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Guide to Understanding the Various Costs Rules Applicable to Litigation Within the Small Claims Court
Generally speaking, when a case goes through a full trial and the successful party obtains a substantial vindication of their claim or defence, the successful party is normally entitled to the full measure of allowable representation costs; 2106449 Ontario Inc (Pioneer 1 Steel Building) v. Fulford, 2014 CanLII 17796 at paragraph 14. Despite normally being entitled to "full measure", the costs award for representative fees in a Small Claims Court matter is limited to fifteen (15%) percent of the amount claimed within the case as per the Courts of Justice Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.43, s. 29. Accordingly, with a limit of twenty five thousand ($25,000) dollars, per Plaintiff, for legal actions brought in the Small Claims Court, the limit for recovery of representation fees is three thousand seven hundred fifty ($3,750) dollars - being fifteen (15%) percent. Typically, in addition to disbursements (eg. court fees, postage, stationary, etc.), the succeeding party in a Small Claims matter will receive an Order allowing a 'costs award' for some or most, but rarely all, of the fees the party paid for representation (lawyer or paralegal).
As recently stated by Deputy Justice Pikkov in 2106449 Ontario Inc. v. Fulford, 2014 CanLII 17796 at paragraph 5:
Under the Small Claims Court Rules there are three broad heads of costs when judgment is granted:
1. "Disbursement Costs" governed by Rule 19.01;
2. "Representation Costs" governed by Rule 19.04 (or 19.05 if the party is self-represented); and
3. "Punitive Costs" governed by Rule 19.06.
Each head should be addressed separately.
Of course, as is usual of most rules, the Rules of the Small Claims Court, O. Reg. 258/98 provide for some exceptions to the fifteen (15%) percent limit. These exceptions include Rule 14.07, being the 'double costs penalty' for failure to accept a reasonable offer to settle, as well as Rule 19.06, being the 'general penalty' for unduly complicating or prolonging the litigation. An exception to the usual limit as prescribed by s. 29 of the Courts of Justice Act also arises for "unreasonable behaviour" as is stated within s. 29 itself.
Rule 14.07 says:
(1) When a plaintiff makes an offer to settle that is not accepted by the defendant, the court may award the plaintiff an amount not exceeding twice the costs of the action, if the following conditions are met:
1. The plaintiff obtains a judgment as favourable as or more favourable than the terms of the offer.
2. The offer was made at least seven days before the trial.
3. The offer was not withdrawn and did not expire before the trial.
(2) When a defendant makes an offer to settle that is not accepted by the plaintiff, the court may award the defendant an amount not exceeding twice the costs awardable to a successful party, from the date the offer was served, if the following conditions are met:
1. The plaintiff obtains a judgment as favourable as or less favourable than the terms of the offer.
2. The offer was made at least seven days before the trial.
3. The offer was not withdrawn and did not expire before the trial.
(3) If an amount is awarded under subrule (1) or (2) to a self-represented party, the court may also award the party an amount not exceeding $500 as compensation for inconvenience and expense.
Essentially, in a represented matter, where a party to the litigation made an Offer-to-Settle, at least seven (7) days prior to the trial, and the outcome of the trial is such that the unsuccessful party to the litigation should have accepted the Offer-to-Settle, the trial Judge may award up to double the usual costs award limit. Simply stated, this Rule doubles the limit from fifteen (15%) percent to thirty (30%) percent. Of course, while the Judge will have the power to award the 'double costs penalty' doing so remains within the discretion of the Judge. This being said, in almost all circumstances, the trial Judge will impose a significant penalty where an Offer-to-Settle, that was better than the trial outcome, was declined or otherwise was without acceptance, thereby pushing the litigation unnecessarily to trial. Such a penalty was imposed in the case of Wilkinson v. Sneddon Insurance Brokers Limited 2014 CanLII 78267
. In the case of Doerr v. Sterling Paralegal, 2014 CanLII 46013, the Judge applied the double costs penalty where the Plaintiff failed to prove the case and an offer compliant with Rule 14.07 was previously made by the Defendant. When doubling the costs award, the Judge stated that, "proceeding to trial on claims without some merit will attract costs consequences."
Rule 19.06 says:
If the court is satisfied that a party has unduly complicated or prolonged an action or has otherwise acted unreasonably, the court may order the party to pay an amount as compensation to another party.
Section 29 of the Courts of Justice Act says:
An award of costs in the Small Claims Court, other than disbursements, shall not exceed 15 per cent of the amount claimed or the value of the property sought to be recovered unless the court considers it necessary in the interests of justice to penalize a party or a party's representative for unreasonable behaviour in the proceeding.
Examples of "unreasonable behaviour" within a proceeding include the proceeding to trial with a plain and obvious lack of evidence; Legris v. Mudge, 2014 CanLII 22141; the Rule 14.07 failure to accept a reasonable Offer-to-Settle; Wilkinson v. Sneddon Insurance Brokers Limited, 2014 CanLII 78267.
Cases on Costs
Additionally, courts at various levels have found unreasonable behaviour to include, among other things:
- The uncivil conduct of a self-represented party; Schaer v. Barrie Yacht Club, 2003 CanLII 38484;
- The failure to communicate by the parties or representatives; Hirtle v. Earl, 2009 CanLII 14043;
- The failure of an "open mind" at a Settlement Conference; Kovac v. Royal Botanical Gardens, 2019 ONSC 4151;
- The pre-trial disclosure of falsified evidence; Complete Access v. Marissa Riggi, et al, 2010 CanLII 100649;
- The failure to admit allegations which should be admitted; Craig v. Toronto (City), 2008 CanLII 19497;
- The failure to admit resulting in a prolonging of trial; Lionheart v. Bigbo Properties, 2015 CanLII 77719;
- The excessive unproductive examination of a witness; Coffey v. Horizon Utilities Corporation, 2012 ONSC 2870
- The presenting of a case unsupportable in, "fact, law, and equity"; Propane Inc. v. Macauley, 2011 ONSC 293;
- The "proceeding to trial on claims without some merit"; Doerr v. Sterling Paralegal, 2014 CanLII 46013; and
- The unproven allegation of fraud; Hay v. Platinum Securities Inc., 2012 ABQB 204.
Includes Unrepresentated Parties
It is also important to recognize that the usual costs risks remain applicable to a self-represented person. Whereas a self-represented person may be unsuccessful in court, and seek to excuse the failing by pleading lack of knowledge or experience of the law, such an excuse should be disregarded by the courts. Such was clearly stated in Hinschberger v. Welsh, 2012 CanLII 98283:
44. The defendants made an offer to settle both claims by payment to Mr. Hinschberger of $3,500, which offer qualifies for cost consequences under rule 14.07(1) and/or (2). The court may award double the costs which would otherwise be awarded to the defendants based on their success at trial. That cost consequence rule should be reliably applied by the court if it is to have the effect of encouraging settlements that it is intended to have.
45. Mr. Hinschberger is self-represented. On the one hand the court can sympathize with him for his failure to analyze the case properly from a legal perspective for the simple reason that he is a layperson. On the other hand if he had invested in legal representation the matter might not have come this far and cost so much for the defendants to litigate.
46. Based on a full-day trial with junior counsel representing the successful parties and the amount claimed being a combined total of $47,708, I fix a representation fee at $1,250 and double that amount under rule 14.07, to $2,500. For the costs of the settlement conference in Orillia which were reserved to the trial judge I award $500 since the matter should have been commenced in Cambridge under rule 6.01 and the plaintiff's decision to proceed in Orillia imposed unnecessary cost on the defendants which constitute special circumstances. I allow disbursements fixed at $250.
Fees for Time, dispute of charges
Interestingly, courts rarely question the billings of a lawyer (or paralegal) for the time charged on a case; Watton v. Home Depot of Canada Inc., 2018 ONSC 2094 whereas it was said:
[50] Generally, the court ought not to second guess the time spent by counsel. As the court held in Basdeo (Litigation Guardian of) v. University Health Network, [2002] O.J. No. 597 (S.C.) at para. 7, it is not the court's role to second-guess the time spent by counsel unless it is manifestly unreasonable in the sense that the total time spent is clearly excessive or the matter has been "over-lawyered".


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Last week was my last Homecoming Week in high school. It was also the most busiest week of my life. I had a blast dressing each day for Spirit Week (and getting extra credit for classes) and taking pictures with my friends. I know I probably bombarded Instagram with pictures everyday and I do apologize! Wednesday night we had our Powderpuff game where the girls are the football players and the boys are the cheerleaders. Seniors won. Obviously.
Friday night was our Homecoming Game vs. Pine Forest as well as the announcement of the Homecoming Queen. I had the honor of riding in a vintage Benz convertible as the Top 12 Homecoming Court in the 100th year Homecoming Parade. All in all, it was a wonderful experience that I will never forget.
Here are all the pictures from the week starting from Monday!
Tuesday: Tacky Day
{my beautiful sister}
{my dad was my escort}
{Last year's Homecoming Queen}

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I started working on the use of information technology tools in diabetes mellitus in 1994, and, due to my background in engineering, one of my first steps was to understand the medical problem and its patho-physiology. At the same time I also studied papers that could add a mathematical basis to the medical concepts I was learning. During these activities I read papers about the AIDA model and downloaded the AIDA program that, at that time, was running under the DOS operating system.
Since that period I have exploited the diabetes simulator implemented in AIDA in a large number of research projects, and the model was used as the basis for several Masters theses at the School of Engineering, where I am teaching. Moreover, AIDA was used by one of my co-workers at the Department of Pediatrics of the Policlinico S. Matteo Hospital in Pavia.
To mention some of the more interesting activities we did, we exploited the AIDA model for:
- Testing of different strategies (algorithms) for insulin optimization in routine care. In this area we compared different approaches, from rule-based systems, to Fuzzy-rule based systems and finally to model-based strategies.
- Testing of a new model, based on Fuzzy systems and qualitative modeling, for blood glucose forecasting in patients with type I diabetes mellitus. In this area we used the patient simulator to obtain data and test the predictions in different situations and insulin protocols.
- Education of Masters students of the school of engineering about diabetes. To this end we used AIDA to quickly introduce diabetes to people that wanted to Master in diabetes modeling.
Moreover, together with the University of Padova, it was decided to use AIDA for comparison in the development of a new simulator of type I diabetes mellitus within the European Union IV Framework funded project, called T-IDDM (Telematic Management of Diabetes Mellitus patients).
As a researcher, I am therefore in debt to the AIDA model for its help in my research activities, that fostered new approaches and ideas. As a teacher, I believe that it is a valuable instrument for teaching students that do not come from the school of medicine and who quickly need to learn about diabetes regulation mechanisms.
Riccardo Bellazzi, PhD
Dipartimento di Informatica e Sistemistica
Universita' di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Staying healthy sucks. Then add in external factors like weather, travel, and a busy business schedule and good luck keeping that midsection slim. With so many things to distract our attention and consume our precious, limited time it's no wonder that working out often gets pushed to the back burner
Lessons From The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
In 1939 James Thurber, a cartoonist and writer for the New Yorker published The Secret Life of Walter Mitty as a short story in the New Yorker. Mr. Mitty eventually found his way to Hollywood where he has, for the most part, remained true to most of the themes in the original story.


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Perspe III: Photos by Gustav Willeit
A continuation of the series using mirror images to create an alternate reality.
In the series Perspe, Gustav Willeit creates a parallel universe showing an environment which appears real but was actually invented. The viewer is able to recognize the natural origin of the picture, remaining in doubt though hung in a space between reality and fantasy.


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This is totally hilarious!!
Friday, September 21, 2007
Funny Video
Posted by Faye at 4:22 PM
1 comments:
- Unknown said...
I agree with the one announcer. How funny that we enjoy a monkey puppet more than an live entertainer LOL
- September 22, 2007 at 10:15 AM
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Building Permits
We have made many of our application forms available online for your convenience. You may download the forms to review them and have all relevant information ready when you file your application with our staff at Tom Davies Square.
Click on the relevant file below to download. Application forms are available in PDF format.
Building Permit Application Form
Supplementary Forms
Below are some forms that you may need to complete depending on the requirements needed for the type of construction project you are working on:
- Consultants - Commitment Certificate (PDF, 24 KB)
- HVAC - Owner's Undertaking (PDF, 20 KB)
- HVAC - Commitment Certificate (PDF, 28 KB)
- Lot Grading - Commitment Certificate (PDF, 17 KB)
- Lot Grading - Owner's Undertaking (PDF, 48 KB)
- Owner's Undertaking - Architect/Engineering (PDF, 19 KB)
- Plumbing Permit (PDF, 17 KB)
- Pool Enclosure Permit
- Letter of Authorization (PDF, 86 KB)
- Tarion Warranty Letter of Confirmation


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We are doing VLOGMAS!
To thank everyone who has supported us
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check out our videos starting DEC 6th
El Concilio Kalamazoo
El Concilio is a non-profit, community-focused organization that seeks to help Latino residents support their families, contribute to society and appreciate their cultural significance in the region. Please donate today so we can continue to offer great services to our community. Gracias!
El Concilio Annual Events
An inspiring night filled with fun entertainment, appetizing food, and celebration. El Concilio brought our community together to help fundraise for its many programs and …
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For the past 4 years, El Concilio celebrates El Dia del Niño/Children's Day: a free afternoon event, with books, fun activities, food, and music. Children's …
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Location: Muar River near Parit Jawa, Johor, Malaysia (1° 57′ 0″ N, 102° 39′ 0″ E)
Date: 17 April 2004 3.40pm
Camera: Canon G1
Parit Jawa is a little fishing village in Johor beside the Muar River. It has a mudflat that is the feeding ground for a flock of Lesser Adjutants plus many other birds that feed in the mudflat and mangrove ecosystem. It is also a tranquil village with lazy fishing boats along the river banks. However all this may be changing as there are plans to develop the area around here. There doesn't seem to be any study or consideration of the developments on the ecosystem.


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Following the release of his highly-anticipated album Damn last week, Kendrick Lamar released his new video for "DNA." which is directed by Nabil and the Little Homies (also known as Dave Free and Kendrick).
The video begins with actor Don Cheadle approaching a handcuffed Lamar, who is hooked up to a polygraph test.
"Kendrick Lamar," Cheadle's character mockingly states. "Two first names, huh? What the [expletive] is up with that?"
Cheadle then proceeds to lip-sync the song, before the 29-year-old Compton rapper joins in. The pair volleys back and forth, each taking turns to spit the lyrics.
The visual concludes with Schoolboy Q walking towards the camera before punching it out.
Lamar's latest album is on course to debut No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Damn is expected to sell 475,000 album units in the week ending April 20, reported Billboard.
While the album has received much praise, it did come with some controversy after Lamar released the visuals for his single, "HUMBLE."
The video featured model Carter Kim, 21, who poses in underwear displaying her stretch-mark-striped backside.
Some critics opposed the choice of Kim as lead — she is multicultural — as "something natural" while others slammed Lamar for defining what is considered natural in a woman.
"That part is extremely frustrating," Kim said in an interview with Elle. "…I used to get teased for my hair and told my hair is fake…I'm a little puzzled because a lot of it comes from African American women."
She added, "I'm just like, why wouldn't you empower another African American woman who's just trying to pave the way for her career and also just represent us as women in a music video that have now gone viral. I would just think they would be happy with that, but everyone finds something."
Kim wasn't the only one airing her grievances after Lamar's release, so did Fox News journalist Geraldo Rivera.
Rivera addressed Lamar after the rapper called out himself and Fox News on the song YAH.
Rivera said in a Facebook video that he "has no beef with" Lamar but said he believes hip-hop genre is damaging to the younger generation.
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Site Council Minutes 1/ 25/11
1. Discussion on Student Pickup Policy
Parents who live West and South of Burroughs are in attendance and requesting a second walker parent pickup spot for students who walk at the Bus 6 sign. (Currently there are only 5 busses) Anne Miller, Megan & ------
They are concerned about congestion in the Atrium, the need to walk around the entire building to main door, danger of 50th, hard to keep track of younger children while watching for teacher in Atrium, length of time between K and 3 seems very long to keep younger ones happy
Tim: a reserve teacher has no idea who is picking up the children when it is down the street and that policy needs to be policy and there are lots of people who want exceptions. Tim is concerned about the safety of the children and whether parents know it or not, he and Beth and Mr Catchings are noticing who is in the Atrium and who may not belong there (ie. A non-custodial parent, or someone that does not have permission to pick a child up)
We decided to form a sub-committee to come up with a proposal
Peter Hoffman: Pick up time is very difficult on days a regular classroom teacher is not there to do it. It is very difficult to keep track of all the children even with the way it is now. Safety needs to be first in decision making over convenience.
We decided to form a sub-committee to come up with a proposal:
Mr Peterson(because he stands there)
Site Council (Melissa will be asked & Mary)
Anne Miller & friends
Jake Knaus
2. New site council Members
Welcome…Maria Hernandez & Lucia Guaman
3. Bylaws ammended and passed by unanimous vote. (Alternates Angela Shifrin and Mike Cronin voted in place of absent members Melissa Harritt and Mike Kuehn) New version will be forwarded to Tim Cadotte for his files
4. Translating newsletter into Spanish(Eric and Peter)
1-3 hours to translate newsletter
cost : Cory $50.00 for one sided page x about 30 per year
$150.00 outside service
Some of the neighborhood things don't need to be passed on to parents. Who would decide what goes on and what gets translated to Spanish? Tim would probably meet with Cory. Need to keep in mind that this is an estimate that Cory did and it could take longer. She would do it on the weekend outside of her regular duties and would be paid by the PTA if approved.
Maria shared that she looks at the current newsletter and uses an online translator for things she does not understand and can get the gist of the announcement. Not all parents have access to computers though.
Suggestion to make a recommendation to PTA to make this happen via Cory and cover expenses. (Eric & Pete at March 9 PTA meeting) PTA does have some money left in this year's budget if approved we may be able to make it happen this year.
5. Conference sign up process:
Parents contacted Kristy about signing up for conferences on sheets in atrium. Harder for working parents who can't get in to get a good time, or a time coordinated with other children.
On line process; google document as tool,
Sign up at meet the teacher night/curriculum night
Send in top three time slots
This is a system we are thinking needs improving…Kristy will get back to group with proposal.
6. Is Burroughs doing too many things? (Tim and Charles)
A proposal was made at the last PTA meeting to add an International Day/World Cultures event and the idea is one that Tim likes and would be good for the school. However, it would be one more thing to take away from instructional time. Tim attempted to get feedback from teachers on this but is concerned that we don't have a handle on how much we are already asking them to do that is extra.
How many things can we keep adding without taking anything away. Make a list of all the extra things we do and look at how much instruction time is affected. What other events encroach on teacher's day…
Look at what we do now and what doesn't have energy behind it and maybe drop those things before adding anything new. A suggestion was made that some field trips could be used as celebration at the end of the year or semester rather than how they are scheduled now.
Charles will come up with list of what we do in addition to core curriculum and report back in March (or by email in February as he will be absent from the meeting)
7. Budget meeting representatives:
Meeting date will be set soon. One day and a half to go over budget with Tim. Committee will be Amy Jo, Cory P-H, will ask Melissa or Mike Kuehn if they are interested
Finalized for staff to look at and site council to vote on.
8. No principal updates from Tim
9. Future agenda items
Pick up policy-committee
Budget Committee set
Conference Sign up-Kristy McQuinn
Are we doing too much?-Charles
Please send any additional items that come up to Mary Moen firstname.lastname@example.com one week before the next meeting on February 22. Dinner will be provided by Peter Hoffman, Eric Simpkins and Janel McGreevy
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Hundreds of alumni, friends, and families of current students are expected to join in Homecoming weekend events scheduled for Oct. 11 – 14.
This year's Homecoming weekend kicks off on Thursday, Oct. 11 with an evening dodge ball tournament between students and faculty and staff under the lights in Pioneer Stadium. Other events for the weekend include:
Friday, Oct. 12
- 6 p.m. -- Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Lake Lodge – Honorees include the 1994 Region II Champion softball team.
- 7:30 p.m. -- Annual Alumni and Hall of Fame Dinner at Lake Lodge – graduates from the classes of '62, '87, and '02 will be recognized along with graduates from the nursing and agricultural technology programs.
- 8 p.m. -- Dive-in Movie for students and family members at the Orvis Pool.
- 9 p.m. -- The Alfred's Got Talent – a talent show with an amazing display of student, alumni, and faculty/staff talent.
- 11 p.m. -- Madden Tournament
Saturday, Oct. 13
- 9 a.m. -- Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to mark the opening of Alfred State's new Center for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture (COSA) at the College Farm. With this new facility, students will learn about organic and sustainable farming practices, making Alfred State one of only four colleges nationwide to provide both traditional and organic farming programs.
- 9 a.m. -- Race for a Cure 5K Run/Walk – proceeds go to Carly's Club and Roswell Park -- $15
- 10 a.m. --Men's Alumni Lacrosse Game
- 10:30 a.m. Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to mark the opening of the renovated and renamed Physical and Health Sciences Building (formerly known as Allied Health Building). Local dignitaries and friends of the College will be on hand to celebrate the opening of this new building and tour its state-of-the-art science laboratories and classrooms.
- 11 a.m. -- 1:30 p.m. -- Tailgate Event and BBQ -- $10 for adults, $5 for children. Cost includes admission to football game.
- 1 p.m. -- Football Game – Alfred State Pioneers vs. Globe in Pioneer Stadium – (Alfred's Pioneers were 2011 Region III Champions.)
- 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. -- Gold Rush Get-Together – fall harvest-themed carnival
- 4 p.m. – Men's Alumni Baseball Game
- 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. -- Men's and Women's Soccer Games vs. Roberts Wesleyan JV
- 6 p.m. -- Greek Family Feud – the Greeks of Alfred State face off
- 8 p.m. -- Magician Joel Meyers


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Hubby is on vacation this week. Then as amazing as the snow is, I'm still in shock from bringing in the mail yesterday and clapping, you know me and my clapping thing. The fabulous magazine Just Cards! by Scrap & Stamp Arts sent me a copy of the Spring 2010 issue because they chose my Halloween card Smell My Feet to be in this issue. Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, that's 2 magazines that have published 2 of my cards. I'm so excited. I'm going to have to figure out how to put some kind of I've been published box on my side bar. There may be some more excitement later and I could add to the box because I sent off 2 more packets to 2 other publications a few weeks ago, you never know.
I have to let you know also about a new challenge, at least to me, Just Scraps. Jean came over and left a really nice comment on my Spring Butterfly Card and invited me to participate. This is for Challenge #2, so add Just Scraps to your lists for some more challenging fun.
This card is for 3 Challenges. On the Sketch and Stash Challenge they always like for you to tell what new or stashed items you used on you projects. So, let's see, that would be the felt heart trim I've had for awhile, the red crinkly paper behind mask, I only use it in small bits, I like it so much, for some reason have trouble parting with it, and last but not least, my new Pinking Hearts border punch from Stampin Up, using the technique of running it through the crimper and oooching it around for trim. I think it made a pretty cool effect behind the mask.
- Sketch and Stash Challenge SSC31-Sketch
- Tuesday Taggers Masquerades, Jesters, Clowns
- Just Scraps JSC#2: Black, White, & Red All Over
Thanks for viewing,
Beverly G ♥


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Live Wire
10th Nov 2018 8:00 pm
This show is sold as unreserved standing and unreserved seating.
Tickets: £17* (Ticket prices include a booking fee of £2)
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Live/Wire is The AC/DC Show. The unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band AC/DC, complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls' and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll.
The AC/DC story is over forty years in the making, with two specific eras and the band cover both these as always with both 'Dave' Bon Scott and 'Podge' Brian Johnson present to take you on the Rock and Roll train for a night to remember.
Originally fronting AC/DC was the legendary Bon Scott, a wild man of rock and roll, whose untimely death shocked the World in 1980. This event came at a time when the Band were sampling global success for the first time. Dave, a stalwart over many years in his uncanny role as AC/DC's vivacious vocalist delivers songs from the first half dozen albums from Dirty Deeds to Highway to Hell with Bon's inimitable attitude, style and charisma.
Podge, then dons the flat cap as Geordie vocalist, Brian Johnson, who AC/DC turned to in order to fill the void left by Bon. Brian's searing vocals Iced Back in Black, one of the best-selling albums of all time. Podge, a double take for Brian, gives a vocal masterclass which is un-paralleled in his half of the show and brings it bang up to date with more classic tracks right up to AC/DC's hugely successful recent album, Rock or Bust.
The thundering freight train of a rhythm section keep it all meticulously together with Dan as the metronomic Malcolm Young on Rhythm Guitar, Ed as Cliff Williams on Bass, and Paul as Phil Rudd and Chris Slade rolled into one.
With the Rhythm section 'locked in' the freedom of the stage and the music is given to Simon as Angus Young who delivers an uncanny performance with meticulous detail in appearance, energy and his note for note heartfelt renditions song after song. Simon honed his craft over many years and is a livewire during his two-hour plus Axe fettling duck-walking extravaganza of bedevilled Rock and Roll.
The band aim to put you slap bang in the middle of the show with hit after hit, and you are expected to join in If you love Bon, Brian and Angus and the boys this show has no parallels !
Long Live AC/DC, Long Live LIVE/WIRE
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olanmills | 10 mai 2013
I'm hoping GTA V has a spoof of the Roadster and Model S in it (they don't do licensed cars for pretty obvious reasons).
Driver: San Francisco had the Volt in it, which was kind of fun.
Vawlkus | 13 mai 2013
There is a game that has the Roadster in it, but I forget what the name is (one of the Need For Speeds maybe?). I know the Prius is in my iPhone copy of Monopoly.
olanmills | 13 mai 2013
The Roadster is in Forza 4 (Xbox 360).
Vawlkus | 14 mai 2013
That's it olan, thanks.


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Reflections BTS Annual Congress 2019
The BTS Annual Scientific meeting, from 15-17th April at Robinson College Cambridge, held jointly with the UK Environmental Mutagenicity Society (UKEMS) was an undoubted success. There were 350 Attendees, a fascinating mixture of Plenary Lectures and Scientific Symposia, a record number (87) of oral & poster abstracts. The accommodation at Robinson College and the Congress Dinner both sold out.
One session, on Tuesday morning, was organised by the Cambridge Alliance on Medicines Safety (CAMS) formed in 2015 as an open, pre-competitive, Collaboration between Astra Zeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, The Medical Research Council (MRC) Toxicology Unit and the University of Cambridge, to promote innovative, translational relevant, research on medicines safety – both experimental and clinical. https://www.ats.cam.ac.uk/what-we-do/cambridge-alliance-medicines-safety. The alliance currently has 17 PhD students and 4 postdoctoral fellows, with further appointments in progress, or planned. With the relocation of The MRC Toxicology Unit to Cambridge, the University of Cambridge continues to grow as a leading centre of toxicology in Europe.
As has become traditional, the early career toxicologists networking event on Monday evening progressed to the local pubs (I am told) continued well into the early hours of the morning.
On Tuesday evening, the Congress dinner was held at Queens' College, which involved crossing the River Cam, via the mathematical bridge (below) ….
to reach a pre-dinner drinks reception, in the distinctively decorated, 15th century "Old Hall" (below)
Dinner was preceded by awards of prizes for the best student posters and oral presentations, followed by a few words from the Presidents of UKEMS and The BTS and, there was a new award, for "The Worst President's Speech" – a dubious honour! As usual, scientific networking, music and dancing continued until late.
2019 Eurotox Meeting Helsinki, Finland Sept 8-11th
Over 30 different scientific sessions are planned, with contributions from a wide range of Internationally renowned scientists, on a diverse range of toxicology topics. I hope to see you there. http://www.eurotox-congress.com/2019/?s=detailed-programme
As a constituent Member of Eurotox, the BTS will be represented and voting at the Annual Business meeting of Eurotox.
Joint 2019 Meeting with the British Society of Toxicological Pathology (BSTP)
On the 19th & 20th Nov 2019 the BTS will jointly host a meeting with the BSTP on Emergent Epigenetic Therapies, at the Newcastle & Gateshead Hilton Hotel. http://www.bstp.org.uk/events/34th-annual-scientific-meeting-agm-held-jointly-with-the-bts/
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It is designed for getting easily in and out of the water. It has a low gunnel for slipping effortlessly over the side and a split-step stainless-steel ladder for getting back in. Watching the dolphins from the boat is spectacular, the dolphins love to ride the bow and are inches away from you.
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When the dolphins are in a quiet mood, moving slowly and resting, we keep the motor just above idle. The dolphins love to come alongside and swim beside us, even when they're sleeping. When they're in this mode, we move slowly and quietly on the boat, matching their mood and behavior. It is very relaxing to hang right next to the pod as they're resting, occasionally rolling onto their side to look you in the eye.
When they wake and desire to swim with you, we slip on our snorkel gear and slide into the water, joining them in their world, on their terms. The quality of interaction we get with them, in part from our small group size, makes your swim with the dolphins the most intimate, playful and connected available.
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Dear Bugaboo,
In your nineteen months so far on this earth you have already taught me so much. You have taught me to pray consistently for you and to seek others to pray for you when I just didn't have the strength to pray any more. You have taught me the beauty of hard work and the gift of the everyday miracles. You have reminded me that schedules and checklists, while they have a place for some things, are not what determine joy.
I love the way you light up. Most of the time you are a pretty serious little fellow. You observe. You wait. You stare people down. But when the mood is right, you crack up at something silly. Sometimes I sit and just listen to you laughing with your brother. I want to record it, but I fear missing the moment to go find the video camera. I know that your giggles won't always sound like that. So I want to clench that precious sound tight in my fist and only open it up to listen to now and then in years to come. I love watching you play with Daddy and your big brother. You want in on the rough-housing. Each day you are looking more like a little boy and less like a baby. You are starting to imitate what they do, and my heart feels like it could explode I am that happy. But that happiness also makes me fight back tears because your days are going by too quickly.
Little boy, I want to tell you that you amaze me. Over the last couple of weeks you have had many milestone moments. You pulled up into a standing position. You put in.You said your first word (besides names) - "go-guh," also known as yogurt. Each skill has been prayed for and worked for with therapy, persistence, and tears. My favorite thing about these milestones is your look when you accomplish them. With the standing you look so proud each and every time. With the putting in, you looked nonchalant, as if you were saying, "Yeah, I can do this. No big deal." Except it is a big deal. It took months, MONTHS, for you to demonstrate this task. And the talking - well, you are starting to imitate more sounds and adding a little intonation. At the dinner table or in the car, you sound so happy to be a part of the conversation. And we are so happy to have you join in.
Everything is still a mystery. I don't know what milestones you will hit in the coming weeks and months. I don't know what the next doctor visits will tell us. I know that it really doesn't matter that much. I know that the thing that really matters is that you are mine, and I love you very much.
*Linking up with the MOBSociety for "Let's hear it for the boys!"
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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Yay Bugaboo!ReplyDelete
:-) I almost cried with joy.. It's so exciting to see & hear of Your new conquests, Mr. Bugaboo! You're a little man on the move!!ReplyDelete
And Mama, yay!! You wrote ;-)
Horray!!! Such great news.ReplyDelete
Awww so very sweet! And so happy for your precious little boy!!! :) - RachelReplyDelete
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Jacob Tie-Up Shade
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Timeless and casually chic in an array of neutral colors, with a beautifully woven textured finish for a semi-sheer effect. Perfect for any room, any style and any home.
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Jacob Tie-Up Shade is rated out of 5 by 153.
Rated 1 out of 5 by pboyden from Did not like These were totally different than how they appeared. Material was not as thick as I thought. I returned items
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Mari80 from Perfect This is exactly what I wanted nothing different it's excatly what I wanted
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Wendy from Perfect and timeless These curtains go with any room and any type of decor! Love them, and I receive so many compliments!
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Denise from just as described I have bought several panels for my daughter and for myself. Excellent quality.
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Rated 3 out of 5 by Whitney from zzzzzgood Purchase I bought these (in white) a while ago, and while they are dainty and very pretty in my room, they serve absolutely no purpose in blocking any light! I would recommend a darkening shade layered with these curtains!
Date published: 2019-02-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by lynn from Beautiful and Perfect I just bought these and they are perfect! It is so hard to find these curtains and now I found them and I'm very happy with them!
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Rochelle from Love these I bought this shade a few months back..once I got the hang of folding the bottom accordion style like a previous reviewer stated..it was a breeze ( did ask the hubby to hold the ends while I tied the tie ups. They looked great. In fact I loved them so much I just ordered 3 more. The quality is great, they are on the sheer side so if you need these for privacy, they are not the ones for you.
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Rated 3 out of 5 by suzzanne ladd from not worth the price These tie ups are ok they are to expensive for What you get.
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I used to have a Twitter account (ages ago) but I never really used it.
Now I'm giving Twitter a second try, and hopefully this time I'll use it properly and have lots of fun doing it!
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I've recently discovered two new jewellery brands that I need to share with you. I love both of these brands as they are ethical and sustainable brands - which I love and their pieces have become my everyday jewellery staples. I want to share them both with you as they are both doing some pretty amazing things.
The first brand I need to share is Edge of Ember. Edge of Ember is a London based ethical jewellery brand who are pretty great as in November they created a line that raised awareness and money for Camfed - a charity aiming to tackle poverty, inequality and giving girls the support to have an education in sub-Saharan Africa - 62 girls got the chance to go to school for one year and have all the support they need to go with it: fees, uniform, stationary but also looking after their health and wellbeing. All of this seemed so amazing which made me buy some products from their collection. All their pieces are handcrafted ethically in Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia, by artisan groups including women run businesses, the fair trade organisation and home based worker so no sweat shops or child labour are used, instead they are supporting the local talent - I love how all the pieces have elements of the local culture included. As all the pieces are produced by local artisans in developing countries, made ethically with love, it means that they are not massed produced and a fair price is paid to the makers. Recycled materials are chosen and no animal products are used.
I brought 2 rings, both in the same style - one in gold and the other in silver as I loved them so much. The only problem with them is that I'm kind of in-between sizes. I bought 2 different sizes, they only fit on one finger but, that's okay.
The second brand I want to tell you about is YCL Jewels. I found this brand from some vegan YouTubers who always wore their pieces - since then one of them has collaborated to make a collection. I love how all their pieces are sophisticated, minimalistic, as I'm a big lover of simple, dainty pieces of jewellery. YCL is an ethical, cruelty free, vegan Australian brand, 70% of pieces are made in Australia and the other 30% are ethically produced in India. I love how they believe in that animals shouldn't suffer, that is why in their pieces and packaging there are no animal bi-products. There is minimal packaging and paper with each other as they aim to keep a low carbon footprint. I love how their mission is "to create jewellery that is not just worn for aesthetic purpose, but rather to create jewellery that holds meaning to the beholder."
I decided to choose their Infinite Chocker in gold, I went for this one as I love the simplicity and daintiness of it. It's in gold so I don't need to worry about it turning green if I get it wet, so I never take mine off. I love that you can wear it as a choker - which I do or wear it slightly longer, I also love the fact that on the end of the extender there is a tiny purple crystal as every piece is embraced with crystals. The only thing with this necklace is that it will take a couple of weeks to get to you - it takes 4-5 weeks for them to make it as every piece is handmade once ordered and then due to it being shipped it takes around 1-2 extra weeks. I was willing to wait though as I know that they are all individually handmade ethically. There are so many pieces I want, next on my list is the Constellation Disk necklace and I'm also a big fan of their rings. Another thing was inside the box there was a pink stone - I'm not too sure of the name, though.


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The largest city of Gujarat, Ahmedabad has earned a reputation and recognition for its textile industry. Due to rapid growth in textile industry, it has earned a tile as the Manchester of the East. There are quite a few interesting places in and around Ahmedabad.
Budget Hotels in Ahmedabad
There are good budget hotels in Ahmedabad. Some of them are DRH Regency (Tariff – Rs.1500), Hotel Madhuvan (Tariff – Rs.1,000), Hotel Damjis (Tariff – Rs.1700) and Hotel Marshall (Tariff –1900).
The official language Ahmedabad is Gujarati. The other languages spoken include Hindi and English.
Events in Ahmedabad
One of the Important Festivals of Ahmedabad is Uttarayana (January).
Places to See in Ahmedabad
There are several places of tourist attraction in Ahmedabad. Some of the places include Lake Kankaria (4 kms from Ahmedabad),Bhadra Fort (7.5 kms from Ahmedabad),Dada Hari Vav (18 kms from Ahmedabad),Shaking Minarets (8 kms from Ahmedabad),Akshardham Temple (7 kms from Ahmedabad),Sidi Sayed Mosque(18 kms from Ahmedabad) and Kankaria Lake (3 kms from Ahmedabad).
How to Get There
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is located 15 kms away from the city. The airport is situated 8 km from Ahmedabad railway junction.
Ahmedabad railway junction is also called as Kalupur Station. The railway line connects to major destinations of Gujarat. The other stations in Ahmedabad include Maninagar,Vatva, Gandhigram, Asarva, Chandlodia, Kali gam, Vastrapur, Sabarmati, Sarkhej, Naroda and Aaml.
Ahmedabad has buses well connected to all the major destinations of Gujarat. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers are Shrinath Travel Agency, Angel Tours & Travels and Jay Bhavani Travels. Avail of bus ticket offers from Ticketgoose.com when you book your tickets online.
Deesa is located near the banks of River Banaras in the Banaskantha District of Gujarat. It was originally known as Juna Deesa. It was initially under the rule of the Diwan of Palanpur and later became the military cantonment for the British. Today, this city stands as a municipal council as well.
Places to Stay
There are some good budget hotels around Deesa. Some of them are Hotel Deesa and Hotel Deepak.
The official language of Deesa is Guajarati.
All Hindu, Muslim and Jain festivals are celebrated here. Some of the important ones are Navratri, Maha Shivaratri, Diwali, Mahavir Jayanti and Muharram.
Places of Interest
There are several places of tourist attraction in Deesa, especially temples. Some of them include Regiment Mahadev Temple, Siddhaambika Mandir, Resala Mahadev Temple and Jalaram Mandir.
How to Get There
The nearest airport to Deesa is the Ahmedabad Airport. It is located about 141 kms away from the town.
The Deesa railway station is called 'Disa'. However, the primary railway junction is the Palanpur Junction, which is approximately 11.2 kms away from the town.
S. D. Agril University Bus Stop, Palanpur is the closest bus stop to this town, which is at an approximate distance of 25 kms. One of the best bus operators that offer good services for passengers is GSRTC which provides buses on a regular basis to Deesa from Gujarat. Online bus booking site like Ticketgoose.com provides tickets with best deals.


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Sault-born blues player keeps to originals on stage, albums; makes inroads in Spain
Don't expect any John Mayall or Muddy Waters mixed into a Sean Poluk setlist.
Yes, the Sault Ste. Marie-born blues musician has a healthy respect for the masters. But, when playing southern Ontario gigs — and even some Spain shows, these days — Poluk keeps to his own compositions.
Naturally, he's done his share of covers when playing with any number of bands in the Canadian cities he's called home over the years. But now, Poluk, 47, is determined to perform specifically what he's written.
"When I'm out playing, I really enjoy playing my own music," Poluk told the The Sault Star in a recent interview from his home in Kitchener, Ont. "People come out and they're enjoying it as well. I just want to keep on doing that."
And he can, given what he describes as a solid of arsenal of tunes he's penned since the 2012 release of his debut offering, Never, which, itself, contained 10 originals. These newer numbers — there are even a couple nods to his native Northern Ontario — have found a home on his second album, No More Hate, billed as an "international roots and blues, americana" album, backed by musicians from Canada, Venezuela and Spain.
"I had just been contemplating whether or no to do a new album," he said. "But I kind of just broke down and said, 'You know what? I'm just going to carry on.'"
In fact, the album was recorded in Spain, a nation to which Poluk has become no stranger. Never was mixed in Madrid, he's toured the southwestern European nation and went on to marry a woman from there. Betty Ortiz was his fiancee when the debut went to press, with the project becoming a family affair, of sorts, as an aunt lent vocals to some Never tracks. This time around, she had a much greater hand in the enterprise, mastering the work as well as lending vocals and piano.
Poluk salutes his inlaw's contribution.
"If Betty and I had never met, I wouldn't have met her aunt and I wouldn't have met all these great musicians that played on my album," he said.
Of course, it doesn't hurt that the mostly favourable climate there is conducive to creativity.
"It helps with the mood, that's for sure," Poluk said. "Everyone loves the sunshine."
Poluk also tips his hat to the musicians who backed the album. He insists there was no language barrier, just the odd head shake at titles, such as the hometown salute, The Soo Is Her Name, and Sudbury Bound.
"I'll show them on the map, 'This is what I'm talking about here and this is what I'm talking about in Sudbury," said Poluk, who has family in the Sault and visits at least twice a year. "It's kind of cool."
The first week the 12-track No More Hate was available this spring at AirPlay Direct for radio, it was in the Top 50 albums downloaded at No. 4. The self-release also hit No. 1 on the Roots Music Report's Top 50 Acoustic Album Blues for the week of June 2.
Such rich recognition is nice, but doesn't place Poluk in a position in which he can make a living exclusively as a tunesmith.
"My passion is music, but it doesn't quite totally pay the bills," says the self-described "tradesman." "So, I have to do a little bit of work, definitely. (Working in music full-time) is always on my mind … working toward that. That's the goal."
In September, Poluk plans to take No More Hate on the road in Spain and, later, southern Ontario. Spanish gigs will feature original album musicians.
"I'm really looking forward to that," Poluk said.
Given his Spanish connections, is a full-time move on the radar?
"Betty and I have thought about it, but it's still up in the air," Poluk said. "As of right now, we're happy where we're at. We're going to play it by ear."
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Map & Directions
Find the best things to do in Reading by discovering Reading tourism; the attractions and places of interest are on your doorstep at the Reading Lake hotel.
Road - 1
At Junction 11 on the M4, take the A33 towards Basingstoke. Turn right at the second set of traffic lights, then right at the roundabout and first left. Follow the lane for three miles, cross the motorway bridge and the weak bridge. The Hotel is on the left. The Hotel is well signposted by its former name – Copthorne Reading Hotel.
Road - 2
Exit the M4 at junction 12 and follow the sign posts for the A4 Bath Road towards Reading. After approx 2 miles turn right into Burghfield Road. Continue again on this road for approx 2 miles and then turn left into Berrys Lane. After 1 mile the hotel is on the right
Our hotel is one of the Reading hotels near the train station - 15 minutes by car. Transfers can be arranged by the Hotel.
Heathrow - 25 minutes.
Reading Lake Hotel
Pingewood, Reading
Berkshire RG30 3UN
United Kingdom
Pingewood, Reading
Berkshire RG30 3UN
United Kingdom
About Reading, United Kingdom
The Berkshire town of Reading has a rich and interesting history. It was founded at the confluence of the River Thames and the River Kennet in the ninth century and played an important role during the English Civil War and saw a number of its industries– including the cloth, ironwork and brewing trades – flourish over the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Today, Reading's success continues in some more modern market sectors, such as information technology and insurance, and it is also a vibrant university town.
One of the town's most fascinating attractions is Reading Gaol, an early Victorian institution that was made famous by Oscar Wilde's epic poem The Ballad of Reading Gaol. Wilde was imprisoned in Reading from 1895 to 1897 and wrote the poem after his release.
Literature lovers will be able to find plenty of other connections in Reading. Jane Austen was educated at the Abbey School, a building connected with the medieval Abbey Gateway in Abbot's Walk, while Michael Bond, the creator of Paddington Bear, was born in Reading and lived there for much of his life.
The Reading area also boasts a range of modern attractions, including Coral Reef Waterworld in nearby Bracknell. This centre is billed as an indoor "tropical paradise" and includes water slides, rapids, bubbling spas and more. Visitors with families may also be interested in visiting Beale Park, which is situated on the banks of the Thames and features wildlife attractions, river cruises and play areas, as well as regular events and festivals.
Visitors looking for some evening entertainment in Reading can head to a number of major venues, including the Hexagon, South Street and the Concert Hall. The coming months will see the Hexagon host comedy from Simon Amstell and Paul Merton, music from the Rat Pack tribute group and family shows including Angelina's Star Performance and LazyTown Live.
Ascot Racecourse
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Basildon Park
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Bucklebury Farm Park
Bucklebury Farm Park is a known to many residents of Reading as Berkshire's best kept secret. Located in the picturesque Pang Valley the park resides on 70 acres of stunning greenery. Originally a farm…
Coral Reef Waterworld
Coral Reef Waterworld is a fun filled water theme park that presents an exciting array of water rides perfect for an outing with the entire family. Clear blue water and palm trees present a striking atmosphere…
Dining in Reading
Reading features a vast array of restaurants, offering a great variety of different kinds of cuisine to suit the desires of any traveller, be it the steak lover or a vegetarian. Whether the desired choice…
Forbury Gardens
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Museum of English Rural Life
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Reading Museum
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Greece's four top banks are expected to need an extra capital injection of about 5 billion euros (US$6.9 billion), local media said on Sunday, as the country's international lenders prepared for a new audit of Greek finances.
The Bank of Greece is currently evaluating the restructuring plans of the country's four main lenders — National Bank, Alpha Bank, Piraeus Bank and Eurobank — before releasing stress test results that will show whether they can absorb possible future shocks from bad loans.
The Ethnos newspaper reported that the central bank's preliminary estimates put the banks' capital needs at about 5 billion euros, while Realnews said it would be about 4.5 euros to 4.8 billion euros.
The central bank said official results would be published by early next month.
Officials from the EU, the European Central Bank (ECB) and IMF were yesterday to begin their latest audit of Greek finances to decide whether a new tranche of aid will be released.
The so-called troika of lenders — the EU, IMF and the ECB —will also meet with Greek Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras.
Last month, Bank of Greece Governor George Provopoulos warned of rising bad loans, saying the "late repayment of loans could lead to a reduction of banks' capital and the need for [new] capital to pay high commissions."
The Greek banking sector underwent radical restructuring and consolidation last year under the terms of the country's bailout deal with the EU, IMF and the ECB.
The four top banks were recapitalized as part of the terms included in the latest EU-IMF bailout deal.
A period of consolidation of the banking sector followed, with the big four rapidly acquiring smaller rivals and the subsidiaries of foreign banks who had pulled out.
A sum of 50 billion euros from the rescue loans was earmarked for the recapitalization of banks following the heavy losses they suffered by taking part in a write-down of privately-held Greek government bonds in 2012.
Meanwhile, Greece's main opposition leader is certain a left-wing government will be in power by early next year and its top priority will be to negotiate a lightening of the country's "unsustainable debt," according to an interview published in a Sunday newspaper.
The present coalition government of conservatives and socialists could collapse this year if the Radical Left Coalition wins the May European election by a big margin, party leader Alexis Tsipras told To Vima.
Tsipras, the European Left's candidate for the presidency of the European Commission, pledges to keep Greece in the eurozone and says he does not seek special treatment for Greece.
However, he added that if Greece's eurozone partners do not agree on further cutting the country's debt, he would stop servicing it.
The debt cutting negotiations will be the subject of an emergency EU summit that Tsipras will demand if his party forms a government.
Asked what would be his trump card in the negotiations, Tsipras said: "Europe knows Greece is the powerful energy partner of the year 2020," referring to prospects for significant gas and oil finds in the Eastern Mediterranean, still at a stage of early exploration.


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Arcus is one of Kinnarps' best sellers, thanks to its excellent comfort, usability and options to suit individuals. Choose between two different steel frames. Arcus was designed together with the desk chairs 6000 and 8000. Arcus has been awarded the "Excellent Swedish Design" award.


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Suricata from the Open Information Security Foundation (OISF), which is an Open Source Next Generation Intrusion Detection and Prevention Engine, has been updated to version 1.4.
The major additions to the Suricata 1.4 release is Unix Socket support, IP reputation support, and the Luajit keyword has been added. There's also stability and performance improvements to Suricata 1.4, including a rewrite of the IP Defrag Engine for greater scalability.
For more information on the new security features and changes found within Suricata 1.4, see the OISF announcement.


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Sarnia Sting signed a couple of Draft Picks this week. This is the start of the post Steven Stamkos era.
The Select 15's are over. Seth Ambroz dominated with 8 goals and 3 assists. Rumor on Hfboards is that he will be playing in the USHL this year.
Drew Shore will be heading to the University of Denver in 2009. I am not surprised. USA Hockey still hasn't released the Under-18 roster.
Shawn Roarke has some notes from the USA World Junior Evaluation Camp.
Is the QMJHL looking to drop the Import Draft also? I will have my thoughts on this later this week.
Don't expect too many updates this weekend...I have family from out of state visiting.
That's My Take
(Nathan also is a writer for MVN.com. He's the writer for the Asylum which covers the Lewiston Maineiacs of the QMJHL. He's also a regular contributor to the NHL Source also at MVN.com. He can be reached at email@example.com)
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Posted by Nathan Fournier at 9:35 AM
Labels: Denver University, Development Camp, Import Draft, NTDP, OHL, QMJHL, Sarnia Sting, Select 15's, USA, USHL
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When I was planning a trip to Spiti, I was wondering whether to include Chandratal (Chandra Taal). I was quite convinced that I would trek there someday on my way to Kanamo Peak or to Hampta Pass. After some deliberation, I decided to include it in my itinerary but the challenge was to visit Chandratal Lake in a Day.
Most travelers stay overnight in the camps located a mile away from the lake but I decided otherwise since I was traveling solo and did not want to spend the night alone in a tent. It was not about safety or luxury but just that feeling, that instinct of keeping it as a day trip. I searched all over the net in search of inspiration and almost everyone said not possible barring one person who did it with his aging parents. I was inspired and determined. I did find my moments of bliss by the lake after a 14 hour bumpy ride across high mountain passes. The snowy peaks, gurgling rivers and the sight of the turquoise blue left me yearning for more.
Chandratal Lake in a Day – Itinerary
After spending about 5 days in Kaza and other breath taking locations within Spiti it was time to return to the plains. I had Chandratal on my mind and it would not be possible using Public Transport so it had to be a hired car. It was turning out to be nearly Rs 9,000 to Rs 10,000 and I could not find anyone to share with. An Alto would do it for Rs 7000 but it would be a bumpy ride leaving me with little choice.
Kaza to Losar (58 kms in 2 hours)
We started from Kaza at around 5.30 am and the 58 km journey to Losar was done in 2 hours. Losar is just like any other village in Spiti, a little bit greener than the rest since it is on a slightly lower altitude. There are a few dhabas that were already readying breakfast and I feasted on Aloo Paratha. I was warned by the driver to eat well since the next eatery would be in Batal.
Losar to Kunzum Pass (17 kms in 45 mins)
Losar to Kunzum Pass is about 17 kms but an uphill journey to the hill pass. It took about 45 mins to reach this spot which is a mandatory stop for all vehicles. No one proceeds without taking the blessings of the revered Knzum Mata.
It was very windy when I stepped out of the car; but the first warm rays of the sun had begun to appear. I was awestruck by the beauty of the pass, the sun rays lighting up the snow capped peaks and the melted snow trickling down to the many streams. I made a quick round of the Chorten and the Stupa, paid my respects to Kunzum Mata and we were all set to go ahead.
Kumzum Pass to Chandratal (19 kms in 1.5 hours)
There is a steep trek route from Kunzum Pass to Chandratal which takes about 3 hours. I saw a bunch of trekkers go that way and their vehicle followed us. I was extremely tempted but they had plans to camp in the night since it was a part of their Hampta Pass itinerary and I had a tight schedule. After about 20 mins (9 kms) we reached the point where there is a turn to the right for Chandratal and the main highway led towards Manali via Batal. After the turn, the 10 kms to Chandratal along the gurgling Chandra River took about 45 minutes. The road worsened progressively, at times it was just stones in the name of a road and sometimes just enough space for the wheels of the car.
We drove past the camping grounds which were an assortment of tents of different colors. The rates and facilities for these tents vary from budget to luxury; the latter having attached toilets and spring beds. The parking lot is about 2 kms towards the lake on a winding mud road that looks like a spiral from top. Chandratal lake is about 15 minutes leisurely walk from this point on a near flat path. When I reached the lake, It was nearly 5 hours since we started.
Around Chandra Taal (4300 metres)
The first glimpse of the turquoise blue patch soothed the eye. In the midst of different shades of brown the crescent shaped Moon Lake or Chandratal Lake was a beautiful shade of blue. As I walked closer the shade of blue turned out to be an amalgamation of different shades of blue. The flags were fluttering in the air and the whistling wind whispered "Om Mane Padme Hum" in my ears. I quickly took off my shoes, dipped my feet in water and splashed cold water over my eyes. I remained that way for a while, numbed with happiness and cold. I decided to do the Parikrama around the lake.
Like all Parikramas that are done in a clockwise direction to reinforce positive energy, I walked the 2.5 km trail around Chandratal. Little birds were hopping in and out of water in musical rhythm and flying away into the horizon. The color of water changed between turguoise to indigo to a deep shade of blue by the time I reached the other side. The lush green meadows was inviting and I gave in to my urge of rolling on the grass since my feet and back both needed rest after a bumpy ride. The meadows lead to Suraj Tal about 30 kms away which is a 3 day trek from this point. Located on the Samudra Tapu plateau, Chandratal lake is fed by the Chandra Glacier which lies within the Chandrabhaga range that overlook the lake. It is believed that Yudishthira the eldest Pandav brother boarded Indra's chariot from this point and proceeded to heaven in his mortal form. The moon like crescent shape of the lake can be clearly seen from this point. I completed the remaining Parikrama lost in nature occasionally stopping by to soak in nature at its pristine best. The entire Parikrama took me around 1.5 hours. I tried to click as many pictures as possible that day to capture the beauty of the lake but what has been stored and framed in my minds lens is eternal.
Chandratal to Batal (14 kms in 1 hour)
After spending about 2.5 hours around the lake it was time for lunch. We decided to stop at the iconic Chandra Dhaba in Batal run by Chacha Chachi for nearly 4 decades. The simple Rajma Chawal served with some home made spicy chutney was washed down with glasses of cold water. They have simple beds, blankets and sleeping bags were travelers who want to stay over at night if they are delayed and cannot make it to Manali or Keylong. There are no other places to stay on the way. There is no mobile connectivity here and the only way out is the Satellite Phone in the army camp next door or the Solar Powered Phone with Chacha which does not work most of the time.
Batal to Manali via Rohtang Pass ( 114 kms in 5 hours)
Manali was nearly 114 kms away and it would take anywhere between 5-6 hours as predicted by the driver. Our aim was to get past Rohtang Pass 63 kms away before dark
Batal to Gramphoo was about 50 kms with Chhotadara and Chhatru as the distinct points in between. The road The road is nothing but stones and rocks and oven covered in water post noon from the melting snow. The car moved extremely slowly and I kept myself busy with the views of BaraShringi hoping that someday I would be able to climb that glacier. Somewhere near Chhatru a group of sheep slowed us down and we had to give them the right of passage since it is their land. The stones give way to a patch of grassy meadow here with 2 dhabas around catering to the bikers and the trekkers who come down the Hampta Pass. Gramphoo is the diversion point for going towards Leh or Manali. The straight road led to Leh and we turned left for Manali.
Gramphoo to Rohtang Pass was an upward climb of 14 kms and it was beginning to get dark. It looked beautiful and I had the urge to ask the driver to stop but with the road ahead and having driven since morning I recollected my onward journey a week ago. We passed by Beas Kund and drove through the narrow road between the peaks. The onward journey to Manali via Marhi was a gradual descent of 50 kms on smooth roads with barely any traffic and was covered in about 2 hours with a brief stop for tea. This road is heavily congested during the peak summer months when permits have to be procured in advance as limited vehicles are allowed. The driver pointed out to the cliff sides and indicated the level of snow which is cleared in months of May-June.
Queries on Every Travelers Mind
These are some queries that I had so I thought of putting it together for other travel seekers like me who think of visiting Chandratal.
Is it worth visiting Chandratal in a Day?
Absolutely unless you want to experience camping in high altitude The camps are more than 2 kms away from the lake for rightful ecological reasons. I spent almost 2.5 hours by the lake, walking around and I dont think an overnight stay would have increased that time since it gets very chilly and windy by afternoon. Its a long day and the drive is not easy.
Who should visit Chandratal in a Day?
It is expensive to do Chandratal in a Day but if you are a group who are traveling in an exclusive hired vehicle then a detour to Chandratal will not be expensive. Also for travelers who have issues with high altitude, a short visit and descending to Manali may be better than camping overnight at 4300 metres.
Is it better done while returning from Kaza to Manali or the other way around?
It is better done while traveling from Kaza to Manali since the body is acclimatized to high altitude and walking or sitting around the lake will not cause much issues. However visiting Chandratal on the way to Kaza from Manali will be a sudden increase in altitude and may cause dizziness or nausea.
Is it possible to visit Chandratal as a Day Trip from Manali?
This is not possible due to distance and altitude. Even if traveling as an overnight trip on this route, it is better to take adequate protection from altitude sickness since the sudden gain in height does impact most travelers.
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I always love when citrus season comes along. For those of us in crazy cold climates, it's like nature's way of helping us get through winter. At least, that's how I always see it when February rolls into town and fresh oranges, clementines and grapefruits seem to be the only sunshine we see. Make all that yummy fruit into cocktails, you say? I think that's a fabulous idea. So today I've rounded up 10 of the best winter citrus cocktails your palate has ever tasted.
From blood orange to clementines to freshly squeezed lemons, from tequila to rum to gin, there's a little something here for everyone, all guaranteed to taste like a summer's breeze in the middle of winter. Click through to check out 10 of the best winter citrus cocktails!


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Igoe PA hire provides sound & lighting hire at a centenary year jamboree for 600 Scouts & Cubs on a lovely piece of land near Stroud owned by Princess Anne.
Diary 25/05/07
We set up the sound and lighting rig in the morning running two CS4000 amps into two double 15″ subs & two double 15″ full range cabs. For disco lights we set up a truss and hung 2 VRX gladiators / 2 NJD DMX 250's and a NJD Datamoon. We also included 4 short nose cans and 4 LED cans.
The scouts had a seperate tent for the desk and outboard so we used a 15 meter multi-core with a nice little 8 channel spirit desk.
By all accounts they had a great time throughout the weekend with performances from talented youngsters. It was a rather wet weekend but being scouts they were well "prepared" for themselves and all our kit dry.
We look forward to doing more work for the Scouts who are always friendly and very polite.