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Super Terrific Movers
Super terrific- this is the second time I have used Simonik and they were completely professional and amazing. Tell everyone! Kerry
Reliable Professional Commercial Movers
Reliable! We have been using Simonik for over a decade and are always extremely satisfied with their services. They are very accommodating with our last minute requests and numerous changes to our original plan. Always professional, courteous and efficient. We highly recommend and are grateful t... Continue reading
New Jersey Mover Review by TeresaS
I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful job your crew did yesterday. Even thought they were late, they immediately set out minds at ease. They were very respectful to us and the load. Considering it rained most of the time they were loading the truck, even pouring at times, everything was dry... Continue reading
Excellent NJ Interstate Movers
Everything about our complicated move was seamless thanks to Cathy, Chris, and everyone at Simonik. They accommodated all our needs at a very busy time for them. Also, all their movers -- both in PA and NC -- were cordial, attentive to detail, and quick. Last, when we ended up having less to move th... Continue reading
Professional Out Of State Movers
Excellent work performed by Bubba, Scott and Marquise. I recently moved out of state and they arrived on time to pick up and deliver all my furniture without damage. They also made sure everything was placed where I needed it and left the areas clean. I would recommend Simonik Transportation and the... Continue reading
Recommended NJ Interstate Movers
Simonik moved us in May 2018 from NJ to SC. They were great to work with, very responsive and accommodating. Everything went fine, was on schedule with no issues. We would recommend them to anyone and also work with them again.
Highly Recommended Movers
Simonik's team moved two rooms of furniture for us last Tuesday, July 3rd. They were prompt, polite and very efficient. I highly recommend using Simonik Transportation when ever you need to move or store your belongings.
Awesome Movers
This company earned every star above and beyond. From start the finish, every employee was amazing that we dealt with. Paul-our first contact to get pricing was extremely knowledgeable, the office staff-the 2 Cathy's & Gail were so kind, helpful and patient---- and lastly, the crew of 4 we had move... Continue reading
New Jersey Mover Review by LTC M.
Military like precision, timely service and completed move under estimated time which allowed me to receive a refund. Movers were task oriented and came to work, and work they did. Nothing was damaged! The office staff was always available to answer questions and the company even provided used boxes... Continue reading
The Best NJ Movers
Allied moved our furniture this past Saturday. You may recall it rained the entire day Saturday so it didn't make for the best situation so we had concerns. Once the crew arrived, we were certain we were in good hands. They took care to protect our floors, furniture, etc.. My husband and I wer... Continue reading


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High winds and blistering heat combine to create some of the tightest racing all year
For the second straight week, Rachel and Gee Atherton notch downhill victories
Val di Sole to host downhill and cross-country races this weekend
Val di Sole to host downhill and cross-country races this weekend
The win is the first for Rachel Atherton on her home course
The Swiss rider wins his first World Cup of 2013. Slovenian Tanja Zakelj victorious in the women's race.
Rain and mud shake up the standings at the season's first World Cup race.
Led by Nino Shurter, the team nabs the top three spots; Julie Bresset wins the women's race.
The American finishes behind Brook MacDonald, but takes enough points to win overall title.
The two American's look toward the podium at the World Cup's only stop on U.S. soil.

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BLACKPINK delivers powerful, bass filled hit
April 5, 2019
K-Pop group BLACKPINK's highly anticipated comeback has finally arrived, the group releasing five new songs in their second EP 'Kill This Love.'
The album, released on April 3rd, features four new hits and a remix of 'DDU-DU DDU-DU,' which was released in their first EP 'SQUARE UP' in June of 2018.
The 'Kill This Love' album dropped along with a music video for the corresponding song 'Kill This Love.' The video gained nearly 50 million views in 24 hours, making this the biggest ever YouTube debut for a group. 'Kill This Love' is also the biggest debut on YouTube thus far in the year.
Fans were skeptical on how members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa could top their hit 'DDU-DU DDU-DU.' YG Entertainment, the record label the girls are signed with, stated before the release that 'Kill This Love' will be even stronger than 'DDU-DU DDU-DU.' The two songs sound nothing alike, but both have strong beats, bass and catchy tunes. BLACKPINK certainly returned to the spotlight with a song to remember.
'Kill This Love' features a significant amount of English lyrics. As K-Pop is making relevancy in Western society, many groups are adding more of the English language to their song to appeal to not just their main Korean audience. Jennie, Lisa and Rosé speak English fluently and contribute the to most of the English parts in 'Kill This Love.' Jisoo, with her limited English, also sings some small parts in English.
The 'Kill This Love' album also features 'Don't Know What to Do,' another hit off of the EP. 'Kick It' has, personally, missed the mark. The song unfortunately doesn't flow as nicely as the others and has a melody that is hard to follow smoothly. 'Hope Not' is a slower song in the midst of BLACKPINK's upbeat, earth shattering beats. The remix of 'DDU-DU DDU-DU' seems to be an add on to the album to make it seem longer. Although short albums are not uncommon for K-Pop artists, 'Kill This Love' would have only had four tracks without the remix, and it would have certainly looked unsatisfying considering the hype that YG Entertainment created for the release. The remix, however, is decent but can never top the original.
Being a BLACKPINK fan (the fandom is called "Blinks"), I was extremely excited for the release of five new tracks, and right before their first tour in the United States and their Coachella performance. What fans received was quite underwhelming, the only two songs I enjoy being 'Kill This Love' and 'Don't Know What to Do Without You.' However, the more I listen to the other tracks, the more they get stuck in my head.
In retrospect, 'Kill This Love' received much more anticipation and hype than past releases by BLACKPINK, but ultimately didn't live up to its potential.
Betty Huang is The Trojan Tribune's Assistant Editor-in-Chief. She has been writing for Highland's online student publication for three years. Betty is...


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We decided on pygmy goats. Look closely to see four goats in this picture. With all the growth in their new pen you might say they are in "goat" heaven.
We are glad that we found this batch of goats near my sister in Kansas. We got all four for $80 as opposed to the other two goats which were $250 for the pair.
We had almost decided not to get any goats at all because a neighbor's dog came up and killed five chickens before we could say boo. We thought the dog was a friendly pup. Needless to say I was ready to get out of the business of keeping any livestock. Glad Ron happened to see these little goats advertised in the Big Nickel on the morning we were going to my sister's.


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An Evaluation of the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) in Chicago: Year One Impact Report
Publisher: Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research
Apr 27, 2009
The Teacher Advancement Program (TAP), a whole-school intervention that aims to improve schools by raising teacher quality, provides teachers with opportunities for professional growth, promotion to school leadership roles without leaving the classroom, structured feedback, and performance-based compensation. This report focuses on the Chicago Public Schools, which began implementing TAP in 2007. Early findings from Mathematica's study, which focused on the district's K-8 schools, note that teachers in TAP schools reported significantly more mentoring and support than their peers in similar schools. Although TAP led to changes inside schools, these changes did not produce measurable impacts on student test scores through March of the start-up year. In addition, the program had a significant impact on teacher retention. TAP teachers were five percentage points more likely to return to their schools than were non-TAP teachers.
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Here's to making you more confident.
The Orange Skull Ladies' Scarf will give you an extra dose of confidence so you can make anything look good.
At Suit Monkey, we craft our ladies' scarves from only the highest quality materials and designs specially for the beautiful woman in you. Carefully sewn from 100% pure and soft silk—the preferred premium fabric for finer ladies' scarves.
Breathable, soft, and gentle on the skin. Versatile and great for all occasions. This is the perfect gift for that special woman in your life. Dry clean only. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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Combination & Strapping Tools
Packability supply a variety of strapping combination and strapping tools for UK delivery. A combination tool does the job of a tensioner & sealer in one tool reducing operrator fatigue. Other strapping and securing products include sealers and tensioners.
Buy online or call our sales team on 0845 643 9975. For bespoke orders or specific sizes, please Request a Quote.
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We created the Health Services Research Programme to better understand the needs and experiences of myeloma patients, and their families. Through the information we've gathered we've helped shape how myeloma patients are treated and managed.
Several of the projects and studies have been the result of collaborations with experts or established organisations. Each document is designed to support healthcare professionals in their role caring for myeloma patients.
Our priority topics for HSR are:
- Improving myeloma diagnosis
- Quality-of-life and wellbeing
- Organisation and delivery of services and care
- Information and support needs
- Regulatory and HTA issues
- Piloting methodologies for capturing patient preferences
Myeloma patients can take part in future studies by joining our patient and carer research panel.
NICE Patient Preferences Report
The NICE Patient Preferences Report is an exploratory study to determine how patient preferences data could be used in health technology assessment (HTA).
Our strategy is to make sure that the patient voice is used to inform decision making to benefit patients. This includes decisions around the availability of treatments, so evidence for the value of treatments can be considered in ways which also matter to patients.
From 2016 to 2018, NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) and Myeloma UK collaborated on this research to understand more about the way that organisations such as NICE can use insights from patients in their decision making about new medicines. Myeloma UK funded the project and the Science Policy and Research Team at NICE conducted the study, with input from myeloma patients and family members and other stakeholders.


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Watched the Sunrise this morning obscured by volumes of smoke thrown up by bushfires 15km away to the SW.
The sky is thick with smoke and you can smell it. Spent part of yesterday mowing some of the dead lawns to mulch up the leaf litter from strong winds in these parts over the past couple of days (hence bad bushfires).
Looked at the empty bench and at the stash and found little inspiration. Have some Bandai Star Wars Super star destroyers on order so waiting their arrival. Must get some Platz/Eduard 1/144 A-4 Skyhawks for a flight deck dio with a couple of Sea King choppers - saw an interesting SEA camoed one online. would contrast well with a normal Vietnam era USN grey/white scheme.
Must think harder on the A-4 Sea king dio.


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About Royal Tails
Charlene Davidson
Cat Mom, Dog Fosterer and Pet Family Advocate
Charlene's maternal instincts began at a very young age, never without a pet by her side she couldn't imagine her life without her beloved animals. Volunteering at her local humane society grew her heart to understand her purpose as a pet family advocate - rescuing + supporting pet parents.
Starting on her own she created Royal Tails Pet Care in 2014 to offer in-home pet sitting + dog walking to busy pet parents. Finding like minded passionate care providers she grew her team of pet nannies across the Niagara region in order to provide reliable, professional + trustworthy care for pets in their own homes.
She continues to pursue her passion of holistic pet care, studying on-line + travelling for education seminars to offers health + wellness advice to pet families of all types. In 2017 she developed + launched her Royal Tails Boutique online store. Offering natural remedies, treats + therapeutic products - designed just for pets. Each product is handmade in small batches to remain organic, free from harsh chemicals or allergens + safe for everyday use.
Charlene now happily supports many pet families as a private nanny, advocate and consultant. Hosting seminars + workshops for pet parents in search of natural alternatives to pet care. She aims to empower pet families on holistic living + intuitive pet care, harnessing the powerful benefits of essential oils that promote healthy pets and forge happy homes. Join her growing tribe by following her on Instagram and be sure to check out her blog too.
If you're looking for a private consultation to learn more in-person about holistic living + your pet's unique needs... Answer a few starter questions to request a FREE 20-minute discovery phone call with Charlene.
Still searching for a private pet nanny to care for your pets' in your home while you travel/work? Fill out our intake form. We'll call you with a free custom quote + available nannies in your area.


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You might think you don't need the Transformer of gym bags, but you'd be wrong. The Hylete Icon XL Convertible Backpack is probably the closest any athletic company will get to building a gym bag that is the equivalent of a Swiss Army knife.
Hylete has had a couple of iterations of this bag, most notably upgrading the first release with improved zippers all the way around. We're talking a lot of zippers here. Zippers on top of zippers; but the design and reason for all those zippers are the key strength and contributor to the expandability and versatility of this bag.
The bag is built in the common tear-drop daypack shape with a base capacity of 36 liters. With the flip of the wrist though, those zippers start to turn that basic daypack into something else entirely; adding an additional 17 liters of holding power. Across the front of the bag is a full arch zipper that expands the volume of the whole pack. At the base of the bag is another zipper that when undone exposes an entire shoe compartment capable of holding three separate pairs. The side compartments zip open for accessory storage on one side and a thermal insulated space for keeping food cold or warm. The last zipper covers the concealed section for a full set of backpack straps for even more mobility if you need it.
I think Hylete's video on this backpack does a much better job of explaining the versatility and "presto-changeo" capabilities of this bag.
Inside the bag there are even a couple of more surprises. There is a fully padded laptop inner sleeve with a Velcro closure to keep the computer from popping out when you toss the bag around. And there is a mesh sack attached to the back wall of the pack to toss dirty clothes into. And the surprises just don't end there. Inside the bag is an entirely separate drawstring bag that buckles into the primary backpack. Even this drawstring bag is tricky, having a bottom zipper that opens to another dirty clothes bag and side zips that give two more compartments of separation for rings, wallets, watches or whatever you toss in there.
At a price point of $200.00 I could easily just give this pack a really high mark as one of the most versatile backpacks you've ever seen. And I would have no hesitation in telling you that if you wanted to invest in a portable CrossFit footlocker, this is your pick. But, let's face it, 200 bucks is a lot of coin for a gym bag when you can just as easily pick one up for a quarter of the price. Or just use the one you pulled out of the closet that you think used to belong to your uncle, or roommate, or that hitchhiker you wish you'd never met.
Even though I had been putting this bag through the wringer for more than three months, I knew I had to up my game if I was going to push this duffel to its limits. In the gym setting, nothing I threw at this bag phased it. Considering the cost of the bag, I decided I would run it through some really difficult trials; namely as my single piece of luggage on international business trips.
My professional career gives me the chance to travel frequently (the adventures of which I blog about on www.crossfithobo.com) and I am very set in my luggage choices. As a global road warrior for the last 15 years I am one of those "one-bag-never-check-anything" types of travelers. I can go for a two week business trip and never use a baggage space bigger than the overhead compartment. Taking a gamble and using a gym backpack was no easy decision given my longstanding habits. But my specialty bags, like my indestructible Red Oxx Air Boss cost $200 to $300 each, so it only made sense to see how the Hylete Icon XL would stand up against stiff, purpose built competition.
I have to admit that after three 10,000 mile round trips even I am surprised by this bag. My first trip was to Warsaw, Poland and I did the one bag carry-on on the out bound flights. Even in a couple of small planes, I never had to ramp check. On this first trip I took the rare step of checking a bag just to see if the handlers could tear it up. I never, ever check a bag. They didn't even put a scuff on the ballistic nylon. As I write this I am on a return flight from my second trip to Zurich, Switzerland and I pulled off a pair of easy 4 day business trips with shoes, changes of office clothes and a set of gym gear. This pack has become my go-bag and my bug-out bag for both the gym and parts unknown.
I'd encourage you not to think of this as an expensive gym bag. Consider it the Swiss Army Knife of your luggage collection that you just happen to take to the gym every day. If you're looking for the perfect bag, I might have just found it.
- Incredible versatility
- Seemingly endless expansion of space
- Rugged, high-quality construction
- Really cool design features like the insulated food pocket and extra string bag
- A big price point
- Easy to stuff to the point of overload (an 80lb gym bag isn't a lot of fun)
Richard Bird reviews gear and documents his travels to CrossFit gyms around the world for Tabata Times and at www.CrossFitHobo.com. Along with being a Masters level Scottish Highland Games Athlete, Richard is also a co-owner and coach at CrossFit Westerville.
Originally posted to Tabata Times @ http://www.tabatatimes.com/?p=34014


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In 1862, carpenter Johann Josef Lenzlinger built a house and a small workshop in Niederuster for his carpentry and sawmill business. His business has expanded over the past 150 years to become a leading enterprise in the finishing trade with around 250 employees and five business divisions: false floors, parquet flooring, joinery, metal construction and marquee rentals. The headquarters in Uster established subsidiaries in other parts of Switzerland namely in Nänikon, Zurich, Lucerne, Rothrist and Bernex (GE) as well as international branches in Vienna and Shanghai.
Customer Requirements
An OpenSource solution was already in use throughout the company. However, it was often the cause of problems, especially in conjunction with large-format PDFs, for instance AO generated by AutoCAD. In many cases they could not be opened by the recipient or were partially incomplete. During a migration project from Windows XP to Windows 7, Lenzlinger also established that a usable solution for the existing OpenSource PDF software was unavailable at the time. Lenzlinger already had dealings with PDF Tools AG and decided to put PDF Tools products to the test. The company soon established that the previous problems did not occur during the test period. This fact and the software providers comprehensive PDF know-how were reason enough for Lenzlinger to bank on the 3?Heights PDF Producer and PDF Assembler.
The 3?Heights PDF Producer and PDF Assembler from PDF Tools AG were comprehensively rolled out via automated software distribution to around 70 physical Windows computers and a commissioned Citrix XenApp 6.5-Farm for 60 thin client users within the framework of the Next Generation IT project.
Customers benefits
The 3?Heights PDF Producer and PDF Assembler products are now available at every workstation at Lenzlinger Söhne AG, where they are used by around 130 employees. The users are very pleased with the quality of the generated PDF files. They also appreciate how easy it is to use the Assembler to quickly create a PDF file from different document types. This function is now used very frequently.
View complete success story: Existing OpenSource PDF software at Lenzlinger Söhne AG replaced with PDF Tools products


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Life on the Line - Flight to Survive
Follow an emergency trauma team as they transport injured children by air to one of the few level 1 pediatric trauma centers in the nation. From a near drowning to a child stroke, be inspired by some of the youngest members of society and their families as they fight to overcome tragedy.
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How Tech Will Save Your New Year's Resolution
January 04, 2018 | Workplace TipsIf it's not turning out as well as you'd hoped - don't kick yourself. We're all guilty of setting and embarking on unrealistic New Year's resolutions. However, don't let a lack of follow-through or a winter weather slump keep you from a better you, it's not too late to add intuitive tech to help encourage, monitor and assist you in reaching your 2018 goals.


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Coco Before Chanel starring Audrey Tautou (Amelie) and directed by Anne Fontaine, another lady director (!), is coming out September 25, 2009 in New York and L.A. This film focuses on the fashion icon before she became the perfume bottle that nearly every grandmother in America has on her dressing table. Before she made Audrey Hepburn so chic every girl wants to emulate her (including Lily Allen). Before Jackie Onassis set the standard for graceful style in a Chanel suit, paving the way for the fashion forward and opening up a space for our dear Michelle O. Imagine that! A woman with a dynamic life!
This biopic portrays Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel as a George Sand, a Frida Kahlo, a "free woman" as Doris Lessing would put it, wearing men's clothes bucking tradition and convention all around her. Ironically enough, she has become just that – conventional; failing to attract the likes of youth and instead, being forever the mainstay of fierce grandmothers. Her house of style is the epitome of modern sophistication with a touch of Old World class. No longer edgy, no longer daring, but, in fact, quite safe. Her style has somehow become timeless and classic. That elusive feminine grace of the women who wore Chanel has been so deftly applied to the hard lines of the men's suit in its many variations over the years. While the turn of the last century seemed to be a pretty vibrant period for Western women coming out and establishing themselves, sartorially, politically, and personally this film is a celebration of the American dream. A rags-to-riches story of a woman who never marries and achieves ultimate success.
It just does not get any better than Chanel.


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Someone had heard that someone who had done something sometime was doing it again. And that someone would probably have something done by someone for some reason since he was doing something to someone again like he did before that time when he did that thing he did. People sometimes could somewhat make out something of what he was doing to someone, but all someone could do was say something about that something the man was doing to someone again like that time before. Someone should do something, or that man will do something else to someone else sometime soon.
Horrorshow over 5 years ago
Cleverly written.
Brandon Sutton over 5 years ago
Drew Martyn over 5 years ago
Absolutely love this, great idea and well executed. Gets my vote :)
Julie over 5 years ago
Nice one!
Brandon Sutton over 5 years ago
Thank you to you both!
Tony Spencer over 5 years ago
I love this drabble, really clever use of the indefinable something.
Bryan Thomas over 5 years ago
Someone should tell someone that someone's drabbles are sometimes very good and sometimes excellent. ;o)


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IPO Follows Record Revenue In Macau Last Month And Indications That Beijing Will Loosen Visa Restrictions F0r Mainland Chinese
The Wall Street Journal reports today that Las Vegas-based casino operator Wynn Resorts is looking for as much as US$1.6 billion (HK$ 12.6 billion) "based on pricing set over the weekend for a Hong Kong listing of the company's Macau assets next month." This IPO could precede others by foreign casinos in Macau, as the article notes that Wynn competitor Sheldon Adelson may also be eyeing a Hong Kong listing for his company as it emerges from the global economic downturn — which put a sizeable dent in several construction projects that had been slated for the Venetian Macau last year.
The relatively quick rebound of the Chinese tourist (or, even more likely, Cantonese gambling enthusiasts from Hong Kong, Shenzhen and elsewhere in Guangdong province) has injected a much-needed dose of optimism among major companies in Macau, which depend greatly on the continued spending and investment of mainland Chinese visitors and companies as well as the capital and expertise of foreign casino operators like Wynn to keep the former Portuguese colony's growing economy running smoothly.
Over the weekend, Wynn and its bankers set a price range of between HK$8.52 and HK$10.08 per share for the IPO, the person said. The company is offering 1.25 billion shares, equivalent to 25% of the equity of Wynn's Macau operations, the person added. The company had earlier been expected to raise about US$1 billion in its offering.
Wynn Resorts, run by Steve Wynn, whose namesake luxury casinos operate in Las Vegas and Macau, has also already secured investments in the IPO from a number of Hong Kong tycoons, this person said, including property developer Walter Kwok and retailer Thomas Lau. These so-called cornerstone investors, which also include members of Malaysia's Quek family empire and several other funds, will invest a total of about US$250 million.
Wynn has relatively modest expansion plans under way in Macau. An expansion of its Wynn Macau property, known as Encore at Wynn Macau, is slated to open next year, with a budget of about HK$5 billion, according to a regulatory filing by Wynn this month.


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The Incident:
Dee Barnes was a rapper who hosted a TV show about rap. She probably read periodicals on the subject as well. After interviewing former N.W.A member, Ice Cube, in 1990, the rest of N.W.A decided that they were going to kick the shit out of her because they have a strict "interview Ice Cube and get the shit kicked out of you" policy.
It's all in the N.W.A. Constitution.
When Dre found her at a record release party shortly after the interview, he "picked her up" and "began slamming her face and the right side of her body repeatedly against a wall near the stairway" as his bodyguard held off the crowd. After Dre tried and failed to throw her down the stairs, he began kicking her in the ribs before chasing her into the women's bathroom and donkey punching her a few times for good measure.
Dee Barnes, seen here violating every crucial rule of journalism school by interviewing members of N.W.A.


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Now I know that taking a survey can be a pain sometimes but do have some consideration for the person on the other side – that poor employee at the market research agency trying to collate the data a.k.a. me. Now I have to read all the surveys you fill in on paper or online, put all the details in a giant data table on MS Excel and present it to the client who issued the surveys in the first place. And my life would be so much easier if you could follow these really simple rules:
1. Either fill it or don't, but don't overfill it! – Sometimes, there are questions that ask for suggestions or feedback followed by some lines to write your answer. Writing out an answer compared to just ticking an option can be tedious so I understand if you don't want to though companies appreciate any and all feedback, despite how minor and insignificant you think it is. But you don't have to write an essay! Spilling a little on to the blank space is okay, using every centimetre of white space available on the survey paper is unacceptable! I saw a survey yesterday that wrote within the three lines given… And in all the 1-inch page margins of the survey. Hey consumer, I thought you were trying to fit the Old Testament there! No! Don't! Please, I'm begging you!
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Snowflakes and Jasper
This collection was inspired by Cathy's love for costume history and desire to breathe new life into traditional jewellery. The feature piece – a spinning gemstone necklace is a modern interpretation of the traditional spinner pendants that date back to the 1930s. Fusing old and new design technology and an Italian 70s box chain, this is the ultimate chic and elegant keepsake which is so easily paired with modern the angled hoops and cocktail ring.


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Newtown titillates tantalises your senses.
A walk down King Street on any given day or evening will have you facing life with all of its beauty, diversity and complexities. The community of Newtown embraces the emotion and grit of real life. Independent book stores, garden centres and designer homewares stand alongside tattoo parlours, places of worship and stores full of adult-only toys.
Whether you like Black Sabbath, Jane Austen or meditation (or even all three) Newtown's lifestyle retail shopping will satisfy your soul. Literary types should not go past Better Read than Dead, a landmark of the King Street odyssey. It is not just your book shelves that are looked after in Newtown. Blue Dog Posters stock the largest range of posters and prints in Australia. Octopus Design describes itself as being, brash, bold and sometimes really very naughty and with this attitude is completely at home in the eclectic melting pot of Newtown.
Newtown moves to its music – not only street performers but live music venues and music shops. Repressed Records sell not only imports, 2nd hand vinyl and local releases but also band t-shirts and DVD's.
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If you are looking for original 1950's minimalist furniture for your home, there are plenty of options. You might even take a journey along the Silk Route without leaving the inner-west. Afghan Interiors on South King Street is overflowing with crafts, carpets and glassware from Afghanistan and Central Asia. Shopping for your home or interests in Newtown is a polar opposite experience of your average mainstream supercentre – and we like it that way.


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161 The legal status of bitcoin varies substantially from country to country and is still undefined or changing in many of them. A b Nate Raymond (19 December 2014). 3 4 5 6, durch Knacken des, anonymisierungs-Netzwerks Tor im Rahmen der, operation Onymous und einen noch vor jenem Zeitpunkt eingeschleusten Agenten gelang ein Jahr später im November 2014 eine erneute Beschlagnahmung. Retrieved 9 November 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on Retrieved Golumbia, David (2015). How many Bitcoins are there? US Securities and Exchange Commission. Mai 2017 wurde das Urteil rechtskräftig.
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FBI claims largest Bitcoin seizure after arrest of alleged Silk Road founder. 99 Physical wallets store the credentials necessary to spend bitcoins offline and can be as simple as a paper printout of the private key. 1 There is no single administrator; 8 the ledger is maintained by a network of equally privileged miners. An " arms race " has been observed through the various hashing technologies that have been used to mine bitcoins: basic CPUs, high-end GPUs common in many gaming computers, fpga s and asics all have been used, each reducing the profitability of the less-specialized technology. Any user who does not trust his network neighbors, should keep a full local copy of the blockchain, so that any input can be verified.
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Retrieved "Bitcoin Shatters 7k Barrier After Futures Trading Announcement by CME Group". International Association for Cryptologic Research. Silk Road Admin: We Have Repaid.09 Of the Stolen Funds. Macmillan Publishers Aus., 2014. "Bitcoin and Beyond: The Possibilities and Pitfalls of Virtual Currencies" (PDF). Archived from the original on Retrieved b Feuer, Alan (14 December 2013). Approximately 1,335,580 BTC were exchanged on Silk Road. 138 Australian banks in general have been reported as closing down bank accounts of operators of businesses involving the currency. Prosecutors hit Silk Road suspect Ross Ulbricht with new drug charges. 32 Economists define money as a store of value, a medium of exchange, and a unit of account. Retrieved Tschorsch, Florian; Scheuermann, Björn (2016). 12 Chinese bitcoin miners are known to use hydroelectric power in Tibet to reduce electricity costs. Archived from the original on 29 December 2017.
"In Search of a Stable Electronic Currency". Nick Bilton : American Kingpin: Catching the Billion-Dollar Baron of the Dark Web, Virgin Books, 2018. If blocks are generated too quickly, the difficulty increases and more hashes are required to make a block and to generate new bitcoins. "Mining Bitcoins Is A Surprisingly Energy-Intensive Endeavor". In allen bis dato vorgebrachten Punkten bekannte sich Ulbricht als nicht schuldig. "Is Bitcoin Breaking Up?". Alleged Top Moderators Of Silk Road 2 Forums Arrested In Ireland,.E. "Silk Road 2 loses.7m in bitcoins in alleged hack". Peters, Jeremy.; Popper, Nathaniel. 14, bitcoin has also been used as an investment, although several regulatory agencies have issued investor alerts about bitcoin. 226 227 See also Notes As of 2014, BTC is a commonly used code. "Who Owns the World's Biggest Bitcoin Wallet?
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"Atlanta-based BitPay hooks up with PayPal to expand bitcoin adoption". 156 In 2014, the price fell sharply, and as of April remained depressed at little more than half 2013 prices. "Bitcoin confidence game is a Ponzi scheme for the 21st century". 75 It is implemented as a chain of blocks, each block containing a hash of the previous block up to the genesis block c of the chain. Archived from the original on Retrieved Finley, Klint.
Bitcoin was obscure back then, and I figured had just enough name recognition to be a useful term for an interstellar currency: it'd clue people in that it was a networked digital currency. Heise online (in German). Alleged Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Pleads Not Guilty On All Charges. 65 66 Bridges bekannte sich der Geldwäsche und Behinderung der Justiz für schuldig und erklärte sich darüber hinaus zu einer Entschädigungszahlung von 500.000 US-Dollar bereit. Oktober 2014 im Internet Archive ) Info: Der Archivlink wurde automatisch eingesetzt und noch nicht geprüft. 2014 ieee Symposium on Security and Privacy. 64 Bitcoin's price was affected even though other cryptocurrencies were stolen at Coinrail and Bancor as investors worried about the security of cryptocurrency exchanges.
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"Sex, drugs, and bitcoin: How much illegal activity is financed through cryptocurrencies?". Gox's Dwolla Account, Accuse It Of Violating Money Transfer Regulations". "Bitcoin: A Primer for Policymakers" (PDF). Full clients verify transactions directly by downloading a full copy of the blockchain (over 150 GB As of January 2018). Ross Ulbricht Guilty: Silk Road Founder Convicted By Jury; Faces Life In Prison For Conspiracy, Drug Trafficking. Unlike traditional check endorsements, bitcoin transactions are irreversible, which eliminates risk of chargeback fraud. In 2013, prices started.30 rising to 770 by 33 In March 2013 the blockchain temporarily split into two independent chains with different rules. South China Morning Post. November 2014 Abruf. . 117 To heighten bitcoin dark pool financial privacy, a new bitcoin address can be generated for each transaction. 58 59 Nach dreiwöchigem Prozess vor dem Manhattan Federal Court wurde Ross Ulbricht. 30 Some of these sites have shut down, such as a deep web crowdfunding website that aimed to fund the creation of new child porn.
Silk Road Users Arrested In US, UK And Sweden With Millions Of Dollars In Bitcoins Seized. Maras, Elliot (14 September 2016). 61 62 Nach dem Schuldspruch 2015 wurden ein Beamter der Drug Enforcement Administration namens Carl Force und ein Agent des Secret Service namens Shaun Bridges wegen des Verdachts festgenommen, die Ermittlungen gegen Ulbricht genutzt zu haben, um sich zu bereichern. "Bitcoin Values Plummet 500M, Then Recover, After Silk Road Bust". Retrieved 2 December 2013. Archived from the original on Retrieved "Block 0 Bitcoin Block Explorer". On 29 November 2013, the cost of one bitcoin rose to a peak of US1,242. Bitte prüfe Original- und Archivlink gemäß Anleitung und entferne dann diesen Hinweis. Everything You Need to Know About Silk Road, the Online Black Market Raided by the FBI. Archived from the original on Retrieved Griffin, John.; Shams, Amin. 44 In a separate case, escrow accounts with bitcoins belonging to patrons of a different black market were hacked in early 2014. Erstmals wurde ein Nutzer der Plattform im Februar 2013 in Australien aufgespürt und verhaftet. 86 The proof-of-work system, alongside the chaining of blocks, makes modifications of the blockchain extremely hard, as an attacker must modify all subsequent blocks in order for the modifications of one block to be accepted.
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"I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope." Psalm 130:5 (NIV)
Many in the world are hopelessly trapped by the lack of education or economic opportunity. They live life on the edge, falling prey to natural disasters and human manipulation. Worse yet, they sit in spiritual darkness, never having heard the Good News about Jesus Christ. Their lives will change very little for the better, unless someone carrying the light of the Gospel comes to their village.
We are presented with abundant opportunities to help! As Reach A Village and our ministry partners train church planters and equip pastors, the number of new churches outside North America grows by the thousands each year. The need for Bibles and materials increases every time a new congregation is started around the world!
In these developing countries and new churches, there is still a need for our assistance in providing enough Scriptures. The hunger for the Word is also great because the stories and truth found in the Scriptures are new to them and their cultures. The presence of the Living Word of God and the study of the Bible are critical in the early development of a new church and in the long-term spiritual health of believers.


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From George Washington to William Stephens Smith, 22 December 1782
Head Quarters Decr 22nd 1782
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I am favored with yours of the 20th. The Money you have recd for Governor Harrison agreably to his desire you will be pleased to remit to Mr Saml Inglis of Philadelphia, or inform him it is in your hand, subject to his Orders.
I have also to request you will inform Messrs John Channing, Peter Taylor and Aaron Loocock, whose Petition you inclosed to me, that Congress having recommended that no "Subjects of His Britannic Majesty coming directly or indirectly from any parts of the British Dominions be admitted into any of the United States during the War;" therefore no Power inferior to that Honble Body will grant the indulgence they solicit. if, however these gentlemen choose to apply to the Executive of the State to which they formerly belonged, or to the Delegates from that State now in Congress to make interest for them, Letters for the purpose may be forwarded but until permission is obtained from the Sovereign Power as beforementioned: no Passports will be granted.
As I mentioned in a former Letter, I will send you by the first good opportunity three or four Guinias to procure Forage; after which you will make the best Arrangement in your power with the Qr Mastr for a farther supply—I am Dear Sir with great regard & esteem &c.
P.S. I wish you to ascertain the number of Vessels in the fleet destined for England; and whether there are any Men except Invalids on board.
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Fortnite's new NFL skins haven't just inspired people to pile shit on the NFL and former players, they're also giving pause to current stars running into digital versions of themselves, like Chiefs rookie phenom Patrick Mahomes.
Yesterday i played fortnite for the first time in a while and someone killed me with my jersey on.. don't know how i feel about it...
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes5) November 13, 2018
You should feel scared, Patrick. That player has your soul now.
Mahomes' teammate, receiver Ty Hill, is claiming the kill:
Thank you for wearing my jersey can i wear yours?
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes5) November 13, 2018
Though fellow WR Demarcus Robinson remains a suspect:
While it might seem like Hill is reaching there, it may not be outside the realm of possibility; the Chiefs QB and WRs play together a lot.
I wonder if Keanu Reeves ever got to experience an entire map full of Keanu Reeveses hunting him down.


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So what are the choices? Oculus VR for Candy Crush, or Oculus VR for CoD/BF? Either choice, we lose
Wake me up when the actual danger of .hack or Sword Art Online is a reality, THEN gaming with those glasses on will be worthy our time |3
Well, that and quite a lot of kickstarter backers might feel that sour taste in their mouth to know they funded a Facebook acquisition.
Facebook completely murdered the Oculus with that totally random and pointless purchase, Zuckerberg needs to stop buying whatever he likes >.>
Thankfully, Sony is working on Project Morpheus, which means Microsoft will announce that they're working on something similar next year, which means it'll still become the standard for gaming in the next-gen.
Thank you Oculus, your sacrifice wasn't in vain, the VirtualBoy shall be revived and we'll be one step closer to Swords Art Online!
My husband works in Irvine, its like 15 mins away from my house.
Want me to put a flaming bag of dog shit on their doorstep?
I dunno I think VR Mafia Wars could be a thing.
We all have our demons. If we're not fighting them, then we've befriended them.
I can't wait to pay more money for a worse view. Also, what, are they going to have a motion-tracking camera per viewer? Or just a big panoramic for everyone that won't respect non-rotational movement?"After games, we're going to make Oculus a platform for many other experiences," said Zuckerberg. "Imagine enjoying a court side seat at a game
Someone should inform him about the existence of computer screensstudying in a classroom of students and teachers all over the world
'Thanks, doc! I still can't believe you were able to diagnose this tumor just by me putting on goggles!'or consulting with a doctor face-to-face -- just by putting on goggles in your home."
I think this is a case of Zuck trying to buy up interesting companies before the core of Facebook stagnates. Which it will.
Truth be told, SAO and .hack aside (as I mentioned), first thing I'd want to do with an Oculus Rift? A COMP. Complete with wrist-mounted keypad and aux display.
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ebook available October 1, 2018.
Is Barn Town in danger? Will the bunnies be found in time? Mysterious events are happening, and Barn Town is in an uproar. Stripe will need to be on his toes and will need all the help he can get to figure things out. One thing is certain, Stripe and the residents of Barn Town are in for some exciting times.


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Good News for the Economy
December 20, 2017
This is the season of good news, and the economic potential we are currently seeing in our country is no exception.
The unemployment rate has fallen to a 17-year low, a signal of rising opportunity in America. The Trump administration's commitment to rolling back much of the Obama administration's red tape has loosened the regulatory stranglehold on the economy and set the stage for more extensive growth through tax reform.
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Case study 2: Active learning approach within a public relations course
This project aimed to address the issue that students find it difficult to understand public relations planning and how this relates to the types of work they could do in industry.
- Course: COMU1052 Introduction to Public Relations, 1st year undergraduate communications course (230 students)
- School/Faculty: School of Communication and Arts, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Delivery: two-hour tutorials, one-hour lecture and two two-hour workshops
- Active learning approach: videos with industry professionals; industry tutors, guest lectures, workshops, small group work; industry client-based project
- Assessment tasks: weekly reflective journals, a case study based on a real-world public relations brief, and group presentation.
Key issues and anticipated outcomes
This project aimed to address the issue that students find it difficult to understand public relations planning and how this relates to the types of work they could do in industry. It also aimed to:
- explore how active learning could be used to connect public relations theory with public relations practice
- enhance student understanding about working in public relations and embed the UQ employability framework into the course
- educate students about consultancy vs. internal public relations roles.
Active learning approach
Learning activity 1: a series of 10 short videos with public relations professionals were produced and made available to students on Blackboard and a closed Facebook group, discussing an aspect of public relations planning. Each video was linked to a chapter of the textbook and was pre-circulated via Blackboard and via a closed Facebook group. Students were requested to watch and respond to these videos outside of the classroom in their own time.
- Aligned assessment: Students were asked to reflect on this industry video-based content in a weekly journal, drawing on the UQ employability reflective framework (SEAL).
Learning activity 2: an employability framework was embedded in the course via invitations to practicing public relations professionals to tutor in the course. The professionals were sourced from a range of industry connections.
- Aligned assessment: tutors brought to life the industry-based videos, drawing upon current industry examples from their own work. They also sat in on in-class pitch presentations where they provided feedback to students.
Learning activity 3: the UQ Art Gallery and Museum acted as an industry client providing students a public relations brief in Week 5 to which student groups responded in Week 11. In two group workshops, students were provided with opportunities to critique existing public relations plans and to review best practice industry frameworks. Class discussion was facilitated in small groups, which were then brought back together for further discussion with the full class. Peer and self-assessment of group work (PAFs) were used.
- Aligned assessment: each group presented their public relations briefs, and the highest performing teams presented recommendations to the UQ Art Gallery and Museum senior management team and Director in Week 13.
Learning activity 4: guest lecturers were also invited to present to students on different aspects of public relations planning.
Students were asked to participate in the following assessment activities:
- Quantitative and qualitative – SECaTS
- Quantitative and qualitative – Survey Monkey (two surveys) – including mid-way check-in survey and end of semester survey
- Qualitative – interviews with all seven industry tutors
- Student reflective journals
Project outcomes
- Active learning aided the students to understand different types of PR:
- "To me, the video interviews with PR professionals have been the most helpful. I particularly liked hearing different aspects of PR from various industries. I also liked how each video was not repetitive as they each had a different focus every week. However, the last question at the end that was kept consistent, 'What do you look for in PR graduates?' was extremely helpful. Most of the PR professionals stressed on, and helped me to see the importance of hard work and having various work experiences through internships." (Student journal reflection)
- "I have also learnt that there are many different career options within public relations. I would say the most helpful information sources which shaped my thinking were the industry interviews and guest lecturers. I found that they inspired me and gave me a sense of what I could potentially experience in the future." (Student journal reflection)
- "The weekly video interviews with the PR professionals are definitely what I found most helpful throughout this course. It was very interesting to hear how they ended up in the industry, what specifically their company does, and how so many of the companies they worked for specialise in different fields. It was also very comforting to see that they all seemed to thoroughly enjoy working in the industry. It was great that they provided real-life tips, for example, what they look for in potential employee's resumes, and how some of them suggested finding what you are truly passionate about and entering that field of PR." (Student journal reflection)
- Active learning aided student understanding of content:
- "The experience of learning across multiple platforms provided a useful mix of theoretical knowledge through the lectures, readings and video interviews, coupled with hands-on practice of the theory in the tutorials and workshops." (Student journal reflection)
- "What I liked about the industry videos is [that]– each topic was aligned to what they were learning that particular week. The other thing I liked about it is there was all different age groups in those videos. So, you had the people that were just out of uni, they'd just got their jobs, the intern, someone who was four years out, and the people who have been in the industry for 20 years. So, they actually can see a progression of where they can go, and they can relate to those people. I think that was really good." (Tutor interview)
- Active learning assisted students to understand the nature of real-world public relations work:
- "They had a real client and they had to produce real work, and the best ones pitched that work to the client. That's real, that's real work, that's a real PR role. The industry tutors also provided guidance in that regard, and I think having two tutors mark the pitches I think was really useful because the students got comments from academics and industry practitioners. I thought that was really helpful." (Tutor interview )
- "It gave real-life experience and an opportunity for students not only to learn about the PR profession but to actually experience it." (SECAT Course valuation)
Tips for implementation
- Students related best to the videos with practitioners who were early in their career as they found them easier to relate to.
- As evidenced from the Survey Monkey online survey and journals, students were strongly in support of the use of videos with industry professionals and valued the use of industry tutors. This perspective was reinforced by the industry tutors.
Further work
The results and lessons from this case study have been used to:
- Develop additional digital content for the purpose of assisting student learning in COMU1052.
- Refine the existing assessment in the course.
- Work with student partners to create and share additional digital content for the purpose of assisting student learning. This included a short presentation at the Students as Partners symposium about how student partners can be used to support and extend the scope of digital learning.
Dr Caroline Wilson-Barnao
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Our Check-It-Out Retire to Roatan trip
Late in 2015, I got a surprise offer from my company to retire 3 months earlier than planned with full benefits. It took me about 3 seconds to say YES! We had originally planned to head to Boquete, Panama based on all our research. But when this nice surprise fell into our laps, Paulette and I decided to retire to Roatan – at least for 3 months. [You will notice several times we stay in places for 3 months. Usually, this is the length of the tourist visa. If you want to stay longer, you have to take action to extend or become a permanent resident. Otherwise, you must leave.]
Have you ever thought of retiring to a Caribbean island? You're not alone. From the first time we visited the Virgin Islands, we started dreaming about living the island life with clear, blue water and white sand. And later we vacationed in Cozumel, Mexico many times and that just renewed our interest in the idea. If you like this idea then you could retire to Roatan for as long as you like.
During our stay, we lived very close to West Bay Beach which is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. We snorkeled right off the beach and saw amazing coral formations and lots of sea life. The water is unbelievably clear and comfortable. And the resorts along the beach like Infinity Bay Resort and Bananarama were two of our favorite spots. We spent lots of time there socializing and just enjoying the view and warm clear water.
Retiring to an Island with White Sand Beaches
When we looked into the cost to retire to Cozumel, we realized that would not fit into our budget. The cost of a property is high, and so are the rents! And because it is an island, everything has to be brought in from the mainland. We were not looking for expensive. As we were planning our "retirement adventure", we decided to give Roatan a look. Should you retire to Roatan? Read on and see what you think.
Roatan is a long, narrow island 30 miles off the coast of Honduras. We first went to Roatan on a Caribbean cruise. We saw what a beautiful place it is. The water is every bit as clear as Cozumel, and the Virgin Islands, but unlike Cozumel, this island has a high ridge running its full length. This makes for incredible scenery and views of the ocean.
We boarded the plane from Houston to Roatan January 13, 2016, with four suitcases and our stuffed backpacks. Four days later, we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary in Roatan. We had all-you-can-eat lobster for that celebration and drank a bottle of the special wine I brought with us on the plane. It was awesome!
We settle in and make new friends
We didn't know it at the time, but there is a great English-speaking church ("R" Church) that meets at Infinity Bay Resort on West Bay Beach. And within a few days, I realized that God had been planning to "hijack" my retirement adventure. We became very active in the church and got involved in one of the ministries that served extremely poor native people on the East end of the island. My wife also got involved in "The Dump Ministry".
There is a community of islanders who live at the dump. R Church took a group of members and pots of pasta once a week to feed the residents and tell them about Jesus. These people had almost nothing and appreciated the help given by our group. Later, we met a Canadian couple who had a beautiful home on the beach. To get to their home we literally had to drive through the dump!
You will find if you relocate outside North America that Expats tend to hang with other Expats. And it was very easy to make new friends. Two of our favorites were Charles and Debbie, who had lived on Roatan for over 9 years. Debbie went out of her way to make us welcome. She spent one day driving us all over the place, showing us where everything was, the places to avoid due to safety concerns, and the best eating spots. They became two of our best friends. Although we both left Roatan almost 3 years ago, we still talk online all the time. And when we went to visit the US last March, they invited us to stay a week with them in their home in South Carolina.
I make my first mistake – the "Deadly Scooter"
Before our 3-month stay, we had only visited Roatan one day during a cruise-ship stop. And we headed for the beach on a beautiful day. So I paid no attention to the topography of the island. As I said previously, we had visited Cozumel many times. Cozumel is flat and everyone rides scooters everywhere. So I figured Roatan was similar.
As I was wandering around Facebook, I saw that a person was leaving the island and needed to sell his scooter. So I thought how neat it would be to have a scooter waiting for us when we landed. I bought it online, and the guy delivered it to the house we were going to rent. Of course, I had no experience riding a scooter, but how hard could it be?
The Scooter Caused Us Many Problems
I'm not kidding when I say that everything bad that happened to us on Roatan was directly connected with that scooter! People in the church started praying that we would get rid of it. The main reason it was a really bad idea is that Roatan is not flat. There is a big ridgeline that runs down the middle of the island. And the only real road runs along the ridgeline.
When we got to our house, I was looking at a drive that climbed at almost 45 degrees up and then did a 90 degree cut back to climb the rest of the way to the main road. We fell off the scooter, I fell off the scooter multiple times, I had scrapes everywhere, and one time I rolled down the road and almost off the edge to a 12-foot drop. I was just barely able to stop before the edge. I'll leave the story about the dogs for another day.
Beaches, Resorts, and Restaurants
I already told you about West Bay Beach. The other favorite is West End Beach. You can take a water taxi from one to the other. But their definition of water taxi is a young barefoot islander with a boat. Both beaches have quite a few restaurants and places to stay. And the lobster and fish are delicious.
There is also quite a variety of live music in the evenings. And some evenings there are "crab races". During the day and at sunset, a favorite activity was to grab a beer or cocktail and go out in the ocean with friends, or people you just met. Roatan is a very relaxed place.
We met one couple who bought their home through the HGTV program, House Hunters International. They opened a dive business and became good friends. We went on some trips with them and on one we saw the famous Whale Sharks.
Coming to Roatan on a Cruise Ship?
Most of the shopping is in the town of Coxen Hole. This is where all of the cruise ships dock except Carnival. There is a large grocery store that has many American products. There are also plenty of restaurants, banks with secure ATMs, and many other shops.
Several years ago, Carnival built its own dock along with some nice facilities and shops. When you are on the ship they tell you that Roatan is dangerous and you should just stay at their facility. They just want you to spend all your money with them.
Avoid the High-Priced Carnival Excursions
However, Roatan is not dangerous for cruise ship passengers. And the best parts of the island are not close to the Carnival dock. But there is a secret. Once you arrive and leave the ship, you walk through the Carnival shops, out the gate, and down the street about a block. There, waiting for you will be hundreds of local tour operators to take you on all kinds of excursions to the best spots on the island.
You can arrange all of these easily in advance through the internet (not through Carnival). This is what we did, and it was a much better experience than staying in the Carnival area. And don't worry. They will have you back to the ship in plenty of time.
The East End of Roatan Has Its Own Character
Several times we took day-trips to the East End of Roatan. Some friends came to visit so we rented a car for the day. We went to a very remote part of the island to a small but famous restaurant called La Sirena. The lobster was supposed to be fresh and delicious. It must have been because when we got there they were out. We had a drink and a snack, but we were disappointed.
So we decided to go swimming. While we were gone, a small boat with two fishermen came to the dock, and now the restaurant had lobster. ? Let me tell you that was some very fresh lobster!
The End of our Visit to Beautiful Roatan
Our 3 months in Roatan was the start of "Our Retirement Adventures". We have a Facebook group with that name where we tell about many of our adventures over the last 3+ years. You are welcome to join our group and follow along.
At the end of April, we needed to go back to Houston for the closing on our home. So we left after 3 months with many new friends and lots of memories and pictures. We enjoyed many things about our 3-month "check-it-out tour. Here are our conclusions about Roatan as a retirement destination.
Nice Place to Visit, Hard Place to Live
As I said previously, Roatan is a beautiful island. The water is crystal clear, and the diving and snorkeling are world-class. Seafood is plentiful and relatively inexpensive. And there is a very friendly Expat community and a great church. I highly recommend it as a vacation spot. However, we felt it was a hard place in which to retire and live. Here are the factors that were most important to us:
Factors to consider before you retire to Roatan
- It is very hot because it is at sea level.
- Sand fleas and other bugs will attack unprotected skin.
- Sand gets in everything.
- The wind coats your windows with salt every day.
- You cannot drink the water. Water has to be delivered in 5-gallon jugs.
- My wife felt she had to sanitize all of the fruits and vegetables with bleach and then rinse very thoroughly.
- The electricity went off all the time. One night we were at a restaurant watching the Super Bowl, and the entire island lost electricity with 1 minute to go in the first half. It didn't come back on until long after the game was over.
- Of course, this also affects the internet connection. We could never count on having internet.
- The cost of living is significantly higher than in other parts of Latin America. A car is a necessity. (But stay away from scooters!)
- HIV is an enormous problem throughout Honduras including Roatan.
- Crime and government corruption are both significant problems for Americans looking for a safe, comfortable, and inexpensive place to live.
- If you own property, be prepared to do significant maintenance. The Salt in the air attacks everything. Replacing siding and roofs will be much more frequent. Finding and purchasing appliances and replacement parts will be time-consuming and expensive. And you will paint the outside of your home at least once every 3 years.
- It is an island. Everything has to come by boat or plane.
Final thoughts
I honestly thought we were going to stay longer. But with a month to go, Paulette pointed out all these negatives, and I had to agree with her that we needed to keep looking. So we left on our original schedule. We flew back to Houston to complete the sale of our home, and then we were off again.
Next stop – Boquete, Panama
Please leave a comment and let us know your thoughts about Roatan. Thanks for visiting us.
Steve and Paulette Tuggle


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could not be created.
Setting HOME to /tmp.
Somehow it tries to chdir to an directory with an empty name, which fails. However, I do not see why it would do that. The /home/username folder exists like it should, and is accessible after logging in over ssh.
Any pointers on where ssh would get the empty folder name from? (some configuration I don't know about maybe?).
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RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) needs no introduction, it is well known and most used public-key cryptosystem that governs our digital lives.
Here is my take, a simple implementation in 10 lines of Ruby code that is neither the best implementation nor the most efficient one but is enough for the purpose of this article.
1 p = 7
2 q = 11
3 n = p * q
4 phi = (p-1) * (q-1)
5 gcd = ->(a, b) { while(b != 0) do r, a = a % b, b; b = r end; a }
6 e = (2..phi).find{|i| gcd.call(i, phi) == 1 }
7 d = (2..phi).find{|i| (i * e) % phi == 1 }
8 m = 6
9 c = m**e % n
10 message = c**d % n
11 "Decrypted message: #{message}" if m == message
Except lines #5 that involves an algorithm and a while loop, everything else is mid-school math and `**` is the exponentiation operator.
The curious minds please read simple explanations below.
Integer factorization trapdoor
The very first thing to do is to choose 2 prime numbers, `p` and `q`:
1 p = 7
2 q = 11
Next, let's multiply the two numbers:
3 n = p * q
Now it's time to define our first function `phi`:
4 phi = (p-1) * (q-1)
Which is Euler's totient function defined as number of integers less than `n` that are coprime with `n` and has two interesting properties:
- the function is multiplicative and `phi(a*b) = phi(a) * phi(b)`
- if `n` is a prime number then `phi(n) = n - 1`
And finally we have the cryptographic trapdoor which is the most important primitive to understand. Trapdoors are based on asymmetric computation that is easy to do in one direction but it is very difficult to calculate in the opposite direction.
In our case, if one (an attacker) does not know the initial `p` and `q` prime numbers it will be very hard to calculate the `phi` because integer factorization of `n` is known to be infeasible to calculate for very large numbers.
Message encryption
Now it's time to define our first algorithm, `gcd` which is the greatest common divisor and is defined as the largest positive integer that divides both `a` and `b`.
If single-liner GCD looks scary then here is the formatted version of the Euclid's algorithm.
def gcd(a, b)
while(b != 0) do
r = a % b
a = b
b = r
The `e` key below is the encryption key and is defined as the smallest value for which `gcd(e, phi) == 1` is true. To keep things simple we will just brute-force and find `e` but keep in mind that this will be very inefficient for large numbers.
5 gcd = ->(a, b) { while(b != 0) do r, a = a % b, b; b = r end; a } (gcd)
6 e = (2..phi).find{|i| gcd.call(i, phi) == 1}
Message encryption is modulo exponentiation of the message `m` and the encryption key `e`.
7 m = 6
8 c = m**e % n
Message decryption
The `d` key below is the decryption key and is defined as multiplicative inverse of `e` over finite field `phi`. Simply put `e * d mod phi = 1`.
Again we will just brute-force and calculate the inverse but there are better algorithms to do this, like Extended Euclidean algorithm.
9 d = (2..phi).find{|i| (e * i) % phi == 1}
Message decryption is another modulo exponentiation using the encrypted cipher `c` and decryption key `d`:
10 message = c**d % n
BINGO! You can try it yourself but I can bet that `m = message = 6`
At first sight it looks like magic right? but if you reason about it, it's very easy.
Starting backwards, with the decryption/encryption formulas:
1 m = c^d mod n
2 c = m^e mod n
Let's substitute #2 in #1:
m = (m^e)^d mod n
Exponentials Power Rule says that `(ab)c == a(b*c)` and we also know that `d` is the multiplicative inverse of `e`, guess what is the value of the resulting exponent? :)
m = m^(e*d mod phi) mod p
If the intuition is valid then the following expression stands true, where 7 is `e` and 43 is `d` in our little example:
'YOU ARE A CRYPTOSTAR!!!' if 6 == 6**(7 * 43 % 60) % 77