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2019 has seen a big rise in the value of cryptocurrency. One of the biggest drivers in this growth has been the beginning of the institutional investment. These institutional investors, such as banks, business and universities had always been wary of investing in cryptos because of their apparent volatility, until now.
One of the keys to investment is if the product is a safe place to invest during turbulent economic times. Gold is probably the best example of such a safe haven. However, with the US-China trade war and Brexit causing havoc on the markets, cryptocurrencies have begun to be seen as such a safe haven.
Educational institutions such Havard and Yale have been reported to have invested tens of millions of dollars in to crypto funds, and with a whole host of banks and technology firms working to improve Distributed Ledger Technology (which the DAG-chain is based on), this is only set to continue to increase.
In this week's blog post we will look at the technologies and investments that are driving this growth and what it means for all of us.
To Decentralize or Centralize
Decentralization was and remains one of the key principles for many cryptocurrencies. This decentralisation aims to take control of our money back from governments and/or banks and give it back to us, the individuals. This is because at any time, for example, a bank has the possibility to close our accounts or withdraw funds, sometimes without reason. In such an incidence it may take many days, weeks or even months to regain access to your account or money if you do at all. Likewise, if a bank goes bust your money may also be lost. In turn, governments also have this power to seize assets. With a decentralized currency, your money cannot be taken.
However, today, governments, banks and tech giants are starting to realise the potential of the Distributed Ledger Technologies such as the Blockchain and DAG-chain. As a result, they are developing ways in which technology can be adapted to suit large corporations and governments. This has led to the development of the first centralized cryptocurrencies, Ripple, Stellar and EOS.
Let's take Ripple as an example. What ripple very simply tries to do is link together centralised banking networks to speed up transactions. Currently, it still takes 3-5 days to send a bank transfer between banks that are in different centralised systems (for example, different countries). What Ripple does is link these separate networks, making it possible to send and receive payments in less than 5 seconds.
But, it is not just cryptocurrency creators that are using Distributed Ledger Technologies to improve business and banking globally.
The Technology is Coming
The Blockchain and DAG-chain are just two forms of something known as Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). Very simply, DLT gives control over all data and/or transactions to the users of the service or currency. It is this taking back control over the personal information that is – as discussed above – one of the fundamental principles of many cryptos.
Did you know that Chinese tech giant Alibaba has filed the most blockchain related patents? Closely followed by IBM, with 90, and 89 respectively. Just below these mega-corporations in the list are Mastercard, Bank of America and the Peoples Bank of China. The last being extremely interesting as the Chinese government has placed a complete ban on cryptocurrencies.
For example, IBM has stated that 6 banks will shortly release their own cryptocurrencies (stablecoins) based on its Stellar Network technology. This announcement, in March, came just one month after JP Morgan Chase announced the release of its JPM coin. The first US bank backed cryptocurrency. Even though it will be used initially for just a tiny fraction of the banks $6 trillion of daily transactions.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. Other banks such as Citigroup and Barclays are also working on their own DLT solutions. It is these advances in technology and use of it that have also had a big influence on the increasing interest in and value of crypto this year. The reason for this being the potential these huge corporations and banks are seeing in the technology and the widespread use cases it has for all of us.
What it Means for You
Even if you, your friends or family members never own or use crypto, the technology they are based on is sure to have an impact on your life far beyond the financial services you receive from your bank, as described above. When you consider that Walmart, Google, Sony and Intel are also working on solutions based on distributed ledger technologies, you can begin to see the possible applications for the technology outside of the financial sector.
If we take Walmart as an example. They have filed a patent for autonomous robots that operate based on DLT technology to speed up supply chain processes. This kind of advancement is part of an ongoing war with Amazon and other large stores to speed up the supply chain and delivery process. Getting those products we want, to us as quickly as possible. It's crazy how much we have come to depend on the next day or even same day delivery over the last few years!
In addition, Google is currently using DLT to build cloud solutions for governments and non-profits. This is all despite blocking crypto related ads back in June 2018, indicating a change in tune for the company and its view on crypto. Many see this change in heart as not wanting to be left behind by their competitors
2019 has seen a big resurgence in cryptocurrency. There have been two main factors causing this:
Institutional Investment – Banks, companies, and even educational institutions are investing heavily in cryptocurrency. Harvard and Yale have invested tens of millions of dollars in to crypto funds, while JP Morgan Chase have even released their own coin, JPM coin. More than half a dozen other banks are set to release their own coins in the very near future.
New Technology – Tech giants like IBM and Alibaba are leading the way with the most blockchain related patents with 89 and 90 respectively. These firms show you that it is not just the financial field where this DLT based technology can be used. For example, Walmart is using this technology to produce robots that will help to speed up the delivery process.
It is an exciting time to part of the cryptocurrency world, and when you consider the benefits that DAG-chain technology has over the blockchain. The possibilities Dagcoin has are immense.


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Peregrine Central Otago Pinot Noir 2003
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- Region: Central Otago, New Zealand
- Winery: Peregrine Wines
- Type: Red Wine
- Variety: Pinot Noir
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- When to Drink: 2005 to 2010
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Color: Ruby, garnet edges
Nose: Cranberry smoke, deep red berry fruit
Palate: Also good, not as tart as '02, medium-bodied with red fruit and finish filled with cranberry.
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Encinitas leaders set priorities for 2017
Mike Peterson
January 6, 2017
In the wake of November's election results, Encinitas has sworn in an entire City Council sans one seat.
Update: Gaspar, Schneider on track to win seats
North Coast Current
December 1, 2016
Outgoing Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar has earned enough votes to overtake incumbent Dave Roberts for San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 3, election results show. Leslie Schneider moved ahead of incumbent Patricia Sinay for a seat on the Encinitas Union School Distirct board.
Latest tally: Blakespear holds Encinitas lead, Measure T out
North Coast Current
November 9, 2016
Encinitas Councilwoman Catherine Blakespear retains her sound lead for the city's mayoral seat as housing Measure T fails, according to the San Diego County Registrar of Voters, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, as of 10:30 a.m. Nov. 9. Incumbent Dave Roberts holds a narrow lead over current Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar in the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 3 race, county returns show. Local school improvement bonds are passing widely.
Blakespear, Kranz, Muir, Horvath ahead in Encinitas council races
North Coast Current
November 9, 2016
Catherine S. Blakespear is on track to be the next mayor of Encinitas, with City Council incumbents Tony Kranz and Mark Muir, and newcomer Tasha Horvath Boerner, joining the dais, according to county election results as of 11:50 Tuesday night. Incumbent Dave Roberts was ahead in the District 3 race for San Diego County supervisor.
EDITORIAL: Community character, experience lead endorsement picks
North Coast Current
November 6, 2016
The North Coast Current's editorial leadership suggests the following candidates for several Nov. 8 races affecting the city of Encinitas. The nature of this year's local campaign reflects some of what we've seen nationally, with preferred candidates taking positions on issues that are at odds with other aspects that make those candidates appealing.
Encinitas leaders, regional expert weigh family ties on Nov. 8 ballot
Ernesto Lopez
October 30, 2016
The Bushes have two U.S. presidents in their family. The Clintons may just have two, depending on the outcome of November's election. And in the city of Encinitas, the Gaspars might also be in a position to join this form of family political lineage.
Cool on the Coast: Set your heart on arts, food and community in February
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February 11, 2016
February is a time for lovers, and also a time for fun in coastal North County. With the weather being a bit moody, it's nice to know that we have lots of options for both cold and warm weather in this beautiful region. Whether it's plays, politics or outdoor playing, this short month is not short...
Encinitas mayor announces run for county supervisor seat
North Coast Current
September 3, 2015
Kristin Gaspar, Encinitas' first elected mayor, has announced she will run for a seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in 2016. Gaspar made the announcement Aug. 31. She will run for the seat serving the 3rd District, currently filled by former Solana Beach councilman Dave Roberts. In J...
Solana Beach toasts grand opening of Pillbox Tavern & Grill
Manny Lopez
December 17, 2014
Situated near Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach, the Pillbox Tavern & Grill on Plaza Street celebrated its official grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 10. Members of the Solana Beach City Council and Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, along with owners, staff and former Solana Beach...
Second act for film commission? Encinitas arts commissioner, county supervisor seek green light for agency
Debbie L. Sklar
October 3, 2014
What do "Top Gun," the hit television series "Simon & Simon," and other such high-profile projects as "Traffic," "Almost Famous," "The Lost World: Jurassic Park," "Lords of Dogtown," "Bring It On," "Veronica Mars" and "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" all...
Point of View: Locals in spotlight to revive film commission
Roman S. Koenig
October 3, 2014
Our region is in need of a film commission, and thanks to the efforts of some key players on the North Coast, we just might see it go from script to screen. County Supervisor Dave Roberts (a former Solana Beach city councilman) and Encinitas arts Commissioner Francine Filsinger (who serves on the board of directors of San Diego Filmmakers) have joined a growing chorus calling for a sequel to the region's now-shuttered film commissi...


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Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming the one of the hottest topic in the tech town but few people have created myth about this technology and getting confused even also sharing the same views with other making a wrong perception about this technology and its use into various fields.
If you also have any muddiness about Artificial Intelligence you need to clear it now that will also help you to understand the new developments into this field and also explain with others to make it understandable and applications of AI into various fields. You can find here three myths about AI with explanation about such myths.
No its not true, AI will not replace you completely, though into few fields the human role will be replaced by AI-enabled systems. As AI can process large amount of data faster than human beings and with better accuracy but still humans are required to take the final decisions and decide what to do next. Means our role will become more valuable than earlier.
It depends upon us how we use this technology. Don't try to hide behind the technology, as it will unnecessarily create more mystery and fear. Instead be to the point and before the technology rolls out prepare a memo or email quick scrum training to talk people using the new tools and the benefits they offer for their jobs working with such technologies.
You need to get out this myth from mind that AI is a highly complex and expensive technology suitable for big organizations, its not true. Every business having capability to work with new technologies can easily adopt Artificial Intelligence will gain a growth into their business. From manufacturing to service sector AI can help into multiple fields. If you are not ready to integrate AI into your business you might stay behind in race among your industry.
AI sometimes interchangeably used with machine learning which is also different from AI, even machine learning is the part of AI and AI-enabled systems or devices are developed with machine learning process. Deep learning, another similar terminology is part of machine learning and helps to develop the AI models with big data for accurate results. And machine learning training data for AI plays an important role while developing such model.
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Communicable Disease Threats Report 21-27 July, week 30
The ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report is a weekly bulletin intended for epidemiologists and health professionals in the area of communicable disease prevention and control.
Communicable Disease Threats Report, 3-9 June 2018, week 23
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 3-9 June 2018 and includes updates on dengue, Vibrio growth in the Baltic Sea, measles, rubella, hepatitis A, mass gathering monitoring, Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, Ebola virus disease, West Nile virus, polio and MERS-CoV.
- Carbapenem-resistant Enterobactericae
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Dengue
- Ebola haemorrhagic fever
- Ebola outbreak - North Kivu, Ituri, DRC
- Europe
- France
- Hepatitis A
- La Réunion
- Measles
- Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- Poliomyelitis
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\ THIM-buhl-rig \ , verb;
1.To cheat or swindle, as in the traditional shell game known as thimblerig.
1.A game in which the operator rapidly moves about three inverted thimbles, often with sleight of hand,one of which conceals a token, the other player betting on which thimble the token is under.
Ah yes, the traditional shell game of thimblerig. I believe that is like the baseball hat game at the Ray's game when the ball is under one hat. Some people have warned me and Erica against going to Cherokee to gamble because they will thimblerig us. I think the 'one armed bandit', the slot machine, is not the ultimate thimblerigger, though it surely has some thimblerig tendencies. We shall see.


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... and everything else that went down in the eighth instalment of Blinds
It's not often a no chair turn makes such an impression, but 23-year-old Mercy had the Coaches and social media rooting for him to come and try again next year.
His mum, Vivian, is a huge Boy George fan, so it made her day when she got the chance to have a hug with her hero.
Find Mercy's audition at the end of this gallery.
All Star Kim Sheehy was welcomed back to The Voice stage with open arms, singing the Joni Mitchell song she had planned to perform before her elimination in 2016.
It was a tough pitch battle, but Kim joined #TeamGuy, despite Delta's best efforts to win Kim back.
The Coaches knew we were up to something as soon as they heard Jess Glynne's unique voice in what was supposed to be a normal Blind Audition.
Jess treated us all to a performance of her single 'I'll Be There', to a rapturous response from the Coaches (and a four chair turn, of course).
We were waiting for someone to bring a bit of Kylie to season eight! Jordyn's performance didn't turn any chairs, but the Queen of Australia is a tough act to live up to after all.
Channeling another Queen of Australia, Tina Arena, 30-year-old Kimberley Bowden sang 'Sorrento Moon'.
Both Delta and Guy turned, but #TeamDelta won Kimberley over eventually.
There's nothing like a bit of Jimmy Barnes to get the crowd hyped up. Sadly, Steve Callanan's 'Working Class Man' didn't turn any chairs.
Well known for being part of one of the most successful children's shows ever, Nathan Foley couldn't be further from his Hi-5 days with his solo sound.
Taking 'Footloose' to a whole new level, Nathan was snapped up on to #TeamDelta.
The clock struck sass o'clock when Victoria's Justin Clausen strutted on stage.
Mariah Carey's 'Emotions' didn't turn a chair, but Justin coached the Coaches in a strut-off, resulting in some particularly spectacular moves.
Family man Burcell Taka stunned with a technically skilled cover of Kate Bush's classic, 'This Woman's Work'.
Burcell had the Coaches shocked when he revealed that he'd never had any formal vocal training.


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This property is a 4-minute walk from the beach. Located just 500 feet from Blanca Beach in central Puerto del Carmen, these adults-only apartments have a shared fresh-water pool. Each one comes with free Wi-Fi and a balcony or terrace.
The modern, soundproofed apartments at Apartamentos Isla de Lobos feature a lounge with a sofa and satellite TV. The kitchenette includes a ceramic hob, microwave and a coffee maker. There is also a kettle and a toaster.
The Isla de Lobos complex has a poolside bar serving snacks and drinks throughout the day, and room service is also available.
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Jet Cards Compared Prepared for May 2013 Conklin & de Decker 62B Cranberry Hwy PO Box 1142 Orleans, MA 02653 T 508-255-5975 F 508-255-9380 [email protected] www.conklindd.com Conklin & de Decker Table of Contents About Conklin & de Decker 3 Introduction 4 Service Areas 5 Aircraft Selection 5 JetCard Pricing - One Year, 25 Hours 6 Level of Service 6 Level of Safety 7 Key Findings 8 Jet Cards Compared by Conklin & de Decker www.conklindd.com 2 Conklin & de Decker About Conklin & de Decker Conklin & de Decker's mission is to enable the general aviation industry to make more informed decisions when dealing with the purchase, operation and disposition of aircraft by furnishing objective and impartial information. With nearly 30 years in business, Conklin & de Decker is a leader in aviation research, consulting and education with offices in Massachusetts, Texas and Arizona. Founded in 1984, the company focuses on fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft operating costs, performance and specification databases, maintenance management software, financial management, fleet planning, market research, aviation tax issues, and financial, tax and management seminars. Conklin & de Decker consults with numerous individuals, corporations and government agencies worldwide. Jet Cards Compared by Conklin & de Decker www.conklindd.com 3 Conklin & de Decker Introduction This report compares the pricing and service levels of the JetCard with their major competitor, NetJets Europe, and their Private Jet Card. We attempted top get publishable rates from other competitors, but their pricing policies do not make that possible. Both programs start with an offering of a 25-hour prepaid card. Flights are booked with 24 hours advance notice. Billing is for the occupied flight time plus 6 minutes ground time on taxi-out and taxi-in. Air Partner plc is a global corporate aircraft charter company with 20 offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia. In Europe, they offer the JetCard, a card program of pre-purchased private aircraft charter. In addition to their promise of highest levels of service, their JetCard program advertises • You buy a pre-paid card with a set number of flying hours. 25 hours is the current offering. • Flight credit that never expires and full refunds on unused airtime • The flexibility to fly when you want, to almost anywhere in the world • No positioning costs, management fees or long term contracts • Discounts on qualifying return trips • Flexibility to switch cabin sizes • No additional charges for complimentary upgrades • When you fly, only occupied flying hours are deducted from your card, plus six minutes of taxi time at each end of the flight. NetJets Europe is the European arm of NetJets, the globe's largest fractional aircraft provider. NetJets Europe offers the Private Jet Card. The Private Jet Card is offered as a solution for individuals or companies who want all the benefits of NetJets, but with no ownership or other long-term commitment. In addition to their promise of highest levels of service, their Private Jet Card advertises: • You buy a pre-paid card with a set number of flying hours. 25 hours is the current offering • The flexibility to fly when you want, to almost anywhere in the world • No positioning costs, management fees or long term contracts • Flexibility to switch cabin sizes Jet Cards Compared by Conklin & de Decker www.conklindd.com 4 Conklin & de Decker Service Areas Both Air Partner and NetJets Europe have coverage throughout Europe with special service to popular destinations in the Middle East. Both Air Partner and NetJets Europe require twenty four hours' notice for flights within the European Service Area. Forty eight hours notice is required for jet flights that are not completely within the Service Area. For trips to/from the Middle East, it appears that Air Partner offers more destinations than NetJets Europe. However, the destinations offered by both providers could change. Both offer global aircraft travel to the US and Asia with additional costs to be incurred. In general, customers will incur a ferry charge to the nearest accessible international airport in the relevant Service Area. Customers will likely incur additional international fees when flying outside the European and US Service Areas. This applies to both Air Partner and NetJets Europe. Aircraft Selection Both programs have an impressive offering of aircraft with varying sizes and capabilities. Air Partner offers more model choices than does NetJets Europe. This could be an advantage should a customer have a favorite model that they prefer. However, in terms of capabilities, both offer wide choices. Cabin Size Very Light Air Partner JetCard Cessna Mustang, Cessna CitationJet. NetJets Europe Private Jet Card N.A. Phenom 100 Light Jet Hawker 400XP, Citation Bravo, Cessna Citation Bravo, Hawker 400XP Citation CJ2, Citation CJ3, Learjet 31A, Learjet 40, Phenom 300, Premier 1 Midsize Citation Excel/XLS, Falcon 50EX, Cessna Citation Excel/XLS, Hawker Gulfstream 100, Hawker 800XP, 750/800XP Hawker 1000, Learjet 45, Learjet 60 Super Midsize Citation Sovereign, Citation X, N.A. Gulfstream 200, Challenger 300, Hawker 4000 Large Challenger 604/605, Dornier 328JET, Dassault Falcon 2000/2000EX Falcon 2000 series, Gulfstream 350, Legacy 600 Global Falcon 7X, Falcon 900, Global Falcon 7X, Gulfstream G550 Express, Global 5000, Gulfstream 450, Gulfstream V & Gulfstream 550 Jet Cards Compared by Conklin & de Decker www.conklindd.com 5 Conklin & de Decker JetCard Pricing - One Year, 25 Hours 1 Cabin Size Air Partner JetCard NetJets Europe Private Jet Card Very Light €114,000 N.A. Light Jet €142,000 €137,000 N.A. €163,250 Midsize €189,000 €199,500 (Hawker 800XP) Super Midsize €247,000 N.A. Large €296,000 €315,900 (Falcon 2000EX) Global €390,000 €409,900 (G550) Light Jet/Citation Excel Comparing the card pricing, Air Partner has a slight cost advantage. However, the full pricing needs to also consider the additional charges and fees. Air Partner has strived to maintain a simple-to-understand and predictable cost structure. One of the most difficult to estimate costs for any aircraft operator is fuel. Most card programs make a baseline assumption as to their fuel cost and then add on a Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA), or Fuel Surcharge. This added cost is based on the fuel consumption of the aircraft and the cost of fuel at the time of billing. Air Partner's JetCard is inclusive of the total cost of fuel, a rarity. NetJets Europe, like most card programs, charges an FCA that can range up to €1,500 per flight hour, or more. For flights outside the service area, there may be additional fees associated with positioning the aircraft for the trip, and perhaps added customs and airport fees. The below table highlights some possible added charges. Potential Other Costs Air Partner JetCard NetJets Europe Private Jet Card Catering Included in price Extra for larger aircraft Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) Included in price Yes, €650 to €1,900 estimated Additional Airport fees (In Service Area) Included in price Yes Interchange/Upgrade Fee Included in price Yes Yes Yes Yes (Optional) Yes (Optional) Ferry Fee (Outside Service Area) Carbon Offset Available Both programs also offer the option for paying carbon emission offsets. Air Partner offers this a s flat 2% fee while pricing may vary with NetJets Europe. The Air Partner JetCard has no expiration of funds and offers a guaranteed refund of any unused funds. NetJets Europe does not offer the same guarantees and their stated term of service for their card is 12 months. Level of Service Air Partner plc has been issued a Royal Warrant. British Royal Warrants are currently granted by Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales to companies and tradespeople who supply goods and services to the royal family. A 1 Early 2013 Pricing Jet Cards Compared by Conklin & de Decker www.conklindd.com 6 Conklin & de Decker search on Wikipedia lists dozens of companies ranging from personal items to high-end automobiles. Air Partner plc is the sole air charter provider listed. 2 The Air Partner Jetcard offers a locally based account manager. The hours can also be used for one of Air Partner's other transportation services such as helicopter charter or limousines. NetJets Europe does not offer the same flexibility. Usage surveys of private air transportation services are rare. It is difficult to say that Air Partner offers superior service as compared to NetJets Europe as no independent surveys have been found. Both advertise the highest levels of service that should come with such exclusive air travel. Level of Safety NetJets Europe trains their pilots and maintain their aircraft to the highest safety standards. They have independent safety audits performed regularly to ensure compliance with those standards. Air Partner employs a strict quality assurance program which assures the highest levels of safety for their clients. This program is an ISO 9001 accredited program. 2 Source: http://www.royalwarrant.org/ Jet Cards Compared by Conklin & de Decker www.conklindd.com 7 Conklin & de Decker Key Findings Both Air Partner and NetJets Europe offer a wide range of private air transportation services with their card programs. Both offer high levels of service and the ability to fly globally. Air Partner's JetCard pricing is inclusive and avoids the unknown of the fuel cost adjustment that NetJets Europe (and most other providers) charge. Based on current pricing and policies, the Air Partner JetCard is the lower cost alternative to the NetJets Europe Private Jet Card. Criteria Assessed NetJets Europe Air Partner JetCard Advantage Accessible Service Areas (without penalty) Europe + special destinations Europe, Middle East, Continental USA, Mexico and Caribbean + special destinations Air Partner JetCard Notice Period 24hr in Europe 24hr in Europe Comparable Products Aircraft Choice 4 categories and 10 aircraft types only. Cost penalties for interchange. 6 categories from smallest to largest. 37+ individual aircraft types No costpenalties for interchange. Air Partner JetCard Pricing Higher base cost PLUS Fuel Cost Adjustments Lower cost relative to NetJets Europe Air Partner JetCard Flexibility Hours have limited life span. Limited or no refunds. Interchange rates with other categories usually involve a cost penalty. Hours don't expire, full Air Partner JetCard balance refund available at any time and / or hours can be freely exchanged for other goods and services purchased through Air Partner without penalty. Quality Assurance, Service and Safety Robust internal controls to assure premium quality, service and safety standards Robust internal controls to assure premium quality, service and safety standards Jet Cards Compared by Conklin & de Decker www.conklindd.com Comparable Products 8
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Equity Resort Hotel is just about 60 minutes from Lagos, and it offers quality services with their exclusive rooms and suites. The resort is also equipped with a pool bar and fitness facilities – perfect for business, romance or just get-away weekend.
The hotel's location in a peaceful and conducive environment added values to the outstanding services offered to their guests.
Pick up can be arranged with the hotel by taxi from anywhere you call from within or outside Ijebu-Ode
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Anonymous on January 31, 2014
My stay was lovely. The hotel was up to my standard and also met my expectation in all areas. And the place is quit affordable.
Anonymous on October 18, 2013
Equity Resort is one of the best in Ijebu Ode. The hotel is big, well maintained, equipped and all the facilities were functioning properly; the air condition, Fridge, DVD player, etc. everything worked perfectly. The location was also perfect for me.
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by Mr. Prince Ade on October 10, 2014
It is a very good hotel, my stay at the hotel was beautiful, they have good staff with warm welcome, it is not a bad place, will go back to the hotel
Anonymous on January 16, 2014
I enjoyed my stay here. Both the attendant, the bar man and the cook they all tried. My room was spacious and comfortable, the hotel was well secured and the environment was calm. I really had a wonderful stay at the hotel.
by Tolulope on May 31, 2016
My stay was fair . The standard of the hotel has really dropped compared to the last time I visited.The elevator was not working, their facilities have deteriorated, the food wasn't properly cooked. They need to improve in their standard and have a proper maintenance culture
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What a FUN party we had on Friday night for our 3 year old! Ally loves playing Candy Land so I decided to go all out and have a Candy Land Adventure for her and her friends. She loved all the decorations and was very excited each day this week to see the new decorations I created while she was asleep. Here is the birthday girl with her proud big brother standing in front of the crazy candy tree.
After countless photos this is the best family picture I have:-)...it wasn't for a lack of trying!!
The candy table
Click on this picture to see more detailed pictures of the party. We had mini gingerbread houses to decorate, candy beaded bracelets, Candyland Christmas cards as well as a lot of snacky foods. Mrs. Crumpler really outdid herself this time on the sugar cookies-they looked exactly like the game!
The party wouldn't have been nearly as cute without the help of the Cersey Team. Thank you sisters for your willingness to help put on a great birthday party.
Decorating the houses
Presents and more presents. We are so blessed by our generous family and friends!
Ally really enjoys this cake stacker game. The teacher in me loves an educational gift. You can stack this cake by number, then make an 'even' cake and an 'odd' cake. (Really, really cool!)
"Dad look at my Tiny Tot basketball!" She loves dribbling this all over the house (and so does her brother.)
The kids were very interested in the opening of the gifts:-)
Ally, Daddy and I love you so much and we truly count it a privilege to be your parents. Thank you for a wonderful 3rd year!
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Shomin no Aji – Chapter 309
As I thought, it was like that...
Haa… Mariel-chan let out a long sigh and looked at me with a serious expression.
「Cristea-san, are you not aware that you are a walking cheat!? If you are not careful, you will feel out of place in the academy, you know?」
J, just as I thought? I had a feeling like that… b, but it can't be helped right, I have been living the life of a shut-in in the countryside up until now after all. It seems that Teacher Marlen taught me Clear magic just to amuse himself too anyway. Thought he must have felt like he overdid it as he recently canceled the special lessons…
「I, it's not like I don't have any self-awareness, but I am not clear what's normal and what is not… I was a loner after all」
「I see… rather, I am sorry!」
She understood. I, I am not crying, okay! Though Sei is my friend, he has no knowledge of common sense of this country and in the first place, Sei himself is a cheat, so I can't use him as a reference.
「I, it will be fine! I will somehow manage until the spring」
「… Will you really be all right?」
「I have no confidence, but I will do my best」
「In Cristea-san's case, I think it would be much better if you didn't do your best」
I had no room to argue her reproachful stare.
「Mariel-san! I will be relying on you after enrolling!」
I firmly grasped Mariel-chan's hands and edged up to her.
「Eh? Me!? Eh, u, umm, I will do my… best?」
Okay, I got your promise, alright!
Mariel-chan's face cramped after seeing my complacent smile.
「Now then, we should take a bath soon and go to the bed」
The fun times went by in a blink of an eye. Mariel-chan got on board with a bath before retiring.
「Eh! A bath!? You have one!?」
Ah, I see. Because baths in this world are still in the luxury class, people clean their bodies mostly by wiping or going to something akin to a sauna that's accessible to the general public. There's still the trick of cleaning yourself with Clear magic, but using hot water is comfortable which is, unfortunately, restricted only to the nobility.
Mariel-chan's house is a Baron one, but was it that of an extravagance?
「We have? You will take a bath, right?」
「I will! I want to!」
「Let's go then」
Originally, I would request the maids to wash my hair and body, but Mariel-chan was too embarrassed, so we decided to go together. The hot water can be produced either with a magic stone or with my water and fire magic, so it's efficient going together.
「Ugh, just recalling the public baths…」
Although it was a little bit embarrassing taking a bath together as both of us are reincarnated, we have soaked in the water and happily chatted after washing our hair. Miria got tired of us, but it was fun.
… Realizing that Mariel-chan's growth was better than mine wasn't fun. Gununu.


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Not me....but I'm OK with that.
The winners in the two categories I was nominated in are more seasoned than I am, they are working with top notch reporters and producers(no disrespect to my great co-workers, especially considering my entries were 90% self produced with only 1 of 4 of the stories involved having any reporter involvment, and he was sitting with me tonight.)
I am proud to say I was beat by Mike Rose and Ted Nelson, both of WTVF. They work for a top notch station in a fantastic News Market and have both paid their dues and deserve the honor.(Althought Mike won 4 times! Share the wealth:))
There's always next year. And I will work toward that time with the goal of coming back to Nashville for more Karaoke.(I'm still thinking about whether to share that story or not.)
Silver circle inductee Lee Meredith had one of the best quotes of the evening when he said,"There's no technology that trumps great storytelling."
I'll keep that in mind.


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1. Re: [BMA] Version 8.7.0 Compare ConfigurationKunal Panigrahi Oct 12, 2015 10:19 AM (in response to Vanderlei Goncalves do Carmo)1 of 1 people found this helpful
Can you please share the 2 snapshot XML file? If you are not comfortable sharing it in communities, please open a ticket with BMC Support and attache them there.
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Hello Kunal, I opened a ticket and solve the issue.
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Although I hung up my rugby cleats long ago and am barely fit to play an Old Girls' match, I still think fondly of the sport. Especially since I find many similarities between ruggers and meeting planners. So many, in fact, that there were too many to fit in one post (see Part I). Here are five more ways in which challenges faced on the pitch parallel those that planners deal with on a daily basis.
RELATED STORY: 4 reasons why meeting planning is like playing rugby, Part I
Similarity No. 1: Team play
Whether you're organizing an event or playing 15s, chances are you'll spend a good portion of the night before the big day reviewing all plans and patterns in your head. And your thoughts are often of others — how to support them and help them achieve goals.
Everyone on the pitch has a specific talent that requires particular skills. Similarly, the members of an event team — banquet staff, A/V techs, security, shuttle drivers, speakers or front-line registration desk volunteers — are responsible for integral parts of the event that no one else can fulfill. If they fumble, the action can come to a screeching halt. But if everyone bands together in the face of adversity, you easily can push through the rough patches.
Knowing how to do so, when support is needed, requires careful choreography in either venture.
RELATED STORY: Transform your team from order takers to trusted advisors
Similarity No. 2: Misperceptions about the skill involved
The uninitiated think of rugby as a thuggish sport, but it requires a great deal of strategy, finesse and intelligence to play well. It's also a sport that people play better as they mature.
According to the recently released Meeting and Business Event Competency Standards, there are no less than 33 essential skills that meeting planners must master to perform their job. And as they age, the relationships they form allow them to better leverage resources at their disposal.
RELATED STORY: The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed
Similarity No. 3: You have to hit first
My dad was a sports omnivore. He played soccer, baseball, football, basketball, racquetball and rugby before I was out of elementary school. Eager for any knowledge he could share, I asked for his rugby advice.
"You have to hit first," he told me. "If you hit them before they hit you, you'll never get hurt."
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Similarity No. 4: Calamity is always sudden, unexpected, and sometimes devastating
My rugby career ended almost as suddenly as it began. As I was making a tackle during a pickup game, someone kicked my foot, snapping my anterior cruciate ligament, tearing my meniscus and shredding the cartilage in my knee. In a matter of seconds I went from a fierce threat on the pitch to someone who couldn't stand or walk on her own. I had knee surgery and underwent intense physical therapy for a year, but it was two years before I could trust myself enough to jump and land solely on that leg.
The random accidents that occur during the execution of events can be just as devastating. A friend told me about one convention at which one of her executive attendees jumped into a pool and died. At an association event I attended, more than 100 people came down with food poisoning.
The truth is, no matter how prepared you are for the unexpected, something will happen that you can't foresee. But what doesn't destroy you, makes you stronger, smarter and more prepared for next time.
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If you're not holding the rugby ball during play, no one can tackle you. So if you end up with the rugby ball, you must be ready to pass or kick it quickly. If you don't have the ball, you must be ready to catch it if a teammate needs to pass at the last minute. And you have to be prepared to do all this while running at full-speed towards a wall of other people. Even if you don't play a position that typically requires you to run with the ball, you may still be called upon to pick it up out of a ruck and head for the goal, if that's what the situation demands.
This is incredibly hard to do if you freeze up when things don't go according to plan. Or if you expect things to go a certain way.
In rugby, as in meeting planning, the best-laid plans must give way to improvisation at some point. And if you stay flexible enough to take what comes, you might just find yourself an unexpected hero, scoring a goal no one saw coming.
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Indian real estate – boom or a bubble?
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- But the reality is that the cycle turns....
Bigger the boom, the bigger the bust. One might say it does not happen in Real Estate. Well, it does. It happened in Mumbai in mid 90's and also in Japan - 1990 till now. It happens in all markets. So back to the question - how long to sit on the fence.CommentQuote1Flag
- How has the housing bubble affected your plans to buy or sell a home?
What i was interested in is to know only that how has the housing bubble affected your plans to buy or sell a home?CommentQuote0Flag
- It is a boom!! no dout about that but has the boom helped those who really needed or whther it has open gates for scams?All these questions really need to be answered..CommentQuote0Flag
- which cities are feeling the boom...
are all part of india is in the boom of real estate or the few metros and IT hubs are booming...CommentQuote0Flag
- It's no bubble, only boom all the way...
It's no bubble, only boom all the way...
India's real-estate market has never been so good! And if the 'boom or bubble' question still pops in your mind have alook at this news extract.
A large number of foreign investors are aggressively entering the real estate investment space, with close to $7 billion to $8 billion of venture capital expected to flow into Indian real estate over the next 18 to 30 months.
A T Kearney has studied real estate investment trends across 50 countries and their relationship with the GDP of their respective countries. There is a strong correlation that exists between the two, and based on this, A.T. Kearney developed a 'global industry curve' for real estate with best-fit line between real estate investments and the GDPs of respective countries.
Historically, the Indian real estate market has been highly fragmented and unorganised. Real estate investments were very limited, representing only 2% of the total GDP in 1995.
A.T. Kearney's analysis of the Indian real estate market using the 'global industry curve' indicates that this ratio for India can potentially go to 4.2% in 2010, at a compounded annual growth rate of 14.3%.
The real estate sector is driven by strong and consistent economic fundamentals and growth. India's economy has been amongst the fastest growing global economies in the last 15 years with a compounded real growth rate of 6.4%.
Source: Financial timesCommentQuote0Flag
- Real estate is booming
India is undoubtedly zooming away into new heights of real estate boom which is further fuelled by an increase in the business activities. Be it the metropolitan cities like Delhi and Mumbai or cyber cities like Bangalore, Pune or Chennai, the realty boom can be seen in every direction.
Large investment plans from foreign players like Goldman Sachs, Vancouver-based Royal Indian Raj International Corporation (RIRIC), JP Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Citigroup Property Investors and others only serve to strengthen this thought.
With prices of property getting higher and higher, can Indian real estate developers see their dream taking shape? Or would it be like Think Big and Risk Big........CommentQuote0Flag
- Indian real estate attracts foreign investors, but will the trend sustain...
Largely fragmented Indian realty sector has been on the upswing and is turning out to be hot attraction for the foreign investors. However, these potential future investors seem to be little baffled about whether the gains are worth the effort necessary to acquire them.
Over $8 billion of foreign investment is estimated to flow in the year 2006-2007, of which 26.5 percent will be in real estate, says study released by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India.The study also says:the market will grow to $60 billion by 2010 from the current $16 billion, with foreign investment providing $25 billion to $28 billion.
Such a boom will certainly trigger a change in the direction of economic policy in the country.
Since, the realty sector in India continues to be so hard to navigate, property players doubt the possibilities to get involved here. Adding to woes of foreign investors is a compulsion to obtain necessary approval from the RBI prior to purchasing real estate in India. Along with being an entirely new construction, the location involved should fetch an area more than 50,000 square feet, or 4,650 square meters.
Poor infrastructure of some Indian cities might serve as a bottleneck to further plans of realty developers, who have built on what experts call green field sites. However, this is not an end to the problems. Tax policies in India have forced most Indian owners to divide their property into smaller unit which are further entitled to numerous partners, each holding their individual share.
Industry experts over the globe believe that India will become a very important part of the real estate business. But is very early days in India, and there are a lot of restrictions. Only time will say...CommentQuote0Flag
- Is the real estate euphoria just a bubble waiting to burst?
Is the real estate euphoria just a bubble waiting to burst?
This is the million dollar question whose answer probably the current financial year will reveal.
Access to capital is the main challenge facing real estate developers today. Most of the developers rely significantly on the money made from pre-launches for financing the project construction. As the home loans have become more expensive and a price correction seems imminent, consumer interest has faded. This has a direct impact on a builder's ability to develop a project.
Raising debt from banks at today's costs has become unviable. The banks have raised their lending rates to developers to 13-15 per cent from 9-11 per cent three months ago. Banks had earlier stopped funding the acquisition of land last year and have now been cautioned by the Reserve Bank of India to reduce their exposure to real estate.
Another option for raising money is the capital markets. But the realty companies are having problems on the bourses as well. Their market cap has reduced by more than 20 per cent since the beginning of the calendar year. An analyst with Motilal Oswal said only the large cap stocks (more than Rs 1,000-2,000 crore) had a bright future.
"Investors will have faith in only the big players such as Unitech. This is because the ability to execute projects on time will impact an investor who buys and holds on to realty stocks. The large cap companies can structure their funds and usually have a better track record," the analyst said.
Globally, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) play a vital role in financing real estate. "The government spoke of real estate mutual funds and REITs last year. But we are not expecting any positive move in this direction. The year will be dominated by elections," said Sanjay Chandra, managing director, Unitech.
However there is one major difference between today and the property crash of the 1990s. "The option to private equity was not available last time. Funds have raised $9 billion and are just waiting to deploy that money. And it is private equity that is chasing companies, not the other way round," said Chandra.
"Fly-by-night operators will not survive. There will be a weeding-out process. The bigger developers will buy out land and projects of small builders at attractive valuations," said Arvind Parakh, CEO, Omaxe.
The smaller developers are putting their expansion on hold and concentrating on consolidating assets. One such developer from Delhi said, "Most builders will not buy land for the next six months to one year. Financing is too uncertain now. There is no demand and therefore there is no sense in planning new projects right now."
"The future lies in strategic partnerships between bigger firms and smaller, regional players. Smaller firms could also become "land traders" for the bigger firms. Obviously it is the small but clean firms that will strike such partnerships," said an industry expert.CommentQuote0Flag
- Definitly not a bubble
The real estate prices this time are definitley not a bubble about to be burst. The over all economic growth is good enough to avoid any sudden crash in values. The prices are currenlty on a correction path with about 20% reduction on cards. But this correction is seen more in those areas where the appreciation was unsustainable. Where ever did we see the price rise backed by a tangible value add, like some good infrastrucure development, the rise would be sustainable. In such places, the prices may even increase.CommentQuote0Flag
- Indian real estate is on boom, not on bubble. All major cities along with emerging cities are developing.CommentQuote0Flag
- This is not bubble
In real estate you will never get loss on the invested property, by the time passing your property value will increase and you will definitly get some profit on your invested property. Of course at this time this is rising phase but never thinks that this is bubble.CommentQuote0Flag
- it's bouble but can be boomOriginally Posted by vardaanIndian real estate – boom or a bubble?
Property prices in India are rising fast, and as the tech boom spreads across the country, and more Indians buy homes,with the growing economy at the rate faster than 8% a year, real estate is attracting more investors, even from overseas
Though India is one of the major countries in Asia with an improving market there are concerns about an asset-price bubble raising questions as to whether the speculation of the past year and a half, which has driven land prices up by 30% to 100% and real estate stocks up as much as 2,000%, may be coming to an end.
Its the boom or bubble question in Indian real estate that has been a cause of worry lately.
no doubht investers has great chance to invest in real estate in India & Indian Real Estate is booming but due to builders & Govt. policies it turns into bouble. there r no laws & no any Ethics upon price so it goes high rapidly.basicaly a large number of users r lower middle class, or middle class, their pockets not allow to buy his own house & so more. if govt. don't take any further step this booming is become complete boubling.CommentQuote0Flag
- Definately,Real estate will be on boom level because the price are increasing day by day. The culture also going on changing process.CommentQuote0Flag
- Since, the realty sector in India continues to be so hard to navigate, property players doubt the possibilities to get involved here. Adding to woes of foreign investors is a compulsion to obtain necessary approval from the RBI prior to purchasing real estate in India. Along with being an entirely new construction, the location involved should fetch an area more than 50,000 square feet, or 4,650 square meters.CommentQuote0Flag
- Indian market can still go higer if
If the government steps in and formulates certain policies towards this sector, the prices can still go higher.
If proper infrastrucutre support is provided for old and upcomming cities, people will not mind paying a premium.
Look at developed markets like Dubai. Prices are much higher than what is in Delhi NCR because government is backing up with more than adequate infrastructure.CommentQuote0Flag


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Saturday, February 02, 2008
Saunter To The White House 26 ; Can We Say Killer Ticket?
Obama/Clinton or Clinton/Obama?
Either way, it's the only certain, bullet-proof way of preventing a Republican White House for the third term in a row. The tit for tat sniping that's been taking place since the beginning of the year, suddenly stopped on debate night.
Have the two camps realised that only one of them will win on Super Tuesday and that a united front has greater odds of winning than a splitting down party lines.
Tell The Truthiness ; There's no chance of that happening with McCain and Romney.
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YES YES YES - Clinton / Obama, of course. What would be best is if Clinton would agree to only 4 years and Obama would run for the next 4. He has the statesmen-ship, he needs the experience. Right now he is all slogan, no meat. But he could get the meat by using Clinton, the shark!
- 7:53 pm
- Swindoncentric said...
Talk about a metaphor! The republicans could be clever and have a Jaws-themed negative ad campaign, 'just when you thought it was safe to go back in the voting booth/ safe to let the democrats back in the White House'.
Well, we will see what happens tomorrow!
"We need a bigger campaign bus"
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Hundreds of residents take part in consultations for regeneration of two Bromley estates
PUBLISHED: 12:13 03 July 2017 | UPDATED: 12:13 03 July 2017
Housing assiociation, Riverside, are proposing to 'regenerate' Pike Close and Calverly Close
Consultations with residents of two Bromley estates have been conducted for proposals to invest millions into regenerating the areas.
Nearly 200 residents from Pike Close and Calverly Close have had their say on housing association, Riverside's proposals.
The first consultation events were held in November and asked occupiers to have a say on what's important to them, and help shape the estates.
A second consultation was held in April.
The housing association says it plans to invest "millions to build safer, warmer homes that are cheaper for customers to heat, create better open spaces for residents to enjoy, and improve the local environment".
Stephen Elliott, Riverside's regional director, said: "We are delighted by the huge response from residents, and the workshops have given us an opportunity to hear more about what they would like to see on the new estate. Their ideas are helping us to make a difference and shape the future of both communities. It is crucial that residents are part of the journey every step of the way.
"We are in the early stages of this long-term project, and are still working on the new designs for both estates. A planning application will only be submitted to Bromley council when the design is agreed by all stakeholders. We will be informing tenants at every stage, including showing the plans once they are drawn up to letting them know when they will be submitted.
"At this stage it is difficult to say when a planning application will be given to the council or when building work will start, but we anticipate this won't be until next year. Due to the size of the project work will need to be carried out in phases to minimise inconvenience, so it could take up to seven years to complete."
No firm plans have been drawn up yet. Consultation with residents is still continuing, including drop-in sessions and plans to a visit a neighbourhood elsewhere in London where similar regeneration work has been carried out.
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On Thursday the Boston Red Sox chose merit over money, with a decision to make Travis Shaw their starting third baseman over Pablo Sandoval. Shaw definitely earned the starting job, with a .333 batting average and two home runs this spring entering Thursday's action, and he's now absolutely on the radar of fantasy baseball owners with Opening Day on the horizon.
Over 226 at-bats (65 games) for the Red Sox in 2015, Shaw hit .270 with 13 home runs and 36 RBI. He stuck at the major league level for good last season after Mike Napoli was traded at the deadline, and all of Shaw's home run and RBI production in the majors came from Aug. 1 on.
Shaw played 55 games at first base for Boston last season, and he may also immediately be eligible at third base (eight games) in some fantasy leagues. He played one game in the outfield as well, and if Brock Holt doesn't stick as the primary option in left field the Red Sox could use Shaw there.
Shaw's fantasy value is better in AL-only leagues out of the gate this year, but he is worth a look as a corner infield option in deep mixed leagues. Assuming 500 at-bats this season, I can easily envision Shaw hitting 20 home runs, driving in 70-75 runs and scoring 60-65 runs as part of what should be a solid Boston lineup. Sandoval will be a lingering factor for playing time, which could create an equal timeshare at third base at some point, but fantasy owners should follow the Red Sox blueprint and lean toward Shaw until further notice while fully buying him as a sleeper.


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Rare Jazz Tapes Uncovered Featuring Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane
At a press conference today in Washington, D.C., the Library of Congress announced that historically significant concert tapes, featuring the legendary jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk and iconic saxophonist John Coltrane, had been uncovered in the Library's recorded sound collection during preparation for preservation.
The 1957 tapes were recorded at Carnegie Hall by the Voice of America (VOA) for broadcast overseas but have never been heard in the United States. The VOA concert tapes also include performances that same evening by the late Ray Charles, tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, the Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra and the Zoot Sims Quartet with Chet Baker.
"These tapes are a major find for scholars, musicians and collectors of post-war jazz," said Larry Appelbaum, the Library's recording engineer and jazz specialist in the Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division, who found the tapes among material to be digitized as part of the Library's continuing audio preservation program. "A significant discovery like this reminds us why it's so important to preserve these unique materials."
The announcement was made as part of a press briefing on Librarian of Congress James H. Billington's annual selection of 50 sound recordings for the National Recording Registry. Under the terms of the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000, the Librarian is responsible for annually selecting recordings that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant." The list can be found on the Library's Web site at www.loc.gov.
The content of VOA's original 10-inch mono acetate tapes of the Carnegie Hall concert will be preserved in high-resolution digital files, which will be stored and backed up on the Library's servers. Along with introductions by VOA program host Willis Conover, the tapes feature approximately 55 minutes of previously unheard Monk and Coltrane and early and late show performances by all of the groups who performed that evening. The Monk Quartet with Coltrane plays "Evidence," "Monk's Mood," " Crepescule With Nellie," "Nutty," "Epistrophy," "Bye-Ya, Sweet and Lovely" and "Blue Monk."
The Library of Congress holds the nation's largest public collection of sound recordings (music and spoken word) and radio broadcasts. The collection of nearly 3 million recordings representing almost every sound recording format includes more than 500,000 LPs, 450,000 78-rpm discs, 500,000 unpublished discs, 200,000 compact discs, 175,000 tape reels, 150,000 45-rpm discs and 75,000 cassettes. Among the unusual formats in the collection are wires, instantaneous discs, cylinders, music box discs, rolls, bands, dictabelts and Memovox discs.
The Library's collection includes more than 50,000 VOA tapes and discs of musical events broadcast from 1946-1988. The Library 's jazz collections include musical scores, manuscripts, photographs and personal recording collections of Ella Fitzgerald, Charles Mingus, Milt Hinton, Carmen McRae, Billy Taylor, Charlie Barnett, Louis Bellson and others.


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Of all the places you wouldn't want to get caught sneaking into, an operational Russian defense installation that tests and produces liquid-propelled rocket engines would have to be pretty high up on the list. Still, that didn't deter intrepid explorer Lana Sator and her friends, who made not one but five sorties into the NPO Energomash military hardware facility just outside Moscow.
In the world of urban exploration, investigating abandoned military installations is not uncommon. However, although they are often restricted, these empty installations certainly don't have the same high-level security and restricted access that a functioning defense factory has – or at least, should have.
And the lack of security is even more remarkable when you learn more about the history of the facility and the key role it has played in the development of high-pressure rocket engines. In fact, the Khimki site is one of the world's leading producers of liquid-fueled rocket engines.
Sator and her group came across the surprisingly unmanned fence of the NPO Energomash plant during an autumn walk around Khimki Forest, northwest of Moscow. Normally, this is the kind of potential access point you'd anticipate being well guarded and protected from intruders. Instead, the fence was deserted and in a state of disrepair.
Unbelievably, the "rickety wooden fence" was even gaping with holes in some sections. Also, there weren't any signs to warn potential intruders that the site was off-limits. Presented with such an unexpected opportunity, the curious group of explorers simply couldn't resist entering the compound and taking a look around.
The intruders found no sign of human life on the premises. There weren't even any footprints in the snow, except for those that belonged to some very large dogs – and fortunately they didn't seem to be around. The group's first target was one of the hulking firing stands that loom over the complex. They wandered around until they finally found a ladder, which they used to scale the steel pillar.
From the top of the tower, the explorers enjoyed spectacular views of the compound, Khimki and even Moscow. The firing stands are used to test out new rocket engines, like the experimental modified RD191 oxygen- and kerosene-fueled engine tested at the facility in October 2012. Smaller and lighter than the original RD191 design, this new engine boasts 200 tons of thrust and features several welds that include cameras, turbine mixing heads and housing for a gas generator.
The stand Sator and her friends climbed is 260 feet (80 meters) high and around 230 feet (70 meters) wide. During the firing tests, plumes of smoke billow out of the massive chimneys.
Originally known as OKB-456, the facility was first established in 1946. The "OKB" of its former name stood for Opytnoe Konstructorskoe Byuro, or "Experimental Design Bureau." During the Cold War, these bureaus were responsible for creating advanced technology prototypes, mostly for military purposes. State-approved designs were then mass produced at factories around the country. The Khimki complex has played a vital role in the development of massive LOX (liquid oxygen)/kerosene engines, which replaced their LOX/ethanol predecessors.
Over the years, the NPO Energomash facility – renamed after its chief designer on May 15, 1991 – has produced some significant rocket engines, including those that powered the Atlas V, Proton and Soyuz launch systems. Its most recent engine is the RD191, which has been tested and modified and is going to be used in the Angara and Baikal space launch vehicles currently in development. So, despite its deserted appearance here, there's still some important work going on at the Khimki plant.
Meanwhile, Sator and her group found the heavy metal doors at the base of the tower propped halfway open. Inside, they discovered pooled water and some steam. Water is used in the rocket engine testing process to cool down engine exhaust and to dampen the noise of the firing tests – which can exceed 200 decibels and has been called "one of the loudest manmade sounds on Earth." Obviously, this is not the kind of facility you would want next door.
After exploring the watery base of the tower, Sator and her friends left the facility – only to come back a few days later. To their surprise, the floor of the firing test tower was dry when they returned. Sator describes the tower base as looking like "an umbrella, or the foot of a Christmas tree."
In one spot, they found a pile of what Sator says are rocket exhaust nozzles. These nozzles are used to speed up and expand the gases produced by the burning liquid propellants, and ultimately they ensure that the gases are released at hypersonic speeds.
A few days later, Sator and friends again returned to the site. This time, their attention was caught by a structure with a brightly-lit emergency staircase. They walked up to the seventh floor before opting to take the elevator. According to Sator, the building seemed to be geared towards tests – with pipes, gauges and cameras set up all over the place. They also came across spaces containing control panels.
Although rockets are designed to function at high altitudes or in space, it's much easier to test rocket engines at ground-level facilities like this one. They can be tested in either horizontal or vertical orientations, as they are at the Khimki site. However, liquid-fueled engines are most commonly tested vertically, since the pumps that receive the propellant are built to take in fuel from the base of the fuel tanks. Solid rocket engines, on the other hand, can be tested both vertically and horizontally. The conditions of these tests are carefully controlled; and naturally, test sites need to be situated in safe locations in case of accidents.
The next area Sator's group explored was a chamber where the engines are brought in and fixed to the rocket bases to be tested. It's a huge space – and well lit, from the looks of these photographs. During altitude tests, such chambers typically operate in pressure conditions of 0.16 pounds per square inch (psia), which is equal to that experienced at an altitude of some 100,000 feet. Perilous-looking staircases and walkways lead up to higher platforms – making it the ideal place for a thrilling James Bond chase sequence.
On her blog, Sator writes that the building has no glass windows. Instead, there are loose metal sheets fitted over the openings. When the building is empty – as it was when Sator was there – the wind blowing against the metal sounds like people climbing steps, hammering and opening doors. Discomforting sounds to the ears of the uninvited.
As you can imagine, the fact that Sator not only managed to breach this restricted facility but also posted her photographs online created quite a stir in Russia. Dmitry Rogozin, a deputy prime minister overseeing Russia's defense industry, referred to Sator and her friends as – perhaps less affectionately than it sounds – "cheeky mice." Then again, he dubbed those in charge of the site's security "sleepy cats" and implied that they would face stiff consequences if incidents like this continued to happen.
Sator likens breaking into the test site and similar installations to performing a public service. She argues that by infiltrating these supposedly off-limits facilities, she is highlighting the lack of security – and hopefully prompting authorities to do something about it. Apart from the broken fence, she found doors left ajar, a surprising lack of alarms, and cameras that didn't seem to work. In other words, she and her friends were more or less free to roam the complex.
The Russian military police weren't quite so positive about Sator's urban exploration. Not long after she published her photos online, she was arrested and officially warned. However, Sator insists that this will not stop her from continuing her expeditions.
On her blog, Sator describes visiting the rocket engine test facility as "the fulfillment of an old dream" and "an unforgettable experience." Her find and high-profile arrest have surely made her the envy of urban explorers – and perhaps rocket engine addicts – everywhere.


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Friday Ramblings
I feel powerless because...
...my poor baby boy has a virus with a fever.
Every time he coughs my heart breaks.
Although Nanny keeps telling me it's a fake cough for attention..
I feel really, really dumb when...
...my six year old daughter gives me directions to places I go to often.
I feel even dumber when...
...I make a wrong turn with my GPS on and my six year old says "Mommy, where you going?"
I realized that...
...I'm really uncomfortable writing with a pen.
I know that sounds ridiculous, but I only use pencils or markers.
I wonder if that has some sort of hidden meaning?
I'm FREAKING OUT because...
...my family and I will be boarding a plane in less than two weeks.
It's one thing to fly alone because I can medicate and panic in silence without worry.
It's another thing to fly with your babies next to you.
Please send good vibes and prayers our way for a safe trip there and back!!
I've replaced my red baseball cap with...
...a stylish fedora that I can't take off.
I've learned to protect my skin from the sun in my old age.
Not to mention, it was on clearance for $3!
I'm losing a war with...
...the vines that have taken over our flower beds!
We've cut then down, dug them out, and sprayed them with dangerous chemicals.
Despite our best efforts, the vine keeps returning with a vengeance.
These vines are about to choke out my beautiful cabbage roses and then I'm really going to cry!
Any tips on how to get rid of the ivy?
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No services to Charing Cross, Waterloo East or London Bridge as London Victoria faces morning disruption on Sunday
PUBLISHED: 12:22 28 July 2017 | UPDATED: 12:22 28 July 2017
Engineering works will cause disruption for passengers on Sunday
Passengers travelling on board Southeastern rail are being warned services to three London terminals will not run on Sunday, with further disruption expected at London Victoria.
Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge will all stop serving trains for the day due to engineering works between Charing Cross and London Bridge, closing all lines.
During the disruption, passengers will be able to use the route 15 bus from Charing Cross to get to Cannon Street, as well as London Underground and the Docklands Light Railway
Meanwhile passengers travelling to London Victoria face disruption from Saturday night and throughout Sunday morning.
Engineering work between the station and Clapham High Street will close some lines between 11pm and 12.45pm.
Trains to Orpington and Ramsgate/Dover Priory will also leave slightly earlier, with 25 and 55 minutes past the hour services retimed to 24 and 25 past, while 45 minutes past retimed to 42 past.
There will also be no train service between Slade Green / Barnehurst / Crayford and Dartford, with replacement buses running between the stations.
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Contaminated water can cause a host of diseases especially in children whose immune systems are not fully developed and hence more prone to diseases. Thus it is imperative that you confirm the purity of the water supplied to your home.
- Determining the quality of water in your area: A 1996 there was an Amendment to the Safe drinking Water Act which states that public water suppliers must provide a Consumer Confidence Report which includes basic info about the condition of their drinking water. More than 55,000 public water suppliers have been required to issue reports on the quality of their water supply. You can check the EPA Office of Ground & Drinking Water-Local Water Report for information on the water supplied in your area. If your supplier is not listed in the EPA directory you can call your water supplier directly and request a copy of their Consumer Confidence Report.
- Sample the water: Observe the feel, taste, odor, color, and appearance of your water to help diagnose exactly what is in your water.
- Test your water: To be safe and to confirm the purity of your water supply you can send a sample to a water testing lab or you can buy a DIY water testing kit and test the water yourself.


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If you only need a stairlift for a short period of time or the upfront expense of buying a stairlift seems daunting, the option to rent a stairlift temporarily might be the right one for you. Installing a stairlift is a great way to make your home accessible without the costs of a home elevator or a voluminous platform lift, and it's certainly safer than using walking aids to get up and down the stairs.
Stairlift (also know as "chairlift" or "stair chair") rental programs can be a great option when you need to make your home accessible as a short term solution; do consider, however, that if you continue to rent for a long period of time, the cost of renting might actually add up to more than the full price of a stairlift.
Maybe all you're looking for is a short-term fix, maybe you're recovering from an illness or operation and will be back to your old self in a matter of weeks, or maybe a family member is coming to stay and you want them to feel independent in your home. Whatever the reason, we have the solution: our stairlift rental programs give you the option to rent a stairlift for as long as you need.
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I hope they inspire you and remind you of all the good stuff that's going on in the Brexit madness that we're currently having to witness!
Procter & Gamble supports worldwide ban on cosmetic animal testing, joining the #BeCrueltyFree campaign - The #BeCrueltyFree campaign, launched in 2012 aims to extend the European Union's legal precedent – banning cosmetics animal testing and the sale of newly animal tested cosmetics – to countries where this practice is still allowed or even mandated by law such as China. Having another global company raising their voice can only be a good thing!
Aldi beef up Soy purchasing - Aldi have pledged to ensure that all of the soy in their supply chain is sustainably sourced by 2025 which is great news as more and more people are taking on a plant based diet.
Vodka made from cheese and Gin made from old grapes - Any way to reduce food waste has me on board, but these two initiatives are tackling both cheese and old grapes. Foxhole spirits has partnered with fruit importer Richard Hochfeld to "reinvent" the equivalent of 1.4 million punnets of internationally sourced surplus grapes per year which is a staggering amount. Whilst Black Cow Pure Milk Vodka has been created through a partnership between a Somerset-based cheesemaker Barber's and local spirit brand Black Cow Vodka, where waste whey a byproduct of the milking process is turned into a new alcoholic beverage.
RoundView are making sustainability accessible for all - RoundView are running sessions for both schools and businesses to demonstrate the value of sustainability and to clearly and easily discuss environmental issues. The scheme, developed with the support of the Ellen MacArthur Foundations creates hands on tools to "engage and educate people in fundamental ecological and sustainability concepts".
RoundView are making sustainability accessible for all - RoundView are running sessions for both schools and businesses to demonstrate the value of sustainability and to clearly and easily discuss environmental issues. The scheme, developed with the support of the Ellen MacArthur Foundations creates hands on tools to "engage and educate people in fundamental ecological and sustainability concepts".
A positive conservation story for British wildlife - New research has shown that since the 1960s numerous carnivorous species in the UK have made a remarkable comeback. In particular both otters, pine martins and polecats have been able to increase their range throughout the UK. Badgers, although sadly still being killed even though there is no evidence to support that culling them helps to prevent the spread of TB have also managed to nearly double their populations. Although still a long way until species are safe, the fact that populations have grown is something to be proud of.
Samsung to stop using plastic packaging - The company have made the commitment however they will still be using recycled and other bio-plastic alternatives. The end goal for the company is to be using 500,000 tons of recycled plastics by 2030 along with collecting 7.5 million tons of discarded products as well. This initiative will reduce the amount of raw plastic the company is purchasing and help the planet in the processSupermarket going back to nature for packaging - A Thai supermarket has been praised for their use of wasted banana leafs being used as packaging in their stores. Although not a perfect plastic solution, it does pose the question of what natural waste materials can we use to transport and group items together. After all, nature makes many products which we waste in processes.
George Clooney and Elton John takes a stand against anti-LGBT Laws -
George Clooney is planning to boycott Brunei owned hotels and calling for others to follow suit after the country introduced new laws surround sex-sex activity that would see people whipped and stoned to death. Clooney identified nine hotels owned by them in which he will not be staying at again and has also be joined by Elton John in the support. If you to wish to join in the hotels are:
- The Dorchester, London, UK
- The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, USA
- Plaza Athénée, Paris, France
- Le Meurice, Paris, France
- Principe di Savoia, Milan, Italy
- Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles, USA
- Coworth Park, Ascot, UK
- 45 Park Lane, London, UK
- Hotel Eden, Rome, Italy
The happy news finally gets a big mention - I've been aware of Emily Coxhead's 'The Happy News' for a while now. In all the bad news its fantastic to see someone trying to raise spirits. So go check out her video and her website. After all, we all want to be happy don't we!
So there you have it, another week, some more news.
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The next edition of the Speechkaraoke klubi will hold to account public speakers that claim to tell "nothing but the truth". The evening will demonstrate that truth is a very flexible concept. All time favourites such as Bill Clintons "I did not have sex" will mix with the very latest Stubb fail in parliament. Despite… Read More
If you can speak Swedish, check the radio piece and the accompanying web-article about Speechkaraoke. The headline translates roughly: "National Coalition Party holds Communist Speeches. " … Read More
The Helsinki Art Museum HAM and the political film and art festival Lens Politica join forces and organize a Speech Karaoke workshop. The participants write collectively a speech and create a karaoke video for it. The final piece will be presented as a part of the Speech Karaoke night held on 20 November in Dubrovnik.… Read More
SpeechKaraokeActionGroup was invited to be part of the old harvesting celebration Kekri organized by the Kalevala Society on the end of October 2015. The Society promotes scientific and artistic activity related to Kalevala and the Finnish cultural heritage. Over 50 speeches including the early evenings spontaneous pre-programme were spoken at traditional Karaoke Bar Laila at… Read More
The SpeechKaraoke flares up, caresses and entertains at Mad House Helsinki on 5th of September as part of PuheNyt program! Welcome to the stage or into the audience of the SpeechKaraoke, held in the laid-back atmosphere of the Ihana Bar at Mad House Helsinki, Suvilahti (Tiivistämö, Kaasutehtaan 1). The program starts at 8pm and continues… Read More
A Speech Karaoke Club Night will be held at the closing event of Cannibal Manifesto -exhibition in Plymouth, UK Saturday 2nd May from 8pm Venue: Octagon Social Club, 7 Octagon Street, Plymouth PL1 1TU Admission Free… Read More
Two days before the Parliamentary elections the Speech Karaoke Action Group brings the most passionate, the most rampant election speeches of all time to the stage of Lavaklubi to be performed and scrutinized by the public. Do any of the speeches presented during the current campaigns beat the intensity of the "Biggie" – "Iso Jytky"… Read More
Speech Karaoke is visiting Pieksämäki 28th of March for the annual Teatterimaratoni-theatre monologue festival. The festival nightclub has two live bands: Cleaning Women and Deadwood Prominents. Our own DJ Vaalikone is working the audience with some sweet Italodisco and Finnish 70's discohits! Welcome!… Read More
"In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." — Albert Camus. In the darkest midst of winter, when the world is in a state of deep-freeze, in these apocalyptic times of the backlash of civilization, environmental destruction and the reversal of the geomagnetic poles it's time to verbalise and… Read More
If you want to know how Speechkaraoke works and how a Klub night might look like, check out this trailer: https://vimeo.com/117798682 … Read More