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We now know when the DCTV shows are airing their midseason finales as The CW finally confirms the dates for Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow. Several days ago, the network announced the return dates for their Arrowverse programs following the mandatory winter break as well as their other hit shows, such as the Archie Comics-based series Riverdale. For the DC small screen offerings, Supergirl, The Flash, and Arrow will be all back with brand new episodes in the second week of January, while Legends of Tomorrow still awaits its comeback date due to its chances of being moved to a new timeslot.
With that already marked on our calendars, we can now set the dates as to when all shows, including Legends, will air their equally anticipated midseason finales. Since the interconnected TV series block will return to its original programming in a single week come January, it also makes sense that all their midseason capper offerings also roll out in the same week.
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That's exactly the case as THR is reporting Supergirl's fall finale is scheduled to air on Monday, Dec. 4 with The Flash and Legends following on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Capping it off is the franchise's original show, Arrow, debuting its season 6 midseason finale on Thursday, Dec. 7. Aside from the dates, The CW also released the synopses for each episode which you can read below:
SUPERGIRL "Reign" – REIGN CHALLENGES SUPERGIRL – Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) investigates a mysterious symbol popping up all over National City, tracing its origins back to an ancient prophecy and the mark of the World Killer, Reign (Odette Annable). Meanwhile, the tension between Lena (Katie McGrath) and Morgan Edge (guest star Adrian Pasdar) continues to build, causing James (Mehcad Brooks) to step in and offer up some protection, and possibly igniting a spark in the process.
THE FLASH "Don't Run" – KATEE SACKHOFF RETURNS AS AMUNET – Amunet (guest star Katie Sackhoff) kidnaps Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) and puts meta-dampener handcuffs on her to keep her from turning into Killer Frost. Amunet tells Caitlin she needs her to perform a tricky medical task and if Caitlin fails, Amunet will kill her. Meanwhile, The Thinker (guest star Neil Sandilands) traps The Flash (Grant Gustin) in a speedster-proof prison. With the clock ticking, The Team doesn't have the time or resources to track both Caitlin and Barry so Iris (Candice Patton) is forced to choose who to save.
DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW "Beebo the God of War" – FOLLOW YOUR HEART – Rattled by recent events, the Legends dive into work which finds them investigating an Anachronism in a Viking settlement in the New World. The Legends realize that the Norsemen are worshipping an artifact as their god and are surprised by the artifact's origin. For the first time, Sara (Caity Lotz) is worried that they might need back up when Damien Darhk (Neal McDonough) shows up. Meanwhile, Jax (Franz Drameh) finds a loophole that could potentially change history, but it is a risk he is willing to take.
ARROW "Irreconcilable Differences" – BLACK SIREN KIDNAPS LANCE – Quentin Lance (Paul Blackthorne) is kidnaped by Black Siren (Katie Cassidy) and Cayden James (guest star Michael Emerson), who are looking to trade Lance's life for a weapon of mass destruction. Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Team Green Arrow must figure out a way to save Lance while still keeping the city safe.
Despite what can be considered as telling episode guides, the synopses are crafted in a way that they do not give anything away about the upcoming Arrowverse crossover, 'Crisis on Earth-X'. This year's annual offering will be a two-night, four-show special that will air a week before the midseason finales debut. On top of attending Barry and Iris' wedding, the heroes will find themselves going up against their alternate reality villain counterparts. While we currently don't know how that will pan out, the promo images for 'Crisis on Earth-X' released tease nothing short of a massive spectacle for fans.
The CW's special 'Crisis On Earth-X' Arrowverse event will air on Monday, November 27 and Tuesday, November 28.
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text: A federal judge has ruled that the city of Detroit should be protected from its creditors making it the first time in US history that a major city has been declared bust.Detroit had filed for bankruptcy protection more than four months ago but a coalition including retired city employees sued to block it.Dave Bing who is Mayor of Detroit was one of a team who wanted to avoid bankruptcy:"I believe that since I came to office, with the crisis that we had, this was inevitable. I don't think anybody necessarily wanted to go in this direction, but now that we are here, it's more important that we work together as opposed to continuing to fight each other.â€â€œWhile we are very pleased, we remain very concerned about the need to adjust the city's debt, to improve its level of services for its citizens and to also prepare for the city to exit this receivership in a fashion that restores democracy,†said State appointed emergency manager, Kevyn Orr.Detroit, once a major car-making city has been in decline for years. Public employees had feared the judges ruling as their pensions are likely to be threatened.

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Clues of Finding a Good Towing Company
The accident or mechanical breakdown to your vehicle will be resolved through the contact a company that offers towing services.The most important consideration to make is to have good company to offer quality towing services for vehicle.The companies to offer the towing services are many.Despite the companies being many, they do not offer services that are same.It is possible to get towing services that are quality with the help of research. For research to be successful one has to dedicate his time as well as money for research.Through research you will stand to get the right company that will offer quality towing services.It may be expensive to hire a company which experienced, but the assurance is that you will get towing services. The following are the tips of selecting the right towing company.
First, consider the company that has experience and license.Because the towing companies are similar to the vendors, they ought to be licensed in a good manner.Through the license you will stand to get towing services that are good.It is impossible for a company to be offer a license of practices if it lacks the necessary experience and facilities to offer towing services.In case the company offers services without a license, it will be treated as an offense.The selection of the company for the towing services should be preceded with determination that the company has license.The importance of the assessment is that you will avoid the complications that results from the use of the companies that have no license. It is possible for both the company and you to get fines in case of the company as no license.
It is possible to determine the experience possessed by the company through the number of years the company has been offering the services.It is possible that the company has experience, if it has spent a good amount of time in business.There are high chances of having quality services that will enhance the value of money if it has experience.
There are high chances of getting a company that is suitable for the services by making use of referrals.The consideration of the experienced relatives and friends as your referrals will serve to ensure that you get a good company. The importance of the referrals is that they will help you get the company in the least time possible.It is possible to determine the standard price of the towing services with the advice you receive from the referrals.The knowledge of the prices will prevent you from exploitation.
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I've loved Christian Schmidt's work for such a long time now, and many other people feel the same way. But whether you're new to his work, or you've been following it for years, take a moment, right now, to peek at his website again. ChritianSchmidt.com
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In July, 9,258 family members were caught crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, according to Customs and Border Protection data released today — not quite 200 fewer than the month before and a record high for July since at least 2012.
Why it matters: The Trump administration's family separation policy does not seem to have had its intended deterrent effect. The numbers highlight the desperation of many migrant families, risking family separation to escape their plight at home. And while the overall number of arrests along the border were lower, they're in line with past years — with the exception of 2017's statistical anomaly.


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New Price - 11 Acres In Yellow Creek - Dickson TN
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PRICED BELOW TAX ASSESSED VALUE! Lot 20=11.12 acres on ridge w level building site. City water & Gas at Rd. Just 5 min- downtown Dickson. Montgomery Bell State Park= 12 mi & I-40=9 mi. See Attached maps.
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Jake Beckman creates installations, both small and large scale, that are informed by anatomy, paleontology, and industrial engineering. Beckmans installations are inspired by a fascination with the connections between the man-made and the natural physical world.
Born in Cleveland Heights, OH, Beckman graduated with a BA from Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, PA. and a MFA in Sculpture from the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI. His work is included in the collections of The Progressive Corporation, Mayfield, OH and Swathmore College, Swathmore, PA. Beckman has showed solo exhibitions at the Green Mountain College's Feick Arts Center in Poultney, VT, Black Sheep Project Space in Providence, RI, and The Sculpture Center in Cleveland, OH.
He also exhibited his work during Street Repairs and as a SPACELab artist in 2006 at SPACES and returned in 2014 as SWAP resident. He has been shown in group exhibitions throughout Ohio, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Florence, Italy. Beckman was an instructor at Rhode Island School of Design, RI, in 2011, a visiting assistant professor at Swarthmore College, PA, from 2012-2013, and an adjunct instructor at Community College of Philadelpha, PA, from 2012-2013.
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EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) - For the first time in school history, Central High School has a State Finals patch on their football jerseys.
School secretaries and other helpers were sewing them on Tuesday. Central beat Marion last week to earn the trip to Lucas Oil Stadium.
Tickets are still on sale at the school's athletic office.
The principal says everyone is hyped for the big game.
"As the principal, I can't believe we're going to state," explained Andrea Campbell, Central High School Principal. "I love seeing the excitement when it comes to our students, our staff. It's humbling, it's overwhelming. I can't be more proud."
Central will take on Fort Wayne's Bishop Dwenger Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Indianapolis.
Be sure to watch "Road To Lucas Oil" on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the 14 Sports app, 14 News app, Amazon Fire, Roku, and 14news.com for a special report as the Bears get set for the 4A IHSAA State Championship game.
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InvIT or Infrastructure Investment Trust are like a new kid on the block. Some meet her, some have opinions about her but nobody really knows her. I will try give you facts and perspective about them.
Lets start with the Facts:
What is InvIT?
It's a Trust which manages Infrastructure assets like roads which are under this trust. InvIT consists of four partcipants:
- Trustee (To oversee everything certified by SEBI and independent)
- Sponsor(s) (Who is creating InvIT own at least 25% in InvIT)
- Investment Manager (Like a fund manager supervises assets and investments of the InvIT)
- Project Manager (Who is responsible for execution of project under InvIT)
It will get the toll revenue which it will distribute to investors in the form of a dividend, works like a real estate investment trusts (REITs). InvITs can be treated as the modified version of REITs designed to suit the specific circumstances of the infrastructure sector.
Who can Invest?
Only Institutional Buyers (like Mutual Funds, FII, Insurance Companies, etc) and HNIs (investing more than Rs. 10 Lac) can invest in them.
Mutual fund companies like ICICI, DSP, Birla have issued addendums to investors stating some of their balanced/MIP schemes will be investing in InvITs. So, this will be an indirect way for a retail investor to invest in them.
They will be listed on Stock Exchange (NSE, BSE).
Who is sponsoring them?
As of now, there is only InvIT which is taking investments. It is promoted by IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd (Roads developer).
Key Features of IRB InvIT:
- Primary Objective: To own, operate and maintain a portfolio of six toll — road assets in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
- Funds Size: ~Rs. 4800 Cr
- Price: Rs 100–102 (Lot size is 10,000)
- IRR Expected: 12% (assuming 9.5% CAGR)
- Rating: CARE AAA (Is)
- 75% reserved for Institutional Buyers
How to evaluate InvIT?
One way to think about InvIT is investing in the equity of mature and stagnant companies with very high dividend yield with their scope of business is fixed and cash flows are predictable but not certain.
So, in this capital is relatively secured. IRR is the good way to evaluate but obviously, it's based on a lot of assumptions.
Risk Factors:
- Low Inflation
- High-Interest Rate
- Lower Traffic
- Regulatory Risk
It is a new product. It will take some time to really understand this product but for big portfolio, it will provide good diversification. Also, mutual funds investing in InvIT is the good way for retail investor get exposure to Investment Infrastructure Trust.
Happy Investing!
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Labor Day weekend: take a rest (if you are driving or otherwise) and stay safe.
Thanks again to Andrew and Christy of District CrossFit for letting me and my brother drop in for a WOD on Saturday. Great box, great coaching, and really great people! They are growing a really good community there. If you are ever in the DC area be sure to drop in for a WOD with them.
Me and Andrew from District CF (Christy was training a client):
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Reminder: Gym is CLOSED tomorrow (Monday)! See you all on Tuesday for some <brutal> fun!


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Various management forms are available here.
Each form is in pdf format and, if you wish, you may print it, complete the form and drop it off at the office.
Unit Information Form
This is for essential information about those living in the suite or contact information for owners who live elsewhere. For safety and convenience, this form should be updated when there are changes to the information.
Agreement to Receive Notices Electronically Form
Pre-authorized payment/debit agreement for common elements fees and/or parking
This authorizes your bank to automatically deduct fees and/or parking charges from your account.
MESH information form for cellular entry
MESH information (pdf)
Parcel and envelope waiver
This form allows the management office to accept parcels or envelopes on your behalf except for those items listed on the form.
Elevator reservation agreement
This is a request to book the service elevator for such things as a move, and it spells out some of the terms and conditions.
Bicycle storage agreement
This form is to request and register your bicycle parking space.
Suite renovation agreement
The form is for your description of the renovation you wish to make, and it notes whether the request is approved or denied. The "terms and conditions" spell out the do's and don't's of renovations for your information.
Renovation agreement (pdf)
Renovation terms and conditions (pdf)
Floor Renovation Information (pdf)
Section 98 agreement
Section 98 blanket agreement (pdf)
Recreation Room rental agreement
The form is used to apply for the rental of the B1 recreation room. Also included are the terms and conditions of such use.
Rec room rental terms and conditions
Parking agreement
This form is the agreement between the resident and the Corporation about the rental arrangements for a vehicle parking spot in the underground garage.


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The Effects of +Gz Loading Condition on the Human Heart
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- Defence R&D Canada - Toronto, Toronto ONT (CAN);Ryerson Univ, Toronto ONT (CAN) Dept of Mechanical Aerospace Industrial Engineering
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- The computer modeling of the human body and its chemical, electrical and mechanical processes have many promising aspects. The present research is concerned with the finite element (FE) modeling the human heart in order to determine its response to large, positive gravitational acceleration (+Gz). In order to produce realistic results for such an analysis, there are those fundamental criteria that need to be achieved: 1) accurate material properties; 2) exact geometry; and 3) reasonable boundary conditions. Meeting these specifications should result in a viable computer model. The present model contains stepping-stones to what would be considered an 'ideal' Fe model if the above criteria were met. The model contains the complete left ventricle geometry and nonlinear material parameters. The model was subjected to 1+Gz and 1.2+Gz accelerations to test the nonlinear material and nonlinear geometrical behaviour. The results show that the model can undergo, large deformations in the onlinear regime without failing.
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- Gz loads
- Report Number
- DRDC-TORONTO-CR-2003-026 — Contractor Report
- Date of publication
- 18 Jan 2003
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- 30
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You may notice that with the release of the SpringboardVR content distribution system there are End User License Agreements that need to be accepted for titles in your Library. While not all of our Content Creators have uploaded their titles to our system yet, many of them have uploaded EULAs for their titles on SpringboardVR and they need to be accepted to continue licensing the content.
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Exploring the Devon Valley Detour
A gorgeous spring morning dawned in anticipation of the Travelling Media team meeting at the Devon Valley Hotel. Our mission was to embark on a morning of savouring the brew of the Devon Valley Detour. After a quick bite to eat to provide a little lining for all the beer and wine we were about to taste, the team piled into the hotel van to be transported to our various stops.
The Devon Valley Detour offers a packaged tasting experience of five estates in the valley. For R230 per person, visitors to the valley can enjoy the fare of wine estates Middlevlei Wines, Clos Malverne, Sylvanvale Vineyards and JC Le Roux, as well as the beer at Stellenbrau brewery. It is essential to book in advance and their are options to upgrade to include a meal.
I've never enjoyed beer, so I wasn't 'hopping' up and down at the thought of a pint at 10 o'clock in the morning, but I was pleasantly surprised by our Stellenbrau experience. Jaco guided us on a tour of the brewery, taking us through the entire process of beer making with a passion for his craft and endeavour to impart the understanding that there is a whole world to beer.
We tasted four beers:
1. Jonkersweis, which had very distinctive banana aromas
2. Cravencraft
3. Governors Red Lager, which left no doubt on the palate of its rooibos and honeybush flavours – beer tea, there's a first for this tea-drinker!
4. Alumni Lager, which is an American brown ale, was most definitely my favourite with its smooth toffee flavour
A most enlightening visit, ending off with Jaco's sentiments of "Beer is going to change the world – I don't know how, but it will!"
Middelvlei Wines
The Momberg family have created a unique experience at Middelvlei Wines. For the proudly South African in all of us, what more could you ask for than to have a braai going seven days a week? I'll tell you what you could ask for, and I am also going to assure you that Middelvlei will deliver… a braai AND fantastic wines. Their wines are paired with braai tapas:
Chardonnay with potbrood and snoek pate
Pinotage Merlot with cheese and biltong braaibroodjies
Free Run Pinotage with cocktail boerewors
As a vegetarian, I simply enjoyed my three wines with the most scrumptious potbrood and olive tapenade. For families, Middelvlei is child friendly with some interesting animals and lots of space to run about. What sets them apart in this regard is their pairing for children. Kiddies are provided with their own pairing box which includes the braai tapas and Appletiser, Peartiser and Grapetiser, with parents being encouraged to let their little ones explore how food and drink complement and affect each other. A packet of wine gums and a box of crayons and a colouring sheet keep them amused a while longer as mom and dad enjoy their feast.
Sylvanvale Vineyards
The Sylvanvale Vineyards surround the Devon Valley Hotel and produce a number of boutique wines which we were served together with canapés. Wines are sold daily from the hotel and tastings are conducted in the Cedarwood Lounge or on the terrace. The wines we were treated to included:
1. Ghost Tree Three Colours White
2. Ghost Tree Three Colours Red
3. Sylvanvale Pinotage Reserve
Our tasting experience in the elegant hotel, which is a landmark in Stellenbosch, was everything one would expect of a classic boutique hotel set in the tranquil surrounds of the Devon Valley, with our host knowledgeably leading us through the pairing of the wines and canapés.
House of JC Le Roux
Entering the House of JC Le Roux, you are swept up in an air of style and class as one would expect when the wines you are about to indulge in are sparkling. Our hostess was very knowledgeable about the history of JC Le Roux as well as the wines as she took us through tasting the Methode Cap Classique sparkling wines. While a few in our group leaned towards the flagship wine, for most, as for me, the favourite seemed to be the pink La Vallée Rosé.
This visit was my first to the Devon Valley, and I think we were all unanimous in needing a repeat visit to this beautiful part of the winelands. We didn't get to visit Clos Malverne during this trip, so we all have reason to take another detour and wind up in the Devon Valley for more delights.
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Press Release - Appeal to HSBC to become more accountable in palm oil sector
A new report by the Forest Peoples Programme launched today demands greater accountability from HSBC, the biggest bank funding the palm oil sector in South East Asia. The fast-expanding palm oil sector is known to be a major driver of deforestation and the take-over of indigenous peoples' lands without their consent. Conflicts between indigenous peoples and palm oil companies are widespread in Malaysia and Indonesia.


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Definition of Hardiness
1. Noun. The property of being strong and healthy in constitution.
Generic synonyms: Strength
Derivative terms: Hardy, Lusty, Robust
2. Noun. The trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger. "The plan required great hardiness of heart"
Generic synonyms: Fearlessness
Specialized synonyms: Adventurousness, Venturesomeness, Daredevilry, Daredeviltry, Audaciousness, Audacity, Temerity, Brazenness, Shamelessness
Attributes: Bold
Derivative terms: Bold, Dare
Antonyms: Timidity
Definition of Hardiness
1. n. Capability of endurance.
Definition of Hardiness
1. Noun. The state of being hardy; especially (of a plant) of being resistant to cold or other environmental conditions ¹
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Definition of Hardiness
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Medical Definition of Hardiness
1. A health-enhancing behaviour trait believed to increase one's resistance to illness, characterised by a high level of personal control, commitment, and action in responding to events of daily life. Origin: M.E., fr. O.Fr. Hardi, fr. Germanic (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hardiness
Literary usage of Hardiness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"The observation that the hardiness- promoting factor from a hardy species can increase the hardiness of a less hardy type (See /i above) may be par- ..."
2. An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation by Jeremy Bentham (1907)
"The ex- strength ternal indications of strength are the abundance and firmness of ness, the muscular fibres : those of hardiness, in this sense, ..."
3. Breeding Crop Plants by Herbert Kendall Hayes, Ralph John Garber (1921)
"hardiness.—-hardiness is a feature of adaptability but it deserves especial mention. Ability of annual crops like rye and wheat to withstand winter-killing ..."
4. The Minnesota Horticulturist by Minnesota State Horticultural Society (1906)
"As to hardiness, it is the same in any plant now that it was ten ... It is a lack of hardiness in the plant itself and also a lack of moisture in the fall. ..."
5. The Commercial Apple Industry of North America by John Clifford Folger, Samuel Mable Thomson (1921)
"RELATIVE hardiness OF COMMERCIAL VARIETIES hardiness and health of tree plays an important part in selecting varieties and should be considered especially ..."
6. The Apples of New York by Spencer Ambrose Beach, Nathaniel Ogden Booth, Orrin Morehouse Taylor (1905)
"The tree is highly valued because of its great hardiness. It is vigorous when \oung but with age it becomes a rather moderate or slow grower. ..."
7. The Rhododendron and "American Plants": A Treatise on the Culture by Edward Sprague Rand (1871)
"COMPARATIVE hardiness. ''I""HE hardiness of Rhododendrons is a very diffi- ... The reason is simply that we are upon the northern limit of hardiness for ..."
8. Biennial Report by Kansas State Horticultural Society (1904)
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Visit One of the World's Finest Beaches in Malaga
Exploring Malaga: Move around like a Local in the Costa Del Sol
Malaga is one of the top destinations in Costa Del Sol. With a perfect climate and a wealth of things to see and do, it's the perfect holiday destination for beach lovers and those wishing to learn more about the culture and history of the coast of Southern Spain. Malaga is an easy destination to reach, too, with cheap flights to Malaga available from most parts of the world. We will help provide you with an introduction to Malaga and a rundown of its top sights and attractions.
Malaga and the Costa Del Sol
The Costa Del Sol is a region in the south of Spain. Roughly translated, it means 'sun coast'. The Costa Del Sol is made up of many small towns and communities. It is also home to Malaga, the largest city in the Costa Del Sol.
Malaga is famed all around the world for a number of reasons. Its Mediterranean climate with hot summers and warm winters is perfect all year round, and the city itself is full of things to do with beaches, museums, shopping centres, hiking trails, and more available to explore.
The main beach in Malaga is 'La Malagueta'. While the beach is fine for a daytrip, it can be a little too busy and crowded for longer stays. The sand can be rather rough and coarse at times, too.
Malaga's best beaches are found further to the East close to the town of Nerja. These beaches are quieter, more picturesque, and have better quality sand than the beaches closer to Malaga.
Nerja can be reached by bus from Malaga's main bus station. Most of Nerja's best beaches can then be reached by foot.
Malaga is home to many impressive museums filled with interesting exhibitions. Arguably three of the best museums in Malaga are the 'Museo Malaga Picasso', the 'Alcazba Archeology Museum', and the 'Museo Interactivo de la Musica Malaga'.
The Museo Malaga Picasso tells the history of the artist Picasso who was born in Malaga and called the city his home in his younger years. Located less than 150m from Picasso's place of birth, the Museo Malaga Picasso is arguably the best Picasso museum in the world with many examples of cubist art on show alongside many of Picasso's early pieces.
The Alcazba Archelogy Museum can be found inside the Alcazaba Palace, a large Moorish palace built on top of a Roman fortress. Inside the museum, visitors can explore the palace itself and learn more about its history.
The Museo Interactivo de la Musica Malaga is a unique museum and a must visit for music lovers. Inside the museum, visitors can see and play hundreds of unique instruments from around the world. The museum also runs regular exhibitions that tell the history of classical music in Europe.
Architectural sights
Malaga is full of stunning buildings with beautiful architecture.
Malaga Cathedral, located in the heart of the city, is one of the most impressive cathedrals in Southern Europe and the Castillo de Gibralfaro, a huge moorish castle that sits upon a hill overlooking the city, is the perfect place to visit on a day trip.Malaga's old city also contains a number of rustic, historic buildings that are sure to impress. There are fewer better ways to spend a day in Malaga than walking around the old city while taking in its sights.
Malaga is home to a number of excellent clothes and crafts shops with goods available to suit every budget. Larger brand-name shops can be found in the larger shopping centres while smaller boutique shops can be found amongst the city's many small streets.
Malaga is full of restaurants serving excellent food at affordable prices.
Along the coast, dozens of restaurants can be found with paella, seafood, sangria, and more available to enjoy. A number of beach huts, or chiringuitos as they are known in the local tongue, can also be found with more local flavours on offer.
Many restaurants can also be found inside the city itself. Arguably the best are found on the many smaller streets located in the old city. Make sure to look out for restaurants that are full of locals – these restaurants normally serve better quality food at cheaper prices than the restaurants frequented by tourists.
Smaller street food shacks can also be found on many of these streets with local food available for takeaway at cheap prices.
Malaga is sure to satisfy every type of traveller. Beach lovers will be able to visit some of the finest beaches in Southern Europe while fans of history and culture will be able to explore Malaga's many museums and historic buildings. Food lovers are also well catered for with delicious, affordable food available throughout the city.
Make sure to consider Malaga when deciding where to go for your next holiday. You won't regret it.
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Studies of human and animal behavior have brought to light some interesting theories related to shelters and animal adoption. Here are five facts related to pet adoption in the United States (well, they may be more like theories supported by research than actual facts, but you get the idea)!
1) Black Dogs Don't Get Adopted
The average pet owner probably doesn't know how difficult it is for a black dog to get adopted. Being a black dog at an animal shelter is almost a death sentence on its own. Dark colored dogs are euthanize at a rate in extreme excess of other lighter colored dogs regardless of breed, or temperament. It is difficult to say the exact reason for this phenomena, which has been coined as "Black Dog Syndrome".
Studies have speculated that they are the least likely to be adopted based on how we as a society perceive them. It could be for a variety of reasons including that they don't photograph well, that they look "scary" in comparison to lighter colored animals, or that they are simply just "plain" looking and don't catch peoples interest. Whatever the reason, Black Dog Syndrome is a serious problem that shelters have to deal with.
2 ) Love At First Sight
Research has also shown the validity of love at first sight as it is related to adopting pets at a shelter. Dogs that are kenneled in a position that puts them as the first in the line of sight of a prospective pet owner are adopted at significantly higher rates than those that are kenneled in the back of the facility. As human beings, we tend to bond with animals quickly, and those dogs that weren't the first ones we saw coming through the door are generally out of luck.
This hopefully will not be too much of a problem in the near future. More shelters are rotating their dogs throughout their kennels on a weekly, if not daily basis in order to give every dog a fair shake at being adopted.
3) Bandannas and Outfits Don't Help
As if to contradict what we had stated about love at first sight, I feel compelled to state that bandannas and other cute doggy accessories do not have a statistically significant bearing on whether or not a person would adopt an animal. Several ethological studies have shown that there was no difference in adoption rates between those animals that were, or were not dressed to impress at adoption events. This was even true across multiple days using the same dogs while rotating when any specific animal was wearing an outfit. The ineffectiveness of doggy outfits on adoption rates is surprising, but the numbers don't lie!
4) Behavioral Problems Are Common
The majority of dogs that are dropped off at shelters are not strays, but dogs that are left by owners that are not being truthful about why they are giving up their pets for adoption. It is theorized that the pet owner feels guilty about the real reason that they are giving up their dog.
It is oftentimes because they think that it will affect the chances of the dog being adopted if they admit that it had any behavioral problems that led to them being overwhelmed as caretakers. It would be much more helpful if the prior owners were honest in their evaluation of their pets so that any behavioral "defects" for the lack of a better word could be corrected with training.
This would help to prevent the same behavior problem from occurring down the road, and would effectively decrease the number of pets that are returned to the shelter due to incompatibility with their new families.
5) October Is "Adopt A Shelter Dog Month"
This month is the first adopt a dog month. Shelters across the country encourage you to adopt a pet if you are ready for the responsibility of pet ownership; however, you can also help by volunteering at a local pet shelter. Most shelters are understaffed, and the regular volunteers will appreciate the help. If you are a teenager thinking about veterinary school someday, then I would encourage you to volunteer at a shelter for experience that can be cited on your veterinary school application.
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Below is detailed information for Rider Fundraising, please read through it carefully!
Use of proceeds from The Ride for Missing Children-CNY
It is important for everyone to know that all your donations to The Ride for Missing Children support the nationwide poster distribution of missing children done by the Mohawk Valley office of NCMEC, community education to prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation, and the mission of NCMEC-NY/Mohawk Valley in serving our community here and across New York State.
NCMEC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity and a publicly supported organization as defined in sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Federal I.D. # 52-1328557. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Here are some ways of making your fundraising easier, more organized, and more comfortable for you. Fundraising is a very rewarding experience. Think ahead to how you will feel after you have raised the equivalent of 2,000 posters of missing children and funds that are used to bring safety education programs to thousands of our children each year.
IMAthlete.com: Online Fundraising
Riders are invited to use their IMAthlete account for their Ride for Missing Children fundraising. This service will allow you to easily set up your own personal web page, and accept credit card payments directly on your web site that will go directly to NCMEC-NY/Mohawk Valley and count toward your fundraising commitment.
In order to participate, you will need to use the account that you created when your registered. There is no cost to you for participating in this web-based fundraising. Once you have registered, you can use your email address and password to further create your own personal fundraising page.
We do not permit personal "Go Fund Me" pages to be set up. If soliciting on-line, use your IMAthlete account.
Fundraising – The Basics
People want to support you and the work that you are doing. Contributing money to a cause is a powerful way for a person to get involved when they cannot give their time. Make people aware of what their donation will do. Share with them that we have distributed over 11 million posters on 11,548 children and that now 7,893 of these children have been successfully recovered.
It is important for everyone to know that all your donations to The Ride for Missing Children-CNY support the Center, community education to prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation, and our mission to serve our community here and across New York State. Expenses for The Ride are underwritten by our Corporate Benefactors.
Make a Plan
Ask yourself, "What is the best way for me, personally, to raise posters". Everyone is different. You may be comfortable talking directly with people and asking for a donation, or you may feel that an email or letter- writing campaign is more efficient. Maybe you work at a company that will match funds you raise. No matter what way makes you feel most comfortable, don't go it alone. Think of ways to get other people to help raise funds with you – you will then be riding on Ride Day for all of these people. Get people excited about the work you are doing for missing and exploited children by telling them what you have learned about the problem of missing children and child exploitation. Share safety rules for their children… This broadens your fundraising efforts, and gets others involved, well educating at the same time.
Some donation suggestions include:
- Friends & family
- Work groups
- Church groups
- Community Service Groups such as Kiwanis, Rotary, Elks, Moose or Optimist Clubs (Bring along amember of our Speakers Bureau or our NCMEC/NY/MV Community Educator)
- Trade organizations
Get together for a bake sale, spaghetti dinner, or dance-a-thon. Hold a "Jeans Day" at work – Put up posters and spread the word that on a certain date, to raise money to print and send posters, people can pay $5 earning the right to wear jeans on a particular day. Hold a garage sale and include a donation jar so people who don't buy can still contribute. These are just a few of many possibilities. Get creative!
Corporate Matching Gift Program
Many companies have gift matching programs. See if your company will match a certain amount of the donations you raise.
Corporate Benefactor Opportunities
Your employer can also take on a sponsorship role. (If they choose to do this, it is separate from your personal poster-raising goal.) Their sponsorship helps underwrite the cost of The Ride, ensuring that all funds Riders raise, go directly to the Center's mission. All levels (excluding the contributor level) have the opportunity to have a rider(s) participate in the Ride as a part of the Corporate Benefactor sponsorship.
The following packages are available: Diamond $20,000, Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $3,000, Bronze $1,500 or Contributor $500. If your company is interested, please email Jim White at firstname.lastname@example.com .
Set Fundraising Deadlines
Things always take longer than you think they will. Start your fundraising EARLY. Time will pass quickly, and suddenly, the Ride will be here. As the Ride approaches, your schedule will be crowded with meetings, Commitment rides, etc., don't leave your fundraising to the last minute. Ask your donors to send in their donation as soon as possible. People get sidetracked and forget. Please turn in your Ride donations by
May 25th so we can announce our fundraising achievements at our closing ceremony.
Set a Goal – How Many Posters Do You Want to Rise?
This is one of the most important steps. Think positive, but be realistic. Set a goal in numbers of "posters", not "dollars". Give the donors a goal – together let's raise another 2,000 posters.
Let your donors know what their donations will do. Each poster we send out is one more chance to bring a missing child home. Tell everyone that you have set a personal goal to raise "X,XXX" posters. Ask for their help in obtaining this goal. Remember, your commitment is to raise a minimum of 2,000 posters. Can you think of ways to get 50 people to donate $10.00? If so, you have met your goal.
Use the Ride Promotional Materials: Brochure, Poster, and Website
The Ride brochures and posters are available at our Ride meetings. Please help yourself to some!
Each Rider is responsible for collecting and tracking their own donations. Donation collection tables will be set up at each of the monthly Ride meetings. Please bring your donations to meetings and save yourself a trip to the Center. If you can't make a meeting, and wish to send in your donations, please mail them to: NCMEC-NY/Mohawk Valley, 934 York Street, Utica, NY 13502. All donations collected by Riders must be received by May 31st so that we will have time to process them before The Ride.
We ask all Riders to have your donors send their individual donations directly to you, the Rider, so you can collect and tabulate all your donations. Donation logs are available by clicking here.
Bring your donations to Ride meetings as you receive them so we can process them incrementally. IRS acknowledgement letters are sent by NCMEC-NY/Mohawk Valley to donors to The Ride for Missing Children for tax purposes. Please fill in the donor's name and address so that the letter will reach them. Make sure your supporters put your first and last name in the memo section of the check so we can credit you for their donation. If you provide us with your donor's email address on the log sheet, we can send them an electronic acknowledgement of their gift and that will save us the cost of mailing out a letter!
Do not include cash with your log sheets. If a donor gives you a cash donation and wants a letter in return for tax purposes, encourage the donor to write a check. If they cannot produce a check, log in the donation with their name and address and note that it was cash. Remember to convert all cash donations to a personal or bank check.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity and a publicly supported organization as defined in sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Federal I.D. # 52-1328557. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Keep a copy of all of your donation receipt logs for your own records. If you are keeping a computer record, please start a fresh page (file) every time you submit a log, numbering the pages as you go. If you have United Way or SEFA contributions, employer matching funds, pennies for posters, use IMAthlete.com, are adopted by a school, or are a rider for a Corporate Sponsor, please tell the volunteers at the donation processing tables or Center Staff to assure proper tracking of all your donations.
Give Feedback
Your donor list is also a mailing list for thank you notes, etc. Before The Ride, let people know how you are doing with respect to the goal that you set. If you have not met your goal, people may want to give more to make sure you beat the goal you set. When you've made your goal, letting people know is an important step. Tell them how many posters you actually raised and how many posters all the Friends of Missing Children raised from our Ride.
As a member of The Friends of Missing Children, you are representing the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. NCMEC does have several guidelines that you must follow.
NCMEC does not conduct general phone solicitation for funds. In your fundraising for The Ride, please do not make unsolicited phone calls seeking donations from people you do not know well. It is acceptable to call people you know (close friends, relatives), and people who are familiar with you (family friends, people who personally know you), to tell them of The Ride and ask for their support by giving donations.
When speaking with, or writing people regarding the fundraising, you may use the Rider fundraising authorization letter to identify yourself. If you need this letter, please contact Wendy Fical at email@example.com and she will mail it out to you.
A sample letter you can send to potential donors is provided in this manual. Have a "family night" so they can help address and stamp the envelopes!
Exercise discretion when speaking of Missing Children and fundraising. Carefully explain the goals of our Ride, and that the funds you raise will go directly to the distribution of posters of missing children and the mission of NCMEC-NY/Mohawk Valley. If you make up your own letters or mailers, please be aware NCMEC does not allow the use of the likeness of any missing child to be used with fundraising materials.
If you have concerns about recording your donations, please contact Wendy Fical at firstname.lastname@example.com. If you have questions about fundraising ideas, please contact Katie Reilly at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Independent Fundraising Activities for Riders
Many Riders conduct various fundraising events to achieve their fundraising goal. We encourage these events, however, NCMEC cannot officially endorse or support these events. Please contact Wendy Fical at email@example.com or Katie Reilly at firstname.lastname@example.com with your fundraising idea, so that we are aware of what is being done and to be certain that the money you raise is credited to your poster commitment. When seeking in-kind service donations from companies for these events, you must distinguish that the donations are to your individual event and are not directly to The Ride or NCMEC-NY/Mohawk Valley.
Announcing Your Personal Fundraising in the Public Media
If you choose to announce your individual activity in the media, our Ride Media Coordinator must place these press releases for you. This will allow us to review and approve your media announcement to make sure it follows NCMEC guidelines. Our Media Coordinator has many contacts in the local media and can work to get you the publicity you seek. Please contact Katie Reilly at email@example.com.
"Use of Proceeds" of your Fundraising Activity
When seeking in-kind service donations from companies for these events, Riders must distinguish that the donations are to your individual event and are not directly to The Ride or NCMEC-NY/Mohawk Valley.
Your announcement must contain the following statement to follow NCMEC guidelines:
"All proceeds (or "Portions of the proceeds…) from this event will be used to fulfill my personal fundraising commitment to The Ride for Missing Children and will go to support the missing children poster distribution and mission of the Mohawk Valley office of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children."
"All proceeds donated to…" is defined as meaning that the event organizer will donate to NCMEC or The Ride all "net" proceeds of the event as determined by the gross income minus necessary expenses.
"A portion of the proceeds donated to…" is defined as meaning that the event organizer will donate only a certain portion of the net proceeds of the event to NCMEC or The Ride.
The Use of The Ride Logo for Your Personal Fundraising Efforts
If you wish to use The Ride for Missing Children logo on any letters or materials you make to support your personal Ride fundraising, you must obtain permission to do so. Please contact our Media Coordinator Katie Reilly at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Riders may not use the NCMEC logo on any printed materials made for personal fundraising, with the exception of the official NCMEC-NY/MV Fundraising Authorization Letter. Riders also may not use the name "Sara Anne Wood" for promotional purposes.
Companies or individuals donating to your personal fundraising event cannot be granted Corporate Benefactor status from The Ride for Missing Children.
Your independent fundraising events receive no funding from NCMEC or The Ride. We are not responsible for any financial losses at your event. You (the third party) conduct your event and then donate all or a portion of the proceeds to either NCMEC or The Ride. The third party conducting the event determines the amount of the proceeds donated to The Ride. NCMEC or The Ride for Missing Children reserves the right to accept or reject donations from independent fundraising events that do or do not follow acceptable guidelines.
Please note: It is the policy of NCMEC-NY/Mohawk Valley and The Ride for Missing Children-CNY to accept independent fundraising donations only when the event organizer specifically states the exact portion or percentage of the proceeds to be donated to NCMEC or The Ride. Example 1: "the XYZ event will donate one dollar per player to The Ride for Missing Children". Example 2: "the XYZ event will donate 10% of the net proceeds to NCMEC".
If your independent fundraising event is big enough that you have sponsors, sponsors of the event do not receive an IRS acknowledgment from NCMEC or The Ride. The event sponsors make their donations/contributions directly to the organizer of the event. NCMEC cannot be the holder of sponsorship funds nor pay any bills for these "third-party" events.
It is the responsibility of the independent fundraising event holder to verify that they are following NCMEC and/or The Ride guidelines and conducting their event within all legal parameters for such events. Such events will be subject to advertising and promotional guidelines set forth by NCMEC-HQ (please contact Wendy Fical for further information).
Fundraising events may receive recognition by The Ride by any of the following, as determined by the Corporate Benefactor Committee and/or the Leadership Team of the Ride:
- Mention in the Ride bulletins
- Mention at the Rider & Volunteer meetings
- Presentation of a special plaque or certificate depending on the amount of the donation
- Ride Officials may participate with the donor and appropriate photo opportunities for publication in public and/or private newspapers/bulletins/publications.
Dear ______,
I have made a personal commitment to help missing and exploited children by riding my bicycle in The Ride for Missing Children-CNY on June 7th, 2019. Please consider a donation to this worthy cause. Your donation will be used to fund the nationwide poster distribution of missing children done by the Mohawk Valley office of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC-NY/Mohawk Valley), community education to prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation, and the mission of NCMEC-NY/Mohawk Valley in serving our community here and across New York State.
My goal is to raise the equivalent of XXXX posters of missing children to aid in their search and recovery.
Since September of 1995, our Mohawk Valley office has distributed 11,029,583 posters of 11,548 missing children; 7,943 of these children have been "successfully recovered". Overall, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) recovery rate has increased from 62% in 1990 to over 97% today.
All donations to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children are tax deductible as allowed by law. We ask that all contributions be given by check, written to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children-NY/ Mohawk Valley (or NCMEC-NY/MV). After your donation is processed, a letter will be sent to you for tax purposes. Please include my first and last name in the memo section of each check you submit so that these funds get counted toward my personal fundraising goal. Please send this check to me directly so I can turn it in with my other donations.
NCMEC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity and is a publicly supported organization as defined in sections 509(a) (1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Federal I.D. # 52-1328557.Thank you for your support, and for helping us in our mission:
"Making Our Children Safer…One Child at a Time"
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Top of the Bucket List
The bucket list adventure that tops all other bucket list adventures. Venture into one, or multiple ice caves on the day trip of a lifetime. Each uniquely different in its own way. This tour includes a stop at the Mother Of All Caves, or as we like to call it, M.O.A.C.
See British Columbia from a different perspective. Embark on a helicopter flight through the spectacular Coast Mountains and enjoy magnificent views as you fly over endless mountains and valleys, waterfalls cascading over granite cliffs, turquoise rivers winding their way through lush temperate rain forests, and even the occasional herd of mountain goats or elk. During winter, these mountain landscapes are covered in a thick blanket of snow. Just when you think it can't get any better, our glacier destination pops into view only minutes before we land. Step out of the helicopter and venture inside these secret ice caves for a once in a lifetime adventure.
Wander through perfectly formed ice caves and appreciate one of Mother Nature's most beautiful works of art. Ice caves are formed by snow melt during summer. The water from the melted snow follows gravity along the surface of the glacier until it finds a low point, a crack, a crevasse or even a boulder sitting on top of the ice. Water acts quickly and tunnels its way through the glacier, eventually reaching the bottom where it follows the path of least resistance and exits the glacier. When the melt water subsides, the tunnels, or caves, become accessible. These beautiful features won't be around forever so enjoy every little detail. The striking turquoise blue hue is a result of extremely dense ice from years of compression. The weight of the glacier forces out the tiny air pockets between the crystals, which means the ice absorbs a small amount of red light, leaving a stunning blue tint. After exploring the cave and admiring the intricate layers of ancient ice, enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch with stunning mountain views. Check out the photo gallery here.
This epic multi cave tour includes a 2 hour round-trip flight in an Astar B2 helicopter from downtown Vancouver, 2-4 hours on location to visit 1 – 5 caves (depending on your selections and group ability levels), trip photos, safety gear, glacier ice cave tour, food and drink from our locally sourced Lepp Farm Market menu, and memories that will last a lifetime. We offer unrivaled outdoor experiences to create unforgettable back country adventures around B.C. For custom adventures, don't hesitate to send an inquiry. The possibilities are endless. Come fly with us today! Got questions? Have a look at our FAQ page or contact us here.
* Access to the glacier caves varies, but is typically from July 1st to December 1st and is subject to weather conditions. Time on location is subject to temperature and each person's cold tolerance. Dress warm, even in the summer. The caves constantly drip water! During winter months, dress in full winter gear and expect cold weather. Snowshoes and ice cleats are provided during winter.*
$6500.00+tax for the Ice Cave Tour. Add additional caves at $500.00+tax per cave.
Pricing is per group, in Canadian Dollars
If you don't have a full group, you can now book individual seats directly through the website, starting at $1625.00+tax per person. You will be matched up with other guests to complete a group of 4. Ask us about larger groups of 5 or more.
Is this a little on the pricey side? Try one of our epic sightseeing adventures here
This trip departs from the Vancouver Heliport, located at 455W Waterfront Rd, Vancouver
At the time of booking on all trips, the waiver is to be reviewed by each member of your party. If you have questions, please contact us or seek legal counsel. The waiver is not to be signed until you and your party arrive on location. It will be reviewed in person with Compass Heli Staff prior to signing. The medical form must be completed by each member of your party and scanned/emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com at least 48 hours prior to the trip.


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8 Facts you might not have known about Chinese New Year
The Year of the Pig begins on Tuesday 5th February so we're sharing with you some things that you may not have known about Chinese New Year.
1) Chinese New Year also goes by the name of Spring Festival
In China, Chinese New Year is often referred to as the Spring Festival and marks the end of the coldest days. People welcome spring and all that it brings along including new beginnings, planting and fresh starts.
2) It is known to be a day for praying to gods and also fighting off monsters
Originally this ceremonial day was to pray to the gods for a good planting and harvest season, but according to one legend the day is also to fight of a monster named Nian who would appear every New Year's Eve. According to the myth, one boy was brave enough to fight him off using fireworks and so people celebrated their survival by setting off fireworks – the use of fireworks is now of crucial part of the Spring Festival.
3) The most fireworks are set off in the world on Chinese New Year
Following on from the myth surrounding fighting off monsters, fireworks are used to welcome the new year and good luck. Families also burn fake paper money in honour of their deceased loved ones as they believe these offerings will bring fortune and good luck to their ancestors in the afterlife. However due to concerns around air pollution some Chinese cities have banned or restricted the use of fireworks!
4) Chinese New Year is the longest Chinese Holiday
The Spring Festival is technically 15 days but as the celebrations begin on New Year's Eve it is often seen as 16 days. The time is to spend with your family and you can only go out after the 5th day which means a majority of the stores close.
5) There's a day before the Spring Festival dedicated to cleaning
Many things such as showering, sweeping, cutting your hair and breaking things are said to be taboo during Chinese New Year as there is superstition that you will wash away any good luck. Therefore, there is a day dedicated to cleaning beforehand so you can sweep away the bad luck and make room for good fortune.
6) Chinese New Year desserts have special meanings
Many Chinese New Year desserts have special meanings behind them, such Nian Gao which is a type of rice cake symbolises success and Fa Gao which is a hybrid of sponge cakes and muffins represents fortune.
7) Every Year has a zodiac animal
There are 12 Chinese zodiacs and each animal represents the entire year. As a zodiac, the positive traits of each animal are bestowed on people born that year and your zodiac animal can decide your career, health and relationships. Often the year of your zodiac animal is said to be the unluckiest for you so people wear red to protect themselves from bad luck.
8) Chinese New Year ends with the Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival represents the first full moon of the lunar year and although family is still important this is a night for partying. This day is also known as Valentine's Day in China, as in ancient time girls weren't allowed to venture outside by themselves, but on this night they were able to walk around and look at the beautiful lanterns.


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Come along and see one of the country's greatest comedic minds at work for these two very special nights of work-shopping new jokes.
Join Carl as he tries out new material for his next show.
A work in progress, an evening of trial and error from Australia's most popular comedian.
Let's face it, just his head is funny enough.
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While some may argue that previous challenges have put players to test, many agree that Destiny's Vault of Glass challenges are among its hardest. It's only fitting that when Bungie planned to send off its first raid, it did so with a bang not a whimper.
As many are already finding out, the Atheon Challenge and the Templar Challenge in Vault of Glass are no joke. Both will challenge even the most seasoned of Destiny fireteams, forcing them to communicate and coordinate in ways they never have before.
New Templar Challenge Strategy
We've already detailed how to complete the Templar Challenge, but a new strategy has popped up since the challenge's launch that may help those fireteams that are struggling. Being forced to block the Templar's teleports is no easy feat, both because it summons tough Vex Minotaurs to the arena and also puts the Templar's focus right on whoever is standing in the circle.
The trick to getting the Templar Challenge done easily is to make sure the boss is in a good position. Once the fight begins, the Templar will spawn at the top of the stairs, almost in the center of the room. It will fire at any players it sees and summon Oracles, which is the first phase of the fight and a simple one at that. Whenever its shield drops, though, the real challenge begins as the Templar tries to teleport to either his right side or his left side.
As most know, in order to complete the challenge, the team needs to block those teleports by standing in the center of the red ring until the Templar calls for Minotaurs. But doing so also puts the Templar's focus right on the ring, and the boss will send a barrage of fire that direction.
On his left side, though, there is a pillar in between the ring and the Templar that the team can use to block the barrage, but only if the Templar is moved back a little. Here's how to do it.
Move the Templar Backwards
Once the team is ready to begin the damage phase on the Templar, get a Nightstalker Hunter with Tether and a Warlock with a Vortex grenade and have them stand anywhere in front of the boss. When the relic holder using their super to take down the Templar's shield, have the Hunter use its Tether and the Warlock toss a grenade. NOTE: any sustained damage grenade can work, but the Vortex works the best in our tests.
If done correctly, the Templar should inch backwards slightly. Granted, this isn't going to be enough to push the boss off the map like the old days, but it should be enough.
With the Templar now slightly further back than normal, the relic holder can set up on the right side of the boss (if facing it) and position themselves so that the pillar blocks any incoming damage. All he or she will need to do now is sit down and block the teleports – no damage should reach them from the Vex enemies or the Templar.
This strategy also frees up the rest of the Destiny fireteam to focus on blocking the other teleport, clearing enemies, and doing damage. Our recommendation is that the team place a Titan's Ward of Dawn bubble on the other teleport spot and have one player step in there every time the Templar attempts to move. Blessing of Light will help if the team is dying too often, but Weapons of Light will help kill the Templar faster.
Obviously, there are other ways to deal with the Templar, and it's possible that Bungie will eventually patch out the boss' movement. But for now this is a tip that should help those teams that are struggling.
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Not just anyone is on a first-name basis with Katy Perry, but even fewer are on a first-name basis with her dog. "Nugget!" L.A. groomer, comedian and director Jess Rona said with affection. "I groomed her yesterday."
Rona shot to insta-fame with her Instagram account @jessronagrooming, an ingenious feed that transforms her stylishly groomed dogs into movie stars — literally.
Dogs of all breeds become the stars of their own music videos, set to a soundtrack of pop and indie rock songs and filmed in slow motion, a fan blowing their freshly fluffed fur just like a model's hair on a fashion shoot.
The videos are hypnotic — and hilarious, a testament to Rona's talents as a longtime dog groomer and improv comic.
Although her Instagram account has exploded in popularity, her expertise didn't happen overnight. She started working at PetSmart in Reseda when she was 18, a dog bather who knew nothing about dogs.
"My boss was like, 'Can you go put that lead on the Lab and bring it out?'" Rona's reaction: "What's a lead and which one's the Lab?"
She worked on and off as a groomer while in her 20s, then threw herself into the job. "I started to develop my own style," she said, which she described as "Japanese-influenced pet trims," a whimsical look "for people who aren't going to sit and brush their dog every day."
The Instagram account "became an outlet for my urge to create," she said, and a way to showcase her meticulous cuts and comic timing.
After she groomed and filmed Marni in April 2015, the dog's owner reposted the video and Rona's following ballooned. "I never tried to get followers. I never did hashtags or anything like that," she said.
Rona has since landed a deal for a book of her dog photographs, and is writing a television pilot loosely based on her life. What's next? She wants to continue writing and directing bigger projects, and "develop a product line and grooming kit for at-home groomers."
In the meantime, Rona has some do-it-yourself tips for getting your dog Instagram-ready:
How to get dogs to sit still for pictures? "I just hold the treat bag" in one hand, she said, "the camera in the other. I have squeaky toys; I ask them if they want to go on a W.A.L.K." She also recommends seating the dog on a counter or table. "If a dog is high up, they're less likely to walk around."
For at-home grooming, Rona recommends the Artero Double Flexible Slicker brush and, her favorite, the Mark VII Curved Back Large Slicker Brush by Chris Christensen. "I would recommend getting a pair of thinning sheers versus regular shears" for at-home trims, she says — they're better for blending.
Roll over!
Once you've taken the perfect shot, it's time for the fun part: filters. Rona's visual approach is intuitive. For her dramatic bath photos, "I take out the warmth and make it really blue," sharpening the resolution to highlight long, sudsy fur. For a happy, glamour shot, "warm it up" with sunny tones.
Good dog!
The most important thing, said Rona, is to project calm and confidence. "Dogs are not word readers; they're energy readers," she said. She encourages her clients to avoid baby talk when communicating with their pets. "When a dog is seen and validated and heard, they calm down," she said, adding, the "same with people."
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It seems that everyone has pretty much conceded that Brian Burke will become the Leafs' new GM and perhaps even President. Check out this article by veteran Leaf watcher Damien Cox in The Star for further info! CBC is also extolling the possibilities on their website. I am curious to see what happens over the next week or two!
Friday, November 14, 2008
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The Finnish Red Cross has been closely involved in the work to provide crisis support for people shocked by the recent shooting in the town of Kauhajoki. Eleven people were killed in Kauhajoki Vocational College in Western Finland on Tuesday 23 September when a young man shot nine students and one teacher just before noon. One of the fatalities is the gunman, who took his own life.
Finnish Red Cross volunteers were sent to Kauhajoki on Tuesday, immediately after the shooting. Some two hundred students were at the college at the time of the incident and were evacuated to a nearby school. Red Cross volunteers were present to provide psychological support for the students.
Throughout the day, volunteers also provided crisis support at the town's Youth Centre, at events organised by the local parish as well as at the local Red Cross Activity Centre. At night, volunteers patrolled the town. Volunteers will continue to be available for crisis counselling and psychological support. In addition, a team of Red Cross crisis psychologists was despatched to Kauhajoki on Wednesday. They will provide assistance for students at the schools and colleges in Kauhajoki during Thursday and Friday.
Since Tuesday afternoon the Finnish Red Cross has also provided a telephone hotline for all the people shocked by the events in Kauhajoki. Trained volunteers as well as professional psychologists have been answering calls. During Tuesday evening parents and teachers in particular turned to the hotline for assistance. They mostly wanted to know how to talk about the day's events with young people. By Wednesday morning, Red Cross volunteers had received a couple of hundred calls.
Lessons learned
The shooting in Kauhajoki occurred less than a year after a similar school shooting in Jokela in Southern Finland. Ms Anja Alila, who coordinates the Finnish Red Cross health care programmes, says that the Red Cross drew on experiences from Jokela in organising the support effort in Kauhajoki. Procedures in the Finnish Red Cross have been made smoother and there is continuous preparedness for events such as these.
"The events were very similar. This time we knew what to expect and had an idea of the scope of help needed," says Anja Alila. "Everybody knows what to do in a situation like this. We have clear areas of responsibility and information passes smoothly within the organisation as well," she adds.
One prerequisite for quick and efficient help is that a sufficient number of trained volunteers is available. In the case of Kauhajoki, some sixty Red Cross volunteers trained in first aid and psychological support could be sent to the town very quickly from neighbouring towns.
A day of national mourning for the victims of the shooting has been declared and flags are flying at half-mast across the country. In Kauhajoki, citizens placed candles and flowers outside the college in memory of the deceased.
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Connor Franta Shares Emotional Video About His Recent Car Accident
22 November 2016, 12:14 | Updated: 6 November 2017, 09:38
Don't worry, he's totally fine!
In case you missed his emotional upload yesterday, Connor Franta was recently in a car accident. Before we go into the details and share his video, it's important to note that both Connor and the person involved in the collision is absolutely fine and he's just feeling a little bit "shaky" about the whole accident... "I'm fine, I'm so fine".
Recorded at 1.39pm on Sunday the 20th November, Connor reveals that he was literally just in a car accident in which he hit a woman with the front of his car. The situation, as told by Franta, goes that he stopped at a Stop sign and moved forwards when he deemed it was safe. However, a woman emerged from an alleyway and before he could react they crashed together. In his words, "It was the same kind of feeling as bumper cars... I was only going about 20 miles per hour".
You can see his emotional recollection of events below:
Whilst neither party were injured and "as humans, we were fine", Franta still feels rightly shook up by the whole experience and urges his viewers to take every caution when driving; "Make sure you're not distracted in a car... please be safe when you drive". He also points out that he won't be making one of his regular YouTube videos because he doesn't "want to pretend and make a funny video, when it's not a funny day".
The toughest part of his video to watch was when he talks about his greatest fear; receiving a phone call from his family saying that someone he loved had been in a far worse situation than his own. Thankfully, Connor and the woman involved are both absolutely fine and had swapped information, both were able to walk away with only "minor damages".
ok so i was in a car accident and im completely fine— connor (@connorfranta) November 20, 2016
just a little shaken up over the whole thing
Just a reminder, Connor is absolutely fine and is just a bit shaken at the moment. Make sure you send him some love on social media and let's hope he's feeling good again soon!


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I bought this dress a couple years ago, but the chest part always hangs too low. So, I usually layer sweaters or shirts on top! This makes it look like a skirt instead of a dress 🙂
H&M dress and sweater, thrifted belt, old shoes
These bow heels are so old that they are among the handful of items in my closet that I do not know the origins of. As you can see, the heels are incredibly scuffed up, but even though I have other newer bow heels, I still wear them a lot 🙂 They're just so comfy and cute!
In the close-up, you can see the pretty vintage-like butterfly print of the dress and beaded neckline of the sweater. Since the dress has hints of yellow and grey, I wore a yellowish belt and a grey sweater with it. I get lots of my belts from thrift stores because they have really nice quality belts for super cheap! Plus, thrift store belts tend to be smaller because older clothing in general seem to be smaller.
On another note, IT'S FINALLY SPRING BREAK!!! I still have a math test tonight at college, but I'm so excited to finally take a break from high school. I'm also aching do some shopping 😀
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Brand: Shopify
Shopify Point of Sale Hardware Bundle 2 consists of the Star TSP654II Bluetooth Receipt Printer, Heavy Duty Cash Drawer & Box of 80x80 Thermal Paper Rolls (Box of 24).
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Jerry L. Rushton, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Jerry is in his 15th year as Program Director for the Pediatric Residency Program at IU School of Medicine. He was previously a resident and Chief at IU School of Medicine. He was a fellow at the University of North Carolina and completed an MPH at UNC. Dr. Rushton was on faculty at the University of Michigan in General Pediatrics and Health Services Research. He has published several articles on ADHD and mental health disorders in primary care and medical education. Dr. Rushton's clinical practice is at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health in the outpatient General Pediatrics clinic. He has served on the National Board of Program Directors (APPD), AAP national committees, and is currently on the National Gold Humanism Advisory Council.
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Top January Events in the East Bay
Food, festivals and fun events to enjoy in the new year.
What a Wonderful World: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
1/6 Performed by the Santa Rosa Symphony and featuring trumpeter and vocalist Byron Stripling, this concert from the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts' Symphony Pops series celebrates ol' Satchmo and his iconic sound. lutherburbankcenter.org.
Chloe Benjamin and Jessica Shattuck Together in Conversation
1/10 Danville's Rakestraw Books hosts Bay Area writer Chloe Benjamin—author of the critically acclaimed novel The Immortalists—and Jessica Shattuck, New York Times best-selling author of The Women in the Castle. rakestrawbooks.com.
Food and Wine
Oakland Restaurant Week
1/11-1/21 For 11 delicious days, explore the culinary world in Oaktown during Oakland Restaurant Week. Head to participating restaurants—including Nido Kitchen and Bar and Hopscotch—and order from discounted or prix fixe menus. oaklandrestaurantweek.org.
Zoovie Night
1/13 Make a special after-hours visit to the Oakland Zoo for an evening of family entertainment. Grab a seat in the Zimmer Auditorium, and watch the movie Sing with your little ones. oaklandzoo.org.
Winter Bird Walk
1/19 Meander through the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley with ornithologist Chris Carmichael for a glimpse of winter sparrows, yellow warblers, and red sapsuckers. botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu.
Stars to the Rescue
1/27 Grammy-nominated artist and Lafayette native Cam (pictured) headlines the 27th annual variety show at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Hosted by A's legend Tony La Russa, the event supports the Animal Rescue Foundation. arflife.org.
Musicians from Marlboro
1/28 Cal Performances presents this prestigious touring string quartet and clarinetist group for an evening of symphonic classics by Beethoven, Brahms, and Penderecki at Berkeley's Hertz Hall. calperformances.org.
Curious Contraptions: Small Machines of Love and Mystery
Through 1/28 San Francisco's Exploratorium delights with its annual winter exhibit of automata. This year, see nearly 30 mechanical sculptures created by 11 artists from around the world. Visitors also have the chance to make their own contraptions. exploratorium.edu.
Free Movie Night
The second Thursday of every month, Diablo hosts a free film at the Orinda Theatre. This January, enjoy the Academy Award–winning epic Western How the West Was Won. lamorindatheatres.com.