical comedy is built around a pub quiz with a bumper prize, and everyone is out to get it.


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How normal people become road rage monsters
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Anger can be very quick, powerful, reactive and can make us do things we typically wouldn't do. There is nothing inherently wrong with anger as an emotion but nowhere is anger less helpful, more common and potentially more dangerous than when we are behind the wheel of a car.
Most of us are familiar with "road rage". There are, of course, extreme examples of violence and assaults on the roads that end up in the courts, hospitals and the media. But every day drivers get angry and aggressive, and the evidence is mounting that this can put themselves and others at great risk.
The science of road rage
Usually road rage is triggered by a specific event. These events will often involve the actions of another driver, such as a slow driver, a driver changing lanes without indicating or other behaviours that we interpret as a threat or an obstacle.
I'm a great driver, what's wrong with everyone else?
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Pedestrian road rage!
Shocking Perth footpath attack caught on camera
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Shocking Perth footpath attack caught on camera
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There is no doubt in my mind that standards have dropped especially in Australia and what with the plethora of new "laws" designed to enhance revenue, so called police incidents that now see blocks closed off with snail like investigations, and in Melb with Vic Roads sponsored infrastructure projects that see lanes closed for a year because of construction works (with no work being done), ridiculous so called safety improvements with traffic slowed to a virtual standstill with authorised vehicles parked in the mainstream and barriers and signs designed to cause bottlenecks when they can be parked on side streets and on the verge, bike paths on important secondary roads that reduce traffic to 1 lane, fools on bikes that persist in being seen by riding where there is traffic or where there is numerous pedestrian traffic etc etc.
No wonder there is road rage!
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It's been too long since I have posted anything. I've traveled to Michigan to participate in an amazing production to raise money for my high school's alumni foundation, seen the summer meet wrap up at Del Mar and been to a peaceful (by comparison) opening day as the meet commenced at Los Alamitos. Getting up at crazy hours to keep up with Team Sherman has my sleep out of whack, but it has its perks!
Much has been posted about California Chrome's great workout in front of the appreciative crowd at Los Alamitos on Saturday. What a thrill to watch him roll down the home stretch! Chrome is a true race horse, he knows his job, and he LOVES the show. He showed up in the afternoon looking like a different horse than in past early morning workouts. It was clear that everyone in the Sherman camp was pleased with his work.
So now we're getting ready to head to Pennsylvania. That's right - I'm going! Alan and Art asked me to help out with media relations and to take the intimate, behind the scenes photos that are my speciality. We'll arrive in Philadelphia on Monday night and be ready for Chrome's plane to land on Tuesday morning. Why fly the horse out to PA when there is another race at Santa Anita the following week? The Pennsylvania Derby is for three year olds, so it will be a great warm up race for him. The Awesome Again Stakes at Santa Anita will include older and more developed horses - it would be like sending the best 14-year old miler to run against 20-year olds contending for the Olympics. Not an even race. On top of that, he flies really well.
I'll be posting regularly next week as we travel and prepare for the race on 9/20, so stay tuned. Go Chrome!
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- Date : Le jeudi 28 septembre 2017 08:30-18:00
- Lieu : CCIG, bd du Théâtre 4, Geneva
- Organisation : CCIG, Chambre de commerce Iran-Suisse, Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture
Further to the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (JCPOA), Swiss President Johann N. Schneider-Ammann and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani agreed on 16 January 2016 on a road map for achieving closer bilateral relations, which provides a framework for future cooperation. Despite JCPOA implementation, substantial confusion remains regarding continuing sanctions by the United States, which inhibits investment consideration by European institutions.
This conference will provide a comprehensive discussion by a prominent sanctions law attorney in the US of OFAC regulations and licenses, as well as a review of past avoidable enforcement actions by the U.S. Government that were not related to licensing issues.
Prominent Swiss and Iranian business officials also will provide their perspective on important Iranian markets, investment opportunities, status of financial system reforms, and the long-term outlook of the Iranian economy.
For those interested in understanding the potential of Iranian business, and how to structure transactions to minimize risk, this conference is a must.
In the presence of Iranian entrepreneurs delegation and with the sponsorship of OSS.
Registration fee including morning conference and cocktail lunch.
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Advisors, keep your eyes open for a new product thats designed to help clients make investment decisions themselves that align with their values.
The do it yourself crowd is not exactly new. But a new tool on the market from Motif Investing, Build Your Own Motif, makes it easier than ever to create your own ETF-like investment funds. The timing is what makes this tool interesting. Its obviously resonating with investors and given todays environment of overall mistrust of the financial industry and general populist empowerment (social media, anyone?), it could become the next disruptive technology.
Consider the market reception its received. In the five months Motif launched Build Your Own Motif, 15,000 portfolios have been created by customers, double the number of open-end, U.S. mutual funds. The assets are miniscule compared to mutual funds, of course, but it still indicates a strong desire for investors to handle their own investments.
Its not just the everyman investor whos drawn to this idea, though. The company has support from some bold face names as well. A recent $25 million round of financing included Goldman Sachs. And board members include Arthur Levitt, former SEC chairman, and Sallie Krawcheck, former wealth management honcho at Bank of America and Citigroup.
While the premise a do-it-yourself approach to portfolio construction has struck a chord with many people, its the ability to personalize ones finances thats the main draw for investors. So far, some of the investment themes range from recycled steel to democracy in the Middle East. Others include corporations run by female executives (dubbed "No Glass Ceilings) to following the strategy of David Swensen, chief investment officer at Yale University (Ivy League.)
To be sure, there are critics. Joshua Brown, who writes the Reformed Broker blog and is a financial advisor based in New York, argues that it is nonsense to encourage investors to allocate around such specific themes and will result in users of the site buying into fads at a peak. According Brown, there's no reason for anyone to be doing this kind of trend-chasing with brokerage transactions unless its their hobby.
Social and demographic trends, however, are in Motifs favor. In addition to the general mistrust of Wall Street and a wariness of high fees, Gen Y investors are fiercely independent and want to handle their finances. Moreover, social media, which Motif incorporates, is gaining in popularity. Given all this, will advisors and mutual fund providers alike view the product as a threat?
Fees are another aspect of Motif that catches the eye of many retail investors along with ETF and mutual fund providers, according to co-founder and CEO Hardeep Walia.
In 2008, around $8 trillion in net worth was lost among U.S. investors, yet there was about $376 billion in fees. Motif founder Walia says that the financial crisis caused him to reassess and challenge traditional mutual fund firms, particularly in their concept of management fees.
After meeting a minimum investment of $250, Motif Investing charges a $9.95 fee to buy a single motif of up to 30 stocks that fee is charged per motif created and the same amount is charged every time it is adjusted. That may sound like a low number to some users, but Craig Israelsen, an associate professor at Utah Valley University and the developer of the 7Twelve portfolio, said it could quickly add up depending on how active Motif users are.
If youre trading and rebalancing monthly, a Motif user could easily spend $130 per year. But if you use a Vanguard fund with a 10 basis point expense ratio, youd have to have a lot of money in your fund to spend $130 in fees per year, Israelsen says. The key is to use the Motif platform wisely.
For $4.95, a Motif customer can purchase additional shares of an individual stock or ETF within a motif. Unlike mutual funds and ETFs, there are no ongoing investment management fees (unless the Motif you build utilizes underlying mutual funds or ETFs).
For a buy-and-hold investor who wants broad exposure to a variety of asset classes who knows their own risk tolerance, mutual funds or ETFs are their best bet, Israelsen says. For investors who want to trade in and out of positions across a broad range of specialized asset classes, ETFs are ideal. And for people in the middle, who want more oversight over their portfolio and who want to invest in a social cause they care about, still being active but not changing their positions as frequently, motifs could be a very useful option.
How Motif Will Impact ETF Market Share
Many financial professionals say that the fear of competition among ETF providers with Motifs emergence on the scene is both too soon to tell, and largely unjustified at such an early stage.
But thats not to say that ETF providers shouldnt be aware of Motifs potential to be disruptive in the future, says Robert Goldsborough, an ETF analyst at Morningstar. ETFs took market share away from mutual funds, and Motif could be disruptive to ETFs down the line, he notes.
Meanwhile, Israelsen says that mutual funds, which he calls the spine of the financial world, are used and will always be used heavily among long-term, institutional investors. He is currently working with Motif Investing to develop his portfolio as a product for the firms users. Motifs empower people to create their own ETF-like product, and if they encourage people to invest who havent invested before, its a great outcome, he says.
In other words, according to Israelsen, ETFs, mutual funds, and motifs can sit and thrive at the same table. Even if Motif is able to capture a small portion of the retail market, the company can be very successful. According to Israelsen, Motif will be most successful among investors who care about specific causes, spurred by the firms incorporation of social media, such as Twitter and Facebook. And with a relatively small number of stocks in any particular motif compared to ETFs and mutual funds, users have a better idea of whats winning and whats losing theyre like ETFs only more specialized and opinionated, says Israelsen.
Motif does offer investment options it calls investing classics that have model asset allocation portfolios, but Israelsen notes that specialized and exotic motifs should be combined with core investment products, such as mutual funds or ETFs that invest in broad-based US stocks, non-US stocks, REITs, resources/commodities, bonds, and cash, to create a well-diversified portfolio. Motifs could also be used as a substitute to stock investing for investors who dont have the capacity or lack access to single stock research, says according to Jeff Tjornehoj, head of Lipper Americas Research.
The gist: While some critics are calling the whole idea a dangerous fad, others say the problems arent inherent, but in how they will be used.
Bottom Line
The growth of ETFs during the past 10 years, now a trillion-dollar industry, reflects the extent to which investors want to have direct control over their portfolios. The rise is partly due to the growing discontentment among many investors with mutual funds, which are more expensive and less transparent than their ETF counterparts.
ETFs and mutual funds are not going away though, industry sources say. Motif may serve to encourage investors to feel comfortable investing without the additional expenses of ongoing management fees.
Fears about Motif taking away business from ETF and mutual funds is similar to a restaurant being scared that because of supermarkets, people will go to the store and make their own dinner--when in reality both can peacefully co-exist, Israelsen concludes.
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Twenty- four are forced to enter. Only the winner survives.
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. Each year, the districts are forced by the Capitol to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the Hunger Games, a brutal and terrifying fight to the death – televised for all of Panem to see.
Survival is second nature for sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who struggles to feed her mother and younger sister by secretly hunting and gathering beyond the fences of District 12. When Katniss steps in to take the place of her sister in the Hunger Games, she knows it may be her death sentence. If she is to survive, she must weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
All I have to say is... AMAZING! It was so addicting and drew you in from page one. When I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it and the characters. I really felt for them. Suzanne Collins did an incredible job on this and deserves all the awards she has won for it. I didn't want the book to end. I would have liked to see the ending with her family and Gale but luckily the sequel, Catching Fire, will be out September 2009.
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Spurs (U18s) 1-2 Fulham (U18s)
Report from Hotspur Way
21 October 2017|Tottenham Hotspur
Our Under-18s produced some good football against a powerful Fulham side, but a late penalty saw the result go against us at the Training Centre on Saturday.
Having gifted the Cottagers an early opportunity which Cameron Thompson gratefully took, we worked our way back into the game with some tidy midfield play. Both sides hit the woodwork – us twice through Tariq Hinds and Jamie Reynolds – before Reo Griffiths nodded home a deserved equaliser seven minutes into the second half.
The visitors were always dangerous on the break with their quick and powerful runners, though, and after goalkeeper Jonathan De Bie denied Sunny Hilton what had looked a certain goal, Chris Kelly won a penalty nine minutes from time, which Thompson emphatically converted to give his side the win, maintaining the Cottagers' position in the Under-18 Premier League's top three.
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There was a fierce wind swirling around Hotspur Way in the aftermath of an overnight storm, making the conditions difficult, but there could be no excuse for Fulham's opening goal on six minutes as centre-back Moroyin Omolabi was dispossessed by Thompson and he went on to slot under De Bie one-on-one.
Reynolds was deployed in his more recognised central midfield role having been called upon at left-back in recent months and he forced a good save from goalkeeper Luca Ashby-Hammond, while De Bie got in the way of Nicolas Santos Clase's shot and Brooklyn Lyons-Foster cleared the loose ball with the goal gaping following one of a number of powerful breaks down the left from the Fulham attacker midway through the first half.
Paris Maghoma went to ground in the box after a good move but saw his appeals for a penalty waved away, while Hinds' effort caught the wind and arrowed onto the corner of bar and post with 28 minutes gone. Santos Clase was at it again shortly before the interval with another burst down the left – this time his shot hit the near post – while Reynolds' effort from just inside the area struck the crossbar on 43 minutes as the end-to-end nature of the game continued.
Our equaliser arrived on 52 minutes and it was thanks largely to the persistence of right-back Matt Lock. After initially seeing his attack halted, Lock charged down a clearance and worked his way to the byline before picking out Griffiths (pictured, above), who was left with a free header from six yards out.
We were dictating the tempo of the game without really getting the ball into any dangerous areas and it was actually Fulham who had the better chances after our equaliser. Omolabi and Maghoma threw themselves in the way of Tyrese Francois' shots in a brave moment of defending, with De Bie then blocking Hilton's drive from six yards when the Fulham man only had the keeper to beat.
However, the telling moment arrived in the 81st minute when Kelly went over in the box under Maghoma's challenge following another effective counter-attack and Thompson blasted the resulting penalty down the middle to inflict defeat on coach Scott Parker in his first match against his former side.
Coach Scott Parker said
"It's frustrating. I was really pleased with the way we played in the first half with the wind – the wind was very strong today – and in the second half maybe we were under pressure a little bit more but we were brave on the ball and showed some good quality. The result has gone against us but in terms of the way we played, I was really pleased. The massive learning curve for me with the boys is managing the situation at certain points in the game – we were a bit naïve at times in terms of giving away silly fouls and the penalty. That was probably the biggest disappointment but overall I thought we were pretty decent."
Team line-up
Spurs U18s: De Bie (c), Lock, Hinds, P Maghoma, Lyons-Foster, Omolabi, Mukendi, A Shashoua, Griffiths, Reynolds, Patterson (Richards 82). Substitutes (not used): Freeman, Pochettino, Statham, Tainio.
Next up
There's a chance to exact a measure of revenge on Fulham when we face them again at Hotspur Way in a fortnight's time, this time in the new Under-18 Premier League Cup. Prior to that, we've another opportunity to step out on the European stage as our Under-19s host Real Madrid in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday 1 November. Kick-off will be at 3pm, with ticket details to be confirmed in the coming days.


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Capital Equipment Sales Manager Pacific Northwest– Depuy Synthes Sales
Job Description
Requisition ID: 0341180119
Develop and execute quarterly business plans for targeted accounts for assigned portfolio of capital equipment in partnership with local SCG and FSO leadership.
Develop relationships with both clinical as well as economic champions at new and existing customers to best understand customer needs, capital buying cycle, preferred mode of new technology acquisition. And ultimately identifying and converting capital sales and program opportunities in the assigned territory.
Lead product in-service, technical and clinical demo & evaluations to ensure support and eventual sales and adoption of assigned capital technologies.
Work with the Program Office, Deal Desk, Finance, SCG, to develop appropriate capital offering (Rental, Lease, Share Shifts) and drive implant sales growth.
Present and negotiate capital pricing and program performance terms with the customer in collaboration with SCG account leaders and FSO team.
Implement post sales installation, implementation and adoption protocol in collaboration with clinical support and sales team to achieve the desired business objective of the deal.
Support new customers in clinical adoption of select technologies.
Offer and negotiate extended service program options to customers to improve their overall experience with the technology and minimize any clinical disruption during the period of ownership of the technology.
Work with the customer to ensure customer can achieve their clinical and economic goals with the new technology and overall customer satisfaction driving higher customer retention rate.
Must develop and maintain expert level knowledge on all assigned capital equipment products and demonstrate a firm grasp of industry trends, understands market conditions, and develop strategies to stay ahead of the competition. Complete all assigned training in timely manner.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and critical business partners to develop and execute customer/product specific sales strategies and tactics the Enabling Technologies solutions.
Ensure timely, accurate reporting of any complaints or technical issues, following documented procedures.
Open to travel to meet and support customers with any technical product and or service related issue on short notice.
Complies with and maintains an active and ongoing commitment to compliance with all company policies and applicable federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to HIPPA, Sunshine Act and the other guidelines on interaction with US Healthcare Professionals.
· A minimum of a Bachelor's degree, or 4 years of Capital Equipment sales experience is required.
· A minimum of 3 years of capital equipment sales, marketing or commercialization experience is required.
· A valid Driver's License is required as part of the job.
· Demonstrated ability to learn and communicate technical product as well as clinical knowledge of disease states to surgeons and economic buyers a must. Experience working with highly complex technical systems and/or working in a critical patient care setting.
· The ability to travel extensively up to 75% including overnight travel within the assigned territory a must for the role.
· Required to work in a hospital, ASC setting, attending live patient cases as and when required as part of the job, and wear necessary protective gear (i.e. lead aprons).
· Position requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time and may require to lift/move products up to 60 lbs.
· Self-starter who performs well with autonomy and problem solver who can think critically in high pressure environments.
· Receptive to constructive feedback and collaborates and works well in a matrix team environment.
· Travel up to 75%.
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Biking from Split to Dubrovnik
Cycle along the most beautiful areas of the Croatian coast!
Spend two evenings in Split, discover beautiful Diocletian palace.
Discover stone quarries, ancient villages and coastal roads of island Brac, UNESCO world
heritage site of Stari Grad plain and bike along lavender fields to reach famous and trendy
town of Hvar.
Ride along Korcula island and experience its natural beauties.Continue biking along peninsula Peljesac, before you reach your final destination;
Dubrovnik - the pearl of Adriatic
1. DAY - SPLIT - 20 km / 12 miles
Welcome to Split!
Depending on your arrival time we will fit bikes, have briefing and suggest easy loop ride along Marjan hill starting from your hotel, located in the very center of town.In the evening we urge you to explore 1700 years old Palace of Diocletian, inscribed into UNESCO World heritage list, the Peristyle, Romanesque houses, experience every day's life, ancient fish market and fishermen…
Distance biked: 20 km, extra 80 km
Overnight: Split
Highlights: Diocletian's palace, Marjan hill, Split
2. DAY - ISLAND OF BRAČ - 80 km / 49 miles
Today you take 45 min ferry ride to island Brac, located just in front of Split.Various riding options and distances, from easy 25 km to big 80km loop rides, visiting Greece and Roman ruins, fisherman villages, wine cellars and art galleries. Island Brac is famous for its stone – the White house in Washington and Diocletian's palace are just some sites that were built with that stone! All the ancient villages and towns on Brac are kind of an exhibition of fine stone work!Return to Split with the late afternoon ferry.
Distance biked: 0-80 km
Overnight: Split
Highlights: Island Brac, ancient inland
villages and coastal towns, art galleries and
museums, laid back island lifestyle.
3. DAY - ISLAND OF HVAR - up to 60 km / 37 miles
Welcome to island Hvar!
For the morning ride we suggest easy ride around the UNESCO site of Stari Grad. Stari Grad (Old town) is an ancient Greek colony dating back to 400 B.C. Besides historical sites you will discover quite charming towns and roads where you will be biking, passing next to private gardens, along the coast and olive groves.For the afternoon bike ride, take the famous and probably most beautiful road along the lavender fields to reach town Hvar.
Distance biked: 20-60 km
Overnight: Hvar town
Highlights: Jelsa, Vrboska and many small
villages, Stari Grad, UNESCO site of Stari
Grad plain, museums, beaches, lavender
fields, Hvar town
4. DAY - ISLAND OF KORCULA - 46 km (extra 10) / 28 miles (extra 6)
After the private boat transfer, start with your bike ride on Island Korcula, about 46 kilometers to the town of Korcula.Island was very early populated; even before Greek times and evidences can bee see on you ride! During the history it was chosen by Venetians as a spot to build their important walled city on the northern shores of the island. Therefore, nowadays, thanks to that, we have most magnificent walled Korcula old town still preserved and almost intact for centuries where you sleep for next 2 nights.Enjoy the scenic south side of the island, with amazing views on beautiful hidden beaches and coves, ride along the small villages and hamlets and stop in some of the few great local konoba (taverns) for most amazing locally prepared food!
Distance biked: 46 km, extra ride 10km
Accommodation: hotel in town of Korcula
Highlights: private boat ride, Korcula
town, island Korcula, coastal ride, charming
little villages, vineyards, local restaurants
5. DAY - ISLAND OF KORCULA - 36 km (extra 20 km) / 22 miles (extra 12 miles)
As you stay for another day in Korcula take a chance to explore the island of Korcula; its hidden coves, beautiful old towns, unique small villages and dark pine forests that cover the island. There are few loop options today.Whatever you choose, you will be making your way past vineyards, olive groves and along beautiful coast of the island. Taste the traditional food; like home made gnocchi, homemade macaroni, pasticada....and other meals which have been traditionally prepared by the locals for centuries...Some of the best Croatian white wines are produced on this island, which will just add flavor to your lunch or dinner. Did we mention Marco Polo was born here, and has started his life journey from Korcula?
Distance biked: 0-36 km, extra ride 20km
Accommodation: hotel in town of Korcula
Highlights: Korcula town, island Korcula,
coastal ride, charming little villages,
vineyards, local restaurants and wineries
6.DAY - PELJESAC PENINSULA - 60 km / 37 miles
Today, for your final ride, you will be cruising along Peljesac peninsula. You will be riding along vineyards of Dingac and Postup, made from the Plavac Mali vines, close cousin to Zinfandel of California and Primitivo from Calabria. There are many vineries which can be visited along the ride. Enjoy the great views Peljesac is offering you, Mljet and Korcula island on your right and mainland on your left. The ride today has a couple of hills, coastal rides, vineyards… Your final bike destination is Ston, from where you will be transferred to Dubrovnik. Ston, salt producing village on Peljesac peninsula was built in the 14th century town and has with the longest fortified walls in Europe – 5.5 km. Ston was important town for Dubrovnik Republic, which was the strongest and most prosperous in the 14th century which you are about to see!
Distance biked: 60 km
Accommodation: on your own in
Highlights: Peninsula Peljesac, Ston, Dubrovnik
for shorter or longer route
Pickup Instructions
Transfer from and to hotel can be included. Closest airports are in SPlit and Dubrovnik
This tour requires moderate physical shape.No special skills are required.
Transfers from Airport to hotel.
Posibility to upgare hotel to 4* or 5* star hotels.
Single person traveling alone:
Classic: Low season: 580 €
High season: 702 €
4* hotels:Low season: 645 €
High season: 775 €
Luxury:Low season: 964 €
High season: 1205 €
Single person traveling with 2 or more people:
Classic: Low season: 170 €
High season: 290 €
4* hotels:Low season: 300 €
High season: 430 €
Luxury:Low season: 454 €
High season: 665 €


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Please note: the history of the club from 2002-2015 can be found here
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July 2015
ON PAPER at least, CD Torrevieja's new signings bode for an exciting season ahead for 2015/16. On Monday evening, July 13th, the club's first training night takes place, along with an open trial for visiting hopefuls from the UK and around Spain. The session kicks off at 7.30 in the Nelson Mandela Stadium and everyone is invited to watch the session for free.
With transfer window open until the end of August, although money does not change hands between teams at this level of play, as player's contracts are usually just for one season, a number of new additions have been added to the team. The first addition is the quick footed lefty Luis Carlos Martin Asensio "Luis Carlos", a Torrevieja lad who played for Torrevieja during 2012-2013. He returns 'home' from Novelda CF, where he helped them gain promotion to 2nd Division 2B.
One very welcome defensive addition is with central defender David Rives Gambín "David Rives", who has missed much of the last two seasons due to his studies and family business. His main characteristics are in his clever passing game, good positional sense and his dominance in the air, being a tad shy of 6'6" at 1.89 tall. David Rives has played for a number of 2B teams. The player left the Vega Baja as a cadet of 15 to join Espanyol, where he played until the first youth year when he joined Atletico Madrid youth, where he spent two seasons until he went to Atletico Madrid "B", playing for their second team. He then joined Burgos at the age of twenty-two before moving in 2007-08 up north to the Galician side of Ourense; playing twenty matches. In 2008-09 he went to Marbella for two years before joining his last team, Cacereno, and now CD Torrevieja.
Another left sided player joining the club is Eduardo Bernabeu Mesas "Edu Mesas" from CF El Castillo. Last season he was one of their best players and helped them to promotion in 2B in Murcia. The latest addition is the exciting youngster Lewis Joseph Hallen "Lewis" from the UD Horadada. This promising young British player is an exciting goal scorer and maker, who has spent the last two seasons with Santa Pola and Horadada, clubs where he played on loan while under contract to Elche CF.
Meanwhile of possible interest to all local businesses, the "200 Club" is now in full swing. Club PR guru Chris Darwin said; "For just 200€ you have a chance of being a prominent sponsor on the home and away shirts for next season. But, so you don't go away empty handed, we will give you two general season tickets as well, and they cost 200€ to buy. Our "Bring-a-Brush Painting Party" is 100% confirmed for 10.00am, Saturday 18th July. Quesada Colors have kindly donated over 500€ of paint to get us started and we have some willing volunteers, but still not enough. So, we have enough paint but we now need some more help – please contact me and let me know if you would like to support us on the day. Refreshments will be provided, you just bring a brush or tray and roller and a determined attitude." That evening, Saturday 18th July, CD Torrevieja play Córdoba
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|1,076 sq. ft.
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|2 - 7 nights
Nestling in the Vosges Mountains of N.E. France, an easy 350 mile drive from Calais and close to the French/German/Swiss borders, 'Le Cerf' is a well-equipped 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom chalet in the hamlet of Le Grand Valtin. At a height of 850m guests enjoy beautiful views, space, peace and quiet.
Entry to the chalet is through a large porch into a spacious open plan living room, dining room and kitchen with wood burning stove. A large bedroom and bathroom is off the living room area, large enough for a cot and access on to the balcony with patio furniture. Downstairs are 2 more bedrooms, each has its own private bathroom, and garden access. The kitchen is well equipped and modern. The garden is private and enclosed. There is room in the porch to safely keep bikes and skis.
In the summer take part in water sports, boating, swimming or lazing on the beaches of Gerardmer and Xonrupt Longemer lakes. There is supervised swimming and flumes on Gerardmer lake.
In winter it is only 10-15 kms from the best alpine and cross-country skiing resorts of La Bresse and Gerardmer in the Vosges Mountains. There are many smaller skis slopes, one just 500m from the chalet. At 900m it is ideal for children, beginners and those wanting to start skiing before hitting the big slopes! At the bottom is our local auberge where parents and non-skiers can enjoy a 'vin chaude', hot chocolate, meals and other refreshments whilst watching the entertainment on the slopes.
The Alsace vineyards are a short drive away along with a wealth of historic attractions, family activities and wildlife parks, theme parks, walking and cycling in the Ballon des Vosges national park and along mountain summits.
Gerardmer and Xonrupt are well-known for their sporting events and throughout the year there are triathlons, road cycling including the Tour de France on many occasions and off road bike competitions, skiing events, boating etc.
Summer markets full of artisan cheese, charcuterie, fresh fruit and vegetables, wine and local products. Winter Christmas markets in Gerardmer, Colmar, Strasbourg, Kayersberg to name just a few.
This partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.
We have owned the property for 13 years and initially rented it whilst still working in the UK. In October 2010 we moved to the Vosges permanently and now live next door, enabling us to look after our guests even better than before. We take every care and opportunity to make your holiday a huge success and you only have to ask and we will do our best to help although weather and 'Acts of God' though are beyond our control!
We are very happy to spend time advising you on the best places to go, where to park, best routes to follow, restaurants etc. without infringing on your privacy and peace and quiet.
Dawn Keddie purchased this chalet in 2004
In a beautiful hamlet with peace, quiet and beautiful views, wildlife but within a community. Just what we wanted and we travelled around France for several months looking for the ideal area. We knew we wanted a winter and summer season - the Alps too expensive, the Pyrenees too far, the Dordogne too English and only one season though we did find a house we loved. The Vosges - beautiful - very green so it does rain but also lovely hot periods, fantastic Autumns and very pretty Springs with thousands of miniature daffodils in all the fields and a bi-annual daffodil festival. Serious winters; snow from end of December to beginning of March but of course every year is different and there are no guarantees. We found the modern ski resorts of La Bresse and Gerardmer which still retain their traditional features and smaller ski resorts where you can ski through the forest.
There is nothing quite like sitting on the balcony with a glass of wine enjoying it all!
The property is easy to find especially with my directions sent to you well in advance. Within 10 minutes of leaving the peace and tranquility of Le Grand Valtin you can be by the lakes, ski slopes, centre of town. When there is snow the road past the chalet is snow ploughed and gritted when necessary.
Favourite comments are: the views, 'home from home', everything you could possibly want/need to make your holiday comfortable is supplied, all bedrooms have their own bathrooms.
Most frequent comment from our visitors' book: welcome given and helpfulness of Paul and Dawn.
I just wanted to drop you a note to say how much we enjoyed our stay at Le Cerf last week - we agreed it was definitely our best family holiday so far and this was due to three things.
Firstly, the region is fantastic - so much to do a such a variety whether you want culture or sport, relaxation or action. I think the Southern Vosges are a reasonably secret location hence few crowds and a real sense of escape.
Secondly, the house was great - really well-equipped, with the two essentials that make a real difference to me in holiday homes - comfy seats in the lounge and great showers! The views in the morning when curtains are thrown back are amazing.
Finally, you and Paul were great hosts with fantastic local knowledge that made a real difference to our stay, taking hassle out of our plans. You were there when we needed you without being there too much if that makes sense - you have the balance right.
I have already been recommending you to friends and family and we will d
Le Cerf provides wonderful views across the valley particularly from the master bedroom. The log burner is a much needed addition in the winter months and provides a fantastic centre piece as well offering a great source of heat. The owners, Dawn and Paul are very welcoming hosts, and are in hand should you need any help or advice. We visited at Christmas and were treated to a white one, and plenty of fresh snow thereafter. There's plenty to do straight from the front door; snow walking, sledging etc. etc., and 10 mins from Gérardmer. The gite was decorated with a Christmas tree, champagne chilling in the fridge and a plate of handmade mince pies! All of this thoughtful touches added to the magic of Le Cerf and our holiday.
Lovely spot in this beautiful valley - lots of walking and cycling from the door and great things to do within an easy drive
We spent a week in this gorgeous cottage and it was absolutely perfect.
The cottage itself is equipped to a very high standard, immaculate clean and very cozy and inviting. The bedrooms and bathrooms on two different levels provided privacy if wanted, the living room with the woodburning stove was well used in the evenings :-)
We found everything in perfect working order and being a cook by heart I indulged the extremely well equipped and organised kitchen.
The location is quiet and because it was in between seasons a lot of restaurants/locations were still closed.
Walks were endless and plenty of information and detailed maps thoughtfully provided by our hosts.
We loved it and will definitely come back, if we may.
Thanks once again to our caring hosts!
Fantastic property with everything we could have wanted, nice easy going owners.
Excellent walking right from the door well marked paths.
Very good cycling country.
Would recommend this place to any of my friends.
A very well equipped chalet in a quiet area with lots of interesting places to visit within half an hour. We enjoyed the walking , mountain biking and kayaking in the local lakes , as well as lovely food on local restaurant s.
Dawn and Paul were really helpful band friendly hosts .
Great value, good location, welcoming and helpful hosts. Chalet was comfortable and well equipped.
A car is required for this location. Basel and Strasbourg airports are approximately 90 minutes away. Calais is an easy 6+ hour drive depending on stops. The TGV stops at St. Die approximately 40 minutes away and take 2hrs 25 mins to get to Paris. Owners very happy to advise on best times to arrive at rail stations etc for car hire.
Restaurants within 2km, shops within 8km. Main Ski slopes within 10km, small green slope with auberge within walking distance. Close to Alsace wine route, historic Colmar, Mulhouse with its museums, castles, Strasbourg and Basel (90 minutes), childrens' activities - skating, boating, bowling, swimming, high/low rope activity all within 30 minutes. Ideal cycling and mountain walking area, direct access to forest from the house.
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Local activities: Walking, cycling, horse-riding, skin-diving, sailing and windsurfing, canoeing, lake fishing, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, wildlife parks, museums, sweet-making factory, organised walking tours, high and low ropes course, karting, paragliding, quad-biking, luges (slides) down in the mountains in summer. Visits to historic Colmar and Strasbourg (enjoy a boat ride around the city) and surrounding towns and villages, Haut-Koenigsbourg 12th century castle, visit Mulhouse for car, art, train, electricity, textile museums. Over the mountain the Alsace Wine Route winds its way from north to south, for more than 170 kilometres (106 miles) along the eastern foothills of the Vosges. This delightful road leads visitors across rows of undulating, vine-covered hills, and through quaint villages with narrow streets and charming flower-decked houses clustered around the local church steeple.
Vita Classica, Spa and sauna Paradise - In search of peace and relaxation, the attractive mineral thermal spa is the ideal destination to spoil yourselves whilst on holiday. Wellbeing, relaxation and enjoyment are an integral part of the spa's concept: a spacious sauna paradise with a luxurious thermal spa where modern design and an antique atmosphere perfectly combine. Situated near Freiburg it is a 90 minute drive and open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. allowing you to take full advantage of all the facilities.
Walking maps and laminated sheets (English and French) of locals walks, graded from easy to difficult are available for guests to use. Local mountain & road bike hire + equipment i.e. helmets nearby including maps of cycle tours - hire prices can be supplied.
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|Minimum Price
|Additional Nights
|Weekend Night
|Event Price
Summer 2018
14 Jul 2018 - 31 Aug 2018
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Autumn 2018
1 Sep 2018 - 21 Dec 2018
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
Christmas 2018
22 Dec 2018 - 4 Jan 2019
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Ski 2019
9 Feb 2019 - 8 Mar 2019
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
for 2 nights
|No additional mandatory fees
|Refundable Damage Deposit
Booking Notes:
A reservation form will be sent at the time of booking. Balance is due 8 weeks before visit. If booking is cancelled the deposit will be retained unless another booking is received to cover that deposit. A damage deposit cheque of £150 p.w. or €200 is required payable on arrival by cheque or cash. Cheques are not cashed unless necessary. Electricity costs are paid in euros outside of summer high season. Owners live next door and will welcome you, show you the premises and hand over keys. Well-behaved dogs are welcome at no extra charge.
Changeover Day:
Changeover day is Saturday and access is available from 4pm and guests should vacate by 10am at the end of their stay. If a weekend or short stay, providing the chalet is free, it may be possible to arrive earlier in the day and stay later on the leaving day. Please consult with the owners for confirmation.
Notes on prices:
Prices are per week plus electricity apart from summer high season when included. Wood for the fire is included. Bed linen included in the price for stays of more than 3 nights only. It can be supplied for an extra charge. Baby equipment available on request, f/c.