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Lady Gaga to launch new social media site
While social media users are inundated with new platforms to share content on, such as Pinterest and Google+, a new site is set to launch shortly – and it's owned by Lady Gaga.
LittleMonsters.com will reportedly allow fans of the music superstar to interact with each other as well as Lady Gaga herself.
Currently in a testing stage, users can "request an invite to be among the first to experience a new community only for Little Monsters. Because you were born this way!"
The Little Monsters site has been established by social media start-up company Backplane, in which Gaga is an investor.
The news of Gaga's site comes as she continues to dominate established social media platforms, with the pop sensation recently becoming the first celebrity to reach 18 million followers on Twitter – almost two million ahead of Justin Bieber.
Last year – in time for the singer's latest album release and prior to the launch of new sites such as Google+ – social media expert Charu Dwivedi evaluated Lady Gaga's social media marketing campaign.
"Lady Gaga built one of the world's largest fan base by talking directly to her fans on social media on the release of her new single 'Edge of Glory'," she wrote for social media agency Mindjumpers (June 3 2011).
"She made a film which celebrates her special and unmediated relationship with her fans, the Little Monsters."
Ms Dwivedi noted that within hours of the album's title track being released, fans had already uploaded videos onto YouTube – an act that was encouraged by Lady Gaga and eventually turned into a film that was broadcasted during the singer's performance on comedy show
Saturday Night Live just nine days later.
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Your home will need repairs. Inside and out. One of the most important things to care for and repair on the outside of your home is your gutters. On the inside? Your appliances. Learn more about professional gutter cleaning and appliance repair below:
When it comes to broken appliances there are very few instances wherein we get a warning as to what's going to happen. It's usually something that happens at the spur of the moment and the appliances break down just when we need them the most. Well, this should be obvious as they would only break down when we need it right?
Appliance Repair Tips:
No matter what the appliance or the reason of its destruction you're going to need to repair it. There are plenty of things that you could do in order to get it repaired. However, there are a few tips that you need to keep in mind:
Check for Warranties:
Before you go ahead and try to repair anything on your own, you need to make sure that the appliance isn't covered by any kind of warranty. If at all it's covered under warranty and you meddle with it, the contract would be null and void.
If at all the appliance is covered by a warranty this is what you need to do:
Call the Company:
Clarify the reason of the breakdown of the appliance and what you need them to do for you. Next would be to get them to come over to your home or you would have to take the appliance to them on your own and then proceed accordingly. You can also hire Philadelphia Movers to help move the appliances to and from the repair shop.
Repair it Yourself:
If at all you're sure that your appliance isn't covered by any kind of warranty you should try fixing it yourself before you hire any professional help as that's going to be totally free. Usually if you take a look at the owner's manual you would find enough information which would help you repair the appliance all on your own.
In some cases you may not have the manual or the manual may not provide you with the information that you need. In such cases all you need to do is look up some videos or articles online and you would find all the help you need as there would definitely be others who've had the same problem and have done something to help others in the same situation out.
Hire a Professional
There are plenty of reliable appliance repair companies that would be located in your city. All you need to do is find someone who's trustable and hand over the appliance to them. Make sure to check out their prices and reviews before choosing them though.
What to Look For in an Appliance Repair Professional:
Your washing machine has stopped spinning. Your dryer won't dry your clothes. What's your next step? Obviously, it's time to call in an appliance repair professional to assess the situation and find a solution.
But even in a small town, there may be an array of appliance repair pros advertising their services. So how can you make the right decision for your needs? Asking for personal recommendations from family and friends is a great place to start, but it's always a good idea to do a little more research to ensure that the repairman who was right for someone else is also right for you. Weigh your needs and your budget and choose wisely.
Not every repair professional is right for every single situation. That's why you need to know what's most important to you, and prioritize those characteristics in your search for someone to fix your washing machine, stove, or dishwasher. Qualities to look for in an appliance repair professional include:
- Experience and training: How long has the company or individual been in business? What kind of training and certification do employees have? Are they licensed or authorized to work with your specific brand and model of appliance? If you want to hire an appliance repair pro who's sure to have the knowledge and skill to solve your appliance problems, look for a company with many years of experience and/or a top-notch training background.
- Quick turnaround times: When you're experiencing an appliance repair emergency,
such as a washing machine that won't stop leaking or a broken fridge the day before you're hosting a major event, you need repairs fast. But even in a non-emergency scenario, you don't want to wait around forever for washing machine repair or drying machine repairs.
Different appliance repair companies offer different turnaround times. They may advertise same-day service or emergency repairs, but do those terms really mean what you want them to mean? Learn the difference and ask lots of questions before bringing a technician out to your home. If having a repair pro on site and getting your problem solved as soon as possible is your top priority, look for companies that guarantee same-day or next-day service.
- Affordable prices: It's hard to plan ahead financially for appliance repairs, and breakdowns rarely happen when it's convenient. If you're working with a tight budget, look for oven, washer/dryer, or dishwasher repair experts who boast low prices. But be smart about your choice – don't just choose the cheapest repairman without ensuring that he still has the know-how and skill to fix your problem!
- Good warranties: Even the most qualified appliance repair technician can't see the future.
Sometimes, it takes more than one trip out to your home or business to fix a stubborn dishwasher or refrigerator malfunction. To keep from paying for repeat issues that aren't your fault, look for appliance repair companies that offer warranties on both parts and labor.
Unfortunately, finding an appliance repair pro with decades of experience, a great training background, and amazing warranties who also guarantees same-day service at the lowest prices in town isa bit of a pipe dream.
Most of the time, you have to make concessions, for instance, same-day service might cost more than waiting until the next available appointment in a week and a half. But if you're willing to do a little research and clearly state what matters most to you, you should be able to find a technician or company that meets your needs.
Your gutters are very important for the well-being of your home. Gutters are responsible for collecting rainwater that runs down from the roof a home and then channeling the rainwater to a downspout and away from the home.
You need gutters to function correct. If a gutter does not drain the right way water can run down the side of your home or collect at its foundation which can lead to major problems down the line. There are two reasons gutters your gutters might not drain the right way.
One reason is that your gutters are dirty or clogged. Gutters will collect leaves and twigs from nearby trees. The leaves and twigs and organic debris can block the flow of water and cause water to spill over the edge of the roof. You need to clean your gutters out at least twice each year in order to ensure there is nothing blocking them. You can do this with a ladder or you can hire a professional service here: www.wecleangutters.org.
You can also help prevent clutter in your gutters if you install gutter guards. A gutter guard blocks organic debris but still filters rainwater into the gutter. The initial cost is worth the long-term benefits of gutter guards.
The other reason is that your gutters are not aligned correct and the water won't drain properly. Sometimes a channel of a gutter will detach and that can also cause problems. For minor gutter repairs, you can do it yourself or hire a service. If the damage is major, you might need to install brand new gutters on your home.

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The Rotarian Magazine – Home Is Where The Heart Is By: Brad Weber September, 2016 Chris Clemens would make a splendid case study in the liberating influence of decluttering. In recent years, he has gone from sharing a five-bedroom house with roommates to living out of an 80-square-foot Volkswagen van. …
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What the best Internet security software has
- Easy installation and setup. The security software should be simple to install, and the interface should be easy to understand.
- Outstanding malware and phishing protection. We found several top picks that regularly detect 99.9 or 100 percent of malware in expert tests, and do an even better job detecting phony "phishing" websites than browsers like Chrome or Firefox (both of which have very good built-in protection). There's no reason to settle for anything less.
- Webcam and microphone protection. With a good Internet security suite on your side, you won't have to electrical-tape your webcam or disable your computer's mic to protect your privacy from spies.
- Almost zero slowdowns or false alarms. The best Internet security software won't bog down your system, or bug you with annoying pop-ups.
- Compatibility with multiple operating systems. Some of the Internet security software suites that we review run on both Windows and Mac operating systems, as well as iOS and Android tablets and smartphones.
- Extra features that really matter. Internet security suites go beyond basic antivirus software (covered in our separate report), adding parental controls, automatic file backup, anti-theft features and more.
Know before you go
Do you need whole-enchilada Internet security software? Companies usually offer the same software at different price levels. Malware protection will be identical -- the pricey versions just include more extras. Rule of thumb: If you have kids, or need online backup, consider the top-tier versions (this is where you'll usually find the beefiest parental controls and backup features). If you don't have kids, and you already have a backup solution, check out a step-down version; it could be all you really need.
Do you want to protect your phone, tablet and computer? Top-tier Internet security suites -- and the best mid-level versions, too -- spread a protective net around all of your devices, whether they're PC, Mac, Android or iOS. Cheap or free versions usually work on only one platform.
How many licenses are included? Sometimes, various versions of the same Internet security software suite will offer licenses for one, three, five or 10 devices. Be sure you are comparing apples to apples (and licenses to licenses) when looking for the best price.
Free security software? Prepare for ads on your phone. Although we didn't find any good, free Internet security software for PC or Mac, we did find some freebies for Android phones that work quite well. However, you'll see pop-up or banner ads on the software's screens (that's how the freebies make their money), which annoys some users.
Update Internet security software regularly. Be sure your security suite is set to check for updates automatically, preferably at least once a day. Most security software applications do this, but some free programs require manual updates.
Surf smart. Though you have security software installed, you must still monitor your Internet behavior. Research before clicking on an ad or download, and don't open emails or attachments that look suspicious. Steer clear of dodgy websites: Pirated content (movies, TV and sportscasts) and peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing are two biggies that can get you infected, the Federal Trade Commission warns. Stay up to date about the latest Internet dangers by browsing computer news sites or subscribing to email alerts.
Value expectations: The dollars and cents of it
"Shop around" is always good advice, but especially with Internet security suites. Prices swing wildly all over the map, to the point where some lower-priced versions were spotted selling for more than the same company's full featured suites, at least when comparing offerings that included the same number of licenses. You should keep an eagle eye out for sales or special promotions. For example, at the time of this report, we found Bitdefender Internet Security 2018 (Est. $40 per year for 3 devices) on sale for either $40 or $45 at Bitdefender's website (depending which link you click), but only $25 at Best Buy -- thought that pricing, and which outlets offer the best deals, is subject to change at nearly a moment's notice. Also watch for rebates, which are sometimes valid only for products purchased from a specific store or website.
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charge more with queso
People have been known to book Queso just for its looks alone. We combined beauty and function to make this the best photo booth to start your business with.
print the memories
Print the traditional favorites 2x6, 4x6 and switch to 6x6, and 6x8 sizes to upsell without needing to change media
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You have the ability to share images, brand the screen, or just display a slideshow, all without any kind of internet connection.
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Queso detects your face and tilts to get the perfect shot. Every time.
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Fits in any sedan
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We are constantly looking at the photobooth trends to ensure that you have all the tools.
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You have the ability to share images, brand the screen, or just display a slideshow, all without any kind of internet connection.
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Turn your guests into models by giving them ideas on how to pose in front of Queso. Over fifty randomized options appear before every session, creating a unique experience every time.
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E-mails and SMS to queue and send later, allowing you to still collect data. Prints and the back screen also work without a Wi-Fi connection.
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We built two flashes into Queso to overpower any indoor lighting situation and get beautiful images.
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Texting or e-mailing yourself from Queso sends you to a Live Gallery that you can customize. Guests can check on this link throughout the event and relive their memories.
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Westfield, Mass. – Playing in their second tournament in the last three days, Dean College (350) posted an 11th place finish at the highly-competitive Brett Williamson Invitational Tournament hosted by Westfield State on Tuesday.
Senior Austin McCreary (Northampton, Mass.) was the Bulldogs' top finishers, wrapping up the Par 71 course in 23rd place with an 81 (+10).
Westfield State freshman Kyle Fairbanks claimed the tournament's individual crown by defeating two others in what amounted to a four-hole playoff. The final score of 295 set by team champion Westfield was their best scoring event ever.
In addition to McCreary's showing, Michael McAuliffe (Dunstable, Mass.) was right on his heels with a score of 83 (+12).
The Bulldogs final student-athletes were Nathan Tuite (Hopkinton, Mass.), who finished tied for 50th after carding a 90 (+19), Owen Madigan-Fried (Swampscott, Mass.) and Vinny Convertino (Plymouth, Mich.), meanwhile, posted scores of 96 (+25) and 97 (+26), respectively.
Dean is back in action this weekend when they take part in the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Championships on Saturday and Sunday.


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I sat on my bed, counting. I had about just enough cash to do my errands. I went to the post office to send a package and a letter. I spent $2.87. I went to the bakery to get a sufganiyot. Hard to believe, it was my first time eating this Hanukkah doughnut. There were three flavors–chocolate, raspberry, and lemon curd. I chose lemon, but now that I'm a fan, may have to get the others (Happy Hanukkah!). I spent $3.29 at the bakery. I returned to the post office to pick up something. Then went across the street to deposit a check for $5 into the ATM. Back across the street to run another errand. Time to go home. Then I remembered, I had spent a little over $6 and would be going out later. I wanted a little extra money. I could return to the ATM, but didn't want a twenty. Really, I wanted my $5 that I had deposited, but to get it, I'd have to go to the bank. Did I really want to go all the way to the bank? one part of me asked, while the other part said, Why not? It's a beautiful day, and I want my $5.
I started walking. I hadn't gone far, when I noticed something green on the sidewalk. Something partially folded. I picked it up. I had found $5.
I gave myself a high five for finding a low five. Yes, it was that kind of day.


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Beautiful Blue 1973 Mercury Cougar Xr7 Convertible classic 70's muscle car
Price: - Item location: Marina del Rey, California, United States
- Condition: Used
- Make: Mercury
- Model: Cougar
- Type: Convertible
- Trim: XR7
- Year: 1973
- Mileage: 123,000
- VIN: 3f94h559117
- Color: Blue
- Engine size: 351
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Power options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: White
- Options: Convertible
- Vehicle Title: Salvage Want to buy? Contact seller!
1973 Mercury CougarThis is a real head turner! Beautiful Metallic Sky Blue with all original white & blue interior.
Straight body & No rust issues * Beautiful top, High end material * Power top & windows go up & down as they should * New BFG tires on Weld Racing wheels * New water pump belts & hoses, Plugs & wires * Tilt Steering * Rim blow horn works! * Always a southern California car. 351 2 Barrel engine starts right up & runs smooth. AC works & blows cold!
Salvage title was issued in 1991 (see pic of documented proof) reason unknown, These were only valued at $1500-$2000 in excellent shape back in 1991 so it wouldn't take much to total back then. No frame damage. Some bondo on driver rear quarter(some cracking of the paint, see pics) Other than that, Can't see why it was salvaged.With that said I have had many classics, This one is nicer & overall more sound than 90% of all others that have a clean title.
You can not get a 60's-70's convertible as nice as this one clean title or not for this little $$$$
Car has been used for Print, Video & Movies & Makes anyone in it feel like a movie star. Car is in Los Angeles, Local pick up only. Low offers will be ignored. This is NOT a "Must Sell"


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Tell Harvard: Divest from fossil fuels now
Climate change is one of the biggest threats to our communities. Yet, there are still institutions choosing fossil fuels over our lives even when their own research points to the progression of the climate crisis.
Harvard University is one of many Ivy League schools invested in fossil fuels despite publicly claiming that its top priority is fighting climate change.1 Harvard in particular prides itself on being a leader in climate research and policy. Harvard students and faculty have even taken on Amazon and many are leading the fight for environmental justice.
Yet, Harvard University continues to profit from the devastation of our environment. At nearly $40 billion (and growing), Harvard's endowment is one of the largest in the world.2 It is time for the university to make their commitment to climate justice real for the sake of not only their students, but also communities everywhere. If enough of us raise our voice and sound the alarm, we can push Harvard to stop investing in the climate crisis.
Tell Harvard: Divest from fossil fuels now.
Harvard says "universities have an accountability to the future" and "a special role and a special responsibility in confronting the challenges of climate change and sustainability."3. But the truth is that Harvard is failing to live up to its own standards.
The good news is: People are fighting back. In efforts to hold the school accountable to its claims, students, alumni and other activists are campaigning for the university to divest from fossil fuels. And thanks to climate justice movement leaders, divestment has become one of the best tactics in the fight against climate change.
Harvard claims that it can change the industry for the better by investing in companies that heat up the planet.4 We know that's not true. The only way to change corporate behavior, which relies on capitalism, is to stop putting money into every business model that does harm. Many U.S. colleges and universities have already divested from fossil fuels. Harvard has no excuse.
The climate crisis is not only a matter of protecting the environment, but a matter of protecting human rights. No institution claiming to prepare students for the future should be involved in tearing it apart.
- Steven Mufson, "Harvard says fighting climate change is a top priority. But it still won't divest from fossil fuels." Washington Post, July 7, 2019.
- Farran Powell, "10 Universities With the Biggest Endowments " US News, October 16, 2018.
- Harvard University, "Commitment " Harvard University Sustainability.
- Umair Irfan, "The world's richest institutions invest in fossil fuels. Activists are changing that." Vox, May 15, 2019.


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a postcard of sorts
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Osteria Marco
Date: Thursday 6 June
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Good Food Month Restaurant at Canvas House, 137 Buckhurst St, South Melbourne
When Marco is in town, he never fails to eat at two particular restaurants. So for fun, we thought we'd put them together in the kitchen together, and see what they can come up with. We're hedging our bets it's going to be something utterly delicious!
Osteria Marco is open! Come and join Marco Pierre White along with Andreas Papadakis from Tipo 00 (Melbourne) and Joel Valvasori-Pereza from Lulu La Delizia (Perth) for a special night at the Good Food Month Restaurant at Canvas House. Both Tipo 00 and Lulu La Delizia each have one chef's hat, and are ranked in Australia's Top 100 Restaurants, with Lulu La Delizia ranked as the Top Restaurant in WA.
On a cozy winter evening, you'll enjoy some relaxed conversation with Marco as Joel and Andreas cook you some pasta you'll never forget. You'll be served four-courses of the country's best Italian, served with matched wine – of course! But this isn't just for lovers of Italian food, this special event is for anyone that appreciates incredible produce, skill, and passion. And conversation by Marco.
Hosting Osteria Marco is food & travel writer, food media consultant, radio broadcaster, television presenter, MC and cookbook editor, Melissa Leong (Fooderati). Last few tickets remaining!
Good Food Month Restaurant at Canvas House
137 Buckhurst St
$270 + transaction fee
Terms and Conditions
This event is strictly 18+. Entry will not be permitted to guests under 18 years of age. Attendees must carry with them valid photo ID as proof of age and will be required to present this upon entry.
IMPORTANT: Due to this event being a set menu, unfortunately we can only cater for vegetarians or pescatarians.
Please note that seating at this event will be at shared tables and seating allocations will be advised at the event. If you plan on attending this event with friends who are booking tickets separately, please notify us at time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
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Seguin, Texas – Trinity's men's soccer team earned a 1-0 road shutout over Texas Lutheran University in Sunday's Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference action.
The Tigers held a large advantage in overall shots (21-8) and shots on goal (7-2), but the only score of the day came in the 32nd minute of play.
Wesley Mitchell had three shots in roughly five minutes, and his third found the back of the net for the 1-0 lead at the 31:23 mark. Philip Duenez provided the assist on what turned out to be the game-winning goal.
Both teams had on-target shots in the first 15 minutes of play, and the Tigers had three shots on goal by the 22nd minute.
Trinity's final shot of the first half nearly led to a Texas Lutheran goal. After Jake Simon's shot was saved, the Bulldogs countered quickly and fired a shot off the left post. That near-miss left it a 1-0 Tiger lead at the half.
The Tigers out-shot the Bulldogs 12-4 in the first half, forcing five Texas Lutheran saves.
Texas Lutheran got its second – and final – shot on goal early in the second half, but Blake Lieberman came up with his second save of the game to keep the home team scoreless.
Trinity allowed just three shots the rest of the game to secure the win.
Trinity won for the seventh time in the last eight games, improving to 8-3-2 overall and 4-1-0 in SCAC play. Texas Lutheran falls to 10-5-0 and 4-2-0 in conference – with the Tigers handing the Bulldogs both losses.
The win marks the sixth consecutive for Trinity in the series, and the Tigers are 32-5-1 all-time against Texas Lutheran.
Wesley Mitchell scored his first goal of the season for the Tigers on Sunday, becoming the 15th different Trinity player to score a goal this year.
Philip Duenez notched his second assist of the year, and he is second on the Trinity team with 10 total points in 13 games played.
Blake Lieberman secured his second shutout in the last three games, which are also his only shutouts of the season so far.
The Tigers begin another weekend on the road in SCAC play by taking on Johnson & Wales (CO) University on Friday, October 25, at 4:00 p.m. (MT).


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This indoor fun area—the hub of "Purposeful Learning and Activities for the Young"— delivers educational entertainment for children aged 1-16 years old where thoughtful and joyful programs are available all year round. Young visitors can immerse themselves in a whole range of educational yet playful facilities in a safe environment. Apart from interacting with fellow children and engaging in social activities in the eight different neighborhoods, youngsters and even guardian visitors can enjoy a variety of hour-long learning sessions with certified teachers and trained, qualified coaches to enhance individual abilities and academics.
"Since opening last year, PLAY has established itself as a pioneer in offering holistic child development in a convenient leisure destination like Okada Manila," said Director for Spa, Fitness & Recreation, Vikki Aquino. "We have been first in offering a full line of dedicated programs that combine fun, play, and learning for our young guests. PLAY is more than just an indoor playground—it's where kids can unleash their imagination, develop life skills, and enjoy the journey toward unlocking their future potential."
Among the unique programs offered by PLAY are Toddler the Explorer (motor skills development for children aged 1 to 3 years old), Hero Camp (group fitness activities for better health and well-being), Colors and Creations (arts and crafts for creativity and fine motor skills development), Hello, Good Looking (to enhance independence in hygiene, grooming, and social interactions for children aged 4 to 16 years old), and Stage Presence (stage workshops for guests aged 4 to 16 years old who are passionate about the performing arts).
Themed parties, educational tours, and other seasonal events also fill PLAY's calendar. Each event is carefully planned and designed to deliver on PLAY's mission of holistic child development.
"And as we celebrate our first anniversary, we are throwing a month-long celebration that will definitely delight both children and their parents!" added Aquino.
On February 10, 2019, PLAY is throwing its very first birthday party when guests can expect a magical day full of joy and laughter. From 2 to 6PM, the whole PLAY crew will host games and activities where participants can take home special prizes.


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Hostal Montaloya, Madrid, Spain
- Free WiFi
- Collect nights
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What's around Hostal Montaloya, Madrid, Spain
- In Centro
- Puerta del Sol - 7 min walk
- Plaza Mayor - 8 min walk
- El Rastro - 9 min walk
- Almudena Cathedral - 12 min walk
- Paseo del Prado - 12 min walk
- Gran Via Street - 13 min walk
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia - 13 min walk
Getting around
- Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas) - 25 min drive
- Madrid Atocha Station - 18 min walk
- Atocha Cercanías Station - 19 min walk
- Madrid Recoletos Station - 22 min walk
- Tirso de Molina Station - 2 min walk
- Anton Martin Station - 5 min walk
- La Latina Station - 6 min walk
At a glance
Key facts
- 30 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors
- Check-in time 2 PM-5:30 AM
- Check-out time is noon
Required at check-in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- No pets or service animals allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- No parking
Payment types at the property
Other information
- Smoke-free property
At the hostel
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Elevator
- Accessible bathroom
- English
- French
- Spanish
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable TV channels
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Daily housekeeping
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Hostal Montaloya, Madrid, Spain's small print
Also known as
- Hostal Montaloya Hostel Madrid
- Hostal Montaloya Madrid
- Hostal Montaloya Hostal Madrid
- Hostal Montaloya Hostel
- Hostal Montaloya Madrid
- Hostal Montaloya
- Montaloya Madrid
- Montaloya
- Hostal Montaloya Hostal
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25 per night
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
Recent reviews
Very good 8.2 From 184 reviews
Excellent location with good selection of restaurants and businesses and just a few steps away from a metro station. Excellent customer service.
The front desk was extremely rude and acted like she wanted to get rid of me. After dinner I came back and there were some seedy looking people chatting with her at the front desk. I was scared.
Have stayed here a few times. Great location and friendly welcoming staff. Metro literally outside the front door. Plenty of surrounding tapas bars and 5 min walk to Puerta del Sol.
Spent 4days in Madrid .Great location walking distance to everything. Front desk employees were helpful and friendly. I will return to stay again.
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This is probably the first season where the UK & Ireland nearly got every single anime simulcast without any silly region restrictions. Granted we did lose out on two major shows but overall this was a strong season plus we are even introduced to Funimation's new UK service which is a bonus.
Here's a list of all of the titles made available for UK & Ireland legal streaming from March to June 2016.


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According to Gauss's law, the electric field between a sphere and a shell is determined by the charge on the smaller sphere.
∴ The potential difference (V) between the sphere and the shell depends on q1 and is independent of charge q2.
∵ q1 is positive so V is positive which implies charge will necessarily flow from the sphere to the shell.
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What is the area of the plates of a 2 F parallel plate capacitor, given that the separation between the plates is 0.5 cm? [You will realize from your answer why ordinary capacitors are in the range of μF or less. However, electrolytic capacitors do have a much larger capacitance (0.1 F) because of very minute separation between the conductors.]NCERT - Physics Part-I
A spherical capacitor consists of two concentric spherical conductors, held in position by suitable insulating supports (Fig. 2.36). Show that the capacitance of a spherical capacitor is given by
Where r1 and r2 are the radii of outer and inner spheres, respectively.
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A small sphere of radius r1 and charge q1 is enclosed by a spherical shell of radius r2 and charge q2. Show that if q1 is positive, charge will necessarily flow from the sphere to the shell (when the two are connected by a wire) no matter what the charge q2 on the shell is.NCERT - Physics Part-I
Obtain the equivalent capacitance of the network in Fig. 2.35. For a 300 V supply, determine the charge and voltage across each capacitor.
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(a) An alternating voltage E = Eo sinωt is applied to a circuit containing a resistor R connected in series with a black box. The current in the circuit is found to be I = Io sin (ωt + π/4).
(i) State whether the element in the black box is a capacitor or inductor.
(ii) Draw the corresponding phasor diagram and find the impedance in terms of R.Physics - Sample Paper
Explain what would happen if in the capacitor given in Exercise 2.8, a 3 mm thick mica sheet (of dielectric constant = 6) were inserted between the plates,
(a) while the voltage supply remained connected.
(b) after the supply was disconnected.NCERT - Physics Part-I
A spherical capacitor has an inner sphere of radius 12 cm and an outer sphere of radius 13 cm. The outer sphere is earthed and the inner sphere is given a charge of 2.5 μC. The space between the concentric spheres is filled with a liquid of dielectric constant 32.
(a) Determine the capacitance of the capacitor.
(b) What is the potential of the inner sphere?
(c) Compare the capacitance of this capacitor with that of an isolated sphere of radius 12 cm. Explain why the latter is much smaller.NCERT - Physics Part-I
A 600pF capacitor is charged by a 200V supply. It is then disconnected from the supply and is connected to another uncharged 600 pF capacitor. How much electrostatic energy is lost in the process?NCERT - Physics Part-I
An electrical technician requires a capacitance of 2 μF in a circuit across a potential difference of 1 kV. A large number of 1 μF capacitors are available to him each of which can withstand a potential difference of not more than 400 V. Suggest a possible arrangement that requires the minimum number of capacitors.NCERT - Physics Part-I
Two charged conducting spheres of radii a and b are connected to each other by a wire. What is the ratio of electric fields at the surfaces of the two spheres? Use the result obtained to explain why charge density on the sharp and pointed ends of a conductor is higher than on its flatter portions.NCERT - Physics Part-I


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· Verbal and written communication skills in French - medium/advanced;
· Knowledge of MS Office and MS based applications;
· Hard working, performance driven, solution oriented, team centric;
· Available to work business hours in shifts between Monday to Friday.
As part of the Operations support team you will be in charge of:
- Opening/creating tickets all based on customer requests received by e-mail, telephone, interface
- Closing tickets created as a results of the technician's visit on customer's site;
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· More benefits depending on the length of service;
· Lateral and management career opportunities.
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Opportunities to fine tune an effective system
The Kemp Norton review of the higher education demand driven system, released today, confirms that the system is working well to give all Australians capable and interested in university education that opportunity. Recent data indicate that 48% of students are the first generation of their family to access university, with the level at all IRU members more than 50%.1
The Report is a thoughtful exploration of the achievement to date and the challenges ahead to maintain a responsive, flexible higher education system backed with sustainable Government investment.
"The IRU has strongly supported the demand driven system and opposed calls to re-impose caps on places. We have pointed to the expansion of university places for important science, technology and health fields, all of which require high levels of Government funding to be viable" Professor Dewar, IRU Chair and Vice-Chancellor of La Trobe University said.


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The new head of the Massachusetts State Police this week made her first appointments, including her second-in-command, since taking over the agency following a scandal over an altered police report that triggered an administrative shake-up.
Colonel Kerry A. Gilpin named Lt. Colonel Barry O'Brien as deputy superintendent on Tuesday, said State Police spokesman David Procopio in an e-mail. O'Brien succeeds Francis Hughes as the State Police's No. 2, after Hughes retired earlier this month during the fallout over the handling of an arrest report about a judge's daughter.
Hughes's decision came days after Colonel Richard McKeon announced he would be retiring as superintendent.
McKeon had been criticized for ordering Trooper Ryan Sceviour to alter an October report he wrote after arresting Alli Bibaud in Worcester on charges of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Bibaud's father is Timothy Bibaud, who serves as the first justice of Dudley District Court. Specifically, McKeon told Sceviour to excise Bibaud's remarks about trading sex for leniency and comments about her father.
Sceviour responded by suing top commanders of the State Police.
After McKeon's retirement, Governor Charlie Baker picked Gilpin, a 47-year-old major and 23-year State Police veteran, to head the 2,200-person force. Gilpin has launched an investigation into whether McKeon acted properly when he ordered Bibaud's arrest report to be revised.
O'Brien, Gilpin's choice for deputy superintendent, most recently served as the commander for the State Police's division of investigative services, previously was the commanding officer of Troop B, which covers Western Massachusetts, and also served a stint on the State Police detective unit in Hampden County.
Gilpin also promoted Christopher Mason to the rank of lieutenant colonel, and appointed him to be the commander of the division of investigative services, Procopio said.
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Toor dal with coconut & spinach
by Roopa Gulati
A creamy lentil dish with a hint of warming spice
200g toor lentils (split pigeon peas)
¼ tsp turmeric
2 small red onions
1 tsp ground cumin seeds
2 green chillies, slit
250g baby spinach
4 tbsp vegetable oil, coconut oil or ghee
¾ tsp black mustard seeds
10-12 fresh curry leaves
1 dried red chilli, broken
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tomato, chopped
400ml coconut milk
Wash the lentils in several changes of water, before transferring to a sturdy pan and covering with fresh water. Add the turmeric, bring to a simmer and cook half-covered for about 40 mins or longer, until the lentils are tender and breaking down.
Finely chop one of the onions and add to the lentils with the ground cumin and slit green chillies. Continue cooking for a further 10 mins. The dal should be quite thick at this stage. Add a splash more water if it becomes too thick and catches on the bottom of the pan.
While the dal is cooking, soften the spinach leaves in a hot, dry pan over a high heat—this should only 1 min or so. Scoop out the wilted leaves and roughly chop. Leave on one side. Slice the remaining onion and set aside.
Heat the oil or ghee in a small pan and add the mustard seeds. As soon as they begin to sizzle, stir in the curry leaves and broken red chilli—discard the seeds from the chilli if you prefer your dal to be mild in flavour. Fry everything for about 30 secs, until the curry leaves release their aroma.
Add the sliced red onion and chopped garlic to the pan and continue cooking until browned. Stir in the chopped tomato and cook for 1 further min. Spoon the 'tarka' (seasoning) into the dal.
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. You might need to add more hot water at this stage—the dal should be of a coating consistency. Stir in the chopped spinach just before serving.
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Chantel McGregor – Leeds Brudenell Club 23 May 2014
It was great to see Chantel McGregor back in West Yorkshire and a good size crowd were present to appreciate her musical talents. Opening up with Caught Out from her brilliant debut CD Like No Other, the togetherness of a band that had been on the road for a while was evident for all to see. Chantel herself shone with a maturity and confidence I'd not seen in previous performances. This carried on throughout the set which included a cover of Voodoo Child and Purple Rain (Prince was playing the Arena on the same night) as well as her own material from the debut CD I'm No Good for You, Happy Song, Like Know Other and Help Me.
The highlight of the evening was an acoustic version of Bruno Mars Grenade. I just wish the bloke on my left would have shut up sooner. I'd paid my money to listen to the talented singer not his chatter!
As the set came to close and I was beging to think we weren't going to get Freefalling it appeared as part of the encore so I was a happy man.
On this performance Chantel McGregor is ready to move up to the next level. Let's hope we don't have to wait to long for the follow album.


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This Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, Comcast NBCUniversal celebrated the 16th anniversary of Comcast Cares Day with more than 100,000 volunteers working at over 1,000 project sites across 20 countries. In New York City, employees from across the company, including NBC New York and Telemundo 47 team members, came together to help landscape and clean the shoreline at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Teams were able to spread out and help at three different sites within the park including one group going to Bird Island. Not only did volunteers help remove invasive plants, but they also learned about the history of the park and best ecological practices for the space. Hopefully they will take this knowledge back with them to their own neighborhoods and communities.
Comcast Cares Day has grown to become the nation's largest single-day corporate volunteer event. In 2016, a record 108,000 volunteers improved more than 930 parks, schools, beaches, senior centers and other vital community sites. Since 2001, more than 800,000 Comcast NBCUniversal employees, their friends, family members and our community partners have volunteered nearly 5 million service hours at more than 7,700 projects in communities across the United States and around the world.
This day has become an annual tradition for tens of thousands of our employees, their friends and families, and our nonprofit partners as we join together to make change happen in our communities and celebrate our company culture of caring year round. There was no better day than Earth Day to inspire people to give back.


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U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater announced Friday that trucking companies with unsatisfactory safety ratings from federal regulators will be threatened with shutdown under new Department of Transportation (DOT) rules.
Before this rule, motor carriers that move passengers or hazardous materials could be shut down if they get poor ratings, but regular cargo shippers could not.
"This rule will save lives by applying our fitness standards to all large trucks, instead of only passenger buses and trucks hauling hazardous materials, said Slater. "This strong enforcement tool provided for by the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st century (TEA-21) will help in our efforts to reduce truck- and bus-related deaths by half in the next 10 years and improve safety."
The final rule becomes effective Nov. 20 and prohibits any motor carrier found to be unfit from operating commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.
Federal inspectors periodically check and rate shippers, looking at their maintenance and safety programs, recordkeeping, drug and alcohol programs and other factors.
An unsatisfactory safety rating means that motor carrier does not have adequate safety controls in place.
Most motor carriers will have 60 days after being rated unsafe to improve their safety fitness or shutdown operations.
The agency may extend the compliance period another 60 days only if the motor carrier is making a good faith effort to improve its safety fitness.
Under the new rule:
- Passenger and HAZMAT carriers will have 45 days to correct deficiencies.
- The regulation will not be applied retroactively. It applies only to motor carriers rated unsatisfactory on or after the effective date of the final rule.
- Carriers holding an unsatisfactory rating at the time the rule becomes effective are not subject to immediate shutdown. However, if, after a follow-up visit, the carrier is still unfit as determined by an inspector, the new provisions will apply.
- Under a provision of TEA-21, federal agencies will be prohibited from using a motor carrier to provide interstate transportation if it has been rated unsatisfactory on or after the effective date of a final rule.
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Daily limbering routine
Use this little limbering routine as a warm-up before a run, a walk, an exercise class or a serious stretch session. Or simply as a warm-up for your day. You don't need to put on gym clothes. You don't need any props. You don't even need a space in which to lie down. All you need is a chair or a wall or a tree – something to lean on to help you balance. Which means that you have absolutely no excuse not to do this quick daily limbering routine. Start now – it's only 8 minutes short.
Are you breathing?
Taking a breath is our first independent action in ilfe, and our last. Breath is the source of our most vital nutrient, oxygen, and the vehicle for expelling waste in the form of carbon dioxide. Furthermore, the movement in the body created by healthy inhalation and exhalation massages the internal organs and mobilises the spine, providing a continuous and subtle source of wellness for the body. Breathing is both beneficial for and critical to our well-being. Unfortunately very few of us practise a healthy inhalation and exhalation as we are limited by our movement and postural habits.
Some of us are shallow breathers, only breathing into the tops of our chests in a stress related (and stress encouraging) pattern. Others of us breathe mostly into the belly, without an accompanying expansion of the rib cage. The habitual position of the rib cage will affect breathing too. Most of us know that allowing the rib cage to collapse down in front isn't great for our breathing.
This is how many of us hold our rib cages especially while we are sitting. But what many of us don't realise is that shearing forwards and up with the rib cage – what many of us think of as good posture
is just as bad as it tightens the back msucles and doesn't allow the rib cage to move towards the back of the body. Both positions inhibit the optimal 3-dimensional expansion and contraction of the rib cage. The ideal placement of the rib cage is in neutral – neither dropped down nor sheared forward and up. I'm doing my best….
Our lungs are surrounded and protected by the rib cage. Unfortunately many people are trapped within the aptly named cage, with ribs that are stuck one to the next rather than pliable and able to move individually. Each rib should be able to rotate torsionally on the inbreath and then return on the outbreath, with the combined rotations of the full set of ribs creating the expansion and contraction of the whole rib cage. Many of us are limited in this small rotational movement of the individual ribs by the inflexibility of the muscles (the intercostals) that run from rib to rib, and therefore cannot achieve an expansion and contraction of the ribcage. There is often stiffness in the more superficial muscles of the torso as well, providing a further layer of immobility. To achieve a healthy 3-dimensional breath we need to have the appropriate length of both the outer muscles of the torso and the small muscles that link the ribs one to the next.
What happens when you breathe in? It's very hard to assess your own breathing because as soon as you think about it you become conscious of it (funnily enough!) and therefore don't breathe naturally. But do your best….Put one hand on your upper chest and one hand on your belly and breathe in and out a few times. What do you feel moving? The upper chest? The belly? Nothing at all? Hopefully not the latter! Then try to breathe into your ribs:
If you are unable to feel any movement in your rib cage, try the stretches I show in the video below. Then see if you can get a bit more movement into the ribcage. You may not get the ribs moving straight away, but don't give up – your health and well-being will thank you for persevering!
Standing Stretch Routine
However good it feels to stretch, it is sometimes too much of a bother to clear a space, get out a mat and get down on the floor to stretch. Or maybe you are travelling and your hotel room doesn't have much floor space. So here is a stretching routine that is all in standing, with almost no equipment – all you need is a chair or something similar for support and something a couple of inches high to rest your foot one, a book would do.


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CHICOPEE -- As Michelle Wirth tells it, she and her husband fell in love with Mercedes-Benz -- and then fell in love with each other.
She started working for Mercedes-Benz 15 years ago as a mechanical engineer. Her husband, Peter Wirth, is from a town near Stuttgart, Germany, where Mercedes-Benz has its headquarters. He was working there when they met.
Now the couple, along with business partner Rich Hesse, are just weeks away from opening a dealership -- Mercedes-Benz of Springfield -- at 295 Burnett Road in Chicopee.
Hesse is owner and general manger of Mercedes-Benz of Nanuet, New York, a suburb of New York City. That is where Michelle Wirth had been most recently been head of marketing. Peter Wirth was head of sales.
Michelle Wirth said she and Peter Wirth will be the managers in Chicopee, with Hesse continuing to run his his operation in New York state. Peter said he's been in Springfield full time for a while, while Michelle plans to move soon with the couple's four children.
The $12 million project is on the site of the Plantation Inn -- formerly the Schine Inn -- which was demolished to make way for the dealership. Workers were on the scene last week laying tile and delivering furniture at the 37,000-square-foot dealership.
Peter Wirth said there will be 35 employees to start, with plans to add staff as the business grows.
Growth is on his mind. He pointed to a parts department that is larger than Mercedes-Benz recommends for a dealership of this size.
"We have to be ready to serve people," he said.
The employees will begin working at the dealership Oct. 2, and a soft opening is set for Oct. 16.
Peter Wirth noted the dealership's location, overlooking the Massachusetts Turnpike and sitting at the entrance of Interstate 291. It's the perfect place to let drivers know the Mercedes-Benz brand is back in Springfield.
"The building is its own billboard," he said, pointing out the floor-to-ceiling windows. "The dealership is a jewelry box and the cars are the jewels."
It's also an ideal location for a dealership servicing all of Western Massachusetts as well as southern Vermont and New Hampshire. He said the dealership will serve people living in 169 zip codes.
The Pioneer Valley has been without a Mercedes-Benz Dealership since Lewbar Imports, once located on Riverdale Road in West Springfield, closed abruptly in 2007.
Peter Wirth said that while Mercedes-Benz has customers in this region, there are fewer of them than population and demographics would suggest compared with similar spots around the country. Mercedes-Benz tapped Hesse and the Wirths to reverse the situation and give them a presence here.
For the past decade, Mercedes buyers have had to head east to Wagner Mercedes-Benz of Shrewsbury, south to Hartford or west to Albany.
"Each Mercedes-Benz dealership has a specific territory. They don't overlap," he said.
Michelle Wirth said the demographics and the growth in Western Massachusetts show potential for Mercedes. She pointed to the MGM Springfield casino project and to CRRC, the Chinese-owned railroad and subway car factory nearing completion in East Springfield. Both projects show that investments are being made in the local economy.
And while a luxury brand, the least expense Mercedes-Benz, a CLA 250 4-door coupe, costs $33,000, Michelle Wirth said, adding: "So if someone is in a Toyota Avalon or a similar car, we can get them in a Mercedes-Benz for the same price."
Peter Wirth said the dealership is expected to sell 800 new cars and 500 used cars a year.
Stocking used cars is less difficult than it would seem.
About 70 percent of new Mercedes-Benz sales are leases -- one of the highest rates in the industry. That means many customers turn in late model used cars every three years.
In a new twist to the business model, this Mercedes-Benz dealership will be built from the beginning to also sell commercial vehicles -- specifically the Sprinter vans -- and will have a heavy-duty lift in the service department to handle them.
Peter Wirth said he's already hired technicians for the service department, some with previous Mercedes-Benz experience, and all are getting training now.
It will be a high tech service department, complete with a plate reader that tells staff who is pulling into the parking lot using the in-house database and the RMV.
Peter Wirth said the technology allows staff to greet customers by name as soon as they pull in.
There is also a lifestyle boutique, Michelle said, where Mercedes-Benz aficionados can pick up a children's play rug or a beach towel with the famous Mercedes-Benz logo, Michelle Wirth said.


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Lent is a season of significance for all Christians. At Guildford Cathedral it is a time for gathering to learn, reflect and worship as we journey towards Holy Week and Easter –itself a time of celebration, new life and hope. Whatever you decide to give up during Lent – (chocolate perhaps!) do join us for a variety of services and special events which will take place during this season of reflection and preparation. The People's Cathedral is ready to welcome you!
1.Ash Wednesday
Wednesday 1 March 7pm
As we begin our journey through Lent, leading us to the foot of the cross and ultimately to the resurrection, this Eucharist sets the focus on reflection and self-examination. The imposition of ashes is a central act during the Eucharist; the choir will be singing Miserere by James Macmillan
2. A focus on the History of Mental Health Care in Surrey
Thursday 2 March: 2pm
Mental Health is a growing problem in our age, join us for an opportunity to find out more about the changing attitudes to this debilitating illness and treatment with this fascinating free talk by Julian Pooley from the Surrey History Centre.
3. Vivace Chorus Concert
Saturday 4 March 7.30pm
A rich programme of music which is serene, intense and beautiful – including one of Mozart's finest choral works, Mass in C Minor; as well as Barber's poignant Adagio for Strings and Howells Requiem which was written in response to personal loss.
Tickets only £16
4. Free Coffee Concert
Thursday 9 March 11.15am – 12 noon
The talented local Fb Pocket Orchestra perform ragtime and popular dances from the 1920s and 1930s. All welcome to join us for this joyful morning of free music as part of our regular programme of community concerts, with free coffee served from 10.30am.
5. Lent Lectures
Thursday 9, 16, 23, 30 March & 6 April, 7.45pm
Creation to New Creation: A series of free talks and discussions exploring the biblical visions of creation. Come and explore how God's creative activity shapes our imagination, activity, identity and challenges us to we live responsibly in caring for the earth. Each session concludes with the tranquillity of Choral Compline at 9pm.
6. Mothering Saturday Crafting Event
Saturday 25 March, 12-2pm
Celebrating 'Mothering Weekend' by joining us for a relaxed and happy occasion, presenting the opportunity to make beautiful things for the women in our families and community. There will be crafts for all ages, the opportunity to relax and enjoy a hand massage alongside other activities. Admission is free.
7. Holy Week
Sunday 9- Sunday 16 April
Palm Sunday (9th) starts our week as we remember Jesus' triumphal into Jerusalem, we take a journey to explore the events leading up to Easter through story, prayer and craft activities (Wednesday 12 April), as we prepare for Maundy Thursday (13th), Good Friday (14th) and Holy Saturday (15th) culminating in the most important day in the church year on Easter Day (16th).
Guildford Cathedral is an accessible and peaceful place of welcome, worship, engagement and inspiration. We are very much open for business, despite under-going major refurbishment, largely funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Do come to visit us and see for yourself what how The Peoples Cathedral is working for the well-being of the community it serves.
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On Friday the 10th of June, The Blue Lagoon at Bluestone National Park Resort, near Narberth will be transformed into a Jungle for a spectacular themed water party which will raise much needed funds for students of the Pembrokeshire College Borneo Expedition.
Twelve students from Pembrokeshire College have been working closely with the team at the Blue Lagoon to create this event and are ready to welcome families and people of all ages to come and enjoy what is set to be a memorable experience.On the night, the Blue Lagoon's waters will be turned green and the poolside will be decorated to give visitors a real feeling of being deep in the jungle. Music from Radio Pembrokeshire DJ Toby Ellis will fill the lagoon and will be accompanied by exciting fire acts, stilt-walkers and live snakes! Mark Bond, link teacher for the college expedition said:
"This has been a fantastic opportunity for our students to plan and run a major local event and it's largely down to the help and support we've received from the Blue Lagoon who immediately saw the potential of our students and the projects we'll be working on in Borneo next year. Our team have put in an enormous effort to get this venture off the ground and now we're looking to local people to come out and support the event and have a fantastic time with us"
Over the next few weeks the expedition team will be out around Pembrokeshire promoting the event. Tickets are available online at www.bluelagoonwales.com and can be purchased at the Blue Lagoon reception now and on the night itself. Student Theo Crutchley-Mack, who has together with the Blue Lagoon's marketing team, come up with the poster design for the event, he said:
"I have loved every second of the planning for Welcome to the Jungle. It's been hard work but we've learned so much about what goes into organising an event like this. The guys at the Blue Lagoon have been really helpful and friendly and we're all really grateful for the way they've welcomed us and essentially handed over their Blue Lagoon for the evening. I just hope that all our hard work pays off and Pembrokeshire people turn out to support us – a lot of thought has gone into the experience and we're certain that everyone will have an awesome time on the night"
Nicola Ingledew, Campaign Manager for the Blue Lagoon said:
"The students at Pembrokeshire College came up with an innovative idea to raise money for their expedition. We were impressed with their proposal and have enjoyed working with them to develop it, at all times letting them take the lead and initiative. The Blue Lagoon is a great water park for the whole community to enjoy and the students hard work will make this a memorable event"
The profits from Welcome to the Jungle will go straight to the college students who are well into the 18 months of fundraising for their expedition. More information on the trip can be found on their website www.pembrokeshire.ac.uk/borneo or by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The History of New Age English School Inc.
The history of the incorporated school itself isn't lengthy, yet the background and relationship of its' founders extend to twelve years. In 1989, an Australian born in Brisbane found herself working for a year contract at a small English Conversation School in a small country town called Kuwana in Mie Prefecture, Japan, after graduating from a B.A degree majoring in Japanese at Griffith University, t
History of New Age English School Inc.
The history of the incorporated school itself isn't lengthy, yet the background and relationship of its founders extend to twelve years. In 1989, an Australian born in Brisbane found herself working for a year contract at a small English Conversation School in a small country town called Kuwana in Mie Prefecture, Japan, after graduating from a B.A degree majoring in Japanese at Griffith University, Brisbane. This contract teaching work was due to the introduction of two ladies, one of whom was to become her partner in business many years later.
Mrs. Mitsue Tashiro, who is one of these ladies, had a very high profiled background appearing on television during and after studying at a well-known university in Tokyo named Aoyama Gakuin Joshi Tanki Daigaku. She appeared with famous Japanese actors in several dramas and commercials during which time she aquired a teaching degree in Japanese language. More notably though was her work for NHK Educational Television where she worked with 2 others teaching handicapped children singing and dancing for 3 years and co-hosted a science program for Tokai Television for 5 years. It was at this time that Mitsue believed that English was necessary for her career since she traveled to many countries across the globe with work. After her marriage to the producer of the science program, she moved to Kuwana to live and there she privately continued her study of English. Several foreign teachers would gather at her home with other friends interested in learning English. In 1989 one of these foreigners was Mary Thompson, the Australian whom she assisted in finding work at an English Conversation School in Kuwana due to her relationship with its' owner. Thus began the close friendship of Mitsue Tashiro and Mary Thompson. Mary would teach Mitsue English, while in return received Japanese lessons and eventually she found herself living at the Tashiro residence for 9 of her 12-month working contract.
Mary returned to Australia to enter Queensland University Department of Education, to study for a Diploma of Education majoring in Japanese and Junior History. Immediately after the completion of her teaching degree, she commenced work as the Head of the Japanese Department at a well-known Private Girls' College in Brisbane, namely Moreton Bay College. There she worked for 6 years, during which she kept contact with Mitsue who still continued her English studies. Mitsue became very proficient in her English and it was in 1996 that she decided to start teaching the language to one young Japanese girl who was in Year 4 at Primary School. (This student is still attending lessons even now with Mitsue and is about to sit external examinations for several top-level High Schools in Kuwana and Yokkaichi) It was with this one student that Mitsue Tashiro made a name for herself as a very good teacher of English throughout the neighbourhood, and before she knew it, she had over 10 students by the year 2000.
Throughout this time Mary found work through contacts with a Japanese nun and left Australia to commence teaching at a Private Catholic Girls' Junior and High School called St. Ursula Gakuin in Sendai, Miyagi for 3 years from 1997. It was during these 3 years that Mary and Mitsue would often meet up with each other and discuss the possibilities of extending Mitsue's student list and teach together in the future. This in fact came true in August 2000, when Mary completed her working contract in Sendai and moved to Kuwana to start teaching with Mitsue. Slowly during that year the number of students rose to 25 and they named their school "New Age English Conversation School", continuing to teach in Mitsue's Japanese room where she first started. Then in the new school year in April 2001, with one advertisement only there was an overwhelming response and the number increased to 70 students a week.
Two months later June 1, Mitsue and Mary decided to formerly register their business and become a company recognized by the Legal Affairs Bureau of Japan. They changed their name to "New Age English School Inc." and by chance the house across the road from Mitsue's was placed on the market. Due to good negotiations and the close relationship between Mitsue and the owner of the house, "New Age English School Inc." moved to a new location and redecorated gradually both floors of the rather large 2-storied house. In August 2001, Mitsue and Mary officially began at this house with a student body of 76, and 42 other students on a waiting list. The school runs 6 days a week, some days commencing at 11am and finishing every night at 10pm. Without any extra advertising at all since April 2001, the number of students continued to grow, due to word of mouth and introductions from present students. Incredibly too, some of those who were still waiting to enter "New Age" have introduced others to the school.
In a short period of time, from April to June 2002, the number of students grew to 130 per week with two other extra staff members assisting. New Age English School Inc. is presently aiming at extending staff as the reputation of the standard of teaching continues to stand firm. As of October 2004, student numbers were 210 and growing, with a present number of 5 full-time teachers and 3 part-time.
June 2004 marked the 3rd anniversary of the school as a registered company, and now Mitsue and Mary are facing more challenges together. April 2008 marked the 7th year of New Age English School with Mary changing her visa status to a "Permanent Resident" allowing her to become the manager of New Age and Mitsue, the Director. 2008 brought a new curriculum made public from the school which stated the full commencement of Baby Classes. The youngest student is presently a 6 month baby boy, and the eldest is in her 50's. Challenges are always coming Mitsue and Mary's way, yet they are always looking to employ other native speakers of English and Japanese teachers, who are dedicated to teaching English to the Japanese of all ages, including babies.
They seek staff that is determined to work hard and continue this school's exceptional reputation and high quality English teaching to those in this growing community of Oyamada, Kuwana.
The Entrance of Our School
The Main Room - 1st Floor
Children's Blue Room - 1st Floor
Children's Blue Room - 2nd Floor
The Japanese Room - 2nd Floor
Our Largest Classroom. Yellow Room - 2nd Floor


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Little East Conference Tournament - Game 5
Eastern Connecticut Knocks Off Southern Maine 4-1
GORHAM, Maine -- Eastern Connecticut State University seniors Nick Rascati (Wallingford, Conn./Xavier) and Cole Ogorzalek (Portland, Conn.) combined to limit the top-seeded University of Southern Maine Huskies to four hits as the Warriors stayed alive in the 2019 Little East Conference Baseball Championship Tournament with a 4-1 victory Thursday afternoon at Ed Flaherty Field.
The loss snapped the Huskies' 12-game winning streak, dropping them to 33-6 on the season. The Warriors, who dropped their opening game in the tournament and faced a must-win situation in the six-team, double-elimination tournament, improve to 23-17 on the season.
Rascati held the Huskies' bats in check giving up one run on two hits and three walks while striking out two. Ogorzalek came on to pitch 2.2 shutout innings in relief giving up two hits and one walk while fanning two. The win was the second of the season for Rascati, while Ogorzalek earned his third save.
USM junior starter Gage Feeney (Cutler, Maine/Washington Academy) suffered his second loss of the season against six wins. Feeney gave up four runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out six.
The Warriors to a 1-0 lead in the third sophomore Jack Rich (Meriden, Conn.) doubled with two outs to score senior William Coleman (Northford, Conn.) from second base.
The ECSU lead grew to 2-0 in the fifth when sophomore Luke Broadhurst (Stafford, Conn.) hit a solo home run to left field. The round tripper was the fifth of the season for Broadhurst.
Southern Maine finally got on the board in the seventh when senior Zach Quintal (Eliot, Maine/Marshwood) doubled down the left field line to end Rascati's day on the hill. Senior Jack Sylvia (Glastonbury, Conn.) greeted Ogorzalek for a ground ball single to score Quintal. Ogorzalek got out of the inning getting the next two batters on a strikeout and fielder's choice.
Eastern picked up two insurance runs in the home half of the frame when a potential inning-ending double play was not handled at first base allowing two unearned runs to score.
The Huskies put together a threat to open the eighth inning as Ogorzalek walked junior Andrew Olszak (Danvers, Mass.) and junior Andrew Hillier (Bangor, Maine) singled through the right side. The Warriors were able to turn a 5-3 double play to diminish the threat, and Ogorzalek handled the final out himself on a comebacker to the mound.
USM and LEC officials announced after the game that all three of Friday's scheduled games have been postponed due to the incoming bad weather. Play will resume on Saturday starting at 12 p.m. with Game 7. The championship round will move to Sunday.
With the USM loss, the tournament will have five teams still alive after Thursday's play is concluded. Southern Maine awaits the loser of the game between Rhode Island College and the University of Massachusetts Boston in Game 7. Eastern Connecticut stays alive to play the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in Game 8 at 3:30 p.m. The winner of the RIC-UMB game moves into Game 9 at 7 p.m. taking on the winner of Game 7.


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Hey COOL PEOPLE, COOL RECORDS! is a bi-weekly dj night at SEIDENFADEN'S CAFE hosted by our partner-in-crime DJ KIM SORISE. Every other week she invites a new guest dj to collaborate on COOL, and this Friday, January 3rd, Joel Hunt from THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE is honored to join her! I don't know yet what we're gonna play, but it's definitely going to be COOL RECORDS! So don't miss it.
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