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The stock carries an impressive VGM Score of B. Here V stands for Value, G for Growth and M for Momentum with the score being a weighted combination of all three factors.
Its return on equity — a profitability measure — stands at 10.2%, better than its industry's average of 7.9%.
The company's revenue stream has been gaining since 2017 after it suffered a decline in 2015 and 2016. Revenues are expected to grow in 2019 on the back of sales uptick in Asia and EMEA plus higher operating premiums, fees and other revenues in its Group Benefits segment.
MetLife has been constantly making efforts to restructure its business for the past many years, focusing on businesses with growth potential. One of the most significant steps taken in this direction was the separation of its U.S. Retail business named BrightHouse Financial, which was completed in 2018. This sale freed the company from a capital-intensive business. Moreover, the divestiture closed the company's UK Wealth Management business and MetLife Afore, S.A. de C.V. and its pension fund management business in Mexico. Thus, these strategic moves will reduce the vulnerability of MetLife and ensure more free cash flow over the long term.
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Bikie charged over weapons cache has bail refused amid fears he would interfere with witness
A member of the Finks outlaw motorcycle gang has had his bail application refused by a magistrate who said his weapons charges were far too serious to allow for his release from jail.
Key points:
- Strikeforce Raptor charged Finks gang member Orm Neville Williams, 28, with 42 weapons offences in June
- Magistrate refuses bail application as weapons charges considered far too serious
- "Risk of interfering with a witness is high," says magistrate
In June this year, police from the dedicated anti-bikie unit Strikeforce Raptor charged 28-year-old Finks gang member Orm Neville Williams with 42 weapons offences.
Police allege Mr Williams rented a storage unit where he kept 10 firearms, including a semi-automatic shotgun, three semi-automatic rifles and a M1 carbine rifle.
Officers said they also found long arms, ammunition and detachable firearm magazines.
Defence says bail warranted given court delays
Defence lawyer Rob Hussey today noted the seriousness of the charges and strength of the case against his client.
But he still applied for bail on the basis that there could be an 18-month wait for Mr Williams to be heard, should he stand trial.
Mr Hussey said should he be committed for sentence it would be a wait of up to nine months.
He argued his client worked full time, and his wife and family needed his income to get by.
Mr Hussey proposed strict conditions, but they were knocked back by magistrate Robert Stone.
"If he were released on bail he could get his affairs in order, get some runs on the board and leave his family in a financially secure situation," Mr Hussey said.
"He could have a curfew [to] not leave house between 8:00pm and 6:00am and would agree to non-association with any members of Finks outlaw motorcycle group or any bikie groups."
Mr Hussey said his client would also abide by a condition that he did not apply for a passport or enter any point of departure from Australia, such as an airport.
He said his wife would also provide $500 surety.
Magistrate says weapons likely linked to turf war
The Crown opposed the bail application and told the court CCTV footage clearly identified Mr Williams coming and going from the storage unit.
Magistrate Stone said he was facing a maximum 20 years for the most serious offence.
He said Mr Williams had rubbing alcohol to wipe down weapons and get rid of DNA, and he had articles relating to the Finks outlaw motorcycle gang.
"The Finks motorcycle gang is in conflict with the Nomads in the Newcastle and Hunter region, and in that background and that context that it is alleged these firearms being stored on behalf of the Finks motorcycle gang," the magistrate said.
"The likelihood would be if he was found guilty or pleaded guilty he would receive custodial sentence.
"I cannot on this occasion entertain a release.
"The risk of interfering with a witness is high and the safety of the community is a priority.
"I can't have people possessing firearms in this community of this quantity.
"They [the charges] are far too serious and bail is refused."
The case has been adjourned to November 7.
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Tony Parker goes in-depth into 'Spurs culture,' pens heartfelt letter to city, fans
Parker thanks teammates, city and Spurs organization after 17 seasons
SAN ANTONIO – Tony Parker reflected on his time with the Spurs in an emotional letter to the organization and fans that was posted on the Players' Tribune on Monday morning.
Parker signed with Charlotte this offseason after 17 seasons and four championships in San Antonio.
The only public comments Parker had made about his departure were to the Undefeated's Marc Spears immediately after news broke of him signing with the Hornets.
In the heartfelt letter, Parker reflected on his first visit to San Antonio for a workout before the 2001 NBA draft.
He was only 19 years old at the time and said his first workout was a "disaster," but wrote head coach Gregg Popovich gave him a second chance, invited him back for another work out and ultimately selected him in the draft.
He wrote what makes Popovich such a unique coach are his principles, which were established from the start and haven't changed since.
Good or bad, Popovich always spoke the truth to Parker. "It's no B.S. when he's giving you these words of encouragement...and it's no B.S. when he's giving you these words of criticism," Parker wrote.
Parker joined a roster that was ready to compete for a championship on a yearly basis.
He had his ups and downs early in his career which he chronicled in the letter, but was always able to lean on teammates.
Parker said the veterans on the team embraced him, and wrote about David Robinson's impact on him as a young player.
"You have this first-ballot Hall of Famer, and he's in the middle of another championship run — and yet somehow he is not viewing me, this young guy getting brought along at the same time, as a burden."
The quote continued, "With David, and with the other veteran players on the Spurs, it always felt like this was just the natural way of things. Everyone had their expectation of winning championships."
Tony Parker goes in-depth into #Spurs culture, talks Pop, Duncan and Manu in an emotional letter he penned on the @PlayersTribune. STORY➡ https://t.co/TEKjayL4Ya #KSATsports #KSATnews #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/w5iOg5gzJl— RJ Marquez (@KSATRJ) August 6, 2018
Parker also went in-depth into the "Spurs culture" and said it exists because of Tim Duncan.
"The thing with Tim is that he wasn't only the greatest player for those years. He was also the greatest teammate. I don't think people realize how much of our team's entire culture could really be brought back to just Tim being Tim. That's the truth," Parker wrote.
Parker added Duncan "was the most coachable great player of all time," and the greatest player he's ever played with.
"Guys would come in, take a look around, and eventually they would do as Tim does," Parker wrote. "That was Spurs Culture."
The letter featured lighter moments as well with Parker writing Manu Ginobili was unstoppable with his "floppy hair" and the three still get together for dinner on occasion and go down memory lane.
Parker shed light on the decision to bring him off the bench last year and start second-year point guard Dejounte Murray, writing that he went to Popovich and Murray, and told both it would be best for the team.
When it came to the championships, Parker said it never mattered who was leading the charge, but all they wanted to do was win together because it was the "Spurs Way."
"Timmy and Manu and I, you've never seen such smiles as the ones we had on when we are lifting that trophy," Parker wrote.
Parker concluded by thanking the organization and the fans for the support over the years. He wrote he is excited to be in Charlotte, but San Antonio will always be home.
"While I won't try to define who I've become, over these last 17 years, in a single letter … I can say this for sure: I have the Spurs and I have San Antonio to thank for it. And I will carry that with pride," Parker concluded.
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If you have bleeding gums, then it is a thing to worry about! One of major bleeding gums causes is unhygienic teeth. Plaque contains germs which attack the healthy tissue around the teeth. This plaque causes the gums to get irritated and hence causes swelling and pain. Eventually, all of this causes bleeding in gums. Especially when you brush or floss your teeth this problem generally occurs. This problem is called as gingivitis.
Gingivitis is actually a condition in which you don't feel any pain or sting while bleeding however bleeding gums are the only symptoms of it. Some of the other signs of it include swollen, red or dark gums. You can also have bad breath and bad taste while eating or drinking anything. This disease can be easily treated. Yes! You heard that right; bleeding gums treatment is very much possible.
What are Bleeding Gums Causes?
Plaque that is not removed regularly by brushing teeth or flossing results in damaging your gums and teeth. Actually what happens is when you eat food and don't brush the food particles stay in your mouth? The saliva of your mouthy tries to digest this food particle and turns it into plaque. This plaque stays on your roots and your gums. Now if this is not cleaned on a regular basis, it can start wearing off the enamel and can form large pockets between your teeth and your gums. Germs and bacteria can get trap in these pockets. This attacks the gums very badly and also effects your teeth bone if not treated for some time. So now if you ask why are my gums bleeding you may have got the answer. It is only because of the unhygienic routine you had of your mouth. These are the bleeding gums causes.
So when the plaque reaches your bone, this condition turns more severe and is called as periodontitis. This can further cause you the tooth loss and overall health issue which include fever, jaw pain, neck swelling.
It is very much important on how to stop bleeding gums, but first, you need to go to a dentist to get a proper check-up of your bleeding gums.
How Can Bleeding Gums Affect Your Overall Health?
Gums diseases are very much sense, and you must try to get them to cure as soon as possible. Bleeding gums when brushing teeth is a very common sign, but you have to get rid of it. You may not want to see blood every time you spit out after brushing or eating fruits. You must be very careful as it can affect your health. As bleeding gums are related to a blood disease in some cases, so it is important to get It checked as many diseases are linked to it. These include diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer. A person's sexual health can also be affected due to bleeding gums so you should not ignore bleeding gums at all.
Common Reasons for Bleeding Gums
There are many reasons for bleeding gums. Some of them are as under:
Bleeding gum is common for unhygienic measures, but it is also a result of your age. As you grow up, your age gums start to weaken. You may also suffer from tooth loss and other dental problems.
According to some reports, 50% of the adults over 35 years of age suffer from gum bleeding for no reason. Moreover, 70% of adults over 60 years of age have gum diseases. So its best to get your teeth intact and clean at an early age.
Stress is linked as a trigger to almost every disease, and it's a fact, if your mind is not at peace, you cannot fight back to any disease even if you've got the best home remedies for bleeding gums or any other disease. Get rid of stress and anti-depression pills. Stay happy and fight for your good health.
Some medicines can also cause bleeding gums. If you want to stop bleeding gums, then stop using these medicines. Bleeding gums pregnancy is a very commonly discussed topic. Women who are pregnant have supplements can also get bleeding gums. Don't take anti-depressant pills, heart medications or oral contraceptives. All of these can cause bleeding gums. You must get in touch with a doctor to get full details on which medicine is causing it, and you must ask him for bleeding gum remedy or bleeding gum cure.
Yes! You may also get gum bleeding or any gum disease just because your parents had it and you have to have it because it's in your genetics. Your doctor or dentist can test a simple genetic test to know whether you have it in your genes or not.
- Poor hygiene as mentioned earlier is the biggest cause of bleeding gums.
- Poor nutrition is also one of the key reasons for bleeding gums. You may be having a deficiency of some vitamin or calcium. Just improve your diet.
- Grinding teeth can cause enamel loss and can eventually affect your gums which will cause bleeding, and pain so tries not to grind them as there is no need to.
- Tobacco users also have the highest rate of bleeding gums and let us clear you that you can never get well by using home remedies for bleeding gums until and unless you quit smoking.
So you must know now that you must not take bleeding gums lightly and get them treated as soon as possible as it can turn into a real mess and you can get an infection.
Other than all that you must make sure you brush your teeth twice a day, this is the best remedy to get rid of every dental disease in the world. Make sure you take care of your teeth and don't use any of the above stuff to make the situation worse. Give us your feedback and share your experience with us on how you fought with bleeding gums.


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While waiting in line, the patient and very dear cashier must have said 100 times, "Everything except blue tags is half off." I shit you not, the following conversation ensued:
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"What about red tags, are they on sale?"
"Everything but the blue tags."
"What about green?"
"Everything but blue."
"What about purple?"
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"Will you call me when the blue tags go on sale?"
Honest to goodness, this same conversation took place over and over. But that pillar of customer service never lost her composure and never skipped a beat, as she loaded beautiful rugs, bedding, towels, dishes into very large bags. I almost peed myself laughing, which was contagious. Pretty soon the whole line was laughing. I quickly perused my tags: red, green, purple. Not a blue tag in sight. Hot damn! Everything is half off!
I had to hang the watercolor as soon as I got home. Beautiful! Wish I'd painted it. Wish I could read the artist's signature. Fine work. I'd guess it was painted by an architect.
Here's a detail of the hand painted vase. She's a beauty, so lovingly and sensuously enhanced. Such beautiful colors. Thank you to the fine artist who took the time to create this work. I adore it! It's signed on the bottom, but I can't read the signature.
Oh - I almost forgot. I just gotta show you this funky shelf. They get some great furniture, and have some great deals. But I don't know what to think of this one. I've never seen anything like it. Might be cute as a shop fixture. And no, I didn't buy it.
If you are an independent film director of sci-fi flicks, the Salvation Army is the place to get otherworldly looking furniture for your sets. Do you remember the ugly dining room set I showed you when I first started this blog? Have a look, here. See what I mean? Oh, and sorry dears, I forgot to check if this had a blue tag.


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Rewriting investigation articles
There are quire a few articles on this wiki that are in Investigation format, meaning they are largely either pastes of information, unlabeled links, user comments with signing, openly speculative information, or just long-winded fact-wise.
While these articles are important to discussion and progress in this ARG, they hinder the ability of regular users to read and make sense of articles.
For this reason, articles with regular names (eg: phone numbers, component drops, etc) should be reserved for neatly-written summaries of the most important facts, while an Investigation subpage (eg: Pagename/Investigation ) allows open discussion and pasting of information, but categorized with ==Section Headers== at the least.
These changes I think will allow users to access important information quickly and delve deeper if they desire. -- Crash demons (talk) 22:32, November 4, 2012 (UTC)
- Useful links for this:
- Wikipedia:Manual of Style
- Category:Sources
- Category:Investigations
- Category:Pages_needing_rewrites
- Template:Cleanup
{{Cleanup|reason}} {{Cleanup|nosub=yes|reason for pages that don't need a subpage}}
--Crash demons (talk) 22:56, November 4, 2012 (UTC)


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Other than sticking it to Google and making the browsing experience better for Mac, iPhone, and iPad users, I'm not certain what Apple is trying to prove by allowing browser ad blockers in the App Store.
What's the problem with ad blockers? It isn't a single problem. It's a plethora of problems generated by an unholy combination of technology tracking capability mixed with greed and and topped by a lack of discipline among advertisers, layered with online publications who prosper when it all works in their favor.
The same type of technology that makes nearly infinite tracking possible can also be used to unhinge and defeat the tracking mechanisms. Those are the variety of ad blockers available for popular browsers, and now, thanks to Apple poking Google in the eye with a stick, available for iPhone and iPad— apps that blocks ads within native applications.
This battle between advertisers who demand tracking data and browser users who demand privacy will not die easily. Website publishers depend upon ad revenues for their very existence. Ad blockers take a chunk of that revenue away, and the chunk is growing larger every day, and the trend will cause some online publishers to go out of business, cut staff, or change the model to one that is less intrusive than the standard array of flash animation ads, video ads, pop up ads, and ads that swallow the page you're trying to read.
As an online writer and publisher, and as a Mac, iPhone, and iPad user with a few hundred websites in my RSS reader, I understand the issues from both perspectives. Advertising makes the world go around. Without it there will be no free internet (not to mention television, radio, newspapers, magazines and many other businesses). But advertisers have become drunken with greed on the technology that intrudes, detracts, and tracks.
What's the solution?
There is no single solution but there are reasonable options. Here's one. If you must block websites with annoying advertisements, use Ghostery on your Mac. For Safari and Chrome users Ghostery is a simple-to-install browser extension which can be turned on and off, and makes it easy to create custom settings for the websites you read the most.
Ghostery does a good job of showing you who tracks you while you visit websites. How To See Who Tracks You Online is a good place to start and Kate Mackenzie puts Ghostery to the test on a number of popular Apple-oriented websites.
Ghostery is free, but it has enough controls that you can blacklist sites, whitelist sites, and even select specific tracking mechanisms to block. Our site, BohemianBoomer, has joined with a few other Apple oriented sites to minimize advertising (we only use Google's simple AdSense ads for now) per page, and to drop Google's very popular Analytics tracking mechanism.
We use Ghostery while we browse the web. We also blacklist and whitelist sites. And, for sites we approve, we make an effort to support their advertising efforts because we know that's what pays the bills. Some websites have pop up notices that appear when an ad blocker is detected, and that's a trend that will continue to grow– websites blocking the blockers from viewing their content. That's a dangerous trend, too; one without winners.
Google, probably the world's greatest offender at tracking users, once had an unofficial motto that said, 'Don't be evil.' That's gone. Google's new parent company, Alphabet, has no such restraint and neither does the search engine giant (Google is merely a part of the Alphabet company). The rest of us, though, can avoid being evil and do the right thing.


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If you're at JavaOne this year, don't miss Brian Tarbox's talk, "Rewriting an Open Source Music Program in Scala" Brian will talk about his experience converting Log4JFugue to Scala. (Of course, Log4JFugue, which uses JFugue to let you listen to your log files, won the Duke's Choice Award at JavaOne 2010). Brian's talk should prove to be intriguing: "The majority of the session is a hands-on, code-on-the-fly re-creation of the Scala version from scratch. You will see the differences between the languages and get a feel for coding in the functional paradigm. You will also understand that Scala need not be scary. No background in Scala is required."
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Hurricanes, Climate Disruption and "Canada's Dirtiest Needle": 140 Arrested at White House
WASHINGTON - Peter Shumlin, Governor of Vermont stated this morning: "I find it extraordinary that so many political leaders won't actually talk about the relationship between climate change, fossil fuels, our continuing irrational exuberance about burning fossil fuels, in light of these storm patterns that we've been experiencing."
For over a week, people from across the country have been gathering in Washington D.C. to oppose the Keystone XL, a 1,700 mile pipeline that would carry tar sands oil from Canada to refineries on the Gulf of Mexico. The group Tar Sands Action estimates about 140 people have been arrested so far today from a crowd that included 60 religious leaders and NASA's Dr. James Hansen.
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McKibben is the author of a dozen books on the environment, a scholar in residence at Middlebury College, and founder of 350.org. He said today: "President Obama must decide whether or not to grant a 'presidential permit' for a Canadian company, TransCanada, to begin construction of the Keystone XL, a 1,700 mile pipeline from the Canadian tar sands to refineries on the Gulf of Mexico." McKibben argued against the pipeline this morning.
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Wysham is a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies. She said today: "Climate change has begun. And yet our press is not discussing extreme weather events — droughts, fires, flooding — in the context of climate change, so the populace is ill-informed. And our politicians are not connecting the dots between our continued reliance on carbon-intensive fuels — like tar sands — and the crazy weather that threatens us all. Both need to change."
Background: James Hansen stated in a interview on Friday: "President George W. Bush said that the U.S. was addicted to oil. So what will the U.S. response to this situation be? Will it entail phasing out fossil fuels and moving to clean energy or borrowing the dirtiest needle from a fellow addict? That is the question facing President Obama.
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"In my first major paper on this topic, in Science in 1981, I listed the amount of carbon dioxide that would be introduced by each fossil fuel. I concluded that the world would recognize that it had to phase out coal without burning it all, and not develop unconventional fossil fuels such as tar sands. I was assuming that policymakers would be rational. I did not realize the power that fossil fuel special interests have over policymakers and the public. …
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Iranian Arabs: Ten Years of Oppression and Injustice
April 15, 2015
"The honorable judge did not provide any explanation whatsoever regarding his guilty finding, nor about how and why the charges had been brought against me [in the first place], based on what witness testimony, and what objective or subjective evidence. He simply did not consider it important."
April 15, 2005 was a watershed moment in the protests of our Arab compatriots of Khuzestan Province. The protests opposed the government's discriminatory and organized policies against the region's Arab population, consisting of territorial mobilization and modification of the population's makeup; expropriating fertile lands and expelling the native population; expansion of shantytowns and homelessness; and suppression of Khuzestani Arabs' cultural, social, and linguistic identity. These protests were also a reaction to the letter ascribed to the then-President's Chief of Staff, planning the modification of the region's ethnic population. The demonstrations that had started in the city of Ahvaz quickly spread to other cities of Khuzestan with mainly Arab populations, and continued for at least ten days. Security and military forces violently quashed these protests, causing the death and injury of dozens of Khuzestani Arab citizens. In the following days, months, and years, these forces continued to intimidate, arrest, torture, and execute Arab citizens.
Ten years after these events, the leaders of the Islamic Republic have yet to show a willingness to address and resolve the issues. The regime's policies continue to be centered on violent suppression of the Province of Khuzestan's Arab citizens' protests, which continue to occur periodically. The last round of suppression of these protests resulted in the arrest of dozens of young protesters, after Yuness Asakereh, a poor street vendor from the city of Khorramshahr, set himself on fire in March 2015 and subsequently died of his injuries. This year, much like previous years, on the eve of the anniversary of the 2005 protests, there is a heightened police presence and oppressive atmosphere throughout the region, including in Ahvaz and Hamidieh. Security forces have already arrested dozens of youth and civil and cultural activists.
The Government's violent treatment of the protestors on April 15, 2005 resulted in a series of violent events. In one year, the cities of Ahvaz, Abadan, and Dezful were subjected to several bombings, killing at least 22 people and injuring more than a hundred others. No group officially accepted responsibility for the Ahvaz bombings. However, a video recording was distributed in the name of Katibeh Shohadaye Mohiuddin Al Nasser ("Mohiuddin Al Nasser Martyrs Brigade") and Harakat Al-Nazal Al-Arabi Le-Tahrir Al-Ahvaz ("Ahvaz Arabic Liberation Movement"), showing some of the bombings, including the explosion in front of the Natural Resources Organization building and oil pipeline explosions. In the televised confessions of a number of those arrested, broadcast several times on local TV and on Iran's English language Press TV, 10 of these individuals declared themselves members of Katibeh Shohadaye Mohiuddin Al Nasser (the military wing of the Al-Nazal movement). In subsequent years, Harakat Al-Nazal officially accepted responsibility for some of the oil pipeline explosions.
Government officials never accepted that these bombings were connected to the suppression of Khuzestan's protest movement. In multiple, and sometimes contradictory, statements, the authorities attributed responsibility to "those loyal to the previous regime, residing in England," "Fugitive SAVAK (the Shah's security and intelligence apparatus) members, and family members of the destroyed Monafeqin (MKO)," "Wahabis," "secessionists," and/or to groups affiliated with foreign countries including the Great Britain. Following the Ahvaz bombings, dozens of the region's Arab citizens were arrested and charged with participation in the bombings. According to the Ahvaz prosecutor, a total of 4 cases implicating 45 defendants were opened in the Ahvaz Islamic Revolutionary Court's Special Branch. Iranian Judiciary officials referred to these cases as "Ahvaz Bombing Cases". Some of the defendants and their families strongly protested against labelling their cases as "bombing cases" and pointed out that no bombing charges were brought against them in Court. In closed door trials, the Ahvaz Islamic revolutionary Court sentenced the defendants to death and carried these sentences out for at least 20 of them. Dozens of other Arab Iranian citizens were sentenced to long prison terms.
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Ahvaz protests, the Abdorrahman Boroumand Foundation (ABF) is publishing the stories of 20 Arab Iranians executed in relation to Ahvaz cases, along with the testimonies of two witnesses and a short report that provides extensive evidence of a systematic breach of the defendants' rights in violation of Iran's international obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights as well as domestic criminal laws and procedures at all stages of adjudication. ABF reminds the government of Iran of its obligations under international law and points out that the nature and gravity of the charges brought against the defendants do not justify the violation of the inalienable rights of the accused.
Mohammad Ali Savari was 38 years old, married, with five children, a tenured English teacher in the Ministry of Education, and a member of the Vefaq Party and of Shams-e Jonub and Imam Ali Fund cultural organizations. He was one of dozens of Ahavaz' Arab activists who, along with two of his brothers, spent 10 months in an Ahvaz Information Administration's solitary confinement cell in connection with the "Ahvaz Bombings Case." He was under great pressure during detention, was repeatedly tortured, and was eventually hanged along with his brother, Jafar Savari, on September 11, 2007.
Mr. Savari was one of a handful of defendants who got an opportunity to write a protest letter to the Ahvaz Islamic Revolutionary Court, in which he stated that his confessions were obtained under circumstances caused by "mental and psychological anxiety and stress due to extreme and tremendous physical and psychological torture"; he officially denied those confessions. In an official complaint lodged against the ruling judge with the Judges Disciplinary Court, Mr. Savari further protested the violation of procedural rules by the judge and the interrogators. The complaint was never heard. It contains, however, references to the conditions of adjudication, and the judge's illegal conduct:
"From the moment I had been arrested until that very moment I had not met with my attorney even for an instant; he denied my attorney's request to hold a confidential or non-confidential meeting with me, prior to the trial … I did not even know who my co-defendants were and I had not seen them. It was only upon going to prison, and that's after the trial, that I met them and learned of their names, charges, and sentences. I was fearful of the Ministry of Information representative's presence in the courtroom. I therefore did not trust the judge, whom I considered to be merely an Information interrogator… The honorable judge did not provide any explanation whatsoever regarding his guilty finding, nor about how and why the charges had been brought against me [in the first place], based on what witness testimony, and what objective or subjective evidence. He simply did not consider it important."
The Islamic Republic's security and judicial apparatus used public anger over terrorist bombings in Khuzestan, especially during the month of Ramadan, as an excuse for the closure and eradication of newly-created Arab civil institutions and parties. In their short period of activity in the early 2000's, these institutions had gained tremendous popularity among the region's Arab population, so much so that in City Council elections in several Khuzestan towns, a majority of the seats were won by the candidates presented by these institutions. Among the steps taken by judicial and security forces against Arab activists and civil society were: declaring the al-Vefaq Party, as well as cultural organizations such as Shams-e Jonub in Ahvaz and al-Havar in Ramshir, officially illegal; closing local and student publications such as the high circulation newspaper Hamsayeh-ha; and arresting, trying, and in some cases executing these legal parties' and institutions' activists.
After enduring years of solitary confinement and incarceration, a number of the defendants in the "Ahvaz Bombings Case" lived to give first-hand accounts of torture and denial of their rights by the Ahvaz Revolutionary Court and the Judiciary Branch in interviews with ABF. Mr. Owdwh Afravi, holder of a Master's Degree in psychology and retired psychologist of Ahvaz' Golestan Hospital, who spent six months in Ahvaz' Information Administration detention center and close to 9 years in exile in Ardebil Prison. Mr. Afravi talked about the extreme pressure exerted on prisoners and detainees in order to extract false confessions:
"They said anything they wanted: insults, cuss words, humiliation. They beat me so badly the first week that I couldn't even get up and go to the bathroom. They had broken my ribs, my whole body was bruised, my face was swollen, my vision was affected, my teeth were loose… They kept saying: 'You are in contact with foreigners, you're the one who issued the orders for the bombings. You have to tell us who you were in contact with. What went on in your Koran lessons? Is it true that you were supposed to bomb apartments in Ahvaz?' And I would answer: 'Is any of this even logical? If there were an organization, wouldn't there be at least a seal, a weapon, a guideline book, a statement? What organization?! You didn't even find as much as a knife in my pocket. You found nothing but books in my home.' And they would simply continue to beat me." – Owdeh Afravi
Tofiq Hammadi, another Arab civil activist and defendant in the case, spent eight months in Ahvaz' Information Administration detention center and more than three years in Karun Prison and a mental hospital. Interrogators put him under physical and psychological pressure for six months in order to make him confess to participation in the bombings:
"He wanted me to say that I had bombed the Governor's Building. I mean, he had even drawn a sketch, he had drawn everything. He was even writing everything himself, that 'I had gotten the Fiat vehicle and parked it next to the Governor's Building, that I had gotten in the car with an individual who was the driver, I was sitting in the front and he was seated behind me'… They just wanted us to accept [the scenario]. They would take you to the torture room and would flog you with cables for two to three hours, and then they would bring you back for interrogation. The interrogator would write the question and would tell you what to write in response, and would then take your finger and sign then paper."
In his interview with ABF, Mr. Hammadi explained what was going on behind the scenes of some of the defendants' televised confessions:
"Several people had come from the National Radio and Television to do the filming. There was a desk and some writing materials in one of the rooms, and they had pre-determined questions as well as answers. They said that we were supposed to express sorrow for what we had done and apologize to the people, and in the end, put our head on the table and cry. They had written a complete scenario… I refused and told them: 'Send me to court and come and film me there.' They beat me severely but I still refused to say what they wanted me to say because they wanted me to confess to something I hadn't done so they could execute me." – Tofiq Hammadi
Mr. Afravi, who was in one of the televised confessions, stated:
The authorities did not provide the defendants in the case the opportunity to defend themselves. Some defendants did not have any contact with the outside world from the moment they were arrested until they were executed, not even a phone call to their families. Ali Afravi, 18, and Mehdi Navaseri, 20, were two of the Bombing Cases defendants who were hanged in public in Ahvaz' Kian Pars Square on March 1, 2006. According to Ali Afravi's family, he had no contact with his family from the day of his arrest on October 27, 2005, until he was executed, a period of about four months. They learned of their son's confessions and death sentence on television, the night prior to his execution. His father, who was incarcerated at the same time at the Information Administration detention center, was not informed of his son's fate until two months later.
Abdolreza Navaseri was another one of the defendants in the case who was tried and sentenced to death. At the time of the bombings in 2005, however, he was serving a 25-year sentence at [the city of] Tabas Prison. In a statement regarding Mr. Navaseri's re-trial, Human Rights Watch observed: "One of the wonders of the Iranian Judiciary is that it can accuse a person of carrying out bombings while he's in prison. That lays bare the arbitrariness of his conviction." (November 11, 2006).
In May 2006, in an open letter to the chief judge of Ahvaz Revolutionary Court, Branch Three, seven defense attorneys of the Ahvaz Bombing Cases, objected to the legal proceedings. They pointed out that they had been informed of the trial date only one or at most two days prior to trial, whereas the law requires at least 5 days' notice, and that it was not possible to study the case file and take notes on 800 pages of material in such a short time. Further, they had not been allowed to meet privately with their clients, and trial sessions had been conducted on an individual basis without the presence of other defendants and their attorneys, which was also against the law. (Attorneys' Letter).
In a letter to the Head of the Judiciary, Mr. Emadoddin Baqi, head of the Organization for the Defense of Prisoners' Rights, who had organized a campaign to defend the rights of the defendants in the case with the participation of local activists and the victims' families, objected to the sentences issued for nine of the defendants:
"Based on [our] information, some of them had no connection to any explosion. Apparently they were enticed by an individual who had delivered sound bombs to them and had tempted, encouraged, and instigated them to carry out the explosion; some of the defendants were not even aware of what was going on at all. Those defendants who had received delivery of the explosives had changed their minds [about carrying out the bombings] and had either left or hidden the explosives in other locations. What is amazing is that the individual about whom nine people have confessed and was the principle person in instigating [the defendants] and delivering the bombs [to them], is now living in the city of Ahvaz in the open, but those he misled and deceived have been condemned to death." (Emadeddin Baqi website, June 15, 2006).
In an interview (ILNA, June 25, 2006), Mr. Baqi objected to the fact that a 28- or 30–year-old judge, without sufficient [and proper] education [and experience] was given the power to decide whether the defendants lived or died. He emphasized that even when applying accepted legal and religious norms of the Islamic Republic itself, such death sentences should not have been issued.
Publishing dozens of statements, declarations, and calls to urgent action, international institutions including the U.N. General Assembly, the Human Rights Council, the European Parliament, the European Union, as well as international organizations such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Ahvaz Human Rights Organization, protested the execution and mistreatment of the defendants in these cases and demanded an end to the executions. In August and November 2006, three U.N. Special Rapporteurs demanded that Islamic Republic authorities make clarifications regarding the Ahvaz bombings defendants' claims of torture and unfair trial. The government did not, however, reply to these letters. (U.N. Human Rights website, January 10, 2007).
The Bombing Cases defendants were not the only victims of these cases. Judicial authorities also arrested and/or tried their defense attorneys as well as human rights activists who had objected to illegalities and lack of due process. The trial of the defense attorneys by the Ahvaz Prosecutor's Office, Branch Seven, on charges of undermining national security, was protested by the U.N. Special Rapporteurs. (U.N. Human Rights website, January 10, 2007). Mr. Baqi was also arrested in October 2007 and sentenced to one year imprisonment by Tehran Islamic Revolutionary Court, Branch Six, for propaganda against the regime by supporting "Ahvaz terrorist activities, under the guise of defending prisoners' rights through sending letters to the Head of the Judiciary and the Information Minister, and forwarding a copy to anti-revolutionary websites." After Mr. Baqi's arrest, protests and follow-ups in defense of the defendants' rights in this case ceased inside Iran.
Subsequent to the execution of the Bombing Cases defendants, arbitrary execution of Arab activists continued through the leveling of very serious charges against them. Execution of Arab activists continued in May-June 2012, January-February and May-June 2014, including those of Hashem Sha'bani and Hadi Rashedi, teachers in the town of Ramshir and among the founders of al-Havar Cultural Institute. This is indicative of the ongoing policy of violent suppression through bringing very serious charges without a transparent, fair, and just adjudication process.
A number of factors have been instrumental in prolonging the reign of oppression in Khuzestan. Chief among them are the violent military activities, both real and alleged, of certain Arab groups against economic interests such as oil pipelines and refineries, and the absence of significant protest by civil activists and institutions against the widespread arrest, breaches of legal procedure, and harsh sentences issued to Arab citizens.
As a member of Iran's civil society, and pursuant to the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights and to the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities, ABF supports Arab Iranian citizens' demands to lead a life of dignity and to enjoy national resources and cultural and linguistic rights, especially as regards education, and the freedoms of speech, association and peaceful assembly. ABF demands an end to discriminatory practices based on race, ethnicity, religion, and sex, in Khuzestan's Arab regions. ABF emphasizes that the government and the judicial system bear direct responsibility for upholding international conventions, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, in dealing with individuals accused of serious crimes.
By documenting the stories of Arab Iranian victims of arbitrary executions in Omid, a memorial in defense of human rights, ABF recognizes the harm done to them, makes sure they are not forgotten, and stands by their survivors in their quest for justice and reparation.
Ali Afravi, Mehdi Navaseri, Ali Motaharinejad, Malek Banitamim, Abdollah Soleimani, Farajollah Ka'ab, Mohammad Ka'abpour, Alireza Asakereh, Zohrab Khalaf Khaziravi, Reysan Savari, Qasem Salamat, Majed Albughbish, Abdolreza Navaseri, Mohammad Ali Savari, Jafar Savari, Abdolreza Sanavati, Ahmad Moramazi, Hossein Asakereh, Abdolhossein Haribi, Zamel Bavi
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Micro-influencers, everyday people sharing their favorite products, has a chance to be an affiliate every time they share online.
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Advertising as we know it will be a relic of the past and AI will be a huge driving force for marketing evolution. While their role and influence may change, online users will stay central to affiliate marketing.
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This article is letter (T) of our "Affiliate Marketing" series where we write an article for each letter of the phrase. "Affiliate Marketing" shares content to help you reach your peak marketing performance and make the most of your marketing efforts. Find links to more articles in the series below.
(A) Everything You Need To Know To Start (A)ffiliate Marketing
(F) Does Affiliate Marketing Have A Profitable (F)uture?
(F) List Of (F)REE Affiliate Marketing Resources
(I)rresistible Incentives To Become An Affiliate Marketer
(L) No More Mistakes - (L)essons Learned From Affiliate Marketers
(I) What Is Affiliate Marketing's Potential (I)ncome?
(A) When (A)I Meets Affiliate Marketing…
(T) The Top (T)rends To Amp Up Your Affiliate Marketing Game
(E) How (E)ntrepreneurs Can Make Affiliate Marketing Work For Them
(M) Time-Tested Ways To (M)onetize Your Content
(A) How To Turn Your (A)utomation From Zero To Hero
(R) Take Full Advantage Of Affiliate Marketing With These 10 (R)ewards
(K) Applied (K)nowledge Is Key To Being A Successful Affiliate
(E) What You Can Learn From Affiliate Marketing (E)xperts
(T)rust Comes First – Affiliate Marketing Is Useless Without It
(I) The Best Of Both Worlds – (I)nfluencer AND Affiliate Marketing
(N)o Website? No Problem. How To Affiliate Market Without One
(G) How To Create Affiliate Marketing (G)oals To Save Time And Money


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- Cambridgeshire
- £31,000 to £33,150
- Permanent
Lead Paediatric Nurse, Cambridgeshire, Fixed Term, Full-Time, £31,000pa – £33,150pa (pro rata) + Benefits
I am currently looking to recruit an experienced Paediatric Nurse to work in a private hospital in Cambridgeshire. This role is being offered by one of Britain's leading independent healthcare providers, providing state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. This is a fixed-term contract until September 2019.
The successful candidate will be suitably qualified to have achieved NMC registration and have at least three years post-registration experience within a paediatric ward environment. It would also be beneficial to have obtained a mentorship qualification, as well as evidenced leadership experience.
Key requirements for the role:
NMC registration
2+ years relevant post-registration experience
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Mentorship qualification (Desired)
Good managerial skills
Experience / knowledge of financial aspects of day to day ward management
The successful candidate will not only receive a competitive salary, benefits include flexible working, enhanced pay for unsociable hours and on-call, free Fitness and Wellbeing Club membership, an annual health assessment, physiotherapy services, as well as a wide range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits.
This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.
Salary range of £31,000pa – £33,150pa (pro rata).
Employee benefits include:
Competitive salary
Enhanced pay for unsociable hours and on-call
Free Fitness and Wellbeing Club membership
An annual health assessment
Physiotherapy services
A wide range of lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits and more.
For further details regarding this opportunity please contact Grant Richardson at Medicor on 023 9232 2366 or email your CV to email@example.com
STR Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.


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|Personal Property -- Vintage Vehicles, Antique Tractors, Heavy Equipment, Household, Tools, Misc.; Real Estate to be offered at a later date
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CLICK HERE to see additional thumbnail photos at bottom of this page
35433 Hwy 10, Excelsior Springs, MO.
NOTE: Real Estate will be offered at a later date!
NOTE: Real Estate will be offered at a later date!
Concessions and Restrooms will be available!!!
Concessions and Restrooms will be available!!!
Sofa & Chair Set,
Floral Sofa,
Blue Recliner,
Drop Leaf Table & Chairs,
Washer & Dryer,
Decorative Items,
Misc. Kitchen Items,
Lots Tools & Related Shop Items,
Greenlee Model 640 Wire & Cable Puller,
Ridgid Model 700 Elictric Pipe Threader,
Floor Standing Drill Press,
NAPA 83-315 Mig Welder,
Lincoln 225 Welder,
Anvil w/ Cutter,
Implement Seats,
C.S. Bell Co. No. 3 Mill,
Post Vise,
Hand Tools,
Vintage Boat Motors,
Misc. Shop Related Items,
Cub Cadet LGT1054 Lawn Tractor,
Concrete Yard Ornaments,
Misc. Household Items & Furniture.
VINTAGE AUTOS, WILLYS JEEP, WILLYS JEEP TRUCK, WILLYS JEEP STATION WAGON, VOLkSWAGEN BEETLS, VW BUSES, VW VARIANT S, VW KARMANN GHIA CONV., ANTIQUE TRACTORS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT & MORE!
(In case of rain, vehicles may not be able to be removed day of auction. Arrangements can be made to schedule removal on a later date)
Several Antique Tractors all in need of restoration,
JD A, Farmall, Case, Massey Harris, Allis Chalmers,
Late 40s Willys Jeep Station Wagon (salvage, parts or restore),
Late 40s Willy CJ 2A Jeep (salvage, parts, or retore)
Late 40s Willys Jeep Truck (salvage, parts or restore),
Several Late 60s Volkswagen Beetles (salvage, parts or restore),
VW Buses (salvage, parts or restore),
VW Variant S Squareback (salvage, parts or restore),
VW Karmann Ghia Convertible (salvage, parts or restore),
MM MO-Track Crawler (salvage, parts or restore),
Bobcat M600 & M700 Loaders (salvage, parts or restore),
IH 3414 Tractor w/ Loader & Backhoe (salvage, parts or restore),
1960s GMC Flat Bed Truck (salvage, parts or restore),
1960s Ford Truck (salvage, parts or restore),
Vintage Walk Behind Tractors (salvage, parts or restore),
Early Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor (salvage, parts or restore),
1940s Graham Paige B1-6 Walk Behind Tractor w/ Iron Wheels (salvage, parts or restore),
Wisconsin 4 Cyl. Engine Parts,
Several Old Chainsaws,
Misc. Air Cooled Small Engines,
Pull Type Side Delivery Hay Rakes (Rough),
Belt Driven Buzz Saw,
Lumber Jack Woodsaw PTO Buzz Saw,
Lots of Misc. Salvage Items.
Fiberglass Dune Buggy Body & More!!!
Building is packed full of small engine and shop related items!
NOTE: Many Vintage Autos, Tractors and Equipment for parts or salvage.
(816) 630-1252 or (816) 506-1429
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Estate Auction
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Curious to hear how others are preparing for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?
Hi Dan,
Noting these comments do not constitute legal advice (that needs to come from your legal team) a couple of comments for you and others in this discussion.
As with all data protection laws compliance requires commitment from both technology providers and their customers, to one of the points in this thread we (Marketo) can't "make you compliant". Specific to the GDPR there are new requirements on "Data Processors" such as Marketo. We will be in compliance with the GDPR by May 25th, 2018 (the date it comes into force) and Marketo's services already include the functionality necessary for our customers to comply with the GDPR's requirements on them. To the latter point I'm in the process of documenting the functionality that will help with that that but if you know your Marketo then this is about modifying forms to include the correct consent and privacy notices and having your programs respect the end customer preferences.
There are two key areas of the GDPR that are particularly pertinent to Marketers that I'd draw your attention two and that consequently require careful assessment of past, current and future practices. The first is consent by the individual to collect and use their personal data and the second is accountability, namely being able to demonstrate how they comply with the principles of the GDPR.
As I mention above we will be publishing more on this topic, the deeper content will take a while but we'll have updates coming though via Marketo.com, I can link to those as we publish. For now there is a useful resource we have licensed for our customers here


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For the Pharmacist
RxA has developed this area of our website as your 'go to' for resources and information related to the Pharmacy Services Framework.
Ammended Pharmacy Services Framework
- Ministerial Order 614 (May 17,2018 - March 31,2020) - Eligibility rules for the compensation of Pharmacy Services. Including updated publicly funded vaccine list. Produced by Alberta Health. View Ministerial Order.
Members Only:
- Documentation Templates: A template to support you in the provision and delivery of a Comprehensive Annual Care Plan (CACP), a Standard Medication Management Assessment (SMMA) and associated follow-ups.
- NEW - Frequent Dispense Policy (FDP) Documentation Template (member only): RxA has created a new template to support you to meet the documentation expectations when providing more frequently dispensed medications
- Pharmacy Agreements FAQ (RxA Document)
- Short Term Medication Filling Flowchart
- Chronic Regular Medication Filling Flowchart
- FDP Service Billing Table
Click here for access
Alberta Blue Cross Benefacts
Related to the Pharmacy Services Framework:
- Alberta Blue Cross Pharmacy Guide Manual (Updated Section - Quantitative Limits)
- Pharmacy Services Compensation Update #4 (FDP). Benefact Number 740, May 2018
- Pharmacy Services Compensation Update#3 (FDP). Benefact Number 739, May 2018
- Pharmacy Services Compensation Update #2 (Pharmacy Services). Benefact Number 733, April 2018
- Pharmacy Services Compensation Update #1 (Holdback Policy). Benefact Number 732, April 2018
- Pharmacy Services Compensation Update. Benefact Number 446, March 2014
- Pharmacy services compensation update. Benefact Number 388, May 2013
- Pharmacy Services Compensation Update. Benefact Number 382, April 2013 (issued out of order)
- Clarification on compensation for pharmacy services. Benefact Number 357, August 2012.
- Alberta Health has provided additional clarity on frequency limitations for compensation of Pharmacy Services. Benefact Number 347, July 2012.
- Billing information for Pharmacy Services. Benefact Number 346, June 2012.
- Confirming Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan Coverage for the new Pharmacy Services. Useful reference: Benefact Number 328, January 2012.


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Greetings Gardening Enthusiast,
Bare branches of each tree
on this chilly January morn
look so cold so forlorn.
Gray skies dip ever so low
left from yesterday's dusting of snow.
Yet in the heart of each tree
waiting for each who wait to see
new life as warm sun and breeze will blow,
like magic, unlock springs sap to flow,
buds, new leaves, then blooms will grow.
Now is the time t pan for this year's garden.
Pull out all of those seed catalogues and gardening magazines
and start planning your Spring 2018 garden. For information on catalogs go
to the
CYNDI'S CATALOG OF GARDEN CATALOGS website. Over 2000
catalogs are listed by various categories.
House Plants:
Garden Maintenance:
Shrubs and Trees:
For more info on winter care of the landscape
click here
Lawn Care:
Winter Water Garden Care:
Critter Care:
The purpose of the website links and other news articles is to
provide information to the reader and in no way implies a particular
endorsement or recommendation of that particular website or any
content or material within the website


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Pilgrimage Tour
Some well-known pilgrimage sites in Nepal. Like: Baraha Chhetra, Halesi Mahadev, Janakpur, Pathibhara in East Nepal. Gosainkunda, Tansen, Janakpur, Kathmandu Valley in Central Nepal. Muktinath, Lumbini, Swargadwari, Khaptad Ashram in West Nepal. Here is 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites has listed. One of the interesting Pilgrimage site can be Manakamana which can visit by Cable Car. Muktinath is very far from Kathmandu but it is also touristic place. Must of Hindu's temple are not allow for non Hindu. Also you can travel and have good in this pilgrimage tour.


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Vietnam Veterans Day
We as a Nation just celebrated Vietnam Veterans Day. I hope all of us took the time to thank a Vietnam era Veteran for their service and sacrifice. During the Vietnam era 2.59 million Americans served. Over 58,000 were killed and over 304,000 were wounded. 75,000 Vietnam Veterans are severely disabled. Both of my older brothers served in Vietnam, and I am very proud of them. These are pictures of brother Jim taken during his time in Vietnam. I do worry that we spend so much time these days thanking our Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans that we downplay the importance of the service of our Vietnam Veterans. Every time I returned from combat I was greeted by grateful Americans who would stop me on the street and thank me for my service. That did not happen for our Vietnam Veterans...they literally had to change out of their uniform upon


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Costa Blanca Travel Guide Spain
Our Costa Blanca travel guide offers lots of in formation to help you plan your next holiday to one of the most popular regions of Spain
The Costa Blanca, known as the 'white coast', is mainland Spain's most popular year-round destination boasting stunning sandy beaches, charming villages and plenty of vibrant holiday resorts sitting alongside the clear Mediterranean sea.
The region is divided into two very different areas, the mountainous north with rugged outcrops and sheer cliffs whilst the south is home to magnificent coastal resorts, beaches, palm groves and first class beaches.
The White Coast has something for everyone, from the vibrant nightlife of touristy Benidorm, to the many golden sandy beaches, a wealth of history with picturesque Moorish villages, delightful olive and orange groves, enchanting lagoons and green terraced hills.
See our Benidorm travel guide.
The overwhelmingly beautiful landscapes, combined with a huge selection of accommodation and entertainment, plus the warm climate throughout the year, turns the Costa Blanca into one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain.
The average annual temperature in Costa Blanca is around 20 degrees Celsius, enjoying a sunny spring, while in autumn are occurring impressive quick passing thunderstorms that would leave any photographer speechless.
The Costa Blance is also a first class golf holiday destination with a number of quality golf courses located all over the province including Alenda Golf, Lo Romero Golf, Golf Las Ramblas, Javea and Alicante Golf Club.
Top Costa Blanca Resorts
No Costa Blanca travel guide would be complete without offering a run down of the most popular Costa Blanca resorts.
- Benidorm
- Xabia
- Denia
- Calpe
- Altea
- Alicante
- Moraira
- Torrevieja
- Elche
- Villajoyosa
- Santa Pola
- Benissa
Top holiday resorts on the Costa Blanca
As a tourism destination Benidorm is impressive purely by the number of visitors who arrive each year as this vibrant town attracts over 8 million holiday makers annually, largely due to the irreproachable selection of hotels in Benidorm and the vast amount of holiday friendly amenities offered by each.
A big draw though are its three impressive beaches: Playa de Levante, Platja del Mal Pas and Playa de Poniente, all awarded with Blue Flags, because they offer excellent conditions to sunbath and swim.
The amusement park Terra Mitica, the zoo Terra Natura, Aqualandia Water Park or the nearby island also called ''Benidorm'' – which is a nature reserve, are some of the attractions of Benidorm.
To these, are added many restaurants, clubs, festivals, cabaret shows, and the tallest buildings in Europe, which are found here, in Benidorm.
Situated between the mountains and the sea, the historical city of Alicante is one of the best known towns on the Costa Blanca. With a three thousand year history, Alicante's mix of old and new offers stunning architecture, abundant shopping and beautiful beaches.
The main pedestrian walkway, Esplanada de Espana, is a stylish, palm bordered boulevard with an elegant tri-coloured marble path depicting the waves of the Mediterranean Sea. The heart and soul of the city, the promenade wraps around the harbour and boasts many shops, cafes and restaurants. From here, take an elevator to the impressive 16th Century Castillo de Santa Barbara and wander among the castle's drawbridges, stone passageways, hidden tunnels, dungeon and beautiful gardens.
Check out our See our Alicante travel guide.
Javea is a quaint haven along the Costa Blanca, centered around a 14th century church, shops, cafés and restaurants creating an old world meets modern vibe.
Enjoy tapas and sangria at one of the many traditional restaurants and visit old town's Arenal Bay for a vibrant nightlife scene. Restaurants feature flamenco dancers and clubs play disco, house and techno from midnight to dawn.
Javea also boasts two blue flag beaches, the most popular of which are Arenal and La Grava.
Around 20 kilometres away from Benidorm is the enchanting mountain village of Guadalest which is surrounded by the Sierra d´Aixorta, Sierra de Serella and Sierra de Aitana mountain ranges. Although there are only a handful of residents the town explodes with visitors, specially during the summer months. The main attractions here is the resevoir, the old quarter and the San Jose Castle.
The town of Denia enjoys a privileged location, with Montgo Mountains in the background. Attractions include its ruined castles, a beautiful marina, walking the narrow streets of the old town and chilling out on 20 kilometres of beach. Well worth visiting is the Montgo Natural Park for breathtaking scenery and wonderful views of Deira.
Calpe is one of the most popular holiday resorts on the Costa Blanca due to it's privileged location, golden sandy beaches and vibrant atmosphere. Well before the tourists arrived Calpe was know for it's large fishing fleet and salt production. The town is nice mixture of old and modern with numerous Gothic churches and Roman ruins. There are plenty of quality tapas bars, seafront restaurants as well as a good selection of late bars and nightlife to help you enjoy those long summer nights.
The picturesque town of Altea is wedged between Benidorm and Calpe by the Sierra Helada mountain range. It is made of two parts, the modern low rise beach resort and the charming white washed old pueblo perched on a hilltop overlooking the sea, a real great to walk around and must place to visit on the Costa Blanca.
Tours & Excursions - Book in Advance
Recommended hotels and places to on the Costa Blanca
Luxury High-End
For a real 5 star experience in Benidorm the Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa a Royal Hideaway Hotel is the place to stay. This hotel has every luxury amenity to ensure an unforgettable holiday from the moment you step foot in the entrance hall the service is second to none. Guests are pampered with a stunning Thai Spa and wellness centre, a limousine service, infinity pool and large comfy rooms. Reviewer Rating: 9.4
Mid Range
Budget Accommodation
For popular budget accommodation try the 2 star Hotel La Racona located in a quite area of Denia close to Punta Negra beach. There is a nice rooftop terrace, kids play pool, bicycle rental, spa and massage centre. Offers excellent value for money. Reviewer Rating: 8.2


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There's now just days to go until Strictly Come Dancing 2018 officially kicks off, and we welcome the celebrity contestants to the ballroom for the very first time.
So far, it's likely that the famous faces have been quaking in their boots about taking to the famous Strictly dancefloor. But behind closed doors, they've been training and preparing as hard as possible in order to make the best first impression, alongside their professional partners.
But what dance will they be dancing – and more importantly, what songs will they be dancing to?
The song and dance list for the very first week of Strictly has now been officially confirmed, and it looks as though we can look forward and get ready for a very exciting first week!
The pairs are tackling a range of classic Strictly dances – but it looks as though the Cha Cha Cha is by far the most popular option, with four out of 15 chosing it as their first dance.
Another favourite appears to be the Waltz, which Katie Piper and her partner Gorka Marquez, Lauren Stedman and AJ Pritchard, and Lee Ryan and Nadiya Bychkova will be taking on.
Danny John-Jules and his partner Amy are the only ones who will be tackling the Foxtrot in week one – while Seann Walsh and the reigning champion Katya Jones are the only pair to dance the Tango on week one.
Anton and Susannah will be trying their hand at the rumba, while Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton will be dancing the quickstep – a fun and fast-paced option for week one!
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And the song selection appears to be just as diverse, ranging from current pop hits such as Perfect by Ed Sheeran featuring Beyonce, and Lullaby by Sigala and Paloma Faith, to older classics such as How Will I Know by Whitney Houston.
Retro songs such as Take On Me by A-Ha will also be featuring in Joe Sugg and Dianne's dance, while viewers can look forward to the hilarious tune, Tico Tico by Carmen Miranda, in Kevin and Stacey's dance.
Here's the full list of songs and dances for week one:
- Lauren & AJ: Waltz to I'm Kissing You by Des'ree
- Lee & Nadiya: Waltz to Take It To The Limit by The Eagles
- Dr Ranj & Janette: Cha Cha Cha to How Will I Know by Whitney Houston
- Faye & Giovanni: Cha Cha Cha to Lullaby by Sigala featuring Paloma Faith
- Graeme & Oti: Samba to Soul Limbo by Booker T and The M.G.'s
- Seann & Katya: Tango to SexyBack by Justin Timberlake
- Stacey & Kevin: Quickstep to Dancing by Kylie Minogue
- Susannah & Anton: Samba to Tico Tico by Carmen Miranda
- Vick & Graziano: Jive to Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man
- Ashley & Pasha: Viennese Waltz to Perfect by Ed Sheeran featuring Beyoncé
- Charles & Karen: Cha Cha Cha to Ain't No Love (Ain't Not Use) by Sub Sub featuring Melanie Williams
- Danny & Amy: Foxtrot to Top Cat Theme by Hoyt Curtin
- Joe & Dianne: Jive to Take On Me by A-Ha
- Kate & Aljaž: Cha Cha Cha to Kiss by Tom Jones
- Katie & Gorka: Waltz to When We Were Young by Adele
Strictly Come Dancing continues on 22nd September, at 6.15pm on BBC One.


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Leather Gloves
As the ambient temperature improves, I really ought to wear these more often before summer sets in and they're confined to the playroom. Today I found myself smiling over this photo. Taken recently, it reminds me of an extremely explosive session involving a slave's cock and balls being thoroughly teased, tortured and left twitching in desperation. Just what a Mistress needs to let off some steam.


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By Florian Nadel at June 29 2019 17:12:09
Many people buy books offering a broad selection of plans only to be disappointed with the fact that they cannot easily narrow down the search to only plans that fit their needs. Hopefully you will choose to simplify this process with a system that helps you narrow down just the house floor plans that fit your actual needs. This is most easily performed with online plan sites. However there are pitfalls to this process also.
Advantages of 3D floor planning and 3D rendering _ Realistic imagery _ With both 3D floor planning and 3D image creation it allows you to see the home or development so clearly, making it easier to understand how the project will look at completion. It also gives you a better idea of how the rooms relate to each other, and how you can use the space within the home. It also gives you the option to work with the external façade, changing it until you get the final finish you are happy with.


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Here's a tip: The city could soon require Uber to offer a tipping option in its app.
The forthcoming Taxi and Limousine Commission rule proposal comes after months of campaigning from drivers looking to earn a bit of extra revenue with each tip.
"We won a leap forward," the Independent Drivers Guild tweeted on Monday. "This is only the beginning of what we can win when we stand together."
Drivers are losing thousands of dollars without a straightforward, in-app tipping option, according to the guild, which organized the campaign for the feature and launched a petition that has collected more than 11,000 signatures.
Uber had initially resisted such a feature, arguing that it goes against Uber's "hassle-free" rider experience, though the company had met with the guild, a branch of the Machinists Union, on the feature.
"Uber is always striving to offer the best earning opportunity for drivers and we are constantly working to improve the driver experience," said an Uber spokeswoman in a statement. "That's why, in New York City, we partnered with the Machinists Union to make sure current and future Uber NYC drivers have a stronger voice and launched a series of new tools and support policies for drivers."
The TLC aims to introduce its rule within the coming months, which will be followed by a 30-day comment period and a public hearing. After that, the commission's board will cast its vote.
"This rule proposal will be an important first step to improve earning potential in the For-Hire Vehicle industry, but it is just one piece of a more comprehensive effort to improve the economic well-being of drivers," said Meera Joshi, the TLC commissioner, in a statement.
The rule could have implications in other cities where Uber operates. A bill that would require a similar feature has been introduced in California.


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Common Core Resources
In 2010, the California Board of Education adopted new Common Core State Standards (CCSS), with California additions, in the subjects of Mathematics and English Language Arts. The CCSS maintain the rigor of the 1997 standards and help ensure that students consistently receive a high-quality education, from school to school and from state to state.
English Language Arts Resources
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