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Many pundits assumed that with Didi's acquisition of Uber's China wing this August, the days of cash-burning competition in China's ride-hailing market had come to an end. But perhaps that isn't the case. A new and massive investment in a relatively unknown player suggests Didi's cash-burning could just be coming to a middle.
Specifically, last week China's Everbright Bank invested US$743 million into car-hailing app Dingding Yueche. The investment will be used to expand the app's coverage, increase efficiency, and support drivers.
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If you haven't heard of Dingding Yueche, well, you're not the only one. It's a relatively new entrant to the ride-hailing market, and by all indications it's way, way behind Didi right now. Dingding's app recently hit its high point in the Chinese app store: number 43 in the travel section. Didi's app has been number one in travel every single day for the past month. And Dingding's app has precious few user reviews or comments. One review it does have is telling: "The price is affordable," a user called 'Didi Got Expensive' wrote. "But nobody accepted my ride order."
If authorities slap Didi down closer to Dingding's level, the picture could get murkier. It's clear that Dingding Yueche is still way, way behind Didi Chuxing, and it's hard to imagine a single investment – even if it is US$743 million – being able to change that.
But Dingding Yueche does have at least one trick up its sleeve: the law. Proposed amendments to regulations for ride-hailing companies, if they're ultimately enacted, would be a serious blow to Didi and Uber. The city-specific tweaks place strict requirements on both drivers and their vehicles, like requiring that all drivers have a local hukou (meaning they must be natives of the city where they drive). In Shanghai, for example, if that law were to be passed, Didi's driver pool would shrink from 410,000 to just 10,000 overnight. Dingding may not have much hope of catching up to Didi on its own, but if the government slaps Didi down closer to Dingding's level, the picture could get murkier.
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In fact, it's possible that's precisely why Everbright chose this particular moment to invest. The bank is owned by China Everbright Group, a state-owned company under the direction of the State Council. If the new regulations are ultimately passed, it would be a harsh blow for Didi and, perhaps not coincidentally, a boon for the now-Chinese-government-backed Dingding.
(But don't go taking that conspiracy theory too far; state-owned companies like China Life have invested in Didi, too, so state firms stand to do well regardless of which company comes out on top.)
This article originally appeared on Tech in Asia.


text: Briefing April 2015 Issue Briefing: April 2015 The FAA published its proposed rules for integrating unmanned aerial systems into the national airspace in February and drew a mixed reaction. The rules, which will apply to drones weighing up to 55 pounds used for commercial purposes, were less restrictive than many expected, but still would not allow some key technologies. For example, Amazon's proposed delivery drones, which would operate autonomously or by remote control, are not allowed under the proposal—the FAA said drones can only be flown within sight of the operator. However, many uses, such as search-and-rescue, crop monitoring, and aerial photography, would be possible under the proposal, which is open for public comments until mid-April. To continue reading this article you must be a paid subscriber. Subscribe to IFR Magazine Get the next year of IFR Magazine for just $19.97. Get access to all articles published online. Features, reviews, lesson, quizzes - get it all. That's a savings of more than $14 off the regular rate. Or double your savings and subscribe for 14 issues for just $39.94. Subscribe Get IFR Digital Get 12 months of IFR DIGITAL for just $34. You get unlimited access to everything on the site including each monthly issue as a PDF. Subscribe Subscriber Log In E-Mail Address: Password: Login Forgot your password? Click Here. Already subscribe but haven't registered for all the benefits of the website? Click here.

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Reliance Jio's free and cheaper offers launched in September 2016 notched up more than 100 million subscribers in 170 days, many from rival networks, unleashing fierce competition in the sector that has seen a consolidation in the wake of the company's entry.
The mobile phone operators are slicing and dicing their subscriber base on parameters such as usage and spending patterns, location, lifestyle and occupation, besides age group and gender, in a bid to offer exactly what a user may want, say experts. This, they say, is quite different from the broad plans offered earlier to all subscribers. The communication will also be now targeted, rather than aimed at all.
"A consumer product, which have reached a saturation point, needs to be bundled with other services or presented with specifications for a niche segment, telecom operators are doing the same for their subscribers," said brand expert Harish Bijoor.
"This is more so in metros and tier II cities, because there are at least two numbers per person linked with different operators." Incumbents have set up teams to study changing patterns of subscriber subsets to beat competition. Analysts say a similar pattern was also seen in the automobile sector where services were offered to consumers to differentiate between products.
"For qualitative consumer understanding, we have set up special consumer panels for as quick as 'weekly' researches that is possible
all year round. We use tools like smartphone panel studies, brand track reports and net promoter score (NPS) trackers to understand the overall consumer needs and sentiments," said Arvind Nevatia, national head, consumer marketing at Vodafone India.
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For the segment, the second-largest telco rolled out 'experience' offers, too, which included meeting movie stars, trips to the Spanish Tomatino festival and international music fests, entry to exclusive rock concerts, Vodafone said.
A similar service was launched in the rural belt for farmers called Vodafone Kisaan Mitr, where they got real time and customised information on weather and market prices, clubbed with special telecom benefits like free data, which now has two million subscribers.
An Airtel spokesperson said that the market leader leverages "data science and analytics from time to time to create focused propositions for different customer segments". Bijoor says communication methods have also changed for operators.
"Earlier, it was advertising via regular media channels but now micro segmentation is taking place in retail outlets. There is point of contact method sale in pubs, restaurants depending on consumer profile.
There are also teams reaching out to residential welfare associations to spread the word," he said.
Jio, for example, is going to schools and colleges to target youth, who are major users of data. Bharat Bhargava, partner, telecom advisory for EY, said telcos are also increasingly tying up with value added service (VAS) providers to offer content, which relate to categories like lifestyle.
VAS provider Mobclixs Technologies said their telecom clients want more gaming options which the customer can browse for and the operator can offer as part of bundled services.
From pure downloads, reduced data rates allows the subscriber to play as he browses, says Dushyant Jani, founder and CEO, Mobclixs.
His company is now creating a catalogue of 300-500 virtual games; the next focus for operators as smart phones penetration deepens. According to a Mobclixs report, the Indian gaming industry is growing at 6.61% annually, while the Indian mobile VAS market is set to touch $15.10 billion in financial year 2017-18.
But there are challenges. Traditionally in markets like US, companies bundle handsets with services. This is less attractive in India, since licence fee is computed as percentage of operator revenues and those from handset sales are not exempt and would therefore mean an additional payment for companies.
Additionally, "the new net neutrality norms further reduce the options for bundling. Therefore, micro segmentation, however attractive, is a bigger challenge in India," said Mahesh Uppal, director of Com First (India), a company that specialises in telecom policy and regulation.


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Day 1 of the ICT Summit on August 6, 2009 is by invitation only and will feature plenary sessions that talk about the next wave cities, the Philippines and Davao's outsourcing outlook, and will become the springboard for the completion of Davao's medium term development plans for the ICT ecosystem to include talent development, infrastructure development, cost competitiveness and business environment and risk management.
Day 2 of the ICT Summit on August 7, 2009 will feature the Convergence 2009 program where breakout sessions of the government track shall highlight key CICT programs/projects like the Community, eCenter Program, BizSpark, Service Science Management and Engineering, eSkwela, iSchools, Creative Content Development Project, Nettop ng Bayan, eLGU, eBayad and eSerbisyo. The BPO Jobs caravan track sessions will include education and career talks, voice and non-voice job simulation, job fair and career assessment and site tours.
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The women's 6K championship race will feature 34 teams, and 305 individual competitors. Top ranked teams in the country No. 7 Michigan, No. 10 Michigan State, No. 11 Wisconsin, and No.14 Indiana will be in attendance. Of the Top 30 teams in the nation, five hail from the Great Lakes Region as Notre Dame is No. 5 in the region and 18th nationally.
The men's 10K race will feature 30 teams and 267 individual competitors. There are five nationally ranked teams including No.3 Wisconsin, No. 10 Notre Dame, No. 15 Purdue, No. 23 Indiana, and No. 27 Michigan. Those five schools go 1-2-3-4-5 in Great Lakes Region rankings.
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text: Watch out…. another new CDVC minibus is making its way to Castle Donington! by Mick Forey · May 18, 2016 New £63k Minibus getting ready for our lucky passengers! So, it doesn't quite look like a top of the range wheelchair accessible minibus just yet! It is undergoing its conversion to be our 'flagship community minibus' and we anticipate it being on the streets around the end of June 2016. This bus was one of 300 that are being provided by the Department of Transport. We were fortunate to have Julia Burkin, Centre Manager on the case last year and she made a compelling case for why we should get a new minibus. The funding application was one of thousands submitted, we really are going to be celebrating when it arrives in a few weeks! Share


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Meditation can be a more effective pain relief that morphine, researchers have found.
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Merseyside Police Chief Constable Andy Cooke QPM has congratulated two officers after their recognition in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
The officers are: Detective Constable Tracy O'Hara has received the Queen's Police Medal for Distinguished Services to Policing.
Neighbourhood Sergeant David Whalley has received the Queen's Police Medal for Distinguished Services to Policing.
Andy Cooke QPM, said: "I congratulate both officers on such major honours. They reflect how highly we regard them and how much we appreciate their commitment to the people of Merseyside.
"It is wonderful to see professional and passionate police officers recognised nationally for their services to the community in such a prestigious way.
"Over the years I have been humbled by the 'can do' attitude of the officers and their commitment to providing the people of Merseyside with a professional police service.
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Surprised By GodApril 22, 2016
People often go to church, thinking that's where they'll find God. But often times God shows up where and when we least expect it.
At my weekly Moms Group we share "Selah moments" - taking the time to pause and reflect and see and share how God has shown up. I was so excited to share last week about this . . .
At the end of our 3,441 mile road trip last week, we were literally pulling into the driveway at midnight on a Saturday night. A long day after a long trip. I wasn't ready to commit to getting up and around early the next day for church. Until I remembered what was going on at a church in our neighboring town.
There are lots of ways to define or describe baptism. One way I would is to say it is an outward symbol of an inner change.
My dear friend's brother was being baptized, and I did not want to miss it.
After spending 10 years in a life celebrating sin, he had changed. God showed up and changed him. And I gotta say, I did not expect it.
I think of all the prayers prayed over all those years, and, to be honest, I did not expect this. God showed up, and God surprised me. I think God surprised a lot of people with this one.
So, I wanted to be there to celebrate.
And I wasn't the only one.
Catherine has been really curious about baptism lately. When she heard there was going to be a baptism, she wanted to be there too.
It was a powerful service, and the Spirit was stirring in the hearts of the people there. People made decisions to follow Jesus, and people made decisions to be baptized. Those being baptized shared their stories. Stories of redemption, stories of forgiveness, stories of victory, stories of grace. Stories of Jesus and the power of His transforming salvation.
And Catherine got to hear all those stories. We celebrated with happy hearts, applauding hands, and teary eyes.
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And God continued to show up.
That evening at dinner, as she had been doing for a couple days, Catherine eagerly volunteered to pray before we ate. She started with her usual mumbled and quiet expression of thanks for the food and a simple request for a good day. Then her voice became loud and bold as she continued,
"Please, God, can I come in your heart? Please Jesus, can you come into my heart? Please can you be my Savior from sin? Amen"
Lifting our heads, Josh and I looked at each other, stunned and wide-eyed, across the table. That was unexpected for sure. I mean, it's something we have often discussed together and prayed for. But I didn't think it would happen already or like that or totally of her own doing.
Well, her doing and His doing.
You just never know when He's working. In the hearts and lives of grown adults who may have written off God or may have been written off by the church. Or in the hearts and lives of young, spunky, strong-willed children.
You just never know.
"And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." Acts 2:47
"These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the door-frames of your houses and on your gates." Deuteronomy 6:6-9
"Pray without ceasing." I Thessalonians 5:17
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I am new to the forums and I'd like to make the following offer. I have an older version of PhotoModeler Pro (full version). I think it was around 2001 or 2002 when I purchased it. I bought this program when I was a beta-tester for Bethesda Softworks for one of their drag racing games. If you are not familiar with PhotoModeler, it allows the user to convert digital photos into 3D computer models of any object in the real world. If anyone is interested in getting their hands on this program (NO CHARGE), let me know and I will get it to you. BTW, the CD is not needed if you choose the "Unlocked" option when installing it. So, you could pass it around to other modders if you wished. My email address is [removed, use PMs - D@V£] or you can call me at [removed, use PMs - D@V£]. If you are wondering why I don't use it, I have serious health issues that won't allow me to sit for countless hours in front of a computer.
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A new video by The Lincoln Project, a newly formed Republican organization against Donald Trump, mocks Trump supporters for worshiping "The MAGA Church." The ad intertwines clips of Trump talking about faith with videos of him speaking crudely. It also features Bible verses, such as Matthew 7:15 which states "Beware of false prophets, which come […]
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There is nothing quite like the feeling you get when you are able to provide uplifting care for an elderly loved one. But, no matter how good it feels, over time providing this type of care can become physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausting. This is especially true when you are trying to balance taking care of your own family and career at the same time. At Comfort Keepers, our respite care gives you a chance to take small breaks from caring for your loved ones so that you can rest and recharge your own batteries.
We know that you are likely to reach a point at which your level of exhaustion begins to have an effect on your ability to provide home health services for your loved ones. Our respite care programs provide at home services intended to give you that much need break so that you can take care of those things that keep getting put aside. This can include:
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Respite Care Continues Providing Home Health Services When Family Caregivers Need a Break
At Comfort Keepers, we are on a mission. This mission is to provide each of our clients with the highest quality home health services to ensure they are able to remain in the family home rather than in a nursing home. At the same time, our respite care services are intended to ensure that you, the primary caregiver, can get the rest you need to continue being an effective caregiver to your elderly loved ones and the rest of your family.
If you would like to learn more about our respite care or home health services in Marietta, OH, contact us or call (740) 373-7125. We have senior advisors on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take your call and answer any questions that you have. They can also schedule your free in-home consultation.
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Outlying areas also served (service delivery fees may apply): Ohio - Stockport, Barlow, Barlett, Beverly, Coal Run, Coolville, Cutler, Fleming, Little Hocking, Long Bottom, Lowell, New Matamoras, Newport, Portland, Reedsville, Reno,Tuppers Plains, Waterford, Watertown and Whipple. West Virginia - Belleville, Belmont, Davisville, Rockport, Sandyville, Saint Mary's, Sherman and Waverly.
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Another fun day in Hawaii's Waters with Kekoa Mau, Travis Masutani, and James Oshiro. After all that rain I knew the water was going to be dirty so we had to go way out but the visibility was still bad. We did a few drifts, got stung by man-o-war, got taxed by a few sharks, but did manage to land a few opelu kala. Then after a few more drifts a school of Ono come swimming by to check us out. I drop down and one comes in range and I take the shot as it starts swimming away. Luckily my shaft has a break a way head and it sticks good. I go for 5 minute ride as my floater races away. Kekoa and Travis are right beside me swimming as I hang on to my float. What a team! We finally land it and this one weighed in at 32 lbs.
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Shopping Throughout Asia: Find Hidden Treasures Among the World's Finest Clothing and Jewelry by John Riggin
In between climbing pagodas and snapping pictures of golden goddesses, most travelers to Asia take time to visit the shopping districts. The quality and selection of designer clothing and extravagant items found in shops across Asia will not disappoint those with a penchant for luxury goods. From China to India, great buys are available for those who know what to look for.
Mainland China is a fantastic place to find extravagant jewelry at discount prices. Jewelry markets are filled with glittering gems and beautiful jade pieces abound.
Exquisite strands of high quality, lustrous pearls are easy to find in China. When purchasing jewelry in mainland China, feel free to bargain. It's the way business is done in China, and most owners of small shops expect it.
There have been cases of shopkeepers taking advantage of tourists, and the best defense is knowledge. If buying pearls, test them against your teeth for roughness. You might want to test both a real pearl and faux pearl in advance to make sure you can recognize the difference. For gems, consider purchasing a jeweler's loupe and learning to use it. Be especially careful when buying jade, since it can be difficult to tell true jade from false.
Silk is also a good buy in China. Stores that sell lengths of fabric and silk garments are abundant, and some shops will make a shirt or dress from the silk fabric of your choosing.
Because there is no sales tax in Hong Kong and imported goods are not taxed, designer clothing can be purchased there for excellent prices. Bargains can be found on cameras and electronics, but make sure you know the going prices for these items so you'll be able to spot a good deal. Hong Kong is also an excellent place to buy watches and jewelry.
Thailand is another great source for jewelry. Unfortunately, dishonest jewelry dealers are plentiful. Never follow any "helpful" individual who offers to lead you to a jewelry store with incredible bargains – it's probably a scam. To avoid being cheated it's best to deal with a respectable jewelry firm, preferably one that is a member of the Jewel Fest Club. The Tourism Authority of Thailand founded this reputable organization, and member stores are listed in a booklet and display the Jewel Fest Club logo.
In India you can find many items made from the amazing textiles created in the country. Clothing, tablecloths, towels and other household goods are good buys here.
Jewelry is also a good buy in India, but again, beware of fakes and frauds.
About The Author
John Riggin is Executive Editor for http://www.SeeYouInAsia.com the largest and most comprehensive US to Asia travel website. Where you'll discover the best deals on flights, tours, hotels, cruises and more.
I found this article about cheap Asia travel. It talks about how you can buy meny things in Asia for a fractions of the price you could buy them elsewhere.
Traveling in Asia is Affordable by John Riggin
The sight of new and different items on display and the excitement of open air markets and colorful shops makes shopping in Asia a unique and fun experience. Not only will you see goods that are different and hard to come by in the west, but you'll find prices much different than those you're accustomed to, and different from prices seen when traveling to other regions, like Europe.
In China, clothing costs about four or five times less than in European countries. However, the sizing system is much different than in the U.S. A woman who wears a size medium in the United States will find herself browsing the extra large section of the department store. It is wise to try everything on to make sure it fits before buying, and carefully consider the size of any clothing item you plan to purchase as a gift for someone else.
In India clothing can be had for about half the price that it would cost in European stores, if you know where to shop. For example, on Mumbai's Fashion Street, surplus from the city's clothing factories can scooped up at bargain prices. It is best to purchase clothing made by famous European designers in Europe. Taxes and duties on imported goods in Asian countries tend to drive the prices up. An exception is Hong Kong, where goods are not taxed and the prices are often comparable to the European prices.
Naturally, Asian goods of all kinds are considerably cheaper in Asian countries than in Europe. For example, Chinese chops, which are name stamps usually used with red ink, can be found in many shops catering to tourists for about $5.
The purchaser's name is normally carved into the chop at the store. The same item would cost around $40 outside of China.
Beautiful and unique jewelry can be purchased in Asia for bargain prices. Because of India's strong diamond industry, diamond rings and earrings can be bought for less than half of what they would cost in Europe. For pearls, you would pay about five times more in Europe than in China for a strand of similar size and quality.
A massage in China will run about $10, where a similar massage in Europe will cost roughly $80. The Chinese have practiced massage techniques for thousands of years, and a genuine Chinese massage is extremely relaxing. Foot rubs are popular as well, especially for travelers who have spent long hours on their feet visiting temples and climbing several stories of stairs in pagodas.
A tailor made silk shirt in Hong Kong costs around $100. Beautiful silk fabric is available in Vietnam for around $3-$9 a yard, depending on the quality. Good quality silk fabric in China costs about $4.00 a yard. The fabric tends to be narrower than the standard 45 or 60 inch widths, so make sure to ask how wide it is before purchasing. The method of producing silk from the cocoons of silkworms was originally developed by the Chinese and remained a secret for hundreds of years. Eventually the technique became known and spread across Asia and Europe, but to this day China remains the leader in producing silk.
Remember that the prices listed above are guidelines. Prices will vary from shop to shop – expect to pay more at the store in the hotel lobby than the one tucked away on a side street. Also, in most Asian countries it is customary to bargain over prices and your skill at bargaining will determine the price you ultimately pay for your purchases.
About The Author
John Riggin is Executive Editor for http://www.SeeYouInAsia.com the largest and most comprehensive US to Asia travel website. Where you'll discover the best deals on flights, tours, hotels, cruises and more.
Here is an article I found about travel to Asia. The author writes about many of the places you might see if you travel to Asia.
Travel Asia by Reed Floren
Traveling Asia is something that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. When you travel to Asia, there are so many things to see and do; make sure that you plan your trip in advance. However, remember to leave some free time in you itinerary, because when you travel Asia, you want to make sure that you have the flexibility for an occasional adventure.
As the largest continent on earth, Asia offers travelers a huge variety of places to visit, things to do and, cultures to see. For first time visitors who travel Asia, we recommend the following:
Island Nations-
One of the most diverse destinations for travelers to Asia, the Indonesian archipelago can provide enough exciting destinations for a complete trip. Whether you are seeking relaxation, natural beauty, cultural diversity or all of the above, Indonesia will show you an exciting and wonderful Asian travel destination.
Comprised of over 7000 islands, the Philippines has become on of Asia's forgotten travel destinations. Due to a recent history that includes martial law and economic corruption, the Philippines has lost much of its previous tourist activity to its more stable neighbors. Those who do visit will enjoy beautiful spots like the Boracay beaches and Lake Sebu.
For decades, the island nation of Japan has been a favorite destination for travelers to Asia. From amazing Zen temples to kitschy reproductions of western monuments like the Eiffel Tower, Japan has something for every traveler who visits. The hardest thing is fitting it all in.
Southeast Asia
The Kingdom of Thailand is the most popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia drawing more visitors than its neighbors. With both mountainous regions and a beautiful coastline dotted with amazing islands Thailand is one a must see for those who travel to Asia. The city of Bangkok, the largest in Thailand is one of the most popular in all of Asia, as well.
A quickly emerging destination among travelers to Asia, Vietnam is reshaping its image among world travel destinations. From the beaches along the coast, to its soaring inland mountains, Vietnam offers travelers to Asia with a sublime experience.
Mainland Asia-
Too vast for words alone, China is rapidly emerging as the top destination for travelers to Asia. As China continues to modernize both economically and socially, it is becoming easier for those who travel to Asia to visit one of the largest and most populous countries in the world. If you travel to China, follow a loose itinerary and try to see as much as you can.
South Korea is one of the most westernized of all Asian nations. Travelers to Korea can enjoy the modernity of the capital city, Seoul; or they can try visiting beautiful natural wonders like Songnisan National Park.
Another of Asia's largest and most heavily populated countries, India is a complex and diverse nation unlike any other you will experience when you travel throughout Asia. Visitors to India will be enchanted by its unpredictability and surprising cultural dramas that exist among its inhabitants.
Before you Travel Asia visit BestTripGuide.com for all your travel needs.
About The Author
Reed Floren is the co-founder of BestTripGuide.com.
Travel to Romantic Asian Locations by Rick Chapo
Asia is one the more visually stunning areas in the world. If you are looking for romance, here are some top-notch destinations.
Asia is hot and sticky, much like romance. More importantly, it tends to be fairly cheap due to a currency disaster in the late 1990s. Although luxury resorts can be very pricey, you can find a romantic location for just about any budget.
If cost is of no concern, the Banyan Tree Resorts should definitely be on the top of your list. With resorts in Thailand, Indonesia, China, Japan, Maldives and Seychelles, the Banyan Tree resorts are the lap of romantic luxury. Each resort is a bit different and prices vary wildly depending on location since the currency in Japan is much stronger than the Thai currency.
Cheju Island off of Korea is a little known, but spectacular romantic destination. Cheju is very similar in appearance to the Hawaiian Islands, complete with a dead volcano. Spring is by far the best time to visit Cheju, but keep in mind Korean honeymooners are in plentiful supply. As to budget, you can get rooms at luxury resorts or camp on the Island. Every level of comfort between these extremes is also available.
China is a huge country with a lot to see. If you're looking for a rustic, romantic travel destination in China, the place to go is Suzhou. Imagine Venice, Italy being plopped down in China and you have Suzhou. The city is rife with canals and roughly fifty percent of it is underwater. Once considered the capital of the Silk Road out of China, the city is over 25,000 years old. Perched on the edge of a lake, it is simply spectacular and undoubtedly one of the most romantic areas in Asia.
If all else fails, you can never go wrong with Bora Bora in Tahiti. Comprised of volcanic mounts much like Hawaii, Bora Bora is known as the romantic island of Tahiti. The name is appropriate. The island is all about pristine white beaches, crystal clear water and friendly people. One can hike up the old volcano to get an incredible view in the morning and head out to the reefs for a little diving in the afternoon. Lodging can be a bit pricey on Bora Bora, but it is definitely worth it.
You can't go wrong with any of the above destinations if your looking for romance in asia.
About The Author
Rick Chapo is with http://www.nomadjournals.com – makers of diary and writing journals for travel. Visit http://www.nomadjournaltrips.com to read more articles about the great outdoors and travel.
Exploring Ontario in the Winter – Bed and Breakfasting at Nicholyn Farms – A Wonderful Weekend Treat
Exploring Ontario in the Winter – Bed and Breakfasting at Nicholyn Farms – A Wonderful Weekend Treat by Susanne Pacher
Driving up to the Nicholyn Farms Bed and Breakfast you get welcomed by the hearty and healthy aroma of 2,200 organically raised pigs. This bed and breakfast was our destination for our quick winter getaway and as soon as we drove up the driveway we realized we had picked a great place.
Bed and breakfasts are one of my favourite ways of travelling since every B&B is unique and usually offers a very personal experience that includes a nice interaction with the B&B host and the other guests, much different from the rather anonymous character of the average motel or hotel chain. Wherever I travel, I find that every B&B owner has a unique story to tell, and Nicholyn Farms B&B was another example.
My husband and I must have travelled to more than 20 B&Bs over the last few years as a home base for an enjoyable weekend getaway. We have stayed in many family-run bed and breakfasts all throughout Ontario and almost always had a really positive experience.
Bed and breakfasting in Canada in somewhat different from the United States since Canadian B&Bs are usually smaller, have fewer guest rooms and there is more direct interaction with the owner/ host. Many Canadian bed and breakfasts have between one and three guest bedrooms with most of the owners living in the same house. As a result, bed and breakfasting in Canada is a more intimate experience, it is truly like staying in someone's house. The United States, on the other hand, features more "bed and breakfast inns", many of which are quite upscale and located in renovated mansions with a much larger number of guest rooms, almost along the lines of country boutique hotels.
There are a couple of really helpful websites out there for bed and breakfast travel in Ontario and Canada:
- www.bbcanada.com, which provides bed and breakfast listings throughout all of Canada, and
- the Ontario Farm and Country Accommodations Association which lists active farm operations that provide accommodation to travellers.
After I had completed my research on these websites and contacted a number of B&B hosts about availability, we selected the Nicholyn Farms Bed and Breakfast, just about an hour and a bit north of Toronto, for our late January getaway.
We checked in at the Nicholyn Farms Country Market, where Nicholyn Farms sells products made from their own pigs which are raised organically in a bio-secure environment, without growth hormones or antibiotics. At this market, they also sell produce and meat products from other local farmers north of Toronto.
Lynda, the owner, explained that their country market sells a whole range of locally grown meats, such as pork, chicken, beef, lamb, turkey, rabbit, goat, cornish hens and even more exotic locally produced varieties such as elk, emu and buffalo. During the growing season they feature fresh certified organic produce from local vegetable and fruit growers, and their popular organic pork products are shipped to people as far away as Ottawa.
At just an hour's drive from Toronto, Nicholyn Farms was the perfect getaway for us. It is located in a beautifully restored farmhouse whose original portion dates back to 1872. The Van Casteren family completely renovated the farmstead in 1996 and won the top prize for "Most Improved Farmstead in Simcoe County".
Lynda mentioned that her B&B has hosted guests from all over the world from as far away as the Netherlands, England, the United States, Japan, Australia, Chile and Peru. Many of their European guests stay for 5 days or more since their location is halfway between two major Ontario attractions: Algonquin Park and Niagara Falls, with Toronto easily accessible for day trips.
Our room was the cozy "Forest Room" which was located on the second storey and featured 4 beds, perfect for us 3 overnight vacationers. The space under the roof overlooking the farmland was such a welcome quiet sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Nicholyn Farms features two other guest bedrooms and all the bedrooms have their own private bathrooms.
This morning we sat down to a wonderful homemade breakfast, that started off with a beautiful assortment of fresh fruit, including strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, green and blue grapes, pineapple, and melons. The Van Casteren's buy their fruit at a special fruit market and the flavour of the fruit is indeed much stronger and sweeter than the fruit found commonly in supermarkets. Lynda and her trusted assistant Joyce called all of us guests to come out and have a look at a flock of about 20 wild turkeys that were pecking away on the field behind the bed and breakfast.
After our wildlife encounter, we continued with a tasty breakfast of scrambled eggs, organic pork sausages, toast, homemade pancakes, country preserves and muffins. Portions are not measured and as a result we had several helpings of each dish. We had a nice relaxing and very filling breakfast before we set off on our next adventure for today: snowtubing at Horseshoe Valley.
Staying at a bed and breakfast usually makes for a beautiful getaway since you get to relax in the tranquility of a country home and most B&Bs offer a delicous, filling home-cooked meal that will keep you nourished for many hours, allowing you to take full advantage of the activities for the day. It's a fabulous way to travel.
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Susanne Pacher is the publisher of a website called Travel and Transitions (http://www.travelandtransitions.com). Travel and Transitions deals with unconventional travel and is chock full of advice, tips, real life travel experiences, interviews with travellers and travel experts, insights and reflections, cross-cultural issues, contests and many other features. You will also find stories about life and the transitions that we face as we go through our own personal life-long journeys.
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Rippling across the equator for nearly 5000km, Indonesia encompasses more than 17,000 islands.
This Villa is newly built to a very high standard, located directly in front of the world famous Balian 'A' frame rivermouth break. You are a stone's throw away from the waters edge offering easy access to the surf break. The master bedroom upstairs has spectacular views of the surf break. You don't need to get out of bed to check the surf! The Villa is made up of the Main Villa (3 bedrooms) and a 1 Bedroom Guesthouse. You can rent either or both.
Balian is themost consistent surf break in Bali. When everywhere else is flat, there will be waves breaking on this high qiality 'A' frame rivermouth break. Medewi is 25 minutes away and good option when there's a big swell. There's other less well known surf spots in this area for those prepared to seek...
Balian also has some excellent restaurants and is a renown yoga locations.
Upstairs in the Main Villa has a master bedroom with a view directly overlooking the surf break. Great views of the sea and river view from the bedroom and upstairs terrace. The TV/Lounge room has a surround sound home cinema and beautiful view of the mountains. Downstairs one of the bedrooms looks directly at the surf break while the other bedroom has views of the swimming pool. There is a fully eqipped kitchen, dining room and lounge downstairs which has excellent sea and river views.
Facilities include a 10m swimming pool, Wifi, kitchen and outside cocktail bar.
All 4 bedrooms are ensuite and air conditioned.
Very confortable accommodation located directly in front of Balian river and sea views. Perfect Balian accommodation for a couple.
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There is a minimum stay of 5 nights. Check in time is 12 noon, check out time is 11am.
These are the average air and water temperatures by month for Balian Surf Villa.
These are the average wave heights (in metres) by month for Balian Surf Villa.
These reviews are all written by customers of Errant Surf who have been to Balian Surf Villa. If you'd like to leave a review please contact us!
We recently spent two weeks at the villa in Balian village , west Bali with our 3 kids , 16, 24 , 26, I notice you have no reviews yet. Firstly I would like to thank the owners for including the wonderful housekeeper Arsa. He is not mentioned in the villa spec but he is what made our stay there very special. My family loved him & shall stay friends forever! He is there to greet you and bid us farewell at 1.30 am ! The villa itself is in a fabulous location facing the surf break and alongside the river. The guest house was rented out to a single guy for a week of our stay & happily became part of our group. The villa is tastefully decorated if not a little sparsely furnished. The kitchen is very basic but no matter to us as lots of very good places to eat nearby all in walking distance. There is No Wifi in the house , but you can pick up a signal around the pool area. There is lots of space & privacy to relax in the very large & beautiful garden. Some cushions on the sun lounges would help though & on the upstairs terrace furniture. We enjoyed several massages in the garden hut listening to the waves. The drive from the airport is at least 2hours in daylight hours as this is the main road for trucks etc to Java. Do stock up on cash as there is no international cash points close by. Min 1 1/2 hr drive into Tabanan. We braved the traffic & travelled a short distance up to the rice fields in a car , with the kids on peds behind. The views are stunning well worth exploring. Once off the main road, the roads are much quieter & safer! Balian is a hassle free location with absolutely no one pestering to sell you anything. Perfect place to enjoy empty beaches , beautiful sunsets, great surf & wonderful Balinese hospitality. We did a short two night trip to Kuta to stock up on t-shirts etc & sample the wild life! Retuning thankfully to our haven & peaceful nights sleep. I have no hesitation on recommending this villa to a family or large group of friends. It's not just a surfers paradise.Tracey -
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Like many French sites Saint-Fargeau Castle is closed during lunchtime 12.00 – 14.00 h. This means you have to plan your visit around these hours. If you are planning to visit the History show you can visit the castle in the afternoon so you can than go to the park afterwards, bring your picnic and enjoy the show after your meal. The show will begin around 22:30 h. on Friday and Saturday nights in July and August and lasts for 1.30 hours.
You can combine your visit with visiting Guedelon, the building site of a medieval castle in the same area. A good way to spend the two hours is actually having lunch in the lovely medieval centre of Saint-Fargeau.
It is also possible to take a ride in a stagecoach around the Castle's Park.
Castle ticket:
Adults € 10
Groups € 8
Opening times 10:00 -12:00 am and 14:00- 18:00 pm (19:00 pm in July and August)
History Live show:
Adults: € 17
in combination with a Guedelon ticket € 15
Groups: € 15 ( > 20 pers.)
Children from 6 to 15 years old : € 10
Friday and Saturday nights in July and August at 22:30 pm
Stagecoach drive:
Children : 3 €
Adults : 5 €
Groups : 4,5 €
Departure from the Castle and the Castle's Farm
Some areas in the Castle can only be visited with accompanied groups; The restored and furnished apartments that you can only visit with a guide are the Entrance hall, the Billiard room, the Drawing room, the Dining room and the most interesting one, the Library. Even when you don't understand French too well it is advisable to take the tour, otherwise you will miss all these beuatifull rooms.
Don't forget to visit the attics, if you can't find the stairs, just ask at the shop where to go.
Garden and park: free
Exception : on the evening of the History show.
Tickets for the history show can be booked online.
Tickets for the Castle can be bought at the courtyard of the palace.
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Le Château,
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Simplest Way To Make Best Of Big Data
Big data refers to any kind of data source with high velocity, wide variety and in extreme large volumes. Big Data enables organizations to gather, store, manage, and manipulate vast amounts of data at the right speed and time to gain the right insights. Data sets such as customer transactions, social media interactions can outpace the existing data management tools but how do we make a balance of the data flare-up?
Organizations can be successful if they develop a data-driven culture .Before making use of the big data, a first step is to develop a strategy or a model on what the organization is focusing upon .This helps in streamlining the data collection process towards the business objective.
The next step is to capture the required data to meet the objectives. This is the step where the masses are tracked on their past behaviour.
The data obtained from the previous step is vast and unstructured and to bring it down to useful insights, the organization has to use various statistical tools and techniques. This would filter out the unnecessary details from the useful information.
The insights discovered have to be presented in a format that it is easy to identify the key variables at a single glance. Data Visualization techniques and dashboards have to be used such that the top management and the clients can easily understand what the insights are about and how it meets the business objectives.
The last step is to bring about a positive change in the organization by making it more data-driven. Insights are now driven to actions resulting in successful campaigns.
Big Data in itself will not bring success. Organizing the concept for business needs is the best way to make use of Big Data. The organization has to first answer why it is using big data, how big data is being used to meet strategic, tactical and operational objectives for business. Only if it identifies the purpose of using big data and then implements it, big data will be beneficial.
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New vs. Recycled Pictures
Over the weekend I made a fresh batch of No Bake White Chocolate Mango Cookie Dough Bites
99.9% of the time, if I re-make a dessert or any recipe, I don't re-photograph the recipe. I love my blog and blogging, but I have a life and therefore I recycle photos rather than take fresh pictures, upload them, edit them, and then upload to my blog. It saves me so much time to simply recycle.
But, I felt these bites were worth re-photographing because they are just that good. Plus I had fun taking new pictures.
Even if you're not a white chocolate fan, the combo of white chocolate with the raw cookie dough with the mango is just music to the tastebuds.
For the record, both Foodgawker and Tastespotting rejected these photos. They said they were "dull/unsharp". Really?
I was hoping they'd like the new photos, but they didnt. They didn't like the original photos, either. With those sites, it's all about the photo quality. Your recipe can be totally craptastic, but if your pictures are what they are looking for, you're in. Which is a shame, I think, in many ways because stellar recipes will never see the light of day due to less than "perfect" photography.
Then again, there are so many hundreds of online recipe sites that are focused on recipes. What sets FG and TS apart is their focus on photography. So I guess it's all good.
Since one cannot live on white chocolate alone, how about cake?
This is a "healthy" cake, promise. <–Hate defining things like that, but I did it anyway.
Microwave Banana Oat Cake (Vegan, GF, 5 minutes to make)
From my last post about the humdrum tasks of life, we all have them. Thanks for sharing what your bore-snore tasks have been lately. But hey, it feels good to get them done, right! Productivity rocks.
1. If you're a blogger, do you recycle your pictures? Why or why not?
2. For both bloggers and non-bloggers, do you notice or care if a blogger reuses pictures from time to time?
Honestly, I don't think most people even notice. Sometimes when a blogger points out in their post that they recycled a photo, even if I am a regular/daily reader of that blog, the majority of the time, I would have never noticed unless she said anything.
I am happy that she took a shortcut and saved some time, and spent the time doing other more, errr productive things, than re-uploading pictures to her blog.
I admit, maybe I recycle some of my pictures too much. Do I care? Not really. I don't want to bore people but I also have new readers that may enjoy seeing a recipe link with a picture even if it's been shown before. Plus, I always have fresh pictures in each post so if I am using an old picture for food, who cares.
3. Bake Sales!
First, Blogging for a Change has items up for bid at Rally For Japan. 100% of the proceeds go to Japan victims. Go Bid on some of the great items up for grabs.
Secondly, go Bbd on Katie's Vegan Blog Bake Sale for Japan items. Dozens of bloggers donated vegan goodies and the bid proceeds go to the people of Japan.
I am donating Raw Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls (and other goodies, too) to the winner!
Enjoy your day! I am off to the dentist because I go every 4 months for cleanings. How's that for a humdrum task.


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It will feel more like May than March midweek as temperature soar to potentially record levels.
Low clouds are possible tonight, especially near Long Island Sound, as temperatures fall back into the 40s.
Highs will be in the middle 70s inland, but lower 60s along the shore tomorrow.
The water in Long Island Sound is near 40 degrees, so a sea breeze will kick in and keep coastal communities cooler.
Record high temperatures could fall on Wednesday and Thursday inland, when they are 72 and 70 degrees, respectively.
The record high in the Bridgeport area on Wednesday could fall, as it currently stands at only 60 degrees. Other days are likely out of reach on the shoreline.
A number of record high minimums (usually morning lows) are also in jeopardy.
Showers move in on Thursday afternoon, so it won't be as nice of a day, but it will still be near 70.
Friday will be dry and cooler, but mostly sunny. The current forecast calls for highs near 60, but if the backdoor front stays to the north and east of the state, 70 is possible.
The weekend looks mild, near 60 both days, with lots of sunshine to start but clouds to finish.


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Christina "Nina" Sawyer MSW, LCSW
Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors
I'm Passionate about what I do
In my years of experience working with people, I've discovered that I enjoy inspiring others to move past fears, insecurities and pain to move toward the "full and abundant life." I've been through my fair share of ups, downs, surprises, and frustrations in life. I've realized for myself and others that it's often those gut wrenching moments that bring us our greatest opportunities for insight, transformation and growth. I love helping others find the life they were meant to live, living in balance, and peace, often amidst the storms.
Getting personal
While I'm a busy woman myself, as a wife, mother, and business owner, I love balance. I love peace, focusing in on my priorities, saying no when it's needed, letting go of perfectionism and surrendering to God. I didn't always have this much clarity and to be honest – it's still a daily goal- but it sure feels good, and I want to help you get there too.
Schooling and Experience:
I received my bachelors from Palm Beach Atlantic University. I then attended Focus on the Family Institute in Colorado, studying marriage, and family. Later I received my Masters in Clinical Social Work from Barry University, and became licensed in the state of Florida. I've had the pleasure of helping others at various institutions and settings such as an outpatient mental health hospital, residential ministry, a residential dual diagnosis treatment program, a home based family program assisting women and families through pregnancy and postpartum period, group and private practice.
Scott Sawyer, M. Ed.
Certified Life Coach
Why I Coach
I'm passionate about helping young men focus on making the right decisions now, building their relationship with God, dealing with struggles in a healthy and mature way, building the right relationships with friends and family, and planning for the bright future ahead of them.
About Me
I grew up in New England as the youngest of four boys. By the time I was 14, I had lost one of my brothers to AIDS, along with a multitude of other issues. This completely shaped my view of God, family, and my relationships going forward. Dealing with loss at a young age is one of the most difficult things I have ever dealt with, but with the help of family, friends, and God, I've learned to see the purpose in my experiences.
I've lived in Palm Beach County for the past 13 years, am a husband, proud father of three, and have a career in my dream job working with students on a daily basis.
My Education
I graduated with a degree in History from Palm Beach Atlantic University, minoring in Political Science where I also worked as a Resident Assistant and Assistant Resident Director. I received my Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. I have worked with students in various settings from youth bible study leader, coaching sports, residential ministry, and teaching.


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Responding to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) report released today, former Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling said:
"The economic case is now closed. The IFS has made clear that leaving Europe would decimate our public services through spending cuts, and heap tax rises on working families.
"The IFS joins the OECD, the Treasury and the Bank of England in proving that Britain's economy is stronger in Europe and families' finances would be worse off outside.
"The leave campaigns now have zero economic credibility – their central claim has been savaged. There would be no saving if we left, only a huge cost, and it would be working families that would pay the price. Leaving is too big a risk to take."


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Some of Binc's most invaluable help has come after bookstores have suffered natural disasters. A striking case involved Bank Square Books, Mystic, Conn., when, in October 2013, Tropical Storm Sandy caused a tidal surge that overwhelmed the store's sandbagged walls. "Tuesday morning we arrived to a very wet store and no lights, computers or anything but dampness and the smell of a beach at low tide," recalled owner Annie Philbrick. "Over the next two days, with the undying support of the local community, we packed up and moved the entire children's section to an empty apartment upstairs, and the remaining store into two Mayflower moving trucks to be held at a storage facility about five miles away until we were able to open up again as a bookstore."
To the Rescue after Tropical Storm Sandy
Within days, Philbrick, who was then unfamiliar with Binc (but is now a board member), received a call from Binc offering emergency help to the store and staff. "Although Binc cannot give funds directly to the booksellers, they can help with rent, utilities, housing, medical costs and numerous other means of assistance," Philbrick noted. "We offered this to our employees, whom we could not pay for the three weeks we were closed, and helped them gather the paperwork to fax in order to receive help. For a young hipster bookseller who relies on their daily wages to pay rent and eat, this was a huge help to their existence during that month of November 2013."
Also, this past year, Binc helped a Bank Square Books staffer who, as Philbrick said, "found herself in a messy living situation with a pending divorce and a young child." She asked about financial help, and Philbrick put her in touch with Binc. "Our employee was able to move out of her apartment and find safe place for herself and her son. Binc was able to pay the first month's rent on the new apartment. The new place required her to drive to work, so we worked with Binc to set up a matching grant program where our employee could ask friends and family for funds toward a car purchase and Binc would match those raised funds up to $2,000. We were able to raise enough to match the $2,000 grant and some additional funds to help with her moving costs."
Binc Helps Booksellers with Serious Medical Expenses
In another striking case that made a major difference in a bookseller's life, last year, Janet Geddis, owner of Avid Bookshop in Athens, Ga., received a grant to help pay for surgery that she otherwise would not have been able to afford.
"As a chronically ill person, I encounter a lot of treatment options that don't have predictable outcomes," said Geddis, who suffers frequent pain and disability stemming from endometriosis. For this surgery, the chances of improvement were very high, and Geddis decided that it was something she wanted to try.
"After working with my insurance company, the doctor and the hospital on a rough estimate of all the costs involved, I started to sob," she recalled. "There was no way I could afford this surgery on my own."
Geddis knew about Binc and remembered "how open and friendly Binc [staff members] was every time I encountered them." She met with Pam French at a conference before the surgery, and French walked her through both the grant application process and what would happen if Binc approved the grant request. From then on, Geddis was struck by how personal the entire process was. "Asking others for financial help puts you into a vulnerable position, especially when the bills you have to deal with stem from seemingly faceless organizations," she said. "Kit Steinaway and Pam French are open and willingly to listen sympathetically, and that helps so much when you're overwhelmed."
Binc also negotiated on Geddis's behalf to lower her hospital bill and set her up with an interest-free payment plan to pay for the portion of medical bills that the Binc grant did not cover. Said Geddis: "They have really changed my life."
Binc Utilizes Every Ounce of Assistance for Booksellers
Binc did similar crucial work for a bookseller at Copperfield's Books–which has eight stores just north of the Bay Area in California–when a massive tumor was discovered on the brain of its magazine specialist, Amy Farnsworth, who was 37 and had two daughters. "In the blink of an eye, she went from working full time to being hospitalized on radiation therapy," Copperfield's general manager Mimi Figlin remembered. "In addition to her ungodly medical expenses, she worried about pesky little expenditures like rent, food and utilities, all of this while suddenly being unable to work."
Copperfield's contacted Binc, and Binc's Kit Steinaway became "Amy's angel," Figlin continued. "She helped Amy with the paperwork and utilized every ounce of assistance Binc had to offer. Kit also made us aware of Binc's matching grants, which matched the $2,000 that Copperfield's raised for Amy. The support, both financial and emotional, Amy received from Binc meant more to her and her family than I could ever convey."
In another example of help for booksellers with medical problems, Ken White, formerly manager of Books Inc.'s store in the Castro, San Francisco, founder of Query Books publishing house and a Binc board member, said that "a bookseller (whose identity is known only by two people on staff), missed a few days of work due to a heart attack. Yes, a heart attack. And that bookseller, God bless 'em, was already back at work a few days later. Between the medical bills and lost income, they were having trouble paying other important bills. They were able to step in and protect them from further hardship caused by the emergency. I'm proud of this bookseller who soldiered on, and I'm proud of Binc for helping a bookseller pay their bills during a rough spell."
This post is a reprint of Binc's dedicated Shelf Awareness Issue from March 30, 2016. To read the full article, click here.


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HiQ are pleased to welcome Arwyn Hughes to the HiQ family. The Penygroes centre is an existing Goodyear Dunlop dealer that has converted to HiQ. Hooray! We're thrilled that they have decided to become a member of our growing HiQ network.
We look forward to developing a great relationship with Arwyn and the team, and wish them the best of success in their franchise business.


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My most popular post this summer has been 281 Ideas to Beat Summer Boredom.
I've received comments thanking me for an amazing list.
For those readers, thank you. I love your feedback. I hope the list helped you when you needed it most. I figure it kept a low level of fun going all summer long. Either that or you had a great weapon to use when your kids got whiney and rejected every single suggestion you could come up with.
I've received comments telling me it was a list of the most lame and boring ideas that could ever have been compiled.
For those readers… yep. You're right. It was a list of everyday stuff. There wasn't a single high budget or high effort idea on the list. If you were looking for a list of ways to amaze your kids with cool stuff like day trips to water parks, road trips to the museum of french fries, and Pinterest worthy crafts then you were disappointed. It wasn't intended to be that kind of list. I never pretended otherwise.
But I didn't get any feedback on whether or not the list actually worked.
If you remember, I started the summer with a simple premise. My kids need to be bored.
I intentionally set out to create summer boredom.
I bet you're wondering how that worked out for me and if I'd do it again.
There's at least one woman out there who read my post extolling the virtues of letting your kids be bored who laughed her head off at the idea and said "been there, done that… never again."
If that's you, I'd love to hear from you. I'd love to get a full blast of "I told you so."
Bottom line? Yes. I'd do it again.
- It was our best summer financially. We ate at home for 90% of our meals. There were no weekly trips to the Lego aisle. It's easy to not spend money when you never go places.
- It was what my kids needed. It wasn't until the first week of August that they got tired of swimming, playing Legos, and chasing the cats. Since we went back to school the second week of August, that's not bad.
- It accomplished the goals I had for the summer.
Bottom line? I'll prepare better next time.
- Blogging was impossible this summer. In case you hadn't noticed, I missed quite a few days! I just couldn't string words together.
- My house is a disaster. It's much easier to keep a clean house when no one is home.
- I was drained. I'm just now beginning to recover from my summer of dry.
- It was hard work. Boredom isn't easy.
How did my kids react to summer boredom?
By the middle of summer, they HATED the list. They hid the jar in their closet, so I just printed out another copy. I liked it better as a list because I could just pick and choose based on my mood. I was always in the mood for that list of chores.
Did I mention that my kids edited the list? They took a sharpie marker to it and removed the ones they really objected to. (like that list of chores. hmmm…)
By the middle of July, they were trained. They would come to me and say
mommy, I'm bored. what can i do?
I knew what they wanted. They wanted me to offer forbidden foods. They wanted me to surprise them with extra video game time or a spontaneous trip to eat fast food. They hoped I'd offer to buy them new stuff. They wanted easy.
I didn't cave in. Instead, I pulled out my trusty list. One look at the thing and my kids both started responding
never mind mommy, i just remembered a book i wanted to read
i think i hear my brother calling
i've decided to ride my bike for awhile
I was totally OK with that. My whole purpose in the list was to be prepared and to NOT give in to easy. My whole goal was to avoid those unplanned (and unbudgeted) trips to find entertainment. I didn't want the added clutter. I didn't want the expense.
I persevered. I didn't just use the list. I used every bit of advice I gave in that post on summer boredom. Boredom is hard work. It took all I had.
The best thing that happened this summer was that my children found contentment with what they had.
I'll trade the missed blog posts and messy house for that in a heartbeat.
How about you? Did your kids find contentment in boredom this summer?