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Finding Freedom Podcast: Are we really equal?
Europe has seen many improvements in GENDER EQUALITY in recent years. Topic is not a taboo even in some less developed democracies. However, lack of equality between women and men in politic...
Independence of judiciary from the executive is a principle developed in Belgium since its independence, first as unwritten rule and later as part of the Constitution. The principle is highly respected. As Belgium had been gradually transformed into a compound federation of three linguistic communities and three regions, the role of judiciary, especially Constitutional Court, has become vital in resolving conflicts of interest between the constituents of the federation, in preventing discrimination and in securing peaceful resolution of disputes. Besides, yet another judicial body, Council of State, as the highest administrative court in the country, plays an important role in the peaceful settlement of inter-regional or inter-communal disputes. It also deals with a number of laws or
by-laws affecting human rights, freedom of commerce or other interaction between state bodies on one and private actors on the other side.
During the past year Belgium has not advanced as much as the neighboring Netherlands in eradicating corruption, mainly because of the lack of action against illegal bribery abroad. In Transparency International`s Corruption Perception Index 2015 it ended up as 15th, same as in 2014, with its score slightly up - from 76 to 77. Social market economy, long experience in building anti-corruption mechanisms, trained administration and a highly developed citizens` awareness have narrowed the ground for, and led to relative rareness of corruption. That puts Belgium high among countries of the world and of the EU. Proven or suspected cases usually included just indirect responsibility of politicians, e.g. regarding EU-funded or other infrastructure contracts where tenders were won by companies
favored by decision makers while not all procedures were properly implemented. Local, media-based corruption monitors claim that the number of such cases has shrunk over the last five years. They increasingly concentrate on the small scale corruption, which is estimated to be still worth 4 billion euro in total annually. The GAN portal thereby finds procurement as the most vulnerable area. A recent major corruption scandal involving the Mayor of Charleroi ended in May 2016 by his acquittal on all six charges.
In many fields the human rights` situation in Belgium might be described as excellent, while in others there is still room for improvement. In spite of terrorism there is still a high level of personal security and safety. However, anti-terror struggle raised concerns about the protection of human rights amid some government`s measures (such as prolonged police detention, electronic surveillance, databases of citizens travelling to certain countries, extraditing to countries that tolerated torture, etc). Some of those were dealt with by the country`s highest judicial bodies. Along with Netherlands and some other countries, Belgium started treating extremist propaganda as recruitment for terrorism. Very high respect is paid to women`s and girls` rights, with additional attempts by regional
governments, as of summer 2015, to fight domestic violence and the adoption of the federal plan of combating gender-based violence, as of December 2015. The treatment of migrant workers, as well as of the refugees and asylum seekers, could improve. For instance, slow administrative procedure is leaving a number of them without any support. On the other hand citizens of migrant background are well represented in highest political bodies, e.g. in Parliament. Linguistic rights of the people living in areas where their mother-tongue is in minority should be implemented alongside active state and societal support to multilingualism. The discrimination of LGB persons is almost eradicated (including the recognition of same-sex marriages), but trans-persons still face inhumane or degrading demands as precondition for the legal recognition of their gender.
A right to choose representatives in a free and fair election is granted by Belgian constitution and fully respected in practice. Additionally, voting in all elections is mandatory, and thus refusing to do so is punishable by small fines. Belgium is a constitutional monarchy with a bicameral federal parliament consisting of the 150-member Chamber of Representatives and the 60-member Senate. Political parties are able to operate freely in the country. Complicated state structure, legal obstacles and strict linguistic lines allow parties to operate and run only in their own linguistic regions. After long negotiations, the New Flemish Alliance, the Movement for Reform, the Christian Democratic and Flemish party and the Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats managed to reach consensus
on the division of governmental positions and future route of Belgium.
The power of the elected authorities to govern the country is not challenged by any unconstitutional veto player. However, security and safety of the country and its residents are threatened by terrorist cells and their activities in the country. In March 2015, a deadly terrorist attack occurred, killing 32 people and injuring more than 300 on Brussels airport and metro station. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack. Strict penal code along with good government mechanisms to track down corruption led to very rare situations in which officials practice corrupt activities.
A wide variety of views is freely expressed in both, traditional and online Belgium media outlets. Trend of media ownership concentration didn't bypass this country, and with that this became one of major media problems. Still, according to Reporters Without Borders,the biggest challenge remains the Belgian constitution. "While the law prohibits censorship, the constitution limits the definition of the "press" to the print media. Radio, TV and websites are not protected.", wrote their report. It is positive that defamation, incitement to hatred and Holocaust denial remain punishable by imprisonment and financial fines.
Property rights in Belgium are overall well protected by law. Judiciary is independent from out-of-court influences and its proceedings are respected. However, Belgian courts are under increasing backlogs, resulting in delay and slow proceedings. Due to the fact that court system is regionalized, duration of local dispute resolving can significantly vary. The delays are usually attributed to the lack of judicial staff. Courts management is not a strong point - with lack of automation in legal processes and strict adjournments rules. In some particular cases, free change of real property ownership is somewhat restricted, calling for third party authorization (such as the right of preemption of local authorities in the case of agricultural land, social or residential
housing). Registering a property, a first step in ensuring any property rights, is a very expensive procedure, both due to high local registration fees and notary fees. Introduction of e-notariat system for electronic property registration made transferring property easier. Private property expropriation by the government is rare, only for public infrastructure projects, and always followed by adequate market remuneration. The police forces are reliable and crime does not impose significant costs to businesses.
Total government consumption is among the highest in Europe, due to generous welfare and redistribution programs, reaching almost 54% of GDP in 2015. Continuous public deficits have substantially increased the levels of public debt, to 106% of GDP. The ongoing fiscal consolidation gave some results in curbing public expenditures growth, and fiscal deficits are now in compliance with the Maastricht criteria. Public sector in Belgium is both extensive and expensive, and almost a quarter of the overall population is employed in the public sector. State owned enterprises (SOE) are mainly concentrated in the fields considered as natural monopolies or utilities, such as railway and postal systems, as well as telecommunications, which are even now market leaders in their
respective industries. However, SOE management quality is dubious, compared to best international practice (for example, the railway system is divided into two regional enterprises, which incurs higher cost). The company tax rate is among the highest in Europe, standing at 33,99%. Income tax has very progressive rates: 25% being the minimum, and even 50% being the maximum. VAT is set at two lower rates of 6% and 12%, while the ordinary rate is 21%. Very high tax wedge which stood at 55.6% on average wage (the highest among OECD countries) due to high social security contributions and personal income tax was identified as one of the problems in line with fostering job creation. Therefore, in October social security numbers paid by the employers was reduced from 33% to 25%. The European Commission has recently concluded that tax incentives provided by the Belgian government to 36 mostly big European companies since 2005 were illegal, breaching EU state aid regulations.
Business regulation in Belgium is overall business friendly however bureaucracy costs could be high. Setting up a new business enterprise is easy, but includes costs due to high notary fees and relatively high minimum capital. Tax administration is professional, with electronic services, decreasing time and cost in regulatory compliance. However, there are various expenses in dealing with construction permit and getting electricity, mostly due to high utility fees. Municipalities often lack enough capacities to access some of those processes in a good quality manner. Some fiscal regulations, such as transaction tax on purchase of private property instead of recurring annual property tax, have a negative impact on the already low labour mobility. Mandatory licensing in areas such
as network industries and regulated professions decrease competition, accruing rents to insiders. Labour code law is not restrictive in the regulation of working hours or hiring section. However, firing regulations impose significant costs, mostly due to very long redundancy notice periods, which increase with the longevity of the tenure, reaching up to 7,5 moths. This measure provides more job security, especially to seasoned workers, but also makes their future employment less likely due to associated risk. Tripartite negotiation via centralized collective bargaining is prevalent in certain industries and could impose constraints to businesses due to increased wage bills. The minimum wage in Belgium is very high compared to the average wage, which is yet another reason for low activity rates among the young and low skilled immigrants.
As a small and open economy, Belgium has always been open to international trade. Historically, Belgium has been one of the founding nation members of the EU. It heavily relies on the EU common market, especially on the market of the neighboring industrial countries. Belgium implements the common EU trade policy, therefore, tariffs for imported goods are low. Non-tariff and other regulatory trade barriers, such as accreditation and standardizations of import items are not prevalent. Belgium has very efficient customs and border and documentary compliance are very expeditious. In fact, it has posted an efficiency frontier in this regard. On the other hand, international freight is one of areas in which competition is not fierce, due to regulation restrictions, burdening
international trade, increasing transportation costs. This is mostly also evident in areas where SOEs operate, such as railways. Public transport infrastructure is of high quality, which coupled with geographical location diminishes cost arising from international trade. Obtaining a working permit for workers that are not EU nationals is a burdensome administrative procedure. There are still some controls on movement of short term capital.


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Fri, 16 November 2007
November 16, 2007. Volume 03, Number 41
Click here for a transcript of this program.
Thanks for coming by again this week for our second anniversary program. It was November 18, 2005, when I recorded the first program. Just an introduction. With terrible sound. Check the archives for 2005 if you'd like a chuckle. But your continued interest in the program has kept it going.
This week we consider the results of the eleventh bilateral Japan-China expert negotiating session over gas exploitation in the East China Sea. Then we review Prime Minister Fukuda's brief visit to Washington, his summit meeting with President Bush, and how Japan's political press has reported the run-up and outcome. Finally we update the rapidly expanding Ministry of Defense equipment procurement scandal.
Finishing well within our twenty-five minute time limit. Have a listen, or a read, and send your comments to me directly at email@example.com.
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Civil Society and Governance in Europe
From National to International Linkages
Edited by William A. Maloney and Jan W. van Deth
The contributors to this new book analyse the opportunities for civil society associations to contribute to European integration and decision-making from various perspectives. The research demonstrates that the Europeanization process – in terms of civil society actors adapting to the European political space – has an uneven development.
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The record industry killed the cheap single. Apple iTunes' 99-cent "a la carte" MP3's filled the vacuum.
The traditional publishing industry raised the price of paperbacks. Amazon's low-priced e-books filled the vacuum.
There's a lot of talk at the moment that cheap books are destroying the industry.
In traditional publishing circles especially, fingers are being pointed at self-publishers (and their chief enablers, Amazon), who stand accused of encouraging a race to the bottom, of devaluing books, and training readers to pay ever-cheaper amounts – making the whole book business unsustainable.
Today, I have a guest post from Ed Robertson – author of Breakers and Melt Down – which takes issue with that view. His logic is compelling, based on a historical look at book prices. This is really worth the read:
Self-Publishers Aren't Killing The Industry, They're Saving It
I'm a self-publisher. An indie author. Whatever you want to call me. I've read many articles about how self-publishers are killing the book industry. I've heard it from big publishing houses. From the president of the Author's Guild. From traditionally published novelists and agents…
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Congrats Daven! Someday when the next way to publish is invented (eye chip?), I'll finally get an eReader.
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Elon Musk said Tesla cars will likely drive without human assistance by the end of 2019
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday that he expects Tesla vehicles to be able to safely drive themselves without human assistance by the end of 2019. "When will we think it's safe for full self-driving? It's probably towards the end of this year, and then it's up to regulators to decide when they want


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LATEST UPDATE (8 December 2017):
The Botswana Tourism Organisation has stopped the introduction of a $30 (€27) tourism development levy.
LATEST UPDATE (31 May 2017):
The Botswana Tourism Organisation has put on hold the implementation of the tourism development levy, which was scheduled to go into effect on June 1 this year.
An announcement on a new date is expected in two weeks.
Here's what you need to know:
The Purpose of the Levy
According to Botswana Tourism, the objective of the levy is to raise funds for conservation and national tourism development. The funds raised will support the growth of the industry, broaden the tourism base and thus improve the lives of the people of Botswana.
How much is the levy and where is it collected?
The $30 (€27) levy is payable at all ports of entry including airports and border posts. Please note: Children aged nine years and younger will be exempt from this levy.
How is the payment done?
Payments will be processed through electronic payment machines, cash, debit and credit card. After the payment, a unique receipt corresponding to the passport will be automatically generated. The receipt should then be presented to immigration officials. The passport and the receipt will be stamped and handed back to the traveller. The receipt will be valid for a 30-day period and can be used for multiple entry.
For more information please email, call or visit Bostwana Tourism's website.


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Each year the Auburn Chamber Orchestra (ACO) awards scholarships to graduating seniors in recognition and appreciation of their participation in ACO during their high school years. The orchestra is happy to welcome so many capable local students to its ranks and is especially thrilled to congratulate eligible seniors with financial awards. This year, ACO is proud to present its yearly scholarship to Meghan Smith. Well done, Meghan.
Meghan started playing the violin in fourth grade and joined Auburn Chamber Orchestra in November 2015, beginning in the second violin section and currently playing the second chair in the first violin section. At ACO's March 2018 "History's Hometown Tribute" concert, Meghan played the first violin in the ACO string quartet.
Throughout her high school years, Meghan has played with the Auburn High School orchestra, All-County Orchestra, and Area All-State orchestra. Her other school activities include music honor society and varsity tennis. In her free time, Meghan enjoys fishing and bowling.
Meghan, who studies violin with Judy Herschberger, will be attending Onondaga Community College in Fall 2018, majoring in music education.


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As heat waves and record temperatures begin to affect the U.S. this summer, particularly in the Midwest, it is important for farms to keep their animals safe from heat stress. For the benefit of the cattle's comfort as well as preventing too much loss from heat-related incidents, farmers need to keep their animals cool and well-hydrated.
The animals need shade canopies, especially black-hided cattle which are affected the most by the sun. Either pasture farms with trees for shade or portable shade should be available at all times for the animals. They may need extra drinking water space and to be sprayed periodically if they are showing signs of heat stress.
Cattle and other animals have should have the right to experience comfort while they are living on a farm and they are often forced into very poor conditions.
Providing them some canopy shade and extra water during the summer is a way to ease their stress and it can also benefit farmers by preventing unnecessary sickness among the animals. Cattle and all farm animals should be treated fairly and given relief from heat or anything else that causes them too much discomfort or pain.


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23 April 2017
Springfontein Eats – Michelin Stars in the middle of the Overberg
From the misty Elgin apple farms, and gentle Hemel-en-Aarde Vineyards to the Kleinrivier Mountains, you will discover another world worth visiting.
The Overberg – a tranquil, step back in time, abundant with wineries and restaurants, but you can't visit without a lingering lunch at Springfontein Eats – much like we did last weekend.
Set on an earthy, organic working farm between Stanford's Kleinrivier Mountains and the coastal dunes, thriving with home grown fruit and vegetables, locally sourced meat and locally caught fish, in it you will find a friend and firm farm-to-fork-favourite.
An offbeat, transfigured farmstead enveloped by greenery and organic produce, Springfotein Eats will welcome you the second you set food through the creaky farm door.
What's more, they are family-friendly. In fact, our lunch was a family affair and my neices were as happy as piglets in mud with an endearing and spontaneous donkey apple feeding activity.
And what's more, the proprietors, Jürgen and Susanne Schneider, ran a Michelin-starred restaurant in Germany for eighteen years before settling in the darling town of Stanford, which for those that don't know is half an hour's drive from Hermanus.
The talented pair have created a culinary haven that's been nominated for an Eat Out Boschendal Style Award – a deserved accolade.
Their naturally crafted menu's, consisting of 3 – 6 plates, decrease with portion size making them manageable, and they change it daily. Examples being, Calamari with corn; Sardines and cauliflower; Mock truffle, barley, chicken wings; Beef, beans, marrow; Havarti with pears; Olive oil mousse and goose berries.
They surprised us throughout the lunch with complimentary treats from the kitchen that don't count as courses – and by that I'm not referring to the calories!
The wines were outstanding and paired perfectly with the cuisine – the Springfontein Chenin and their unfiltered Pinotage stood out for me.
The tastings are apparently mostly led by Zimbabwean born wine maker, Tariro Masayiti, who I believe is both charming and knowledgeable. And, their wine list features the best South Africa wines with a focus on the Stanford and Walker Bay wine regions, and an array of International Old World Wines.
A word of warning, but it's not a negative – rather part of the experience. The road to Springfontein is not the easiest to find, but worth every bump of the journey.
Which brings me to my point that a visit to Springfotein is a slow food and wine weekend, so book a spot in one of their cosy cottages - the hobbit house or on the hillside at the top of the dirt road jeep track – or of course in Hermanus if you feel like a sea breeze.
Make sure you get there when you're next near Cape Town, and pay them a visit for some serious Overberg overindulgence!
Tasting Sat & Sun 09h00 - 16h00
Mon - Fri 07h00 - 17h00
Dinner Tues - Sat
Lunch Thurs – Sun
Note from Caroline ~ ensure you book in advance for peak season!
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This tutorial will information you thru the process of designing prints in Photoshop in addition to providing press-ready templates to get you started. If you observe this 4-section construction, creating a proposal for a security related enterprise ought to be a fairly easy undertaking. There are cards options here that may be custom-made and edited in Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign. Another advantage is, it is completely eco friendly and anybody can simply download it and use it, and it some good business card apps are comes with free of value. Shopify even enables you to create present card and coupon codes so you can have regular promotions with ease.
They have a very nice 14 day free trial so you'll be able to take a look at the whole lot after which determine should you like it or not (no bank card required). Opting to create her personal template rather than use a standard template from phrase or office depot, she has created a tutorial in addition to a free template download. I used MS Publisher in doing enterprise card you may download some templates on microsoft site without spending a dime. Since I first discovered letterpress printing, I've wanted to purchase my own letterpress enterprise cards.
The Pick Punch is as easy to use as a stapler, works like a stamping press, and can have you punching out dozens of standard size guitar picks in minutes. In the previous, after I have acquired a enterprise card with a number of companies listed on it, I all the time felt they were spreading themselves too skinny and couldn't focus their time in a single area. Indeed very innovative idea to promote business that provides you free publicity and occupies the client's mind area also.
MOO does some really beautiful photograph enterprise cards and I had some printed by Zazzle prior to now that were really nice if you want to order a hundred at a time (hold an eye out for his or her gross sales, you possibly can typically get them for half price). The paper is already minimize down to 8.5×11 and they use it to run enterprise playing cards and stationary packages.


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Students, as part of the education program, may participate in contests or other performances approved by the superintendent that will be of benefit to the student and education program.
As a school-sponsored activity, the viewpoints of student participants may be attributed to the school. In the judgment of the administration, student participants shall not encourage the breaking of laws, cause defamation of persons, or use obscenity. Further, the presentations must be appropriate to assure that the students learn and meet the goals of the activity and that the audience is not exposed to material that may be inappropriate for their level of maturity.
It shall be within the discretion of the superintendent to determine whether the contest will benefit the education program and the participating students. Contests or other performances by students not approved by the superintendent shall be the responsibility of the parent and the student.
Legal References: Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, 108 S. Ct. 562 (1988).
Iowa Code §280.14 (1987).


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I ran the Glencoe Marathon last Sunday! 26.2 miles. I only went and flipping did it! And enjoyed it - oh heck, what if I end up doing more of these mad things?! I finished in 6 hours 6 minutes. A solid 54 minutes faster than I thought I would be! Here's a wee run… Continue reading My first marathon! The Glencoe Marathon Gathering
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I've never done a marathon!
Having never run a marathon before, I decided that The Glencoe Marathon would be my first. Why? I simply didn't fancy running that distance on tarmac. There was no further thought process. If I was going to run that kind of distance, it would be on trail. With 5 days to go, I'm starting to… Continue reading I've never done a marathon!


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Martin Asbjørn's "Trupo Trousers" in Camel are cut in a loose, wide-leg shape. A nod to the designer's tailoring background, they sit higher on the waist and feature front pleats that extend into crisp pressed creases. Style with the "Trupo Blazer" for a complete suit or wear with a white tee and sneakers for a more casual look.
The "Trupo Trousers" are true to size with a wider leg.
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Where 'waste' isn't wasted
An Israeli company has devised a method of 'squeezing out' paper and plastic from solid sludge
Why waste "waste" when it can be recycled — into envelopes, newsprint, plastic components, or even biofuel? That's the philosophy at Applied Cleantech, where CEO Refael Aharon and his staff are doing wonders with what is politely called "human effluence."
Applied Cleantech has developed technology that takes sludge — which flows through sewers and into waste-processing systems — separating and breaking down the solids into their basic elements and reconstructing them as the raw material for industrial and consumer products. It's a revolution, said Aharon — one that transforms waste from something useless into "a resource and base for raw materials sold to industry."
The secret is cellulose, the building block of many of the solids that end up in the sewer system. While most sludge is liquid, the small percentage of solids can be reworked into cellulose, using Applied Cleantech's patented methods.
Included among the materials processed by the company's Sewage Recycling System (SRS) are food waste, clothing fibers and, of course, toilet paper. Until the SRS was developed, said Aharon, recycling these materials was time-consuming and costly. Using Cleantech's system, the cost of recycling solid waste drops by about half, according to Aharon.
The result is an artificial form of cellulose, called Recycllose, which can be used for manufacturing plastic, paper pulp, combustible pellets to replace wood (for use in fireplaces, furnaces, etc.), and even feedstock for cellulosic ethanol fuel production.
The big question, of course, is whether or not consumers will go for recycled sludge paper and plastic products. There's no reason not to, said the company. The material is completely disinfected when it is reclaimed, and most of it actually ends up in industrial products, so it is "merged" with material from other sources. Meanwhile, SRS can only do good for the environment, said the company. Besides enabling purification plants where SRS is installed to use 35 percent less energy (since there is less sludge to process), operating costs are lower, and there is a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. And, purification plants, which are often owned by local governments, have an additional income stream, selling Recycllose to manufacturers.
Applied Cleantech was established in 2007 with the objective of producing biofuels from waste, but the company discovered that its methods could be useful for manufacturing as well. Today, the company is focusing on the Recycllose production possibilities of SRS, although the biofuel side of the business is also active.
SRS is not just a good idea on paper, as it were, said Aharon. The company's systems have been installed in numerous cities in Israel and the US, and the company is planning a major expansion into Europe in the coming months. The system "is already in commercial use as it serves some 100,000 people with facilities in Israel and the United States," he said. "Since the beginning of 2012, we have received contracts worth roughly $3.5 million. This is just scratching the surface; we calculate the addressable market to be at least $10 billion annually."


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Manzana is a Mumbai based company having various products including speakers, computer accessories etc. I bought Manzana's wireless mouse about a year ago. First this not any sponsored post actually I want to share a weird problem with this mouse. This wireless mouse working fine without🤗 any problem, BUT it is having a strange feature as I checked on its website today called "Auto Connect" 🙄 due to which it remains ON every time… means it is not having any switch to turn it on or off. It caused a LOT of battery drains…… and due to which it stuck in between while working and stops responding. No on/off switch means it is on all day all night, it needs battery change 2-3 times in a month 😣
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The Point to Point at Eyton is the highlight of the spring social calendar and a fantastic day out for all. The course itself is unique with a very flat galloping course that lies on the low fertile ground next to the banks of the River Severn, the main car park and picnic area is on a hill that rises up from the finishing line and commands spectacular views of the whole course and the Shropshire countryside beyond.
In addition to the excitement of the races which draws runners from across the UK, there is a Shropshire Food Village, Licensed Bar, Shopping, Fairground and trade stands.
It is situated, and will be well signposted, off the B4380 via the A5, 7 miles SE of Shrewsbury. (SY5 6PW)
Thank you for all of you who came to the Point to Point in 2018. The forthcoming meetings for 2019 are expected to be held on:
Monday 13th April 2020 (Easter Bank Holiday Monday) North Shropshire Hunt Point-to-Point
Sunday 3rd May 2020 (Bank Holiday Monday) South Shropshire Hunt Point-to-Point
If you or your business would like to get involved by either advertising or even sponsoring a race there are many opportunities available, for further details please contact the sponsorship secretary: Mr Will Onions on email@example.com
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This conference is an amalgamation of industrialists, academia where they can gear up knowledge in the field of bacteriology. Our gratitude towards people who are concerned about and we cordially invite them to gear up and make the congress a unforgettable successful event.
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All the accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings.
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Awards will be given for the best research paper as well as best paper presentation.
ISER DELEGATES EXCHANGE PROGRAMME (IDEP): Delegates from ISER conferences with brilliant ideas and research initiatives would be sent to carry out the research and development activities at overseas, abroad and International organisations having collaboration with ISER.
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Name That Baby
Henry is a good strong name, I think. Known, but not common. Easy to spell. Waldeny.
Talking about what to name your second baby is kinda fun. The endless possibilities (minus one). The lure of creativity. But.. suddenly half the names you liked last time sound totally lame. After about a week, you get tired of the discussion. And besides, the first baby needs its diaper changed.
Jane is a good strong name, I think. Known, but not common. Easy to spell. It's my sister's name. It makes me feel very nice to have another one of her around.
Talking about what to name your third baby is a drag. The stupid endless possibilities. The stupid lure of creativity. The first baby is bashing the second baby on the head. The phone is ringing. You can't find a clean pair of socks. "I thought you did laundry." "Oh yes, because that's my job, isn't it?" "Of course it's not your job. I just.. work.. need.. socks..."
Can you please name our baby for us? Something good and strong. Something known, but not common. Something easy to spell.
Leave your ideas in the comments. And no, I don't know if it's a girl or a boy.
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- a said...
hmmmm...i'll have to think about this one....what first comes to mind is
alexis (i once had a stuffed animal that i named alexis. now i have an almost-eight-year-old sister named alexis. i like it.)
aiyanna (not easy to spell...i don't even think i spelled it correctly. pronounced: eye-yahna. it's lovely to say.)
austin (for a girl or boy...maybe more for a boy. i'm focused on 'a' names right now. easy to spell. don't mess with texas, and all.)
nature names are nice, too:
stone, rain, etc. though baby three may get teased.....
hmmm...will have to think more on this......
- 2 March 2008 at 02:04
I have no idea why, but Edward and Matilda is what came to mind...
- 2 March 2008 at 23:29
Michelle says Vedran is a nice boy's name. It means "bright skies" and we made a good friend named Vedran in Croatia.
- 3 March 2008 at 09:56
- Bronctoon said...
Bronctoon if it's a boy.
Blanch if it's a girl.
- 3 March 2008 at 12:11
- J. said...
Oh, this is so easy:
Josh II.
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The visitors have been using boats to cross the river to reach Panchnad.
The bridge has been built by Reliance Industries, in collaboration with the Gujarat Tourism Department and Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board under a public-private partnership model.
Parimal Nathwani of RIL said the bridge will help in developing Dwarka as a heritage city.
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What's the biggest problem that most people with disabilities and their families report? Housing? Medical Care? Nutrition?
No, the biggest self reported problem is social isolation.
The Arc of Grays Harbor now provides Community Guide and Community Engagement services for clients receiving DDA services. These services allow people with disabilities the ability to access their community with the supports they need. Participants engage in a variety of community-based opportunities to grow their social network and knowledge.


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The Beautiful Brigitte Helm in 1934 at 28yrs old.
So much has been written on this subject it's very difficult to find a new angle or point of view. It was this movie that opened my eyes to the "Silents". I have an overwhelming urge to share this revelation and we now arrive at this blog. I am not qualified to analyze all the social implications of this movie and it's shocking view of the future other than to say it moved me at a very deep level.
The accuracy of it's obvious predictions is downright scary. Brigitte Helm's portrayal and transformation of "MARIA" combined with Fritz Lang's vision created one of those rare adventures which add up to much more than the "...sum of it's parts...". Here just below is one of those rare photos of Director Fritz Lang urging Brigitte Helm to become "Maria" and feel the part.....
At the time the Pix above and below were taken Miss Brigitte was just 16yrs. old and her double role as the dual "Marias" was her very first movie role. Amazing as she just sizzled white hot on screen.
Above: The sons of The Managers lusting for Evil Maria!
Click the Pic below to see the beautifully restored version of the original trailer
In my own mind she has become a mysteriously beautiful character. Her success in "Metropolis" was monumental as she transformed from the innocent ideal of an altruistic waif "Maria" into the incredibly cruel, evil robotic and soulless "Maria".
Above: Fritz Lang while building the set
Above: The City of Metropolis
The "Future" that German born Fritz Lang cast on the silver screen in 1927 was one wherein a social crisis was created between "workers" and "owners" that most believed was an inherent trait of "Capitalism". There was no "middle class" in the future . It was the year that Adolph Hitler gave his now infamous speech at the Nuremberg Rally.
Adolph Hitler at the Nuremburg Rally in 1927
Adolph's speech was given little notice in the U.S. press as there was more exciting news on May 21st., 1927....
It was a marvelously exciting time to be alive with the "...War to end all wars..." behind the them. WW I ended in November of 1918 and Sunday Dec. 7th. (WW II) was still twelve years away. Workers had flocked to the cities with the advent of WW I and working conditions were often horrible.
Here is how Fritz Lang presented it.......
Above is the Industrial Machine of the workers and below is how the workers
see "Moloch" the machine that consumes their lives.
Rotwang the evil scientist creates a purely logical and evil robot devoid of empathy and without mercy. He decides to give the robot the visage of Maria and transforms the robot into what looks like Maria. In the two Pix just below on the right is Rotwang the scientist and on the left is Joh, father of Freder.
Rotwang transforms his robot to look like Maria
The robot is given the visage of Maria
She looks like Maria but is actually the evil Robot !
Click the Grim Reaper Pic just below to see a different trailer for the restored version. (Excellent!)
What happens next is an industrial accident that crashes Moloch the Machine and brings down the whole hierarchy in a vast collapse of the whole structure. Meanwhile Freder has fallen in love with the altruistic and good hearted waif Real Maria.
I interrupt the story line here to add this little video that so titillated the public in this offering. It caused a huge uproar to have this sixteen year old girl dancing so erotically as Evil Maria seduces all the sons of The Managers...
As Evil Maria seduces the sons of the managers with lust and lechery Good Maria is terrified by the crumbling city as thousands are washed away by the flood....
(Good Maria is terrified by the crumbling city)
(Evil Maria convinces the workers to revolt against The Managers!)
(Evil Maria fools the children and floods the workers city)
The evil Robot is destroyed (Above) but wait, the Good Maria also perishes (Below)?
A tremendous story with many plot twists. It has everything an adventure movie could want love, hate, deception, lust, lechery, debauchery, revolution, good and evil, sex and violence, right and wrong. Fritz was able to tap into an underlying current of public dissatisfaction as the ideological battle between Capitalism, Communism and Fascism heated up to a boiling point.In the beginning Maria worshiped the Babylon created by Capitalism...
(Fritz Lang directing the water scene)
This was the most expensive silent film ever made ($200 million in today's money) and employed thousands of people with a vast array of talents and disciplines all riding on the untested talent of a sixteen year old girl to bring it off, and bring it off she did.....
Here we are 84 years later still reverberating from it's impact and the spectacular performance of Miss Brigitte Helm and the genius of Director fritz Lang.
After retiring and moving to neutral Switzerland just seven years after this film in 1935 she refused to grant any interviews about her film career, she was just 21yrs. old. She married a Doctor of Jewish descent one Hugo von Kuenheim and bore him four children.
The one thing she seemed to actually have trouble with in real life was machines. In particular she was involved in several traffic accidents before leaving Germany and it is said that Adolph Hitler himself intervened on her behalf and had "Manslughter" charges against her for reckless driving dropped.
Hope you enjoyed our little Blog about Miss Brigitte and her role in Metropolis. Here just below are several directions you can head from here. Have a Brilliant Day !
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Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days Programme
Day 1 : Arrival Delhi
Delhi the capital of India, is a historical city, which attracts the tourists because of its historical past. This city is one of the oldest city with lots of monuments and temples that are a sight to watch. Any visitor's visit to this city will go incomplete without a visit to these historical places. Delhi is a 1000 years old city with great market places which fancy of a lot of exquisite stuff which is worth having a glimpse of. When you arrive at the airport in New Delhi you will be received by the representatives of Nature Safari who will then take you to the Hotel. Overnight at New Delhi.
Day 2 : New Delhi
Morning: Visit the Old City of Delhi to see the historic Red Fort and the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque from the outside. See the colourful bazaar of Chandni Chowk and take a cycle rickshaw ride through the back streets of Old Delhi to get a first hand experience of the hustle and bustle of this traditional city. This ride through the small by-lanes will be most fascinating. Return to the hotel for lunch or eat at an interesting restaurant in town.
Afternoon: Visit New Delhi, seeing the Qutab Minar, a tower of victory built in the 12th century and India Gate - the war memorial. Drive past the Rashtrapathi Bhawan, the residence of the President of India, the houses of Parliament and the Government Secretariat buildings. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 3 : Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur, 275kms, 5 hours drive, on arrival check into hotel. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan, is colour washed pink - the colour associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. This Pink City of fairy tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues, is picturesque. The first planned city of its time, Jaipur is encircled by a formidable wall. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 4 : In Jaipur
Morning proceed on an excursion to Amber Fort with an Elephant ride upto the top of the Fort. Drive past Hawa Mahal, known popularly as the Palace of Winds, is a facade built for the Ladies of the Royal household in the 19th century. The Amber Fort, the capital of the erstwhile State of Jaipur until 1728 is perched on a hill. It has halls of Public and Private audience, a Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) various marble palaces which are marvelous examples of ancient Rajput architecture. The Temple of Amba (Mother Goddess), the patron deity of the Royal family is at the entrance to the palace. Ride an elephant to ascend the hill on which the Fort is situated.
Return to the town in the afternoon enroute visiting the City Palace - the former royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles which houses a museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and armoury of the Mughals and Rajputs, including swords of different shapes and sizes with ornate handles. It has an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin and Sanskrit. Also visit the Jantar Mantar - an astrological and astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in the 18th century, which is remarkable for its accuracy even in the present times. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 5 : Jaipur - Agra
Morning after breakfast drive to Agra 260/ 5hrs drive. Continue drive to Agra after visiting Fatehpur Sikri (49kms). On arrival, check in to the hotel.
Agra is famous as the home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces in Agra is a vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal Empire. Agra was their capital for nearly a hundred years from 1564. A pleasant town, with a comparatively easy pace, Agra is known for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone by artisans who are hereditary crafts persons. The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes. Overnight in Agra.
Day 6 : Agra - Katni
Morning sight seeing of Agra including famous Taj Mahal and Morning : Proceed on a city tour of Agra. Visit the Agra Fort, built by three Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite buildings including the Moti Masjid, Jahangir's Palace, Khas Mahal and the Sheesh Mahal, Diwane-i-Am, Diwane-i-Khas and Musamman Burj, where Emperor Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal Emperor, died a prisoner. Later visit the Taj Mahal - the inimitable poem in white marble. Built over a period of 22 years, by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630, for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains, it is one of the seven modern wonders of the World. [ The Taj is closed on Friday.]
Evening Take an 1st Class A/C Sleeper class overnight train to Katni ( Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve) at 1850 hrs . We will oraganise your packed dinner for your overnight train journey. Reach railway station at 1810hrs. Our representative will be with you, when the train arrives at 1850hrs, he will assist you, take care of the porterage, and make you comfortable in the train. Overnight train, bedding is provided by the Indian Railways within the train.
Day 7 : Katni - Bandhavgarh
Arrive Katni at 0515 hrs. And drive to Bandhavgarh National Park 95 kms / 2 hours drive. Morning and afternoon game drive to the national park. Meals and overnight at Resort..
Day 8 : Bandhavgarh
Morning and afternoon game drives, meals and overnight Jungle Lodge
The national park is mainly known for its tiger population. This is the place where famous White Tigers of Rewa were discovered. The other wild attractions in the park include Nilgai, Chausingha, Chital, Chinkara, Wild Boar, a Fox and a Jackal. There are at least 22 mammal species and about 250 bird species in the Park. The grasslands in the park consist of chinkara (Indian gazelle), nilgai (blue bull) and chausingha (four-horned antelope) and wild boar. The dense forests contain sambhar (Indian stag), the muntjac (barking deer) and the herds of chital (spotted deer).
The other animals found in Bandhavgarh are ratel, porcupine, small Indian civet, palm squirrel, lesser bandicoot rat, the jungle cat, hyena and jackal, sloth bear, and the elusive Leopard. The reptile population in the park includes cobras, karaits, vipers, ratsnakes, pythons, lizards and turtles. The two primate species - the rhesus macaque and the Hanuman langur - inhabit the Bandhavgarh Park.
Day 9 : In Bandhavgarh
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge. Morning & Evening Jeep drive in the park. Overnight In Bandhavgarh.
Bandhavgarh has been a center of human activity and settlement for over 2000 years, and there are references to it in the ancient books, the Narad-Panch Ratra and the Shiva Purana. Legend has it that Lord Rama, hero of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, stopped at Bandhavgarh on his way back to his homeland after defeating the demon King Ravana of Lanka. Two monkey architects, who had engineered a bridge between the isles of Lanka and the mainland, are said to have built Bandhavgarh's fort. Later Rama handed it over to his brother Lakshmana who became known as Bandhavdhish "The Lord of the Fort". Lakshmana is the particular God of the fort and is regularly worshipped in a temple there. The oldest sign of habitation in the park are caves dug into the sandstone to the north of the fort. Several contain Brahmi inscriptions dating from the 1st century B.C. Various dynasties have ruled the fort, for example, the Maghas from the 1st century A.D., the Vakatakas from the 3rd century A.D., From that time onwards Bandhavgarh was ruled by a succession of dynasties including the Chandela Kings of Bundelkhand who built the famous temples at Khajuraho. The Baghel Kings, the direct ancestors of the present Royal family of Rewa, established their dynasty at Bandhavgarh in the 12th century. It remained their capital till 1617 when the center of court life moved to Rewa, 75 miles (120Kms) to the north. Without royal patronage Bandhavgarh became more and more deserted until forest overran the area band it became the royal hunting reserve. This helped to preserve the forest and its wildlife, although the Maharajas made full use of their rights.
At independence Bandhavgarh remained the private property of the Maharaja until he gave it to the state for the formation of the National Park in 1968. After the park was created poaching was brought under control and the number of animals rose dramatically. Small dams and water holes were built to solve the problem of water shortage. Grazing by local cattle was stopped and the village within the park boundaries was relocated. The Tigers in particular prospered and the 1986 extension provided much needed forest to accommodate them.
Bandhavgarh is justifiably famous for its Tigers, but it has a wide range of other game. The undergrowth is not as dense as in some northern terai forests, but the best time to see the park inhabitants is still the summer months when water becomes more scarce and the undergrowth dies back.
There are two types of monkeys common in the park, the rhesus macaque and the black-faced langur. Drives can also reveal jungle cats, hyenas, porcupines, ratels, and a variety of other mammals. Bandhavgarh attracts many migratory birds in the winter months, including the birds of prey like the steppe eagle and a variety of wildfowl.
If the early morning Safari is a thriller then the late afternoon rendezvous to get another glimpse of the Tiger, and watch the shadows grow taller as dusk approaches and the cacophony of birds grows louder in the trees, is not to be missed experience.
Day 10 : Bandhavgarh - Kanha
Morning after breakfast depart for Kanha, 250kms, 6 hours drive, Lunch at Resort and afternoon game drive to The National Park.
Kanha's sal and bamboo forests, rolling grasslands and meandering streams stretch over 940 sq km in dramatic natural splendour which form the core of the Kanha Tiger Reserve created in 1974 under Project Tiger. The park is the only habitat of the rare hardground Barasingha (Cervus Duvaceli Branderi).
This is original Kipling country of which he wrote so vividly in his Jungle Book. The same abundance of wild life species exists today in Kanha National Park, as it must have when Kipling roamed these parts.
Dinner and overnight at Chitvan Jungle Lodge.
Day 11 : In Kanha
Breakfast and lunch at Chitvan Jungle Lodge. Morning and afternoon Jeep safari to the National park.
The Kanha National Park, stretching over 940 sq km, the vegetation, chiefly made of sal and bamboo forests, grasslands and streams, this park is the sole habitat of the rare hardground barasingha.
The forests of the Banjar valley and Halon valley, respectively forming Kanha's western and eastern halves, had even , at the turn of the century, been famous for their deer and tiger population. By a special statute in 1955, Kanha National Park came into being. Since then, a string of stringent conservation programmes have been launched, for the overall protection of the park's fauna and flora. It is one of the most well-maintained National Parks in Asia, and a major attraction for avid wildlife buffs all over the world.
Kanha boasts of about 22 species of mammals. Some of the inhabitants of this park are the gaur, the largest of the world's cattle; the sambar, the largest Indian deer; and the chausingha, the only four-horned antelope in the world. Other frequent visitors include the Nilgai antelope, the sloth bear, the dhole, or Indian wild dog, and an occasional panther. Some 200 species of birds inhabit the park, that include the cattle egret, black ibis, hawk eagle, and the red-wattled lapwing. Shravantal is an old, earthenbound tank in the central Kanha meadows, which happens to be an important watering hole, for a large number of water fowl in winter. Bamni Dadar, known as Sunset Point, is the most beautiful section of the park, and the view of the sunset from this spot is absolutely mesmerizing. Quite a few animals can be sighted around this area which include the sambar, gaur, the four-horned antelope and the barking deer.
Evening bar be que dinner followed by Tribal Dance. Overnight at Chitvan Jungle Lodge.
Day 12 : Kanha- Pench
Morning game drive to the National Park and later drive to Pench National Park 210/5 hrs. Lunch at Resort and evening game drive to the park.
This park is different located in the AVSM (Aravali, Vindhyanchal, Satpura and Maikal Ranges) belt, this teak forest is a different and a pleasant surprise to the normal and scenic parks of Kanha and Bandhavgarh. The tracks are smoother, the trees are thicker with dense undergrowth, perhaps one reason why the herbivore population here is more larger in size compared to Kanha and Bandhavgarh. There is a distinct silence here. You feel you are the King, when suddenly your driver halts seeing the Pugmarks of the actual King of the area. A Tiger has just crossed; he shows them to you, and suddenly an alarm call from one of the denizens of the forest. You, your driver, your naturalist are all alert. Looking in the direction of the call, eye balls much bigger than usual, heart pounding at 120 beats a minute. Ears as big as of an Elephant, you want to see the true King of Pench. The drama, unfolds, and you are in Pench, the true and original Kipling Country.
Dinner and overnight at Pench Jungle Camp.
Day 13 : In Pench
Breakfast and lunch at Pench Jungle Camp. Morning and afternoon Jeep safari to the National park.
Pench National Park, nestling in the lower southern reaches of the Satpura hills is named after Pench River which flows from north to south through the Pench National Park. It is located on the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh.
Recently in 1992, Pench has been included under the umbrella of "Project Tiger" as the 19th Project Tiger Reserve.
A total of 758 Sq. kms of this Southern Indian tropical moist deciduous forest has its extent mingling with the tropical dry deciduous teak. The area is crisscrossed by a number of streams and 'nallahs' most of which are seasonal. Though the Pench River dries up in April end, a number of water pools locally known as 'dohs' are found which serve as water holes for the wild animals. The Pench Reservoir at the center of the park is the only major water source during the pinch period.
As a prey concentration is high along the Pench River, tiger usually inhabits frequents this belt. Leopard though generally operates in the peripheral areas but are occasionally seen in the deep forest also. Jungle cats are commonly seen. Leopard cats, small Indian civets and palm civets are common but seen rarely.
In Pench, Cheetal, Sambar, nilgai are commonly seen grazing on the open sites on roadsides and banks of river & reservoir. Jackals can be seen in search of food anywhere in the Park. Packs up to 15 of wild dog can be seen near Chhedia, Jamtara, Bodanala and Pyorthadi areas of the Reserve. Herds of gaur can be spotted near streams and bamboo patches commonly in summer months. Sloth beer occupy hilly, rocky out crops and favour mahul bel infested forest. Chnkara is present in very small numbers and is found in open areas around Turia, Telia and Dudhgaon villages.
Langoors are very common in Pench, whereas the Rhesus monkeys may be seen occasionally on the fringes. Pench boasts of, more than 210 species of birds that include several migratory ones also. Commonly seen are Peafowl, Red jungle fowl, Crow pheasant, Crimson breasted barbet, Redvented bulbul, Racket tailed drongo, Magpie robin and lesser whistling teal. Dinner and overnight at Pench Jungle Camp
Day 14 : Pench - Nagpur - New Delhi
Morning game drive to the national Park. Lunch at Resort and later transfer to Nagpur 90 kms /2 hrs drive to board a flight to New Delhi at 1955 hrs. Arrive New Delhi 2120 hrs and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at New Delhi .
Day 15 : New Delhi Fly Back
Morning free for leisure activity and later transfer to international airport to board a flight back home
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days Programme


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work in progress, commissioned 12 x12 from Day 21 of 30 Day Challenge
Here's the latest piece I've been working on. It's a larger version of Day 21 from the 30 Day Painting Challenge.
Shortly after posting the small 6 x 6 painting I received an email to have this piece painted larger.
I put both paintings side by side so you can see the difference in size.
I've been commissioned to paint this scene at 24" x 24" too! (Can't wait for the challenge! I just purchased the canvas today!)
When painting the small 6 x 6's, it trains me to be conscience of each brushstroke and color that I apply. It's like studying a puzzle and carefully fitting all the pieces together... and boy do I love to do puzzles! But when a request comes in to enlarge a painting... it's so exciting because I get to really play with the brush strokes, refining the colors or adding new ones and adding more depth by the way I paint the edges soft or sharp.
If one of my small, mini paintings catches your eye and you would like me to paint a larger version... just give me a call or send an e-mail, I would be happy to give you an estimate and time frame. Or if you have a great photo that you would like to be reproduced as an original oil painting... it would be a pleasure to work with you!
Thanks for viewing my artwork,
January Facebook Fan Drawing - Annette Prause!
Thank YOU Annette for being a Linda S. Marino Art FAN!
This is the first Facebook Fan Page Give-Away!(Hopefully of many because I truly love to share my artwork with those who enjoy it. )
Each month I will be giving away either a painting, drawing, notecards, calendar to my Facebook fans... as a way to say "thank you" for your support, your kind words, compliments and "Likes". and sharing my work with their friends.....
I can't wait to package this painting up and ship it off to my friend Annette. Annette and I are college friends from Western New England College. We just recently reconnected on Facebook and it's nice to see her again!
I painted this small 6 x 8 painting last summer while my family and I were on a picnic in Guilford. It was a beautiful summer day and this little girl happened to walk into my view when I was just about finished with the painting. I added her in and so pleases with the results. Hope you enjoy the painting Annette!
30 Paintings in 30 Days- "Connecticut Treasures"
I still can't believe I painted all of these in 30 days?!!
I have to laugh now how hesitant I was to start this challenge. In fact, I kept hear Leslie Saeta talk about the challenge on her weekly Blog Talk Radio Show "Artists Helping Artists" and a little voice keep saying "do it, Linda" but I kept ignoring the voice.
I would make up excuses each time I heard that voice. I even rehearsed my excuse so when that voice spoke again, I was ready, prepared with the fastest, roll-off my tongue excuse. I could say it with conviction
"Sorry, too Busy!"
But the voice grew louder and louder until the first day of the challenge when I saw all those artists post on Day 1.
The voice became a command "DO IT LINDA... NOW!"
I played one more excuse card, thinking it was the trump card,
"but I don't have a theme?" (said in a very sheepish voice)...
and the response...
"Oh Yes You DO! Where do you live Linda?"
"and how often do you say how beautiful this state is and how much you'd like paint this place or paint that place?"
"I guess I say it... almost daily..."
"Sooo, Excuses ... Be Gone!"
and now, February 1, 2013... I can confidently say to my inner voice...
"I was gonna do it anyways, why'd ya have to nag me so much!"
(well, that's what my kids say to me)
But it feels like a beginning and not an end. This challenge was only the catalyst for something bigger... why? because that inner voice is speaking to me again and this time... I"m going to not only listen but ACT!
Thank you again to all my friends, family and new online friends, I really appreciate all your support and kind words of encouragement... you are a blessing to me and if you live (lived) in Connecticut... you are a "Connecticut Treasure" to ME!
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When did our necklines become so boring?
The Highstreet can't possibly compete with these beautiful necklines as mass production just doesn't allow the time and precision necessary to create such beautiful seams and detailing.
If you are hunting for a dress that has an unusual neckline then you have a few options:
Designer dresses, bespoke dresses or vintage dresses (my fav obv's!)
Below are just a few images I came across from the 1940's and 50's that have left me drooling over my laptop!
1947 Christian Dior Dress
1949 Christian Dior
New York in 1953 Image by Life Magazine
1953 vintage image
1953 Dovima
1950's Balenciaga vintage photo
Kouka Denis wearing Yves Saint Laurent in the 1950s
Margaret Lindsay in the 1930's
1950's dress on a minuscule 1950's model!!!


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Wonder Woman New 52 Look !
Wonder Woman New 52 Look !
Wonder Woman is a warrior princess of the Amazons (based on the Amazons of Greek mythology) and was created by Marston, an American, as a "distinctly feminist role model whose mission was to bring the Amazon ideals of love, peace, and sexual equality to a world torn by the hatred of men." Known in her homeland as Diana of Themyscira, her powers include superhuman strength, flight (even though the original Wonder Woman did not have this ability), super-speed, super-stamina, and super-agility. She is highly proficient in hand-to-hand combat and in the art of tactical warfare. She also possesses animal-like cunning skills and a natural rapport with animals, which has been presented as an actual ability to communicate with the animal kingdom. She uses her Lasso of Truth, which forces those bound by it to tell the truth, a pair of indestructible bracelets, a tiara which serves as a projectile, and, in some stories, an invisible airplane.
Standing 19 cm tall, she is sculpted by Atelier Bamboo. She has magnets in her feet for perfect stability on her included display base (with Justice League logo).
TM & © DC Comics. (s13)


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The neuroscience laboratories are located on 5 different campuses.
However, teaching takes place mainly on Saint-Charles campus.
Directions to the Luminy campus
163 avenue de Luminy, 13009 Marseille
Latitude : 43° 13′ 37″ N, Longitude: 5° 26′ 19″ E
Metro ligne 2 (red), Rond-Point du Prado station. The bus stop is next to the Vélodrome stadium.
JETBUS 921 in the direction of Luminy (other option : cross boulevard Michelet to take bus number B1 to Luminy).
Metro ligne 2 (red), go to the Sainte-Marguerite-Dromel terminus, then take bus number 24 or 24S to Luminy.
Directions to the Nord campus
Faculté de médecine, secteur Nord, 51 boulevard Pierre Dramard, 13015 Marseille
Latitude: 43° 22′ 37″ N, Longitude: 5° 21′ 38″ E
From MARSEILLE :
By bus : take RTM bus number 97 towards Hôpital Nord and get off at the Bourrely Dramard stop or at the Hôpital Nord stop (1st stop after the highway).
By car : take the A7 highway towards Aix en Provence, take exit 32 (Hôpital Nord, Septèmes-Les-Vallons, Saint Antoine). At the first roundabout, take the right exit : entrance to the campus is 20 m on the right side.
From AIX EN PROVENCE :
By bus : take Cartreize bus number 51 towards Marseille Saint Charles and get off at the Bourrely Dramard stop.
By car : take the A7 highway towards Marseille, take exit 32 (Hôpital Nord, Saint Antoine). Follow the "Hôpital Nord" signs.
The faculty of medicine is located in front of the hospital, a little below the road.
Directions to Saint-Charles campus
3 place Victor-Hugo, 13003 Marseille
Next to the SNCF railway station (Gare Saint-Charles) and Saint-Charles bus station.
Directions to Saint-Jérôme campus
Avenue Escadrille Normandie Niemen, 13013 Marseille
Latitude : 43.3385460° N, Longitude: 5.4113996° E
Metro line 1 (blue), Malpassé station, then take the 3A Très Grand Bus (litterally "very long bus") and get off at the Saint-Jérôme Faculté stop.


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Get to know our team of veterinarians here at the Animal Hospital of Dauphin County in the Harrisburg and Hershey area by reading their staff bios, so that you, and your pet, can be assured that you will have the best care possible for any of your pet's health needs! Meet Our Veterinarians.
Meet Our Veterinarians
Get to know our team of veterinarians here at the Animal Hospital of Dauphin County in the Harrisburg and Hershey area by reading their staff bios, so that you, and your pet, can be assured that you will have the best care possible for any of your pet's health needs! Meet Our Veterinarians.
Dr. Bob Sarsfield
Dr. Heather Balmer
Dr. Heather Balmer (Zanes) is managing veterinarian and has been with the Animal Hospital of Dauphin County since 1999. Dr. Balmer first worked as a kennel assistant and then as a veterinary technician assistant. She received her undergraduate degree from Juniata College and her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. Dr. Balmer was raised in Penbrook but currently lives with her husband, Matt, and grandmother in Hummelstown along with their 4-legged children. She enjoys working with small mammals, learning new procedures such as endoscopy, and wine tasting when off the clock.
Dr. Kelly Allen
Dr. Kelly Allen joined the staff of the Animal Hospital of Dauphin County in 2011. She is a graduate of Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, PA. She enjoys talking to clients about their furry family members. Dr. Allen has a keen interest in animal behavior and enjoys helping new dog and cat owners as they experience the joy (and sometimes frustrations) of introducing an animal into the family. She lives with her husband, Todd, and one cat, Amos, who enjoys being the center of attention.
Dr. Jennifer Fletcher
Dr. Jennifer Fletcher, CCRT joined the staff of the Animal Hospital of Dauphin County in 2011. She attended Colorado State University where she earned her Bachelor's of Science in Microbiology and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Dr. Fletcher went on to complete a rotating medicine and surgery internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Denver, CO. Dr. Fletcher is recently completed her certification in canine rehabilitation in September 2017 through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. Her other interests include internal medicine and oncology. Originally from Boston, Dr. Fletcher grew up in Michigan. She has lived in California, Michigan, Minnesota, Colorado and even Perth, Australia. She lives in Mechanicsburg with her husband (also a veterinarian!) and daughter, their Heeler-Lab mix Colbie, Great Pyrenees-Anatolian mix Murray and 3 cats: Duck, Darby and Mac. When not working, she enjoys rock climbing, triathlon training, reading, cooking and running.
Dr. Audrey Zajac
Dr. Audrey Zajac joined the Animal Hospital of Dauphin County in July, 2013. She became interested in animals at a young age; and spent summers working on her grandparents' dairy farm and began riding horses at 12 years old. Dr. Zajac attended King's College in Wilkes-Barre, PA where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Biology, and then headed off to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in Auburn, AL. Although she loved Southern life and enjoyed meeting new people, Dr. Zajac felt the urge to be back in PA with her family. After graduation, she returned to PA in 2009 where she worked with dogs, cats and horses as a general practitioner. In her free time Dr. Zajac enjoys birding, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Zajac enjoys spending time with her 2 rescued cats, Romeo and Puffin, and her horse Lovie.
Dr. Whitney Wolfgang
Dr. Whitney Wolfgang joined the Animal Hospital of Dauphin County in June 2016. GGrowing up in Hummelstown, PA, Dr. Wolfgang always knew she wanted to work with animals in some capacity. Early in her college career, she fell in love with veterinary medicine. She graduated from Towson University in Maryland with a duel degree in Biology and Animal behavior, and a minor in chemistry. She also traveled to South Africa for a veterinary experience with local community outreach and wildlife veterinary medicine. Dr. Wolfgang earned her veterinary degree from Purdue University. Her off-campus rotations included one in Italy with a veterinary surgeon at a 24-hour emergency clinic, one with an oral surgeon in Maryland, and one at AHDC! Dr. Wolfgang has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and ophthalmology. She currently lives in Palmyra with her 2 lovable cats (Mustache and Macy). In her free-time, Dr. Wolfgang enjoys yoga, hiking, hanging out with friends and family, cooking, and watching Netflix.
Dr. Lloyd V. Reitz, Jr.
Dr. Lloyd V. Reitz, Jr. grew up on his family's fourth-generation dairy farm in Shamokin, PA. In addition to caring for cows, he grew up with a wide variety animals, including horses, pigs, chickens, rabbits, cats, dogs, and even a couple of emus. Because of his love for animals and science, Dr. Reitz chose to pursue a degree in Biology from Messiah College, graduating in 2001. He then continued his education at Bucknell University, obtaining a Master's of Science in Cellular Biology in 2004. After receiving his M.S., he moved to Richmond, VA, and completed an Emerging Infectious Disease Fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Association of Public Health Laboratories, working in the Chemical Terrorism and Response Laboratory at the Department of General Services for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon completion of his fellowship in 2005, Dr. Reitz and his wife moved to Mississippi, where he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. After graduation, Dr. Reitz returned to the central PA area, and began practicing mixed animal medicine. He and his wife began renovations on their century-old farm house, and welcomed daughter Collette in November of 2009. They welcomed sons Trey into their family in December 2011 and Elliott in June 2014. Also residing at the household are two Newfoundland dogs, Bingo and Byron, a Cairn Terrier mix, Mollie, and two pot-bellied pigs, Peppa and Charlotte and two cats, Tripp and Elizabeth. Dr. Reitz has served as a PVMA Trustee for District II. Currently, he is President-elect of PVMA, President of the Board of Directors for pvmaAssure and Power of 10 co-chair. He has participated in Penn Executive Veterinary Leadership Program: Making an impact as Public Health Leaders 2011, and Power of 10 in 2014. He served as the Alternate Delegate for Pennsylvania at the American Veterinary Medical Association House of Delegates meeting in August 2012. He was Chair of the American Veterinary Medical Foundation Our Oath in Action Committee for the 2012 convention in San Diego, and a facilitator for the Veterinary Leadership Institute's Veterinary Leadership Experience 2015 in Post Falls, Idaho.
Dr. Jamie Putt
Dr. Jamie Putt is a native of Harrisburg, PA. She obtained her B.S. in Animal Bioscience from Pennsylvania State University in 2001. She attended veterinary school at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and obtained her D.V.M. in 2005. Dr. Putt is a current active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry, the mission of which is to educate the public about the importance of oral health in animals. Her special interests include dentistry, endocrinology, dermatology and ferret medicine. She is currently owned by an Italian Greyhound named Vinny, an Australian Shepherd Mix named Lola and 3 cats – Kiki, Pixie and Solomon. Outside of work, Dr. Putt enjoys home renovations, hiking with her dogs and relaxing at the beach.
Dr. Turley
Dr Turley brings 24+ years of experience in small and large animal medicine. Originally from San Francisco, California, she graduated from UC Davis with an emphasis in large animal medicine in 1994. Dr Turley had her own clinic in Colorado City, CO, treating large and small animals. She and her husband Michael moved to Pennsylvania, to be closer to her grandchildren. Dr Turley's hobbies include quilting, antiquing and sewing.


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Some people understand it from day one, others never do. Hopefully, all of us can get to the point to where we are living and thriving "in the moment" and in line with our passions and callings. Getting to that blissful point in life often requires a journey of ups, downs and varying degrees of work. You have to be an active participant.
The sobering truth is that no matter who you are and what your interests and passions happen to be…everything that you hold near and dear to your heart are rendered useless without overall good health…period.
Despite so many human advancements, the act of getting physical activity on a consistent basis in our country isn't getting done. Our society is increasingly less active, more obese and even more troubling, a recent study showed that more people than ever before are very comfortable being overweight and less active.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with loving who you are at any weight or size but if who you are isn't adhering to an active lifestyle, there will be trouble down the road with regard to your overall health and well-being.
Do you have to go on strict diets, weight-loss challenges, strap on a headband, join a crossfit gym or do adventure races? No…but at the very least, try to get 20 minutes or more of sustained physical activity at least 4 days out of every 7 day time period. It's not about finding time, it's about making time.
Start with activities that are simple such as walking around your neighborhood, walking or jogging around school grounds or public parks etc. These activities are free of charge and easily accessible….otherwise known as excuse proof.
Starting out with simple activities will help to create a solid foundation that you can then build on by adding other activities such as bike riding and any other activities or sports that interest you. That's the key….get out there, go explore and find out what you actually enjoy. Once you find an activity or group of activities that you enjoy, mix them up from time to time to avoid boredom and challenge yourself to progress in each activity yet never close your mind to trying others!
Accepting anything less than good overall health and closing your mind to the infinite possibilities is Existing…not Living.
Guess what? You have a choice….get out there!


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Kenny unveils new jobs initiative
A new initiative which aims to create 5,000 jobs over five years, by attracting small and medium sized companies to Ireland was unveiled today by the Government.
'Succeed in Ireland' aims to target international companies and business people who would otherwise not have not be reached by State agencies, by building on relationships between Irish people and their contacts abroad.
Under the initiative, any person who succeeds in bringing a company to Ireland which creates jobs will be paid a minimum of €1,500 per job, up to a maximum of 100 jobs.
The reward is payable in two stages - 50 per cent after one year of the job being created, and 50 per cent after two years.
The scheme is being run by ConnectIreland.com, a company set up by entrepreneur Terry Clune, the founder of taxback.com.
The company will be paid between €1,000 and €2,500 from the State, for each job created, which will be payable two years after each job has been created.
ConnectIreland.com is funding the operational costs of the programme, including the cost of more than 30 full-time staff, office overheads, and promotions worldwide.
Launching the initiative this morning, Taoiseach Enda Kenny, said 'Succeed in Ireland' would complement the work of the IDA, which focuses on larger, multi-national companies.
He said the initiative was part of the Government's drive to build on Ireland's diaspora as a resource.
The initiative was one of a number of strategies outlined in the Government's Action Plan for Jobs which was launched last month.


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How To Copy The Title & URL Of All Open Tabs In Firefox
Sharing online content is pretty easy; just about every website and blog comes equipped with share widgets. The share widgets let you share content to social media or email it to a friend. It's safe to say that sharing one link is pretty easy but sharing multiple links isn't. If you have lots of tabs open that you want to share with someone the way to do it involves a lot of clicks. You will have to copy and paste the links for each tab into a chat window or an email. Open tabs to clipboard is a Firefox add-on that simplifies all that. It can copy the title & URL of all open tabs to your clipboard ready to be shared.
Install Open tabs to clipboard and start browsing. When you have a collection of tabs that you want to share with anyone, click the add-on's button. It will open a pop-up listing all open tabs with their URL and titles. The titles appear as links which, when clicked, will take you to the correct URL.
Click the 'Copy as rich text' button in the pop-up to copy the titles, URL and all.
You can now paste them in an email, chat app, or document. If you paste them in a text editor like Notepad, you will lose the links because text editors like Notepad do not support RTF.
Open tabs to clipboard makes sharing links easy but it also formats them so that the recipient can make better sense of it. Instead of sending someone a long list of URLs, a bulleted list of the page title those URLs point to is far better.
Open tabs to clipboard only works with rich text. You can't get a list of just the URLs to paste as plain text. The add-on applies its own formatting to the text when copying it to your clipboard so if you're pasting it in a document, you might have to clean the formatting up a bit.
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Nobody is born confident enough to be a great negotiator.
The secret to coming out on top and closing a good deal is being prepared and following the right strategy.
This article, full of valuable advice, will help you get the most out of any negotiation.
#1: Know your boundaries
That's right: know where your boundaries are before you enter the negotiation.
Here's why:
Good negotiators know people in general dislike negotiating.
That's why they always try to negotiate – and nail down terms – with you in real-time (on the phone, in person, or via video chat) because they know they're far more likely to get what they want.
#4: Understand the barrier
You can't negotiate with clients effectively without this knowledge. Find out what's preventing your client from accepting the deal.
Once you know what their reservations are, you can assuage their fears, or, if it's truly not a good fit, point them in the right direction.
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Squid with Olives and Butter Bean
One of the best things about squid is that it can be cooked really quick which means you can have a dish prepared in no time. This dish that I adapted from Jamie Oliver is one good example of it, using canned butterbeans and fresh squid you have a really tasty dish in less than 30 minutes. I was not the one who first saw this recipe, actually it was my wife who introduced me to it when one time I was lazy to make something for lunch. I can still remember her asking where our olives are and minutes after that she called us for lunch and this recipe was served.
I liked the flavours of this dish, its subtle but tasty, the texture was amazing as well. I so loved it I have to make it again and definitely worthy of a post in here. As long as you have squid on your freezer this dish just requires usual items you can get in your pantry so it's best to have that squid handy so when you are in a hurry and don't want to sacrifice a good meal then this is your solution.
- 500 g squid tubes, sliced into rings
- 400 g can chopped tomatoes
- 400 g can butter beans, drained and rinsed
- dozen green olives
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp rubbed parsley
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- olive oil
- lemon wedges, to serve
- In a big pan add olive oil then sauté onions and garlic.
- Add olives, cayenne and paprika, stir it a bit then add the chopped tomatoes and rubbed parsley, simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the butter beans and squid, cover the pan and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Squeeze half a lemon into the pan then add some grated lemon zest, season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Turn off heat then serve with lemon wedges


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Rent a car in Faliraki Rhodes
Rent a car in Faliraki and enjoy the beauty of the island Rhodes.Faliraki is located 10 km away from the airport and 14 km from Rhodes town. It offers several kilometers of sandy beaches, luxurious hotels and the liveliest nightlife on the island.
Faliraki is like one big funfair, with a vast, multiethnic crowd tirelessly in pursuit of pleasure, day and night – in the morning on the famous beach with its striped umbrellas, at night in the narrow streets with their garish neon lights and loud noise.
Here you can find anything you can possibly ask for – water sports, cafeterias, night clubs, restaurants, bungee-jumping, places for shopping and more.
At the impressive Faliraki Water Park, which is currently the biggest in the whole of Europe, you can enjoy water slides, a lazy river, black holes, rafting slides, the giant slide (about 140m long), kamikaze slides, a huge wave pool, an aqua-gym, poll-cafes and much, much more. A part of the water park is especially designed for children. 35 fully trained and certified lifeguards guarantee for your safety.
Close to Faliraki, 3 km away, there is the water park which offers a big variety of water slides, streams with amazing water fountains and swimming pools especially for children.
There are so many good reasons to choose to book your next car rental with Access International. We make every effort to try to bring you the lowest prices in the car rental market, but refuse to compromise on the quality of our customer service
We are always in the process of improving and expanding our services, and we are today able to not only provide you with incredibly affordable car hire services, but motorhome, motorcycle, and luxury rentals as well!


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In order to place a cease to CPS corruption all Americans must have a thourough understanding of their rights as a United States Citizen and often excercise them! But authorities is concerned with how crime affects society as an entire; that is why the prosecutor in courtroom represents the state" or the folks." Despite the victims' pain, suffering, and personal loss, a felony trial will not be the sufferer's case. This is why any who thinks just isn't treated correctly by any group can sue the organization to the Law court for examination and proper justice. The authorities ought to make it mandatory for all law abiding residents to personal and discover ways to operate their weapons. Sheriff Richard Mack was the first sheriff in America to file towards the Brady Bill. We really do must convene another Constitutional Convention as you and Mark Levin level out.
This Law orders the Federal Aviation Administration to establish laws concerning the testing and licencing of business drones by the yr 2015. Congress has been given an opportunity to correct its failings and nonetheless it refuses to perform its constitutional obligation. Because law is deeply implicated in our financial, political, and social worlds, pursuit of social change invariably entails an engagement with regulation. In our exposition of the Ten Commandments we talked about that beneath the Mosaic Law the usual penalty for a crime was restitution (to the sufferer).
Anything before that and from this level on is as unbiased as I can make it, only a abstract of the Supreme Court's / Chief Justice Roberts' reasoning. But when the apostle Paul summed up the Mosaic Law to only one commandment, it isn't love God with all of your coronary heart," but love your neighbor as yourself" (Rom thirteen:8-10; Gal 5:13-14).
Common legislation does not, and by no means has, included something like constitutional regulation, or statutes of any variety. In most cases, the punishments for all of the classes of offense are said within the Constitutional Law of every country. Again, you possibly can think I and the entire conservative and liberal constitutional scholars, attorneys and judges across the spectrum are improper. Nonetheless, Deuteronomy's draft constitution supplies an vital corrective to plain accounts of constitutional authorized history.…Read More


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Frequently asked questions
Yes, free wi-fi is available everywhere in and out of the villa .
Yes ! The villa is specially designed for families , safe and we offer free canoes SUP , pedals and rides in our Water Sports centre
Yes ! we offer a large verity of special packages with can include : Accommodation + car rental , motorbike rental , boat rental , bike , watersports , waterskiing , wakeboard , sea transfer e.t.c
Your passport for sure ! and your licence if you are planning to rent a car or motorbike .
Yes ! that can be arranged if you wish .Normally we offer a special price that include car hire , so your car will wait upon your arrival . The only documents you will need to take the car will be the licence and the credit card . Nothing else . If you have lots of baggage we come with our pick up and carry the extra luggage .
Yes ! We cooperate with a local company renting new and reliable cars and bikes .We never had any complain about the car they booked .
The nearest beach is 1 km. The beach of Agia paraskevi Agia paraskevi beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Skiathos , with gold soft sand and lovely tyrquaz waters
The villa is 6 km from the airport and 5 km from the main port of Skiathos
No , As a non smoking family we hate when we visit a hotel an the curtains and all the interiors smell tabako . We try to keep it fresh and perfectly clean !
The nearest restaurant i 300 meters away . The Calma restaurant offers great food . On the same road you will find other restaurants ,pizza restaurants , Grill restaurants and more .
No we don't have a pool but you can use the extra large pool just 300 meters away for the Calma restaurant , and the Ariadni studios . The Ariadni studios ( our cousins ) offer a extra big pool , that most of our customers love . There is also and a pool bar
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