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In our latest Blog post, Dr Nick Mansfield looks at the profound and far reaching aspects of the Representation of the People Act, 1918, outside that of women's right to vote.
Continue reading Aspects of Representation of the People Act 1918
In our latest Blog post, Dr Nick Mansfield looks at the profound and far reaching aspects of the Representation of the People Act, 1918, outside that of women's right to vote.
Continue reading Aspects of Representation of the People Act 1918
In this guest Blog, Professor Owen Davies from the University of Hertfordshire and AHRC's WW1 Engagement Centre 'Everyday Lives in War', talks about the importance of basketwork for Royal Air Force aeroplanes in this its centenary year. Continue reading Weaving the history of First World War aeroplanes
In this latest Blog Post, Dr. Spencer Jones, Senior Lecturer in Armed Forces & War Studies, at the University of Wolverhampton and Co-Investigator for the Arts & Humanities Research Council funded Voices of War & Peace Engagement Centre, talks about Germany's Spring Offensive, and why they undertook it in 1918.
Continue reading Why did Germany launch its Spring Offensive in 1918?
In this latest Guest Blog, Professor Ross Wilson, from Chichester University, talks about the visiting US forces that were present in West Sussex and their aviation contribution during WW1. Continue reading Over Here: American Aviation during the First World War
AHRC-funded research has challenged widely-held assumptions about the build-up to the First World War, writes Carrie Dunn.
Historians have long accepted the idea that the expansion of German maritime power was the dominant factor in British naval policy before the First World War. More recently a few have argued that Admiral Sir John Fisher, the First Sea Lord at the time, was more concerned with threats of global cruiser warfare from rival empires such as France and Russia rather than the menace of a big battle fleet that was quietly increasing across the North Sea.
Now an AHRC-supported project has provided an alternative argument. Dr Matthew Seligmann of Brunel University London argues that German schemes for commerce warfare drove British naval policy for over a decade before 1914.
He shows in his book 'The Royal Navy and the German Threat 1901-1914' that Germany was assessed as a major threat to Britain at that time not because of its growing battle fleet, but because the British Admiralty (rightly) believed that Germany's naval planners intended to arm their country's fast merchant vessels and send them out to attack British trade ships in the manner of the privateers of old.
Dr Seligmann says that he stumbled upon the topic largely by accident after his previous book on British intelligence in Berlin prior to the First World War. "In that, I argued that actually Britain was extremely well informed about what Germany was doing in terms of military and naval policy, and therefore the decision for war in 1914 was a largely rational one," he explains. "I then put forward the view that Germany was very much at the forefront of British admiralty thinking in the crucial period from around 1901 to 1905, which didn't strike me as tremendously controversial when I wrote it, but it turns out this is an extremely contested idea."
He began to explore the idea a little further, expanding it into a major research project, and assessing the Admiralty's paperwork prior to the First World War. "I started looking at the origins of the battle cruiser – or large armoured cruisers as they were then called – and quickly discovered, much to my surprise, that these ships seemed to have been built very much with hunting German armed liners in mind," he says.
I quickly discovered that battle cruisers seemed to have been built very much with hunting German armed liners in mind
He points to the doomed Lusitania, torpedoed and sunk by a German u-boat, as an example of the substantive Admiralty response. It had been built with the aim of being used in war as an armed merchant cruiser, and was listed as an auxiliary war ship – just like its sister ship the Mauretania.
So Seligmann followed an extensive paper trail through the Admiralty papers, and organised them in chronological rather than file order. This was an immense feat, almost like putting together a jigsaw, because the Admiralty have kept only two per cent of the registered papers they generate, meaning that there is a very remote chance of a complete set of documentation on any topic being retained.
So instead of accepting the gaps in the archive, Seligmann looked at it from another angle. "The only way round this sometimes is thinking about who they would have corresponded with. On armed liners, they corresponded with just about everyone. So there were papers about this in the Foreign Office files, the Colonial Office files, the Cabinet Office files, the Treasury files, and so on, and then there also seemed to be quite a lot that people had taken away and kept in their private papers," he explains.
"The whole thing just told a story that had never been told. Nobody would have put this together, as it was so widely scattered, but an enormous amount survived in different places, and there were very few gaps in the story once I'd done all the dredging."
The whole thing just told a story that had never been told
And once he'd got that information together, he went one step further. "Because I can read German I thought it'd be interesting to go and see what the Germans were actually doing, so I went to the German archive to look at their papers, and so I was able in the end to map out what Britain was doing with what Germany was doing, and compare and contrast the two," he says.
"What I was able to do was work out what the Germans were actually doing, and what their policies were, and then map it against the secret intelligence Britain had on what we thought they were doing, which was in many ways close and in many ways wrong. You wouldn't call it an intelligence failure; it was a success, albeit with the standard problem that you tend to see what you're looking for and assume your opponent is going to do that which you're most worried about, which isn't always the case."
This threat to British seaborne commerce was so serious, Seligmann argues, that the leadership of the Royal Navy, including First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill spent twelve years trying to work out how best to counter it.
"Churchill pushed the policy of creating a global intelligence network on German raiding and re-routing British shipping – that was up and running by the time the war began, and it was an important network in both wars, stemming from this particular threat," says Seligmann.
Unsurprisingly, research this groundbreaking has created a bit of a stir in the field, with Seligmann admitting that his work is "unpalatable" to those historians who have long held the view that those who think Germany played a crucial role in shaping British policy before the First World War are simply using hindsight.
"The arguments have become fierce as other people have entered the fray," Seligmann admits. "The old angle is being scrutinised and found wanting. Those stuck in aspic with their ideas don't find my work to their tastes at all. I guess, without wanting to make a pun of it, this book has become a flagship for a new way of looking at naval history before the First World War."


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Jun 11, 2009
Guppies Show Evolution Can Be Relatively Fast
Here's a cool study that shows evolution in action: A team of researchers including Swanne Gordon, a biology grad student at the University of California, Riverside, took guppies from the Yarra River in Trinidad and put them into a section of the nearby Damier River that is above a waterfall. Because of the barrier, this section of the river doesn't have any predators. The guppies then also colonized the part of the river below the waterfall, where they coexist with predatory fish.
How did the guppies adapt to their new environment? Rather well. After eight years and less than 30 guppy generations, the researchers discovered that the guppies above the waterfall had produced fewer and larger offspring with each reproductive cycle.
As Gordon explains:
High-predation females invest more resources into current reproduction because a high rate of mortality, driven by predators, means these females may not get another chance to reproduce. Low-predation females, on the other hand, produce larger embryos because the larger babies are more competitive in the resource-limited environments typical of low-predation sites. Moreover, low-predation females produce fewer embryos not only because they have larger embryos but also because they invest fewer resources in current reproduction.
There's also a second part to the experiment. The team took a group of guppies from part of the Yarra River that has predators and a group from a tributary that has no predators and put them in both sections of the Damier River. After four weeks, they checked back and found that the resident guppies from the first experiment—those that had already adapted to the local environment—were more likely to have survived than the newly transplanted guppies. In other words, the first set of guppies had developed a new, advantageous trait in a relatively short period of time. (Keep in mind that generations go much faster for guppies, which have a short lifespan, than for longer-lived species.)

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This profile examines the racial wealth divide in Austin, released in partnership with Prosperity Now and JPMorgan Chase. This report serves as a tool to better understand how racial economic inequality affects Austin and how we can help strengthen resources for people in our community. Read the full Racial Wealth Divide in Austin profile.
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This report identifies that when Hispanics rise in Central Texas, our whole community will rise. The report examines what life is really like for Hispanic individuals and families living in Central Texas. Read the full When Hispanics Rise, Austin Rises report Read the report's endnotes here.
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On this day in 1837: The steamship Home, seeking to break its own record for fastest passage from New York to Charleston, fails to survive a storm off Cape Hatteras. Of 135 passengers and crew members, 90 perish. The storm is not especially violent by Outer Banks standards, but the sleek, 220-foot sidewheeler, converted from […]
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Knight Activities for Kids
If you're looking for a fun kids activity, knight printables are great for kids who are intrigued by medieval knights and the middle ages.
Printable medieval knight activity pages for kids are perfect educational activity pages for doing at a restaurant, long car ride, stuffing into a knight themed loot bag, or anywhere the child may have time. Teachers may even include the knight printables as part of their in class curriculum.
Knight Word Search PuzzlesGeneral words about Knights
Knights in Battle
Legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
See our full selection of Printable Word Searches for Kids.
Knight Dot to Dot PuzzleKnight's Helmet (1-47)
See our full collection of Numbers Dot to Dot Printables.
Knight MazesKnight's Shield Maze: Guide the knight through the shield shaped maze to slay the dragon.
Knight Riding Horse Maze: Go from start to finish.
Counting By 1s Maze: The knight is searching for the princess.
Counting By 2s Maze: The knight is looking for the princess.
Counting By 3s Maze: Help the knight find the king.
Counting By 4s Maze: Get the sword to the knight.
Counting By 5s Maze: The king has summoned the knight.
See our full collection of Printable Mazes for Kids.
Knight Color By Number Worksheet
Color by number worksheets are terrific printables for number and color recognition. It's also great for dexterity with a coloring pencil or crayon.Color by Number Worksheet: Castle
See our full collection of Color By Number Worksheets for kids.
Knight Crypto-Families Puzzles
Crypto-families are lists of words that are encrypted by letter substitutions. For example all A's may be replaced with Q's, all B's with R's, etc. Each family of words uses a different letter substitution encryption. There are puzzle pages and a solution page. One puzzle page has 4 lists, but no clues to the words other than the title. The second puzzle page has three crypto-families and a list of all the words from the three lists (in alphabetical order). This will be easier for younger kids who may find the encryption difficult to solve.4 Knight Crypto-Families: About Knights, Knight's Weapons, Knights of the Round Table, King Arthur
3 Crypto-Families + Word List: About Knights, Knight's Weapons, Knights of the Round Table
Knight Boggle PagesBoggle is the classic word game where you try to find as many words in the grid of letters as you can. The person with the most and/or longest unique words in their list wins the boggle game. For more details on how to play boggle: Boggle Word Game Instructions
4x4 Knight Boggle Page
5x5 Knight Boggle Page
Knight Coloring PagesRegal looking knight
Knight standing in pose
Knight holding a map
Knight kicking a dragon
Knight wearing helmet, holding jousting stick
Knight with helmet and sword
Knight on horse
Knight with big sword and tight helmet
Knight holding flag
Knight holding jousting stick
Knight with sword 1
Knight with sword 2
Tired knight
... more Knight Coloring Pages
See our full collection of Printable Kids Coloring Pages.
Knight printables are a wonderfully fun and educational activity for kids who like medieval knights to keep busy! They're a also great addition for teachers to include with their medieval studies curriculum.
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Why the hell do people post their stats on Twitter?
I see people, quite a lot of them actually, that publish automatic tweets about their performance on Twitter.
It could be:
- How I did on Twitter this week: 2 Mentions. How'd your week go?
- Thanks to my top interactors! …..
and I don't really see the point.
First of all, Twitter, like any other platform, is not a numbers game (that people inevitably cheat on). What really matters is who you are engaging with and the quality of the exchange.
Also, I don't see any situation where this kind of message would make a positive impression on the reader.
When I read that my thinking goes
- the person does really bad (if the numbers are low)
- he/she is clearly into vanity metrics (cf, the lean startup)
and more importantly, it is a ROBOT and I don't want to listen to a robot.
Did I miss something?
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With the innovative technology of 3D rendering, contemporary interior designing business has scaled new heights. These renders enable the business firms to interpret their concepts to the clients in most effective manner.
Interior designing is a dynamic arena, where trends keep on evolving over time. Relevant ideas pertaining to a project need to be clearly conveyed to the customers. With the inception of 3D interior rendering, companies are able to get across to the customers with their ideas. These visualizations are much more practical than blueprints and sketches. Customers can get a practical experience through these visualizations, as they interpret every minute detail of the proposed plan to them. Here are seven ways in which an interior designer can benefit from these photorealistic renderings.
Showcase the benefits of your layout
When you incorporate 3D renderings into your business, you will be able to showcase the advantages of your proposed layout. Images have a powerful visual impact on the viewers. Under ordinary situations, clients may not be able to understand the plan, particularly the intricate details. Interior design rendering enables you to showcase the entire plan to your customers and point out the advantages that he gains from your proposed layout. This brings a competitive advantage to your business, as you can deliver exactly what the client demands. You can make the space inviting by relying on high quality 3D interior design rendering services.
Interior design rendering speaks of your brand identity
A distinct brand identity sets you apart from your competitors. People start recognizing you and owing to the same, the trust you enjoy increases. You can create this brand identity through the right integration of interior designing renderings. Companies can convey their aesthetic values, attitude and vision through these images. When you hire expert 3D architecture visualization from the experts, you can showcase your mastery in integrating your ideas with the projects. One of the most crucial benefits of 3D interior design renderings is that they bring you the opportunity to refine your brand image.
Visualize the colours, décor and materials
Traditionally, companies explain their interior design plans through catalogues, references, product descriptions and other materials. However, 3D visualizations enable clients to get a far better concept about the proposed plan. They can have a closer look at the materials, décor and colour in the layout. This keeps them well-informed about the final look of the architecture. An informed customer can make his decisions more confidently. It is possible to interpret the atmosphere of the proposed layout through renderings. The images also explain the properties of stone, fabrics, wood and other materials visually.
Providing customized images
Interior designing renderings bring you the opportunity to customize the approach for individual clients. It leverages your marketing potential and strengthens your marketing policy. Today, most of the successful companies study the tastes and aptitudes of their clients so as to keep them impressed and thus loyal. Based on this, they put forward their plans and proposals individually. It enables the customers to get exactly what they are looking for. In the process, the sales potential and reputation of your company gets a lift.
Demonstrate the increased profitability visually
Interior design visualizations help your clients to assess the profitability of choosing a particular design. You may put forward a particular idea but for creating maximum impact, you need to explain the benefits that the client will get from the particular design. Say, it may save space, add a few more inches of living area to the apartment or utilize the available space rationally. Words are not sufficient to interpret these ideas. 3D architecture animation can efficiently explain the profitability of these designs to the clients.
Explain how the design solves your customer's problems
Often, the customers come up with problems that are difficult to solve. Their demands may be conflicting, where the interests of the clients and staff may clash. In these cases, you can strategically come up with a rendering that meets the criteria of both. It is however difficult or sometimes least feasible to explain these ideas verbally or using sketches. Through 3D architectural rendering, it is quite easier to interpret the complex ideas. You can also point out how the design solves the problem faced by both the parties. This speeds up the whole process.
Sophisticated renderings replicate the atmosphere
You may convey the proposed idea to your client verbally, but words are inadequate to make them feel the essence or atmosphere of the planned structure. You can visually interpret the entire ambience of the proposed building to the clients in most professional and attractive manner through architecture 3d modeling, rendering or animation. Be it residential apartments, restaurants or hotels, you can make the clients feel the overall ambience of the place. This inspires the buyers to get a particular design.
3D artists and commercial interior designers know the right way to create an appeal through visuals. They often add relevant pictorial details like people, lights or other particulars to the images. This makes the renders more attractive and saleable.


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Home energy conservation is a complex topic that affects home utility bills, comfort, durability, and air quality. As industry leaders in home performance in New Jersey and Delaware, the Allied team is dedicated to educating homeowners about building science concepts and how they influence our quality of life.
We created our blog to provide useful information for greater understanding of home energy efficiency, helping community members to make informed choices about energy efficiency, solar energy, and HVAC system improvements. Our goal is to empower homeowners across our extensive service area to make the right choice for their homes, budget, and energy goals.
Would you like a no-obligation home energy assessment? Call Allied Energy Efficiency Experts today to get started!
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While technology is making lives easier, it's also helping people save money and increasing the comfort of their homes. Smart thermostats, when professionally installed and used correctly, can... Read more
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If you're tired of experiencing the effects of dry, stale air at home during the colder months, it's time to improve your home's indoor air quality for good.
Don't fall for these heating myths and stay warm this winter while saving on your heating bills.
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What's the most effective and affordable way to improve the energy efficiency of your home? One solution you may have heard about is a radiant barrier.


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The Vincentian Mission Corps greatly values its partnership with community service site agencies! Our service site agencies are active partners in promoting positive change in vulnerable populations in St. Louis, and they also help in the ongoing formation of our volunteers. We ask that our service site agencies commit to the following:
- City/state/regional information on the local need that the site agency is addressing in their mission.
- The job description in that should include a minimum of 80% Direct Service with the population served and the majority of work hours scheduled during the hours of 7-5pm Mon-Fri (some night and weekend hours are acceptable).
- Allow 8 vacation days during the member's term of service in addition to any work holidays on which the Agency has closed. VMC Vacation time must be cleared in advance with the Site Supervisor and the VMC Director.
- Allow the VMC Member to attend 3 scheduled Retreats.
- Allow the volunteer to be home on their weekly community night by 5:30pm (night of the week to be determined)
- Designate a Site Supervisor at the agency who will mentor/supervise the VMC Member
- Reimburse VMC to help cover the cost of the following monthly expenses
If you are interested in having a Vincentian Mission Corps volunteer serve with your agency, please contact Mary.


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Animus Torque
From a sterling wire hangs a mobile of abstract shapes, somewhere between a tail and wings. It is very lightweight and moves with you, finished with a hand hewn hook.
Material: Sterling silver or brass, both with sterling neck wires
Measurements: 17" interior circumference, pendant hangs 6" long
Origin: Designed and fabricated in our studio in NYC using only recycled and sustainable materials.
Made to order, please allow 10 days for shipment.
Part of The Great Divide Collection which explores the ideas of watershed, earthworks,
divisiveness and partitions through the lens of sculptural modernism.
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The fact that Aikido is not a democracy is a given. Neither is it a fresher version of an anachronistic return to feudal thinking, where there needs to be superior people over inferior people for the system to function.
The Aikikai model of shihan, shidoin, fukushidoin, etc. including the stale and irrational notion of sempai – kohai relationships as being necessary trappings for Aikido organizations , is a major reason for the ever widening disconnect with Aikikai and its Shihan driven identities, versus the remainder of legitimate Aikido organizations, dojos and genuine Aikido leaders throughout the world.
How often have I had to endure listening to a Japanese person tell me that I would never understand the Founder's Aikido, simply because I "was not Japanese". The Founder never told me that. Nidai Doshu never told me that. Kisaburo Osawa Sensei never told me that, Senseis Kobayashi, Masuda, Kanai, Chiba etc. never told me that. In fact, they treated me the very opposite, in that they led me to believe that I could and would eventually understand.
Even within the greater identity of world wide Aikikai affiliated dojos and organizations, that continually maintain direct or indirect ties to Aikikai Foundation, there is no formal or de facto recognition of any pre-eminent position that Aikikai Foundatiom has over the conduct of training, qualification for instruction, or even for ranking. Their position is that certain individuals have been granted authority to recommend dan ranks, and that they must trust these individuals to perform the job correctly without oversight or review.
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"I went into the store for 4 things and came out with 12."
"I was looking for paper towel and ended up with a new shirt."
"[Insert store name] is my happy place. Going there is like a quick pick-me-up."
Stores strive to make themselves inviting. And some of them do it really well.
Imagine this: you pull into a parking space and grab a rusty, dirty cart. At least one wheel is probably broken, or has a wad of hair wrapped around it. You push the cart into the store and notice that something has spilled on the floor, and no one has cleaned it up. You pick a few items off a shelf and notice that, like your cart, it's also rusty. You avoid using the bathroom in the store because you know it will probably be dirty, or missing soap. You just don't feel very good being there, shopping suddenly feels like a chore, and you try to get out of the store as soon as possible.
This has been my experience almost every time at a certain company's stores; because of that, I now try to avoid them if at all possible (or use their website). But then there are stores where I have the completely opposite experience, and if I'm not careful, I could end up buying much more there than I intended. Stores that have been described as having "cult-like followings."
But why is that?
Stores where we buy or spend too much have what I like to call the "Target Phenomenon," as Target is one of the most popular places where people can easily overspend:
- Stores will do whatever they can to keep you there as long as possible. Stores with the "Target Phenomenon" do this well.
- They have clean(ish) carts, floors, and bathrooms, so we're not subconsciously feeling like we want to leave the store.
- It doesn't have many of the other things on this list, but have you ever noticed that Costco has absolutely no signage telling you what's in each aisle? I hope that's just my local one, and that not all of them are like that. I can't tell you how much time I've wasted wandering around in Costco seeing plenty of other interesting things I could buy as I looked for dried fruit.
- A photo of a "feeding station" at a Texas Target went viral recently. On the surface, this seems like a really thoughtful idea– a nice spot for a mother to stop and feed her hungry baby. The chairs do look more comfortable than the hard benches in the fitting room:But it's also a very clever marketing idea: "Feeding stations" encourage mothers to stay in the store and sit awhile, surrounded by merchandise that they could buy, rather than sitting in an empty fitting room or going to their car to feed a fussy baby.
- They have attractive, colorful displays– ever noticed that Trader Joes' puts all their fresh flowers right at the front door when you walk in?
- They have "Value Packs" that aren't always a better value. Stores assume that you won't do the math, that you'll just pick the one that says "Value Pack" regardless of whether you're getting a better deal by buying the item in bulk. I was in the Target diaper aisle recently, staring at the baby wipes display. One particular brand was selling a single pack of baby wipes for .0665 cents per wipe. The "Value Pack" of the same wipes was selling them for (drum roll, please)… 0.0624 cents per wipe. What a deal!
- They put sale items or a "dollar section" at the front door to draw you in. My grocery store does this all the time- they put huge displays of "Buy One, Get One Free" items just inside the front door, so you're tempted to stock up as soon as you walk in.
- Items have pretty or eye-catching labels. Now usually stores don't have any control over this. But ones like Trader Joe's do have control; almost everything that TJ's sells is their own "private label" brand. Just LOOK at this label on their chocolate! Doesn't it make you feel a little happier just looking at it? Put that same bar of chocolate in a plain wrapper, and you are way less likely to be drawn to it:
These are just some of the efforts working against us in our struggle to stick to our shopping lists and make it out of the store without taking half of it with us. And sometimes we buy things without the influence of marketing at all (see my post on that here). But now that you're aware of some of the strategies that entice us to buy more, what can you do about it? Check back for Part 2 of this post on Wednesday, where I'll share specific tips on how to avoid buying all the things.
Target photo from huffingtonpost.com, originally posted to Facebook by "Breastfeeding Mama Talk"
Chocolate image from Traderjoes.com
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Mont-St-Michel : La Merveille de l'Occident
44 km south of Granville via D 973, N 175n and D 43 : 123 km southwest of Caen, 67 km north of Rennes, 325 km west of Paris.
Wrought by nature and centuries of tireless human toil, this sea-surrounded mass of granite adorned with the soul-lifting silhouette of the abbey of Mont-St-Michel may well be your most lasting image of Normandy. The abbey is perched on a 264-ft-high rock a few hundred yards off the coast : it's surrounded by water during the year's highest tides and by desolate sand flats the rest of the time. Be warned : tides in the bay are dangerously unpredictable. The sea can rise up to 45 ft at high tide and rushes in at incredible speed - more than a few ill-prepared tourists over the year have drowned. Also, be warned that that there are patches of dangerous quicksand.
Because of its legendary origins and the sheer exploit of its construction, the abbey is known as the Merveille de l'Occident (Wonder of the Western World) : the granite used to build it was transported from the nearby Isles of Chausey and hauled up to the site. The abbey's construction took more than 500 years, from 1017 to 1521. Legend has it that the archangel Michael appeared to Aubert, Bishop of Avranches., inspiring him to built an oratory on what was then called Mont-Tombe. The original church was completed in 1144, but further buildings were added in the 13th century to accommodate monks as well as the hordes of pilgrims who flocked here even during the Hundred Year's War, when the region was in english hands. The Romanesque Choir was rebuilt in Gothic style during the 15th and the 16th Centuries. The abbey's monastic independence was undermined during the 17th century, when the monks began to flout the strict rules and discipline of their order, drifting into a state of decadence that culminated in their dispersal and the abbey's conversion into a prison, well before the French Revolution. In 1874, the former abbey was handed over to a governmental agency responsible for the preservation of historic monuments. Emmanuel Fremiet's great gilt statute of St-Michael was added to the spire in 1897. Monks now live and work here again, as in medieval times : you can join them for daily mass at 12h15.
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and built by Racing Technology Norfolk (RTN), the 1999 Audi R8C was part
of Audi's massive Le Mans effort that year that included no fewer than
4 cars (2 R8Rs and 2 R8Cs) but designed to two different regulation sets.
The R8C was driven by the lack of certainty as to which regulation set
would provide a car with the clearest performance advantage. Unfortunately
the concept was compromised given it's vastly shorter design and manufacturing
time scales (something along the lines of a mere 6 months), even though
it had the starting point of the Audi R8R's engine, bellhousing/gearbox, and rear suspension.
Tony Southgate acted as a consultant and the car's design was executed by Peter Elleray and RTN. "...Tony oversaw the design of the R8C...(but) we told him what we were going to do in case he didn't want that, but he never really interfered. As things progressed I just got on with it and directed the other guys as I saw fit," says Elleray.
The Audi R8C's one and only race was the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans. Both cars fell out with gearbox issues, and that was mostly testament to the car's delayed development period. Ultimately Audi's 1999 effort was distracted with running 4 different cars of two different designs. For 2000 Audi completely redesigned the open top R8R into the R8 and the rest was history.
If you're a student of history, you'll recall the Peter Elleray/RTN designed the Bentley LMGTPs that followed in 2001 (and won Le Mans in 2003). It isn't much of a stretch at all to suggest the experiences with the R8C helped RTN build a better coupe come Bentley. Indeed, Elleray sums it up best, "I think the experience of a poor car like this is quite useful in then getting it right - if you get a second opportunity!"
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5 Reasons Why WordPress is the Superior CMS Platform
By Larry Alton
Your website plays an extremely vital role in your business' brand image. It's the virtual portal to your company and should be held in high regard. It makes sense, then, that you would want to power your website with the best possible content management system (CMS) on the market.
That's where WordPress comes into play.
Five Reasons to Choose WordPress
There are a handful of different CMS systems you can use to build a website. Drupal, Joomla, and WordPress are clearly the favorites, though dozens of other platforms exist.
With that being said, let's explore some of the reasons why you would benefit from choosing WordPress over the alternatives.
1. Ease of Use
"If you know how to use Microsoft Word, you already know how add your own content," developer Robert Mening explains. "WordPress can be expanded with free plugins to handle just about any site you can imagine – from gorgeous business pages to social networking sites. With 'plugins' you'll be able to add contact forms, subscription forms, image galleries and so on for your website – pretty simple, huh?"
The intuitive nature of the WordPress platform is what makes it superior to all of the other CMS solutions. Anyone with a basic understanding of computing can easily learn how to use it. This decreased learning curve means less time and money spent on training.
2. Free Cost
You can get started using WordPress for free. The basic software and many of the plugins cost nothing to use. This makes it a low-risk opportunity. There are some custom themes and plugins that cost money, but you can invest in these as you see fit down the road. You may also choose to hire a professional WordPress developer, which will obviously cost you something. However, there is no upfront fee associated with using WordPress, something that makes it very attractive.
3. Massive Support Group
"With so many users it's only natural that a huge, active, and generous community has sprung up to provide support, exchange ideas, and make WordPress better for everyone," developer Kirk Biglione points out.
Biglione is right. One of the best things about WordPress is that you're never alone. If you have an issue, chances are, someone else has had a similar issue and there's a message board thread, article, or video you can track down to fix your problem.
4. Constant Improvements
WordPress is constantly getting facelifts and improvements. And since they cost you nothing, this is great news. It means you're continually getting access to the most up-to-date and modernized CMS platform on the internet.
And with a developer community that's as large as it is, hundreds of new plugins are released on an annual basis. This ultimately allows your website to become more powerful and functional as time goes on.
5. Highly Optimized
As you know, SEO is a very important part of remaining competitive on the digital marketing front. Thankfully, WordPress is highly optimized for search engines. While there are a number of powerful plugins you can use – including Yoast SEO, which many prefer – WordPress also has plenty of functions ready to go, right out of the box.
If you don't have a lot of firsthand SEO knowledge, you'll find that WordPress makes it as easy as possible to develop a competitive website that ranks. It certainly helps to hire a professional, but WordPress at least provides strong foundational building blocks.
Do Yourself a Favor: Choose WordPress
Could you go with Drupal, Joomla, or one of the dozens of other CMS platforms on the internet and have success? Absolutely. However, if you want the process of developing your website to be as intuitive and frictionless as possible, WordPress is the system for you.
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Cumbria sits across two STP areas – West North and East Cumbria Health and Care Partnership in the north and in the south in Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria.
WNE - Shorthand for West, North and East Cumbria
LDP - Local Delivery Plan is an agreement between the organisations in a local area and the regional STP
ICC - A community where everyone works together to provide joined up health and care services and improves health and wellbeing. An integrated care community means:
ACO/ACS - Accountable Care Organisation / System – where different organisations are working together as one to improve the health of the area.
Clinical and NHS terms...
A&E (ED): Accident & Emergency (Emergency Department)
CCG: Clinical Commissioning Group
CDI: Clostridium Difficile Infection
CHOC: Cumbria Health on Call
CIC: Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle
CPFT: Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
CQC: Care Quality Commission
DTOC: Delayed Transfers of Care
Elective: Planned admission (for procedure or treatment)
FFT: Friends and Family Test
FGH: Furness General Hospital
HFC: Harm Free Care
HSCIC: Health and Social Care Information Centre
IPC: Infection Prevention and Control
IWGC: I Want Great Care
LDP: Local Delivery Plan
LTC: Long term condition
MDT: Multi-disciplinary team - a team made up of different healthcare professionals
MRSA: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
MSSA: Methicillin Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus
MSK: Musculoskeletal
NCUHT: North Cumbria Hospitals NHS Trust
NECS: North of England Commissioning Support Unit
NHSE: NHS England
NHSI: NHS Improvement
NOF: Broken hip (neck of femur)
Non-elective: An emergency admission
NWAS: North West Ambulance Service
Primary Care: The first level of care – GPs, dentists, opticians, pharmacists
QRG: Quality Review Group
RLI: Royal Lancaster Infirmary
SI/ SUI/ SIRI: Serious (Untoward) Incident (Requiring Investigation)
StEIS: Strategic Executive Information System
STP: Sustainable Transformation Partnership
UHMBT: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
WCH: West Cumberland Hospital
WGH: Westmorland General Hospital
YTD: Year to Date (from April)
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Category Archives: Abstract Art
Appreciating Abstract Art Paintings
by randy_harris Appreciating Abstract Art Paintings I am not an artist, art history major, nor was I raised around art and been an art buff all my life. But, I have been learning a lot more about art lately, and my ability to appreciate abstract art paintings has increased over the past few months. As
Abstract Art – Paint by Number
by HELI©2011 Abstract Art – Paint by Number This artist was curious about textiles, which was her first fine art medium.She began to research other studies and techniques of the fine arts. Gathering the necessary tools of any one medium, she discovered that the talent to originate and hone her own technique within that medium
Abstract Art – The Perfect Statement
by randy_harris Abstract Art – The Perfect Statement Purchasing Modern Abstract Wall Art online may, initially, seem like an easy task. Indeed, the actual ordering process is very easy. What is not so simple, is making a choice! There is a huge selection of Modern Abstract Wall Art available, and there are many considerations to
Why We Love Abstract Art
by randy_harris Why We Love Abstract Art As a professional Artist I am passionate about art and how I can use it to express myself. I also have a passion for nature so in my abstract art paintings I combine the two. I believe that abstract art is the art of the future as it
Understanding the Abstract Art Importance
by garussell11 Understanding the Abstract Art Importance Did you know the world's most expensive abstract artwork "No. 5, 1948 by Jackson Pollock sell privately in 2006 for $ 140 million? It was Mexican financier David Martinez who didn't hesitate to buy the painting at such a huge amount. The very fact is enough to say
Attractive Abstract Canvas Art Design
by randy_harris Attractive Abstract Canvas Art Design For the most important rooms in your home, abstract canvas art paintings are highly attractive. They are great in bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms. People are expected to have a passion in displaying artistic pieces in their home especially if they are created by popular artists or


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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Calendar Flower Tag
I was in a flower-making mood so decided to try making a flower from scratch. I stamped Purple Onion's 2009 Vintage Calendar Stamp on some white paper, inked it, and proceeded to create my flower. It turned out quite nice. :)
I then decided to create a tag out of Purple Onion's Antique Fair Set's scroll stamp. I stamped the same calendar stamp I used on the flowers onto the tag, deliberately smudging the ink. I then embellished with lots of different lace trims and an embroidered ribbon.
3 comments:
- queen-of-nostalgia said...
This is sooo lovely! I am so glad I found your blog :)
- September 1, 2009 at 8:57 PM
- Unknown said...
Oh my- your flower is AWESOME!! I love it so much!
- September 4, 2009 at 1:34 AM
- Julie said...
love love that flower looks fabbo
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Dunstall Park
Sunday December 29th 2013Cold, calm, bright, slight frost, mid-morning.
The gales of recent days have blown themslves out, new ones are forecast, but at least now there's a brief respite between storms as the year nears its end. Clear overnight skies have brought a frost, but not hard enough to put off at least 175 Canada Geese which with two Greylag Geese graze the central grass area near to resting groups of c.380 Black-headed Gull, 35 adult Lesser Black-backed Gull and a single adult Herring Gull. Around 20 per cent of the lake is covered with thin ice, five Coot busy themselves on the open water, two adult and an immature Moorhen tread gingerly along the shoreline, and at least seven Snipe rest and preen in the morning sunshine between sandy-coloured rocks along the base of the island. An adult Grey Heron stands motionless on the grass banks, looking down as a single male Shoveler pushes out from the shore, and a group of 12 Teal emerge one by one from the spiked aquatic grass. This diminutive duck species has been at the lake since late summer (22 birds were present on October 22nd), and the group that remains are mostly males, now resplendent in full chestnut, green, grey, white and yellow breeding plumage. They are determined to impress the four or so light-brown females, escorting and chasing, giving high fluted calls and pushing their heads and tails skywards in a exaggerated banana-shaped attempt to catch the eye (the species' collective name is a "spring", capturing perfectly their ability to rise instantly and vertically into the air when disturbed). A Wren and a Robin are heard and seen in shoreline bushes, two species which have become more frequent visitors to the lake as the waterside vegetation has spread, and two Stock Dove float in to perch in the canalside oak copse near the Water Bridge. Corvid commotion often means there's a raptor about, and sure enough at least six Crows and a couple of Magpies surround a Common Buzzard as it sits on the banked grass between the racetrack and service road. Quite what it's up to is unclear, but if it's looking for worms there's no joy, and it flies up on to a junction box on the side of one the light pylons which line the course perimeter. The corvids won't give up, and eventually the Buzzard drops off the pylon and flaps slowly away towards the northern end of the site. The tree-lined western edge of the racecourse is a quiet reflection of a calm day, there's nothing about, so it's back across the tracks and grass to the warmth of the hotel and its reception staff. A Happy New Year to them, and to you all.
NB. Dunstall Park is a restricted commercial site. Access is strictly controlled.
All told, a quiet end to a quiet year for the whole of the Smestow Valley. Autumn passage wader records have been few across the region, not helped by high water levels at lakes and reservoirs, but a Green Sandpiper was present from December 1st to at least 4th at Dunstall Park, only the second winter record for the site. A male Peregrine visited the racecourse on December 4th, and a wintering Coot was on the canal by Newbridge wood on December 16th. Relatively warm weather encouraged a few singing birds, including single Mistle Thrush near the canalside flats by Hordern Road on December 16th and by Newbridge playingfield on December 24th. And, sandwiched between the squalls and rain, came the sounds of spring in Newbridge wood on a calm, clear morning on December 29th . . . territorial calls from at least one Nuthatch, and, high in the bare trees, a male Great Spotted Woodpecker drumming away for all the world to hear.


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The date is set for our first WSET Foundation course for 2011: Saturday 19 February, running from 9am at the Edinburgh Hotel and Cellars in Mitcham. Registrations close at 5pm on Monday 7 February (this allows us time to order the exams from the UK) and places are limited. The course fee remains $200 and, as usual, this fee includes lunch at the Ed, all textbooks and notes, and (most importantly) the wine tasting. All you need to bring is yourself! If you'd like to join us, or you have any queries, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
On the same day we're also offering a very limited number of places for distance learning students to sit the WSET Intermediate exam. The fee for this is $250 and if you are interested in sitting the Intermediate exam on this date please contact me as soon as possible.
Last week I headed to Melbourne to participate in the L'Erudito Lorenzo Galli Scholarship. This is an annual two day Italian wine masterclass, held in honour of Lorenzo Galli who founded Galli Estate, a winery in Sunbury, Victoria. Fifteen scholars were invited from around the country so I feel very privileged to have participated. The dux of the masterclass won a $10,000 trip to Italy to further his studies of Italian wine. And the dux was a former Wine Academy student, Brendan Carter. Brendan completed WSET Intermediate with us in 2010 and has just finished his first year at the University of Adelaide studying (naturally) oenology and viticulture. So massive congratulations to Brendan and hopefully he'll keep us all up to date on his adventures in Italy!


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English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) Dog Breed Profile
Other Names
Black-and-tan Toy Terrier, Toy Manchester Terrier, ETT (B&T)
Dog Group Kennel Club
Breed Classification
The English Toy Terrier is a member of the toy group. They were originally used for ratting and hunting rabbits, today they are companions.
Cost of Ownership
Average Food Cost
£4-7.50 per week
Feeding Requirements
The ETT is an undemanding dog to feed with no special dietary requirements; they generally have a good appetite.
Other Expenses
The average puppy price ranges from £550 to £600.
9 - 15 years
The English Toy Terrier, on average, can live to between 12 to 13 years of age.
The English Toy Terrier, on average, can live to between 12 to 13 years of age.
Average Litter Size
Litters vary greatly in size; anything from 1 to 7 puppies can be born in any one litter, however 2-4 is the average.
General Physical Description
They are small, smooth coated black and tan dogs with pointed erect ears. They are slightly longer than tall.
Size Category
Weight Height Range
Ideally the English Toy Terrier should measure between 25-30cms at the withers and weigh between 2.7 to 3.6kgs. Dogs are generally larger than bitches.
The English Toy Terrier did suffer from a number of health problems when it was first introduced over 100 years ago. Breeders have improved on these problems since the 1950�s.
Common Ailments
Skin Problems
Susceptibility To Illness
The English Toy Terrier of today, was known as the Miniature Black & Tan Terrier up to the 1960�s, and can be traced back to the black & tan terriers recorded in the 16th century. In England during the 1800�s these terriers were very much in demand as ratters due to the increasing rat population brought about by the advancement of the industrial revolution. They were carried by gentlemen in their pockets on hunts and sent to ground as necessary to flush out foxes etc. Contests between terriers and betting on how long it would take the dogs to kill a number of rats became popular. As the terrier became ever more popular, and people wanted smaller dogs, a lot of interbreeding took place with the smallest of the litters being used for breeding. The offspring from these litters were very small and suffered from many health problems. As a result of their problems they declined in popularity and almost disappeared altogether, however some breeders were dedicated to making the dog stronger and healthier. In the late 1870�s they were seen in other colours such as, blue & tan, brindle & white etc. These colours probably came about due to crosses with the Italian Greyhound.
Training of this little dog should be consistent, they can be quite independent and are naturally inquisitive. They should be socialised with other household animals and children from an early age. Remember that this dog was originally used as a ratter and for hunting rabbits, so they must be supervised with small animal pets. <
Show Characteristics
The English Toy Terrier should have a long, wedge shaped head with a flat skull. The eyes should be small; almond shaped and dark or black in colour. The ears should be erect with pointed tips and placed high on the back of the head close together. The mouth should have a complete scissor bite. The neck should be long, elegant and slightly arched. The chest should be narrow and deep with well sprung ribs. The front legs should be straight and the back legs well rounded with well let down hocks. The feet should be small, neat, compact and well arched. The two middle toes of the front feet should be longer than the rest. The back feet should be cat like in appearance. The tail should be set low. The coat should be short, thick and shiny. This dog is only seen in black and tan. These colours should not run into each other but form clear, clean lines of separation. The front legs should be tan at the front to the knees and continue inside the back of the legs to just below the elbows. The back legs are tan at the front and inside. The muzzle should be tan with black along the top of the muzzle and a black nose. There should be a spot of tan above each eye and on the cheeks. The throat, inside of the ears and underside of the jaw and tail s
Country Of Origin
Great Britain
Famous Examples
Records Held
Overall Exercise
20 - 40 minutes per day.
The English Toy Terrier does not require a lot of exercise. Although they may appear dainty and frail they do enjoy long walks and can walk for many miles.
The English Toy Terrier does not require a lot of exercise. Although they may appear dainty and frail they do enjoy long walks and can walk for many miles.
Distress if Left Alone
Personal Protection
Guard Dog Suitability
Risk of Sheep Worrying
Tendency to Bark
Ease of Transportation
Level of Aggression
Compatibility With Other Animals
Suitable For Children
General Character And Temperament
This little dog does possess a trace of the terrier temperament. On the whole they are affectionate, friendly and totally devoted to their family. They will quite happily live in either the town or country and as a breed get on well with older children.
Coat Length
Grooming Requirement
Once a week
Requires Professional Groomer
This dog has a short dense coat that requires little attention, a grooming mitt and a polishing cloth are all that is really needed.
The English Toy Terrier is black and tan in colour.
Suffers From Allergies
Australian Silky Terrier
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Bull Terrier Miniature
Chinese Crested
Coton De Tulear
Eskimo Dog
Estrela Mountain Dog


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Past Exhibitions
Under Erasure
Under Erasure
Contemporary art is rife with erasures. Erasures are visible in it, present as themselves in various ways. The subject of the works in the exhibition is what was once a covert stage in the process of creation. Unlike observing works whose wholeness and meaning depend on hidden parts, the current gaze is focused on the contradictory presence of the erased and on the erased/visible relationship as a signification factor.
Participating artists: Larry Abramson; Allora & Calzadilla; Yair Barak; Keren Benbenisty; Deganit Berest; Hans-Peter Feldmann; Meir Gal; Gary Goldstein; Jonathan Hirschfeld; Emilio Isgrò; Idris Khan; Joseph Kosuth; Moshe Kupferman; Joshua Neustein; Paul Pfeiffer; Anila Rubiku; Anri Sala; Mario García Torres.
Saturday 13 December 2014
Saturday 18 April 2015
Prints and Drawings Gallery The Gallery of the German Friends of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and Laurence Graff Contemporary Art Gallery, Herta and Paul Amir Building
Irith Hadar
With heartfelt thanks to Ms. Ingrid Flick, without whose support this exhibition and catalogue would not have been possible


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Two-day break
Any trip to Beaune is going to have one very obvious main attraction. Wine. When it comes to wine tastings you are spoilt for choice. La Cave de l'Ange Gardien is about 20-minutes walk from the Premiere Classe Hotel Beaune and offers a vast variety of wines to taste under the supervision of expert and friendly host. If you're looking for an alternative to wine tasting, visit the Musee de l'Hotel, a remarkable museum in the town's old hospital.
Seven-day break
You could quite easily fill seven days in Beaune simply touring the wineries that surround the town, such as the Maison Joseph Drouhin, Patriarche Pere et Fils and Maison Louis Jadot. If your looking for something slightly different to fill your day try the Cook's Atelier, less than 20 minutes from the Premiere Classe Hotel Beaune. This cooking course gives you the chance to spend a day with a Beaune local, selecting your ingredients from the market and then having a lesson in fine French cooking.
Family Holiday
Despite the town's focus on wine making, it can still be a great place to spend some time with your family. You can organise day trips with several local bike companies who will rent you bikes. These give you the chance to see the beautiful countryside surrounding Beaune. The Dalineum is a fantastic opportunity to learn about a tremendous artist, Salvador Dali. The museum is also located in Beaune's intimate town centre and so is near to other attractions.
The easiest way to get about in Beaune, and see all the town has to offer, is to simply walk. The town also has a bus service, but be sure to check the timetable on the tourist office website as each changes depending on whether it's term time. The town's station has high-speed TGV links with Paris, Mulhouse and Lyon.
Burgundy's cuisine is known for being rich and quite heavy. This is largely because of the heavy Burgundy wine that is also used in cooking, but also due to Charolais beef, on of the finest breeds in the world, being native to Burgundy. Beef bourguignon is a speciality of the region, and snails cooked in Chablis is a difficult dish to avoid.
There are wine festivals in Beaune throughout the year and you'd be hard pressed to miss one during your visit. The biggest is the Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction, which is France's biggest wine auction and raises money for the town's hospice which still functions as a retirement home. Beaune also hosts an annual Wine and Jazz festival.
Did You Know ?
The three Chevrolet brothers, all of them race car drivers, were all from Beaune. Oldest brother, Louis Chevrolet, founded the Chevrolet Car Company with ousted General Motors founder William Durant. With his brothers Arthur and Gaston, Louis also founded the Frontenac Motor Corporation, making parts for Model T Fords.


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Sunday morning after meditation and breakfast we set out on our journey to Tirupati-Tirumala, to visit the temple of Venkateshvara, the Lord of the Seven Hills. The evening before I had received a short e-mail from a friend in the States: "I just looked up your temple visit. The most visited religious place in the world with 50-100,000 people per day. Gulp….. I can feel my claustrophobia coming up! Enjoy."…
Gokul, a group member from Bangalore, willed to accompany us. Nataraj gave some instructions as per the tour and the driver, we said good-bye to Tapovan and started.
The entrance of Tapovan – now our exit place
Nataraj giving us last instructions – he had very well prepared the details with the driver
Gokul and Meinrad at the taxis, "ready for take-off"
On the highway – reaching the outskirts of Bangalore. Again and again we saw scenes, where the Swiss police would be totally shocked – and which are totally normal here:
Bangalore is a huge city and it took a long time till I had the feeling that we are leaving the outskirts.
First it was a good 4-lane highway, it later grew smaller and became more winding. Interesting rock formations were seen alongside, like heaps of huge pebbles. Some were standing on the crest like ready to fall down.
It was already well past noontime that we arrived at Tirupati, the downhill station. We approached a huge security control hall, where all cars were inspected inside and outside. In the past there had been some attempts of attacks on politicians who were visiting the temple and to prevent any terror activities these checkpoints had been set up. All luggage had to go through a x-ray scanner. They first didn't want to allow me to take the small electric kettle with me, for an excessive use of pilgrims with their electric devices might cause problems with the current situation in the uphill station.
The security control hall
Then our taxi started to climb up the 18 km road through a park-like hillside. Behind the tree we could see the peaks of the hills.
Finally we entered the temple city of Tirumala. We decided to immediately go to queue in for the Darshan of Lord Venkateshvara, the Lord of the Seven Hills, Balaji, the energetic center of Tirumala. A friend from Visakhapatnam informed us on the way that there is a special entrance for foreigners with an "express queue". We had to leave cameras, luggage and footwear in the car. Gokul came with us to show us the way and speak with the temple officials. We had to register with our passports and to fill out a form declaring that we as non-Hindus, have faith in Lord Venkateshvara and reverence to him and his worship and that we therefore ask to be permitted to enter the temple and have darshan of the Lord. Gokul had to take another queue and wanted to meet us again at the end – which turned out as a weak point in the plan…
We then entered the queue, which slowly proceeded to fuse with another queue where pilgrims had been waiting already for a longer time. When someone tried to make a shortcut at the queue, there was wild uproar of protesters… The more we proceeded the more the queue became pressing. After two hours in the "express queue" we finally entered the holiest of the holy. The crowd was ecstatically singing / shouting "Hey Govinda" and lifting up their hands. For about 15-20 seconds we could see into a dark corridor at the end of which we saw the statue of Lord Ventakeshvara. Though already before there was a powerful energy in the air, I had the impression like receiving a dazzling flash of Light. It touched me to the core. I visualised sending it out over the world and to my near and dear ones…
We had to rush on and were directed to the Prasad counter, where we received two big and very sweet Laddus. We sat on a bench and waited for our Indian friend to come. After one hour we thought we wouldn't find him again in this crowd. We didn't know where we would spend the night or where our taxi was. Outside it had become dark. Luckily we had the paper-slip with the phone number of the driver which Nataraj had given us. Meinrad asked a pilgrim with a phone to ring up the number and found out where the driver was waiting. But since we couldn't orient well, we had to ring him up again from an information stand and finally we found him. But he neither knew about Gokul. So we had to wait. After 75 minutes Gokul rung up and arrived. He was astonished to see us, he didn't know that we had the phone number of the driver and couldn't find us at the temple. He had taken 3hs15min in his "fast line" – normal lines take 8-10 hs way into the temple – the speed depending on the fee one pays… Gokul luckily had found in the queue a friend who was driving back to Bangalore in the night and would bring him back – he wanted to be at office next morning. So they planned to share driving through the night…
We were quite tired when we finally found a place in a rest-house. It was a huge building and our room had two metal beds with plastic mattresses – the covers and blankets were damp. Fortunately we had some linen ourselves. After a short wash with the cold water we quickly fell asleep.
The "Holy busses" with brass decoration in the form of elephant heads – free circular transportations departing every 5 minutes for a round-trip.


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2009 Rating 94 (Mar)
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2010 Rating 98 (May)
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2011 Rating 92 (Apr)
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2012 Rating 100 (May)
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Carnival Liberty News
New Ocean-Themed Children's Program for Carnival Cruise Lines
posted April 20, 2014
Carnival Cruise Lines today unveiled Camp Ocean – an exciting, new marine-themed children's program coming to its fleet of 24 "Fun Ships." Set to debut on Carnival Freedom on May 24, the expansive new program will immerse children ages 2-11 in the wonders of the sea through fun, engaging and educational experiences. Read more...
Carnival Offers Shore Excursion Guarantee
posted January 15, 2014
Carnival is guaranteeing the lowest prices on over 1,100 shore excursions. In the event passengers find a shore excursion from another tour operator booked before or during their cruise can fill out a claim form for a 110 percent shipboard credit. Read more...
Carnival Announces New Dinner Dining Concepts
posted December 4, 2013
Carnival Cruise Lines is launching new dinner concepts for the ships' main dining rooms, American TABLE and American FEAST, both designed to evoke a modern restaurant experienc while showcasing American and international cuisines. Read more...
Carnival Liberty will shift to Galveston in 2016
Carnival Liberty will launch year-round four- and five-day cruises to Mexico from Galveston beginning March 21, 2016. Four-day "long weekend" cruises depart Thursdays and feature a stop at Cozumel, while five-day voyages depart Mondays and Saturdays visiting Cozumel and Progreso. Prior to the start-up of its new Texas-based program, Carnival Liberty will offer a special three-day cruise round-trip from Galveston March 18-21, 2016. In preparation for it's new deployment, Carnival Liberty will operate a unique 12-day cruise in 2016, visiting a variety of exotic Caribbean destinations. Carnival Liberty will offer a 12-day cruise from San Juan to Galveston March 6-18, 2016, calling at St. Thomas, Barbados, Tobago, Grenada, Aruba and Grand Cayman.
Updated February 2015
Deck Plan
Sky Deck
Pool slide entrance, Serenity adults only deck
Sun Deck
Camp Carnival, children's pool, 9-hole mini golf, Serenity adults only deck
Spa Deck
Jogging track, Sports deck, Gym, Spa Carnival, Steam room, Sauna, Fitness Center, Balcony Staterooms
Panorama Deck
Sliding Sky Dome, Emile's Lido Restaurant, Diamonds Steakhouse, Coney Island Pool, Twister Waterslide, Carnival Seaside theater, Passenger staterooms
Lido Deck
Versailles Aft Pool, Trivoli Pool, Emile's Lido Restaurant, BlueIguana Cantina and Tequila Bar, Guy's Burger Joint, RedFrog Rum Bar, Passenger Staterooms
Verandah Deck
Passenger staterooms
Empress Deck
Passenger staterooms
Upper Deck
Passenger staterooms
Promenade Deck
Victoria Aft Lounge, Stage Lounge, Promenade Bar, Piano Man Bar, Alchemy Bar, Hot'n'Cool Nightclub, The Promenade, Jardin Cafe, Impressionist Bar, Czar's Palace Casino, Cherry on Top, EA Sports Bar, the Fun Shops, Club O2, Video Arcade, Taste Bar, Venetian Palace Main Show Lounge
Atlantic Deck
Silver Olympian Aft Restaurant, Cabinet Bar, Garden Atrium, Internet Cafe, Golden Olympian Forward Restaurant, Circle "C," Photo Gallery, Antiquarian Library, Venetian Palace Main Show Lounge
Lobby Deck
Silver Olympian Aft Restaurant, Golden Olympian Forward Restaurant, Flowers Lobby & Bar, Venetian Palace Main Show Lounge, Art Gallery
Passenger staterooms
Passenger staterooms
Adults Only Serenity Retreat
Located aft on Promenade Deck and offering magnificent ocean views is Serenity, an exclusive new adults-only retreat. Intended as an oasis for relaxation and comfort, Serenity offers plush chaise lounges and chairs, colorful oversized umbrellas, and two large whirlpools.
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Carnival Liberty
Carnival Liberty was the first ship to undergo the initial phase of Carnival Cruise Lines' Fun Ship 2.0 enhancement initiative. A host of new dining options were added and cosmetic upgrades were made including new carpeting, tile work, wall coverings and furniture.
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Ship Class: Conquest
Launched: 2005
Refurbished: 2009 and Oct 2011
Length: 952 ft.
Draft: 27 ft.
Speed: 22.5 Knots
Passengers: 2974
Carnival Comfort Beds in all staterooms with two twin beds that convert to a queen or king, sitting area, desk, bathroom with shower, phone, and TV with first-run movies and amenity basket displayed in the bathroom. The amenities are subject to change and are only sample sizes. The basket may include such things as: his/her razors; shampoo and conditioner; body wash; Tylenol; deodorant; hard candies. Supplies will be replenished by the room steward, if quantities allow.
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Interior staterooms use Carnival Collection Linens, a private bathroom, and 24-hour room service. Upper/lower rooms maximize space using an upper pullman or sofa bed. Some interior rooms feature two portholes or a picture window.
Ocean View
Ocean view staterooms provide you with views of the sea right from your stateroom. Deluxe staterooms are perfect for families with space to fit up to five cruisers, a full bathroom and separate wash area. Unique Scenic ocean view rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize views of sunrises and sunsets at sea.
Balcony staterooms provide private sea view access. Relax on your balcony and appreciate the sea breeze. Extended balconies have extra room for relaxing. The Premium Vista Balcony rooms wrap around the aft portion of the ship for maximum sea views.
All suites come with VIP check-in and extra features like walk-in closets, balcony views, and whirlpool tubs. The junior suite features a standard-sized balcony and a whirlpool tub. The Grand Suite has expansive space and a dressing vanity.
Dining Venues
($) = Specialty restaurant, surcharges apply
Main Dining Rooms
A beautiful meal is nothing less than a work of art. Enjoy an elegant, delectable and undeniably delicious dining experience. Visit the Golden Olympian and Silver Olympian dining rooms. Now featuring open seating.
Casual Dining
Eat whatever you like, whenever you like at Emile's Lido Restaurant. International cuisines and made-to-order options, including the new Mongolian Wok and BBQ Grille in the main Lido Pool area.
Diamonds Steakhouse ($)
Gourmet steakhouse with seafood, entrees, gourmet appetizers, and an extensive wine list and dessert options are even available. $35 per person surcharge applies.
Mongolian Wok
Create your own version of Asian cuisine with the chefs preparing your dish in Mongolian Woks right in front of you.
Guy's Burger Joint
A new free casual dining venue developed in partnership with Food Network personality and restaurateur Guy Fieri offering delicious hand-crafted burgers and fresh-cut fries in a fun atmosphere that celebrates his California roots and love of car culture.
BlueIguana Cantina
A casual eatery that evokes the feel of a fun, relaxed Mexican beachside dining spot serving authentic tacos and burritos.
Cherry on Top
An onboard candy store and sweet novelties.
The Taste Bar
Complimentary bite-size offerings inspired by popular Carnival dining venues.
Room Service
24-hour room service menu. Room service orders are delivered to guests' staterooms any time of the day or night at no charge.
Notable Rooms
RedFrog Rum Bar
A poolside version of the line's popular RedFrog Pub that debuted on Carnival Magic offering a quintessential Caribbean vacation vibe.
BlueIguana Tequila Bar
Featuring a laid-back Mexican-themed atmosphere and a variety of tequila-based frozen drinks and beers.
EA SPORTS Bar
Created in tandem with the leading sports videogame brand where guests can catch the latest action and play popular EA SPORTS video games on a 16-screen video wall.
Alchemy Bar
A vintage-themed cocktail "pharmacy" that's the go-to spot for guests seeking a unique experience with mixologists who "prescribe" concoctions from different elixirs and ingredients or guests' own custom-created cocktails. Bar menu
Venetian Palace Main Show Lounge
Sit back and enjoy musical and stage productions. Sit forward for interactive activities like bingo, trivia and other games. And sit on the edge of your seat while experiencing action-packed, feature-length 3D movies!
The Stage Lounge
Dance along to the tunes in this jiving jazz club.
Piano Man Bar
A venue for live music and sing-alongs located on Atlantic deck.
Czar's Casino
Full gaming casino located on Promenade deck midship with blackjack, slots, craps, and bingo.
Victoria Lounge
Cabaret style lounge offering activities during the day and music and comedy in the evenings featuring the Punchliner Comedy Club. Five 35-minute shows on multiple nights during each voyage, with at least two comedians performing each night. The two early-evening shows offer fun for the whole family while the later performances will feature adult-oriented comedy. Located on Promenade deck.
Hot & Cool Dance Club
This is the place to let go and get lost in the music as the DJ busts out the hits.
Outdoor Venues
City Sports Park
Play a 9-hole mini-golf course, run padded jogging track, or pass the time away with volleyball, shuffle board, basketball, or ping pong.
Lido Deck
The Argonaut Pool and bar and the Prometheus pool with sliding sky dome.
Coney Island pool and waterslide located on Panorama deck with access on the Sky Deck.
Carnival's Seaside Theatre
This 270-square-foot LED screen and poolside seating is the perfect spot for guests to sit back, relax and watch classic and first-run movies, sporting events, news, concerts and other programming, either during the day or night. Located midship on the Panorama deck.
Kids Areas
Camp Carnival (ages 2-11)
Camp Carnival features games, finger painting, story time, movies and more all in a supervised environment, while their parents can be off having fun of their own. The fun doesn't end at bed time, either; Carnival's babysitting program offers, for a fee, a fun late-night option for kids while their parents stay out until as late as 3 A.M.
Circle C (ages 12-14)
Video games, scavenger hunts, dance parties, sports, pool parties and special shore excursions.
Club O2 (ages 15-17)
Teens can enjoy the latest music with exclusive dance parties, video gaming and movies from the club's comfy seating, with video monitors all over the place. Outside of the club, activities include pool parties, team sports and special teen-only shore excursions.


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Holiday Clubs
Fun Science regularly run holiday clubs for children in Bath, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow, Sunderland, Bury, West Lancs, Shropshire, North Yorkshire and Cheshire. Each holiday club is run by highly trained staff with enhanced DBS checks and first aid training so the safety of children is our top priority (with fun a very close second!).
Just brilliant! My boys love science and the team do a brilliant job! We can't wait for holidays, so we can book in to make some mess!! – A happy mum!
Parents and children all love our fun days and you can read for yourself just how popular they are by clicking on the testimonials link to the right of this page. Alternatively you can click on the locations to the side of this page to view upcoming holiday clubs in your area.


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