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Buying an off-plan property is a highly successful option when buying real estate in Dubai.
AYKON City is a unique concept – an entire city set within the magnificent metropolis of Dubai. Located in the Golden Quadrant on Sheikh Zayed Road, the development will be a new architectural icon on the majestic city skyline. AYKON City will be developed in two distinct stages. The first part will comprise four statuesque towers linked by a central podium. The second part will further enhance an already iconic project.
Serena is upcoming townhouses project in Dubailand by Dubai Properties, ideally for those seeking a tranquil respite from the city, yet still being in close proximity to it. The townhouses have a Spanish theme to each one of them, transporting you to a completely different place but still being within reach of all the best that Dubai living has to offer. There are choices of 2 and 3-bedroom townhouses are available with maid's room for each one of them.
Sidra, a community of premium villas, is the latest addition to Dubai Hills Estate. These elegant homes are designed exclusively for those with a taste for contemporary living. The five types of villas range from 3,102 - 4,283 sq. ft. and offer 3 – 5 bedrooms. Everything you could need and want for the best of lifestyle is within the community. This is where convenience meets you at the comfort of your home.
Serenia promises an unrivalled lifestyle, inviting residents into a world of architectural excellence, contemporary interiors, an array of outdoor facilities and bespoke services. The Serenia identity is a fusion of natural elements - a vivid reflection of the environment in which it is situated.
Zahra Breeze Apartments is characterized by its contemporary architectural style and beautiful courtyard, which lets abundant light into each of its homes. Resort inspired offerings include a swimming pool, sunning deck, generously sized terraces, play areas and so much more. Intuitive floorplans give you plenty of room to arrange your living space the way you like. With three and four bedroom options there is room for your family to grow.
Situated opposite Downtown Dubai's soaring skyline, the Island District forms the centerpiece of Dubai Creek Harbour. Extending into the heart of the creek, the two towers of the stunning Harbour Views elegantly preside over this lush, palm tree-lined waterfront setting.
Living at Viridian, A vibrant and lush environment surrounds you with inspiring sensations of flourishing natural life. Based in the heart of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum city, District 11, The evocative name has deep roots. The Viridian community at The Fields features spacious 3 and 4-Bed Townhouses. Planned in luscious green setting, these contemporary-designed townhouses are being developed by G & Co – developer of the popular Millennium and Grand Millennium Estates,also located in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City.
For the first time in the Middle East, Ritz Tower by Danube brings an innovative concept that enhances space utilization. A home that transforms as per your needs. Ritz Tower offers a selection of 446 units of Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom fully furnished apartments. These apartments are fitted with modular furniture and a European technology convertible sofa, that transforms into a full size bed with just a gentle pull. Now you have a spacious living room by day and a comfortable additional bedroom at night.
The Polo Residence, located in the heart of Meydan City, enjoys a perfect blend of exquisitely designed contemporary dwellings surrounded by lush greenery. This impressive gated community of 29 four-storey-rise buildings is nestled among rustling trees and 1,160,000 sq. ft. of emerald meadows echoing their traditional equestrian roots and offers world class amenities throughgout its grounds.
A luxurious lifestyle at The Polo Residence is enriched by many amenities available, from sports courts to spa facilities. This blend of comforts makes for the perfect balance of health for mind, body, and spirit.
Muraba Residences is an architectural gem set on the Eastern Crescent of the Palm Jumeirah. It is a collection of just 46 apartments and 4 penthouses, every one of which is oriented to make the most of the uninterrupted views across the water, right along the skyline of the whole of Dubai.
The apartments created are designed with a certain sensibility in mind. A considered visual aesthetic, but also a conscious desire to create a positive ambience; The space, the flow, entirely in tune. Ultimately this is what we would like you to sense in our design.
Crowning this unique building are four penthouses, for those who want to take the Muraba living experience to the next level. Each penthouse has an extraordinary amount of indoor and outdoor space, with four double bedrooms (two with private balconies), extended living areas and a private elevator lobby.
Mada Residences are a selection of 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments located in Downtown Dubai. The 36-storey tower offers residential spaces that are both practical and comfortable to meet the needs of those who want it all. Spacious apartments that are intelligently designed and centrally located in Downtown Dubai, a 1-minute walk from the Dubai Mall.
Marbella reflects Dubai Sport's City's unflinching commitment to build landmark residential projects at the heart of the world's most fascinating city. Developed as the ninth village of Victory Heights, Marbella is a cluster of 77 master crafted townhouses that exemplify a new level of luxury, a new trend in designing homes and a new way to be pampered by nature. Space, luxury and setting make these 4-bedroom + maids room, townhouses one of its kind.
Living Legends is a large-scale residential development in the heart of Dubailand in Mohammed Bin Zayed Road comprising of 500 villas and 12 residential towers. The community is surrounded by a world-class nine-hole golf course designed by the famous Swiss designed Peter Harradine along with a driving range and clubhouse.
Centrally located within Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, spacious, contemporary and beautifully finished? Sustainable and surrounded by green spaces? Family-orientated and alive with community atmosphere? Served by a full range of amenities for living and learning? It's a lot to ask, but we believe we've made it happen. And we call it Sobha Hartland.
The 29-storey residential tower is located in Business Bay, right in the centre of Dubai. Every little corner of your home is planned to perfection and every little luxury is detailed beyond compare. Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding neighbourhood from every apartment.
Studios, 1 Bedrooom, 2 Bedroom and 3 Bedrooms available with Italian finishing
The Jade community at The Fields features spacious 3- and 4-Bed Townhouses starting at AED 2.26 Million. Planned in luscious green setting, these contemporary-designed townhouses are being developed by G&Co – developer of the popular Millennium and Grand Millennium Estates,also located in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City.
The development acts as an attraction and a destination hub for both shopping and entertainment, and catering for both residents and visitors alike and is set to complement and boost the reputation of Dubai on the world Shopping and Culture Map.
Ashjar (=Trees in Arabic) at Al Barari are residential luxury apartments set into a forest landscape. These unique homes are low-rise (G+4) and low-density with very few apartments per cluster, ensuring abundant private space. Residents will enjoy breathtaking views of the forest or skyline views of Dubai. I have attached some images for you to review at your at your leisure.
Located in the very heart of Dubai, this dazzling 23-storey tower of 437 residential apartments is set to impress from the inside and out, with itsstriking design and modern interiors. The sought-after address is Business Bay, overlooking the sparkling Dubai Water Canal, and surrounded by aplethora of international businesses, financial institutions, upscale boutiques and restaurants.
Alandalus at Jumeirah Golf Estates has the romantic, leisurely feeling of a beautiful hill town. With stunning golf course views, extraordinary foliage and 15 lakes flowing through, this splendid integration of architecture and landscape design makes Alandalus a truly unique residential and retail destination. And home to wildlife and birds.
Located within the Mudon community, The new neighbourhood townhouses will feature contemporary design elements with a light and modern colour scheme. Surrounded with greenery and an impressive landscape, the project will include all the facilities that complement an active lifestyle.
With 1118 residential units in 13 modern G+6 buildings, Mag 5 Boulevard is your answer to affordable urban living in Dubai. Inside, every square inch is designed to build in functionality, and create aesthetic appeal. Scheduled to be completed in 2018, Mag 5 Boulevard is destined to become a 24-hour living, walkable community spread over 800,000 sq. ft. of land.
Jumeirah Village Circle is one of Dubai's up and coming areas situated in the heart of Dubai, with all the modern facilities of a city in a tranquil village setting. Designed to cater for the whole family, set amid verdant landscaping, Jumeirah Village Circle is a development designed to provide a sense of community.
Surrounded by some of the most distinguished landmarks in the world, Paramount Tower Hotel & Residences is set on the famous Sheikh Zayed Road, adjacent to the Business Bay area. The striking hotel and residential tower boasts incredible views of the surrounding neighbourhood, including the Burj Khalifa, along with vistas of the Palms, The World Islands and the iconic Burj Al Arab.
The 40-storey Olgana Tower forms the gateway to Acacia Avenue. The interiors are designed to embody the Abyaar philosophy and provide over 327,746 square feet of chic, minimal and contemporary residences. Olgana Tower features 139 stylish apartments, consisting of 79 one-bedroom, 66 two-bedroom, 53 three-bedroom and 8 four-bedroom apartments, as well as 7 duplex townhouses. Breathtaking views of the Palm Jumeirah, Arabian Gulf & The Burj Al Arab
There is nothing more satisfying than watching the lights turn on as the evening sun sets in and the skies start dimming down. This shows us that there is life behind walls. This is how Azizi constructs their buildings. They build them for people to live and enjoy in. As per your needs, you choose from the verity of floor plans spanning from 935 Sq ft. and goes up to around 2,000 Sq ft. for 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms apartments comes with parking space per size of the apartment.
Luxury and greenery embrace you with open arms at AKOYA Oxygen. It's a breathtaking new community in Dubai where luxurious homes will be surrounded by all things lush green. Just 15 minutes away from the city, AKOYA Oxygen is close to the heart of nature as you can ever get.
The Nova Hotel Villas are located in their own private little enclave of Dubai's greenest residential address – AKOYA Oxygen. Set amidst the 55 million square foot master development, they offer the most discerning guests the comforts of an expansive home, with the bespoke services of the world's finest hotels, should you wish. Everything will be taken care of in your hotel villa, starting with beautiful interior detailing and exquisite finishing. Then the team of designers will carefully select various pieces for your home and equip each room with everything you need to get on with your life. The result will be a fully furnished home, where all you have to do is arrive.
Golf Promenade sits majestically between the luxuriant greens of the Trump International Golf Club Dubai and the incredible Beverly Hills lifestyle of The Drive/AKOYA. A world-class 18-hole golf course along with two and a half kilometres of luxury shopping, dining and entertainment, right there on your doorstep.


text: Affordable Care Act Second ACA Enrollment Begins Nov.15 By Associated Press • Nov 10, 2014 New Hampshire residents get their second chance to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act starting Nov. 15. The second enrollment season for healthcare.gov runs through Feb. 15. More than 40,000 New Hampshire residents selected health plans during the first enrollment period, which ended March 31. Health Center Receives Grant For Mental Health, Substance Abuse Programs By Associated Press • Nov 7, 2014 The Lamprey Health Care center in Newmarket is getting a $242,000 grant through the Affordable Care Act to create or expand its mental health and substance abuse treatment programs. The grant is part of $51 million in grants announced Thursday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The money is going to 210 health centers to expand services to 440,000 people around the country. At Lamprey, the grant means the number of people in New Hampshire with access to mental health or substance abuse treatment will increase by just over 200. Two Healthcare Centers Receive Federal Grants For Renovations By Jack Rodolico • Aug 26, 2014 Two New Hampshire healthcare centers will split nearly half a million dollars in federal grants announced on Tuesday. The funding comes from the Affordable Care Act and will be used for renovations. Lamprey Health Care will use its $250,000 grant to make its Raymond facility more accessible for patients and doctors. The work will include redesigning the floor plan and making the entrance more accessible to wheelchairs. Michelle Gaduet, Lamprey's Communications Coordinator, says the building hasn't been updated in 18 years. Four Community Health Centers To Share $921,000 In Federal Funds By Chris Jensen • Jul 31, 2014 Four health centers in the state will be sharing about $921,000 in federal funds to help people with mental illness or substance abuse... The funds are coming through the Affordable Care Act and they'll be used at community health centers, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services said Thursday. Those centers are: * Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth: $250,000. * Harbor Homes in Nashua: $250,000. * Manchester Community Health Center: $250,000. * City of Manchester: $171,360. Medicaid Enrollment Jumps By 11,000, Stretching State Budget By Todd Bookman • Jul 10, 2014 An unexpected surge in Medicaid enrollments during the past six months is putting pressure on the state's budget. Medicaid has seen its enrollment jump by roughly 11,000 people since January 1. State officials attribute this to two main things: under the Affordable Care Act, there's a streamlined application process, and that increased publicity surrounding the law brought out more applicants. Health and Human Service Commissioner Nick Toumpas says it's more than they expected, but that nearly 70% of the new sign-ups are children. Hassan Holds Medicaid Expansion Kick-Off Event By Todd Bookman • Jun 30, 2014 Todd Bookman / NHPR Enrollment in Medicaid for as many as 50,000 newly eligible residents opens tomorrow, with health benefits slated to start August 15th. Governor Maggie Hassan held a kick-off event on Monday at the Manchester Community Health Center, where she called the bi-partisan deal to expand the state's Medicaid program the most significant health care legislation in decades. More Hospitals, More Choices Coming To Health Exchange By Todd Bookman • Jun 17, 2014 N.H. Insurance Department Consumers will have more than 50 plans to choose from next year on the Affordable Care Act health exchange, according to the New Hampshire Insurance Department. During the first of two public hearings, department officials on Tuesday said five insurance companies will compete in the marketplace in 2015. Anthem was the only participant this year, and it's decision to include just 16 of the state's 26 hospitals in its network sparked frustration even among supporters of the health law. The Suddenly Crowded New Hampshire Health Exchange By Todd Bookman • Jun 2, 2014 healthcare.gov Two more insurance companies say they plan to sell policies in New Hampshire's health exchange in 2015, bringing the total to five carriers. The suddenly crowded field is a sharp contrast to this year, when only Anthem is offering policies through healthcare.gov. Harvard Pilgrim and Minuteman Health, both based in Massachusetts, announced their intentions to join the exchange earlier this year, and now the New Hampshire Insurance Department says Assurant Health and Maine Community Health Options have also submitted plans for regulatory review. Health Law Proves Big Business For Contractors By Todd Bookman • May 27, 2014 Josh Rogers / NHPR There was a time not all that long ago when politicians in New Hampshire had no trouble turning away federal money tied to the Affordable Care Act. In March of 2011, the Republican-controlled Executive Council rejected a planning grant to explore creation of a state-run health care exchange. At the time, Republican Chris Sununu said federal money for implementing so-called Obamacare was "like crack to the states." Insurance Department Holds Hearing On Narrow Network By Todd Bookman • May 14, 2014 Todd Bookman / NHPR Politicians in New Hampshire have done plenty of arguing over the Affordable Care Act. Today, lawyers were given a turn. A long-awaited hearing was held at the state Insurance Department. At issue is a complaint filed by an East Rochester woman over alleged harm suffered at the hands of Anthem's limited network of hospitals. Margaret McCarthy was a bookkeeper and office manager, but now, in her early 60s, she's content volunteering as treasurer of her church. Ad Audit: Conservative Group's New Ad Targets Kuster's Support of Affordable Care Act By Brian Wallstin • May 14, 2014 Sara Plourde The New Hampshire arm of Americans for Prosperity continues to pound away at Democrats over the Affordable Care Act. The conservative non-profit's latest volley is a new television ad attacking New Hampshire's 2nd District Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster for her support of so-called Obamacare. News Primer: Frisbie Hospital Challenges Anthem's Provider Network By Todd Bookman • May 13, 2014 Sara Plourde In the pitched political battle over the Affordable Care Act, Republicans and Democrats seem to have found common ground on one issue: Anthem's so-called narrow network of providers. From GOP Senate candidate Scott Brown to Rep. Carol Shea-Porter, a wide array of voices have complained that Anthem's decision to exclude 10 hospitals from its plans sold through the new federal health exchange harms patients. On Wednesday, one of those patients, an East Rochester woman named Margaret McCarthy, will get a long-awaited hearing on the matter at the state Insurance Department. Anthem Extends Deadline For Non-Compliant Plans Under ACA By Associated Press • May 11, 2014 About 10,000 New Hampshire residents whose individual insurance policies don't comply with President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law will get a chance to renew them for another year. The Obama administration announced a two-year extension in March for noncompliant policies if states and insurance companies allow it. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Hampshire recently decided to allow the extension, but a company spokesman tells The Associated Press that the extension will be for only year. It will be available for anyone whose policies are due to expire between Oct. Anthem Says High Percent Of New ACA Customers Paid First Bill By Todd Bookman • May 9, 2014 Nearly 90% of the people who signed up for health care through the Affordable Care Act in New Hampshire have paid their first month's bill. Anthem, the only insurance company in the exchange this year, says roughly 35,000 out of the 40,000 who enrolled through healthcare.gov are paid up. That's a higher percent than estimates put out by Republican members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee. Their report released April 30th stated that just 67% of enrollees nationally had paid their first month's premium. Healthcare.gov Appears To Be A Good Deal For States By Todd Bookman • May 8, 2014 via RI.gov New Englanders are a frugal bunch, so they may want to take note that when it comes to the Affordable Care Act, healthcare.gov was more efficient than the state-run exchanges. A new report out from a former Obama Administration official finds that the cost-per-enrollee was lower in federally-run exchanges than in state-run exchanges. Enrollment In Obamacare Tops 40,000 By Todd Bookman • May 1, 2014 More than 40,000 New Hampshire residents enrolled in health plans through the Affordable Care Act, according to new figures out from the federal government. Nearly half the sign-ups came during a March and April surge, erasing a poor showing in the early months when healthcare.gov was plagued by technical glitches. Even supporters of the law reacted with surprise to the final tally for the open enrollment period. Frisbie Hospital Patient Granted Hearing On Anthem's Network By Todd Bookman • Apr 30, 2014 Via Flickr CC After several stops and starts, the Insurance Department has agreed to a formal hearing on the adequacy of Anthem's narrow network of hospitals. The move stems from a complaint filed by East Rochester resident Margaret McCarthy. She says she's been aggrieved by Anthem's decision to exclude Frisbie Memorial Hospital from its network for plans sold through the Affordable Care Act. State Awaits Approval Of Medicaid Expansion Plan By Todd Bookman • Apr 28, 2014 The state is bumping up against an intended start date for Medicaid expansion sign-ups. The bi-partisan plan agreed to earlier this year originally called for a two-month early enrollment period beginning May 1st with coverage starting in July, but the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services hasn't yet signed off on the package. Governor Hassan says her administration continues to work closely with federal regulators. Regulators Begin Redraft Of 'Narrow Network' Insurance Rules By Todd Bookman • Apr 23, 2014 Todd Bookman / NHPR The Insurance Department kicked off a series of public meetings on Wednesday looking into network adequacy standards, with a focus on health plans that exclude doctors and hospitals. Anthem's 'narrow network' plans—the only option available through so-called ObamaCare this year—left out 10 of New Hampshire's 26 hospitals, forcing some consumers to switch doctors. The Insurance Department found Anthem's plans met the current standards for coverage, which take into account the distance patients must travel for care. Report Citing 90% Rate Increase Under ACA Called Into Question By Todd Bookman • Apr 9, 2014 The New Hampshire Insurance Department is disputing a report that claims a 90% spike in individual premiums under the Affordable Care Act. The report from Morgan Stanley, which has become the latest flashpoint in the political battle over Obamacare, was based on a national survey of insurance brokers. The Sidebar: Hearing To Challenge Anthem's Network Postponed By Brian Wallstin • Apr 7, 2014 NHPR Staff The state insurance department has postponed a hearing this week to consider a challenge to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's network of providers covered under the Affordable Care Act. Margaret McCarthy, a patient of Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, has asked the department to require Anthem to include Frisbie in the network. With Expansion Coming, Medicaid Enrollment Already Up In New Hampshire By Todd Bookman • Apr 4, 2014 The number of Medicaid enrollees in New Hampshire is up 4% since last October, according to new data from the federal government. More than 133,000 people were enrolled as of February, compared with roughly 127,000 recipients before the launch of the Affordable Care Act. ACA's Deadline Day By The Exchange • Mar 31, 2014 Pan-African News Wire Photos / Flickr/CC Under the Affordable Care act, Monday is the last chance for uninsured Americans to choose a plan or pay a penalty. We'll get the latest on New Hampshire enrollments, and other aspects of this law in the Granite State, including the newly signed Medicaid Expansion and new players coming to the state's insurance market next year. GUESTS: State To Hear Complaint Against Anthem ACA Plans By Associated Press • Mar 30, 2014 New Hampshire's Insurance Department will hear a complaint about the exclusion of a hospital from the network of providers covered under the Affordable Care Act. A patient at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester says Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's network is inadequate because it does not include Frisbie. Sixteen hospitals are in the network; 10 are not. Anthem has said the "narrow'' network keeps costs down and the state insurance department determined the network meets adequacy standards. The department previously denied a petition by Frisbie and patient Margaret McCarthy. It's Last Call For Health Sign-Ups In New Hampshire By Todd Bookman • Mar 26, 2014 Todd Bookman / NHPR Time is running out for individuals looking to buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. The cut-off to start the sign-up process is March 31st, and unlike previous deadlines, it looks like this one may actually hold. That's got John Carland taking the process more seriously. "I put things off," says Carland. "I'm a procrastinator. So, I just put it off until I had to do it, I guess." Incorrect Rates Charged To Smokers With Insurance Policies On The Exchange By Amanda Loder • Mar 24, 2014 DaleKav via Flickr CC According to the independent investigative journalism outlet ProPublica, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield canceled the health insurance policies of close to 100 New Hampshire smokers who purchased insurance policies on the state's health exchange. That's because Anthem incorrectly charged them non-smoker rates. New Insurance Company Plans To Offer Full Network Of Hospitals By Todd Bookman • Mar 19, 2014 Massachusetts-based Minuteman Health says New Hampshire's insurance marketplace is "ripe for disruption." House Committee Backs Medicaid Expansion By Todd Bookman • Mar 18, 2014 The plan to expand Medicaid endorsed by the state Senate has cleared its first hurdle in the New Hampshire House, gaining the approval of the Finance Committee on a 15-10 vote. The Democratically-controlled House has already voted to expand Medicaid three times, and leaders there want to pass this version as soon as they can. House Republicans, though, continue to put up a fight. Senate Approves Bill To Hold Public Hearings On ACA Insurance Plans By Todd Bookman • Mar 13, 2014 Daniel S. Hurd via Flickr CC Health insurance products sold in New Hampshire's exchange would face public hearings under a bill passed by the Senate. Supporters say the hearings will provide transparency about what exactly the plans cover, and which doctors and hospitals are participating. The move comes in direct response to Anthem's so-called narrow network exchange plans that leave out 10 of the state's 26 hospitals. New Hampshire Surpasses ACA Sign-Up Target By Todd Bookman • Mar 11, 2014 Data: U.S. Health and Human Services More than 21,000 New Hampshire residents have signed up for insurance through the Affordable Care Act, according to new data released by the federal government. In February, 4,715 enrolled in coverage, bringing the total since October above the federal government's estimate of 19,000 total sign-ups for the state. Women account for 55% of enrollees, and nearly 3-in-4 residents qualified for some level of financial assistance. Pages« first ‹ previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 next › last »

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text: On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 10:02 AM, Paul Suliin <psuliin at gmail.com> wrote: > Any suggestions? Low tech solution: Try replacing one of the three AA batteries with a dead battery. The laser and microelectronics draw very little power. Most of the power is going to drive the motor, and if you drop the available current the motor will slow down, but there will (likely) still be enough power for the electronics and laser. -- Earl Ruby http://earlruby.org/ @earlruby


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By Master Sgt. Deborah Williams, 108th Training Command (IET) Public AffairsAugust 13, 2013
FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- The time honored tradition of passing the Colors from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander was instrumental in a Change of Command Ceremony held on Victory Field here. Presiding over the ceremony was Maj. Gen. Glenn Lesniak, deputy commanding general, U. S. Army Reserve Command.
During the opening ceremony, parade cannons sounded off and the outgoing commander, Maj. Gen. Robert P. Stall, 108th Training Command (IET), was presented an honorary shell casing to mark the occasion. The Commander of Troops, Col. Andrew Bassford, began the ceremony by forming the command.
In keeping with military tradition, Stall passed the Colors relinquishing command to the incoming commander, Maj. Gen. Leslie Purser. The ceremony emphasizes the continuity of leadership and unit identity, and symbolizes the transfer of command responsibility from the departing commander to the arriving commander.
The Colors represent not only the heritage and history of the unit, but also the unity and loyalty of its Soldiers. The Colors are the commander's symbol of authority, representing his/her responsibilities to the organization. Wherever the commander is, there also are the Colors.
"Thank you very much for being here this morning to recognize the accomplishments of a tremendous Soldier and leader and welcome aboard a very talented and experienced new commander for the 108th Training Command," said Lesniak.
The Army Reserve's primary mission is to provide trained and ready Soldiers and units to support our six combatant commands across the world. We provide a versatile mix of enabling capability, the total and joint force. Our Soldiers also provide skills by virtue of their civilian work experience. Our ARFORGEN progressive readiness model produces 28,000 Soldiers a year that are available to deploy into theatre. I am proud that we do this very efficiently, said Lesniak.
To maintain that force, the Army Reserve brings in over 20,000 new Soldiers a year. The 108th Training Command plays a key role enabling USARC to sustain that production especially during the summer surge and for the past 12 years in support of the commitments in theatre.
"During his past three years of command, Maj. Gen. Rob Stall has masterfully guided this command along the path, of what I would call, sustained excellence. He has put together a solid management system that provides excellent management control but also provides clear commanders' intent and guidance in a manner that supports the current Army focus on mission command," continued Lesniak.
The 108th provides over 1,000 drill sergeants every year in support of Initial Entry
Training, reception center and training committee operations, the chaplain school, conducting drill sergeant sustainment training, and directly supports the Drill Sergeant School.
"Rob, thank you for all you have done for this command, for all you have done for the Army and throughout your command tenure, it has been great working with you," Lesniak said.
"I am also very happy to welcome Maj. Gen. Leslie Purser as the new commanding general of the 108th Training Command. She brings an entire military family to this command," continued Lesniak. "I know that Maj. Gen. Purser is committed to this assignment. It brings to mind the scene out of 'Patton', three weeks after 'D' Day when Patton said he would crawl on his belly to get a command, but Maj. Gen. Purser did not have to do that, but let me assure you her passion to want to continue to serve and command at the two-star level in the Army Reserve is intense and she is going to bring that with all her vigor in this command."
Lesniak commended the Soldiers standing in formation representing not only the 108th Training Command but all the Soldiers serving in the Army today; a true team of professionals that do great things for our Army every day. Thank you for all of you being here today. May God continue to bless the 108th Training Command, its leadership and our Great Nation.
When Stall took command of the 108th Training Command (IET) in 2010, it would be his prelude to retirement from the Army Reserve.
"Three years ago I became your commander knowing at that time it would probably be my final three years in the Army Reserve and it has been a magnificent journey for me. We have accomplished so much over the last three years, overcoming many obstacles that challenged us to produce our main pacing items, our drill sergeants, said Stall.
"All have sung your praises. Continue to strive to be the best you can be. Support the new commander, the way you have supported me," said Stall. "Being the commander of the 108th Training Command has been the greatest honor and privilege of my career, my life. Nancy and I wish you only the best in the years ahead and we will miss you. Victory Starts Here! Thank you," concluded Stall.
Purser was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army on May 25, 1980. She held command and staff positions at every level to include, but not limited to, Liaison Officer, Netherland Logistics Element, 310th Theatre Army Area Command, Brunnsum, Netherlands; Deputy Joint Training Exercise Coordinator, Joint Warfighting Center/J7, Atlantic Command, Suffolk, Va.; commander 1st Battalion, 311th Regiment, 78th Division, Richmond, Va.; 3431st MI Group Commander, NGIC, Charlottesville, Va.; commander, Military Intelligence Readiness Command, Fort Belvoir, Va.; Chief, Defense Intelligence Support Office-Iraq, Multi-National Forces-Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq; Deputy Chief, Army Reserve for Human Capital and currently as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2, HQDA.
She is a graduate of the Military Intelligence Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, United States Army Command and General Staff School, and the United States Army War College. As a distinguished military graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, she received her BA Degree in Graphic Art, and a MSS Degree in Strategic Studies at the United States Army War College. Her awards include the Legion of Merit (3 OLCs), Bronze Star Medal, Joint Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLCs), Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Military Intelligence Corps Knowlton Award.
Coming to this command was an assignment Purser eagerly pursued. She thanked her family for their support, special thanks to Soldiers standing on the field and those that traveled long distances.
"Welcome and thank you for attending and being a part of the ceremony today and a special thanks to the 380th band all the way from Richmond, you sound great. I am very honored and pleased to be here assigned to a unit that has such a stellar reputation," said Purser.
"In the past month, as the incoming commander, I have had an opportunity to observe some of you in action. I observed a group of very talented and dedicated individuals providing significant and meaningful contributions to the missions of the command, the support of USARC, TRADOC, and greater Army missions. I consider this to be a reflection of your skills, knowledge, expertise and outstanding leadership and direction of my predecessor; you certainly leave big shoes to fill," said Purser. "Victory Starts Here!"
After the ceremony, a Dining Out in honor of Stall's retirement was held to recognize and thank him for all his years of dedicated service. He will retire after serving his country for 36 years, with his final three years in the Army Reserve as commander of the 108th Training Command (IET).
Activated as the 108th Airborne Division after World War II (1946), the "Golden Griffons" were originally headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. The division was called the
Golden Griffons because of its initial air-ground mission.
In October 2008, the 108th Division (IT) became the 108th Training Command (IET). Today, being one of the largest training commands in the U.S. Army Reserve with three divisions spread from Puerto Rico to Hawaii, it is known as a premiere U.S. Army Reserve Command focused on training citizens into warriors nationwide.
The three divisions, 95th, 98th, and 104th, conduct Basic Combat Training (BCT), one Station Unit Training (OSUT), and Leader Training (LT) at six Army Training Centers. The mission is critical to providing new Soldiers and officers to support the future needs of the Army and Army Reserve.


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While the video itself is pretty funny, I found myself puzzled briefly. First, it takes a moment to realize that his face is super-imposed over a female dancer. The other thing that was odd was noticing a resemblance to Jane Krakowski.
Am I the only one that sees this?
Weird Al's latest album Alpocalypse is available now.
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text: Hackney Driver Application - Now Online! CORI Form for Hackney Drivers - Required Attachment Hackney Rules and Regulations: Amended Hackney Rules - Adopted 6-19-17 Requirements Per Cambridge City Ordinance Flat Rate Guide Book Cambridge Taxi Companies Checker Cab: (617) 497-9000 Star Taxi: (617) 876-8888 UTS: (617) 661-2500 There are also a number of individually owned taxi cabs that are licensed by the City of Cambridge. Additional Documents: Notice Regarding Taxi Coupons Cambridge Taxicab Rules and Regulations Credit Card Policy, March 2015 Credit Card Frequently Asked Questions Cambridge Taxicab Rates - Effective as of March 10, 2015 Accessible Cambridge Taxicab Program The City of Cambridge's Accessible Cambridge Taxicab Program ("ACT Program") is managed by Cambridge Transportation Service, the company that runs Checker Cab of Cambridge. The Cambridge taxicab fleet maintains eight accessible taxicabs owned and operated by various taxicab companies including Ambassador Brattle Cab, Checker Cab, Classic Cab and individual owners. These taxicabs—some vans, some minivans—serve the general public 24 hours a day, seven days a week; however, priority service is given to elderly and disabled passengers. Cambridge accessible taxicabs operate as any other Cambridge taxi: they may be flagged down on the street, boarded at a taxi stand, or contacted by telephone. For an accessible Cambridge taxicab, call: Accessible Cambridge Taxi Program at 1-866-654-1003 Hackney Complaints For Information, assistance, or to file a complaint – by fax, mail or email — contact: License Commission, 831 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139 Telephone: 617.349.6146 TTY: 617.349.6112 Fax: 617.349.6148 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com You may also submit a complaint via Commonwealth Connect. Medallion Owner's Information Accessible Taxicab Inspection Checklist Directive Regarding Processing and Administrative Fees for Elderly/Disability Discount Coupons Frequently Asked Questions: Taxicabs and Service Animals in Cambridge Policy Directive Regarding the Use of Window Tint in Cambridge Taxicabs Dispatch Association Permit Information Permit Application Form (For both Initial Application and Renewal Application) Guidance Memorandum for Cambridge Dispatch Associations regarding Dispatch Rules and Regulations Tips and FAQs How do I obtain a license to drive a taxicab in Cambridge? • An applicant for a Cambridge taxicab driver's license must be at least 18 years of age and a licensed Massachusetts driver for at least one year. • The applicant must bring their Massachusetts Driver's license to the License Commission Office, 831 Massachusetts Avenue, first floor, any time on Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday night from 5:00 to 7:30 pm or Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 am; • At that time, the applicant will pay a $10 fee (cash/check or money order) and authorize the License Commission Hackney Officer to obtain driving record and criminal record (CORI). • Applicant will also pay $100 (money order only). We will register you to attend the next available hackney driver's school, which is held once monthly, for a period of five nights during the same week. On the last evening of the class, the applicant will take the written Hackney Driver's exam. If the applicant passes both parts of the exam, and the criminal and driving record are satisfactory, according to our hackney rules and regulations, a 60 day Temporary Hackney License will be granted upon the payment of $10 and the securing of employment. The new driver will also be given the 60 day Temporary Hackney License Training List which needs to be completed and returned within the 60 day period. • Within 60 days of beginning work under the Temporary Hackney license, the driver will return the 60 Day Temporary Hackney License Training List to the License Commission. The Hackney Officer will review it and contact the driver. If there are no problems, the driver will be issued a one year license for $32.00. How do I file a taxicab driver/hackney complaint? You can file a complaint against a driver of a Cambridge licensed taxicab with our office. Contact our Hackney Police Officer at 617 349-6146 for a complaint form or download the online form in the documents section of this website and mail/return to Cambridge Licence Commission. It should be noted here that all Cambridge Taxicabs are required to have the Taxicab License Number (Medallion) in the following locations: inside the cab on the right rear passenger's window, on the rate cards that are attached to either the partition or the dashboard; the license number is also found on the on the rear of the outside of the cab, on the Medallion plate, and on both rear quarter panels. That number, in addition to the date and the time the incident occurred, is extremely important in expediting an investigation. . What are the Taxi fares? Taxi Flat Rates How do I renew my license to drive a taxicab in Cambridge? What is the fee? The licensed Hackney driver must report to the License Commission with current Hackney and Massachusetts Driver's License and file a request for both criminal and driving records. At this time, the licensee pays the $10.00 fee. This request takes approximately three to five weeks to process. If the criminal and driving record checks are deemed satisfactory, a one year ($32.00) license can be issued. Is there a renewal grace period for Hackney Driver's License? Yes. A Hackney Driver has up to three months from the date of expiration to renew their license. However, if the driver fails to renew the hackney license on time, the licensee cannot operate a taxicab until the license is renewed. If the license is not renewed within the three month period, the licensee must retake and pass the hackney driver's test before the license can be renewed. In cases where it has been more than a year, the applicant has to attend Hackney school.


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Lexington Habitat for Humanity and Lowe's invite women to join Habitat's 10th annual National Women Build Week
Thousands of volunteers to build homes nationwide alongside future homeowners May 6 through 14
(May 9, 2017) – Lexington Habitat for Humanity and Lowe's invite women to build alongside future homeowners during the 10th annual National Women Build Week, May 6 through 14. Lexington Habitat for Humanity is one of 300 Habitat organizations nationwide hosting Women Build projects during the week with support from Lowe's, a longtime partner in the event.
On May 11, local Women Build volunteers will work on the home of Cecile Kahindo and her daughters, Furaha (11), Deborah (5) and Victoria, who will be a year old in June. The home is located at 1765 Russell Cave Road and the volunteers will be on site from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Later that evening, women will also band together to support the Lexington Habitat Women Build home for future homeowners Tay Israel and her sons Tylin, Noah and Bryan. A 2017 Women Build Launch Party hosted by Mulberry & Lime at 216 North Limestone from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. will raise funds for the Women Build sponsored home which will be built in fall 2017. Both families will have the opportunity to experience the strength, stability and independence offered by homeownership.
National Women Build Week brings together women to devote at least one day to building decent and affordable housing in their local communities. Nearly 100,000 women from all 50 states have volunteered in previous years.
"We are excited to participate in the 10th annual National Women Build Week," said Rachel Childress, executive director of Lexington Habitat for Humanity. "This is a great opportunity for women of all skill levels to come together to help a family build or repair a decent and affordable place they can call home, and we are grateful to Lowe's for their financial and volunteer support."
Lowe's helped launch National Women Build Week in 2008. Each year, the company provides the support of Lowe's Heroes volunteers and conducts how-to clinics at stores to teach volunteers construction skills. This year, Lowe's contributed nearly $2 million to National Women Build Week. Since its partnership began in 2003, Lowe's has committed more than $63 million to Habitat and helped nearly 6,500 families improve their living conditions.
No construction skills are necessary to participate in this year's project. To volunteer or donate, call 859-252-2224 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. For more information on National Women Build Week, visit Habitat.org/wb
About Lexington Habitat for Humanity
Lexington Habitat's vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Lexington Habitat's homebuyer program has served over 430 Lexington families, while Lexington Habitat's Love Your Neighborhood Repair Program has helped more than 50 families with repairs needed to keep their homes stable. Additionally, Lexington Habitat's Love Your Neighborhood Clean-Up projects have served thousands in our community with work in over a dozen neighborhoods and parks. To learn more about Lexington Habitat for Humanity visit http://www.lexhabitat.org/
About Habitat for Humanity International
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in nearly 1,400 communities throughout the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.
About Lowe's in the Community
Lowe's, a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company, has a 50-year legacy of supporting the communities it serves through programs that focus on K-12 public education and community improvement projects. Since 2007, Lowe's and the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation together have contributed more than $250 million to these efforts, and for more than two decades Lowe's Heroes employee volunteers have donated their time to make our communities better places to live. To learn more, visit Lowe's Open House digital newsroom or follow @LowesMedia on Twitter.


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Vision, Mission and Values
Victorian Greyhound Racing is a vibrant, entertaining and thriving sport with animal welfare at its heart.
To professionally regulate, conduct and promote greyhound racing and welfare in Victoria with integrity and care, and to ensure an engaging, ethical and sustainable sport.
Integrity, Transparency, Collaboration, Respect, Safety, Responsiveness and Progression.


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Did you know that the surfer's body has 17 problematic body areas? "Fluid Surfer" is a 179-page book that will help you become a stronger and better surfer.
Michelle Drielsma came to surfing relatively late in her life, but she rapidly discovered a new passion, and it became her "loyal physical, mental and emotional dumping ground."
However, as years went by, the author of "Fluid Surfer" understood that she had to do more for her body to feel in sync with the ocean and the waves.
"I decided to develop a mobility and flexibility regime than would keep me surfing for the rest of my life," notes Drielsma, an exercise physiologist, and strength coach.
"We all want, to squeeze out as many years as possible in what we love to do most and I have become passionate about teaching surfers how to look after their bodies and perform to the best of their ability."
"Fluid Surfer" quickly tells us that surfing is a natural combination of flexibility, mobility, stability, strength, power, endurance, agility, coordination, and perceptual/cognitive skill.
And it will also help you make a self-assessment. You are invited to identify which areas of your body are tight or have pain and then find the corresponding remedies and exercises.
"Michelle has been on a clear and focused mission for us all by laying down well documented examples of her insights and knowledge with an aim to urge us to take action for ourselves into moving more efficiently and therefore bring more opportunity for the exact reason we connected with surfing from the outset, the pure joy it brings to our whole being," Tom Carroll writes in his foreword.
"Fluid Surfer" is a must-have surf fitness book. It is aimed at beginner, intermediate, and pro surfers of all ages. If you follow Drielsma's simple training routines, you will feel better in and out of the water.


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The "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and the "The Raven" are both captivating pieces of literature because they capture the imagination and illuminate the mind, while creating darkness. Meanwhile decades later, both stories continue to captivate readers all over the world earning the reputation of being two of the best American folklore stories.
Although Washington Irving and Edgar Allen Poe in their respective works "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "The Raven" use protagonists to describe events of the story, Irving's text is the better of the two because his protagonist, as the underdog, is able to overcome physical and emotional abuse while becoming a legend. The plot in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" builds much faster that the plot in "The Raven. " The narrator speaks of becoming tired and beginning to doze however being wakened by a noise that he feels is a faint knock.
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One of the reasons that Irving's story is better than "The Raven," is the extended time taken for the action to build in the plot. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," is favored by most readers because it is a tale of good vs. evil. The story sparks the imagination of the reader. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," is story of rivalry between the two main characters, Ichabod Crane and Brom Van Brunt. The story represents the struggle and triumph of a young America. Irving does well at building the story between the two characters seeking to win the love of a rich beautiful woman Katrina. The Raven," focuses more on the distress of young man suffering from the loss of his love and dealing with the emotions that follow. I did not enjoy researching the definitions of the symbols and words in the poem. I began to feel sorrow for the narrator, as he fell deeper and deeper into sorrow. He spent time trying to forget Lenore by reading books of to distract his mind. His attempts to forget were in vain. One of the enjoyable elements of the "The Raven," is the way Edgar Allen Poe used descriptive words to illustrate the mood of the poem.
The story is based in the 1800s on a cold night in December in the chamber of a dark house. I love the way Poe captures the reader's imagination. I embrace "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" because it captures my attention with subtle rising action. Washington Irving paints the picture of a new land overflowing with beauty and nature. He gives the reader a sense of mystery, sparking the imagination. Additionally the many readers are able to relate to the setting of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," because of the country atmosphere being created by the author.
I favor the storyline of Ichabod Crane who is a school teacher competing against the suitor Brom Bones. Each of the characters has a goal of winning the heart of the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel. Furthermore the attention is heightened pushing me to the edge of my seat as the plot builds to a breaking point. Ichabod Crane mysteriously disappears during the night after leaving a party. At the end of the party, Ichabod is dumped by Katrina. The story builds as Ichabod is heading home basking in sorrow on a cold, foggy night when he encounters the headless horseman.
The headless horseman chases him through the night until Ichabod Crane falls off his horse. I debate that Washington Irving builds more tension, excitement and creative storylines in his writing. The action for the poem "The Raven did not grab my attention with the same excitement displayed for "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. " Upon returning to the chamber, the man hears a tapping at the window. As he opens the shutter to the window, a raven steps in. The raven enters the chamber speaking to the narrator. The narrator is interested in what the raven has to say and begins to question the raven about his lost love Lenore.
The poem continues with the raven being questioned. The raven responds only with the word "nevermore. " The reader is forced to work hard in researching the symbolism that Edgar Allen Poe is trying to convey in his message to the reader. I was intrigued in stanza fourteen, when the narrator senses the angels. At this moment, he figures out who this raven truly is. "The Raven," maintained a somber mood throughout the poem. On the other hand the underdog storyline of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is favored more because of how easy it is to relate to the character Ichabod and the struggles that he endures.
There was no victory in the conclusion of "The Raven. " I prefer the characters of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and feel that they are easier to remember and better at entertaining the reader. The three characters in "The Raven," were not entertaining. Ichabod is the underdog character in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," however in my opinion he is a symbol of early America competing against Brom Van Brunt the popular brut from Brittan. Katrina is the rich and beautiful female the ignites the actions of the plot in the story.
I approve the characters in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" because I am convinced that the narrator is losing his mind. He is out of touch with reality because he is speaking to a raven without thinking there is anything wrong with it. I did not like the character Lenore because little is known about her. Although the darkness and sorrow experienced by the narrator in "The Raven" is experienced by many people after the loss of a loved one. The theme of "The Raven," displays the extreme side of the human mind. It is hard to move on after the death of a love one.
The theme of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is that of imagination. In the same way the storytelling approach used by Irving is preferred. The story allowed me to dream and form a picture in my mind of each scene. The final reason for choosing "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" over "The Raven is the way the story presented to the reader. Author Washington Irving told the story from a third person point of view. Washington Irving spends time explaining the exposition of the story before transitioning to the action. "The Raven," poem is provided in first person with the protagonist expressing his pain and insanity. The Raven," remains to be one of the greatest poems of all time. The raven symbolizes the narrator's grief and memories of his lost love. The poem also reminds us of how close we are to insanity and the war we fight in our minds when bad things happen in life. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," symbolizes good vs. evil. The story is a rivalry between the Ichabod Crane and stronger Brom Van Brunt. Both characters in a sense are representing their respected nations. Washington Irving used many symbols to tell his legendary story presenting the goals, struggle and livelihood of a young America.


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"What got you here won't get you there." – Emmanuel Gobillot author of Leadershift
Business is fundamentally shifting…
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Command & Control Connect & Collaborate
Hierarchy Network
Transaction Relationship
Push Pull
What can we do top engage our people and reconnevct them to the "why" and the purpose of our organizations?
How can we get our people thinking strategically all of the time?
How do we make our organizations "future ready"?
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Join the 21st Century Crannog Community where you will be guaranteed a warm welcome and taken on a fascinating journey into Scotland's prehistory.
Walk in the footsteps of the original Crannog dwellers and immerse yourself in village life with original artefacts; demonstrations of textiles, cooking and ancient crafts & technologies; paddle into prehistory in one of our replica logboats and take in the atmosphere inside the Crannog Roundhouse.
Bring your picnic and make a day of it surrounded by the stunning landscape of Loch Tay.
Dogs are welcome.
Opened following the reconstruction of an Iron Age Crannog as an archaeological experiment, the Scottish Crannog Centre has evolved over the years to become a unique insight into life in the Iron Age. Throughout your visit, you will find a team of passionate, knowledgeable and friendly interpreters to help transport you through your Iron Age adventure.
2019 Opening Times:
Friday 1st February to Friday 29th March: 10.00am to 4.00pm running two tours per day at 11.00am and 2.00pm Friday 30th March to Tuesday 30th October: 10.00am to 5.30pm
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#2 Impossible Disposable takes you to Norway, admittedly this is a post due long time ago and maybe that's why few of the pictures are blurry – I left my undeveloped dispo too long on the shelf. I enjoyed the country a lot, although the prices less so. I honestly have forgotten that I took the pictures when I did (which is fine) and the fact I let someone borrow it because there are few of my pictures on the roll (not complaining), but let's hear the story!
If you want to read the #1 Impossible Disposable, read here
Read my posts about Norway :
The Grand Road Trip of Norwegian Fjords
and a video of my 21 Days of Norway
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The link between the Eddy Solar Minimum, global cooling, and the current uptick in earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
The last couple of weeks, many parts of the world have been seeing record-breaking early snowfall and cold temperatures. Parts of Canada and the Northern US even got snowfall back in September, which is very unusual.
Then, there was the 5ft of snow that landed on the Swiss alps over the last three days, the foot of snow that appeared in Morocco yesterday, and also the snow that fell in Northern England – all in October, remember.
Which is where we come to something of a cognitive dissonance crossroads for most people, because just two weeks ago, the IPCC, the UN group tasked with whipping up hysteria about man-made global warming, released a report telling us we had 12 years to prevent the world from turning into a scorched, barren desert.
Global warming is happening, don't you know, and it's all being caused by human emissions of CO2!
But increasingly, the weather patterns that we're all seeing with our own eyes isn't bearing out the 'theory' of anthropogenic CO2 induced global warming. Yes, the climate is definitely changing – quite radically, even. But people burning fossil fuels is not what's doing it.
And we're not heading into a period of global warming, rather, the exact opposite.
I know, these are bold statements to make, so what is the science that I'm basing this on?
In a nutshell, there is a different, and far more compelling, theory for climate change, which explains that the sun's activity is cyclical. There's an 11 year cycle, a centennial cycle, and also a bicentennial cycle which, lasts for 206 years.
During those 206 years, the sun's solar spot activity increases, which leads to a slow but steady warming of the atmosphere down here on planet earth. And then, the sun's solar spot activity starts to decrease, leading to a slow but steady cooling of the atmosphere.
This waxing and waning of the sun's activity has been scientifically observed for around 400 years, or two whole bicentennial cycles.
When the sun's solar spots start to reduce to 50 or less a year at the peak of the 11 year solar cycle (i.e. there are only sunspots on 50 out of the 365 days of the year), this is called a Grand Solar Minimum, or solar hibernation.
The last time we reached this stage in the sun's cycle occurred approximately 200 years ago, and it was christened The Dalton Minimum (1790-1830). During the Dalton Minimum, freak weather was occurring all over the planet, the temperature dropped off radically, there were a number of massive volcanic explosions (including Tambora) and there were also a number of catastrophically large earthquakes.
And man-made CO2 was effectively nowhere to be found.
Prior to that, the Grand Solar Minimum that occurred between 1645 and 1750 (known as The Maunder Minimum) had so few sunspots, it lead to a period of time that was christened The Little Ice Age, because the weather across the globe became so arctic and cold.
Again, a huge number of volcanoes were also erupting at that time, and there were huge earthquakes occurring all over the world, including the massive Cascadia subduction zone rift of 1700.
The most recent warming part of the sun's 206 year long cycle began around 1850. First, the planet had to recover from being in the deep-freeze of the Dalton Minimum for a few decades, and then by the early 1900s, temperatures started to rise all over the globe, vegetation started to flourish and weather patterns became much calmer and more predictable.
Just the sort of ideal conditions you need, for food to be grown in abundance and civilization to start to flourish. Which is exactly what happened. This warming trend continued up until around the year 2000, and prompted scientists to start theorizing about what was causing the 'global warming'.
Of course, for most of these immensely intelligent brainboxes, it couldn't be the sun that was warming the planet (or subsequently, cooling it). That would be far too simple and plebian an explanation.
And so, they came up with a new innovation called 'man-made global warming' a completely new theory that had no actual science to back it up, but plenty of hyperbole, and politicians eager to tap into a new way of taxing their populations.
In the meantime, just as the idea of 'man-made global warming' was catching on, planet earth threw Al Gore a curve ball, and stubbornly stopped heating up.
Over the last decade, the earth's temperature has stopped rising, and since 2017, we've actually entered into that phase of the 206 year cycle where the sunspots decrease, and the temperature will start to drop, radically.
This latest Grand Solar Minimum has been christened The Eddy Minimum, and the coldest part of it began this year, and is set to last for another 20 years or so, until 2038.
So, there will be more snow, more cold, more frost, and it's only going to intensify over the next two decades.
As to whether we're going to have a relatively 'milder' cold snap, as occurred with the Dalton Minimum, or a much more severe and longer lasting one, leading to another 'little ice age', that question is currently being explored by the few (mostly retired…) honest climate scientists who are still out there.
Many of these scientists don't live in the West, where the politicised CO2 crackpots hold sway over tenure and research budgets.
Basically, it comes down to the number of daily sunspots that will appear. If the sunspots number nearer to 50, it will be milder. If they number closer to zero (as at least one prominent Russian climate scientist believes) – it'll be much harsher.
And we'll have the answer to this question by 2022.
In the meantime, there's another, probably even more disturbing link between Grand Solar Minimums and our planet, and that's the effect Grand Solar Minimums have on seismic activity and volcanic eruptions.
In his excellent book, former NASA scientist John Casey and Professor Dr Dong Choi set out the clear evidence that the US's most devastating earthquakes over the last 200 years occurred during the time of the Dalton Minimum.
The book includes a number of scientific papers – written in plain English, as these scientists have nothing to hide and are actually trying to share their research with the public – and some frankly very disturbing findings. Like this:
And, like this:
And, like this:
Guess what?
Absolutely no-one took them seriously.
Because the real threat to the planet is coming from plastic drinking straws, as any fule knows.
And in the meantime, Casey et al's predictions are literally materializing before our very eyes.
Government agencies don't like honest scientists like John Casey, because they like to pretend that everything is under control, and that the world is 100% in human hands. That's also why they pooh-pooh any notion that earthquakes can be forecast – even though Casey and his colleagues have rock-solid evidence showing that massive earthquakes routinely pop up during Grand Solar Minimums.
Take the New Madrid Seismic Zone, (NMSZ) for example. Last time it ruptured between 1811-1812, with a number of ginormous earthquakes estimated to be between 7-8 in magnitude, relatively few people lived in the US.
Casey's team found that New Madrid experienced huge earthquakes every time there has been a Grand Solar Minimum, and that it has a >80% probability of being hit by a quake in the 8 magnitude range now too, between 2017-2038.
Eight states would be directly affected by this, and tens of millions of people.
But that's not all: the oil and gas pipes that bring energy from the West Coast to the NE of America would probably also rupture, if a quake that magnitude struck. The roads would be cracked and unpassable. And let's not even talk about whether the nuclear facilities in the area would be able to survive a disaster of this magnitude.
And that's just one quake, in one place, that's not even close to San Francisco or the LA Basin.
And really, we're not talking about just one quake happening. We're talking about multiple massive earthquakes striking across the globe's seismically active areas, one after another, over the next 20 years or so.
No wonder it's so much easier to talk about man-made global warming, and to focus so much time, attention and hysteria on banning drinking straws.
Massive earthquakes and volcanoes are far more scary prospects.
But if you look around and open your eyes, you'll see that the process of global cooling and its associated period of increased geophysical catastrophes has already begun. And there's very little anyone can do to stop it.
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Another theory I've just come to understand is the geocentric model for the universe. Where the earth is the center of the universe and the planets revolve around it. This too goes against modern science but appears to make more sense, and is supported by ancient Jewish sources. (Thinking of Rashi on Joshua 10 for example). I wonder if thinking of the universe from this perspective affects at all this global cooling theory.
10/4/2019 04:44:49 am
The last couple of weeks, many parts of the world have been seeing record-breaking early snowfall and cold temperatures. Parts of Canada and the Northern US even got snowfall back in September, which is very unusual
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Month: November 2016
A Young Person's Guide to… Nina Hagen (Part II)
Nina Hagen (Part II)
By Tommy Mostalas
The music video that first opened my eyes to the extent to which the *right* sort of visual imagery can directly affect how you experience, and most of all, how you can subsequently hear a piece of music, was Beyonce's 'Crazy in Love'. It wasn't that up until that point I had seen music videos as essentially disposable, mere promotional vehicles for songs that should and would stand on their own musical merits or that I hadn't grasped that on rare occasions they could qualify as pieces of art in their own right. It was more that having grown up without satellite or cable, I had never experienced MTV as the all-pervasive cultural force that so many of my early to mid 90s peers had, and I therefore failed to realise just how integral to the listening experience music videos had become. Beyonce's supple but muscular cavorting to the accompaniment of a song I already loved, but which I began to love exponentially more after seeing the video, was enough to convince me of the necessity of something like the Wagnerian idea of Gesamtkunstwerk, or total work of art, but scaled down and tailored to contemporary popular music: a concept that would explain the appeal of modern pop by encompassing everything, words, music, dance, visuals (and all of this is highly appropriate given Queen Bey's Wagnerian-scale ego, but anyway). A growing appreciation for Bollywood song and dance numbers around the same time helped to further cement this conviction (I used to hate it when they broke off into song at the end of a scene, but then later realised that the musical interludes were usually the best thing about the film).
RICHARD THOMPSON – Rumor and Sigh (1991)
Review by: Charly Saenz
Album assigned by: Jonathan Moss
CAPTAIN BEEFHEART AND THE MAGIC BAND – Doc at the Radar Station (1980)
Review by: Alex Alex
Album assigned by: B.B. Fultz
CAPTAIN AHAB – After the Rain My Heart Still Dreams (2006)
Review by: Jonathan Moss
Album assigned by: Eric Pember
MOSSING ABOUT: CHICO SCIENCE AND NAÇÃO ZUMBI – Da Lama ao Caos (1994)
Review dedicated to Margaret Murdoch and Francelino Prazeres de Azevedo Filho
Written by: Jonathan Moss
The more Brazilian music I listen to the more I think it's unjust that its countries like the USA and Britain that are focused on. However, this is a review of a specific album, not a thinkpiece on the implicit white supremacy of the music industry.


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Attention All Adele fans!!!!
You need to watch for this… Mick Boogie Presents: Adele:1988
Mick Boogie is promising that this will be MORE than a mere mashup of Adele's album with late 1980s hiphop but a TOTAL reinterpretation of Adele's album…
I can not fucking wait. And it gets better…it will be available for free download on
Wednesday, December 17th!!!
You will be able to find it at mickboogie.com and pressplayfashionforward.com
Vodpod videos no longer available.
From me to him…
all i can do is smile…love you.
feels like the right time for jill scott…
Absoluting love Adele…
Adele's album 19 is amazing start to finish.
And I will be the first to admit that I download lots of music for free but I actually bought Adele's album off of iTunes. It was well worth the dollars and I have no problems supporting an amazingly talented artist like Adele….it's sad but its so rare anymore for an album to be great…most of the time its a few hits and the rest is garbage.
Here's one of my favorites…"Cold Shoulder"
Check out more of her videos on her youtube channel


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Nursery – Galipette 2
02.02.20 au 29.02.20
places available: half days without meals only from 02.02 to 09.02.20
Galipette 2 - 3 to 9 years inc - package non skiers
Maison de Valmeinier Valmeinier 1800
73450 Valmeinier
Phone : 04 79 59 53 69
Fax 04 79 59 20 05
For children from 3 to 9 years inclusive (Maison de Valmeinier 1800)
A kid's club that proposes one package only (non skiers)
"The facility is registered with the PMI services (Nursery and child protection) and the Savoie regional management of youth and sport; supervised by qualified staff.
Reservation conditions : The children must be up to date with compulsory vaccines (Diphtheria, tetanus, polio). A health book or vaccine card must be provided for verification. If for medical reasons a vaccine has not been advised then the parents must provide a medical certificate and sign a medical release form for the child.
Opening hours
Please bring and collect your child during the allocated times.
Mornings: between 8.30am - 9.30am and 11.00am - 12.00pm
Afternoons: between 1.30pm - 2.30pm and 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Care times:
Half day: 9am - 12pm or 1.45pm - 5.30pm
Half day + meal: 9am - 2pm or 11.45 - 5.30pm
Full day + meal: 9am - 5.30pm
Warm clothes
Change of clothes marked with the child's name
Indoor clothes (slippers)
Meals and snacks are provided by the Galipette.
Children welcomed at Galipette 2 must be toilet trained.
Kid's club only option (non-skiers)
The educational project is based mainly on an introduction to the mountains. With this in mind many outdoor activities are proposed during the holiday: ice skating, sledging, games in the snow, treasure hunts,...these activities are completed with playtime and entertainment inside: drawing, reading, creative activities, film and snack,...
Reservation necessary before arrival. The online reservations are opened.
From 21/12/2019 to 17/04/2020 between 9 am and 5.30 pm.
Closed on Saturday.
Payment methods
- Cash
Spoken languages
- English
- French


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Tanu weds Manu Returns Kolkata Promotions
Tanu-"Yeh aadmi shaadi ke baad har taraf se aadrak ki tarah baad raha hain!"
Manu- "Toh mein shaadi se pehle kaun sa Hrithik Roshan tha??"
When this is the dialogue pattern between a husband and wife, you can very well understand what to expect next. The recently released Tanu Weds Manu Returns is the film where this conversation takes place between the lead characters Tanu and her husband Manu. The recently released film is a sequel to the original film Tanu Weds Manu which released a few years ago.
Tanu and Manu is a married couple now and have been tolerating each other in their four years of marriage. The film begins with the couple attending a counseling session (such is the sorry state of their marital status), at the end of which the husband is kept at the asylum. Tanu returns back to her home in Kanpur and asks Pappi to rescue him from the asylum. Manu lands up in Delhi to give a lecture and meets a look alike of Tanu named Kusum Sangwan, who is a student at the University of Delhi. Sparks fly and they fall in love with each other. Trouble ensues when it comes to Manu's knowledge that she had been already selected for Raja Awasthi. And once again the same old problem of the prequel follows in this film. However Manu decides to marry Kusum despite all obstacles. Does he finally marry Kusum? What does Tanu do? The film answers all these questions effectively.
Take a bow director Anand L Rai for making an interesting and engaging sequel to the super hit film released a few years ago as this is definitely a rarity in Bollywood. Not many directors in Bollywood have successfully made sequels. This is indeed a feather in Mr. Rai's cap. The film in many parts is even better than Tanu Weds Manu. The simple yet well told story captures the attention of the audience. There is a breezy flow to the story which makes it attractive. The quirky dialogues also have to be given due credit for making the film such fun to watch.
The director also touched upon the honor killing issue when Kusum's family members try to kill Manu and Pappi as they belong to different castes. Touches of this kind in such a fun filled film are well appreciated.
The only complaint that I have about the film is the fact that the ending is too predictable. How I wish the director had done something else to tame the wild Tanu in this film. That would have made the film even more paisa wasool for the audiences.
Screenplay by Himanshu Sharma captured the subtle nuances of the different languages and also of the culture differences of Kanpur and Haryana well. It gives a raw Indian feel to the film.
Music by Krsna Solo and Tanishk- Vayu matches well with the enthusiasm and feel of the film. It gives the film the much needed tempo and helps in carrying forward the narrative.
Kangana Ranaut proves yet again that she can be depended upon for any challenging character. She is a bundle of energy and she breathes life into both Tanu and Kusum. Kangana ensures that both the characters are different and she does that with élan. Hats off to you lady!! You made sure that no one seated in the audience moved their eyes off from you. Her Hariyanvi accent (as Kusum) is great fun to listen to. Make sure you pay attention or else you will not be able to understand most of what is being said.
Madhavan plays the role of Manu well. He underplays the part and leaves his mark on the audience too. Deepak Sobriyal as Pappi is loud in many parts. But as a whole he entertains and has the best comic lines in the film. Rajesh Sharma as Kusum's brother is good in his small role. Swara Bhaskar as Tanu's friend does not have much scope in the film.
Tanu weds Manu Returns is a fun film that one can watch to beat the heat. For those who have actually dared to watch Bombay Velvet, I assure that you watch this film to forget the pains that were inflicted by the not so velvety film. It is not every day that you get to watch a married couple's love story on the silver screen.
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