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International Visitors
Cairns hosts new International airport facilities welcoming International visitors to Cairns for the Conference.
Travel to and from Asian ports including Japan, is a pleasure with a wide range of budget and other airlines hosting direct flights: Australian Airlines, Continental Airlines, JAL, Qantas, Air Niugini and Cathy Pacific. Air New Zealand, United Airlines and Air Canada offer services to New Zealand and the Americas.
International visitors might choose an international carrier which code shares or is associated with either QANTAS or Virgin Blue and enjoy check-through baggage.
International visitors can also travel through the International ports of Sydney or Brisbane and book one of the regular domestic legs to Cairns. International visitors need to be aware that the discount airline Jetstar has very low cabin allowances (5 Kg in one small bag) and very low baggage limits (20K). Qantas and Virgin Blue will enable a smoother transition for International visitors.
Domestic visitors
Domestic visitors who fly into Cairns have a range of airlines with an increasing number of services from across the country. Direct flights to Cairns from Perth, Alice Springs and Adelaide complement the eastern circuit. Regional services are available from the Torres Straits, Cape York and central western Queensland. Townsville teachers can fly to Cairns with Skytrans and Qantas.
Domestic fares are now extremely reasonable with specials regularly available. The conference is on in school break, so domestic travelers will need to time their booking, to achieve the best rates. Bookings for September and October 2006 are now open on most airlines.
Domestic passengers can also catch a train. The Queensland Tilt Train offers a service to Cairns from all ports along the Queensland coast. It's a great way to travel in luxury and comfort through the Great Green Way and into Cairns. The Train will bring you right into the centre of Cairns, walking distance to the Convention Centre and most inner city hotels.
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Ground Transportation
The Cairns airport is extremely close to the city; less than 10 minutes taxi ride. Buses are also available and most hotels will do a personal pickup of visitors if you arrange it. It's a very pleasant way of being greeted and arriving at your destination without any problems.


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By Maud Watson
Questions for Querrey – American Sam Querrey needs to find some answers as to why he's lacking motivation, how does he find it again, and how does he do a better job of controlling his mindset when he's out on the court. I'll give credit to Sam for at least owning up the fact that he's struggling to find his motivation and that he hasn't exactly been the epitome of professionalism, even admitting that he's tanked some points. He's had some peaks and valleys in his 2010 season, but there's no doubt he's been one of the more promising young American players. To hear his latest comments was definitely disappointing. It sounds like his coach has the backbone to call Sam on it though, and hopefully between the two of them, they're going to be able to turn things around before burnout occurs.
Grinding it Out – American Andy Roddick has been the opposite of his compatriot Sam Querrey. Roddick's clay court preparation has been next to nil, and undoubtedly his worst since turning professional. To top it off, clay is his worst surface, and his results at Roland Garros have predominantly been dismal. When playing Fin Jarkko Nieminen, who himself has thus far had a terrible 2010 season, Roddick found himself down two sets to one. It would have been easy for him to throw in the towel and look towards the greener pastures of Wimbledon, but he ground it out like a true professional. In his second round, he takes on little-known Blaz Kavcic of Slovenia. Roddick had his serve broken on multiple occasions, endured a few rain delays, and even dropped the second set before finding his way to the finish line. I haven't always been a fan of some of his outbursts on court, but I greatly admire the way he's handled himself thus far at the French Open.
Darkness (and Chaos) Reign – It was only Day 4 of Roland Garros, but already there was high drama on Court Philippe Chatrier. Gael Monfils was up against Fabio Fognini. There was enough drama as it was, with Fognini staging a comeback after being down two sets to love. Then, at 4-4 in the fifth, tournament referee and Grand Slam supervisor Stefan Fransson made an appearance to presumably call play for the day. Instead of calling play, however, he talked it over with the players, and then, the insanity began as Fognini argued it was too dark to continue but was forced to play on anyway. In a statement made on Day 5, Fransson confirmed that both players claimed that they wished to continue playing, but that Fognini changed his mind after his box signaled to him to stop. Now maybe that constitutes illegal coaching, but I still felt for the Italian and found myself rooting for him. Of course he was initially going to claim he wanted to keep playing. He was playing a Frenchman and had a stadium full of French tennis fans who had patiently sat through rain delays earlier in the day (and were being egged on by Monfils) clamoring for the drama continue. The situation was poorly handled by Fransson. Fognini should never have been put in the position of having to be the bad guy by asking for play to be called, and the fact that he got a point penalty for delay of game was ludicrous. I realize Monfils cannot be held accountable for the actions of tournament officials, but I couldn't help feeling a bit of justice was done when Fognini came out the victor.
(Un)dressed for Success – I'm going to join the multitudes of people commenting on Venus Williams' latest tennis attire and go on record as saying I'm not a fan. Venus pushed the envelope with similar use of the bodysuit down in Australia, and now she's crossed the line. Even taking into account that Venus has the figure to wear the dress, and that French Open and WTA administrators alike agree that her outfit doesn't violate dress codes, that doesn't make it right. Her attire is better suited to the bedroom than Court Philippe Chatrier, particularly on Kids' Day. And as a sidebar regarding Venus' comment that lace has never been done in tennis, she should research the stir Gussy Moran's lace-trimmed panties made at Wimbledon just over 60 years ago. I'm happy to see that women's tennis fashion has evolved since the time of Gussy and others, but I think in this case, the pendulum has swung a bit too far.
In Need of a Break? – That's the question some are asking of Dinara Safina after she lost her first round match to 39-year-old Kimiko Date Krumm. After winning the first set, the Russian led by a break in the second and a double break in the third, but still failed to put away the cramping Japanese veteran. The good news for Safina is that she wasn't complaining of the niggling back injury that has hampered her year, and she also seems positive about working with her new coach, former ATP pro Gastón Etlis. It's hard to forgo competing in a Slam, but given that grass is historically her worst surface, I wonder if it wouldn't serve Safina well to take month or so away from the game, bond more with her new coach, and get in the valuable practice time that's has eluded her due to her back injury.


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Many options Purposefully make a closed system, which is tedious to move away from once you get started. But with a stage named Ecwid, you no longer have to worry about it. In fact, the whole aim of the business, which started in 2009, would be to quickly and quickly create an online store system on your existing websites.
You do not have To create a completely different site. Just apply Ecwid on any stage, CMS or social networking (in five minutes) and you're good to go.
That raised my Attention, because I understand the struggles that come along with attempting to migrate sites, especially when it comes to ecommerce. So, I needed to put together a comprehensive review of this Ecwid system to find out whether it is worth the time.
How Many People Use Ecwid?
It's quite Impressive what Ecwid has achieved since 2009, with over 1 million merchants getting signed up. What's even more cool is that the Ecwid merchants span over 175 distinct countries, showing that this is not only a platform for most people in the united states or Europe. Even businesses in developing countries have a opportunity to find an online store going, and you don't have to squander your previous site if you have one.
The usership Continues to grow, especially considering Ecwid is currently PCI DSS Level 1 accredited. If you are not certain what that is, it is pretty much the gold standard for safety in the ecommerce world. You can rest easy knowing you and your clients' information is safe and protected.
In addition to The total merchant count, over 20,000 active users are using the Ecwid Shopping Cart for WordPress. The difference between that 20,000 and also the 1 million is the simple fact that you don't require a WordPress site to implement Ecwid. So, the 20,000 simply identifies WordPress users with the plugin.
What's Ecwid, and how does it work?
Ecwid is a hosted Solution for building an online shop. Unlike competing products like Shopify, Bigcommerce and Volusion, which permit you to construct a fresh site with e-commerce functionality, Ecwid is geared more towards people who already have a website and simply want to add an online store to it.
Much like other E-commerce programs, Ecwid allows you to install'catalogs' of all products, and include photographs, pricing, weight etc. for each. You can specify shipping rates, accept credit card payments and so on — all of the crucial things that you'd expect to be able to do with an e-commerce alternative.
However it differs Apart from competing products like Shopify, Volusion, Squarespace and Bigcommerce in that it isn't actually designed to allow you to create a fully-featured, standalone e-commerce website; rather, it's designed to allow you add an online store to an existing online existence.
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The Product operates by giving you a widget which gets placed on other websites — hence the name Ecwid: it's short for'E-commerce Widget'. You receive a few lines of HTML code (the widget) to add into an existing website or societal networking profile, and your shop is displayed wherever you've inserted this code.
Ecwid makes Strides in the market by catering to businesses that don't need to begin a brand-new site. The primary attribute is that you can take your old site and quickly incorporate the Ecwid system inside a couple of minutes.
You can also Mirror the system on several different sites if you anticipate selling elsewhere online. Handle all these sites from 1 location instead of switching between multiple dashboards.
Another nice Feature is the syncing between multiple devices. Sell on-the-go together with your smartphone. This means that you can go to a tradeshow to generate a few sales and each one these earnings are reflected onto the backend of your site.
The system is Also made to integrate well with social networks, and that means that you may sell your items on Facebook if needed. One part of Ecwid we particularly enjoy is the shipping facet. With real time shipping integrations you always know what is happening with your requests and where they are being sent to.
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The machine has over 43 translations for selling round the planet
You receive lots of promotional instruments like vouchers, discounts, bulk pricing and much more
Produce your personalized email notifications
Utilize the automatic tax alternative (automatic taxation charges at checkout, tax reporting and filing)
Point-of-sale performance
Thanks To Ecwid's point-of-sale (POS) performance, you can use your Ecwid shop to market not only online but in physical locations too — in stores, market stalls, at concerts and so on.
Together with Ecwid's POS Performance, regardless of if a customer buys a product in shop, online, in their phone or via Facebook, everything stays in sync – i.e., the retailer's catalog, inventory and client / transaction info.
There is a few ways that you can take advantage of this feature: the easiest is likely to use'Paypal Here.' This entails downloading the Ecwid iOS app from the Apple's App shop, connecting it to the Paypal Here support, then taking payments using a cell card reader (pictured above).
You have two options when it comes to POS Hardware and Paypal This: you can buy a chip and swipe reader (for $24.99) or a processor and also tap reader (for $79.99). Both can be ordered direct from Ecwid.
There is a few Things worth noting the Paypal Here integration: first, it's only available to retailers in america and UK. Secondly, it's not yet available on Android apparatus. (On their website, Ecwid state it will be available shortly — but they've been saying that for quite some time now). Ecwid Legitimate
If you are located outside The US / UK, or need to utilize another mobile device type, the good news is that Ecwid also works together with all the Vend, Clover, NCR Silver and Square POS systems. These all ease using a larger selection of hardware in a physical retail location (full-sized card readers, receipt printers, cash drawers tablet stands etc.) and are usable in more countries.
Although you can avail Of this Paypal Here POS choice on all paid-for plans, you will want to be to the most expensive'Unlimited' plan if you would like to avail of a Vend, Clover, NCR Silver or Square integration.
Reactive storefronts
Ecwid Storefronts are responsive, meaning that they will display properly across devices — desktop, tablet and cellular. In a age where smartphone internet browsing is eclipsing desktop surfing, this is vital.
Free program
Unlike many similar Goods, Ecwid offers a totally free plan.
Granted, it's a fairly Basic plan, in which attributes like discount vouchers and service are not available, and it merely lets you sell up to ten products in 2 categories — but this may actually be adequate for some users, and using it is a good way to try out the system.
However, A vital point to notice about the free plan is that it is not great from an search engine optimization standpoint — you have to be on a paid plan to make certain your product pages speak to hunt engines correctly (more on SEO below).
Language detection
Ecwid is forward of the Pack in that its storefronts could be mechanically translated into nearly 50 distinct languages — customers can view your store in their own language, without you needing to worry about creating alternate versions of this. Ecwid provides this performance by detecting visitors' language mechanically according to their browser preferences / IP address.
Competing products like Shopify And Bigcommerce are yet to supply this type of functionality — that they force you to rely on third party apps, the production of numerous shops or Google Translate to supply different language variations of your shop, which can be less than perfect. So a definite triumph for Ecwid here.
Ecwid and search engine optimization
Search engine Optimization (search engine optimization ) in Ecwid is a fairly straightforward affair. You are able to edit the name of your webpage and its meta description; the relevant fields are pre-populated for you automatically, however you can tweak them to suit your SEO objectives.
So Far as I could tell However, you can not manually change the URL of a product — you have to make do with the one which Ecwid creates for you. This isn't ideal because key words in URLs are used by some search engines to categorise content through indexing.
However, The URLs which are automatically generated by Ecwid comprise the name you have given to your own product – so in the event that you include some keywords in your product name (maybe not a bad idea anyhow ) your URL will comprise them also. This functions as something of a workaround, but I would prefer full control over URLs. Ecwid Legitimate
One place where Ecwid doesn't perform so Well on the search engine optimization front entails AMP — accelerated cellular pages. As its name suggests, AMP pages load faster on cellular devices. This encourages people to remain longer on your webpage, thus increasing'live time' –something that's considered by many search engine optimization experts believe to be rewarded by Google with preferential treatment in search results. Furthermore, Google sometimes highlights AMP pages in carousels in search results, providing AMP content an extra little boost.
Regrettably However — and unlike most rival products such as Bigcommerce or even Shopify, you can not create AMP versions of your products using Ecwid.
Importing and exporting data
Like many competing Goods Ecwid permits you to import and export your data in CSV format.
The Export option permits you to export merchandise information, orders and customers (in CSV format) and ensures that if you feel the need to migrate your store to another e-commerce platform, then you shouldn't have some significant problems doing so.
Using Ecwid with other programs
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WordPress does not Provided any e-commerce performance out of the box, so anybody wishing to sell on the stage will need a third-party alternative like Ecwid. There is an Ecwid plugin accessible, so adding an Ecwid store to your WordPress site is very simple — you can get up and running with a few clicks.
You simply sign up for an Ecwid accounts and then install the free plugin.
Ecwid and Squarespace
Squarespace comes with Increasingly good e-commerce features, but the number of payment gateway options is very limited — you need to utilize Stripe or Paypal. (And with Stripe only functions if you are selling goods from particular countries). Another main issue with the built-in Squarespace marketing tools is that they don't facilitate dropshipping, and complete export of merchandise isn't currently possible.
Integrating Ecwid with Squarespace permits you to bypass these constraints, and adding it to some Squarespace site is very simple: it is a simple matter of adding a code block to a webpage and pasting some HTML to it.
Ecwid and Wix
As With Squarespace, there's currently no dropshipping option for Wix users, therefore again Ecwid can provide a good workaround. A committed app is offered by Ecwid to allow you incorporate the product onto a Wix shop easily.
Programs and plugins
Ecwid provides a pretty Limited number integrations with other apps that are well-known. Integrations do exist with services Mailchimp, Xero and Freshbooks; but to be honest the assortment of integrations could be extensive — competing products like Shopify provide a much broader assortment of programs. Notable omissions from the Ecwid store comprise Quickbooks and Zendesk, for example (that said, a Quickbooks integration is coming soon).
The Picture is better when it comes to CMS plugins: these are available for WordPress, Wix and Joomla, enabling for you to install Ecwid on these platforms quite easily. Ecwid Legitimate
Interface and ease of use
Ecwid's Interface is pretty easy to use. Like most similar online store builders, you receive a vertical menu on the left that allows you to access key performance, and the area on the right is used to edit or display related products, site reports and content.
As with any e-commerce tool, you'll need to Spend a reasonable amount of time getting your head around producing catalogues and product variations, setting up shipping prices and so on…but there isn't anything here that should represent also much of a learning curve.
Matters are helped by an 'onboarding checklist' that is provided to you when you log in for the very first time.
If You are stuck however, you could always get in touch with Ecwid's support staff — more on this later — or, even if you are on a'Business' or'Unlimited', you are able to take advantage of the included customization support (you get 2 hours and 12 hours customization period from Ecwidon these plans).
Ecwid and GDPR
I'm not a Lawyer, so please be aware that the below observations shouldn't be interpreted as legal advice, but I'm planning to do my best to spell out some of the key GDPR problems facing Ecwid users under.
With the introduction of The EU's new GDPR legislation, there are many legal steps that website owners now should take to ensure that they are adequately protecting EU customers' and visitors' privacy. There are severe financial penalties for not doing this (to the point where it is typically a great idea to consult a lawyer on what to do); and even when your company isn't based in the EU, you still need to obey the regulations where any website visits from the EU are concerned.
According to my Understanding of the key GDPR rules, the principal priorities for potential Ecwid store owners would be to:
· Provide adequate privacy and cookie notices
· Process and store data safely
· Get explicit consent from those signing up to mailing lists that it is fine to send them e-newsletters
· Provide a means to opt in or revoke consent to use of non-essential biscuits on a website (and also to log that approval ).
There doesn't seem to be Whatever stops you fulfilling the first three requirements readily enough with Ecwid, although you will need to devote time and potentially money generating adequate notices and crafting information capture forms so that they are GDPR compliant.
Where things get Complicated with Ecwid is your fourth requirement — cookie consent. To Guarantee GDPR compliance, you need to exhibit a cookie cutter banner to your visitors which
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The system has Wizards for every platform you would like to set your store on. In case you have a WordPress site, simply walk through three steps to get up and running. You could even click on choices like Facebook and Joomla, based on where you would like to market.
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· The free Ecwid program is not time-limited, includes support, and is fairly generous in terms of features.
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· Making Ecwid GDPR-compliant (with respect to obtaining cookie consent) seems hard.
· The free version will not let you get any of the SEO tools.
Ecwid comes With four plans, one of which is totally free. They promote the free program like mad, and mention that many different platforms drag you into a free trial, even where you will eventually have to pay.
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Hello from Haines City, FL! Here we go again. It feels like it was just a few weeks ago when we were one sleep away from an Ironman!
During our travels back home from Kona, Hawaii on October 16th, we received an email from Ironman that Ironman Florida was cancelled due to extensive devastation from Hurricane Michael. In the beginning of the year, Karel wanted to do something that he has never done before - race two Ironmans within a month. While an experimentation to see how his body would handle two endurance triathlon events in such a short time period, Karel also wanted to see if he would be able to re-qualify for 2019 Kona. Seeing that Karel did not have the race that he wanted in Kona, he was really looking forward to another opportunity to race. Even though there's the uncertainty of what his body will be able to do in the later miles of the marathon due to the unknowns of what's still lingering in his heart, tissues and muscles, Karel was really looking forward to another Ironman.
Karel selected IMFL as his post-Kona Ironman because logistically, it was easy for us to get to. But IMFL holds a very special place in our heart for it was the first Ironman that Karel watched me race (it was so cold that morning, Karel had to borrow my jacket) back in 2007. We were dating at the time but I knew he was a keeper. Funny thing was after the race, he couldn't understand why anyone would want to do this sport. Why run off the bike when you can just ride your bike? Little did he know that 11 years later he would be about to race his 12th Ironman (13th start) and if all goes well, punch his 5th Kona ticket (4th time racing).
Ironman did something that we have never seen before from a race company. They moved the race to a new location on the exact same weekend! Alongside setting up a foundation for money to go to PCB to help with the Hurricane, Ironman has gone out of their way to move an event to a new city and essentially put together an Ironman in 3 weeks! Ironman offered options for athletes to defer their entry to 2019 Ironman Texas but most athletes decided to put all that hard work to good use in Haines City. While the course will be a bit more challenging than in PCB due to the hills on the run (rollers on the bike), the town of Haines City has welcomed us graciously and it will be a special day for everyone.
We have four athletes racing, including our coach Joe and Karel. We are staying with two of Karel's Czech friends which has been a lot of fun for him to speak Czech again after his mom left us a few weeks ago.
Campy is loving his time in Florida and taking full advantage of his warm vacation. We are staying just 2 miles away (Southern Dunes property) and if Campy isn't inside the house, you can find him outside by the pool - working on his suntan.
The energy at the race has been very positive. I rode one loop of the course this morning (plus a few extra miles for a total of 62 miles) and I didn't have any negative encounters with cars, no honks or unfriendly people. The city has also opened the community pool for athletes from 9am-1pm (Wed-Sat) for athletes to swim before the race (no swimming in the lake before race day). I have been enjoying my time in the outdoor pool with the other registered IMFL athletes.
Best of luck to all those who are racing! Be thankful and grateful to your body for what it allows you to do. No matter how your day goes, the goal is to get yourself to the finish line and to enjoy your 140.6 mile accomplishment. Stay positive, don't dwell on the what if's and don't forget to thank the volunteers.


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Casa Parota at La Puntilla - sleeps 8
- House242 m²
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min Stay: 3–7 nights
3+ Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms, Large Private Pool. Gated Community of 19 homes.
Property Manager
Amy or Bill Welch
- Languages:
- english, dutch
About Amy or Bill Welch
Little did we know when we built CASA PAROTA over 15 years ago, that this was to become the hot area of the Bay of Banderas. We were isolated, now we have it all, but with peace and quiet at La Puntilla. Someone recently said that there will never be a La Puntilla, we have so much property with only 19 homes. Paradise found.
Amy or Bill Welch purchased this House in 1998
Why Amy or Bill Welch chose La Puntilla
Gated and Guarded Community Great place for Children and Pets as we have acres and acres of garden, and over 1/2 from the main road CASA PAROTA has over 1/4 acre grounds
What makes this House unique
Gourmet Kitchen, newly remodeled 3 Large Bedrooms + Bathrooms Queen Bed in Office (with ocean side deck) Large Private Pool - 15 feet by 30 feet
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Accessible
- Heater
- Bathrooms: 3
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 pm
No parties/events
No smoking
We prefer that you smoke outside.
Pets allowed
Pets allowed.
Children allowed
Children's books, games, pool toys, lifejackets.
Max guests:8
Smoking outside only, please
Cancellation Policy
Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
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As always, your home is lovely and accommodations are well thought out.
The salt water pool is so nice. What a great amenity to offer for guests. The local people are friendly and always willing to help if needed. I love Destalidaros beach as it is a short drive and mostly local people there besides a few tourists. It's a great beach for an outing. Local restaurants are so close and great food but the Tacos in the street shouldn't be passed up for a true experience. Nearby shopping in Punta Mita is better every year and there are new boutiques each time I go but also shopping in the nearby towns is fun. My favorite is relaxing poolside. There are plenty of chaise lounges for all and the ocean breeze is beautiful. Thanks Amy for opening up your home to guests and giving that home-away-from-home feeling. Already planning next year.
Thanks for the review!
See you soon
Perfect multi-family vacation
Everything was as advertised with plenty of space for everyone. The pool was perfect for kids and adults. Will be making plans to go back next year.
Thanks for the review, Cheri
We look forward to seeing you again
This house has everything!!!
Great hosts! Beautiful house with everything your own home has! Great location! It has it all!! Definitely would rent again. No question!
Arnie and Linda
thank you for your kind review.
We hope to see you again.
Wishing you well.
Amy and Bill
Amazing week at casa parota!!
We stayed here for a week with friends and our 2-yr old. It was amazing. They had EVERYTHING for our son: toys, high chair, crib, kid utensils/plates and car seat. It made traveling so much easier. There was more than enough room for our party of 5ppl. The movie selection was top notch. We had the cooks two nights and went to la pesca and the taco stand - all wonderful dinners. The beach in front of the house was perfect. My son loved the pool and my girlfriend surfed la lancha every day. It was the perfect vacation. Already dreaming of our next visit!! Take me back! Thanks Amy and Bill!!
Thanks for your review, Kathryn.
Hope to see you soon.
amy and bill
I recently vacationed here and as always, I am never disappointed. Having stayed here several times, each and every experience is better than the one before. Amy and Bill continue to make sure the house is not only a true home away from home experience but each year they surprise me with new updates and amenities. The fresh fish market is always one of my favorites stops in the mornings and so close to the house. We drove to San Panchos for a day and enjoyed the beach along with authentic little shops. But a truly non-commercialized beach to enjoy for a day is just 5-7 minutes away with beautiful white sand and provides a great walk along the ocean (Destiladaros Beach)
If you are adventurous there is plenty to do. We went whale watching, paddle boarding, and found an exclusive little cove with an uninhabited beach and turquoise water. Our captain let us stop there and enjoy all it had to offer. We felt like it was our own private beach!
But mostly, just enjoying the pool at the house and grilling at night while watching the boats in the distance is my favorite. The pool area gets plenty of sun and also provides a shady area to sit and read if you so wish or take a siesta!
Amy and Bill are readily available when needed but their manager John is great and takes care of anything we need or any problem that may be occurred. The home is graciously done and very comfortable. When you walk in you get that feeling of "VACATION HAS STARTED".
I will continue to come here and bring my friends or family as long as it is available.
Don't forget to check out the Sunday Market down in the LaCruz Marina area just minutes away.
Thanks for your kind words, Joanne. And thank you for introducing your friends to our nice beaches and beach towns. There's always something new to see. Next time, remind me to tell you about the hot springs in the mountains. It's marked on the GPS.
Best, amy
Peaceful relaxing vacation
We have been coming here for more than 10 yrs. There's a reason why. Bill and Amy are such a pleasure to work with, the house fits all of our needs, and John is just a phone call away. Never ever had a bad experience here. The pool is private , the housekeeper, cooks, and front gate guards are absolutely the best. We will be back at our usual time next year.
Thank you for your gracious review, Selena.
Best wishes,
THIS HOUSE ON GOOGLE EARTH. KEY-IN 'CRUZ DE HUANACAXTLE' OR 'EL TIZATE'. THEN ONCE THERE, KEY-IN 'CASA PAROTA AT LA PUNTILLA.' YOU CAN ALSO SEE ALL OF OUR RENTAL HOUSES IN THE AREA. From airport, north on Hwy 200 towards Tepic-Compostela. Then at El Tizate-Punta Esmeralda, turn on Hwy to Punta de Mita, La Puntilla at Km 1.5. La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is home to the new 400-slip Marina Riviera Nayarit which includes world-class fishing charters - e.g. dorado (mahi mahi), huachinango (red snapper), sailfish, ahi (yellow fin tuna) and marlin. 7 Golf Courses surround Casa Parota. Along with numerous fabulous restaurants, beach clubs, and sightseeing. La Cruz is located in the center of the newly-emerging North Bay area, which extends from Bucerias to Punta Mita (home of the Four Seasons Punta Mita), and beyond to Sayulita and San Francisco (also called San Pancho). See Webs ite for MAPS page.
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The Complete Verse and Other Nonsense
Vivien Noakes
Vivien Noakes
In 1947 Messrs Faber published Holbrook Jackson's edition of The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear - cloth binding blocked with a wild design by Barnett Freedman. However, it admitted to being only a reprint of texts published up to 1895 and thus by no means 'complete', and Faber's recent paperback reprint is even less so. (They'd better watch out for the Trade Descriptions Police.) The completeness of Noakes's giant volume is a different matter altogether. She is the world's leading authority on Lear, having published a biography and a Selected Letters, and having organised the superb eggzibission at the Royal Academy in 1985. Now, in this gromfibberous cornucopia, she sets out a chronological sequence of everything (apart from some repetitious alphabets) that can pass as, or that is adjunct to, Learical lyricism. She begins with the extraordinarily precocious 'Eclogue' that the thirteen-year-old Lear wrote when he and his family had to leave their Highgate home for London: The rural scene to change for houses, brown, And barter health for the thick smoke of town. and she carries us through all the 'official' published nonsenses, with eggstrax from letters and diaries and from whatever random sources she has found interspersed among the familiar texts. Recognising too the importance of Lear's drawings as an essential element in his tragi-comic world she has given us excellently reproduced examples of everything needful, including - hurrah! - eighteen of his Absurd Birds in colour. (These instantly reveal the tradition that connects Lear to Quentin Blake.) The colour plates also include one or two examples of Lear's hand-coloured lithographs and paintings which relate back to Vivien Noakes's biographical introduction and the extensive and very helpful chronological table that accompanies it. These are balanced at the end of the book by indexes, by 84 pages of notes, and by some examples of the poet's nonsense similes. Such editorial exposition is not mere scene-setting or bibliographical substantiation. It serves primarily to highlight the uniqueness of Lear's genius - the creative contradictions of his 'hurried, boshy life': the ludicrous transformed with elegant craft into threnody, the apparently slapdash caricatures subsisting alongside works of painterly skill, the conviviality masking a life of heroic loneliness. He would have been deeply moved (and probably embarrassed) at this triumphant celebration of what he once dismissively called his 'volumes of stuff'. O, quacks vobiscum - what a lark!


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Today is the funeral. The day where we officially say goodbye. I know the day will be filled with tears, joy, sadness, celebration, laughter and most importantly, family.
The past few days in Arizona have been life giving. Even though we are here because of a death, there is something powerful about reconnecting with family, sharing memories, tears and laughs. Nothing separates you from people when we are grieving. My family will leave filled.
But this morning I sit on the balcony of my beautiful hotel in the foothills of Tucson, AZ, thinking. Thinking about legacy. The importance of the legacy we leave. The decisions we make, words we speak and paths we follow don't just effect us they literally change generations.
Nana left an amazing legacy rooted in Christ. She was a soldier. She prayed and fought to see her family succeed in life, but more importantly in their relationship with God.
I am honored to have birthed 3 amazing great grandchildren, she was able to love on before she passed.
Today I celebrate her life, legacy and I aim to fight for the same thing she did; freedom in Christ.
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New information comes out of the 2018 Paris auto show regarding Infiniti's Q60 Project Black S prototype. The coupe was presented at the event on Tuesday to kick off the company's efforts toward electrification.
If you thought the Infiniti Q60 wasn't impressive enough, the Project Black S is for you. The high-performance version of the vehicle features a hybrid powertrain often found in Renault's Formula 1 race vehicles. The partnership was established previously with parent company Nissan.
The concept was revealed first at the 2017 Geneva auto show. With their ideas not solidified, the vehicle has moved forward in the process to the "prototype" phase. It's currently specced to have a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine pushing 400 horsepower. The compustion engine is then paired with three electric motor generators to raise the HP up to 563. This is enough to establish a 0-60 time of under 4 seconds.
One of the electric motor generators is paired with the engine itself, while the other two are with the two separate turbochargers connected to the system. The turbocharger connected generator can create additional power from the exhaust system, regardless of braking or acceleration. All the while, the engine-connected generator pulls from kinetic momentum while also outputting to the wheels for extra power.
It's not all about the powertrain, however. The Q60 Project Black S takes full advantage of F1 secrets to get the best aerodynamic form it can. This is most evident in the rear wing, which was validated by the Renault F1 team's aerodynamicists. They cite the design as an ideal for a downforce focus, one that they use themselves for select tracks.
The project has certainly seen some changes since it's 2017 concept form. It weighs less, at a still-heavy 3,915 pounds; it has a new, motorsport style interior; and it features by-wire controls for the steering, the throttle, the gear shifts, and even braking. This is a newfound decision for the Infiniti brand. The company claims the by-wire technology helps with consistency and heat management on hard brakes.
While originally just a concept, various executives have hinted towards the vehicle making it to production. Further testing for the model is scheduled over the next few years. So if it's coming to markets, it won't happen until 2020.
Infiniti Shows Off the Q60 Project Black S Prototype
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Photograph Studio "Folga" is specially eguipped space for professional photo/video sessions, available for rent daily or hourly. Our photo studio is located in a comfortable apartment at historical part of Kyiv (Podil) and with its 87m2 enables a variable and flexible use for professional or amateur photographers. It offers all the equipment - Hensel, backgrounds and sets that any photographer could wish for best captures. Studio is opened from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. We provide friendly and relaxed atmosphere for you to feel like home while doing your job.
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The unique geometry minimizes the downward (or upward, if rigged from the ceiling) blindspot to only 40º, a perfect place to hide all cables. The 3/8 female connector is slightly offset from the center to give more room for cables. The mini HDMI cables are fed through the mount and cutouts on the top allows to connect them to the GoPro cameras. At the same time the F360 Broadcaster is incredibly compact. The camera lenses are optimally arranged to achieve maximum overlap between adjacent fields of view.
The F360 Broadcaster can also be used for regular 360º video recording. A 360º x 140º limited view can be achieved. However, due to the blindspot greater care has to be taken in regards to camera orientation.
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- Replacement screws (for the camera braces)
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Every music video needs a leading lady, and these stars didn't come cheap.
If new reports are proven to be true, Blac Chyna is gearing up to welcome her first child with her 12th grade-aged boyfriend, YBN Almighty Jay.
According to The Sun, things have gotten pretty serious between the former stripper and the amateur "rapper," forcing them to be in it for the long haul as they have a baby on the way.
While the two have not been dating for long, it is reported that YBN, 18, has formed a close bond with her two children from previous relationships — the jokes really do write themselves here, so we'll leave that there.
This will stand as Chyna's third child, if the reports hold any truth. She currently shares a baby girl, Dream, with Rob Kardashian, and a toddler boy, King Kairo, with rapper Tyga.
Needless to say, Twitter has been having a field day with this alleged news. See how they went in, below:
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Australian English (AusE, AuE, AusEng, en-AU[1]) is the form of the English language spoken in Australia.
Australian English began diverging from British English shortly after the foundation of the Australian penal colony of New South Wales in 1788. British convicts sent there, (including Cockneys from London[2]), came mostly from large English cities. They were joined by free settlers, military personnel and administrators, often with their families. However, a large part of the convict body were Irish, with at least 25% directly from Ireland[citation needed], and others indirectly via Britain. There were other populations of convicts from non-English speaking areas of Britain, such as the Welsh and Scots. English was not spoken,[citation needed] or was poorly spoken, by a large part of the convict population and the dominant English input was that of Cockney from South-East England.
In 1827 Peter Cunningham, in his book Two Years in New South Wales, reported that native-born white Australians of the time—known as "currency lads and lasses"[3]—spoke with a distinctive accent and vocabulary, with a strong Cockney influence. The transportation of convicts to Australia ended in 1868, but immigration of free settlers from Britain, Ireland and elsewhere continued.
The first of the Australian gold rushes, in the 1850s, began a much larger wave of immigration which would significantly influence the language. During the 1850s, when the UK was under economic hardship, about two per cent of its population emigrated to the Colony of New South Wales and the Colony of Victoria.[4]
Among the changes wrought by the gold rushes was "Americanisation" of the language—the introduction of words, spellings, terms, and usages from North American English. The words imported included some later considered to be typically Australian, such as dirt and digger.[5] Bonzer, which was once a common Australian slang word meaning "great", "superb" or "beautiful", is thought to have been a corruption of the American mining term bonanza,[6] which means a rich vein of gold or silver and is itself a loanword from Spanish. The influx of American military personnel in World War II brought further American influence; though most words were short-lived;[5] and only okay, you guys, and gee have persisted.[5]
Since the 1950s the American influence on language in Australia has mostly come from pop culture, the mass media (books, magazines and television programs), computer software and the internet. Some words, such as freeway and truck, have even been naturalised so completely that few Australians recognise their origin.[5]
One of the first writers to attempt renditions of Australian accents and vernacular was the novelist Joseph Furphy (a.k.a. Tom Collins), who wrote a popular account of rural New South Wales and Victoria during the 1880s, Such is Life (1903). C. J. Dennis wrote poems about working class life in Melbourne, such as The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke (1915), which was extremely popular and was made into a popular silent film (The Sentimental Bloke; 1919). John O'Grady's novel They're a Weird Mob has many examples of pseudo-phonetically written Australian speech in Sydney during the 1950s, such as "owyergoinmateorright?" ("How are you going, mate? All right?"). Thomas Keneally's novels set in Australia, particularly The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, frequently use vernacular such as "yair" for "yes" and "noth-think" for "nothing". Other books of note are "Let Stalk Strine" by Afferbeck Lauder – where "Strine" is "Australian" and "Afferbeck Lauder" is "alphabetical order" (the book is in alphabetical order) – and "How to be Normal in Australia" by Robert Treborlang[7].
British words such as mobile (phone) predominate in most cases. Some American and British variants exist side-by-side; in many cases – freeway and motorway, for instance – regional, social and ethnic variation within Australia typically defines word usage.[8]
Australian English is most similar to New Zealand English, due to their similar history and geographical proximity. Both use the expression different to (also encountered in British English, but not American) as well as different from.
Words of Irish origin are used, some of which are also common elsewhere in the Irish diaspora, such as bum for "backside" (Irish bun), tucker for "food", "provisions" (Irish tacar), as well as one or two native English words whose meaning have changed under Irish influence, such as paddock for "field", cf. Irish páirc, which has exactly the same meaning as the Australian paddock.
Australia adopted decimal currency in 1966 and the metric system in the 1970s. This, too has affected Australian English [9] [10].
Three main varieties of Australian English are spoken according to linguists: Broad, General and Cultivated.[11] They are part of a continuum, reflecting variations in accent. They often, but not always, reflect the social class or educational background of the speaker.[12]
Broad Australian English is recognisable and familiar to English speakers around the world because it is used to identify Australian characters in non-Australian films and television programs. Examples are television/film personalities Steve Irwin, and Paul Hogan. Slang terms Ocker, for a speaker, and Strine, a shortening of the word Australian for the dialect, are used in Australia.
The majority of Australians speak with the General Australian accent. This predominates among modern Australian films and television programs and is used by, for example, Eric Bana, Dannii Minogue, and Hugh Jackman.
Cultivated Australian English has some similarities to British Received Pronunciation, and is often mistaken for it. Cultivated Australian English is spoken by some within Australian society, for example Cyril Ritchard and Judy Davis.
There are no strong variations in accent and pronunciation across different states and territories. Regional differences in pronunciation and vocabulary are small in comparison to those of the British and American English, and Australian pronunciation is determined less by region than by social, cultural and educational influences. In Tasmania, words such as "dance" and "grant" are usually heard with the older pronunciation of these words, using [æ], whereas in South Australia, [aː] is more common. Other regions of Australia show different patterns of pronunciation of words with this vowel sound.[13]
Australian English is a non-rhotic accent and it is similar to the other Southern Hemisphere accents (New Zealand English and South African English).[14] Like most dialects of English it is distinguished primarily by its vowel phonology.[15]
The vowels of Australian English can be divided into two categories: long and short vowels. The short vowels, consisting only of monophthongs, mostly correspond to the lax vowels used in analyses of Received Pronunciation. The long vowels, consisting of both monophthongs and diphthongs, mostly correspond to its tense vowels and centring diphthongs. Unlike most varieties of English, it has a phonemic length distinction: that is, certain vowels differ only by length.
The following linguistic features of Australian English are generally employed by people with lower standards of education and socio-economic background, and those with higher economic and/or educational standards speak in a manner which does not compress, shorten or remove these features.[citation needed]
Australian English has many words that some consider unique to the language. One of the best known is outback, meaning a remote, sparsely populated area. Another is The Bush, meaning either a native forest or a country area in general. 'Bush' is a word of Dutch origin: 'Bosch'. However, both terms have been widely used in many English-speaking countries. Early settlers from England brought other similar words, phrases and usages to Australia. Many words used frequently by country Australians are, or were, also used in all or part of England, with variations in meaning. For example, creek in Australia, as in North America, means a stream or small river, whereas in the UK it means a small watercourse flowing into the sea; paddock in Australia means field, whereas in the UK it means a small enclosure for livestock; bush or scrub in Australia, as in North America, means a wooded area, whereas in England they are commonly used only in proper names (such as Shepherd's Bush and Wormwood Scrubs). Australian English and several British English dialects (for example, Cockney, Scouse, Glaswegian and Geordie) use the word mate.
The origins of other words are not as clear or are disputed. Dinkum (or "fair dinkum") can mean "true", "is that true?" or "this is the truth!" among other things, depending on context and inflection. It is often claimed that dinkum dates back to the Australian goldrushes of the 1850s, and that it is derived from the Cantonese (or Hokkien) ding kam, meaning, "top gold". But scholars give greater credence to the conjecture that it originated from the extinct East Midlands dialect in England, where dinkum (or dincum) meant "hard work" or "fair work", which was also the original meaning in Australian English.[16] The derivative dinky-di means 'true' or devoted: a 'dinky-di Aussie' is a 'true Australian'. However, this expression is limited to describing objects or actions that are characteristically Australian. The words dinkum or dinky-di and phrases like true blue are widely purported to be typical Australian sayings, even though they are more commonly used in jest or parody than as authentic slang.
Similarly, g'day, a stereotypical Australian greeting, is no longer synonymous with "good day" in other varieties of English and is never used as an expression for "farewell", as "good day" is in other countries. It is simply used as a greeting.
A few words of Australian origin are now used in other parts of the Anglosphere as well; among these are first past the post, to finalise, brownout, and the colloquialisms uni "university" and <part> short of a <whole> meaning stupid or crazy, (e.g. "a few bricks short of a load" or "a sandwich short of a picnic".)[17]
Some elements of Aboriginal languages have been adopted by Australian English – mainly as names for places, flora and fauna (for example dingo). Beyond that, little has been adopted into the wider language, except for some localised terms and slang. Some examples are cooee and Hard yakka. The former is used as a high-pitched call, for attracting attention, (pronounced /kʉː.iː/) which travels long distances. Cooee is also a notional distance: if he's within cooee, we'll spot him. Hard yakka means hard work and is derived from yakka, from the Yagara/Jagara language once spoken in the Brisbane region. Also from there is the word bung, meaning broken or pretending to be hurt. A failed piece of equipment may be described as having bunged up or as "on the bung" or "gone bung". A person pretending to be hurt is said to be "bunging it on". A hurt person could say, "I've got a bung knee".
Although didgeridoo, referring to a well-known wooden musical instrument, is often thought of as an Aboriginal word, it is now believed to be an onomatopoeic word invented by English speakers. It has also been suggested that it may have an Irish derivation because the word dúdaire means "pipe player" in Irish Gaelic, and dúdaire dubh [du:dɪrʲɪ du:] means 'black pipe player'.[18] Many towns or suburbs of Australia are also have been influenced or named after Aboriginal words. The most well known example is the capital, Canberra named after a local language word meaning "meeting place".
Australian spelling is usually the same as British spelling, with only a few exceptions. As in British spelling, the 'u' is retained in words such as honour and favour, and words such as realise and authorise are more commonly spelt with the -ise ending than with -ize. The Macquarie Dictionary is generally used by publishers, schools, universities and governments as the standard spelling reference. Well-known differences from British spelling include 'program' which is more common than programme.[19][20][21]
'Gaol' is the standard spelling, although 'Jail' is also sometimes seen.
There was a widely held belief in Australia that controversies over spelling resulted from the "Americanisation" of Australian English; the influence of American English in the late 20th century, but the debate over spelling is much older. For example, a pamphlet entitled The So-Called "American Spelling", published in Sydney some time before 1901, argued that "there is no valid etymological reason for the preservation of the u in such words as honor, labor, etc.",[20] alluding to older British spellings which also used the -or ending. The pamphlet also claimed that "the tendency of people in Australasia is to excise the u, and one of the Sydney morning papers habitually does this, while the other generally follows the older form." Newspapers are not always a reliable guide to community preference and usage,[22] as they are often more concerned about saving space.[23] By way of example, circa 2007 Melbourne newspaper The Age finally changed its longstanding policy of omitting the u, in response to continuing complaints from its readers.[24] One of the two major political parties is the Australian Labor Party, spelt without a 'u', although this was chosen for reasons of symbolism, rather than because it was the ordinary form used.
Diminutives are commonly used and are often used to indicate familiarity. Some common examples are arvo (afternoon), brekky (breakfast) and barbie (barbecue).
This may also be done with people's names to create nicknames (other English speaking countries create similar diminutives). For example, "Gazza" from Gary.
Incomplete comparisons are sometimes used, such as "sweet as".
Litotes, such as "not bad", "not much" and "you're not wrong", are sometimes used.
Many idiomatic phrases and words once common in Australian English are now stereotypes and caricatured exaggerations, and have disappeared from everyday use. Such outdated and occasionally parodied terms include strewth, you beaut and crikey, though many of these terms are still commonplace in rural areas such as the Wimmera.
Waltzing Matilda written by bush poet Banjo Paterson contains many obsolete Australian words and phrases that appeal to a rural ideal and are understood by Australians even though they are not in common usage outside the song. One example is the title, which means travelling, particularly with a swag.
en-AU is the language code for Australian English , as defined by ISO standards (see ISO 639-1 and ISO 3166-1 alpha-2) and Internet standards (see IETF language tag).
Given a choice between "colour" and "color", 95 per cent chose the former, surprising given that many newspapers drop the "u".
This article is a travel topic.
Australian slang is informal language used in Australia.
This guide should be viewed as an informal and fun introduction to some Australian idiosyncrasies, rather than a guide on how to communicate.
Increasing globalisation and a move away from rural living has seen Australian English adopt a lot of American terms while at the same time romanticising words commonly associated with the bush. Australians mostly view their slang as being uniquely Australian and an integral part of their culture. Judging by the amount of Australian slang books available on the shelves, it remains of interest to travellers too.
Many parts of Australian slang have their origins outside Australia, particularly in England and Ireland. Don't be surprised if many terms seem familiar. However, don't assume that similar slang expressions have the same meaning to Australians as they might in other countries. An attempt to use some Australian slang will likely be viewed as an attempt to mock, rather than as a genuine attempt to speak the local dialect. It's better to use the guide to interpret Steve Irwin's TV shows.
English speaking travellers are best advised just to speak clearly, as most Australians are used to a variety of accents. However, it can never hurt to say "G'day, How are ya goin'" to an Aussie. You can also ask for your chips to take-away, rather than fries to go.
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Australian English
Australian English is the kind of English language used in Australia.
People from Britain and Ireland first came to live in Australia in 1788. They brought many different kinds of English with them. These different kinds of English began to mix and change. The new comers soon began to speak with their own distinctive accent and vocabulary.
More and more people came to Australia in the 19th and 20th centuries. Many people came looking for gold. Some came from Britain and Ireland. Others came from non-English speaking countries. Australian English continued to grow and change.
Australian English has also been influenced by American English. During the Second World War there were many American soldiers staying in Australia. American television shows and music have been popular in Australia since the 1950s.
The Australian and New Zealand accents are very similar. The Australian accent is also similar to accents from the South-East of Britain.
In Australian English the /r/ sound can only occur before a vowel. Many words which sound different in other accents sound the same in Australian English. Some examples are:
Some Australian English vowels sound different to vowels of other kinds of English. For example, the vowel in day starts with a very open mouth. This makes the Australian day sound close to the die of most British or American people.
Australian English has some vowels not used in some other kinds of English. For example, the words bad and lad do not rhyme because bad has a long vowel and lad has a short one. Also, cot does not sound like caught and bother does not rhyme with father.
As with American English the /t/ sound can sometimes sound like a /d/ sound. This usually happens between vowels. So, for example,
Also in the Australian accent a /t/ sound plus the sound of you comes out sounding like chew and a /d/ sound plus the sound of you comes out sounding like Jew. Here are some examples of things which sound the same.
Australians pronounce wh and w the same. Some examples are:
Australians use many words that other English speakers do not use. The famous Australian greeting, for example, is G'day!. A native forest is called the bush and central Australia is called the outback.
Many words were brought to Australia from Britain and Ireland. For example, mate meaning "friend" which is still used in Britain. Some of these words have changed in meaning.
A few words have come from Australian Aboriginal languages. These are mainly names for animals, plants and places. Some examples are dingo and kangaroo.
Sometimes we do not know where a word came from. For example, dinkum or fair dinkum means "true", "is that true?", "this is the truth". But nobody know where the word is from: some say the word comes from Chinese, others say the word comes from England.
Australian spelling is generally very similar to British spelling. In words like organise, realise, both -ise and -ize are accepted, as in British English, but, -ise is preferred. In words like colour, favourite, -our is the norm, but some proper names such as the Labor party and Victor Harbor are spelled with -or. Program and jail, on the other hand, are more common than programme and gaol.
Most linguists (scientists who study language) split Australian English up into three main kinds. These are Broad, General, and Cultivated Australian English.
Broad Australian English sounds very strongly Australian, when compared to other kinds of English. Dame Edna Everage speaks Broad Australian English.
General Australian English is the middle ground. It is used by most Australians, and can be heard in Australian-made films and television programs. Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman speak General Australian English.
Cultivated Australian English is close to British English. Judy Davis and Geoffrey Rush speak Cultivated Australian English.
The Australian accent does not change much across the country. However, some small differences include how the letter 'a' sounds like in the words castle, dance, chance, advance, etc. Some use the vowel in calm others use the vowel in mat or mad. Another regional difference is the pronunciation of 'e' sounds especially followed by 'l', such as Melbourne, helped, cellist, with Victorians pronouncing this 'e' like the 'a' sound in alchemy or chalice.
However, there are differences in the words Australians use in different parts of the country. For example, footy means "football" in NSW and Queensland, but "Australian rules football" in Victoria. In NSW, a swimming costume is called a cossie or swimmers, in Queensland it is called togs, but it's called bathers in most other states.


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Paul Pirie – Original Review
Note: This review is from 2006
His delivery is superb, jumping across the spectrum from bitchy to silly without seeming forced – and he's a most impressive physical comedian, especially when it comes to inhabiting the spirit of a mewling, moody toddler.
The material is patchier, although he's gloriously dismissive about the over made-up shopping mall schemies, and pulls a couple of appealing puns out of the bag. A fine act, for sure.
Review date: 24 Sep 2006
Reviewed by: Steve Bennett


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As the Red Sox continue their current road swing this weekend through Minnesota and then on to Chicago this coming Monday, I couldn't help but dwell on the struggles of John Lackey and Ryan Dempster this season as both have had a mighty hard time getting to the fifth inning under 100 pitches. And in watching Dempster fail to get a decision in Boston's 12-5 Saturday night win, the obvious thought passed through the feeble mind of this life-long Red Sox fan: How much difference would a different catcher make to this portion of the Red Sox rotation? And that question kind of triggered a natural Red Sox fan response: What if "Tek" was still behind the plate?
Arguably the best franchise catcher in history (I can appreciate support for Carlton Fisk as well), it is easy to overlook the compelling impact Varitek had on the franchise and it's pitching staff. Most ardent fans can easily recall Tek's position as the only Major League player to catch four No-Hitters: Hideo Nomo in 2001; Derek Lowe in 2002; Clay Buchholz in 2007; and Jon Lester in 2008. Varitek stands one notch higher on the no-hit podium than Yogi Berra, Roy Campanella, Alan Ashby and Ray Schalk who belong to history, having caught three no-hitters each in their respective careers.Since Tek was named Special Assistant to the General Manager this year, returning to baseball after a one-year retirement hiatus, a trip down memory lane seems appropriate. And for those who have followed the career of "The Captain," it's easy to see that Varitek was destined for something special dating back to his days in youth baseball.
Varitek is one of only two players in all of Major League history to have ever played on a Little League World Series team, a College World Series team, and a Major League World Series team. Ed Vosberg is the other player to match that feat and you will have to look into the Bible of Obscurity to find what became of his career.
Playing shortstop, 3rd base and of course catcher for his 1984 Little League team out of Central Florida's Altamonte Springs entry, Tek toiled for the U.S. Championship bracket team which eventually lost the World Series title that year by a 6-2 score to Seoul, South Korea. In three games for Altamonte Springs, Tek went hitless at 0-7, but managed to coax a pair of walks and scored a run for his team.
From there, he went on to star for Lake Brantley High in Altamonte Springs, helping the Patriots to the 1990 Florida High School Championship. (Just this weekend, Tek's Patriots won their 4th state title since his graduation more than two decades ago).
Drafted by Houston in the 23rd round, Tek opted for college and went on to star at Georgia Tech, earning a few accolades along the way. Playing alongside future pro stars Jay Payton and future Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra, Tek helped Georgia Tech to the 1994 College World Series title game which they eventually lost to the University of Oklahoma. Along the way he was named Baseball America's 1993 College Player of the Year, while earning a degree in Management that would certainly come into play in the future in his ability to handle a Major League pitching staff. During that time Tek played five summer seasons in the Cape Cod Baseball League with the Hyannis Mets, and following the 1993 summer session, was selected as both the League's MVP and led Cape Cod hitters with a .371 batting average.
His stock measurably improved, he was drafted in the first round of the 1994 draft by Seattle (14th overall pick) and signed with agent Scott Boras. After playing one season of minor league ball with an independent league team, Varitek joined the Mariners farm system and became part of one of Boston's most beneficial trades in 1997 when he and Derek Lowe were sent to the Red Sox from Seattle.
This began his amazing 15-year run with the Red Sox, which included a few more accolades along the way.
On July 18 of 2006, Varitek broke Carlton Fisk's record of most games caught by a Boston backstop at 991. He would go on to be named an All-Star three times and in 2005 enjoyed his most prolific year both offensively and defensively for the Red Sox, winning a Gold Glove and the Silver Slugger Awards in the same season. A year prior, in 2004, he received the rare distinction of being selected by his teammates as "Captain," and wore the "C" with dignity and pride. Oh, did we mention that he was also part of two rewarding seasons for long-suffering Bosox fans when he played instrumental roles in leading Boston to two World Series titles: the first in 2004 ending an 86-year Curse, followed by the team's 2007 World Series Championship.
Age and injuries began to take their collective toll on Tek by the conclusion of the 2011 season. In his final game as a Red Sox; Sept. 25, 2011, Tek went 1 for 2 with an RBI in Boston's 7-4 win over the Yankees that went 14 innings and capped a day-night double header against the Evil Empire. Fittingly his career ended on a win over the team's fiercest A.L. East Rival.
When he hung up his cleats, Varitek's career line included 5099 major league at bats; 1307 hits; 193 home runs; 306 doubles; 1216 strike outs; 614 base-on balls; 757 rbi; a .341 OBP, .435 slugging percentage and .776 OPS.
And consider this: Since he joined the Red Sox roster in 1997, no less than 25 other catchers served the Red Sox in either starting or back-up capacities; including well-know backstops like Victor Martinez, and much lesser known catchers like Corky Miller in 2006 and Lenny Webster in 1999 (yep, go scrambling through your Elias Sports Bureau stats to find the career numbers on those guys).
I've followed Tek's career since his days as a Lake Brantley Patriot, but perhaps my fondest memory of him is the brawl he started when he got in Alex Rodriguez's face in yet another testy moment between the Sox and Yankees. We wondered in 2011 when Varitek announced his retirement as a player if he would find his way back to the game. He did that this season in not only returning to baseball, but in a Red Sox uniform where he always did, and always will belong.
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