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There are still a few more days to "buka puasa" (break fast) before Hari Raya Aidilfitri dawns on us.
At the Cuisines Restaurant, the exclusive restaurant at BEST WESTERN PREMIER The Haven Ipoh, guests get to enjoy a limited-time Ramadhan buffet menu, which is a combination of Mediterranean and Asian cuisines.
The savoury buffet spread includes the restaurant's popular Mediterranean fare such as Tabouleh Salad, Hummus, Moutabal, Beef or Chicken Shawarma and Shish Tawook.
As for diners who need to feed the "Asian" in them, make sure not to miss traditional dishes such as Kerabu Daging, Sup Tulang, Nasi Tomato, Ayam Masak Merah and Sayur Kacang Panjang Goreng, among others.
Ramadhan Buffet Menu (Mediterranean and Asian Style)
Tabouleh Salad
Assorted Garden Salad
Pasta Salad
Kerabu Daging
Rojak Buah
Sup Tulang
Bread and Butter
Shish Tawook
Sweet & Sour Fish Fillet
Beef Shawarma
Ayam Masak Merah
Nasi Tomato
Sayur Kacang Panjang Goreng
Fruit Platter
Sliced Cake
Oreo Cheese Cake
Honeydew Jelly
Coffee or Tea
Price: RM75+* per pax – minimum of 15 pax per group
*Price is subject to 6% GST
Do take note that the restaurant, like most facilities at BEST WESTERN PREMIER The Haven Ipoh, is only open to residents and guests of the resort, as well as guests of guests.
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Andrea K. Höst has written Stray, Lab Rat One and The Silence Of Medair among others.
1. What is your name and where do you call home?
My name is Andrea K. Höst and I live in Sydney, Australia.
2. What is the name of your most recent book and if you had to sum it up in 20 or less words, what would you say?
My most recent book released was "Voice of the Lost", Part 2 of the Medair duology. It's a book about coming to terms with failing your epic quest to save your people.
3. Do you have plans for a new book? Is this book part of a series?
My next book to be released is "Caszandra" which is Part 3 of the Touchstone Trilogy. The Touchstone Trilogy is about an Aussie teenager who finishes her last exam at high school and on the way home "strays" onto another planet. It's written in diary format, and shows how she deal with trying to survive alone in the wilderness - and then all the dramas she gets into after she's rescued by a technologically-advanced race of psychics.
4. What or who inspired you to start writing? And how long have you been writing?
Reading inspired me to write. I love to read. I love getting caught up with the lives of characters, or the worlds they meet. Writing was a way to make characters and worlds of my own.
5. Do you gift books to readers for book reviews?
6. How did you come up with the cover? Who designed the cover of your book?
For the cover of "Voice of the Lost", I commissioned an artist named Julie Dillon to create a digital painting for me. Because the novel deals with facing your past, and also has some water-related events, I came up with the idea of my main character looking into a pool of water and seeing her past self. I sent Julie a very rough sketch of the kind of image I wanted, and she turned it into something magical. I usually have quite specific requests for covers, but at times I've simply had the artist read the book and they've designed an image inspired by an aspect of the story.
7. How did you come up with the title for your book?
"Voice of the Lost" was one of my hardest titles. I spent ages trying different variations, trying to capture the theme - it was called "Bars of Loyalty" for a long time. But because Part 1 of the duology was called "The Silence of Medair", and climaxed with Medair "speaking up", I wanted a title which would reflect not only who Medair was after she had spoken, but also indicated that she would have to face - and hear - the people who had been impacted by her choices.
8. Do you have a book trailer? And what are your thoughts on book trailers?
I don't have a book trailer. I've seen some very impressive book trailers, but because it's not a way I discover books, I haven't gone all-out to make one. I do have some ideas for a trailer for "Stray", however.
9. Are you a self-published / Indie author?
Yes, I began self-publishing in December 2010 (after withdrawing an epic, ten-year submission).
10. What book are you reading at the moment? And in what format?
Today I'm reading "Cut to the Corpse", which is a cozie murder mystery about a decoupage shop. It's a paperback, but I'll be reading the next book in the series on my Kindle.
11. Where can your readers follow you?
Blog: www.andreakhost.com
Goodreads author page: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4493935.Andrea_K_H_st
Twitter: @dragonflyautumn
Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/AKHost
Thankyou so much for taking the time to do this interview and allowing us a glimpse into your writing world!

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The scrum occurred shortly after Urtasun, who is also an associate professor of computer science at U of T, told the packed auditorium to head outside to see one of Uber's sleek, gun metal-coloured test cars, complete with a spinning sensor array ...
Move aside, Van Gogh! AI robot 'Vincent' transforms your basic sketches into 'works of art' - Daily Mail01.10.2017
If you enjoy art but most of your drawings resemble a child's doodles, then you'll be happy to hear that help is at hand – in the form of an artificial intelligence computer. Vincent is the first system with the ability to interpret what a human is ...and more »
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According to a recent study the internet is a blue wavy place that's used for connecting to people. This insight comes from one hundred people who were asked by cloud service company Summit Hosting to describe how they saw the internet, a computer ...
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Recently two Santa Clara athletes, Powell Fansler and Jessica Turner attended the NCAA's National Leadership Forum in Dallas, Texas. The two Santa Clara representatives were two of just 300 NCAA athletes selected to attend the event.
Both Fansler and Turner are juniors on the Mission campus. Fansler is a pitcher for the Bronco baseball team where last year he received WCC Pitcher of the Month honors during February. He tallied a total of 18 appearances during his sophomore campaign in 2011-12. Turner is a pitcher on the Santa Clara softball team and led the team in both innings pitch (117.0) and appearances (33).
The two Broncos attended the forum and came away learning leadership tactics and strengthening their leadership roles on their respective teams.
"I thought it was very good to get other people's feedback about the kind of leader I was," said Turner. "It was good to see that you have all these qualities you aren't aware of. It was good for self-recognition."
The Broncos came back with new ways to communicate with their teammates and also new thoughts about how to help Santa Clara's Student Athlete Advisory Committee.
"[The forum helped me] create new contacts and new friends," said Fansler.


text: Ogilvy to chase Vic Open glory 11 Jan 2019 by Mark Hayes Geoff Ogilvy will break a 21-year drought when he pegs up in the 2019 ISPS Handa Vic Open. There's not much Geoff Ogilvy hasn't done in golf. But he's about to chase a missing piece of his stellar career puzzle, confirming today that he'll play in the ISPS Handa Vic Open. Ogilvy, although a stalwart of the ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia through the years, has been unable to play his home state Open since 1998 because of commitments in the United States. He was leading amateur in each of the three times he played the Open – in 1995, '97 and '98 – and was fourth overall behind Stephen Leaney at Victoria Golf Club in 1997. Having moved home this summer, the 2006 US Open champion cannot wait to tee it up at Thirteenth Beach Golf Links from 7-10 February. The former world No.3, a three-time WGC winner including two World Match Play crowns, will be the first men's major champion to have played the event since Wayne Grad in 1999. "I've been really excited to watch the development of the Vic Open from afar for the past few years and I'm really excited that I get to play it again after all these years," he said. "With the men's and women's events held concurrently, it's great to have the European and LPGA Tours aboard – it really shows how far the event has come and it's great to see an Australian tournament have such focus for its innovation." Golf Australia operations general manager Simon Brookhouse said Ogilvy, who has already committed as Ernie Els' vice-captain for the International team at this year's Presidents Cup, would be a huge drawcard on the Bellarine Peninsula. "We've all admired Geoff's brilliant career, but for many it will be the first chance to see him live," Brookhouse said. "It's testament to the tournament that he still harbours that desire to add to what is an amazing resume." Ogilvy, 41, has won eight times on the US PGA Tour, most recently in 2014, but has decided to come back to Melbourne to live with his young family. "Geoff is a legend of Australian golf. We don't have dozens of major champions, so to have one hopefully contending at the ISPS Handa Vic Open is absolutely fantastic for the tournament and its fans," Brookhouse said. "It's a great opportunity for all Australians to celebrate his enormous career up close and personal at Thirteenth Beach." The ISPS Handa Vic Open is a unique concurrent men's and women's professional tournament. It is jointly sanctioned by the ALPG, LPGA, PGA Tour of Australasia and European Tour and features equal prizemoney for men and women. Entry is free to all Victorian golf club members, but other tickets are on sale through oTix and remain some of the best value in elite sport at $10 per day, $30 for a season pass. Children under 18 and those with a Seniors Card are free. See vicopengolf.com/ticketing for details. The ISPS Handa Vic Open is proudly supported by the Victorian Government.


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Further work has been done to the bodies since the last post. The strengthening ribs on the sides and underneath of the tray have been added as has the box which acts as a foot support for the driver. The tail gates have also been added to the rear of the trays.
I decided to cast up the seat springs in resin as they are a fairly generic item that could be used for other projects. Masters were made from styrene strip and rod. The strip was gently curved before each strip was attached. A simple box for the mould was made up from styrene sheet.
The spring masters were then glued to the base of the mould box. I should mention, this method of casting is a simple one piece mould, suitable for simple shapes that have a flat back.
The mould box was then given a spray of mould release, in this case Stoner's Rapid Release. Theoretically the Silicon material used for the mould should not stick to anything but itself, but I err on the side of caution.
The actual material I used for the mould was PinkySil, an equal part, two part silicon medium. When mixed you have a working time of six minutes in which to do your pour.
After you have poured the mould, tap/shake the mould box to release any trapped air bubbles in the mould. Another tip is to blow gently through a drinking straw over the silicon as the carbon dioxide in your expelled breath will allow air bubbles to rise and burst.
After the silicon has dried off (usually between 20 and 30 minutes), the mould itself can be released from the mould box. It can then be cleaned up if necessary and the meniscus around the edges can be removed with scissors/craft knife. This allows the mould to sit flat on the table.
To produce the actual castings I used Easycast, an equal part, two part polyurethane resin. Once mixed you have a working time of two minutes before it starts to harden off. It is important to get the volumes of the two parts correct as any imbalance will affect the quality of the castings.
As the amount of resin required for the springs alone is quite small, it is a good idea to use the excess on other moulds you may have made. In the photo above you can see the completed spring castings (just need deflashing) and also some small police cars for a game from many years ago called Jail Break. (I was missing some cars!) and also some plugs/rivets for Star Fighter maneuver dials for the X Wing Miniatures Game. Any air bubbles/defects in your castings can usually be made good with two part epoxy putty.


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Multi-Asset funds are funds that invest across a wide range of asset classes which may include equities, bonds, cash, commodities and alternatives amongst other. These type of funds provide a greater degree of diversification than investing in a single asset class, thus help to mitigate the volatility that comes with investing in a one asset class.Multi-Asset funds arguably play a role in a low-interest scenario and volatile investment environment, in view of the fact that the switching process between assets is simplified. Many managers of multi-asset funds also hedge some risks and add an overlay of short-term tactical asset allocation to maximize return. An active approach to managing risk across the range of asset classes is an important element when setting up an investments strategy. The Fund manager generally seeks to increase exposure to asset classes with a positive stance. Concurrently he seeks to reduce exposure to asset classes where the outlook is negative. Such funds may also invest in strategies that rely less on overall market direction. Real assets is another asset class that these type of funds usually invest in, such as infrastructure which provides solid income streams that are somewhat detached from the economic cycle. Other investment opportunities within this asset class are income derived from utility companies, green energy, social infrastructure and aircraft leasing. In general, these type of funds can offer more stable returns across different market conditions.Multi-asset funds are also available to retail investors, as they can provide different risk profiles and, in view of their multi-asset exposure, are ideal investment solutions for those investors with a small investment capital. These type of funds, which are available in the local market, are managed by a professional team with a sound background in asset allocation, macroeconomic analysis and portfolio construction. Multi-asset funds developed a clear and transparent investment process that allows ideas to be channeled into a robust portfolio specifically designed to meet its objectives.
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Broncos QB Peyton Manning a sentimental favorite? Not in Panthers locker room
While Cam Newton is undoubtedly the most polarizing figure in Super Bowl 50, Denver quarterback Peyton Manning will show up in California riding a much different narrative arc.
At age 39 and in his 18th NFL season, Manning may be playing his last NFL game in this Super Bowl. This season he has been injured, benched and frequently intercepted, but he has now returned to lead two playoff victories.
Manning indicated to New England coach Bill Belichick in a postgame conversation Sunday that this year might be his "last rodeo." So Manning will be a sentimental favorite for a lot of people in this Super Bowl.
I asked Panthers coach Ron Rivera Wednesday if he thought much of America would be rooting for Manning to win one last championship. Said Rivera: "Probably. Which is fine. He's had a tremendous career. ... I'm kind of hoping there are a whole bunch of Panthers fans and Raiders fans who are thinking otherwise though."
As for Panthers players, they aren't the least bit sentimental about Manning.
"We don't really care if this is his last game," Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert said. "He's played what – 18, 19 years? He's had enough, you know what I'm saying? It's our turn."
Safety Tre Boston reached for a pizza analogy when I asked him if he would feel guilty if he intercepted Manning in his final game.
"So if a man has the last piece of pizza in the world, are you going to take that last piece?" Boston asked. "One of y'all got to live! One of us has to win, and I'm not trying to lose. It's you and that one man. You gonna live or not? I'm trying to win. I don't care who you are."
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The new version of the 2014 NBA Slam Dunk Contest was different to say the least. The Eastern Conference won the freestyle-themed contest with some impressive teamwork as well as some solid individual jams. The new style had some ups and downs but ended with a bang with John Wall's impressive reverse jam that brought memories of Dominique Wilkins.
He followed it up with an even more impressive dance. Drop that Nae Nae Mr. Wall.
Besides that, there was some good and some "meh" in the contest. Ben McLemore had a funny play on the Kings title with a dunk over Kings minority owner Shaquille O'Neal. McLemore would be "crowned" for his dunk by Shaq. Damian Lillard had some impressive finishes, and Paul George had an impressive 360, between the legs jam.
Wall led the Eastern Conference to a sweep of the Western Conference in the battle round to take the team competition. He took the Sprite Slam Dunker of the Night trophy in a reformatted competition that received mixed reviews.
In shoes for this contest, the winner Wall and Ben McLemore of the Sacramento Kings wore the adidas Crazy 1 "All-Star." Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors wore the Nike Air Foamposite Pro "Spider Man". Paul George of the Indiana Pacers wore a PE of the Nike Zoom Crusader.
Damian Lillard wore the adidas D Rose 4.5 "Solar Zest" and Harrison Barnes kept the adidas affair rolling with the Crazy Fast 2 PE.
H/T @CJZero for the GIFs
Rafael Canton is a freelance writer from Queens, NY and contributor to Sneaker Report. Anytime there is a conversation about the NBA, music, or nutella, he can be found in the thick of the discussion. He can be found on Twitter @RafelitoC7.
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WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
Marimekko Oyj v. Matthew Irving
Case No. D2011-1380
1. The Parties
The Complainant is Marimekko Oyj of Helsinki, Finland, represented by Benjon Oy, Finland.
The Respondent is Matthew Irving of Southport, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
2. The Domain Name and Registrar
The disputed domain name <marimekkowallhangings.com> is registered with Easyspace.
3. Procedural History
The Complaint was filed with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (the "Center") on August 15, 2011. On August 15, 2011, the Center transmitted by email to Easyspace a request for registrar verification in connection with the disputed domain name. On August 15, 2011, Easyspace transmitted by email to the Center its verification response confirming that the Respondent is listed as the registrant and providing the contact details.
The Center verified that the Complaint satisfied the formal requirements of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the "Policy" or "UDRP"), the Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the "Rules"), and the WIPO Supplemental Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the "Supplemental Rules").
In accordance with paragraphs 2(a) and 4(a) of the Rules, the Center formally notified the Respondent of the Complaint, and the proceedings commenced on August 16, 2011. In accordance with paragraph 5(a) of the Rules, the due date for Response was September 5, 2011. The Respondent did not submit any response. Accordingly, the Center notified the Respondent's default on September 6, 2011.
The Center appointed Brigitte Joppich as the sole panelist in this matter on September 16, 2011. The Panel finds that it was properly constituted. The Panel has submitted the Statement of Acceptance and Declaration of Impartiality and Independence, as required by the Center to ensure compliance with paragraph 7 of the Rules.
4. Factual Background
The Complainant is a leading Finnish textile and clothing design company that was established in 1951. The company designs, manufactures, and markets high-quality clothing, interior decoration textiles, bags and other accessories under the MARIMEKKO brand, both in Finland and abroad.
The Complainant owns numerous trademark registrations including the mark MARIMEKKO, inter alia Community trademark registration no. 8528739 MARIKEMMO, no. 6997712 "marimekko", and no. 307496 MARIMEKKO, the latter with priority of June 4, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as the "MARIMEKKO Marks"). The Complainant's MARIMEKKO Marks are trademarks "with a reputation" in Finland under the Finnish Trademarks Act with regard to products in classes 24 and 25. Furthermore, an earlier UDRP panel recognized that the MARIMEKKO Marks are "widely known" (cf. Marimekko Oyj v. DomainJet, Inc., WIPO Case No. D2010-1910). The Complainant owns and operates websites under different domain names including <marimekko.com> and <marimekko.fi>.
The disputed domain name was registered on October 3, 2005, and is used in connection with a website offering the Complainant's products for sale.
The Complainant contacted the Respondent on December 22, 2010, and on June 8, 2010, respectively, informing the Respondent of the Complainant's rights and requesting the Respondent to cease and desist using the MARIMEKKO Marks on the website and in marketing material as well as to cease and desist using the Complainant's designs as pictures on the website available at the disputed domain name. The Respondent did not answer the Complainant's letters but asked the Complainant to resend its first letter on January 10, 2011.
5. Parties' Contentions
A. Complainant
The Complainant contends that each of the three elements specified in paragraph 4(a) of the Policy is given in the present case:
(1) The disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant's MARIMEKKO Marks as it consists of the distinctive trademark MARIMEKKO and the non-distinctive words "wall hangings" merely describing one of the Complainant's products.
(2) The Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain name, as the Respondent has not registered MARIMEKKO as a trademark, service mark or company name anywhere in the world, as the Respondent has not used the mark for offering any goods or services, as the Respondent is not commonly known by the name MARIMEKKO, as the Complainant has not licensed or otherwise permitted the Respondent to use the trademark MARIMEKKO, and as there is no relationship between the Complainant and the Respondent.
(3) The disputed domain name was registered and is being used in bad faith. The Complainant contends that the Respondent registered and used the disputed domain name in bad faith under paragraph 4(b)(iv) of the Policy and that the Respondent's registration and use of the disputed domain name causes confusion. The Complainant argues that the Respondent is aware of the Complainant's trademark rights, that the Respondent's use of the MARIMEKKO Marks and the Complainant's designs constitutes trademark and design infringements, that the disputed domain name and the content on the website infringes the Complainant's copyright, that use of the disputed domain name by offering wall hangings for sale on the website would automatically constitute a trademark infringement and that the Respondent does not mention that there is no relationship between the website and the Complainant.
B. Respondent
The Respondent did not reply to the Complainant's contentions.
6. Discussion and Findings
Under paragraph 4(a) of the Policy, the Complainant must prove that each of the following three elements is present:
(i) the disputed domain name is identical or confusingly similar to the Complainant's trademark; and
(ii) the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain name; and
(iii) the disputed domain name has been registered and is being used in bad faith.
A. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The disputed domain name fully incorporates the Complainant's widely-known MARIMEKKO Marks in which the Complainant has exclusive rights and is confusingly similar to such marks.
The additional words "wall" and "hangings" in the disputed domain name are merely generic and describe one of the Complainant's products. It is well established that a domain name that wholly incorporates a trademark may be confusingly similar to such trademark for purposes of the Policy despite the addition of common or generic words, such as "wall" or "hangings" (cf. WIPO Overview of WIPO Panel Views on Selected UDRP Questions, Second Edition ("WIPO Overview 2.0") at paragraph 1.9 with further references).
Furthermore, it is also well established that the specific top level domain name is generally not an element of distinctiveness that can be taken into consideration when evaluating the identity or confusing similarity between the complainant's trademark and the disputed domain name (cf. Magnum Piering, Inc. v. The Mudjackers and Garwood S. Wilson, Sr., WIPO Case No. D2000-1525; Rollerblade, Inc. v. Chris McCrady, WIPO Case No. D2000-0429; Phenomedia AG v. Meta Verzeichnis Com, WIPO Case No. D2001-0374).
Therefore, the Panel finds the Complainant has satisfied the requirements of paragraph 4(a)(i) of the Policy.
B. Rights or Legitimate Interests
Paragraph 4(c) of the Policy sets out three illustrative circumstances as examples which, if established by a respondent, shall demonstrate its rights to or legitimate interests in the domain name for purposes of paragraph 4(a)(ii) of the Policy, i.e.
(i) before any notice to the respondent of the dispute, the use by the respondent of, or demonstrable preparations to use, the domain name or a name corresponding to the domain name in connection with a bona fide offering of goods or services; or
(ii) the respondent (as an individual, business or other organization) has been commonly known by the domain name, even if the respondent has acquired no trademark or service mark rights; or
(iii) the respondent is making a legitimate noncommercial or fair use of the domain name, without intent for commercial gain to misleadingly divert customers or to tarnish the trademark or service mark at issue.
Even though the Policy requires the complainant to prove that the respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name, it is the consensus view among panelists that a complainant has to make only a prima facie case to fulfill the requirements of paragraph 4(a)(ii) of the Policy. As a result, the burden of coming forward with evidence of the respondent's rights or legitimate interests in the domain name will then shift to the respondent.
The Complainant has substantiated that the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the disputed domain name. The Panel finds that the Complainant has fulfilled its obligations under paragraph 4(a)(ii) of the Policy.
The Respondent did not deny these assertions in any way.
Based on the evidence before the Panel, the Panel cannot find any rights or legitimate interests of the Respondent either. In particular, the Respondent's use is no bona fide use under the Policy. The Panel acknowledges that a reseller can make a bona fide offering of goods and services and thus have a legitimate interest in a domain name if the use fits certain requirements, including the actual offering of goods, the use of the site to sell only the trademarked goods, and the site's accurately and prominently disclosing the registrant's relationship with the trademark holder (cf. Oki Data Americas, Inc. v. ASD, Inc., WIPO Case No. D2001-0903; Mariah Boats, Inc. v. Shoreline Marina, LLC, NAF Claim No. 94392; Nikon, Inc. and Nikon Corporation v. Technilab, Inc., WIPO Case No. D2000-1774; Experian Information Solutions, Inc. v. Credit Research, Inc., WIPO Case No. D2002-0095). According to the documents available to the Panel, the Respondent has at least failed to disclose its relationship to the Complainant and therefore, the Respondent's use of the disputed domain name does not meet the criteria set out in Oki Data Americas, Inc. v. ASD, Inc., supra.
Accordingly, the Panel finds that the Complainant has proven that the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain name under paragraphs 4(a)(ii) and 4(c) of the Policy.
C. Registered and Used in Bad Faith
Paragraph 4(b) of the Policy sets out four illustrative circumstances, which can be evidence of the registration and use of the domain name in bad faith for purposes of paragraph 4(a)(iii) of the Policy, i.e.:
(i) circumstances indicating that the respondent has registered or acquired the domain name primarily for the purpose of selling, renting or otherwise transferring the domain name registration to the complainant who is the owner of the trade mark or service mark or to a competitor of that complainant, for valuable consideration in excess of the respondent's documented out of pocket costs directly related to the domain name; or
(ii) the respondent has registered the domain name in order to prevent the owner of the trade mark or service mark from reflecting the mark in a corresponding domain name, provided that the respondent has engaged in a pattern of such conduct; or
(iii) the respondent has registered the domain name primarily for the purpose of disrupting the business of a competitor; or
(iv) by using the domain name, the respondent has intentionally attempted to attract, for commercial gain, Internet users to its website or other on line location, by creating a likelihood of confusion with the complainant's mark as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement of the respondent's website or location or of a product or service on its website or location.
The Panel is satisfied that the Respondent, who seems to be a retailer of some of the Complainant's products, registered the disputed domain name with full knowledge of the Complainant and its rights in the MARIMEKKO Marks. The disputed domain name is composed of the Complainant's mark MARIMEKKO and the additional words "wall" and "hangings", which describe one of the Complainant's products. Based on the fact that the Complainant's MARIMEKKO Marks are highly distinctive with regard to such products, longstanding and widely-known, it is inconceivable that the Respondent registered the disputed domain name without knowledge of the Complainant and its rights in the MARIMEKKO Marks.
As to bad faith use, by fully incorporating the MARIMEKKO Marks into the disputed domain name and by using such domain name in connection with a website offering the Complainant's products for sale without accurately and prominently disclosing the Respondent's relationship with the Complainant, the Respondent is misleading Internet users into thinking that the his business is in some way connected to, sponsored by or affiliated with the Complainant or that his business or his activities are approved or endorsed by the Complainant. The Respondent therefore was, in all likelihood, trying to divert traffic intended for the Complainant's website to its own for commercial gain as set out under paragraph 4(b)(iv) of the Policy. The Panel is therefore satisfied that the Respondent has also used the disputed domain name in bad faith.
Consequently, the Panel finds that the Respondent registered and used the disputed domain name in bad faith and that the Complainant satisfied the requirements of paragraph 4(a)(iii) of the Policy.
7. Decision
For the foregoing reasons, in accordance with paragraphs 4(i) of the Policy and 15 of the Rules, the Panel orders that the disputed domain name <marimekkowallhangings.com> be transferred to the Complainant.
Brigitte Joppich
Sole Panelist
Dated: September 28, 2011


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Home Life
This Chairman shall make contributions from the Woman's Club of Fayetteville, NC, Inc. to selected charities and present reports and recommendations to the Executive Board.
Duties are outlined in Article IV, Section 6 of the By-Laws. Prior to proceeding with these duties, this committee shall overview all ledger accounts of the past year to determine and evaluate financial strengths and weaknesses, and after a determination of availability of required funds, recommend to the Executive Board feasibility of expenditures for anticipated major repairs, maintenance and operational requirements.
This Chairman shall, at the request of the President or the Board of Trustees, be responsible for notifying all the Woman's Club of Fayetteville, NC, Inc. members of various needs of the Woman's Club of Fayetteville, NC, Inc. such as reminders of scheduled and new special events, the need for participation in emergency projects, illness of a member or death of a family member.
This chairman shall coordinate decorations for other special events with the recommendations from the Chairmen of each event.
Heritage Square Archives
This Chairman shall assume accountability and control of all historical documents and public records of the Woman's Club of Fayetteville, NC, Inc. and Heritage Square. These include, but are not limited to:
- Awards, minutes, certain artifacts, press books, citations, printed books, costumes, property inventory lists, grants, tapes, slides, projectors, screens, historical documents, treasurer's ledgers, receipts, insurance policies and yearbooks. She shall also present archives reports and recommendations to the Executive Board.
- The archives shall be secure under lock and key. Withdrawal and return accountability will be controlled by a logbook.
Heritage Square Preservation
To insure proper effective preservation of Heritage Square property, this Chairman shall assume responsibility for the following:
- Continuously observing and evaluating the overall structure and condition of buildings, inside and outside decorations, installed equipment and appliances, all furnishings, and major landscaping conditions and requirements and the acquisition of additions, replacements and repairs to this property.
- Acquisitions of additions, replacements and repairs to audio-visual equipment supplies, office equipment, costumes, etc.
- Maintenance of a perpetual inventory list of all properties. (A copy of this list will be furnished to the Board of Trustees.)
- Conduct an inventory of all properties to be accomplished annually in September prior to the Board of Trustees evaluation meeting with the President. Insurance policies covering Heritage Square properties will be reviewed annually prior to renewal.
- All records generated and maintained by the Preservation Committee shall be turned over to the Archives Chairman for permanent retention.
- Presentation of reports and recommendations regarding all preservation activities of a major nature to the Executive Board for approval prior to action.
Heritage Square Tour Guides
This Chairman shall be responsible for the following:
- Be responsible for all tours and tour luncheons when necessary and make arrangements with the Special Events Chairman for food to be served.
- Recruit and train docents to assist with guided tours, Open House, and other Woman's Club of Fayetteville, NC, Inc. social events.
- Refer to the Executive Board recommendations for equipment and aids for promoting tourism – video tapes, recordings, slides, brochures, costumes, etc. (Such items will be kept in the archives or the Woman's Club of Fayetteville, NC, Inc. office.)
- Request action and interaction of all committee chairmen, when necessary, for specific events – such necessities as beautification of the grounds and decorating the premises; work closely with the Heritage Square Preservation Committee.
- Present reports and recommendations to the Executive Board.
Luncheon Hostesses
This Chairman shall:
- Appoint a Hostess Chairman for each monthly Friday General Meeting luncheon beginning in June. These eleven monthly hostesses shall be on the committee planning the May annual luncheon.
- Hold an annual orientation meeting of the eleven (11) Hostesses Chairmen (in the latter part of May, or not later than mid-June) for the purpose of familiarizing them with procedures and requirements of their duties, such as selecting menus, preparation of food, serving food, decorating the dining room and cleanup. Instruct Hostess Chairmen to accomplish the above duties through their committee members.
- Instruct all Luncheon Committee Members to keep grocery receipts and to give signed receipts to the Treasurer.
- Maintain the standing reservation list.
- All hostesses and their committee members are to be responsible for complete c cleanup of the kitchen and serving areas.
This Chairman shall:
- Be guided by the Constitution and By-Laws.
- Received all renewal membership dues prior to and at the May Luncheon.
- Maintain a list of names, addresses and telephone numbers of the current membership. This is to be given to the Treasurer.
- Encourage former members to renew membership early to assure their names appear in the current yearbook.
- Present prospective members' names to the Executive Board for approval. This is done after prospective member is recommended by two active members.
- Formally notify a new member of acceptance. Send a written note of telephone them with a friendly welcome and answer any questions they may have.
- Present and welcome new members at the General Meeting.
- Notify the President of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all new members. This should be done prior to the first day of the month so that this can be published in the President's newsletter.
- Check the areas of interest of the new member and introduce them to the various chairmen of compatible committees. Give new member(s) information to committee chairmen to get them involved in those committee meetings.
- Keep record of members' involvement in committees and fundraisers to fulfill the requirements of an ACTIVE member. Members who are recorded as ACTIVE and who do not or cannot participate as ACTIVE members will have their status changed to Friends of Heritage Square in the next Directory.
Events and Fundraisers
Committee Chairmen shall meet monthly with committee members to present and discuss recommendations for upcoming fundraisers. An estimated tally of expenses that might be incurred for each fundraiser is to be presented to the Executive Board for approval.
(Active members are required to participate on at least one committee.)


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A new report by CPAG Scotland Cost of the School Day Report highlights the
cost of attending school and learning for young people in Glasgow.
In addition to the costs of equipment, uniforms, and lunches the report highlights the effects of the costs of travel to and from school, and for school trips.
"Children and young people's attendance and their participation in after school activities and learning support can be affected by routes which involve lengthy journeys, high costs or reliance on school transport" emphasising the need for free school transport, the continuation of the Education Maintenance Allowance to help with costs, lunchtime study clubs for those unable to stay after school, and additional after school transport to allow after school participation.
CPAG Scotland is calling for poverty proofing of education policies to ensure equal access to opportunities, regardless of income, and for the next Scottish parliament to end the learning levy.
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Lane Guide
The Lane Guide offers a complete reference of all banks on a nationwide basis. With the Guide, you get instant access to main offices, loan departments, specialized departments and key staff personnel. All this information is available nationwide on an Internet subscription or CD-ROM.
I recommend a yearly subscription to the Lane Guide. An important aspect of becoming an investor in the distressed mortgage market is to constantly be looking for new loans to purchase as well as new resources to purchase them from. Part of this process is identifying which banks offer second mortgages and to find out what they do with their non-performing loans. This can be an arduous task, but one that is necessary in order to find good, quality loans to purchase.


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stevenrf needed a new logo and social media pack design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 171 designs submitted by 54 freelance designers.
Oxford Capital
We are a financial technology company that helps our customer get small business financing and high credit limit credit cards, leveraging their credit score. Think Credit Karma
We want the logo to be a cartoony-quirky-cute looking Ox animal.
The color scheme should be blue / light blue and white.
I'm going for a stripe/credit karma/Snapchat type feel... which is very official, but also quirky and fun and cutting edge.
The logo and text needs to be very clean and professional, but still fun and attractive.
I want the logo (the ox) on the left and the text in a singular font on the right. I want you to do "Oxford Capital" and also a variation with "oxcap"
The text should be a single font... Financial and official and secure feeling but also fun. White text blue or light blue background
For the ox logo... use the yik yak logo, the Snapchat Ghost logo, credit karma website, or stripe website for inspiration
So 3 things:
- logo by itself
- logo on the left with Oxford Capital to the right
- logo on the left with oxcap to the right


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Family Smiles for a Lifetime!
Welcoming New and returning patients to our family friendly practice, located in the Oceanside area of Parksville, B.C. Our modern, comforting warm environment and experienced friendly staff are committed to make every appointment a positive dental experience. Our vision is providing optimal dental health, individual care, and creating a beautiful smile specific to YOU. Children and seniors are important to our clinic, and we provide full family and cosmetic services.
Monday to Thursday: 8-4
Friday: by appointment
Contact Us:
Phone: 250.586.4404
Fax: 250.586.1287
175 Corfield St, Parksville, BC, V9P 2B7


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I made a few gifts this Christmas for my family. Here are a few Birthday books that I made for my Daughter and DIL to keep track of Birthdays over the coming year..
I used grey board and a mixture of papers for the covers and some lovely sticky back pink velvet paper inside on each of the pages for the first one I made for my DIL.
This one was covered with some gorgeous wallpaper because I knew my Daughter would love it.
I made these little hanging penguin cards (inspired from the ones in John lewis this year) for my Grandchildren to hang on their trees.. I love their honeycomb paper bellies and so did the kids! Lol
Thanks for visiting my blog today.. I will be back tomorrow with 2 clocks I made for gifts this year..


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Warm Your Bump This Winter
Layer it on, baby
Start with warm maternity leggings, maternity skinny jeans (with some give!) or wool maternity tights (dare we suggest old school long johns underneath!) and a fitted long-sleeve maternity t-shirt. That's your basic outfit. Now you'll need to build from there.
Sweet sweaters
Top your long-sleeve top with a fabulous warm tunic style sweater or wrap. Buy it a little large to allow for bump growth over the winter.
Boot socks
If you haven't jumped on board to the boot sock trend, now's a great time! You can make a style statement with any outfit and they will keep your swollen tootsies and ankles not only covered up, but nice and warm as well.
Comfy footwear
Alas, you are in luck, dear pregnant woman, as comfortable footwear designed for wet and cold weather is still very en vogue this season. Rain boots tend to be wide, perfect for the swollen feet of a pregnant woman and sweater boots are loose-fitting but also snuggle the foot for a comfortable wear all winter long.
Oversized coat
If you live in a very cold climate or do a lot of traveling to cold weather locales, invest in a fabulous winter maternity coat that you can wear over anything. Instead of just basic black, think about how a bright red or winter white coat can set off your basic cold weather maternity outfit.
Scarves, mittens and hats, oh my!
Don't forget to cover those extremities to keep any colds at bay -- it's no fun to be sick when you're pregnant. Have fun with color and patterns when selecting your cold weather accessories to add a fun punch to any maternity outfit.
Ditch style for practicality
While we love a gorgeous outfit as much as the next girl, may we suggest that pregnancy is not the time to dress impractically? If you want to rock a sexy maternity outfit, ensure that you'll be staying inside where the heat is cranking!
More on maternity wear
Handling the holidays when you're pregnant
10 Ways to save on maternity clothes
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This list of the best food courts in Phuket gives you a choice of places to enjoy extremely cheap but safe and tasty food. Most visitors to Thailand want to experience the world-renowned cuisine of the country in its native environment, but it is very easy to be put off by the idea of potentially unhygienic street food. While this is rarely a problem, food courts offer a good way to enjoy cheap Thai dishes in bright, clean environments.
Often found in supermarkets and shopping malls, food courts are very popular with locals for their low prices, reasonably good quality (they're not going to win any culinary awards, but the food certainly isn't bad) and air-conditioned comfort. Most places use a centralised payment system, where you buy a card with a set amount of credit, which you spend on food before collecting the change when you return the card. This speeds up the purchasing process, meaning that you're not fiddling with small change at each individual stall.
- Phuket FantaSea Cultural Theme Park
- Phi Phi Islands Tour with Express Boat
- James Bond Island Full-Day Tour via Big Boat
- Coral & Racha Islands Full-Day Tour
- Whitewater Rafting & 4-Wheel-Drive Adventure
- Sea Kayaking at Ang Thong Marine Park
- Flying Hanuman Ziplining Experience
- Canoeing Excursion in Phang Nga Bay with Thai Buffet Lunch
- Introduction to City Tour
- John Gray's Cave Canoeing Tour in Phang Nga Bay
Tesco Lotus ExtraPhuket Town
Despite being not particularly obvious or well signposted, the second floor of the Tesco Lotus supermarket and mall along Bypass Road is one of the busiest food courts in Phuket. The impressive range of mostly Thai dishes, with a few international choices, makes it a popular choice for locals as well as tourists, with a nearby kids play area making it a family-friendly place. The food court has quite a cheap, supermarket-like look, but there's no arguing with seafood dishes from as little as 60 baht each.
- Opening Hours: 09:00 – 23:00
- Location: 104 Moo 5, Bypass Road, Phuket Town
- Tel: +66 (0)7 625 4888
Food Bazaar at Jungceylon Shopping MallPatong Beach
Jungceylon's basement-level Food Bazaar has the look and feel of a Chinese market, with a great range of stalls featuring Thai, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Indian cuisine. It combines a traditional appearance with some excellent modern facilities, including a kids play area and hot water for personally washing your cutlery, giving you complete peace of mind about the cleanliness. This does come at a cost, however. While the quality is generally higher than most food courts in Phuket, the prices are also higher, with Pad Thai for 250 baht. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 11:00 – 22:00
- Location: 181 Rat-U-Thit Road, Patong
- Tel: +66 (0)7 636 6022
Food Terrace at Central Festival PhuketPhuket Town
There is a huge choice of dining options at Central Festival, but the Food Terrace is rather hidden in a slightly obscure corner of the third floor, past the cinema. It has a chic look and a modest selection of mostly Thai dishes. So popular is it with locals, most of the signs around the court are only written in Thai. The choice of dishes stretches beyond the usual tourist favourites of Pad Thai and Tom Yam Goong, featuring the likes of Som Tam and spicy pork salad. Prices are generally around 50-100 baht per dish. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 09:00 – 23:00
- Location: 104 Moo 5, Bypass Road, Phuket Town
- Tel: +66 (0)7 625 4888
Limelight AvenuePhuket Town
Found towards the back of the ground floor of the Limelight Avenue Mall, the food court reflects the urban lifestyle theme with a modern design featuring bright colours. Relatively modest in size, there are only about 15 stalls to choose from, serving mostly Thai dishes. There are some notable exceptions to that rule, including Pancake Corner, which makes a good choice for a tasty breakfast. The quality is reasonable throughout and prices generally in the 50 – 100 baht bracket. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
- Location: 2/23 Talat Yai, Phuket Town
- Tel: +66 (0)7 621 3664
Patong Beach Food CourtPatong Beach
Although Patong Beach Food Court does not technically qualify as a food court because it is not housed in an air-conditioned building (and does not use a centralised payment system), its convenient location and great food makes it impossible not to mention in a list of the best food courts in Phuket. Situated right on Patong Beach, it is a great place to take a break from the sun, sea and sand and enjoy a choice of dishes ranging from Thai seafood to a huge selection of international dishes. Prices may not be quite as low as in the mall-based food courts, but they are still very competitive for a beachfront eatery. Unlike with the others on this list, payment is made directly to the restaurant you are buying from. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 09:30 – 22:30
- Location: Loma Park, Patong


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I'll make this short. It's a teaser afterall! Heather and I have been working tirelessly on our new website design. As most of you know, when you do something for a living, your own get's ignored.. Ummmm.. The plumber with leaky pipes, and the roofer who get's wet when it rains.. Well, sometimes i get so caught up and excited in my client work that it's easy to put my own stuff off.. So the current website is a victim.. It was put up over a year ago in a weekend rush. Finally, Heather and I have spent the time to feel proud and excited about our own voice to the public. We will get to showcase all of the great work that we are proud of that we have accomplished in the last 6-8 months! April 15th is the Launch date! But in the meantime.. here is a teaser of the new home page!
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Hi all, (apologies if this is in the wrong board!)
After reading the various threads in this community for the last couple of weeks, Ive finally registered as I am really just wanting to talk to members like yourself who are interested in all things renewable, green and sustainable, especially in the UK.
Recently Ive joined a new start-up in the energy sector so it made sense to me to look around and get a feel for communities that talk about energy and all that entails. Green energy and sustainability is something Ive always been a fan of, which is why this new job appealed so much to me but I was always (and still am in certain ways) sceptical about the realistic applications in normal life. I cant tell you much about the company yet as its not a working thing yet so to speak (and Im not here to advertise it in any way), but what I can tell you is that the company is being set up with all the right ideas and intentions (I think).
Their ideas range from giving everyone more visibility around how green energy is supplied, changing the processes that are in place now to create a better experience and ensuring everyone can access renewable energy without charging more for it. Theyre also looking into carbon off-set natural gas, supporting sustainable campaigns from small and large initiatives, and generally see if we can all make a genuine difference in the world.
The idea being that we would really look to involve the customers, or rather members, in everything we do as company. Really allow people to influence how the company is run and what it does and invests time and money in.
I want to make sure the company listens to its members as much as possible, as thats how a community works in my view. So the pressure is on
Anyway, I was wondering if there are there any things that immediately pop into your head on how youd want to get involved in a company like that? Any specific things that really bug you around how energy companies work? Or what youd like to influence in such a company? If youll allow, Id like top pick your brains. Whats wrong with the industry right now? Id love to hear your thoughts.
I have some ideas of my own, and happy to share those with you as well, but would like to get an idea from you if this would be interesting to any of you.
Anyway, let me know your thoughts and am looking forward to getting stuck in here also if youll have me.
Cheers for any help or comments!
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If you are wondering about the latest trends in photography this 2017, then you've come to the right place. For the couples who are planning to get married any time in the future and are already searching for some wedding photographers in Sydney, ask if they are aware of these trend predictions that were released earlier this year.
Bold in color
As you may have seen in the past, vintage style faded photos became immensely popular. We give the credit of course to none other than the ready-made filters on Apps such as those that we see on Instagram. As it seems, wedding photography will be making a shift, and this will now be geared towards vibrant colors. According to Getty Images visual trends report, bold, unconventional color combinations will be making a big splash this year. If you want to see photos that ignite excitement, this is the trend that you should be requesting from that of your wedding photographers.
Film is in
Now we have seen this in the early phases of photography. With the development of digital cameras though, it seemed that it was evident that films will eventually we wiped out, or so we thought. While you may not encounter a business that offers wedding photography in Sydney using this medium any longer, some schools may opt to add this in their photography courses as it can help teach the student to work with their camera better and have a proper understanding of light. In fact, Kodak is going back to the classics with the Ektachrome Film.
Black & white is coming back
Some wedding photographers in Sydney will be offering their services using the black and white theme. Now, this may have been due for a resurgence given the fact that images in black and white make up for timeless photographs. Some even describe these photographs as having a high level of artistic vision. But of course, you can only achieve the best results if you work with experienced photographers.
Technology will improve
While some schools may implement the use of films, the camera manufacturers will only keep on coming up with new types of cameras. The same can also be said about photo editing apps. What could this mean for you? It means better photos during your wedding day since photographers often make it a point to update the tools that they use.
It's always a fascinating year for wedding photographers in Sydney. The trends may be different next year, but one thing is for sure – photography is here to stay.
No doubt, the most exciting occasion to capture is weddings. Learn what's the new trends in photography weddings. Visit http://untitledimages.com.au/.


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From the rugged coastlines of Oregon to the glittering beaches of California, adventure and nature beckon you and your tribe this summer. Come and enjoy the ultimate beach trip along the West Coast with a glamping experience that allows you to disconnect from the chaos of the concrete jungle and reconnect with the great outdoors. Whether you choose the comfort of a safari tent or the luxury of a cabin nestled on rugged cliffs with unparalleled views, we have something for you in this amazing collection of unique accommodations.
From the impressive Big Sur to the world-famous Hearst Castle and the coastal cliffs in San Simeon, California has long attracted glampers of every taste and desire, inviting them to discover a dreamlike landscape that inspires novels.
For an authentic experience in nature, why not choose this luxury tent that offers you a chance to escape the nuances of life and reset while being a stone's throw from the exquisite central coast of California?
For more summer tent and tipi camping options, check out this hand-picked collection of the best of the best.
Looking for a luxury honeymoon with direct access to nature? With this deluxe cabin suspended over the rugged cliffs of Big Sur, you'll be able to immerse yourselves in the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort and convenience.
For that extra touch of luxury, breakfast is included in the stay.
The Oregon coastline stretches 363 miles long and invites glampers to discover, explore, and experience the sheer beauty of this dazzling state. From rocky, rugged shoreline and vast expanses of beach to thick coastal rain forests, rivers, and mountains, outdoor enthusiasts will find a multitude of opportunities with an abundance of natural beauty to admire and take advantage of.
For an unforgettable summer getaway, this beachfront cabin in Oceanside offers the creature comforts of home and direct access to the sandy shores of the Pacific Ocean. Begin your summer vacation with a soak in the luxurious hot tub on the deck while the barbecue grills up your freshly caught fish.
You can find even more places to go glamping in Oregon this summer here!
Washington State is the ideal getaway destination for glampers to explore the great outdoors. From the Pacific Ocean and the snow-covered peaks of the Cascade Mountains to the urban tenacity of Seattle, Washington's diverse landscape and myriad of outdoor recreation opportunities leaves glampers with unforgettable memories and planning their next vacation.
Looking for a summer escape near Seattle? Check out this coastal cabin rental on the Puget Sound, and wile away the hours with a cool drink while admiring the sublime views from the deck.
For more glamping accommodations in Washington, check out this amazing collection we curated just for you!
Summer is made of magic. It is shedding your skin, giving in to your childlike appetite for adventure, and exploring all the possibilities that longer days hold. What better way to embrace the great outdoors this summer than with a beach getaway along the West Coast?
Check out Glamping Hub for more unique accommodations around the world that you can enjoy this summer!


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Here's the loading-bar system that I wrote for Pegzo (also used now in Retrofit:Overload, although that loads so fast it doesn't really need it).
Loading bars seem to be rare in community games and I think the approach I took is simpler than is often advised. This system is single-threaded and revolves around an enumerator function that looks something like this:
thing = content.Load<Thing>("thing"); yield return progress(); levelNames = content.Load<LevelNames>("level-names"); yield return progress(); foreach (string name in levelNames) { levels.Add(content.Load<Level>(levelName)); yield return progress(); } // etc.
You can download the source from here: Download EasyLoadingBar.


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THIS CAN BE YOUR DREAM HOME! Four(4) bedrooms 3 bathroom house for sale. Asking BDS$6 million, USD$3 million. This is a beautiful well-designed house, located on the border between St. Michael and St. George, 10 kilometers from Grantley Adams International Airport and 7 kilometers from the capital Bridgetown. With panoramic views of the Barbados Hilton Hotel in the south, the recently built Warrens Towers in the west, the Cruise Terminal and the sea in the background approximately about 8 kilometers. From the balcony you can overlook 5 of the 11 parishes that make up the island (from Christ Church in the south to St. Thomas in the northwest). This house of 4910 square feet (456 square meters) sits on an area of 2.98 acres (12060 square meters) of land fenced with wire mesh. The lush manicured gardens of this property also have fruit trees (mangoes, limes, grapefruits, avocados, starfruits, coconuts, Bajan cherries, Surinam cherries, papayas) and an artificial pond. This property is ideal for a family wanting to get away from the city but being close enough to all facilities.
The entrance to the property is motorized , and a road with casuarina trees well pruned lead to a small roundabout with a parking area that could park 5 cars, there is also a detached garage for 2 cars with motorized doors.
The main entrance to the house is via a short flight of stairs leading to the first balcony ( 12.5 x 2.4 m. ) which extends the entire width of the house . On the first floor we have:
Entrance hall ( 6.6 x 3.1 meters ).
TV room ( 5.2 x 4.5 meters ).
Dining room ( 5.2 x 4.5 meters ).
Powder room ( 3.2 x 1.5 meters ).
Studio ( 3.7 x 3 meters ).
Guests Bedroom with bathroom and closet ( 6.2 x 4.2 meters ).
Kitchen with breakfast area ( 7.3 x 4.4 meters ).
Large laundry room with side access door and bathroom that can be used as a utility room ( 6.2 x 4.2 m).
The back door opens to the patio ( 5.5 x 3.65 mts ) offering a full view to the back gardens and pond. In this patio you can permanently feel the gentle breeze from the Atlantic.
Climbing to the top floor by the stairs with mahogany handrails we find:
Main balcony that also extends across the full width of the house ( 12.5 x 2.4 meters ).
Master bedroom with walk- in closet and bathroom ( 10.2 x 4.6 meters ).
Two other rooms (4.95 x 4.45 meters each) with their respective closets. Bathroom (3.5 x 2.4 meters ).
Hall ( 7.2 x 3.2 m ).
Two air conditioning in the master bedroom and secondary bedroom .
Solar water heater up to 80 gallons of water.
Don't Delay call "THE CHAMPIONS" today at Tel:(246)850-6480 Office/Fax: (246)435-9153 US TEL#(305)964-9471 to arrange a viewing with our buyer specialist Agent No. 1. "We are more than just Winners ... We are Champions!"
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The pound fell almost half a percent on Friday after Prime Minister Theresa May's third attempt to win support for her Brexit deal fell through in the House of Commons.
The British currency fell to 86.36 pence to the euro and to $1.2996 after the vote and as the European Union warned that a "no deal" exit was now the most likely option.
"The rejection of May's Brexit deal by 58 votes means with two weeks and eight hours to go until the UK is due to leave the EU there is still no clear path for Brexit itself, the economy and the financial markets," said Paul Dales, Chief UK Economist at Capital Economics.
Aside from a no deal, Prime Minister May could seek an extension of the process.
Irish shares shrugged off the political turmoil in London and CRH rose almost 3pc while the ISEQ All-Share Index gained 1.1 percent.
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View Images by Folder Location in Photoshop Elements 10
The folders you create on your hard drive can be viewed in the Organizer. To change the default view, which is called Thumbnail view, click the down-pointing arrow, labeled Display, in the top-right corner of the Organizer window. From the menu choices, click Folder Location. The view now changes to display a panel showing folders adjacent to the left side of the Media Browser.
Notice that a blue card appears on the selected folder. The Organizer informs you that photos have been imported from this folder. If you hover the mouse cursor over the folder, a tool tip displays the number of images imported from the respective folder.
A folder without a blue card indicates that no photos have been imported from that folder. This is a marvelous way to easily organize files and quickly target a folder containing photos you want to edit.
When you click a folder with a blue card, the images may immediately appear in the Media Browser. If you don't see photos immediately after clicking a folder with a blue card, click the Show All button at the top of the Media Browser area. If you want to see all photos in a catalog, just change the view by choosing Thumbnail View from the Display drop-down menu.
Now here's the nifty part of using Folder Location view in the Organizer. If you copied files to a folder and want to import the files in the Organizer, there's no need to mess around with top-level menu commands.
Just right-click (two-button mouse) or Ctrl+click (Macintosh one-button mouse) to open a contextual menu. From the menu commands, click Import to Organizer. Once again, the files are imported into the Media Browser window, and a dialog box opens, reminding you that you need to click Show All to see all photos in your catalog.
Using the Folder Location view and adding photos via a context menu is such an efficient way to import photos you want to use in an editing session, once you use it you'll quickly forget about the other ways you can import photos and media in the Organizer.


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Membership Information
The Canton Family YMCA is an association of members committed to enhancing the well-being of youth, adults, seniors and families through quality programs and facilities. The YMCA, based on Christian values, provides activities that promote healthy lifestyles and encourages the development of spirit, mind & body.
- Free land and water fitness classes.
- Free 5 week program session.
- 5+ hours open swim time daily.
- Reduced fees on all classes and programs.
- Adult lap swim available during all times except when swim team is practicing.
- Weight lifting in the Olympic Weight Room.
- Climbing wall.
- Free babysitting Mon.- Fri., a.m. & p.m.
- Free tennis & racquet-ball court time Mon.- Fri. till 3 p.m.
- Use of 1/10 mile indoor track.
- Recreational basketball in our two gyms.
- Free STRIVE & Life Center instruction.
- Senior special events.
- Free use of Community Room.
|6-11 years
|12 - 18 yrs (high school)
|18 (out of high school) - 64 yrs
|Includes 2 adults
|Includes *children under 23 yrs
|Includes *children under 23 yrs
|65 yrs and up
*Children out of high school must be attending college full time.
- Monthly Bank Draft - Your monthly payment may be drafted from your checking, savings or credit card on the 1st or the 15th of the month.
- Annual Payment - Pay membership in full by cash, check, debit or credit card.
- Two Payment Plan - Pay 1/2 your membership fee at sign up with the balance due in 60 days.
Monthly Fees
Annual & 2 Pay
|Youth (6-11 years)
|Youth (12-18 years)
|Single Parent
Members receive discounts on all classes plus free land and water fitness programs. The YMCA offers a variety of classes and programs for all ages. See our program brochure for a complete listing of all programs. View it online at www.cantonfamilyymca.org. There are many ways to register for programs and classes. You may call in, come in, or enroll online.
A YMCA Membership gives you so much more than access to our facility. It helps you lead a healthier life - by building relationships, providing a way for you to be part of your community, helping you to help others - not to mention the great workout you get through our programs and equipment. A YMCA membership sets you on the path to good health in spirit, mind and body,helping you to enjoy living a full and balanced life.
It is the YMCA's policy that no one will be denied membership or programs due to financial limitations. The YMCA receives contributions that help assist with membership and program fees. For information on how to receive assistance or how to contribute to the YMCA's Annual Fund, contact the Welcome Center Staff.
- Members please scan your membership card each time you visit the facility.
- Non-member program participants must sign in at the Welcome Center and are limited to the usage of their program area or the Community Room.
- The Canton Family YMCA was constructed with the highest health and safety standards. The YMCA does not provide accident insurance for members or program participants. Each person agrees to hold the YMCA harmless for any injury incurred.
- The Y is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen articles. For lost and found contact the Welcome Center Staff.
- An annual medical exam is recommended for all members embarking on a physical fitness program.
- Food and drink are allowed in the community room & tumbling spectator area only.
- Facility Rentals: For more information on after hour use of the YMCA facility by community or individual groups Zac Rollet at 647-1616 or email him at email@example.com
- Children (under age 6) must be supervised by an adult at all times.
- Youth Jr. High and under are allowed in the North Activity Center when they are participating in a program, or supervised by an adult.
- Youth Jr. High and under must be supervised by an adult after 8:30 pm daily.
- Non-member program participants are limited to the usage of their program area or the lngersoll Community Room.
- Members, guests and staff are expected to exhibit behavior in keeping with the YMCA character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
- The YMCA will not tolerate those who hurt or steal from others.
- Theft or damage of property belonging to the YMCA or its members will result in criminal prosecution.
- Foul language, arguing, fighting, or harassment is not permitted.
- The YMCA facility and property are smoke-free environments. Smoking or tobacco usage is not permitted in the facility or on the surrounding grounds.
- Payment is due upon registration.
- Participants with an outstanding program or membership balance may not enroll in any YMCA program until the past due amount is paid.
- Register in person, by calling 647-1616, or online at www.cantonfamilyymca.org.
- Paid registration guarantees a space in class.
- League participants must register and pay prior to the season.
- Photos: The Y reserves the right to take photos of participants for marketing purposes: brochures, publications, website and Facebook. Please let us know if you do not wish to be photographed.
- Changes may occur. Complete details of program guidelines, dates and times are sometimes omitted from the program due to space limitations and time of printing. We apologize for any errors and thank you for your patience and understanding should these situations occur.
- OOPS! We cancelled it because we didn't know you wanted it! Sometimes excellent classes with super instructors are cancelled when too many people wait until the last minute to register. To avoid inconvenience to students, we cancel classes with no (or low) registration ahead of time.
- We want to provide you the best experience possible at the Y. If you have a concern you would like to submit to the Canton Family YMCA, please fill out this form.
Memberships are not refundable.
The Canton Family YMCA conducts regular sex offender screenings on all members, participants, and guests. If a sex offender match occurs, the YMCA reserves the right to cancel membership, end program participation, and remove visitation access.
We keep your information private by:
1) Not selling your information. You have entrusted the National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of the USA and its independent and autonomous member associations with your personal information, and we're committed to using it wisely. The Y will not share, sell, or otherwise transfer your personal information to anyone without your consent.
2) Restricting who has access to your information. The Y takes reasonable precautions to restrict access to your Internet account and personal information only be employees who are authorized to have such access for business purposes. If you have any questions about our privacey policy, or would like to see a full copy of the policy, please contact us at Canton Family YMCA (309) 647-1616 or visit our Customer Service Desk.
For a full version of our privacy policy, click here.


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Mark Davis, long recognized as one of Southern California's most passionate and lyrical artists, gathers inspiration from sources both personal and universal, from the simple moments of daily decisions to larger questions of faith and love. Mark's first release in 1995, "You Came Screaming" received astounding praise, including being named by Los Angeles Times as Album of the Year and Orange County's #1 Album of The Decade.
Musically, one of Davis' hallmarks is a strong, memorable melody, placing him in a territory reminiscent of George Harrison or Peter Case; and almost all of his recorded songs feature essentially his edgy voice with a guitar or a piano in a rather raw and vulnerable presentation. All the while, however, many of them are immersed in a sonic soundscape of layers and strings or sometimes noises and loops, often unexpected, conjuring shades of Radiohead or the Flaming Lips.
Mark first garnered attention from fans and critics in 1990, during Southern California's highly acclaimed Nu-Folk Scene. After growing tired of striving for the mythical "brass ring" of a major record deal, Mark decided to create a collection of recordings for his liking alone. Thus was born the 1995 release You Came Screaming, graced by several talented contributors, including the late-great guitarist Duane Jarvis (Lucinda Williams, Frank Black), guitarist and singer Andrew Williams (Williams Brothers, produced Peter Case).
Mark spent the most part of the late 90's living in Brittany, France, where he played in pubs, wrote songs, learned French, and began writing his first book, god in chains. Also during this time, Mark would visit Southern California a few weeks at a time to record his second CD, Immaculate. With the collaborative help of guitarist/engineer Matt Walin, bassist Al Wolovitch, drummer Monte McConnell, and guitarist/co-producer Casey Dolan, the result was more electric and experimental than You Came Screaming's dreamy song-cycle.
"Have I been looking for the key to a door that's never locked, never been?
If it's really up to me, I'm thinking that it's time to let me in."
Mark currently has two new releases. The first, Because There's Nothing Outside, is an album about belief and questioning (as can be seen from the lyric above, from the song "Black Cloud"). In a universal sense, it tells a story of someone breaking out of a prison, out of an identity they've been squeezed into, and can no longer tolerate. Such a box may be from a cultural/religious upbringing, but ultimately it is self-inflicted. With Because There's Nothing Outside, Davis is sticking his feet into these waters and kicking.
At one point in the track "Untitled", we hear the acoustic instrumentation practically disintegrate before our ears into a sea of distortion, as the lyric culminates into " and a billion losers left the game with a belly full of sand." A moment later, we are lifted by beautiful lilting violins - and this tension, or interplay, between beauty and despair is typical territory for Davis.
The second new release is the remarkable From Back of Beyond (In Tribute to Duane Jarvis), consisting of tracks from a live-to-2-track session Mark and band (including Duane Jarvis on guitar, vocals and mandolin) recorded in one long day at The Control Center in Hollywood back in 1991.
Davis is also the author of the book, God In Chains, a spiritual autobiography and companion piece to Because There's Nothing Outside.
"Getting at large truths with songs full of human-scale detail and unsentamentalized beauty."
-Los Angeles Times
"Davis is truly a master of his craft… able to lift spirits even while supporting the weight of the world."
- Orange County Register
From Back Of Beyond (2015)
Because There's Nothing Outside (2015)
Immaculate (2000)
You Came Screaming (1995)
Website: www.markdavisandtheinklings.com
Publicity & Promotion, Europe - Peter Holmstedt, Hemifrån firstname.lastname@example.com, www.hemifran.com


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Using social media to build customer relationships
By Des O'Mahony | On Wed, August 12, 2009
Online marketing for hotels is quite different from online marketing for other products. For example, a hotel is in a fixed location, so marketing to those to whom the location will appeal must form part of the strategy. Hotels have quite individual character, so finding something unique to ensure you stand out from the crowd in the busy hospitality storefront is also crucial. The hotel is rarely the reason for traveling (except for a lucky minority who manage to make the hotel the destination itself), so the choice of hotel is ancillary to the primary travel purpose and this must be factored in by trying to determine the most likely reason your guest are searching for a property like yours. And on and on it goes. This sounds like a lot of work to get right, and it usually is. But Web 2.0 tools help get to the bottom of this quite quickly if you use them effectively. Fundamentally, the tools of social media online can not only help you market your hotel effectively, but their use can wake you up to how your customers perceive your business. The valuable and free information gleaned can allow you to rapidly improve customer satisfaction. Be prepared to be humble - the customer's perception is often quite different from yours, but remember it is only theirs that matters. Everyone and their dog is saying that social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Blogger and other Web 2.0 platforms such as YouTube, Picasa are increasingly important. But important for what exactly? Before jumping in, it is important to step back and appreciate what exactly you are trying to achieve by using such tools. Put simply, when you have a particular purpose in mind, you choose a tool or approach that best suits the purpose. You don't find a tool and then look around for something to do with it. Not the forum for the hard sell With social networking, you are basically trying to build or enhance your brand through engaging your customers, and you are aiming to build deeper relationships with them. While the reason for this ultimately is to raise your profile and build potential future custom, this is not a forum for the hard sell. If you want the hard sell, invest in advertising. After all, social networking is "social", meaning people-oriented, community, common interests, like-mindedness, and "networking", the intercommunication of those people on a voluntary basis. Social networking is all about being part of a conversation. To be successful with social media, just like in a conversation, you have to be prepared to listen, you have to have something interesting to say, you have to contribute something new so that people are bothered to listen, and you have to engage on the level of everyone else and avoid preaching. Sticking to those rules will ensure success in social media either personally or as a business. Charleville Lodge Boosts Business by 59% As an online strategy partner for hotels, Bookassist (bookassist.org) has been engaged in the social media and web 2.0 arena for some time and in recent years has been strongly encouraging their hotel clients to be proactive online. Following a Bookassist seminar on web 2.0 tools in mid 2008, owner/manager Paul Stenson of Charleville Lodge boutique hotel in Phibsboro, Dublin (www.charlevillelodge.ie) decided to focus on interacting with his customers via TripAdvisor and Facebook, as well as providing a richer web experience to them via Youtube and Picasa. According to Stenson, they've seen "over 8000 views on the Youtube account in that first year. We can see that people move from there to the website and vice versa so it's definitely something people are interested in seeing." While he acknowledges that directly attributing bookings and revenue to his use of web 2.0 tools is hard to track, he has no doubt about the success of the strategy. "We've had a successful website for many years, but used Bookassist for a new website in 2008. We worked with them also to set up Youtube, Facebook and other tools. In the year since we started, we've seen a 59% increase in direct booking income through our website compared to the previous year. Bear in mind that this is in the middle of a recession and our booking value has been forced downwards also with increased competition", says Stenson, "so we consider that pretty strong proof of the power of social networking". Stenson is also rigorous in his approach to TripAdvisor, ensuring that he deals with issues that may arise as quickly as possible. "There is no doubt that guests are cross-referencing TripAdvisor content with our website, our Facebook pages, the reviews we publish on our own website in the Bookassist booking engine, all of these things. People clearly want assurance before they book and we have to be sure we keep on top of it all." Using Facebook to talk with customers, answer queries and provide information is something that has become routine in Charleville Lodge, with staff always online to field queries. With hundreds of followers, tracking of incoming bookings for his hotel originating from Facebook hits is on the rise, according to Stenson. "The interest via Facebook is strong, but the drawback is that customers have to request to be a friend first before we can interact. We're now working with Bookassist on a Twitter strategy so we can converse with potential customers in a more immediate and natural way and be even more proactive in getting the news out there about our property and getting guests' views. It's early days but Twitter seems the way to go." "Getting" or "not getting" Twitter Stenson's experience highlights one of the key differences between sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, and the Twitter service. While Facebook and the others are largely about keeping in touch with people you know, in a leisurely way, Twitter is about finding people you don't know but who have information you need or questions you can answer. Twitter is extremely immediate, reflecting what's on people's minds right now. Twitter is undoubtedly becoming more and more important, but it is still a mystery to most business owners in terms of where it sits in their online strategy. Bookassist's view is that it can sit dead-centre if handled properly. There's a typical evolution that people go through in embracing the Twitter platform. They first see it as a useless fad and ignore it, but they eventually try it out to see what the fuss is about. At this stage they don't quite "get" it. If they persist, then they get comfortable posting tweets but even now are really just using it "one-way" to make observations or statements. This is as far as most businesses go. But moving beyond this to a real "two-way" conversation is the real hard part. Persistence pays off. Hotels should set up Twitter accounts and use tweets to advertise special offers or events they may have. Tweets should contain keywords that others may be searching for to improve your chances of being read, ("hotel", "special", "dublin" book") and the offers should be immediate, for tonight, tomorrow etc., since Twitter is so immediate. This is the basic approach of using Twitter in an advertising strategy. But hotels should also pose questions to their guests using Twitter, to try to get conversations going. For example, "do you think our atrium dining room is the best feature in the hotel?" might elicit responses where people say they didn't realise you had an atrium and something else was far more important to them in their stay. You now have valuable information about what is important to your guests. You can ask if guests would like to see any other kind of events, or ask how specific services can be improved. Rather than waiting for comments or fielding complaints like in TripAdvisor, you can get into the driving seat with Twitter. Going beyond this, the open approach of Twitter where your tweets are published to the entire world by default, as are your guests tweets, means that anyone can search for all conversations that involve your hotel and can therefore see an entire history of what you say online and how your interact with your guests. And how quickly you resolve issues. Likewise you can jump into conversations involving your competitors and legitimately highlight how you would have done it differently, or offered better service, giving you a marketing advantage. Once you tweet honestly, are not overly commercial in pushing your business, and remember that everything is public and forever, then you have nothing to fear from being part of the online chat. Undoubtedly, time commitment is an issue for hoteliers. Once you begin with Twitter, you need to continue to do so or your lack of interaction itself becomes a negative. Because it is fundamentally "personal" in its approach, it puts you the business owner at the front line. But there is no better way to engender trust in your customer base than to interact with them on a personal level, with immediacy, and to show through your public interactions with others that you actually care. According to Stenson at Charleville Lodge, "it all really just boils down to service. If you can show high service levels online before they even arrive at your hotel, which these tools help you to do, then you are already winning". Charleville lodge is online at www.charlevillelodge.ie, and is on Facebook, YouTube and just beginning to take the plunge on Twitter. —- Dr Des O'Mahony is CEO and Founder at Bookassist, the leading technology and online strategy partner for the hospitality industry.


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Chair in Business and Sustainable Development and Director of the Sustainable Business Initiative
Roles and Responsibilities
- Director, Sustainable Business Initiative
- Committee Member of the prestigious Gifford Lectures
BPhil (Rome), PGCE (Cranfield), MSc Economics (Hull), MBA (Nottingham), PhD International Political Economy (Warwick)
Kenneth joined the University of Edinburgh in 2010. Following a career in management consultancy, he held positions at the Cranfield School of Management and the University of Warwick (Warwick Business School and Warwick Manufacturing Group, respectively). He was a Chevening Scholar, a Scholar of the International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility, University of Nottingham, and a Visiting Scholar at Said Business School, University of Oxford (where he is currently an External Examiner).
Kenneth's research interest currently focuses on sector-level policies for sustainability and sustainability strategy in organisations. He has an expert level knowledge of developing and emerging economies. He has an extensive network in Africa. He was recently a Scholar in Residence at the National Pension Commission, Nigeria, and is currently a Visiting Professor of Strategy and Governance at the Lagos Business School, Nigeria.
Besides teaching and researching, Kenneth works closely with businesses and governments in Africa, Europe, and Asia. He leads executive capacity building engagements and consultancy projects in the broad areas of sustainable finance, sustainability strategy, leadership, ethics, and governance.
Research Interests
- Strategies for sustainable financial systems and governance
- Sector-level policies and regulations for sustainable development
- Strategies for sustainable and high performing organisational culture
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PMC Computers & Surveillance specializes in customized computer training to help individuals and businesses get the most out of their computers and accessories. No group is too big or too small – individual, small and large groups. Our training services include: basic computing, learning a specific software, practicing safe internet browsing to learning how to use social media web sites.
Are you looking for a computer training book that is easy to understand? Basic Computing, authored by Mike Bodenhafer, is a 98-page paperback book written in plain English with computer terms simply defined and can be purchased from our store or Amazon.com. Our book is a perfect for beginners and can serve as a valuable reference guide.
Social Media Training
Thanks to the advancement of technology, communication has been enhanced with video calls, text messages, emails, and social media web sites. As our children grow up and move off to college or join the military, grandchildren living several states away, or missing an old friend – technology has the ability to bring us closer together. Improving our computer skills and utilizing social media we can promote our business, stay in touch with loved ones, expand hobbies and whole lot more!
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The owner, Mike Bodenhafer, has granddaughters who live over two thousand miles away; and the fact is, he would seldom get to see them without today's technology. This is why he makes it one of his top priorities to help people stay connected with their family and friends.
Contact PMC Computers & Surveillance today! You will be impressed to see how affordable and easy it is to adapt to the high tech world! We can help you quickly reacquaint yourself with friends and family, whether halfway around the world or just down the street.


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Corruption is the problem humanity faces since the beginning of time. There is probably nothing more morally awful after killing a human being than being corrupt. The saddest part about corruption is that it is nowadays at its highest levels since human kind began to exist. Corruption is like a disease that is present in all of the mankind. By definition, corruption is an unethical conduct performed by a person which was entrusted an authoritarian position for acquiring personal benefits.
Although we have said that corruption is present in all of the pores of society, even among the ordinary people, the highest rate of corruption is among the world leaders and government officials. It is very sad what a politician to whom people gave their vote and trust is ready to do for acquiring benefits in terms of money. Most of today's politicians, presidents, and former presidents have a criminal record due to corruption or other unethical acts. In this list, we will feature some of the most corrupt politicians, former politicians, presidents, former presidents, and government officials around the world. You will be surprised with how can foul the world politicians can be. Let's have a look at 25 Most Corrupt Leaders in the World:
#25 – Alberto Fujimori – President of Peru (former)
The birthplace of this Peruvian politician and the former President of Peru is 28th of July 1938. His birthplace is Lima, Peru. He held tenure over Peru from 1990 to 2000. Peruvian people say that the period during which Alberto Fujimori had ruled Peru was the best periods in the country's history. However, people of Peru still aren't aware of the fact what a criminal Alberto Fujimori was.
He was accused of 21 criminal acts, including corruption and political responsibility for slaughtering 25 people. This unethical former Peruvian president got a sentence of 25 years in jail for crimes against humanity and corruption.