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Supplying and operating AV equipment for a large-scale, major outdoor event like the Royal Adelaide Show, takes precision planning, months of preparation and a team of highly skilled pros willing to go above and beyond to deliver a stellar result.
The Royal Adelaide Show is South Australia's largest event, with more than 29% of the State's population visiting the Show each year. By bringing together urban and country Australia, the Show aims to educate the community about the importance of Primary Industry to the economy and their everyday lives. Over 10 days, on average half a million people visit the show, generating a mammoth gross economic contribution of $183.7 million to the city of Adelaide.
For over a decade, the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of South Australia has partnered with Staging Connections to provide audio visual, lighting and staging for the mega outdoor event. With so many spectators in attendance, it is crucial for a show of this magnitude and importance within the community, to be delivered without a hitch.
The Staging Connections team has been involved in this event for more than 20 years, with 2016 being the second year as the venue partner and the fourth year as the main arena and various area supplier. The experienced team gathered to finesse the event details, secure the best equipment and install, run and pack down a mammoth project.
Within an area covering 26 hectares (64 acres), there are numerous stages for the hundreds of entertainment acts journeying from all over the country to perform. In the main arena, the team supplied all audio and vision services to support the commentary of both day and night events. As well as cameras and slow motion replay facilities, follow spots and operators in lighting towers, LED lighting for the drone races, ute races and crowd engagement, vision to feed massive LED screens, and wireless links to show live to screen images from the racing drones.
With a variety of entertainment acts including comedians, the South Australia Police Band, Channel 7 television stars, a tap group, talent show and acrobatic troupe; the Coca Cola stage had it all! A major outdoor audio system was installed to suit the wide variety of acts, with stage monitors, microphones and audio mixers. Lighting, music and vision for the LED screens were all installed and operated seamlessly over the 10 day event.
Pictured: Coca Cola Stage at the Royal Adelaide Show 2016.
Produced by Shane International, the Goyder Pavilion's stage was the place to see theatrical and magic shows with 7 main sessions running each day and additional children's acts during the week. A large scale audio system, theatrical lighting and LED screens were used for the stage set that comprised of LED star cloth, custom patterned panels and tab track drape reveals. Adding some magic to the acts, low lying fog, flutter and haze effects were used as well as live audio mixing of the entertainment. This year's performance in the Goyder Pavilion took on an international flavour, Post-Cards from Around the World, showcased the spirit and diversity of major travel destinations across the globe with a mix of dance, music and popular culture reflective of each destination.
Pictured: Performance 'Post Cards from Around the World' at Goyder Pavilion.
Technical Director, Tim Bormann, had significant creative input, working together with the award-winning stage producer, Shane Wilson from Shane International, on the look of the stage set and lighting cues.
Pictured: All audio, vision, staging and lighting in the Goyder Pavilion by Staging Connections.
Last year's performance, Magical Gift of Mother Earth, won Shane Best Achievement in Entertainment for the 2016 Australian Event Awards. In addition to AV, staging and lighting for the main stage, the team installed and ran audio and vision systems for this year's Kids Corner and numerous other stages within the pavilion.
Adding another level of complexity to the outdoor event was the desire of the organiser to host drone racing in the main arena. The Staging Connections team had to figure out how best to capture the action and ensure the entire crowd was engaged in the activity.
Specialist camera receivers were purchased that linked each drone back to the Staging Connections operators, which let the crowd see the drone from the pilots' perspective. Outdoor LED lighting was mounted by talented engineers and rigging specialists high in the air, strong enough to withstand high wind and total exposure to the elements. These lights were used as "Traffic lights" and "team colour prompts" for the audience. They were positioned in each corner of the arena on the lighting towers with wireless DMX systems being used to cope with the large distances involved.
The result was a highly engaging series of drone races that showcased the new sport in its best light. Drone pilots, fans and organisers were all impressed with the technical support provided by the Staging Connections team.
Events that take place outdoors pose challenges for every event organiser, and whilst many event organisers take to crossing their fingers and hoping for the sun to come out for their morning or evening event, that's simply not feasible when your event runs over 10 days!
But the Show organisers needn't have feared, because for the Staging Connections team, safety is a major focus and the reason they weather proof all equipment that will be exposed to the weather. They create contingency plans in case of storms and ensure that all staff are educated on the best-practice weather management plans.
It takes an army of techies to operate all the equipment needed for the Royal Adelaide Show. At least 20 members of the Staging Connections team were onsite each day, running the AV for more than 40 performances at the Goyder Pavilion and more than 120 acts at the Coca Cola stage.
Multiple parts of the AV and theatrical effects were automated to ensure consistency of showcraft across all performances and stages. A fatigue management plan was also put in place to support crew members who were working hard for long hours outdoors.
This major outdoor, public event took hundreds of hours to prepare, 10 days of hard work and a whole load of enthusiasm. The result contributed to a stellar event of which the client and the whole of South Australia could be proud.
Ashley Gabriel, Regional General Manager for Staging Connections commented,
"The team looks forward to this event every year. The Adelaide team are specialists in outdoor events having regular events such as the Clipsal 500 Supercar race and the Santos Tour Down Under. The Royal Adelaide Show gives the team the challenge of remaining focused for 10 days and ensuring every performance is delivered at the highest standard every time."
Ashley continued to say,
"There are so many aspects that need to be considered for a large public event outdoors and of this duration. Planning, contingencies and risk management is key to a successful event."
"Staging Connections offered and created several key add-ons to greatly improve the presentation of our event. The vision, experience and support of their staff was greatly appreciated."
Brad Ward, Manager - Special Projects, Royal Adelaide Show
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Star Wars Galaxies: The Total Experience is a compilation release of the massively-multiplayer online role-playing video game Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided. It was released to coincide with the Combat Upgrade and the release of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. It was released on May 24th, 2005.
It includes the base game, An Empire Divided, along with the first two expansions, Jump to Lightspeed and Rage of the Wookiees.
Players who bought the compilation were also rewarded with a BARC speeder, as seen in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, as a usable in-game vehicle.

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Eating healthy and on a budget doesn't mean you have to cut out your favorite dishes. Find ways to save money on ingredients, alter a recipe, and make your favorites adapt to you and your goals. Whether it's utilizing coupons, swapping ingredients, or repurposing leftovers, you can keep your stomach full and wallet fuller on some of your favorite foods. That's why this week's penny pinching tip is savoring your favorites.
Penny Pinching Tip: Savor Your Favorites
Sometimes, giving up your favorite foods can cause your to break your goals in the long-run. That's why it's important to find ways to eat your favorites, but still stay within your budget and health goals. One of my favorite kinds of food is Mexican. Who doesn't like a good taco? When I found this recipe for black bean tacos with avocado lime sauce (avocados being another one of my favorites), I knew I had to try the recipe. And, the result was amazing.
So, find ways to incorporate your favorite meals into your food plan for the week. It will keep you (and your wallet) happy!
Green Grub Highlighted Recipe: Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Lime Sauce
Serving Size: 12 tacos
Crispy Black Bean Tacos
- 3 cups black beans
- 3/4 cups Mexican cheese blend
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, separated
Avocado Lime Sauce
- 2 avocados
- 1/2 bunch of cilantro
- 3 limes, juiced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded if desired
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
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Cultist Milthuran is an Outcast Blood Magic boss right outside the Aurios Mines. He usually comes up with three other outcasts.
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- As his group is very close to the Aurios Mines portal, it can be pulled to the portal such that those guards outside the portal will help fighting. However, they will only do so if you are in favor of the Luxons.
- A little trick to players who want to farm his staff is that, Milthuran will only drop his staff if he has it with him. To check this, one may aggro him first and then run away. If he switches to his staff or a wand, then there will be a chance of dropping the unique weapon. Else if he only wields his sword, the staff won't be dropped. He may still drop the staff even if he then switches back to attacking with his sword.


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In a margarita or tall flute glass, combine all ingredients. Sift once or twice to mix evenly. Garnish with lemon slice or wedge. Has an attractive green color especially under light.
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The students of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University are hereby informed about the process of filling up the carry over examination form for all the UG and PG courses.
For the students who have Backlogs in various Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses for any semester, the online applications for carry over examinations have started. To fill up the forms, students are required to visit the official wesite of AKTU which is aktu.ac.in
Notice: To fill up the carry on exam form online, you must have to linked your Adhaar to your University, if you have not done that yet, you must visit your University Registrar soon.
To fill up the form, the steps are:
- Go to the official website of AKTU or CLICK HERE
- Click on the student dashboard from the homepage.
- Student Dashboard must open, if you are not able to do so, you can CLICK HERE
- Look for the option for "Fill Examination Form" and click on it.
- The Quick Registration Page will open up if you are not already registered, Here enter all your details lik eName, Adhaar number, Mobile number, University Roll number, carefully
- When you submit this information, you must be redirected to the window which has option to fil up the carry over examination form.
- Carefully select the exaintions, if here is any mistake in this step you will have to wait another year to give the exam
- After filling the form carefully, you must submit the fee for the carry over examination which is Rs. 1000/- per subject, the mode of payment is through Net Banking or Debit Card.
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Hello, Dinks. Many people have a hard time saving money. I have had up and downs with money over the years. Some years I had decent savings while others I didn't. Over the past couple years, I started doing these things to help me save more money. They are easy, but a few of them take discipline.
Review your phone plan
The 1st thing you can do to save money is to check your phone plan. Phone plans change all the time. Phone companies don't always relay that information to their customers. A few years ago I was paying over $100 for a plan that I am currently paying $45 for. I found out about the cheaper plan by checking my provider's website. They didn't e-mail or contact me about the new plan. Make sure you check your provider's website every six months for updates. Don't be surprised if you see a deal out there. If your provider doesn't have any deals at the time look around and check with some of the low-cost providers. There is no reason for anyone to pay over $100 for a single cell phone line anymore.
Buy food in bulk
The next thing that you can do to save money is to buy your food in bulk. By doing this myself, I've been able to save a lot of money on certain items. Individual stores like Kroger's have sales where things are cheaper the more you buy. Besides Kroger's, some of the other stores that I've had success in purchasing food in bulk are Walmart and Sam's Club.
Cut the cord
The 3rd thing that you can do is to review your cable plan. If you have cable, there are a few options that you have when it comes to saving money. The 1st thing that you can do is to get the most basic plan that is available. The smaller amount channels you have, the less your bill will be. The 2nd option that you have is that every 6-8 months you can check with your cable provider and ask them if they have any discounts. If they say no tell them that you want to cancel and go to a competitor. I'm 90% sure they will you give you a discount for a few months. The final thing you can do is cancel your cable once and for all. You can grab an HD antenna or subscribe to Hulu which is much cheaper.
Eat out less
The 4th and final way that you can save money is by eating out less. This will be hard for some people because they just don't like to cook. Going to restaurants multiple times a week adds up quickly. If you go out to lunch four times a week and spend $10, that's $40 bucks a week. In a month, you would have spent $160 on just lunch meals. By cooking you food from time to time, you can save a boatload of money. Meal prepping each week doesn't take that long. If you still plan to go out make sure that you stay within your budget when ordering.
Have you ever used any of these ideas to save money?


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Gold Twist Tie Bows
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Put a ribbon on it! Gold Twist Tie Bows are perfect for adding some much needed color and pizzazz to your next party or event. Featuring textured gold designs, these twist tie bows will add just the right touch to gifts, chairs, and general decor surfaces. Party on in festive fun!
- Length: 2 1/4"
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Pliva river offers you opportunity for all types of fishing. Here you can find: trout, grayling, carp, linen, catfish and other white fish species.
At 2015 Jajce was host to World Champion Ship in fly fishing on the Big Pliva lake. Besides that, every year national and local fishing sport competitions are held.
Vrbas river has a lot of fish: trout, grayling (species), huchen, scabies, common barbell, European chub.
In agency you can buy one day permit witch are improved by fishing organisation "Zlatovčica". Permits cost are 5 and 10 euros depends what fish you like to catch.


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When: Fri., Dec. 24, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. 2010
If you've been even a semi-regular on the local live music scene for the past decade or more, chances are that you've heard Arch Hooks at some point. Wearing his signature sunglasses, no matter how dark the room might be, Hooks puts on a relentless show, usually nonstop for up to three hours, mixing his own material (he's done three CDs of original songs) with a wide variety of oldies, soul, blues, maybe some country, you name it. What's often overlooked about Hooks is that he's an awesome keyboardist, enough to intimidate anyone (like me) who has ever played organ and/or piano in a band. Church services aside, there's not much happening on Christmas Eve in Colorado Springs, but the hard-driving Hooks and his band will make up for that with a typical marathon, 9 to midnight tonight, at SouthSide Johnny's (528 S. Tejon St., 444-8487, no cover). Don't go with anyone expecting much conversation, either. Just sit back and listen. — Ralph Routon


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May 7, 1947 - November 3, 2017
It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of my wife and soul mate of almost 30 years, Sharon "Sheree" Rose Mary Burgess. Sheree left this life peacefully at our Langdale home on Friday, November 3, 2017 with her loving family and friends at her side. Sheree was born on May 7, 1947 in Vancouver, BC, daughter of Clifford and Rose Dawley. Her death followed a lengthy battle with cancer; in her final days she could fight no longer. I am so proud of her, she squeezed what pleasures she could from the hand she was dealt in life, she did not complain and left under her own terms. To the end she was a strong, caring and vibrant lady, mother and loving wife. Sheree, our chance meeting in 1987 led to the best years of my life. You are my wife, best friend, lover and confidante; I love you dearly!
Over our years together, Sheree lived in Vancouver, Richmond, Kamloops and finally Langdale in 2001. During her remissions Sheree loved to sail and fish along the Sunshine Coast. She enjoyed the coastal life with fine neighbours, friends and the tranquility that only the Sunshine Coast can provide.
Sheree is survived by her husband Len of Langdale, BC, daughters Jacquie (Darren) of Langley, BC, Leah (Shane) of Surrey, BC, Michelle of Delta, BC, son Michael (Tamara) of Surrey, BC; granddaughters Krista (Dee) of Vancouver, BC, Grace and Rose of Surrey, BC, grandsons Nick of Vancouver, BC and Chris of Vancouver, BC; great-grandson Nolan of Vancouver, BC. Sheree is preceded in death by her father Clifford and mother Rose.
Very special thanks to Dr. Sarah Wadge and Dr. Daren Spithoff for making Sheree's final hours bearable; Vancouver Coastal Health Care workers, Vancouver Coastal Health Palliative Care Unit, Sechelt Hospital staff, especially the food preparation unit that, during her hospitalization, catered to her every need. All of you eased the pain that my wife suffered throughout the latter stages of her illness.
Hole in My Heart
To keep on going since you've gone
Is the hardest thing I've ever done
I wear a mask from day to day
And try to cope in my own way
I'll miss you 'til we meet again
And yearn for you each day 'til then
There's now a hole no one can fill
Within my heart ...I love you still
Sheree, I miss you my love. I will never forget you. I shall love you forever!
At Sheree's request there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations to the BC Cancer Agency or Sechelt Hospital will be appreciated.


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News and commentary on the craft brewing scene from the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Christmas Gifts for the Discerning Beer Lover
Christmas is a great time of year to be a beer lover.
Well, come to think of it, any time of year is a great time to be a beer lover, but Christmas time is especially good.
Why? Because now you can get lots of cool beer stuff and not have to pay for it. You just have to let the people in your life know what would make a wonderful gift for them to get you. Believe me, they'll thank you for it.
Take a look at the item above. This is a Sears Craftsman Model #44500 Cap Wrench Bottle Opener. Yep, you heard that right: a bottle opener made by Craftsman, just like your socket and box-end wrenches. This is a gift any manly beer drinker will love, and it's only $14.99. I received one as a gift from a good friend and I love using it. It also doubles as a club during bar fights...
It''s hard to go wrong with a good beer cookbook. I've mentioned a couple of good ones over the life of this blog, but there's a brand-new one on the street which any Alaska beer drinker needs to grab. Cooking with Alaskan Beer was just released a few weeks ago by Alaskan Brewing. It contains 101 recipes using different beers from Alaskan; each recipe seems more delicious than the last. We're talking things like Extreme ESB Enchiladas, Beer-Battered Coconut Shrimp, Mom's Smoked Porter Pot Roast, Alaskan Smoked Porter Banana Bread with Smoked Porter Butter, and on and on. My lovely wife and I plan to spend a good portion of the holidays trying and enjoying these great new recipes.
If your taste runs more toward books for reading rather than cooking, there are a couple of interesting new ones out. George Wendt, famous for his portrayal of Norm on the TV show Cheers has written Drinking with George: A Barstool Professional's Guide to Beer, while Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune have produced The Naked Pint: An Unadulterated Guide to Craft Beer. I haven't had a chance to read either of these yet, but they should be of interest to any beer lover.
I have read Peter Brown's latest book, Hops and Glory, in which he looks at the myth and legend surrounding one of the most romantic styles of beer, India Pale Ale. The book is a recounting of his attempt to recreate the 19th century sea voyage from Britain to India, transporting a cask of real ale. It makes for a fascinating tale, and the book is even better than his two previous works, A Man Walks Into a Pub and Three Sheets to the Wind. Unfortunately it has only been released in Britain, so if you want a copy, I recommend going to Amazon.co.uk.
I can hear you thinking: "Bill, I've waded through all these gift ideas, but where's the beer?" Well, I can't even begin to scratch the surface of listing all the wonderful Christmas beers, specialty beers, beer gift packs, beer & glass combo packs, and just plain excellent beer out there to choose from for Christmas gifts. It's hard to go wrong when you buy craft beer for a beer lover.
But there is one beer that I want to mention. Last Friday, Midnight Sun released their long (and I do mean LONG) awaited Jupiter, one of the beers from 2008's Planet Series. This is a Belgian style tripel, but made using the traditional methode champenoise. This involves brewing, then bottling the beer with a standard crown cap to allow it to carbonate, then turning the bottle upside down and rotating it by hand at regular intervals for well over a year to coax the yeast to settle down into the neck of the bottle (a process called "riddling"). Once all the yeast has settled, the plug of yeast is frozen, then the cap is removed and the neck slowly warmed, to cause the yeast plug to be disgorged (without the beer losing it carbonation), then the bottle is dosed with a similar clear beer, if required, then corked and wire-caged. At long last, the beer is ready to be sold.
As you can see from the above description, this is a uniquely time- and labor-intensive process, one which very, very few breweries in the world would undertake. I tip my hat to the folks at Midnight Sun for going down this road; you guys got some serious beer cojones...
A bottle of Jupiter will set you back $30, but it makes a wonderful and truly unique gift for the serious beer lover.
How does it taste? Well, I haven't opened my bottle yet; I'm saving it for New Years. But back on 1/26/2009 I did get to enjoy the base beer, on draft. The brewery released it under the name of Zeus, and I found it awesome, as I wrote in my review at the time. I can hardly wait to see how much better it has become after a year undergoing the process described above. When I do, I'll be sure to let you know what I think.
Well, there are some ideas for Christmas. Don't wait to late too do your shopping; you don't want to be the guy in the beer store on Christmas Eve, stuck choosing between Bud, Miller, and Coors. Remember, there are only 17 drinking days left until Christmas...
Until Next Time, Cheers...
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The Hops and Glory book sounds fascinating. I'll have to keep it on my wishlist to eventually purchase. Thanks for the idea. I do enjoy reading your blog, keep up the good work and Merry Christmas!
- December 18, 2009 at 7:43 AM
- I'm Bill Howell. said...
I think you will like it. Pete Brown's first two books were pretty good, but this one is the best of the three. The fact that he's actually conducting a bit of a "beer science experiment" helps hold the interest.
- December 18, 2009 at 1:31 PM
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Florence, Makkah-based Muslim World League signed a cooperation agreement with the Uffizi Museum in florence, italy.
The agreement was signed by MWL Secretary-General Dr. Mohammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Isa, while Dr. Eike Schmidt, Director of the museum represented his organization.
The agreement aims at implementing educational and cultural initiatives advocating Islamic civilization, supporting initiatives to develop education and training, promoting intercultural dialogue, and introducing Arab and Islamic culture to Italian public to deepen the bonds of friendship and mutual understanding between the communities of these regions and other societies.
Through these agreements, the two parties seek to organize seminars and training courses, in addition to the importance of the role played by museums in promoting cultural exchange and educational activities.
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General overview
Even though they were very popular in the '70s and '80s, zombies slowly disappeared from the center of the stage in the next decade.
In 2005 and 2006 they started their comeback in the media. Now, they can be found everywhere, whether on the big screen, the small screen, or in video games, books and comics.
It was only a matter of time that developers for online casino games join in the craze as well.
The developer Leander Games had this idea for example. In the slot game Zombie Rush, they put a couple of teenagers with the names Claire and Max together with a horde of zombies. These two young people only have a shotgun and a baseball bat to defend themselves in this universe, that suffered from an atomic catastrophe.
With 5 reels and 20 paylines, this video slot offers a wide range of denominations and wagers. It allows you to wager from between 0.20 €/$/£ to 200 €/$/£ per game. The game content is also very diverse and you can read more about it in the next few paragraphs.
Zombie Rush Wild symbol
Let us start with the original wild symbol which is represented by a waste container. This classic symbol can substitute for other symbols to complete winning combinations. However, it does not replace the symbols that trigger other functionalities.
The wild symbol is also quite original. In fact, it will change all zombies on the screen into wild symbols when a zombie appears below it. When you manage to get 3, 4 or 5 wild symbols on the same payline you will also win 75, 500 or 1500 coins respectively.
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"We are actively staying up to date with the latest hotel industry news during COVID-19 and managing inventory of PPE supplies for your staff and guests. Learn more here."
The holidays are here, and the hospitality industry is busier than ever. With guests checking in and out every day, hotels need to find ways for guests to remember them. By creating a memorable and unique key card, a guest's hotel experience is extended far beyond check out.
RFID keys use electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. RFID is used in the hospitality industry with key cards, wristbands and key fobs for access control and events. Front Desk Supply offers generic or custom designed RFID compatible with major access control systems. Please be sure to let us know the underlying technology or lock system so that we can get an accurate quote.
Magnetic Strip cards have the dark strip of magnetic material often seen on the back of gift cards, loyalty cards and membership cards, which are used with a POS system. Magnetic Strip key cards are also used with access control systems such as room key cards and ID cards.


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BOB: Ch Dewmist Cape of Good Hope & BOS: Ch Golden Niro's Ambassador Bellman
We are back home from our trip to Kristiansand in Norway. A lovely weekend meeting good friends, lovely weather and nice atmosphere around the ring. Very proud and happy with our "Scoopie"!
Ch Dewmist Cape of Good Hope (Ch Dewmist Satellite – Ch Dewmist Star of the Blue Hope) made her comeback in the showring after a break for 1 ½ year. She got the CAC, CACIB, BOB and her Norwegian Champion title under labrador breeder Torunn Sörbye. Scoopie later on made the final cut in the group among the 6 best dogs.
This is what the judge wrote about her:
"Championtispe av höy klasse med alla rasedetaljer på plass. Velkonstrueret, velbalanseret och beveger sig med stil og driv"
Ch Dewmist Cape of Good Hope – Norwegian Champion
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As a team, your fundraising minimum is $8,500. Use the above fundraising tools to help you, but if you need more, don't hesitate to reach out to our team by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Tracking Time, Budgets, and Production Quantities in Real-Time
iReport360 provides the ability to gather cost and budget information for construction activities in real-time using web-based time card templates. This functionality within iReport360 is titled iLog360 and will reduce your risk and liability from scope creep, budgeting mistakes, incorrect or overcharging of activities and much more. iLog360 was built for project managers to get their projects up and running quickly, then to manage it during the project's life cycle.
Project tasks can be for event scheduling purposes and for tracking expenditures of labor or time sheet activities, equipment usage, expenses, personal mileages and unit charges.
An example of project tasks is shown below.
There is no reason to turn in paper time cards on Friday and have to wait until Monday morning's time sheet input, the end of the month's billing reports or until a project meeting for everyone to update you so that you can determine what actions need to taken for a project's successful outcome. Monitor your projects in real-time.
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It's a command I can't seem to keep. Suggestions?
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What do you really, really love to do? Start to do it regularly.
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I was wondering what any others would say in response to this as well.
I looked up delight on Bible Gateway and it was interesting... among other things... that we should delight in God's word, and that He takes delight in us. It's been making me think about that - taking a delight in God's word and His delight in us. I think it might be something that happens gradually, if we are longing for that to happen.
I don't know how to explain it. But, the less I study God's Word, the less I delight in it. And the more that I do study His Word, then the more I seem to delight it in. It's not something that I can make happen. But something that God gives, if only I look to Him.
When I saw your post, I was hoping for some insight as well, as joy does not come easily to me. I think Anita's answer is a good one: sometimes we must choose to do the things we know we must. Interestingly enough, "Delight yourself in the Lord" is a command, which tells me it is a choice I must make.
Something someone told me years ago applies here as well: Discipline leads to desire which leads to delight. I must discipline myself to choose today the things I know I need: His Word for example. The more I choose it, the more I desire it. Gradually my desire gives way to delight!
I have to remind myself that discipline doesn't mean legalism, but a choice to pursue what is best...
I don't know, this may turn into a post of my own!
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Mobile IoT, also known as Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) in licensed spectrum, is ideal for smart cities solutions. Benefited from its low power consumption, low device cost, long battery life (up to 10 years) and wide area cellular coverage, cities can become more efficient and make their assets work harder. Mobile IoT networks offer a scalable, secure and standardised way to connect smart city assets across a wide variety of services in an economically sustainable way. As a result, high quality of service and effective management and integration of the IoT attributes can be efficiently implemented into a city's framework for service provision.
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Ron Malenfant, Global SP IoT & Mobility Architectures and Business Development, Cisco
Ron is Lead Global Architect and Business Development for Cisco's Global Service Provider Group. Ron is looking at Service Provider solutions and architecture evolutions such as 5G, 5G Enterprise solutions, IoT, IoT security, Smart Cities, Wifi, Analytics and the various monetisation models. Ron has been driving Smart City initiatives such as Smart City Wi-Fi as a Platform working with Service Providers and Cities globally. Ron, prior was the Lead architect for the development and strategy of Tier 1 Mobile SP Innovation Centers focusing on IoT incubation solutions and development of such concepts as Connected Athlete, in building location and monetisation models and Connected Soldier to name a few. Ron is a Member of Mass Challenge – world's Largest startup accelerator working with IoT startups, WBA – Wireless Broadband Alliance, working with MIT media labs, along with consulting, mentoring Boston and Cambridge areas tech startups.
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Neill Young, Smart Cities Lead, Internet of Things Programme, GSMA
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60Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. 2For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. 3Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 4Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses arms. 5Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. 6A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord.
3This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles 2for surely you have already heard of the commission of Gods grace that was given me for you, 3and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, 4a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. 5In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: 6that is, the Gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 7Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of Gods grace that was given me by the working of his power. 8Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, 9and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; 10so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him.
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) has consistently presented itself as a hot topic in both news and healthcare. HIV is a retrovirus that attacks the T helper lymphocytes, which are the white blood cells primarily responsible for immunity. Since the virus' first appearance in the 1980s, there have been numerous advances towards treatment. Currently, there are pharmaceutical companies that claim to be in the production of a HIV vaccine. Nonetheless, there have also been stereotypes that have developed since its first appearance. Remembering the first time that I had learnt about HIV/AIDS in high school, I recall my biology teacher stating, first off, that it is not a 'homosexual disease'. I found it refreshing that this stigma was publicly addressed in a high school classroom. I do not know if any of my classmates held this view of HIV/AIDS. However, if they did, this would have been the chance for them to be set straight. Unfortunately, there are many people who, at a young age, are uneducated on the subject and only perceive stereotypical images of HIV/AIDS. I would like to believe that as people age, they become more informed as well. However, even though we gain new knowledge and insight on HIV/AIDS each year, there are still some who hold on to these out dated views. Constant education needs to be provided that illustrates the diverse group of people that HIV/AIDS can affect. This will hopefully, in the long-run, shatter these negative stereotypes. One great way to educate people on this topic is in the form of film. 'Dallas Buyers Club', which came out in 2013, portrayed Ron Woodroof, who was diagnosed with AIDS and told he only had 30 days to live. There have also been numerous documentaries on the topic of HIV/AIDS. One particular documentary that I will discuss in this blog is called 'It's Not Over'. The director of the film, Andrew Jenks, is known for many of his documentaries, such as 'Room 335', and his MTV hit show 'World of Jenks'. The documentary 'It's Not Over' centers on three individuals, in particular three millennials. These millennials come from different parts of the world, and contribute different experiences and attitudes towards the illness. Even though one of them is not diagnosed with the HIV virus, they are all still affected by HIV/AIDS. Continue reading
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Ethics, Informed Consent and Race as Discussed in "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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I had first heard about the HeLa cell line from my high school biology class. These cancerous cells came from a woman named Henrietta Lacks, when she had treatment for her cervical cancer in 1951 at the John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. These cells were grown in tissue culture, distributed around the world, and became a multimillion-dollar industry. During my class, I had learned that these cells could grow in suspension, whereas normal cells need to adhere to something before they can grow. As well, I learned that these cells did not exhibit "contact inhibition", a trait where cells only grow if they have enough free space to do so, and would stop growing once having reached an edge and would only grow in one layer. However, the HeLa cells did not stop growing when edges were reached, and would create multiple layers.


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1. Actually, I'm not that random. I just give people that impression sometimes – okay, maybe a lot – because I have a gift for extrapolation and will often take such broad leaps to get there that it can be confusing from the outside looking in.
He-he. This is something Jeb and I have in common. We do it to each other all the time in our conversations followed by a "Keep up Dear. Keep up."
2. I dreamt last night that Jeb and I and some kids (grandkids or our kids when they young) were at a weird sort of tropical resort. It was like an artificial island built of structures floating on huge rafts connected with floating piers in the middle of the ocean, almost village-like but luxurious too. If you went into the basement level of any of the structures, there were big picture windows through which you could look out at the underwater scenery. This "island" was HUGE.
Right in our room, Jeb built something like a flying carpet for us to get around on. Well, really, it was more of a foam and carpet covered board with a special layer of something called "Hyper Lev Comb" attached to the bottom (a white plastic-like, honeycombed patterned filigree with magnetic properties that somehow repelled against the sea beneath the resort or even open sea). We hopped on with the kids and went zipping all over the resort on it, albeit only two feet above whatever surface was nearest us. It was fun.
At some point, we got into a line inside one of the large structures that led to an outdoor water park. It also led past rest rooms and showers. Jeb and the kids got off to utilize the facilities while I held our place in line from my perch atop the board. Up ahead, there were people shouting something but I couldn't make out the words. It was a protest of some sort.
Meanwhile, I'm still moving with the line and suddenly find myself beside one of the protestors, who's standing beside the line with a can of blue spray paint in his hand. He sprays my head and face with it in the same moment.
Merely annoyed, I grumble, "Way to go Einstein. Way NOT to win supporters for your cause," and then I hop off the board to go and wash the blue off in the restroom.
When I come out, I find the board taken apart, its pieces scattered around the opening, and the annoying protestor nowhere in sight. But when I find him, I am determined to do him considerable harm. Someone needs to whip that whelp! But Jeb woke me up before I could get it done. Damned protestor is luckier than he knows!
"Beat him up Jeb!" were the first words out of my mouth when I opened my eyes. I mean, heck, if he's going to wake me up before I can do it, then he needs to do it, right?
3. I find myself increasingly antagonistic towards manipulation attempts as I grow older, even if I'm not the intended subject of it. This past week or two, I've been hyper alert and hostile toward it to an extreme that approaches pathology and it seems like I see things pertaining to it everywhere. I don't know what the hell has gotten into me. A hormone transition perhaps? Heres a sampling of some of the things I saw that triggered me:
A poster someone posted on Facebook that said something to affect of "I wondered why so many thousands of people followed Hitler in doing/allowing such horrible things. Then I realized Americans are going the same way." I'm pretty sure I have the wording wrong since I couldn't find the dang thing a second time, but this was how I interpreted it and I wondered, "going the same way, how?" because the author didn't specify.
I should hope Americans today would never tolerate a holocaust in our midst! Did they simply mean that people were being manipulated against their better natures? It struck me that this very probably was what they meant and this I could see, but they should have said so. I'd have appreciated the clarification because the very statement along had put me on edge.
A friend and fellow author, also an escapee from Iran, had reposted some church propaganda just because she thought it was interesting, which it is, but I also saw it as extremely negative and manipulative in nature. She was passing it on out of simple curiosity but in so doing, was she also supporting the church's agenda? A rather dark agenda in my opinion because it relies on negative motivations to further itself as you can see for yourself if you read it.
In response to the article rather than my friend, I commented rather grumpily, "So…. you're comparing god to a mob boss? Why? Everyone leaves their physical body one time or another and the final exit is often poetic in one way or another, making a higher language assessment on the person's accomplishments or failings in their life mission. Either way, physical existence is only a tiny fraction of life over all. You live, you learn and you go on to the greater things or you fail and take remedial until you get it right. It's all okay. There's a limit to the weight a single finite physical life deserves."
I just hope I haven't irritated my friend in so doing. I suspect I should probably have refrained. It was just such a big trigger for me! I'm so tired of obvious power oriented religious manipulations. Are they really not that obvious to everyone? It confounds me sometimes to find they're not.
Oh. And I'm sick of political manipulation by the same token.
Another main trigger, REPEATEDLY, have been party oriented grievances I receive from Move On now and then. Don't get me wrong. I like Move On. I think it's a great way to do the good things we so rarely seem to accomplish through voting alone. I'm interested in real solutions to the problems real people have. The interest does NOT extend into party politics. I don't give a damn which party is buying the damn so-called votes and which party is unfairly attacking the other. I'm pretty sure they both are. I don't even know how to verbalize how much political attack and counter attack ads annoy the crap out of me. BAH! Circular file!
4. Still having a chuckle over a quote of my old buddy, George Carlin, going around again: "The real reason that we can't have the Ten Commandments in a courthouse: You cannot post 'Thou shalt not steal,' 'Thous shalt not commit adultery,' and 'Thou shalt not lie' in a building full of lawyers, judges, and politicians. It creates a hostile work environment." He was so spot on!
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This is a business strategy that, I hope, pays off for Albertsons:
One of the nation's major grocery store chains is eliminating self-checkout lanes in an effort to encourage more human contact with its customers.
Albertsons LLC, which operates 217 stores in seven Western and Southern states, will eliminate all self-checkout lanes in the 100 stores that have them and will replace them with standard or express lanes, according to published reports.
"We just want the opportunity to talk to customers more," Albertsons spokeswoman Christine Wilcox said. "That's the driving motivation."
Wilcox said the replacement of automated checkout lanes with human-operated lanes likely would mean more hours available for employees to work.
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Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked (Jewish Home) visited the protest tent outside the Prime Minister's Residence Thursday evening to show her support for the residents of Judea and Samaria who are demanding that the government increase security funding for their communities and for the paving of new bypass roads to improve road safety.
Families who have lost loved ones to terrorist attacks sit alongside the mayors and council leaders of Judea and Samaria in the protest tent, including Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan, Beit Aryeh Council head Avi Naim, and Kiryat Arba Council head Malachi Levinger.
Minister Shaked stated that there were already discussions in the government about the budgets for improving infrastructure in Judea and Samaria in 2014. "We were certain that the budgets were approved, but then the coalition collapsed, partially because of arguments over this issue."
"In 2015, a right-wing government was formed, and all its ministers, including the prime minister, think that this is necessary and proper, and there are already commitments to provide budgets," she added.
Shaked emphasized that "it is not a political matter but the personal security of the half a million residents who live in Judea and Samaria, as well as their rights receive cellular reception and have good roads."
According to her, terrorists exploit places with limited or no cellular reception and poor night-time lighting to carry out attacks on Jews. "We have to ensure that this does not happen. The commitments have already been commitments, and we government ministers need act to approve the budget. We'll do it in the coming weeks."
"There are budgetary transfers for the end of 2017 and 2018, and we are starting to work on the 2019 budget. Now is the time to make sure that there is a budgetary source and we need to make sure that it happens," she said.
The head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, said, "We have heard promises and we have heard stories. Last week they said 3 billion, and this week they say 800 million. We do not believe it. A resolution without a budgetary source is not a resolution."
"At the moment there is no budgetary source. Our demand is clear - that the national camp support our struggle and not let the prime minister rest until a source of funds becomes available," Dagan said.


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Pope John Paul II, Prominent Leader
Pope John Paul II is renowned as one of the most influential Catholic leaders of the twentieth century. Karol Józef Wojtyla , his birth name was ordained in 1946 and ten years later rose through the church hierarchy as a bishop, then in Krakow as the cardinal, and ultimately in 1978, as the first non-Italian pope for over 400 years, John Paul II, serving until his death in 2005 (John Paul II, Biography.com).
He is charm along with his communication skills to influence and bring about political change resulting in the end of communism in his native Poland. His leadership skills gained the Catholic Church's successful relations with Judaism, Islam, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Anglican Communion (Pope John Paul the most revered human on Earth).
As a leader, he traveled the world visiting 129 Countries advocating for non- violence and for human rights. He focused on going to places where there was dictators in power and to their captivated large mass of people; he would encouraged their desire for human rights, a dignity which every person should have. John Paul understood that every gathering was a chance to renew commitment and to create solidarity in the populace.
Later in life as he aged he was struck with Parkinson, weak, and frail, he persevered and made it out to the people to hear his teachings. Pope John Paul II would say, "There is a common faith that we have, it can transform our lives, it can make us authentic liberated people from within, that's the meaning of this Christian faith" (Bill Blakemore, 1999).
Authentic transformational leaders put their character strengths into action with their display of ethical and developed behavior aimed at shaping the character of their followers (Sosik, Zhu, & Blair, 2011).
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Disney Pixar released a new trailer for Finding Dory on Mother's Day, 9 May.
In the new trailer, everybody's favourite forgetful blue tang, Dory - voiced by Ellen DeGeneres - can be seen talking about how much she misses her mother
"I miss her. Do you know what that feels like? We have so much to catch up on - not that I remember any of it or anything that we did together," Dory says.
Finding Dory will focus on Dory's quest to find her parents. And she's accompanied by her friend Nemo (Hayden Rolence) and his father, Marlin (Albert Brooks) for the same.
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Interestingly, Disney-Pixar titled the trailer as "Happy Mother's Day from Finding Dory! - In Theatres on 17 June in 3D!" on YouTube.


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Seasoned travellers share their favourite hidden gems across the South African countryside. Here you'll find where you can have a beach all to yourself, get the best game-viewing spot in the country, discover a botanical wonderland and more great South African bucket list ideas.
Choose your own adventure: jump to the bucket list item that interests you the most, or scroll down to see them all.
- Fynbos Ridge B&B, near Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
- Cape Columbine Lighthouse, Paternoster, Western Cape
- Tatasberg Wilderness Camp, /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape
- Oranjekom Gorge Cottage, Augrabies Falls National Park, Northern Cape
- Afsaal Cottage, Karoo National Park, Western Cape
- Middelplaas Cottage in Matjiesvlei, Western Cape
- Kraalbaai, West Coast, Western Cape
- Perriers Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast
- The Fernery, Storms River, Tsitsikamma, Western Cape
- Glamping in the Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape
Fynbos Ridge B&B, near Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
Fynbos Ridge Bed and Breakfast, 7km outside Plettenberg Bay is a top spot for me. It has the perfect balance of being completely ensconced in the 'saligheid' of pristine nature, a fresh and comfortable home away from home vibe, delicious wholesome food and caring personable staff in owners Brian and Liz Phillips.
Take in a meal and a bottle of wine at the excellent Bramon Wines restaurant. Hike Robberg and spend the night at the rustic Fountain Shack.
Using Fynbos Ridge as your base, here are three other great things to do
Cape Columbine Lighthouse, Paternoster, Western Cape
The houses at Cape Columbine Lighthouse are without a doubt my best place to visit.
It's a great spot to get away from any distractions. The magnificent views in splendid isolation give you an unbelievable feeling of freedom.
A tour of the lighthouse itself is inspiring – being up close to such a giant prism that magnifies light to save ships from the rocks is humbling.
Swimming in the rock pool in VERY cold water with the ocean visible as far as the eye can see is like being on an enormous ocean liner. Bliss.
You might also like: Amazing Graze and Wine with Greg Landman
While exploring the lighthouse, make a weekend of your Paternoster visit with our picks of the best restaurants and accommodation.
- Lunch at the Voorstrandt, Paternoster
- Stay at Paternoster's Sugar Shack
- The best beach-side dining in Paternoster
Tatasberg Wilderness Camp, /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape
The Richtersveld is a geological masterpiece, a botanical wonderland and one of the most breathtaking pieces of the Earth.
Some say it is the land God made in anger, with its awkwardly stacked mountains and barren landscapes.
For me it is the place where you can get in touch with the inner-most mysteries of the earth: here, it wears its rugged angry secrets on its sleeve, vulnerable and exposed.
This secluded, eerie and breathtaking piece of the earth, with rugged cliffs piercing the sky, will remind one of the vastness of the universe.
One thing is for sure, it will alter the state of your soul – either bringing it serene rest or shaking it to the core.
At the rustic chalets perched above the Orange River Tatasberg, you'll experience tangible silence and peace.
In the black mountains over the river, the echoes of baboons break the silence. You can also search for the genets that live on the surrounding hills, and watch as goats head along their grazing routes in the early mornings.
Echo Canyon, 11km from Tatasberg Wilderness Camp, will take you into the heart of the Tatasberg mountains. This eerie landscape is made up of peaks that seem to be stacked out of large granite boulders. Here, quiver trees and strange succulents protrude from dry rock. It's a sight to be seen.
No trip to the Richtersveld would be complete without a ride on the pontoon that transports you and your car across the Orange River to Namibia.
If you've made the trek all the way to the Richtersveld, here are some other activities to maximise your time there.
- Kayak the Orange River through the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
- A 150km trail run through the Richtersveld
- See The Hand of God rock imprint
Oranjekom Gorge Cottage, Augrabies Falls National Park, Northern Cape
If you ever find yourself in the Northern Cape in the Augrabies Falls National Park, be sure to stay for a night or two.
Instead of staying in the chalets near the waterfall, secure a spot in the Oranjekom Gorge Cottage.
Chances are that you would have driven the 30 minutes to see this spectacular scenery anyway, so you might as well spoil yourself and a loved one.
It offers accommodation for two people only, away from the busy rest camp. Plus, you get a room with a view, fully equipped and furnished – right on the very edge of a spectacular gorge.
Even when you are inside the unit, large glass sliding doors offer you a 180 degree view of this scenery.
Other attractions: Game viewing, scenic viewpoints in the park, the Augrabies Waterfall and hiking.
From foodie tours to extreme sports and a leisurely cycle through the wild flowers, you're spoilt for choice.
- Kokerboom Food & Wine Route
- Take on the Klipspringer Challenge – a three-day hiking trail through Augrabies
- See the Namaqualand wildflowers by bike
SANPARKS TIMES REPORTER, RENE DE KLERK ALSO RECOMMENDS: Afsaal Cottage, Karoo National Park, Western Cape
The landscape of the Karoo is unforgiving, but once you get to know the place a little better, you might never want to leave again.
I love accommodation away from the crowds and the Afsaal Cottage is no different. This little revamped shepherd's hut in the heart of the Karoo comes with a private, lit waterhole, giving you 24-hour game-viewing pleasure from the comfort of your porch.
You will be about 30km from reception and be able to enjoy the surroundings without a soul nearby. It is a great spot for peace and quiet as there is no cellphone reception and staying there will give you a headstart for your morning game drive.
Other attractions:
A variety of 4×4 routes, game drives, guided hikes from the main rest camp and a fossil trail near reception.
The Karoo National Park is a great base to explore the Karoo – here are three more journeys you might enjoy through the Karoo.
- A 10-day journey through the Karoo Heartland
- Hike the Pointer Trail in the Karoo National Park
- A foodie tour of the Karoo
Middelplaas Cottage in Matjiesvlei, Western Cape
Spend a few nights and braai at the Middelplaas Cottage in Matjiesvlei, the valley on the Gamka River close to Calitzdorp.
You're not so much on the foothills of the mighty Swartberg as you are actually in a remote rugged valley in the mountains.
The cottage is within walking distance of a secluded pool in the Gamka River and in front of the cottage is one of the most scenic braai spots in South Africa, with unparalleled views of the mountain peaks.
You get there by driving up the R62 from Cape Town and shortly before Calitzdorp take a left on the Matjiesvlei gravel road, accessible by normal vehicle.
The area is incredibly scenic. The valley is similar looking to Die Hel, which sits on the same Gamka River 10km upstream, but is on the other side of a giant mountain.
It's more accessible and is much quicker to get to by car. You're also a quick drive from Calitzdorp with it's various tourist attractions and platteland shops.
Braai a few times, swim in the Gamka River, walk in the mountain trails of the valley, taste port at Boplaas and De Krans in Calitzdorp.
Explore the nearby town of Calitzdorp with our pick of the best attractions, tipple tasting and cycling tours in the area.
- The sights and sounds of Calitzdorp
- Enjoy a brandy or port tasting at Boplaas
- Take a five-day cycling tour from eco-friendly guest house Soeterus
Kraalbaai, West Coast, Western Cape
Kraalbaai is not strictly a beach but part of the Langebaan lagoon, but this stretch of white sand and azure water is sheer paradise.
It's only accessible by boat from Langebaan, which ensures that you have the beach all to yourself most of the time.
On weekends it looks like the Mediterranean with a small flotilla of houseboats moored in the shallow waters.
When the tide is out you can literally walk from your boat to the beach. The calm waters are ideal for learning to water-ski.
After visiting Kraalbaai, here are a few more West Coast gems to try.
Perriers Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, North Coast
Our favourite spot is Perriers Bay just beyond Mission Rocks in the Isimangaliso Wetland Park. Parking is at Mission Rocks and then the walk from there is about 1km along the rocks until you reach this gorgeous secluded bay.
Having grown up there we are in love with this untouched non-commercial heaven. With dunes of green tropical vegetation and a picturesque bay, there's just so much natural beauty and it's the perfect place to unwind.
We recommend going to the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Park to spot the big 5. We also suggest taking a guided sunset boat ride on St Lucia Lake.
Learn more about the Isimangaliso Wetland Park.
READER'S CHOICE: The Fernery, Storms River, Tsitsikamma, Western Cape
The Fernery situated in Storms River tsitsikamma is one of the most unforgettable places I have experienced. It has breathtaking views of forest, ocean and waterfalls, and is your home away from home on night three of the Dolphin Trail. What started out as a family home is now a luxury 4 star stay. Simply one to never forget. – Jannem Goussard, Country Life reader
All you need to know about Storms River.
- A Timeless Trek in Tsitsikamma
- 9 Things to Do in Storms River
- Storms River Birding
- Storms River Untamed
READER'S CHOICE: Glamping in the Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape
De Pakhuys in the Cederberg Mountains is at the top of my bucket list. The permanent tents offer the ultimate glamping experience – our tent had a victorian bath in the bathroom, a kitchen with a fridge, table and wash-up area, as well as a very comfortable bedroom with a double bed and sleeper couch.
There are magnificent views from the braai area of the ancient rock formations. Stargazing at night is breath-taking, since the stars are extra bright out there – we saw several shooting stars. Plus there is a dam to swim in and a hiking trail with a waterfall – what more can you ask for? – Marle van Rensburg, Country Life reader
If this bucket list inspired you, have a look at our other bucket list ideas:
- The adventure bucket list
- The bucket list for nature lovers
- The towns and villages bucket list
- The roadtrip pitstops bucket list


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Living with conditions that make it difficult to swallow and chew can prevent seniors from getting the daily nutrients their bodies need to function. Family caregivers should do some research and find ways to make their aging loved ones feel comfortable when eating, such as softening their food. Here are some ways to soften meals when your parent faces difficulty eating solid foods.
1. Steaming
Raw foods, especially vegetables, may be difficult for seniors to swallow. However, you can steam these foods to make them easier to chew. Steaming the foods can also be good for an aging adult's digestive system. If you don't have a steamer, you can use a wok or covered pan to soften the meals. Even after you've softened the foods for your parent, you should cut them into smaller pieces so he or she can eat with ease.
Preparing soft foods for an elderly parent can be a challenging task, especially when you have other important duties to tend to. Families who find it difficult to care for their aging loved ones without assistance can benefit greatly from professional respite care. Fairfield, CT, family caregivers who need a break from their caregiving duties can turn to Home Care Assistance. Using our proprietary Balanced Care Method, our respite caregivers can encourage your loved one to eat well, exercise regularly, get plenty of mental and social stimulation, and focus on other lifestyle factors that promote longevity.
2. Pureeing
By pureeing the food, the texture of your loved one's meals become soft and comforting. Your parent can continue to eat many of the meats, fruits, and vegetables he or she enjoyed prior to developing a condition that makes it difficult to consume solid foods. Pureed snacks and foods are easy to swallow, which can prevent seniors from becoming malnourished out of fear of swallowing solid foods. Prepare pureed meals for your loved one using a blender or food processor.
Hiring a professional caregiver is a good way to make sure your parent receives help with daily tasks such as healthy meal prep. Although it may be challenging to find reliable, highly rated home care, Fairfield, CT, families can turn to Home Care Assistance. Our respite and live-in caregivers are expertly trained to assist seniors with a wide array of important tasks, including cooking, bathing, light housekeeping, and exercise.
3. Blending Smoothies
Seniors can drink their meals instead of eating them. You can prepare thick smoothies for your loved one instead of thin liquids. The consistency and thickness of the smoothies will ultimately come down to your parent's diet, as well as his or her preference of foods. Although the foods have been blended together to make a creamy consistency, smoothies still provide the antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins your loved one needs.
4. Preparing Broths
Moistening the foods may make it easier for your loved one to swallow and digest them. There are a variety of broths to choose from, such as vegetable, chicken, and beef broth. Aging adults with dental issues that affect the ability to swallow can also enjoy broths and soups with roasted ingredients. Use soups and broths as meal options that allow you to include more meats and vegetables in your loved one's diet. When cooking the solid foods with broth, make sure the foods simmer for a long time, as this can soften the foods and make them easier to chew.
There are several health issues that can make it difficult for seniors to eat their foods and manage other simple tasks. If your elderly loved one is living with a serious medical condition and needs help managing the tasks of daily living, reach out to Home Care Assistance, a Fairfield elder care agency you can trust. Our caregivers are available 24/7, there are no hidden fees in our contracts, and we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all of our in-home care services. To create a comprehensive in-home care plan for your aging parent, call us at 203-955-1915 today.


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By Barbara Hamby, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication
| Marine Corps Systems Command | January 15, 2019
The fleet of Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicles will begin receiving a number of necessary upgrades under the terms of a $37.2 million contract awarded Jan. 4. General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada will perform the work, which includes the procurement of 60 hardware kits in support of the Light Armored Vehicle Reset Program. The enhancements are designed to extend the service life of the LAV into the 2030s.
Embedded in their original design, LAVs combine speed, maneuverability and firepower to perform a variety of functions, including security, command and control, reconnaissance and assault. The first LAVs were initially fielded in 1983.
The reset effort will focus on five key areas:
"The Marine Corps is committed to ensuring this platform remains viable into the 2030s," said Steve Myers, LAV program manager.
Active light armored reconnaissance battalions will be the first units to receive the upgraded vehicles, which will become LAV A3s.
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Renntech unveils Bentley customization programme
Renntech, the tuning company specialised in Mercedes vehicles showed that it can customize also other cars, not only the ones produced by the German manufactuer. With the unveiling of the new 600+ hp ECU tuning package Renntech added on its list of customized vehicles the British manufacturer Bentley.
With the new ECU package the engine of the car is boosted from 552 to 625 hp. The tunner also added a lowering module for the Bentley which allows the owners to lower it up to 50 mm. The American manufacturer offers the ECU software upgrade at a price of $6400 for the Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur and $6800 for the GT Speed coupe while the lowering module is available at a price of $1395. More details after the jump!
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With the introduction of a new, 600+ hp ECU tuning package and digital lowering module, RENNTECH has added Bentley to the growing list of brands it supports.
Best known for its work with Mercedes-Benz and McLaren automobiles, the Florida-based tuning firm is taking the process of introducing new product lines very slowly. Hartmut Feyhl, president of RENNTECH and ex technical director at AMG North America, explains: "We want to be sure that these products meet the high standard set by RENNTECH Mercedes products, which is very high."
RENNTECH has worked under Feyhl's motto of "performance without compromise" since 1989, and every product offered by RENNTECH has to meet Feyhl's strict approval. "Every product has to do something that adds to the performance of the car."
With ECU software boosting the output of Bentley's 552 hp twin-turbo W12 to 625 hp and 565 lb-ft of torque, this is definitely a product that does Something!
In addition to the power-producing ECU upgrade, the RENNTECH digital lowering module for Bentley features microprocessors that constantly communicate with existing on-board systems (unlike other lowering products that "trick" the stock systems and disable the diagnostics). RENNTECH's lowering module allows owners to set the car 50 mm below the stock setting, with 8 levels of adjustability for each of the front and the rear wheels. "Customers can lower the car so it is level, or lower the front more than the rear for a 'raked' look. Some customers might want to lower the rear of the car for more weight transfer at a drag strip. The lowering module lets them do that."
Comparisons to Bentley's own Continental GT Speed (itself offering 600 hp and 553 lb-ft) might seem natural, but RENNTECH is quick to point out that the GT Speed option is not available on the Flying Spur sedan or the GTC, and there are no waiting lists and no dealer markups to contend with (sorry: "market adjustments").
RENNTECH's Bentley ECU software upgrade is available now for $6400US for Bentley Continental and Flying Spur, and $6800US for the GT Speed coupes. RENNTECH digital lowering module available now for $1395US. Contact RENNTECH for more.


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