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It's hard to believe but it has been 10 years since the rise of the skull scarf. What better way to celebrate this than a second collaboration with the two masterminds behind it! McQueen and Hirst are set to design a new collection of scarfs inspired by Hirst's Entomology paintings.
Photo taken from Alexander McQueen official site
Photo taken from Damien Hirst's official site
The original scarf, photo taken from Alexander McQueen's official site
Part time designer and illustrator and full time traveller. Thanks so much for stopping by. If you want to find out more about me visit my about me page :) Laura x


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Wowzers! I just realized it has been four weeks since my last post!!!…. It's not that nothing has happened (or that I have had a lot of time on my hands)…. In fact, a huge amount of things have happened…. But none of it is really ready for prime time yet as nearly all of my various projects are not quite complete.
So, instead, I am going to give you an update on…. Drumroll please…..

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Last week I overdid my exercise. Early Monday morning I went to spin, it was a beautiful day so I went for a 5km run. This past year I have been on a mission to building & strengthening my core through exercise.
As soon as I was home my lower back was aching, by the next morning I was very stiff. Having trouble walking and moving the wrong way, would take my breath away. I knew I was not going to be exercising.
Hit up my chiropractor and he squeezed me in, and told me to take the rest of the week off. I freaked I'm training for a half marathon (and I'm 47) and not the best at running long distances. He said well it's either that or your back is going to go out and you will be on the floor, at the moment you have a spasm, and a choice. I coach fitness clients, I exercise daily what in the hell was I going to do.
5 Things that happened, taking a week off exercise.
- First off I got caught up work. I did things that I've been putting off like updating websites, blogging, filing, organized my office.
- As a result of being more organized, I was able to work on my self care. Stretching was my number one priority this week and I admit I need to do more of it.
- Reading is also high on my self care list and in The Teetotalers Book Club we are reading You Are a Bad Ass by Jen Sincero.
- I went for walks with my husband and spent some quality time together. I am use to doing things at a fairly high pace and walking is not usually one of them it has been so nice.
- Decided to try out a few new healthy recipes, but I also found I ate more junk food, usually I keep my healthy eating at 90% with 10% junk food and this past week I have found it has been more at 75% and 25% junk food. Food and exercise have a high correlation.
All in all my back is feeling better, and I am excited to get back to running, lifting and spinning. To get back into routine, as I think that has been the hardest part for me being so completely out of routine. I will be easing into the my workouts!
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Welcome to Chris and Christine's sailing blog. We are from central Florida and are working towards becoming cruisers. A little over a year ago, we decided we would pursue learning to sail, and it quickly became an obsession. After a few day sails, a week-long live-aboard ASA sailing course, more day sails, and a bareboat charter out of Key West, we purchased a 1998 Pacific Seacraft 40.
Chris is a retired Air Force veteran and now works for the Federal Government. Christine is a business owner in the Florida real estate world. We plan to work for just a little bit longer, and then sail away. In the mean time, we'll be getting to know our boat, and outfitting her as we go.
We will add more as we progress and tell our story.


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From csrwire.com
UNFCU Foundation announced today that it has given grants to support the projects of 14 organizations in 2019. The work of each project aligns with the Foundation's mission to sustain a path out of poverty through education and healthcare for women and children in disadvantaged communities.
"We focus on funding results-oriented grassroots causes, working directly within the communities we want to impact," said Pamela Agnone, president and director of the UNFCU Foundation. "With the projects we are supporting in 2019, we look forward to another productive year ahead."
The organizations and projects supported by the UNFCU Foundation in 2019 are:
AVSI – USA (Association of Volunteers in International Service), enhancing the social and economic resilience of vulnerable young women in urban refugee and host communities in Nairobi, Kenya.
Published by www.allstandtogether.com
These children belong to refugee families in Lebanon. Some of them arrived only a few weeks ago, while others who have managed to escape the war in Iraq and Syria have been here for two years. They are Christians and Muslims, and learn to hang out together in this special school.
Having lived through violence, persecution for religious reasons, and lack of electricity and food have left wounds that are difficult to heal.
Diana, AVSI Foundation: "Children in general are not easy to deal with. Especially children that are emotionally traumatized. They are special cases. You have to be very careful in how you speak to them. You have to give them a very safe environment. They want to feel loved, they want to feel protected, they want to feel safe. And I think that here, in our school, that is our most important goal: to make the children feel safe, before anything else."
Some of the younger ones, like Mohamad who is almost a teenager, have experienced closed schools back in their countries for several years.
Diana, AVSI Foundation: "It's difficult because, first of all they are learning things that they should have learned at a younger age and are now learning at an older age. That is the most difficult part. Second of all, discipline. They are not disciplined. They don't know the rules of a classroom. So what we do is to introduce them to the rules in the beginning. We told them what you can do, what you can't do, group study sessions, interactive learning… We try to make it as interesting as possible, so that they can be excited to learn."
Fortunately, the fruits of education that the school passes along are appreciated during the first week of lessons.
Diana, AVSI Foundation: "I don't want them to start learning, you know, all the letters and the numbers right away, but the simpler things, like asking for permission before speaking, for example, or writing in neat handwriting and not just scraping the paper. Those are huge improvements. They are huge. And, you know, from week to week I noticed a huge improvement in the kids".
This initiative is one of the 20 schools that are being managed by the AVSI Foundation in Lebanon that follows the Social Doctrine of the Church.
Jihane Rahal, AVSI Foundation: "Even just playing together without hurting each other, without arguing and so on is something, it's a wonderful achievement. Just being able to see them play, like now, during the recreational activity they have during rest, say, after one class and another. When they come here to play ball, they are together, they talk to each other. We try to pass on these simple values that will serve them for life."
More than 10,000 children benefit from these educational centers, which open a door of hope for refugee children.
By Teddy Ostrow
Rana Najib was living in Damascus, Syria with her family when the civil war started in 2012. She was working with a program connected to the European Union at that time, but two months into the war the program fell through because the EU pulled funding when Western nations sanctioned the Syrian government. She went to Germany to continue her studies, but decided to go back to Damascus to help her family during the war.
Luckily, the part of Damascus where she and her family resided was not under attack and leaving the country was actually an option for her. She started to look for work in Syria, but job offers were limited because of the war so she went job-searching in Lebanon, Syria's neighbor. By chance, Associazione Volontari per il Servizio Internationale (AVSI), an Italian international not-for-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO), was launching an emergency intervention operation in Lebanon. She pursued an interview with the NGO and was eventually given a job.
La Voce sat down at the UN Headquarters in New York, to talk with Ms. Najib, who is now the Education Coordinator of AVSI's present $10 million operation in Lebanon, and Maria Laura Conte, AVSI's Communications Director, to discuss how they are handling the Syrian refugee crisis.
Lebanon now hosts approximately 1.1 million Syrian refugees, nearly one fourth of its population, trailing only Turkey, which hosts 2.5 million. Human Rights Watch released a report on July 19 showing that 250,000 of the approximately 500,000 school-age Syrians in Lebanon are out of school. This epidemic is in spite of the nation's generous allowance of Syrian children to go to public school for free, regardless of their legal residency. Ms. Najib confirmed for us, however, that according to her UNICEFcolleagues the figure is much higher: "Now in Lebanon there are more than 377,000 children currently excluded from formal and non-formal education programs." This is due to limited educational resources, refugees' inability to pay for travel fees and school supplies, and Lebanon's residency regulations which effectively bar most Syrians from renewing their residency permits.
Read articles featuring AVSI's work across 30 countries.
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Does it seem like those fine lines and wrinkles at the corner of the eye have pledged to become your constant companion?
The women in the phase of 40s would agree to it. Generally, women start freaking out about their skincare plans when they land in the 30s phase. By the time they surpass the threshold of their 40s, the skincare routine needs to get refurbished all over again.
Daily Skincare
Use a mild cleanser
It is the time you switch to cleansers that are comparatively milder than the ones you used earlier. These cleansers help to wash your face clean without ripping off the natural moisture of the skin. It is very important to retain the skin's natural oils in order to avoid aging.
Dermatologists recommend using cleansers that contain natural extracts of aloe vera, green tea, chamomile, etc. which slow down the process of aging of the skin. You should also resort soap bars and gels that are non-acidic.
Use moisturizers with silicone and more antioxidants
You should start using moisturizers that have silicone in them which even out the creases on your face and also act as a base for foundations by sealing the moisture balance. A dermatologist named Heidi Waldorf asserted that "one of the best things ever added to cosmetics and creams" for aging skin is silicone.
Skin experts recommend creams and moisturizers rich in antioxidants as they nullify the molecules of sun exposure and pollution that cause the skin to get damaged and aged.
Use multitasking serum
You need to use multitasking serums that work on various aspects. These serums protect the skin from harmful sun damage by neutralizing free radicals and ferulic acid.
Tina Alster, being a 47-year-old skin expert, says that she uses these serums for anti-aging purposes and blotchiness along with reverse photoaging.
Start taking beauty-boosting supplements
You can start taking beauty-boosting supplements like Omega 3 supplements which are a hit with the women in 40s. Those supplements are highly favored as they help in repairing by defending the cell damage and work on the immune system.
Extra Skincare Treatments
Botox is a special treatment for the women of 40s to swipe away the fine lines for quite a long period of time. Although it is not a permanent solution, it works for a very long time.
The process involves injecting some chemicals on the overlying skin which results in a firmer and younger-looking skin. It is a warning for those who have needle phobias or cannot withstand the pinching pain. Botox is definitely not for those set of women.
Super Exfoliators
Super exfoliators can be the home-made peels or the chemical ones too. The exfoliation is done within a week or two and depending on the skin type, women can use it even twice in a month.
The exfoliators prevent the aging of the skin by giving a polished, even skin tone with the adequate moistness.
Skincare routines need to be revamped at every new phase of age you step in. Getting old is something not in our control but maintaining ourselves and our beauty is quite possible.
All you need to do is put in a little bit of extra efforts.


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Thee Oh Sees- Alex's Bar October 28, 2011-
A minor technical glitch stalled Thee Oh Sees Friday Night set at Alex's Bar. It seemed like guitarist John Dwyer channeled this frustration into his guitar, ripping into a blistering version of "A Heavy Doktor". It's great to see a band with so much raw energy. It's even better when a group is so cohesive that no one member really stands out. No grandstanding. No self indulgence. Their attitude seemed to be: "These are our songs and we're here to play the hell out of them".
Their music has been described as Punk, Garage Rock, and Psychedelic. Whatever label works for you. What I like about them is that they draw from all of these genres but have a sound that is uniquely their own. Having only heard a few of their songs before the show, most of my impressions were formed that night. There was enough of a stylistic shift between each song that kept me interested. At the same time they never lost their intensity.
Dwyer shifted from a growl to falsetto for their next song "The Dream" and back into more of a Jagger-like bark for "Enemy Destructs". Both songs sound like they'd fit perfectly in a Nuggets compilation. I appreciate how they use feedback to embellish their material instead of wallowing in the sound. A friend of mine recently commented that all indie bands these days are influenced by Sonic Youth. That comment stuck with me and I realized it was not meant to be a compliment. Too many bands these days have long extended noise experiments that are as interesting as guitar shredders playing pentatonic scales at warp speed to display their genius. Instead of this sonic noodling, Dwyer chose tasty leads and only used dissonance to texture the music.
One minor quibble I had with the Thee Oh Sees is that when I heard Brigid Dawson's voice, I wanted to hear more of it. Her interplay with John on "Tidal Wave" was a clear high point of the evening. It kicked the crowd into to a groove that carried them through the rest of the set. They capped the evening off with an accelerated version of "Dead Energy". This interpretation of the song was hypnotic and memorable, sticking with me long after the band had stopped playing.
The sound mix at Alex's was a little muddy for my taste. They could have been singing from the phone book, as far as I could tell, but in terms of a performance space, Alex's Bar has instantly become one of my favorites. It has a great vibe and whoever put together the pre-show music mix has outstanding taste. Their $10 cover and $5 Guiness price closed the deal for me. I can't believe it took me so long to find this place.
I wanted to make one last point regarding the opening acts. I overheard a band member talking to a friend after their set. Clearly they were disappointed about their performance. As imperfect as they may think they were, at least they're playing original music and developing a unique sound. I'd check out any one of these groups on their worst night than see another cover band play with note to note precision. Sadly, these tribute bands headline major concert venues at $50-$100 a head. Better yet, come to Alex's Bar to see vital bands like Thee Oh Sees.


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- Departments
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- Library Cards
Library Cards, Holds, Renewals, and Fines
How do I get a Library Card?
The Kennedale Public Library does not have a residency requirement. Anyone 18 years of age or older can apply for a card in person at the Kennedale Public Library. Minors (under 18) must have a parent or guardian sponsor their library card. The adult and minor will each receive their own patron card and member number.
You'll need to apply in person by bringing two items showing your current address to the Library (316 W 3rd Street):
- Primary Item: Valid photo ID (KISD student ID, TXDL, or other government-issued ID)
- Secondary Item: Either another valid photo ID or pre-printed material, like a utility bill, voter's registration card, car insurance, or a rental lease
Both of these items must show both your name and current address.Only the Primary Item must include a photo.
A legal guardian who applies for a minor will be held responsible for all minors listed on the application. A unique patron number will be assigned to each person listed on the application, and each will receive their own library card. All personal information acquired by the library staff will be considered confidential and private.
Can I loan my card to another person?
Use of your card by someone other than yourself is strongly discouraged because the cardholder is responsible for all charges made in their name.
How many items can I check out at once?
Each library card can check out up to 10 (ten) items at a time. If a parent chooses to borrow items for minors on their personal card (instead of sponsoring the minor's application for their own card), the limit is still 10 (ten) items per card. All materials are checked out for 21 days (including DVDs and videos).
When does my card expire?
Library cards are valid for 2 (two) years from the date of issue. Upon expiration, patrons must verify their personal information in person in order to renew. It is the responsibility of the patron to advise the library of any change in contact information (mailing address, phone number, or email address), legal name, or guardianship of minors listed on their account.
My book is late! How much do I owe?
All materials are subject to fines of $0.25/day when kept past their due date. However, materials due on days when the library is closed unexpectedly (such as weather days), will be due on the next open day. Fines will not be assessed for those days that the library was unable to open.
Please call the Library at 817-985-2136 to inquire about your account. If we are unavailable you may also check your account online.
Can I still check out if I have fines?
You may still check out materials until your fine reaches $10.00. Once you pay your balance below $10.00 you will be able to check out materials again.
If you need to use the computers with an existing fine you will need to pay a minimum of $0.25 per computer session to access the computers. As long as you continue to pay towards your fine you may utilize the computers.
Lost or Stolen Cards
It is the responsibility of each cardholder to notify the Kennedale Public Library immediately if their card is lost or stolen. Failure to do so can lead to unauthorized use of the card. If the library staff is not notified, all fines and fees incurred through unauthorized use will be the responsibility of the cardholder on file. Lost cards can be replaced by paying a fee of $2.00.
Placing Holds
All library material may be borrowed except those items reserved as reference or those currently on hold by another patron. Any patron with a current library card and fines under the maximum limit on their account may place a hold in one of the following ways:
- through the online catalog
- by calling 817-985-2136
- by visiting the library (316 W 3rd Street)
If your library card has expired the system will not allow you to place a hold.
Renewing Materials
All materials are originally checked out for 21 days (including DVDs and videos). DVDs and videos are limited to a 3 (three) week loan. All other materials may be renewed up to 1 (one) times (for a total of up to six (6) weeks per item) EXCEPT when another member has placed a hold on that item. You can renew your checked-out materials in one of the following ways:
- through the online catalog
- by calling 817-985-2136
- by visiting the library (316 W 3rd Street)
Interlibrary Loan
Kennedale card holders may use interlibrary loan to request materials not available in the Arlington-Mansfield consortium. This service is free of charge unless a requested item is not checked out after you are notified. Should you be unable to check an item out that has arrived via interlibrary loan you will be charged a $2.00 fee to cover postage. Please understand that most libraries will not loan new books for 6 (six) months to a year.
Cancellation of a Library Card or Privileges
The Kennedale Public Library reserves the right to revoke the use of a library card issued by its staff to any individual, if the library was used for criminal activities or if any library policies were violated. The Library Director will determine if a card is to be revoked permanently or if privileges will only be suspended for a period of time. The Library Director will also determine if any other action is necessary depending on the circumstances of the policy violation.


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Mayer seat not enough for Democrats to control state SenatePosted: Updated:
While Democrats were happy that Shelley Mayer beat Republican Julie Killian in Tuesday's special election, it wasn't enough to gain control of the state Senate.
The special election filled the state Senate seat formerly held by Westchester County Executive George Latimer. Yonkers Assemblywoman Mayer handily beat Rye Republican Killian by 14 points.
Mayer praised Westchester voters for helping her raise the number of Senate Democrats to 32.
While 32 should be the magic number for control of the Senate, Brooklyn Democratic Sen. Simcha Felder announced he would continue to caucus with the Republicans, guaranteeing the Democrats would come up short in changing the balance of power.
News 12 reached out to Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins via Skype in Albany, who tried to put a positive spin on things.
"We've added 10 members in 10 days - that's impressive," she said.
While she might be disappointed that the Democrats will remain in the minority for the remainder of the 2018 legislative session, she remains optimistic that big changes could be in store after the fall election.
"If it doesn't happen now, I believe based on what we're seeing all over the state, it will happen in November. It's critical now, it will be inevitable in November," she said.


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April 20, 2013
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Rain prevented the University of Notre Dame from putting an end to its six-game losing streak Wednesday night against Bowling Green despite a 12-0 lead. Inclement weather struck again Friday night, postponing the game against Quinnipiac until Saturday, but clear skies and an early offensive outburst helped Notre Dame to a 9-6 victory over the Bobcats Saturday at Frank Eck Stadium.
Senior 2B and co-captain Frank Desico, who scored three times in the game, earned a leadoff walk to get things going, and freshman RF Zak Kutsulis advanced DeSico to second on a sacrifice bunt.
Doubles from junior 3B Eric Jagielo and sophomore DH Ryan Bull, and singles from junior 1B Trey Mancini and senior CF Charlie Markson added up to a three-run first inning for Notre Dame.
Mancini and Kutsulis both finished the game with three hits, contributing to an explosive top-half of the order for Notre Dame. The first five hitters combined to hit 10-for-17 with eight runs, eight RBI, six walks and just one strikeout.
Jagielo, who currently leads the BIG EAST in OPS (on-base plus slugging), finished the game 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
The win was credited to sophomore RHP Pat Connaughton, who also starts on the Notre Dame basketball team. He worked five innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts.
Junior RHP Dan Slania earned his eighth save, pitching a perfect ninth and preserving a 9-6 Irish lead.
Bobcat senior right-hander Derek Lamacchia got the loss, allowing six runs on eight hits and five walks in five innings.
The teams had a 30-minute break before beginning the second half of Saturday's doubleheader, and the second game in the three-game weekend series.


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Austria set to shut border with Italy to avoid 'extreme situation' with migrants
Austria is prepared to completely close the main border crossing to Italy in case an influx of migrants leads to an "extreme situation", the country's defence minister has said.
Hans Peter Doskozil said such a move at the Brenner crossing would be taken if Italy refused to accept migrants turned back by Austria and they could not proceed to Germany, according to state broadcaster ORF.
Mr Doskozil said Austria has registered between 16,000 and 17,000 applications for asylum since the start of the year.
The country has announced a cap of 37,500 applications for 2016 after receiving about 90,000 last year.
He expressed scepticism about the EU-Turkey agreement on migrant returns, saying: "We don't know how long the deal will last."
Meanwhile, Germany's governing parties have agreed a broad range of measures to help the country integrate those of the 1.1 million migrants who arrived last year who have been granted asylum.
The measures, which will be discussed with state governors before they are formalised to present to Parliament, seek to strike a balance between giving migrants easier access to jobs and integration courses, while increasing expectations of them.
The parties reportedly hope to create thousands of government-funded job opportunities for migrants, and aim to suspend for three years a rule that asylum seekers are initially excluded from jobs unless no German or EU citizen can fill them.
Waiting times for integration courses teaching German will be reduced, but they will be made mandatory for more migrants.
Chancellor Angela Merkel told reporters the proposals make clear that "there are duties and obligations for all who come to us".
One of the key components to Ms Merkel's attempts to deal with the influx of migrants has been to streamline the system so that those fleeing conflict and persecution and likely to receive asylum will receive it faster, whereas so-called "economic" migrants unlikely to receive asylum will be sent home quickly.
Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said the idea of creating an integration law for the first time in Germany was a "historic step" and called the proposed measures "a good foundation".
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Everybody loves Beyonce, some fans even go as far as to worship the diva, like hardcore fan Pauline John Andrews. Andrews' story has gone viral, and we're not exactly shocked. It is borderline insane and totally retweetable.
According to a website called News Nerd, in the summer of 2013 Pauline and 12 of her friends formed the National Church of Bey in Atlanta, Georgia and Pauline named herself the official "Minister Diva." The Divine Divas registered their church as a legitimate non-profit organization, after collecting donations and emptying their savings accounts the Bey worshippers bought the first National Church of Bey temple where they worship Beyonce and analyze her songs while smoking Beyha (marijuana).
After the story of the National Church of Bey began to make its rounds on the internet, and people began to laugh at how ludicrous it is, the Church spoke out from their official Tumblr page and defended their religion. Check out what they had to say:
"As our congregation continues to swell, we ask that you consider what is more real; an invisible spirit on high, or a walking, talking, breathing Goddess who shows you her true form daily. Beyonce's spirit is entrancing. We know that she was sent to this place to spread love, peace, and joy. While we do not believe Beyonce to be the Creator, we recognize that she still sits among the throne of Gods. There is a lot of false information being spread about our beliefs, but we will correct all of the vicious lie-tellers. As Beyonce spreads her gospel through song and dance, her message provides uplifting, loving, and many times real-life happenings. We humbly ask you to respect our beliefs, just as you want those to respect yours. Open your mind to new possibilities and you will see, just as we did, that Bey is a true higher power. Surfbort!"
So, do you think this is a joke gone viral or could there be some merit to it? Let us know what you think in the comment section below. Personally, we think the "Minister Diva" was smoking a little too much "Beyha."
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I recently blogged about some of the extreme editing that some people go through in order to "perfect" a photo. As many saw, Victoria's Secret was a great example when they posted a super distorted photo of a model's body on Facebook recently. Everyone quickly caught onto the Photoshopping faux pas and were quick to state their opinions.
Shortly after I posted that blog, I discovered an article about actress Cate Blanchett and her desire to expose her face on The Economist magazine with very little to hide. I found it to be refreshing considering almost every photo in the media these days appears cookie cutter and edited to death. I gained an utmost respect for her after seeing this photo. I think she looks great, even without the excessive make-up and/or retouching. If only more celebrities would be brave enough to do this!


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Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death, disease, and disability and a significant contributor to health care costs in the United States. Federal and state legislation has aimed to discourage tobacco use and raise revenues by increasing excise taxes on tobacco products. In April 2009, the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) increased federal excise tax rates for smoking tobacco products (cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, pipe tobacco, small cigars, and large cigars); however, it did not equalize the tax rate across all of these smoking tobacco products. The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) collects federal excise taxes on tobacco products.
As GAO reported in April 2012, large federal excise tax disparities among smoking tobacco products, which resulted from CHIPRA, created opportunities for tax avoidance and led to significant market shifts by manufacturers and price-sensitive consumers towards the lower-taxed products. While revenue collected for all smoking tobacco products from April 2009 through September 2011 amounted to $40 billion, GAO estimated that federal revenue losses, due to market shifts from roll-your-own to pipe tobacco and from small to large cigars, ranged from about $615 million to $1.1 billion for the same period. Though CHIPRA increased federal excise tax rates for pipe tobacco and large cigars, the rates for pipe tobacco remain significantly lower than for other smoking tobacco products and large cigar rates can be significantly lower, depending on price. According to GAOs analysis and interviews with government, industry, and nongovernmental organization representatives, the tax disparities created incentives for price-sensitive consumers to substitute higher-taxed products with lower-taxed products, particularly as manufacturers have made changes so that their lower-tax products more directly substitute for the higher-tax products.
Cigars are differentiated from cigarettes by their wrapper and whether the product is, for a number of reasons, likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as a cigarette. Large and small cigars are differentiated by a weight threshold alonewith small cigars being defined as those weighing 3 pounds or less per thousand sticks. Roll-your-own tobacco and pipe tobacco are defined by factors such as the use for which the product is suited and how they are offered for sale, as indicated by their appearance, type, packaging, and labeling. The following photograph shows a sample of different cigarette and cigar products. Several of the products closely resemble each other in size and shape.
Examples of Cigarette and Cigar Products
Prior to CHIPRA, roll-your-own and pipe tobacco were taxed at the same rate ($1.10 per pound). However, CHIPRA raised the federal excise tax rates for roll-your-own tobacco and pipe tobacco by different amounts, resulting in a $21.95 per pound difference between the higher-taxed roll-your-own tobacco ($24.78 per pound) and the lower-taxed pipe tobacco ($2.83 per pound). As a result, of the three cigarette products shown in the photograph above, the cigarette made with pipe tobacco is taxed at a much lower rate than either the factory-made cigarette or the cigarette made with roll-your-own tobacco. As shown in the figure below, from January 2009 to September 2011, monthly sales of pipe tobacco increased from approximately 240,000 pounds to over 3 million pounds, while monthly sales of roll-your-own tobacco dropped from about 2 million pounds to 315,000 pounds during the same time period. According to government officials and representatives of industry and nongovernmental organizations, roll-your-own tobacco manufacturers shifted to producing lower-taxed pipe tobacco with minimal, if any, changes to their products, and consumers substituted pipe tobacco for use in roll-your-own cigarettes.
Monthly Sales for Roll-Your-Own and Pipe Tobacco, and for Small and Large Cigars, Fiscal Years 2001 through 2011
CHIPRA also significantly changed the tax rates on cigars, resulting in a large tax-rate disparity between low-priced large cigars and small cigars. Large cigars are unique among tobacco products in that the tax rate is ad valorem (a percentage of the manufacturers or importers sale price per thousand sticks), up to a maximum tax per thousand sticks. While CHIPRA increased small cigar tax rates from $1.83 to $50.33 per thousand sticks, the ad valorem rate for large cigars increased from 20.72 percent to 52.75 percent of the manufacturers or importers sale price, up to a maximum tax of $402.60 per thousand sticks. As a result, cigars with a manufacturers price of $50 per thousand, for example, would experience a tax savings of $23.95 per thousand if they qualified as large rather than small cigars. While the small cigar and filtered large cigar shown in the photograph above are similar in appearance, they are likely taxed at significantly different rates, depending on the price of the filtered large cigar. According to government officials and representatives of nongovernmental organizations, because weight is the only characteristic that distinguishes small cigars from large cigars, many cigar manufacturers made their small cigars slightly heavier to qualify for the large cigar tax rate and avoid higher taxes levied on small cigars after CHIPRA. As shown in the monthly sales figure above, from January 2009 to September 2011, large cigar sales increased from 411 million to over 1 billion cigars, while small cigar sales dropped from about 430 million to 60 million cigars during the same time period.
Although Treasury has taken steps to respond to these market shifts, it has limited options. For example, Treasury has attempted to differentiate between roll-your-own and pipe tobacco for tax purposes but faces challenges because the definitions of the two products in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 do not specify distinguishing physical characteristics. Treasury also has limited options to address the market shift to large cigars because, according to Treasury officials, the agency lacks the authority to take action against manufacturers legitimate modifications of small cigars to qualify them for the lower tax rate on large cigars. In addition, Treasury faces added complexity in monitoring and enforcing tax payments due to the change in large cigar tax rates.
GAO suggested in April 2012 that Congress, as it continues its oversight of CHIPRA, may wish to consider taking the following two actions:
Taking these two actions will address further revenue losses that amounted to an estimated $615 million to $1.1 billion between April 2009 and September 2011. Two bills have been introduced in the 113th Congress that would address this issue of tobacco tax disparities, but as of March 8, 2013, Congress had not acted on either bill.
The information contained in this analysis is based on findings from the product listed in the related GAO product section. GAO analyzed documents and interviewed agency officials from Treasurys Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as tobacco industry members, representatives of public health, and other nongovernmental organizations, and academics, to obtain information on tobacco legislation and regulations, tobacco product sales trends, and consumption patterns. GAO analyzed Treasury data to identify sales trends across the different tobacco products from October 2001 through September 2011. GAO collected and analyzed data on federal excise tax rates for smoking tobacco products and the revenues generated from their sale during the same time period. GAO estimated what the effect on tax revenue collection would have been if the sales trend for roll-your-own and pipe tobacco and for small and large cigars had not been affected by substitution between the products but had been affected by the increase in price due to the taxin other words, if the market shifts resulting from the substitution of higher-taxed products with lower-taxed products had not occurred. GAOs analysis takes into account the expected fall in quantity demanded due to the price increases resulting from higher federal excise tax rates that CHIPRA imposed on all four of these smoking tobacco products. Table 22 in appendix IV lists the programs GAO identified that might have opportunities for cost savings or revenue enhancement.
In commenting on the April 2012 report on which this analysis is based, Treasury generally agreed with GAOs overall conclusion that CHIPRAs introduction of large tax disparities between similar products contributed to the substitution of higher-taxed tobacco products with lower-taxed tobacco products. Treasury also agreed with GAOs observation that modifying tobacco tax rates to eliminate significant tax differentials between similar products would address the market shifts that GAO identified.
GAO provided a draft of this report section to Treasury for review and comment. Treasury generally agreed with GAOs overall conclusions. In commenting on this report section in January 2013, a Treasury official noted that the substitution trends have continued. The official observed that in the year proceeding CHIPRA, of all of the cigars sold in the United States by domestic manufactures, 52 percent were small cigars and 48 percent were large cigars. In the 2 years following CHIPRA, these numbers were 8 percent for small cigars and 92 percent for large cigars.
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Large federal excise tax disparities among tobacco products, which resulted from the Childrens Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) of 2009, created opportunities for tax avoidance and led to significant market shifts by manufacturers and price sensitive consumers toward the lower-taxed products. Monthly sales of pipe tobacco increased from approximately 240,000 pounds in Ja...
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For many people the obvious place to buy a garage door is the local store. This is because it is convenient and hassle free. However, there are situations where you might have to buy a garage door from another state. Here are some of the reasons why.
Expertise in specific door types
Many garage door companies have people trained in garage door installations and maintenance in the regular types of garage doors like wood composite and steel. It makes financial sense for them since many people install steel, wood or wood composite garage doors. They don't want to have people specifically trained to work with other garage door material because that would inflate their wage bill. Garage doors made from material like fiberglass require specific expertise. Often this type of garage door installation will be made by the company that manufactures the doors. If you need a garage door made form uncommon material like fiberglass, for example, you will be forced to get the job by an out of-state-company.
Sticking with the people you trust
When people move from a state to another, they encounter challenges in having to build new relationships with the repair people from the new state to which they have moved. Sometimes you just can't seem to find the right company to handle your garage door maintenance in the new state. In that case, the best option is to call the company which handled your installation repair in your old place. This might sound expensive but sometimes, it actually saves you money and time.
The people who worked with you before know exactly what you need, and how you need it done. They come in, do their thing and leave. The relationship you built with your garage door repairman in the old state doesn't have to go to waste. We stay in touch with our clients even when they change states since we can always send a repair person or recommend a good company in their state, in the event we are not able to be there.
High end custom garage door installation and maintenance
Individuals of high net worth prefer to have garage doors, like many other things they own, built to custom. Compared to regular garage doors, there are only a handful of companies that deal in custom made luxury garage doors. An individual might, for example, want to have a garage door in an unconventional size to fit his or her big garage. People of high net worth also prefer to have complex security systems embedded into their garage doors. The garage doors in their area might simply lack the know-how to build a custom door. Consequently, the person will be forced to look for an out-of-state company.
The important thing with getting a garage door installation or maintenance company is that you feel satisfied with what they have done. If that satisfaction can only be provided by an out-of-state company, go for it.


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Already cemented in Raiders history as the first rookie WR to pick up over 1,000 yards, Miami native Amari Cooper has a long and prosperous career ahead of him. With a win over the Super Bowl 50 champs the Denver Broncos in the 2015-2016 season, Cooper speaks on the progress that the Oakland Raiders made this season and how it will extend into next.
After an incredibly impressive rookie year that included a trip to the Pro Bowl, Cooper speaks on taking some time off to rest in the offseason so his body is completely healed for a run to the Super Bowl next year. Having newly retired elite NFL defensive back Charles Woodson in his corner for the last year, Cooper breaks down what a great teacher and influencer Woodson was. Working day in and day out in what he knew was his last NFL season, Cooper looks to take some of Woodson's work ethic with him during his career.
One of the biggest topics of discussion at this year's Super Bowl was Cam Newton and his love for celebration. Comparing it to rewarding yourself for doing well on a quiz in school, Cooper has no issue with Newton's high energy. Ending the interview by denying Sway's invitation to spit a quick 8-bars, Cooper's quiet demeanor and focus is something to be admired. Check out the full interview and stay tuned into Amari Cooper on Twitter @AmariCooper9.


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11 October 2007 (Thanh Nien News) – The 1000th anniversary of Hanoi is three years away, but preparations have already begun. The city is seeking cultural artifacts for a special collection commemorating the city's long history.
Hanoi seeks cultural artifacts for 1000th anniversary
by Le Nguyen
Hanoi is appealing to Vietnamese and foreign individuals and organizations to join together in seeking out rare and valuable books and documents dating as far back as the year 1010 – the year of Hanoi's beginning.
The goal of the project is to create a collection, entitled "The 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long,†to help preserve and remember the capital's cultural values.
The plan has recently received permission from the Prime Minister and will become the first national collection of its kind since the country's independence in 1945.
Over an 800 year period (1010-1802), Thang Long was the nation's capital city. Nearly 1,000 years old, Thang Long (Hanoi) has witnessed the ups and downs of many dynasties and foreign invasions.
As a result, a great deal of the capital's cultural relics have been lost or demolished.
Nguyen Khac Oanh, Director General of Hanoi Publishing House said, "This is a great occasion for everyone to express their love for Hanoi.
Submitted items have so far included various types of books, notebooks, drafts, maps, signals, carved boards, paintings, and photos to name a few. Organizers say any donated relics should reflect the cultural aspects and history of Thang Long – Hanoi.
The collected treasures will be displayed and the best and most interesting artifacts will be selected for long term exhibition and/or publication.
Those interested can send in their actual items or copies of items to Hanoi Publishing House, 4 Tong Duy Tan St., Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi, from Oct. 10, 2007 to Oct. 10, 2009, when the submitted relics will be displayed.
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Meet Radclif (9802) – Open ID DonorBack to Donor Search
- Eyes: Blue
- Hair: Light Brown
- Height: 6'01"
- Weight (lbs): 210
- Blood: A Rh-
- Ethnicity: Caucasian, Danish, Dutch, German, Irish
- Jewish Ancestry: No
- Education/Occupation: B.A. Economics / Retail Supervisor
- Live Birth / Pregnancy Confirmed: No
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- Extended Testing: No
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- Karyotyping: 46, XY
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Radclif's most distinguishing features are his mischievous smile and inquisitive blue eyes. His reddish-brown hair perfectly contrasts with his fair skin. His eyebrows and eyelashes are very light, and his eyes are shaped like half circles. His oval face carries a nicely defined chin and symmetrically placed nose. All of these factors combine to make Radclif quite a cute young man.
Radclif loves the outdoors, which is why he made the move to the Pacific Northwest, where he is able to kayak, hike, and paddle-board. He also maintains an extremely friendly and laid-back disposition, making it very easy for others to talk to him. Radclif possesses the important skill of putting things in perspective, thus allowing him to enjoy life every day without sweating the small stuff. He is an all-around fantastic donor.


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Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Municipal Corporation, which has once again shown its inability to deal with the water logged potholes in the city, is now planning to use them to generate electricity.
Sources say that the municipal corporation is planning to build dams across the city's potholes and generate around 300MW of hydroelectricity. An out-of-the-box audacious move as touted by the authorities, that may not exactly bring cheer to commuters but will help the city deal with power outages.
Speaking to Faking News a senior official from the municipal corporation said, "We have been dealing with potholes quite some time and to tell you honestly there is little we can do about it. Now with these dams, waterlogged pot holes will be put to some good use."
This is not the first time that the civic administration has put forth ideas for constructive use of potholes. Earlier suggestions of converting potholes to art installation, water-parks and so on saw enthusiastic response, only to fizzle out later.
Citizens, who have to put up with bad roads and civic apathy have welcomed the move. "Now we have once less headache to deal with
Meanwhile, political parties are already scrambling to take credit for the project. The ruling Congress govt. has already made it public that if the project is successful it will be named after Rahul Gandhi.


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Codefellas, Shout to All My Lost Spies
Codefellas S1 EP11: Shout to All My Lost Spies-WIRED Topple's bravado is put to the test when his old-school spy game gets the green light. Winters busts out her best pep talk, but can Topple get back to his fighting weight? The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of one man—and his mustache.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A September trial date has been set for a Cross Lanes man who was allegedly asleep when his young son accidentally shot his young daughter.
John Seymour, 23, was arraigned by Kanawha County Circuit Judge Jim Stucky on felony child neglect charges Thursday.
Police said Seymour and the kids' mother Tabby Bowen, 24, were asleep back in April when their 5-year-old son shot their 4-year-old daughter in the arm. She was treated at a Charleston hospital.
Seymour was indicted last week by a county grand jury. He pleaded not guilty Thursday and Judge Stucky scheduled his trial for Sept. 22.
Bowen was also charged but has not been indicted.
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Host an Olympic-Themed Party
As of today we have just 17 days left before the Opening Ceremonies for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. The opening ceremony for the Olympic Games is always an event to behold, featuring outstanding performances, music, the (required) release of the pigeons, historical elements, and of course the athlete parade. Just because you can't attend the ceremony in person doesn't mean you can't enjoy it with as much fanfare as those in Sochi! Start the Winter Olympic season right with these ideas for a great Olympic themed party.
You still have plenty of time to have people reserve this night on their calendar! Whether you're planning a sleepover for your kids or an adults-only viewing party, two weeks should be plenty of time (besides, surely EVERYONE has reserved this night for the occasion, right?).
If you want to send invitations through the regular mail, here are a few cute invitation ideas.
You can also select an Evite, such as this one:
Buy those little toothpick flags and stick them in your appetizers, like so:
You can also find printable flags of countries here, perhaps to make a flag banner.
Some sweet ideas (these also make great party favors):
Savory treats:
Healthy snacks:
For the Kids
If you need to entertain small children during the games, here are some printable coloring sheets.
You can also help them create an Olympic Ring paper chain.
Challenge your party-goers to stay attentive with this BINGO card (or design your own with these ideas!)
Party On
Find more ideas on our "Olympic Fun" Pinterest board.
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From the painting's label at the Auckland Art Gallery:
Roland Wakelin (1887-1971), New Zealand, Wellington Rooftops c1925
Oil on Board, Auckland Art Gallery, Toi o Tamaki
purchased with assistance from the friends of the Auckland Art Gallery, 1978
After arriving in Sydney [Australia] in 1912, Roland Wakelin developed theories about the experimental use of colour. He called these paintings 'synchromies'. Created in Wellington during a brief trip home, this work's broad colours mix angles and curves, reflecting what the artist had learned fromPost-Impressionism.
'All will agree that a work of art should possess balance in its design, should be a cosmos, the total of whose parts make a unity. Everyone knows that 5 + 2 + 3 equals 10. To the colorist Yellow + Blue + Violet in the right proportions similarly constitute a unity.' Roland Wakelin.
Roland Wakelin, together with his friend Lloyd Rees, taught John Tranter drawing, composition and art at the University of Sydney Architecture Faculty in 1961.


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Lorwyn Magic The Gathering Cards
Lorwyn is the 66th Magic: The Gathering set, 43rd expert level set, and
the first set in the Lorwyn Block, released in October 2007. It is
codenamed "Peanut". The pre-release events for this set were held on
September 29 % 26amp; September 30, 2007.
The designers of the set were Aaron Forsythe (lead designer), Mark Rosewater, Paul Sottosanti, Brady Dommermuth, Nate Heiss, and Andrew Finch; the developers of the set were Devin Low (lead developer), Bill Rose, Matt Place, Henry Stern, Mike Turian, and Doug Beyer.
Lorwyn is set in a more traditional fantasy world, evoking traditional European fairy tales. The plane is a pastoral world inhabited by several major races: boggarts (goblins), faeries, elves, giants, treefolk, merfolk, elementals (including the flamekin) and kithkin.
Lorwyn saw the release of an entirely new card type, the Planeswalker. This marks the first time that Wizards has added a new card type to the current game, as Alpha introduced all current card types, other than the type "Tribal". A single tribal card, Bound in Silence, was printed as a timeshifted card in Future Sight.
The set has a tribal theme, focusing heavily on creature subtypes, revolving around eight primary creature types.Each of these appear in two or more colors, with as the primary color:
Creature type (Race) Tribe name Primary Color Secondary Color(s)
- Goblins Boggarts Black Red
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- Merfolk Merrow Blue White% 26nbsp;
- Kithkin White Green% 26nbsp;
- Elementals Flamekin (in red)% 26nbsp;
- Greater Elementals (in all five) Red All other colors% 26nbsp;
- Faeries Fae Blue Black% 26nbsp;
- Giants Red White% 26nbsp;
- Treefolk Green Black and White
The second set of the Lorwyn block is called Morningtide. A third set, codenamed "Jelly", was originally planned as part of Lorwyn block, but partway into the design of Lorwyn, that block was changed to a two-set block. Jelly was revealed as Shadowmoor, the first set of a second two-set block. The two blocks will be linked through synergy and will rotate through the official tournament formats as a single, four-expansion unit.
The Lorwyn block features a new keyword action known as clash. Clash involves two players revealing the top cards of the libraries. The person who reveals the card with the highest mana cost, wins the clash, and gets a bonus on the card played. Old keyword actions include attach, counter, regenerate, sacrifice, and tap, and are a fundamental part of the game.
The Tenth Edition Starter games include basic land cards printed in Lorwyn. Also, certain Tenth Edition booster packs feature art from Lorwyn on the back of a rules card or token card.
Five theme decks have been released as part of the set, one more than the standard four-per-expansion, which has been a long-time trend. The preconstructed theme decks are: "Kithkin Militia" (White), "Merrow Riverways" (White/Blue), "Boggarts' Feast" (Black/Red), "Elvish Predation" (Black/Green), and "Elementals' Path" (White/Blue/Black/Red/Green).


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Dr. Jeroen Raes is a research scientist at the EMBL. He specializes in computational analysis of metagenomics data, ranging from basic sequence crunching to phylogenetic and functional annotation, as well as mining the data for specific pathways and genes of interest. Recently, he is focusing on the integration and correlation of metagenomics sequence data with 'metadata' - i.e. environmental conditions, clinical data, host properties etc. This integration of heterogeneous meta-omics data should eventually lead to an eco-systems biology approach to study the human microbiome.
Dr. Pierre Renault (INRA) is heading one of the research teams of the GM unit, has a long-standing track record in the field of lactococci and streptococci gene regulation, and has coordinated an EU-funded research project.
Dr. Maria Rescigno is the director of the Research Unit on Dendritic Cell Biology and Immunotherapy. She is leader in the field of dendritic cell biology, authoring 56 publications in peer-reviewed journals. In particular, in her laboratory the role of mucosal dendritic cells in bacterial handling in the intestine has been extensively studied. She was the first to describe the existence of a new mechanism of bacterial uptake across mucosal surfaces that is mediated by dendritic cells. She has developed both in vitro and ex-vivo systems that allow study the interaction between dendritic cells, epithelial cells and bacteria/bacterial products at mucosal surfaces. Maria Rescigno has been recently nominated EMBO young investigator.


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To mention and other solution for correct scroll on open feed: when open feed in web view mode I just press F12(Inspect) in Chrome and feed is scrolled to top, then just press again F12 to close Inspect window.
Netvibes are you give some answers for this topic, which is opened in 2014 year?
After some updates now my custom solution getting opened element stop working. I try to replace element name with new one after inspect it, but nothing happened. If I open "Inspect" in Chrome then I can catch this element and it work correct. Can you answer if there will be solution for this topic in near future, because how it was mentioned it was passed two year from new UI and problem with auto scroll?
Is there be solution to auto scroll to top when open feed in "web site view" mode or in any mode? There is pass two years and in new UI this function is missing
And so....
Today I decide to try some Web development experiences :)
I install on my Chrome browser this add-on "Tampermonkey" and then write this simple JS code to be execute on netvibes page. I write two codes:
CODE 1: added button that on click, just scroll opened feed to Top
var btnScroll = document.createElement("BUTTON");
btnScroll.textContent = "Scroll Top";
btnScroll.onclick = function(){document.getElementsByClassName('nv-reader-item nv-reader-item-root nv-item-renderer nv-item-renderer-root no-tagging has-source read focus open')[0].scrollIntoView()};
CODE 2: use shortcut Ctrl + Shift + S to scroll opened feed to Top
function ScrollTop()
document.getElementsByClassName('nv-reader-item nv-reader-item-root nv-item-renderer nv-item-renderer-root no-tagging has-source read focus open')[0].scrollIntoView()
function doc_keyUp(e)
if(e.ctrlKey && e.shiftKey && e.keyCode==83)
document.addEventListener('keyup', doc_keyUp, false);
So, if some newbie Web developer with basic knowledge can make function that scroll correct on top opened feed, than You(netvibes team) can do it!
Please fix this on next update!!!
What happened with correct scroll of feed item view?
I am a developer, but NOT a Web and with some search in Internet I try to scroll correct feed item. This code I execute in Console and work in Chrome and Firefox. This is what I do:
document.getElementsByClassName('nv-reader-item nv-reader-item-root nv-item-renderer nv-item-renderer-root no-tagging has-source read focus open')[0].scrollIntoView()
Maybe this is not right way to do this, BUT it works!!!
In old interface there is no problem with auto-scroll feed when it's open.
When I open browser console, I find so many errors in JS and maybe there is come problem with auto-scroll to top. I dont know as I say I'm not a Web developer :)
Can you fix this little, but irritant problem as soon as possible? Thanks!
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Hi this problem persist and with some English feed from http://www.gsmarena.com/rss-news-reviews.php3 Cannot attahch screenshot to show.
This problem is for all Cyrillic characters. My Bulgarian feed has the same problems.
Please fix if!
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This is serious problem. Can you return old methods when refresh to show on title "New XX items loaded" or something like this. Now when I scroll on Items in tab and decide to read one, if in this moment page refresh it disappear. The other problem with new auto refresh is when I mark all feed as "read" i marks and new ones if there was auto refresh. On old methods then new ones are still in unread status and only they are shown if you use "Show only unread".
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After update from 1.7.2014 when mark Items as read they did not disappear immediately from list even I use "Show only unread items". This is not a big problem, but from this update this operation mark and new arrived items as read. Before update in title there was XX new item and after mark old as read they was with status unread although they are loaded in list. Please fix it.
47 votes
Hi, I hope You soon will launch a native app for Android and there will no problem with hardware BACK button
35 votes
This suggest is complete after upgrade to new UI and you must mark it as "Completed".
18 votes
You can read this topic ""Open website" button in list". it is the same...
87 votes
On next update please test all shortcut from documentation and fix them. Before some days you fix shortcut "a"(Mark all read), but still have some that in new interface did not work. Shortcut "w"(Website view) did not work and some else... you will find them if you test it.
Hi, I think Clem mean when Netvibes is in reader mode to open website direct from list. Now you must first click on feed, then again click on title to go on its website....
I found that when make Ctrl+click you open feed on his origin website


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|Solen - Pioneering For Chocolate Lovers Thursday, April 17, 2014
Grand Foods is proud to be the sole importer of Solen products in Australia. Our national distribution channels include Australia's major supermarkets (Coles and Woolworths) and Solen products can also be found at ethnic food markets, ethnic shops, continental delis and other Mediterranean grocery stores. Our range of Solen chocolates, lollies and biscuits include something for everyone – from beautifully presented gift boxed chocolates to the Ozmo chocolate snack range for kids and handy snack packs for work and home. . . . Read More
|Lazali - Pickles And Pastes For Everyday Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Make your cooking easier and tastier with the Lazali range of healthy pastes, sauces, dressings and crushed canned tomatoes. Versatile, easy to use and delicious in home cooked meals, Lazali products are great to add to all types of cuisine, from traditional Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine to Italian pastas, Aussie pizzas and Mexican salsas. . . . Read More
|Uludağ - Australia's Coolest Beverages Monday, March 03, 2014
Uludağ Beverage is a very popular Turkish company, well known for its exciting range of natural mineral waters with delicious flavours. Focusing on healthy products, social responsibility and environmental awareness, Uludağ is a company that cares about the health of its customers, the wellbeing of its employees (and their communities) and the environmental impact of its packaging. . . . Read More
|Staying Healthy With Tamek Tuesday, February 04, 2014
Tamek is one of the leading brands in Turkish food and was founded in 1955. Using German technology to produce canned and ready-to-eat food during the 1950s, when there was none in Turkey, Tamek continued its tradition of producing popular Turkish canned food, preserves and fruit juices that are widely consumed today. . . . Read More
|Turkish Delights, Sweets & Treats With Koska Thursday, January 16, 2014
Turkish confectionery is based on flavoured, light sweets that fulfil sugar cravings well. The way that these types of confectionery are made means that they contain trace vitamins and minerals retained from the production process, unlike the mainstream artificially sweetened lollies. Turkish food is often about promoting good health while preserving traditional recipes that have served people for centuries. . . . Read More
|Eti – A History Of Taste Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Eti has always been a leading innovator in providing better products to the public. Eti was the creator of Turkey's first digestive biscuits, ready-made toast, gluten-free biscuits and moist cake. From a company of 20 employees in 1962, Eti has grown into one of Turkey's largest food producers, exporting nearly 300 products under 45 brand names around the world. . . . Read More
|Turkish Breakfast Olives & Marmarabirlik Tuesday, October 08, 2013
Turkey is well known for its olive groves and its famous breakfasts for which olives are an essential ingredient. The most common types of olives found in Turkey are the northern-grown Gemlik olives, which are used as breakfast olives throughout the country. These are small to medium in size and are cured in either the sele (yagli sele), salamura or duble forms. Gemlik olives that have been traditionally cured have flesh which comes away from the pip easily. . . . Read More


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To have engagements, weddings, obituaries, or other significant personal events listed in The Arlington Connection, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407. Photos are welcome.
Laura S. DiNardo, daughter of David and J. Kim DiNardo of North 20th St. and graduate of Washington Lee High School, recently performed with the Kenyon College Wind Ensemble in the College's Rosse Hall Auditorium during Family Weekend celebrations.
Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. John M. Carpenter, son of Army Maj. Howard M. and Nancy M. Carpenter of Arlington, Va., recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. and was meritoriously promoted to his current rank.
Ann Carmody, a member of the Pilot Club of Arlington, participated in the Pilot International Annual Convention, held in Phoenix, Ariz. July 8 -11. Pilot International is an organization of volunteers that work together to improve the quality of life in communities around the world.
Suzanne McIntire, of Arlington, has written an article that appears in the October 2008 issue of Highlights Magazine. The article, "A Giant Panda – Starting Out Tiny," tells the story of Tai Shan, a baby panda at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.
The following Arlington residents graduated from Central Michigan University in May of 2008: Todd Burton, Joseph Jolley and Ernest Ortiz. Each of the graduates earned a Master of Science in Administration degree.
Taryn Michelitch, daughter of Arlington resident John Mitchelitch, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Ithaca College's School of Health and Human Performance.
Air Force Airman Tigist K. Belema has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. She is the daughter of Kebede Belema Weldemariam of Arlington. Belema is a 2006 graduate of H.B. Woodlawn High School, Arlington.
Air Force Airman Lindsey A. Jaxel has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Jaxel is the daughter of Robert and stepdaughter of Susan Jaxel of S. Barton St., Arlington. In 2006, the airman graduated from Wakefield High School, Arlington.
Longtime successful Arlington businessman and current President of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Richard V. Doud, Jr., will be honored as the 2008 recipient of the Arlington Community Foundation's annual William T. Newman, Jr. Spirit of Community Award. The award ceremony and luncheon will be held at noon on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the Sheraton National Hotel. The Spirit of Community Award recognizes and honors those people who have demonstrated tireless and unselfish commitment to improving the quality of life in Arlington.
Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 2 Albert Santiago has been mobilized and activated for deployment overseas to a forward operating base in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is the son of Luz Delgado of Fort Evans Road, Leesburg, Va. Santiago graduated in 1986 from Washington Lee High School, Arlington, Va., and received a bachelor's degree in 2003 from Strayer University, Ashburn, Va.
J. Max Barger of Arlington, of the Paley Rothman law firm, has been named Volunteer Coordinator for the Whitman-Walker Clinic's (WWC) Estate Planning program in conjunction with GAYLAW's oversight of the effort to provide a variety of services to patients on a pro bono basis.


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The building housing dates back to the 16th-17th century. It is a grade 2 listed building containing some fine 16th century panelling and an 18th century staircase.
Colliton House featured in Thomas Hardy's Mayor of Casterbridge, as High Place Hall, the home of Lucette Templeman (Lucette Le Seuer), one of the main characters in the novel.


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I do hope he gets better, I so enjoy his insightful arguments.
Hitchens: A Video Compilation5 10 2010
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The End Of God?23 09 2010
BBC4 September 21, 2010
Historian Dr Thomas Dixon delves into the BBC's archive to explore the troubled relationship between religion and science. From the creationists of America to the physicists of the Large Hadron Collider, he traces the expansion of scientific knowledge and asks whether there is still room for God in the modern world.
The relationship between science and religion has been long and troubled: from the condemnation of Galileo by the Catholic Church in 17th century Italy, through the clashes between creationism and evolution in 20th century America, right up to recent claims that the universe does not need God.
Delving through the rich archive of programs from Horizon and BBC Science, Thomas Dixon looks at what lies behind this difficult relationship. Using original footage from 1925, he tells the story of John Scopes, a Tennessee teacher who was tried for teaching evolution. He sees the connections between religion and American politics in the story of a more recent court case — the trial of Intelligent Design. He looks at what happens when new scientific discoveries start to explain events that were once seen as the workings of God, and explains how some of our most famous scientists have seen God in the grandest laws of the universe. Finally, he finds intriguing evidence from brain science which hints that even if God doesn't exist, at least the belief in God is here to stay.
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Can Science Determine Morality?9 08 2010
Sam Harris at TED in Feb 2010:
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Religious Morality Illustrated12 07 2010
A powerful case. I've been surprised before but I don't anticipate any religious apologists being willing to watch this all the way through, much less bringing forth a worthwhile rebuttal.
I do hope someone surprises me with a serious response.
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The Tree Of Knowledge5 07 2010
The most perfect symbol of everything that is wrong with religion is shimmering at the core of Christianity. The original sin. The sin that got the ball rolling and opened the flood gates of damnation for all future generations. The sin for which a savior was miraculously sent and eventually had to die for.
The sin of pursuing (and sharing) knowledge.
When created, both Adam and Eve were utterly ignorant, but it is apparent from the story that they both desired understanding. Starving for the knowledge of right and wrong, craving wisdom, and dying of curiosity the fruit of that tree was very satisfying indeed. So satisfying that once obtained Eve had to share it. Of course once that knowledge had been obtained it was then impossible to remain in the cloistered "perfect" garden of blissful ignorance.
And that's the ultimate problem with religion. It must keep the flock sheltered from the facts that lay bare that the promises of a loving god, of redemption, and of heaven …are all just flimsy embellishments of an illusion. An illusion perpetuated by the avoidance of knowledge and the active fortification of ignorance.
If the quest for knowledge is our greatest sin then I would strive to be the greatest sinner…and the greatest advocate of that original sin. You can keep your saviors. In days like these it will be in that original sin that our truest salvation will be found and realized.
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The Empathic Civilization29 06 2010
There is a whole series of these videos that are simply fascinating. Enjoy.
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Our Place In The Universe18 12 2009
Funny how a little video like this can put things in perspective. Go for the full screen high-def version, it's well worth it.
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Gateway FX6803 Core i7 930 Gaming Desktop PC (Page 2)
Gone are the famous spotted cow boxes. The FX6803 arrived in a much sleeker-looking box with graphics in red and black that echo the machine's color scheme.
A quick start guide greets us after we open the top flap.
Below that, we find the accessory box, which contains a mouse, VGA-to-DVI adapter, power cable, troubleshooting guide and warranty info. We did not receive any physical restore or software discs.
Foam brackets cushion the system during transit.
One unique feature of the FX6803 is the two swappable (but not hot-swappable) hard-drive bays accessible via a sliding panel on the front of the chassis.
The system also sports both a Blu-ray drive and a "Super-Multi" DVD burner.
The front/top I/O consists of multimedia card readers, a "Photo Frame" button (pushing it plays a slideshow of the images in your Windows "Pictures" folder), 2xUSB 2.0, and headphone & mic jack. Two more USB 2.0 ports sit on top about one-third of the way from the rear. Along with the indentation on the top panel, these ports are meant to connect your MP3 player or external hard-drive.
Behind the USB ports is a small compartment with lid.
The rear panel offers PS/2 mouse and keyboard inputs, a serial port, 2x eSATA, 6xUSB 2.0, FireWire, Ethernet, and analog audio outputs. In addition to dual DVI outputs, the video card has DisplayPort and HDMI outs.
The first thing you'll notice after popping off the side panel is the rat's nest of wires hanging in the middle of the chassis. This situation is all too common with mass-produced PCs and one of the telltale differences between such systems and ones made by boutique builders. Apart from looking messy, the mass of wires impedes the airflow required to keep the system in a comfortable operation temperature range. Though we didn't experience any overheating issues with the FX6803 as configured, if a customer wants to pack a few more hard-drives in there or experiment with overclocking, this is something to keep in mind.
Documentation & Accessories
As we mentioned previously, the only accessory of note included with the system is a laser-tracking two-button mouse with clickable scroll-wheel.
Printed documentation is also a bit thin. Instead, Gateway includes a digital system manual on the hard-drive and a prompt to help you burn your own backup discs. One nice thing about this utility is that it gives the user a choice to burn either a regular, disc-image-based restore disc or a drivers and applications disc (or both), each of which has its own particular advantages when restoring a machine, depending on the problem.
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We were decorating our Christmas tree on Saturday when it happened.
I have these ornaments that are special to me. They're from my childhood and when my mom passed away my sister and I divided them between us. They always sit front and centre on our tree reminding me of my mom and memories from Christmases past. Unfortunately, the ornaments are also quite delicate and through the years some have broken—there are only four left that are whole.
These four resilient ornaments needed hooks so we had set them aside and when my oldest son asked if he could be the one to put the hooks on, I said yes.
He tried his hardest to hold it gently in his hands but he squeezed too hard and the ornament shattered. I was upset and with tears in my eyes told him how it was all I had left of my mom. I could see the tears in his eyes as he walked away and felt sick to my stomach.
You know that feeling, right? When you know you have completely and totally screwed up big time. So I called him over, hugged him and told him how I made a mistake. My memories aren't in an ornament, they're in my heart. The ornament isn't symbolic of anything except how I got caught up in the "stuff" of Christmas. His feelings are more important to me than any ornament ever could be but I had lost sight of that for a moment. A moment that caused me to hurt him. Then I apologized and asked him to forgive me.
It's easy to get caught up in the stuff, isn't it? The decorating and shopping, the beautifully wrapped gifts, and the holiday card updates.
But it's not the stuff, it's the moments and spending time with the people you love creating memories they will hold in their heart like I hold my mom in mine. You would think the lesson ends here but it doesn't.
The next morning my son came downstairs with his hands behind his back still sleepy from what I would discover was a very late night for him. "Mom," he said. "I have a surprise for you but it might make you cry."
You see, while I was carrying empty ornament boxes to the basement, he had gone into the kitchen and dug my mother's ornament out of the garbage and while I was in bed sleeping, he had stayed awake and painstakingly glued it back together.
I did cry. Because he gave me the best gift I could ever receive. It isn't about the stuff, it's about showing our loved ones we care and that's not done through gifts or fancy wrapping, it's through thoughtfulness and love.
The tears rolled down my face as he gently placed that broken, cracked ornament in my hand and when he apologized that it wasn't the same anymore, I cried a bit harder.
So if you're getting stressed about the shopping and gifts, when you're ready to snap because your cookies burnt or you've run out of tape while wrapping, remember that the spirit of the season isn't in the Pinteresty perfection of it all, it is in the imperfection of this cracked ornament.
My son was right, it is no longer the same, it's better because it was glued back together with love.


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After much consideration, I have come to a difficult decision. This decision is one I did not want to have to make, but unfortunately it is for the best.
Constructing a post for the blog takes an hour or more… If I put that time and energy into my school work, I would be able to graduate early. It seems I need to step away from the food blog world and focus more on my professional life.
I will still be creeping the foodie world & cooking up a storm. I'm sure I will stop in from time to time to share a new recipe, but for now regular posts are a no-go.
Thank you to my regular readers and know I will still be around 🙂
I'm off to read and write about motivation in the workforce… Sounds fun, eh?


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Extending on this question:
Automatically sync a folder to a USB when USB is plugged in?
I do not want an automatic script but just a small bash script to do the following:
- Copy current
~/Documents/to a backup folder
- Copy newer files from USB/Documents to
- Copy and carry over deletions from
I now have:
# Backup local:
rsync -av ~/Documents/ ~/backup20112012/Documents/
# Synch new files from USB:
rsync -auv /media/20CC-A5E5/Documents/ ~/Documents/
# Sync and delete USB:
rsync -av --delete ~/Documents/ /media/20CC-A5E5/Documents/
which works with one exception. If I delete a file in ~/Documents, it is created again in step 2 (cause it is on USB). Is there a way to omit copying files that have been deleted in step two?


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Zebra QLn320
Zebra's QL family of mobile label printers has built a strong following based upon durability, user-friendly interface, and easy integration. Its newest generation, the QLn320 with its tempered-glass display along with backwards compatible design make it easier to use and more durable than earlier models. The QLn320 printer is easier to integrate to existing platforms because of Zebra's Link-OS® environment. The QLn320 has more reliable connectivity and throughput with its improved network performance—including 802.11n wireless LAN capability.
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Old Chaos Monster Challenge! (If MVP is spawned, map is enabled as PVP On!)
Old Chaos Monster Challenge! (If MVP is spawned, map is enabled as PVP On!)
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OCSC Field Rental Information
If you are interested in renting a field at the Onion Creek Soccer Complex (OCSC), please contact the AMSA Administrator, Jenni Jones at firstname.lastname@example.com or at (512) 795-8538.
*The fields cannot be rented for baseball, softball, kickball, rugby, or American football, due to the potential for damage to the turf.
*Hitting golf balls, paragliding, the use of metal detectors, and flying of remote-control aircraft are not allowed at OCSC, per City of Austin Park Rules.
*The fields cannot be rented for practices.
Onion Creek Soccer Complex Rental Fees
(Effective April 2014)
Regular Field Rental: $199 per field/per day
This rental amount applies to non-income-generating regular youth or adult regular season games, playoffs, or friendlies. Typically, these rental opportunities are for Saturday play when the complex isn't closed (1) for maintenance or (2) to protect the fields.
Tournament Field Rental: $399 per field/per day
This rental amount applies to tournament or other special events. Typically, the complex is available for income-generating field rental during weekdays or during long holiday weekends (e.g., Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving) but not during off-season (see above).
Summer Camp Field Rental: $199/field/4 hours or $299/field/day
This rental amount applies to summer soccer camps and any other summer weekday uses. This type of rental is the exception of Provision 3 below in that fewer than four fields can be rented for this purpose during summer weekdays. If fewer than 4 fields are rented then there is an additional $100 setup fee to open the complex and setup the facility for the day. The $100 setup fee is per day.
Miscellaneous Field Preparation Fee: Price quoted per application
This fee shall be assessed at the renter's request to have the AMSA field operator set up benches and transport teams' equipment and supplies to and from the fields. This is necessary to prevent unauthorized vehicles from driving into the field area.
Alternate Field Lining\Goal Displacement Fee: Price quoted per application
Other non-soccer sports such as Aussie Rules Football, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Hurling, and Gaelic Football require specific dimensions for a regulation field. Temporary lines can only be established by the AMSA field operator. The event could require the goals to be displaced as well. A quote will include amounts to re-line the fields and/or return goals for their original intent. The provided quote will be specific to the rental agreement. At a minimum this fee starts at $300.
General Provisions
- All rental fees are turn-key, including the cost of opening and closing the complex, putting up nets and flags, and putting out and collecting garbage cans at each rented field.
- The "Priority of Use" section of the AMSA Onion Creek Soccer Complex Field Use Policy determines the priority order of which groups can rent the fields. (http://www.austinmenssoccer.com/about-amsa/amsa-policies/onion-creek-soccer-complex-field-use-policy/)
- Because of the cost involved in opening and closing the complex and potential security problems, AMSA will not open the complex for field rental of fewer than four fields on a given day; however, AMSA will rent out available individual fields when other groups are renting fields at the complex (for example, Saturdays when the Austin Coed Soccer Association is playing).
- Any field rental requires a deposit at the time of rental. The field rental deposit is $500 except for individual field rentals where the total cost of the field rental is paid. A field reservation has not been made until the deposit has been paid. Payment of the full rental fee is required at least one week prior to a field reservations or that reservation is cancelled.
- Because the number of people and therefore vehicles for youth games is almost double that of adult games, AMSA reserves the right to limit the number of fields it rents for youth tournaments and league play.
- Fields cannot be rented for practice either by AMSA teams or other individuals and organizations.
- The field rental deposit will be forfeited in full if any parties associated with the Lessee are found to have damaged the field in any way, moved the goals, or are found to have driven unauthorized vehicles onto the field area (including the pathways next to the fields).


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Is a week too short to spend in Europe? Not if you want to get a taste of Italy.
Avventure Bellissime offers fantastic Italy vacation packages designed to make the most of a short holiday.
The skillfully designed Semi-Private 6-Day Taste of Italy Tour Packages allow you to enjoy several popular Italy tours that introduce you to the must-see spots in Rome, Florence, and Tuscany.
As part of this short-stay vacation package, travellers will enjoy five night's stay in selected hotels, including a full American-style breakfast and five private transfers.
You start your tour of Italy in Rome with a planned itinerary that allows for leisure as much as it showcases the captivating capital of Italy.
How do you describe Rome in just a sentence? In the Middle Ages artist Giotto di Bondone said, "Rome is the city of echoes, the city of illusions, and the city of yearning."
Giotto's apt description is as timeless as the Eternal City itself, which is what the Ancient Romans called Rome during their time. Our Small Group Walking Tour of Ancient Rome will lead you through the ages, visiting the ancient Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and of course the famous Colosseum with an expert guide to unlock the secrets of the ruins and ancient architecture you'll see.
Naturally if you want a full experience of Rome you need to visit Vatican City, the city state that is home to the Bishop of Rome, the Pope who leads the world's 1.1 billion Roman Catholic Christians. Avventure Bellissime's Small Group Tour of the Vatican takes four hours to explore the highlights of St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums.
While you won't believe how much you will learn in only a few short hours at the Vatican, the paradox of this treasure-trove of history and artwork is that a few hours is really just scratching the surface of a rich cultural jewel. This tour offers great value but we know it will just whet your appetite and leave you determined to return to Rome to delve a little deeper.
En route to Florence by car you'll stop in Tuscany for some adventure as you choose. Explore the medieval city of Siena, the historic centre of which has been declared a World Heritage Site and will enchant you with fine food, art, and architecture. You may want to sample the best of the Chianti wine region or find some bargains at the shopping outlets outside Florence.
Avventure Bellissime's Small Group Florence Walking Tour takes you to the key Palazzos in this historic city as well as to the famous Ponte Vecchio bridge and shops and landmark churches including the Duomo cathedral. Skip the line tickets will then introduce you to the secrets of Michelangelo's David.
With so much to see and do, great food and exceptional wine, and incredible views to enjoy, this is an Italy vacation you can shape to be as busy or restful as you wish.
Limited time to spend on holiday in Italy? Contact us at Avventure Bellissime for details about our Semi-Private 6-Day Taste of Italy Tour Packages or our many other Italy vacation packages andItaly tours. You will see why our consistent rating of four or higher out of five by clients on TripAdvisor earned us a 2013 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.


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SHE MUST DIE is a cabaret and interdisciplinary performance piece. Artist Dylan Bandy creates environments that are dreamy and ephemeral, while soprano Brittany Loewen's "controlled and powerful" voice acts as a gateway to another realm (Perform Ink Chicago). Laura Dern, Bandy's two-person act, provides the comic relief with bizarre feminist interludes and pop-culture references. Our protagonist stabs herself, she takes the poison, she's choked, she dies: goodbye, cruel world. SHE MUST DIE attempts to reconcile each tawdry demise with something overwhelming, an immersive internal landscape.
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Horse Riding - Moria Riding School
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About Horse Riding - Moria Riding School
Moria riding school is situated on a working sheep farm 7 km outside Kareedouw, a picturesque villiage in the Eastern Cape. Kareedouw is situated on the popular Route 62 tourism route. It is the gateway to the beautiful Langekloof Mountains and only 25 minutes from the Tsitsikamma National Park.
Moira riding school will tailor trips to guests needs, fitness levels and riding experience. Outrides can vary from 1.5 hours to half-day trips. Longer outrides will include a small picnic lunch in the veld. Groups are small, never more than 10 riders, and the emphasis is always on safety and enjoyment.
Horse rides is now also available from Oudebosch Farmstall in the Tsitsikamma.
Any person with any level of riding skills can come and ride at Garden Route Horse riding by appointment. We can handle groups from 2 up to 10 riders. We ride in glorious mountainous fynbos fields.
We have found that the most comfortable gear to wear is jeans or any other long pants will do. (long socks can be very helpfull)
Please make sure you wear closed shoes or takkies.
If the weather forecast looks a bit cloudy, bring a raincoat or a warm jacket along. Hats are compulsory and provided in all sizes. More advanced riders as well as beginners (and all those who are in between) are more then welcome! We have a horse and a trails for each of you!
Baviaanskloof outride and multi day trips
To ride horses in the Baviaanskloof is an incredible experience. The route takes us from the blue waters of the ocean over the Tsitsikamma mountains, through the Kromriver, over the Zuuranys mountains, through the Kouga and Nooitgedacht,over the Kouga mountains into the Baviaanskloof; then over the Baviaanskloof mountains and Winterhoek mountains, through the beautiful Karoo field of Steytlerville; through the Grootriver Canyon and down into the Osseberg and into the Baviaanskloof at Patensie. 7 Biomes in 7 days... Thrilling, breathtaking...
For more information - http://baviaanshorsetrips.co.za/home/