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Fallen Too Far
By: Abbi Glines
Series: Too Far #1
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary
Publisher: Abbi Glines
To want what you're not supposed to have…
She is only nineteen.
She is his new stepfather's daughter.
She is still naïve and innocent due to spending the last three years taking care of her sick mother.
But for twenty-four year old Rush Finlay, she is the only thing that has ever been off limits. His famous father's guilt money, his mother's desperation to win his love, and his charm are the three reasons he has never been told no.
Blaire Wynn left her small farmhouse in Alabama, after her mother passed away, to move in with her father and his new wife in their sprawling beach house along the Florida gulf coast. She isn't prepared for the lifestyle change and she knows she'll never fit into this world. Then there is her sexy stepbrother who her father leaves her with for the summer while he runs off to Paris with his wife. Rush is as spoiled as he is gorgeous. He is also getting under her skin. She knows he is anything but good for her and that he'll never be faithful to anyone. He is jaded and has secrets Blaire knows she may never uncover but even knowing all of that…
Blaire just may have fallen too far.
Fallen Too Far on Goodreads, Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Abbi Glines Website
My Thoughts:
I loved Rush! At first he was a complete ass, but it didn't take long before he was completely swoon-worthy! I hated the ending of this book! I highly suggest you have book 2 ready and waiting when you finish this one as you will want to start it right away!
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5


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Job Description
Marketing Manager EMEA & Australia - Global Sports Fitness Brand
Frimley, Surrey
Excellent Salary & Company Benefits Package
++ Excellent career-development opportunity for a strong marketing all-rounder with at least 3 years of relevant experience. An interest in sports or fitness would be a bonus ++
++ When making the application please state your salary expectation related to this role ++
Who we are
We are part of the world's leading sports equipment company Amer Sports Group with internationally recognised brands including Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Arc'teryx, Mavic, & Suunto. All Amer Sports companies develop and manufacture technically advanced products that improve the performance of active sports participants. The Group's business is balanced by its broad portfolio of sports and presence in all major markets. We are the leading manufacturer of professional fitness equipment. Headquartered in Bothell (USA) we have offices in Seattle, UK, Germany, Benelux, Spain, France, Switzerland, Austria, Japan and China.
The Marketing Manager Role:
As Marketing Manager EMEA & Australia you will be working with marketing managers across EMEA & Australia to support effective and efficient go-to-market (GTM) activity.
+ Reviewing and developing best practices from segments, categories and marketing tactics.
+ Collating, sharing and encouraging implementation of these best practices.
+ Working with Sales and Marketing Ops in interpreting analytics from 3rd party tools for improved ROI/decision-making, as well as supporting arising actions.
+ Co-ordinating aligned GTM planning and launches of products and services across the regions.
+ Developing close relationships with the business globally to ensure EMEA & Australia marketing needs are considered, developed and subsequently implemented.
+ Developing pan-regional partnerships, solutions and sales incentive programmes.
Your Profile:
+ Educated to A-levels and degree level (Marketing / Business) (or equivalent)
+ Min. 3 years marketing experience in a similar role essential
+ Project management experience, including people management
+ Hands-on experience across the communications mix; experience in design, production, events, digital marketing and CRM systems
+ Working across borders and teams with multi-cultural teams
+ Passion for fitness and good knowledge of the industry preferred
Required Competencies:
+ Leading and supervising
+ Adapting and responding to change
+ Persuading and influencing
+ Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
+ Working with people
What we can do for you:
+ An interesting role in a challenging industry
+ Career progression opportunities
+ An opportunity for independent and self-reliant work
+ A friendly and vibrant working environment in a dynamic and international team
In order to apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
You may have worked in the following capacities:
Senior Marketing Executive, Junior Marketing Manager, Marketing Account Director, Senior Marketing Account Executive, Brand Marketing Executive.
Interested? Just Apply Below...
...But first a little formality. By applying you explicitly consent to us processing & passing your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. If your skills match the role you will hear back from us within 2 business days. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.

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Rule Two: Don't force it.
There is nothing worse then being slapped in the face with indicators that this is what the party "theme" is over and over. It's like sitting next to a talkie at a movie who wants to tell you that "oh this is a funny part coming up, watch"... if you have to tell someone it is funny then you are belittling their humor-radar... the same holds true for weddings and events. If you feel that the substance of the event is not enough on its own and you have to keep reiterating the fact that there was a distinct vision in this design (i/e: over prop-ing or mega-styling the event) then chances are that your original vision was not carried out to its fullest potential.
You want to create a unique experience for your guests unlike any other. You want it to draw inspiration from great design and you want it to be pulled together- but you don't want it to be one-note. Great, meaningful events (reguardless of budget) are formed from a series of complex layers that work together to form a complete thought... a well rounded story. There needs to be emotion. There needs to be a little drama. There needs to be something unexpected. Events, in my opinion, are an extension of you. The way you entertain is NOT mutually exclusive from the way you live.
When styling a room in your home or putting together an outfit what are the things that you first consider? Is it color selection or patterns or an overall "feel" that you are trying to convey? Do you find yourself falling in love with a one piece and then building around it or do you try to match like-minded pieces together to form a whole? Are you into making a statement through a focal piece or do you tend to design through accessories? These are questions that I encourage brides to explore.
Use your own aesthetic and design method to allow the event to unfold. I believe that inspiration boards are very powerful tools. I encourage every bride to have a cork board that they can add and take away from throughout the process. I usually suggest that brides have a second board next to the wedding board. This board is specifically for items that are non-wedding related. Throughout the process, be sure to cross-reference and see how closely your vision for the day matches who you are outside of the wedding world.
When faced with an amazing idea in a magazine, ask yourself the relevance of that element to YOUR wedding. It is okay to admire someone else's creativity and wit, but know that your wedding is indicative of YOUR story and thus it is unnecessary to "keep up with the Jones". The most endearing events are not those that try to do EVERYTHING... they are the ones which keep moderation and restraint in mind. When you feel as though you are being torn in a dozen directions with the style of the wedding, distance yourself from the design. Don't allow over-saturation of ideas to be the driving force behind your To-Do List.


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'It will rain money in Cebu'
The year of the black water snake will be a "good year" for Cebu.
It will be so good that "it will literally rain money this year," a geomancer and a "feng shui economist" said.
"The feng shui of Cebu is perfectly like Hong Kong's. This is a good year for Cebu," Master Aldric Dalumpines said ahead of today's celebration of the Chinese New Year.
The year of the black water snake runs through Jan. 31, 2014.
"It will literally rain money this year," Dalumpines said.
He said the coming into play of the sin tax and the reproductive health law as well as election-spending will fire up economic engines in the country this year with construction and real estate continuing as magnifiers of growth.
Dalumpines advised those who want to go into business to venture into anything related with water and to shun fire-related ones like restaurants.
To start the year right and attract more luck, feng shui expert Marites Allen is advising people to wear something "auspicious" and mystic knot blouses during the first day of the year.
Critical days
Allen said the first 15 days of the year are also very critical for one's fortune for the rest of the year
She said people should be happier especially on these days.
Allen said that with today being the luckiest day of the year coincides with the number 8 prosperity star . One should wake up early and wear new clothes preferably with mystic knot prints or symbols of your Chinese zodiac sign.
"Play loud and happy music. Wish every member of the family a 'Happy New Year' and give children and young adults their angpaws (red money envelopes). From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. everyone should gather as a family for breakfast. At the start of the meal, young children and young adults should offer sweet tea to their elders," Allen wrote.
According to Harbour City Dimsum House Co., Inc. marketing manager Steven Kokseng, in Chinese tradition, all family members should be together especially during the first day of the year.
"It is said that you shouldn't sweep, mop or vacuum nor do laundry as you might sweep away your luck," Kokseng said.
Philippine Retailers Association past president and this year's Cebu Business Month chairman Melanie Chua Ng said the Year of the Water Snake holds a lot of promise and prospects for businesses considering that the snake is known to be resourceful which implies that businesses are expected to survive and grow this year.
"Every year we gather with our family during the eve of the New Year. It's considered our bonding day and we usually give each other the prosperity bread to wish all of our family members a prosperous year ahead," Ng said.
She said they give out tikoy and huat kueh to family members and colleagues in the business.
"Huat kueh is considered the prosperity cake while tikoy is best given to families because of its sticky texture and sweet taste for an abundant and sweet year ahead," Ng said.
Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry past president Eric Ng Mendoza also said they gather during the eve of the New Year and eat as one family in a big round table.
"We serve fish, Peking duck, prawns and prosperity cakes, and sweet round fruits which are considered lucky," Mendoza said.
Mendoza said the business community in general is expecting a good year ahead this year.
"The snake is a stable and strong animal with a strong survival instinct which implies that businesses this year will flourish and survive and just keep growing. Snakes always possess material wealth and symbolizing grace," Mendoza said.
International Pharmaceuticals, Inc vice president for sales and marketing Stanley Uang said that they follow certain traditions like giving of angpao and wearing red.
"We usually celebrate it by dining together with the closest of relatives and with those who happens to be here. The most common ritual is dressing up oneself in red or wearing red garments and of course the favorites among the children is the receiving angpaos from the older relatives," he said.
Uang added that the Chinese consider the snake as a lucky animal hence, this year is generally regarded as a good year for the economy.
"Plus the water element connotes money," he said.
Some businessmen however, said that pne should not just rely on lucky charms and traditional practices to attract good luck.
"It will always help if one works hard for their business to grow and not totally rely on what the stars say.
"Blindly believing in prosperity in every new year by doing nothing will not make any difference. Hard work coupled with innovation and kindness in our lives are keys to peace and continuous blessing in everything we do," said Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Philip N. Tan.
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In the last few years, technology has changed the way America buys things. Yesterday's New York Times article about Groupon's success, Funny or Die: Groupon's Fate Hinges on Words, once again highlights how tech companies are changing the way America buys. In only a few years, Google, Facebook, Groupon, Gilt Groupe and thousands of clones have transformed how people shop, and how businesses and brands sell products and services.
One industry that many of you know is close to my heart, is wine e-commerce. This is still very much an under developed space in the tech world, and if done right, is a gold mine of opportunity. But, why hasn't someone really nailed it yet?
The size of the market is huge. The opportunity for wine e-commerce is estimated at between $30 Billion to $40 Billion in the US. This makes it larger than the music industry, or even larger than Hollywood's entertainment industry, if you look at it on a global scale. In addition to pure wine sales, we can also look at sub-categories like Vinotourism. This is estimated to be a $5B business – again with no dominant players.
But despite these numbers, wine e-commerce is also known as a VC graveyard. It seems like a no brainer investment, but the industry is complicated and riddled with legal issues. There are so many companies that have tried without success. Alcohol is probably one, if not the most highly regulated products to sell in the US, and even makes the travel industry seem so easy. If we look at the most dominant players in US wine sales, Costco is at the top of the list, with 3% of the market and retail wine sales of $1.4B a year. It is interesting to see where America currently buys wine. The other interesting point here is that wineries that do have licences to direct ship to consumers in certain states, do not necessarily understand how to market themselves online and here comes the challenge for wine sites, especially flash sales sites. Just like the mom and pop merchants that Groupon has been able to educate on why they should embrace the group buying model, wineries are no different. There is still a disconnect with many wineries on how to reach today's consumer and create demand for their businesses, hence there is an education challenge for many wine sites.
From a marketing perspective, the wine consumer is divided into three parts; the Wine Spectator crowd, a small part of the market but highly influential; the "two-buck chuck" crowd who don't care so much what they drink as long as it's cheap; and then everyone else. Everyone else is where the opportunity lies. There are 25 million people in the US that enjoy wine on a regular basis but don't know enough about it. Although wine is not their primary passion, they will spend between $8-$80 per bottle. With a consumer that is becoming accustomed to online purchasing, flash sales and coupons it is certainly seems like a hot space to watch.
It's not quite harvest time yet in the wine e-commerce business, but things are certainly starting to ripen. Just take a look at these players:
Flash sales sites to watch:
Lot18 – Recently closed a $10 million Series B round making total investment over $13 million. Investors include New Enterprise Associates (Groupon, CareerBuilder, Diapers.com) and FirstMark Capital (StubHub, TheStreet.com).
Invino – Formerly known as WineryInsider, rebranded in November 2010 as Invino
Gilt Groupe – although not a wine specialist, they have been showcasing opportunities for wine. With the recent launch of Gilt Taste this could be one to watch.
Cinderella Wine – Gary Vaynerchuk was quick to start this site after the huge success of Wine Library and his daily video.
Online retailers
Wine.com Over $40 million per year in wine sales
Wine Library – By 2008 Gary Vaynerchuk raised annual revenue in wine sales from $4 million to $60 million (and also launched flash site, Cinderella Wine)
Vinfolio – Sought bankruptcy protection in Jan 2010 and by May had landed an investment from Steve Case's Revolution. Revolution also invested in LivingSocial and ZipCar.


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The 80's are known for many things but the one I'm going to talk about are 80s electronics.
Now do keep in mind I didn't live through the 80's as I was born in 1989 but, here's some of the electronics I've come across and find interesting.
These technologically primitive items are what lead us to where we are today.
They're the ancestors to today's technology.
So here's some of things I find interesting that I'd like to share with you.
The Vectrex was a home gaming console with a vector display screen. It released in 1982 with a retail price of $199 which would be around $470 in today's money. This console only lasted around 2 years exiting the marketplace early of 1984. It came with one game installed called Mine Storm and to display a HUD you had to use a plastic overlay on top of the screen.
I'm glad we've come so far in the gaming industry and live in an era where our technology is much better. However, I'd assume 30 years from now the Xbox One will look like absolute trash but, we'll have to wait and see.
Cell Phones
The cell phones of the 80's were definitely nothing like the ones of today. Some of the different types of cell phones available then required you to carry a large handheld box connect to it. This was the battery until they came with an "upgrade" version that had the battery on the back of the phone.
Even then it earned its name as the "brick phone" rightfully. Man, they really just don't make them like they use to… and I'm glad they don't,
Size Does Matter
Over time we've really learned that saving space with out gadgets is a good thing. Almost all electronics have gotten smaller. One thing you can really see the difference in are storage devices. Hard Drives and other storage units have gotten extremely more efficient, cheaper, and a lot smaller.
If the image above doesn't show you that then i don't know what would. Also a 10 megabyte hard disk would cost around $3,500!! That's just nuts.
Computers thankfully have progresses incredibly since the 80's. I wouldn't be able to write this content in the way I am currently if they haven't! Now a days you can do nearly anything from a computer. You can shop, play games, study, learn anything you'd ever want to know, and even make a living all right from your home computer.
During the time of 80s electronics the computer was very basic but, a big selling point for them were video games. The PC and video games have went hand in hand for the general consumer since they've been in existence. Radio Shack use to have all kinds of commercials selling computers. Now a days they're not doing so well and I'm afraid they probably won't be around a lot longer but, that's just my thoughts.
In ending I'll show you a commercial from the 80s. I hope you enjoyed the read and leave a comment below and let us know some of your favorite 80s electronics.


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March 28, 2018 (Deadline Feb. 26) Somerville: Easter at Gullion Farms
701 Peck Hollow Road - Somerville, AL 35670
Wednesday, March 28th, Check-in at 8:45
Bring your own snacks and picnic lunch.
$8 per person by February 26th (Age 2 and under are free)
Open to all homeschoolers
RSVP deadline of February 26th
Text Kari at 505-917-5252 to RSVP and request payment information.
Activities Include:
Horse Drawn Wagon Ride
Milking A Cow
Scare Crow Station
Gathering Eggs
Hay Slide
Hay Ride
Petting Zoo
Story Time
Pony Ride
Roping Station
Learning About Eggs
Gathering Eggs
Dying Eggs
Egg Hunts - ***If you plan to participate in the egg hunt, please bring a basket and one dozen filled eggs per child. Please fill eggs with items that will not melt and tape the eggs shut. If filling with candy, please use individually wrapped items.***
This event is open to all homeschoolers. Please review the Everest Academy Participation Policy before attending any of our events.
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"The people who decided on these community forests didn't think it through"
Arman Melinga was born in the nearby village of Bosquet but moved to Assoumindelé to live with his wife's family. He says the Baka of Assoumindelé were not properly told about the community forest, and what it would mean. He explains how they feel cheated.


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Back ...December 24th, 2004 at 12:38 am
I've been busy and stressed. About lots of things. Not money we actually have money for once.
And I saved some money today. DD pulled the PS2 down (accidnetly I was playing and she fell onto the controller cord and crash it went). And it would no longer open. We were gonna get it fixed after Christmas, and DH was all disppointed.
But I went online and found out how to take it apart. and it works again. Waiting for him to check his email so he can find out. HAHAHA ... I'm the best. I'll make a point of posting here more often. We are done with gov't debt too, yay. Lots of yays and it's 2 days til Christmas


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The Official Website of Joe Morabit, DMD
The Official Website of Joe Morabit, DMD
Welcome patients!
August 2015
Beginning August 2015 I am practicing
dentistry at:
Dental World
1855 Piedmont Road, Suite 102
Marietta, GA 30066
The same great care you have always expected. Benefits include:
• Accepting most dental insurance
• Financing available
• Comprehensive dentistry
I welcome everyone to experience the benefits of a patient friendly practice.
If you have any questions, feel free to call or contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
I look forward to seeing those familiar smiling faces.
Dr. Joe
Providing dental excellence with caring, knowledgeable hands.
Joe Morabit DMD


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Create rehearsal CDs and MP3s with capella playAlong
Take your own church choir home with you...
...or play every solo to a large orchestral accompaniment!
Enjoy making music!
capella playAlong makes it possible for you to choose the musical backing you want and to take it with you into your living room!
capella playAlong is the only software in the world that allows you to access an almost inexhaustible store of finished scores and to create your own play-along CD in no time at all.
What you need
Take any music file...
- Your own or any other capella file: there are thousands of files available for free on the Internet.
- Any Midi file saved in a Standard Midi Format (.mid); you can export files from any Midi sequencer or notation program you have or use thousands of free Midi files available on the web or on compact disks.
- Any MusicXML file. This file format can be exported from capella or from any Midi sequencer or notation program that supports .xml files.
All you have to do is leave out your "part" while you're creating the CD; if you want to play along to the CD as a duo or trio, you can remove other parts too.
capella playAlong offers you unexpected possibilities
You are free to play each solo part yourself! The software comes complete with many scores encompassing every level from easy to challenging!
On the rare occasion when there is no capella score readily available for a specific piece of music, you can transform any sheet music into a capella score using capella-scan (not included)!
Nothing can go wrong!
capella playAlong has been designed to assist you. The software will take you through each step in a clear and understandable way, from choosing a capella file to adjusting the volume and from stereo distribution to burning the audio CDs.
Impressive sound quality
capella playAlong generates its own sounds:
How to address the capella Vienna orchestra and other sample players.
Why capella playAlong is better than any karaoke software
- capella playAlong works with any file (capella, Midi, MusicXML) and of course with your own capella scores.
- capella playAlong's sound quality is unsurpassed.
- You edit the accompaniment: Balance, volume, articulation, metronome function to count in or as permanent accompaniment and many other things. The result is a compact disk which you can play back anywhere without PC.
All details
Facts: capella playAlong - an overview
System requirements
Windows 7, 8.1, 10


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I am joining advisory board of The S Factory — Pre-Accelerator For Female Founders
I am thrilled to share that I accepted a role on Advisory Board for The S Factory.
This is a new, pre-seed accelerator for women founders launched by Startup Chile. You can read TechCrunch coverage of the launch.
Why The S Factory? To put it simply, the vision is to help more women founders build real businesses.
The program is backed by government of Chile, will run for 12 weeks and provide $16K USD equity free funding. The first-time women founders will learn all aspects of putting together the business, pitching and fundraising.
First program will run in September and will accept 10 – 15 female founded startups.
If you are a first time founder looking to apply, please email me at alex dot iskold at techstars.
You can learn more about The S Factory here and also please @TheSFactoryCL follow it on Twitter.
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Engineer, Immigrant. Vegan. 3x Founder, Managing Partner @2048vc. Previously ran @techstars in NYC. I write #startuphacks: http://alexiskold.net .


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This car rental branch is located in the North Phoenix area near the intersection of North 7th Street and East Bell Road.
North Phoenix, Moon Valley
Sedona – approximately a 1.5 hour drive
Flagstaff – approximately a 2 hour drive
Las Vegas – approximately a 4 hour drive
The 101E is busy in the mornings. If possible, enjoy a leisurely breakfast at one of the local restaurants and start your drive a little later in the day.
North Mountain, Cave Buttes Recreation Area, Phoenix Mountains Preserve


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Time once again for another Millennium music video courtesy of our video guru Josef. This week is something of an additional treat, as Josef has turned to fellow musician and friend Cindi to provide the music for this weeks montage. BackToFrankBlack is particularly proud to support talented individuals such as Cindi and we are indebted to her for allowing Josef to use her wonderful composition in this weeks video.
This week, Josef has turned his attention to the season three episode, Skull and Bones, that dark foray into executions Millennium Group style. There are so many notable things about this episode it's hard to know where to start but the fate of Cheryl Andrews and Peter Watts' horrifying confrontation of Emma Hollis in the charnel house must rank high on the list. Coupled with a stellar performance from Ayre Gross and you have an episode that's as controversial as it is good. So, sit back, enjoy the show and let us know what you think of the episode, the music and the video...
As promised, each music new release from Josef will be accompanied by a postcard that we urge you to send to Steve Asbell at 20th Century Fox. Making 20th Century Fox aware that we are here to stay and active in our support of a Millennium Movie is a vital way you can help this campaign achieve its ends. We are regularly asked what is the best way to help this campaign and there is no finer way than sending this postcard. The only way we can bring this show back is to make some noise and continue making that noise. That's how we will bring Frank Black back.


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Please select a second date to complete the range.
January 2020 to February 2020 :
Wednesday & Saturday at 8:35am in English and Italian
Wednesday & Saturday at 12:45pm in Spanish
March 2020 to December 2020 :
Wednesday and Saturday at 8:10am in English and Italian
Wednesday and Saturday at 12:45pm in Spanish
6 hours 30 minutes approx.Start time
From selected centrally located Krakow hotels as listed under "Itinerary". (Please advise your hotel at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details).
Alternatively, make your way to Central stop – the bus park at 7 Powisle Street, situated on the opposite side of the Sheraton Grand Hotel
Your hotel in Central Krakow
You will be picked up from centrally located hotel by your English-speaking guide on a coach. The tour begins with a visit to Wadowice, "the place where it all began" as the Pope referred to his hometown in 1999 during his visit here.
Visit the parish church where the Pope was born. Admire the peaks of the Popes beloved Beskidy Mountain Range where he used to hike on your journey to and from Wadowice.
On your return journey to Krakow, stop at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Lagiewniki. In this developing place of pilgrimage you can pay homage to the holly relics of St. Faustyna Kowalska, who was canonised as the first saint of the Third Millennium by John Paul II, and admire the impressive modern basilica consecrated by the Pope in 2002.
Travel to the foot of the Royal Castle to visit the Archdiocese Museum where you can see the flat where Karol Wojtyla (the Pope) lived while working as a lecturer of theology.
Visit the Archbishop's Palace which was Wojtyla's last residence before leaving for the Vatican in 1978. There you can see the famous "papal window", where John Paul II used to show up to chat and chant with the youth of Krakow during all his visits and where thousands of people lit candles and prayed during his last days.
You will be dropped back to your original point of pick-up.
Note: Pick up schedule from various locations in the city centre. Please advise your hotel at the time of booking. If your hotel is not mentioned in attachment we will advise you on the most convenient pick up point when your tour is confirmed.
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details.
As I wasn't there for fun, I have given it a low rating on that score. This was a real pilgrimage for me. The guided tour in the museum of St. John Paul II in Wadowice was...SUSAN KOTNIK, Canada, 23/Aug/2015
There were only 5 of us on this tour so we were taken by private car.The guide was marvellous and even took us to places not included in the itinerary....mr john hand, United Kingdom, 02/Jul/2014
Great...Mrs Margaret m Beavis, United Kingdom, 12/Apr/2014


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Dental implants are used to replace a missing tooth. They are becoming a more frequently chosen treatment option which has been proven to be successful over many years.
What is an Implant?
- Basically, an implant is a titanium 'screw' which is inserted into the jaw to replace a missing tooth. This implant can then have a crown attached to the top to replace a tooth.
- Sometimes if someone is missing multiple teeth they can replace them with multiple implants or use the implants to support a dental bridge.
- Multiple implants can also be used to attach full or partial dentures to which wearing dentures much more stable.
Patients who have had an implant report being pleasantly surprised with the ease and lack of discomfort involved in the surgery and restoration.
The first stage of an Implant- The Surgical Stage:
We refer our patients to a specialist for the surgical placement of implants. Usually 3-dimensional imaging is requested by the surgeon to ensure the implant is going into the safest location possible. If for some reason there is insufficient bone available for the implant, the area may require a bone graft using bone substitute material. If this is required, the specialist will discuss this with you. Generally there is around a 3 month period of waiting for the bone to integrate into the implant, providing stability.
The final stage of an Implant- The Restorative Stage:
In the restorative stage the implant can then be restored here at CDP. This usually involves an impression appointment followed by an insert appointment a couple of weeks later. These appointments are painless and usually do not require local anaesthetics.
Implants do not mean you will never have to see a dentist again. They do require regular professional cleaning to prevent complications caused by poor gum health. Regular examinations are needed to ensure the bone is healthy and the restoration is not loosening.


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Your air conditioner is a pretty spectacular piece of machinery.
It sits outside year round. It has hundreds of moving parts. But because it was well built and you keep up with maintenance, it probably never breaks down.
But just because it hasn't succumbed to some sort of problem doesn't mean it never will. Sometimes something out of your control goes wrong.
But if you know what to look or listen for, you'll be able to tell when the problem is minor, or when it might call for a significant repair.
Most of the time it's one of the following problems, and the solution is a quick fix for one of our air conditioner repair technicians.
The air conditioner can't decide if it wants to be on or off.
Your air conditioner should never get stuck in a cycle of rapid on and off cycling.
If it is, there is a problem with either:
- The condenser.
- The evaporator.
You won't notice any strange sounds other than the rapid cycling on and off.
It comes down to poor communication between a couple parts of the air conditioner, and requires some specialized training to identify.
Depending on how old your AC unit is, this repair may fall under warranty.
The fan sounds…wrong.
The fan on the outside unit of your air conditioner makes a white noise sort of sound. You've heard it since childhood. That deep humming-buzzing sort of sound is how most homeowners know the air conditioner is on.
If the fan outside stops working right, heat won't transfer properly and the compressor will overheat, potentially causing mechanical damage and promoting a professional repair call.
If anything sounds abnormal about your fan, shut the AC off and drop us a line for an immediate home visit.
The AC is on but it's hot inside.
If your air conditioner is the right size for the square footage of your home, you should never feel uncomfortably warm when the air is on.
If you find the temperature inside doesn't match up with the temperature on the thermostat, the thermostat sensor may be malfunctioning. This is a quick replacement by a certified technician.
Your air conditioner may be clogged up with debris from the fall/winter/spring. It might even be blocked by clumps of grass spat out by your lawn mower. Routine air conditioner maintenance can clear this out and get the air conditioner running smoothly again.
Lastly, your refrigerant levels might be low (if you skipped maintenance for a couple years). This would be caused by a leak, which must be repaired first before charging the system with refrigerant.
My air conditioner is covered in…ice?
Ice in the summer can come from a frozen coil or a build-up of ice on the refrigerant lines or tubing joints.
Ice production could be a result of:
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- A plugged filter
Most of these require a professional touch to solve. Call us when you see ice.
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Maintenance becomes even more critical as the unit ages, especially with kids or older family members in the house.
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For many years now Taupo Quiltmakers and Ruapehu Quilters (they're from Taumarunui) have gathered at Lindsey's Holiday Home at Kuratau. We have a lovely few hours together. First yummy morning tea then some show and tell – followed by more yum food and more show and tell.
This is the holiday home and deck which we were able to sit out on:
The view from the deck:
Now for some show and tell:
A super stash buster quilt
Waste not, want not. This quilt was made with left over triangles from another project.
Two Kaleidoscope plus applique quilts made at the same class with quite different results.
I love the lime green zing in this one.
This small wool quilt had everyone oohing and ahhhing. I think the background fabric is very clever. It makes the quilt look lit up from within.
Kaffe crossed with Gwen Marsden
Fabulous curved piecing
Modern look with raw edge applique
Lindsey our host makes very interesting cushions with crochet dollies stitched onto old woollen blankets. She even used the satin bound edge of the blanket for finishing the opening on the back.
Alison made this super bag using dollies for decoration and pockets. Too clever
Even these old codgers got in on the act:
Not sure if the regal one approved
Sorry some of the photos are not so good – it was a case of grab them when you can. I could have put loads more in but I think that is enough for one day.


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Galae Thong Condo room# 1506
Size : 90 sqm
Bedrooms : 1
Bathrooms : 2
Furnished : Fully
Airconditioned : Fully
Floor : 15
Views : Views over the city
Location : Galae Thong Condo
12 month lease : 18,900THB/month
6 month lease : 19,900THB/month
Luxury penthouse apartment in Galae Thong Condo with stunning views. The condo is divided over 3 floors, all airconditioned and fully furnished.
Being on the 15th floor and having sliding windows the whole width of the condo, you will enjoy the amazing views this condo has to offer
The building offers 24h security, CCTV, minimart, restaurant, parking, etc... furnished.


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Govt plans to reduce subsidy on fertilisers: Pawar
"During the first Green Revolution, productivity was increased by 50 per cent with the help of fertilisers. But today balanced fertilisers are needed. Urea is being used by farmers in high quantity which is affecting productivity," Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar informed Lok Sabha today.
The government plans to change the subsidy policy and give more subsidy for balanced fertilisers and sought Parliament`s support to divert the subsidy for fertilisers to organic and balanced manure, Pawar said during Question Hour. He said due to excess use of fertilisers in Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh, paddy cannot be grown and government is now encouraging farmers of this region to sow pulses, oilseeds and wheat. "Eastern India will concentrate mostly on growing paddy," he said.
To another question, Pawar said, "Government is encouraging use of soil amendments, micro-nutrients, bio-fertilisers, organic fertilisers, green manure and organic farming approaches to boost overall productivity." Pawar said financial assistance was being provided for setting up of mechanised compost plants from vegetable and fruit waste and bio-fertiliser production units to ensure increased availability of compost and bio-fertilisers.


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In this week's installment of Casual Fridays, I talk about how I personally prepare for business trips. A few keys for me are taking my morning prayer routine with me, "preplanning" my time as much as possible, checking on the technology that will be available in the places I visit, and leaving a "buffer day" of unscheduled time when I return to my home office. Does your job take you away from home or the office frequently? Do you enjoy business travel, or find it overly disruptive? How do you keep in touch with your family when you're on the road? Finally, I'd love to hear your suggestions for upcoming installments of Casual Fridays!
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My husband used to travel a lot and phone calls, especially to check in, were important to us. He hasn't travelled in the last 4 or 5 years, but I've started to. How funny is that? In this era of text messages, I find that most useful… travel is usually pretty hectic, and the kind of stuff I do doesn't lend itself to going off in a corner and placing a call…so well timed texts keep us not only in touch, but often playful, which makes the separation a little more bearable.


text: So I've been thinking about the role of patriotism in the life of a Christian. I think there are two extremes to be avoided. First, we should keep distinct the Kingdom of God and the United States. Sometimes, we fret about certain laws or national trends as if the very fate of Christianity were at stake. Augustine addressed this very issue in his seminal book, The City of God, when Rome was sacked by the Visigoths and Christians fell into dismay. We should never forget that nations will rise and fall, but the Kingdom of God endures forever. But second, patriotism and love of country is a good thing because it binds us to our communities and demonstrates neighborly love. We ought not to be detached and remote, but deeply involved and concerned with local and national affairs. And therefore, as Christians, we maintain this dynamic tension. On the one hand, we are the very best citizens, law-abiding and working for our nation's prosperity, but on the other hand, we are also citizens of a greater Kingdom, and our ultimate loyalties lies there. And so, we live as dual citizens until the age to come. I also wrote a related blog post about a year ago on politics and Christian faith; you can read it here.


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Outcomes & achievements
1: A stronger, more cohesive community
The community will be stronger and more cohesive, with pride in its diversity and the leadership and organisational capacity to influence change, to seize new opportunities and build a sustainable future.
2: A healthier community
Residents, especially the elderly, will enjoy better physical and mental health and well-being, through exercise, better eating, reduced isolation, mutual support and better services.
3: A more confident and skilled community
Residents, especially young people, will gain skills and feel more confident about their future employability and life chances.
4: A cleaner, more attractive environment
The image of Thames ward will improve – people will perceive it to be a cleaner, more attractive environment that encourages neighbourliness and makes better use of local facilities, open space and buildings.


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ADPP Mozambique
ADPP is a Mozambican non-governmental association. It was established in 1982 and has grown steadily during its 37 years of existence. It currently implements over 60 projects across all provinces of the country, employs 3,000 staff and benefits more than 2 million Mozambicans annually.
Program Areas of ADPP Mozambique
ADPP Mozambique is active in four main sectors, namely: Education, Health, Agriculture and Renewable Energies. A special focus is given to improving primary education through Teacher Training, improving food security and livelihoods in rural areas through the Farmers' Clubs and improving community health through the TCE HIV/AIDS prevention and care Program. All ADPP Programs are based on the holistic development of the local communities, which is seen as the key to reaching sustainable results in each of the program areas.
The overall mission of ADPP Mozambique is to promote the equitable social and economic development of the people of Mozambique, and in particular of those in the most vulnerable position – children, orphans and the rural poor, especially women and girls – in order to ensure that they can participate on equal terms to the development of their country and enjoy their human rights to the fullest.
The strategy of ADPP Mozambique is based on solidary humanism. We work with people and communities on the grassroots level, among the people and with the people. This is done fighting shoulder to shoulder with the poor and through an approach that combines various crosscutting themes, including literacy, health and gender issues.
Core Values
We at ADPP believe that real change happens in the minds and hearts of people, in the interaction with others and within the social and cultural context of a given community. Every person counts and therefore whole communities are mobilized in order to achieve sustainable results. According to us, development should be seen as a holistic and inclusive process that aims at the overall wellbeing of people and communities on both socio-economical and cultural terms. The central role given to the human in the development process is among the core humanistic values of ADPP Mozambique.
ADPP staff and volunteers
People behind it all
The National Headquarters of ADPP Mozambique, including the Partnership Office and the Department of Economy and Administration, is located in Machava, Maputo Province. The National HQ works to support the smooth running of the altogether 60 ADPP projects with their over 3,000 staff and countless local volunteers contributing to them.
"Passionates" – Volunteers in the field
Real development change happens in the minds of people and translates into dedicated and motivated individuals who are willing to take action. It is therefore not a surprise that many of the ADPP programs benefit from the regular support and significant contribution of local volunteers.
These ADPP volunteers are called "Passionates" and they work in various tasks ranging from cooking schools meals for children to mobilizing HIV-positive people into peer support clubs and assisting orphan children in their homework.The contribution of the volunteers is crucial: they set a strong role model for a positive behavior change in the communities in which they work.
Development Instructors
The Development Instructor (DI) Program is a program coordinated by the International Humana People to People Federation. Its main objective is to offer a possibility for anyone to contribute to development change through one of the Humana People to People development programs.
The DI program includes a 6-month training period in one of the Humana training institutes in Europe, USA, South Africa, India or China, followed by a 6-month practice period in one of the development programs. At the end, the DIs write a report on their experience and disseminate their experiences in their countries of origin.
The Program is based on volunteerism and the spirit of international solidarity. The DIs receive a symbolic compensation for their work but cover most of the costs of the training and travel by themselves.


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From TheUnshackled a site well worth a visit. The Indonesian Governor made a simple statement that the Quran allows a Muslim to vote for a non-muslim. Riots ensued with protests topping out at 200,000 people. This photo from the South China Morning Post is quite clear - ISIS flags and hand gestures en masse, and from our closest neighbour. Australia needs to be worried.
When ABC Presenter Tony Jones was interviewing Dutch MP Geert Wilders in 2013 he attempted to disprove Wilders' belief that Islam was a totalitarian ideology by highlighting the apparent success of Indonesia as a secular Islamic country, 'we live very close to the largest Islamic country in the world, Indonesia, which has 250 million people and has recently transitioned to democracy. According to you that's impossible for an Islamic country to do. Yes, they have a problem with radical Islam. It is a small problem relative to the whole population.''
Jones thought he had obtained a gotcha moment from Wilders' with this statement but fast-forward to 2017 it looks as if Wilders' view of Islam is now applicable to Indonesia. Recent events in Indonesia shows the nation is going down a slow but certain path to Islamization, despite its multi-religious past. This poses a significant security threat to Australian given that Indonesia has always been a crucial partner in securing Australia's borders, the trade relationship between the two nations, and also tourism, particularly Australian tourism to Bali.
The most concerning development is in the Indonesian province of Aceh in the nation's north. In response to decades of civil unrest including domestic terrorism, the Indonesian Parliament in 2006 granted the province the ability to be governed autonomously after a negotiated peace deal. Aceh was well known for being a very conservative Islamic region of Indonesia, therefore it should have been of no surprise that the autonomous province enacted sharia law as part of its criminal code in 2014 which included criminalising alcohol, homosexuality, adultery and public displays of affection with punishments including public caning. Aceh's strict sharia code has gained international media attention over the past few days with a gay couple being arrested and sentenced to public caning for sodomy.
However, the Islamisation of Indonesia is not confined to the conservative Aceh region. Nothing highlights this more than the trial of the Chinese Christian governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, known by the nickname Ahok, for the charge of blasphemy. These charges have been laid in the middle of Jakarta's gubernatorial election and all the allegations amount to is Ahok telling voters that the Quran did not dictate that they were forbidden from voting for a non-Muslim candidate.
Many might view these charges as just a dirty election tactic, but once you look at who is behind these charges it reveals a growing Islamic influence in Indonesia politics. There was a rally attended by tens of thousands in Jakarta against the governor in November last year organised by group called the Islamic Defenders Front. There has also been a fatwa issued against Ahok by the National Ulama Council. Such a course of action to defeat a political opponent has never been used in Indonesia's so far secular government, even if Ahok is acquitted the trail will have lasting consequences for the prominence Islam plays in Indonesian politics.
There are other minor examples of Islamization in Indonesia such as the rising rates of female genital mutilation and the prevalence of child marriages. This shift to radical Islam is a sad development in a nation which was once a beacon of Islamic secularism. This was a nation that had a female President in Megawati Sukarnoputri early in their transition to democracy who did not wear the hijab. It remains to be seen what consequences the direction of Indonesia will have on Bali given that it is a Hindu island but the fact that it was the location of two Islamic terror attacks in the 2000s we can only dread what fate awaits them.
It still amazes many Australians that our government currently gives Indonesia $365.7 million in aid (which includes training security forces who carry out the enforcement of Islamic law). Given the direction Indonesia is taking we should be putting even more pressure on our government not to hand over our money to a nation which already time and again bites the hand that feeds them.
It is certainly not an exaggeration to claim that in the not too distant future Indonesia could become an Islamic Republic like those we see in the Middle East. We are seeing that same Islamization occur in once secular Turkey, the trend is easily recognizable. Islamic majority nations are moving towards a more pure interpretation of Islam and the Muslim populations in western nations are living a more pure Islamic lifestyle. An Islamic Republic right on Australia's doorstep would certainly strain further Australia-Indonesia relations and could mean our government turning a blind eye to Islamization at home to maintain trade and security arrangements with our northern neighbor. The concept of moderate Islam appears to be evaporating and its more radical version could soon be only a boat ride away from our shores.
Please visit The Unshackled, story link.
Photo credit and further story at the South China Morning Post


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The Nature of Hacker Kitchens - Among many furniture brands around the world, there is Hacker Kitchens who have been around for more than seventy years. It is one of the biggest kitchen manufacturers in the world. The brand itself is very famous. In many countries, people often refer to it as one of their choices in designing their kitchen. This kitchen furniture company is originally placed in German. They started business decades ago from a small size company. The Finkemeiers family, who owns the business, has done great job in developing the business from a local furniture maker to international seller.
Nowadays, people in several countries can find Hacker Kitchens easily. Hacker has many dealers out there, including in England, Austria, Egypt, and India. Customers can directly visit the dealer showroom to see the kitchen that Hacker sells. Even if people don't have the time to go there, they can find the local Hacker website.
The Products of Hacker Kitchens
Basically, there are three lines that are offered by Hacker Kitchens. The most common two lines bought by people around the world are the Classic and the Systemat. Both are complete kitchen set, with overhead and floor cabinets. People can choose whether to buy the complete set along with the kitchen islands or not. The difference is located in the finishing of the furniture. The Classic has vinyl wrapped door which price is slightly cheaper than the Systemat.
Both are available in various color choices. There are bright colors uni, dark colors uni, dark wood, and bright wood options for both Classic and Systemat range. Of course, the quality is unquestionable anymore. Hacker is known as a brand of good quality kitchen which is durable enough through years. Of course, the price is competitive to compared to other kitchen set's brands. Someone can directly compare it with others which have same quality and price level to prove that Hacker Kitchens is really good.


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- Complete the International Ride Entry form (also downloadable from the EGB website under the 'forms' section) and email it to the office at email@example.com so that we can make a draft entry for you on the FEI entry system.
- Make sure you read the ride schedule, a copy of which can be downloaded from the FEI website, so that you are aware of entry fees, weight or speed restrictions, definite entry dates, etc.
- If we haven't heard from you by the definite entry date then we will email you to confirm that your entry should be put forward as a definite entry.
- You MUST notify us of any changes to your entry (such as class changes or horse substitutions) or if you decide to withdraw at any point- the FEI entry system must show a 'true' entry or your result may not go through correctly on the FEI database.
For Non-EGB Riders and GBR FEI rides (i.e. June Kings Forest 1*/ SERC rides):
- Please follow the same entry process as for foreign FEI rides by using the International Ride entry form.
For EGB riders and GBR FEI rides:
- Please do not make postal entries. You MUST make an entry on the EGB entry system and put a payment through (if you don't put the payment through then your entry shows as 'pending' and neither the Ride Secretary nor the EGB Office will be notified of it). You can make entries online up until the Definite entry date.
- Once your entry has been paid for, the Ride Secretary and the EGB Office will both be notified. The office will make a draft entry for you on the FEI entry system as per the entry you made on the EGB system. You will get an email from us about your definite entry, to which you will need to reply with confirmation either way.
- BEFORE THE RIDE CLOSE DATE: If you need to make a change to your entry or you decide to withdraw BEFORE THE RIDE CLOSE DATE then please do this on the EGB entry system and the office will be notified so that we can match this change on the FEI entry system. Any refund will be processed automatically.
- AFTER THE RIDE CLOSE DATE: If you need to make a change to your entry or you decide to withdraw AFTER THE RIDE CLOSE DATE then you must email the EGB office directly at firstname.lastname@example.com with details of this change. The office will then notify the Ride Secretary. You will still need to provide proof to the Ride Secretary within 10 days as per EGB rules if you are withdrawing and you expect a refund.
Again, the FEI entry system must show a 'true' entry or your result may not go through correctly on the FEI database.
Please remember
FEI entries may be refused if the FEI rest period rules have not been adhered to.
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Rich by its history and strength today, the Auvergne has always known how to maximise its particularities to its advantage. A regional identity that perpetuates a true tradition made of authenticity, openness and dynamism.
At the crossroads of North and Southern Europe, only a few hours from Paris, the central location of Clermont-Ferrand is one of its major advantages. Since the middle of the 20th century, the economy of Clermont Ferrand is strictly linked to the Michelin Company, which has had a strong influence in the development of the town.
The natural environment of the town is exceptional, neighboring the Volcanic Parks of the Auvergne and Livradois Forez with the sights of Puy de Dome, Gergovie and Vulcania.
Through the ages from the 10th to 20th centuries the Auvergnian chateaux are witness to their history by studying the constant change of their architecture. From the château fort to the palace of the Bourbon, from defensive moats to landscaped gardens, from loopholes to project arrows and musket balls to large windows to let light in, the chateaux of the Auvergne contain most of the architectural styles from the different ages, over more than 40 sites (Château de la Roche, Château de Ravel, Anjony, Parentignat, Aulteribe, Tournoel, Vollore, La Batisse...)
The chain of the Puys offer in a limited space a unique variety of volcanic edifices in characteristic forms, over 40kms from north to south, a hundred volcanoes cover the landscape with the majority situated on the Dome plateau between the fault line of the Limagne, dominating Clermont-Ferrand, and the valley of the Sioule.


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The Team
Tracy Panzarella
Practice Coordinator/Balanced Beauty Therapist
Before joining Anton Aesthetics, I worked as a journalist in the entertainment industry. Beauty was always one of the most colorfully discussed topics, especially when the topic was plastic surgery. With so many options available for improving and maintaining one's physical beauty, the bigger question is often who can I trust and who is the best plastic surgeon for me? I love that at my job I get to talk to patients about enhancing their personal beauty and their lives through plastic surgery. It is with great pride and confidence that I can tell them Dr. Anton is one of the premier plastic surgeons in the world. Trust me, I've done the research.
Tammy Craft-Huntley, RN
Aesthetic Nurse Specialist
I have been a Registered Nurse for over 25 years. The majority of my career was spent in the operating room, which is where I met Dr. Anton. I instantly recognized that he had the most exceptional, beautiful & natural results across the board. I've always thought, "If you want to know who the best surgeon is, ask an operating room nurse."
For the past 6 years I have worked exclusively for Dr. Anton as his office nurse. I am blessed with the opportunity to work with happy patients and staff members led by such an extraordinary surgeon.
Danielle "Danni" Fitzsimons
Patient Coordinator/Skin Therapist
As a graduate in Psychology, I always knew I wanted to work with people. After meeting Dr. Anton, it became clear I wanted to apply my people skills and educational background to a plastic surgery practice. I have to admit that before working at Anton MD Aesthetics I wasn't familiar with the psychological aspects of plastic surgery. Now I understand that beauty is a very personal issue and how one looks affects how they feel about themselves and their life. I love that I get to be a part of someone's personal transformation process. I've met the most wonderful people here at Anton MD Aesthetics, not only our patients, but also my co-workers. As the Clinical Coordinator I look forward to meeting you at your initial consultation and following your progress from pre-op to post-op.


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Discussion in 'Off-Topic' started by MGMTacoLover, Mar 13, 2013.
... Dating is expensive
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I have been dating the last 7 years now i dont do cheasy dates. Focus is best on oneself growth and understanding....realest thing i ever said.
But your hand can't keep you warm at night.
The keyword is Dont! Lol. Women are overrated. Once you have kids, divorced(child support lol) etc. Its single time till the kids are over 18. Dating is basically legal prostitution anyway lol
I respectfully disagree. Divorce is legalized prostitution. You slept with someone for X amount of time and they get a lump of YOUR cash for that. When I told the superior court judge that during my divorce he threatened to hold me in contempt of court if I said another word.
He asked me if I had anything to say before my divorce was finalized. If he didn't want an answer, he shouldn't have asked a question.
I just gave my ex everything for Free..... my perspective was why fight over used **** when eventually everything I buy will be new and last longer. My divorce cost 250$. I geuss I married a cheap prostitute lol
They come and go..and im not a bad looking guy but i dont buy there nonsense..that would be last resort for a desperate man thankfully im not that old yet..you can call me persian ryan goslin lol..
Those are words of wisdom
Mine cost me a half mil in cash, retirement and properties. I could have bought a string of $500 whores, spent less money, had more and better sex and not had to worry about losing half of everything I own. Those were an expensive 9 years.
I never told my ex-wife about my retirement and annuity fund I had when I was in Local#10(ironworker). Only thing she knew about is what the total on my paycheck was. We also never filed our taxes jointly. (Another pointer)1 1/2 years later after we divorced she tried figuring out how I bought my new Harley with cash. She still dont know till this day.
What year did you get divorced?
LOL......ain't that the truth!!!
Right On!.........Well done Sir!!
My bad, I'm dumb it was 2007, I was thinking in my head 11 years ago and "derp", then I wrote 2011 lol
How did you get past the 1993 divorce full disclosure law?
She found a attorney that filed a certain document stating your ex split and you dont know where he is, and they post a divorce clause in the paper for 30 days(legal section of the paper), if I dont respond she goes to court and the judge will grant auto divorce,(loophole). I didn't even need to show up. That's reason why I gave my ex everything. She just didn't know about my retirement. She thought she was getting the upper hand, lol. That's why the divorce cost 250$. Theres always loopholes
That's for couples also that are fighting for property, kids and possessions etc. I just wanted my clothes,tools and my laptop.
If this was in the US, she can still come after you for half you retirement worth at the time you divorced.
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For being an original member of the Open Handset Alliance, the organization Google helped assemble in order to have a small army to support Android, LG has been pretty quiet. Their first couple of Android devices were comparatively unsuccessful, in fact it seemed as though LG was only interested in serving the budget consumer. Then, seemingly overnight, LG dropped the O2X and the G2X. Those were mostly identical phones, but packed enough power to start rumors that LG would bring forth the next Nexus phone with Google. LG wasn't satisfied with just making a good phone though, they also wanted to put their hat in the Tablet market as well. Now, as the first Honeycomb tablet on T-Mobile, the LG G-Slate is here.
The G-Slate's 8.9-inch screen is noticeably smaller than the Galaxy Tab 10.1 or the Motorola Xoom, but only just. At first glance, the tablet just looks like it's longer than the 10-inch devices, not that it has any less of a screen. In fact, the wide profile of the device makes it almost uncomfortable to hold with one hand in landscape. Holding it in your hands, it's a tad thicker and just a hair heavier than the Tab 10.1, but not enough to make it any less comfortable to use. The Front Facing Camera, seen typically in the center of Honeycomb tablets when holding it landscape, is actually place in the corner of the device to make it convenient to use in either portrait or landscape.
The G-Slate's NVIDIA powered Tegra 2 1GHz dual-core processor is essentially the industry standard at the moment, but I struggled to find any official documentation of RAM anywhere. Running ELIXIR on the tablet revealed 662 mb of RAM, however that is by no means a complete number. The 720×1280 resolution screen offered a comparable viewing experience to 10-inch tablets as well, the WXGA screen showed deep blacks and vibrant colors very nicely. Comparatively the viewing experience was above the Motorola Xoom in terms of color display, but the blacks were nto nearly as deep as the Galaxy Tab 10.1.
The tablet comes with 32GB of storage on board, though no way to expand on that. The bottom of the device is home to a microUSB port and an HDMI port, with a separate power port on the side of the device. Unlike many other devices in its class, the G-Slate can, and will, charge via USB. The speakers on the left and right on the device produce a mid-range quality and volume sound in comparison to similar devices. When put together, this is a really average tablet. It's not the best at any particular thing, but it also does more things right then any of its competitors.
I can't help but address what I consider to be the elephant in the room when discussing this device. The tablet has a pair of cameras on the back that, when you use the correct app, will record video in 3D. Not 3D like the movie theater RealD 3D, but old school Red/Blue 3D, and they even come with the glasses. Not the little paper ones like that tool from Back to the Future wore, but black plastic framed ones. Well, one, you only get one of them, so you'll not be sharing the videos you record with the house by plugging the tablet into the TV unless you go get some more of the red/blue 3D glasses. Otherwise everything will look, well, just like they did in 1955.
I'm a little sad to see that the 3D camcorder app is literally the only thing that uses the 3D capabilities, so no 3D video chats right now with this device. You can't even take still shots with the app, only record video, but you can still share the video and upload to YouTube, where your 3D glasses will offer up a similarly gimmicky but amusing experience. While my initial thought was to point my finger discouragingly and exclaim GIMMICK!, I was surprised to find that nearly everyone I showed the tablet to was not only impressed but interested in using the feature. It turns out, any kind of 3D is fun, even if everything looks like…
Battery Life
The G-Slate's 6400mAh battery will keep you going all day with battery to spare, unless you do something like have a Back to the Future marathon on the tablet. If you do that, you'll not have much left after your 7 hours of "Great Scott!", but you'll definitely get through all three movies. On standby, or on wifi, this tablet will go for days without a charge. The G-Slate in Airplane mode with the Wifi on will get you well over 12 hours of constant use, with 15% battery remaining. In an attempt to drain the battery quickly, I left Google Music streaming on 3G and sat to a few hours of Galaxy on Fire 2, a free Tegra High Definition game, and after 4 hours of gameplay and music I had just about killed 40% of the battery. Clearly, this device will get most people through at least a full day of use.
Upon starting the device, I noticed first off that the tablet books much faster then the Motorola Xoom, just about as fast as the Galaxy Tab 10.1. As an Android 3.0 device, I found navigating through the OS to be just as smooth as on the Galaxy Tab 10.1. The touchscreen is very responsive, and the G-Slate responded to every command I gave it with speed. Being a Honeycomb tablet, apps that are not optimized for the screen size still did not look great, but apps that were optimized did not suffer because the tablet was not 10″.
On T-Mobile's 3G and 4G network, Google Talk video worked great, and the G-Slate's 2MP front facing camera really shines. The tablet came with very few erroneous apps pre-loaded, with some of them just being simple reminders to install things like Adobe Flash. Speaking of which, Adobe Flash runs very nicely on this tablet, running everything from simple videos and effects to complex Flash games with no problems and no crashed. When trying to use something like Tinychat.com, however, Flash did crash and was unable to use the site (though, in fairness, full computers have that problem all the time on that website).
Final Thoughts
I think the G-Slate does a lot of things right that the other tablets haven't quite figured out yet. You can charge the device via USB, it has a notification light, and there's no proprietary connector aside from the power cord. The 3D addition is a little gimmicky, especially with auto-stereoscopic devices like the Evo View 4G on the way, but the single camera and the FFC still take great pictures. If T-Mobile's 3G/4G networks work well in your area, the device will perform great like it did for me. I don't feel like the fact that it's not a 10-inch tablet takes away from the experience, and certainly gives you a noticeable bump in screen real estate compared to 7-inch devices.
There's not a WiFi-only version, so unless you're looking to blow over $700 on a tablet with no Data Plan, you're stuck paying that monthly for awhile. The G-Slate is very high on my list of personal favorites for Honeycomb tablets, simply because it's got just about everything, doesn't require a special cable, and will be even more impressive when it's upgraded to 3.1.


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Kaikoura lavender field was such a perfect photo to turn into our signature all-over print! It's colourful and turns casual T-shirt into a statement piece.
This landscape might be not that easily recognisable as Mount Maunganui view or Champagne Pool in Rotorua but is an excellent choice for anyone in search for unusual clothes that stand out not because of the featured location but because of the amazing vivid colours.
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Topeka police officer shoots, kills dog
Topeka police officer shoots, kills dog
Posted: May 7, 2012 – 9:40pm
By Ann Marie Bush
Several neighbors in the 1100 block of S.W. Plass Ave. were upset Monday night after a Topeka police officer drew his weapon and shot a dog to death.
"He drew his gun and fired five or six shots," said neighbor Constantinos Miklas Acton. "He killed that dog dead for no reason."
Acton said he was painting guttering on the front of his house about 7 p.m. Monday when he saw a uniformed officer approach a neighbor's house and knock on the door.
Acton said the officer didn't get an answer so he walked across S.W. Plass Avenue and made contact with Acton. The officer told Acton there had been a call about a barking dog, Acton said. After the two spoke briefly, the officer went back to the house and Acton went back to work. A few minutes later, Acton took a break and saw the dog, a German shepherd and border collie mix, galloping playfully toward the officer.
A few seconds later, shots rang out.
"He knew I saw it," Acton said. "He really got hot under the collar."
Topeka police Sgt. Jennifer Cross didn't release the officer's name Monday night. She did confirm there had been several calls made about a barking dog and another dog possibly loose in the area.
She said the officer tried to make contact with the dog's owner, and when the dog approached the officer, "he felt in danger."
"His training is to protect himself," Cross said.
Detectives and officers spent more than an hour talking to neighbors. Cross said the investigation is ongoing.
On Monday night, several neighbors watched as police worked in the driveway where the dog was shot at 1181 S.W. Plass.
The owners of the dog, who arrived at the scene after the shooting, were visibly upset.
One woman shouted at a group of officers that she was upset they shot and killed the dog when there are other crimes happening in Topeka.
Neighbor Audrey Dukes said the dog, who neighbors call Dallas, often played with her children and was friendly. Dukes said she saw the dog earlier in the evening without a leash. She added that the dog never was unfriendly toward her three children.
She said she is upset because the officer fired several shots at a "friendly dog when we have a block full of kids outside playing."
When Dukes tried to talk to the officer who shot the dog and a corporal on the scene, she said she was treated rudely.
"They told me to mind my own business," Dukes said. "They wouldn't tell us anything. We had a police officer out here who shot a dog five or six times. I think the Topeka police handled this poorly. There was no way that dog was aggressive. And five or six shots? I don't know the reason the officer had to shoot Dallas. It's unbelievable."
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Trey Songz Kicks Off Las Vegas Residency — Get All The Details
Trey Songz just kicked off his Las Vegas residency!
On Thursday (August 8), Mr. Steal Your Girl brought his unmistakable voice and undeniable sex appeal to Drai's Swim Night Las Vegas after more than a year away, kicking off his seven-date run at the nightclub.
"We could not be more thrilled to welcome Trey back home to Drai's Las Vegas," Drai's Las Vegas director of marketing and advertising Dustin Drai said in a press release. "He was one of the original artists to launch the Drai's Live Series and we are excited to have his remarkable talents back on our stage."
The 34-year-old entertainer, who just became a first-time dad, will take Drai's stage six more times this year, including a special Labor Day show on September 1 where he will be co-headlining with 2 Chainz. You'll be able to catch Trigga back in Vegas on September 28, October 11, October 26, November 15 and December 7.
Tickets are on sale now for the remaining shows.
Trey Songz Drai's Nightclub Las Vegas Residency Dates:
Thursday, August 8th
Sunday, September 1st (Co-headlining with 2 Chainz)
Saturday, September 28th
Friday, October 11th
Saturday, October 26th
Friday, November 15th
Saturday, December 7th
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Remember when I spotted a traffic sign made up to resemble a stylish girl? Well, it seems like these signs are quite the canvas for creative people. I discovered this skeleton guy on one of them. Perfect for this time of the year, what with Halloween just around the corner. Now I am constantly on the lookout for more quirky ideas around town 😉
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The health benefits of honey are often overlooked due to honey's delicious taste and its performance as a natural alternative to white sugar and artificial sweeteners. However, honey contains a number of wonderful properties that can significantly assist in an individual's overall health and well-being. Not only that, but it is a great natural remedy for many common ailments. For these reasons, individuals should look past the great taste of honey and recognize the amazing health benefits of honey.
One of the primary health benefits of honey is its ability to act as an anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral agent. These properties, in addition to its anti-oxidant compounds, can help to improve your immune system to assist in keeping you healthy by fighting diseases.
These health benefits of honey are also joined by the positive benefits related to the phytonutrients found in honey. Miraculously, these substances, such as phenylethyl caffeate and phenylethyl dimethylcaffeate, have been proven to contain anti-cancer properties that help to prevent the formation of cancer and cancerous tumors. The flavonoids present in honey, when consumed, increase the level of anti-oxidants in the body, which helps to prevent cancer. The health benefits of honey in this regard stem from the fact that honey raises the protective anti-oxidant compounds found in our blood.
Individuals suffering from high cholesterol, or just looking to increase their overall cardiovascular health, should also make use of the health benefits of honey. Research studies have found that individuals can take significant, positive steps in reducing their high cholesterol by substituting their white sugar and artificial sweeteners with the natural substance honey. In studies of both healthy individuals and those with high cholesterol, natural honey successfully lowered the overall cholesterol in both study groups.
The same positive result and health benefits of honey were found in studies conducted on individuals with type 2 diabetes, as honey resulted in significant decreases in the rise of sugar in the blood. Therefore, individuals looking to increase their cardiovascular health and diabetes should look to the health benefits of honey in order to protect and benefit from this natural food.
Finally, the health benefits of honey include the improvement of the symptoms related to sore throats, coughing and respiratory tract infections. In some studies, individuals who received honey were able to consistently detect a reduction in the significant symptoms associated with these ailments. These positive health benefits of honey are the result of its anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties that destroy bacteria-related infections and assist in healing sore throats and coughs.
In order to receive the health benefits of honey, it might be a good idea to add honey into your diet. Adding honey to coffee as a substitute for white sugar or artificial sweeteners might be the easiest way to incorporate honey into our consumption habits, or perhaps even as an added boost in your daily shake. This could not only assist in improving our overall health and well-being as described above, but would also add a welcome, smoothing flavor to your drinks. Either way, the health benefits of honey are important and should be recognized for the positive influence it can have on our health.
Health Benefits of Honey
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We CAN stay well usually IF WE KNOW HOW, & GET WELL (usually) if one is sick if we KNOW HOW! HOSEA 4:6.ReplyDelete
I love honey, so it's good to read your article and substantiate my intuition about honey. Thanks!ReplyDelete
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We are using honey mostly everywhere were we can replace sugar.ReplyDelete
I like a lot also this granola recipe, which consist of honey and many other nutritive elements.
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VISICO researchers Julieta Matos Castaño, Carissa Champlin, Timo Hartmann and Tim Johansson presented their most recent research findings at the European Urban Research Association Conference in the Netherlands. Their topics focused on area development solutions that ranged from 4-D modeling for grassroots participation, to the assessment of costs and benefits for multi-functional projects as well as better informing the design of IT-based planning support systems.
Dr. Hartmann was part of the scientific committee of the conference and also chaired the conference track, Designing Cities of the Future in which all four researchers presented papers. The VISICO team enjoyed the thought-provoking discussions from urban experts representing 25 countries worldwide.


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We got a few new goodies in this week that I'll bring in... for this weekend only...and then they'll be heading over to the new location...
Hilda's Holiday Brew
by Sandy Gervais
Price...$8.95 (WoW price $8.05)
This is a really cute holiday pattern and we do have the brown ticking and the 22ct. fine ariosa in stock that is needed to do this project!
The little thimble purses from Country Stitches finally arrived and you need to read this next part carefully....these are Limited Edition patterns/kit and I'm not exactly sure when....but there will be a point in time that these will no longer be available because of the availability of the clasps. So if you're thinking you really want one of these...act fast! They are awesome!! (These are worked on 40 ct. linen...we have the 40 ct. confederate gray in stock from Weeks Dye Works...which would work great for these!)
Thimble purses...5 different designs...comes with one purse clasp in each pattern...$12.95
(WOW price $11.65)
The next installment of "Loose Feathers" by Blackbird Designs arrived this week! Remember, we are selling these individually, so you are not required to purchase all of the club patterns....
"Sarah's House" by Blackbird Designs
$15.95 (WOW price $14.35)
Here's a picture of the back of the pattern...showing the antique sampler that inspired the projects in this booklet....
We are sold out of the August Word Play pattern right now...but should get them soon...I'll let you know when they arrive!
It's time to start moving over the rest of the patterns, flosses and wool after this weekend!! Grand opening is just around the corner!
And speaking of Grand openings....
Grand Opening for our new location in Fuquay will be Saturday, August 11th from 10a - 6p, and Sunday, August 12th from 12p - 5p!
Class models will be up at the shop when we open that Saturday, and Sunday will be our "Meet the Teachers" day! If you come in on Sunday and sign up for a class (or classes), we will offer special discounts on the materials! So mark your calendar!!
Address for the new shop is over on the right hand side bar....and the phone is now working!
And on a final note....this chapter has ended....my rug is officially done...finally bound and ready to hang (or walk on). You can't imagine how glad I am to be moving on to another project soon...but I will say, she is a beauty and will be hanging in the shop...at least for a while!
That's it for now! Try and stay cool and come see us if you get the chance!!


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Jul 16, 2008
Hi everyone, I'm a new writer here at Adbuzeedo. I love all things design (like most of you reading this) and this is my first posting and I hope you enjoy it.
I've seen many concept cars in my lifetime, whether on the web or at a car show, but I've never seen anything like these before. These concepts come from the Royal College of Art (I'm guessing that's in the UK somewhere). They're incredible! But of course, like all concept cars, I'll probably never see them on the streets...ever. Oh well, they're still cool to daydream about.
Vehicle design at the Royal College of Art turns 40 next year. The postgraduate course, with a global reputation for nurturing up-and-coming car designers, boasts an alumni that reads like the who's who of the car design world. It includes highly influential figures like Peter Horbury who turned Volvo around, and the maverick designer of Ford of Europe, Martin Smith, as well as Jaguar design chief, Ian Callum. Other graduates include the original Audi TT designer and current head of Kia design, Peter Schreyer and Aston Martin's design director Marek Reichman. This year's fourteen graduates kept the flag flying. Competing for the 2008 Pilkington Automotive Vehicle Design award, their projects ranged from a fresh take on eco-design to finding new ways of expressing personalisation. A couple of the students even challenged the status quo by designing boats for an imaginary future destroyed by global warming.
Enigma concept by Paul Howse
Winner: Airflow concept by Pierre Sabas
Concept car by Ilaria Sacco
omega concept by Joonas Vartola
This weird wavy blue one below is actually the concept for the interior of a car. It's supposed to be flexible and allow for a much more comfortable ride as it conforms to your body. I just came back from a long car ride this weekend and because I'm tall (6' 4" or 1.9 meters) I'm always uncomfortable.
Commended: Noah concept by Jung Hoon Rhee
Commended: Phoenix concept by Sergio Loureiro Da Silva
Winner: Nuaero concept by Jon Radbrink
Nereus concept by Ceri Yorath
I found this on design boom, who got it from Hi-Res, who originally got it from Wallpaper (Oh the internet is such an incestuous place. lol)


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When I'm heading on a holiday or for a weekend away I never leave home without my running shoes. Going for a run on your holiday is a great way to explore the local area, soak up scenic backdrops and burn-off the previous night's food and wine.
But what if running was the holiday? By this I mean you plan a trip around a running event or a destination with drop-dead gorgeous trails.
That's the idea behind 'runcations' or 'tourunism' and besides the obvious benefits of a holiday they are a great way to do that race that's on your bucket list. Before you spend time searching for your next running holiday, I've done the heavy lifting for you with a list of the best places in Australia for a runcation.
Australian Capital Territory
The Australian Running Festival held in April comprises an ultra marathon, marathon, half marathon, 10km and 5km runs around Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle. Run past iconic attractions and take in Australia's capital city during its most stunning time, autumn.
The Lake Burley Griffin bridge to bridge loop is an easy run 4.86km taking you past the International Flag display, National Gallery of Australia and National Library of Australia with views up to Parliament House.
The 14km Mount Ainslie trail run is great for summer running as it's shaded by trees and has rolling hills. Start behind the Australian War Memorial or alternately tackle the uphill 2.6km summit run on a sealed track.
New South Wales
Described as one of the most scenic and spectacular courses in Australia, the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival happens on 21 September. With four exciting events to choose from, each gives participants the opportunity to 'Run the Bridge' traffic free, and take in the city's spectacular and historic landmarks.
The Sydney harbour loop: Iron Cove will have your blood pumping with its 7km Bay Run Loop that takes in the sights of riverside Rozelle, Haberfield, Five Dock and Russell Lea. The route is mostly flat and includes running across the Iron Cove Bridge. An official Bay Run race happens in August each year if you want to get competitive.
The gorgeous country town of Carcoar (3.5 hours west of Sydney) hosts the annual Carcoar Cup Running Festival on 5 & 6 November where runners can test their endurance in a 60km ultra, marathon, half marathon and a 6km dash.
The slick Dubbo Stampede is a load of fun as runners get to race past the thousands of animals in Dubbo's Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Held in August in the heart of regional New South Wales, runners that enter one of the four events including the 42.2km Rhino Rumble get free entry to the zoo.
Northern Territory
The Red Centre is home to a great running event – the Run Larapinta Stage Race. Held in August, the four-day, trail running race has two courses and follows the most spectacular sections of the iconic Larapinta Trail, which is one of Australia's most spectacular walking trails that traverses an iconic 223km route from the Historic Telegraph Station at Alice Springs to the lofty summit of Mt Sonder in the MacDonnell Ranges.
A trip to Brisbane wouldn't be complete without a run along the Brisbane River. For a 9km city loop start at the Botanic Gardens, cross the Goodwill Bridge and cut through the bustle of South Bank, crossing the iconic Story Bridge and end at Eagle Street Pier.
Get your Gold Coast on by running the Surfers to Main Beach 5km course on either the footpath or sand or enter one of the four events at the world-renowned Gold Coast Airport Marathon.
Whether you take it at a shuffling pace or accept the challenge to run the 8km course in Porcupine Gorge, the setting is truly spectacular. The gorge is located an hour's drive from Hughenden in north-west Queensland.
Lace-up for Australia's first and only 250km running race set in the Simpson Desert. In July each year the outback town of Birdsville comes alive during the Big Red Run where competitors race 40kms a day through blistering heat, stomp through sinking sand and camp out at night in freezing winter conditions. Multiple events are available, ranging from the main 250km event to a smaller 42km desert dash.
South Australia
The Yurrebilla Trail is a 56km ultra trail marathon held on 25 September. The course winds its way through a series of National Parks and Conservation Reserves under the Mt Lofty summit, as it makes its way across the western face of the Adelaide Hills.
Marion Coastal Trail is a stunning 8km route that starts from Brighton Jetty and winds up and down stairs, past public art and along cliff top boardwalks to the middle of Hallet Cove and back again.
I haven't met a runner yet that doesn't like chocolate, so why not mix the two by entering one of the five events on offer in the Cadbury Marathon including a half marathon and 10km.
The Tassie Trail Fest held over three days in March is everything you could ever dream of if you want to gorge yourself on wilderness running, including plenty of distances for all capabilities, fern-fringed landscapes that will blow your mind and sweeping routes that will blow your legs. This is pure, raw Tasmanian running at its best.
Puffing Billy is Australia's oldest and best-preserved steam trains, operating just 45 minutes from Melbourne. Once a year The Great Train Race gives competitors the chance to take on the locomotive over a 13.5km course through the hills and fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park.
Head for the hills, fill your lungs with fresh alpine air and hit the trails running when you like at a pace you like. The 7 Peaks Run is a range of 21 colour-coded runs covering more than 200km through the 7 Peaks of Victoria's alpine region, with a trail to suit every level of fitness and experience.
The Australian Adventure Festival held from 21-23 October has four runs to choose from including a 10km and 55km trail run along the Mitchell River Walking Track in East Gippsland. Witness jaw dropping river scenery, serene rainforest gullies and rugged landscapes in this extraordinary National Park.
Western Australia
Now in its 42nd year, Perth's Chevron City to Surf Activ Marathon has become the second largest officially timed race in the Southern Hemisphere with more than 50,000 participants taking part in the series each year.
The 7km Scarborough-Trigg Heritage Trail has three different stages that provide contrasts in scenery - from being close to the shore to views over the ocean and a bushland setting.
The 45km long Wadjemup Bidi Running Trails at Rottnest Island traverses the island's unique landscapes including spectacular coastal headlands, environmentally significant landmarks and stunning inland lakes.
Have we missed any spectacular Australian runcations? Let Laura know in the Comments section.
The goal of one day completing an ultra-marathon inspires running fanatic Laura Hill to clock up the kilometres each week. With a day job in the corporate world, Laura loves nothing more than lacing up her runners and hitting the pavement to clear her mind and challenge her body.
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CAIRO -- At least six people were killed and dozens injured Friday in the latest round of protests against Egypt's military-backed interim government.
State media reported that clashes broke out between protesters and supporters of the military; the Muslim Brotherhood said protesters were killed after police opened fire on them.
Thousands of protesters turned out in the capital and across the country, with the numbers less than predicted by some sources. At the same time, some demonstrators said the gatherings were the largest since the July 3 military coup that ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi from office. Such claims were especially difficult to verify given that protests were scattered throughout neighborhoods rather than in one central location.
The dispersal through neighborhoods was the same tactic demonstrators followed last week as the military closed some prominent squares and tightened security throughout the city.
Since a military crackdown left hundreds of Morsi supporters dead on Aug. 14, the opposition has become more careful about avoiding large confrontations. But protesters remain defiant in calling for the return of the country's first democratically elected president.
Many of the Brotherhood's leaders are now in government custody.
British Parliament rejects use of force in Syria
Pakistan overturns sentence of doctor linked to Bin Laden raid
North Korea's Kim reportedly has ex-girlfriend, 11 others executed Twitter: @rajaabdulrahim


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