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Cold and flu season is right around the corner, and once it's upon us, you're more than welcome to come over to our house—but remember—you're doing so at your own risk. Because we live with an eight-year-old and three twenty-three-month old toddlers, which means that breaking our threshold is pretty much the viral equivalent of Russian roulette.
We actually weathered last season pretty well, though. Don't get me wrong—it wasn't like we didn't get sick—we did. But the illnesses that made their way through our household merely hopped from one person to the next until they had infected everyone, at which point they would either fizzle out or start all over again. And if they started all over again, by the second or third time around, they ended up losing most of their punch—much like "the wave" at a football stadium finally wearing out its welcome and trickling down to an annoying conclusion. Still, minor ailments are a constant at our house from the onset of autumn through mid-May.
It wasn't until halfway through the summer when it finally dawned on me one day while changing a diaper—Hey, it's been quite a while since anyone's had a stuffy nose around here. Glad I don't have to worry about catching anything for a while. My epiphany was short lived, however, taking an immediate backseat to my concern at the rash I saw on Jack's bottom. Holy Cow… that's pretty gnarly. Thank goodness that thing's not contagious, I thought as I applied a generous amount of Cortizone to the affected area.
Two days later, I noticed a series of small red bumps near my right armpit but thought little of it. Within a week, it had spread to both sides of my body, covering a significant area of my torso. It had also started to itch. Badly. My wife begged me to see a dermatologist, but I was so slammed at work, I refused to take the time, instead choosing to throw every type of over-the-counter ointment imaginable at my red enemy. But all that my various OTC solutions seemed to do was make the damn thing spread like kudzu.
Finally, the itching got so bad that I could no longer stand the sensation of anything touching any portion of the sensitive areas, which by that point was pretty much everywhere—the tops of my feet, my ankles, my calves, behind my knees, the inside of my thighs, my waistband, up and down the left sides of my torso, under each of my arms, on the backs of my arms, in the folds of my elbows, and on the tops of my fingers.
So at night I resorted to sleeping completely nude and on top of the covers. During the day I turned to baggy clothes, like loose-fitting shorts and knit shirts that were a size too big. But such garb still brushed against my rash causing uncontrollable itching. So I turned up the legs of my shorts to minimize the contact, exposing most of my thighs and giving me the appearance of a grape smuggler in the process. I also rolled up the sleeves of my shirt, ala Schneider from "One Day at a Time," only it wasn't because I needed a place to park my smokes. It was because if I didn't, I'd scratch my arms until they bled.
Once discomfort (and humiliating fashion statements) became my twenty-four-hour-a-day companion, there was no sense in denying it any longer—I was a man with full body rash who was in desperate need of medical attention. Though I tried to blame it on Jack and his rash—could it have been contagious?—I had no one to blame but myself. If I had just gone to the dermatologist when the rash first appeared, it wouldn't have turned into such a big deal. But it had turned into a big deal, and in so doing, it had also turned me into a walking raspberry.
"I'm embarrassed," I admitted to my wife on the morning of the dermatologist appointment I had finally broken down and made.
"Of what?" she asked.
"Showing the doctor my rash," I replied. "You yourself said you've never seen anything so gross."
"I know I did," she admitted while trying to swallow a smile that turned into a chuckle. "I don't mean to laugh, but you gotta admit—it is pretty gross."
A quick glance in a mirror that reflected the image of colossal red bumps covering over an eighth of a man's upper body provided confirmation. Mackenzie Phillips thought that thing was gross. (Multiple "One Day" reference in same blog. Unprecedented!) "And you ask me what I'm embarrassed of," I lamented.
"Honey, relax," reassured Caroline. "I guarantee that this guy has seen it all."
That may have been true, but later that day I still fidgeted nervously as I described the situation to the dermatologist. "It's pretty disgusting," I warned after he asked me to remove my shirt.
"You don't have anything to worry about. Trust me—I've seen it all."
"Okay," I said as I began to pull my shirt off, "I just wanted to give you a heads up because…"
"Good God, that's horrible," he interrupted, recoiling in shock once I was completely shirtless.
Tried to tell ya'…
"I'll be right back," he said, leaving the room abruptly. I sat in silence wondering if he'd return with a photographer to conduct an impromptu, rash-inspired photo shoot that would forever immortalize me as the subject of one of those disturbing, skin-condition brochures that were shamelessly displayed on the counter to my left. Instead he returned with only a two-inch needle which he used to inject me with a double dose of steroids before handing me a prescription for some ointment they had originally tried on the Elephant Man.
"By the way, John, that shot has been known to cause some minor side effects, though they are very unlikely."
"Like what?" I asked.
"Acne, but again, it hardly ever happens. Just something to be aware of."
Guess who went on to get back acne, or "bacne" as my wife liked to call it? It turned out that my rash was an extreme case of eczema, which, coincidentally, is exactly what Jack's rash was. Medical experts will tell you that eczema cannot be spread from one person to another, and while I'm in no position to dispute such assessments, my harrowing rash experience has left me with but one thing to say.
Bring on cold and flu season.


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45 minutes
- 118 mlchicken or vegetable broth
- 1green bell pepper
- 0.34 kglean ground beef
- ½ smallpineapple
- 1red bell pepper
- ½ mediumred onion
-  black pepper
-  cornstarch
-  crushed red pepper
-  honey
-  panko bread crumbs
-  salt
-  soy sauce
-  virgin coconut oil
-  white wine vinegar
- 1In a medium bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
0.34 kg lean ground beef ⅛ cup panko bread crumbs ¼ tsp salt ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 2Peel and medium dice onion. Wash, seed, and medium dice bell peppers. Cut off skin from pineapple, core, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
½ medium red onion 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper ½ small pineapple
- 3Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4Form beef mixture into small meatballs and place on a plate.
- 5Coat bottom of skillet with oil. Add meatballs and, turning often, cook until browned on all sides, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
1 tbsp virgin coconut oil
- 6In a small bowl, prepare sauce by whisking together broth, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and cornstarch.
118 ml (½ cup) chicken or vegetable broth 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp honey ½ tbsp soy sauce ½ tbsp cornstarch
- 7Return skillet to stove and add more oil. Add onion and bell peppers. Stirring frequently, cook until tender-crisp, 2-3 minutes.
½ tbsp virgin coconut oil
- 8Stir in pineapple and cook for about 1 minute.
- 9Pour in sauce and return meatballs to skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and cook until sauce is thickened, 3-4 minutes.
⅛ tsp salt 1 pinch crushed red pepper
- 10To serve, place in a bowl. Enjoy!

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The birthday cake allows these children to have at least one special moment that is all about them, according to a release.
"By providing a child a treat made especially for them, it gives them some much needed time to not feel the increasing pressure of their socioeconomic situation, but rather help nurture optimism and confidence at a critical age."
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Visit: www.forgoodnesscakes.org for more information.
About For Goodness Cakes
For Goodness Cakes is a nonprofit organization that gives underprivileged youth the chance to have a birthday by matching volunteers to bake special cakes just for them. For Goodness Cakes does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. For Goodness Cakes is an officially recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID # 81-1038383.


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PERS 122 Conducting Effective Meetings
Have you ever attended a meeting where it seemed nothing was accomplished? Most meetings are unproductive due to the lack of planning, execution, or follow-up. This seminar will focus on the three key stages of holding a meeting and how to ensure your meeting is productive and successful.
Module 1: Before the Meeting
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Module 3: The Participant's Role
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Princeton Theological Seminary has filed a suit against Rider University in New Jersey Superior Court to stop the sale of Westminster Choir College.
The suit contends that Rider University's current attempt to sell Westminster Choir College disregard the school's obligations to Princeton Theological Seminary and the conditions set
by the original donor of the land.
In the 1930s, Sophia Strong Taylor donated property in Princeton to Westminster Choir College. Taylor named Princeton Seminary as a steward of this gift, stipulating that the ownership of the land would shift to Princeton Theological Seminary if Westminster ever ceased to operate as a choir college, according to the lawsuit.
In the 1990s, Westminster sought to merge with Rider University because of a financial crisis. At Westminster's request, Princeton Theological Seminary then entered into legal agreements that enabled the merger, with the understanding that Rider would serve Westminster's mission, according to the lawsuit.
The seminary contends that Rider's attempt to sell the school to an undisclosed buyer does not
honor the substance of various agreements that were intended to protect Taylor's wishes when she donated the land to the choir college.
"We have repeatedly attempted to engage Rider on these issues as news of the proposed sale emerged, but we have been kept at arm's length," said Craig Barnes, president of the Seminary. "We don't take this legal action lightly, but we have had no choice but to ask the court to intervene. We are hopeful that this matter will come to resolution quickly and fairly, in a manner that honors our institutional agreements and preserves Mrs. Taylor's intent."
Rider University issued a statement about the lawsuit on Tuesday afternoon.
"We have been in conversations with the seminary for approximately a year in regards to their note and mortgage on the Westminster property. We are disappointed they felt the need to file suit at this time, which we believe to be premature," reads the statement. "Rider's main focus has been to find an entity to continue running Westminster in Princeton. It has been our intention when we achieved that goal to return to discussions with the seminary to address its demand for a share of the net proceeds, to the extent there are any. Rider has supported and sustained Westminster Choir College since 1991, when the seminary declined to do so. Rider will not allow this lawsuit to derail its efforts to find a new partner to continue running Westminster."


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AMERICAN Express Openair Cinemas is bringing movies to Canberra with over 40 events happening on Patrick White Lawns outside the National Library of Australia from January 11 to February 25. Dogs are welcome and catered for, and movies include Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and The Greatest Showman." Bookings to openaircinemas.com.au
THE 33rd Illawarra Folk Festival at Bulli Showground in January will feature over 450 concerts, workshops dances and over 600 performers all at the Bulli Showground, Wollongong from Festival January 18-21. Advance 4 Day Season Pass until January 13 and/or bookings to eventbrite.com.au or 1300 887 034.
THE Paperbark Treehouse, made from recycled timber and designed and built by Cave Urban, has been launched by the Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens and is now open to the public.
Workshops and classes
PADMA Menon's unusual venture, "Moving Archetypes," where Indian dance and philosophy meet, is on again in 2018, beginning with a summer intensive course called "Navarasas—The Nine Emotions of Life." There will be discussions on the philosophy behind the Indian Rasa theory and its links to contemporary life, structured dance approaches to explore linked archetypes including guided improvisations and time for reflections and questions. At The Street Theatre, 9.30am on, January 26-28, bookings essential by January 20 to eventbrite.com.au to movingarchetypes.com.au or 0447 643 646.
PAINTER Leeanne Crisp is running four Sundays of drawing and painting at the Margaret Whitlam Pavilion in the Nation Arboretum. Crisp's work can be seen in the National Portrait Gallery and the National Library collections. 9.30am-4.30pm, January 7, 14, 21 and February 4. Fees apply and lunch is included. Bookings to gingercatering.com.au
TICKETS are now on sale for the 24th Canberra International Music Festival, running from April 27 to May 6. There'll be 23 ticketed concerts, intimate conversations with festival artists, musical talks and free events. Bookings and full program at cimf.org.au
FOUR Winds 2018 Easter Festival, Barragga Bay, March 28 to April 1. Bookings to fourwinds.com.au or 6493 3414.
NIDA Open will launch its summer program of fun performing arts classes for young people and adults in a new partnership with Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centre. Professional artists will be leading courses at the venue from January 22–28. Details and bookings to nida.edu.au/summer
THE Alliance Française de Canberra at 66 McCaughey Street, Turner, offers language and culture courses all through the year. Information about courses to afcanberra.com.au
MUSIC for Canberra has opened enrolments for Term 1, 2018. To trial a new class or audition for the James McCusker Orchestra and Canberra Youth Orchestra visit musicforcanberra.org.au
CIT Adult Short courses are held every first weekend of the month all year round at Canberra Glassworks. Costs apply. To find out more email firstname.lastname@example.com
GARY France's Groove Warehouse in Hume is expanding its percussion business and now offers daytime adult classes and keyboard lessons at 5/1 Sawmill Circuit, Hume. Information and enrolments to groovewarehouse.com.au
SUBSCRIPTION bookings for The Canberra Theatre Centre's "Collected Works 2018" are now open at canberratheatrecentre.com.au THE annual subscription theatre program for The Q, Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, is now open. Bookings at theq.org.au
CANBERRA Repertory has now launched its 86th season, billed as "a season with something for everyone". Bookings to canberrarep.org.au
POETRY on Holiday is an informal open mic event where women poets are invited to read a 'holiday' poem they've written or a poem they like to read when on holiday. Guest is Maggie Shapley, author of "Proof", published by Recent Work Press. Smiths Alternative 76 Alinga St, Canberra, 7-9pm Monday, January 15. Free Admission.
Arts Business
ENTRIES are now open to register the annual 'RAW Comedy' competition where new performers test their skill and stamina with five minutes of new, original comedy material – stand-up, sketch, double and triple acts and musical comedy. The National Grand Final are at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in April. ACT heats at The Civic Pub on February 21 and 28, and the final will be at The Street Theatre on February 28. Registrations and details to rawcomedy.com.au
CRAFT ACT is calling for new exhibition proposals from artists, craftspeople, designers, makers and curators for the 2019 (next year's) program. Submissions close at midnight on Sunday, March 4 to craftact.org.au
WITH productions like Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour's "La Bohème" and Massenet's "Don Quichotte" coming up, Opera Australia is offering gift vouchers, which can be emailed, at opera.org.au/buytickets/gift-vouchers
CANBERRA artist Val Johnson and Fellow of the Royal Art Society of NSW, is planning to take an art tour to Scotland from August 27 to September 5, 2018, in conjunction with Reis and James Travel Associates and Backroads Touring Company. Participants will spend time painting in the Cairngorms, in quaint fishing villages, on the Isle of Skye, the Isle of Mull and Iona, and view the Colourists work in galleries in Edinburgh, Kirkaldy Perth and Glasgow. Bookings to Lisa on 6208 0155 until January 31, $200 summer discount now available.
"SHORT+Sweet Theatre 2018" is in planning now and playwrights have until January 15 to submit scripts for 10-minute plays to festival director, Trevar Alan Chilver at firstname.lastname@example.com
THE Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council will be trialling a new concept in The Q Exhibition Space in early 2018. "Quirk" will, as well as functioning as an exhibition space, be a shopfront to support and promote regional creatives, with a selection of souvenirs and gourmet goodies. Council's cultural staff are currently compiling a list of local producers, artists and craftspeople who may be interested in becoming suppliers. Inquiries to firstname.lastname@example.com with "Quirk" in the heading.
ALSO, The Q would like to invite artists and creators to help celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre in February through to March by submitting a work with the theme of "ten", "celebration", "party", "anniversary" and "birthday" to firstname.lastname@example.com with "Ten" in the heading.
THE Young Music Society is holding a "Music Amnesty". Any items readers can identify that belong to the YMS would be gratefully welcomed back by their rightful owners – no questions asked. Phone 6251 8017 for pick up, or just drop items into the YMS office, or the Belconnen Arts Centre front desk.
JULIA Landford's new Canberra NatureArt Lab at M16 Artspace, in Griffith is proving very popular. Bookings for 2018 are now open through the website natureartlab.com.au
PRIZE-winning botanical artist, Sharon Field, has set up a blog which considers ideas of "beauty" and "creativity" in botanical art and summarises what is coming up for her on the art scene. Visit sharonfield.com.au or follow her on Instagram at @sharon_field_artist
AINSLIE and Gorman Arts Centres offers supported office accommodation for artists, creatives, as well as arts and music-based organisations and individuals. Inquiries to agac.com.au
THE Collie Art Prize, the $50,000 biggest single acquisitive art prize in regional WA and perhaps across Australia, focuses on the theme of identity, and is now open to all Australians until January 12, collieartgallery.org.au
AUSTRALIAN and NZ art music composers have the chance to share in about $100,000 worth of funding to create a new commissioned work thanks to the APRA AMCOS Art Music Fund, now in its third year of existence. Applications are now open here and will close in February 2018.
ENTRIES have now opened for the 2018 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award. The Museum and Art Gallery of the NT hosts this annual event that showcases the best in indigenous art from across the country. Entries are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists over the age of 18 until March 16 at magnt.net.au/entries
THE Matt Withers Australian Music Composition Competition is on again, with the first prize doubling to $2000 and total cash prizes of over $3000, also there's recording and performance opportunities too. Entries close COB, April 20, 2018 to mattwithers.com.au
SANGUINETI Media's Dan Sanguineti will run for the first time a "junior" Primary School summer holiday filmmaking workshop alongside the usual "Hero" program. Filmmakers from the age of 8 years and older will run on an editing deadline with a screening planned for the final afternoon session at the end of the week. Canberra Technology Park, Watson, January 15-19. Details and bookings to sanguinetimedia.com.au/workshops
THE big summer exhibition, "Starstruck: Australian Movie Portraits", is a co-production of The National Portrait Gallery and the National Film and Sound Archive. The NFSA is celebrating the show by screening seminal Aussie movies this weekend, including "Picnic at Hanging Rock + The Dressmaker" 3pm, January 11 and "Strictly Ballroom," 4pm, January 12. All details and bookings to nfsa.gov.au
THE National Film and Sound Archive will turn the spotlight on fashion and in film until January 14. Guests include academy-award nominated costume designer Anna Senior ("The Getting of Wisdom" and "My Brilliant Career") who still designs costumes for REP and Pigeonhole Theatre. Focus films like "The Dressmaker", "Moulin Rouge!" and "Picnic at Hanging Rock" will also be screened. Bookings and program details to nfsa.gov.au
THE National Film and Sound Archive of Australia has "Strictly Ballroom: Behind the Curtain", a new online exhibition to celebrate 25 years since the release of Baz Luhrmann's debut film in August 1992. Visit nfsa.gov.au
Concerts and Gigs:
A day of choral singing and conducting will be led by the Professor of Choral Music Education at Temple University, Philadelphia. Dr Rollo Dilworth. R. A. Young Hall, Radford College, Wednesday January 20, bookings to trybooking.com
THE National Arboretum will stay open until 9pm on two more Friday evenings this month, with music from 5.30 to 8.30pm this January 12 and 19. This week performers will be the Leisa Keen Trio with jazz and pop hits and next week it will be Mitch Canas, contemporary Top 40, Latin, rock, retro and dance music. No bookings required.
JAZZ at the Village will start again next week Melbourne trumpeter, Alex Raupach along with Sydney musicians Steve Barry, Tom Botting and Alex Hirlian. The band delves into both originals and masterpieces of the American song tradition. ANU pop-up village, doors open 6pm, music 7.30pm, Wednesday January 17, bookings to firstname.lastname@example.com
BRILLIANT Polish pianist from Warsaw Lukasz Krupinski will be performing at an afternoon tea concert in late January. Krupinski won the San Marino Piano Competition in 2016 and was a Finalist in the Busoni Piano Competition in August. His CD "Espressione" has been nominated for the International Classical Music Award in the Solo Instrument category and will be available for purchase. 57 Arthur Circle, Red Hill, 3pm on Sunday January 21 bookings to 0412 625 920 or firstname.lastname@example.com
"CITYNEWS" Artist of the year, Liz Lea, is calling for expressions of interest from dancer/creators s for the forthcoming 'DANscience Moving Well' event to be held in Parramatta, from June 1-2. Email email@example.com by February 16 with proposals.
SYDNEY Opera House will become a hub of dance activity this summer as theatre-goers are treated to free waltz classes ahead of performances of "The Merry Widow," directed by Graeme Murphy. Classes are free for all paid ticket holders and will be held 30 minutes before evening and matinée shows in the Southern Foyer until January 13. No booking required. The operetta continues until February 3, bookings to opera.org.au
QL2 Dance is looking for an inspiring, creative and entrepreneurial permanent, full time general manager to commence in late February. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference to young people and dance in the ACT and environs. For full position details and application process visit ql2.org.au
THE New York hit production of Lewis Carroll's classic "Alice in Wonderland" will be taking audiences down the rabbit hole for one day only. With lavish costumes and puppetry, it will of course feature the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter. At Canberra Theatre, 1pm and 4pm, Sunday, January 14. Bookings to canberratheatrecentre.com.au or 6275 2700.
AND there's another "Alice in Wonderland" show produced by local company Ickle Pickle Productions. Featuring a cast of 35 adult and youth performers, it's at Belconnen Theatre from January 12-28. Bookings to canberraticketing.com.au or 6275 2700.
THE 'Infamous Spiegeltent' circus has been so popular that it is returning to Majura Road, Cnr Spitfire Ave, opposite Costco, for another season running until January 28, bookings to ticketbooth.com.au
"SMALL Worlds" is an exhibition of photographs of moss, lichens and fungi by Brenda Runnegar with drawings by Emma Kelly, at the Visitor Information Centre, Australian National Botanical Gardens Canberra until February 4, daily 9.30am – 4.30pm. All welcome.
"WOMEN of Empire 1914-1919" is an evocative pop up exhibition of original World War I-era costume staged by "Dressing Australia – the Museum of Australian Costume", a private collection run by Fiona and Keith Baverstock. The show takes viewers into the lives of around 30 of the women of Australia and NZ, female doctors, nurses and masseuses who joined the men on warships, at Gallipoli, in Egypt and on the Western Front, and others who drove ambulances, became cooks and orderlies, Red Cross aides or motor cycle messengers. National Film and Sound Archive, until January 14, bookings to nfsa.gov.au/event-tickets/ or at reception.
"PLAYUP" is the exhibition space in Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House for children and families based around the United Nations Convention on the rights of the child. The new and third PlayUP includes lots of hands-on activities such as listening pods, a fuzzy felt wall, a voting interactive and a role play 'Kindness' café.
YOUNG artists in Years 11 and 12 from colleges in the north Canberra region explore the world around them through photography, painting, drawing, ceramics, textiles and new media in "College Express 9", sponsored by Ray White Belconnen, at Belconnen Arts Centre, until January 28.
"TITANIC the Exhibition" is still on Sydney at Byron Kennedy Hall, The Entertainment Quarter, Lang Road, Moore Park, until February 4. Bookings to titanictheexhibition.com.au or 8240 2135.
BELCONNEN Community Gallery and the BCS Bungee program presents "Under the Sea", an immersive experience created by the Expressive Art Bungee Youth Resilience group, which created an exciting underwater experience during term four. In gallery@bcs Swanson Court, Belconnen, until January 12, Monday-Friday.
IN the exhibition "Unfinished Business", artist Belinda Mason reveals the stories of 30 people with disability from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through 3D photography. The show was originally launched in Geneva by the director-general of the United Nations and was a part of Australia's official contribution to the United Nations 2014 World Conference on Indigenous Persons in New York. At Tuggeranong Arts Centre, until January 20.
"THE Selfie Factory" by Ralph Kenke and Elmar Trefz, winner of the 2017 Digital Portraiture Award at the National Portrait Gallery, will be available for public interaction using the hashtag #selfiefactory along with all the front-runners, until February 18. Interaction times are between 10am-11am, 1.30pm-2pm and 3.30pm-4pm daily. All of the finalists' works can be viewed at dpa.portrait.gov.au
THE National Museum of Australia is showing artworks inspired by plants of north-east Arnhem Land by Yol?u elder Mulku? Wirrpanda and landscape painter John Wolseley, in the exhibition "Midawarr Harvest", until February 18. Free entry, but donations welcome.
AS part of the program for the "Suomi Finland" 100 centenary of independence, the Finnish Embassy is exhibiting paintings created by Australian contemporary artist Steve Salo, photographer Päivi Arvonen and arts worker Daniel Soma. At 12 Darwin Avenue, Yarralumla, Monday to Thursday, 9.30am–12.30pm, Fridays, 1pm–5pm, Saturdays 9.30am–12.30pm, and Sundays 1pm–2.30pm, to January 31. All welcome.
NGA Play has opened an arty play area for children set up by Indonesian art duo Santi Ariestyowanti and Miko Bawono, known as "Indieguerillas" in the play space near the entrance desk, National Gallery of Australia, until May 13.
SA Adair's "Encasement" is an amazing network of felt components making an organic, perhaps alien appearance. Adair's work has been selected by the Canberra Museum and Gallery for the 'Enlighten' festival in March. "Encasement" is in the Civic Square window gallery facing the Legislative Assembly until further notice.
THE Australian War Memorial has as a permanent exhibition "The Holocaust: witnesses and survivors", which includes over 85 collection items.
SECOND World War veterans —6500 of them—are showcased in a unique photography installation at the Australian War Memorial, "Reflections – honouring our WWII veterans". The images will be archived and made accessible to the public as part of the Memorial's online collection.
A large painting by artists from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) lands in South Australia has gone on permanent display in the Australian War Memorial. "Kulatangku angakanyini manta munu Tjukurpa" [Country and Culture will be protected by spears] is in in the orientation gallery, directly opposite the Gallipoli landing boat that took men of the 13th Battalion ashore on April 25, 1915.
CANBERRA Spinners and Weavers have their 50th anniversary show, "Crossing Threads", curated by Meredith Hinchliffe, at Canberra Museum and Gallery, Corner of London Circuit and Civic Square, to March 18.
'FINDERS Keepers: Collectors and their Stories' is at MoAD at Old Parliament House and runs from 9am-5pm, daily, until the middle of 2018. Entry is free after museum admission.
"SONGLINES: Tracking the Seven Sisters", the story in arts of the women of Central Australia, at the National Museum of Australia, to February 25, 2018. ALSO at the National Museum is the annual exhibition celebrating the achievements and contribution of nominees for the Australian of the Year Awards. Main Hall, until February 18. Free.
GROUND-BREAKING Australian audio-video artist Angelica Mesiti has an exhibition of five major works, including the National Gallery of Australia's most recent acquisition, "The Calling", at the NGA until March 2018.
"EIRENE Mort: A Livelihood" marks the 40th anniversary of Eirene Mort's death at the age of 98. Mort was a prolific artist, collaborator, teacher, writer, family historian and a 'new woman' pursuing a profession in the arts at the beginning of the 20th Century. Curated by Dale Middleby, this social history exhibition features an extraordinary array of artworks and artefacts created by her. Canberra Museum and Gallery, until February 25.
"BEHIND the Lines", with the theme this year "Three Ring Circus", is showing the best political cartoons of 2017 and Political Cartoonist of the Year – at the Museum of Australian Democracy in Old Parliament House, until further notice.
THE NGA's summer exhibition "Hyper Real" consists of 50 works in sculpture and video art by 32 artists, varying from the huge "Pregnant woman" by Ron Mueck to Patricia Piccininni's fragile hybrid babies. National Gallery of Australia, to February 18, 2018. Bookings to premier.ticketek.com.au or 132 849.
"THE Art of Giving" is a summer trail showing new acquisitions by general donors to the National Gallery of Australia, free, excepting for entry to "Hyper Real".
THE NPG's big summer exhibition, "Starstruck: Australian Movie Portraits", is for people who love film and portraits, at the National Portrait Gallery until March 4. Bookings to portrait.gov.au
MEREDITH Hinchliffe has curated an online exhibition of work by tapestry exponent Belinda Ramson, who died in 2014. This exhibition was mounted at the American Tapestry Alliance, visit americantapestryalliance.org/exhibitions/tex_ata/belinda-ramson/
MEGALO Print Studio + Gallery 21 Wentworth Ave, Kingston, is closing over the festive break until January 23.
"A CHANGE Is Gonna Come" is an exhibition focusing on the 1967 Aboriginal Referendum and the 1992 MABO land rights decision by the High Court. At the National Museum of Australia, until January 30, 2018.
THE exhibition "Boundless Volumes", new artworks made from excess leather bound volumes of parliamentary proceedings by Michael Eather, Simryn Gill, Katherine Hattam, Pam Langdon, Archie Moore, Elvis Richardson, Kylie Stillman, Imants Tillers and Hossein Valamanesh. Presiding Officers' Exhibition Area (level 1) at Parliament House. Free to the public and open until February 11.


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Our neighborhood winner for July 2017 has been announced. The City of Laurel congratulates the Yellow Neighborhood on winning the July 2017 challenge by having the smallest gap between recycling and refuse. The first 10 residents from the Yellow Neighborhood to mention this contest when requesting a current bulk item pickup will receive a $10 discount. Residents of the Yellow Neighborhood have until September 4th to claim their prize.
For more details about the competition, a map of the neighborhoods, and prizes, please visit the Recycling Competition page on the City of Laurel's website.
Join the new friendly neighborhood competition to increase recycling and decrease refuse in the City of Laurel!


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If you're a breastfeeding mama, you'll agree that nursing bras can be really dowdy. And the pretty ones with all the satin lace and trim can be really pricey.
But what if you could score the nice ones on sale…like these Elle Macpherson Intimates nursing bras for up to half off? I bet that would make your day.
Know what will make your day even better? The matching maternity bikini bottoms are also on sale. Because every new mom deserves a sexy (and matching!) set of underwear.
Elle Macpherson Satin And Lace Maternity Nursing Bra ($32, was $63)
Elle Macpherson Satin And Lace Maternity Bikini Brief ($17, was $35)
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Salem Wax Museum
288 Derby Street
Salem, MA 01970
Telephone: (978) 740-2929
Only a block from the Visitor Center, and facing the Salem Common, you'll find an imposing stone Romanesque building housing the famous Salem Witch Museum. The horrifying events of the 1692 witch trials are depicted in the museum's thoroughly researched and powerful presentation. Visitors are offered a complete look at one of the most important, emotional, and tragic events in American history.


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Top-Quality Aurora HVAC
Family-Owned Since 1950
Charles McDuffee Co. Heating & Air Conditioning has been serving Aurora and the Fox Valley for over 60 years, and in that time we have learned some important things: homeowners want simplicity. They want dependable service. Most of all, they want durable results. In the end, when a heater or air conditioner breaks down, homeowners want to be able to make one phone call and know that their system will be fixed quickly and effectively.
As a family-owned company, we've never forgotten our roots, and we've never forgotten what it is our customers need most. That's why our service is designed to be simple, easy, and straightforward, and why we've built a reputation for doing the job right on the first visit.
Our HVAC Services
Our philosophy applies to any HVAC service you need from us:
- AC Recharge
- AC Install & Repair
- AC Upkeep & Maintenance
- Mini Split Install & Repair
- Heating Install & Repair
- Heating Upkeep & Maintenance
- Duct Installation & Repair
Our technicians are qualified to repair any brand and any type of HVAC system, and we are certified to install Lennox and American Standard products. Charles McDuffee Co. is also experienced in installing any type of ductless mini split system, including Mitsubishi-brand units.
Our HVAC in Aurora Is Available Today for Emergency Services: (630) 318-1200
Our company has been passed from father to son for three generations now. While every generation brings new technology and new repairs, one thing remains true: Charles McDuffee Co. wants your home to be as comfortable as possible whenever you need it. That's why we offer emergency services at any hour, nights or weekends.
For those looking to replace their old system with a brand-new heating and cooling unit, we offer financing to work with your budget—and maintenance plans to make sure your new unit performs perfectly for years to come.
Call us at (630) 318-1200 or use our simple online form to contact our Aurora HVAC experts.


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Welcome Lulu to the Veraison family!
1 February 2018
In exciting baby news Sasha and Chris have welcomed their beautiful daughter, Lucia Rita Burnham into the world on 1st February. She looks exactly like her Dad so far, with blonde hair and blue eyes and Sasha's height – she was 52cms long and weighed 3.7kgs.
We are all so delighted to meet Lulu and wish Sasha and Chris all the very best wishes for the start of their parenting journey!


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Parasitic wasps free chimps from houseflies
In the ranks of small irritating things, houseflies loom large. But not any more for the chimpanzees at Edinburgh Zoo in the UK. These lucky apes have been the first beneficiaries of a new biological treatment to eradicate housefly infestations.
Their Budongo Trail enclosure was completely cleared of the flies within six weeks by parasitic wasps native to the UK, which infest and destroy fly pupae.
Flypaper, electric "zappers" and insecticides had all failed to solve the problem, says Stuart Jenkinson, safety, health and environment officer at the zoo. But the flies proved no match for the 2-millimetre-long wasps.
With a lifespan of about a month, a single female can typically lay eggs in around 100 fly pupae. Besides killing the pupae, the eggs hatch to produce new females which sustain the assault. When all the pupae are gone, the wasps die out too, because they parasitise only common houseflies.
Looking for pupae
"They live mainly on the ground, and just hop around looking for pupae to lay their eggs in," says Savvas Othon, technical director at Rentokil, the UK-based pest-treatment company that discovered the wasps.
Five to six weeks after 30,000 wasps were added to the enclosure, 98 per cent of the flies were gone. To keep them at bay, the enclosure is reseeded every fortnight or so.
Jenkinson says that the wasps are so small that neither the chimps nor the zoo's visitors notice they're there.
Following the success at the zoo, Rentokil is now in discussions with 35 other potential customers hoping to clear houseflies from a range of facilities, including rubbish tips and poultry and cattle sheds. "People don't want insecticides around, and this method gets round that," says Othon.
The system is the latest to rely on biological control of pests. Others have been developed to control fire ants in the US and leafhoppers that damage vineyards in California.
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text: This one has been on our list for a while. As sampled by Andres on his 'Sing About It' collaboration with Kenny Dixon Junior aka Moodymann and on Kaytranada's Janet Jackson flip, 'Alright'. Championed by the likes of Jazzanova, Floating Points, Hunnee and co.The record features Arthur Verocai and Luis Bonfa (composer Octavio Burnier's uncle) on production/arrangement.


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Thousands of world wide medical travelers start their healing trip every month all accross the world. Here are some of their success stories.
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Know that the LORD, he is God!
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him; bless his name!"
~ Psalm 100:3-4
8 years ago, it started. My Egg #2 had recently turned 2 and the desire started for another baby….that GIRL baby. But Mike said "wait". Gave no timeframe, just wait. Any of you ladies know, THAT is not easy when you WANT another baby!
But I waited.
In February the following year, I went on ladies retreat to the Shopper-Lovers DREAM place: Branson and there in the Outlet store of The Children's Place was the most GORGEOUS dress I had ever seen. I wanted this dress SO badly! I just HAD to have it…..who was with me in the store that would SEE me buy this dress and think I've completely lost my mind? I'll buy it in secret….and hide it…..no one will ever know….
I bought the dress and had to get the matching shoes as well, and then dutifully hid my guilty purchase from my roommates and all the other ladies on the retreat. I mean, afterall, it would look INSANE for me to be buying a DRESS for a girl I do not even HAVE! People would think I had LOST my mind!
I come home and I hang this dress in what would be the nursery if I did have another baby, and that baby just so happened to be a girl. And my sweet loving husband thought I had gone insane. He actually said those very words to me more times than I can count.
And that's where it started, I started BUYING girl clothes. I was obsessed! Garage sales mostly, nothing else was new other than that perfect velvet dress. But I had BOXES of girl clothes!
And as life is so FUN to do, our life transitioned through several moves in and out of our house, to the Children's home, back home again….and after everything settled back down and we were back into our house, I took the dress back out again and hung it up dutifully back up into Mike's office what would be the nursery. Everytime I went into that room or passed that room for any reason, I would pray: "Thank you Lord for giving me a sweet baby girl to fill this dress." Sometimes the prayer would be long and the tears would flow, but life was busy, so a lot of times, the prayer was just simple, "Thank you Lord for giving me a sweet baby girl to fill this dress."
And then the last move out of our house into our NEW house, Mike decided he was just TIRED of carting around these boxes and boxes and BOXES of baby GIRL clothes and insisted I get rid of them. I would LOVE to say I was the sweet, dutiful wife. I'd LOVE to say that I didn't bawl like a big baby too. But I'd be lying. I did give ALL those clothes away to someone who needed them and I DID cry like a big baby. It was the death of a dream. I also prayed over those boxes, "Lord, I'm sowing a seed of FAITH to have my baby girl." But oh YES, I kept that original red velvet dress.
And in the new house, what WOULD be the nursery was decorated with the beautiful red velvet dress hanging on the wall where everyone could see it when they passed by the room. And every morning I'd pass it and thank God for the baby girl to fill that beautiful dress. And every evening I would thank God for that baby girl to fill that beautiful dress. Friends and family (except my Momma of course) teased me mercilessly over this dress, but I was undeterred, I prayed all the time over this Faith Dress. I was the mother of 2 very handsome boys who prayed over a dress.
But obviously, you know the end of this story: Egg #3, born 7 years after Egg #2 and 10 years after #1, was indeed a girl. And she is gorgeous and PERFECT and everything girlie.
I could not be more thankful to a God that listened to the desperate cries from a crazy woman who wanted a daughter so badly! I thank Him all the time for His faithfulness, and yes, I still cry in the baby girl aisles of stores. They are THANKFUL, GRATEFUL tears of joy that I serve a God that has compassion on crazy women!
And I still have that Faith Dress even though it's long outgrown. I will hang onto it as a symbol of God's faithfulness to me. And who knows, my next desire is another baby girl to wear it, but one adopted, maybe from China or even Mexico….who knows….
But if you see that dress hanging in my house, just start the praying after you stop the laughing. 😉
What are YOU thankful for today?


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Dos Lagos Dripping Springs
Developed just west of Dripping Springs, Dos Lagos is a gated upscale community boasting custom homes on acreage properties. This Hays County neighborhood, named for the two small area lakes located within its boundaries, displays magnificent views of the Texas Hill Country.
Primarily build from 2005-2008, Dos Lagos homes for sale are all custom and as such, feature a broad range of home styles from traditional to ranch and lodge designs. Exteriors are brick or stone with rustic wood details, blending in completely with the surrounding environment. Many include pools, outdoor entertaining areas and covered porches for enjoying the Texas sunsets with a cold glass of iced tea. Most properties are 1-3 acres, with Dos Lagos lots for sale also available.
Interiors are spacious with an average of 3,326 square feet, 3-5 bedrooms, and 2-4 bathrooms. Luxury details include grand entries, marble and granite surfaces, soaring ceilings and stained concrete or wood floors. For a quiet country retreat with privacy and expansive views, Dos Lagos has it all.
Where is Dos Lagos Dripping Springs?
Located in the 78620 zip code, Dos Lagos homes for sale are 29 miles from Downtown Austin. Developed along Dos Lagos Road and Holder Road off Highway 290, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 34 Miles away.
Things to do near Dos Lagos
Dos Lagos homes for sale enjoy easy access to unlimited outdoor activities, shopping, and dining. With Dripping Springs just 5 miles away, locals enjoy starting their day with a cozy breakfast at Rolling in Thyme & Dough before antiquing at shops like Revival and Aunt Jenny's Attic. Pedernales Falls State Park is a 14-mile drive to camping, hiking, mountain biking and bird watching. Golfers love Grey Rock Golf Course, 21 miles away, while barbecue lovers can't get enough of regional food at The Salt Lick, a 14-mile drive to nearby Driftwood. And to land in shopping heaven, Hill Country Galleria offers shopping and dining in a stunning open-air setting resembling a small town.
Dos Lagos Schools
The highly regarded Dripping Springs ISD serves the students of Dos Lagos. Younger students attend Walnut Springs Elementary (PK-5) before moving on to Dripping Springs Middle (6-8) and Dripping Springs High School (9-12). The high school's competitive marching band program is well-known, as is its SAT and ACT scores well north of average. For private and parochial school education, a 5-mile drive into Dripping Springs leads to both Dripping Springs Christian Academy (K-12) and Dragonfly International School (PK-8).


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What is the Medway City Card?
The Medway City Card is a reward card for Medway residents. Medway Council set up the scheme to support local businesses and residents alike. Businesses that would like to provide offers for the scheme can apply online.
It is intended that the reward scheme will encourage residents to use more local facilities, thereby increasing local trade.
Medway Council is supporting this by promoting the scheme to residents. This is the website where offers will be listed and updated.
How does it work?
Residents can apply for a Medway City Card online or via a form available from libraries, leisure centres and contact points.
When we receive the application, a Medway City Card will be sent out with a letter detailing how to use it.
Once the card is received, it's time to start shopping. Cardholders can check the website for participating organisations and available offers. When ready to make an in-store purchase, the cardholder must show their card to the member of staff serving to receive the offer.
How will I benefit?
Being part of the Medway City Card scheme brings a number of benefits to traders, including:
How can I join?
To join the scheme simply apply online or contact your local town centre manager who will be happy to give you more information.
Or email email@example.com.
Trader terms and conditions
Individual terms and conditions apply for all offers listed.
Full responsibility for the fulfilment of promotional deals in the Medway City Card scheme lies with the individual organisation offering the deal. Medway Council is not liable for offers included in the scheme.
Cards can be used for an unlimited number of Medway City Card offers. Use of the card in conjunction with other offers or discounts outside of the Medway City Card scheme is at traders' discretion.
The Medway City Card is not to be used as evidence of age. Any offer promoting licensed premises or products will require proof of age as per standard regulations.
Medway Council accepts no responsibility for website downtime.
Medway Council reserves the right to withdraw offers at any time.


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Products below
These scarves, called lambas, made in Madagascar are among the world's most unique textile products and are featured in the Smithsonian. From the cocoon to the final product, lambas are totally hand crafted as seen to the right. This silk is indigenous to Madagascar. The village where these are made has no electricity or running water!
Soft to the touch, these scarves are equally suitable for men and women. They are also excellent to use in home décor, such as table runners and much more!
We hope that by learning more about the amazing process of creating the lambas, our customers will appreciate not only their beauty but the incredible skill, dedication, and love that goes into making each one.


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Posted on May 02, 2013
We're so excited for hiking season here at Mountain Graphics! We're lucky to live in a town where we can hike out our front door. I took this photo from the top of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon a few summers ago. By the way, this spot is only 11 miles from our shop. Nature is the inspiration for all of our t-shirt designs. If you love the outdoors, you'll find something to like in our store. Check it out here!
West Rim Trail, Colton Point State Park


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da Garces Ohana In Maui
Blogging from Paradise for our families and friends. God is good.
Photo Blog
Saturday, December 28, 2013
My top 2014 New Year's Resolution
So what. This might be wishful thinking for now but at the least I can simply Power-Walk the entire race. I think, and God willing, I should be back in my running form by September to go full tilt with my marathon training. I cannot go back to running without any goal. Also it's hard to resist the resident rate of $26.20 for entry fee which includes a free Finisher T shirt.. And yes, Evelyn is registered too. Good way to celebrate our 5th marathons and our 70th birthdays hahaha!
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Windows 10 Guide and Support
We wrote a blog post reviewing Windows 10 a few weeks after it was released, our post covered a few important aspects of the operating system such as:
- User Experience
- OS Security
- General Functionality
We also gave you an insight on disabling Microsoft's way of improving the accuracy of future products and updates to Windows 10, which was essentially a keylogger. However, there's a few things about Windows 10 that probably has our less tech savvy customers scratching their heads in confusion.
Start Menu not opening
Some users who have upgraded to Windows 10 have reported the start menu not opening at all, this can be fixed. If you give us a call we can help you out, but if you're 'technically gifted' then take a look at this post and follow the instructions.
Windows Store & Music Player crash
These apps may crash, don't worry. This isn't just happening to you, in fact, this is quite common with Windows 10 machines currently. Windows Store has only been reported to crash when you are downloading something, so if it's crashing when you're not downloading something and lots of other apps are crashing you may want to downgrade your operating system. We can do that for you, get in touch with us today!
INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE error
This is a bigger and more complex issue that some users are experiencing with Windows 10, generic troubleshooting can solve this issue but it's all trial and error unless you have recently installed new hardware, in which case try taking it out and trying to boot your PC up again. If you're unsure of how to resolve the issue, we can always help you out. Call in or drop your machine off in store and we'll take a look at it.
Office documents do not open
Users have reported that their office documents are not opening when using Windows 10, this can be fixed via the command prompt. However the command used to fix the problem is very intricate, and only applies to the following errors:
Word experienced an error trying to open the file
This Excel file is corrupt and cannot be opened
The application was unable to start correctly, PowerPoint found a problem with the file or PowerPoint can't read this.
Start > CMD
Enter the following command
icacls "%programfiles%\Microsoft Office 15″ /grant *S-1-15-2-1:(OI)(CI)RX
You should then see a success message, and your Office documents should open once more.
The Blue Screen of Death
Like every Windows OS, there is always the possibility of a sudden BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) sometimes the error will cause your computer to force a reboot and remain stuck in a reboot loop. If you encounter a BSOD, don't panic. Our team of IT professionals will be able to fix it for you, call in for a quote!
Any other questions/problems?
Any other questions or issues relating to Windows 10, we'd be more than happy to help you. Get in touch with us and we'll get to the bottom of your issue and resolve it for you.


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Picture: X Factor press launch held at The May Fair Hotel - Arrivals - London, United Kingdom - Thursday 29th August 2013
The X Factor boss Simon Cowell has invited Sinead O'connor to guest on the talent show, after she accused him of "murdering music" during an Irish Tv interview.
After targeting Miley Cyrus in an open letter last week (ends04Oct13), O'Connor turned on Cowell and his X Factor sidekick Louis Walsh, blaming them and their singing competition programmes for the alleged downfall of the music industry.
In an interview on The Late Late Show, she told host Ryan Tubridy, "I feel sorry for the murder of music and rock 'n' roll, which has happened because of the industry. Because of Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh. They've murdered music. I stand to say it on behalf of every musician in the world and they'll agree with me,"
"The industry has taken over so much, the money-making side of it, that the sexualising of extremely young people making records, and all the worship with money and bling and diamonds... it all amounts to the murder of music and that's what concerns me."
Cowell has now responded to the singer's Tv outburst, but rather than attacking her for making the remarks, he has invited her to attend a taping.
Taking to Twitter.com, he writes sarcastically, "I think Sinead O'Connor would be a real fun guest judge on X Factor. She loves the show and everything I do. Let me know Sinead."
This isn't the first time Cowell has invited a celebrity critic to come on the show - in 2009, Sting called The X Factor 'appalling' and 'televised karaoke', to which the Tv judge welcomed the singer to 'impart his knowledge' on air.
Last week (begs30Sep13) the Nothing Compares 2 U hitmaker hit the headlines after penning an open letter to Cyrus, suggesting she refrain from stripping off, dancing provocatively and "prostituting" herself in performances and music videos.
Cyrus responded by first poking fun at O'Connor's past mental health issues and then suggesting the two singers arrange to meet and chat. The Irish star responded by threatening legal action against the 20 year old for her mockery.


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Private jet charter to Naples - Italy
Why charter a private jet to Naples, Italy?
Naples is Southern Italy's largest city, capital of the Campania region and starting point for trips to the famous Vesuvius volcano, with the historical cities of Pompeii and Ercolano just nearby. Naples has a wealth of history, art, culture and gastronomy, and for this reason the city centre has been declared a world heritage site.
A private jet charter is the most convenient and personalised way to get to Naples, Italy. By chartering a private flight to Naples, Italy, you may choose the aircraft that best adapts to your need for each type of trip from among thousands of aircrafts and operators.
Book your private jet with Europair and take off for Naples.
How to get to Naples by private jet?
Naples Airport, Italy
- ICAO code: LIRN
- IATA code: NAP
- Distance to Naples city centre: 8,3 KM
Salerno airport is a good alternative to fly by private jet to Amalfi, Sorrento, Capri and other destinations on the coast.
Salerno Pontecagnano Airport, Italy
- ICAO code: LIRI
- IATA code: QSR
- Distance to Naples city centre: 72 KM
For private jet hire to Naples contact us or call +34 91 395 2025. If you wish we may also assist you in the arrangement of the transfer to/from the airport of your choice.
Which aircraft shall I use to fly to Naples by private jet?
Private Jets are usually classified into eight different categories based on performance, cabin size and range. Choosing the right aircraft model for your private jet charter to Naples can be complicated. Sometimes you may need a higher passenger capacity, sometimes you might be looking for speed and range to fly further away or simply require an aircraft with a baggage hold capable of carrying the luggage that you need.
Europair's team of experts will be at your disposal to analyse your needs and help you choose the best aircraft for each and every flight to suit your needs and your budget.
Have a look at our Private Jet Guide for detailed information about some of the most frequently used private aircraft models worldwide.
For private aircraft advice call +34 91 395 2025 or contact us
What is the price of a private jet charter to Naples?
Prices vary depending on aircraft size and availability. You may find immediate price estimations for private jets to Naples and anywhere else in the world on our Online Search Engine, for fast and easy price estimations.
Europair Jets App - private flights at your fingertips
For quick quotations, just download Europair Jets App and access our search engine at your fingertips, anytime and anywhere with a few simple steps:
- Search
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Why book a private jet with Europair?
- Europair is a leading air charter broker, with expert knowledge of all European destinations
- One stop shop access to thousands of aircraft, airports and operators worldwide
- Independent and impartial advice from a highly-qualified team, at your disposal 24/7
- The reassurance that comes with entrusting your trip into the expert hands of an air broker with more than 20 years' experience and proven financial stability
For private jet hire to Naples contact us or call +34 91 395 2025


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Sharp tailoring is a Meghan-must. Make M&S, Dorothy Perkins and Next your high street go-tos. And for ultimate quality and a great price, do not overlook Mango. Its tailored blazers are a thing of beauty.
Meghan is known for sexy footwear. How she walks at some of those heights is beyond a mere mortal like me. According to the experts, she wears a size bigger so that if her feet swell they fit – and it prevents blisters. She's been seen a few times in black, bow-back Acquazzura pumps. Closest I can find on a budget are there from Coast – down to £29 in the sale!
I've written before about how the high street has really upped its shoe game over the last few years – and that trend continues. Again, shop Mango, Next, Marks and Spencer et al – and take a look at Wallis, too.
Full on 'RepliMeghan'
Yes. Some genius has cashed in on royal style good and proper. If doing your own version of Meghan and Kate isn't enough for you, check out Royal Look for Less.
You can buy replica versions of every outfit worn by the royal sister-in-laws, like this version of Meghan's sell-out £300 Self Portrait dress.
Fancy creations for the Trooping of the Colour and Royal Ascot, or sun hats at the polo – and even the odd 'off duty' beanie – Meghan is a woman who likes a hat.
And the good news if you've got a head for hats – they're back in a big way for autumn. Even the beret is making a come back. If you want to get ahead of the curve, check out Debenhams – its selection is probably the best right now.
YES it's boiling right now. But we live in the UK. This will soon change.
Looking at the press previews for Autumn/Winter, ladylike gloves are big news.
Principles at Debenhams has the best selection. Below, £18.


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The Setup Signal
Swing trading depends on the setup, a buy or sell signal based on at least three days' worth of indications. Setups occur as well in combinations. In other words, a short-term trend requires at least a three-day price and pattern movement in one direction, ending with a clear reversal signal. It also requires a combination of setup indicators.
Swing traders do well using candlestick charts to spot these setups. The candlestick chart is based on an ancient Japanese system originally used centuries ago to track rice prices.
While the candlestick tracks the stock's market price, the setup signals you can derive from the candlestick can be employed to time buy and sell decisions using options. As long as you use minimally in-the-money options with a short time to go until expiration (meaning there will be little or no time value remaining), the use of options will track option price movement very closely.
Candlestick charts consist of a series of boxes (squares and rectangles) with single lines rising above and below. A white or blank box indicates the price rose on that day, and a black box occurs when the price direction is downward. The box borders the day's opening and closing prices. The lines extending above and below represent the trading range for the day and are named the upper shadow and the lower shadow. For example, if a stock opened at $23 per share and closed at $26, but had prices as high as $28 and as low as $21, the candlestick for that day would consist of a white box (because the price rose from opening to closing). The rectangle would be bordered between $23 and $26, the opening and closing prices. And the lines would extend below the box down to $21 and above the box up to $28. The attributes of candlesticks are summarized in Figure below.
Smart Investor TipThe reason to use close-to-expiration options is to maximize the point-for-point price movement. If there is any time value remaining in the option, swing-trading models will not work.
[caption id="attachment_12595" align="aligncenter" width="500"] The candlestick.[/caption]
The buy or sell setup is found when a clearly established trend comes to an end. The setup anticipates price movement in the opposite direction and may be seen in the emergence of one or more patterns. Important patterns to know include:
- Three or more days of clearly identified uptrend or downtrend movements. This is the clearest of all setup signals. A minimum of three days is required. An uptrend occurs when you see three or more trading days consisting of a series of higher highs, offset with higher lows in price. For example, a price range over three days of $23 to $26, $24 to $28, and $26 to $29 meets these criteria. A downtrend also occurs over three or more days, and consists of a series of lower highs and lower lows. For example, the price pattern of $29 to $26, $28 to $24, and $25 to $23 establishes a three-day downtrend.
The terminology is somewhat confusing, but once you see the series on a candlestick chart, the pattern becomes completely clear. The fact that uptrends consist of a series of white or clear boxes makes an uptrend jump right out and, of course, the black boxes in a downtrend are equally visible. As long as the size and shape of those boxes exceed the boxes of the previous day (so that both top and bottom are higher in an uptrend or lower in a downtrend), the pattern is clearly set. The three-day uptrend and downtrend are demonstrated in Figure below.
[caption id="attachment_12596" align="aligncenter" width="346"] Uptrend and downtrend candlestick patterns.[/caption]
- Look for the setup following the three-day pattern. The setup will usually consist of either a narrow-range day (NRD) or a day with exceptionally high volume. The NRD is easily recognized; the rectangle and shadows are quite small.
Smart Investor TipShort-term trends are easily identified. They open, close, and move in the same direction for three or more days.
Smart Investor TipA narrow-range day signifies price consolidation at the end of a trend. When this occurs with unusually high volume, it is the clearest possible setup, indicating time to take action.
By Michael C. Thomsett