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Colton Haaker burst onto the EnduroCross scene in 2007 as a teenager competing on a Trials bike. He stunned the pro field by finishing fourth at the Las Vegas final that season, the first year that EnduroCross expanded to a multi-round series. So Haaker has been a fixture in at the EnduroCross series since the beginning and has regularly been the fastest rider on the track. After earning Husqvarna support for 2015, he had his best season yet with three wins and a close second in the championship to Cody Webb. Haaker then moved on to compete at the FIM SuperEnduro championship for the first time and turned the tables on Webb to come away with the World Championship. Now he is looking to back that up with his first AMA EnduroCross title in 2016.
"I'm going to win. Everyone lining up might as well stay home," Haaker joked about the 2016 season. "I look forward to getting back to EnduroCross racing. The competition is going to be all time this year as there are a lot of talented riders who are capable of winning races and the championship. The Husqvarna team and I have been working hard and can't wait to see how it all shakes down this fall."
Haaker will be one of the favorites for 2016 along with Webb, the two time defending champion and Taddy Blazusiak, the five-time AMA EnduroCross champion, who is returning to AMA EnduroCross after a year off. And you can't count out at least ten other riders that are looking to break through to battle for wins.
"Haaker is always one of the most exciting riders on the track," said Mike Karsting, VP of events for TEN, the producers of EnduroCross. "And now that he has combined that speed with more consistency, he has become a championship contender the last few years.
The insane EnduroCross obstacles provide a great show and exciting racing for race fans. So if you have never been to an AMA EnduroCross in person, you need to put one on your calendar for 2016.
The Duluth, Georgia event tickets can be purchased at all six Mountain Motorsports locations: http://www.mmsmarietta.com/maps-and-directions-dealership--locations
Tickets for all eight rounds are available at: www.EnduroCross.com/buy-tickets/
And if you want to tackle an EnduroCross course yourself, there are classes for Amateur, Vet, Women and TrialsCross riders. All of those support class main events run as part of the night show so it is your chance to compete in front of a large crowd. And there is nothing more challenging than tackling an EnduroCross course.
Racers can enter here: https://secure.tracksideonlineresults.com/mmsx_ex/
As an added bonus for pre-registering, racers will receive a $10 Gift Card from Rocky Mountain ATV/MC.


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Host, IN FOCUS with Allison Walker Torres; Entertainment Reporter/Anchor
Allison Walker Torres is a three-time Emmy-award winning entertainment reporter/anchor. With the partnership of her photographers and editors, they produce enterprising, must-see content unmatched in the Central Florida market. She is also the host of IN FOCUS with Allison Walker Torres, a 30-minute public affairs talk show on Spectrum News 13 and Spectrum Bay News 9. Every Sunday at 11:30 a.m., Allison moderates a roundtable of newsmakers and expert analysts as they tackle topical issues of importance to Floridians.
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Allison came to News 13 in 2007. As Spectrum News 13's entertainment specialist as well, Allison interviews some of the biggest celebrities in music, TV and movies. Some of her most notable interviewees were John Travolta, Dustin Hoffman, Jennifer Aniston, Michael Douglas, Goldie Hawn, and Woody Harrelson, among countless others.
She covers everything from the business of entertainment to the entertainers themselves and reports on news and events connected to the entertainment industry. She produces and reports "Attractions Insider" segments, making sure viewers are the first to know about breaking events at Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando. Her backstage access allows for content not lifted from news releases.
Viewers can also watch Allison on Tuesdays and Fridays on News 13 during her entertainment feature, "On the Town." Then, on Saturdays and Sundays, catch two different "On the Town Calendars" to hear about some of the weekend's must-see events. On Wednesdays, join Allison on "Chef's Kitchen" to learn how to make some of the sexiest dishes from the best chefs in town.
Allison's broadcasting career gave her the opportunity to connect the dots across America. Allison graduated with High Honors from Georgia Tech in Atlanta with a bachelor's degree in science, technology and culture. Her professional career began in the Southeast at CNN in Atlanta, first as a reporter for CNN Student News and then as an associate producer on the military desk when the Iraq War broke out.
She then moved out West to KLBC in Laughlin, Nevada, where she not only co-anchored the 5 p.m. news but was also the leading political reporter, drilling both the Nevada and Arizona legislators. Allison then moved to Elmira, New York, to anchor and produce the weekend 6 and 11 p.m. broadcasts at WETM 18 News. Soon, she was promoted to anchor and producer of WETM 18 News at Noon. Allison also embraced her position as the station's only health reporter and contributed general assignment reports daily.
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Self-programmed visits
Our free tours or workshops aren't compulsory, and you are welcome to bring your group or class to visit the Library on a 'self-programmed' basis.
So that your visit runs smoothly we suggest you:
- Contact us beforehand to check the date. (Very occasionally access to parts of the building may be restricted due to maintenance work or for public and University events.)
- Read the document: Information for Teachers
- Download and complete the Education Booking Form - Self Programmed.dotx. You can email this to firstname.lastname@example.com. You can use also use this email address to send us feedback after your visit.
The Art of Pencil Sketching
Cost: Free
Duration: Variable
Suitable for: Y7 to A-Level
Are you looking for a unique and inspiring place to bring your art students for sketching?
Then look no further than The John Rylands Library. We have a wealth of stone and wood carvings, Art Nouveau metalwork, plaster ceiling designs, statues and stained glass windows to keep artists busy.
An information sheet is available to view or download as a PDF:
The Art of Pencil Sketching - Teacher Info Sheet 03-2016.pdf
Explorer trail
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Duration: Variable
Suitable for: Variable
Help your pupils learn about The John Rylands Library's history, architecture and collections with this trail. Open-ended questions are included to encourage observation and discussion. The trail does not involve any writing.
The trail may be followed independently by students, ideally working in small groups. Younger KS2 children may need adult help reading some of the text. Please remember that children under 16 years must be supervised by an adult at all times during their visit to the Library.
If you would like to use the trail let us know when you return a Education Booking Form - Self Programmed.dotx and we will arrange for copies of the trail to be available at the reception desk in the entrance to the Library.
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Working to the highest professional and ethical standards and being committed to improving the society in which we live are an integral part of our work.
We are dedicated to pro bono legal assistance and to services to the community. We support non-profit organizations and corporations and reputable foundations in their work for various charitable causes. Many of our staff are personally involved in socially useful programmes, holding office in institutions and public service organizations, offering pro bono advice and taking part in volunteer projects.
We promote a work environment where merit is rewarded and where differences in ethnic origin, religion, gender, culture, and ability are a cultural and human asset and provide added value to the services we offer our clients.
The selection of our staff is based exclusively on their competence and passion. We support the professional development of our women colleagues by making it easier for them to reconcile career, motherhood and family. A positive balance between work and personal life is something we hold important for all our staff and the quality of life in the work environment has always been a feature we care about a lot.


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6 Scary Contaminants Found in Tap Water
You turn on the kitchen faucet to get water to put in your coffee maker. When you drink that cup of coffee, do you expect to consume small amounts of birth control pills and the Teflon used to make nonstick skillets, along with herbicides, pathogenic microbes and metals?
"Tap water is legal but may be unhealthy," was a 2009 news headline that came not from an environmental watchdog group but from The New York Times, a mainstream media outlet. Since that time, more studies finding surprising contaminants in the country's water supply are casting further doubt on its safety. Here are a few of the pollutants that municipal water filtration systems don't remove.
1. Traces of Pharmaceutical Drugs
According to research by the Environmental Protection Agency, when you drink tap water, you are ingesting small concentrations of innumerable drugs. In fact, they are turning up in higher quantities than pharmaceutical companies have expected. The worst offenders include antibiotics, painkillers, antidepressants, beta-blockers, birth control pills and hormone replacement medications.
While scientists know drugs enter the water supply through urine and feces as well as through the flushing of unused pills down the toilet, they don't know what will be the effect on human health. However, some experts fear ingesting the trace amounts of drugs for prolonged periods may lead to health problems as people age. In addition, the profusion of antibiotics in water is likely to worsen the development of superbugs that are resistant to treatment.
Another factor fueling the fear is evidence showing adverse effects on fish that inhabit water contaminated with drugs. Altered behavior has been traced to antidepressants, a change in sex has been linked to a diabetes drug and "intersex" species have been associated with estrogens. Moreover, a U.S. Geological Survey report found birth control hormones were affecting fish fertility up to three generations after exposure, which raises questions about their impact on the women who drink the hormone-tainted water.
2. Teflon
Nationwide testing shows Americans in 27 states are drinking water that contains PFOA,
a chemical used to make Teflon. Although the amounts are small, research indicates even tiny quantities can cause heart disease, birth defects, cancer and weakened immunity.
3. Atrazine
The herbicide atrazine, marketed as Triazine, is frequently detected in water. It disrupts the endocrine system, which causes a range of disorders. Studies link drinking water with this contaminant to higher rates of breast cancer, low-birth-weight babies and menstrual irregularities. Animal studies associate atrazine with pregnancy loss and delayed puberty.
4. Pathogens
The most common cause of waterborne disease in the U.S., Cryptosporidium is a potentially fatal parasite that causes diarrhea. The pathogen can appear in water sources like private wells that are contaminated with human or animal feces.
5. Lead
Drinking water that is polluted with lead can over time lead to high blood pressure and kidney problems. The metal can also hinder the physical and mental development of children. Higher levels can result in stomach ailments, impaired coordination, seizures and brain damage.
6. Nitrates
Nitrates in water can pose an acute threat to babies because their bodies don't produce an enzyme that negates the chemical's ill effects. When nitrates enter the intestine, they transform into nitrites, which hinder the blood from carrying oxygen.
Protect Yourself
Aside from the above contaminants, public water is tainted with fluoride, chlorine, radioactive material, arsenic and many other chemicals. Plastic bottled water isn't a good alternative, as it contains leached plastic chemicals like BPA as well as other harmful elements. A reverse osmosis filtration system for the kitchen may be the best option for drinking and cooking water.
Natural health proponent Dr. Joseph Mercola says filtering shower water is even more important than filtering drinking water. He explains that damage can occur during showering through the absorption of toxins through the skin and lungs. You can protect yourself with a whole house filtration system if you are a homeowner or a shower filter if you live in an apartment.
Mary West is a natural health enthusiast, as she believes this area can profoundly enhance wellness. She is the creator of a natural healing website where she focuses on solutions to health problems that work without side effects. You can visit her site and learn more at http://www.alternativemedicinetruth.com. Ms. West is also the author of Fight Cancer Through Powerful Natural Strategies.


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Ferguson plumbing supply is the largest plumbing wholesaler in North America, serving coast-to-coast and beyond to some of the islands. They are also a major distributor of heating and cooling (HVAC) products and waterworks products. Their plumbing supplies are found in all corners of the market, including industrial and residential. If you have indoor plumbing, chances are you may have Ferguson in your home or business. And if you need plumbing supplies as a professional, they are certainly the company to go to. But Ferguson has expanded over the decades to provide much more than just plumbing supplies.
Ferguson Plumbing Supply
Ferguson Plumbing Supply Then:
- Like most companies, Ferguson plumbing supply started out small in the early 1950s with only two locations and a small audience.
- After a few decades of business, Wolseley plc, a company in the United Kingdom, bought Ferguson.
- As a major backer, this change of hands caused rapid growth for the company and also allowed them to branch out into other industry segments, including industrial, waterworks, and heating and cooling to start with.
- However, they are still well known for quality plumbing supplies.
Ferguson Plumbing Supply Now:
- Today, Ferguson plumbing supply serves both professionals and homeowners and offers a wide range of products, far beyond plumbing.
- Homeowners can not only depend on this decades-old company to supply them with quality wholesale plumbing products like valves and pipes, but also kitchen design advice.
- Their experts can help homeowners design the perfect kitchen for their needs and lifestyle, helping them to choose the best appliances and technology available for their home.
- It's a far cry from just the general plumbing supply store that Ferguson once was.
Professionals still depend on Ferguson plumbing supplies for the quality wholesale distribution of a wide range of commercial plumbing products. Professionals from different backgrounds, including plumbers, HVAC, mechanical, builders, and other professionals all look to Ferguson for the products they need and the understanding their associates have of the businesses involved. Because of their wide network, Ferguson plumbing supply can deliver what professionals need in a timely manner, and get a hold of hard to find products. They make it easy to order for busy pros with online ordering via their website.
Ferguson plumbing supply sells different brands exclusively, including
- Mirabelle
- Raptor
- FNW Valve
Professionals especially have a vast network of suppliers via Ferguson, far beyond plumbing supplies. Professionals can access almost anything from counter tops and faucets to light fixtures and appliances, but they can also still get a hold of the builder products they need as well. Ferguson has essentially become a one-stop shopping environment for professionals. But businesses and homeowners benefit in the end too and you can be on the look-out for discount plumbing supplies.
From its slow start in 1953 to the massive wholesaler it is today, Ferguson plumbing supply can outfit any professional (or homeowner) with what they need to do the job. From behind-the-scenes plumbing parts to counter tops and lighting for show stopper kitchens, Ferguson's vast network of businesses can get the products where they need to be, when they need to be there.
Finding Discount Plumbing Supplies
If you're a professional plumber, then you no doubt go through a lot of parts. You may need the same parts over and over again and keep a small inventory of the most common ones. Buying a lot of parts at a time may get expensive, causing you to have to raise your prices. Finding discount plumbing supplies can save you money and keep you from having to raise your rates. Get all the parts you need for everyday jobs without paying top dollar.
Where To Look For Discount Plumbing Supplies
There may be more than one way to save money on parts in your area, and this is true whether you are a professional plumber or just a homeowner who needs some repairs done. If you need or want a specific brand such as Ferguson plumbing supply or Gerber, you may still be able to find them at a discount if you look around. Here are some ideas for finding discount plumbing supplies.
Local Plumbing Supply Stores
- Check your local discount plumbing supplies store. If you are a professional you may already have your favorite supplier. If not and it is a DIY plumbing project, you may not realize that these places actually exist. Look around your area, especially within larger towns and cities, for discount plumbing supply stores.
- They will probably keep a range of the standard parts you need and you may save even more by buying in bulk. It won't be worth the money for everything, but it might work out to be cheaper in the long-run for certain parts you use consistently.
- If you're a homeowner, you may still be able to save a little money on individual parts, even if you don't need a whole slew of them.
Online Plumbing Supply Stores
- Search online for discount suppliers,wholesalers and plumbing representatives. You may not need to make a special trip if your closest discount plumbing supplies store is out of your way.
- Online plumbing supply stores and wholesalers may actually offer more of a selection and the same good rates, or better, than a local store. And you can save time by ordering them from your office or home and having them shipped directly to you.
- Online plumbing supplies may include more specialty items as well such as spa and pond plumbing parts. If you do a lot of jobs like that, going online for your discount supplies may make more sense.
Looking At Used Plumbing Parts
Consider looking for used parts. Used plumbing parts are not necessarily the way to go all the time. But there may be situations when a used part is all right to use. Discount supplies of this variety may also be found online. Buying used parts might especially seem tempting when you're a homeowner attempting a job on your own and you need to save money. However, do buy carefully when buying used parts. Consider what role the part plays and examine thoroughly the used parts you're considering before buying them. If the parts are faulty, you'll end up spending more money in the long-run than if you'd just bought new parts.
So there are essentially three ways to save money on plumbing parts. Local discount plumbing supplies stores may sell a good variety of standard parts and offer good deals individually and in bulk. Online suppliers may have a larger selection, you don't have to go anywhere, and some may carry more specialty things like rv plumbing supplies. Finally, used parts may be an option but only if you carefully consider their use and examine the shape they're in.


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What We Believe
Our mission statement:
To Know God and Make Him Known
We focus on knowing God in an experiential way.
Our desire is to have a personal encounter with God on Sunday Mornings.
The Lamb of God Fellowship is built on ten central Truths of the Christian faith. Anyone who wants to know our purpose must grasp what we believe about God. These beliefs explain our relationship with God and the focus of our lives.
We believe the Bible to be the revelation of who God is and the Way, the Truth and the Life for us.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
We believe in one God, eternally expressed in three forms: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
2 Corinthians 13:14)
We believe that Jesus is fully God and fully human. We believe in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His sacrificial death on the cross for us, in His bodily resurrection, and ascension. We believe in His personal return with power and glory.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8
We believe that our salvation consists of turning from our way—to His way; forgiveness; receiving Christ's righteousness, and the gift of eternal life received by faith in Christ Jesus and the new life of the Holy Spirit.
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
Ephesians 2:8
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
2 Corinthians 5:17
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20
We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit and the Spirit-filled life by which we are enabled to live a Godly life.
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them... Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call."
Acts 2:4 & 38-39
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:30-32
Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus be cursed," and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit. There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Galatians 5:22
We believe that water baptism by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work of God in our lives.
Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matt. 28:19
We believe in the celebration of the Lord's Supper as an expression of our new life with God.
and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me."
1 Corinthians 11:24-25
We believe in divine healing and deliverance as the power of Jesus Christ to heal the sick and restore the afflicted.
Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
James 5:14-15
"He himself bore our sins" in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; "by his wounds you have been healed."
1 Peter 2:24
This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: "He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases."
Matt. 8:17
Further, we believe that it is the will of God that we prosper and grow in the faith.
Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God,
Hebrews 6:1
We believe in the resurrection. There is an eternity with God (heaven) and an eternity separated from God (hell).
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
John 14:1-3
Therefore, "they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence. 'Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat down on them,' nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; 'he will lead them to springs of living water.' 'And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.'"
Revelations 7:15-17
And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever... Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.
Revelations 20:10 & 15
We believe in the ministry of each believer through a local church. Further, in the unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.
Acts 16:5
not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:25
Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Matt. 28:18-20
We believe that our purpose is to fulfill the great commandment and the great commission.
Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."
Matthew 22:37-40
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Matthew 28:19


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Hello and welcome to the first annual Alan Tedder Music
composer's competition for the 2018 season. The Alan Tedder Music is seeking
scores submissions for the first annual composer's competition. The writers here
at Alan Tedder Music are proud to sponsor this first ever annual competition
with the goal to foster and support contemporary composers and music pioneers
from all over the world.
For this upcoming season, we are going to accept the
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1) Concert Band
2) Drum Corp International
3) Marching Band
Works must be written after 2015
If you plan to use copyright, get a copyright
Send a resume on who you are and what works you
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F a l l I n L o v e W i t h …
About Bleue
Bleue is a one-stop destination for your holiday wardrobe, with kaftans, bikinis and swimsuits to accessories such towels, hats, bags and beach jewellery. We represent some of the most exciting established brands from around the world, such as Robb & Lulu, Kori, LJC Designs, Valimare, Christophe Sauvat, Reset Priority, Marysol, The Jacksons, Artesano, and plenty more. We also represent up and coming brands, with the aim of introducing designs that are refreshingly chic and individualistic – something that you won't find in your normal high street stores. Among these brands are Soloblu, Dalai, Amu, Orska and others.
Looking for beachwear to finish off your holiday wardrobe? Simply browse our collection of kaftans and cover-ups, from simple everyday styles to the most luxurious fabrics. Create that essential getaway outfit, and choose one to throw over your bikini by day, or wear with sandals or wedges by evening. Our beautiful kaftans will do double duty too; to wear on and off the beach, adding a feminine and luxurious look to your beachwear wardrobe. Shop for the silky lightweight fabric styles to achieve an effortlessly glamorous look.
Enjoy the summer with the latest range of swimwear at Bleue, including bikinis and swimsuits. Choose from plain to printed to sporty style swimwear for this season's holiday look. You can shop swimwear at bleue all year around. We know how difficult it is to find swimwear that suits you, so our team are happy to give you any advice or additional information
Bleue is also a destination for stunning resortwear, that will take you from day to evening, including dresses and cover-ups. Choose from classic styles to the more vibrant and colourful yet elegant silky lightweight fabrics. These include Australian designers Robb & Lulu and their hand-crafted art inspired luxurious fabrics that will make you look effortlessly chic.
We have a collection of accessories including genuine Panama hats from Ecuador, fashionable Fedora hats from Parisian brand Alpachura, caps from UK's most established hatmakers Christys, bags and basket totes from Marysol, Banago, Nooki and The Jacksons, and a selection of jewellery from Cornelia Webb, Orska, and Francesca Romana Diana.


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Daily Breeze, Dec. 2004
You know the nightmare where you're late for class and everyone turns around to look at you -- and you're buck naked?!
Pretty much exactly that happened to me recently -- only I wasn't late. And I wasn't dreaming. I was modeling nude for Michael Vanoverbeck's Life Drawing Marathon workshop at El Camino College near Torrance.
Readers have told me it takes a certain part of my anatomy to go through with these adventures. Never has this been more literally true.
This unique assignment begins at 9:30 a.m. in front of Vanoverbeck's classroom, where his girlfriend, Krissy, informs me that I have arrived unprepared.
Exactly what does one bring to a nude modeling gig? And where does one keep it with no pockets?
As in everyday life, there are very real and unfunny answers to my wisecracks. First, there's the matter of a blanket to sit and kneel on while posing. Most of the time, there is no known answer to "What disgusting things have been on this floor recently?" In a nude art class, there is.
Krissy has no blankets, but presents a wedge of foam tattered and dirty enough to have been flung from a burning airplane. The models also need something to wrap around their nude selves between sessions. I'm handed a sarong with flowers.
"It's not too femme," Krissy says, snickering.
The nude human form as art goes back to early Greek and Roman sculpture. It took a bit of a breather during the Dark Ages, when party-pooping authorities threatened artists with death for doing the devil's painting.
But the artists of the Renaissance picked the ball back up and painted the beautiful images that we cherish today in art museums (yet can't display on prime-time TV or on the streets of certain U.S. municipalities, since things are darkening back up a bit).
Today is not your standard nude model's workday. It's a solid 8 hours, with a one-hour lunch and 5-minute breaks every half hour.
"It is a marathon," Krissy says.
The gesture room comes first. Every 5 minutes for the first hour, I'm to affect a different pose on a pedestal at the center of the room. The pace then slows to one every 10 minutes. Finally, from 12 p.m.-1 p.m., it's one pose every 20 minutes. Krissy hands me a timer, so I can know when each pose is completed.
"You can do any positions you want," she says. I keep trying to think of any I'd actually want to assume naked, but all involve Pamela Anderson.
"Do you do any sports?" Krissy breaks the silence.
I've been playing poker since several adventure columns ago. Yet my mime of pushing chips into the pot does not impress. Krissy recommends twisting my body to the right and left. She also points out a rope dangling from the ceiling.
"Artists like twisting because it shows light and shadow," she says.
I retreat to the dressing room (ironic, huh?) and wait for the class to fill. After going to the bathroom, I go to zip my fly when it hits me…
El Camino offered the Life Drawing Marathon for many years before its founding professor retired. Vanoverbeck, a 28-year-old woodworking teacher from Torrance, revived it in 2002. But the original student mailing list was lost. So Vanoverbeck accepted my offer for the extra, um, exposure, it promised. (My first choice of venue, the L.A. Braille Institute, does not offer nude-modeling courses.)
Most of the artists who enroll in Vanoverbeck's workshop are compiling portfolios.
"If you want a job with, say, Disney, you're going to have to show them a sketch book of life-art drawings," Vanoverbeck told me earlier. (Of all the strange factoids about my life, the idea of Mickey Mouse's caretakers critically eyeballing my birthday suit ranks right up there.)
It's show (everything) time. A dozen students take their places at easels around the stage, prepared to capture my every shortcoming. My sweat storm begins.
There's no logic to feeling ashamed of being naked. All little kids (and Bill Clinton) feel natural au natural -- that is, until their parents (or Congress) teach them to feel embarrassed.
We disrobe in front of strangers at the gym. We think nothing of doing it for doctors. And, according to medical experts, some of us are even born without clothes.
Yet fear still prevents the smooth release of the grip on my floral sarong. And it's not all about how cold the room is. There are serious questions...
Would I ever get another modeling gig that wasn't nude? And, more importantly, could I ever become president with nude sketches and photos of me out there?
Then I realize, I'm neither tall nor a Republican, so both a modeling career and the presidency are out of the question during my lifetime. I drop the sarong and march to the pedestal.
My first pose is standing with one arm in front, the other in back, my serious face pointed straight ahead. Like Ben Stiller in "Zoolander," I am already scraping the bottom of my modeling repertoire after one pose.
Remaining still is a bigger problem than I imagined. I am no more able to do it now than in Mrs. Edelman's eighth-grade science class. My legs need desperately to fidget for no reason. When I stop them from doing so, I discover, my mind fidgets for no reason.
And there is plenty for it to fidget over. When you're a male posing nude for the first time, there are two scenarios you fear most. One was addressed by "Seinfeld's" shrinkage episode, the other is quite the opposite problem. I was terrified to check for either extreme, but I did notice one artist repeatedly holding a ruler at arm's length toward me. (Perhaps I should have called Mark Wahlberg's "Boogie Nights" prosthetic people prior to this assignment.)
Sorry, I'll stop. I promised my editor my privates would not be a huge part of this article. (Of course, that fact goes without saying.) But before I stop, I will mention that one artist secretly told Vanoverbeck I was "cute."
"He liked you a lot," Vanoverbeck says later. (I should have guessed.)
During one break, I check out the drawings. While a few capture the way I look, artist Jana Shaver's captures the way I want to look -- with muscles as inaccurately big as my nose is inaccurately small. (Later, she lets me have the sketch for free. Boy, will my parents be surprised by this year's holiday gift.)
I twist to the left for my next pose, then to the right. I kneel on my dirty foam, going through my memory of John Travolta's "Saturday Night Fever" moves for needed inspiration. Grabbing the rope is a dreadful mistake, though. Within 3 minutes, my numbing raised right arm feels like a glass of club soda tastes. In addition, an itch on my nose has become the most important problem I've ever had to deal with. When I reach to scratch, one of the artists emits a disparaging tongue click.
"Holding the pose is really important for the painters," Vanoverbeck warned me. "That's one of the things they get really picky about."
The most challenging part about nude modeling, it turns out, is the modeling. I will never make fun of a Playboy centerfold for complaining again.
I try focusing on the music. Models get to choose their own tunes from Krissy's collection.
My first CD is "Simon & Garfunkel's Greatest Hits." And, I can honestly say, the line "in the naked light I saw" will never ring quite the same.
Daily Breeze photographer Bruce Hazelton arrives and begins snapping away, adding to the awkwardness. I envision the R-rated outtakes as screen-savers on my co-workers' computers.
Lunch mercifully arrives. I find the nude model from the other room, Jane Doe, and weasel my way into dining with her. Unfortunately, this is far less intimate than the grapes-by-a-pool scenario I looked forward to. It's only oranges in a hallway, fully clothed.
Jane, an extremely young and fit 40, tells me there's a circuit of nude models, most of whom know each other. They work a mixture of colleges and private studios, which pay slightly more than the standard $20 an hour.
But the work is far from steady. On the side, Jane is an exotic dancer. (Easy, guys. If you're wondering about any chemistry between us, you weren't paying attention when she told me her name was Jane Doe.)
My eyelids are magnets, my hands whale fins out of water. I'm trying rather unimpressively to weather my post-lunch stupor in the long-pose room, where subjects sit for hour-long poses as artists brandish paintbrushes instead of pencils. At least in the gesture room, it was parts of my body falling asleep, not the entire thing.
The only thread separating me from unconsciousness is a curiously welcome bolt of piercing pain. It seems I curled my toes under my feet at the start of the pose, because it seemed comfortable. Now they're stuck in that position.
Vanoverbeck shows up with a cup of hot tea. Since I'm mid-pose, I can't sip it for fear of a tongue-clicking reprisal. (Actually, when you're nude, not drinking hot tea is a good idea.)
By 3:30, I feel like I've driven from Torrance to Atlanta. In a straight line. In a strait jacket. This seemed a lot easier for Kate Winslet in "Titanic." A half hour later, I decide to reveal myself instead of keeling over.
"Guys, I'm not really a nude model," I say.
This is a difficult argument to make when one is both nude and modeling. Yet it explains a lot to artist Karen Scott.
"You had three separate poses where you were sitting on the floor with one leg out and one tucked under," she says of my work in the gesture room.
"I was thinking, 'He's either doing something complex with really subtle differences -- or he's really, really new.'"
The other artists laugh -- until realizing the implications of my admission. One woman crystallizes their thoughts.
"You know, this doesn't mean you're not giving us the other hour we were promised," she says.
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Shoes Books and a Bike: Another Way to Store and Display Your Bike
As more and more people live in apartments instead of houses with garages, bike storage becomes more of an issue. We have shown many different ways of hanging your bike on a wall, but Switzerland's PostFossil show a new freestanding storage unit. The designers write:
Cycling is again enjoying increasing popularity in European cities. With a level of efficiency of about 95%, the bicycle is the most ecological way of getting around there is. The Shoes, Books and a Bike stand puts the wonder machine on a platform, frames the bicycle and gives it a deserved place of honour in the apartment. Like a trophy in a glass jar, the bicycle represents sporting activity, balance and health.
The stand itself is constructed of the simplest of materials such as pine, screws and coconut fibre, thus also making it affordable for the tight budget.
Unfortunately they are making this in Switzerland, where, according to the Economist's Big Mac Index, the Swiss Franc is overvalued by over 50%, so the 880 CHF cost of the basic shelf is US 943. The clamp that holds the bike up is another 250 CHF or $ 267, and the carpet that covers the shelves is a surprising CHF 440 or $ 471. Even adjusted down by a third to recognize the exchange rate issue, that's a lot.
I have spent a lot of time over the years trying to justify the high cost of short run products and that the problem isn't that things cost too much in Europe, but that the American dollar is just worth too little. But even I find this one a bit much.


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In 1991, Asian Americans protested famous Welsh actor Jonathan Pryce's casting as the Eurasian Engineer in the NY Broadway production of Miss Saigon on the grounds that it was insulting to have a white actor use yellowface to play an Asian role. Yellowface, which is when a white actor literally paints his face yellow and tapes down his eyelids to make them more "flat," or when white folks control the representations of Asians on stage and film, was not new. The Good Earth (1937), among many other early- and mid-twentieth century films, also used yellowface because a very white Hollywood refused to cast Asian American actors (Anna May Wong was an exception, but even she couldn't snag roles such as Olan in TGE). Remember Mickey Rooney in Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)?
1937, 1961, 1991…2010? Paramount's The Last Airbender? What are they thinking?
From the petition:
The practice of casting Caucasian actors to depict ethnically Asian protagonists—while Asian American actors are relegated to play antagonists, supporting characters, and background extras—is insensitive, condescending, and woefully outdated… Ethnically Asian characters should never be depicted by Caucasian actors. In this day and age, casting white actors to play Asian characters–even going so far as to 'whitewash' the Asian fantasy setting—is simply ignorant and unacceptable. These choices have taken the film away from the integrity and dedication to cultural accuracy that fans respected in the animated series.
To learn more: http://racebending.com/petition/
To sign the petition: http://www.PetitionOnline.com/racebend/petition.html
*warning: potential spoilers ahead
I just returned from watching August Rush. I wasn't sure what to expect. Friends told me to take tissues; others simply told me how good it was. I must admit little Freddie is pretty good, and the music is absolutely beautiful. And the man who plays his dad, Jonathan Rhys Meyers isn't so bad either 😉 However, I think Freddie looks more like Matthew Goode and would have appreciated watching him instead… couldn't it have been a British, not Irish band? 😛
Anyway. I've become more sensitive to the way that orphans, orphanages, adoptees, adoptions, social work, birth parents, etc., are portrayed in popular media over the past couple of years (yes yes, I know, it always comes back to the dissertation… which is in progress. Really. As we speak…) August Rush doesn't purport to be a completely realistic portrayal of this orphan's life. It sort of suggests that if you never give up hope, search hard enough, and become an incredible musical prodigy, then you can find your birth parents. Um, okay. Maybe that is a bit of a stretch. But to its credit, the IMDB synopsis describes it as "a drama with fairy tale elements." Even as I raised my eyebrows at the idea that August/Evan is an incredible musician because his birth parents are incredible musicians, I found myself appreciating this and other fantastical elements of the film. It wasn't corny, it wasn't over the top; not to be corny myself, the story was very lyrical. And the movie presented many scenarios that reflect the real world of orphaned children: the fact that a parent tricks his daughter into believing the child died when really he's been handed over for adoption; the fantastical, hopefulness of an orphan for his birth parents; the bullying that happens in orphanages; the shady adult who tries to scare a kid into silence; the concerned social worker who sincerely cares for the child; the distraught birth mother who just found out her child is alive. There was enough realism in it to balance the "fairy tale elements."
Adoptive Families has a webpage where they give a thumbs up/thumbs down to representations of adoption in media, and they gave a thumbs down to Meet the Robinsons for the way the protagonist is "rejected by over 100 prospective families." I wonder how they'd rate August Rush (that is, if they ever update this page…)
I think it's really interesting how feature films show children finding and reuniting with their birth parents, but children's books barely broach the topic of birth parents, let alone birth parent searches, and let's not even hope that they would show birth parent reunions.
Because that never happens in real life, right? It only happens in fairy tales.


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[Wow I managed to write a song that wasn't about a subject matter entirely horrendous. Unrequited love is more conventional, at least]
There are words between my lips
Words that I dare not say
I think of love and years
Of recalling yesterday.
I may be foolish but not stupid
Yes I fell in love with a ghost
I'll try and purge you from my memory
Yes I'll do my utmost.
Maybe that's what sets me apart
From all the other guys
Who slept with you one winter day
And fell in love with your eyes.
They didn't look away quick enough
They fell into a trance
And thought Heidi's really lovely
I'm sure she'll give me a chance.
No, me I know your power
I was out the door that night
I thought about you as I crossed the road
At the green traffic lights
You make my mind so silly
And you make my heart cry loud
But I know that it is fruitless
I'm just another in a crowd.
There are realms of guys who love you
In every town and every place
That you've ever graced your presence
In silken skirts, lipstick and lace
I'm really not that special
I'm mediocrity at best
Unexceptional to you
Yes I'll fade into the rest.
Some days I think about you
If you're cov'ring something up
That's why you pick up people put them down
Like we put down coffee cups
Is there a hole inside your ribcage?
Where a broken heart does beat?
And a voice in your head that tells you
To throw yourself a thousand feet
I may not be as pretty
Or have the same way to cope
But Heidi please just listen
Just know you're not alone
You deserve a nicer world
And you deserve a kinder mind
An inside voice as lovely
As the one you use outside.
I don't expect one thing from you
Not a smile not a kiss
Oh I just want you better
You'd be terrible to miss.


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Create your trip today.
We are taking bookings for the climb in 2020 and following years.
Is this trip for you?
This trip is suitable for people with at least some mountaineering skills and with a very good fitness level, wanting a high altitude mountaineering adventure.
Dzo Jongo - a unique, lesser climbed Himalayan mountain
Dzo Jongo (6,270m / 20,570ft) lies in the majestic Markha Valley, next to Kang Yatze (6,400m / 20,997ft). It is considered a trekking peak but in actuality is a great climbing experience as there are some steep sections of snow and ice to the summit. The views from the summit are amazing on a clear day, one can see far onto the giant 8,000m+ mountains of the Karakoram Range and far towards the Changthang mountains on the eastern flank, the Zanskar mountains towards the south and also the far western himalayan peaks.
Dates 2020: June 16 - June 30 (Trip running)
The best climbing times is from July to the end of September.
Snapshot Itinerary:
Day 01, 02: Acclimatisation in Leh
Day 03: Leh - Matho - Chumik Camp
Day 04: Chumik - Shang La base
Day 05: Shang La base - cross Shang La - Shang Phu
Day 06: Shang Phu - Gyuncho La - Chokdo - Chuskyurmo
Day 07: Chuskyurmo - Lartsa( Kongmaru La base)
Day 08: Lartsa - cross Kongmaru La - Nyimaling
Day 09: Nyimaling - Dzo Jongo Base camp
Day 10/11: Climbing days
Day 12: Contingency day
Day 12/13: Lalung La base
Day 13/14: Lalung La base - Lato - Leh
Day 15: Fly back from Leh.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 01 - Leh (3,500m)
Welcome to Leh, the capital of Ladakh, a large town tucked far in between the great mountain ranges of the Himalayas and East Karakoram and part of the great Trans Himalayan range. Your early morning 75 minute flight to Leh, the capital of Ladakh, over the Himalayas will be one of the most picturesque flights you'll ever experience. If you sit on the left side of the plane, you will see Nun (7,135m / 23,409ft) and Kun (7,077m / 23,219ft), one of the two highest mountains in far western Ladakh. If the sky is clear, on the Northern horizon you will see K2 (8,611m / 28,251ft), the world's second highest peak, and other 8000m peaks of the Karakoram Range.
We will greet you at Leh airport and drive you to your hotel or home stay. The rest of the day depends on your jet lag and acclimatization to Leh's high altitude. We can take an evening stroll in the old Leh town with narrow alleys with muslim bakeries, Tibetan monasteries, Tibetan and Kashmiri antique shops, and a bustling Main Bazaar.
Day 02 - Leh
Today is another rest day for you to get acclimatised and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, the bustling Main Bazaar and explore the 17th century Leh Palace built by the King Singge Namgyal with Namgyal Tsemo Gompa perched on the top. Leh town which is a bustling scene during the summer season and is packed with Kashmiri and Tibetan antique shops, many restaurants and cafes, muslim bakeries tucked behind the picturesque mosque in narrow alleys, and Ladakhi women selling vegetables and fruits and the people from Da Hanu selling their dried fruits and nuts at the end in the Main Bazaar.
Ladakh was once an integral part of Western Tibet and a major trading hub along the Silk Route. Caravans of merchants from far-flung areas such as Tibet, Yarkand, Kashgar, Northern lower India passed through Leh trading salts, wool, pashmina, spices, tea and semi-precious stones, everyone leaving a mark on this unique ancient capital.
We can also go for a walk up to the Namgyal Tsemo Gompa which overlooks the panoramic view of Leh and Leh Palace. We can visit the museum, and the nearby gompas (tibetan buddhist monasteries). The architecture of Leh Place resembles that of the Great Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. It will be great to walk the streets of changspa and climb up the many steps which leads us to the Japanese built Shanti Stupa to get a great view of the surrounding villages filled with green fields, willows and poplar trees and white washed Ladakhi houses. The precariously perched Leh Palace and Tsemo Gompa is on the eastern flank.
You can get view as far as to the Indus River and beyond that of the Stok range. Walking down we can visit the Sankar Gompa (17th - 18th century) which is the summer palace of Bakula Rinpoche (highly incarnated lama). This is tucked in between the Sankar village, amidst the groves of willow and poplar trees.
Optional monestary tour:
We can go for a days excursion in a jeep to some of the Tibetan Buddhist Gompas (monasteries) driving past by the fertile Indus Valley and the River, and going past the ancient ruins of fortresses and palaces and traditional villages.
Monasteries towards east: Shey, Thiksey, Hemis, Stakna, Matho and Stok.
Monasteries towards west: Phyang, Basgo, Likir, Alchi, Ridzong and Lamayuru.
Day 03 - Drive Matho village and trek to Chumik Camp (3,780m, 1 hour drive, 2 hours walk)
After a good breakfast we will drive to the start of the trek at Matho village. Once we reach and cross Matho village we will meet our horseman and the team. It is time to start trekking….
Following the small stream upwards into the valley, its quite a short walk keeping in mind the acclimatisation process. We will walk in a dry valley with rugged colourful mountains on both the side. We will set up the first camp of the trek by first settling you into your tents. Then we will show you our 'Ri Guides' style dining and kitchen tent setup. Trust me, there is no roughing it!
Day 04 - Trek Shang La base (4300m, 4-5 hours)
We will start trekking early today, as we will have to cross the stream few times. As the day progresses the water gets bigger because of the snow melting up on source of the glaciers and mountains. We will zigzag our way up the vallet, which will get narrower at times with interesting bushes, loose rock paths and streams to reach our camp.
Day 05 - Trek Shang Phu (4350m) via Shang La (4940m) 6 hours
Our day starts with a climb upto the Shang La Pass. We get a nice view of the Shang valley and a beautiful view towards the Matho La Pass on the other side from the Shang Pass. Then we start the long decent down to Shang Phu between a colourful valley. We camp near a Doksa (summer huts for animal grazing).
Day 06 - Trek Chuskyurmo (4140m) via Gyuncho La (4670m) 4-5 hours
We climb upto the pass as we start our day. It is fairly an easy and gradual climb, not so long upto the pass. Our gradual decent takes us to the head of Chokdo village, and the sulphur springs of Chuskyurmo is a short walk from there.
Day 07 - Trek Lartsa (Kongmaru La base 4750m) 5 hours
Today will be a bit harder day in terms of walking. We will be climbing towards the base of Kongmaru La in the Martselang gorge.
Day 08 - Trek Nimaling (4780m) via Kongmaru La Pass (5260m) 4-5 hours
It is a gradual climb for the first part before it gets steep climbing up towards the pass. A spectacular view of the mountains on the other side including Kangyatse and Dzo Jongo and far unto Zanskar and the Eastern Karakoram and the Nyimaling plains from the pass awaits us. We descend down to the pastoral plains Nyimaling.
Day 09 - Trek Dzo Jongo Base Camp (5500m) 4 hours
We climb up towards the Base Camp on the hill towards the south of Nimaling camping which is also the grazing ground for Yaks and other animals. We can get a close view of Kangyatse.
Day 10/11 - Climbing days
Day 12 - Contingency day( in case of bad weather)
Day 12/13 - Trek Lalung La Base (4800m) via Lalung La (5340m) 5 hours
We start our day early and walk down towards the Base of the climb towards Lalung La. It is a long climb to the Pass frequently used. We take a look towards Tibet and far unto the Karakoram, leave the prayer flags and descend towards the camp at a shepherds settlement.
Day 13/14 - Trek Lato (3990m) 4-5 hours and drive to Leh
Our descent continues and we will cross the stream few times before reaching our last stop where we will meet up with our transport. We then drive to Leh.
Day 15 - Depart Leh
Fly back from Leh to Delhi and onwards to your destination.
• Experienced and professionally certified local mountain guide
• Experienced guide for the monasteries
• All accommodation in Leh with breakfast
• Camping accommodation during trekking
• All camping equipment including sleeping tent, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent
• All meals and drinks during trekking
• High quality food serviced by an experienced cook and attendants during the trek
• Service of horse/mule drivers and horses or mules
• Permit fees, entry fee into Hemis National Park and camping fees
• Pick up from Leh Airport and return to Leh Airport
• Flights – please ask us if you need help with arranging your flights
• Medical and evacuation insurance
• Personal climbing and trekking gear
• Lunch and dinner in Leh (breakfast is included with accommodation)
• Laundry services
• Other services not mentioned in the package
• Tipping our crew
Please note: This itinerary is approximate. Clients are embarking on adventure travel in a remote mountain region and the itinerary is subject to weather, road conditions, vehicles and local availability of horses or mules. Ri Guides will make every effort to see that clients acclimatize completely, and complete and enjoy their trip.
Please read RiGuidesTermsandConditionsandLegal. Prices are in US dollars and are subject to change.
Price: US$ 1720 p/p (minimum 2 pax)
Hotel Single Supplement: Additional $100.
Tips and Extra Cash: Allow approximately $300 for meals (while not on trek), drinks (on trek) and cash for tips
This peak can also be done as an extension of our Wild Ladakh and Majestic Markha. Extra climbing days will be added to the respective itineraries.


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Roads of Rome: New Generation 2
Roads of Rome: New Generation 2 takes us back to the ancient Roman empire, where dark shadows of the past have risen on a peaceful Rome. Markus, son of general Victorius, leads an army to confront the danger, leaving his beloved Valeria behind in the city. Determined to participate in the battle, she finds herself on the borders of the empire facing incredible challenges!
- 40 levels plus challenging bonus level!
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Here we go again - the organisation of the NHS in Wiltshire is about to change dramatically
Local politics is coming back to Wiltshire's NHS. Creating the very NationalHS in 1948 was a brave political decision - ever since, tinkering national politicians have sought to leave their mark on the NHS and played with its budget.
So far, the NHS has never been re-invented. However, as we are all aware, it has been reorganised - often. We remember the political rows surrounding the Coalition/Lansley reorganisation that cost the NHS £3 billion - and has been widely judged as at best inadequate and at worst, by some, to have been a political flop.
Now, coming into view, is the integration of health and social care in Wiltshire - with Wiltshire Council (social care & public health) working in tandem with Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (holding the county's NHS budget & commissioning services.) This will bring politics right to the heart of local decision making about our health services.
To date the only practical sign of this radical change is the imminent appointment of a new Chief Accountable Officer for the CCG who will double as Wiltshire Council's Director of Adult Services.
Why is this happening? NHS England has decreed that the 'traditional divide between primary care, community services, and hospitals...is increasingly a barrier to the... health services patients need.' Integration seems a sensible - even a 'no brainer' - in practice - yet with politics so centrally involved, how will it affect both Wiltshire and the Marlborough area?
Another and - unsurprisingly - unspoken reason for this development is that recent attempts to prop up local authorities' social services with many millions pounds of NHS funding under the so-called Better Care Fund, have not been effective across England. Though in Wiltshire the BCF is deemed by the Council to have been a tremendous success.
This move towards integration in Wiltshire is not unique. To the west, Somerset CCG (rated in July as an 'inadequate' CCG) is linking up with Somerset Council to plan a single commissioning body for all health and social care. It has already identified problems ahead.
Some health services - including surgery, radiotherapy, abortions and some other invasive treatments - cannot legally be commissioned through pooled budgets. And under the Lansley Act of Parliament, CCGs are established under law with defined responsibilities.
Late last month the leader of Wiltshire Council (Baroness Scott) and the outgoing Chair of the CCG (Dr Peter Jenkins) issued a 'statement of intent' setting out 'the ambitions of partners' for developing this process of integration.
The document is long on fine words - many of them reminiscent of early statements of the CCG. It talks, as the CCG has been doing since it took over commissioning for Wiltshire, of moving the emphasis of budgets from hospitals to primary care: "...shifting the focus [from] acute to primary and community care and, in turn, to prevention and population [sic] health; whilst disinvesting in wasteful and ineffective interventions."
It will be interesting to see the reactions when these 'wasteful and ineffective interventions' are named and then abandoned. Will 'patients first' and 'patient choice' survive the local politicians' policies?
The 'statement of intent' states that the Council and CCG's 'partners in the acute [i.e. hospital] and mental health sectors have agreed to a combined leadership and to 'further enhance collaboration.' It nowhere states who all these partners are or to what precisely they have committed.
One of the problems facing Somerset CCG is appropriate governance. They say their new board will meet in public, but they will have to comply with differing and legally imposed governance of CGG and local authority. That will be complicated.
How can Wiltshire Council's cabinet system - rather than the previous committee system - fit in with this new arrangement? We know that not so long ago there was a dispute between the Council and the CCG over how pooled budgets were being spent.
Looking ahead, the statement from Baroness Scott and Dr Jenkins, says: "Partners within the accountable care system will develop the ability to move finances around the system with the agreement of those involved."
The Council's need for more funding for its not very efficient or robust home care services will face the CCG members of this integrated operation with the possibility of money being taken away from primary care. The CCG is, after all, in the end run by its members - who are GPs and, of course, keen to promote primary care for all they are worth.
In the longer term, the 'statement of intent' looks to the establishment of an Accountable Care System or ACS. In brief, the ACS brings all parts of the health and social care provision together to take responsibility for a given population over a defined - and lengthy - period of time: "Most importantly, the partnership is held to account for achieving a set of pre-agreed quality outcomes within a given budget."
Mention of the budget brings us to paragraph thirteen of the 'statement of intent': "These objectives for transforming the way in which business is done will help to deliver the triple aim of improved population health, improved quality and experience and reduced cost per capita."
Is this a reorganisation born of austerity? Will it bring cuts to services? Do not get too gloomy: remember that the NHS was born during the great and lengthy post-war period of austerity.
It remains to be seen, however, how far new decisions on the provision of health care will be made on the same political lines as Wiltshire Council's recent and current spending decisions.
There will be a chance to question Wiltshire Council leaders on this development when they hold "...a series of interactive meetings about the challenges the council is facing and the impact that these could have." The one closest to Marlborough will be at the Devizes Corn Exchange on Tuesday, 26 September 2017 at 5.30pm.
NOTE: The STP - now the Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (no longer P for Plan) - of which Wiltshire is part with Bath & North East Somerset and Swindon - seems to have sailed silently into the doldrums. Its leader - James Scott of the Royal United Hospital Bath - has resigned and has not yet been replaced.
Far from acting across the three populations,the STP has, the 'statement of intent' says, agreed that the "...STP plan is likely to be implemented most effectively at a local level through three accountable care structures: one for B&NES, one for Swindon and one for Wiltshire."
NOTE: The Wiltshire CCG has been rated as Good overall and Good in every rated category except for 'Performance' which 'Requires Improvement'.


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Digital Marketing Agency – Taking Full Control On Marketing
Earlier television, radio and newspaper were the top means of reaching out to your clients. Majority of the population had a good access to these mediums. These were the only means in the past to have an effective mass communication about your company or brand. Due to very high demand and low supply (as time and number of high rated television channels are limited), this medium was getting costly day by day. It is not easy for a small time business man to show his brand's ad on television. Newspaper ads also became costly.
There are few unnoticed limitation attached with these mediums of communication.
Television ads, newspaper ads and radio ads have never been interactive and engaging with its target audience. There has always been one way communication and was push mechanism and thus we can say it was didactic.
Thanks to internet era! More and more crowd is shifting towards internet. Today internet is even the alternative of television and newspaper also. A research says that by 2015, 25% of the total Indian population will have access to internet and this will not stop here but will keep on adding more and more number to this expanding crowd.
Digital marketing! Yes the new name of marketing with the change of time was obvious to evolve.
Today, many digital marketing agencies are flourishing and evolving to cater a segment which was left behind in the race of high end marketing due to its high cost. Now these small companies are taking use of this new evolved tactic. It is not only easy but more controllable and is better than the traditional form of marketing.
It is not didactic and offers two way communications. It always begins from the client end and then evolves making it better. It is started with small and later turns big. This is cost effective and one can have full control over it. Earlier the control was in the hands of advertisement agencies. Marketing team had to adjust their schedule and ads as per the ad agencies. Now, the freedom is in hands of marketers. I will say digital marketing is the true form of real marketing. There are various digital marketing tactics that can be deployed as per the brand, product, audience, location and the situation.
A brand not registering its entry on the digital space will be swayed off with the time coming.


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A Portrait of Capitalism
very good cartoon07 Jun 2012
I like it, Tjeerd!... even if I, one of that 99%, don't like what the message states.
Even without the term "Capitalism" on the scale it would translate perfectly.
Your cartoon states: WAKE UP, PEOPLE OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!
It 'a discussion that interests me a lot and for which, however' should be much more 'mastery of language to avoid misunderstandings.13 Oct 2011
hi Tjeerd - yes this what I was thinking as well13 Oct 2011
@davem You mean in the sense that it's an uneven playing field, where 99% of the players is confronted by the rules of capitalism (and the crises that come with the system), and 1% has the resources and power to profit from the capitalist system and cushion themselves from the excesses of said system? That's what I'm saying.13 Oct 2011
Great cartoon. I don't think we have capitalism at the moment - it's capitalism for the 99% - are you saying this?13 Oct 2011
only 1% but of unpleted uranium.13 Oct 2011
the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth11 Oct 2011
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Police are trying to trace the driver of a car who sped off from the scene following a collision in Pateley Bridge.
The crash happened on Friday, at around 5.15pm on Bridgehouse Gate outside the Royal Oak Pub.
A silver Volkswagen Golf was driving along the B6165 and collided with a black Volkswagen car as It began turning right into Old Brewery Road.
The driver of the black car was not hurt but the vehicle was damaged.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "The Golf did not stop and drove away. the driver accelerated the car, causing the wheels to spin, along Old Brewery Road in the direction of Low Wath Road. There were witnesses to the collision but the occupants of the Golf were not identified.
"Failing to stop at the scene of an accident is a serious offence. It is suspected that the driver was uninsured.
"If anyone saw the silver Golf and recognised the driver or has any information about the driver, please get in touch with North Yorkshire Police"
Anyone with is asked to call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 12170105209209.


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Georgia Assistance Programs
Georgia programs funded by the federal government offer various services and assistance for GA residents, with the aim of providing basic necessities to all. For example, there are federally funded programs for low income families that assist those who are struggling financially in obtaining employment and health care benefits. Because of such programs, low income households are able to afford everyday essentials, such as food and utilities. Additionally, other federally funded programs in Georgia serve all residents and ensure they have access to safety and security. In total, five major departments administer these government-funded programs by maintaining and managing their benefits and services. Continue reading to learn more.
Georgia Division of Family and Children Services
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) administers many financial assistance programs for needy families and children, while offering resources for residents who have witnessed or are dealing with child or domestic abuse. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is also referred to as the Food Stamps Program and it provides needy families with financial assistance for nutritional resources. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program was designed to financially assist families with their everyday basic necessities when they are experiencing periods of economic hardship. Georgia school lunch programs and school breakfast programs are implemented throughout public and private schools as well as daycare facilities to ensure children have enough nutrition to succeed and thrive during school days. Food stamps and other DFCS Georgia assistance programs are important for many local families so they can continue to strive for self-sufficiency and financial success. Read More
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Unemployment benefits in Georgia can be obtained through the Georgia Department of Labor (DOL). The Georgia DOL provides a variety of programs and services to Georgia residents. Unemployment compensation is provided through unemployment assistance programs for people who experience termination. For residents who experience wrongful termination in Georgia, the state also provides resources to determine eligibility for legal action. Residents who were wrongfully terminated should seek legal counsel. Additionally, financial aid assistance in Georgia is provided through the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) in the form of grants, scholarships and loans. Financial aid opportunities are available for students in many different situations and who wish to further their education for the purpose of bettering their employment status and overall lifestyle. Read More
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GA homebuying benefits are available for residents who need assistance or advice purchasing or renting homes throughout the state. The Georgia Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) ensures that residents are treated fairly when purchasing, renting or financing homes. Georgia home renting benefits are also administered by the Department to residents who qualify. Benefits offered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development include loans, counseling and homelessness assistance. The HUD enforces federal administrative laws, so Georgia residents have access to acceptable housing and fair rental and purchasing prices. The home buying benefits available through the Department are useful for first-time homebuyers or homeowners who need financial assistance to stay in their homes. Homeownership assistance and Section 8 housing are offered through the HUD to assist residents in obtaining sufficient and equal housing opportunities. Read More
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Georgia residents need information on getting a drivers license, a vehicle registration document and many other crucial driving- and vehicle-related services. The Department of Driver Services (DDS) manages drivers license services in Georgia, including commercial CDL drivers licenses, learners permits and ID card applications. However, car registration and vehicle titling is handled by the Department of Revenue in Georgia. Read More


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I am an experimental psychologist and data analyst with a bent for poetry and art. I have also long been a fan of the Greek poet Sappho. Consequently, for my final project in my independent studies course on Max/MSP/Jitter, I decided to create a small piece of programmed art based on her work. I took one of her poetry fragments – written in Greek about 2500 years ago – and three modern translations of it, by Jim Powell, Kenneth Rexroth, and Sam Hamill, respectively. The patch is only minimally interactive in that the user simply presses "Start" but there is a lot of coding underneath that. This first YouTube video is a demonstration of the finished patch:
This second YouTube video provides a technical walkthrough of the project:
Here's the text version of that explanation (more or less). I wanted to have audio recordings of the three versions of the poem. Because I could and because I thought it would make a nice contrast with the extreme earthiness of the poem, I decided to use computer voices. I chose three of the voices that come with Macintoshes: Tom, Vicki, and Whisper. For each poem, I put the text in TextEdit and, in the TextEdit > Services menu, chose "Add to iTunes as a Spoken Track." (I think I added that function at some point but I can't remember when or from whence it came.) From there I converted each of the computer voice recordings from the default iTunes AAC format to a more-Max-friendly AIFF format and added them to the same folder as the Sappho patch.
In order to control the playback of the various items, I created a qlist object that would contain all the timing information and remote sends to the various objects. In each case, this started the background sounds first (for 5 seconds) and then the voice recordings (about 10 seconds), with the background continuing for about 10 more seconds after that.
Variation 1 uses Seashore sounds (MIDI 123) because, you know, Sappho lived on an island. These wave sounds are all the same length (3 seconds) but they start at randomized times (2-7 seconds apart) and play with randomized velocities/volumes (50-80 on a 0-127 scale). Those variations make the artificial MIDI waves sound a little more realistic.
Variation 2 uses a Greek instrument, Pan flutes (MIDI 76), to plays loops of a descending scale, as descending is more in line with the melancholy feel of the poem. The scale is D minor for two reasons: the minor scales are identical to the Greek Aeolian scales and, as we learned from Nigel Tufnel in This Is Spinal Tap, "D minor… is the saddest of all keys, I find. People weep instantly when they hear it, and I don't know why." The MIDI notes for the scale are contained in a coll object and are referenced in a looping manner by a counter object. Like the waves in Variation 1, the notes in the descending scale start at randomized times (1-3 seconds apart) but stay in order and have randomized velocities/volumes (20-50). In addition, a message of "1" that connects the toggle and the counter object makes sure that the scale always starts at the top note.
Variation 3 concludes the performance with music that I personally performed and recorded. There are two music elements playing simultaneously: (1) MIDI keyboard of a zither playing in an Enharmonic Mixolydian scale, and (2) an toy plastic flutophone. The most complicated part of this patch was the routing necessary to make it possible to randomly select and start one of the three recordings in each element while still allowing the qlist to serve as a master on/off control. This was accomplished with dual toggles and gates for each element.
As a note, the keyboard part of Variation 3 was possible using Tom Mudd's Just Intonation Toolkit, which is an application developed in Max/MSP that makes it possible to play several variations of justly tuned scales. (The video below is a short demonstration of this software.)
I have a lot of possibilities for expanding this project in the future, hence the "v. 01" label. Stay tuned for more!
- Zipped folder with Max patch and supporting files [fixed 2015-03-17]
- Zipped standalone application for Mac [fixed 2015-03-17]


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Anniversary of passing
It is customary to light a Yahrtzeit candle commencing on the evening of the Yahrzeit. If you have a light on one of our memorial boards, we will ensure that the light is kindled during the period of the Yahrzeit.
Should you require someone to say Kaddish for or on your behalf, please contact the Shule office immediately. If you or a family member will be attending on a Shabbat, Yom Tov, Monday or Thursday morning on the day of the Yahrzeit or immediately prior to the Yahrzeit and would like to be called to the Torah, please notify the Shule office.
Jewish tradition says that the Soul of the deceased is elevated as a result of people doing Mitzvot (good deeds) on behalf of the departed Soul. Therefore, the one commemorating the Yahrzeit often brings some liquor and biscuits to the morning service so as to encourage the congregants at the morning service to make a bracha (blessing) over the liquor and bid the one commemorating the Yahrzeit a L'Chaim and a long life. Similarly, it is traditional to give tzedakah (charity) in memory of the deceased.
If you would like to have a memorial plaque in memory of your loved one in the Shule foyer, please contact the office.
Elwood Shule provides all members with a Yahrtzeit service where we send reminders via mail to the family of the deceased's prior to the Yahrtzeit date each year. To receive such reminders please contact the Shule office.
Yahrtzeit Calculator - Determine the date of your loved one's passing for this year or any other.
Is a memorial prayer recited on Pesach and Shavuot, Yom Kippur and Shemini Atzeret, to remember dear departed parents and close relatives. It is traditional to make an offering to charity in memory of a relative each time Yizkor is recited as they benefit from the good deeds done by the living on their behalf.


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I got the chance to give the Pantech Duo a spin, or rather a slide, and haven't been able to put it down. AT&T's newest Windows Mobile phone has an attractive, glossy grey finish, but it's the double keyboards that really steal the show.
As fans of the Helio Ocean (the Duo's genetic sibling) can tell you, the snappy sliding action on the handset is addictive. Though the two-way slider is a bit hefty at about 0.8 inches thick, it feels more compact than the Ocean. Both keyboards on the Duo are roomy, but the flat keys on the QWERTY keypad are a little harder to type on than the comfier Ocean. I also found the directional pad a bit cramped and ended up tapping the wrong way one too many times.
According to AT&T, the Duo is geared for consumers and business types alike, and packs in the carrier's full entertainment suite and a microSD slot for additional memory. However, some may be disappointed by the average 1.3-megapixel camera.
The Pantech Duo is currently available for $200 with a two-year service contract, but you'll also have to tack on a data plan which ranges from $30 to $50. [AT&T Wireless]


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Barney Ronay of The Guardian is the latest guest on the EPL Talk Podcast to discuss his newest book, The Manager: The Absurd Ascent Of The Most Important Man In Football.
Ronay is best known for his appearances on the The Guardian's Football Weekly Podcast as well as the top writers at the newspaper. In his interview with EPL Talk, Ronay discusses several fascinating topics such as:
- How Sir Alex Ferguson will be ranked in the history of football managers after he retires from Manchester United,
- How Herbert Chapman became such a pioneer as an Arsenal manager,
- Who the surprisingly astute English manager was during the 1970s who was much smarter than he appeared,
- Whether English managers are currently in a transition period right now,
- and much more including how Barney got his start as a football writer and the memories of the first game he ever attended.
The Manager is available at all fine booksellers, and is an excellent read for those of you who want to learn more about the history of football managers and getting into the psyche of what makes a football manager tick. The book is also available via Amazon both in the United States and United Kingdom.
Be sure not to miss a single episode of the EPL Talk Podcast, the only Premier League interview show on the Internet. We have a long list of high-profile guests scheduled over the next weeks each with their own fascinating stories to tell. Subscribe to the EPL Talk Podcast via iTunes or visit EPL Talk or the archives for the latest episodes.