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Autumn Statement: Chancellor funds research with China and India
The Chancellor has announced £90m a year for five years for research collaboration with emerging nations.
There is also £10m for a "Higgs Centre" to support high technology business start-ups.
And George Osborne said there would be £270m to develop a network of quantum technology centres, as well.
But critics point out that science funding has been eroded over the past three years and is not keeping pace with that of competitors.
Ahead of the Autumn Statement, Mr Osborne said: "Science is a personal priority of mine. This government will continue to prioritise the long-term investments that are needed to compete in the global race."
Dr Sarah Main, director of the Campaign for Science and Engineering (Case), said: "It's great to see the Chancellor backing science as his 'personal priority'.
"His investments in science, higher education and apprenticeships will all surely help to create the high-tech 'job-rich recovery' that he wants.
"However, I'm concerned that the pressure of £300m savings in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills over the next two years might hit an already squeezed science and engineering sector, compounded by pressure on R&D budgets across all departments."
The chair of the House of Lords Science Select Committee, Lord Krebs, recently expressed his concern that money from the Treasury was continuing to be directed at so-called pet projects rather than allowing the scientific community freedom to spend the money on the research it feels most deserves to be funded.
Long-term plan
In acknowledgement of these concerns, the Chancellor's statement contained a commitment to develop a long-term plan for research for next year's Autumn Statement.
"Central to this will be a roadmap of how the government's long-term commitment on science capital announced at Spending Round 2013 will deliver the research and innovation infrastructure needed to ensure that the UK's capabilities remain world-leading while playing a key role in economic growth and scientific excellence," it states.
This "long-term commitment" announced at the last spending review takes the form of a fixed £4.6bn resources budget (money for day-to-day research) and an inflation protected capital budget (money to support laboratories and other facilities).
The coalition's science minister David Willetts said "The Chancellor made it clear today about his personal commitment to science, and that is a commitment to maintaining the science ringfence," he told BBC News. "The 4.6bn and the longterm capital plan both stand."
Mr Willetts was speaking at a stone-laying ceremony for the European Space Agency's new UK technical facility - the European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications, or ECSAT, at Harwell in Oxfordshire.
Some £80m of Thursday's new money is specifically directed towards developing joint space missions with China, India and other emerging space-faring nations.
The UK's space industry is among the best in the world and so the hope is that scientific collaboration will lead to lucrative commercial orders.
Pallava Bagla, an expert on the Indian space programme and science editor for the NDTV broadcasting network, thinks that India's space agency Isro would be happy to partner with British experts on India's future space missions.
"Stronger ties can be beneficial for both countries, a possible 'win-win' for both India and the UK," he told BBC News.
The money for other scientific collaborations with emerging nations is likely to be directed towards additional areas the UK is strong in such as genomics and synthetic biology.
The collaboration fund aims to leverage UK science spending with the large investments in research being made by China and India.
Prof Paul Nurse, president of the Royal Society, said: "International collaboration is essential to progress in science. The UK has arguably the best scientists in the world and the emerging scientific powers bring their own skills to the table, in many cases backed by large scale investment.
"The fund announced by the Chancellor today will allow the UK to further capitalise on our competitive advantage in science to drive forward our own economic interests and global advances in areas such as health and energy."
Prof Paul Hardaker, chief executive of the Institute of Physics (IOP), said: "The announcement of new investment in science is continued good news for the UK. As the government has clearly recognised, science and innovation have the potential to lead our economic recovery."


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Michele Caminati has made the first ascent of Il Dado è tratto!, a new trad climb graded E7 6c at Lagoni, Italy.
Last Thursday at his beloved bouldering area Lagoni in National Park Appennino Tosco Emiliano, Michele Caminati freed the first trad route of the area, "Il Dado è tratto!". The route is a natural line which "breaches on of the rare roofs", is protected with only two poor camming devices and a single nut and is graded E7 6c, or 7B/B+ boulder.
"I'd spied the line a few years ago, but I'd only abseiled down in briefly to check it out and give it a clean, but then I never returned" explained the climber from Parma. "last Thursday the weather was great and a friend came along to give me a hand and do some filming, and I had plenty of time to check it out and test the gear. In the end this kept popping out until I found the decisive nut, the only piece of gear which seemed to hold in that small flake on the lip of the roof."
As regards to the grade, Caminati explained "It's hard to compare this one with the English routes I've climbed, it's very overhanging, powerful and with close but poor protection, on the whole though I'd give it a good E7 6c, or 7b/7b+ boulder."
Il Dado è tratto! translates into as "The die is cast (although dado means nut) and the route is certainly the result of the trad climbing experience Caminati matured during two winters on England's gritstone outcrops and demonstrates, once again, how much the "trad" movement is blossoming in Italy, too. Apart from the historic valleys which have always been the breeding ground for trad climbs (such as Valle dell'Orco and Val Masino to mention but two), Capo Pecora developed by Maurizio Oviglia in Sardinia immediately springs to mind, as does Cadarese with its Yosemite-like cracks and the more easy Trad Area in Piemonte. And of course, when remembering gritstone travels and its Italian fruits, there's the route "Is not always Pasqua" in the Sibillini National Park. Established by Mauro Calibani a decade ago and repeated a year later by Cristian Brenna, this is still one of the hardest trad climbs on Italian soil.


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The environmental problems that Pope Francis brings to our attention in his encyclical Laudato si' are immense. But the Pontiff does not prescribe a specific program for dealing with them. On the contrary, he tells us that on "many concrete questions, the Church has no reason to offer a definitive opinion; she knows that honest debate must be encouraged among experts, while respecting divergent views." [1]
But there are limits as to what views are legitimate when it comes to the environmental question. As the pope points out, "we need only take a frank look at the facts to see that our common home is falling into serious disrepair." Denying that there is a problem, as some do, is intellectually dishonest.
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Moreover there are extreme opinions that should not be taken seriously. "At one extreme, we find those who doggedly uphold the myth of progress and tell us that ecological problems will solve themselves simply with the application of new technology and without any need for ethical considerations or deep change. At the other extreme are those who view men and women and all their interventions as no more than a threat, jeopardizing the global ecosystem, and consequently the presence of human beings on the planet should be reduced and all forms of intervention prohibited." Neither of these views will lead us to the place where the environmental issues confronting our planet will be resolved.
Instead, viable "future scenarios will have to be generated between these extremes, since there is no one path to a solution. This makes a variety of proposals possible, all capable of entering into dialogue with a view to developing comprehensive solutions." There simply is no way out of our predicament other than a cooperative effort by sincere and serious minded people bringing their insights and expertise to the table.
One proposal should be to fundamentally change the way we assess things. Changing national and international behaviors so as to maximize sustainability has run into the objection that the general standard of living could be decreased by heavy-handed environmental policies. That objection begs the question, of course, as to whether damage to the environment is itself adversely impacting human flourishing. At some point, damage to the atmosphere outweighs the luxury of automobiles.
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Gross domestic product (GDP), "the market value of goods and services produced by a country in a certain time period," [2] has been the standard measure of an economy's performance since 1944. [3] But, if all we look to is growth in GDP to assess our prosperity, we're going to miss a lot of important information. In particular, "GDP does not capture natural capital depreciation, including environmental (notably climate) change, depletion of resource supplies and biodiversity loss." [4]
But the GDPs limited usefulness in analyzing national well-being isn't widely appreciated. "Indeed, statements about GDP uttered by the vast majority of journalists and politicians, regardless of their political affiliation, are decidedly uncritical. Even lead editorials in quality newspapers frequently use the terms 'prosperity' and 'GDP growth' as if they were synonyms." As Jeroen van den Bergh, ICREA research professor at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain, and professor of environmental and resource economics at VU University Amsterdam, the Netherlands, wrote in The Broker five years ago:
"Policies promoting social welfare at the expense of GDP growth would receive less resistance if there was less impetus for unconditional GDP growth. Take the economic assessment of policies designed to avert climate change. Most economic studies view the problem as a trade-off between a policy's benefits and its costs as measured in terms of reduced GDP growth, as if the latter is a good measure of lost prosperity (happiness)."
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The shortcomings of GDP as a tool for measuring the overall well-being of a nation have inspired attempts to come up with alternatives. One of those is the Human Development Index (HDI), which is used by the United Nations. [5] [6] "The HDI was created to emphasize that people and their capabilities should be the ultimate criteria for assessing the development of a country, not economic growth alone," and "is a summary measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable and have a decent standard of living." [7]
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Suggested Citation: Kerr, Andy. 2000. Oregon Desert Guide: 70 Hikes. Seattle: The Mountaineers Books. pp. 158-159.
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What to Expect: Water, trees, sage, colorful lichen, wildlife, flowers, rock formations, and more
Distance: 8 miles round trip (from Mud Spring Base Camp)
Elevation Range: 5,500-7,000 feet (from Mud Spring Base Camp)
Drinking Water: Yes
Best Times: Summer, fall
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Follow driving and hiking directions to Mud Spring Base Camp (above). Backpack into the depths of Oregon Canyon by hiking 2.6 miles south to the head of the Mahogany Spring drainage. What's ahead is so inviting that you won't worry much about how steep it is going down (let alone returning). Before you is the incomparable Oregon Canyon. Return as you came.


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7th CPC Defence Personnel Pay Hike from May, 2017
Order says remaining core concerns are being addressed separately
The Union Cabinet issued orders last week for implementing the recommendations for military personnel. Following this, the three Services issued the general instructions stating the various recommendations that were approved.
"Army pay rules 2017 issued on May 03. Some core concerns have been addressed and remaining core concerns are being addressed separately," said the instructions issued by the Army's Pay Commission Cell on May 5.
Pay stages stretched
The recommendations approved include extension of pay stages for junior commissioned officers (JCO) and other ranks from 24 to 40 to prevent stagnation, increase in index of rationalisation for Colonels and Lieutenant-Colonels from 2.57 to 2.67 and extension of pay stages for Brigadiers by two.
On the pension front, two recommendations approved are restoration of the percentage-based disability pension and an additional option for pension by pay fixation method in addition to the consolidation method, whichever is higher.
"Revised pay with arrears likely to be credited this month," the instruction stated.
Arrears since Jan, 2016
Sources said the arrears will be calculated from January 2016, the date of implementation of the pay panel recommendations, and will be credited with this month's salary along with the revised pay. "They will deduct the 10% interim arrears given before Deepavali last year," a source added.
The Controller-General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), which is responsible for implementing the recommendations, has already been issued instructions. "They will now calculate the revised tables and release them," the source said.
Anomalies remain
However, some of the core anomalies raised by the services are yet to be addressed, top among them are Non-Functional Upgrade (NFU) and higher Military Service Pay (MSP) for JCOs.
NFU entitles all officers of a batch who are not promoted to draw the salary and grade pay that the senior-most officer of their batch would get after a certain period.
In a reference to that the instructions notes: Pay comparison between defence services, all India services and Group A services must be understood in totality and explained to rank and file to dispel apprehensions about discrepancies.
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Maple Wheat Rolls
1 1/2 cups warm water
3 tablespoons maple syrup
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1/4 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
2 1/2 cups unbleached white flour
1 teaspoon salt
Oil for brushing
1. In a large bowl, combine water and maple syrup. Add yeast and stir to dissolve. Cover and let sit until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
2. To yeast mixture, add canola oil, whole-wheat flour, 1 1/2 cups unbleached white flour, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
3. Generously flour a work suface with some the remaining flour and place dough on it. Knead dough, gradually incorporating remaining flour. The kneading will take 10 to 12 minutes. By the end of this time the dough should have a slight stick to it but not stick to your hands. Cover dough with an inverted bowl and let rise until doubled, 30 to 60 minutes.
4. Lightly oil an 8 by 8-inch baking pan. Divide dough into 16 equal pieces, shape into round balls, brush lightly with oil, and place in prepared pan. Cover and let rise until until doubled, 30 to 60 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake rolls until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
These are perfect with a holiday meal, or any time.
these are tasty. mine came out crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and also looked significantly different from the pictures. did i do something wrong? they were good regardless
I took the pictures and I don't think you did anything wrong especially if you thought that they were good! If you have the means, try taking your own picture and posting it--I love to see different people's take on the same recipe!
these are tasty. mine came out crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and also looked significantly different from the pictures. did i do something wrong? they were good regardless
mmmm! Mine came out looking significantly different from the pictures. They were soft on the inside but kinda crispy on the outside. Nevertheless, these were very tasty. Perhaps, it is because I used a muffin tray. I also sprinkled them with sesame seeds on top.
Thanks for the recipe :)
Awesome rolls. They were our roll of choice for Thanksgiving and we were quite pleased with the outcome. Since I had read all the reviews, I knew not to expect them to be sweet (although that would have been fine with me since I have a major sweet tooth). The rolls were tasty AND pretty. We used the 8 x 8 pan and liked the pull-apart nature of them -- sort of like the commercial ones only better tasting and better for you. They seem to be fool-proof since ours looked just like the pictures. We'll be makinng these again for Christmas dinner. :)
These came out really well for me, but I can't imagine baking them in an 8x8 pan. I used a 13x9 and it was the perfect size. Next time I am going to try making 8 rolls instead of 16 and using them as 'hamburger' buns.
Wonderful. They turned out beautiful. Baked them in an oblong 9x7 glass dish. I couldn't believe how perfect they turned out. Served with vegan gravy for breakfast. A keeper, for sure!
I was a little skepitcal of this recipe when I saw it, but figured I would give it a shot. I made a half recipe in a 8x8 corningware dish and that solved the problem others experienced of cramming a full recipe in an 8x8 pan(e.g. no gooey rolls). These rolls are wonderful! Granted I cannot really taste the maple in them, but they are great anyway. The texture is just as rolls are supposed to be and the nice grain quality that is provided by the wheat flour really makes them something to savour. They smell and look great coming out of the oven and taste even better. I phoned my sister and told her not to buy rolls for thanksgiving this year, because I am making them. Great recipe. Thank you.
P.S. I made them in a muffin tin and they were fluffy on the inside and crusty on the outside. Perfect.
Oh man, these are the best rolls I've ever had! They're also the first bread I've ever made, so they're as simple as they are amazing. Time consuming, but you expect that with bread, and they are totally worth the wait.


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Colin Farrell and Marion Cotillard have come on board David Cronenberg's next film, Cosmopolis, based on Don DeLillo's 2003 novel of the same name. Here's how Variety describes the film: "The thriller follows a multimillionaire on a 24-hour odyssey across Manhattan. Farrell will play the asset manager who loses all his wealth over the course of one day. Cotillard will play his wife." I think it goes from being a thriller to a comedy if you just add the sad trombone sound cue when Farrell loses all the guy's money (although most films become comedies when you bring in sad trombone). Cosmopolis will follow-up Cronenberg's A Dangerous Method, which starts shooting this month in Germany and stars Keira Knightley and Viggo Mortensen.
It's been a busy week for Farrell. Yesterday, we reported that he had been cast in Craig Gillespie's remake of Fright Night and he's also been cast in Seth Gordon's dark comedy Horrible Bosses.


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A River Runs Through It: an exploration in land use and water resource management
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Student teams are assigned a parcel of land along a river, unaware that each team's land is connected to someone else's land. They are told that they must develop the land (using federal bailout money for sustainable development in under-developed regions) in order to raise the money to pay the taxes on the land. I give them a list of the types of development they must include: hospitals, schools, infrastructure, water treament and sewage treatment plants, waste disposal sites, etc. They must prepare a powerpoint presentation illustrating how they developed the land. The students also prepare a hard copy of their aerial image with all locations illustrated. I give the teams approximately 30-40 minutes to prepare their image and presentation. Once they have completed their presentations, I call on each team to discuss their development, explaining the reasons behind their choices. As they are presenting, I tape the hard copy of their land on the wall, connecting the sections one by one. About half-way through the presentations, the students become aware that the river sections are ALL connected. Once all of the teams have presented, we then have a discussion of the effects of each team's development choices. This leads to a class discussion of land use, water quality, and resource management. I have the teams complete a worksheet that has them explain their development choices to turn in for credit.
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New HP Converged Cloud Spans Public, Private, Managed Services
Businesses can mix and match cloud services within existing IT environment to meet changing needs, vendor says.
April 17, 2012
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Hewlett-Packard Co. this week took the wraps off its Converged Cloud, a structure for its public, private and managed cloud services with "hardened" OpenStack open source software for businesses to build cloud infrastructures around HP and non-HP equipment.
The idea supporting Converged Cloud is that enterprises naturally gravitate to a hybrid approach because most don't want to abandon their existing IT but prefer instead to incorporate it into a more efficient, easily adaptable approach.
"HP Converged Cloud enables enterprises to incorporate a blend of public, private and managed cloud services with their existing IT to create a seamless hybrid environment that rapidly adapts to their changing requirements," said Bill Veghte, HP software chief strategy officer and executive vice president.
HP's Cloud Services, its public cloud, will move from private to public beta on May 10, debuting with an Infrastructure-as-a-Service offering lined up to compete with public cloud heavyweights Amazon and Google.
The offering provides on-demand compute instances or virtual machines, scalable online storage capacity and accelerated delivery of cached content to end users.
In addition, HP also will offer on May 10 a relational database service for MySQL and a block storage service to support movement of data from one compute instance to another.
HP said that it also will offer Cloud Maps, an add-on to its CloudSystem cloud building software, featuring a set of prepackaged templates to reduce the time to create new cloud services; Service Virtualization, testing gear for cloud developers to assess a new cloud service or mobile application without disrupting production systems; and, Virtual Application Network, to give cloud builders a smoother path to develop new cloud services on legacy networks.
Two new networking services—Virtual Network Protection and Network Cloud Optimization—set a security baseline for common threats at the network virtualization management layer, and improves cloud-based service delivery compared to traditional downloads, respectively.
Customers who prefer not to manage their own cloud can outsource management with HP's Enterprise Cloud Services. In addition, HP is offered Engineering Cloud Transformation Services to assist product development and engineering design teams to move to the cloud, and new Cloud Security Alliance training courses to help clients gain knowledge to avoid security pitfalls associated with cloud solutions.
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Newman, Janet and Yeates, Nicola eds. (2008). Social Justice: Welfare, Crime and Society. UK: Open University Press.
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This book explores ways of defining and enacting social justice in the context of modern social welfare and crime control policies. It examines how the notion of social justice informs experiences and understandings of the social world, why it appeals to so many people as a mobilising ideal for social change and reform, and how it shapes the claims, demands and actions that people take in the pursuit of the 'good society'.
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Every year, more than one million Americans receive emergency treatment due to injury to the head which often results to brain injury. Injury to the brain is very serious harm primarily because all our bodily functions are controlled the brain. Any harm to the brain, therefore, can change the way the whole body operates; it can also easily result to paralysis or death, of which about 50,000 are recorded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) each year.
Brain injury, also called intracranial or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), is caused by a strong jolt or very violent blow to one's head. It is usually sustained in falls, explosions, acts of violence, sports accidents, boating accidents and car accidents.
The consequence of a traumatic brain injury depends on the area of the brain that is damaged, that is whether the injured area is widespread or concentrated only on a specific part. For purposes of classification, severity can be mild, moderate or severe. While the symptoms of mild TBI may only include temporary headaches and confusion, a severe case can lead to amnesia, unconsciousness, coma, paralysis or even death.
The symptoms of TBI sometimes take time before these appear. Aside from those mentioned above, other signs and symptoms include: persistent headaches or neck pain; loss of sense of taste or smell; dizziness and moodiness; changes in sleep pattern; and/or slowed reading, thinking, acting, or speaking. If, after suffering a violent blow to the head, a person feels numbness or weakness in the legs, arms, hands or feet, experiences convulsions and/or repeated vomiting, and begins to have slurred speech, then he/she should be taken to the hospital to be checked and given proper treatment.
Car accident is identified as the most common cause of brain injury. The negligence or recklessness of many other drivers can just render ineffectual other drivers' careful observance of traffic rules – regardless of the safety features cars are equipped with.
As explained by a Toronto personal injury lawyer, injury to the brain can result to a victim needing life-long support, cognitive therapies, speech and language therapies and assistance in daily living activities. Due to all these treatment required, a victim will definitely need a much higher level of support and care than the bare minimum most insurance companies are willing to pay. On this end, a personal injury lawyer may be able to determine the lifetime costs associated with a brain injury and assist the victim and his/her family seek full compensation from the responsible party.


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Formosa, as Taiwan utilized to be called, originates from the Portuguese word for lovely. If you were to set up a journey to this Asian gem, you will certainly comprehend simply why this land has actually been so highly valued for centuries. With rich hills, vibrating cities, outstanding treking possibilities, as well as a few of the world's ideal warm springs, it is not a surprise that Taiwan is usually called being among one of the most varied locations in all Asia.
Numerous individuals do not assume of Taiwan as being a have to see location, it is probably due to an absence of details on the nation that it has actually been under the radar for last couple of years in terms of international tourist. Just what is for certain is that within the nation's boundaries exists a globe loaded with social impacts and also contrasts such which are inaccessible in other places in Asia. It provides a stimulating mix of individual flexibility, thrilling cities, and also a classic society.
Throughout these times of quick adjustment and also raising worldwide traveling links, Taiwan is drawing in tourists from all profession. It is a location for those people looking for spiritual uplift, site visitors looking for the most recent state-of-the-art gizmos, and also individuals that value the complexities of the considerate society as well as populated.
Externally, the nation might appear ultra contemporary, however scrape the surface area as well as you will certainly locate a land taken in background as well as old made ideas. The Taiwanese are recognized throughout Asia as being exceptionally cozy and also obliging. Also today site visitors as still invited with "Renqing Wei", equated as indicating individual love.
Practically every site visitor that makes the trip to Taiwan starts their trips in Taipei. At initial look the funding city could show up a little common, it is abundant in holy places, galleries, and also globe course buying possibilities. The variety of views and also attractions beyond the metropolitan locations could maintain visitors captivated for weeks and also months and also not simply a couple of days. Of note are Eco-friendly Island, Sunlight Moon Lake, Taroko Chasm, Hualien, Kenting, Maolin, and also Lugang. Whatever your rate of interests, you will certainly not be left sensation unfinished.
The globe has actually transformed past acknowledgment given that Portuguese travelers initially established their stare on Taiwan's coasts. If this exact same team of brave seafarers were able to schedule a trip to the island, it is most likely they would certainly still call it Formosa. The contemporary globe has actually permanently altered the land and also the individuals, the elegance that exists right here is still evident.


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Imagine the heat of the F1 race combined with the timeless charm of a luxurious time piece, what do you get?
Roger Dubuis x Pirelli gives you a hint of that. Using the Pirelli tyres of the winning F1 car, Roger Dubuis crafted the finest combination of adventure and elegance.
I was invited on both occasions to showcase the watch in a novel way that would intrigue the guests and tempt them to have a hands on experience with it. Telling the story of how the winning tyres were used in the crafting of the watch, I made the watch appear out of the IPad.
Alongside with this customized magic, I performed my other magic on the iPad as well as the night progressed.
The best part of this launch was that I was able to use my magic to effectively tell and curate the brand's story through the iPad. Doing that allows the guests to remember the brand and giving it a personality.
How would you tell a brand story?
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How to Style a Coffee Table Like An Interior Designer
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Unstopables through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated by POPSUGAR to write a post about Unstopables, all opinions are my own.
Even though the tabletop accessories in magazines look totally organic and "lived in," there is definitely an art to styling a coffee table. That look of "everyday use with a touch of luxury" includes items that were carefully placed one by one onto the table. However, it's not impossible for you to get that look for yourself. It's quite simple actually. Today I'm sharing some tips on styling your coffee table like the pros. It's a lot easier than you might think. Follow along as I build the decor on my coffee table piece by piece.
Start with horizontal objects that form the base of your decor.
You can use your own ideas here, but some pretty books and a tray are always a great bet. Horizontal items serve as a base for the rest of your decor. They ground the decor elements and give it that "lived in" feel.
Include something organic.
I like to include a low-maintenance plant like a modern succulent in my coffee table decor. It breaks up the monotony of the sterile objects. Also plants usually have fun lines, which is another hidden must in your tabletop decor. If your plant doesn't have some unique lines, I suggest also including something that does in your tabletop moment.
Repeat design elements.
It's important to repeat design elements when choosing your coffee table accessories. It makes the look feel cohesive. Here I repeated the gold color on each side of the table.
Add useful items.
Don't forget the items you need on your coffee table. This might include coasters or your remotes. For coasters, definitely choose some that are easy on the eyes. And if you don't like your remotes hanging out, you can always put them in a decorative box. The trick is finding one that is high enough to fit them. My easy DIY decorative box solves that problem. A decorative box is another great horizontal item (see above).
Invite other senses into the mix.
I like to invite another sense into the mix. A scented candle is perfect. You can evoke the feel of the season or your signature scent. You don't have to spend a lot of money to get a long-lasting one either. I used an Unstopables candle. It smells so good, you guys, and it burns for hours! And I love the look of it. The glass is decorative and a lil unexpected touch of luxe for everyday living.
Strike a balance.
Your coffee table should have the perfect balance of symmetry and unexpected moments. In choosing your accessories, strive to achieve that balance.
Don't overcrowd your table.
Finally, while it's fun to collect one-of-a-kind accessories on your worldly travels, you don't want to put them all on your coffee table. You want to leave room to rest your feet or for the occasional movie night popcorn.
I am certainly not a professional, but by reading my blog, folks, you know I love this stuff and I study it. These are the tips I have learned by following my favorite interior designers. I hope they are helpful for you.
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Occasionally you may acquire a property listing at a time when only a few comparable sales are present. And if those happen to be distressed sales, you could have a problem getting full-price for that listing...especially from buyers who aren't paying cash. Here is a strategy you may want to implement....
Many agents resign to only searching for cash buyers in this situation. Or they run into problems when the appraisal comes back short and the buyer balks on completing the deal; wasting everybody's time in the process.
You don't have to wait for cash buyers! You also don't have to worry about an appraisal if you properly preface the situation with your contract negotiations!
The next time you find yourself in this situation, consider countering all offers with the following verbiage:
"If buyer's lender bases loan terms on the lower of appraised value and contract sales price, buyer to bring additional funds into escrow as necessary to support appraised value as low as $______."
- Let's say you are listing a property for $500,000 (it's legitimate value).
- The only available comparable sales are three distressed properties that yield an average price of $475,000. Therefore, the property likely won't appraise at the purchase price.
- You can counter any offers with the following: "If buyer's lender bases loan terms on the lower of appraised value and contract sales price, buyer to bring additional funds into escrow as necessary to support appraised value as low as $475,000."
- This way any buyers signing this counter know they will be expected to make up the difference.
- Everybody is well-prepared of the different possible scenarios. Everybody understands each other. And everybody wins without killing each other!
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Excerpt of book one of the two-part romance series, In Between (currently .99 sale!)
Jacques led them around the corner before pulling her into a doorway of a random building, pressing her back against the bricks, and leaning against her. "Can I kiss you or do I need to wait for a more appro—"
She kissed him—hard—and silenced his words. Gentlemen were overrated. Senses overrun with wine, jetlag, and him, she fisted her hands in the material of his shirt to remain standing as her legs trembled with desire.
He slipped his hand behind her neck and deepened the kiss with his tongue while his other hand moved behind her waist to hold her as close as they could be without getting naked.
Her panties melted to her skin. She wanted to fuck him then and now. It didn't feel like they'd met only hours ago. Kissing him, holding him, being with him felt like the most natural thing in the world.
"I've been wanting to do that since you looked up from my lap," he muttered against her lips.
She laughed and opened her eyes. "Not my best moment."
"You got my attention." He smiled before kissing her again.
He tasted like wine and all things deliciously tempting. She teased her tongue against his, her hands moving over his shoulders with appreciation. She'd seen the muscles hidden beneath his shirt and wanted to sink her teeth into his skin.
When he muttered in French before sliding his mouth along her neck, she smiled against his hair. She didn't need to speak his language to know they were communicating perfectly.
"We are dangerously exposed," she said when a group of laughing strangers passed them on the street.
He looked up, smiled, and framed her face with the palm of her hand. "I like living dangerously. What about you? What do you like?"
"I like this." She dropped the back of her head back against the brick and observed him through narrowed eyes. Hands still on his shoulders, she smoothed them down the front of his chest and grinned. "I like you."
He winked, sighed, and stepped back from her. "I don't know what I'm going to do about you, Jessica Moriarty. I sense trouble ahead."
"I think you know exactly what to do with me, Jacques Sinclair." Feeling like a bird freed from its cage and soaring toward the sky, she grabbed his hand and yanked him back against her. "One more kiss before dinner."
"You are the most dangerous kind of woman." He paused a fraction above her lips and looked her in the eye. "And I am the most dangerous type of man."
"Are you? Why do you say that?"
"Because I have nothing to offer and nothing to lose."
Heartbeat shook her eardrums. He was like no one she'd ever met before, mysterious and foreign with confidence oozing from his pores.
"Neither do I. Not a care in the world," she lied.
"This will be fun."
"Oh, I have no doubt."
From the back cover...
In between responsibilities and dreams...
Jessica Moriarty has always played by the rules, but for once in her life, she's doing exactly as she pleases. In between graduate school and 'real life', she's in Florence, Italy, indulging her love of art and abandoning inhibitions.
Meeting Jacques Sinclair rocks her off center. Whereas rules and living up to expectations have dictated her life, he is the opposite. A rebel. A photographer. A man who lives for the moment. He sweeps her up into a riveting romance that makes her question all she's ever believed to be true.
The drum of old commitments echo through her heart as time ticks away. Will the crush of 'real life' undermine the love she's found in between...?
This is book one of the two-part Dancing Barefoot series.


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Your website is built in Squarespace — a highly popular site builder that is loaded with features, easy to use, and quite straight forward in providing editors and users with a great experience.
What's Your Browser?
All editing is done in a web browser and you can also download the app and edit on your mobile device.The webs browser is important. You need a fairly current version of Chrome, Safari, Edge or Fire Fox to have an easy experience. Older versions of Internet Explorer (version 9 and lower) are not recommended. You can see all supported browsers here:
The following settings must be enabled on browsers used for editing:
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We will go over the following:
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c. Updating Blog/news
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3. Social Media Integration
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To log in, you'll need to use the email address and password connected to your account. You can either login from http://squarespace.com or directly from your site.
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If ESC Key Login is enabled, you can press the ESC key on your keyboard while visiting your site to open the login page. If that doesn't work, you can add /config after your domain in a web browser and hit enter. This also opens the login page access.
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SquareSpace is popular because it has removed the need for HTML programming allowing you to update pages, blogs and calendar entries by using 'blocks'. By using different combinations of blocks, you can create a custom layout of text, images, audio, forms, and more.
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Blocks are the foundation of your site. You can add, move, and combine blocks on a page to create a custom layout. Each block is designed to add different types of content to most areas of your site, including:
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- Events
- Footers
How to Edit an Existing Regular Page
First select the page you want to edit in the Pages panel on the far left. Once that page is selected it gets highlighted in grey. Click Edit in the menu that comes up on the top of the page.
Adding Blocks
Hover over the area where you'd like to add a block and click Edit. This will open the page editor.Inside the page editor, find an insertion point. And insertion point is the thick circular thing shown below.
If the page already has blocks, hover to the left of any existing blocks to see Insert Points. Click any Insert Point to add a new block.
Block Types
There are a wide variety of block types. These are organized into categories under Basic, Gallery, Summary, More, Filters & Lists, Commerce, Charts, and Social Blocks. You can search for the block you need at the top of the Block Selector, or click on the Block you want.
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Blogging and Events
Most of you updating will be under News and Events. These sections of the website are different than regular pages. News is really Blogging so we use this term interchangeably. The news module and the Events module are run on the same engine and are structured and behave the same way. *Adding content to the site this way helps your site's visibility in search engines. By adding content this way it tells Google that you are active in your site. In theory, this activeness put you higher in rank than sites that are not updating.
Publishing a New News or Event Post
Navigate to the page that you want to add to. Click the + icon in the panel to add a new post.
Tags and Categories
You can use categories and tags to organize your blog by subject. In combination with the Archive Block or Tag Cloud Block you can create a layout that allows visitors to view similar posts based on their interests. To start adding categories and tags, click Click to add tags or Click to add categories. To learn more, visit Using tags and categories in a blog.
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- Click Save & Publish to save the entry and publish it as a public post.
- Schedule the post to self-publish in the future. To learn more, visit Scheduling blog posts.
- Label it as Need Review. This is helpful if you have a senior editor who reviews multiple authors' work.
- Revert to Draft.
Events (Calendar)
Essentially Event posts work the same was as News/Blog posts with the exception that they have a start and end date.
Read More Online
- Blogs
- Events
Social Media Integration
Social Media is integrated in News and Events. You can 'push' your new News or Event item to your Facebook page or Twitter page by turning on the push feature in your item.
When you are ready to publish the item, go to the Social Tab, turn on the Social Media target that you want to push the item to. You have to do this each time – it's not automatic.
*Don't worry about the URL field. The post/event will be automatically pushed to whichever social media platform you chose. It may take a minute or two, but it will appear!
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The people of Kaikoura realised their vision for a high standard of healthcare for all residents and visitors with the official opening of the new Kaikoura Health Te Ha o te Ora last month. The health facility in the heart of Kaikoura township delivers 'better, sooner, more convenient' health care for the local community including primary care, aged care, acute care, maternity care, radiology services and trauma stabilization. Congratulations to the Kaikoura community who made the project happen through fundraising and securing grants and sponsorship. MainPower committed its support for the project as a corporate sponsor.Read more
MainPower has commenced work on a network upgrade project that will greatly improve the power supply to the Woodend and Pegasus area.Read more


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I'm a proud Gamilaroi Murri who has worked within the creative and cultural heritage sector over the past twenty-six years. I have held a number of positions in a range of major cultural institutions and Government arts agencies where I have employed an extensive knowledge and skill base on the strategic development, management and evaluation of complex First People community engagement and development programs. My passion is to assist and champion the inherent cultural rights of First People communities in both managing and practicing their own culture and to assist and guide the mainstream cultural sector in effectively engaging with these communities for mutually respected benefits based on the principles of cultural authority.


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Evaluation of internal controls/
An evaluation of internal control involves an examination of the effectiveness of an organization's system of internal controls. By engaging in this evaluation, an auditor can determine the extent of other tests that must be performed in order to arrive at an opinion regarding the fairness of the entity's financial statements. A robust system of internal controls reduces the risk of fraudulent activity, which moderates the need for additional audit procedures. The examination concentrates on such issues as:
- The separation of duties
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- The training level and competence of employees
- The effectiveness of the entity's internal audit function
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- Determine the extent and types of controls being used by the client.
- Determine which of these controls the auditor intends to rely upon.
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Dublin, CA
Salary: $15.00 to $17.00 /hour
Join our team! NORCAL Ambulance is hiring Emergency Medical Technicians
(EMTs)$15.00 – $17.00 PER HOUR + CALL BONUSES
Must be 18 years of age or older
NORCAL Ambulance is growing across Northern California, and we are looking for EMTs to staff our stations and fill multiple shifts. Founded in 2005, NORCAL Ambulance is the premier leader for medical transportation in Northern California, servicing 17 counties. A locally owned, private company, NORCAL partners with hospitals and healthcare systems throughout Northern California, providing a complete solution for medical transportation needs–both critical and routine. Our services include Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and Critical Care Transport. NORCAL Ambulance is leading the way with the best equipment available to provide our staff with the safest working conditions.
Our DUBLIN station is an advantageous location for a host of different reasons! Easy commuting from highways 80, 580, 680 and 880, skilled FTOs who are passionate about sharing their knowledge of EMS and NORCAL Ambulance, great places to grab a bite to eat (Fresh millions or Whole Foods) between calls, and comfortable places to sleep on overnight shifts! The best part of this station however is the awesome team that we have working hard each day to help aid the community and make our company grow. Put in your application today and we will start the dialogue about getting you hired!
You must provide the following certifications to complete your application:
- Current EMT Certification (not NREMT)
- AHA CPR/BLS Certification
- Current California Driver's License
- Ambulance Drivers License
- Medical Examiner's Certificate
- DMV K4 Motor Vehicle Report (not the online version)
- Complete ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, Hazmat FRO; AWR-160
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text: Brain & Nervous System Parkinson's Disease Symptoms Print Early Signs and Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease By Marian Anne Eure Updated October 07, 2019 Hill Street Studios/Getty Images More in Parkinson's Disease Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Living With Parkinson's Disease is generally considered a disease of late-middle age with the average age of onset at around 60 years. There are cases of "early-onset" Parkinson's disease, but only a small percentage of people under the age of 50, about 5- to 10-percent, will develop this debilitating health condition earlier. The cause of the disease is unknown. While some evidence points to genetics, most patients have no known gene abnormality. Certain studies indicate environmental factors may trigger the illness in those with a genetic susceptibility. These factors include exposure to pesticides and herbicides, especially for those living in a rural area, drinking water from a private well, or working on a farm. But even these studies aren't conclusive. Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease You can attribute the symptoms of Parkinson's to a deficiency of a chemical in your brain called dopamine. The four classic motor symptoms of Parkinson's include: Shaking, twitching, and tremorsMoving slowly, known as bradykinesiaUnusually rigid or stiff muscles in your face, neck, legs, or other musclesDifficulty maintaining your balance Shaking, twitching, and tremors while you are resting is typically the first sign of Parkinson's disease, but about one-third of patients won't experience those symptoms. These symptoms tend to be worsened by emotional and physical stress. Sleep or moving can help reduce these issues. Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive with symptoms generally getting worse as time goes on. As it progresses, other disabilities can develop, including: Difficulty talking and swallowingA sudden inability to move, called "freezing"Decreased dexterity and coordination making it hard to complete daily activities, such as dressing yourself Some sufferers also have symptoms that don't affect their motor skills, including: Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and memory lossLoss of smellTrouble sleeping, including thrashing and other sudden movementsChange in blood pressure Some Parkinson's Treatment Options Parkinson's disease has no cure, but there are treatment options to control your symptoms and improve your quality of life which include: Medication. Levodopa and other medications, including the Neupro patch, increase the dopamine levels in your brain. Unfortunately, their efficacy may decrease over time and you might experience side effects. Physical therapy is a usually part of your treatment plan and can improve your speech, balance, and ability to do daily tasks. Deep brain stimulation is a surgery performed by a neurosurgeon, but it may have consequences. Some patients experience an improvement in motor symptoms while their non-motor symptoms, such as depression, get worse. Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that may help sufferers regain some of their balance and strength, as well as decrease the risk of falling. Dance, such as a Zumba, may also help. Many treatment options for Parkinson's are most effective when used in conjunction with others such as taking medication and doing physical therapy. Possible Risk Reduction Factors While age, genetics, and being a man make it more likely you'll develop Parkinson's disease, some factors make it less likely. It is generally believed that Asian-Americans and African-Americans seem to have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's as compared to Caucasians. Drinking coffee may lower risk, as a 30-year study of Japanese-American men found the greater amount of coffee they drank, the lower their risk of Parkinson's disease became. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Cedars-Sinai Medical Center: Parkinson's Disease. University of Maryland Medical Center: Parkinson's Disease (2012). Continue Reading


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(AP) - Northern California's magnitude-6.0 earthquake also hit outside wine country, including the hard-luck city of Vallejo.
City manager Daniel Keen said Tuesday that quake damage there was the biggest challenge Vallejo has faced since emerging from bankruptcy in 2011.
Keen says Vallejo suffered tens of millions of dollars in property damage and dozens were injured, including a couple who were hospitalized.
Just 10 miles from the quake's epicenter, parts of the town suffered broken windows and collapsed masonry.
Twenty inspectors and engineers on loan from the state arrived Tuesday to help Vallejo's pared-down city staff look for loose bricks and wobbly chimneys.


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Traveling is something that just about everyone likes to do at least some time during their lives. Well, I am no different. And one of the best traveling destinations that I have experienced is when my wife and I went to Dublin, Ireland for my 30th birthday. This was by far one of the bestREAD MORE
The best beaches are typically well known to local beachgoers. Though the designation "best" is exclusive to the beholder, there are beach destinations delivering a perfect mix of seaside resort and city sophistication. These are some top picks: 1. Miami Beach – Miami, Florida Tourists flock to Miami every day for the opportunity to sunbatheREAD MORE
Do you want to find yourself by travelling the globe? If you do, then the below five places are where you should go. Melbourne, Australia Melbourne, Australia, is a great place to find yourself, especially if you are worried about language barriers. Australia is an English speaking country, and there are quite a few beachesREAD MORE
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When traveling, everyone wants to see the country through a local's eyes. But with the constant influx of tourists brandishing guide books and guides that only want to take you to the most famous sights, that can be difficult. Here's how to see the real Cape Town in South Africa. Mzoli Butchers in Gugulethu InREAD MORE
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A Room of Our Own in Charlotte
In the dozen or so years that I've called Charlotte home, the city's relationship with the music I love has been at best, tenuous. Big name artists will come to town occasionally for a night, on their way to somewhere else. There have been several clubs that have used the word "jazz" in their name but how much actual jazz was performed in them was often limited. I think that those involved liked the idea of being a "jazz club" and the aura of coolness that went with the moniker but most of the time what you got when you walked through the doors was rehashed instrumental funk and loud, second-rate R&B groups.
Meanwhile most of us lovers of traditional jazz were left to either wait for the headliners to pass through or support these local so-called jazz clubs, hoping to be thrown an occaisonal bone for our patience. All the while wishing to have a room of our own, where we could hear the jazz of Miles, Diz, Monk and Newk.
Thanks to Lonnie Davis and the great people of the Jazz Arts Initiative (JAI) of Charlotte, our patience has been rewarded.
Last month the JAI premiered "THE JAZZ ROOM", which for now is occurring on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Stage Door Theater; a black box space in the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center in Charlotte's Uptown business district. Through the magic of stagecraft, the space is transformed into an elegant jazz club, complete with candlelit tables in the front of the room and general admission seating toward the rear. The concerts begin at 6 pm, allowing those who are getting off from work in the area to come in after a hard day, have a drink and hear some great jazz played by some of the finest musicians that this region has to offer. Tickets for each event are currently a very reasonable $10.
The series got off to a great start in April with pianist Chad Lawson paying an outstanding tribute to the music of Bill Evans before a sold out and very enthusiastic audience. The series continues on May 21 with trumpeter Mark Rapp leading a quintet, playing the music of Miles Davis. This performance is already nearly sold out. The next two dates have also been announced with trombonist Tyrone Jefferson in a tribute to Slide Hampton on June 18 and saxophonist Tim Gordon honoring Dexter Gordon (no relation) on July 16th.
Would we like for THE JAZZ ROOM to be open more than once a month? Of course; but let's face it, you've got to crawl before you walk or run. Any kind of jazz series, contemporary or traditional, is a tough sell in this economy so building an audience incrementally is a wise business model. Right now it seems as if Ms. Davis and the JAI may be onto something which will work in the long run and we Charlotteans who love jazz are very, very grateful. Kudos to Lonnie, Ocie, Glyn and all of those in the leadership of the JAI.
By the way the onstage MC at THE JAZZ ROOM is a grizzled veteran jazz radio DJ/magazine columnist/blogger named Curtis Davenport. Please try to forgive his corny jokes; he writes his own material.
For more information on the JAI and THE JAZZ ROOM, visit the JAI Website. To purchase tickets for any of the upcoming JAZZ ROOM events, go to Carolina Tix.
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Self Catering in Cumbria - Ravenstonedale
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Sleeps a maximum of: 6
Pricing From: £286.00
This lovely, stone-built, semi-detached farmhouse conversion is three miles from Ravenstonedale and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.
High Sprintgill Cottage is situated just three miles from Ravenstonedale. The cottage sleeps six people and has one double bedroom, one twin bedroom, one single bedroom with an additional folding bed, a bathroom, a fitted kitchen with a small dining area, a sitting room with woodburner and a dining room with piano. Outside the cottage offers off road parking for two cars and a rear enclosed garden with furniture, a BBQ and a small beck.
With the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks both nearby, High Sprintgill Cottage is a lovely base for discovering Cumbria and the surrounding area.
Liked the beautiful peaceful location and living in a place with genuine history.
Mr Woodman
A very peaceful location and beautiful scenery. The cottage was perfect, with ample space and was very warm and cosy.
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Great place to stay!
We stayed at the cottage with a group of friends. The house is lovely and has anything you need, even fiber internet access. But still traditionally decorated and very cosy. Breathtaking views around the house. If you want to go hiking, just walk out of the house. There is lots of information provided by the owners, such as hiking maps and everything about nearby tourist attractions. The owners were lovely people and quickly responding when we had questions. We will definitively go back in the future and I can highly recommend this cottage.
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We had an absolutely wonderful week at Spintgill Cottage. The cottage was really olde world but with a modern kitchen and bathroom. The view from the garden was lovely and it was so peaceful. Sometimes sheep would come and graze on the snowdrops and we saw red squirrels. Would definitely return.
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A quaint cottage with wonderful views and a fab location for walking in the Howgills and Eden Valley.
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Linen provided
Towels provided
Washing Machine
High Chair
Single Beds
Twin Beds
Electric night storage heaters with open fire in sitting room
Oil fired AGA, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for open fire included in rent
Further fuel for open fire available on an honesty box basis
Bed linen and towels included in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Off road parking for 2 cars
Rear enclosed lawned garden with furniture, BBQ and a small beck
One well behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shops 3 miles, pub 1 mile
Note: Due to the small beck in the garden, please ensure children are supervised at all times
Note: Due to animals on surrounding farmland, pets should be kept on a lead when outside
Changeover Day
Get an Ordnance Survey map covering the Ravenstonedale area.
Nearest AttractionsHeritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest
Pendragon Castle - 4.5 miles (Castle)
Mallerstang Dale - 4.5 miles (Countryside)
Sedbergh, St Gregory's Chapel - 6.8 miles (Historic Church)
Kirkby Stephen Church - 6.9 miles (Historic Church)
Gamelands Stone Circle - 7.5 miles (Prehistoric Site)
Brough Castle - 10.3 miles (Castle)
Rutter Force - 10.7 miles (Countryside)
Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre - 11.1 miles (Museum)
Eden Valley - 12.7 miles (Countryside)
Appleby Castle - 12.9 miles (Castle)
Nearest Alternative Cottages
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Sleeps: 5
Stay from: £259.00 - 1128.00
Ravenstonedale, Cumbria
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Ravenstonedale, Cumbria
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Details of facilities are believed correct at time of publication, but may be subject to change by the cottage proprietor. Up-to-the-minute facility listings will be always presented during the booking process for your approval.
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Legislative Update
Congress Votes To Amend Balanced-Budget Law
Both the House and Senate last week passed debt-extension measures including a revised version of the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings balanced-budget law.
If signed by President Reagan, the legislation would establish a substitute for the automatic-budget-cut mechanism that was declared unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court and ease the original law's deficit targets.
Education advocates oppose any revival of the law, which they contend threatens education programs disproportionately because of the way they are structured.
"We've all been forced to live with the implications of Gramm-Rudman, so I don't see a lot of change here," said Susan Frost, executive director of the Committee for Education Funding. "We've always opposed the automatic sequestration procedure."
"I wouldn't even begin to predict4whether there will be percentage cuts this fall or how big," she said.
If the law is enacted, the Congress could avoid across-the-board budget cuts for fiscal 1988 by passing a spending plan with $23 billion in budgetary savings, and automatic cuts would be limited to that amount.
For fiscal 1989, the cuts would total $36 billion or the amount needed to reduce the deficit to $136 billion. Future targets would be set at $100- billion for 1990, $64 billion for 1991, $28 billion for 1992 and zero for 1993.
In contrast, original Gramm-Rudman-Hollings targets were $108 billion for 1988, $72 billion for 1989, $36 billion for 1990, and zero for 1991.
Congressional leaders view the measure as a way to force President Reagan to choose between automatic defense cuts and a tax increase they plan to propose as part of a deficit-reduction package.
Mr. Reagan must now decide whether to set up that scenario or8veto a budget-cutting measure he once supported.
Panel Begins Hearings
On Education, Economy
In a House-Senate hearing last week, the pollster Louis Harris told lawmakers that the public is "way ahead of its leaders" on the issue of education reform and urged them to "run at breakneck speed to catch up."
The session, chaired by Representative James H. Scheuer, Democrat of New York, was the first in a series of eight that will focus on the link between education, competitiveness, and the economy.
The hearings before the Joint Economic Committee will extend through November and examine issues from teacher education to workforce literacy and training.
Mr. Harris, who has recently completed a survey of public attitudes about the nation's education system, also told congressional leaders to expect education to dominate the 1988 elections.
He said 75 percent of voters support increasing spending on education "to make minority students fully productive members of the labor force" and they are willing to contribute 2 percent of their total incomes in higher taxes to pay for a basic overhaul in education.
The committee also heard retired U.S. Navy Admiral James D. Watkins tell of his experience as personnel director for the Navy. He said in the past decade the Navy has had to offer basic-skill remediation programs to one out of every four recruits.
"I wonder why society has remained so quiet in bearing the double burden and cost of early schooling and training only to be followed by costly workplace remediation in the same disciplines," said Admiral Watkins. He called for the formation of a national forum on youth to formulate broad national policy objectives.
Secretary of Labor William E. Brock and Stephen Cohen, co-director of the Berkeley Roundtable on the International Economy, also addressed the committee.
The witness list for future hearings includes Governors Bill Clinton4of Arkansas, Robert Orr of Indiana, and James Blanchard of Michigan; Owen B. Butler, retired board chairman of the Procter & Gamble Company; Marshall S. Smith, dean of the Stanford University Graduate School of Education; and Bettye Topps, principal of McKinley High School in Washington, D.C.
At the next hearing, set for Oct. 1, the panel will hear testimony on "why high-school students fail to meet the standard and what to do about it."
The management practices of Madeleine C. Will, an assistant secretary in the Education Department, have become the subject of a Congressional inquiry.
Representative Ted Weiss, the New York Democrat who heads the House Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations, has asked the Education Department to make a written response to complaints about Ms. Will's administration from state vocational-rehabilitation directors. (See Education Week, Sept. 23, 1987.) Ms. Will heads the office of special education and rehabilitative services.
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