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[01] Aid from Denmark for Kosovars displaced to AlbaniaTIRANE, April 25 (ata) - By A Haxhiu: Under the auspices of the Danish state-run television and the private tv station TV 2, a special programme was held in the Great Circus of Copenhagen on Sunday under the topic "Help Albania."
For the first time, the state and private television cooperated for this program which was attended by hundreds of political, social personalities, renowned artists and singers of Denmark. Also present was the Queen of Denmark, Margaret II and Prince Joakim.
During the activity which continued for three hours, 13 000 dollars were gathered, which, through the Danish Red Cross and other non-governmental organizations, also in cooperation with Albanian authorities, will be used to assist the Kosovars sheltered in Albania.
The Queen made her contribution through the composition of a poster to help Albania and Kosova, and which had been distributed to all bookshops of Denmark, and the money from them will be used to assist Albania.
It is the first time since 1957 that the Danish public collects a great amount of money. /xh/
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[02] 2 100 people from Kosove arrive in PukePUKE, April 26 (ata0 - By M Malja: The number of the Kosovars arriving in Puke has amounted to 2 1000. The spokesman of the municipality told ATA that during Sunday 100 other Kosovars arrived from Kukes through the Morini crossing post in that district. According to him, 1 000 Kosovars have been accommodated in Puka families, 300 in the town of Fushe-arrez. The rest are in the buildings of the former army division in that district.
UNHCR and local government structures are taking care to supply with food and clothing the Kosovars in reception centres. Work is going on to improve the conditions for the displaced Kosovars such as the installation of showers, the canteen, etc. A problem not yet solved is the supply with foodstuff of the Kosovars living in Puka families since three weeks now and all expenses for them are being covered by the host families. /a.ke/xh/
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[03] Serb forces attempt to go deep in the Albanian territory failKUKES, April 26 (ata) - Serb military forces have attempted last Sunday to go into the Albanian territory in the zone of Qafe Prush, but they faced with the resistance of the Albanian border forces.
According to the spokesman of the district police commissariat of Has, at about 10.30 p.m. on Sunday, a group of Serb soldiers entered some meters in the Albanian territory with the aim of mining the border in Qafe Prush zone, but they have met with the resistance of the border forces.
Albanian border forces, said the spokesman, have responded with fire not allowing further advance of Serb forces into the Albanian territory. During the fire exchange with the Serb military forces, heavy weapons such as canons, mortars, etc were used.
The armed confrontation continued for a long time and the border forces demanded assistance from military units of the Second Infantry Division.
Actually, the situation in Qafe Prush is normal, while the Albanian forces continue to follow the situation closely. /s.s./xh/
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[04] Evacuation of Kosova refugees from Kukes continuesKUKES, April 26 (ATA)-By R. Hoxha, No other Kosova refugees have arrived in Kukes recently and the local government structures have been dealing with their evacuation to other districts.
Hence, if only five Kosovars arrived on Sunday, some 2.876 refugees have been sent to other districts, the spokesman of the prefecture, Emri Peca, told ATA.
Some 230 731 Kosovars have left for other districts and only 98 000 have remained in Kukes. It is for the first time after nearly one month that the number of Kosova refugees continuing to live in Kukes decreases under 100 000.
This has also created the possibility for a better control of the situation also as regards the distribution of the humanitarian aid arriving in Kukes daily for the Kosova refugees. /a.ke/lm/
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[05] Currency exchange rates in Tirane marketTIRANE, April 26 (ata) - By D.Ko�a: The exchange rates on Monday were the same as last Saturday afternoon.
Kind of currency Buying Selling
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[06] Terror continuing in city of Gjakove - KosovapressTIRANE, April 26 (ata) - The news agency Kosovapress alleged yesterday that about 120 Albanian civilians are being held in the sport gymnasium of the city of Gjakove.
The agency said that the entire city and its outskirts had been engulfed in a campaign of terror recently, followed by torching and looting of Albanians' homes. Numerous Serbian military forces have been installed in the bus station and the whole zone round it is declared prohibited. There are doubts that about 120 Albanians of Gjakove are being held in the gymnasium Shani Nushi, said Kosovapres.
The same source said that there is no report of the fate of 12 people arrested three weeks ago. Kosovapress gives the list with their names and those of nine other Albanians killed in their homes on Sadik Staveleci road. /p.ta/xh/
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[07] Kosovars coming from European countries join KLADURRES, April 26 (ATA)-By G. Kabashi, Hundreds of Kosovars living and working in various European countries continue to arrive in Durres port to joint the Kosova Liberation Army (KLA).
Some 250 Kosovars, mainly young ones, who had arrived in Durres port several days ago, left on Sunday to joint the ranks of the KLA to defend the territories from which the Serb occupiers have violently deported children, mothers, sisters and their wives.
Young girls and over-aged men, who express their conviction of the victory against Serbian violence, are also among them.
Over the last months, the Durres port has received some thousands of Kosova Albanians, who have long since been living and working in various countries of Europe, in America and even in Australia, and have now responded to the appeal of the KLA General Staff for the defence of their lands. /a.ke/lm/
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[08] Identity cards for war refugees of KosoveTIRANE, April 26 (ata0 - By P Shuteriqi: The Kosovars evicted forcibly from their ethnic territories and settled in Albania are being given identity cards, sources from the Local Government Ministry told ATA.
According to the head of the Kosova refugee department in that ministry, Islam Kurtaj, the document is necessary for those Kosovars who want to join their family members in other countries.
Kurtaj said that in cooperation with UNHCR with it headquarters in Geneve, a program is being drafted for all the people from Kosove, whose number in Albania has reached as far as nearly 360 000 people. Besides personal information, the program carries the modalities of the ownerships they have left behind in Kosove.
Nearly 95 per cent of the Kosovars deported to Albania has no document of identity and the new card of identity for them must be recognised by all international organizations. /pas/xh/
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[09] Spaces for NATO at Durres portDURRES, April 26 (ATA)-The NATO forces will also be provided with spaces inside the Durres port territory.
The director of this port, Leonidha Gjermeni, told ATA that, at a meeting with senior NATO officials, the latter officially asked spaces for parking in the port and an office.
An area of 1 000 square metres, which will serve for parking containers and various vehicles brought by navy ships in the port, was agreed upon to be put at their disposal.
The NATO officers, now based in Rinas, will also have an office in Durres as a coordination centre between Durres and Tirane. /pas/lm/
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[10] Week in capital's bookshopsTIRANE, April 26 (ATA)-By Ornela Kadaifciu, The situation created in Albania because of the situation in Kosova continues to be a cause for a decrease in the sale of books in the capital's bookshops.
According to a survey carried out in several of these bookshops, the readers' attention has been mainly attracted by philosophical, historical and political books.
"The History of the Balkans" by Georges Castellan, is published by the "Cabej" Publishing House, and this week it has been one of the best sellers. The book translated by scholars Arben Puto and Luan Omari, describes the history of the Balkans in the past six centuries.
"The contemporary political philosophy" by Hanos Kis, is a philosophical- political study, translated by Arben Kallamata. The book is published by "Onufri" Publishing House.
"The life and work of outstanding German writer Goethe", written by Herman Grimm, is translated by Injac Saraci. The book is published by the "Toena" Publishing House.
"Confucius and his philosophy", is published by "Phoneix" Publishing House, and ranks among last week's best sellers. It is part of the work "Changes", by Chinese philosopher Confucius and is translated by Hysni Bregu.
"Nostradamus" by Juri Kasawhore, published by the "O.M.S.C.A" Publishing House, has largely attracted the leaders this week. The book is devoted to the predictions of French seer of the 16th century, Michel Nostradamus, and is translated by Jetmir Shehu. /led/lm/
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[11] President of Albania Rexhep Meidani meets with British BlairWASHINGTON, April 25 (ata) - Albania's President Rexhep Meidani met on Sunday with the British Prime Minister Tony Blair, in the context of the NATO summit in Washington.
Blair expressed the his thanks for the assistance and extraordinary role Albania has been playing to ease the crisis of the massively displaced ethnic Albanians of Kosove. He stated that Britain will assist Albania in the context of the concrete plans and projects for the long-term stabilization of the Balkans. Blair added that NATO and its allied countries will step up military operations in order to defeat Milosevic.
Mr Meidani explained the humanitarian situation in Kosove and Albania, spoke of the measures that the Albanian Government has adopted to cope with 360 thousand dislodged Kosovars and voiced his thanks for the humanitarian aid delivered from Britain and the European Union. He called for more determination in the present military campaign against Belgrade.
The British Prime Minister stressed that "we are examining all options" voicing hope that as the weather improves and the military ability strengthens "we will have immediate and evident results." Prime Minister Blair considered as valuable the role that Albania has been playing in its military support for the Alliance troops. /xh/
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[12] KLA says it is making resistance to Serb attacks on some villages of commune of PodujeveTIRANE, April 26 (ata) - The news agency Kosovapress reports that KLA forces are putting up a strong resistance to Serb troops who have been attacking since last Sunday the villages Kozarice, Breznice and Barileve of the commune of Podujeve whose population has fled.
The agency said that "KLA units are putting up a strong resistance and Serb troops have not been able to penetrate in those villages, while fighting is continuing."
The same source also said that reinforcements of troops have been sent to Kacanik these days, and are stationed in village Bob. Only in Kacanik, there are as many as over 700 Serb troops, while the city, with over 10 000 inhabitants, has been emptied almost completely of its population, says Kosovapress. /p.ta/xh/
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[13] A post-conflict strategy for reconstruction or an economic plan- indispensable for entire region - Meidani (By Mimoza Backa)WASHINGTON, April 25 (ATA)-What the Albanian people of Kosova have been experiencing this month poses a risk and challenge to the biggest achievements of the last ten years in Europe, that is the fall of the Iron Curtain, said President of the Albania Rexhep Meidani at NATO Summit today.
Meidani stressed the fact that the Albanian people in Kosova are threatened by genocide and reconfirmed Albania's support for the idea that the Kosova refugees should stay in the region, near the Kosova borders, with the hope that the efforts of the international community will be successful and say "No" to the Holocaust prepared by Milosevic.
"Currently, the Republic of Albania is closely cooperating with NATO and is ready to positively respond to any demand to help the Alliance bring the best solution for Kosova."
Meidani regarded a NATO-led presence of international ground troops as the sole instrument for the creation of a security environment for the return of the deported Kosovars.
"Kosova needs the presence of security components, civilian and humanitarian, for the restoration and reorganisation of institutions and life there".
Meidani expressed himself in favour of a post-conflict strategy for reconstruction or an economic plan for Albania so that a standing development of the future in the region is guaranteed, with the multiethnic democracies inspiring building up confidence, cooperation, trade, contacts, communication, exchange of cultural and educational heritage.
"The U.S., NATO and its partners are manifesting their commitment to help the Balkan countries overcome the current crisis, destroy Milosevic's mentality and practices of ethnic cleansing of the Kosova Albanians, to help a democratic transition of the Serb Society, help Kosova build institutions and a multiethnic civil society and help open up the perspective for peace throughout the region," Meidani said in conclusion. /lm/
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[14] Cooperation between leaders of Tirane and Prishtine universities establishedTIRANE, April 26 (ata) - By P Shuteriqi: Contacts of cooperation were established recently between the Albanian universities and the leaders of Prishtine University, violently deported from Kosove, the Albanian deputy minister of Education and Science, Mimoza Hafizi, told ATA.
The project of the Ministry and the universities of Tirane aims at creating a joint centre near the polytechnic university in which all teachers of the Prishtine University may continue their work.
Hafizi stressed that joint projects are being drafted between the Ministry and the representative office of the Republic of Kosove in Tirane, creating possibilities of Kosove students to attend classes in Albania's universities, according to the districts were they are accommodated.
It considered the enrollment of the students to resume the didactic process for 1998-1999 as impossible because the universities in Albania are about to complete the academic year. Hafizi added that in the mean time, Kosove students may attend lectures in many faculties of Tirane.
Such an initiative has been also taken by teachers of the Tetove university. In the contact centre which has just been established in that university, Kosove teachers and students sheltered in Macedonia, are being integrated. /led/xh/
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[15] Most preferred musical albums of outgoing weekTIRANE, April 26 (ATA) - By Ornela Kadaif�iu: The second musical album with the best hits with Greek and alternative music, produced by the private radio-phonic channel Top Albania-Radio is the most preferred album of the last week.
Venga boys group with its album "Up and Down" is listed the second in the qualification list of the most preferred musical album. This songs of this group have attracted the attention of the Albanian youth.
The distinguished Italian singer Laura Pauzini with her album "La risposta" is in the third place.
The following is the qualification list of the most preferred musical albums of the last week.
10- Britney Spears Baby one more time 9- Five Five
8- Offspring Americana 7- Cher Believe
6- Emilia Big big world 5- Prodigy The cast Breeder 4- Metallica Garage Inc 3- Laura Pauzini La risposta 2- Venga Boys Open down the party album 1- Musical album Top Albania Radio /f.n/A.A/
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[16] First hunger victims registered in commune of MalisheveTIRANA, April 26 (ATA) - The Kosova press agency reported on the first victims of hunger in the commune of Malisheve, central area of Kosova.
Referring to its own sources in the mountains of Turkajes, the agency said that seven persons died over the last two days, including an 8-month old baby, all from Malisheve.
The population of this commune has been almost displaced and since the beginning of the Serb offensive, they are living in mountains in the conditions of a complete humanitarian blockade, like in the entire Kosova. /led/mt/
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[17] Most sold video films of last weekTIRANE, April 26 (ATA) - By Ornela Kadaif�iu: The lack of cinemas in Albanian capital is replaced by the video shops selling the latest cinematographic productions.
The results of a survey made in the video-shops of the capital on the most preferred video films of the week, are as follows:
1- The comical film "Flubber", with the main protagonist the distinguished actor Robin Wiliams. It is liked by all group-ages.
2- "Hong Kong, colpo su colpo" is another preferred film. It is produced by Quentin Tarantino, and is one of the newest film of the distinguished actor Zhan Klode Van Dame.
3- "Double team", with the main protagonist Van Damme, Mickey Rourke and Denis Rodman is listed the third in the qualification list.
4- The film "The patriot" with the distinguished actor Steven Seagel treats the patriotism of an American doctor who endangers his life to struggle an epidemic.
5- "Lethal weapon" with the actors Mel Gibson, Donny Glover, Rene Russo is positioned the fifth in the list of the most preferred video film of outgoing week. /led/A.A/
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[18] Prosecutor's Office appeals on Tirana court's decision against Myrteza CaushiTIRANA, April 26 (ATA) - By Urim Bajrami: The Prosecutor's Office has appealed the decision given several weeks ago by the Tirana district court against Myrteza Caushi and some of his accomplices.
The Appeal's Court has decided to examine the appeal of the Prosecutor's Office on 5 May 1999.
The Tirana Court declared guilty on 22 March Myrteza Caushi, known as Zani, only under the charge of illegal possession of arms and sentenced him with the detention terms. The Court ordered the release of the five members in the courtroom.
With regard to this case, the Court declared guilty and sentenced with 5-15 years in jail the other eight defendants.
The trial against Zani and his collaborators started on 12 October 1998 and all the trial sessions have been held in open doors. The accusation of the prosecutor's office was "creation of armed gangs and crimes, illegal possession of arms, kidnapping," and others.
Only a few witnesses showed up in the court's hall, and most of them testified the opposite of those declared during the investigation sessions. Thus, the prosecutor of the case, Xhevat Hanaj, declared Zani and his accomplices guilty only for illegal possession of weapons. /led/mt/
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[19] Hundreds of testimonies from displaced Kosovars handed over to Hague lawyersTIRANE, April 26 (ATA) - By Th.Thanasi: The General Prosecutor Office handed over to the lawyers of Hague Tribunal hundreds of testimonies collected all over Albania from the refugee outflows, spokesman of the Prosecutor's Office, Adrian Visha, told ATA on Monday.
He said that several cassettes, photos, and testimonies signed by the Kosovars actually systemized in the districts of Kukes, Peshkopi, Tirane, Vlore, Fier and Elbasan, were handed over to Hague Tribunal lawyers.
This process is in continuation, and the investigation of crimes by Hague Tribunal lawyers is easier because they are in Albania to collect testimonies and facts on the crimes against humanity committed in Yugoslavia. Only the most important testimonies which could be used as proofs in the Hague-run Tribunal will be selected from the inquiry-forms, added Visha. /lh/A.A/
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[20] Equipment of food control lab to come in DurresTirana, April 26 (ata) - By E.Xhajanka - Equipment and diagnostic materials for the food control food lab to come in Durresi from Italy.
"The increase of the international humanitarian aid in food for the Kosova comers, through Durresi port accelerates the procedures of setting up and equipment of the food control lab," told ATA the Director of Control and Quality in the Ministry of Food and Agriculture Nazmi Haxhiu.
The construction of this lab costed to the Albanian Government 150 000 lek, while the World Bank invested a fund of 150 000 dollars.
According to the specialists of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture the lab will be in use in the beginning of the month with its full analytical capacity, to do the check of all foods to enter in Albanian through Durresi port within 24 hours./linda/
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[21] European Council to support emergence situation and state budgetTirana, April 26 (ATA) - By M.Pupa - The increase of the humanitarian assistance for Kosova comers, the budgetary support, the assistance and the future cooperation,- were the problems to be discussed today in the meeting between the Head of Parliament Commission of Economy, Finance and Privatization Arben Malaj and the Ambassador of the European Council Mr.Pereti.
The Ambassador of the European Council expressed the full political will of this institution to support the budget of the Albanian Government and guarantee the cooperation of the European Council as a real and effective cooperation to facilitate as mush as possible the emergence, and the draft of the bilateral short terms and long terms program aiming at continuation of the economic reforms in Albania./lh/linda/
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[22] Coordinated plan of Orthodox Church for displaced Kosovars.TIRANE, April 26 (ATA) - By E.Metaj: Albanian Autocephalus Church is engulfed in a wide program of activities to face the latest situation created due to the displaced Kosovars, the Information Ministry announces.
The immediat delivery of the aids as a direct response against the appeal given by the Albanian government and local bodies, is the first aspect of the aid. More than 220 tons of food are delivered for the refugee outflows in Kukes, Pogradec, Kor�e, Tirane, Mullet and other areas.
The same source says that the second aspect of the aid program is the erection of new makeshift camps for dislocated Kosovars. The preparation for the setting up of new camps are being carried out.
The third aspect of the aid will be the support of Albanian families which have sheltered the displaced Kosovars. The priority objective is the support of 6.000 families and about 36.000 people in six different prefectures of Albania.
The church is cooperating with the ACT Network (Action by Churches Together) to secure an emergency aid in a wide scale for the driven Kosova population. The appeal of ACT will secure a fund of $ 10 million for a six months period from April 1 - September 30 of the current year. /lh/A.A/
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[23] Nearly 740 Kosovars enter Albania through Hani HotitSHKODER, April 26 (ATA) - By M. Malja: Nearly 740 Kosovars, mainly from the communes of Istok and Rugove, entered Albania through Han i Hotit, some 30 km far from Shkoder, the spokesman of the Shkoder prefecture told ATA.
The newcomers were sent by busses towards Shkoder. The secretary of the town hall, Bardhyl Shaqiri, said that the Kosovars were immediately accommodated in the reception centers in the former tobacco factory where their number has reached in 4200 persons.
More than 26 000 Kosovars have entered Albania through this border point over the last 17 days. A part of them were sent to other districts of Albania. /lh/mt/
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[24] Loss risks increase companies' requests to be insured at Albanian Guaranty AgencyTirana, April 26 (ATA) - By Dorian Ko�a - The situation created in Albanian due to the recent crisis in Kosova increase the requests of the businessman and the undertakers of Albanian and foreign productive companies to be inscribed at the Albanian Guaranty Agency (AGA).
Albanian Guaranty Agency started its work in June 30, 1998 by a credit of 10 million dollars provided by the International Association for Development IDA (World Bank) in the frame work of the project on the Support of the Private Sector.
The risks to be guaranteed by AGA are as following:Civil war, civil troubles (like that of March 1997), actions of the Albanian Government, which hinder an Albanian unit or guaranty benefited to transfer foreign currencies, etc.
Transactions to be guaranteed are : Goods selling, Financial leasing, Operational leasing, import of the equipment capital to be used by Guaranty benefited in implementing its business, the import of the goods on sale, import of the goods to be used for elaboration and export, Banks' loans given to the Albanian enterprises.
The minimal accepted sum of the credit for a guaranty is 25.000 dollars, while the maximal one is 1.500.000 dollars. The total value of the guaranties cannot be more than the value of the credit of 10 million provided by IDA.
The guaranty fees will be reckoned as an annual sum over the investment sum to be guaranteed. The rate varied from 0.35% to 2% per year.
The maximal period of the guaranty is three years./lh/linda/
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[25] Started negotiations on Albanian membership in World Trade OrganizationTirana, April 26 (ATA) - By E.Metaj - Today started the negotiations on Albanian membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO), inform sources from the Ministry for Economy Cooperation and Trade.
These negotiations will continue till May 1,1999 and the Albanian negotiator group in this meeting is led by the Minister of Economy Cooperation and Trade Ermelinda Meksi.
Albania made its request to become a member of World Trade Organization in 1992, the time when it took the observer status.
Till 1996 Albania tried to fulfill the procedures, but the crisis of 1997 interrupts them.
In 1998 the engagement of the Albanian Government was in its top, because the Permanent Secretariat concerning the relationship with World Trade Organization is established.
This Secretariat undertook the responsibilities and the involvement to follow and fulfill the criteria according to the requests of the other countries member in this organization and the leading structures of World Trade Organization.
The WTO membership will play a special role in the integration of the Albanian economy in the international structures and especially to ensure and encourage the foreign investments./lh/linda/
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[26] Facilities in International transport for Southern European Countries Initiatives (SECI)Tirana, April 26 (ATA) - By E.Metaj - The SECI countries will assign the Good Understanding Memorandum " On facilities of the International road transport of the goods". According to the Ministry of Public Affairs and Transport this good understanding memorandum is the first step in the facilities about the custom pass of the goods in respective countries.
The Minister of Public Affairs and Transport Ingrid Shuli moved today toward Athens to participate in the meeting of the Ministers of the Transport of SECI initiative.
In this initiative are included 12 countries such as Albania, Croacia, Bulgaria, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Greece, Hungary, Moldavi, Romania, Slovenia, Macedonia and Turkey./linda/
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[27] Continue price stability in Tirana marketTirana, April 26 (ATA) - By E.Xhajanka - According to an observation done today in Tirana market the food products' prices are the same with the ones marked the previous week.
"Nevertheless the coming of the thousands Kosovars, the increase of the food assistance and relatively of the imports, and the provision of Tirana market, especially with wheat flour, kept the normal level of the prices in the market" - told ATA the inspector Gjergj Kiri.
The following are the prices marked on Monday in Tirana market:
Product I wholesale price I selling price --------------------------- --------------------------- Flour I 60 lek�/kg I 70 lek�/kg - ----------------------------------------------------- Rise I 80 lek�/kg I 85 lek�/kg -------------------------------------------------- ---- Sugar I 60 '' I 65 " ----------------------------- ------------------------- Oil I 170 '' I 180 " ------- ----------------------------------------------- The prices of meat, chicken and dairy-products remain the same with the ones marked last week. While the price of the vegetables and fruit marked a slight increase, especially for the ones at the end of season./linda/
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[28] Parliament presidency defines weekly timetableTIRANA, April 26 (ATA) - By E. Koraqi: Parliamentary presidency discussed on Monday the timetable for this week.
Today's session defined respective draftlaws to be considered by parliamentary commissions and groups and later by the parliament.
Three queries and sessions on laws to be passed were expected to be held during the week.
Today's session decided that the ministers of justice and public order are going to held parliamentary queries. /lh/ak/
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[29] Democratic party hails Washingon summitTIRANA, April 26 (ATA) - By A. Haxhiu: The Democratic party (DP) condemned on Monday ethnic cleansing and genocide directed by Serb administration against Albanians in Kosova.
The DP secretary general Ridvan Bode, speaking for his party, hailed the Albanian families, which had housed Kosova brothers.
"The Democratic Party hailed the summit of Washington and the arrival of NATO forces in Albania. At the same time we are convinced that the alliance forces through their air raids against former Yugoslavia will manage to defeat Milosevic," Bode told today's news conference.
The Democrat leader said that his party was and is for a unity among political and military forces in Kosova.
"Only a coordination among these factors would enable a quick achievement of aspirations of Kosova people for independence," DP secretary General Ridvan Bode said. /lh/ak/
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There are so many misconceptions about auditions that it's hard to know where to start when debunking them! Surely one of the biggest is that you must play absolutely perfectly or you'll be cut. If that were true, nobody would ever win an audition! Perfection is simply not attainable. It's a target to aim for, but not a realistic goal. Certainly those players who win big auditions play at a stellar level, but they make mistakes here and there. The question is, where and how?
Another misconception is that everyone comes into auditions playing a great concerto (the old "any kid from conservatory can play a flawless Tchaikovsky" line) but that the real test comes in the excerpts. Some people do play great concertos and lousy excerpts, but that's actually pretty rare. The fact is that the most important playing of any audition is the first selection. Usually that's a concerto. For you, it will be the Mozart concerto exposition.
First impressions are crucial in real life. Just think about what happens when you meet someone: within a few seconds you form a mental picture of them. It's unavoidable! This picture shares some things with the actual physical appearance of the person standing before you; there's plenty of overlap. But instinctively you emphasize certain details over others. Some you ignore, and others stand out.
Have you thought about what people notice about your appearance at first glance? You've been given (or have worked for) a basic body type, and you wear clothes over that body. You may or may not accessorize. You may be impeccably, acceptably or sloppily groomed and made up. And the way you use your voice and gestures could be low-key or flamboyant.
You've seen all of these traits in the people you've met. And when you make the subconscious decision as to whether you like a person, these traits don't matter so much individually, unless one in particular stands out so much that it's impossible to ignore! It matters, though, how the traits work in concert. Therefore, if an audition is like a blind date, or more accurately a "speed dating" session, everything must come together quickly and in harmony. There is a range of generally attractive body shapes, and for each of those there are clothes to complement and hide the inevitable imperfections. Some people can pull off "risky" humor, but there are some jokes that should never be told on a first date, and some never at all! Makeup, skillfully applied, enhances facial shapes. But there is always a point at which the makeup is noticed rather than the face.
The parallels to violin playing, while not drawn exactly, exist nonetheless: sound quality, phrasing, vibrato. There is a range for each attribute that qualifies as acceptable. There are many combinations that qualify as pleasing. And a few could be called great. Greatness, achieved as a first impression and sustained over the course of several minutes, can win an audition.
That's why one piece of good advice holds for dating and playing: be yourself. It's easy to spot the person in the room who is wearing something that's just not "them". Either their outfit doesn't fit their body type, or the whole package is just "too much". You feel a bit sorry for them, and you may even say to yourself, "if only they just toned it down a bit, they'd really look great!" Committees hear this kind of playing all the time. Chicago concertmaster Robert Chen once said of a candidate: "If they don't stop trying to be [Pinchas] Zukerman, they're going to hurt themselves!"
It's even easier to spot dishonesty or fakery in a person. Instead of sympathy, the reaction is usually aversion, even disgust! Dishonest playing, effect without substance, turns off a committee very quickly. Giant swings in dynamics, extreme sound colors, and maximum articulation will come off as dishonest, unless they're clearly written into the music.
It can be frustrating to "be yourself" in your violin playing. Who are you, exactly? And should you try to change who you are over the course of this Challenge? I suspect that by going through the Challenge, you very well may change certain things about your personality, both on the violin and away from it. But don't make it a conscious decision just yet. Continue "working out" with your scales and etudes in order to get yourself into shape. And open your ears to a violin sound that pleases you. Chances are, it will be pleasing to your listeners as well. Focus now on quality and comfort rather than execution or perfection.
In the accompanying video I demonstrate some of the exposition of each Mozart concerto option: 3, 4 and 5. I don't go into every stylistic choice that you can make. Rather, I emphasize the importance of sound quality no matter the dynamic or technical challenge. I pay special attention to the opening, as you should.
The following post originally appeared on natesviolin.com as part of Nathan's New York Philharmonic Audition Challenge, Week 13
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"Be yourself" --- great advice! It's always easier to play "as my usual self" rather than to play like someone else, especially at auditions or performance.
First impression is certainly important, so does self-confidence (which would probably be projected through the music). I wish I could do better at my previous "audition"... http://j.mp/firstimpormptuaudition
Dear Nate, what a privilege it is to be able to watch such a splendid video lesson by such a wonderful professional violinist! I also really like the setting (it looks like your own garage at home) which gives a down-to-earth touch to it. I also admire the way you keep your calm, this calmness definitely transfers to the student.
What does strike me is your use of the fourth finger. You actually use largely the right side of the fingertip (that is, the right side when looking at your left hand with the palm facing you). There are exercises in Simon Fischer's Basics that encourage playing on opposite sides of fingertips with the aim of opening up the base knuckles. But you actually seem to do it all the time in daily playing, and very effectively so. Very interesting. I remember a discussion here on violinist.com where Jeewon Kim (December 28, 2005) refers to these exercises and claims that you cannot actually play like that, and even Simon Fischer himself chiming in (quite a bit later, March 18, 2010). But you show the opposite! As a result your vibrato with the fourth finger is more a cellists's kind of vibrato due to the sideways contact with the string. At any rate your sound is beautiful uniformly over all four fingers.
Please forgive me for making these observations, as a passionate amateur it is really fascinating for me.
Wow that video was wonderful. Thanks for the lesson especially on bow speed, that was really enlightening.
I was interested in the quote in your written essay, "If they don't stop trying to be [Pinchas] Zukerman, they're going to hurt themselves!"
I was reminded of a story I heard long ago, and I think it was about Pavarotti. Someone asked him to compare himself to Caruso and he replied that any tenor can make himself sound like Caruso for a little while, but then his voice will be completely shot.
Hi Nathan,
Thanks for your advice. Do you know what the NY Phil. requirements are for the semi-final and final rounds or what one might expect to be asked in those rounds?
Dear Nathan,
Thank you very much for sharing your experience!
How is the general reaction among juries when a candidate performs in style (e. g. Using almost no vibrato)
What do you think about it?
Did you have this type of performers in audition?
Thank you for your answer.
Michigan State University
Jean, interesting observation and I'm posting a new discussion topic about it!
Emil, the link to the "master list" for this audition is here:
As far as what would be asked, I really have no idea except that it will be more than was asked in the prelims. So count on one or both concerto expositions plus maybe 10-15 minutes of excerpts in the semis. Final round will include piano so likely both concertos (maybe a complete Mozart movement but not necessarily) plus a good 15-20 minutes of other selections. Also there would be more interaction, i.e. asking candidates to play things differently.
Hi Liz, there honestly isn't much playing with little to no vibrato, mostly because the selections asked are almost always Beethoven and later. One can debate whether (and how much) vibrato was used then, but since we play that music in symphony orchestras with vibrato now, that's the general style committees are looking for. But as with everything there has to be taste and variety!
It's unusual (but not unheard of) to actually ask for the Bach selection in a section audition these days precisely because there are so many styles in which to play. I personally wouldn't be offended at all if someone wanted to play Bach in an earlier style, as long as it was well done! But the rest of their audition would have to convince me that their ideas weren't so far away from the rest of the group's as to make them unworkable in the section.
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Have you ever wondered how to source for the products you intend to sell online? If you want to start an e-commerce business or online store , but have not found any suppliers yet,Do not worry, after reading this article you will be familiar with and know all the necessary details that you would like to know how to start your online store and how to provide your store with products and your relationship with suppliers.
How much does it cost to create and start online store?
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2-Unusual e-commerce site created with an open source CMS:If your product catalog has several thousand products and you choose the proprietary software solution, browsing your site may be very difficult. If you do not have a big budget, you can opt for an e-commerce site solution created using an open source CMS.
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If you are a supplier, you will not know what you are going to pay for your products, and therefore you will have no idea how much profit you can make . In such conditions, it is obviously impossible to plan anything. Many stages mark the course of the project of your commercial site in its effective implementation. One of these steps is to find reliable suppliers .
Caution is required
The management of an e-commerce website is a separate activity . Yet many believe that the establishment of their shop will ensure their wealth and independence . Fraudsters know this well, and they are ready to "pluck" those who cradle these illusions.One of the tricks frequently used by fraudsters is to pretend to be a supplier( a company that claims to be a manufacturer or a wholesaler), while it is at the end of the distribution channel. Fraudsters are not short of ideas and in some extreme cases they sell their products more expensive than merchants can sell them to their customers. This would be impossible if the merchants respected a number of basic rules . But the lure of gain (preferably fast) leads them all too often to dig their own grave.
A trusted partner
You must be able to trust your provider and make it a partner . How to sell your products without being scammed? You must first register your business .
Business registration is usually very simple, and inexpensive . This step is nevertheless very important .Once your business is registered, you will have a business name and a number with the taxes. You can then contact wholesalers and suppliers. The distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers worthy of the name will do business with you ONLY if you are registered .
In other words, a company looking to sell you goods without checking that you are registered is probably not very reliable.
Wholesale lots
Registration unfortunately does not open all doors. The quantity of products you intend to buy when launching your online store is of paramount importance . Many manufacturers and wholesalers only sell their products in batches – which means they will not open their cartons to sell smaller quantities. It will be all or nothing. This makes sense for a wholesaler, since it is easier to sell a whole carton than to divide it into parts. Less work, more money, an easy choice. But it's not all about money. Sell lots also protects you as a reseller.Why would a person bother to buy from you if they can buy directly from a wholesaler? and how to optimize your online store to drive more buyers ?.
Another way to protect yourself : order a minimum quantity. Most buyers only need small quantities and are not registered as sellers. They can not therefore be supplied by wholesalers. Without this protection , you would have no place in the food chain.
Spot the crooks
How? They do not have questions about your registration and resell the products at inflated prices – which leaves you with a narrow margin, see no margin (that is, if you manage to find this product on the Internet at the same price or at a lower price, avoid this supplier !). In addition, some charge a monthly subscription to send you the list of products and prices. No wholesaler worthy of the name engages in such practices.
Armed with this knowledge , you can start looking for suppliers . For this, start at the top of the ladder . Look for the manufacturer and pick up your phone. Ask to get in touch with the sales department and ask them who is the distributor of their products in your area. Once you know the distributor, you can contact him to find out if he is willing to engage in a business relationship with you and under what conditions. Depending on the size of your business, it may direct you to another distributor.
It's as simple as starting an online store . Once you know a distributor, they will be able to provide you with other products or to put you in contact with other distributors who might do so.
The lounges
The lounges, reserved for professionals , also used to make contact with distributors . Visit the stands to meet a host of small manufacturers willing to work with you to reach a wider audience . Your interlocutor may be the manufacturer himself. Whatever the size of the company from which you wish to source for your e-commerce site , it is always good to check its legitimacy by contacting the manufacturer of the product.
Drop Shipping Too good to be true? Maybe not
So how do you start your online store if you do not have sufficient financial resources? By trimming on your profit margin. Rather than store products, you can send an order to the sender who will send the product to the customer for you. Just create your shop , put in products that the sender supports, and promote your site.
Some companies with "drop shippers" lists charge you a monthly subscription to allow you to access product and price lists. It turns out that these products are often more expensive than those available on the Internet. To find real "drop shippers", reliable more over, follow the approach described above.
What is Drop shipping ?
Drop shipping is a technique mainly used in the United States. Companies doing this type of activity will ask you for information about your registration because they are wholesalers who sell only to companies.
Customer references
Ask the "drop shipper" a list of references from his customers and order one of his products through a friend to control the operation of his system. If you use the drop shipping technique, you will not have to store and ship the products. But in the eyes of customers, it is you who will be responsible for the proper conduct of this procedure .
Always remember that when you build your supplier network, you need to connect with the people you will be working with .Your reputation, your sales, and your ability to grow your store depend on it .
Where can I find suppliers to supply my e-commerce?
At first, to answer the question " How to find suppliers for my shop ? You can participate in professional events in your field of activity.
This will allow you to identify and make contact with renowned and serious suppliers.
Trade shows, regularly organized in France, remain a very effective way to find suppliers quickly and forge lasting partnerships.
In addition, the internet remains one of the gateways to explore to find suppliers.
Even if there are few wholesalers who own a site, launching a search on the internet remains a valid way to answer the question " How to find suppliers for my shop ? ".
If you can not find wholesaler sites, you can go to specialized directories like Kompass or consult the professional press.
They are also useful tools for finding reliable suppliers for the supply of your merchant site.However, it is important to recognize suppliers who can become long-term partners for your development.
How to find suppliers for my online store and make sure they are serious?
To succeed in choosing your suppliers and correctly answer the question " How to find suppliers for my shop ? , Pay attention to certain aspects such as payment terms, product delivery times, order payment conditions .
Here are some tips for choosing a reliable provider to make your business online:
Opt for a trusted partner
The essence of the relationship between an online seller and a supplier is mutual trust.
To avoid choosing an unreliable partner, consider registering your e-commerce with the official services.
This will allow you to have a tax registration number and an official business name for your activity.
In fact, reliable wholesalers and suppliers only credit registered stores. Therefore, if a supplier wants to trade with you without taking the time to check if your shop is officially recognized, there may be something under the rock!
Play the competition
Always with the aim of answering at best the famous question «« How to find suppliers for my shop ? », Contact several suppliers and compare their offers: prices, conditions of purchase and payment facilities, services offered, quality of products, etc.
Then, think of conducting the negotiation with each selected supplier, putting it in competition with the offers of other wholesalers in its field of activity.
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ABOVE: A female fig fruit of Ficus macrostyla photographed by Linus Gokusing at Sg. Imbok, in the Kuamut District in Sabah. Unfortunately this fig is half rotten but you can still see the very long styles of the female flower that curve round the centre of the cavity.
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On this centre-based self-guided walking holiday you'll explore the spectacular and relatively undiscovered Queyras Regional Park in the French Alps. Its range of accessible mountain passes and summits linked by good trails make this unspoilt region a paradise for walkers wishing to have a real high alpine experience. In addition, its location in the Southern Alps on the border with Italy means it enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year.
We have created a two or three-centre based holiday which will allow you to make the most of your week and cherry pick the very best of the Queyras region. You'll experience some of the best walking that the Queyras has to offer with its fabulous landscapes and panoramic views, its wonderful architecture such as the village of Saint Veran and its rich traditions and cultures. In addition, the walks will provide the flexibility for different challenges within the same day, with the chance to reach some mountain summits. A better idea of the range of landscapes experienced can be gained by looking at our Queyras photo slideshow.
The walks pass through a range of varied landscapes; mountain torrents snaking down deep gorges lined by lush forests. Above, alpine meadows merge with astonishing rocky deserts and mountain cliffs, capped by a succession of stunning mountain ridges and peaks. Its fauna and flora is exceptional with chamois, ibex, marmots, golden eagle and a vast array of rare wild flowers.
The region also has a rich architectural heritage which is encapsulated by the pretty alpine village of St Veran, at 2042m, the highest village in Europe.
This walking holiday is also available as a guided holiday - Queyras guided walking holiday
Walking Profile
The walks on this self-guided walking holiday are graded challenging but the difficulty can be varied on any given walk so that they can range from moderate to strenuous. Average walking days are about 6 hours long and include height gains of 700m - 1000m. In addition, many of the days include the possibility of ascending further to reach some easy alpine summits where you'll be rewarded by spectacular views. This flexibility allows a group of mixed abilities to make the most of the holiday. However, as most walks will take place above 2000m where the effects of altitude can be felt, and the climbs are sometimes steep, a moderate to good level of fitness is required. You should also be comforatable on mountainous paths.
The paths are mountainous and sometimes rocky in nature. They are occasionally exposed, but do not require any technical abilities.
Walking Day-by-Day
Day 1: Arrival
Welcome to your first accommodation. Evening meal in guest house.
Example walking options from Saint Véran
Pic du Caramantran and St Véran (6hrs, +720m)
Your day's objective is nothing less than a 3000m high mountain. Your walking trail starts relatively high up at the Chapel de Clausis above the torrent of the Aguille Blanche. The walking is pleasant and easy as you pass through a landscape of tumbling streams, meadows and rocky bluffs. The path climbs steadily to the Col de Chamoussiere from where there are great views of Mont Viso, rising to over 3800m across the border in Italy. The path then climbs to the summit where views extend to the Piedmont in Italy, the Mont Blanc in France, and the Mont Rosa in Switzerland. The descent route will take you past the Lac de la Blanche. You can take the time to visit the historic and well preserved village of St Véran, which is also the highest permanently inhabited village in Europe.
Tour of the Tete des Toillies (6hrs, +1010m)
From Chapel de Clausis head gradually uphill to the beautiful Lac Blanche underneath the summit of Tete des Toillies. Climb to Vallon du Blanche and the first of a series of small and secluded lakes. Here head south to Col Blachet at 2897m and descend into Italy traversing under the immense slopes of Tete des Toillies whose summit is at 3175m. Pass a couple of lakes to cross back into France at Col de Longet at 2660m. Almost straight away head back up to the main ridgeline for great views and Col de la Noire at 2955m. A great day of lakes and high mountain passes.
Pic Cascavelier (+750m) and Pointe des Marcelettes (+1000m) 5 - 8hrs
Descend from the village of St Veran to Aguille Blanche torrent and climb from Pre la Chalp via Cabanes de Lamaron to Crete de Curlet with great views over the Aigue Blanche Valley towards peaks over 3000m. Then climb the ridgeline to Pic Casavelierat at 2576m. +750m. From here it's possible to continue to the summit of Pointe des Marcelettes at 2900m with steep ascent at the end for great views. Possibility to continue along the Crete de la Blavette to make a wonderful but long circular trail.
La Blanche and old irrigation Canal (4-6hrs) +600m
Either bus to Chapel de Clausis or follow the Aigue Blanche Torrent to reach the refuge at Lake Blanche. Afterwards, depending on which of the other walks you undertake you can climb towards the secluded lakes in the Vallon de Blanchet before returning and following a former irrigation channel back to Saint Veran. Easy walking with time to admire the views.
Example walking options from Ceillac
Lacs Mirroir and Ste Anne (6-7hrs, +800 - +1000m)
Today's walk will start by visiting the amazing waterfall - Cascade de la Pisse. After, we'll climb gently through forests to reach the first of the two lakes - Lac Mirroir. The lake is in a beautiful setting with stunning limestone peaks rising beyond the lush green pastures and larch trees surrounding the still waters. From here the route climbs steadily to the Lake Ste Anne whose turquoise blue waters are surrounded by the rocky slopes of the highest mountain in the Queyras, the Fonte Sancte. From here, there is the option of continuing up to a col or mountain pass for exceptional views across the western Queyras. The descent is by a different route. Afterwards you can stop at the village of Ceillac with its unique architecture.
Crete des Chambrettes (6 hours, +980m)
From Ceillac walk past the isolated church of Ste Cecile before climbing steeply to Col de Bramousse. After going past a view point you'll climb to reach the ridgeline Crete des Chambrettes. Climb the remaining few metres along the ridge to the summit with its old observatory at 2582m. Great panoramic views across the western Queyras. Descend via the Col de Fromage through alpine pasture and then forest to return to Ceillac.
Pic d'Escreins (6-8hrs, +900m or +1300m)
From your accommodation, climb gradually through forest to reach a junction beneath a rock barrier at 2300m. From here it is possible to make the ascent of Pic d'Escreins at 2734m with views of the surrounding jagged limestone peaks. The descent goes via the view point at Mouriere overlooking Ceillac before descending back to the village.
Example walking options from Arvieux
Col Néal and the meadows of Clapeyto (5 hrs, +850m)
A fairly gentle climb out of the upper end of the Arvieux Valley through flower-filled alpine pastures to the Col Néal with its numerous glacial lakes. From here, we have great views of the adjacent Ecrins mountain range. Our circuit then descends through the pretty hamlet of Clapeyto with its traditional chalets and summer meadows
Traversing Furfande (6-7hrs, +1050m)
Your day starts by climbing to Col Furfande from where it's a short and easy ascent of the Pic du Gazon at 2744m offering spectacular views of the surrounding stark, rocky pinnacles and mountains. You'll then descend to the Refuge de Furfande where you can stop for refreshment before undertaking a spectacular traverse across the slopes high above the Guil Valley with views of the high mountains beyond. A pleasant woodland walk will bring us back to Arvieux.
Lac Souliers (5-7hrs, +750m - +1050m)
Climb through forest and pasture to reach the circular beautiful lake Souliers, surrounded by rocky mountainous peaks. Here, there is the choice of resting in the sun or climbing onto one of the surrounding peaks for spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Pic Ouest is a steep 300m climb but has great views of Pic Rochebrune, the Casse Desserte and of the surrounding peaks. Descend via the pretty hamlet of Souliers and lake Roue.
Examples of walking options elsewhere in the Queyras with own car
Lac Grand Laus (7hrs, +1000m)
From the village of Abries, a pleasant climb to the La de Grand Laus which makes a perfect spot for lunch. Great views. It's possible to climb up to a couple of higher lakes for wonderful views. It's also possible to climb to the ridge beyond and the Pic Malrif for wonderful views of the Ecrins mountain range. Descend via Aiguilles. Walk back along valley or short bus trip during July and August.
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to train station after breakfast
Accommodation & Meals
On this centre-based self-guided walking holiday, your accommodation will be in two very comfortable and charming small guest houses located close to the walking areas. 2/3 star equivalent quality. They are located in two historic buildings and are run by welcoming and helpful hosts. They offer different but both delightful experiences. Meals will be taken in your guest house and will be delicious local specialities. Our preferred guest houses are shown below.
|Petit Chalet, Ceillac
|Great welcome in a small traditional chalet in the valley descending from Ceillac. Owner has a minibus and provides transfers to access some walks
|Ferme d'Izoard
|Great 3 star hotel situated at 1700m in the dramatic Izoard Valley.Quality food and lovely setting.
|3 Stars
|Chalet Villard, St Veran
|Charming hotel in the beautiful historic village of St Veran, the highest village in Europe. Great views from the terrace.
|3 stars
Travel Options
Transfers between Mont Dauphin - Guillestre train station and the first and last guest houses is included in the holiday. A transfer is also provided for the day moving between hotels.
By Train
Eurostar and the TGV provide a relaxing journey from London to Lyon Part Dieu via Lille or direct. From Lyon you'll need to take local train services to the Mont Dauphin - Guillestre station, changing at Grenoble. Some trains go direct to Guillestre from Grenoble, whilst others require a further change. The section between Grenoble and Guillestre takes a minimum of 3hrs. Recommended times if travelling all in one day: Leaving London at 9am arriving in Lyon 3pm. Leaving Lyon at 4pm and arriving at Mont Dauphin at 9pm (times approx). You can also take trains from Lyon to Valence and change at Valence going via Gap.
By Air and rail
Flights from the UK to Lyon St Exupery, then bus (Satobus) or tram to Lyon Part Dieu. Train then as detailed above.
Possibility to fly into other airports such as Marseille and then take the train from Marseille St Charles.
Please contact us for assistance in organising your travel arrangements
By Car
Once in France, the journey from Calais to the Queyras takes about 12 hours (excluding long breaks). Tolls amount to about 50 euros each way. Channel crossings are provided by the following companies.
Parking available at all guest housse.
Note: Please check concerning the availability of a holiday before booking any flights. If you need further information or would like to discuss any aspect of your travel arrangements, please contact us, we're here to help you.
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Sunday, June 29, 2014
After a terrific morning at Wheatland Christian Church, we had some leftover spaghetti-bake for lunch (or in southern Indiana AKA Sunday dinner). Nicolas and I took an extended Gator ride around and across all the double-crop soybeans (DCB). The last-planted ones went in on Monday afternoon the 23rd, so they have only been in the ground 6 days. DCB everywhere were up and going, with the first-planted 3-4″ tall and the last-planted just emerging. It was a happy thing to see those beans coming up!
Supper tonight was a fabulous 'steak night' with Pat preparing NY strips or filets. It was a special meal to celebrate Nicolas' soon departure.


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|David Pittu. Photo: T. Chalres Erickson
|Julie Halston. Photo: T. Charles Erickson
Murder on the Orient Express
Adapted by Ken Ludwig, based on the novel by Agatha Christie
Directed by Emily Mann
Hartford Stage
Extended through March 25
By Lauren Yarger
What's It All About?
The McCarter Theatre's production of the who-done-it. David Pittu stars as Agatha Christie's Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, who tries to solve the murder of a mysterious Mr. Ratchett (Ian Bedford) aboard the Orient Express. There's no shortage of suspects. Who could it be?
- Princess Dragomiroff (an engaging Veanne Cox)
- Col. Abruthnot (Ian Bedford)
- Helen Hubbard (a riotous Julie Halston), who might have seen the murderer
- Countess Andrenyi (Leigh Ann Larkin)
- Michel (Maboud Ebrahimzadeh), the train's conductor
- governess Mary Debenham (Susannah Hoffman)
- an army officer (Charles Paul Mihaliak)
- Hector MacQueen (Juha Sorola), Ratchett's personal secretary
- Greta Ohlsson (Samantha Steinmetz)
- Monsieur Bouc (Evan Zes), a friend of Poirot's and owner of the railroad
And what is the connection between the murder and the kidnapping/murder of little Daisy Armstrong (Jordyn Elizabeth Schmidt of Glastonbury) some years before?
What Are the Highlights?
Halston, with her comedic charms in high gear, finds ways to keep us laughing throughout as usual. She's a theater gem.
Beowulf Boritt's deco train set is the other star of the show. It sparkles and moves and provides visual stimulation for the various compartments on the train.
What Are the Lowlights?
This Christie story is slow moving and I realized somewhere in the middle of attending the show that I never had made it through the book (first published in 1934) or the film versions based on it. I had grown bored and given up each time. Ludwig adds some humor, but my interest still waned during the two hours with intermission (it felt longer, but not sure what Director Emily Mann could have done about it). The upside was that I finally found out who done it. And I didn't correctly guess ahead of time like I usually do in murder mysteries, so that says something for the plot after all.
More information:
Murder on the Orient Express chugs along at Hartford Stage, 50 Church St., Hartford through March 25. Performances are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday at 7:30 pm; Friday and Saturday at 8 pm; Sunday at 2 pm. Audio Described Performance—Saturday, March 10 at 2 pm, Tickets are $18-$95: www.hartfordstage.org; 860-527-5151.
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Dom Hofmann, co-founder of the social video-sharing service Vine, has stepped down from his lead general manager role at the company, according to three sources close to the situation.
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Vine co-founder and former chief technical officer Colin Kroll will take over Hofmann's daily duties leading the New York-based Vine's staff of approximately 14 employees. Sources also said that Vine is close to hiring a Manhattan-based product leader to work on the team, though that role hasn't been filled quite yet.
(Update 12:30 p.m. PT: And according to four sources, the role has indeed just recently been filled. Jason Toff, a product manager at YouTube, has accepted the new product manager position at Vine, though I've been told this shouldn't be considered a replacement for Hofmann's previous role. Both Toff and Twitter did not respond to requests for comment.)
Twitter spokeswoman Carolyn Penner declined to comment on the matter.
Hofmann's decision to step down also comes as executives at the very top ranks of Twitter have floated the idea of extending the length of Vine videos themselves — though there is no indication that the two are related. It is unclear how much traction the idea has inside the company. However, I'm told the Vine team itself has always been flexible about how the product would evolve.
Hofmann's transition, which actually began in November, is a surprising one for the small video startup, occurring almost exactly one year after the company was acquired by Twitter in October of 2012. I'm not sure whether this diminished role will leave any money on the table for Hofmann under the terms of his company's acquisition last year, but the three sources said the move was indeed of his own choosing.
The move raises questions about Twitter's ability to retain key employees in the future, coming just months after the company debuted on the New York Stock Exchange. Twitter has also grown tremendously in headcount, swelling to more than 2,000 employees from just a few hundred in little more than a year and change — a phenomenon, sources said, that has had a definite impact on early employees' decisions about staying at the company.
Hofmann's move also comes in the heat of the battle for video supremacy between Vine and Instagram; the latter launched video last summer in a direct response to Twitter's Vine. Vine has seen some slowing of its growth since Instagram video's debut; as of August, Vine said it had reached 40 million registered users, while Instagram's latest released figures put the service at 150 million monthly active users. (Note the distinction between registered and active users, here. It's important, and makes direct comparison difficult.)
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Come on Yeah Gotta Do it Go Back to the Island Boy Yeah, Yeah, yeah, yeah Let's go (Chorus) Wake up early one mornin kiss my mama good-bye Going back to the island i say don't worry mama don't cry i'll be leaving on the hou'r's label I sure hope that she's still able Sow the seed around 5 o'clock I'll stand at her bow and see the dark Out in the field from dawn till dusk Swimming in the blue hole is a must That island where i was born First thing I'll do is grow some corn (Chorus) I've been Cooking outside in the island pot So young when I learn I haven't forgotten how to catch them dark crabbas dey walkin Old folks smokin pipes and talkin Saturday night we gonna dance and sway Shake my belly and do the Gongay People don't you understand live like a king and be a happy man (Chorus) Are you ready? Yeah How you gonna get there? By Mail Boat Are you ready? Yeah How you gonna get there? By Mail Boat You got to go down to Na**a Go to il Lucia Go to Canne island, ron key and Zuba Go down to Free Port Go to manwana Go to Long island and ros inagua Chorus I got to go I got to go I got to go back to the island x3 Chorus Junkanoo yeah x 4 yeah yeah yeah yeah fade out


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I'm in awe of this woman, who only came to my attention in 2008 when I visited The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. (How is it possible that my short stint at New England School of Art and Design in the Interiors program back in the mid-90's neglected to mention her? A crime!)
I can assure you it was an adventure getting there, and I can still remember vividly my ride back to the airport through winding mountain passes, rabid dogs chained to fence posts, snarling and straining, I assumed in an attempt to rip me to shreds. The Beware of Dog – No Trespassing Signs need not have been posted. I owed a little of the adrenaline rush and racing heart to my introduction to Dorothy Draper.
The first professional interior designer in the United States – Draper was a trend setter, a path finder, a titan of industry. Yes, she was a socialite too, from an incredibly wealthy family, for which she certainly deserves additional credit for foregoing a life of ballroom dancing, and delicate needlework. Born in 1889 she opened – by herself – her interior design company in 1923. She focused her efforts initially on public spaces. -Later she included among her astounding accomplishments:
- Columnist for Good Housekeeping Magazine
- Fabric and Wallpaper Designer – Schumacher and others
- Furniture Designer: Ficks Reed
- Automobile Designer: Packard and Chrysler ( featuring a pink polka dot truck none-the-less)
- Airplane Interior Designer
She believed that one could be elevated in the presence of beauty. She aimed to engage the senses, inspire and enrich the quality of life through her designs.
Credited with creating a whole new bold style known as Modern Baroque, her design was characterized by the use of wild colors in a time when color wasn't used at all. She threw combinations together that were jaw-dropping: aubergine and pink, chartreuse and turquoise blue, dull white and shiny black. She loved the bold stripe, plaster moldings, the use of Cabbage Rose Chintz, for which she was famous. It sounds awful, and this statement will perhaps surprise you – it's not what I consider my style. And yet, I am mesmerized by it. It takes your breath away and fills you up all at the same time. How is that even possible.
She wasn't exclusionary either, attempting to block others with a carefully constructed veil of secrecy around design. She said:
Decorating is just sheer fun: a delight in color, an awareness of balance, a feeling for lighting, a sense of style, a zest for life, and an amused enjoyment of the smart accessories of the moment.
I appreciate that, and know too that she had talent. Like an eternal fountain it just kept bubbling over. She was fun, and ambitious, and successful beyond reason. If she was told to mind her place, to check her pretentions, she clearly did not listen.
I love a splash of color, the impact of black and white, high gloss and matte, now and again I'm tempted to introduce a little chintz in the form of a pillow. DD most definitely has influenced me. She joked about how it all began, saying:
I started this career because I loved doing houses. I'd done three of my own and I couldn't keep moving my family all the time, so I decided to decorate other people's homes…"
Perhaps we have more in common than I'd thought. I am on number three. While I don't have a family, I have asked myself the question: Can I keep moving myself in pursuit of design?…… Time will tell.
It's pretty black and white to me. She wasn't just the first, she remains a legendary influence on designers today.


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July is apparently "it's all about me" (and incidentally, Ri) month. Before we left for our show last Sunday I had a friend Debbie snap a couple of pix of Ri and I. Here's one..
Friday, July 13, 2012
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What a nice picture. That will be something you are going to treasure in years to come. Make sure you get a nice hard copy and frame it! I have some pics from the "old days" and just looking at them brings back so many wonderful memories.ReplyDelete
Riley's braids look really good.
What a handsome pair! No pre-show jitters apparent.ReplyDelete
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