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This Athens itinerary takes you through the Greek capital's best-kept secrets and to spots which most visitors to the city have never even heard of. Grittier, punkier, and altogether more edgy than the majority of European capitals, Athens is a city filled with secrets and beautiful sites that await and reward the open-minded traveller that is willing to venture off the beaten path.
I have been living in the Greek capital of Athens for almost two years now and have loved discovering all of its colourful nooks and crannies. Through this Athens itinerary, I will share the city's secrets with you.
Many people that travel to Athens simply stop by for a day or so to visit the Acropolis and the other crumbling ruins before citing that there is "not much to do" and travelling onwards to their next Greek stopping point – likely Sounio or the ancient city of Delphi. Though Athens may not showcase so many typical tourist attractions, it certainly offers plenty to occupy a culture vulture that wants to experience local life during a long weekend.
Page Contents
- 1 When to Visit Athens
- 2 Athens Itinerary: Where to Stay in Athens
- 3 Getting from the Airport to Athens
- 4 Getting Around Athens
- 5 Athens Itinerary Day One: A Tourist for the Day
- 6 Athens Itinerary Day Two: Natural Beauty and the Aegean Sea
- 7 Athens Itinerary Day Three: Culture Vultures in Athens
- 8 Options for Extending Your Athens Itinerary
- 9 Is the Athens Sightseeing Pass Worth it?
- 10 Find Deals on Hotels in Athens
- 11 Melissa Douglas
When to Visit Athens
Owing to its Southern Mediterranean location, Athens has pleasant temperatures all year round. As such, a weekend break is possible at pretty much any time of year.
Spring (March to May)
Spring is arguably one of the best times to visit Athens. The weather conditions during this time are warm and sunny, and there are substantially fewer tourists than during the summer months. From April, the boats between mainland and Greece to the islands start running again.
Summer (June to September)
The Summer months in Athens can see temperatures in the Greek capital rise as high as a humid 40 degrees Celsius – perfect for relaxing on the beaches but a little uncomfortable for extended exploration.
This is also the season when the majority of travellers venture to Greece. Expect crowded tourist attractions and higher flight/accommodation costs. I would advise you to avoid this season, and consider planning your Athens itinerary during the Spring/Autumn if you can.
Autumn (October to November)
Like Spring, Autumn can be one of the most pleasant times for travelling to Athens. In terms of degrees Celsius, temperatures offer linger around the mid-twenties. After mid-September, most of the tourist crowds subside and accommodation prices become lower. It should be noted that many of the islands near Athens close for the season from October, and boats run on a significantly reduced schedule.
Winter (December to February)
Winters in Athens can get quite cold. We have seen some snowfall here during this season in recent years. That said, Winter in Athens can be one of the best times to travel. Opting to plan a city break in December enables you to participate in the wonderful Athenian Christmas celebrations, as well as enjoy the lower flight and accommodation costs that come with travelling out of season.
Athens Itinerary:
Where to Stay in Athens
The neighbourhoods of Monastiraki, Syntagma, Plaka, and Psiri are among the most central, however that does not mean that they are the best places to stay if you are looking for authentic Greek charm as part of your Athens itinerary.
Athens is a relatively compact city and it is easy to experience life as the locals do without inconveniencing yourself for sightseeing or venturing too far from the city's main attractions.
A few suggestions on places to consider staying during your big fat Greek adventure are summarised below. I have also written this comprehensive guide on where to stay in Athens which gives a more detailed look at the best neighbourhoods and hotels.
In the shadow of the Acropolis, Koukaki has to be one of Athens' most eclectic neighbourhoods. Despite its central location, Koukaki remains relatively "off the beaten path", with most travellers to Athens opting to stay in the central districts of Monastiraki and Syntagma. Quirky Koukaki boasts eccentric themed coffee shops and cocktail bars, independent boutiques, and art galleries.
Browse for Koukaki hotels here.
One of Athens most exclusive and upscale neighbourhoods, Kolonaki is to Athens what Chelsea and Kensington are to London. Kolonaki's tree-lined promenades are home to upscale eateries, chic cocktail bars, and exclusive designer stores.
Browse for Koukaki hotels here.
Those looking for a peaceful place to stay away in Athens from the hustle and bustle of the city centre will fall in love with Kifissia. The elegant district is often likened to Beverly Hills on account of the chic Athenian crowd that hangs out here. Kifissia offers luxury shopping, a glamorous nightlife scene, and a plethora of trendy restaurants.
Browse for Kifissia hotels here.
Syntagma Square
If you are looking for a convenient, central location during your Athens itinerary, Syntagma square is a good place to base yourself. Opting to stay in Syntagma places you within walking distance of Athens' main attractions – including the Hellenic parliament, the Central Agora, the Acropolis, and the shopping streets/nightlife of Monastiraki.
Browse for Syntagma hotels here.
Getting from the Airport to Athens
Regardless of what time your flight lands in Athens, it's easy to get from Athens International Airport into the city. From 5:30 am until 23:00 pm, the metro runs every thirty minutes to the central square (Syntagma). You can also take the 24-hour X95 express bus that runs between the two locations. An airport metro ticket costs 10 euros, and an X95 bus ticket costs 6 euros.
Getting Around Athens
Public Transport in Athens
Athens has an excellent public transport system with clean, efficient trams and metros that run frequently and service all corners of the city – even running to the outer zones of Piraeus and Glyfada. You can check the latest information and timetables here.
Taking Cabs in Athens
Yellow cabs can be found and flagged down pretty much all over the city, however, I would recommend that you use the BEAT taxi app which often enables you to do your journey for half of the price. Until April, Uber was available in Athens, however, it has now been suspended until further notice (possibly indefinitely).
Athens Itinerary Day One:
A Tourist for the Day
Athens, and ancient Greece is the region from where all civilizations are said to have originated. There is certainly a lot of history to be educated about while here and the first day of this Athens itinerary is dedicated to exploring the main points of interest in Athens.
Be First in Line for the Acropolis
When in Rome, or "When in Athens " as it were, you cannot miss the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Parthenon at the Acropolis. The iconic monument can be seen from virtually all corners of Athens, watching over the city protectively.
Regardless of how many Athens itineraries the acropolis appears on it is for good reason – this is one of the most important archaeological sites in human history. The site opens at 8 am (when there will already be a queue out front) and it's best to get there first thing in the morning so that you avoid the crowds and don't have a busload of Chinese tourists photo-bombing the back of your travel snaps. Of course, no visit to the Acropolis is complete without a trip to the Acropolis museum which awaits at the foot of the hill.
Explore the Charming Streets of Plaka
Adjacent to the Acropolis, the quaint neighbourhood of Plaka is one of the oldest in the city, with roots stemming back almost 4000 years. This is one of Athens' busiest and most touristic areas but with all of its charm, Plaka is quickly forgiven.
Sit beneath the cabanas at one of the outdoor coffee shops here among the Greek men sipping their iced Freddo cappuccinos and playing backgammon and order yourself a caffeine kick in the form of a traditional Greek coffee. Old-fashioned Greek coffee is much like the Arabic or Turkish coffees – strong, bitter, and traditionally brewed over hot coals in a copper biriki. Rumour has it that you can predict your fortune from the dregs left over so see if a friendly local will assist.
With narrow winding passageways, ramshackle neoclassical buildings, ancient Greek ruins and quirky stores and flea markets that transport you back in time, it's hard not to fall in love with Plaka. Take the time to explore the ruins of the Roman Agora – an old Roman market place built in 11bc to honor Julius Caesar.
Though it can be tricky to locate, be sure to stop by Anafiotika – a small section of Plaka filled with whitewashed, blue-roofed buildings similar to those you expect to see in Santorini. This idyllic and tiny area was created by islanders who relocated to Athens and wanted to recreate an ambiance that reminded them of their hometowns.
Have Lunch in a Greek Taverna in Psiri
Bordering Plaka, Psiri has something of a punky, alternative vibe and by nightfall, it is the centre of Athens' nightlife scene. During the day however it looks relatively unsuspecting with streets filled with antique dealers, independent boutiques and traditional Greek tavernas. For a taste of family-style authentic Greek cuisine, sample the delicacies on offer at family-owned Oinopoleio, or locally adored Zampano. Once you have had time to digest your Greek food baby, take some time to enjoy the streets here before heading on to the next stopping point on this Athens itinerary.
Step Back in Time at Athens Central Market (Varvakios Agora)
Traditional markets or "laiki" are a huge part of Greek culture with many people still preferring to buy their meats, fruits, and vegetables fresh from local markets instead of from the supermarket. Each neighborhood hosts its own laiki on different days of the week, but in the central part of the city, the Athens Central Market offers a diverse range of products. Venture into the meat and fish markets to witness ferocious haggling from the Vendors and the feisty locals that want the best deals on their ingredients for Sunday dinner.
Don't miss a quick detour to neighbouring Evripidou street; Athens has a rich history of immigration and the various cultures that co-exist are reflected perfectly here. Evripidou street is filled with fragrant spice stalls, medicinal markets, and shops selling cured meats. The vendors operate long standing family run businesses and they come from far and wide – from nearby countries like Armenia and Turkey to Middle Eastern nations.
Meander the Streets of Monastiraki and Syntagma
The central stations of Monastiraki and Syntagma are a short walk from each other. This area is essentially Athens' answer to the retail high street with the notable addition of half a dozen ancient churches situated every few paces. If you are feeling hungry, grab a koulouri from one of the local street vendors. This is the Greek answer to the pretzel and is one of the most popular "on the go" local snacks. Traditional koulouri is simply sesame seeded circular bread, but numerous varieties exist stuffed with melted cheese, ham and even chocolate.
Watch the Changing of the Guards at the Hellenic Parliament
Directly opposite from Syntagma square, the Hellenic Guards or "Evzones" are Greek guards that stand to protect the tomb of the unknown soldier in front of the Parliament building. They change every hour, on the hour and it is a nice little ceremony to witness. Dressed in flamboyant clothing comprised of white kilts and dashing black footwear with affixed pom poms (aren't you sold on checking this out yet?), it was historically considered a great honour to join their ranks.
Visit the Panathenaic Stadium
From the Parliament building, it's a 20-minute walk to the Panathenaic stadium, which is a walk made pleasant by cutting through the fragrant Botanical Gardens and past the temple of Zeus. The Panathenaic stadium is the world's only stadium that is made completely from marble.
Opened all the way back in 566BC, the stadium is incredibly well preserved and has hosted the modern Olympic games on several occasions. Walk around the circumference of the stadium or do your best Usain Bolt impression and run a quick lap around the stadium (people actually do this).
Enjoy Cocktails with a View
When you're exhausted from a long day's sightseeing, venture to one of Athens chic rooftop cocktail bars. You have a couple of options depending on where you are staying. The Galaxy Bar at the top of the Athens Hilton Hotel offers unparalleled views over the entire city with the illuminated Acropolis twinkling in the distance. In the centre, A for Athens or Athens 360 offer great drink and food options (albeit a little pricey) directly across from Acropolis Hill.
Day one of this Athens itinerary pretty much concludes as far as most tourists will get in terms of exploring Athens. Though the places visited on this day are some of the most popular and are certainly among the must-see things to do in Athens, that doesn't make them the most beautiful or rewarding. Days two and three of this Athens itinerary will take you further off the beaten path.
Athens Itinerary Day Two:
Natural Beauty and the Aegean Sea
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel or at one of the many quaint coffee shops that line the street of Athens and wash it all down with a Freddo espresso before hopping on the number four tram and heading towards Glyfada.
Visit the Hellenic Hamptons
Commonly referred to as the "Hellenic Hamptons", Glyfada is associated with the Athenic jet-set and glitterati. Situated just 45 minutes from central Athens, Glyfada sees Athens' bustling streets replaced with palm tree-lined boulevards, and the ramshackle apartment buildings switched out for sprawling white-washed mansions and villas.
If you are visiting during the summer months, don't pass up the opportunity to relax and top up your tan at one of the private beach clubs or exclusive beachfront cafes that are situated in the area. Balux Café Seaside Project is a particular favourite among locals and can be entered for just a few euros. In the cooler months, you can enjoy browsing the chic independent boutique stores, a pleasant walk along the seafront and a lazy morning sipping coffees and eating French pastries at one of the many pleasant local patisseries.
Discover the Healing Properties of Lake Vougliameni
From Glyfada, head to Loutraki in order to visit the mystical lake Vougliameni. With its idyllic landscape comprised of rolling hills and translucent blue-green waters, Vougliameni possesses something of an ethereal atmosphere. The lake is a natural thermal spring, with its waters said to have healing properties. Since the water is warm all year round, Lake Vougliameni is pleasant to visit any time of year. There is also a spa on site if you are looking for a little additional R&R.
Enjoy a Coastal Walk in Vougliameni
In the heart of the Athenian Riviera, Lake Vougliameni is a short distance from the southern suburb of Vougliameni itself, whose coastal pathways and beaches lead the traveller on a walk through dramatic scenery – think jagged cliff faces, undisturbed beaches where the Aegean Sea crashes against the rockfaces, and quaint eateries offering unparalleled views into the distance. As the evening draws in, this is the perfect place to sit and watch the sunset with a glass of locally sourced wine and ouzo on ice as the sun disappears behind the clouds.
Athens Itinerary Day Three:
Culture Vultures in Athens
The highlights of Athens do not necessarily lie in the popular Athens sightseeing spots which have been visited and photographed thousands of times, but in the quaint neighbourhoods and squares which each have their own quirky little personalities and where Greek locals hang out, keeping the best-kept secrets of Athens to themselves. Day three of this Athens itinerary is where you uncover those.
Enjoy a Brunch in Kolonaki
Kolonaki is to Athens as Chelsea is to London, or Beverly Hills is to Los Angeles. This upscale Athenic neighbourhood is filled with elegant boutiques selling high-end fashion or showcasing the work of local independent designers. It is also one of the most scenic places to enjoy a stroll or a spot of brunch and coffee beneath the midday sun during your Athens itinerary. If you have time, it is also worth heading back here in the evening to enjoy one of the themed cocktail bars such as the New Orleans inspired Jazz in Jazz, or the swing music influenced Minnie the Moocher.
Admire the Views from Lycabettus Hill
A slice of peace and tranquillity in an otherwise hectic, bustling capital, Lycabettus Hill is situated in the heart of Kolonaki and is essentially a sprawling mass of woodland. Its peaceful pathways ascend gradually to the peak where a beautiful traditional church awaits along with views across Athens and out to the Acropolis which sits atop a parallel hill. Snap some panoramas underneath the huge Greek flagpole that sways in the wind and enter the church to admire the brightly coloured frescoes. A nice alternative to this Athens itinerary is to ascend Lycabettus in the evening as the sun begins to set and the city is illuminated by twinkling lights.
Shop for Kooky Souvenirs in Koukaki
Artsy, kooky Koukaki is emerging as one of Athens' new trendy neighbourhoods. It is the heart of the city's creative scene with galleries and art stores situated every few paces. The vibe here is altogether more worldly and international than the majority of the city, with eateries serving up dishes from the most far-flung corners of the globe. Stop by Georgaki Olympiou square for an evening tipple before moving on.
Drink with the Locals in Platia Varnava
Pagrati (My neighbourhood) is the area tucked behind the Panathenaic Stadium. With the main street of Filolaou running through it, Pagrati is almost like a different town in itself, somewhat reminiscent of New York's Greenwich Village. Head to Platia Varnava when the night falls for bars frequented by locals where evening revelers spill out onto the street and Greek music echoes through the square.
Options for Extending Your Athens Itinerary
Despite being the Greek capital, Athens may well be one of the most underrated travel destinations in all of Greece. Boasting far more than just the Acropolis and a few sun-bleached ruins, you could easily spend a month in Athens and still feel as though you have barely scratched the surface of all that this ancient city has to offer. I should know – I've lived here for two years and I am still constantly finding new wonderful places to explore! The below suggestions are wonderful things to add to your schedule if you have a little more time to allocate to your Athens itinerary.
Take a Trip to the Picturesque Islands of the Saronic Gulf
The Greek islands have captured the hearts of many travellers from across the globe. While places like Santorini, Mykonos, and Zakynthos may be among the most renowned, there are also plenty of breathtaking islands that are situated just an hour's journey away from Athens – in the Saronic Gulf. It is very possible to travel to these places and back within a day and many Athenians do precisely that when they want an escape from city life.
Travellers can consider the quaint island of Hydra – a beautiful place where time has seemingly stood still. There are no cars on Hydra island and the locals still get around by horses and donkeys. Surrounded by cerulean waters, Hydra is home to numerous hiking trails, adorable fishing villages, and what is considered to be the prettiest port in all of Greece. Equally worthwhile are the islands of Spetses, Poros, Aegina, and Agistri.
Relax on the Pristine Beaches of the Athenian Riviera
The beaches on the paradisiacal Greek islands may have the best reputations but here in Athens we also have our fair share of lovely coastal areas. Many of Athens' best beaches can be reached via public transport from the city. Those who want to pamper themselves and enjoy a little R&R can reserve a sunbed for the day at exclusive Athenian beach clubs such as Astir beach. Those looking for secluded coves and quiet places to relax will enjoy the secret beach at KAPE Legraina.
Enjoy the Best of Athens' Hiking and Nature
Lovers of nature and the great outdoors will be pleased to discover that there are actually numerous hikes in Athens to enjoy. The hiking trails offer something to suit every ability. Discover ancient monasteries nestled away in the woodland in Vyronas forest, or climb the highest peak in Attica at Mount Parnitha.
Take the Time to Explore Each of Athens' Quirky Neighbourhoods
Exploring the ruins and the historical sites is a must-do while in Athens. That said, my favourite aspect of the city as a local is exploring the different neighbourhoods, each of which have their own unique personality. This Athens itinerary takes you more off the beaten track than most. However, with more time, you can add the alternative neighbourhood of Exarchia into your schedule, the upscale boulevards of Kifisia, and the funky bars of Neo Psychiko.
Take a Day Trip Further Afield
Athens makes a great base for a wider exploration of Southern Greece. If you have more time to spare, there are lots of day trips from Athens that you can consider. Perhaps you would like to wander around the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion or window-shop at the chic boutiques in Nafplio. Many of these places can be visited within a day, or with a one-night overnight trip. Athens is best enjoyed as part of a wider Greece itinerary.
Is the Athens Sightseeing Pass Worth it?
Like many cities, you can get a sightseeing pass in Athens that allows you access to all of the city's most notable tourist attractions and ancient ruins. This will cost you £40 and covers everything – from the Acropolis to the Ancient Agora and Hadrian's gate. On the other hand, it costs £20 for a pass solely to the Acropolis and the Acropolis museum.
With all things considered, it is actually my personal recommendation to boycott the Athens city pass and here's why: even if you want to visit the Acropolis and the Agora, the individual admissions for the two sites is £20 and £5 respectively. The other attractions covered by the Athens city pass can actually be seen just as well from the outside and are nothing of note – you would genuinely just walk inside for 30 seconds, snap a photo and do a 180. Save yourself the extra £15 to use elsewhere on your Athens itinerary.
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Do you have any questions about this Athens itinerary or about travelling to the Greek capital in general? Feel free to reach out to me! I have lived in Athens for almost two years now so I certainly can provide plenty of insight. Safe Travels! Melissa xo
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LC won the toss and deferred to the second half which put the LC kick off team and the defense to an early test. Both teams came through as the kickoff team pinned Evans deep in its own territory and the defense held its ground and forced Evans to punt. After starting with good field position, the Red Devil offense stalled against a stingy Evans defense that held the young Devils' running game at bay for most of the game.
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After a solid kickoff, the Red Devil defense held Evans and its running and passing game to a handful of plays. After an Evans punt, the young Devils drove down the field with several strong runs from Jamereon Green. Late in the 2nd quarter, QB Bo Reed threw a TD pass to wideout Wilkes Goolsby for the second score of the day.
The missed PAT made the score 13-0 which is how the half ended.
The Evans Knights came out strong in the second half and kept the ball on offense for nearly half of the 3rd quarter. The Knights drove down the field and after several runs and short passes, the Knights' QB connected with the tightend on a short pass for their first score of the game and after the PAT, the score closed to LC 13- Evans 7.
On the ensuing kickoff from Evans, our Red Devil deep return man Dechane Willis ran right up the middle for an 80-yard touchdown. After a 2 point conversion, Big Red led by 14.
The rest of the 3rd and most of the 4th quarter saw the Evans Knights JV offense test our LC defense with small runs and short passes that was just enough to give Evans the first downs needed to keep drives alive. Coach Mark Flowers' defense stood the test and had a " BEND BUT DON"T BREAK" performance. Coach Flowers remarked, "I have to give credit to Evans, they did not quit. They kept battling."
Late in the 4th quarter, Dechane Willis picked off an Evans pass to help preserve the Red Devils win.
JV Head Coach Kevin Blizzard commented after starting 2-0, "I think Evans was a real tough opponent today. Their defense stuffed our running game pretty much all day. Our passing game along with great special teams play scored the points today. … It really helps when our defense plays as well as it did today."
Our thanks to Coach Kevin Blizzard for the game report.


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Tibetan Coral Gau
An absolutely stunning Gau box from Tibet. Unusual both in the heart form and for the quantity of exceptional coral. The back of the box opens up to hold incantations and treasures. Classically a Gau box would be worn as a protective amulet around the neck. (sold without the chain).
Material: Sterling silver, turquoise, coral
Measurements: 2.75"L X 2.5"W
Age: C.1890
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- annotate files being projected (from a PC or laptop, through a digital projector);
- turn the display into a whiteboard and draw on it;
- share the screen between slides and a whiteboard (some of my colleagues like to work homework problems by hand while simultaneously displaying either the problem statement or the relevant formulas); and
- save some of the better doodling as an image (to be uploaded to our course management system).
I've come across several useful programs that I thought I'd list here. (I'm still working on the other piece of the puzzle, which is finding appropriate and reliable input methods. My attempts to write with a mouse cause MDs to giggle uncontrollably.) I should mention that I'm looking for tools for multiple platforms: our classroom PCs are predominantly Windows-based, and most of my colleagues run Windows on their laptops, but I run Linux on mine and there are at least a few Mac users to be considered. Also, I'm looking exclusively at free (preferably but not necessarily open source) software, and I'm not looking at "smart board" technology (we may get into that, but most classrooms will continue to have stupid boards, if I may be un-PC). What I've found so far:
- ZoomIt (Windows only, any version): This is a very lightweight program (267KB download; no installation, no writing to the registry) that does what it does very well. It requires keyboard use to control but handles pen input for the actual writing. You freeze whatever is currently on the screen (optionally zooming in on it), then draw in one of six colors (red, blue, orange, green, yellow, pink -- no black). The width of the pen stroke can be varied. You can draw rectangles, ellipses and straight lines by holding a key down as you go. There's blanket erase (with one keystroke) and incremental undo, but no redo. With one keystroke, you can turn the entire display into a whiteboard or blackboard. You can copy the screen (to be pasted into an appropriate program) or save it to disk (as an image). Three caveats: if you switch among screen annotation, whiteboard and blackboard you lose your annotations; there is no way to return to presentation mode, then come back and retain your annotations; and the image capture is always the full screen (so you may need to crop in another program before uploading it to its final home). Image manipulations can be done in a variety of programs (I recommend IrfanView).
- Ardesia (Linux, Windows Vista/7): Ordinarily I find it easier to find free/open-source applications for Linux than for Windows, but it took me a couple of hours of searching to find a screen annotation program I liked. Gromit works pretty well, but it has limited flexibility and requires you to tweak a configuration file to change pen color, etc. Ardesia seems to do almost everything I'd want. Documentation is a bit lacking, so you need to read the tool tips and do some experimenting, but it works very well. You can draw in any color, using one of three or four stroke widths, in one of three modes (totally freehand, or with automatic conversion of some strokes to either lines or splines). You can also type text. If you draw an enclosed region, you can fill it (something I'm not sure I'd use much). You can add arrow heads, erase portions of the screen (or the whole screen with one click), undo and redo, and save your screen (PDF or PNG). There's even a recording feature (which I've not figured out yet). Once it's running, everything is controlled from a toolbar docked on the perimeter of the screen, which is helpful when you're using a convertible laptop and the screen/tablet is covering the keyboard. There are a few "eye-candy" options I have not mentioned (and have not installed ... yet). Ardesia is available as a .deb package for Ubuntu, and allegedly compiles on other Linux/BSD systems. It requires a composite manager. I have not tested the Win 7 version (yet), but it might end up replacing ZoomIt for me. The only real drawback (other than documentation) from my perspective is that there are no ellipse and rectangle tools. (Hypothetically I can draw polygons and ellipses in the straight line or spline mode, but so far that has proved to be purely hypothetical.)
- Whyteboard (Windows, Linux, Mac): If you want to turn your display into a whiteboard (either full screen or windowed), rather than writing on top of some other image, I doubt you'll do better than this. You get a tabbed interface (so that you can have multiple screens of writing, and switch among them at will) with a full palette of drawing tools (text, arrows, lines, basic shapes), with multiple colors and an eraser. You can save and reopen tabs, and you can attach notes to them. Unlike the screen drawing programs, you can grab any shape and move or resize it, and change its color. A history of your drawings is kept and can be replayed. Audio and video players can be dropped onto the whiteboard. If ImageMagick is installed, you can suck in a PDF and draw over it. Windows 7 (or XP tablet version) users can do some of this in Windows Journal, but having tried both I'm going with Whyteboard (plus it's cross-platform, which is useful to me).
The biggest drawback I've found so far is that, while you can save your drawings in a program-specific format, there does not seem to be an image export feature.[Editor's note: Author is apparently blind. Program does export images. See comment below.] You can, however, select a portion of a tab and copy it to the clipboard, so you can paste it into a program (such as IrfanView, which incidentally runs fine on Linux under Wine) and then crop, rotate, fiddle and export.


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Business, Design, Technical, VR, Your Business + Virtual Reality
Today, Yulio is bringing audio annotation to our VR hotspots technology. Introducing our latest Yulio feature release: Audio Annotations! Hotspots are the Yulio method of linking scenes in your VR designs and have always been part of our simple gaze to go navigation. Starting today, customers on our Enterprise level plan can add audio files of up to two minutes to attach to their designs. Check out some samples in our Showcase. Designers can use audio to describe design choices, offer answers to questions, or provide information about products used in the design, all without interrupting the immersion of your VR experience.
Some of the best use cases for audio in A&D VR are about imparting information while maintaining immersion:
Consistent presentations, even when you're not there.For those designers who typically present to a stakeholder who will later be sharing the design with other stakeholders, audio hotspots let the designer maintain control of the conversation. Presenting design choices and thought process with audio hotspots makes them part of the VR design presentation and ensures the information will be consistent as the design is viewed by multiple stakeholders.
Give unambiguous feedback and reduce meeting timeDesigners constantly need to respond to client feedback. Audio hotspots allow you to do so within the next iteration of the design and give greater context to your comments. Place a hotspot over an area a client had questions about, or where they requested changes, and call attention to exactly how you addressed their concerns.
Audio VR hotspots let a user gaze at an object in the design, like a specific chair choice in an office, and hear about its features and benefits at the same time they are checking out its aesthetics, rather than refer to product information outside the design. Aside from the obvious applications in retail, the A&D designers can also talk about material choices and offer recommendations in context.
The evolution of product information
Increase the AmbienceThere's some research that says adding appropriate ambient noise to VR increases the level of immersion far more than some visual tweaks. It helps block the real world a little bit, draw focus to the design and brings life to the design, when used in the right ways. Consider a ceiling or sky audio hotspot in a park with the sound of children playing, general office noises in workplaces or water sounds near fountains and pools. Just like image searches, sounds can be found online or from a service like PacDV or SoundJay. Yulio has pursued audio hotspots because, while we have seen instances of text used in VR, our user testing has demonstrated how distracting it can be. When viewers enter a virtual world and are confronted with large blocks of text to read, it's distracting in a few ways:
- It physically covers a portion of the design
- It's disorienting to have text floating in space
- It represents a poor use of VR – why send them into a VRE to read?
They turn off when a user looks away to avoid interrupting the design experience. We're currently supporting multiple audio formats, including mp3, .wav, m4a, ogg, wma and acc file types, along with many more. Just upload your audio files to Yulio and add them to your scene in the hotspot editor.
You can still adjust the depth of the hotspot in the scene to make it appear closer or further away in 3D space.


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Megan McKenna flashes her long tanned legs in a barely-there lace mini-dress as she prepares for her country music showcase in Nashville
The Towie star is over in Nashville filming a new reality show as she tries to crack the country music market
MEGAN McKenna looked sensational in a tiny figure-hugging white lace dress as she continued her bid for county music stardom over in the US.
The Towie star, 24, dressed to impress as she got ready for her upcoming country music showcase in Nashville, which is being filmed for a new ITVBe reality show.
Megan struck a pose outside The Station Inn concert venue on Monday, turning heads in her thigh-skimming, off-the-shoulder tasselled lace frock.
The cheeky outfit's super short hemline gave Megs the opportunity to flash her long, tanned legs for the camera.
She finished the look with her favourite pair of nude skyscraper stilettos, and styled her glossy dark hair in bouncy waves.
Megan appeared to be feeling confident about her country music debut as she waved at photographers before heading inside the venue.
Nashville's The Station Inn is a well-known concert venue that has hosted a string of iconic bluegrass musicians over the years, so Megan has some big footsteps to follow in.
She hasn't revealed yet when her big showcase will take place, but no doubt she got plenty of inspiration from the artists on the bill last night.
Megan's dreams of becoming the next Dolly Parton are being filmed by ITVBe for a new TV series called There's Something About Megan.
The fly-on-the-wall show will follow Megan's journey from Essex to Nashville as she explores the country music scene and works on her own music.
She's been seen visiting a string of iconic Nashville music venues including The Station Inn and the Bluebird Café.
It was at the latter venue that Taylor Swift was discovered by music executive Scott Borchetta.
She's also been performing already, taking to the stage at Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern on the legendary Music Row in Nashville.
Megan shared her excitement about the TV series before jetting off to Tennessee, saying: "I can't wait to spend this summer in Nashville.
"I have been a country music fan my whole life so to go to the place where some of my favourite country music artists have recorded really is a dream come true.
"I'm excited but definitely a bit scared as I just don't know what to expect. I've been dreaming about this since I was a little girl so this is my one big shot."
Her announcement about the new show came after The Sun exclusively revealed Megan's plans to crack the lucrative country music market in May.
A source said: "Megan has an incredible voice and singing is her greatest love.
"It's what she spends her downtime doing away from the cameras and to make it her main career is a dream come true.
"She's been a long-time fan of Dolly Parton and loves that kind of country folk music so it makes sense to go to Nashville to lay down tracks with some of the best in that business to give her the biggest chance of success."
Megan's made no secret over the years that singing is her passion.
As well as auditioning for Jess Wright's girl band LOLA, she's been seen crooning on past episodes of Towie and even auditioned for Britain's Got Talent in 2009 as one half of musical duo Harmony.
She also sang for her Celebrity Big Brother housemates during the talent show while she was in the house.
Before turning her attentions to the country music market, Megan had been working on a pop record.
She told the Daily Star in November: "I've worked on a song with someone who has written for Ariana Grande.
"That's the sound I am going for – cool pop but which can also be turned into a good club track."
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The shooting of the upcoming Bengali film Chere Jas Na was in progress at Shovabazar nat Mandir (Kolkata). Present on the sets were Firdous, Laboni Sarkar, Rupsa, Barun Chandra, Lily Chakrborty and others.
The film Chere Jas Na is about Pratap Mukherjee who is a retired Army Colonel. The film begins with the preparation for the Durga Puja at Mukhejee Villa. The Puja is in its 150th year. Chandrima, the widowed daughter-in-law is the mother of Rajani and Sinjini. She plans to expand the family business. Meanwhile Sinjini falls in love with Mansur, a Muslim by religion. What happens next? Is their love accepted by the society?
Director Tapan Saha said "Today we are shooting a Durga Puja sequence here at Shovabazar Nat Mandir. The USP of the film is that I have told a simple tale and this is neither a remake nor a copy of any film. There is action, elements of romance, humor in the film and the audience will like it"
The music of the film has been composed by Abhijit Acharya and the screenplay of the film has been written by Sumitro Banerjee. The choreography of the film has been done by Kailash Sharma. In between shots, Kailash Sharma said "I have worked with Firdous before in his first film and it is a great privilege to work again with him. A romantic song has been shot in Chalsa and today we are doing a Durga Puja song. The song is very melodious and the people will surely like it".
Firdous will be seen playing a Bangladeshi man in the film. "I am quite excited because this is the first time I am getting to play such a role. I have been giving some inputs to the director as well about the role to make it credible enough for the audiences. The production house is also very generous as we have been going to the same place for outdoor shoots quite a few times. And they have been supporting us very much".
Debesh Roy Chowdhury, Rajesh Sharma, Debika Mitra, Apurba Roy will be seen in important roles in this film.
The shooting of the film will be done in places like Chalsa, Garubathan, Samsing, Tribeni, Taiganj and other places.
The film is aiming for a release during the coming Durga Pujas.
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The Via degli Dei (Path of Gods) is a hiking path that connects the cities of Bologna and Florence across theTuscan-Emilian Apennines. Even though it was traced recently, its origins are ancient.
From the city center there is a path, which reaches the Sanctuary of San Luca, the traditional destination for religious pilgrimages linked to the devotion of the Blessed Virgin. The route includes an excursion inside the Park Talon
This is the first route of bolognese hills. The route is approximately 4 km long with a vertical drop of 250 m. The route connects the park of San Michele in Bosco with the Fort Bandiera, dating back to the valleys of the river Aposa and cutting the slopes of Monte San Vittore and the hill of Barbiano
Bologna's mountainsThe mountain track CAI 904 is marked with red and white signs, which is typical for trekking and hiking paths in Italy.
Bologna preserves manifold green treasures both downtown and in the surroundings, from the secret courtyards in ancient palaces, to the splendid parks and gardens
The "Via Mater Dei" is a hike of about 135 km divided into 6 legs going from Bologna to the peaks of the Apennines dedicated to Marian Sanctuaries.
A beatiful hike in an uncontaminated environment rife with historical importance: the road, indeed, was constructed more than 2,000 years ago


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If we're to learn anything from all the mistakes made in fashion during the 80's, it should be that if it looks like a lemon, then it probably is a lemon. A decade later, people were burning those embarrassing photographs of themselves in fluorescent leg-warmers and mile-wide shoulder-pads; ten years from now, entire Facebook photo albums will mysteriously disappear. Well, some people never learn, and they continue to thankyouverymuch to those who will gladly accept cash or credit card for those overpriced lemons.
Though, I'm willing to admit that I could be wrong, and vomit patterned dropped-crotch clown pants might be the pivotal ground-breaking turning point in fashion history. Nevermind Alexander McQueen, we're talking Eri Utsugi, the founder and lead designer of Mercibeaucoup, who uses inspiration from anime and manga for her designs. Now I confess that I'm not a big fan of the anime genre of comics, of which, nowadays, primarily attracts teenagers and asian business men, who have a mental age of fourteen, with rainbow coloured renderings of pre-pubescent doe-eyed superheroines with big boobs and men that look like women. While Alexander McQueen was influenced by world culture and historical fashions, Eri Utsugi studied Japanese comic-books (and possibly some Hentai during her spare time).
It would be unfair to compare Alexander McQueen to Eri Utsugi, because undoubtedly Eri Utsugi is a genius ahead of her time, and with a concept to rival Einstein's Theory of Relativity in complexity. The concept found on the Mercibeaucoup website, reads thus:
Brand Concept
purely, happliy, beautifully. mercibeaucoup,
neat and proper, but with some fun.
do have something to say, but never with airs put on.
in the name, we show our dedication
never to forget, but everyday cherish,
the precious feeling of appreciation and thank
BAAAAM! Take that McQueen!


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Friday, 3 August 2018
Our Boy Is Home
Posted by Wastedpapiers at 08:28
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How nice to hear about your time with Archie! Like hearing about the connections between his life and this collage too. Enjoy your time together.ReplyDelete
Great collage, and title, and non-dubious connections too! That Sunburst sweet wraper really is fab isn't it – any wrapper with radiating lines on it looks so good, like the Tunnock's tea cakes wrappers, once you've flattened them out of course!ReplyDelete
Great that the cowboy's hand, and the dog's front paws, are breaking the fourth wall of the collage. Could that dog be Lassie, perhaps?
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Fifty years on, CP Snow's 'Two Cultures' is alive and well. Technology is too important to be left to the technologists. It is also too important to be left to people with no knowledge and blind faith in technology = progress.
This post by Leg-Iron at Old Holborn is really scary, and well worth reading (it is short). The ease with which DNA evidence can be faked undermines the complete faith that people have in it.
For those too young to know CP Snow, the following quote may help.
"A good many times I have been present at gatherings of people who, by the standards of the traditional culture, are thought highly educated and who have with considerable gusto been expressing their incredulity at the illiteracy of scientists. Once or twice I have been provoked and have asked the company how many of them could describe the Second Law of Thermodynamics. The response was cold: it was also negative."
C. P. Snow, 1959 Rede Lecture entitled "The Two Cultures and the Scientific Revolution"
Monday, 24 August 2009
Vorsprung durch Technic
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Special Issue "Dietary Supplements"
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2017).
A printed edition of this Special Issue is available here.
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Interests: health effects of nutrients and other bioactives; human clinical trials; motivations for and prevalence of use of dietary supplements; biomarkers of intake and nutritional status; databases of dietary supplements
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Dear Colleagues,
We invite you to contribute to a Special Issue of Nutrients, entitled "Dietary Supplements". The purpose of this Special Issue is to advance dietary supplement science by presenting commissioned overviews on four nutrients of particular current interest and controversy: Vitamin D, iodine, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. To supplement these contributions, we welcome the submission of manuscripts describing original research, or that provide systematic reviews that relate to several issues in dietary supplement science. Manuscripts across a broad range of topics will be considered, but we are particularly interested in considering manuscripts that address the following areas:
- Health effects, both positive and negative, of single nutrients, such as vitamin D, iodine, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids, with an emphasis on human studies.
- Human clinical trials of dietary supplement use
- Motivations for and prevalence of use of dietary supplements
- Mechanisms of action of nutrients and other bioactive components of dietary supplements.
- Biomarkers of nutritional status, especially those measured in human samples.
- Development and application of analytical tools for the measurement of bioactive components of dietary supplements.
- Databases of dietary supplement composition for use in improving the assessment of nutrient intake and exposures to ingredients in these products in human populations.
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Join Host Mary Goulet For An Hour Of Cultivating A Rich Interior Through Inspiring Conversation, Tips, And Resources. You'll Learn How To Trust Your Instincts When Making Decisions In All Areas Of Your Life And Deepen Your Confidence In Living The Life You Truly Want To Live.
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Mary Goulet Has Been A Radio And TV Host For 12 Years And It All Began At WsRadio. Mary Is The Author Of, "Go With Your Gut, How To Make Decisions You Can Trust", And Two Other Award-Winning Books.
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Understanding the role of Prayer and the Rosary in Catholicism. Ideas on how to, and when to, pray.
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With the final straw of adversity playing out in Las Vegas, it's time to be kind to one another.
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Mary discusses all things Soul and how to live from your Soul for a fulfilling and meaningful life.
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Mary shares more benefits from staying calm. Find what sets you up for inspiration. The power of being gentle. And, a bit about Lent.
02/15/17 Stress an How to Manage and Dissipate It
We all have varying levels of stress; some acute and some chronic. Mary talks about how we can manage it, not allow it to enter our lives, how to dissipate it and some about our three brains, the Reptilian, Limbic, and Neocortex and how they respond to what is going on in your life and [...]
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The Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (MAA) Program is funded by federal and local funds. The MAA Program is authorized under the California's
Welfare and Institutions (W&I) Codes §14132.47.The MAA Program offers a way for Local Governmental Agencies (LGAs) and Local Educational Consortia (LECs) to obtain federal reimbursement for the cost of certain administrative activities necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the Medi-Cal program. MAA activities include: Medi-Cal outreach, Facilitating the Medi-Cal application, Non-emergency & non-medical transportation of Medi-Cal eligible individuals to Medi-Cal covered services, Contracting for Medi-Cal services, Program planning and policy development, MAA coordination and claims administration, TCM coordination and claims administration, Training, and General administration.
MAA may be provided by LGAs and LECs. An LGA is defined as a county or chartered city as stated in W&I Codes §14132.47(o). An LEC is defined as a local agency that is one of the service regions of the California County Superintendent Educational Services Association W&I Codes §14132.47(q)(1). The LGA and LEC must have a signed contract with the Department to claim federal reimbursement and an approved claiming plan.
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PennRose Farms of Wimauma, FL., has added two more growers to its network in the U.S. and Mexico.
Moore Farms of Manor, GA, and Patterson Farm of China Grove, N.C., has joined PennRose Farms, as exclusive suppliers, according to a news release. Moore Farms grows bell peppers, cucumbers, summer squash, specialty peppers, cabbages and eggplants. Patterson Farm launches its season in June with shipments of bell peppers, specialty peppers and cucumbers, continuing through October.
"Our spring, summer and fall vegetable lineups bring substantially greater value for our customers with the addition of these growers who share our vision of quality, safety, sustainability and service," Jason Wyatt, director of sales and business development at PennRose Farms said in the release. "As a grower-owned company, we will continue investing in innovative and long-term supply chains."
Chuck Ciruli, managing partner of PennRose Farms, welcomed Moore Farms and Patterson Farm to the company in the release. Patterson will have a key role in expanding year-round distribution as a local producer with retail and foodservice customers.


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Marketing is a subjective field – marketers don't always agree. The strategy developed by one marketer could - and probably would - differ quite greatly from the strategy developed by another. But there's one area in particular that all marketers do agree on – the impact of the changes in the market place brought on by the advancements in digital technology.
The B2B market place has changed; even from what it was as little as 5 years ago – this isn't new news to anyone. But with these changes has come a whole host of new 'Best Practices' for developing a marketing strategy to effectively target the changing market.
Inbound Marketing is being lauded as the answer. The step away from traditional marketing tactics and a move towards a coherent messaging structure that draws your leads into the sales pipeline: through gaining a prospects interest and developing their trust rather than pushing your brand and products on to your potential customers.
And they would be right
The marketplace has changed and in order to be continuously accessible and engaging with your audiences you need to be creating content; developing SEO and using social media platforms.
The benefits of digital marketing are numerous:
- Increased visibility and brand awareness
- The earning of trust and credibility within a prospects mind
- Generating a continual flow of quality leads and traffic
More than half of the buyer's journey is now done online and if your brand is already established in a prospects mind when the time comes for them to engage, the hard work has been taken out of initiating a sale.
There are probably a million and one articles online that detail the success of inbound marketing and its progression towards replacing outbound marketing completely.
And there are probably another million and one articles that give outbound marketing a bad name:
Jeff Rosenblum of Questus describes outbound marketing as "inherently obfuscated, duplicitous and full of shit." And as a marketer he isn't alone in his opinions; there are many others out there believe that the days of direct marketing are in the past.
But how fair is this opinion really?
Inbound marketing certainly has a few disadvantages of its own:
- It can take months to set up a fully comprehensive and sustainable inbound campaign that is rewarded with substantial ROI
- The qualification process is prospect led – leaving them with the opportunity to provide incomplete, misleading or even incorrect information
- It is heavily reliant on the prospect taking action – meaning that opportunities can be missed
And there are many advantages of an outbound campaign that are often over looked in the face of the accompanying disadvantages:
- There is greater control over the types of prospects targeted and the qualifying process is sales person led rather than independently by the prospect
- There is a low threshold for the investment of resources required for content creation
- Rapport can more immediately be built with the potential customer
- Results are more immediately generated with an outbound campaign as prospects are identified and qualified simultaneously
The problems with wading through the numerous 'best practices' that are advocated by marketers everywhere is that everything is so highly and uniquely dependent on the specific factors of your industry; product; and audience markets. This means that your marketing strategy to approach your industry; product and audience markets must also be highly and uniquely specific.
By choosing an approach that is solely direct or digital you run the risk of being unable to tailor your marketing strategy; maximising the advantages benefited from both and offsetting the accompanying disadvantages.
At a general level the goals of a B2B lead generation campaign would be to ensure that there is a consistent flow of leads which have been clearly qualified; with additional measures in place to facilitate the development of brand awareness and authority within the market place and to ensure the continued progression of nurtured leads.
Often with the time available it can be impossible to achieve all of these goals with a purely direct or digital approach.
And why should it have to?
Because after all – why have the benefits of just one when you can have both? The minimal turnaround time on a direct campaign means that in no time at all your sales funnel will have leads flowing through. Providing you with an optimal buffer of time and resources to fully establish and develop the digital side of your approach. By segmenting your digital content creation efforts you can first create the pieces immediately required by your sales team to assist with the nurturing process before going on to develop a fully integrated digital campaign.
With Sales and Marketing working on a cohesive campaign a better structured and comprehensive message will emerge ensuring consistency and quality across the two teams. Encouraging your prospects further along their buyer's journey can be better achieved when both direct and digital channels are available to you as prospects can be engaged at just the right time with an approach that will be best appreciated. With a hybrid approach your sales and marketing teams can be pro-active in their approach to facilitating sales and therefore increasing your ability to demonstrate a tangible ROI.
INCo has encorporated a direct and digital hybrid approach into our own Lead Generation strategy. Download our eBook below to find out more about the benefits of a combined approach.


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...to blowing it this weekend!
- little to no exercise, unless you count the household chores of vacuuming, changing sheets, up and down the stairs 500 or so odd times and laundry.
- yesterday was Grey Cup (what a freakin' awesome game!) which for those not in the know, is the Canadian equivalent to the Super Bowl. We had snacks and although I didn't haul ass on the bacon appetizers (they were damn tasty!) like some people I know, I did have more than my fair share of coke. No real meal was had last night but I did skip dessert. Lunch was healthy, a tuna pita with some veggies!
- not enough water was consumed this weekend. Gah!
- the walk that I wanted to do yesterday didn't get done. I realized quickly into the day that it wasn't going to happen so I didn't dwell on it though I'm sort of sad that winter has reared its ugly head. Ice on the roads and sidewalks makes for outdoor walking difficulties.
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Why this story matters:
Today, the hottest topic in Slovakia is politicians' salaries. In 2011, the government froze them and they have not changed since.
At first, it was seen as a populist move. After six years, however, it became a toxic issue because of the difference between the current salaries and the potential amount the politicians would receive after de-freezing. Everyone imagines that voters will be furious, if they hear that 3500 euro per month is not enough for their political representatives who are therefore going to get a 1000 EUR raise.
The Prime Minister acts as if we were in the midst of an election campaign, despite the fact that the next parliamentary election is in two years. He is threatening the members of the coalition that if they vote in favor of the new salaries, the government will end.
What now?
Details from the story:
- Nowadays, Slovak MPs earn approximately 3400 euros per month.
- If MPs would de-freeze salaries, they would immediately rise by 1000 euro.
- Coalition members are discussing the proposed changes.


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Grove City Skate Park Built in 2006, the Grove City Skate Park is still new to the Grove City Park system. This 11,000-square-foot skate park is concrete and provides areas for the beginning skater to the pro skater. Bowls, ramps, rails, and boxes are featured in the design. The bowl sides are three to 18 feet in height.
Park Details:
-Acres: 5
-Shelter or Gazebos: None
-Bikeway Accessible: No
-Restrooms: Yes (portable only)
-Play Equipment: No
-Parking Spaces: 40 total, 2 accessible
-Other Amenities: 11,000-square-foot concrete skate park, bleachers, shade structures and drinking fountains.


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While driving through Bangor Maine we stopped at Davenport Park to see the Battleship Maine Monument. The monument displays the ship's scroll and shield recovered from the harbor of Havana Cuba. These are mounted on blocks of grants that represent the prow of a ship. Photographed from head on, the shield and scroll appear to be a mirror image.
For the image above, I changed one half of the image to black and white. This accentuates the mirrored effect, seems to add depth to the image, and makes it difficult to determine if the center of the image is jutting towards or sinking away from the viewer.
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Coach Laura here!
Many people think to lose stubborn belly fat it takes more sit-ups. That is just not true. What it take is awesome cardio interval training. This is the fastest way to burn fat.
So today I am offering you an at home workout that is just 7 minutes long. Ok, ok you can do the workout more than once, but you don't need to make this longer than 30 minutes to get a great workout. No fancy equipment, just a timer and a flight of stairs.
Warm up 4 minutes on a treadmill or elliptical. If you don't have one simply march and run in place.
Do not take breaks between exercises only at the end of each 7 minute set.
Repeat up to 3-4 times, with as few breaks as you can.
4 min cool down
This workout will have your heart pumping and leave you breathless, which is when you are burning belly fat the fastest. If you have any questions or comments we love to hear them below!!


text: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, May 07, 2015: The Honourable Dr Timothy Harris, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, this morning launched the "greening" of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Federation Park Headquarters by planting a Flamboyant, the national tree of his country on the campus grounds. The newly elected Prime Minister took the time to visit CARPHA as he is currently in Trinidad and Tobago for the Forum on the Future of the Caribbean. Executive Director, CARPHA, Dr C James Hospedales explained that "this initiative will see the grounds of CARPHA abloom with the national tree or flower of each CARPHA Member State in the future." At the tree planting ceremony, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, CARICOM Secretary General also planted the Chaconia, the national flower of Trinidad and Tobago. Ambassador Douglas Slater, Assistant Secretary General of CARICOM and Ms Wendy Phipps, Minister of Health of St Kitts and Nevis and Chair of the CARPHA Executive Board, along with the staff of CARPHA witnessed the special event. Prior to the tree planting, the CARPHA Executive Management Team met with the Caribbean leaders. During the meeting, the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis emphasized the value of CARPHA, citing its technical expertise in addressing public health concerns of relevance to Caribbean development. Ambassador La Rocque also commended CARPHA on its contribution to the Region, in particular the work done in responding to the Chikungunya outbreak. CARPHA is the new single regional public health agency for the Caribbean. It was legally established in July 2011 by an Inter-Governmental Agreement signed by Caribbean Heads of Government and began operation in January 2013. CARPHA brings together five previously existing regional health institutions as one strong force under a public health umbrella, under which issues requiring a regional response are addressed.


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We help people heal from the chronic disease of addiction and mental health disorders, stay clean and sober and maintain healthy relationships so that they become active in recovery for life.
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Our treatment process is built upon a member-first culture and stands on three pillars that reflect our philosophy toward our members' recovery: Heal, Connect and Recover. These pillars guide the process in which we heal our members' minds, bodies and spirits, reconnect them with their true selves and their community and provide them with the tools they need to recover for life.
We understand that everyone is different and have different pasts, needs, and goals. At Aurora Recovery Centre (ARC), we cater to each and every member by creating custom treatment plans for our members that consists of individual and group work.
Our treatments are holistic, evidence-based bio-psycho-social and contain spiritual principles and practices. We primarily base our treatments on the Twelve Steps, a successful worldwide recovery philosophy. But because the Twelve Steps may not work for everyone, we offer a variety of alternative approaches for our members' treatment plans.
Our members' experiences are our first priority, and we believe they deserve the most advanced treatment protocols to address their addictions and mental health disorders. We also use adjunctive therapies that guide members to heal and connect with others for recovery for life.
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This discussion assesses your ability to clarify the role of each legally mandated attendee on the Individualized Education Program team. This assessment also supports your achievement of Course Learning Outcome….
Abelard's fall is the beginning of the end of the Cabral family (fukú?). Why didn't he take the girls and leave the island? How can you explain the bizarre deaths of the entire family (except Beli). Fukú
Final Questions for Oscar Wao Number your answers. 1. When Lola is reflecting on her relationship with her mother, she states that "now that I'm a mother myself I realize that she could not have been any different" (208). Explain what she means. 2. Abelard's fall is the beginning of the end of the Cabral family (fukú?). Why didn't he take the girls and leave the island? How can you explain the bizarre deaths of the entire family (except Beli). Fukú? 3. I'm not even going to ask you whether or not, after reading this novel, if you believe in fukú. As Yunior states in the beginning of the novel, "It's perfectly fine if you don't believe in these 'superstitions.' In fact, it's better than fine-it's perfect. Because no matter what you believe, fukú believes in you" (5). How do you interpret that now that you've read the novel? 4. In the height of Oscar's depression, when "he went on long rides . . ..drove as far as Amish country [ate] alone at a roadside diner . . ..Sometimes at night he dreamed about the Mongoose" (269). Why would he dream of the Mongoose when he's so depressed, when up until that point it had showed up as some type of "savior" (269)? Explain the contradiction. 5. Why did Díaz choose Ybón, "a semiretired puta," for his last and final love – a love that is finally consummated? 6. Throughout the novel, Oscar reads, writes, and dreams about Galactic heroes. Do you think in the end Oscar is heroic or foolish? 7. What did Oscar teach Yunior? OVERALL QUESTIONS: (Reflecting on the novel, since you have now completed it.) 8. The author, the primary narrator, and the protagonist of the book are all male, but some of the strongest characters and voices in the book are female. Who do you think makes the strongest, boldest decisions in the book? Given the machismo and swagger of the narrative voice, how does the author express the strength of the female characters? 9. Along that line of thought, in a few chapters Lola takes over the narration. Why do you think it is important to the novel to let Lola have a chance to speak for herself? Do you think Díaz is successful in creating a female narrative voice as his is the male one? 10. Will fukú continue? 11. One of the reasons we read is to be lifted into other worlds and cultures, places we may never experience and certainly not from the perspective of those who inhabit them. Having said that, what did you learn about the Dominican Republic and Dominicans and the challenges of being an immigrant? What did you learn from the characters about the human experience?


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Rumors: Mets still in the mix for Starling Marte?
Marte trade likely?
Tue, Dec 10, 2019 11:10am - William DePaoli
NHL: Stars fire Jim Montgomery for unprofessional conduct
Times are changing. Another NHL coach is out for unprofessional conduct
Tue, Dec 10, 2019 10:45am - William DePaoli
Tristan Jarry earns NHL's 2nd star of week
Tristan Jarry on Monday was named the NHL's 2nd star of the week. Jarry who has outplayed No. 1 netminder Matt Murray through the first two months of the season, posted back-to-back shutouts for the week ending Dec 8. On Dec 4 Jarry posted a 28 save shutout vs St. Louis ...
Mon, Dec 9, 2019 6:13pm - William DePaoli


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Panther Baseball advances to the Final Four with a third-game win over Ohlone.
Panther Softball falls to San Joaquin and places 5th in the state overall.
Panther Baseball continues to battle for a trip to the Championship with their third game against Ohlone 11:30 AM on Monday, May 20 at Sac City.
Sac City Softball took a win over Sierra last weekend to advance and will open up against the top team in the South (Mt. San Antonio) when the State Championships begin on Thursday in Bakersfield!
Panther Baseball will also advance after winning against San Mateo 8-6. We will host Ohlone next weekend in the NorCal Finals at the U! Come out and cheer on your team for their home game!!
Last weekend, in the first round of the CCCAA playoffs Panther Softball swept Shasta 2-0 to advance and Panther Baseball swept Taft 2-0 to advance. GO PANTHERS!
SCC will once again be hosting playoff series so don't miss the chance to cheer on your Panthers this week:
Softball: SCC (#4 seed) vs Sierra (#5 seed)
- Fri, 5/10, at SCC: 2 pm start
- Sat, 5/11, at SCC: 12 Noon start; Game 3 (if needed) to follow 30 minutes after completion of prior game
Winner advances to CCCAA State Championship the following weekend
Baseball: SCC (#4 seed) vs College of San Mateo (#7 seed)
- Thur, 5/9, at SCC: 3 pm start
- Fri, 5/10, at SCC: 3 pm start
- Sat, 5/11 (if needed), at SCC: 1 pm start
Winner advances to CCCAA Nor Cal finals the following weekend
Both our Baseball and Softball teams have qualified for CCCAA postseason and have been ranked high enough in Northern California to host the first round of playoffs, as follows:
Softball (finished as co-champion of the Big 8 and seeded #4 in Northern California):
- Shasta at SCC (SCC Softball Stadium)
- Game 1: Fri, 5/3/19, 2 pm
- Game 2: Sat, 5/4/19, 12 pm
- Game 3 (if needed): Sat, 5/4/19, 30 minutes after completion of Game 2
- We will need to win two rounds of playoffs in order to advance to the Softball State Championship 5/16-5/19/19. If SCC wins the series vs Shasta, we would host another series the following weekend.
Baseball (#4 seed in Northern California):
- Taft at SCC (Union Stadium)
- Game 1: Fri, 5/3/19, 4 pm
- Game 2: Sat, 5/4/19, 1 pm
- Game 3 (if needed): Sat, 5/4/19, 45 minutes after completion of Game 2
- We will need to win three rounds of playoffs in order to advance to the Baseball State Championship 5/25-5/27/19. If SCC wins the series vs Taft, we would host another series the following weekend.
Congratulations to coach Sullivan and the baseball student-athletes, along with coach Kiernan and the Softball student-athletes for making the playoffs and for their high seeds (18 teams from the North make the Baseball and SB playoffs)!
Additional information and results will be available on the Athletics website.


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The Best Banana Nut Bread Flavor
The Best Banana Nut Bread Flavor you'll ever taste is this one by Cyberliquids it will take you back to your grandmothers' recipe. It's great for the Winter cold season. They have it available for 60 mL. You heard about this on MyBesteLiquid.com
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Our bison tri tip is a large, tender, triangular-shaped piece of muscle cut from the bottom sirloin. Moderately tender, this cut has become a favorite among chefs everywhere. This lean cut texturally resembles a flat-cut brisket without the fat. Having a mild bison flavor, this meat is best seasoned well and served with a flavorful sauce. Presents beautifully as a whole roast or sliced into small steaks.
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We have all come to understand the power of 140 characters.
But a recent report by the United Nations may be adding a new twist to what social media, via the Internet, means to societies.
Titled the "Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression," it declares that Internet access falls under freedom of expression.
"The unique and transformative nature of the Internet not only [enables] individuals to exercise their right to freedom of opinion and expression, but also a range of other human rights, and to promote the progress of society as a whole."
The web, argues UN special rapporteur Frank La Rue, is too important a tool in asserting other human rights for people to be denied its use.
"Given that the Internet has become an indispensable tool for realizing a range of human rights, combating inequality, and accelerating development and human progress, ensuring universal access to the Internet should be a priority for all states."
Reading this might naturally lead us to recall the Arab Spring and the role that the Internet and social media played in the uprisings we saw sweep the region.
And the crackdown against the Internet in this region and others is no doubt playing a significant role in the decision, as reported in the New York Times , to fund the development of shadow voice and digital communications networks that would mean people could keep tweeting or talking even when repressive governments are cracking down on open communications.
More and more we see the United States putting Internet freedom at the top of its foreign policy. Obviously this is not all altruistic.
Any economist will tell you that putting in strong information systems can help stabilize regions and get more people participating in the economy and hopefully in the long term that will lead to a more prosperous life for all.
But, really, is the Internet a human right?
Yes absolutely, said La Rue.
"...All states need to have a policy of universal access," he said recently in an interview on CBC.
"...I'm not talking about Internet for weekend log cabins in the mountains
"(But)...why should people in Toronto or Ottawa or Montreal have Internet (while) the aboriginal population or northern populations do not?"
No longer can human rights be confined to just thinking about violations in the context of summary executions or torture. Now people have to understand that freedom of expression is also an obligation of the state to fulfill, said La Rue.