text: Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Monday called on his coalition partners to reach a solution for the Tal Law within the coming hours or day, as Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman promised to bring his own bill to a vote on Wednesday."The fate of the legislation to replace the Tal Law is not clear," Barak said at his Independence party meeting. "I very much hope that the opportunity in the coming hours or day will not be missed and we will find an agreement." Lahav Harkov contributed to this report.Barak emphasized the importance of a more equal distribution of the service burden in society, saying that those who served should enjoy the benefits bestowed by the state.He also discussed the importance of fair pay and benefits accrued to soldiers while they serve, so that after their service they can "embark on civilian life equipped to start on the right foot."Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Monday said that while gaps remain in his discussions with Kadima leader Shaul Mofaz on replacing the Tal Law, he has hope that they can overcome differences in the coming days."We must distribute the burden in a more equal and just way," Netanyahu said at a Likud faction meeting. "There are not a small number of agreements up until now and objectives that are coming together, including on personal sanctions. There are also some gaps remaining."Calling their goals on haredi enlistment ambitious, Netanyahu pointed out that the current discussions included plans to draft 6,000 haredim by 2016, whereas there were only 300 in 2007 and about 2,400 in 2011. "With all our ambitions, we must do this in stages and not in an overly forceful way, because that could cause a negative reaction, a split in the nation, and also a retreat from the progress we've already made," Netanyahu said.Liberman said Monday that in the face of the government's failure to come to a compromise by which haredim and minorities will be drafted, his Yisrael Beytenu faction will submit a bill mandating IDF or national service by all 18-year-olds on Wednesday.Speaking at a Yisrael Beytenu faction meeting, Liberman called on the Likud and Kadima to "bring the simplest bill possible without acts or tricks" to implement universal service.The foreign minister said that any bill by which haredim could defer service until their mid-20s was a surrender. "I hear people say 18 is not realistic. It's very realistic. There are enough challenges in medicine, hospitals, firefighting, education [for national service.] In two or three months, we can raise the entire system. I hope everyone with common sense votes with us. I hope we have a majority. We won't give up."Liberman stated that only economic sanctions against ultra-Orthodox students who do not serve would prove effective. "Jailing them would play into their hands. We would make them into holy sacrifices. If a haredi knows he won't get support and his yeshiva knows it won't get funding – that is the most effective" way of ensuring the ultra-Orthodox serve, Liberman said.The foreign minister said that economic sanctions would also be effective in enlisting Arab Israelis into national service. "If minorities know they won't get any unemployment or other benefits and cannot be state workers, it can work."Ahead of Wednesday's vote, Yisrael Beytenu released a YouTube video titled "One citizenship, one obligation, one opportunity, one vote." The clip warns that, if current trends continue, the majority of Israelis will not enlist in the IDF or do national service, and calls support for their universal service bill.Meanwhile on Monday, Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin said that he would seek to extend the Knesset's summer session if the government were to submit a universal service bill to the Knesset next week.Next week is scheduled to be the last week of the current Knesset session, but Rivlin stated that he would ask the Knesset House Committee to extend the term for the purposes of discussing a bill to replace the Tal Law. The Tal Law, which allows the framework for haredi Torah students to indefinitely defer IDF service, expires on July 31."If the committee rejects my request, I intend on continuing the last Knesset session into the recess until the discussions end and the bill is approved," Rivlin said."This is an issue which must be determined. The Knesset cannot cut off the discussion while an answer is being formulated simply because a recess is scheduled," he added.


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Schedule 1 - Interpretation
- Associated person
- any individual or organisation performing services for and on behalf of the University, which may include the University's subsidiaries, recipients of grants, partners in collaborative working arrangements and joint ventures, suppliers, distributors, business contacts, agents, advisers, and government and public bodies.
- Bribery
- offering, promising, giving, requesting, or accepting a financial or other advantage in circumstances occurring inside or outside the UK which are intended to induce or reward improper performance of a function or activity that
- is of a public nature, performed in the course of a person's employment, connected with a business or trade, or performed on behalf of a body of people; and
- a reasonable person in the UK would expect to be performed in good faith, impartially or in accordance with a position of trust;
- offering, promising or giving a financial or other advantage to a public official outside the UK (or somebody else nominated by that official) intending to influence the official in the performance of their official functions in order to obtain or retain business or a business advantage.
- offering, promising, giving, requesting, or accepting a financial or other advantage in circumstances occurring inside or outside the UK which are intended to induce or reward improper performance of a function or activity that
- Fraud
- an act or omission, made with the intent of making a financial gain, or causing a financial loss, or exposing another to the risk of a financial loss, in which a person:
- dishonestly makes a false representation; or
- dishonestly fails to disclose information which he or she is under a legal duty to disclose; or
- occupies a position in which he or she is expected to safeguard, or not act against, the interests of another person and;
- dishonestly abuses that position; and
- intends, by means of that abuse of that position to make a gain for himself or herself or another, or to cause loss to another or to expose another to the risk of loss.
- Improper
- means where the person concerned
- fails to perform a function or activity in good faith, impartially or in accordance with a position of trust; or
- does not perform the function at all.
In deciding whether a function or activity has been performed improperly outside the UK, any local custom or practice must be disregarded unless it is permitted or required by the written law of the country in which it is performed.
- Public official
- someone who holds a legislative, administrative or judicial position of any kind, whether appointed or elected; someone who exercises a "public function" for any country or territory (or any subdivision of such a country or territory); or an official of or agent of a public international organisation (eg UN; EU).
- Staff
- all individuals working within the University at all levels and grades, including officers, employees (whether permanent, fixed term or temporary), workers, trainees, seconded staff, agency staff, volunteers, interns or any other person working in any context within the institution.

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Thank you for trusting us with the care of your newborn or toddler. We count it a privilege to show them a glimpse of God's love through love and nurture.
Our volunteers have a heart for babies and enjoy every moment of being able to love and care for them. We have a safe and fun environment for your little ones to relax, play, and explore. As you prepare for worship, here are some things that will help you and your baby have a great experience at EMC.
- Our nursery is located in Room 114 across from the sanctuary and is open during all services.
- Please bring diapers, bottles, pacifiers, blankets and any other special items that will soothe your baby.
- Label all items; we have labels at our sign-in station if needed.
- Promotion in the nursery is based on development. We generally will promote to the toddler room around 24 months depending on potty training needs.
Your baby is growing up! What a fun and exciting time. We are happy to continue walking with your family in the next step of your faith journey. Our toddler room provides a fun atmosphere of games, activities, and stories to continue introducing your child to our loving Father. Here are some things that will help you and your toddler.
- Our toddler room is located in Room 113 across from the sanctuary and is open during all services.
- Please make sure your toddler uses the restroom prior to service.
- If needed, we have female volunteers that can help with bathroom breaks using the restroom in our nursery.
- Due to severe allergies with some of our little ones, we do not provide snacks or a snack time during service. Please make sure your little one has a snack prior to coming to Sunday School.
- Please label all items you leave with your toddler.
- Promotion to Preschool will generally occur at 3 or 4 years old, depending on when your child is ready for a more structured learning environment. Your child's teacher will help with this process.


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Budget 2014 – the best of today's quotes
WB Yeats and Enda's 'great hair' referenced
AS Budget speeches go, it was workaday performance from Michael Noonan to a nation jaded by austerity.
Hardly renowned for barnstorming theatrics, the Finance Minister delivered his latest multibillion-euro package of cutbacks and tax hikes with near resignation.
Apart from a flourish of humanity, borrowed from poet and one-time senator WB Yeats, Mr Noonan stuck to his straight-speaking style for a measured delivery which was quietly absorbed.
More spirited was Brendan Howlin, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, as he took the baton to detail the public spending cuts. Heckles, if not histrionics, were raised as he took aim at Fianna Fail on the Opposition benches, whom he blamed for putting him in the position he was in.
Quotes of the day included:
* "There will be no promissory notes, there will be no Anglo Irish Bank and there will be no bank guarantee. We will have exited the programme and Ireland will have been handed back her purse." - Mr Noonan on a post-bailout Ireland in the new year.
* "The last six years has left both emotional and physical scars on this country." - Mr Howlin on measures to deal with the housing crisis, including a package for Priory Hall.
* "Even the dead are not safe from this Government" - Michael McGrath, Fianna Fail finance spokesman, on the cuts to bereavement grants.
* "As WB Yeats said in Easter 1916, 'too long a sacrifice can make a stone of the heart'. I know that there is a view that the consolidation should go further, but people have already made many sacrifices." - Mr Noonan, claiming the Budget could have been worse.
* "What have you got against young mothers?" - Mr McGrath to the finance minister on maternity benefits cuts.
* "We've just been told we can be seen from space for the first time with all the hi-vis jackets." - A protester outside Leinster House on the number of gardai compared to the low turnout of demonstrators.
* "Making my estimates speech last year, I said I was confident that, as a people, we would come through this mess - a mess created by those opposite and which endangered the very viability of our State. Today I am more than confident, I am certain." - Mr Howlin on the past and the future.
* "The tax rate is settled policy. We are 100% committed to the 12.5pc corporation tax rate. This will not change." - Mr Noonan stands firm but says Ireland will tighten laws linked to tax avoidance.
* "You are pitting grandparent against grandchild to make pitiful savings and people can see through it." - Pearse Doherty, Sinn Fein finance spokesman, berates the Government over the Budget.
* "This is a generation that if it doesn't have it doesn't spend." - Eamon Timmins, of Age Action, on budget cuts on the elderly.
* "Nobody is ideologically committed to austerity. Austerity is what is left, after Fianna Fail in government drove the economy into the ground and led us beholden, like the famine victims of old, to seek relief outside this country." - Mr Howlin takes aim at the Opposition benches, as he defends his spending cuts.
"Taoiseach and Tanaiste, you have dried the marrow from the bones of ordinary Irish working people the length and breadth of this State." - Mr Doherty on the years of austerity under the Fine Gael/Labour coalition.
"This is not in the best interest of women, their children or indeed society as a whole." - Orla O'Connor, director of National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI), on maternity benefits cuts.
"Enda has great hair, speaks great Irish, looks good for the cameras - but it's all a facade." - Activist Liam Mac an Bhaird at a small demonstration outside Leinster House.
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A multi-channel approach focusing on key segments, geograpgical structure and a mixed sales force model
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Solvia has begun to design an apartment building at Calle Pujades in Barcelona. This development was born with participation open only to the finalists of the Welcome Home Award.
Homes that adapt to the families that live in them
Solvia is marketing new-concept-based developments located in different towns of Madrid and Barcelona that will incorporate features specially designed to enable homeowners to adapt their homes to their specific needs.
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The single-family-home housing development of Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, in Port Balís (Barcelona), is the result of a global reflection on how homes ought to adapt to the needs of their users, taking into consideration the social, demographic, economic and environmental changes that are generating new models and behaviours in families.


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Citizens of European Union and European Economic Area countries are allowed to live and work in Gibraltar without being required to apply for a residence or work permit. Citizens of non-EU and non-EEA countries have to obtain a work permit with the Employment Training Board once they have signed an employment contract with a company registered in Gibraltar. However, the employer must first submit proof of not being able to find another resident or EU citizen to hire on that position. Gibraltar work permits for foreign employees are usually issued for a fixed period of time which does not exceed 12 months, but they can be renewed. Work permits are granted once the foreign citizens apply for a residence permit in Gibraltar.
Foreign workers are required to respect the same laws as national employees in Gibraltar. The only requirement is for foreign citizens to obtain the Gibraltar work permit before starting working. Foreign citizens may obtain the labor permits as employees of Gibraltar companies or as sole traders. However, it must be taken under consideration it may take up to 24 week before receiving the employment pass which is why applicants and their employers must calculate their timeframe when submitting the documents. As mentioned above, the employment permit is issued for a limited period of time and, seven days before expiration, the Gibraltar company must return it to the Director of the Employment Training Board, otherwise sanctions will be imposed.
Our company formation agents in Gibraltar will help with the employment permit application procedure.
You can also watch the video below for more information on the Gibraltar work permit:
A Gibraltar company is required to submit the following documents with the Employment Training Board on behalf of the foreign employee:
Other documents may also be required, especially in case of employees in the IT sector and self-employed individuals.
Considering the residency programs available within the country, we invite you to contact our agents in Gibraltar for information related to obtaining both residence and work visas.
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I recently took a workshop, The Healing Power of Painting at The Creative Center in New York City with a real creative force, the artist Eva Deutsch Costabel. She has been painting for over 50 years and early on was a student of Franz Kline.
One thing that makes the Creative Center Classes unique is that they are free to people who are living with or have been previously diagnosed with a major illness. I find an the honesty, fearlessness and openness and creativity what I have never experienced anywhere else. There is no holding back, there is so much courage. It's like the kind of energy you might feel in a group meditation.
Often people in the classes are going through some very serious health challenges and come here for the healing power of creativity, which can take many forms. It can be a wonderful distraction to learn something new and relaxing like knitting or it can be a powerful release to express your emotions using paint.
The first works I created were really really raw and intense with a street art/graffiti vibe. Working in a group, rather than alone in my studio made me feel like I was in a safer space to really let it all out! It felt really freeing to paint out the feelings of frustration and anger and in a sense get them out of my head and out of my body. After I did a few of these large bright acrylic paintings I started a new series in the same class, which I'll share in my next blog post "Healing Power of Paint Pt. 2"
Collage Surfing
I think this image of a 60s surfer girl totally rocks. It's a terrific photo with all the splashy ocean spray, her bathing suit is pretty cute, and the colors are lovely. What I like the best about this photo is her pose. She looks like a still image from a Bob Fosse show, yet on a surfboard. Totally amazing!
Although I've lived only a mile away from the ocean for most of my life I'm a terrible swimmer. Boogie boarding in the little kids area is as close as I get to real surfing (but it's great fun and I can totally pretend that I am really surfing, just like the little kids).
Still, I really identified with the image of this surfer girl. I mean, who wouldn't want to be her? I decided to place her on top of a cascading pile of layered vintage papers. Now she's in my element, collage. What's your element?


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Also here, mostly local people, just a few tourists and a great atmosphere.
Eline and her friend went horse riding in the fields a few times during those days. Unfortunately the last day not all went well. While galloping Eline was unable to avoid a branch with thorns and she suffered a deep cut in her right arm which needed stitches, so she was taken to hospital. The stitches have been taken out now, looks like they did a good job and we just feel lucky it was her arm and not her face, because it will remain a scar.


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The 2700 sq.ft. restaurant will employ around 25 local residents, the company said in a statement.
"We are delighted to open our first restaurant in Kollam, a city that has great opportunities to grow our brand. Our commitment, to the residents of Kollam, is to deliver a modern and exciting restaurant experience with delicious food and beverage options our customers expect from us," said Gerald Dias, director - south operations at McDonald's.
I'm thrilled to celebrate this moment with our local team and welcome our new employees and customers together. Kerala, as a state, holds huge potential for growth and we look forward to building our brand and our business responsibly and making a positive impact in the local community," Dias added.


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Sunday, 25 July 2010
The Fear.
I have a bit of a spider phobia so I'll probably spend the next 3-4 hours brushing imaginary spiders off myself *shudder* It's my second spider scare this weekend, don't think I could handle another!
I've got a lot of catching up to do with my food photos - work was the craziest ever this week! I took over a new role properly last week and the guy I took over from went on holiday having forgotten to send the July reports to anyone so there was massive panic and lots of stress! I'm still doing my old job alongside the new and there's an audit starting for the old stuff in a couple of weeks so I may well continue to fall behind with blogging.
I'm going to start catching up with today's food so far.
I was desperate for coffee this morning but had run out of milk (only cows milk will do for coffee!) so I combined my morning coffee with a smoothie - 1 scoop cooking & cream protein powder, few drops vanilla extract, coconut milk, 2 shots espresso and some ice
This was mug one of two :D
It didn't keep me full for very long so I had a crumbled fruit and oat bar with some coconut milk to snack on
For lunch I had a Kath inspired bowl of porridge, oats, milk, water, banana, chia seeds and cottage cheese stirred in at the end. I topped mine with Dark Chocolate Dreams peanut butter and chocolate button things from the health food shop
I wasn't that big a fan of the cottage cheese but loved the chia seeds! I ate about two thirds of this.
Salmon something planned for dinner tonight.
I'll be back later with more food from the last week but I'll leave you with last nights French Martini
It was prefect :)
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Ohh i have a horrible fear of spiders too i spend half my life brushing imaginary spiders off me heh heh!ReplyDelete
Ooh, where did youi get the chia seeds? I've been trying to find them for ages. I should have looked in Whole Foods when I was there but I was too distracted by everything else!ReplyDelete
I'm terrified of spiders too, don't know why, it's completely irrational, my kitty chases and eats them which is so gross but at least they're not going to get me hahaReplyDelete
An ENORMOUS spider ran across my foot last night (as I was bent down so it was right by my face too). I screeched, took a huge leap to land on the bed. Brave fiance killed it and even he - master of the understatement - admitted it was HUGE. Before hypnotherapy I would have hypoventilated and sobbed, so screeching and shaking was definitely progress! We live in a 2nd floor flat so they have to be pretty determined to get in - horrible things.ReplyDelete
I hate spiders! Your smoothie and porridge look yum x xReplyDelete
Spiders are not that bad - you should try lying in bed at night listening to the mice running around the kitchen above you... yes, I live in a funky topsy turvy world ( ;ReplyDelete


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Task Sequence Run Command Line Step Fails after VMware Tools Installed
I recently ran into an issue when trying to use the Run Command Line step during a SCCM 2012 R2 SP1 task sequence on a VMware Virtual Machine. Read more
New Task Sequence Deployments Missing for First Hour
Edit: This issue was fixed in System Center 2012 R2 SP1 (2012 SP2) CU2.
I found a new relatively minor issue with System Center 2012 R2 SP1 (2012 SP2). After applying the update, I found an issue when creating new Task Sequences. Read more
PowerShell WinForm ToolStrip Bug Workaround
There is a known bug with the Tool Strips in Windows Forms. The issue is that when using the renderer, you will see a white border around your ToolStrip. Microsoft has stated that they will not be fixing the bug, however there is a C# workaround by overloading the method. Read more
Azure RMS Connector Installation Issue
When trying to set up the Azure Active Directory Rights Management Server Connector, I ran into some problems when trying to install the Connector in relation to the credentials to connect to Azure RMS. Read more
Endpoint Protection February 2015 Update Problem (4.7.205)
Update 3/2: Today Microsoft has released an update to resolve this problem (KB3041687). The update brings the client version to 4.7.209. You can find more about the update here: http://support2.microsoft.com/kb/3041687
This last Tuesday (February 12, 2015) Microsoft released a platform update to Endpoint Protection (4.7.205). This update appears to have a major issue with Windows 8.1/Windows Server 2012 R2. I have not seen these issues in Windows 7. In my environment, I saw two problems with the update. Read more
SCCM 2012 R2 CU4 Client Upgrade Issue
I recently upgraded our System Center Configuration Manager 2012 R2 environment to CU4. The upgrade of all the site systems went very smoothly. However, when upgrading all our clients I did run into some problems. Read more
Alert Widget Static Column Width
Update 2/10: This issue appears to be fixed in 2012 R2 UR5.
A while back I ran into an issue with creating some dashboards for SCOM. Specifically, the issue came along when working with the Alert Widget. I ran into the issue where columns in the Alert Widget would get very wide and one column could fill up an entire screen, rending the rest of the view essentially useless. This is due to the "Auto" width feature in the widget. While it is great to have Auto as an option, it isn't always appropriate for all columns. Read more
VMware PXE Limitations
Update 12/12/2014: While the information below is valid that VMware does not appear to support RamDiskTFTPBlockSize above 1432 due to no support to deal with IP Fragmentation. However, it has been found that it is much better to adjust RamDiskTFTPWindowSize instead of RamDiskTFTPBlockSize to speed up TFTP (reduces amount of ACKs required and does not cause IP Fragmentation). VMware and other vendors all appear to handle this scenario perfectly. Modifying the WindowSize is easy to do from most PXE providers, including WDS (modify BCD). There is an issue changing this setting in Configuration Manager due to dynamic BCD that ConfigMgr manages itself with no native way to modify the setting (see the comments section for how to workaround this issue – thanks Patrick!). More info throughout the comments section.
Update 3/18/2016: Microsoft has released an update (currently in preview) that will now allow modifying both the WindowSize and the BlockSize without a hacked DLL. Info here: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/mt595861.aspx#BKMK_RC1603. This update is in 1603 Technical Preview and should also be apart of the next Current Branch release of Configuration Manager.
Update 7/22/2016: Microsoft has released a new Current Branch of SCCM, version 1606. I have confirmed that Current Branch version 1606 contains these modifications that were in version 1603 Preview. I have also tested the WindowSize/BlockSize registry keys and they are working great.
Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SMS\DP
Type: DWORD
Name: RamDiskTFTPWindowSize
Value: 6
Note: After making changes, make sure to restart the Windows Deployment Service. Read more
Install Application Step fails in Task Sequence
We recently ran into a problem where we were getting failures in our OSD Task Sequences trying to use the Install Applications step using System Center Configuration manager 2012 R2. When the Task Sequence hits the Install Application step it would fail with the error 0x80004005. After some troubleshooting were able to isolate the cause of the problem and find a workaround. Read more
Improving RemoteFX Performance
When deploying RemoteFX, we found several settings that had to be tweaked in order to achieve usable performance. I have found some of this information is not really talked about in the documentation.
First, it is important to set Power settings both in BIOS of the Hyper-V host, to Max Performance. It is also a good idea, to set the Power Settings in Windows to Performance as well. (Windows can control some BIOS power settings depending on how to BIOS is configured, but I still find it is better to simple set both to Max Performance in RemoteFX systems).
Secondly, do not use the Legacy NIC with the RemoteFX adapter. We found huge amounts of lag when using RemoteFX and the Legacy NIC. If you need legacy NIC for PXE, it is recommended to switch to the standard NIC once the machine is ready for production.
Hopefully these two things will help you see performance improvements in your RemoteFX VDI environments. In our case, performance was about 10x better according to graphical benchmark tests.


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If you are using the WP-DB-Backup plug-in that I recommended, you may run into a small problem if you are self-hosting on your own server.
You may see this error message after activating the plug-in:
In this case you will need to create the directory named yourself using your FTP client.
Once the directory has been create, set the attributes to be 777 so that the directory is writeable for the plug-in to save a temporary file there.
(My FileZilla is in German, but it should give you some idea of the steps in your own FTP program).


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When I dreamed of Morocco, I imagined vibrantly-coloured rugs hanging on clotheslines and piles of oranges arranged on sticky, juice-covered tables. My visit to Morocco this year confirmed my imaginings, yet surprised me with the unexpected.
We flew into Marrakech, and dove into Jemaa el Fna, the busiest square/marketplace in the city. This spice store intrigued me because of the hole in the middle – that's where the merchant pops out—Bonjour!
It's funny, but I look for colours when I travel! These bowls captured the vibrant colours I was imagining on the plane.
We didn't stay in Marrakech for very long (only to eat delicious tagine and buy some leather goods!). We started to make our way to the Sahara Desert, which was quite far from Marrakech.
We passed through the mountains of the High Atlas, which were surprisingly lush. The mountains contained a lot of clay, so they were a beautiful reddish colour.
The long bus ride wasn't boring at all—we chanced upon this (very slow) truck carrying a huge haystack! Plus, our bus driver, Abdou, kept us dancing and singing in the bus the whole way.
We stopped by a few small towns to grab some yogurt, orange juice, and biscuits. Some we stopped at just to look around. This was a particularly pretty one:
We had to make a stop at Ouarzazate, the door of the desert (or as I like to call it, Morocco's little Hollywood). A guide took us around the city, and regaled us with tales of being an extra in shows like Game of Thrones.
We also took a little break to breathe in the fresh air at a little farm, where we met this very friendly donkey.
Our first glimpse of desert—we were so excited to dig our feet into the sand. We also took some very embarrassing jump shots here that I unfortunately won't be sharing 😉
My camel sitting contentedly.
If you've never been on a camel before, you should know that holding on isn't the easiest thing sometimes. They lurch up and down the sand dunes, hence my death grip.
One of our guides—a lone wolf.
Group shot! Our camels taking a break. Were we that heavy??
We stopped to admire the sunset. A yolk-yellow against the rust of the sand dunes. A bucket list win.


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This adorable Winter Wood Craft is unfinished, which makes it easy to match your home decor. It is great for any room in your home and for the Christmas Season.
This is ONLY for the unfinished wood… NOT the completed design.
This craft is about 25″ wide by 8.5″ tall.


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1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup uncooked macaroni or other pasta
1/2 cup TVP rehydrated in 1/2 cup boiling water
1 2/3 cups low sodium vegetable juice or tomato juice
pepper, to taste
1. Saute onion, green pepper, and garlic in oil until fragrant. Add macaroni and TVP, and stir until macaroni turns yellow.
2. Add vegetable juice and pepper, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
3. Uncover and simmer until sauce is reduced to desired consistency.
My omni husband requests this for dinner very often.
Source of recipe: This recipe was inspired by a recipe in the Betty Crocker Cooking for Two Cookbook.


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Simple 3D print sampler to show quality of prints in different layer thickness. This is useful think for any maker, 3D print shop or manufacturer to demonstrate the differences between quality settings of their printers for people to understand how a specific layer height setting affects the final output.
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Socio-economic disparities in health status and access to healthcare are now widely recognized by policy experts and politicians as important barriers to social productivity. However, there is little agreement on solutions to the crisis created by the nexus of poverty and health.
This joint symposium on health and poverty, hosted by Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law and Policy, the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, and the Georgetown Center on Poverty, Inequality and the Law brought together leading academics and practitioners in the fields of public health, health policy, and health law to propose practical approaches to the healthcare crisis facing the most vulnerable populations in the United States and around the world.
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In Geocoding in the LCSH Biodiversity Library, the authors detail how they have taken MARC record locations and ingested them through the Google Maps API to generate a geocoded version of the LCSH.
Most interesting to me was the section on limitations.
"Other limitations in the display relate to how Google Maps geocodes values and how it then displays those Placemarks. By definition a Placemark is a single point on a map, which works well with traditional uses of Google Maps, such as displaying points for street addresses. However, geocoding returns a somewhat different result for less granular place names like 'Missouri.' The point associated with 'Missouri' is the centroid, or center point, of the polygon defined by the boundaries of the state of Missouri."
Given that early encoding of the IMH may use just these sorts of generic names in some places, a preponderance of markers at the center of a state should be evaluated critically. Even later encoding may reveal more state or country level encoding than expected–we should be aware of this possibility.
Another consideration is the lack of density representation available in the API:
"A further complication with the single Placemark paradigm relates to the inability to visually represent areas of density within Google Maps. Rather than viewing single Placemarks at each country's centroid, a more compelling display would be to view a map with shading to represent countries associated with more digitized content, similar in display to a population density map. It is possible to cluster Placemarks such that multiple points are represented by a single Placemark when zoomed out on the map, allowing developers to streamline maps with many points in close proximity to one another. However, clustering still doesn't allow for visual ranking or weighting of results."
This is where the Maps of American Fiction project's use of MONK yields much more nuanced maps. We are also investigating OpenLayers, but I should look at other projects to see if there are ways to build maps in Google that reveal the kind of detail we'd like.


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Stocks jumped on Wednesday, with the Dow and S&P 500 up more than 1 percent after new economic data showed the services sector grew for the second consecutive month in October, while the labor market also showed signs of improvement.
Now, investors are waiting to hear from the Fed at 2:15pm. Will they confirm or deny the rally?


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Scrum Sevens
The ones to watch
September 1, 2010
Bath's Luke Watson is set to lead from the front during this year's Premiership © Getty Images
The new Premiership season is just around the corner and having already brought you our pick of the summer signings - we now offer our players to watch throughout the new campaign courtesy of the latest Scrum Seven.
Luke Watson (Bath)
The no-nonsense South African landed in the Premiership last season following a colourful career in his homeland and wasted little time in making an impact. A significant presence at the breakdown and often elusive in the loose, he helped Bath into the play-offs, where they were denied by old rivals Leicester. He has since been handed the captaincy of the west country giants but will benefit from a glut of leadership material including the likes of England skipper Lewis Moody. "When you are new to a club, you have to earn the respect of the players, you have to train hard, you have to play hard," insisted coach Steve Meehan, "and I believe Luke has done that." Expect him to continue to hit the headlines for all the right reasons driven by a desire to succeed and an equally inspirational Christian faith.
Mikaele Pesamino (Sale)
Should the Samoan speedster ever clock in at Edgeley Road, we are convinced he will light up the Premiership stage as he did on the IRB Sevens circuit last season on his way to the Player of the Year honour. Granted, he may have a little still to learn about the 15-a-side game, having had limited exposure at Auckland in New Zealand and made just five appearances at Test level, but seven tries in those few international appearances demands attention - even if two were against Papua New Guinea. Anyone who has ever seen 'Lightning' in full flight will need little persuasion as to his game-breaking ability, which is why it was such a piece of dealing by Sale boss Mike Brewer. Now, if only he could get him to show up to work.
Matt Stevens (Saracens)
The former Bath star tumbled from the upper echelons of the game after testing positive for cocaine last year and, as a result, is not even scheduled to return to the Premiership stage until the new year - but with a reputation to restore and the small matter of the Rugby World Cup on the horizon, you can expect big things from the 32-times capped tight-head. Saracens boss Brendan Venter is convinced the 27-year-old can rediscover his best form and was quick to snap up his services. Venter has since predicted that Stevens will gatecrash England's World Cup squad - "I'd be surprised if someone of his quality didn't get himself into the England set-up." Stevens has it all to prove but he'll no doubt give it his best shot with his trademark smile on his face.
Ollie Smith (Harlequins)
The British & Irish Lions international returns to the Premiership stage after a two-year stint with Montpellier in France's Top 14. He previously spent eight seasons with Leicester and was for a while the youngest ever Premiership player, after making his debut at the age of 18. He missed out on a place in England's squad for the 2003 Rugby World Cup but pulled on the famous red jersey of the Lions a couple of years later. He subsequently slipped from the radar a little but not that far and was pmost recently part of the England Saxons squad that captured the 2010 Churchill Cup crown. At just 28 he has time on his side and with another World Cup looming, a return to English soil could see him force his way into the reckoning.
Andrew Higgins (Exeter)
The former Bath wing was handed a nine-month ban last year after being found guilty of misconduct in the wake of the club's notorious end-of-season party in May 2009. His spell on the sidelines included a stint as manager of a restaurant in Paris before he put pen to paper with Exeter before they had secured promotion to the Premiership. With something to prove to himself and those who have questioned his conduct, Higgins will no doubt be at the centre of Exeter's attempts to make an impression in the top flight. The Chiefs will welcome his experience and his try-scoring ability, having notched 10 tries in his previous two seasons in the Premiership.
Riki Flutey (Wasps)
Like Smith, Flutey returns to the Premiership following a stint across the Channel with Top 14 side Brive. His brief spell in French rugby's top flight was blighted by injury but Wasps were happy to welcome the versatile Kiwi back into their fold ahead of the new season. He was a pivotal player during his previous stint at Adams Park, claiming the PRA Player of the Year award on the back of Wasps' title triumph in 2008. Another looking to add a World Cup appearance to an impressive rugby CV, Flutey retained his place in Martin Johnson's squad for the coming season but faces a fight to remain a key figure and the Premiership stage will be his proving ground.
Ben Youngs (Leicester)
The Leicester scrum-half was outstanding last season and helped propel the Tigers to the Premiership title. His form was rewarded with the Discovery of the Season honour plus the Tigers' Player of the Season and the RPA Young Player of the year awards. But he didn't finish there, Youngs turning in a try-scoring performance in his first England start against Australia during the summer. The England No.9 shirt appears to be his to lose but to cement his place in Martin Johnson's World Cup plans the 20-year-old must avoid the dreaded 'second season syndrome'. Sure to be the dynamo that keeps the Tigers ticking over through the months ahead.
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Kayaking Adventure on Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Don't miss out on your opportunity to experience the "Crown Jewel of Iceland", Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, all from your very own kayak! Truly, this is an amazing and unique chance to explore one of Iceland's most beloved natural sites, all the while partaking in a gentle, but incredibly fun boating trip. What's not to love?
For those who are concerned about kayaking (particularly those who have never tried the sport before), there is absolutely no reason to fear. This excursion is fully guided by a knowledgeable, qualified and English-speaking tour leader who will be quick not only to provide you with all necessary equipment, including a dry suit, kayak and paddles, but will also teach you about the area's incredible culture and history.
As an added security, this tour only uses SIT ON TOP kayaks, a particular type that is far wider than usual, thus more stable. You will have the option to ride in a kayak with a buddy, or go solo.
Kayaking atop the lagoon's gentle, still surface, you will pass a wealth of fantastical sights; with Arctic terns and skuas flying overhead, and seals bobbing gently in the water around you, you'll have trouble decided where to look—the picturesque scenery? The vibrant wildlife? The astonishing floating icebergs? Nowhere else in Iceland can match Jökulsárlón for its eclectic beauty.
After your time kayaking on the lagoon is over, you are recommended to check out the nearby Diamond Beach, found only a few minutes walk away from the lagoon. Here, icebergs that float out from Jökulsárlón often washed ashore onto the beach's black volcanic sands, making for a fantastic, stark contrast in colour.
So, time to paddle up-creek with this fantastic kayaking tour at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, one of the most beautiful natural sites to be found in Iceland. Check availability by choosing a date.
Quick facts
- Available: May. - Sep.
- Duration: 1,5 hours
- Activities: Kayaking, Canoeing, Sightseeing
- Difficulty: Easy
- Minimum age: 14 years.
- Languages: English
- Highlights: Jökulsárlón,
Jökulsárlón is Iceland's most famous glacier lagoon. Conveniently located in the southeast by Route 1, about halfway between the Skaftafell Nature Reserve and Höfn, it is a popular stop for those travelling along the South Coast or around the Ring Road of the country.
As a glacier lagoon, Jökulsárlón is a lake that is filled with the meltwater from an outlet glacier. In this case, it is Breiðamerkurjökull, a tongue of Europe's largest ice cap, Vatnajökull.
It stands out, however, due to the fact that it also fills with icebergs breaking from the glacier, some of which tower several stories high.
These icebergs, other than their scale, are notable for their colouration. Although they are, as expected, largely white, most are also dyed electric blue in part, with black streaks of ash from eruptions centuries past.
When the icebergs finally make it across the lagoon, they either drift out to sea or wash up on the nearby shore. Because of the way they glisten against the black sands of Breiðamerkursandur, this area has been nicknamed 'the Diamond Beach'.
In spite of being a rather recent formation, Jökulsárlón is the deepest lake in the country, with depths of 248 metres (814 feet). With a surface area of 18 square kilometres (7 square miles), it is also growing to be one of the largest.
Jökulsárlón has not been around since Iceland's settlement; it only formed around 1935. This was due to rapidly rising temperatures in the country from the turn of the twentieth century; since 1920, Breiðamerkurjökull has been shrinking at a dramatic rate, and the lagoon has begun to fill its space.
Today, the expansion of Jökulsárlón is accelerating. In 1975, it had less than half its current surface area.
In the relatively near future, it is expected that the lagoon will continue to grow until it becomes a large, deep fjord.
Though a dark omen for Iceland's glaciers and ice caps in general, the retreat of Breiðamerkurjökull has resulted in an incredibly beautiful, if temporary, site. This has not been overlooked by Hollywood.
Jökulsárlón has been featured in the James Bond films A View to Kill in 1985 and Die Another Day in 2002, 2001's Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and 2005's Batman Begins.
In 2017, Jökulsárlón was enveloped into the Vatnajökull National Park, thus it is now fully protected by Icelandic law.
Because of the wealth of herring and capelin that the tides bring into the lagoon, Jökulsárlón is somewhat of a hot-spot for Iceland's wildlife.
In summer, it is a nesting site for Arctic Terns; stay well away from their nesting area, as these birds are notorious for the fierceness with which they protect their eggs, dive-bombing the heads of any they see as a threat. Skuas also nest on the lake's shores in this season.
Seals can be reliably spotted here throughout the year, swimming amongst or else hauling out on the icebergs. Jökulsárlón provides them with a safe haven to rest and socialise, especially considering the waters of southeast Iceland are renowned for their population of orcas.Vatnajökull,
Vatnajökull glacier is the largest glacier in Europe, covering 8% of Iceland's landmass.
It is the central feature of the Vatnajökull National park, found in the south west of Iceland, a popular spot for activities like glacier hiking from Skaftafell, boat tours in the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, and ice caving tours between November and March.
Facts about Vatnajokull
Vatnajökull has a surface area of approximately 8,100 square kilometres (3127 square miles); though it is rapidly shrinking due to climate change, its recession is not quite as advanced as at other glaciers, such as Langjökull and Mýrdalsjökull. In parts, it is a kilometre deep (over three thousand feet), and its average thickness is around half of that.
Vatnajökull also holds the tallest peak in Iceland beneath its ice; Hvannadalshnjúkur is 2,200 metres tall (7,218 feet). It also conceals some of the most active volcanoes in the country, the most notable being Grímsvötn, Öræfajökull and Bárðarbunga.
Volcanic activity in the region has occurred on and off throughout the centuries, and many geologists believe that several eruptions are overdue. If their calculations are correct, it would mean significant volcanic activity for Vatnajökull over the scope of the next half-century.
Depending on winds, this could result in worldwide consequences in terms of air-travel, agriculture and the general climate.
The glacier boasts over 30 outlet glaciers, which are channels of ice that flow out of ice caps but remain constrained on the sides of the valley. The major outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull include Dyngjujökull in the north, Breiðamerkurjökull, and Skeiðarárjökull to the south. To the west, one can find the outlet glaciers Síðujökull, Skaftárjökull and Tungnaárjökull.
Numerous rivers run out of Vatnajökull, making up some of the greatest glacial rivers in Iceland. The most notable are:
Tungnaá (west)
Köldukvísl (west)
Þjórsá (west)
Jökulsá á Fjöllum (north)
Skjálfandafljót (north)
Jökulsá á Brú (northeast)
Jökulsá í Fljótsdal (northeast)
Jökulsá í Lóni (south)
Hornafjarðarfljót (south)
Jökulsá á Breiðamerkursandi (south)
Skeiðará (south)
Núpsvötn (south)
Hverfisfljót (south)
Skaftá (south)
Vatnajokull National Park
Vatnajökull National Park was established in June 2008 and has slowly grown to include more and more areas. The park now covers an area of 14,141 square kilometres (5,460 square miles), 14% of the country. It is the second largest national park in Europe.
Rivers divide the highland plateau to the north of the park. The volcanic table mountain Herðubreið towers over this particular region, along with volcanoes Askja, Snæfell and Kverkfjöll.
The canyon Jökulsárgljúfur was carved out by glacial floods centuries ago. At the upper end of the canyon, you'll find Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Further north, the horseshoe-shaped canyon Ásbyrgi is believed to have formed when Óðinn's eight-legged horse, Sleipnir, stepped his foot down from the heavens.
East around Snæfell, one can find wetlands and ranges, home to roaming herds of wild reindeer and abundant birdlife. Steep mountain ridges make up the south side of Vatnajökull, where outlet glaciers crawl onto the lowlands. The sandy plains of Skeiðarársandur also lie to the south, and the glacial river Skeiðará runs through this vast desert.
One of Iceland's most visited landmarks in the National Park is the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, which sits at the base of the outlet glacier Breiðamerkurjökull. Here, large icebergs that have broken off the glacier float across a vast lake before ending up in the Atlantic Ocean, or washed ashore on the nearby Diamond Beach.
This is one of the best seal-watching spots in the country.
The Future of Vatnajokull
The volume of Vatnajökull reached its peak around 1930 but has since been in a steady process of decline. Because of rising levels of global temperature, Vatnajökull has on average lost about a metre (three feet) of its thickness annually over the past 15 years.
If temperature levels continue to rise, the glacier could be all but gone nearing the end of the next century, leaving only small ice caps on top of the highest mountain summits.
Efforts are being made to prevent what some say is the inevitable, with reforestation projects going on all around the glacier, a proven method of cooling the area. Time will tell how successful they are.
Vatnajokull and Jokulsarlon in Popular Culture
The beauty of Vatnajökull National Park has not gone unnoticed by those in film or television. Many famous scenes have been shot here, starting with James Bond: A View to Kill in 1985. Other notable films with scenes here include Batman Begins, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and James Bond: Die Another Day.
Most famously, however, many places in Vatnajökull have been used in the HBO Series Game of Thrones, north of the Wall. The Wall itself is constructed with CGI using shots of the glacier.Skaftafell,
Skaftafell is a nature reserve located in Vatnajökull National Park in the south-east of Iceland. It is an oasis of this nation's diverse landscapes and features, so beautiful it was once a national park in its own right.
Nature of Skaftafell
Skaftafell is notable for its rich flora, growing between sands and glaciers, and for its amazing, contrasting scenery. Visitors will find a wealth of natural attractions, from cascading waterfalls to glacier lagoons, geological formations to black sand deserts.
The rugged region is known for its fantastic photo opportunities, with many awe-inspiring panoramic views.
Like many areas along the South Coast of Iceland, Skaftafell Nature Reserve is known for its glorious hiking trails, often called a 'hiking paradise'. Unlike in the Highlands, where hikes tend to go on for multiple days, here there are far shorter. There are easy treks that lead to diverse sites such as the waterfall Svartifoss which is surrounded by bizarre and beautiful basalt columns, as well as to glaciers such as Svínafellsjökull.
With a qualified guide, it is an excellent region to try your hand at a spot of either ice climbing or glacier hiking; both activities are two of the most authentically Icelandic experiences you can partake in whilst in the country.
The nature reserve is also the perfect base camp for those seeking to climb Iceland's highest peak, Hvannadalshnúkur, or for those wishing to spend a number of days exploring the region's attractions, including Vatnajökull glacier, Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon and the nearby Diamond Beach.
Getting to Skaftafell
Just off the Ring Road in the south-east of the country, it takes approximately four hours to reach Skaftafell from Reykjavík. The South Coast, however, is one of the regions most popular sightseeing routes, so the journey usually takes much longer, as visitors will want to make several stops along the way.
Examples of the beautiful natural features found en route to Skaftafell include the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the glaciers Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull, the black sand deserts of Sólheimasandur and Skeiðarársandur, as well as the dramatic coastal rock formations at Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar. The villages of Vík and Kirkjubæjarklaustur are also along Route 1 if you need to stop and refuel on refreshments.
Those who have made it all the way to Skaftafell will want to be sure to check out the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, a giant lake filled with enormous icebergs breaking from a glacial tongue, and slowly drifting to sea. At the nearby Diamond Beach you can watch them wash upon the shore, and in both the sea and lagoon are many seals which can routinely be spotted.
Skaftafell Visitor Center
You will find a Visitors Centre at Skaftafell which acts as the main information and meeting point for tour operators and independent travellers. At the Skaftafell Visitor Centre, you will find answers to virtually any questions you might have about the greater Skaftafell area, including its history and geology. The Visitors Centre also contains information about nearby hiking trails, recreational options and accommodation.
There is also a hotel at Skaftafell, though it tends to book up very early. Luckily, the south-east is dotted with hotels, cabins and cottages in which you can stay, and the area is not far from the settlements of Höfn or Kirkjubæklaustur.Breiðamerkurjökull,
Breiðamerkurjökull is the glacial tongue that extends from southern Vatnajökull and into the glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón, creating the icebergs that define this beautiful landmark.
Breiðamerkurjökull is constantly retreating, breaking and melting, causing the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon to increase in size; it is less than a century old, but already the deepest lake in Iceland.
This glacier tongue provides the lagoon with all of its enormous icebergs, which perpetually break from off its tip and tumble into the waters. Here they float for about five years until they are small enough to make their way towards sea. When they finally do escape the lagoon, most join the countless smaller ice chunks that adorn the nearby Diamond Beach.
Breiðamerkurjökull is beset with enormous cracks and crevices, and since it's virtually impossible to tell exactly when the next big block of ice will break from it, people should admire this enormous glacier tongue from a great distance.South Coast,
The South Coast of Iceland is one of the most popular parts of the country for travellers. South Iceland is lined with countless natural wonders including cascading waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers and black sand beaches.
This incredible South Shore of Iceland stretches from the greater Reykjavík area in the west to the magnificent Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon in the east. It's possible to incorporate a trip to The Golden Circle before heading South. This is another popular area with visitors to Iceland. Here you can see Þingvellir (or Thingvellir) National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, a volcanic crater called Kerið, and one of Iceland's biggest waterfalls; Gulfoss.
Highlights of the South Coast of Iceland
The South Coast offers an array of natural wonders that draw thousands of visitors each day.
The whole area is geologically very young, formed during the last Ice Age by the lava flows from numerous volcanoes in the area. The lowlands are surrounded by volcanically active mountains, notably Eyjafjallajökull and Hekla. If you stop at Hveragerði, you can visit the Quake 2008 exhibition where you can witness the split in the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
In terms of culture in the South, it is rich and diverse. Most towns have amateur groups for theatre, poetry reading, and choir song. Community is a big part of an Icelander's life and one of the key things that help them get through the winter months. The South was once home to the ancient bishop seat of Skálholt. Also, Iceland's most famous saga, Njal's Saga, takes place in the region.
When driving the South Coast route from Reykjavík city, the first major features are the two great waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. These falls which sit beneath the notorious subglacial volcano, Eyjafjallajökull. On clear days, the Westman Islands can be seen across the ocean from these beautiful cascades. Less than a kilometre from Seljalandsfoss is the hidden gem of Gljúfrabúi waterfall.
Skógar, which is home to Skogafoss waterfall, has a very interesting museum that discusses some of the nation's history and culture. One of Iceland's most famous hiking trails, Fímmvörðuháls, cuts through the area and is worth the walk if you have time.
A little further down the route is the glacier Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which covers one of Iceland's most explosive volcanoes, Katla. Many glacier hikes are taken here upon the glacier tongue, Sólheimajökull.
This landscape has also been shaped by volcanic eruptions, although these were much more recent. Vast expanses of the black sand stretch from the Highlands to the sea, part of several glacial outwash plains that flood during a volcanic eruption. One such sandplain, Sólheimasandur, is home to a crashed DC-3 Plane Wreck.
The Dyrhólaey cliffs are next, home to many seabirds. Jutting out to sea is an enormous rock arch of the same name, which you can marvel at from many angles.
Adjacent to the village of Vík is the famous black-sand beach, Reynisfjara, which is home to basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar rock formations. These pillars are said to be two trolls frozen by the light of the sun.
Though beautiful, this area is notorious for its dangerous sneaker waves. Even on seemingly calm and still days, visitors should keep a distance from the shoreline. There are no landmasses between Reynisfjara beach and the continent of Antarctica, so you can imagine how the waves can build momentum.
After passing through Vík you will cross the glacial sandplain of Skeiðarársandur before entering Vatnajökull National Park. Here you can see Vatnajokull Glacier, Iceland's largest glacier. Many ice cave tours take place in Vatnajokull in the winter months.
Move on to the dramatic Skaftafell Nature Reserve in the National Park. Here you can enjoy a diversity of landscapes and terrains. The area was considered a National Park in its own right because it was so beautiful.
Finally, you will approach the famous Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, a deep lake that fills with icebergs as the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier slowly breaks down. Here there are plenty of options for boat tours that take you around the lagoon and up close to icebergs. A short distance from Jökulsárlón you will find the Diamond Beach, where blue icebergs wash on the black-sand beach, and another glacier lagoon called Fjallsárlón.
Geography, Nature & Wildlife
The South Coast is the most easily accessible part of the country's southern region, found along the Ring Road (Route 1), which encircles Iceland. The area is made up of diverse landscapes; marshlands, bays, cultivated pastures, estuaries and black sand deserts.
Underneath the soil rests a vast lava field, known as Þjórsárhraun. Reaching several hundred metres offshore, it provides a protective factor to the lowland as ocean waves crash upon it. This results in the South Shore being unusually lacking in the deep fjords that so distinctly characterise the rest of Iceland's shoreline.
Unlike most early Icelandic settlements, few of the communities in the south were based on fishing. The only town with a significant harbour in the south is Þorlákshöfn, where the ferry to the Westman Islands leaves. Some agriculture is found here, with farms nestled in the mountains, but because of the glacial floods, they are few and far between.
There are, however, plenty of hot springs in the area. The most famous is the Blue Lagoon Spa which is close to Keflavik airport. The lagoon formed as a result of the overflow from a nearby power plant.
However, there are lots of natural geothermal hot springs in more remote locations, where you can avoid the crowds and have a more natural experience. Some of the spots travellers recommend are Seljavallalaug, which is close to Skogar, and Reykjadalur, the Valley of Steam, which is close to Hveragerði.
The South region boasts vibrant bird life during all seasons. Freshwater birds nest in the marshlands and around the estuaries, while seabirds flock around the cliffs of Reynisdrangar and Dyrhólaey.
You may be able to spot North Atlantic puffins nesting on the cliffs between May and August. In summer there are 2-3 times as many Arctic Tern as Icelanders so you are bound to spot some of them on your travels. Some species stay throughout the harsh Icelandic winter, including the northern diver, the loom and various species of gulls and ducks.
Seals are often found along the shore, particularly around the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach. As with everywhere in Iceland, you should always keep an eye out to sea, as whales and dolphins reside all along its coastline.
In terms of sports; horse riding is popular, as is fishing, hiking, snorkelling, sightseeing and river rafting.Diamond Beach
The Diamond Beach is a strip of black sand belonging to the greater Breiðamerkursandur glacial plain, located by Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon on the South Coast of Iceland.
Here, the icebergs which fill Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon wash up on shore, standing dazzling and defiant in stark contrast to the black sand beach. It is, therefore, a favourite amongst photographers, nature-lovers, and wildlife-enthusiasts. Many seals call this beach home, and it is one of the best places in the country to see orcas from the shore.
Breiðamerkursandur is a glacial outwash plain located in the municipality of Hornafjörður. The sand stretches approximately 18 kilometres along Iceland's South Coast, more specifically from the foot of Kvíárjökull Glacier to the famed glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón, that nests by the foot of Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier.
Both glaciers make up part of the 30 outlets of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest ice cap and the central feature of the Vatnajökull National Park. Many of these are seen en route to the Diamond Beach as you travel along the South Coast.
The outwash plain was formed when three of Vatnajökull's outlet glaciers, Breiðamerkurjökull, Hrútárjökull and Fjallsjökull, flowed forward due to volcanic activity and ground the rocks of the underlying surface, creating and pushing forward the glacial sediments.
Such sand plains are a common part of the Icelandic landscape, due to the island being volcanically active as well as boasting numerous ice caps. The terminus (the tip of a given glacier) also dug deep into the ground and left what is now the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Although now the deepest lake in all of Iceland, it only began to form in 1935.
The glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach are fantastical sites, however, the rate of their expansion is, unfortunately, a consequence of climate change. With the rate that the glaciers are melting, there may be no ice left at either site within decades.
Jökulsárlón Icebergs
Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon is one of the most famed and visited attractions in Iceland. Floating on the lagoon are enumerable icebergs that have broken off the resident glacier, creating an ever-changing scenery of incredible allure.
The river Jökulsá connects the lagoon to the Atlantic Ocean, meaning that these icebergs eventually drift out to sea where they are polished by the waves before floating back to the black sands of Breiðamerkursandur. The name 'Diamond Beach' thus comes from the white ice on the black sand appearing like gemstones or diamonds, as they often glisten in the sun and sharply contrast their jet black surroundings.
Safety at the Diamond Beach
The Diamond Beach is a safe place for any responsible traveller; unlike at Reynisfjara, another South Coast black-sand-beach, sneaker waves and rip currents are not notorious for whisking unwitting tourists out to sea. However, there are still dangers to consider.
The main one of these is the icebergs themselves. Under no circumstance should you climb upon an iceberg, due to their slippery surfaces and sharp edges.
This is especially the case if the iceberg is at all in the water, as it could flip and trap you underneath, or else be pulled out to sea by a current with you on it.
The risk of injury and illness in the form of hypothermia is so great that extortionate fines exist to deter any 'rebels' looking for a thrill-seek. These have only come about due to serious incidents, to protect not only tourists at the lagoon but guides and staff who may feel obligated to embark on a dangerous rescue if they see someone at risk.
Departure time : 09:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 13:30, 14:00, 15:30.
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GOP Senator: Democratic Activists Participating In 'Paid Soros Conspiracy'
While the mainstream media has overlooked the fact that the two "hero" survivors who berated Arizona Senator Jeff Flake into calling for a one-week extended FBI background check were paid activists working on behalf of a nonprofit organization funded by George Soros, one Republican Senator brought up that fact during an interview with Laura Ingraham's radio show.
Louisiana Republican Senator David Perdue argued that Republicans should ignore these protestors who have a clearly partisan agenda and instead should "grow up and start playing defense," the Hill reported.
"These are not genuine people who are concerned about Dr. Ford or anything else, these are paid activists," he said.
"This is a George Soros conspiracy, and it's time we wake up, expose them, stand up and fight for our country, because that's what's at stake here" Perdue added, referring to the billionaire activist who has donated to liberal social causes.
Perdue spoke out a day after he was confronted by activists seeking to stop the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Two of the women who confronted Perdue, who was walking through the airport with his wife at the time, stopped him and accused him of callously ignoring victims of sexual assault.
Both women were affiliated with the Center for Popular Democracy – the same organization for which the two women who confronted Flake worked. The organization is funded by Soros' "Open Society" foundation. Perdue denounced their attempt to monger sympathy with lawmakers and voters as "a sham."
"This is a sham, it's a new low in America," he said.
"This is part of a bigger attempt by the Democrats to take this to a new level. This is a bigger issue, and it's not going to go away when we confirm Kavanuaugh this week."
In a separate interview, Perdue decried the Democrats tactics as an embrace of McCarthyism.
"This is a reversion back to McCarthyism by the Democrats," he said.
"These are not genuine people who are concerned about Dr. Ford or anything else, these are paid activists," he said.
"I mean, it is outrageous, the character assassination. The Democrats are burning a very bedrock of our democracy, and that is the presumption of innocence in this, and this character assassination is the new low in my time here in Washington."
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The Cameron University Library will host Oklahoma Poet Laureate Nathan Brown, who will share his poetry on Thursday, September 12 at 7 p.m. in the CU Library. The event is made possible through the Oklahoma Humanities Council and is open to the public at no charge.
Brown is a distinguished musician photographer, and award winning poet. He was appointed by Governor Mary Fallin as Oklahoma Poet Laureate for 2013-2014. Brown is the author of eight books, including "Two Tables Over," winner of the 2009 Oklahoma Book Award for Poetry. His latest book is "Karma Crisis," released in 2012.
A resident of Norman, Brown has also worked as a professional songwriter and musician in and around Oklahoma City, Nashville and Austin. He has recorded five albums.
Brown holds an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Creative and Professional Writing from the University of Oklahoma. He currently teaches History of the Arts and Humanities courses for the Liberal Studies Department at the University of Oklahoma, as well as Introduction to Songwriting at Austin Community College.
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Singer/songwriter contestants sought for Ozark Folk Festival | The Gayly2016-05-28 20:02:07
Win recording session!The 69th Annual Original Ozark Folk Festival, Oct. 13-15, is accepting submissions for the Singer/Songwriter contest from amateur and professional musicians until August 1. Final competition will be Saturday, Oct. 15, in the Basin Park Band Shell in Eureka Springs, AR.
To participate in the competition send three songs on a CD and lyric sheet for each, a short biography of the songwriter(s) and contact information to: CAPC, Attn: Singer/Songwriter, P.O. Box 522, Eureka Springs, 72632.Songs must be wholly original and all co-writers' names must be provided. A $25 entry fee must accompany submission, with checks or money orders payable to Eureka Springs CAPC.
For complete entry rules, visit www.ozarkfolkfestival.com and click on "Singer/Songwriter Contest."Songs will be judged by the Special Events Talent Committee upon submission and the top six songwriters/performers will be scheduled to perform in a finals competition in Basin Park, Saturday, Oct. 15 at 12 p.m.
All finalists will be judged as they perform, each artist receiving a 15-minute time slot. First place winner will receive 50 percent of the total submission fees received, an eight-hour recording session at Sound Illusion Recording Studios in Berryville, Arkansas and a performance opportunity at next year's Folk Festival.Second place will receive 30 percent of total submission fees received and third place 20 percent. All winners will each receive two tickets for Saturday night's headline show in The Auditorium.
The Original Ozark Folk Festival is the longest continuously running folk festival in the United States.
Source: Singer/songwriter contestants sought for Ozark Folk Festival | The Gayly
Open call: Guerrilla Art Park2016-05-23 12:09:07
An opportunity to exhibit on the site of our future arts campus
Oklahoma Contemporary is inviting artists to participate in our first installment of Guerrilla Art Park – an outdoor sculpture exhibition to take place near our Showroom at NW 11th and Broadway, on the site of our future arts campus.
We are accepting submissions now through the month of May, and planning to install in June — it's going to be a lightning-fast operation, but we are excited to activate the space for all of our summer activities.
Up to seven works will be selected for display. Jurying the competition/exhibition will be a selection committee of local artists and curators and Oklahoma Contemporary's visual arts staff.
Each artist selected for the exhibition will receive a $100 honorarium. Additionally, Oklahoma Contemporary will cover transportation in the Oklahoma City metro and assist with installation and de-installation of the sculpture. Oklahoma Contemporary will promote the exhibition, the artworks and artists on its website, through social media and to print, broadcast and online outlets.
Since the exhibition area is outdoors and open to the public, some common sense rules apply: Entries must be works that are already complete, freestanding and of sound, safe construction. Sculptures must be weatherproof and made of durable materials designed to withstand outdoor climate conditions. Resistance to high-speed winds is important (we are in Oklahoma, after all). The artist is responsible for stand or base if necessary. Absolutely no digging or ground submergence will be permitted.
Sculptures will be installed in June 2016 and be on view until after Labor Day. The artist must install the same sculpture(s) that was submitted for entry. Artists may sell the work during the project period, but the work must remain on site for the duration of the exhibition.
The Showroom at Oklahoma Contemporary, four repurposed shipping containers temporarily housing exhibitions, events and an art library, serves as the first step toward Oklahoma Contemporary's future location. The 4.6-acre arts campus will be home to a new 50,000-square-foot building with exhibition, education and performance space, an industrial arts building, a three-block arts park and space for outdoor exhibitions, education programs and public performances.
Multi Arts Center - Stillwater Summer Camps2016-05-23 11:44:31
Instructor: Maddie Scott
Theme: Animal Kingdom
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Prices: 1 session for $130, 2 sessions for $245, 3 sessions for $360 , and all 4 sessions for $490.
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Session 1: Pre-K, Morning from 9am-12pm or Afternoon from 1pm-4pm, June 20-23, Monday-Thursday
Session 2: 5-7 yr olds, Morning from 9am-12pm or Afternoon from 1pm-4pm, June 27-30, Monday-Thursday
Session 3: 5-7 yr olds, Morning from 9am-12pm or Afternoon from 1pm-4pm, July 4-7, Monday- Thursday
Session 4: 8-10 yr olds, Morning from 9am-12pm or Afternoon from 1pm-4pm, July 11-14, Monday-Thursday
Session 5: 8-10 yr olds, Morning from 9am-12pm or Afternoon from 1pm-4pm, July 18-21, Monday-Thursday
Session 6: 11-13 yr olds, Morning from 9am-12pm or Afternoon from 1pm-4pm, July 25-28, Monday-Thursday
Session 7: 11-13 yr olds, Morning from 9am-12pm or Afternoon from 1pm-4pm, August 1-4, Monday-Thursday
Session 8: 14-17 yr olds, Morning from 9am-12pm or Afternoon from 1pm-4pm, August 8-11, Monday-Thursday
Session 9: 14-17 yr olds, Morning from 9am-12pm or Afternoon from 1pm-4pm, August 15-18, Monday-Thursday
Auditions: Hedwig and the Angry Inch @ Theatre Tulsa2015-05-12 09:51:11
Hedwig and the Angry Inch written by John Cameron Mitchell, music and lyrics by Stephen Trask
Directed by Tony Shanks.
When: June 6, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: 308 S. Kenosha Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120
About the Production: Rehearsals will be held on weekday evenings and occasional Saturday afternoons at the Theatre Tulsa Rehearsal Hall at 308 S. Kenosha Ave starting in late August.
Performances run Oct. 23-Nov. 1 at the Liddy Doenges Theatre in the Tulsa PAC.
About the Audition: Please prepare 32 bars of an up-tempo rock/pop song that features belts. (ThinkMidnight Radio, We Are the Champions, Heroes, Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me, All the Young Dudes.) Be familiar with those numbers in case the director would like to hear them. Please bring sheet music with your cuts clearly marked. An accompanist will be provided. No a capella or singing from a track, please. Auditioners may be asked to vocalize with the music director.
All roles are available!
A slip of a girly boy. East German transgendered rock singer. Seeking love and sexual identity. 20-30's male.
Hedwig's Croatian male husband and roadie/back-up singer. 20-30s female. He is Hedwig's vocal sparring partner- theirs is an emotional and at times abusive relationship. The actress playing Yitzhak should be believable as a butch male but one that chafes at the bonds of traditional masculinity and longs to explore his feminine, creative side. Very strong singer with rock and roll vibe. Wide vocal range a must (High belt to a G). Must have a convincing Balkan accent. Actress should be able play basic percussion instruments – tambourine; maracas.
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Teaching Artists, Arts Educators Can Learn How to Reach New Audiences during May 30 Workshop2015-05-11 16:05:56
- 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Welcome and Introductions
- 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Arts and Aging
- 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.: Lunch (provided)
- 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Concurrent Session – Working in Alternative Education Settings
- 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Concurrent Session – Review of the Oklahoma Arts Council's Online Grant System (geared toward Alternative Education school faculty)


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If you haven't heard about Facebook Custom Audiences yet, you are missing a good opportunity to maximize the use of this powerful feature of Facebook Ads.
In a nutshell, custom audiences lets advertisers find their existing audiences among people who are already on Facebook using previously acquired information (such as email addresses, phone numbers, Facebook user IDs, or App user IDs). Basically, you can target your offline list with one of these data sets.
First, you can create an ad that will directly appeal to a specific group or audience. This will increase likelihood that people will engage with the ad because the message is tailored to them. Studies have shown that because of the specific targeting you can do with custom audiences, advertisers on Facebook are seeing as much as 6X increase on their return on ad spend.
While uploading your own email list and targeting ads to those individuals is a great way to target, my all time favorite option that custom audiences lets you create is lookalike audiences. Lookalike audiences are people identified by Facebook with similar characteristics to the ones in your custom audiences. As a result this will let you reach a wider audience that will more likely be interested in your business because they have similar profiles to the list of people you already have a relationship with for your business. These lookalike audiences can make it easier to achieve your goals because in most cases Facebook will generate a lookalike audience that is 4-5X your list size.
Important Note: Your list must be at least 2500 to ensure you have "meaningful" list for your ads.
Here is a quick how-to guide to get you started setting up your custom audiences.
Go to power editor – https://www.facebook.com/ads/manage/powereditor/ and choose "Custom Audience". Keep in mind that custom and look alike audiences can only be created in power editor.
Choose the type of audience. In this example, we'll choose "Data File Custom Audience"
Create your audience. Choose "Email" – Make sure you type in a relevant name and description. This will come in handy when you set up another campaign in the future with similar or different audiences. – Upload your data file (make sure its in .csv or txt format) – Check the box that says you Agree to Facebook Terms and Conditions – Then click "Create Audience"
Before you start creating ads, its important to know that it will take about 30 minutes for your custom audience to be ready to use. I've seen it take as long as 24 hours to upload so check back the next day if it's taking a long time to upload.
Once your audience is ready, you can now create an ad the way you normally would. The Custom Audience feature used to only be available in Power Editor (which can be hard to use) but you can now choose your Custom Audiences in the Ads Manager.
You'll also want to be aware that not ALL of the email addresses you use to create your Custom Audience are going to be available. The email address you have has to also be the SAME email address that the person used to set up their Facebook account. I'll typically see about a 50% match. So if you upload 5000 email addresses, approximately 2500 will be available for you to create a Custom Audience for and then advertise to using Facebook ads.
This holiday season is a great opportunity for YOU – the business owner to share the holiday spirit with customers and fans. You can boost your sales and engagement by getting your holiday-themed campaigns and page content ready.
Here are several ways to get your Facebook campaign ready for the holiday season:
Plan Ahead
Decide which types of activities will help you achieve your holiday marketing goals. Utilize your Facebook page insights to determine whether you are going to conduct contests, promos, content, freebies etc. With Facebook Insights you can discover more about your fan demographics: gender, age and location, as well as the similar pages your fans like. With better understanding of the numbers, this tool will help you fine-tune your holiday marketing efforts. It is also important to determine the end of your promotions. This way you will have plenty of time to stock up your products or hire additional staff.
Pre-schedule Posts and Use Call to Actions
Action words such as "Post", "Comment", "Take", "Submit", "Like" and "Tell Us" help boost engagement rates on Facebook – so make sure to combine these keywords into your holiday-related posts. Take note of the following holiday spending days in US:
It's easy to preschedule the posts using Facebook's scheduling tool.
Post Restock Alerts
Know which products or service packages your company has offered in previous holidays. Let your fans know that because they were so popular, you are restocking the products and offering them again and they will ONLY be available this season only. Start your post or ad with content that says something like "back by popular demand…."
Use apps for your holiday campaign
There are TONS of Facebook apps that you can use to promote your activities. Select 3rd party apps that offer sharing and refer-a-friend features already built-in. Refer-a-friend allows users to increase their chances of winning (like additional entry points) every time someone joins the promo through the referral link they share. I use ShortStack apps and have been super pleased with their apps and their service!
Be like Santa: Give Away Free Items
There are a number of ways to share the holiday spirit:
Use Custom Audiences to Target Your Customers
Tailor ad copy that is custom-made for your customers rather than just creating a generic copy for all. This will make audiences feel special as the message is directly addressed to them. You can upload your email address list and create a custom audience on Facebook that you can then create an ad campaign for. This feature is available when creating ads using Power Editor. Not sure how to use Custom Audiences? I can help you.
Share your store hours
There might be changes in your store hours during the season so make sure to announce it early. This will allow your customers to conduct business with you before you close down for the holidays and might even get you some extra sales if you're a local shop and have extended hours.
Timeline Cover Photo Ideas
Having a holiday themed cover photo can leave your fans feeling jolly! Here are a few ways to get your timeline cover photo ready for the holidays:
Optimize Your Page for the Holidays
Pay attention to Facebook's Page Guidelines
This should be on top of your list when creating any kind of Facebook campaign. However, I thought it would be a good opportunity to remind you as there are daily changes to Facebook's page and ad guidelines. Here are a few to consider:
– Avoid inaccurately tagging people, as well as encourage people to tag themselves in a promotional photo if they are not included on the photo themselves.
– Covers can't be deceptive, misleading, or infringe on anyone else's copyright.
– Choose an expiration date for your offer. You can also add optional terms and conditions and advanced options, like a redemption link, redemption code, claims limit and reminder time.
– Promotions may be conducted on Pages or within apps on Facebook. Personal timelines should not be used to administer promotions. So, encouraging people to share on their timeline or share on their friends' timeline is prohibited.
I hope this gives you some great holiday marketing ideas for your Facebook page. You don't need to do it all – simply select a couple and focus only on the activities that will help you achieve your marketing goals this season.
Happy Holidays!


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Analogue Interactive shot to fame within retro gaming circles when they created their unique consolised MVS system. Constructed from solid wood and meticulously crafted and finished, the unit is the ideal way to play Neo Geo games for those who can afford the premium.
Now, hot on the heels of Viletim's RGB NES board, Analogue Interactive have announced their new Analogue Nt. A Nintendo NES console with RGB output, a Famicom and NES cartridge slot, 4 controller ports built in and all finished in 'aircraft grade' aluminum.
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