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A University professor teaching Early English Literature during the day; at night we see him pursuing a more deviant diversion - murder. Detective Alice Barnes becomes obsessed with the case, determined to see the day when she will face the Little Girl Bride killer herself - via the butt-end of a Glock revolver.
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An officials aid the formalities will be completed by next month and the land will be handed over to Uttar Pradesh Development Systems Corporation Ltd (UPDESCO), which will develop it and transfer it to the company within six months.
Expected to make an investment of about Rs 2,000 crore, LAVA has a wide product portfolio that includes tablets, feature phones and smartphones under the LAVA and Xolo brands. The company already has a research & development centre in India and an in-house product testing set-up in China.
The total land cost for the project is estimated to be about Rs 160 crore and 5% of this cost, including the booking amount of Rs 11.42 crore, has already been collected by YEIDA.
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I'm on the Heidi Swapp today sharing some of the hows and whys I document our lives...
I hope you can take a minute to head on over and check it out...
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Find a photo you have sitting around - and write something down about it. It doesn't have to be a full-out scrapbook page or journal entry...just a few words.
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Atlantic West Coast & Sintra Bike Tour
Portugal Bike Tours
A bike adventure to where the land ends and the sea begins!
This cycling tour in Portugal is an incredible journey along the Atlantic west coast of Europe! You will visit typical fishing villages, including Nazaré, the place where the famous surfer Garrett McNamara surfed the biggest wave ever recorded! Óbidos, the best preserved medieval village in Portugal, is included in your itinerary. Its ancient walls surround a wonderful historic town center and laybyrinth of cobblestone streets. You will feel the history as you stroll the alleyways. Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is also on the agenda and is a land of castles and palaces. Your cycling adventure finishes at the western-most point in Europe, Cabo da Roca, a fitting place to end this stunning Portugal bike tour.
- Stunning coastal riding
- Medieval village of Óbidos, with it's incredible castle
- Beautiful rock formations on the cliffs and the amazing Carvoeiro Cape
- Sintra, UNESCO World Heritage site
- Peniche Peninsula, a city full of fishing traditions
- Traditional food and fresh fish from the Atlantic Coast
- Roca Cape, the western most point on the European mainland
We have many more bicycle tours in Portugal to offer you!
Price Jan 1 to March 26 $ 1815 £ 945 $ 1,646 € 1101 $ 1889 kr 11780 $ 1,242 Single supplement $ 443 £ 231 $ 402 € 269 $ 462 kr 2878 $ 303
March 27 to April 13 | April 21 to May 26 | Sep 27 to Oct 31
$ 2013 £ 1048 $ 1,826 € 1221 $ 2095 kr 13064 $ 1,377 Single supplement $ 460 £ 240 $ 417 € 279 $ 479 kr 2985 $ 315 April 14 to April 20 | May 27 to June 26 $ 2062 £ 1074 $ 1,870 € 1251 $ 2147 kr 13385 $ 1,411 Single supplement $ 526 £ 274 $ 477 € 319 $ 547 kr 3413 $ 360 June 27 to Sep 26 $ 2227 £ 1160 $ 2,020 € 1351 $ 2318 kr 14455 $ 1,523 Single supplement $ 625 £ 325 $ 567 € 379 $ 650 kr 4055 $ 427 Nov 1 to Dec 23 $ 1815 £ 945 $ 1,646 € 1101 $ 1889 kr 11780 $ 1,242 Single supplement $ 394 £ 205 $ 357 € 239 $ 410 kr 2557 $ 270 Solo traveler supplement (applicable to all dates) $ 493 £ 257 $ 447 € 299 $ 513 kr 3199 $ 337
*If traveling solo (without other persons) a solo traveler supplement will apply. This is in addition to the single supplement!
extra options
Carbon Road Bike $ 82 £ 43 $ 75 € 50 $ 86 kr 535 $ 56
Electric Bike $ 165 £ 86 $ 150 € 100 $ 172 kr 1070 $ 113
please note
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Information to read before you book.
We recommend purchasing bike trip insurance.
† Currency exchange rate set 90 days before travel.
Fly to Lisbon International Airport
Local Travel
Airport transfers are included in the tour price
Always check the internet for the most up to date information in the region of travel. Average temperatures and average rainfall for Peniche and surroundings can be found on the following page.
This tour can be combined with our Portugal Atlantic Route.
Where You'll Stay
6 nights lodging in 4* hotels. All accommodations have private bathrooms and a variety of other amenities.
What's Included
- Hotel accommodations for 6 nights
- Breakfasts
- Route information
- Hybrid bicycle rental including helmet, tool kit, pump, lock, handle, handlebar bag, and flat/spd pedals
- Transfer on day 1 from Lisbon airport to the first hotel and briefing about tour
- Transfer on day 7 to Lisbon
- Liability and personal accident insurance
- Luggage transport
- GPS for navigation
What's Not Included
- Remaining meals
- Travel to/from the starting/ending point of the tour
- Bicycle Protection
- Travel Insurance
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|Tour Reviews
Tour Dates
Arrival all year round in 2019. Cycle is best between March and October, but also possible during the winter.
Skill LevelThis tour is a moderate to difficult hybrid or road bike tour. Taking place totally on asphalted roads, you will stay mainly along the sea with a few inland sections. There are some short but steep uphills, especially in the Sintra region. Distance ranges from 38 to 72 km per day.
Day-To-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Lisbon
Day 2: São Pedro Moel - Óbidos, 42 miles (67 km, 850 m elevation)
Day 3: Óbidos - Peniche, 32 miles (52 km, 550 m elevation)
Day 4: Peniche - Ericeira, 45 miles (73 km, 900 m elevation)
Day 5: Ericeira - Sintra, 27 miles (43 km, 850 m elevation)
Day 6: Sintra - Cascais, 27 miles (44 km, 750 m elevation)
Day 7: Departure
Day 1: Welcome at airport or hotel in Lisbon.
Transfer from Lisbon to São Pedro Moel (1:45h). Accommodations in Hotel Mar e Sol.
Day 2: São Pedro Moel to Óbidos, 42 miles (67 km, 850 m elevation)
Riding through pine forests, you will cycle along beautiful beaches, eventually reaching an incredible cliff top view of Nazaré, a typical and historical Portuguese fishing village. Here, the fish are still dried under the sun. Nazaré is also famous as the location where the pro surfer Garret McNamara broke the world record for biggest wave ever surfed at 100 feet! The tour continues along the coast with stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean. Final destination today is Óbidos, Portugal's most beautiful and best preserved medieval village, with an incredible castle. Accommodations in Hotel Real d'Óbidos.
Day 3: Óbidos to Peniche, 32 miles (52 km, 550 m elevation)
Today's ride is again along coastlines and also, a beautiful lagoon. Pedaling south, you will discover an incredible village on a very small peninsula that looks almost like an island! If the tide permits, you can cycle on the cobalt road around the village. The destination today is Peniche, a city full of fishing traditions, also located on a peninsula. The route will include a scenic road past dramatic cliffs and the beautiful Carvoeiro Cape. Don't forget, there are numerous restaurants located in the Peniche peninsula that serve an outstanding variety of seafood. Lodging at Hotel MH Peniche.
Day 4: Peniche to Ericeira, 45 miles (73 km, 900 m elevation)
You will pedal inland today, away from the sea, allowing you to experience another side of Portugal. Typical villages with white houses and red roofs and the beautiful countryside will iinspire you. As you approach the sea once again, the route leads through an incredible valley of limestone with vibrant green Mediterranean vegetation. The path that will lead to Santa Cruz with its beautiful beach provides incredible ocean views. Ericeira, the Portuguese Mecca of Surf, is the day's destination. Lodging at Vila Galé Ericeira.
Day 5: Ericeira to Sintra, 26 miles (43 km, 850 m elevation)
Today you will discover Sintra Natural Park and Hills, enjoying the varied landscape and terrain. At Monserrate, there will be an opportunity to stop and visit the palace and its impressive gardens, with its extraordinary botanical collection. The Palace, a unique and exquisite example of Romanticism, was recovered from the ruins of a neo-gothic mansion built by the British millionaire Francis Cook in the 19th century. As you wind along footpaths, you will cycle among ruins, pass small lakes and waterfalls. Sintra, set amidst the pine-covered hills of the Serra de Sintra, is a UNESCO site. If you arrive early or if you have a free day, it is recommended to visit the incredible Moorish Castle dating back to the 8th Century. Also worthwhile is a visit to the outstanding Pena Palace with its domes, towers, ramparts, and walkways on one of the highest mountain peaks of Sintra. Overnight at Sintra Boutique Hotel.
Day 6: Sintra to Cascais, 27 miles (44 km, 750 m elevation)
On this last cycling day, leaving Sintra behind, you can first make a stop at the incredible Franciscan Capuchin Convent with its tiny cells. Installed in the rock and lined with cork, the convent is a telling example of the humble and austere existence of the Franciscan friars who lived there. Continuing on to the Atlantic Ocean, you will arrive at the westernmost point in Continental Europe , Cape Roca, a promontory rising 150 m from the sea. Discover impressive beaches nestling between cliffs artistically sculpted out by the sea – unique coastal scenery! This tour ends with a scenic and easy ride along the coast to Cascais, a beautiful city by the Ocean. Overnight at Vila Galé Cascais.
Day 7: Transfer (including bikes) from Cascais to Lisbon (30 min).
**Elevation charts can be sent on request.
You can view all of our bike tours in Europe or look at our featured bike trips, specials, and news.
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Tour Reviews
- 5 star: 2 reviews
Thomas W. 1 year ago Verified ReviewerOur bicycle trip through Portugal (Atlantic West Coast Sinatra) was a trip that will not be forgotten soon. Starting with Bernardo who picked us up at Lisbon airport, then bicycling through the small villages, the countryside, the seaside and ending up in Caicais, words alone cannot describe what an absolutely marvelous time we had. Almost the entire bicycle trip was ridden on bicycle paths or roads with limited automobile traffic, the only exception was Sintra where the traffic was higher, but was tolerable. Our hotels exceeded our expectations as did the bicycle ride itself. Being able to choose where we wanted to eat, from the small restaurant in Sao Pedro Moel where the restaurant owner was our waiter and chef, and the fish was out of this world good, to having picnics along the way, we always had an excellent meal. We cannot recommend this trip more highly and want to say thanks to Tripsite for helping us find a great, enjoyable and challenging bicycle ride through Portugal. We Read more… will have to bring our friends on this trip in the future.
Allen W. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
My girlfriend and I took this trip down the coast in early October. The whole experience was excellent. We were picked up at the airport on time with bikes ready. The scenery and destinations were outstanding. The accommodations were very good. We really enjoyed the whole trip. We would recommend Tripsite and their partners to everyone.


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If you take away African American inventions, see how much you are left with. A lot of "essentials" or things we use in our daily lives were actually created by various African-American people. Here's about 10 things that are used across the world still today!
1) The stove invented by T.A. Carrington in 1876.
2) The electric lamp bulb invented by Lewis Latimer, while Thomas Edison gets a lot of credit. Latimer actually created the lightbulb that was affordable to have in homes and last longer.
3) The refrigerator invented by John Standard. He actually created the model we know today by implementing it should have an ice box for chilling.
4) Gas Masks & the traffic light invented by Garrett Morgan. Morgan wasn't pleased with how much firefighters were being killed from inhaling smoke on the job which led to his creation which was a hood that went over the head, featured tubes connected to wet sponges that filtered out smoke and provided fresh oxygen. He also wanted to reduce traffic collisions and created a model of the traffic light.
5)Blood Banks invented by Dr.Charles Drew. He found a way to preserve blood and separate blood cells from plasma. This resulted in more lives being saved from getting blood transfusions.
6) Protective Mailboxes invented by Phillip B. Downing. This invention was to stop people from stealing others mail they used to see right through the mailbox.
7) The potato chip invented by George Crum. He didn't intentionally mean to create this tasty snack. While working in a restaurant he thinly sliced a potato for a customer who fell in love with the taste. From there on was history! Crum didn't patent the idea of bagging the chip for profit, but he is the man who introduce this worldwide snack.
8)Peanut Butter invented by George Washington Carver. He is known as the father of peanuts and discovered over 300 ways you can make use of peanuts including peanut butter!
9)Thermostat and temperature control systems invented by Frederick McKinley. He patented the idea to be able to control room temperatures through an electric system.
10) The elevator invented by Alexander Miles. He created the idea for automatically opening and closing elevator doors. Prior to this, elevators were manually closed to cut access to the shafts which resulted in accidents from people falling into empty elevators.
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I'm really having a hard time (as usual) getting any thoughts out, so I'll just make it short and sweet.
I'm sitting here at the computer, trying to figure out how to put into words what I'm feeling. Five years ago, your Dad and I were on our way to the hospital, feeling both anxious and excited about meeting you! I never realized how instantly and unconditionally I could love someone, until you were born. Over the years, you have taught me about purity and kindness in a way that no one else could. I've mentioned this before, but you truly have a heart of gold. You are a people pleaser, and want nothing more than to bring happiness to others, and believe me when I say that you do. You bring a smile to so many people's faces, because your sweet spirit is contagious. You set that example to so many, every single day.
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The rivals appear to have made up their minds. If Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia wants to run the first half of Sunday's London Marathon in 62 1/2 minutes, let him. He is fast, very fast, but he is also unfamiliar with the distance of 26.2 miles. If he goes out at a world-record pace, the other runners said, they will not follow.
''I personally think it's insane,'' said Sandra Khannouchi, the coach and wife of Khalid Khannouchi, the world record-holder (2 hours 5 minutes 42 seconds). ''You should be conservative the first half.''
The Khannouchis, who live in Ossining, N.Y., prefer a pace of 63 minutes. Paul Tergat of Kenya has plans for 63:30. The idea is to get to the halfway mark comfortably and with enough endurance to run the final grinding miles on a course that includes many turns and stretches of cobblestone streets. The weather forecast calls for wind and a chance of rain.
''If you get tired early, you're going to have a long day,'' Khalid Khannouchi said.
It seems almost absurd to say that one mistake in a marathon can determine victory or defeat. This is, after all, not a sprint. But one tactical error could make all the difference on Sunday. Strategy will be paramount, given the wild card of Gebrselassie, the world record-holder at 5,000 and 10,000 meters, who is making his first serious attempt at a marathon.
The other runners concede this much: If Gebrselassie, 28, goes out in 62:30 and holds on, he will win. No question. He might be the greatest distance runner of all time. No one has his speed. The question is his stamina. Can he maintain a searing pace, or something near it, for 26.2 miles? Or will he come undone at Mile 23, or 24, or 25, exhausted from an impetuous start?
Antonio Pinto of Portugal, a three-time winner of the London Marathon whose personal best is 2:06:36, said Gebrselassie would crash on Sunday and learn to pace himself in his next marathon. Or he will do something spectacular and show, Pinto said, that ''he is out of this planet.''
This may be the greatest marathon field ever assembled. Six runners have personal bests under 2:07. Boston has a grand tradition, but the real speed and anticipation in spring marathons have come recently at London and Rotterdam, the Netherlands. London is offering about $2.5 million in appearance money, $1.5 million of it to the top men. Appearance fees are what runners receive just for showing up. This is significantly more than what Boston offers, said Mark Wetmore, an agent who represents Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia, the defending women's champion in the London Marathon. The New York City Marathon offers appearance money ''in the high six figures,'' the race's director, Alan Steinfeld, said.
Gebrselassie's appearance fee is said to be $375,000. If he wins and sets the world record, his prize bonuses could bring his earnings from the race to more than $500,000. But this is his first marathon since he ran one on a lark as a teenager.
Tergat, the five-time world cross-country champion, made his marathon debut at London last year and ran 2:08:15. The time was impressive, but it did not bring victory, which went instead to Abdelkader el-Mouaziz of Morocco in a personal best of 2:07:11. El-Mouaziz, who also won the 2000 New York City Marathon, is back to defend his London title.
''Gebrselassie does not know the course the way we know it,'' el-Mouaziz said of himself and Pinto. ''We know it well and the tricks it can play.''
El-Mouaziz is expected to test Gebrselassie with surges during the race, trying to play psychological games and to destroy his finishing kick. The weather could also be a factor. When Khannouchi finished third here in 2000, the wind left him so chilled that his body was shaking when he reached the finish line. Inclement weather on Sunday might also make Gebrselassie, or the others, less assured in breaking out on their own and more likely to conserve energy in a tight group.
''It is a risk for Haile to go that fast and explode,'' Tergat said. ''It is a risk for the rest of the guys to follow him in 63:40 and he is gone.''
While Gebrselassie will be the focus in Sunday, the outcome may be most critical to Khannouchi. A native of Morocco who became a naturalized American two years ago, he set the world record at the 1999 Chicago marathon. Since then, his career has been one of disappointment. He ran the 2000 London Marathon with an injured hamstring and cost himself any chance to compete for the United States at the Sydney Olympics. Then he dropped out of the 2001 world championships with blisters at about 20 miles. Another poor finish would very likely cause him to slide from the rarefied level of the world's top marathoners.
''The field is loaded,'' Khannouchi said. ''Winning here is going to make a big statement.''
Last month he won a half-marathon in Japan in 62:16, nearly two and a half minutes slower than Gebrselassie's recent half-marathon victory in Lisbon. Yet, Khannouchi appears encouraged and injury free. He had never trained so well in the winter, he said. And he has experience that Gebrselassie does not have in the marathon.
''He has the ability to go that fast,'' Khannouchi said of Gebrselassie's planned 62:30 half-marathon pace. ''He has to have more experience. You probably need a marathon under your belt to think of going that fast. We will see if we can go with him.''


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The Bible: history
Sixteen Old Testament books, which bring together material from many sources, tell the history of the Hebrew people.
The story begins with Abraham. Uniquely for his time he believed that there was only one God. He left his home in present-day Iraq and travelled thousands of miles to settle in the land where Jesus would be born centuries later. He declared that God had called him to this journey. In his old age he and his wife Sarah bore a son, Isaac, whom the Jews recognise as their ancestor.
Many years later the Hebrews took shelter in Egypt during a time of famine. There they were first welcomed, then enslaved. A series of natural disasters, which they regarded as the work of God, rocked the Egyptian economy. They escaped across the Red Sea into the desert in a dramatic event known as the exodus (a book of the Bible is named after this).
Under their new leader Moses they came to see this release from slavery as the event that defined them as a nation. The God whom Abraham worshipped had done this because this small and vulnerable tribe was the best vehicle for him to demonstrate his superiority to all the powerful nations of the world and their worthless gods.
Four decades of wandering in the desert followed. The Hebrews learnt the expectations that God had of them. Hundreds of laws were established, including the ten commandments, which Christians regard as the foundation of their moral values. The laws covered crime and suitable punishments, health, environmental care, sexual decency and provision for the poor and refugees. During these years the Hebrews worshipped God through animal sacrifices in a highly decorated tent called the tabernacle.
Under Moses' successor Joshua the Hebrews invaded Canaan, the land in which Abraham had made his home. They called this the Promised Land. Their relationship with the Canaanite people they conquered, and especially their gods, was a source of anguish for many centuries. A series of military and religious leaders known as Judges (also the title of a Bible book) helped them consolidate their hold on the land.
The foundation of a monarchy was both their triumph and their undoing. Their most significant king, David, united the fractious tribes who had settled in various parts of Canaan. About a thousand years before Jesus he established Jerusalem as his capital city. He was both heroically devoted to God and deeply flawed. He made the land militarily and economically secure. His son Solomon was responsible for the first temple to God being built in Jerusalem.
Solomon's successors, however, ruled their people in an oppressive way. A civil war divided the nation between those in the north (the Israelites) and those in the south (the Jews). Israel was conquered by Assyria, its people dispersed and its culture destroyed forever. The Jews of the southern kingdom survived for a hundred years before they too were conquered.
Vast numbers of Jews were brutalised and taken into exile in Babylon. They were a broken people, because they believed that they had lost not only their homeland, but also their God. They assumed him to be crushed forever in the rubble of their temple.
However, their captivity proved unexpectedly to be a time in which it was possible to prosper. They became aware that God had not been left behind in Jerusalem. He had come with them to Babylon. In fact, he was already there, and indeed everywhere. Worship began again, in buildings called synagogues. They started to compile their Scriptures, beginning the process that would end in the creation of what Christians know as the Old Testament. And the expectation grew during those years that a just and compassionate leader would restore their fortunes – the Messiah.
After about seventy years the Jews were repatriated. The final narratives of the Old Testament describe the Jews returning to Jerusalem and its surrounding lands under new leaders – Nehemiah, Ezra and Zerubbabel.
Four hundred years passed before the New Testament resumed the story. During those years the Jews became subject to different world superpowers – the Greek empire of Alexander the Great, the Ptolemies, the Selucids. An uprising by a Jew called Judas Maccabaeus led to a century of independence. These times are recounted in the books of Maccabees. They form part of a collection called the Apocrypha, which is regarded as part of the Bible by Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christians. Other Christians regard these books highly but do not include them in their Bibles.
The descendants of Judas Maccabaeus became locked in a battle for power. Six decades before Jesus was born the side that had the upper hand made a treaty with the Roman empire, which was expanding rapidly. Under the terms of the treaty the Jews came under Roman rule, which proved tyrannical. The emperor appointed a puppet 'king of the Jews' in Jerusalem. His name was Herod the Great, and he was the king who was so distressed to learn of the birth of Jesus, who threatened to have a rival claim to that title.
What the Bible says about it
An extract from the Bible:
These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better.
Where to find it:
Hebrews 11:39-40.
About these words:
These words come from a letter written some decades after the life of Jesus to Jews who had become Christian. They put the history of the Jewish people in its context in God's unfolding plan that would climax in the life of Jesus.
And they said…
Victoria Coren, broadcaster and journalist:
Come on, let's make this a fair fight, at least. Identify yourselves, thinking believers! Don't be cowed into silence by the idea that faith is the weakness of a halfwit, like buying your goldfish Christmas presents or watching ITV2. It isn't. I'll start. I believe in God and I'm perfectly intelligent and rational. Not that you'd think so if you saw me on Wednesday night!
Dag Hammarskjöld, 1905-1961, secretary general of the United Nations:
Thou takest the pen – and the lines dance;
Thou takest the flute – and the notes shimmer;
Thou takest the brush – and the colours sing;
So all things have meaning and beauty in that space beyond time where Thou art;
How then can I hold back anything from Thee?


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Kundalini yoga is a dynamic practise using movement with breath, asanas, focus relaxation with meditation with mantra mudra & breath. It works powerfully on the chakras, releasing stress, depression-working on MIND BODY & SPIRIT...promotes deep soul healing with regular practise. Expect to gain strength, fitness, clear calm mind, clarity & intuition. Drop self defeating attitudes & bad habits..learn to be in control of your life and attract opportunities. and much much more...£10,£6 concs
Raise a glass 100 metres above sea level while enjoying a panoramic view of the sunset over Portsmouth Harbour. Sunset Sundays events offer live music and a sky-high pop-up bar serving wines, beers and spirits including locally sourced favourites such as Upham Ale and Isle of Wight Gin.
Tickets are £16 per person which includes access to the tower's three viewing decks and a complimentary drink on arrival. Places at Sunset Sundays are limited and pre-booking is recommended to guarantee entry.
The art in this exhibition is a response to prehistoric man's influence on today's landscape, and a reflection on our relationship with the distant past. Mysterious stone circles, intriguing barrows, exhilarating hill forts and illuminating finds: the essence of history, of human hopes and fears over the years.
Andover Museum is open from 10:00 - 17:00 Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 - 16:00 Saturday. Entrance to the exhibition is free, but donations are welcome.
The career of Agnes Martin (1912 – 2004) spanned nearly five decades. During this time, she became one of America's foremost abstract painters. Her style was underpinned by her deep belief in the emotive and expressive power of art. She sought to represent how nature made her feel and could make us feel – humble, joyous, free. For Agnes, the horizontal line was her joy; the expanse of the horizon and open plain or the serenity of the sea.
A collection of winning images from the prestigious International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) Ten Year Anniversary Exhibition. The exhibition will feature the very best botanical photography from across the world, celebrating the beauty and importance of plant life in its many diverse forms.
Children's Summer Holidays FREE Drop-In Activities
FREE Drop-In Activities and Exhibition at The Spring.
Travel through time to collect stamps and become a Havant Historian!
The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre is your local arts centre and museum.
This summer we are putting on a free interactive exhibition for families, all about the history of Havant Borough.
Discover fascinating facts. Build a Roman road. Race Scalextric cars. Lots more too!
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A fantastic science-based exhibition and family activity day out in the streets of Milestones. Come along and learn about inventions and innovations developed in Hampshire, such as the Spitfire and Taskers engines. Fun trail and hands-on activities for all ages as you explore the world of science from railways to rockets and take on the Mega Machine Mission…
Discover Emirates Spinnaker Tower with your family this summer. The iconic harbourside landmark is open every day throughout the summer holidays, offering breath-taking views across the coast and activities for all ages!
As we celebrate this year of royal weddings, what better excuse than to delve into our collection and share our most exquisite wedding dresses with you.
From gowns and veils to bonnets and shoes, the extravagance of the 1770s to the elegance of 2018, this stunning exhibition tells the stories of the personal choices made by brides-to be as they prepare to say 'I do'.
Whether it's something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, I Do! shines a spotlight on wedding dress fashion
Open for 5 to 15year olds all abilities. Creative piece about a character/s within the Museum. Competition with top prize of £20. Must make two research visits to Museum and there must be some correct historical facts within the story.
Andover Museum will be open on Sunday 12 August for the Andover Shilling Fair from 10:00am - 4:00pm. We are the last stop on the Andover Heritage Trail so do pop in for a visit and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a piece of cake served on vintage china from out café. We also have a great selection of cold drinks and snacks. The Andover Loft Singers will also be joining us.
Also take time to visit the Traces of Prehistory Exhibition, you can find out more here https://artikines.org.uk
Join us at the museum for a week of archaeology activtiees, trails and crafts!
We will bed joined on Friday 17th August by Cotswold Archaeology, come and elarn what it is like to be a real archaeologist and have a go at some fun activities.
We are continuing our series at the bar with the help of some well-known local folk musicians.
There's nothing like a friendly folk night to start your weekend and The Lounge Bar will be hosting the monthly singaround onthe third Friday of every month from 7.30pm to close.
RoughDitchFolk's Pete Stephens and Barbara Parry will be running the sessions and you're assured of a friendly welcome whether you're coming along to take part or just to h
Step into the shoes of an archaeologist and discover how to reveal aspects of the past. Join Cotswold Archaeology in this fun, hands-on children's activity at Andover Museum.
During the session you will dig, sieve, wash and record finds, and learn about what being an archaeologist is really like. Using authentic artefacts from the Prehistoric period, learn about what people ate and how pottery fragments tell us about the past.
Visit The Bar at Wild Carrot for soothing live jazz every Friday evening and welcome the weekend in style.
Savour delicious cocktails and enjoy a selection of bites and snacks while listening to some of our favourite local musicians.
No booking required- tables are on a first come first served basis.
Join Chapterhouse this summer as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood make their first forays into the exciting world of Regency society. Adapted by award-winning writer Laura Turner, this exquisite and lively tale follows the sisters as they fall in love, make mistakes and experience heartbreak for the first time in their quest to find a balance between sense and sensibility.
New & Pre-owned toys, model railways & diecast. Light refreshments available , Free parking & close to public transport.
10am-2.30pm (last entry 2pm)
£1 entrance fee (children under 12 free)
Millbrook train station 10 minute walk away.
Blue star buses 6,8,9,11 & 12 from Southampton Train station to Regents Park Road then a 5 minute walk.
To trade at this event or more information please call on 02380772681 & ask for Ron or Annmarie.
Run by volunteers for the community
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start
Tickets are £6 which include a free tea or coffee and a small treat
Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen.
We're starting a regular games event at the bar, which will be free entry (although donations to the charity that runs the building are always welcomed and encouraged). Our idea centres around finding five main games per session to play that will be set-up and have experienced players to explain the rules to new players and keep the games in order.
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Reigning world champion Ismael Borrero Molina of Cuba overpowered Japan's Shinobu Ota to win the men's 59kg Greco-Roman wrestling final when Russian Roman Vlasov successfully defended the 75kg title at the Rio Olympic Games.
Borrero Molina clinched an 8-0 win over Ota, dubbed "Ninja Wrestler" at home who defeated defending champion Hamid Soryan of Iran and two-time Olympic Games silver medalist Rovshan Bayramov of Azerbaijan en route to the final on Sunday, reports Xinhua.
"I'm really glad to be an Olympic champion. There's a lot of emotion. It's so hard to explain," said Borrero Molina, 24. "It went really fast but I was able to be a stronger athlete and come out on top."
Norway's Stig-Andre Berge then beat Bayramov for the bronze. The other bronze went to Elmurat Tasmuradov of Uzbekistan who defeated Kyrgyzstan's Arsen Eraliev.
Vlasov ovecame world silver medalist Mark Overgaard Madsen of Denmark 5-1 after he edged Kim Hyeon-Woo of South Korea, the London 2012 gold medalist at 66kg, 7-5, in his opening bout and marched into the 75kg final.
Vlasov scored a four-point lift in the first period of his bout with Kim for a 6-2 lead, then survived a late throw attempt from par terre by Kim for the victory.
Kim settled for a bronze with win over Bozo Starcevic of Croatia and Saeid Morad Abdvali of Iran won the other bronze.


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MeowDown is a new take on the battle royal king of the hill shooter genre, in MeowDown you take control over one cat and face off against a 100 other players on a single map. fight in a top-down perspective and use wacky weapons to make sure you are the last cat standing.
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The Island of Šolta is on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast. It is not usually discussed in much detail in the guidebooks but it is most definitely worth a visit, as it's beautiful, peaceful, low on crowds and very easy to get to from Split. This article explains how to get to the Island of Šolta and what to do once you get there.
Part 1 of 2:
Getting to the Island of Šolta
1Go to city of Split, Croatia. The fastest way to do this if you're not already in Croatia is by air from your own country. You can also travel by road from European countries.
- You can fly to Split from the UK via Croatia Airlines, easyJet, Wizzair, etc., for example.
2Take a cab or a bus to the Split ferry harbor. There are regular Croatia Airlines buses leaving from the airport that will take you to the bus terminal at the harbor. Expect this ride to be about 40 minutes (Solta is about 9 nautical miles from Split).
3Purchase tickets to the town of Rogač, on the Island of Šolta. You can catch a catamaran ferry. Or, take a car ferry, if you've hired a car. The car ferry operates during summer only.
- The ferry leaves for Rogač every few hours during summer months and the ride takes around 30 minutes.
4When you get out from the ferry in Rogač, catch a bus to tour the island. A bus will wait for you at the point of ferry disembarkation, and will take you to other places on the island. The ride cost is 8 kunas (around $1.50).Advertisement
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Finding things to do on the Island of Šolta
1Check out Rogač. Rogač is your landing point, so it's a good place to begin exploring from. It is the island's main port and it has wonderful beaches, great restaurants and nice places to stay. It's also quiet because it doesn't have nightclubs or bars in the town, so if you're after peace and quiet, plan to stay a while.
2Visit Nečujam (meaning "I cannot hear"). Nečujam is Šolta's largest bay. It has wind-shielded coves to explore at any time of the year. You can also fish in the coves if wished.
- The coves are known as Piškera, Maslinica, Podkamenica, Šumpljivina and Tiha. The sheltered cove of Piškera was once the secret fishing place of the Emperor Diocletian.
- If you're into diving, you may wish to inquire about diving to find ancient ruins at the bottom of the sea.
- Visit the house in which two Croatian poets (Marko Marulić and Petar Hektorović) once lived. It is located near the local disco club Ćuvita.
3Visit Gornje Selo village. This village sits at the base of the island's highest peak (Vela Straža). It's a lovely village with well maintained examples of Mediterranean architecture.
4Visit Maslinica. If you want a livelier stay, this town may suit you well, as it has plenty of bars (both in town and on the beachfront), restaurants and a marina. It also has lovely Mediterranean architecture.
- You'll discover an 18th century fortress in this village.
5Visit the oldest settlement on the island, Stomorska. This town began in the 17th century around a deep bay. You can do plenty of sailing from here, and there are the usual restaurants, bars and accommodation choices. If you like sailing, you might like to stay on a sailing boat or mega yacht.
6Enjoy the local food specialties. These include honey, olives, olive oil (often infused with wild rosemary and garlic) and freshly caught fish dishes.
7Relax. You'll be far away from the hustle and bustle of mainland noise and traffic, and you can get away from everything during your visit to this island. A visit to this island is a good choice if you want to write, paint, sleep, stare at sunsets, fish and eat well!Advertisement
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- The island measures 12 x 3 miles.Thanks!
- If you want to avoid the crowds and still enjoy sunny weather, go at the end of June or beginning of September.
- There are lots of opportunities for rock climbing on the island, if that interests you.
- Look for festivals, opera and plays during the summertime.
- The seawater is often warm, so bring your swimsuit and have some fun swimming; a free and fun experience.
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By Jaclyn Glover, Deputy Manager, Citizens Advice Newtownabbey
Q: I have helped my aunt look after her financial affairs for the past 10 years and she has recently been diagnosed with dementia. We do not have any legal documents to officially let me look after her affairs, but she has been told she cannot do this herself. What are my options?
A: You may need to make decisions for someone who has lost their mental capacity when there is no enduring power of attorney. However once the person has lost their mental capacity, it is no longer possible to make a power of attorney.
If someone can make a decision for themselves, they can be said to have the mental capacity to make that decision. If they aren't able to make a decision because of some form of mental disability, they can be said to lack the mental capacity to make that decision. The disability may be either temporary or permanent and could be caused by:
• dementia
• brain injury
• a stroke
• alcohol or drug misuse
• the side-effects of medical treatment
• any other illness or disability.
It is possible to apply to the Office of Care and Protection for a decision to be made on a particular matter. However, if there is a continuing need to make decisions on the person's behalf, you can ask the Office of Care and Protection to appoint you as a controller.
A controller is usually a family member or someone who knows the person well. A controller can make decisions about someone's personal, property and financial affairs. If there's no friend or family member who is suitable or willing to act as a controller, the Office of Care and Protection can appoint the Official Solicitor.
If the Office of Care and Protection appoints you as a controller, you will take control of the person's financial affairs and property and act on their behalf. You will be required to open a bank account in your own name as controller and you will need the permission of the Office of Care and Protection before making any decisions about capital, such as the incapacitated person's home or other property. You will usually be required to present yearly accounts of the person's finances.
In certain cases, where the incapacitated person's assets are valued at less than £16,000, you can usually apply to the Office of Care and Protection for directions that, if granted, mean that the Office of Care and Protection does not need to appoint a controller. This is a less formal arrangement, but every situation still needs to be fully assessed individually by the Office of Care and Protection in order to decide whether directions would be appropriate. Contact the Office of Care and Protection, for further details and the appropriate forms.
• What can you do if you think someone isn't acting in the best interests of someone who has lost mental capacity?
You may be concerned that an attorney or a deputy is not acting in the best interests of someone who has lost their mental capacity. You should report your concerns to the Office of the Care and Protection.
If there's an enduring power of attorney which hasn't yet been registered, you may be able to object to the registration. The Office of Care and Protection can direct an official of the court to visit an attorney or controller to investigate your concerns. In serious cases, the Office of Care and Protection can cancel an enduring power of attorney.
The contact details of the Office of Care and Protection are - Tel: 028 9072 4732 or 028 9072 4733; Website: www.courtsni.gov.uk
• Get free, confidential and independent advice from your nearest Citizens Advice – go to www.citizensadvice.org.uk/nireland or call at: Citizens Advice Newtownabbey, Dunanney Centre, Rathmullan Drive, Rathcoole, Newtownabbey, BT37 9DQ. Telephone advice is available 9am – 4pm each day on 028 9085 2271 (Lunch 1pm - 1:30pm), email advice is available at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Eneco Wind UK Ltd has won approval to extend its seven-turbine Tullo windfarm, near Laurencekirk, by three turbines.
The firm had permission to extend it by one turbine, which was proposed in the original application but not put up due to grid constraints.
These have now been lifted and work will begin on extending the 17MW development next year, making for a generating capacity of 25MW. Eneco has also bought the rights to build six turbines on adjacent land, which have already been approved.
Eneco development manager Daniel Badcock said: "We are delighted to have been granted permission to extend the site and enormously grateful for all input the local community has provided through the consultation process.
"The 10 new turbines will generate clean energy for thousands of homes and will mean that we can increase our investment into community projects in the area."
Director Guy Madgwick said: "We're delighted to be working in partnership with the local community to further enhance Scotland's capacity to generate clean energy."


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Eparchy of Edmonton – Clergy
Very Rev. Mihajlo Planchak – Всечесніший о. Михайло Планчак
|Salesian Middle School, Rijeka, Croatia
University of Zagreb
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Seminary, Zagreb
|Diaconal ordination
|10 June 1979 by Most Rev. Gabrijel Bukatko
|Priestly ordination
|22 July 1979 by Most Rev. Joakim Segedi
|parish priest in Devetina-Hrvacani, Bosnia-Hercegovina (1979-1989)
pastor, St. Nicholas Church and Carvel district (1990-1993)
pastor, Protection BVM Church and Camrose district (1993-1998)
rector, St. Josaphat Cathedral, Edmonton (1998-2008)
pastor, St. Vladimir Church, Edmonton (2008-2012)
administrator, Holy Eucharist Church & Protection BVM Church, Edmonton (2012)


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Early signs of diagnosing CFS in your emails
Imagine you are heading back home all frazzled & jaded, and you get a promotional call from the same guy who's been annoying you since a month. All you'd want to do is scream at the top of your lungs. Well, buyers undergo the same feeling when they get pestered with unsolicited emails in their inbox. Email Fatigue happens when the irrelevant emails are sent to consumers or sending out a bunch of emails frequently than expected.
So, how does a marketer diagnose that his/her email contains Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)? What are the early signs of email fatigue for the subscriber? Let's advance to the Monks' Monastery in order to identify the early indications of fatigue in your emails.
Substantial decrease in performance metrics
As an email marketer, if your email campaigns are suffering from sluggish email open rates & click through rates, then beware! Your emails are experiencing the chronic fatigue syndrome. It indicates that your readers are not interested in your emails, and you have to find a way out to improve your campaign's performance. You could choose to disengage with inactive customers or deploy a re-engagement email campaign to improve your email performance metrics.
Upsurge in unsusbcription rate
Wrong message to the wrong consumers at the wrong time can only be termed as bizarre! If you are sending your emails without identifying the stage of the sales cycle your prospect is in, you'll eventually see an upsurge in the unsusbcription rate. You've got to be serious here because your emails are suffering from fatigue. Consider creating short and concise automated emails, so that your audience can easily scan and click on what they're most interested in.
Reduced calls to action interactivity
The irresistibly compelling CTA copy is the backbone of every email campaign. It is quintessential for you to nurse your emails as soon as you observe the reduction with CTA interactivity. If you are injecting your CTAs in the email as an image, your CTAs might not render well over certain email clients as they don't display images by default. However, the renderability issue can be resolved if the CTAs are injected with the CSS.
Unengaged Subscribers
Everything in excess is not healthy, and the same implies to your emails. Frequent emails is one of the reasons your subscriber start to become inactive. Either tell your subscribers when to expect your emails or set a frequency accordingly. The right frequency will give your readers ample opportunities to respond to your brand.
- Measure your key performance metrics regularly
- Send hyper-targeted emails
- Maintain the right frequency
- List hygiene is imperative
- Take care of CTAs


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PPC / Paid Search Analyst
The PPC / Paid Search Analyst is responsible for administering and helping to manage Pay Per Click media strategies for clients. The PPC Analyst can quickly understand and support initiatives that will contribute to the goals and success of client campaigns.
Key Functional Areas of Responsibility
- Perform daily account management and of pay per click accounts on Google AdWords and other search platforms for a variety of clients.
- Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of keyword bids, account daily and monthly budget caps, impression share, quality score and other important account metrics.
- Manage and maintain updates for large keyword lists.
- Provide creative copy suggestions and graphical ad templates.
- Assist in the management of Display network placement lists on AdWords and through other contextual advertising platforms.
- Provide recommendations and execute strategies for keyword opportunities, campaign structuring, targeting, display network, and other facets of paid search in accordance with client goals.
- Support the generation new paid search campaigns, ad groups, and accounts and aid in the creation of new paid search marketing initiatives.
- Generate weekly and monthly client reporting for all major metrics, goals tracking, revenue tracking, and other paid search initiatives.
- Keep pace with search engine and PPC industry trends and developments.
- Monitor and administer web analytics dashboards, reports and key reporting tools, and point out key areas of importance in accordance client goals.
- Monitor and evaluate search results and search performance across the major search channels.
- Communication to team and management on project development, timelines, and results.
- Work closely with the other team members to meet client goals.
Professional Competencies
- Passion for Search and internet marketing.
- Outstanding ability to think creatively, and identify and resolve problems.
- Attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere.
- Ability to clearly and effectively articulate thoughts and points.
- Ability to learn new industries and new business types quickly and can apply this knowledge to internet marketing initiatives and achieving client goals.
- High levels of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, project management and time management skills.
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Every clinic should have a PROFILER. The extended PROFILER family delivers fast and powerful beam QA at thousands of clinics, as well as Linac manufacturing facilities and Linac service groups. PROFILER provides a wealth of information about beam performance in real-time, and takes only minutes to setup. It's that simple, and that powerful.
The PROFILER family of 2D arrays share a common mission: real-time precision measurements for a wide variety of routine QA, commissioning, and troubleshooting applications. Each PROFILER model is designed for maximum flexibility within a specific application, although each is useful across many applications.
Routine QA
Use instead of a water tank for high resolution routine QA of many parameters
Real time measurements of modulated fields such as electronic wedges; export to planning system
Trouble Shooting
Highly flexible real-time measurements allows for trouble shooting of beam and linac anomalies, and verification testing after Linac service and parts replacement
Features & Benefits
PROFILER Software
A 32 x 32 cm array using uniquely shaped ionization chambers on X, Y, and Diagonal axes for closest dosimetric match to water tanks. IC PROFILER is chosen as the industry standard by linac vendors for manufacturing and service worldwide.
S. Gao, et al, Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, 2018
"The gold standard for beam steering has traditionally been a 3D water scanning system. However, a 2D detector array is far easier to setup and the real-time feedback greatly speeds up the steering process. Our findings show that with proper calibration and procedures, beams steered with a 2D detector array can achieve the same quality in symmetry as beams steered with a 3D water scanner."
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We are a family of four who live on an Island in the coastal waters of BC, Canada. Our dream is to sail the warm waters and islands of the Caribbean for a year…ish. Meet the players in this adventure.
The Captain
Brian hails from the land of little water and big mountains known as the Prairies of Alberta, BC. He married his love of water with his trade and became a commercial diver for over 25 years. Now he moves huge container cranes around the world. He bought his first boat in 1994, a 35′ Endurance. He then quickly learned to sail and moved on to her for 2 years before he met his First Mate. When he's not jetting around the world working, he's in his man cave playing with tracktors and forges.
The First Mate
Susie met Brian in 1997. He was covered in paint from the hull of his sailboat and promised to take her out for a sail. Her dream since moving to BC from Ontario. They sailed the BC coast, Gulf Islands and up to Desolation Sound for 6 years before stopping to have kids. The sprogs were supposed to be sailing at a young age but 10 years later we finally got them on the water and decided we wanted a bigger adventure. In a previous life Susie was a Marketing Manager and she owns a consulting firm where she does some marketing and content writing. Susie homeschools the two boys and takes care of their acreage on Vancouver Island. When she's not doing that, she's drinking wine or coffee with girlfriends, dabbling in photography, researching something or other on the net, or walking the beach with her faithful sidekick, Tilly. Susie is also the creator of this website and writer of this blog.
Casey is 13 years old and will be a famous filmmaker one day. He is in charge of all the Youtube videos you'll see on the site. He was first on a sailboat at 3 months of age but then not until 12 years old after a complete refit of the Ultramarine, our 35′ Endurance. Which we promptly sold. It was just long enough for Casey to get the sailing bug. He has an Instagram account of his photography @k.c._photos and a Youtube Channel, K.C.Cinematography, of his films
Flag Flyer
Cameron is 11 years old and will be climbing coconut trees and making shelters in the jungle if he has anything to say about it. He is the star of his own Youtube Channel "WestCoast Bushcraft" which Casey did all the filming for. He hopes to do some Caribbean versions of bushcraft life as well.


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Bernard Cooper
Bernard Cooper is an artist and writer whose most recent books are My Avant-Garde Education and The Bill from My Father. He is the recipient of the 1991 PEN/Hemingway Award and fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. His visual art has been exhibited at the Miami Dade College Museum of Art and Design and the Pacific Design Center. www.bernardcooper.net


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By Jesse Jones
Last season was supposed to be the season the Washington Capitals won it all. The team had the best offense and the best record in the NHL, and faced the eighth seeded Montreal Canadians In the playoffs. But the team failed to perform in the playoffs, and lost in seven.
Now it's a new season, and the team is hungrier than ever, as they should be. They have arguably the best player in the league, the best offense, and one of the best coaches. But what's been lacking was consistent goal tending and defense. So, in order to make a change, the team let go of goalie Jose Theodore and decided to go with two young net-minders in Semyon Varlamov and Michal Neuvirth.
After a 5-1 preseason, the Caps finally took the ice to start the regular season in Atlanta October 8. Things started out good for the Caps, as Brooks Laich scored the first goal of the season between the two teams. But the momentum would not hold up, as the Thrashers scored the next 4 out of 5 goals between the two teams, including two by Evander Kane, and the Caps lost the season opener 4-2.
The following day, Washington had their home opener against the New Jersey Devils. After falling behind 2-1 in the first period, the Caps played lights out and scored six straight goals, including two by Alexander Ovechkin, and Washington got their first win of the season 7-2.
Last night, the Caps had their second straight home game, this time hosting the Ottawa Senators. Alexander Semin started the scoring in the first period, but the Senators tied the game up in the second. Shortly after, Eric Fehr scored his second goal of the season to put the Caps up 2-1, before Ottawa tied it up 2-2 in the third, sending the game into overtime. With 30 seconds left in OT, the captain, Alex Ovechkin , scored the game winning goal, and his third of the year.
After three games, the Washington Capitals have a record of 2-1, and have 4 points in the standings. The goal tending of Neuvirth has been enough to help solidify the defense in the absence of Varlamov. The team will look to improve their record and gain more points tomorrow night when they host the New York Islanders.


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Project management is an important aspect of most modern businesses. Although there has always been someone appointed to oversee projects, there is a definite trend toward specific project management training and even degree paths that focus on this important skill set.
Microsoft Project is helping to make project management easier by providing a set of useful management tools that can be used to successfully oversee projects of practically any size. If you are unfamiliar with project management, consider the Project Management Training course for a high-level review of project management principles and terminology.
This article explains how to set up Microsoft Project on your computer and how to use some of the basic functions provided by this powerful program. As you become more comfortable, there is a host of advanced features which you can learn more about in Microsoft Project Advanced Training.
Setting Up Project
Before taking advantage of the many features offered by Microsoft Project, you need to install it on your computer. Project actually comes in many versions of the Microsoft Office suite so make sure to check for Project before purchasing a separate license. You will be required to enter your product key if you have purchased a stand-alone copy of Project and the installation is automated from that point forward.
After installation, you can find Microsoft Project in your Start menu along with the other Office applications you may have installed on your PC. With set up complete, you can now focus on managing projects using this powerful management tool.
Managing Your Projects in Microsoft Project
Once you open Project, you'll notice that it's ready for you to start entering tasks. All you have to do is enter a task name, duration, start and finish times, and any other details that pertain to your project.
Your new tasks are automatically populated in the Gantt chart found on the right side of the Project window. You can drag tasks to and from the Gantt chart to edit them as needed.
If you are not familiar with using Gantt charts for project management, the Microsoft Project Beginner's Tutorial provides additional information about this powerful planning tool.
You may find yourself turning existing tasks into subtasks rather frequently. Fortunately, Project makes this extremely simple because there is an arrow next to each task/subtask which allows you to move the task left or right depending on where you want it to fall in the hierarchy. This also makes adding additional subtasks into an existing task hierarchy extremely simple.
Microsoft Project is not only designed to help with project task completion, but also with managing resources. A resource in Project is usually a person involved with the project. You can track their time and individually assigned tasks easily. New people can be added to your project team by simply adding their names in the Resource field.
In the Resource Details dialog box, you can modify specifics about each person working on the project team including their individual hourly rate, available hours, and other important information that makes your job as a project manager much easier.
You can also add other resources including materials and cost resources.
Since Project is part of the Microsoft Office suite, it goes without saying that it integrates with other Windows programs easily. You can import people into your project from the Active Directory or from your Outlook Address Book.
By the time you finish adding resources, there is likely to be some conflicts. Project always highlights conflicts in red in your task list. By right clicking on the task, Project even offers possible solutions to fix these conflicts.
Alternatively, you can use the Task Inspector to get more insight on how to solve scheduling problems. Task Inspector helps you understand potential scheduling conflicts and gives you options to extend the deadline, add more people to the task, as well as other options as appropriate.
These features make it very difficult to accidentally over schedule a particular individual or group, which is one less thing you need to worry about when working on a large company initiative.
Other Features
More complex projects may require a different view. The Chart button allows you to select from a wide range of built-in views, sheets and reports that you can use for your project. You can learn more about using different views in Microsoft Project 2013.
Another helpful feature is that Project allows you to easily split up large projects while still keeping everything together. From the Project tab, you can link various projects together or create subprojects to keep your large projects organized and sensible.
Reporting is another key feature offered by Microsoft Project that will be useful when generating information for board members and other interested parties regarding the progress of the project initiative. You can easily generate reports about cost, workload, and a host of other criteria. To make sure your reports are as accurate as possible, you need to enter as much information as possible into each task, subtask, and resource.
You can export your reports as PDF files that everyone can easily view on their computers. If you are unfamiliar with using PDF files, Learn Acrobat XI can help.
This overview of Microsoft Project is designed to get you started using this powerful project management tool quickly. There are thousands of other features that allow you to customize absolutely every aspect of your project, tasks, and resources.
If you have never used Microsoft Project before, you will be amazed by how much your productivity increases by using this software tool to manage all of your project needs – large and small.


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The Marvel NOW! hype machine continues to churn out more "Guardians of the Galaxy" product as the Brian Michael Bendis-penned series fights to elbow its way into the spotlight. In the course of one month, we've received the first official issue, a Point One issue and a trio of Infinite Comics. The latest of those Infinite Comics features layouts by "Infinite Comics" pioneer Yves Bigerel and finished art by Michael Del Mundo, and turns the spotlight on Gamora, outlining her past while giving her some Badoon to beat up.
Bendis, Bigerel and Del Mundo are in lock-step on this issue, which feel more like an animated storybook detailing the adventures of Gamora than it does a struggle to mix panels and progression. The previous offerings in the "Guardians of the Galaxy Infinite Comics" line were adequate enough, especially for free, but this is a well-executed Infinite Comic from Marvel that spectacularly informs the reader of Gamora, her motivation and abilities. Bendis doesn't burden the most dangerous woman in the universe with drippy dialog or sappy narration, he simply drops her onto a planet to kick some Badoon square in the teeth.
The backgrounds are sparse and rugged, but the story explains those conditions quite nicely, freeing Bigerel and Del Mundo to devote their time and talent to Gamora in action. Said action leads straight into "Guardians of the Galaxy" #1, providing prequel-like backstory to how Gamora and Star-Lord came to be where they were and showcases what was going on beforehand. The action and subtleties afforded by Infinite Comics are used nicely in this story, giving the overall tale some resonance and Gamora some substance. Granted, Gamora's not going to be the most well-known heroine Marvel publishes, but this is a solid story for the adopted daughter of Thanos.
Almost exactly a year after the debut of Infinite Comics, the concept still seems to be fledgling. In some instances, like this issue and the first one by Mark Waid and Stuart Immonen that featured Nova, it works beautifully. Some other installments in the Infinite Comics concept struggle to be little more than digital flip books. With one more "Guardians of the Galaxy Infinite Comic" on the horizon, starring Groot, I'm hoping we get an effort more like this one.
While the roster of Guardians has varied through the years, the four characters selected for the Infinite Comics treatment match the four characters set to co-star with Star-Lord in the 2014 feature film. Coincidentally (or perhaps not so for my conspiracy-loving friends) Marvel has also spun out news and/or rumors of casting matches near each of these releases. The Drax issue was on the heels of Chris Pratt being announced as Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon's Infinite Comic came out near the confirmation that Dave Bautista would be suiting up as Drax and "Guardians of the Galaxy Infinite Comic" #3 hit within days of swirling rumors that Zoe Saldana was in negotiations to portray Gamora. Marvel is set to make "Guardians of the Galaxy" their next big thing and you could do a whole lot worse than jumping onboard with this stellar free Infinite Comic to get a sample of what you might be looking forward to.


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The bones they dig up are not my bones. These are small and birdlike with thin, rolling flares at the edges. A digger picks one up and gives it a thoughtful little lick with the pale, dry tip of his tongue. He nods, slowly. My herb garden has grown wild and the sunrise smells of thyme. One digger tears a handful of leaves from the pot of basil and rubs them on the back of his neck; another hoists himself up the lemon tree and fills his pockets with fruit. The third one piles the bones on a white sheet. The bones are mossy and grey and old, old.
A man in uniform arrives, pausing by the vegetable patch. Everything I'd planted lies in disarray, gently rotting. This is not my labor of love. But he doesn't notice: he cuts straight through it, unchecked. And then I feel it, as his shoes sink into the black mud, crushing the unripe greens—a strange thrill sweeps through me and I want to rip the skin off the world. A dog somewhere goes wild. Then he's crossed the patch and my shudder ebbs away.
The diggers stand in a row, leaning on spades, and watch as the man takes out a pen. He sticks it in the eye socket of the skull, rolling it over.
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If we are all still here after Saturday, we can rejoice in the emergence of Mike Bloomberg's Global Business Forum. The New York billionaire who should be President. Don't blame me. I voted for him! Rational. Professional. Ethical. Brilliant. And. He really does have a macro economic vision. Unlike. Well. That other New York billionaire (ish).
Then. Find Conan O'Brien's trip to Israel. On this Jewish New Year. An hilarious and heartbreaking synopsis of what a world at peace could be. Good people on both sides of the Wall. And beyond. Must see.


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This course consists of eight lessons that fully explain advanced Bash scripting concepts. Every lesson contains practical examples to show how scripting solutions are being used in the real world. At the end of each lesson, Sander van Vugt will provide a real scripting exercise so you can test your own skills. You can then review your work against the author's in a solutions video.
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A Cheltenham hen party weekend can consist of full-on activities, arts & crafts or a spot of excellent retail therapy. We arrange plenty of fun hen party you'll love activities like dance classes, cocktail making and glitzy girly pimp your shoes sessions.
Our fab fillies might trot to famous Cheltenham Races, or learn a new skill like cocktail making, maybe they'll get crafty with a glitzy girly shoe pimping session or they could go all out with some full-on action with a clay pigeon shoot, rage buggies, quad bikes, axe throwing...obviously these are outside town – can't have you ripping it up around Cavendish House can we!
Maybe you're all about retail therapy Cheltenham shopping offers a super mix of nationals with independents, and combined with the unique boutiques, coffee shops and bars of nearby Montpellier, Suffolks and Tivoli areas you are in for a great experience
At night the lights dim but the chandeliers still sparkle as the plentiful bars and clubs come to life and we sort a route and passes for easy partying. The town centre has plenty of great eateries to (evening dining can be combined into your package).
Hotels and transport are all part of our deals and there's no shortage of choice. Or maybe your girls will fancy a night under the stars, with a little fairy-dust of course, on a Glamour Glamping trip in a cute canvas home but with all the trimmings…remember, this is Chelters!


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Podgorica – Montenegro, in order to continue with the growth, should create a high quality tourist product for which there are great possibilities, it should dedicate itself to education of personnel, and it should respect the principles of sustainable development – it was noted yesterday from the World counsel for Tourism and Traveling.
In the report of WTTC which was presented in Podgorica, Montenego for fourth year in a row is among the three fastest growing tourist economies in thw world. In the document it is noted that for the continuation of growth Montenegro should respect the principles of sustainable development, as well as to direct its vision and strategy of tourism which includes partnership of private and public sector.
President of WTTC Jean Claude Baumgarten thinks that the safety on global level is the greatest danger for traveling and tourism, but that Montenegro after winning its independence has been recognized as a stable country.
According to his words, for the construction of high quality product components are not just luxurious hotels, but that also includes a good road infrastructure, airports, and the air approach to the country.
– You have great possibilities and I don't mean by that only high quality investors, but also the north, which is a gift from God. That is something on which you should work on in the future development – said Baumgarten.
He is confident that the growth will be continued in another 10, and for sure in the next five years. Minister of tourism Predrag Nenezic said that recommendations of the report will be a part of the innovated Master plan of development of tourism, whose adoption is expected to happen at the end of September.
– The report is realistic and has identified the main positive sides and weaknesses of Montenegro as a tourist destination. The results and projections are encouraging – he said.
Montenegro according to the newest prognosis of WTTC until 2017 will have 1, 97 billions of euros of income from tourism and connective branches.


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Posted: 16 January, 2012. Written by David Collins
Wiltshire-based company Malaby Biogas has become the first recipient of a loan from a £10m anaerobic digestion fund launched in July last year by Defra and administered by WRAP.
The one-off £800,000 loan will be added to other funding secured by Malaby Biogas, including support from Clydesdale Bank, to construct and commission a new anaerobic digestion plant on the site of a redundant 12-acre smallholding.
Construction of the new £5m plant, located at Bore Hill Farm to the south of Warminster, Wiltshire, is already under way and Malaby, and its technology provider Marches Biogas, hope that commissioning will begin in March.
"Feedstock for the plant will be non-packaged food waste supplied by a new commercial collection operator with additional material potentially coming from other commercial and industrial food waste providers within the local area," explained Malaby director Thomas Minter.
"Initially the plant will process around 17,000 tonnes of waste a year and we'd hope to be able to handle up to 20,000 tonnes at full capacity."
The plant is expected to generate 4.3 million kilowatt hours of electricity a year, the equivalent required to power 1,000 homes. Around seven per cent of this is likely to be used to power the AD plant itself, and any excess that is generated will be sold on to National Grid.
"Malaby is the first of what we hope will be a number of companies to benefit from the anaerobic digestion loan fund and it is excellent to see such good progress being made at the Wiltshire plant," said WRAP director Steve Creed.
"We're currently considering a number of other applications, and the new round of loan awards for 2012 has just begun, so we'd encourage anyone who is interested in the fund to get in touch with us."
Defra Minister Lord Taylor said: "The energy that can be created from food waste that would otherwise lie rotting in landfill is astonishing. This £800,000 investment from our £10 million anaerobic digestion fund will help this new plant to be built so we can harness that energy to power our towns and cities and remove a cause of greenhouse gas emissions form landfill."
Richard Nuttall, Business Partner - Natural Resources, Clydesdale Bank said: "Clydesdale Bank is delighted to support Malaby Gas Ltd in the development of this venture which we believe to be an excellent project. We have also been pleased to work alongside WRAP on the provision of this finance for Malaby Biogas Ltd."
A maximum of £10m is available, through individual loans ranging from £50,000 - £1m, over a five-year period.
Applications for the current round can be submitted before 30th April.
More information on the fund can be found here.


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What stakeholders, prospective clients and competitors think, feel and say about you is as important as your business plan.
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text: A coworker gave me Austin Kleon's book, Steal Like an Artist for Christmas. It's like the Ten Commandments of creativity. When Kleon was asked by a college in upstate New York to give a speech at their convocation, he sat down and wrote a list of 10 things he wished he'd heard when he was a college student. That list became the speech, which became a popular blog post and that lead to the book. People related to the list so much, they asked Kleon for his handwritten list to hang on their wall, so now, it's available as a print on 20×200, among his Newspaper Blackout Poems.