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Dec 09, 2015
Shaped By Nature: A Look at Ae'o's Architecture
As an architecture firm, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson (BCJ) has built themselves an impressive reputation for their ability to consistently produce elegant and environmentally sensitive buildings.
While they've been in business for more than five decades and have produced leagues of legendary designs, Ae'o, a forthcoming residential development in Ward Village, is going to be particularly mesmerizing.
Ae'o, one of the most sought-after residential towers in Honolulu, will feature a stunning design that will also make it an architectural marvel in the city. Of its many unique features, the building hosts a series of wings that extend outward from the structure itself on the residential floors, offering each home a vantage point to take in the jaw-dropping vistas that surround Ae'o.
As part of their design process, BCJ takes special care to study the history and environment of the surrounding land and culture. "We walk the land to feel its tilt and warp, its geologic history, and evidence of human touch," says BCJ. "We consider the nature of light, the prevailing wind, the consequences of rain and snow – a place's attitude and spirit. We look for the flow of people in urban places: how they gather, what draws them to places of learning, of transactions of governance, and to great institutions."
"It's been a truly amazing experience working with BCJ," said Howard Hughes' Michael Yee, who oversees the development of Ae'o. "I've been really impressed with the BCJ's creative thought process in shaping Ae'o's design to what it is today."
True to form, BCJ drew tremendous inspiration for Ae'o by studying the surrounding environment. As a means to pay homage to the prevailing trades that keeps the islands cool, the lower levels of Ae'o (the building is named after the Hawaiian stilt bird that once inhabited the area) will feature a flowing, perforated architectural screen, linking the tower to the street and a flagship Whole Foods Market. With its sweeping lines, the screen draws its inspiration from the trade wind patterns that dominate the island's atmosphere. Around many of the screen's bends, you'll find planted edges, which will help create a gathering place and reinforce the ideas of flow that define the building.
"It was by no means easy to do, but BCJ was able to pay homage to our trade winds in the podium façade. Through that process, they turned an uninspiring parking structure into a thought-provoking art piece," added Yee.
Through all of their work, whether it be a residence, a university building, a governmental structure, or a commercial project, BCJ ensures that their finished product ties in neatly with its physical surrounding. For the iconic Apple storefront they created in New York City's Fifth Avenue, the firm was able to design—with the help of Steve Jobs—a flagship 32-foot glass cube that leads the customer to a retail space underground. Since being unveiled in 2006, the Cube, as it's come to be known, has become one of the most photographed buildings in New York City. With its transparent design, it's even drawn comparisons to I.M. Pei's worldly renowned Louvre Pyramid in Paris. And in 2010, founding partner Peter Bohlin
From its outset in the 1965, energy efficiency and environmental sensitivity have been integral in the firm's design culture. "We continue to innovate; combining advanced building systems to harvest a site's distinct climate and place to make the most of sun for light and heat, wind for ventilation, and the land for insulation," says BCJ. "We view sustainable design as the right thing to do ethically, but also as an opportunity to make a richer, more powerful architecture."
The Life and Legacy of Victoria Ward
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2018-08-30 by Alexander Pulido
Hi everyone. I'm Alexander Pulido. I've been part of DailyDrip since 2016. During this time the way I deliver PRs has changed drastically. When I started, a Pull Request description was just a small description, something like: This fixes X issue or This PR includes the following features. I might even combine them: This PR contains the following features and fixes these issues.
This fixes X issue
This PR includes the following features
This PR contains the following features and fixes these issues
Developers tend to write these types of PR descriptions for various reasons. Maybe they need a quick merge, or they just see the PR as a filling description tool, etc. I've seen this behavior from developers at every level, including myself. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that doing a small description is a bad thing. In some cases that is all you need. However, there are other times when it's not enough. Specifically in the case of a frontend developer. Doing half-assed PRs could reduce your team productivity more than you think. That's why I want to talk about the correct way to do a PR.
Everything starts with the commits. Their text is your first line of defense. Think of this as what will appear in the logs. It always should be a clear, direct and concise text explaining what change the commit makes. There are various approaches to writing commits depending on your point of view and circumstances. For distributed teams I always recommend using present-tense, imperative-style for various reasons:
present-tense, imperative-style
1.- Git recommends it.
2.- It is more useful when working in teams and more than one person is managing merges/deploys.
3.- It tells someone what applying the commit will do, rather than what you did (which should be in the PR, not in the commit).
Of course, this is not universal. My opinion is that it depends on what the PR is for. If it's a new feature, present-tense is more accurate, but when you're doing a fix or something that isn't an optional change, other people in the project are required to either merge or rebase on it. In that case it's better to write a journal entry which describes what changed with the update, to make it easier for others in the future to understand why a change was made. That entry is like a checkpoint in your project which makes more sense if it's written in past-tense. It's also better for log purposes.
If your changes are visual, you should show them using images or gifs; this will save tons of time for the reviewers, because they'll just have to focus on reviewing the code if you've already shown them the actual look of the layout/element. For new features I normally use a table showing the look of each new element.
For changes or fixes I use a dual table comparing the before and after.
If you want to show some effect I strongly recommend usinggif.
If you want to show some effect I strongly recommend usinggif.
Here is an example of a well-organized and visually explained Pull Request. Doing this will improve the evolutionary process of your project and help you a lot when debugging. Additionally, your teammates will have a much easier time when reviewing your code. That's it for today, happy code!
System Engineer with 5 years of experience in software development, Alex is passionate about programming and Computer Science and thinks that the proccess where the code transform into a great app is something fascinating. When Alex is not coding, he's practicing mma, playing drums or cooking.

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A Walk with Francis Bacon in Soho is the first ever Francis Bacon walk and has been commissioned by Society Club in Soho.
Poetopography is usually concerned with the lives and works of poets in the places they lived and worked in, but Francis Bacon is a very good excuse to break the pattern.
Having done William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe and Emilia Lanier walks, one could be forgiven for thinking that this walk is about the Elizabethan-Jacobean statesman and philosopher, but no. It is about Francis Bacon the artist who is believed to be a direct descendant of his namesake.
Bacon is one of the most fascinating figures of all, the epitome of an artistic genius in the modern era. He is also a very literary artist influenced by writers who are the subjects of other walks I have done: Blake, Eliot, Yeats, Joyce, Rimbaud. He is a poet of the human body.
We will meet at the Society Club, Ingestre Place, Soho, at 3pm on Saturday 29 April. Booking recommended.


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When New England skiing and riding blasted off into one of the best early-season starts in years last month, Brandon Bunnewith was at the head of the line.
The 22-year-old Millbury native, a recent graduate of the University of Massachusetts' Isenberg School of Management, made sure he was in one of the first gondolas at Killington on opening day, Friday, Oct. 25.
Bunnewith, who is spending this season tuning and selling skis at Boston Ski & Tennis in Westboro, has arranged his schedule so he can get north at least two days a week.
To get to on the hill at Killington early, he left Millbury before dawn, picked up a friend in Leominster, and was at the central Vermont resort by 9 a.m. There were a few lift glitches but before long, the duo was skiing on a cold, crisp day.
Skiing in October in the East? It doesn't get better than that.
"The snow was awesome, with full trail width," Bunnewith reported.
Bunnewith drove back to Central Mass., then got up early again and headed back north the next day to Loon Mountain Resort in New Hampshire's White Mountains for top-to-bottom skiing in warmer conditions.
Skiers like Bunnewith, with his boundless enthusiasm, typify the energy that New Englanders — whether in the northern or southern parts of the region — have for snow sports.
They are ready to forfeit sleep, postpone careers, scramble for cheap lift tickets, and basically just do whatever they can to get on the slopes.
For lift pass deals, go online and check out Liftopia, ski area websites, and the ski area association sites Ski VT and Ski NH.
A couple of weeks after Bunnewith's initial forays up north, the snow guns are blowing at Central Massachusetts' ski and snowboard capital, Wachusett Mountain in Princeton. Wachusett's smaller cousin, Ski Ward in Shrewsbury, made snow earlier this month, opening briefly two weekends ago; it now plans to open for the season Dec. 7.
Wachusett had five trails open on this pre-Thanksgiving Monday, but to preserve the snow they've been churning out as temperatures rise a bit midweek, the ski area planned to close Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day and reopen Friday.
Many northern resorts — including those relatively close to the Worcester area such as Mount Snow, Stratton, Bromley and Okemo in Vermont and Waterville Valley and Loon in New Hampshire — are open.
For Bunnewith, early-season signals are clear. "As soon as I hear somewhere is open, I try to get there."
Next season, Bunnewith hopes to head out West for the big powder and a job at a big mountain ski resort.
Law or business school, his eventual goals, can wait while he lives the white dream.
Krause making climb
Year after year, this column has returned to chronicle the alpine ski racing adventures of Northboro native and U.S. Ski Team athlete Nick Krause, a graduate of Vermont's Stratton Mountain School snow sports academy and product of the Wachusett and Ward ski teams.
Krause is off to what is probably his best start of his career, with a pair of stunning results in the first elite national races of the season in Colorado.
Now 20 and still technically a junior, Krause was officially promoted to the Ski Team's "C" team at a ceremony in Vail, Col., Nov. 15, after spending two years on the "D" team.
Barely a week later, he crushed the first race of the winter at Copper Mountain, just down the road from Vail. It was a junior FIS giant slalom race, and Krause was second.
Last Sunday, Krause finished 11th in a 120-plus field at a "Nor-Am" (North American) giant slalom at nearby Loveland Basin, atop Colorado's Continental Divide. He was sixth in the second run.
"Being out in Colorado for all of November is a huge advantage," Krause told me. "The U.S. Ski team has its own hill here in Copper, and we are able to train downhill, super giant slalom, giant slalom and slalom, all on the same hill. Right now, it is the only slope in the world with these capabilities this early in the season. This past weekend were the first Nor-Ams of the year, and for me, they went extremely well."
What was most spectacular about this result — maybe his best ever — was that Krause beat more than a dozen much older and more seasoned racers, including regulars on the world's top two ski race circuits, the World and Europa Cups, from the U.S. "B" and "A" teams and top Euro racers as well. The Nor-Am is the third-highest circuit.
This week, Krause is training in Beaver Creek, Col., where the best women skiers in the world will race a World Cup series starting with a downhill Friday on the new, much-heralded Raptor course. The men's World Cuppers will follow next week for their only U.S. events of the winter-long tour.
It hasn't been an easy road for Krause. Most people, and even ski racing fans, don't know how hideously expensive ski racing is, especially at Krause's level.
While on a nationally sanctioned team, Krause and his parents, Joanne and Paul Krause of Northboro, shoulder considerable expense for his travel and living expenses around the world, including racing Europe in winter and training in South America in summer.
To try to offset this cost as Krause moves upward toward the fully subsidized "B" and "A" teams and the 2018 Winter Olympics, the family has launched a Web-based "crowd-funding" effort called "RallyMe."
"Obviously, skiing is an expensive sport and with my busy schedule I need to rely heavily on fundraising," he said.
Find RallyMe at https://www.rallyme.com/rallies/362/nicks-olympic-dream. To make a tax-deductible contribution, e-mail Krause at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Also, check out Krause's Nor-Am Tour blog at ontourwithnickkrause.blogspot.com — a must read for ski racing aficionados.
Krause's fundraising goal is $10,000 in 60 days. Since it was launched Sunday night, Krause has already raised $850. Rallyme "boosters" can donate anything from $1 to $1,000-plus, and get cool Nick Krause swag in return.
Help get a Central Massachusetts kid to the Olympics.
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- German Foreign Minister Draws Parallels Between His Nation and Colombia (E)
In Germany we learned to face our own history, even its darkest chapters. It is difficult, but essential and worthwhile, since it is the only thing that makes reconciliation possible. In Germany we have the greatest respect, even admiration, for the courage and political passion with which President Santos and many others have faced the peace process in Colombia. I do not think it will be possible to work on a bloody decades-long conflict in a society as diverse as Colombia without the impartially addressing the history of violence and injustice.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Foreign Minister of Germany. Via Costa Rica Star
- Germany's Steinmeier to Visit FARC Demobilization Camp (E)
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier will visit a FARC demobilization camp in Colombia. The country needs international support during implementation of the peace accord between the government and rebels.
- Academia's Active Participation in the Peace Process: An Interview with Camilo Borrero García (S)
Camilo Borrero García, scientific coordinator of the Colombo-German Institute for Peace (CAPAZ), discussed with El Espectador the value of supporting students who want to research issues related to peace. He is also one of top the experts on ethnic justice in the country. For that reason, he will be the coordinator in Colombia of the Institute that's now active in the regions where the implementation of the Havana peace deal has started. El Espectador.


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Boing Boing's Xeni Jardin interviews actor and comedian Peter Serafinowicz, whose "Peter Serafinowicz Show" DVD just came out this week. He's starring as Paul McCartney in the Robert Zemeckis remake of the Beatles' Yellow Submarine, his Mac parody ads are the stuff of viral legend, his #PSQA tweets delight mutants throughout the globe, and fans of his BBC show find much to LOL in the likes of Brian Butterfield and the robot talk show host Michael-6. And if you're not familiar with any of this? Just watch our interview, and you will be.


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By now you've all read about the woman who dared voice her opinion on JK Rowling's writing. The woman who sat there and decided that she should open her mouth and tell the world exactly how she feels, urging JK Rowling to stop hogging the spotlight and give other authors a chance to make it big and reap the rewards of millions of readers, movie deals, and general adoration.
No matter which way you look at it, all authors dream about the fame, the movie deals, the legions of fans and special showings, and all the trappings that come with it. The goal of any artist is to see their work come alive in some way, shape, or form. Not all artists do their craft for the money, but money is how the bills get paid. Sad, I know, but that's the way of the world.
There is nothing wrong with expressing an opinion. I do it all the time. Millions of bloggers and forum-haunters, Cracked/Buzzfeed/Huffpost articles, news outlets, practically every person in the world shares their opinion in one shape or form.
But, ladies and gentlemen, there is one thing you do not do if you want to be taken halfway seriously as a person with higher brain capacity.
You do not, I say again DO NOT, introduce an article/blog entry/tweet/ Facebook post with:
I've never read a word (or seen a minute) so I can't comment on whether the books were good, bad or indifferent.
By doing this, you have completely invalidated your opinion. When you admit to the fact that you have never read/seen any part of the thing you will then proceed to complain about YOU DON'T GET TO COMPLAIN ABOUT IT.
End of discussion.
I can understand her frustration, I really can. I've had anxiety attacks because I will, eventually, be putting my own work out there up against other authors who have much more of a following that I do; who have won awards, accolades, and have a fan base which will pick up their next book. And it absolutely terrifies me. Am I jealous? Hell yes. I would give anything to be the next George Martin. I'd even take the hatred and revel in it, because it would mean that I'm doing something right.
I can even understand her desire for someone as well known as JK Rowling to stop writing, to 'give the rest of us a chance' and let other people shine just a little bit. It's a desire that lets us know that we're human. And, deep down, everyone wants to be discovered, to shine without really having to 'work at it'; to be looked at and deemed the 'next big thing' and have all of our dreams come true from there on out.
I understand. I do. I have fantasies of appearing on The Daily Show, TIME, and even Ellen, talking about my book and what a success it is and how I came to write it. Who doesn't have those fantasies?
But what really gets me about this woman's article, is the slap in the face she's given to readers. Not just to JK Rowling, who was dirt ass poor when Harry Potter came about, but to each and every reader she has and might have had.
In her article she bemoans the fact that JK Rowling commands legions of readers who pick up her book no matter what it is or which name she pens it under. She laments how adults read Harry Potter and liked it. As if being an adult somehow prevents you from enjoying books 'written' for a younger audience.
She goes on to say that if Rowling went away, people would finally have a reason to break away from her books and find something else.
I've been called a sheep and I do not appreciate it.
The only author I am a sheep to is George R. R. Martin.
Because, goddammit, Game of Thrones.
It may have taken me a year to finish A Dance of Dragons but, goddammit, Game of Thrones.
Now, the clincher. Since her Huffpo article has gone live, Ms Shepherd has received ridiculous amounts of 1-star reviews on her books in Amazon. Some people have been funny about it, others have been downright mean, and still others are throwing her words back in her face because, well, she started it.
Are they right?
Probably not.
Did she deserve it?
Probably not.
Did she ask for it?
Because, if you're going to introduce an article/Facebook/tweet/blog with
I've never read a word (or seen a minute) so I can't comment on whether the books were good, bad or indifferent.
You have opened the door and invited the nastiness in. So, ladies and gentlemen, think before you write. And, if you haven't read (or watched) the source material, keep your mouth shut until you have.


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eBook, 46 pages
Price: $3.99
5 Hebrew Words that Every Christian Should Know is a friendly, bite-sized study of five flavorful Hebrew words.
Readers will get a taste of the ancient wisdom of Hebrew, the Bible's heart-language, and see how useful it can be for reading both Old and New Testaments. Along the way they'll uncover delightful word-plays that simply don't translate into English, and find out how Hebrew unlocks mysteries like…
…how people can have ears but not "hear"
…how (or if) God can "forget" a person
…how sins can be "visited" upon someone
5 Hebrew Words was written as an ebook because the online format allows readers to use links to view each Bible verse in multiple translations. Seeing how different translators interpret a Hebrew word is often helpful for getting a sense of a word's range of meaning. Readers are invited to reflect on how the deeper meaning of each Hebrew word impacts what the Scriptures are saying to their own lives.
The ebook allows readers to experience for themselves how translators deal with the expansiveness of Hebrew words, which are richer and wider than their English equivalent. Each study yields insights that will enrich Bible reading for years to come. Through the book's brief lessons, 5 Hebrew Words reveals that Bible study is far richer when we read the Scriptures in light of their original language and culture.
Available as an ebook only (as a PDF), but owners are welcome to print a copy for study and note-taking. Kindle owners, see below.
5 Hebrew Words that Every Christian Should Know
Use the "Buy Now" button above if you just want an ebook. It will work anywhere in the world. Use the "Add to Cart" button below if you would like to buy other books. (Note: "Add to cart" can only process orders within the U.S.A.)
Important Note for Ordering:
After you pay, you will get a window from Paypal that will give you a link that you need to click to go to the secure page to download the book. If you close that window without using the link to open the next page, you won't be able to do it later.
If this happens, just write a note to Tverberg (at) OurRabbiJesus.com and I'll send you the ebook by email.
Kindle owners: After you download this ebook, here's how to view it on your Kindle: Go to your Kindle's "Settings" to find your Kindle's email address. Then send an email to your Kindle with the ebook pdf attached.
You can order 5 Hebrew Words at the Kindle store if you'd rather, but the Amazon ebook is not printable. I'll make you a deal, though. If you forward a copy of your Amazon e-receipt to my email address (above), I'll send you a printable (pdf) version of the book.


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Visual Studio 2010 Service Pack 1 is hot off the presses and it includes a great new feature, IIS Express. IIS Express is a step up from the old Cassini web server that had previously been included with Visual Studio since the 2005 edition. You can read more about IIS Express at Scott Guthrie's blog.
To switch your Kentico project to use this new feature, you just need to go to the Visual Studio top menu after your solution is loaded, and click Website –> Use IIS Express.
From there you can debug the solution as normal. If you need any help with setting up a Kentico project for debugging check out my post about it. The project should start compiling normally and your default browser should pop up pointed your localhost. This request should now be served up through IIS Express and you should see the IIS Express logo appear in your system tray.
Sure enough that all worked for me, and after the default project loaded I was presented with a nice new shiny………error message.
Hmm that seemed odd to me. But as it turns out there is an HttpModule in the system.web node that IIS Express doesn't like.
<httpModules><add name="XHtmlModule" type="CMS.CMSOutputFilter.OutputFilterModule, CMS.OutputFilter"/></httpModules>
In IIS 7+ and IIS Express The HttpModules and HttpHandlers sections have been moved down to the System.WebServer node and not the top System.Web node. I also noticed that the offending module was already in the System.WebServer node. This means that it is safe to just remove the module from the top System.Web node.
After removing it and saving the Web.Config file my Kentico starter site came right up.
There is actually more than one way to accomplish this, you could switch the Pipeline mode to Classic, or turn of Integrated mode validation checking, but I feel the solution above is the best one.
Bottom line: To make the default configuration of the Kentico CMS 5.5 Web installer work with the new IIS Express web server that comes with Visual Studio 2010 SP1, you need to remove the HttpModules node out of the System.Web node in the main Web.Config file of your Kentico solution.
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Filter for Tweets that contain "love" and include a link to a resource with an HTTP status code 200:
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We know that system integration is more than just management software – it requires optimising processes continually end-to-end. That's why we configure BEUMER warehouse management systems individually to match each customer's exact specifications. Thanks to in-depth analyses of the starting situation and the requirements, our solutions can be integrated seamlessly into the existing overall concept at a later time.
Warehouse management is a highly complex process that requires a careful balance of micro- and macro-level management. The main control systems designed by BEUMER Group are therefore especially intelligent and fit perfectly with BEUMER systems and with existing infrastructures.
Effective solutions require complete control over material flow and distribution. From goods receipt through storage and retrieval, to advanced picking, sorting and order assembly to dispatch, BEUMER systems help customers optimise their logistics operations at every point and thus improve overall efficiency.
BEUMER Group's user-friendly warehouse management systems were specifically designed for control of complex logistics processes. Powerful and flexible, these systems can easily be tailored to suit different business segments, no matter what the requirements, size or specifications. Our software solutions provide an overview of all your processes at any time, and with the help of numerous specific parameters, they support optimisation of all areas.


text: It's been a while since the National Hockey League has seen a salad this pristine. Can you imagine how many women were in #91 Wilkinson jerseys at Sharks game pleading for an opportunity to run their hands thru that flow. On a scale of 1-10, Neil's hair comes in at a 20. Most things in life are cyclical, so how much longer 'til flow like this is back in style in the mainstream...not soon enough if you ask me.


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OK, so it isn't technically my birthday until Friday, but as tomorrow marks the first anniversary of the last time I had a Proper Drink I decided to claim my One Year Shiny Thing today.
This one is supposed to glow in the dark but I have not yet been able to test the veracity of this claim. For a change I have gone for a dark background; what appears at first glance to be, oh, part of the tub of a hi-tech Ferrari or a piece of a passing Boeing or something is actually my portable CD/DVD drive. Anyway, I have survived the first weekend of the 2015 Six Nations without making a beeline for the offy.
Some chap said the other day that one way to help cope with the stresses of recovery from active addiction is to listen to "inspiring music". This week I are mostly listening to Hawkwind. Oh. Did you know that Silver Machine was recorded on my eighth birthday? No? Consider yourselves edumacated.
And finally, if you are not already following Steve "Teethgrinder" Abraham in his bid to break Tommy Godwin's long-standing record for the greatest distance cycled in a year, then pray visit the link up there /, donate some folding stuff to the cause or offer him a sausage as he passes by. Go Steve!


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Dining Table Thursday, November 08th 2018.
When I was homeschooling, one way that I coped was by cooking as little as possible. Do not get me wrong, I like cooking, and my family has always loved the meals I provide. We ate every meal together as a family, at the dining table every night. Still, my goal was to cook as little as possible.
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This week, Inside Pop dives into Jay-Z's new album 4:44- we discuss some of the personal issues he revealed in his lyrics along with his evolution from his first album to now. We then discuss other artists who have bared their soul through music and some of the confessional - like songs with which we have connected - including Beyonce, Lauryn Hill, Prince, Mary J. Blige and more.
Then, we revel in the abundance of programming that Peak TV has given us in 2017 with our Best of TV picks of the last 6 months. Find out which shows made our individual lists and which shows we shared our undying affection for.
Plus, Sean gives his Big Sell review and rating of last week's suggestion from Amita- the singer/songwriter, Bishop Briggs. Then, he shares his Big Sell which comes from one of the series on his Best of TV (So Far) list.
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This week we are coming in hot, hot and fresh like a Thai Breeze. That's right Nnekay just got back from her Honeymoon in Thailand and she is... SICK, but she managed to have a lot of fun in the sunnnnn. James is on the fast track to Reality Stardom, and also owning the hottest Restaurant IN THE WORLD: Cocktails and Soup and Sandwiches. Did James find love on the Reality Dating Sow? Another question answered: What type of sandwich is James? Let's get to the Korners! First up is Nnekay's Korner where she talks about the Amazing Roxane Gay: Feminist, Activist, Writer, Publisher, Professor, she does it all! Know what else she does? Stands up to giant publishers, Simon and Schuster. In James's Korner he tackles some of the hurdles young girls have to face, why STEM is important and how men can be better feminist. He also tells the tale of his travels to the Women's March in DC. Last up is Recommendation Korner! Nnekay recomends a book, and James has some hot movie picks... annnnnnd goes over how Double Jeopardy DOES NOT stand the test of time. So put on your pussy hats ya'll and enjoy the show!


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Print Quality Tip of the Day
If you use a Lexmark black and white laser printer, you can improve the quality of the grays in your prints by going into the printer driver settings and turning PictureGrade on.
Why it is not turned on by default is another question entirely.
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Of the project's four phases, the second is by far the largest. Construction of Phase II began in spring 2011, and completion is anticipated next fall.The second phase involves a 62,000-square-foot addition that includes a new main entrance, a floor of patient rooms, medical office space and a new cafeteria. Phase II also involves construction of 18 housing units, many of which will go to seasonal employees, and an 80,000-square-foot, three-level parking garage.
ASPEN REAL ESTATE — Plans for the third phase of Aspen Valley Hospital's massive expansion project in August were submitted to the city's Community Development Department.The third stage primarily involves a two-story addition, with basement space, on the west side of the existing hospital building. The work involves 19,183 square feet of renovated space and 74,440 square feet of new space, according to the development application filed in August.Project details face review by the city Planning and Zoning Commission and Aspen City Council, which in 2009 gave all four phases of the project conceptual approval. said Wednesday that he wasn't sure when the project would wind through the public-review process. "Because of the conceptual review, the City Council understands the entire scope of the project," Aspen attorney Gideon Kaufman, a member of the project team, said "Much more detail will be provided when we go to them for final approval of Phase III."
By Andre Salvail, October, 3 2012 AT
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Pop by the cafe Tuesday, Aug. 23 for a hot bowl of homemade stew. It's packed with fresh vegetables from McBride's Twin Meadows Organics and full of rich flavours from hours and hours of roasting.
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Incarcerated dancehall / reggae artiste, Buju Banton is set to launch his very own clothing line.
The announcement was made via the Gargamel's official Instagram page.
The brand dubbed 'Everything BB' will display shirts bearing Buju Banton's image while others will feature his song lyrics such as 'Over Hills and Valley.'
According to the Instagram post, Buju Banton apparel will be available on his website, EverythingBB.Net.
Buju Banton was convicted on cocaine distribution and conspiracy charges in February 2011 following his December 2009 arrest; he was sentenced to 10 years and is slated for release December, 2018.


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Mr. Braddock: Ben, this whole idea sounds pretty half baked.
Ben: No, it's not. It's completely baked.
Watched The Graduate the other afternoon, which I hadn't seen since it was on tv on a saturday(or was it a sunday?) afternoon in fall of 1996(UPN channel.) I did see part of it at Beth and Josh's pool party one night in the summer of 2006, but that wasn't as memorable of a viewing since other people were chatting the whole time, and we were drunk and had just eaten filiberto's. Anyway, The Graduate was much better than I had remembered it being. The ambiance of the film is great of course, the epitome of 60's style and cool and in the words of one eloquent youtube commenter, "this is what white culture was 40 years ago." I always felt that the film sells out in the end though, sending well intentioned young men the wrong message. Ben Braddock fucks a girl's mom, then goes on one date with the girl and falls madly in love and decides hes going to marry her. Of course, after Elaine finds out he banged her mother(she is misinformed by her mother who claims he raped her,) she wants nothing to do with him. He then proceeds to travel up to Berkeley where she is going to school, rents a room and starts stalking her…harassing her every chance he gets. Sure, from one shiftless, idiosyncratic dude to another, we've all been there. You tell me how well that strategy works for you. Maybe things were different back then, but these days the girl would have threatened to call the cops and get a restraining order if you so much as sent one potentially creepy text. Now I'm not saying this type of persistence couldn't work, merely that it couldn't work for a shy and nervous guy like Benjamin Braddock on a respectable and intelligent girl like Elaine. If it were some big, hairy, oafish guy pursuing some degenerate, drug addict, slutbag, it might work. Indeed, I've seen it happen more than a few times. Maybe that's why the movie is so popular, because Hoffman's character becomes an unlikely hero and succeeds through methods which have failed his kind so many times before and since. It would have been a much better film if he did not get Elaine at the end, if he were to race to her wedding only to have her say "Benjamin, you're starting to scare me. Look you're a great guy, and we had some good times, but really I don't like you as much as you like me. Besides the fact that I just got married, I'm moving to Portland, and I want to start over there and have new experiences and meet new people. I don't want you to come with me." Then the graduate could have learned life's hardest lesson, one that isn't taught in any school.
On a side note, he should have never slept with Mrs. Robinson. If a girl's mom is attractive, it is a sure sign that you should go for the daughter. Good advice my dad once gave me: "If you go on a date with a girl, make sure you get a good look at her mom, cause that's who she's gonna look like in a few years."
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How do you know he gets Elaine in the end? Just because they get on a bus together doesn't mean a happy ending. The terrified look in both of their faces as they realize "what's next" is what makes the end of this movie so charming. In fact, I would say this is an underlying theme throughout the entire movie…life as a constant "what now?" or "what has to be done"


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David Whitney, Bird & Bird
'If there is a conduct element to a complaint, then the individuals ought to have the choice to go to the SDT, rather than having to deal with the SRA as policeman, judge and jury.'
'If there is a conduct element to a complaint, then the individuals ought to have the choice to go to the SDT, rather than having to deal with the SRA as policeman, judge and jury.'
New fining powers for SRA a step in the right direction
Law firms need to learn risk management lessons from working through the recession
Selling off large stakes to private equity makes firms unattractive to future partners
Risk management at the fore, but should not determine strategic decisions
Asking for information that could be out of date means insurers don't get accurate picture of firms
Government has increased the risk to certain firms when several partners leave at once
LLP insolvency legislation of more significance than HMRC's proposals
'I will watch with great interest to see whether the big accountants succeed this time, because they have tried it before. Let's see if ABS changes things.'
Our annual Legal Business/Marsh risk round table saw law firm risk specialists share their views on the effect that greater scrutiny on financial stability is having on the market
The ghosts of Halliwells, Dewey & LeBoeuf and Cobbetts still loom large. Our 2014 risk management report, published in March, showed that a significant number of the UK's top 100 law firms have received more than one visit from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in the last couple of years and financial stability has rapidly moved to the top of its agenda. In June 2013, the regulator announced that 160 firms across England and Wales were under intensive supervision due to the state of their finances and of those, 20% were so-called 'high-impact' firms – those in the top 200.
Respondents to our survey also observed more scrutiny from insurers over financial prudence when they were negotiating the renewal of their cover in 2013. With this in mind, our annual risk round table gathered some of the industry's leading risk management specialists to discuss the effects that this heightened awareness towards financial stability is having on firms' behaviours, as well as other agenda-setting issues in risk management. The impact, in many cases, is at times unintended, but nonetheless significant for both risk management teams and the industry as a whole.
Sandra Neilson-Moore, Marsh: All of our client firms are being asked questions by the regulator around financial stability, borrowings and partner compensation. The SRA is, of course, trying to accomplish two key things: one, to preserve the reputation of the profession and two, to secure protection for clients. In my view however, (and notwithstanding its best intentions) the SRA will probably be no more able to spot a struggling firm about to go under than the insurers are. On the other hand, the insurers in the space we deal in – ie the top 100 UK-based law firms – got on this 'bandwagon' not so much because of Halliwells or Cobbetts, but because of Dewey & LeBoeuf. They thought it was something nobody saw coming.
'In ten years' time I do not think that an ABS funded by external capital will be the norm for a large law firm.'
Sandra Neilson-Moore, Marsh
The insurers have a little bit more to worry about also, because the minimum terms and conditions (MTC) say that if a firm cannot pay its excess and the claimant has a valid claim, the insurers have to pay the claim from the ground up, ie pay the excess. It is reasonably well known that at least one insurer is going after the partners of failed firms personally, in an attempt to get the excess paid by the partners individually. I imagine that will wind up in court, because the MTC say one thing, while the laws applicable to LLPs say quite another.
Nicole Bigby, Berwin Leighton Paisner: A lot of it is to be seen to be regulating what the SRA feels is a public interest issue. If there was another significant collapse, it would be criticised for not having asked these questions, or not, at least, demonstrating that it was taking an active interest, so there is a measure of self-interest and self-protection about it. Perhaps the efforts will also have some measure of risk avoidance for the profession, at least, by virtue of ensuring that people's minds are focused on that; the partners and the firms know that they are going to be subject to a level of scrutiny. I'm not convinced whether or not the SRA's efforts are proportionate, targeted or relevant, or even really force the SRA to take more balanced risk decisions, but at least the board and the firm are aware there is somebody asking questions.
Emma Dowden, Burges Salmon: Even if you touched on an area [during the SRA visits] that was entirely irrelevant to your firm, it was still explored. There wasn't that customised approach. It was very standardised and structured.
Andrew Carpenter, Marsh: From what I hear, the questions are getting more informed, though; the SRA is learning and becoming more knowledgeable. The insurers, by asking for information that could be six or seven months out of date, do not get an up-to-date picture of the firm's financial position.
David Whitney, Bird & Bird: The latest risk update from the SRA talks about financial stability, but in a different sense. It seems as though the SRA is moving on from looking at financial stability as a subject on its own and is now looking at the link between financial instability and other characteristics. The update talks about the incidence of fraud and other wrongdoing. I just wonder if the SRA feels as though it has sent the message – it probably understands there is only so far it can go repeating the same warning – and it is now looking for other connections.
Amber Matthews, DLA Piper: Knowing that firms have an additional reporting obligation to the regulator may cause some firms to reflect on the way that they address financial stability issues. That is good for the profession as a whole. It doesn't make a big difference for large firms, who already concentrate on this heavily, but it's right that we provide this information along with everyone else. The changes to tax treatment of LLP members is driving some law firms – not DLA Piper – to put more partner capital into a business. If a large group of partners want to move at one time, then depending on the size of the firm, it could result in destabilising the firm financially. The government has now increased this risk to the profession.
Mark Jones, Addleshaw Goddard: I do not see the HMRC proposals as a risk management initiative. It is a revenue generation initiative; it is about tax. As I understand it, HMRC's estimate is that it will generate £3bn to £4bn in year one and, in terms of budget allocation, that has already been 'spent'.
'I am surprised there are not more claims coming from large firms subcontracting to smaller firms.
This is a really fertile area.'
Sandra Neilson-Moore, Marsh
A number of aspects of the LLP legislation have not yet been tested in the courts. Take LLP insolvency. As a result of recent insolvencies, we now understand that, while losses lie with the LLP, terminal loss relief goes back to the individual partners, not to the LLP. For the creditors of the business in liquidation, there is a mismatch there. That, to me, is more of a risk management issue than the HMRC's 'disguised employment' proposals, but it is driven by the law of unintended consequences, because, at the time, the legislation was brought in in a hurry and no one thought it through.
There are parallels with the evolution of the role of the SRA over the last few years. Whether we like it or not, we are in a regulated environment. Whether we like it or not, we have a regulator. There are tensions that had not been thought through and the SRA and law firms are wrestling with the appropriate resolution of them.
The one aspect of the HMRC guidance that I still cannot get my head around is the statement that, when firms receive all of this new capital, they will not be allowed to use it to pay down the firm's borrowings. Why? It is, to me, unarguably commercial behaviour to do so.
Sandra Neilson-Moore: I will watch with great interest to see whether the big accountants succeed this time, because they have tried it before. Let's see if ABS changes things. I'm not sure how it could change things though.
Mark Jones: Look back ten years to the introduction of the LLP act. Since then, the LLP has become 'the norm' as the trading vehicle for a large law firm. Look forward ten years. In ten years' time I do not think that an ABS funded by external capital will be the norm for a large law firm. Part of the reason for that, even over a period as long as a decade, is that lawyers are personally risk-averse and cautious when it comes to behavioural change affecting them, such that the thought of operating in a demanding private equity-backed environment is something that they will not all rush to embrace.
Mark Hick, Wragge & Co: It is an issue of what you might call 'selling the family silver'. Among the large law firms, you want to retain the best people coming up the tracks. If you have already sold 50% of the business to private equity, the partners share only the remaining 50% between themselves. The best people coming up the tracks will want a share of 100%, not a share of 50%. In the large law firms, it is not a sustainable thing to do if you want to recruit and retain the best people. Today's partners do well when they sell 50% of the equity to private equity, but that is a big disincentive to the partners of tomorrow.
' I sense that one consequence (unintended or not) of the ABS revolution is that law firms are looking for other ways of delivering services even if they do not intend to embrace an ABS itself.'
David Whitney, Bird & Bird
David Whitney: We were talking about unintended consequences earlier. I sense that one consequence (unintended or not) of the ABS revolution is that law firms are looking for other ways of delivering services even if they do not intend to embrace an ABS itself. So the focus on ABS licensing has changed the playing field and the mindset of the market. Against the background of the service and delivery developments we have seen in the last two to three years (eg nearshoring, virtual chambers of solicitors and new contract lawyering services), I suspect that many firms are feeling the pressure to evolve through innovation. I see that as the real winning result of the ABS revolution, not the actual creation of the ABS structure itself.
Emma Dowden: That is market-driven. It is about pricing innovation, client demands and client service. PwC will be an interesting entrant, because it has the scalable infrastructure, systems, knowledge and power to do that on a big scale. That is where it could be more interesting than the predominantly niche ABSs that have been licensed so far.
Sandra Neilson-Moore: It will be interesting if a law firm, and the partners inside a law firm, invest in a business that shares its brand, which is non-regulated. What happens if that part of the organisation brings the firm into disrepute or drags it down into insolvency?
Nicole Bigby: That is already on the SRA's agenda in terms of group contagion. At a business level, there needs to be strategic and commercial integration across the brand portfolio, the service delivery mechanisms. To the extent you are then managing different brands within a group portfolio. There needs to be coherence.
Emma Dowden: The challenge for lawyers there, is understanding what marketplace they are in for a particular client and recognising which end of the spectrum of the scale they are at, and then gearing the service and the product, effectively, towards that in order to meet the particular clients' needs and expectations. There is some way for the legal sector to go on that.
Sandra Neilson-Moore: I am surprised there are not more claims coming from large firms subcontracting to smaller firms. It is amazing to me, in the 20 years I have been in this country, that while I have heard of lots and lots of these things happening, I have not yet seen more than two claims, probably, coming from that. This is a really fertile area. In these days, you really have to 'farm some stuff out' to a smaller or 'niche' firm, particularly in a local jurisdiction. If they mess up, you are 'prime', as far as the client is concerned.
Nicole Bigby: In certain jurisdictions, you are obliged to work within the local constraints and uncertainties, so even if the issue does arise, you manage to find a way through it. That is more relevant when you are working in a frontier or emerging market where, perhaps, the legislative regime or the market is not that mature; there is a lack of clarity in terms of the interpretation of the law.
Sandra Neilson-Moore: If the SRA's power to fine was going up to £20m, then one would be concerned, but £100,000 is really not a lot of money.
Andrew Carpenter: Do you think it will generate more inquiries or cases, because there is a higher fine at the end of it?
Mark Jones: I suspect that part of the thinking is that, at the moment, its powers to fine are so limited that it feels it has to refer matters to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT), because the conduct of the respondent justifies a more severe penalty. One of the consequences of that – and we are back to unintended consequences – is that the SDT is overworked. Should it really be necessary to go to the SDT simply because the SRA, probably quite rightly, believes that the appropriate outcome could be agreed with the respondent, but it cannot be in the context of the constraints it faces at the moment?
'To have some teeth in being able to fine law firms is not the wrong approach per se, but there is the concern that the SRA exercises this power in the right way and proportionately to the actions of the solicitor or firm involved.'
Amber Matthews, DLA Piper
Amber Matthews: To have some teeth in being able to fine law firms is not the wrong approach per se, but there is the concern that the SRA exercises this power in the right way and proportionately to the actions of the solicitor or firm involved. Some of the examples provided in their consultation paper suggested they haven't got this right.
Emma Dowden: It is about there being transparency and having a due process in place, along with accountability, which should drive proportionality of application. Clarity around what that application would be is also needed, which goes to the heart of what is a material breach and what the circumstances are when it is appropriate to levy that fine. Broadly, it is right. It gives the SRA some teeth and is a step in the right direction.
Clare Jaycock, RPC: That chimes entirely with the SRA's push on anti-money laundering. It is saying: 'We are going to come in and inspect firms, and look at their procedures and documentation. On a particular matter, we will look at the documentation. How have you documented your [anti-money laundering] decisions? If that is not up to scratch, we will fine you,' even if there is no hint of money laundering or anything actually being untoward.
Emma Dowden: The financial services sector has had that application for some years. You have seen banks being fined over the last ten to 15 years for not having adequate client due diligence procedures in place, for example. It seems to be mirroring that financial services sector approach.
David Whitney: There is an issue about this dual track approach. If there is a conduct element to a complaint or when there is another issue that affects an individual's continuing professional career, then the individual(s) and the firm concerned ought to have the choice to go to the SDT, rather than having to deal with the SRA acting as policeman, judge and jury.
Amber Matthews: There is good awareness of risk issues at board level in the large law firms. The challenge for all risk managers in professional services firms is getting the fee-earners to concentrate more on risk management issues. I am less concerned about risk awareness at board level. We need to raise better awareness of risk issues at the frontline level.
'Risk management is always at the fore of our decisions, but it would be wrong if firm's strategy was governed by it.'
Clare Jaycock, RPC
Clare Jaycock: It also depends how the firm plans its strategy. At RPC we like to be nimble so that we can take advantage of every business opportunity that may present itself to us. We'd had our eye on Asia for some time and when the right team came along, we wanted to move very quickly because they were a good fit. Clearly, risk management is, almost by definition, going to be trailing. We had an opportunity and we wanted to follow it. Risk management is always at the fore of our decisions, but it would be wrong if firm's strategy was governed by it.
Nicole Bigby: There is a role for a fully mature risk management function to support that strategic risk identification process with the board and say: 'In terms of the strategy that you want to execute, there are these risks associated with it,' be it to open in Hong Kong or set up a partnership with a local vehicle in Myanmar. I have just relocated a member of my team out to Singapore, so we are a little closer to the staff on the ground, spread across the globe.
Amber Matthews: We are now in the 'new normal' and businesses are much more risk-aware. The business evolves so the risk departments need to evolve too. You have to be constantly evolving your teams and your approach so you remain relevant. We have great systems, processes, policies etc, but if people do not follow them, or they glaze over the minute they hear something has come through from risk management, you are not doing your job. We need to evolve as the business evolves, to try to be more practical in our guidance.
Mark Hick: The risk management bar we are setting is going up consistently. We are getting better at risk management.
Nicole Bigby: The challenge is to continue that level of sophistication. We probably spent the recession building the relationships, trust and confidence in us as advisers and in being able to deliver value. Now, we need to work at helping the business keep converting that value. That value may evolve in different ways, because we are looking now at capitalising on more opportunities, rather than just value preservation, which was just keeping the business compliant and intact. Now, we have some more oxygen to fuel growth.
Sandra Neilson-Moore: The firm's fee-earners aren't blind to that reality. Yes, they will come along and say, 'I want to do something' and the firm's risk management team will say, 'No, you can't do that'. It is part of the evolution of the risk management team's relationship with the fee-earners to say, 'yes, you can do that, but let's think of how you can do that in a way that makes sense for all of us – you, the clients, everything,' and very seldom do you say: 'Absolutely not; you can't do that.'
Nicole Bigby: There is also a longitudinal memory for the people who rode out the heyday in 2007-08 and saw some of the mistakes that then came to light in the recession. We saw some of the impact of it, which we have tried to either manage or remediate going forward – limited supervision of deals being run by juniors; people working excessive hours in a day. That was a certain risk environment. Let's learn from that if the economy starts to pick up, because we have now come through a recession and we should have learned a lot of lessons as a result of seeing these issues being revealed.
David Whitney: Downturn or upturn, if you are operating in an environment that is regulated or in which the courts are becoming more proactive in commenting about conduct issues, then the relevance of risk management isn't going to go away. There is a value that risk teams add, and I believe that the management and partners in most large firms will continue to buy into that, as long as we adapt with the business. LB


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What would happen to our community if Greenville Oaks ceased to exist? Sure, the Boy Scouts & Young Life would have to find another building to hold activities. But, forget the building…would the community have a reason to miss us if we were no more? Do we meet the needs in our community that nobody else wants to, or even knows about?
I think the 4H Club at Boyd Elementary would miss the 3 teenagers who faithfully come to their meetings every other Friday, provide snacks, and are teaching them drama and set design.
I think one Allen Policeman would miss the Empty Nesters small group that provided Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for his family last year.
I think a few elderly residents at Victoria Gardens would miss the 5th and 6th graders and their parents who come once a month to listen to stories, and help create something beautiful for their room.
If more of us were focused on it, could more people be served in the name of Jesus?
This week, our church will be taking lunch to the pavilion behind Boyd Elementary in hopes of meeting and serving our neighbors. There will be no news cameras, because what we're doing isn't that great. I have to remind myself of that because there is the temptation to believe that what we're doing is really fantastic, and that I must be well on my way to a Nobel Peace Prize. Mother Teresa, a Nobel Prize winner herself, said that we can do no great things, only small things with great love. Giving lunch to your neighbor is a small thing, but I assure you it is done with great love.
So why spend Spring Break doing this? Other than it being a way to experience God! Because it's time to start changing the way we serve people. It is easy to get stuck in the idea that by simply donating money, clothing, food, etc. that we have done our part, and can leave the other stuff to missionaries and social workers. Donations are a good and necessary thing for many of our local, faith-based, non-profit organizations that provide direct support to people in need. But, Jesus called us to more than just donations! He said, "When I was hungry, you gave me something to eat. When I was thirsty, you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me in. I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you visited me. I was in prison, and you came to me." He did not say, "When I was hungry, you donated a check to the food bank and they fed me." I think that's because something amazing happens when we break-out of our exclusive, secure lifestyles and begin to bridge the gap ourselves. It's like we're given a glimpse of the kingdom!
When I offer a hungry person food it is the catalyst to a relationship. The kind of relationship where I have met a need and they could begin to trust me. The kind of trust that makes me a safe person and allows them to open up about what life is like for them. And just maybe, after I've listened to and loved this person, God will open up a door for me to tell them about the faith that anchors me, the hope that gives me purpose, and the love that makes me whole.
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"I think no matter what field you choose there will be challenges and it will always be difficult initially to get your foothold into it, but personally I have enjoyed my journey (in Bollywood)," Kiara said. The 24-year-old says every single experience and opportunity has made her what she is today.
"I have learnt a lot from it. So, I don't see it as a struggle personally...It's something you have to be patient about...If anyone wants to get into this industry, I think patience is something you really need to learn to have...If you enjoy what you do, then that patience is totally worth it," she said.
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Whether you are looking for a cheap city breaks in Europe, a weekend getaway or you just want to escape the daily grind, we have you covered. These hand-picked city breaks are just what the doctor ordered. De-stress, relax and explore… for a fraction of the price compared to one of the predictable city break destinations, plus your spending money will go much further! Here are our top 5 cheap city break destinations…
Stuttgart, Germany
Stuttgart itself is more of a business travel destination but within an hour of the city there are loads of cool activities and sights; castles for one, there are quite a few of them and seriously impressive ones at that. Neuschwanstein Castle has to be the most jaw dropping as it sits high on a giant rock surrounded by greenery. There also plenty of hiking you can do in the area. When you are ready for a bit of fun head over to Seewald Leisure Park for a ride on the toboggan that passes through lush forest and quaint villages. The tree top walk at Bad Wildbad is also well worth a visit. Sitting 1250 meters high you can get some great views of the Black Forest and there are fun obstacles and a giant spiral slide too. When you are ready to wind down there are lots of wineries in the area that you can pop into for tastings – if you go on a wine tour you won't have to worry about transport so you can let your hair down.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Slovenia is full of mountains, lush greenery, lakes and caves which makes it the perfect base to explore on a city break. Lake Bled is probably the most famous attraction which is just an hour away from the city. Bled Castle overlooks the dramatic landscape and you can take a boat ride on a traditional flat-bottomed boat to get a close up view of the church that sits alone on an island in the middle of the lake. Close by is Vintgar Gorge where there are lots of waterfalls, rapids and narrow bridges so it's a nice place to stretch your legs and get into nature. Postajnska Caves is also well worth a visit, the cave is huge so expect to do a bit of walking. You can make a day of it as there is Predjama Castle nearby too. In the city centre there are lots of places you can do wine tasting, sample the local cuisine and see some modern art. Slovenia is also well known for its adventure sports so if you want to try white water rafting, canyoning, paragliding or zip lining, there is certainly the option to give something a try.
Ayia Napa, Cyprus
Ayia Napa as a city break? Sure, you can get a bit of sun till very late in the year, party for a couple of days, and see the sights! Well known for its party night life which runs from April – October, this is a great destination to dance all your troubles away. With plenty of bars, clubs and boat parties to choose from you should remember to give yourself a day to recover! Ayia Napa is just about partying there are beautiful beaches, quad bike safaris, sea caves, snorkelling and a fun fair. Have a go a cliff jumping if you are feeling brave or get your does of history at Macronissos Tombs.
Budapest, Hungary
With 120 hot springs this is the largest spa city in the world, so if it's a bit of quality R&R you are after, Budapest is a winner! The thermal waters are said to have healing powers so they can soothe all your ailments away, leaving you feeling refreshed and ready to explore the rest of this beautiful city. For amazing views (and to get your heart racing just a little) you can take the chair lift to the highest peak in the city.
No visit to Budapest is complete without a visit to the impressive Buda Castle which looks like something out of a fairy tale. You can walk around the castle walls and get a great view of the Danube River below. When you are finished at the castle head down to the Danube River and hop on a wine cruise, you're on holiday after all! If you still have time and energy then there is plenty more in store for you; shop in the largest mall in central Europe, visit Lake Hévíz which is the second largest thermal lake in the world and see the spectacular 7km long Pál-völgyi Stalactite Caves. Oh did we mention that on a Budapest city break you can even stay on a boat hotel.
Krakow, Poland
Rich with both history and nature, Krakow is a good choice for a diverse city break. History buffs will be in their element as Krakow has the largest medieval market square in Europe, several castles nearby and the UNESCO world heritage salt mines. For something a little different you can even see the city sights on a golf buggy. Although not for everyone, the German Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz can also be seen on a day trip.
If nature is more your thing head off on a hike in the Tatra Mountains where you might be lucky enough to spot Brown Bears, Golden Eagles or Marmots. There is also a cable car for gorgeous views of the mountains from above. Don't miss a trip to the Dunajec River which is lined with mountains and a castle so the landscapes are absolutely breath taking. If you feel the need to get your pulse racing have a go a white water rafting on the river!
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text: Desperately needed aid is still not reaching large swathes of the population [Reuters] Tensions are rising on the streets of Haiti as the bulk of earthquake survivors continue to go without food, medicine or proper shelter. Aid organisations continued to struggle to reach them with supplies on Sunday, six nights after the devastating earthquake that killed tens of thousands of people and left hundreds of thousands homeless. A bottleneck at the capital's small airport – the main entry point for the massive assistance pledged by world leaders following the disaster – means little help has reached the many people waiting for help in makeshift camps on streets strewn with debris and decomposing bodies. Airport bottleneck Some aid agencies have complained about a lack of co-ordination at the Port-au-Prince airport, where the US military has taken over operations. Send your pictures Send us your videos, pictures and comments Medecins Sans Frontieres, or Doctors Without Borders, (MSF) said an aircraft carrying a mobile hospital was denied permission to land at the airport on Saturday and diverted to neighbouring Dominican Republic, where it would take a further 24 hours to deliver supplies by road. "Priority must be given immediately to planes carrying lifesaving equipment and medical personnel," MSF said in a statement. Al Jazeera's Teresa Bo, reporting from Port-au-Prince, said quake survivors in the capital were growing increasingly frustrated over what appeared to be the mismanagement or miscommunication that was holding up the aid. In the absence of large scale foreign help, Haitians were trying to help each other, our correspondent said, with some turning homes into hospitals to treat the wounded and others giving away food, but food supplies and other resources were running out. People could see helicopters flying overhead, US military vehicles in the city and aeroplanes arriving at the airport with supplies, so it was difficult to understand why little aid appeared to be reaching the people, she said. Meanwhile the European Union pledged over $575m in emergency and long-term aid, the bloc said on Monday. The union is also moving towards sending 150 people to assist the police force and help beef up security, as tensions in the Caribbean nation rise.US defends position The US military said on Sunday that it was doing its best to get as many aircraft as possible into Port-au-Prince. in depth Aid bottleneck at Haiti airport How you can help Deadliest ever incident for UN Haitians seek quake missing online Why the Haiti earthquake was so devastating Blog: Who will lead Haiti's security? Country profile: Haiti Your views: Helping Haiti Videos: Cash remittances hit by Haiti quake Debate over Haiti aid rages in US Disputes emerge over Haiti aid distribution South Haitians protest lack of aid UN confronts 'worst ever disaster' Boy found alive after three days Earthquake the United Nation's most fatal incident Despair in quake aftermath Injured fill Dominican hospital wards The airport's control tower was knocked out by the quake and US military air controllers were operating from a radio post on the airfield grass, he said. "What we set up here would be similar to running a major airport ... without any communications, electricity or computers," Colonel Buck Elton, the US commander at the airport, told reporters by telephone. He said there had been 600 take-offs and landings since his crew took over operations at the one-runway airport's traffic on Wednesday, and 50 flights had been diverted. But the flow of air traffic was improving, he said, with only three of 67 incoming flights being rerouted on Saturday, and only two flights diverted on Sunday. 'Efficiency increased' Speaking to Al Jazeera, PJ Crowley, a spokesman for the US state department, defended the US handling of Haiti's airport and international aid. He said changes in airport procedures "to increase efficiency and effectiveness", as well as "a technical reason", were possible reasons why some aeroplanes were not allowed to land. Pointing out that the US military had, by adding to the infrastructure of the airport, increased flights from 20 a day to 60 a day, he said whatever limited infrastructure Haiti had before the quake was devastated by the quake and it had taken time to "maximise the flow of everything that Haiti needs". On claims that military aeroplanes with troops were being allowed to land while those carrying aid supplies were not, he said that was "absolutely not true". "They are bringing in aid, communications gear for the Haitian government so they can begin to operate and function once again," he said. Not only food, water, healthcare, he said, but also "the kinds of gear that allows us to save lives, to bring in capacity so that they can establish an effective network to distribute food among the three million people in the city". Signs of progress There were some signs of progress on Sunday as international medical teams took over damaged hospitals and clinics where injured and sick people had lain untreated for days. Aid trucks set out from the airport but were soon blocked by clogged streets [AFP] A few street markets had begun selling vegetables and charcoal in the capital and US officials said international search teams had rescued at least 61 people alive so far. Hundreds of trucks carrying aid and guarded by armed UN patrols streamed from the airport and UN headquarters out into the city on Sunday but they were soon obstructed on streets clogged with people, debris and vans carrying coffins and bodies. There were also scrums for food and water as UN trucks distributed food packets and US military helicopters dropped boxes of water bottles and rations. Ban Ki-moon, the UN secretary general, who visited Port-au-Prince on Sunday, said the situation in the country was "one of the worst humanitarian crises in decades". Amid shouts of "where is the food? Where is the help?" from survivors and asked if he feared riots over the delays in aid, Ban appealed to the Haitian people "to be more patient". Haitian government officials say 70,000 bodies have already been buried in mass graves and estimate the total death toll to be between 100,000 and 200,000. SOURCE: Al Jazeera and agencies Environment Humanitarian crises Latin America Haiti