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What is COPPA?
This guide was originally created by twilight sparkle and AquilaFuga
What COPPA is, what limitations it poses on users, & common misconceptions.
- 1 What is COPPA?
- 2 What COPPA Users Can/Cannot Do
- 3 Common Misconceptions About COPPA
- 4 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4.1 "Does COPPA affect users outside of the United States?"
- 4.2 "What happens when you turn 13?"
- 4.3 "What if you join CS a day/week/month before turning 13?"
- 4.4 "Help! I'm not COPPA but I can't post/my post won't show up!"
- 4.5 "Help! I/my sibling/my friend accidentally became COPPA'd when we don't live in the US!"
- 5 "How can you become unCOPPA'd?"
- 6 Becoming UnCOPPA'd
What is COPPA?
COPPA stands for Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
- Ocelot at Soul wrote:
- COPPA stands for Child Online Privacy Protection Act. It is a law in the US that prevents children under the age of 13 from posting online without a parent's permission. The parent has to fill out a form and fax or mail it to the admin of the site. It keeps young kids from posting information like name, age, or location to keep them safe.
On CS, a user protected by this law is usually referred to as a COPPA player (or sometimes just a COPPA) because of this.
- twilight sparkle wrote:
- A player who is referred to as a COPPA is a player who is under 13 and lives in the United States. Their "membership group", so to speak, is "Registered COPPA Users".
Official COPPA Info
You can read even further about the COPPA law here.
What COPPA Users Can/Cannot Do
They Can:
•Collect pets
•Name pets
•Name groups
•Send questions to the CS help system
•Make art/post on the oekaki
•Post dressups in the dressup forums/reply to others
•Put items on pets
•Make a wishlist
•Make a stamp collection
•View forums (except select forums)/profiles
•Read trade messages
•Use pre-made trade messages
•Adopt pets from the pound
They Cannot:
•Make trade rules
•Send custom trade messages
•Read PMs
•Send PMs
•Create a custom signature
•Fill in their interests
•Have an avatar other than the CS gallery avatars
•Post on any non-oekaki/dressup forum
•Read the 18+ forum/the human roleplay forum
- Hekomi wrote:
- It might be a good idea to note as well, once a coppa'd member trades you a pet, it's name seems to disappear. ^^; As in, if they named the pet, it comes onto your account with no name.
Signature Limitations:
As of 7/13/14, COPPA users are able to make set signatures using the provided stamp collections. They are unable to upload their own graphics and text, but can choose from a variety of provided images to make a "stamp collection", all of which can be found here. Stamp collections become default signatures for COPPA users, but they can be disabled on the profile page.
Forum Limitations
COPPA users cannot post on any forum except for the oekaki/dressups, but can read all forums except for the Adults Chat 18+ and the Human Roleplays.
They can view anyone's profile but they are not given the option to PM (private message) them.
Oekaki/Dressup Limitations
COPPA users are allowed to post both drawings and comments in all areas of the oekaki, including the adoptable oekaki forum. They may also submit dressups to any open category in the dressup section, and can reply to other peoples' dressup submissions.
These posts are all looked through and approved by moderators to make sure that they do not give out any personal information and aren't spam, before appearing publicly.
The posts can therefore take anywhere from 5-10 minutes or a couple hours to get posted, depending on how busy the mods are.
Trade Limitations
COPPA users are still able to trade pets and items, but they cannot write trade rules and custom messages (they can read other peoples'). Pet names also do not appear in the trade, and are deleted upon arriving to the recipient of an accepted trade.
However, COPPAs can choose from a provided set of messages allowing the recipient of the trade to understand what they want from the trade, and if the trade is intended to be a gift or a suggestion. This feature was implemented on 5/29/14.
COPPA users are unable to edit these messages at all - they may only select one they want to use (or choose not to use a message at all).
On 6/14/18, COPPA trade messages were added for accepting and cancelling trades.
COPPA Messages
The list of COPPA messages is as follows:
- Tess wrote:
- Some examples of COPPA trade messages for the curious:
"Hi there, I want you to have this as a free gift from me :) I hope you like it!"
"Hi, I'd really like this from you, but I don't know what to give you in return. Please edit the trade to make it fair :)"
"Will you please accept this trade?"
"Is this okay? Please edit it if you don't like it :)"
"I saw your post saying that you were giving away free stuff, so can I please have this? I can't add codewords or post in the forum, sorry :("
"I think you might be looking for this. If you want this from me, please edit the trade to show me what you'll offer for it :)"
"I saw that you were having an auction! This is my bid for that auction :) I am a COPPA member so unfortunately I can't PM or post in the forums"
And we were also given a screenshot of what the COPPA trade page looks like:
- A Random Moustache wrote:
- Just for the sake of curiosity, can we get a screenshot of what it looks like to a COPPA member's page?
- Tess wrote:
- something like this:
the actual trade messages are longer/more descriptive after you select them from that box
Common Misconceptions About COPPA
"COPPAs can't/don't ever read trade rules and send bad trades!"
While it's true that some COPPAs may not read trade rules because they're not old enough to understand the importance of them, many are old enough and do read the rules and try to follow them.
And again, while some kids aren't old enough to care about rarities and don't understand how demand works, but are focused on the looks of the pet or the species, others are - and if you were to link them to a guide they'd be able to learn from an accidental bad trade.
There's no point in generalizing or putting down an entire user group based on a couple bad trades, because at one point we all sent bad trades, especially when we were new or younger users.
If you get an unfair trade just be gentle and try to cancel nicely rather than making fun of the user or becoming snarky.[/list][/list]
"All COPPAs are stupid!"
COPPAs are kids, and while that may mean they don't completely understand some things, they're not stupid - just younger. Some COPPAs will understand rarities and trade value, others won't at all and might be young enough that they're only interested in how a pet looks, not what it's worth.
That means you've got to be kind and gentle, even though you may get frustrated. We were all kids once, so there's no point in bullying or acting high and mighty.
Frequently Asked Questions
"Does COPPA affect users outside of the United States?"
No. COPPA only affects those under the age of 13 in the United States. If you're under 13 but from another country it won't affect you.
This means you may still come across very young children from other countries who are not under COPPA protection. If you see someone you think might be younger, try treating them with the same patience you would a COPPA user.
"What happens when you turn 13?"
When you turn 13 your account will become unCOPPA'd, and you will be moved into the "registered users" usergroup instead of the "registered COPPA users," allowing you to now have full posting and profile capabilities as all other users. You will no longer have restrictions on your CS usage.
"What if you join CS a day/week/month before turning 13?"
No matter how close to turning 13 you are when you join, you're still going to be COPPA'd until it's your birthday, even if it's just a day or a couple hours!
"Help! I'm not COPPA but I can't post/my post won't show up!"
[list]When you first join CS, your first forum post must be approved by a moderator to make sure you are a real person and not a robot attempting to spread advertisements or spam in the forum. This can take anywhere from 5-10 minutes to a couple hours. Until the post is approved, you also won't be able to send private messages/trade messages.
Once that first post is approved, you'll be able to post freely from that point on without posts needing moderator approval. It does not mean you are a COPPA user.
"Help! I/my sibling/my friend accidentally became COPPA'd when we don't live in the US!"
See below how to become unCOPPA'd if it was an accident.
"How can you become unCOPPA'd?"
See below!
Becoming UnCOPPA'd
Permission Slip
Permission Slip
[Can only be accessed when using a COPPA'd account]
If you or someone you know is COPPA'd and wants to become unCOPPA'd before their 13th birthday, log into the COPPA'd account and download/print the above permission slip. Once this permission slip is completed and filled out by a parent/guardian it either needs to be faxed or mailed to Tess & Nick so that the account/user in question can become a registered unCOPPA'd user before they turn 13. Addressing information can be found on the permission slip.
Staff cannot accept permission slips through email/similar.
- Tess wrote:
- If you think you or someone you know was given COPPA protection but lives outside of the US, get in touch with CS staff. Occasionally it can be given to members from other countries by mistake if the forum has trouble working out which country you're logging in from when you sign up. It may also be applied to children if they've visited the US temporarily and logged in while there, even if they're not there any more.
To get in touch with the CS staff, click here. Click the Some other question only admins can see', as site admins are the only ones who can deal with these problems. The CS help system can be used by COPPA players, so it is best to send in the ticket from your account.
Parents may wish to send in a ticket when not logged into any account, in which case they must provide a working email address and should include the username of the account they are referring to in the description box or in further information.
Be sure to explain your problem and why you believe the account has been given COPPA protection accidentally, and the team will get back to you as soon as possible with more advice and information about what happens next.
Alternatively you can always just wait until you're 13 to become UnCOPPA'd!
When a user turns 13 after previously being COPPA, they become a registered user, and are given full posting/trading/messaging/account privileges.
Thanks for reading & have a great time on CS!
Questions about COPPA are welcome on this thread, and suggestions regarding the information held in this thread are also appreciated.


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Tom Rowe
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Community/Government Involvement and Organizations
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Former chairman of the Newton Recreation Commission
Contact Information
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- Pastor at Bethel Evangelical and Reformed Church, Mountain View
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- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Davidson College
- Master of Divinity from Dubuque Theological Seminary
- Doctor of Ministry from Chicago Theological Seminary
Elected to Council
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Community/Government Involvement and Organizations
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- Board member of Newton-Conover Auditorium
- Board Member of The Green Room Community Theatre
- Active volunteer with the Downtown Newton Development Association
- 828-320-5307
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Another guy told me that he was having secret affair with his high school coach. The night the kid graduated from high school, the coach was killed by a drunk driver. No one, especially the coach's wife, could figure out why the kid was so upset.
Michael Shernoff, a social worker in Manhattan, notes the following:
The most striking dynamic facing the surviving partner of a same sex relationship is that the relationship is not universally recognized, validated and valued. Psychologist Steven Schwartzberg explains: "The heterosexual widow or widower who loses a mate receives a tacit level of social support and condolence. Gay men who have been widowed may be more apt to encounter scorn, ostracism, fear or blame." Thus many gay widowers' mourning is complicated by the fact that theirs is a "disenfranchised grief."
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- Paraben free, petroleum derived ingredients and contains no synthetic fragrances.
- Gel based mask that will genly exfoliate skin while improving skin's hydrating levels.
How it performed
- Has a sweet fermented apple juice scent and reminds me of hot apple ciders & home-made masks.
- Applied as a thin layer over skin, it causes a slight tingling sensation for the first two minutes and then settled down.
- Left on skin for 10 minutes, the gel began to dry and formed a slight film on top of skin.
- After washing off, skin was soft and fresh looking & did not feel tight or dry.
- Did not cause redness or irritations, unlike some other harsher peels I've tried.
- Not sure if this brightens skin as claimed by product but skintone did improve.
- In terms of exfoliation power, this peel is gentler than manual facial scrubs but still able to remove those pesky dead skin cells.
This is a great alternative mask to exfoliating scrubs for those with sensitive skin that find that manual exfoliation leaves skin feeling raw and red as the Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) work to gently reveal new skin.
Rating: 8/10 RRP A$69 for a 60ml jar at selected Myer, David Jones, pharmacies and online stores.


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The list of foods that I brought to Maho Bay is to extensive to post here. If you'd like to check it out, please email me. At the bottom of this posting, I listed some information and travel tips if you are going to Maho Bay.
Tips for staying at Maho Bay: Bring lots of insect repellant. There may be a lot of mosquitoes on certain parts of the island depending on when it rains and where you are when they hatch. You can plan on detoxing when you get home if you don't like bug spray. We live in Florida where we have killer mosquitoes but the swarms in Maho were unbelievable. Wear Light colors clothes and leave anything black at home as those suckers are attracted to dark colors. When the mosquitoes are swarming take off to the other side of the island where the wind blows. Go to Ram Head for a great hike, East End for the drive and scenery, have a veggie burger at Skinny Legs or stop at the roadside spicy vegan place in Coral Bay for me. I'm bummed that is was closed when I was there. Rent a jeep and go to Caneel Bay to see the ruins on their property. If there are no mosquitoes – get out and hike as there are trails everywhere. You do not need hiking boots but it is a really good idea to wear a good pair of hiking sandals such as Keens for some of the off-road trails. Always try to bring your snorkel gear with you as you. Have fun and email me if you have any questions.
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Last last year Phil Goff indicated that the long consensus on monetary policy in New Zealand was over - Labour recognised as last that the single lever, single target was not working for New Zealand.
This week a meeting in Auckland David Parker expanded on these comments:
http://www.johnwalley.co.nz/files/10-06-20 Monetary Policy.doc
And today again David Parker and Phil Goff speaking to Federated Farmers:
Finally a choice is developing in NZ politics, a choice for or against the productive economy.
Certainly the move away from the "there is no alternative" towards "there are real alternatives" hopefully TARA will beat TINA and the real economy will be all the better for it and over time we will see real growth not growth based on the insubstantial and ethereal asset appreciation.
Choices are developing and they will be made.


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Youthquake: Kill me not
Cause after all you do know best
Try to slip past his defense
Without granting innocence
Lay down a list of what is wrong
The things youve told him all along
And pray to God he hears you"
— How to save a life by The Fray
There is a scene in the Bollywood flick 3 Idiots which shows a bright, young student hanging from the ceiling. The reason for the character's suicide was that the administration wasn't willing to grant him an extension in submitting his final project, which he couldn't fully concentrate on owing to the student's father's ill health. Without the final project, the student would not be able to graduate and would have to leave the university. Hailing from a low-income family who had pitted their dreams and hopes in their son's education, the pressure of disappointing them, causing them pain and of wasting all of the years he invested in his education proved to be more than he could handle. Post-funeral, Aamir Khan's character reveals a chilling statistic every two-and-a-half hours, a student in India commits suicide.
It doesn't end here. According to statistics, approximately two million youth in the US attempt suicide every year. The situation is worse in Japan which has one of the highest rates of suicide in an industrialised nation. The suicide rate in Japan has been largely perpetuated by worsening economic conditions leading to unemployment and social pressures. The rate for suicide is so high that rail companies in Japan now charge families—whose member has committed suicide by jumping in front of a train—a fee that varies according to the severity of disrupted traffic. In Japan, a popular method nowadays is to use household products to create a poisonous gas that would do the deed. This was largely perpetuated by the internet websites springing up with instructions on how to create those gases. According to statistics, 876 suicides from January to September in 2008 resulted from the above-mentioned method.
The internet is also largely responsible for the popularity of suicide pacts (shinjû)—a concept explained and made popular by the Japanese film, Suicide club. Suicide in Japan is not criminalised and the culture considers it to be the 'moral' thing to do in certain situations. With such alarming statistics, however, the government of Japan has taken note and is taking steps in investigating the root causes, prevent, counter suicide and change public attitude towards it.
In the past two years, there have been reported cases of suicide among the youth of Pakistan as well. More publicised cases include that of a fourth-year student, Hashir Munnawar, at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (Lums), who commited suicide by hanging himself in his hostel room last year. Munawwar's Grade Point Average (GPA) had fallen in the last quarter of his term due to which he was put on probation by the administration. Where some are critical in the manner in which the Lums administration handled the event and of their policies regarding the education of their students, there are others who are of the opinion that "rules are rules", that the person-in-question knew fully well the situation he was getting into and that the university is not (indirectly) responsible for his death. Whatever the stance, and whether Munnawar had other reasons for taking the step that he did, the situation was eerily similar to the one mentioned above in the film 3 Idiots. The scene is perhaps repeated numerous times by different people in different places.
A much-loved, activist/artist Asim Butt recently took his own life by hanging. The motives behind it aren't exactly clear as yet but he leaves behind with him a strong body of work and a whole congregation of friends and well-wishers. His death sent shockwaves throughout the industry and, as publicised as his death may have been, his case isn't an isolated one. Studies have shown that young people think or consider suicide more frequently than is generally perceived.
In most cases, suicide is a process, not an event. Statistically, eight out of 10 suicide victims give out indications of their intent in their behaviour long before they actually carry out the deed. A myth surrounding suicide is that the victim wants to die. The truth is that a suicidal youth is in a lot of pain and they want that pain to end, and not necessarily by dying. Perpetuated by an inability to cope with the pain (in which their capacity to cope has been stretched to the limit), along with symptoms of a mental illness (depression being one of them)—to the suicidal youth the only release from the pain they can be taking their own life.
The reason why very few suicidal youth are even willing to talk about their turmoil or their intent is because they're afraid of being judged or discriminated. Having a sincere conversation with a potential victim without passing judgement or displaying fear can bring respite to that person. Providing support, a sincerity to help and a willingness to listen to the suicidal youth can greatly reduce chances of an attempt, by a person who may otherwise be feeling very isolated in their pain.


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John MeijerAustralia
The Valley of Kings and Nobles Tour by George was first class... great communication also which made this tour a breeze, from pickup to drop off... Thanks George, great to have met you...
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks alot John and I hope to see you again in luxor
John HartigUnited States
Having travelled the world extensively, and been on private tours organized by the best tour companies, I would recommend Gerges as a guide most highly. His knowledge was broad and wide, he was patient, very friendly, and most accommodating. His main consideration was making sure I was happy with my tour, and he did everything in his power to ensure that was the case. Can't wait to return to Luxor and have Gerges be my guide again. And Mohammed the driver was fantastic too- most highly recommend Gerges.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks a lot john , I'm really enjoyed to be your guide in luxor and I hope to see you again
John PartridgeUnited States
George was friendly, professional, energetic, and knowledgeable not only on the culture and history but also on how to navigate to see the best things at the best sites
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks a lot John
Dev FraserCanada
Gerges was an excellent guide for us. Most hospitable and caring. His was very knowledgeable and made the most of each site visit. He helped us with our desire to get off some of the main busy sites. We learned so much about the ancient and current history of Egypt. His English is very good. He also assisted us in many of the other things we wanted to do. He made our trip to Luxor very special. We would defintly use Gerges again and highly recommend him.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you soo much Dev
David RushworthAustralia
A wonderful day in Luxor. A wonderful city with great history & a great guide to show us the highlights. Thank you
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks alot David and I hope to see you with your family again in luxor
Robert StammUnited States
As Americans, we were a little unsure about Egypt. But after visiting Luxor, we are looking forward to another trip! Gerges not only provided guidance throughout the sites, he was able to explain the history and context. We have been on many tours throughout our travels, and have had many many tour guides. Not many stand out like Gerges. College educated, articulate and knowledgeable. One of the best guides we have had. Very professional, informative and safe tour!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks a lot Robert and I hope to see you with Victoria again but next time with your kids ;-)
Phung van BuiUnited States
We have a tour with Gerges S at Luxor for half day... He is doing a really good job to explain a lot of thing for us.. He is knowledgeable tour guy. We saw the way he love his country and histories of Luxor also.Thank Gerges so much for everything you gave us.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks a lot Phung for your kind and i hope to see you with your group again in Egypt :-)
George MartinezUnited States
George provided excellent airport drop off for my flight back to Cairo from Luxor.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks a lot George
George MartinezUnited States
George provided excellent airport pick up as I flew in from Cairo for a day trip to Luxor.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks a lot George
George MartinezUnited States
This was an amazing experience for anyone with only three or four hours to spend in Luxor and see some amazing sights. George provided excellent service, both in the information he provided about the Karnak and Luxor temples, and in the airport pick up and drop off. I learned a lot about the Luxor and Karnak temples, and feel convinced to come back at some point in the future to see the other side of Luxor with the Valley of the Kings. I highly recommend having George as a tour guide.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you soo much George and i hope to see you again in luxor to show you more wonderful sights
Lisa L.Australia
Gerges was a well-informed and enthusiastic guide who made our day in Luxor most memorable. Gerges was flexible and accommodating to our particular needs during the day and he was considerate of physical limitations and client comfort. I would recommend Gerges to any travellers.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks a lot Lisa and i hope to meet you again in luxor
Thomas H.United States
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you so much and I hope to meet you again
Thomas H.United States
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks a lot Thomas
Caroline MartonAustralia
Very informative and Gerges accommodated to our time needs. And very lovely!!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Great you and your group enjoyed and I hope to see all of you and more time so you can visit more sights
Chris ArmsteadUnited Kingdom
George was a good guide and very knowledgeable about all Egyptian history. He was punctual and the car and driver fine. I would use George again the next time I vist Luxor.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks a lot Chris and i hope to see you again.
Michael ClarkChile
The airport pick up that George orgabized for us worked perfectly. George was waiting for us in just outside the airport and the car tha we used was modern, comfortable and in good condition. The driver was calm and not aggressive.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks a lot Michael , I'm glad that you are enjoyed & happy from my guidance services and from my driver as well .
Michael ClarkChile
George is the best guide you van find in Luxor, he really make a difference for us. He knows everything that you need to know and he is wiling to explain to you in a way that for us was excellent. We are frequent travelers and we love history, so having a guide like George helped us to get the most of the experience! Thanks for everything George!!!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks a lot Michael, It's my pleasure to know that you enjoyed on you tour with me and i hope to see you again in Egypt .
Sean AlexanderHong Kong
Gerges provided a good tour of Luxor. He was flexible with the start time (able to start at 6am) and showed up on time with new and comfortable car. Gerges was knowledgable about the various sites in Luxor. Only two minor issues. At times, we felt Gerges was a little frustrated when we were not paying attention to his discussions Egyptian history. Also, it would have been nice to sit down for ~2-3 mins in the hotel lobby before we started to discuss our expectations for the day.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks Sean but you miss understand me, im not frustrated at all im just want to see you and your friends happy and understand every thing, and also when you sit down in the hotel lobby i thought you have problem about your accommodation with the reception so im just want to help you, by any way great you are satisfied and enjoyed with me and hope to see you again in luxor.
David HarwellUnited States
Gerges was very punctual and responsive to my time constraints. He was also very knowledgeable the thorough during the tour. He was able to customize the content and provided me with enough context, so that I could better understand what I was seeing. I highly recommend him. He does a great job, and he cares about his customers.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks alot David and i hope to see you again in Egypt.
Anusha SivasuriamUnited Kingdom
Georges was wonderful. He had an amazing knowledge of Egyptology and made our trip both enjoyable and educational.Thank you Gerges .
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks alot Anusha and i hope to see you again in Egypt.
Yodon T.United States
Gerges was very professional and considerate of our diverse needs, as we were travelling with small children and grandparents. We had only a half-day with him, but we managed to pack in a lot, thanks to his expertise. Many thanks.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: You are welcome Yodon and hope to see all of your family again in luxor
Malcolm PrattUnited Kingdom
Gerges was an extremely informative tour guide and knew the history of the Egyptians in great detail. The tour was superb and even entailed translations of hieroglyphs. I was a little disappointed on the expectations of large constant tipping, commissions and inflated prices if you wanted any further services. Overall the tour was excellent.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks alot Malcolm .
TOURSBYLOCALS RESPONSE: ToursByLocals has a 'no tipping' policy. We have re-iterated this to Gerges that it is unacceptable to expect tips.
Charles LabanowskiNetherlands
George is a very informative tour guide, and going with him was a great way to efficienctly see everything I wanted to see in a managable time frame. He picked me up on time from the train station and we headed directly to the West Bank, followed by the East Bank and Luxor/Karnak temples. He provides a great backgorund and color to what you see, and I would highly recommend going with him.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks alot Charles
Colm McCarthyUnited Kingdom
Karnak is completely amazing. The Sound and light show is a little cheesy, but if you are up for that, it is pretty stunning to be in this powerful place.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Yes Colm karnak very powerful place.
Colm McCarthyUnited Kingdom
George is a brilliant guide. Always attentive, he looked after me, and my family, very well during our trip to Luxor. He was a source of good information and made sure we got the best out of our trip round many of the great sites of Luxor. I would thoroughly reccomend him to anyone travelling to this magnificent place.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks alot Colm and hope to see you again in Egypt.
Sunil LalaUnited States
Gerges is a great guide and very knowledgeable about Egyptian history. We had a fantastic time visiting Luxor and Karnak temples with him and would strongly recommend him to anyone visiting the area!
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks alot Sunil and hope to see you and your family again in luxor
Anne WickUnited States
We highly recommend Gerges (George) as a tour guide! He was very knowledgeable, great with our kids and extremely attentive to our needs. Did a great job explaining the various aspects of the temples and showing us the highlights. After the tour he helped us check in at our hotel as we were an early arrival.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thanks alot Anne. It was my pleasure to show you and your family around and to explore the secrets of the Egyptian civilization and was great that you liked Luxor tours. I also enjoyed your family company, a wonderful family and I hope to see you and your family again.
Sue M.Australia
Thanks George!!! We had a fun and fantastic time...one of the best experiences ever! Even my son who has a fear of heights thoroughly enjoyed our hot air balloon ride. Highly recommended....George thanks for giving us an easy, hassle-free tour.
TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Great Sue You and Your family enjoyed and hope to see you again in luxor


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Looking for a perfect snack or something to bring to a get-together? How about an Olive Oil & Sage loaf? Don't write them off, these little loaves are adorable & totally loav-able 😉 – xoxo, LK
Lately, I've not only allowed myself as many hosting opportunities as my calendar can manage, but have fortunately received many invites by other hosts as well. I never like to show up empty handed and prefer to leave a thoughtful impression upon my host to show my gratitude. This is why I try to choose less common gifts such as handmade table linens or a salt scrub I've made in a scent they like.
Sometimes though, the hostess will ask you to bring something such as dessert. For the occasions where something specific has been requested, like dessert, I still try to find a creative treat. This is how I came up with the Olive Oil & Sage Mini Loaves, which were a combination of several recipes I'd made before. The flavors are extremely subtle and pair well with most every meal being served.
This recipe, which you can find below, will allow you to make 3 mini loaves. Two of the loaves you can wrap nicely for your host to keep and then one can be shared after the meal.
- 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
- ¾ cup Sugar
- 1½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup Olive Oil
- ¾ cup Whole Milk
- 1½ tablespoons Fresh Sage, finely chopped
- 5 ounces Dark Chocolate, chopped into small pieces
- Coconut Oil for coating the pan
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease 3 mini bread loaf pans using coconut oil.
- In a large bowl whisk the Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, and Salt together. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl beat the eggs. Mix the Olive Oil, Whole Milk, and Sage into the eggs. Using a spatula gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry until fully combined. Stir in the chocolate.
- Divide the batter between the 3 loaf pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool before moving to a wire rack. Enjoy!
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NITN | @notintownlive | 17 Oct 2018
Kolkata, Oct 8 (IBNS/NITN): The east India state of West Bengal and its people staying around the world on Monday celebrated Mahalaya, a prelude to Durga Puja, the biggest festival in the region that attracts visitors from across India and abroad.
Social media flooded with "Shubho Mahalaya" (Happy Mahalaya) messages.
Mahalaya marks the beginning of Devi Paksha, a 10 day period.
The carnival-style celebrations take place over the last four days.
Big and small marques are set up across the state and beyond, where Goddess Durga is worshipped.
The festival is a celebration of the goddess' victory in her battle with the buffalo demon Mahishashur.
Themed marquees (pandals) with the Durga idols inside are the major attractions during this time.
The themes could be as varied as global warming to Avatar, the blockbuster Hollywood film.
Hundreds of thousands of people hop around various pandals during this time to see the lights, and temporary structures set up as part of the puja's theme.
Often, these structures take months to build.
The Mahalaya of today has become synonymous with a programme called Mahishashurmardini (Vanquisher of Mahishashur), which is aired on every Mahalaya day at 4am.
"A shoutout to all bong kids... who are far away from home and their family during Durga Puja, slogging away in another city/country/continent. I do not think a word exists to describe the heartbreak of having to celebrate this festival, through Facebook pictures and YouTube videos. Yet, I believe on Mahalaya. Durga agomoni happens in the heart of every bengali, near or far. Subho Debipokho," wrote Debadrita, who is doing her PhD in the US.
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Blissful Hampi Tour
Hampi is a village in northern Karnataka state, India. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city. The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed as the Group of Monuments at Hampi.
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|Bangalore –Hospet
|Arrive Bangalore and drive to Hospet. On arrival at Hospet, check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Hospet.
|Hospet – Hampi – Hospet
|After breakfast, proceed for excursion of Hampi by visiting the sightseeing tour of Hampi visiting Vijaya Vittala Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Mint House, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stables, Hazara Rama Temple, Queen's bath, Anegundi and Anjana Parvatha. Return back to Hospet . Overnight will be at hotel in Hospet.
|Hospet – Badami
|After breakfast drive to Badami and proceed for the sightseeing tour of Visit Badami cave temples, Bhutanatha Temple. Overnight will be at hotel in Badami.
|Badami – Hubli – Bangalore
|After breakfast, you shall proceed for the sightseeing tour of Aihole & Pattadakal Temples. Later drive to hubli to board train from Hubli railway station to Bangalore. On arrival at Bangalore, you shall be transferred to the Bangalore International airport to board flight for next destination.
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Hospet or Hosapete, is a city in Bellary District in central Karnataka, India. It is on the Tungabhadra River, 12 km from Hampi, the World Heritage site consisting of the ruins of the medieval city of Vijayanagara, former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Hampi is charismatic even in its ruined state. It attracts thousands of tourists and pilgrims every year. Vast stretches of boulder-strewn hills make the backdrop of Hampi unique. Dotted around the hills and valleys are 500 plus monuments. Among them are beautiful temples, basements of palaces, remains of aquatic structures, ancient market streets, royal pavilions, bastions, royal platforms, treasury buildings.., the list is practically endless. Hampi is a backpackers paradise, the same way the pilgrims delight.
Badami formerly known as Vatapi, is a town and headquarters of a taluk by the same name, in the Bagalkot district ofKarnataka, India. It is famous for rock cut and other structural temples. It is located in a ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that surrounds Agastya lake.
Visit Sightseeing tour of Hampi & Badami.
Private guide to assist you during the tour & an air-conditioned vehicle with driver at your services.
Entrances to the monuments.
Breakfast will be at CPAI basis.
Air Conditioned train from Hubli to Bangalore.
All sightseeing by PrivateAir Conditioned Sedan.
Services of English Speaking Guide.
Mineral Water on Board the vehicle.
All Applicable taxes and service charges.
Gratuities (optional).
Air fare from home country and return.


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The notable Lyn St. James was introduced to the Women's Sports Foundation in 1983. She stayed in contact with the foundation and eventually became a board member of the foundation's Athlete's Advisory Board and then a member of the Board of Trustees. In 1990, Lyn St. James was elected President of the Women's Sports Foundation. Her time with the Women's Sports Foundation encouraged the start of the Lyn St. James Foundation, also known as the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation, a non-profit organization for up-and-coming women drivers. As she recognized how funding was needed in order to allow young women to develop in the racing industry, the idea of Project Podium came to life. In 2007, St. James had help from Paul Newman/Newman's Own and the Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation announced their new scholarship fund for young women drivers, the first ever. In 2013, the two foundations combined to create the Women's Sports Foundation Women in the Winner's Circle Project Podium Grant!
The foundation's vision includes the following:
We are so thankful Makala was chosen as a winner for the 2016 season and again 2018!
Follow the links for more information on the Women's Sports Foundation or the Lyn St. James Foundation.
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From Amos Clifford's entry in his blog Restorative Resources: Friday last week I attended a networking event in Sonoma. There I met Loren Cole, who is CEO of Inquiring Systems, Inc. I had a very interesting conversation with him about his speciality; he is an "ecosystemsologist" who takes an ecosystem approach to working with organizations. Sounds right up my alley. On his website (www.inquiringsystems.org) this bit of description appears:
"Inquiring Systems is the mechanism for, and the process of, making a systemic inquiry into the situation, activity or organization that is to be managed or not, as the situation warrants. That is, we never approach a situation with a predetermined set of insights about that ecosystem nor do we necessarily apply the same methods or techniques for addressing the situation regardless of the ecosystem involved. The methods and techniques to be used must be compatible with each unique situation and the corresponding ecosystem of which that situation is a part."
Now, that sounds to me like a good description of how restorative practitioners should aspire to operate. I think we often fall short of the mark. Which is unfortunate; because our principles are entirely in accord with the above. Where we err, in my humble opinion, is when we decide on what procedures to apply to a given situation before we even know what the situation is.


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TUCSON — After waiting 57 years between bowl appearances, Aggie Nation (the New Mexico State version) turned out in force for Friday's Arizona Bowl in Tucson.
The Aggies made the trip and a long day in the desert sun worthwhile.
Larry Rose III broke loose for a 21-yard touchdown run in overtime as NMSU pulled out a 26-20 victory over Utah State in front of an announced 39,132 fans at Arizona Stadium.
Rose finished his final contest in crimson and white with 142 rushing yards on 16 carries. His final carry was one New Mexico State will long remember. It was Rose's 37th career rushing touchdown — tying a program record — and it helped him earn offensive MVP honors.
The TD also capped a final rally to help New Mexico State (7-6) finish with a winning record for the first time since 2002. The Aggies prevailed in their first bowl appearance since 1960 — another victory over Utah State in that season's Sun Bowl.
The long-awaited sequel came in front of boisterous crowd comprised mostly of NMSU fans. Rose said the sea of crimson kept New Mexico State's players motivated to fight to the end.
"It was tremendous," Rose said. "We saw (NMSU fans) had both sides of the stadium covered and thought, 'This is how it's supposed to be.' I'm sure nobody's in Las Cruces right now."
Coach Doug Martin saw the turnout as a sign his long-dormant program has turned a corner.
"I think if you look at that crowd," Martin said, "the city of Las Cruces and Aggie Nation is on board. That was an unbelievable crowd and it made a huge difference in us winning that game."
Friday's victory included plenty of late drama. The Aggies drove for a tying touchdown with 6:31 left in regulation on Jaleel Scott's dazzling grab of an 11-yard Tyler Rogers pass. Scott just managed to tap his left foot in bounds on a play that was reviewed before a delayed touchdown call.
NMSU's defense, which came up big time and again, then forced Utah State (6-7) to settle for a field-goal try on its overtime possession. Dominik Eberle's 29-yard attempt bounced off the right upright — one of four misses in the game by the kicker who had missed just two previously all season.
"He's usually automatic," Martin said of Eberle. "We were incredibly lucky that he had an off day."
On the second play of NMSU's ensuing OT possession, Rose broke a pair of tackles, hurdled another defender and rambled into the end zone. New Mexico State fans raced onto the field in celebration at the ending of the 4-hour contest.
The ending mirrored a wild start that featured a ridiculous stretch of 17 points scored in 28 seconds. It started when New Mexico State's opening drive produced a 23-yard field goal by Dylan Brown that made the score 3-0.
It didn't stay 3-0 for long.
Utah State's Savon Scarver returned the ensuing kickoff 96 yards for touchdown — an Arizona Bowl return record that barely outlasted the subsequent TV commercial break.
NMSU's Jason Huntley did Scarver one better by taking the following kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and a new record. The Aggies led 10-7 with 10:47 left in the first quarter.
But the next three quarters became something of a slog. Neither offense was able to sustain much and the teams combined for 20 punts, 11 by NMSU's Payton Theisler.
Brown's second field goal of the game gave New Mexico State a 13-10 lead in the second quarter, but a Rose fumble set up a tying kick by Eberle on the final play of the first half.
The score remained 13-13 through a sluggish third quarter, highlighted only by a terrific individual play by NMSU linebacker Terrill Hanks. Utah State had first-and-goal at the NMSU 1-yard line when Hanks deflected a pitch and scrambled to recover the ball, keeping the contest tied.
Utah State finally grabbed the lead, capitalizing on a 13-yard Theisler punt with a four-play scoring drive. LaJuan Hunt's 1-yard run put USU up 20-13 with 13:28 left in regulation.
But NMSU's offense, which struggled mightily most of the night, came up with a tying drive. Scott, Rose and Johnathan Boone contributed key catches on the series, breathing life into the Aggies and their cowbell-clanking fans.
"This group of seniors is the first class we recruited," Martin said. "Some of them transferred but those who stayed, we told them they could be champions. They are, bowl champions, and I'll always remember this group. I think New Mexico State fans will, too."
Leon McQuaker, who had a game-high 13 tackles, was named defensive MVP for New Mexico State. Rogers finished 29 of 54 passing with a touchdown and two interceptions.
New Mexico St. 26, Utah St. 20, ot
Utah St. 7 6 0 7 0—20
New Mexico St. 10 3 0 7 6—26
First Quarter NMS—FG Brown 23, 11:15
UTS—Scarver 96 kickoff return (Eberle kick), 11:01 NMS—Huntley 100 kickoff return (Brown kick), 10:47 Second Quarter UTS—FG Eberle 35, 14:55 NMS—FG Brown 33, 11:35 UTS—FG Eberle 30, :00 Fourth Quarter UTS—Hunt 1 run (Eberle kick), 13:28 NMS—Scott 11 pass from Rogers (Brown kick), 6:31 First Overtime NMS—Rose 21 run, :00
First downs 23 17
Rushes-yards 45-187 29-174
Passing 239 191
Comp-Att-Int 25-44-0 29-54-2
Return Yards 115 113
Punts-Avg. 9-42.33 11-40.1
Fumbles-Lost 3-2 1-1
Penalties-Yards 9-84 4-45
Time of Possession 31:02 28:58
RUSHING—Utah St., Hunt 20-133, Bright 11-48, Vaughns 1-6, Miller 1-1, Love 11-1, Wildman 1-(minus 2). New Mexico St., Rose 16-132, Huntley 6-17, Rogers 6-16, Lottie 1-9.
PASSING—Utah St., Love 25-44-0-239. New Mexico St., Rogers 29-54-2-191.
RECEIVING—Utah St., R.Tarver 8-97, Raymond 5-42, Vaughns 4-22, Bra.Roberts 3-32, Hunt 3-25, Bright 1-12, D.Nelson 1-9. New Mexico St., Rose 6-48, Boone 5-48, Huntley 5-19, Scott 3-37, Muse 3-12, Clark 3-8, Bry.Roberts 1-15, Lottie 1-2, Cramer 1-2, Hogan 1-0.
MISSED FIELD GOALS—Utah St., Eberle 44, Eberle 49, Eberle 48, Eberle 29.


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Buju Banton's ongoing criminal charge has taken a turn for the better!!!
A federal judge threw out a 2011 gun conviction Wednesday against reggae star Buju Banton and told the government to bring a criminal contempt charge against a juror who helped send him to prison.
Buju must continue to serve a 10-year sentence for helping set up a deal to buy and sell 11 pounds of cocaine, but, for now, he does not face an additional five years for a participant's carrying of an illegal gun.
For jury foreman Terri Wright, the troubles are just starting. She could face a fine and up to six months in prison if found guilty of contempt.
According to the Tampa Bay Times, Buju's dreadlocks are cigar-thick and were pulled back into a loose braid when he appeared at the hearing today. When Buju's lawyer Chokwe Lumumba was asked how the Gargamel is doing, he said "Creative minds suffer when locked up."
December 10 this year, will mark four years since Buju Banton's incarceration in a US prison.
Lumumba and his legal team are presently flying from Florida to his office in Mississippi.


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Topic: Wipro Technologies Accross Europe and the Opportunities on the Polish Market
This is an exciting time to join Wipro – we're growing at an incredible pace in Poland – working on some amazing projects with interesting clients – and we need YOU to help us execute them.
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We're recruiting within Application Development, Deployment and Integration Teams. So why not visit our stand to find out more. We're offering challenging assignments, fantastic working environment, professional management and ample opportunities to train, learn, and execute the most demanding projects. In turn you'll get the recognition and reward you deserve and it doesn't stop once you join. The more you achieve, the more we'll reward you with a special incentive for each success. So come and talk to us, or email your most recent resume to email@example.com – we can't wait to hear from you
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Cristian is an experienced and passionate HR professional with over 7 years' of IT Recruitment experience. Leading the recruitment efforts for Wipro Technologies in Eastern Europe he's currently focusing on candidate sourcing and attraction strategies for Romania, Hungary and Poland Wipro Technologies operations. Cristian has travelled extensively for his work, and spent many years in both US and UK before his return to Romania this year. Cristian holds a BA (hons) in International Business from Transilvania University, Brasov, Romania and loves to travel – visiting over 30 countries to date.