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Manchester United want to sign Southampton left-back Ryan Bertrand before the January transfer window closes, according to reports.
United have been rocked by the news that Ashley Young will be out of action for some time with a serious groin injury, leaving them desperately short of cover in the full-back positions.
And according to Daily Star, Louis van Gaal wants to rectify that situation by bringing Bertrand, 26, to Old Trafford this month.
It's claimed that United may need to stump up £20million to have any chance of getting a deal done before the deadline, while Southampton will likely be extremely reluctant to sell another one of their key players.

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2013 - by Dave Foley
Summary of LMPOA Survey Results
Lake Mitchell Property Owners' Association (LMPOA) survey results
On November 7 , 2012 the LMPOA sent out a survey to all (602) members.
50 were returned unopened, and 142 responses were received.
Some of the key findings from the survey included the following:
On a 1-10 scale with 10 meaning the greatest, when asked "How much of a concern are the weeds?" the mean score was 8.6. The question of "How satisfied are you with the effectiveness of the treatment?" with 1 being satisfied and 10 being very concerned the mean score was 6.33. When asked "Are you concerned about what the condition of the lake has on your property values?", the mean score was 7.8. When asked about paying additional assessment money, 65% would be willing to raise the assessment. The average mean dollar amount of increase was $58.
Answers to survey questions
The survey provided a comment section which was used by many.
These following information should address some commonly asked questions:
The Lake Mitchell Improvement Board has not used harvesting for weed control for several years. Weeds drifting in the lake result from natural die-off, plants killed by chemical treatment, and plants cut by outboard motors.
Zebra mussels
While zebra mussels are a problem in Lake Cadillac they are rarely found in Lake Mitchell. The lake water is softer than Lake Cadillac which may offer habitat less suited to zebra mussels.
Outside funding for Lake Mitchell's weed problem?
With the exception of an three-year grant of $10,000 provided by the United States Forest Service for vegetation control in Big Cove, all funds used by the LMIB come from assessments to LMPOA. Several years ago the LMIB spent several weeks investigating sources of additional funding. Meetings were held with Senator Booher, township officers, State Park officials, and members of the county commission. A proposal was written by Dave Foley that would have increased boater registration fees with proceeds to be used to treat invasive species, however this potential bill never made it to a legislative committee. In addition, grants were written (and rejected). Other than the USFS, all funding options explored proved unsuccessful.
Township boat landings
Townships own the boat landings and are responsible for improving and maintaining them.
Hazardous rocks in Lake Mitchell
If the LMIB were to mark hazardous rocks, it could become liable for mishaps involving the rocks. The current budget expenditures are determined by the Prioritized Goals. Meeting those goals currently consumes LMIB assessment monies.
Weed control Plan for 2013
Information about the weed control plan used in 2012 and plans for 2013 will be found in the Lake Mitchell Annual Report (summarized in this newsletter and found in its entirety on our website).


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This year, CEO Sleepout has partnered with Walking with the Wounded, whose CEO is taking part in the Sleepout himself, to bring together fundraisers to spend a night under the stars, to experience a fraction of what those without homes go through, every night.
On October 15th 2018, at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, business leaders will literally be 'sleeping out' in a bid to raise money for the charities which are helping in the fight against homelessness and poverty.
Walking with the Wounded launched in Manchester in 2015 following a BBC DIY SOS project aimed to support vulnerable ex-servicemen and women who have struggled since leaving the Armed Forces and could be at risk of homelessness.
Due to the impact the Manchester hub has had, supporting 164 veterans in 2017, Walking with the Wounded will be replicating this service across the country to help ex-servicemen and women through a difficult period in their lives.
Other charities to benefit from this year's Manchester Sleepout are the LCCC Foundation, MASH (Manchester Action on Street Health), Mustard Tree and Back on Track.
Ed Parker, CEO, Walking With The Wounded commented: "We do provide support to a lot of veterans who have been homeless at Walking With The Wounded and whilst I am under no illusion that 'sleeping out' for one night is nothing to what those who are homeless face, I hope that by taking part I will understand more about the hardship they face and raise some valuable funds to support those who are struggling since leaving the Armed Forces."
Founded in 2015 by Chairman Andy Preston, CEO Sleepout events have been held across the country, including eight Sleepout events to come this year.
CEO Sleepout's National Coordinator, Bianca Robinson, said: "We are very grateful for the many business people who have taken part in our fundraising events across the country and want to challenge the Manchester businesses to show their generosity and get involved.
"Walking With The Wounded does great work in the region and we are so pleased to be able to support such an influential charity in Manchester in the fight against homelessness and poverty.
"Sleeping under the stars for one night offers the participants a snapshot of the struggles that those living on the streets face every day. We're inviting CEOs, senior level staff and their teams from across Manchester to take part in what is sure to be a memorable and rewarding night."
Andy Preston, Chairman and Founder of CEO Sleepout, said: "I am very humbled to see so many business leaders take part in out CEO Sleepout events across the country and I am sure that Manchester will follow in the footsteps of other cities and provide a great turn out for the event.
"The Sleepouts help to raise money for a number of really worthwhile charities and I hope this year we're able to beat 2017's phenomenal amount of £64,500 raised by the kind-hearted members of Manchester's business community."
If you're interested in signing up for the CEO Sleepout Manchester, head to: https://www.ceosleepoutuk.com/manchester/.
"I hope that by taking part I will understand more about the hardship they face and raise some valuable funds to support those who are struggling."
Ed Parker, CEO, Walking With The Wounded
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ACU 2016 Revised Assessment Policy FAQs
We can't use a PDF copy of the assessment policy because of version control. The only authoritative and up-to-date version of the assessment policy can be found in the Handbook online. It is still very portable with the proliferation of iPads, phones and Laptops. A PDF copy of any policy can date very easily.
Always be suspicious of a paper copy of the policy and also be very careful if you Google a question on a policy rather than using the university website. If a document is Googled please check for its currency. Check the date and check that it is currently being used.
There are lots of definitions of hurdle task. In the current assessment policy, a hurdle task is one that is attached to learning outcome; it is fundamental to the passing of the unit; and to the course overall. It doesn't however have any marks attached to it. So it's a pass/fail task that is formative. It must be passed in order to pass the unit and progressed in the course but it does not contribute to the overall mark for the unit.
Consequently, hurdle tasks must be used sparingly. In any one course I would only expect to see one or two hurdle tasks and they must be used very carefully to make sure that students are not disadvantaged by using the hurdle task.
How can we ensure that our assessment schedule comprises a variety of tasks which a reasonably achievable by students?
Using the adult learning theory that is generally attached a criterion referenced assessment, we have three different types of learning outcome for every unit and also typically across a course of study. The first and the most the most fundamental kind of learning outcome relates to knowledge acquisition; The second to sense-making of that knowledge; and the third to skill development.
Under this kind of adult learning theory, we don't assume that students can fully learn skills unless they have the requisite knowledge and understanding that underpins that skill development. To be able to assess different kinds of learning outcomes such as knowledge-based, sense-making and skills based, we need different kinds of assessment tasks.
For knowledge-based learning outcomes, which comes first in the assessment rating, we need to have assessment tasks that assess memory recall and the ability to know things. Things like a quiz is really effective for that.
Once we are clear that students have acquired a certain level of knowledge, we need students to demonstrate their sense-making or understanding of that knowledge. Things like short answer test; short essays; the kinds of application of knowledge task appropriate for that kind of assessment.
Finally, the skill development assessment needs to be more authentic. Students will actually demonstrate the skills they have developed. This type of assessment shows the student has in fact achieved all of the learning outcomes because embedded in their ability to demonstrate that skill, is the acquired knowledge and understanding to be able to do it.
To ensure that the assessment schedule comprises a variety of tasks, think in the terms of that narrative sequence of knowledge, understanding and skill development. If our students are able to achieve the learning outcomes by the end of their assessment regime, then they will demonstrate this by successfully completing tasks related to each of these levels.
The fundamental underlying principle in criterion-referenced assessment, is that the criteria we assess, are drawn from the learning outcomes. We can't assess anything that is not a learning outcome, with the graduate attributes that are embedded in them. Before we start teaching, the criteria for marking each task is set. Once we've chosen the assessment tasks we then need to check they actually do assess the learning outcomes.
The first assessment task needs to be an task that assesses knowledge. The criteria that we choose generally needs to be related to learning outcome 1 or 2.
It is not logical to assess later learning outcomes before we've assessed the ones that provide the platform for a students' learning. We would not for instance assess learning outcome 3 or 4 before we assess learning outcomes 1 and 2.
The standard of achievement needs to be set before we teach, so that we can decide in our marking what constitutes primarily the pass grade. To assess if our students have met a pass standard for a particular learning outcome, the criterion for that pass standard could be a copy and paste of the learning outcome itself. A fail is not having achieved the criterion.
To meet the other standards is very helpful to refer to the university grade descriptors, which show that a high distinction, for example, is a highly distinctive achievement of the learning outcome, that goes far beyond merely meeting the learning outcome requirements. The other standards are set at various levels across the range of the different standards.
Why is the assessment schedule for any one 10 credit point unit, limited to a maximum of three assessment tasks?
Across the sector it is recognised that we need better standards in assessment and less amount of assessment. We need to be able to assess where our students learning achievement is, at regular points throughout the semester and we can do that with formative assessment.
We only need to assess the achievements of the learning outcomes after the point where our students have achieved various thresholds of learning in the unit. So we only need to summatively assess the learning outcomes to do with knowledge, at a point for instance, where they've achieved that knowledge.
We only need to assess the learning outcomes to do with sense-making after that's been achieved.
And we only need to assess the overall achievement of our students at the end of the assessment period or the end of the semester.
Students across the sector in Australia, have reported in various surveys that they are over assessed and inappropriately assessed. By limiting the number of assessments to three at ACU, it is our attempt to address these concerns.
When we say that there is a limit of 3 tasks, it is essential that they are not broken up into sections. There can't be part A, B, C or they can't be an ongoing assessment that has 12 parts to it. It is not appropriate, for example, to assess a forum in LEO each week. If it is important to the learning of the students that they need contribute to a forum every week, then that can be done formatively, by not attributing marks every week. When units over assess learning outcomes, students become stressed and experience the unit as being inappropriately assessed.
Clearly, assessment tasks are not all equal.
As I said, using adult learning theory, students need to show they have acquired knowledge and understanding before they can demonstrate the required skills. If they are not ready when their knowledge or their understanding is assessed, but at the end of semester are able to demonstrate that they have acquired the required skills, it can be understood that they have in fact acquired at that time the necessary knowledge and understanding to acquire that skill.
We need to be able to recognise at the end of the unit that although students may have got only marginal or less than passes in earlier assessments, if they have been able to pass a skills-based assessment that embeds the requisite knowledge and understanding, then they should pass the unit.
There are many reasons why students should not be required to attend lectures or tutorials. Lectures and tutorials have been shown through research, to be less than optimal in providing the kinds of resources that students need to support their learning. There are many ways that students learn and there are many ways for us as teachers to provide students with the opportunities that they need to learn.
We need to provide alternative means for students to access the information or the resources that are provided in that lecture.
As well as that, there are equity issues about access to lectures and tutorials.
If there is some completely non-negotiable reason why students need to be physically present for a learning activity, whether it is a lecture, a tutorial, a presentation or a practicum; then that can be mandated and a learning outcome needs to be attached to that physical attendance requirement.
If it is mandated, then it can't be partially mandated. If a student needs to be attending in person for a practicum, then it's not enough for those students to attend a percentage of the activities that are required by that practicum to achieve the learning outcome. If a student needs to attend, then they need to attend 100 percent of the time.
An example of the kind of thing that a student would need to attend in person, might be for a learning outcome in physiotherapy, with the manipulation of a human body. This simply cannot be done at home or in a virtual environment. A simulation would not necessarily allow for the outcome to be met. In that case, a student would need to have that mandated and would need to attend a hundred percent of the activities to do with the manipulation of the body.
The changes to supplementary assessment are founded on a fundamental change to the rationale for having supplementary assessment at ACU.
Under the old policy supplementary assessment was for the last 80 credit points of course and the rationale was, it was the students to transition into the workplace. That rationale has been reassessed and it has now been decided that supplementary assessment is for course completion and to support student learning and is now available from the beginning of a student's course.
The range of grades to be eligible for supplementary assessment has change from 40 to 49, to 45 to 49. The point with this however, is that supplementary assessment isn't necessarily the students who have just failed to meet a learning outcome but rather is more for students where it can't be decided whether the student has achieved all the learning outcome for a unit or not. These are the only students who should receive a supplementary assessment and this is the only time when a fail grade should be converted to an NF grade which then leads on to a supplementary assessment.
Supplementary assessment should be given sparingly. It has been found that in the first semester 2015, out of more than 900 supplementary assessments that were given to students, less than 15% were converted into passes. This means that supplementary assessment does not necessarily provide the kind of support to student learning that we might think.
The vast majority of students who fail a supplementary assessment, re-enrolled the following semester in the same unit. We need to be very careful to make sure that we are in fact supporting our students learning and that we use a professional judgement to make the decision as to whether or not the student has passed or failed.
I don't believe it is a great deal of benefit to students to put them through the supplementary assessment process when they have no chance of achieving a pass in the first place.
There may be cases where there are extenuating circumstances for a student that cannot be captured by guidelines or by policy. In that case what the university has done is given responsibility to the course coordinator to see how many supplementary assessments have been granted to any student in a semester and make their own enquiries as to what the circumstances may be if a student has been granted more than one.
It may just be that a student, who is an otherwise excellent student, has had some kind of accident or misadventure. In that case they should be given a supplementary assessment or a supplementary assessment in all the units that are affected.
On the other hand, it may be very clear but a student has not been attentive to their studies at all over the semester and should not be given a supplementary assessment at all. These decisions that can only be made using the professional judgement of the course coordinator in consultation with the lecturer in charge.
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When you have a dinner party the dessert is the last thing people will have, which means it's the part they will remember best! Leave a good impression with one of our fancy dessert recipes.
Baileys and chocolate add a delightfully rich flavour to a classic cheesecake. This makes a delicious ending to any special meal.
A delicious dessert for a dinner party, this smooth creme brulee is infused with star anise and cashews.
Hands down the easiest lemon tart you will ever make. So incredibly yummy to eat and looks so magnificent. I often serve it as a dessert at my dinner parties with rave reviews.
Make this when quinces are around, this paste is a great addition to a cheese tray. It goes particularly well with the stronger and sharper cheeses.
Spectacular and sensational—chocolate and special occasions were made for each other. This creamy chocolate mouse is served in a base made from biscuit crumbs.


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Video analysis and review is the absolute best thing you could do for your swimmer. It dramatically improves their understanding of how they start and turn, what they need to do to improve, and accelerates the learning process. Swimmers of all levels will benefit from our meticulous and in-depth analysis and review. This great product sells out quickly, so act now!
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run with your writing
June 25-30, 2018
June 25-30, 2018
Ah... the excitement of the writer's getaway!
"This will definitely be remembered as one of the best weeks of the entire year."
~Chris Eboch, Author, New Mexico
If you're not willing to give up on your dream... you're good enough.
Every day, enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal. It smells and tastes like Mama cooked it.
It might be a spaghetti dinner with noodles cooked to perfection, buttered corn, and a thick sauce (with or without meat) seasoned with oregano, thyme, and basil. Ah... savory!
Or it might be Applewood smoked chicken breasts, tender and buttered green peas, roasted red skin potatoes, a variety of soft dinner rolls, and a simple tossed salad. So tasty!
For mid-morning snacks, enjoy fresh fruit such as a whole crisp red apple, a ripe yellow banana, or a large juicy orange. Nosh on a granola bar, nuts, or pretzels to tide you over until lunch.
After all, runners need energy! And writers need brain power. Taste the power! And of course we can cater to your needs for dietary restrictions. We'll introduce you to the waiter on the first night.
*Thursday night, we let you take care of dinner on your own so you can explore one of the local restaurants. There are only two or three to choose from, so we might even go together!
Welcome Dinner
Meet the faculty and get to know one another while you dine and relax among your newfound tribe. First night's dinner at 8:00 PM.
Journal Making
Group runs every morning, followed by interactive workshops and one-on-one critiques. After dinner, it's journal-making time!
Visit Fontana Dam
The creation of Fontana Dam is a story with its own ups and downs. Feel fresh mountain breezes, and then visit the gift shop.
Ride the Lazy River
After dinner, chat with new friends (or your fictional characters) as you gently float on an inner tube around the lazy river.
Boat Tour on Fontana Lake
Listen to the tour guide share nuggets of history. You might see a bear, an eagle, or other wildlife as you relax on the pontoon boat.
Run (or Walk) the 10k or 5k Race!!!
The climax of your mountain getaway is to run the 10k race with your new writing friends. Bling will be awarded!
"If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." ~ African Proverb
"It takes a community to raise a writer." ~ Christie Wright Wild
Christie Wright Wild
Christie founded Writers Who Run when she realized the only times she ever traveled was to go to writing conferences or running events. She helps writers erase their fears, stay motivated, and live their passions. She writes picture books (both fiction and nonfiction) and middle grade novels. Her nonfiction picture book, Kaleidoscope Eyes, is a biography about the inventor of the kaleidoscope and is currently on submission.
T.K. Kiser
T.K. Kiser (aka Theresa) lives in Greenville, SC and writes stories about quests, battles, and good's triumph over evil because they reveal things about real life. Her books include The Firebrand Legacy (Book 1 of the Manakor Chronicles) and Death Dragon's Kiss (Book 2 of the Manakor Chronicles). When she isn't writing, she's supposed to be writing, but instead procrastinates by bothering her husband and cooking allergy-free food.
Mollie Traver
Mollie graduated from Stanford University with a major in creative writing. She went on to spend four years at St. Martin's Press, a wonderful company in the Macmillan family, where she was deeply involved in each stage of book publication, from reading submissions, to acquisition, editing, production, cover design, and developing effective marketing plans. She has an affinity for - and specializes in - young adult fiction.
Alex Lidell
Alex will be returning for her third year in a row to the Writers Who Run Retreat! She is an ambulance rider (medic) by day and a circus ring leader (mom) by night. Somehow, she manages to write hundreds of thousands of words a year. She is the author of The Cadet of Tildor, First Command (a Tides novella), Air and Ash (Tides Book 1), and War and Wind (Tides Book 2). She is currently working on Tides Book 3, among other things.
Jeff Zentner
Jeff Zentner is the author of The Serpent King (2016) and Goodbye Days (2017). He started his creative life as a guitarist and a songwriter. He became interested in writing for young adults after volunteering at the Tennessee Teen Rock Camp and Southern Girls Rock Camp.
UPDATE: Something came up and unfortunately, Jeff will not be able to join us this year.
Nancy Churnin
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"This was my first writers' retreat, and what a treat! We had so much attention from the staff. Christie didn't leave any stone unturned. I was told by several participants (now friends) that we shouldn't expect the wealth of knowledge and attention we received here, at any other retreat. New friends, knowledge, a beautiful location, and my first time with fireflies! Along with my brain, my heart is full!"
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I learned so much about plotting, characters, and how to slim down my writing. There was not a dull moment and I will cherish the many firsts I experienced: showing my writing to other people, getting critiqued, making a journal, and running a 10K."
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"Amazing people...Amazing location...and Superb presenters. I learned more in a few days about writing YA, then I learned for the past two years. Great retreat and I would highly recommend it to new as well as experienced writers of all genres. Christie Wild also went out of her way to make sure that everyone felt welcome. Plus I got to participate in my first race which was a definite plus."
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The South Canyon Mining District and its railroads will be featured in the monthly program at the Glenwood Railroad Museum today.
Jim Olp, a former Glenwood area resident, will present the program beginning at 7 p.m. in the Glenwood Railroad Museum. There is no charge for the program, and the public is welcome.
Entrance to the museum will be through a door on the trackside of the museum, which is located in the Glenwood Railroad Depot (the Amtrak Station) at 413 Seventh St.
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Mayor Kasim Reed, Atlanta Falcon's players Joe Hawley and Lamar Holmes and local elementary students participated in the delivery of Meals On Wheels Atlanta's 3.4 millionth meal for the organization's 50th anniver-sary kick-off celebration. Since 1965, Meals On Wheels Atlanta has provided critical services to local seniors.
"In 50 years, we've been able to accomplish so much," said, Jeff Smythe, executive director – Meals On Wheels Atlanta. "When the meal delivery program began, we delivered 75 meals a year. Now, we deliver more than 130,000 nourishing meals annually to frail or homebound seniors in Atlanta."
Originally founded as Senior Citizen Services, the organization has grown from simply delivering meals to managing seven senior centers, an adult day care center for those with dementia and Alzheimer's and completing more than 1,200 home repairs annually to keep seniors living independently for as long as possible.
Smythe said, "We currently have 307 seniors on the waiting list to receive meals, and another 314 on the home repairs waiting list. Now, these don't seem like daunting numbers, but it takes resources – both financial and human – to keep our program moving forward. Participation from donors and supporters as well as volunteers is critical to our continued success."
Milestone meals, flowers and balloons were delivered to Meals On Wheels Atlanta clients, Mother Hughes, who is over 100 years old, and Ms. Precious Boyer.
Mayor Kasim Reed said, "This is important because it really represents the volunteer spirit and Meals on Wheels doesn't work without volunteers. This is not just a food service, but a service that lets people like Ms. Boyer know they are never, ever forgotten."
About Meals On Wheels Atlanta:
For nearly 50 years, Meals On Wheels Atlanta (MOWA) has supported senior independence through meals, shelter, education and community. The nonprofit delivers more than 130,000 nourishing meals annually to frail or homebound seniors in Atlanta, provides critical home repair services, manages seven Neighborhood Senior Cen-ters with wrap-around services, and operates an Adult Day Health Center focused on helping seniors and their families manage Alzheimer's and dementia. MOWA serves approximately 2,400 seniors annually.


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Price is based on double or twin hotel room occupancy and includes accommodation, transfers, car/driver, English-speaking guide, activities and entrance fees, breakfasts and some casual lunches while touring. Flights and optional special activities will be quoted separately. Most personal expenses, including dinners, alcoholic beverages, spa treatments and gratuities can be paid on the spot while traveling. Prices may vary depending on season, choice of accommodation and other factors.
Outward-bound adventurers will be delighted by this comprehensive tour of the deservedly popular Fann Mountains. Swap the city sights of the Tajik capital Dushanbe for stunning natural beauty. Daily treks and hikes take explorers through winding mountain passes, across green meadows with happily grazing sheep and up to some of the highest peaks in the range. Set up camp each night in one idyllic location after another, in fir tree forests and beside the glittering waters of mountain lakes. After nearly two weeks in the wild, ease your way back into civilization with a night in a mountain village, lodging with a local family. Finally, experience Khujand, the Fann mountains' gateway city and cross the border into Uzbekistan for a night in historic Tashkent.
Arrive in Tajikistan's capital city, Dushanbe to begin two weeks of exploration and adventure. Check into your comfortable accommodation and take some time to rest or head out and experience the city. Dushanbe is full of palaces, monuments and museums and bursting with Tajik culture.
After an early breakfast at the hotel, leave Dushanbe behind to be immersed in nature. Drive into the mountains via the Anzob pass and begin the trek at Artuch. Spend the day hiking around the crystal clear waters of the Chukurak lakes. Pitch tents and enjoy a picnic meal around the campfire with fellow hikers before retiring for a good night's sleep.
Wake up with the birds in the fresh air and begin the ascent from the lakes to Chukurak Pass. Stroll through a shepherd's meadow and sample some sheep's milk with the locals with a breathtaking view down to the Kulikalon lakes. Afterwards, you'll descend into the valley and make camp next to Lake Bibijannat for a restful night after a trek of nearly five miles.
Continue the adventure with another day's hike of around seven hours in total. Today's trek winds through juniper forests packed with birdlife and Alpine fields filled with rare and beautiful wildflowers. The view from the Aludin Pass takes in the highest peaks and the emerald lakes below. Drop down into the valley for another peaceful sleep by the water.
A comparably more leisurely trek awaits hikers today, up to Lake Mutnoye. The route passes through birch groves and yet more shady juniper forests, up and over the edge of gorges dropping down into rocky valleys, through meadows of grazing sheep and finally to the lakeside where the tents will be pitched for the night.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at camp before packing up, ready to ascend nearly 15,000 feet. Trek through moraines and over glittering glaciers and enjoy the unparalleled views afforded by these heights. After the five-hour hike, a relaxing evening at the camp will be welcome.
This exciting day of ups and downs starts early with a climb from Chimtarga Pass to Energya Peak at over 16,400 feet. From the lofty heights, head down into the rocky and grassy terrain at Zindon Gorge. After seven hours and more than six miles of hiking, a good night's sleep will be ejoyed by all down at camp.
Fuel up on breakfast at camp, ready for a day of mountaineering. The destination is the foot of Mirali pass at 15,700 feet. Make the nearly three-mile trek over slopes of scree and rocky outcrops for beautiful views; and pitch camp, nestled into the mountain, ready for the morning.
Breakfast early before a full day of action. The climb to Mirali Pass is a challenging one and the group is roped together, using crampons to pick across the icy, rocky ridge. From the pass it's another 1,640 feet up to Chimtarga Peak, the highest of the Fann mountains. Enjoy amazing views of the whole range before the descent to camp.
Assuming weather conditions for the trip have been favorable, this is a bonus day. Take the pleasant hike up to Bolshoye lake, among the Allo lakes, and take a refreshing dip in its crystal waters, at the foot of Moscow Peak.
After breakfast, begin the hike down Zindon Gorge and from here, trek across the 'Garden of Stones.' This rocky field of weirdly-shaped stones is a sight to behold with rocks ranging wildly in size - some as big as houses. Finally hike down to one of the Fann's most beautiful spots. Camp overnight among fir trees, by the waters of Big Allo Lake.
After breakfast by the lake, begin the descent down to the mountain road, where the Archimaydan and Amshut rivers meet. From here, drive down into the charming village of Zimtut, and meet the local families who open their homes for weary hikers. Explore the village or take a rest before a farewell dinner.
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This VoxBox had some great things in it! I was seriously pleased with everything. Here's a few insights on the stuff I got and my experience!
Celestial Seasonings Teas are a staple in my cabinets. I was so excited to see them in my box. They are full bodied and easily affordable in price, so I feel confident recommending them all around. Candy Cane Lane is no different. The taste screams winter fun and I loved every drop. It made me really get into the holiday spirit.
EcoTools Sleek and Shine brush is just lovely. The brand is one I trust and the boar-like bristles do really well on my hair. I love so much that it is made cruelty-free and responsibly. My hair and my conscience are happier with this brush.
NYC New York Color Expert Last Lip Color is a new favorite after trying it in my FrostyVoxBox. I received it in the shade SugarPlum. It really gave a nice warm color and it gave great moisture to my lips. I wore one application all day because the staying power is that great! I absolutely recommend it.
Fruit Vines Bites are the first thing I tore into after opening my box. I can't even post a picture, since I kind of ate them before I remembered to take photos. They're easy to share because of the bite size, but also very easy to keep all to yourself because of the tastiness. Absolutely loved them and could see them being the candy of my year in 2015.
Rimmel Gentle Eyes Makeup Remover works incredibly well and is consistently saving me from my nightly raccoon eyes. It's so helpful and easy on skin. 'Nuff Said.
Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner looks GORGEOUS. It has super staying power and gives me the most bang to an eyeliner I've found in any realm of a good price in years. Rimmel hit it out of the park with that one. I will be buying the other colors asap.
Boots No. 7 Protect and Perfect Intense Advanced Serum was a nice sample to receive in my FrostyVoxBox. My skin is sensitive, but I noticed no irritation and thought the effect was pretty helpful. I'm not sure that I would buy it for myself, but I was not displeased.
We used our McCormick Gourmet All Natural Thyme to make Christmas Cornish Game Hens. They turned out wonderful (as seen in photo) and we loved the thyme just as much as fresh in the recipe. It made our holiday meal absolutely perfect!
I received the above for free in exchange for review. All opinions in this post are my own.
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Oh, that Celestial Seasonings Tea looks amazing! I have a sinus infection right now and I bet that would make me feel a lot better.
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The International Space Station's "kitchen"
We always thought that astronaut food was dehydrated ice cream and things like boil-in-bag beef stroganoff, but NASA astronaut Sandra Magnus, during her four month stay aboard the International Space Station, has taken what's been called "orbital cooking" to a whole new level.
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A Fridge for the Space Station
Preparing for the retirement of the Space Shuttle in 2010, NASA is hurrying to make the International Space Station all sustainable, installing a "new regenerative environmental control and life support system will give the station the ability to recycle urine and the condensation that the crew breathes into the air into pure water that can [...]
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Frank Bruni might have spent $1,300 on dinner for four at Per Se, but he's got nothin on the space program. Michael Bauer visited NASA's kitchen at the Johnson Space Center in Houston:
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One of the most compelling questions of all time is, do we have a soul? And if we do, what exactly is it? Fred Alan Wolf, well-known resident physicist on Discovery Channel's "No-Zone" program, gives us an answer and a unique definition. He also discusses spirit, space, time, consciousness and the possible origins of the universe. From a physicist who knows scientifically what a miracle our universe really is, we hear reasons to celebrate our very existence, and he reminds us that, "We, who are living in this incredible miracle we call the universe, have to begin to recognize that we are not just in it, we are it."
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Remembering My First Dead Show In The Promised Land
My first California Dead show was special for so many reasons. Reuniting with old NY friends who had moved out west, getting to see the Boyz do their famous home town New Years run live and in person instead of being home manning the tape decks. The show was great, Bertha as an opener was always a sign of a good show to come. Many faves in the first set including Beat It on Down The Line, Bird Song , Big River and They Love Each Other and a great set closing Let It Grow. Then the second set just didn't let up Scarlet Fire-Playin' In the Band - The Wheel -The Other One, just amazing. Even Black Peter which I didn't fully appreciate till later in life was just so crisp and clear. It was such an upbeat rockin' night overall with Sugar Mag and Us Blues closing it out. It was and an amazing scene too, totally laid back on the floor, dancing and just soaking in the whole experience which I haven't forgotten 36 years later.


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Sandfield Park School serves the needs of young people with a wide range of physical, medical, emotional and learning difficulties.
The school is situated just off Queens Drive, Stoneycroft and is in close proximity to Alder Hey Children's Hospital. It was officially opened in 1961 by Group Captain Douglas Bader and is set in a very pleasant location. Grass and trees surround the school building, and there is a school playing field.
Pupils are taught in small class groups which enables them to receive the individual attention that they require. Each class group has at least one classroom assistant attached to them.
In September 2003 Alder Hey Hospital School became part of Sandfield Park School and the school also became responsible for Home Teaching for children unable to return to their own school for medical reasons.
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My interest in photography came out of my love for traveling and exploring new places. At first, it was a way to capture the physical things I saw on my trips. However, I realized, through angles and framing, I could change the perspective of an image and also memorialize the feeling a place gave me (i.e. excitement, possibility, or tranquility). Now, photography is a passion I enjoy even when I'm not traveling.
I'm fond of open roads, trails or paths or people walking ahead because I think images that move forward reflect all the possibilities that life offers and as a reminder that life moves forward; a person cannot stand in the same place forever.
In addition to traveling and photography, I love running, dogs (especially my Shiba Inu, Tehsi), food, and my family. My two little nieces, in particular, are favorite photography subjects for me.


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Our conservation vision is supported on the ground by four major field programs:
WWF in Cameroon
Cameroon is home to a very rich ecological, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity. Our objective is to see the exceptional landscapes of Cameroon managed sustainably so that biodiversity is conserved, ecosystems functions and services are maintained, valorised and contribute to reducing climate change, while improving peoples' livelihoods and contributing to sustainable development.
WWF has been present in Cameroon since 1990. Our conservation work here has undergone many changes in order to meet ever-evolving conservation challenges.
In 24 years, WWF Cameroon has grown from a single office to a national office and four large conservation programs on the ground. WWF Cameroon staff has grown from four in 1990 to over 125 in 2014.
WWF-Cameroon in brief
- 1990: Opening of a small office in Douala
- 1992: Agreement signed with the Cameroon Government
- 1994: Bilateral agreement signed with WWF Netherlands, leading to exponential growth in scope and geographical coverage
- 2002: The WWF Regional Office for Central Africa moved to Cameroon
- 2006:Partnership agreement signed with the Ministry of Fauna and Forests (MINFOF)
- Location: Central Africa in the Gulf of Guinea
- Surface area: 475,650 km2
- Population: 21.7 million (2012 estimate)
- Literacy: 78.3 % of Cameroonians are literate (can read and write) according to 2013 estimates.
- Human Development Index: ranks 152 out of 187 countries and territories (2013).
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- Hosts 11% of the Congo Basin rainforests
- More than 9,000 species of plants (including 156 endemic species),
- 927 species of birds (including 24 restricted range species),
- 297 mammals (with 8 endemics), including over 20,000 forest and savannah elephants and mandrills, buffaloes, bongo antelopes, sitatunga etc.
- Great apes including chimpanzees and two subspecies of gorilla: Western Lowland gorilla and Africa's rarest ape, the Cross River gorilla
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Pres. Fidel V. Ramos
AKA Fidel Valdez Ramos
- 1st Filipino Protestant President (1992-98)
- 1st Filipino Christian Democrat to become President (1992-98)
- 1st Filipino President to visit Australia (1995)
- 12th President of the Philippines
- "Father of Philippine Army Special Forces"
- "Father of Philippine Democracy"
"...the Philippines claims credit for the first peaceful non-violent people power revolution that toppled a dictatorship in our part of the world. This act of the sovereign people, supported by a democratically-oriented military, showed the peace-loving character of Filipinos to the world in February 1986."
"Eddie" (Steady Eddie)
March 18, 1928
Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines
FATHER: Narciso Ramos
MOTHER: Angela Valdez
WIFE: Amelita "Ming" Martinez
CHILDREN: Angelina Jones, Josephine Samartino, Carolina Sembrano, Cristina Jalasco and Gloria Ramos
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Recommended Reading for High School Students
Finding a good book in the library can be tricky, especially if you don't know what to look for. These links will provide you with some resources for finding a book that is just right for you!
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Did you know that in Scripture, God speaks directly to us as women about how to listen to our pastor's sermon? 1 Timothy 2:11 says: "Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness."
Now I know this is a lighting rod of a verse here. It is an often misunderstood and misapplied passage of Scripture and there is no way to adequately address the controversial points of interpretation in this brief post.*
But as the Literary Study Bible suggests, it is "useful to identify the underlying principles and attitudes that Paul commends (especially studiousness and submission)." What two qualities should characterize our attitude toward the Sunday morning sermon? Studiousness and submission.
In all the debate about what "quietly" means, what is often overlooked is the imperative in this verse for women to "learn." We are to come to church as learners. We are students, and we should be eager to learn from God's Word through the gift of preaching.
First this command addresses those of us who may admit we don't have a strong appetite for the study of theology. Maybe you think of yourself as more creative and artsy, not a big reader or academically inclined. But while it is true that God has given us all different gifts, interests, and personalities, when it comes to God's Word we should all be should all be learners, we should all be studious.
We should all be graduate students on Sunday morning. Our mindset should be that of the enthusiastic student—on the edge of our seat, absorbing all that God would have to say to us, poised to listen, digest, and then apply what we hear throughout the week. And if a love for doctrine does not come naturally to us, lets ask God to produce in our hearts what only he can: a Spirit-born love for the preaching of God's Word.
But this command cuts both ways. It also has something to say to the naturally studious among us. Maybe you have extensive Bible knowledge or have even been to seminary. Or maybe you have grown up in an excellent church and have sat under the teaching of a more experienced pastor than the one who is currently preaching. Maybe you have led Bible studies or are considered to be a gifted teacher of other women.
For all of us, Paul's insistence that we come to church to "learn" may help correct a temptation to spiritual pride that "puffs up" (1 Cor. 8:1). It reminds us that we are all to sit under the preaching of God's Word, not first as "teachers" but as "learners." We are to bring our hearts in submission to the Word of God and this is a good and intentionally humbling exercise for us, which is exactly how God has ordained it to be.
This is not to say, of course, that we check our discernment at the door or that we never humbly offer a suggestion or critique to our pastor. But it does mean that we come to hear the faithful preaching of God's Word as humble learners, eager to sit under the authority and instruction of God's Word.
"In all the other contexts in which we teach and admonish one another and speak the word of Christ to one another (Col. 3:16), we are much more likely to submit and not evade by endless discussion, if we have as our top meeting priority (alongside prayer) sitting together under the preached word." ~Christopher Ash
So let's ask ourselves: Do we come to Sunday morning service eager to learn from God's Word through our pastor's preaching?
God Himself is eager to teach us through His Word. What an exciting classroom!
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." 2 Tim. 3:16-17
*For those interested in a thorough treatment of this passage, I highly commend Women in the Church: A Fresh Analysis of 1 Timothy 2:9-15, ed. Kostenberger, Schreiner, Baldwin.
The only way to protect her from big brother's smothering hugs while I cook dinner.
We are pulling this recipe from the archives today as it's perfect to make ahead for that big Easter meal.
We girltalkers have a weakness for homemade bread, and we are always on the lookout for new recipes. Mom recently discovered Buttermilk Refrigerator Rolls and they've made regular appearances at dinner ever since. These soft and chewy little guys are, well, what can I say? Scrumptious!
But what makes them doubly wonderful is that the dough keeps in the refrigerator for up to one week. This means you can whip up a batch on Monday (today!) and use it for dinner (or breakfast and lunch, for that matter) all week long. Yummy and practical! You've gotta try 'em!
Buttermilk Refrigerator Rolls
Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand five minutes. Stir in melted shortening. Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl. Add dry ingredients and buttermilk to yeast mixture; mix well. Turn dough out on a well-floured surface; knead gently until dough can be handled. Shape dough into a ball; place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover dough, and refrigerate until needed (dough will keep one week). Shape dough into rolls, as desired; place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: about 2 dozen.
Happiest of happy birthdays to my baby brother. NaNa loves you!
It was raining buckets Sunday morning, and I woke up late because one of my children had kept me up during the night.
As I reheated my coffee—which had already brewed, stayed warm, and shut off before I woke up—I stared at my kitchen counters which were covered with grocery bags full of non-perishables I had yet to put away from last night's grocery run.
After a swig or two of Sumatra, I managed to find a pair of not-too wrinkled pants for my oldest son that he had prematurely thrown in the laundry hamper, and miraculously dug up four hair bands from the bottom of the pretties box because my girls wanted matching pig-tails (they are sisters, after all).
Of course, I couldn't find anything for me to wear. And did I mention it was raining buckets?
I raced around, getting everyone ready for church, and the mess seemed to grow around me: cereal bowls unwashed, clothes on the floor, barrettes spilled everywhere. I knew it would take all afternoon to straighten up.
The thought passed through my head that what I really need, more than anything right now, is a quiet morning at home.
But on its heels came another, truer thought: No, what I really need, more than anything right now, is to hear preaching from God's Word.
"Yes, I hear the sermon; but who is speaking? The minister? No indeed! You do not hear the minister. True, the voice is his; but my God is speaking the Word which he preaches or speaks. Therefore, I should honor the Word of God that I may become a good pupil of the Word." ~Martin Luther
This, this is what I really need, more than anything.
I need to hear God speak to me.
And this conviction changes everything. For when I believe that God is speaking to me, each and every Sunday, through His Word, delivered by my pastor, then there is no moment of the week I look forward to more.
My pastor's sermon is no longer an inconvenient interruption to my self-focused and hectic life; it is not one of a smorgasbord of equally good options whereby I can receive God's Word; it is not boring or irrelevant or, at best mildly entertaining.
No, for one hour or so each week we gather to hear God speak to us through his Word. There is nothing we need more, nothing we should anticipate more.
God is speaking!
How quickly I lose sight of the wonder of this truth.
But my eagerness to hear God's Word preached on Sunday is a measure of my hunger for God's Word. If I am passionate about the Bible, I will be passionate about hearing God's Word preached. If I am a "good pupil" of the Word then I will want to sit under gospel-centered, biblically faithful preaching more than I want to get some rest, clean my house, go shopping.
In other words, I can't be passionate about the Word of God and indifferent to the preaching of God's Word at the same time.
To love God's Word is to love to hear God's Word preached.
And this is what I need, more than anything.
When you wake up on Monday morning and two of your kids have Pinkeye, you throw in the the towel and have a cookie for breakfast.
"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice." Philippians 4:4
"Before you existed, God decided to set His affection upon you. Jesus lived a life of moral perfection before a holy God that is credited to us as a gift. Jesus took upon Himself on the cross every ounce of real, honest-to-goodness judgment you deserve. Every wrong you have done God punished in Jesus. God caused us to be born again, gave us new eyes to see, granted us the gift of repentance of faith. He's given us the Holy Spirit as a down payment of the ultimate inheritance we will certainly receive when Jesus returns, when we are actually transformed to be like Him.
If all of that occupies your mind and informs your perspective on life, what can you do but rejoice? This is why joy can be commanded of the Christian."
~Jeff Purswell (listen to yesterday's outstanding sermon at SGCL on Phil. 4:4-7)
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The SV Zeitung's Editorial Message from the President: April 2016 Dear Readers,
Under the Breed Standard one understands the sum of fixed breed characteristics in domestic animal breeding. It is the norm, therefore the guideline, for the ideal picture of the breed. Out of this, come the resulting grading for individual animals at the so called Breed Shows, and finally the selection, that is, the recommendations for breeding. In Standard Nr. 166 of the 23.3.2010, the characteristics of the German Shepherd Dog are described. The standard covers ca.10 DIN-A4 Pages; it ensues the meticulous depiction of even the smallest details, the observations of the character is limited to a few lines:
The German Shepherd Dog must be of well balanced temperament, steady of nerve, self assured, absolutely at ease (except when provoked) and good natured as well as attentive and easy to train. He must possess instinctive drive, resilience and self confidence in order to be suitable as a companion, watch dog, protection, service and herding dog.
In the founding years the standards served to secure and maintain the performance in every (working dog) breed. During the course of the last century it came to the general development, that many breeds were no longer required for their original working tasks. That is the case specifically for the German Shepherd Dog. The function of our dog shifted from that of a Shepherd Dog around 1900, over the watchdog, protection, and working dog until towards of the end of the last century, to that of a sports and family dog of the present. The development of society has also contributed to the fact that there came the split into "performance" and "show". It is part of canine general knowledge, that with one- sided fixation on phenotypical characteristics to the guidelines of the standard, problems may arise. This is so on the one hand for health issues, on the other hand in respect to over-typification. (Exaggeration). In this phenomenon the original breed picture is lost in favour of the pronounced individual characteristics. During this, the typical character of a breed can get lost. At present, I think herewith of phenomena such as over size, unnatural sloping topline, and instability of the hindquarter. The "at ease" except when provoked, as defined in the standard, is certainly to be questioned in the one or another of the "working dogs". At this point I refer explicitly to the fact that it is the legacy of the Founder Of The Breed, that the German Shepherd Dog is a Working Dog, otherwise it is not a German Shepherd Dog. As President, I am confronted with the situation that here for around 30 years there is an unmistakeable development in the direction of the split in the breed. With careful analysis one finds in surprise, that at least the top animals of the sub population no longer have common ancestors for eight to twelve generations. If we therefore have two sub populations, the question arises, if our breed still corresponds to the original performance oriented appearance and character profile. Have we interpreted the Standard too subjectively or even departed from it?
Daily I am confronted with phone calls in which potential members and puppy buyers ask, which dog they now actually have before them. Which German Shepherd Dog is a German Shepherd Dog? My brother had already addressed this problem around 15 years ago. Unfortunately the project" Universal Dog" has failed. I too have very little hope that in
the prevailing collective camp thinking any attempts at approaches are to be expected. So called "intermediates" at most delight the friends of our breed, but definitely not the protagonists.
For the future of our breed it would be helpful, if the guiding force of the individual strains were less ideological, instead becoming active in the sense of Rittmeister von Stephanitz. At this time it seems imperative and necessary that the individual groups that have drifted apart, accept and support one another by standing together for their combined interests. One way towards this direction, would also be to seriously think about the one, and only Standard for our unique Shepherd Dog.
Heinrich Meßler


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We are renowned for our exceptional quality large floral arrangements which are currently displayed in many hotels, casinos, ships, offices, display homes and hospitals. All our floral arrangements are individually made at our premises at Drummoyne in Sydney and look extremely lifelike. We use a large variety of flowers including orchids, tropicals and lilies and many more varieties and can supply a selection of vases and pots. These florals are extremely cost effective when compared to buying real flowers on a regular basis.


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If you are interested in joining the Career Ready programme at your school or college, you'll need to apply.
On the application form you will be asked to give the following information:
- Basic information about you including contact details - the primary email address and password you provide will be used to log in and update your profile in the future
- Additional information - we also need a little more information about you, as well as contact details for your parent/guardian and an emergency contact
- The right to work - one of the core activities of our programme is an internship or work placement. Therefore, you will need to provide your National Insurance number, and confirm that you have a current bank account (or will be willing to open one)
- Education and qualifications - an overview of your studies, hobbies, and interests and some information about previous jobs you have had including exam results and predicted grades
- Why you want to join the programme - this is your opportunity to explain how our programme could help you, what skills you would like to develop and your current plans for the future.
All the information you provide will be kept securely and confidentially in accordance with the Career Ready privacy policy.
If you have any questions about the application or the Career Ready programme, please speak to your Career Ready coordinator at your school or college.
Apply to be a Student on the programme
Once you've completed all the sections of your application will be considered by your Career Ready coordinator who will decide if you are suitable for the programme, and you may then be invited to attend an interview with a panel, which will include your Career Ready coordinator and some local business supporters.


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Applying for Russian visa is among biggest obstacles when deciding on visiting this amazing country. Luckily, there is a clever work around for this problem. Helsinki to St Petersburg cruise is by far the easiest way to visit former Russian capital without having to deal with visa issues. Continue reading to find out how you can travel from Helsinki to St Petersburg.
Why Helsinki to St Petersburg cruise?
St Petersburg, Russia is only around 250km away from Finnish capital. Even though you can drive the distance in around 5 hours (+border crossing time), it's much more pleasant to hop on a ferry and travel from Helsinki to St Petersburg, party all night or relax in an on-board spa.
Once you arrive in St Petersburg, lots of fun activities are available – sightseeing, canal cruises, museums, shopping, food adventures and much more! Considering the cost and how close it is – Helsinki to St Petersburg cruise weekend trip is one of the best ways to combine fun cruise experience with culturally diverse city trip. If you plan to stay for a little longer, consider reading this amazing Full Travel Guide to St Petersburg.
When is the best time to travel from Helsinki to St Petersburg?
The cruise line operates between March and December. I recommend avoiding early spring or late fall due to bad weather, even though winter months have their charm. Here is a guide on things to do in November. Ideal time is from May till late September. Summer months are great due to many fountains starting to operate (best of them you can find in Peterhof), parks are blooming and temperatures are comfortable for long walks. Even though you may face occasional rainfall, it's usually short-term and warm.
How to book tickets and how much do they cost?
You can book a cabin either through travel agent or directly at https://stpeterline.com/. The price for double inside cabin starts at around 150EUR – meals/transfer/hotel excluded. Currently (2018) they are running a birthday discount campaign with 10% discount on cabin price for passengers celebrating their birthday onboard.
The price for cabin obviously depends on the time you are traveling with July-August being the most expensive months.
Helsinki to St Petersburg cruise onboard experience
Princess Anastasia is a cruise ferry with a total passenger capacity of 2500, 834 cabins and a car deck for 580 cars. Although the ferry is rather small compared to most cruise lines, it still has everything one might need. Sailing distances are quite short anyway, so there is really no need for more facilities.
Onboard entertainment includes cinema, SPA area, casino, creative classes and kids playing room. When you get hungry, you will find various restaurants, bars and pubs scattered along 3 decks.
72 hour Visa deal
So how does this visa deal work? In order to be eligible for visa-free entry for 72 hours, three main requirements need to be met:
- You should arrive in St Petersburg on St Peter Line cruise ship. Ticket needs to be purchased at least 2 weeks before departure
- You should have a valid hotel booking from a list of partner hotels.
- You should purchase City Bus Tour, which is essentially bus transfer between cruise port and city center. Price is 25€.
During your stay in Saint Petersburg you are allowed to visit other cities, sleep at your friends' houses and move around freely, but you still need to pay for hotel/city tour. Transfer bus is providing regular transfers between cruise port and Sokos hotels/ Ploshchad' Iskusstv (Arts Square), but you don't have to take that bus.
Since 1st October 2019 residents of 53 countries can travel to St. Petersburg and its suburbs on a free E-VISA, that can be applied for here. E-VISA should be applied for latest 4 days before departure and you can stay 8 days at a time. Please read the terms carefully before applying.
Things to do in St Petersburg in 72 hours
You won't get bored in St Petersburg, that's for sure. If this is your first time, a guided city tour may be a good idea. On the other hand, if you do your homework and research on the places and sights you'd like to visit, you might not need a tour. Our favorite attractions in St Petersburg include:
Hermitage museum – vast collection of paintings, sculptures and world class art pieces
Winter palace – former residence of Russian emperors. Today, Hermitage museum is partially located in this amazing building
Palace Square – central square in front of winter palace where musicians and artist gather
Peter and Paul fortress – seafront museum, originally founded by Peter the Great in 1703
Church of the Savior on Blood – richly decorated church with colourful onion domes
Saint Isaac's Cathedral – Russian Orthodox cathedral and museum
Kazan cathedral – Impressive Russian Orthodox cathedral on the Nevsky Prospekt (main street)
Russian museum – this famous museum possesses the largest depository of Russian fine art in Saint Petersburg
Kunstkamera – originally this was the first ever museum in Russia founded by Peter the Great in 1727. Today, it is a Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography
Aurora cruiser – former military cruiser, now this is a museum
Peter the Great Statue – impressive 98-meter high statue of the founder of this great city
Back to Helsinki or Tallinn?
Once the 72 hours in St Petersburg are over, you have a choice to go back to Helsinki or to Tallinn. If you have time and wish to explore Estonian capital – I highly recommend spending a few days in this great medieval town. However, you can take advantage of regular Helsinki-Tallinn ferries and visit any other day you want.
My last visit to St Petersburg was in early May and I loved it. I wrote a full review of things we did, where we ate and slept. Feel free to check it out.
Have you been on this cruise? How did you like it?
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Polishing of asphalt pavements is an obstacle faced regularly on the roads of Lebanon. This behavior of the pavement causes its skid resistance to be reduced, knowing that the lower the skid resistance value, the higher the percentage of the traffic accidents especially during the winter season.
The following report presents a project carried out in the Highway materials and Construction course taken at AUB for a better understanding of the effect polishing and wet conditions have on skid resistance.
A concise literature review on skid-resistance, polishing causes and polishing experimentation is conducted followed by a detection of the main experimental concerns.
Following the literature review, laboratory experiments of which results are clearly presented are carried out in the Civil Engineering department soils and materials labs at AUB.
Finally, an analysis of the results and possible improvement methods and precautions to avoid polishing of asphalt pavements are proposed.
During the entire life cycle of a pavement, highway agencies are expected to monitor and maintain an adequate surface roughness to facilitate friction between car tires and pavement surface.
Polishing is a smooth slippery surface caused by repeated wear on the pavement due to traffic and even heavy pedestrian load on parking lot pavements. This behavior of the pavement will cause its skid resistance to be reduced. For high-speed pavements this can be a serious surface distress, while on most parking facilities, the distress is negligible.
Our transportation problems in Lebanon are not only caused by the huge demand for transportation services but also by the distresses or damages the pavements experience without any appropriate maintenance.
A better understanding of asphalt pavements polishing behavior helps in a better perceptive on how to avoid this problem or solve it.
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With weeks of beautiful weather, sunshine and bright skies, autumn can be very pretty in Budapest. There are many parks in the city with beautiful scenery and the changing colors of autumn leafs.
Mark's photos take us on a fall foliage tour on Margaret Island. Vivacious red, yellow and crimson leaves also blanket Gellért Hill, City Park and the Millenáris. Autumn colors are at their best in the city's parks and tree-lined streets and in the Buda Hills in late October and early November. It's the perfect time of the year to 'fall' in love with Budapest.
Photos of Margaret Island by Márk Mervai


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Papa, I know this was a historic election in so many ways, and I'm so grateful that we can still transfer power between leaders in a relatively peaceful fashion. I lift up president-elect Obama to you this evening. First, I pray for him spiritually. May he seek your face and walk with you intimately. Please surround him with wise advisors so that he may govern wisely.
Second, I pray for his safety, and ask that you would protect him and his family from anyone who would cause them harm. Likewise, I pray for the safety of our nation, that you would help him to discern any future catastrophe and prevent them from happening.
I pray for his continued health and for the health of his family, that you would enable him to govern in the position you've allowed him to be elected to without distraction. I pray for him and his family today as they grieve their loss. Please grant them the comfort only you can give.
Papa, as you know, we've come a long way in our country in that a black man who might have been unfairly killed 40 years ago, can be elected president. Please help the experience to be a good one, and embolden your people to stand against the sin of racism so that we may wipe it out from amongst our people.
As for Michelle, Malia, and Sasha; I pray that you will surround them with your grace as they enter an even more scrutinized lifestyle with heightened protections. Please keep them safe as well, and please help them to have a normal childhood, free from the incessant photographers who often stalked the Kennedy's.
As per usual election, there are a number of people who are ecstatic and a number who voted for someone else. Help us to come together as Christians and work together for the causes we hold dear -- whether it's reducing abortions, helping the poor, caring for your creation, working to live at peace with all people, reaching out to those in destructive lifestyles or the myriad of other issues you may have laid on our hearts ; I pray that you will help us to listen to your voice and obey your will. I also pray that you will help us to hold our leaders accountable to the values we hold dear.
And lastly Papa, I have noticed our nation becoming more and more polarized with each election. Please help our nation to heal, and please help Christians and families who have alienated each other over a vote to reconcile.
In Jesus' name I pray.


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|India U16 play a thrilling draw against Fortuna Düsseldorf U16,
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India U16 exposure tour, Germany
India U16 3-3 Fortuna Düsseldorf U16
India: Aman Chetri, Boris, Sanjeev
India U16 played out a thrilling six goal draw against German side Fortuna Düsseldorf U16. Aman Chetri scored the opener in the first half. The home side, Fortuna Dusseldorf scored two quick goals in the second half to take the lead. Boris equalized for the Indian side from a rebound after Aniket had an attempt from the edge of the box. Sanjeev made the scoreline 3-2 for the visitors from a 20 yard stunner but Düsseldorf equalized right at the very end.


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Mathilde, aka Matilda, currently showing on Amazon Prime under the title Mathilde: The Affair to Break an Empire, is a 2017 Russian film that purports to tell the story of future Tsar Nicholas II's premarital relationship with ballerina Matilda Kshesinskaya. There was a whole lot of controversy when this came out in Russia, because it shows the now-venerated tsar (officially: he's now Saint Nicholas the Passion-Bearer in the Russian Orthodox Church) getting up to some serious premarital sexytimes. But you should watch it if for no other reason than wow, they did a (mostly) amazing job showing 1890s couture!
Okay, so the film takes massive liberties with historical accuracy. Basically it shows Mathilde as Nicholas's One True Love, and puts the two into a love triangle with Alix (the future Empress Alexandra). While it's true Nicholas and Mathilde had a relationship, it seems to have ended nicely as Nicholas got engaged (read more at The History Press). And according to Nicholas's own diaries, he was super smitten with Alix.
Nonetheless, it's an entertaining film, even if the ending rang hollow, and there are some semi-unnecessary plot threads, because THE COSTUMES, PEOPLE…
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