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Updates and Important News on CVAD Facilities
Dear colleagues,
I am writing to update you on some items and inform you about new events regarding our college facilities.
Presently, we are ironing out the remaining issues in our newly constructed building while renovations progress in the original main building. I am thrilled to share that we have hired the team of VAI & Machedo/Silvetti to design and build an additional new space ("CVAD II") to be located in close proximity to our main facilities. A timeline for stakeholder meetings to offer input for this new project will be forthcoming.
While this has been an exciting, epic time of change for us, our growth has brought with it difficult decisions because of limitations on budgets and space allocations. This has forced choices to be made within uncomfortable timelines and without the preferred amount of discussion ahead of implementation. With the primary consideration being our current and future students, resources will continue to be allocated to the best of our ability and for the college as a whole.
As I stated at the start of this year my baseline has been, and will continue to be, to prioritize the overall strength of the college. That means that our Foundation and Graduate programs must have their needs addressed. After that, priorities have been and continue to be established through the program planning process – first for the main project and very soon with the second 'CVAD II' project.
What follows is an update on where we stand today with each of our allocated facilities and how various programs, students, faculty and staff are, and will be impacted moving forward.
Original Building
Renovation has uncovered several concerns that were critical and needed immediate attention. During demolition we discovered unexpected issues within the structure. These include air leaks, damaged ductwork, disconnected pipes and additional asbestos abatement. While renovation projects always budget for the cost of unforeseen issues, our additional items will now delay project completion by about one month further into Spring 2019.
We have secured all classroom space needed to continue through the Spring 2019 semester without cancellation to any of our published schedule. Currently displaced faculty will continue their current officing scenario into Spring 2019. A plan is in progress to ensure access to stored office materials ahead of the start of the Spring semester and messaging will be forthcoming on this. Once renovation is complete, staging of faculty moves into new office spaces will be coordinated. We do not plan to offer a significant level of coursework in the original building during Spring 2019.
Oak Street Hall
Currently, we use approximately 21,400 square feet of the first and second floors in Oak Street Hall, which was originally constructed as a residence hall in 1947. Our current use is for graduate student studios, the Ceramics concentration and the Cora Stafford Gallery.
The building has undergone numerous renovations and additions in the last 70 years, yet as it is an old and aging building several significant concerns remain. Because of the scope of repairs needed and in the interest of providing the best and safest learning environment possible for our students, I have advocated for, and UNT has determined that it is best to now build new facilities ('CVAD II').
In my remarks to the college at the start of the Fall 2018 semester I stated that we would be expected to vacate at the end of Spring 2019. However, I have been informed we are expected to vacate these facilities at the end of this semester and that the move out is to be completed before the start of Spring 2019 semester. Therefore, Studio Department Chair Professor Lake, Associate Deans Ligon and Baxter and I met with a team from UNT System to develop a proposal. That plan has just been approved by our administration and will be implemented immediately. The plan is:
- As of Spring 2019, graduate students will relocate on an interim basis from Oak Street Hall to Oak Street Annex, Welch Street Complex Building 1 and, until Fall 2019, Bain Hall.
- The Ceramics concentration will temporarily continue to operate in Oak Street Hall, including use of the kiln yard.
- The Cora Stafford Gallery will be made available for programming through Spring 2019. As of the opening of the original building, programming that had occurred in The Cora Stafford Gallery will transition into new space in the original building.
- As areas of Oak Street Hall are vacated they will be permanently removed from service in anticipation of a demolition process.
Oak Street Annex
This space has housed the operations of PRINT Press, an institute that reports to the Dean. I have previously suspended use of the space by PRINT so an advisory group could consider a possible reframing of operations to address issues of sustainability. A report was delivered to me and I have been considering options. At this time those options have changed significantly. The space must now be converted into graduate studios during the Winter break to accommodate a number of students who will be vacating Oak Street Hall. I intend to place the equipment from the annex into storage to create time for consideration of next-steps for PRINT press. I have spoken to the Director of PRINT, Faculty and Staff in the Studio Art Printmaking area, in addition to the Studio Department Chair to inform them of this situation. We will continue to discuss ways in which to support curricular opportunities and the completion of a print edition that is currently pending.
Upon completion of the 'CVAD II' project, the space in the annex will no longer be assigned to CVAD and it will become an asset of the University.
Welch Street Complex
In order to accommodate the number of students vacating Oak Street Hall, areas of Welch will be converted into graduate studios over the Winter Break 2018. Existing faculty offices will be used for graduate studios and those faculty will adopt the same protocols as their "hoteling" colleagues until they can move into their new office spaces upon completion of the main building project. The University intends to end CVAD operations in Welch Street upon completion of the forthcoming 'CVAD II" project.
The Texas Fashion Collection will remain in place. I continue to look for opportunities to find a permanent, archivally appropriate home for the collection and this will remain a college priority.
Bain Hall
Graduate students will continue their use of studios until such time as space becomes available in the Welch Street Complex. This will likely be Summer 2019. At that time Bain Hall will no longer be assigned to CVAD and will become an asset of the University.
As previously stated, the new construction will involve discussion with stakeholders and input will, of course, be welcomed as planning proceeds. In my prioritization of our graduate programming, a primary need for this space will be adequate studios for our graduate students granting them a permanent home and an environment that is competitive for recruitment to, and promotion of, our graduate curriculum. The second priority is a home for our Ceramics concentration. Once these needs are met, if budget remains, we will consider other opportunities to support the overall growth of the college.
In August I told the college that the workaround our facilities "has been and remains hard for everyone". I also told everyone that these decisions keep me awake and often frustrate me. I have no doubt that what I am writing here may be frustrating to you – and that is not good. And, that is not what I wish for you as an individual, or for us as a college. However, we operate with constraints. That was made clear with the difficult decision for the Fibers concentration last Summer. Constraints on both space and budget are now with us again.
I also stated in August that we did not arrive here overnight. I said then, "A lack of long-range planning resulted in decisions being made over many years without consideration for the greater good of the College as a whole." I cannot fix the past. However, I assure you that along with Chairs, Associate Deans and the University and System administrations I am committed to the betterment of a learning experience for our students – one that occurs in safe, adequate and appropriate facilities.
In order to make that experience real we must make decisions – sometimes painful ones. Everyone in the college has been incredibly patient, supportive and pragmatic so far and I am sorry that we now have to go through this again. I recognize that this means that we do not get all of what we want. I share your disappointment in this situation.
Please know that I remain available and continue to welcome any conversation with you about any and all aspects of this message. Just e-mail me directly – email@example.com and we can set a time to talk.
Best Greg Watts, Dean & Professor
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The uk dictionary definition of the word fenestral or fenestrate is " belonging to or like a window" The word fenestration is "the arrangement of windows in a building". FENSA is used by double glazing uk trade companies to certify that their replacement windows and doors installed comply with Building Regulations Document L (and more), actually checking av. 1% of all replacement windows installations.
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The doors often had character and were quite small in size, and the windows were invariably of the vertical sliding sash type.
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The city of DELHI– with its hustle-bustle, its colors & vibrancy; a brainchild of British planning juxtaposed on Mughal history; this place is surely on the top of the list when it comes to 'List of places to visit in India'. Being a tourist magnet as it is, there's a lot you can do in the city within a day! Right from tech-lovers to nature enthusiasts, the city has something to offer to all.
Start your mornings with nature exploration at bird sanctuaries & trekking. Proceed towards village farms for a fantastic lunch. Move towards the light shows in forts for the evening & end your day enjoying the amazing nightlife hubs.
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Following is the list of 10 Places to visit near Delhi for Day Picnic (within 80 Kilometres)
- Camping in the Aravallis: Located at about 7 km from the heartland of Delhi lies Dhauj. With proximity to the city accompanied by the stunning view of the majestic Aravallis, this could be one of the most memorable camp-experiences one could have had. The camps also do offer activities like zorbing, cycling & rock climbing. Cyclist groups organize regular cycling expeditions to the place. Just remember to carry some good beverages with you.
- Hot air ballooning by the lake: Located in the valleys of the Aravallis, the Damadam lake is a go-to spot for most Delhi-ites. It is about 38 km from the city & offers a stunning lakeside ambiance complimented by adventure sports, rock climbing, trekking etc.
- Okhla Bird Sanctuary: A perfect getaway for birdwatchers & nature enthusiasts, Okhla bird sanctuary is rich in ecological diversity & home to an array of migratory birds. It is located at about 15 km from the city.
- Pratapgarh farms: Located at just 56 km from Delhi, it's a 1 and a half hour drive. If you long a true village experience, head straight to Pratapgarh farms. With a rustic backdrop & 90's feel, this place offers you a one-day live experience of village life. Food, fun, games, activities & place for modern day sports – this place has it all.
- Akshardham: Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is located along the banks of Yamuna. Equipped with an interactive museum and theme park, this temple is at about an hour's distance from Connaught Palace, Delhi.
- Lotus temple: One of the most beautiful architectural structures in the area is the Lotus temple, located at about half an hour from the core city, is shaped to look like a lotus amidst green landscape. The nearest metro station is the Kalkaji metro station.
- Segway-ing Delhi: Roam around the city in Segways & experience the next-gen transport in the new city. These vehicles operate for fixed hours in the morning with fixed routes. Post a short training, the package offers a 1 to 2-hour ride by yourself in the locality.
- Paragliding: Gurgaon, offers motorized as well as power paragliding for those fond of flying. Opt for an early morning sunrise or sunset paragliding session for a fun-packed aerial time!
- Fair at Sarajkund: Surajkund is a small village, 38 km from Delhi with an artificial lake. The village hosts thousands of visitors each year for its vibrant & colorful 'mela' from all across the north
- Paintball battle: Shootout zone in Delhi offers an entire field for you to shoot people with colors. Have a paintball battle to test your coordination & battlefield skills.
- Rajpath: Rajpath or the 'Kings way', along with the Rashtrapati Bhawan & the India gate form the core of the New Delhi city. At the heart of the plan of Delhi, this locality is definitely a place for all to visit at least once.
- Red Fort: One of the most iconic tourist landmarks in Delhi is the Red Fort. Located at about 4 km from New Delhi railway station, this is a UNESCO World Heritage site
Entry fees: Rs.10 & Rs.250 for Indians & foreigners respectively. Camera & video camera have extra charges.
- Qutb Minar: Popularized by most movies, Qutb Minar, an iconic 'minar' which marked the Mughal stronghold in Delhi, was built in about 1199 C.E. Built in Indo-Islamic style, it is 15 km from the New Delhi railway station. Located inside the Qutb Complex, it is another UNESCO World Heritage site that the city boasts. Open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., the entry fees to the complex is Rs. 10 & Rs. 250 for Indians & foreigners respectively. Get ready with your Honda crf to me it more memorable.
- Tughlaqabad Fort: Constructed by Ghiyasudin Tuglaq in 1321, is about 20 km from the New Delhi railway station & 5 km from Tuglaqabad railway station. The entry fees are minimal [ Rs.5 for Indians & Rs.100 for foreigners]. The fort remains open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
So Get ready with your Family and friends to make your journey more exciting and memorable. if you are travelling in a group, you choose bus on hire option from various Bus Rental service provider in delhi.
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The Shrimps looked set for defeat – and a place in the bottom two – after trailing 1-0 to a first half Timi Elsnik goal before Bennett popped up to slide home a far post Kevin Ellison cross to secure a deserved draw.
Bennett was handed his debut and played in a rare front two for the Shrimps, linking up well with Vadaine Oliver who returned from his recent ankle injury.
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Another 'Thrushy' flies out: Hon Turnbull leaves NDP
Virgin Islands News Online has been reliably informed that Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) aka 'Mitch,' is the latest to tender his resignation from the NDP, on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Hon Mitch Turnbull had served as the NDP's Party Officer/Chaplain.
Hon Turnbull's resignation comes literally hours after founder member of the party, Honourable Archibald C. Christian (AL) resigned from the party. He had served as Treasurer and was later fired from his post as Junior Minister for Tourism.
Only recently the party's Vice President, Dr Michael A. Turnbull, also tendered his resignation.
The resignations of both Dr Turnbull's and Hon Christian, came days after the NDP Executive Meeting heard that Ms Shaina M. Smith, who also served as Chairperson of the party's Women's Association, also tendered her resignation, with immediate effect.
The NDP has split and continues to suffer the loss of numerous stalwarts, ever since the recent election of Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL) as its new Chairman and Leader.
The members have since aligned themselves with Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton's (AL) Virgin Islands Progressive Alliance (VIPA) wing.
25 Responses to "Another 'Thrushy' flies out: Hon Turnbull leaves NDP"
dog (16/11/2018, 11:03) Like (9) Dislike (3) Replyoh I ove the head line hehehehhehe
@ dog (16/11/2018, 22:23) Like (1) Dislike (1) ReplyLET funny man take that
VICKIE (16/11/2018, 11:16) Like (8) Dislike (1) Replyno surprise here...poor mvw thrushy really flying out deman
50 cent (16/11/2018, 11:22) Like (56) Dislike (8) ReplySo this is what the NDP come to? Y'all took the people of these beautiful islands for fools and now y'all walking away from us? We will send a statement come Election Day. None of y'all are fit to run this country. NONE. Set of jokers and laughing stock. Y'all talked a good talk to get in office but when shit hit the fan y'all run like a herd of wilder beast being chased by wild dogs. None of y'all ain't fit to run this country. It's time to dissolve the government and call a general election right now...GET THE STRAP!!
?? (16/11/2018, 11:32) Like (36) Dislike (3) ReplyThanks for your time. Waste of time
--------------------- (16/11/2018, 11:53) Like (4) Dislike (0) Replywho is next well sah
d2 (16/11/2018, 11:57) Like (9) Dislike (2) ReplyIs he still the representative for the second district?
@ d2 (16/11/2018, 12:28) Like (4) Dislike (4) Replyyes he is but not under the Myron NDP under the Ronnie
Politricster (16/11/2018, 13:21) Like (2) Dislike (6) Replywhat stupid question. Yes he is.
@d2 (16/11/2018, 13:33) Like (17) Dislike (4) ReplyThe People of the Second District elected him, not the NDP!
the rock (16/11/2018, 12:07) Like (19) Dislike (46) Replytwo more to go, then the ndp will be back up and be better than before. hon walywin we got you, the war is about to begin, your soldiers are ready and waiting for your signal!
Eagle Eye (16/11/2018, 12:11) Like (24) Dislike (2) ReplyWhat is Rhonnie waiting on.we need you gone ASP to
wize up (16/11/2018, 13:00) Like (1) Dislike (1) ReplyJust an update: fahie: fraser: christian and now turnbul(stay tuned because more coming)
Legal Advisor (16/11/2018, 13:19) Like (18) Dislike (1) ReplyI will try my best to offer some free advice here. Now the Hon. Mitch Turbull was a member of the National Democratic Party. In the 2015 elections he offered himself as a candidate in the second District under the NDP Banner and won the second District seat. The NDP won the 2015 elections and formed the Government. Mitch sits with the government as a back bencher. He has now resigned as a member of the NDP but have not Tender his resignation as the representative of the 2nd district, therefore he is still the legally elected representative of the 2nd district. However seeing that he has resigned as a member of the NDP which is the governing party, he can no longer sit with them on the government side of the house. As he has stated he will sit on the opposition side of the house which is the proper think to do. Unlike Archie who is saying he had expected to still hold onto the Junior Tourism Minister portfolio and he can still sit on the government side of the house, he is politically and constitutionally incorrect, that cannot happen. Like Mitch he contested the elections under the NDP Banner, he won and was on the government side. He was made Junior Minister. He has since resigned as a member of the NDP but he is still an elected atlarge member of the house. Therefore seeing that he resigned the NDP which is the governing party, he cannot continue to sit with them on the government side neither can he continue to hold the Junior Minister portfolio. He have no other choice but to sit on the opposition side of the house. As Archibald is saying, he was elected by the people so he can continue to sit on the government side, Andrew and Frazer were also elected but the people but the cannot sit on the government side of the house except they decided to join with the Government.
Hmmm (16/11/2018, 13:45) Like (13) Dislike (6) Replyit has to have a serious problem why everyone just up and leaving so !
Jaigon (16/11/2018, 15:36) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply@hmmmm, just wait until campaigning start, all the secrets will come. Listen for them trying to bring each other down. My instinct tells me that the audit reports into the million dollar wall and the millions of dollars Pier Park have a lot to do with it. Just wait for it
Jessica Jones (16/11/2018, 15:46) Like (15) Dislike (4) ReplyThe problem is that shyster lawyer Myron Walwyn.
@ jessica jones (17/11/2018, 07:22) Like (2) Dislike (1) ReplyThe man say not to worry he will be the next premier lol
NICK (16/11/2018, 14:24) Like (10) Dislike (0) ReplyBunch of children !!!!!
wize up (16/11/2018, 16:03) Like (7) Dislike (19) ReplyI shifted to NDP for the past 2 elections but might shift right back to VIP(just saying!!!)
wize up (16/11/2018, 16:29) Like (7) Dislike (0) Replyquestion: will Skeleton resign as well and risks loosing his current ministerial post or will Skeleton resign in show of Salidarty for his fall comrades: the junior minister never thought the doctor would have send him packing: poor chap really really loved that post(the doctor gave it and the doctor took it away)......
ccc (16/11/2018, 18:42) Like (4) Dislike (2) ReplyGood decsion come out from amough them mitch make the switch
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I left the discussion of distributed application design a while ago. We covered some general architectural concepts. The CAP Theorem and how the ACID Principal and the new BASE principal resolve that. However, I didn't really focus on any of the technologies that would help. I want to take a moment and diverge from our basic tutorials to analyzing messaging.
In this series, we'll go through how messaging works as a general technology. With that understanding, we'll continue into designing messaging workflows abstractly, including popular design patterns for messaging. This will lead us to message design. Messages need to be architected like any data. With the abstract covered, we'll move testing and demonstrating the message structure and workflows in code. This will lead us to a further analysis of specific messaging architectures. I won't commit to any specific examples now as that could change. We'll use RabbitMQ and ActiveMQ as two of the implementations. The abstract examples will be using Java with an embedded messaging broker to simplify the examples.
So, what is Messaging? It's a surprisingly complex questions. Fundamentally, it's simply the concept of grouping data and sending that data to another process. This can take any form really. We've used Messaging since the dawn of time. The ancient process of writing on tablets to send to another city is Messaging. More contemporary examples are TCP/IP and HTTP. Both work by structuring data into packets and requests and creating messages. With both of these technologies, our systems are waiting for a response. This is synchronous Messaging. A message is sent, and the sending, or producing, system awaits a response, then another message is sent back by the recipient of the message in response.
The real complexity comes into play when we want to make the message exchange asynchronous. Asynchronous messaging is only possible by adding a system, commonly called a broker, in the middle to coordinate the communication. This broker awaits the Producer to send it a message. The Broker then holds onto that message until a Consumer asks for that message. Some brokers have a way to alert a Consumer of a new message. This is more of a specific implementation. We'll focus on an abstract analysis for now.
The broker is a role in the architecture. Exactly how the broker stores messages, or how applications get messages, can vary widely. We'll examine each of these in following articles. I wanted to bring it up here because often people focus on queues as the de facto method to store and organize messages. Remember that Messaging is simply packaging data to send to another system. In asynchronous messaging, a broker is simply the intermediary system that stores messages until a Consumer retrieves them. This means we can look at systems like caches, key/value stores, and even databases as brokers. In a way, we can break every system down to Messaging workflows. A Messaging workflow is effectively a stream of data. With the broker acting as a buffer. In a weird way, this means we can reuse battle-hardened designs from other technologies.
Let's take the old reliable Messaging technology TCP/IP. I'll save a complete analysis of the OSI 7-layer burrito for another article. The important part is how packets function as messages. In sending packets back forth, TCP/IP has worked out a complex system to address the kind of problems we struggle with in software. For example, TCP/IP has worked out complex acknowledgement systems to ensure that packets aren't corrupted. This is similar to concerns for malformed messages. Things like XML or JSON formatting errors. TCP/IP has to handle incoming packets of various sizes and complexities at different rates. This why we have buffers to contend with in network configurations. These buffers are similar to brokers.
We can actually make this sort of analogy to a variety of processes. HTTP, physical mail, accounting, and business practices. In this series, we'll explore how to design Messaging workflows reusing these sorts of proven methods.


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WOD – Friday, October 7, 2011
World Wide WOD #1
7m AMRAP
10 DL 315#/225# (Scaled – 225#/155#)
15 Situps
10 Bar Facing Burpees
Situps – You can anchor your legs with weights if you want, but your hands must
touch the ground behind you on descent and touch your heels on ascent.
Bar facing burpees – Perform a normal burpee but instead of
clapping your hands overhead you jump over the barbell.  You must jump off both feet and land on both feet simultaneously for the rep to count.


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What it feels like to be Russian in this paradise of "tolerance" and "diversity"
Two from my friend Tessa Lena:
Dear people,
First, if you missed my Univision interview from earlier this month, you can listen to it below. It felt really really good to talk to Ambra Gutierrez, a woman who stood up to Weinstein, was blacklisted from working, and then made a comeback. When controversial things come up, you never know what to expect – but the conversation turned out to be beautiful because Ambra is a very deep, kind human being.
[the podcast episode is called "Being on the Receiving End of Tremendous Cruelty"]
And now, the heavy heavy story. The past couple of years have been a little strange, partially because my Russian compatriots have landed the role of the villain of the day. Being an accidental face of the official villain of the day feels very strange. I have discovered that experiencing it in the fist person is very different from just reading or thinking about it, or even caring about it when it happens to others. Living it really sucks, actually. It's that discrimination everyone was talking about…
It also reminded me of something dramatic that happened to me years ago.
Here is a story of how the feds tried to break my spirit based on my Russianness and some crazy circumstances.
Russians in Captivity
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- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Air Conditioning
What's nearby
- Kim Sha Beach
- 5 min walk
- Simpson Bay Beach
- 12 min walk
- Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.)
- 8 min drive
- Maho Beach
- 10 min drive
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Simpson Bay
Located in Simpson Bay, The Villas at Simpson Bay Beach Resort and Marina is near the airport and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maho Beach and Orient Bay Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Sint Maarten Zoo and Butterfly Farm.
What's nearby
- Kim Sha Beach - 5 min walk
- Simpson Bay Beach - 12 min walk
- Maho Beach - 10 min drive
- St. Martin Tourist Office - 12 min drive
- Mullet Bay Beach - 13 min drive
Getting around
- Philipsburg (SXM-Princess Juliana Intl.) - 8 min drive
- Where to eat
- Bon Appetit – Garden-view family restaurant with a bar offering international cuisine. Serves breakfast and lunch daily.
- La Patrona – Ocean-view restaurant offering Mexican cuisine. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
- L'Isola Restaurant – Garden-view seafood restaurant with a bar offering seafood. Serves lunch and dinner daily.
About this property
The Villas at Simpson Bay Beach Resort and Marina
Property amenities
Parking and public transport
Food and drink
Things to do
Family friendly
Guest services
Languages spoken
Business services
Room amenities
Food and drink
Very Good
- Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
- Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location - mediocre. Simpson Bay area has restaurants & bars, public beach, and Maho Beach (airport). Walking in the area is not pleasant. Way out of the hotel is in narrow streets with traffic. The other alternative is the Philipsburg area that has a nice boardwalk. Check the Holland House there. Rooms – very good. All rooms have a sea-front balcony. Clean. I held back "excellent" because there is no walk-in shower even in suites. Facility – mixed. Good breakfast restaurant and lobby coffee house. But, small, overcrowded beach for the hotel complex. There is no beach in front of the "villas" section of the hotel, you need to walk there. Alternatively you can walk to the bigger public beach on the other side. Food – ok. Good/ok breakfast. Ask for omelet if you are having the buffet. Several restaurants within walking distance, although walk there not pleasant. Nice beach bar but closes early. Service – weak. Worst concierge I have seen in years. They do not seem to know the area (we found the places ourselves) or the activities. Front desk not helpful either. There is a tour company desk, but they only offer their stuff, and even that is not well described. Do your homework before you go there.
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Bay view , view clean and very cozy , felt I am home
- Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facilities right on the bay. Lots of restaurants nearby. Far from the cruiseships (which we like) in Philipsburg.


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This is the official launch of the website GB-TRANSLATION.com. While I have been running a successful translation business for the last couple of years, finally the time has come to establish an online presence under my very own name. GB stands for Gabriel Brunner. Our mission is to deliver top-notch language services at affordable rates,…Read more
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Handy all-inclusive audio set for most Samsung devices, including the compact and stylish Samsung Active in-ear headset.
All the accessories needed for audio and charging. Compatible with Samsung devices and a wide variety of other manufacturers' devices. Samsung Active in-ear headset is for those with an active lifestyle, providing comfort, stability, and superior sound quality. Samsung 2100 mAh battery pack mini allows for charging on the go, with a versatile, universal USB port output for any compatible device.
Product is on the expensive side, although more is included.
Convenient duo of headphones plus battery charger for on-the-go listeners.
Compact, sleek-looking earphones designed for comfort, stability, and superior audio quality. Comes in black or white. The 2100 mAh battery pack mini allows the convenience of charging smartphones or any other device chargeable via a universal USB port, for use with the earbuds.
Some customers experienced problems with shipping, but resolvable through manufacturer.
Alternative winged-design ear gels for comfort, better wearability, and improved sound, available in 4 attractive colors.
Winged design ear gels provide better audio and stability. The microphones are constructed comfortably from soft and contoured gel. The large 12mm drivers in microphones enhance the sound clarity and intensity. Set includes an in-line remote with volume and send/receive phone control.
These are popular and well-liked earbuds, but didn't remain operational for as long as some people expected.
Ergonomically designed, compact earbuds with the freedom of wireless Bluetooth connection, available in 5 different colors.
Especially for the active listener, designed to be lightweight, stable, and as simple to use as possible. Features a built-in remote control and out-of-the-way, behind-the-neck cable. Ear tips constructed ergonomically with a soft, comfortable gel, and wingtip design supports stability/better listening experience.
Depending on the size of an individual's ear, there can be issues with fitting the wingtips and ear inserts.
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Today, users want stylish but portable audiowear, making earbuds the way to go. Earbuds target the inner canal of the ear and are made to sit firmly inside. Some come with outer-ear support and many offer bluetooth connectivity. If you are a fan of the Samsung brand, own a Samsung device, or are simply looking for a pair of earbuds that are not made by Apple, Samsung offers a great variety to choose from. The two biggest things to keep in mind is battery life (for Bluetooth buds) and fit. Most earbuds come with several different sized rubber attachments that allow the user to find the best fit. Experiment with these for the best earbud experience. Remember that you tend to get what you pay for when it comes to selecting long lasting and durable earphones.
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Seasons of Shred – Pinning it down Inca Trail Peru – Part 2
In Episode 2 of mountain bike masterpiece Seasons of Shred, the crew's journey through the highlands of Peru continues. We follow them from Cusco to Ollantaytambo to take part in the Inca Avalanche race, a hardcore enduro event. But it wasn't all work and no play. After some grueling days at the Inca Avalanche it was time to check out one of the seven wonders of the world, Machu Picchu. After a quick visit the crew found one last mtb riding stop above the Sacred Valley before ending their Inca invasion. Pinning It Down Inca Trail, Machu Picchu | Seasons of Shred with Andrew Taylor & Niki Leitner, Ep. 2


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Chief Instructor
The club's chief instructor is the Rev. Nicola Frail, 5th degree black belt. Ms. Frail began learning songahm taekwondo from Master Alex Miller, 6th degree black belt in Marin County, northern California while she was studying for a Master of divinity degree. Upon completion of her studies, Ms. Frail was ordained to serve a parish in rural Nebraska. Ms. Frail, then a second degree black belt, continued her training with the late Senior Master Hemann in Omaha and established a club in Craig, Nebraska. Ms. Frail returned to Scotland as a 3rd degree black belt, having completed her training to become a certified instructor. Ms. Frail founded St. John's Taekwondo Club in 2004 and Meigle Taekwondo Club in 2009.
Club Instructors
Kirkcaldy:Miss Michelle Fairful, 3rd degree black beltMiss Hannah Higgins, 3rd degree black belt
Meigle:Mr. Martin Hogg, 2nd degree black belt


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17 holiday parks featured in Ayrshire. Each of the parks included here in Ayrshire have caravan accommodation, holiday lodges or cabins available for holiday rentals. If you have a specific town in Ayrshire you would like to go to then the menu on the left is the best way to narrow down your search.
Once you have found the holiday park in Ayrshire that you are interested in you can use the 'View Accommodation' button to find out more about the accommodation available at the park. If you would like more information before booking 'Park Information' provides a wealth of information about the park including lots of pictures, reviews, full details and a map of the area.
Cloncaird Castle Country Estate - Kirkmichael
Set in the spectacular countryside of South Ayrshire, the estate provides a fantastic base for exploring this part of Scotland, with a wealth of opportunities for outdoor pursuits both on the estate and nearby. Cloncaird Castle offers the perfect location for both fly and coarse fishing, and walking and hiking tracks abound in this picturesque area with some beautiful riverside walks.This stunning area is great to explore on horseback, and for keen horse riders the estate is a paradise, as there is stabling for you to bring your own horse. For beginners wanting to try their hand at riding there are lessons available too. Clay pigeon shooting is available nearby and the area bursts with quality golf courses such as Troon, Turnberry and Prestwick, making Cloncaird Castle a great holiday destination for golfers too.Cloncaird Castle offers a selection of one, two and three bedroom cottages, each individually designed and furnished to exacting standards.
Turnberry Holiday Park - Girvan
Enjoying a spectacular location just 300m from the nearest beach, this small park nestles peacefully amidst luxuriant parkland affording stunning views of the breathtaking Ayrshire coast and mountains. Perfect for exploring the host of scenic and historic gems that colour Scotland's magical west coast.Unspoilt Girvan, Culzean Castle, Burn's birthplace, gastronomic delights and golf await locally, bustling Ayr is just 18 miles.
Sandylands - Saltcoats
Set close to Ayrshire's famous sandy beaches, with views out towards the Isle of Arran, this lively park is ideally situated for making the most of Scotland's popular west coast. A sandy beach with fishing is just 800m away and among a wealth
Springwater Lodges - Ayr
The lodges are set on a delightful 6 acre fishery, and enjoy a peacefully secluded location just 4 miles from lively Ayr, and close to a wealth of visitor attractions. The fishery is well stocked with a large variety of fish, and fly, bait and coarse fishing are available. Springwater Lodges are well appointed, attractive lodges all with their own verandah, double glazed and heated for year round comfort.
Lagganhouse Country Park - Ballantrae
A real Ayrshire gem! Commanding spectacular views across the Stinchar Valley to the Irish Sea Lagganhouse nestles in 56 tranquil acres of woodland on the hills above Ballantrae. Woodland walks and a wide array of facilities create a fantastic retreat from everyday life for families and couples alike.Excellent walking fishing and golf abound. Stranraer is nearby Culzean Castle a 45-minute drive.
Brunston Castle Resort - Girvan
Nestling in a picturesque valley these country lodges boast a wonderful setting amid 25 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and offer an unspoiled rural idyll. Surrounded by the glorious Ayrshire countryside Brunston Castle is perfectly situated for enjoying the best of both worlds.You can just relax in the open surroundings or venture out and explore the sandy coastline and numerous scenic and historic delights of southwest Scotland. Together with offering a superb leisure complex including an indoor pool sauna and gym Brunston Castle is superbly placed for you to take advantage of the miles of cliff-top walks along this rugged stretch of coast or to enjoy the Galloway Forest Park and Culzean Castle. Slightly further afield lie the numerous treasures of Burns Country and the breathtaking scenery of the Highlands.
Crofthead - Ayr
Peacefully situated amidst beautiful Ayrshire countryside yet just 2 miles from the fabulous amenities of bustling Ayr this friendly and relaxing park offers a perfect base for exploring Scotland's glorious south west.
Gadgirth Lodges - Ayr
There are some beautiful riverside, orchard and woodland walks in the magnificent 28 acre grounds of the estate.A must for fisherman the lodges have access to private salmon and trout fishing within season. There are even barbecue areas available so you can cook the fish you catch for dinner!Gadgirth lodges make a great base for touring Ayrshire, a welcoming, beautiful area, with much to offer visitors. Only 10 minutes drive away is Ayr which has quaint cobbled streets, superb amenities and a lively nightlife. Gadgirth Lodges are perfect for a holiday experiencing the wealth of outdoor pursuits, cultural, scenic and historic gems are close by.
Viewfield Manor Holiday Park - Kilwinning
Nestling in the beautiful countryside surrounding Scotland's glorious west coast, Viewfield Manor boasts an array of fantastic facilities to suit all. Including indoor pool, games room, gym and bar serving food. Perfect for a memorable family holiday in the heart of famous Burns country. Nestling in the beautiful countryside surrounding Scotland's glorious west coast, Viewfield Manor boasts an array of fantastic facilities to suit all. Including indoor pool, games room, gym and bar serving food. Perfect for a memorable family holiday in the heart of famous Burns country.
Sundrum Castle - Ayr
Enjoying a peaceful setting close to Ayr's popular beaches and the beautiful Ayrshire coastline Sundrum Castle offers you the best of both worlds a fun filled family holiday or a quiet relaxing break taken at your own pace.Among a host of facilities to suit all ages and tastes are a superb indoor pool complex crazy golf an adventure playground and the fabulous Treetops Grove and Freestyle Club for teenagers. The Tam O'shanter bar and restaurant offers the perfect way to round off your day before taking in the fantastic family entertainment.The heart of Burns Country the surrounding area bursts with attractions including championship golf castles historic sites theme parks and outdoor pursuits.
Craigendmuir Caravan and Camping Park - Stepps
Heads Of Ayr Caravan Park - Ayr
Bennane Shore Holiday Park and Spa - Girvan
Middlemuir Caravan Park - Tarbolton
Prestwick Holiday Park - Prestwick
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Throughout the trip we cycled along and across the Danube on a few occasions. At first we met in Bratislava, then cycled upstream for a few kilometres in Southern Hungary and latest crossed from Vojvodina in Serbia's north to Croatia. In Belgrade the river is even bigger now that it incorporates Sava as well. We leave Belgrade along the Danube with many other cyclists as well as people enjoying a nice walk and set off in direction East. After crossing Danube on a 2km long bridge we leave all traffic and noise behind and just enjoy the beautiful landscape. No human anywhere close.
Whenever we stay in civilisation for a few days, with the comfort of chairs, electricity, WiFi and running water I get thrilled when we pack up and get on our bikes again. Having everything we need with us, ideally washed clothes and charged up batteries and no aim, but to cycle to the horizon. I realised we were low on fuel though in our multi fuel stove so we planned to find a small family owned gas station (of which many exist here) and get half a liter of gasoline in order to be able to cook dinner and tea in the morning. Nastya's parents had brought us some black tea from Kazakhstan which we enjoy every other morning. Gas station spotted, discussion with the employees who were afraid I'd set off an explosion and I'd rather should buy petroleum (for lamps) ensues. Then we meet the owner. Djuro worked in Austria in the 70's speaks fluent German and invites us for a coke and a chat over at the stable of his recently acquired long horn cattle.
His gas station is along EuroVelo 6 – the Danube route. He sees up to 30 cyclists passing by every day. For us it's very interesting to listen to his stories "from the other perspective". Usually we are the centre of attention, but we quickly realised that we're not that special 🙂 Djuro (George) met a 70 year old granny once, she cycled Route 66 the year before. Lots of couples with children – some only 5 months old. Another German on a walking cycle – a wooden frame with no pedals, just like the very first bicycles more than a hundred years ago. People pass by with all kinds of funny vehicles and many ask if its ok to pitch a tent. We thought: "At a gas station?" Yes – makes perfect sense. Access to water, a toilet, even wifi. Basically it's a free campground with a very nice host. We asked to pitch our tent as well and decided to add the remaining 20km we had planned to do to tomorrows itinerary of 100km. Tent built, stove fired up, Nastya in search for WiFi – we still had to book flights for our parents to come join us in Istanbul later this year. After dinner, we enjoyed a beer and then the road became very noisy as a long trail of cars moved from one village to another lead by a truck that had a long table and 20 guys drinking loaded up on its back. Supposedly a wedding 🙂 George told us that, as we're back on the northern side of the Danube, we're indeed back in Vojvodina. The surrounding villages were partly German and also Hungarian. We would find out more about that the next day.


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Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has asked the Agriculture Department to be prepared for the coming kharif season by keeping seed and fertilizer in required quantities ready before the commencement of sowings.
He told officials to discourage farmers from cultivating cotton and take up alternative crops, particularly soybean and keep large quantities of the seed ready along . Speaking at the District Collectors' conference held here on Monday, he directed the officials of Mission Bhagiratha, the drinking water project, to complete the work of laying pipelines through farms at the earliest since the kharif season was approaching.
On the double-bedroom housing scheme, the Chief Minister said tenders should be called locally and locals should be given preference. He told the Mining Department officials to arrange sand free of cost for 2BHK houses and also make efforts towards resolving pending revenue cases on land meant for the scheme.
Directing the officials to be strategic in the arrangements for Krishna Pushkarams, the Chief Minister said unlike Godavari, Krishna river was flowing for a shorter length in the State and priority should be given to pushkara ghats, parking place and approach roads. Professional swimmers and boats should also be kept ready at all ghats to meet emergencies.
Stating that summer was not yet over, the Chief Minister told the officials of Rural Water Supply Department to continue water supply wherever it was being done. He also issued specific instructions on the celebrations of State Formation Day on June 2 including government employment to a family member each of every martyr and give five years' time for getting necessary qualifications.
Asking the Collectors to keep an eye on corruption in the government welfare schemes, he suggested disbursement of cheques of Kalyana Laxmi and others programmes to the beneficiaries through local legislators. The Kalyana Laxmi cheques should reach the mother of the beneficiary woman before the marriage date.
On transfer of land category from agriculture to non-agriculture, the Chief Minister directed the officials to change the title within 15 days of the application by collecting the revised nala fee through mee seva centres.


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Meet Pippa! She is a fun loving, intelligent & adventurous little girl.
(when crochet with 2.75 hook and worsted yarn)
You can use any size yarn and hook to change the size
(I recommend using a hook one size smaller than suggested on the yarn label)
This pattern is written in ENGLISH ( US terminology).
This listing is for the PDF printable pattern, not the finished product
Difficulty level: Intermediate
• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• st: stitch
• sl st: slip stitch
• CC: change color
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease
• hdc: half double crochet
• hdc inc: half double crochet increase
• hdc dec: half double crochet decrease
• sc3tog:single crochet 3 stitches together
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• FO: fasten off
If you have any questions please do not hesitate and contact me. I have included my contact info in the pattern.
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Vintage Diamond Swirl Ring - Estate Jewelry. A beautiful estate cocktail ring featuring diamonds set in a gorgeous 14k White Gold mounting. Metals: 14K White Gold (hallmarked & tested). Diamonds - one round brilliant cut diamond 0.30ct by formula, approximately 4.4mm estimated clarity SI3/color G-H, side diamonds single cut total diamond weight approximately 0.24ct. Diamonds measured and graded while set as mounting allows.
Dimensions: Front Decoration 11.5mm wide (N-S), shank 1.6mm wide in the back. Condition: estate item in very good condition consistent with normal wear. Layaway payments are not refundable. Gemstone Grading and Measurement: with all vintage jewelry stones are measured and graded while mounted unless otherwise noted.All grading is done as mounting permits, jeweler's caliper or cutout gauge and measure are usually used and carat weights calculated by formula, diamond and gemstone weights and grades are approximate unless otherwise noted. Color gemstones are not tested for enhancement treatments unless otherwise noted. Photography: Please note, colors and dimensions may vary on different size/quality monitors. We do our best to always include a photograph of our jewelry either worn or on a mannequin to give our customers better size perspective.
We make this recommendation in order to secure our customers' investment in case of package loss. Condition descriptions: Excellent virtually unused or unblemished; very good light wear or light blemish; Good moderate wear or moderate blemish; Fair significant wear or significant blemish; Poor serious wear or serious blemish. Please remember any descriptors are subjective. We warrantee and represent that the goods are as described in the above listing. We guarantee all items to be 100% authentic.
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Carista hits No.1 in Japan - ありがとうございました
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We are very pleased to announce that we are currently the top selling OBD2 adapter on Amazon Japan.
Our Japanese partner and local Carista expert is pleased with the partnership so far. You can find him on Carista-Japan
This has been the main difference in driving sales in the Japanese market, a committed local partner developing his own channels of advertising and maintaining a high quality standard of service for local customers.
We see similar levels of customer interest in the US through ECS Tuning and Australia through AutoInstruct, where highly skilled technicians can talk a customer through various options.
In markets that we support, such as Amazon Germany, or Amazon France where we do not have a speaker of the local language or technical support outlets, results are less stellar. This is something we are working on correcting in 2019.
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Carista is currently the best selling OBD2 device in the UK. We are also an Amazon's Choice product in the UK (meaning that Amazon corporate recommend us for quality and service, not just the customers who at the date of publication give us a cumulative 4.3 stars out of 5 [573 reviews]).
Carista is an app that works for drivers of supported cars around the world, allowing customization (coding) diagnostics and servicing of compatible model cars. In early 2019 we will be adding Nissan - Infiniti to our supported cars.
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Trade Talk brings you a selection of the latest trade news from Australia and the world.
A new RBA publication has found the mining boom has significantly increased Australian living standards. The boom raised disposable income by 13% and lowered unemployment by 1.25%. However, there have also been costs including an increase in the Australian dollar adversely affecting some other industries.
Reserve Bank of Australia: The Effect of the Mining Boom on the Australian Economy
China's continued urbanisation is expected to create significant opportunities for Australian exports. A new Chinese urbanisation plan aims to lift the proportion of people living in cities to 60% by 2020, up from 54% today. A number of exports are expected to benefit, including construction and waste management.
EFIC: China's urbanisation creates new export opportunities
Minister Robb is visiting Burma to advance Australia's economic interests. During the trip Mr Robb will meet with ASEAN trade ministers as well as his Burmese counterparts. "These meetings provide an opportunity to progress Australia's trade agenda, including the RCEP negotiations" said Mr Robb.
TIM Media Release: Robb visit to Burma
Minister Robb joined ministers from ASEAN Member States and New Zealand in signing a protocol to improve the efficiency of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA). The Protocol amends certain provisions of the agreement to reduce red tape and facilitate greater business utilisation.
TIM Media Release: Signature of AANZFTA Protocol
Tourism Australia has selected 31 specialist travel agents to spearhead a new distribution network to sell high quality Australian holiday packages to China's rapidly growing middle class. Tourism Australia forecasts show annual spending by visitors from China to Australia could rise from $5b to $13b by 2020.
Tourism Australia: Tourism Australia appoints first agents to lead 'high yield' China tourism strategy
Senior officials from APEC met in Beijing last week to finalise ambitious measures to accelerate growth across the Asia-Pacific. In his opening remarks, China State Councillor Yang Jiechi said "Our economies are pushing for greater economic integration with a view to building an integrated Asia-Pacific market".
APEC News: APEC Senior Officials finalizing platform for new growth
APEC economies are working to realise their commitment to boost free trade in environmental goods. "APEC's voluntary commitment is setting a global precedent and is encouraging [global] innovation in environmental technologies" said UN trade policy export, John Maughan.
APEC News: APEC opening environmental goods market
The WTO ruled last Thursday that China's export restrictions on various rare earths are largely inconsistent with international trade rules. The US was the complainant in the case while Australia was a 3rd party. China is the world's leading producer of rare earths, primarily used for manufacturing high-tech products.
Today, more than half of the world's population lives in urban areas, and this number is rising. While some cities are successful in attracting investment, skills and ensuring prosperity, others struggle. This report aims to deepen the understanding of the factors underpinning the competitiveness of global cities.
Over the past decade investment spending by the mining sector increased from 2% to 8% of Australia's GDP.
Trade articles sourced from non-Australian Government sources do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government.


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Apple unveiled iOS 5 at WWDC 2011 Keynote, which includes more than 200 features for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users such as revamped Notification system with Notification Center, iMessage, PC Free, Wi-Fi Sync Newsstand, Reminders, deep Twitter integration and lots more.
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As 2014 holiday shopping statistics roll in, SLI Systems found some interesting trends among search query data for the 800+ e-commerce sites it serves. In addition to seeing a record-breaking Cyber Monday, we identified the weekend's peak U.S. shopping times, discovered that 40% of weekend shopping was done from mobile devices, saw huge international growth in Black Friday shopping, and hit a new milestone with the number of search queries SLI served.
Overall, it's clear that holiday e-commerce shopping is up significantly from last year – The Custora E-Commerce Pulse reported an increase of 15.4% in e-commerce revenue for the holiday weekend (Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday) over the same weekend in 2013. As mentioned in an SLI press release issued today, 10 p.m. EST on Cyber Monday was the peak hour for online shopping in the U.S. Thanksgiving Day shopping also peaked at 10 p.m. EST.
Mobile Monday?
SLI research also found that 37% of Cyber Monday shopping in the U.S. was conducted on mobile devices – this is up from the 29% reported by Marketing Land in 2013. As the percentage of mobile shopping continues to rise – and the term "cyber" becomes more dated ("Cyber Monday" was first coined by Shop.org in 2005 to describe the online shopping peak on the Monday after Black Friday) – this $2 billion shopping day may be on its way toward the new name of "Mobile Monday."
Black Friday Now a Global Event
While the chart above looks at peak U.S. shopping times, our data surprisingly showed a significant amount of Black Friday traffic coming from Brazil and the UK. Even though these countries don't celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday that Americans enjoy on the fourth Thursday and Friday of November, retailers have launched Black Friday campaigns in Brazil and the UK to capitalize on the U.S. shopping trend. Amazon was the first to offer Black Friday discounts in the UK in 2000, and clearly, the trend has skyrocketed.
Record Queries Served by SLI
Due to the international growth of Black Friday shopping and online shopping in general, SLI also hit a new record of serving more than 100 million site-search queries in a single day. There are many ways we prepare for supporting our clients' peak shopping days – from the highly redundant and scalable cloud architecture we offer year-round to the additional site optimizations our engineers conduct well in advance of expected peaks. We're pleased to be able to support the increased search traffic on any of our clients' sites, no matter what day of the year.


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Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini yoga is called the yoga of awareness, designed to give you an experience of your soul. In kundalini yoga we harness the mental, physical and nervous energies of the body and put them under the domain of the will, which is the instrument of the soul. This technology precisely combines breath, mudra, eye focus, mantra, body locks, and postures to balance the glandular system, expand lung capacity and purify the blood. Bringing balance to mind , body, and soul.
Yogi Bahajan, who brought kundalini to the west in 1969 says, " The kundalini experience does not mean you have gone into a deep breathless trance and are beyond this world. It integrates you more fully with reality and gives you a broader vision and sensitivity so that you can act more efficiently."
Kundalini is a yoga for 'householders', for people who have to cope with the daily stresses of holding jobs,raising families and managing businesses. It is a path for everyone who wants skills to cope successfully with the challenges of our times.(3HO).


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Maybe you're fresh out of high school, or have taken a couple of years off to figure out your next move. Or, perhaps you're a "mature student" –anyone 23 and older – who is returning to post-secondary or pursuing higher education for the first time. No matter who you are, we'll help you get the support you need to be successful at Douglas.
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The Converse Wells Ox in grey and red is a neat looking low-cut by the brand. Ox, by the way, is a standard suffix for all low cuts by Converse. Wolf grey suede covers the upper while red leather has been used for the branding – the star and the chevron. The tongue, lining, and laces are red in color as well. Sitting on a spotless white midsole, these skating kicks are available now for $55.00.
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Vlad Spânu: Moldova's 20 Years of Challenges and Successes
Remarks by Vlad Spânu, President of the Moldova Foundation,
at the Panel Discussion:
Moldova's Democratic Transition: 20 Years of Challenges and Successes
held on August 31, 2011 at NED in Washington, DC
For me, like for many people of Moldova, August 27, 1991 represents the culmination of the national movement's fascinating struggle that started in 1988. Many do not know, others are inclined to forget, but the mass peaceful protests and meetings in Chisinau in the period of 1988-1989 were among the largest and well-organized movements in the Soviet Union's republics. Our main demands were to change Soviet Moldova's flag to a national one, the historical Romanian tricolor, to change the anthem, and to replace the Russian with Romanian, as official language of the republic, using the Latin script instead of imposed Cyrillic and, ultimately, to get independence from Moscow. On August 31, 1989, 22 years ago today, the Supreme Soviet, legislative body in Chisinau, passed into law the establishment of the official language of the MSSR and the return to the Latin alphabet. Just to get you a sense of those days, several historical facts, events that followed. A few weeks from this date, August 31, the trans-Nistrian districts of the MSSR protested the establishment of the Romanian written in Latin characters as the official language of the republic, which started the secessionist movement among Russian speakers in Tiraspol and other districts on the left bank of Nistru, where the 14th Soviet army headquarters were located. In one year, on September 2, 1990, the Moldavian Transnistrian Soviet Republic was proclaimed in Tiraspol. And in one year, on August 27, 1991, Moldovans were able to use another window of opportunity in history and escape from Moscow's control, similarly with the situation in 1918.
20 years is not a long period in history. Those who see glass half full would definitely praise the people of the independent Republic of Moldova for their achievements. First and foremost, they got liberty. Today, no one can argue with the fact that people in what was once Soviet Moldova have more freedom than they had prior to 1991 – of movement, of expression, of electing and being elected, to name a few. Arguably, Moldovans live now better than 20 years ago.
Those who see the glass half empty would argue that Moldova lost its opportunities in these 20 years. They would compare the country with the Baltic States – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – that in 1995 each country signed an Association Agreement with the EU, while Moldova, in 1994 became a member of Russia-led Commonwealth of Independent States. In 2002 the Baltic nations applied to become members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (E.U.) and got into these organizations in 2004, while Moldovans elected in 2001 communists to control all branches of power until 2009. According to IMF's data for 2007, GDP per capita in Moldova was $2,720, while in Estonia it was $20,961, Latvia — $17,484, Lithuania — $18,108. These are all Soviet republics that started in 1991in similar economic conditions. Moldova is last in the region when it comes to GDP and FDI per capita, but first in labor export and human trafficking, remittances per capita. Moldova of today is associated with high corruption in the highest echelons of power, political instability, unresolved separatist conflict and foreign troops on its territory. All of these contribute to Moldova's vulnerability and make the country the poorest in Europe.
Why Moldova could not take off the ground as did the Baltics or its western neighbor Romania, of which the current territory of the Republic of Moldova was a part before Soviet occupation of 1940?
For me, the simple reason is that Moldova was too easy to be handled and controlled, the society was too fragmented in dealing with very basic question of identity, besides, the west has been paying little attention and had not appetite to get itself involved with the "Bessarabian question", to use a term from the Soviet historiography.
Today, after two years of ruling of non-communist parties that form the Alliance for European Integration, feelings of the Moldovans are mixed. Most of them are glad that the communists ended their 8 years in power, which ruled Moldova in a semi totalitarian style. Others are disappointed with the pace of reforms and their numbers grow by day. In my opinion, Moldova risks to repeat the Ukraine's political scenario of 2010 when pro-western parties lost power through democratic elections or Moldova's own scenario of 2001, when the communists return to power winning the absolute majority of the seats in parliament.
Indeed, since 2009, there was no a breakthrough in cutting corruption and red tape, in creating jobs to retain its workforce from leaving the country. Improvements – yes, but no radical change. If in 2001-2009, head of the communists ruled the country, monopolizing businesses, export and import operations in favor of his own company run by his son Oleg Voronin, today, there are several political actors that took that role. Business people, both those who were in Voronin's entourage and those who were in opposition to communists, saw the opportunity to take over Voronin-controlled businesses and state assets. And they do so by using political parties as vehicles and, in many instances disregarding the rule of law. There is no secret anymore that there are three business clans that compete in Moldova, which are controlled by current PM Vladimir Filat, deputy speaker Valdimir Plahotniuc and ex-president Vladimir Voronin. Troika of the three Vladimirs. To get a better feeling of the complex business dealing in Moldova these days, I will give you one example. Today, after 2 years of ruling of the AEI, the only company who has an exclusive license to export metal in Moldova is the company controlled by the Voronin family. No state run company can get such a license today. This example shows how deep the corruption, protectionism are imbedded in the governmental institutions and how tied are business links across the political spectrum.
If you look into what writes the Moldova media since 2009, you would not see in the headlines that coalition parties or politicians are competing for who puts forward the best reform strategies. Instead, you will see what party or politician controls Moldtelecom, Franzeluta or other public companies and businesses.
Moldova is in a political deadlock, unable to elect a president for two years by the parliament, due to the Constitutional threshold of 61 votes out of 101. Parliamentarians need to do two of the following to overcome it: change the Constitution or find a compromise candidate. It is likely that new parliamentary elections will be triggered because of the deadlock, although politicians are reluctant to do this due to the fact that new elections are very unpopular with the tired electorate. After all, Moldovans had three parliamentary and one local elections in 2 years.
But even if elections take place, it is unlikely politicians will be able to find a solution to elect president, unless they are willing to make radical change in the system of governance.
What changes need to be made?
The key problem in Moldova is that the principle of the distribution of power became dysfunctional in 2000, when the country was transformed from a semi-presidential to a parliamentarian republic. That needs to be fixed.
Let's take one by one.
The legislative. Today, Moldovans, unlike in early 1990s, elect members of parliament by party lists and parliamentarians are not accountable to the people who voted for them. A change to uninominal voting system, like one in the U.S., when only one member is selected from each district, is needed that would end the corruption practice lack of democracy within parties, and bring closer parliamentarians to the people.
The president. For the sake of the separation of power, the president has to be elected by popular vote. This could be the fist step, followed by a large debate in the country about eliminating the duality of the executive branch when you have the president and the prime minster, a practice that is overspread in Europe, that lead to political in fights between these two executive sub-branches.
The judiciary. Now, it is not independent from political influences and it is still corrupt. This is why the judicial system needs reform and support from the west for such reforms.
This is true for overall reforms of the system of governance. And I hope Moldovans themselves started to realize that a comprehensive reform is needed in the Moldovan political system, but without the west assistance and pressure, if you wish, it is unlikely they will take the lead.


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