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The Chairman's Report.
You will recall at last year's AGM Brian Ball was ratified as Chairman, and I as Vice Chair.
Unfortunately, in early December Brian tendered his resignation and therefore I stepped up to the role as Chair. I would like to thank Brian for the work he did for the Society when on Council and then for his period as Chairman.
Before I get in to the report, I just want to provide a quick introduction on my background:
I was born into an equestrian family and in my formative years, I competed predominantly in show jumping, competing on pony and young rider GB teams. In my early teens, I started to compete in driving competitions, which was really a natural progression as we had always had large numbers of harness horses at home, mainly coaching teams. My passion for harness horses has continued since the point where I first competed with them forty plus years ago. Our family run an equestrian centre in Yorkshire, alongside a commercial carriage business. Professionally, I work full time for Centrica, where I have been employed for just over 30 years, my current role is Director of Service Delivery leading teams across the UK, Ireland, and North America.
Moving on to the Society, to be honest, I have a very busy life and had no aspirations to be Chair of the Society at this stage.
However, when I did take over at the end of last year, I was determined to transform the Society into one which was sustainable, provided what the members needed and enabled the traditions of carriage driving to continue.
Whilst that transformation is ongoing, I am confident that what you will hear over the next hour or two will reassure you that we are moving in the right direction.
Before I move on, I just want to point out that the changes we have implemented were not driven by me alone but by a small team of Council members who through some very rocky, challenging times, stood solid, pushing forward with the changes which we needed to make. That closely aligned team were: Roger Hopton – who always keeps conversations honest, Caroline Watson & Penny Hopkins our great branch Chairs for Scotland & Wales respectively, Barry Luck whose knowledge & expertise has proved invaluable, Julie Elliott the workhorse of the team, and then Kendall Young who was co-opted to Council in quarter 1 and has been an amazing support since that point.
In addition, I want to thank two of the Vice Presidents who have been unfaltering in their support for our actions; John Richards who is with us today, and Sally Walrond who unfortunately cannot be with us today. I cannot stress enough how grateful I am personally to have their guidance and support.
So, I suppose the question is, why did we need to set about transforming the Society?
Firstly, we were in a very weak financial position, which Elaine McCarthy will summarise shortly but, just to be clear, in 2018 expenditure exceeded income by over £90,000, a position which we simply could not carry into 2019.
Our OFQUAL regulated qualifications were under scrutiny, with many areas of concern around our compliance with the OFQUAL standards and regulations.
Plus, membership numbers were falling and feedback was that the Society was not providing what members wanted.
As we moved into 2019, what was abundantly clear was that we could not start to make the changes which were necessary without having the right team in place, and when I talk about the right team, I don't only mean willing volunteers but those who also had the right skills & capability to carry out the activities which were needed, so we quickly set about trying to build the various committees with the right people. And surprisingly we have built some amazing teams!
In addition to the committees listed, I just want to mention our two Junior Commissioners, Emily Ham and Victoria Morris who are doing a sterling job. Emily, who is keeping the young driver activities operational and Vicky who is bringing forward some fresh ideas.
What is really pleasing when I look at this slide is to see some of our more established and experienced members coming back into the fold and playing an active part in the Society once again.
With these committees in place, a mix of new blood and experience, I believe we are now set up to succeed.
Unfortunately, however, as well as gaining some great people, we also lost a few, through retirement & resignations, who were simply not prepared to go on the journey with us.
Those losses included:
Linda Swain, as Chairman of the ACs, and a long serving member of Council.
Gary Docking, member of the Judges Committee, and Council member.
Stephanie Evans, from the Awards Board and Council
To these people, I say thank you for the great efforts you have contributed in support of the Society.
So, I suppose, you are thinking well what have they done, and my thoughts are, a heck of a lot:
- We improved the governance of the society – with decisions made by the appropriate, responsible parties.
- We improved relationships with a number of other carriage driving bodies, the Tandem Club being a clear example.
- We have made significant improvements to balancing the books.
- We moved the office out of Swingletree to Bury St Edmunds, resulting in a saving on rent
- We invited back to the Society a number of people who had previously been excluded.
- We changed the way we support the areas, ACs and AACs – but recognise we have much more to do in this space.
- We ran two extremely successful shows, under new administration.
- We have made changes to what training we offer and how we deliver it.
- We have a secured a great candidate to be President.
- We have started to drive improved engagement with our members, with much improved transparency – and hopefully that will be borne out in today's AGM.
In addition to those changes, we have also carried on managing and running of the Society, and it's been a pretty good year:
- I must thank the ACs & AACs for running over 300 events during the year, I am truly grateful for the hard work and long hours that go in to organising these events
- The official meet of the BDS was again held at the Royal Windsor Horse Show and was a tremendous success and a great shop window for the Society. I must thank John Peacock and Barry Luck along with the wider team of stewards & volunteers for the smooth running of this event
- The two main Society shows, Smiths Lawn and Addington went extremely well
- Smith's Lawn had it's challenges – the organiser resigned weeks before the show and the showground had to be moved due to ground works by the Royal Estate, but many thanks to Julie Elliott, who stepped in and Barry Luck's continued commitment, they pulled it in to shape and what a success it was, not only for those competing and spectating but also from a financial perspective
- Addington – was also a glorious success, the sun shone and the vibe was extremely good.
- I would like to personally thank all the stewards & volunteers who worked tirelessly at these events. Additionally, I would like to thank the many sponsors who came forward so generously. Talking about sponsorship, I would like to give a special mention and thanks to Jeff Osborne and Osborne Refrigerators for their generous sponsorship of our National Championships and the qualifying shows for many years. On the evening of Addington this year, Jeff informed me that he is ceasing his sponsorship, which fortunately aligns with plans to make significant changes to our national championship event.
- The branches ran their annual shows which went well.
- In addition, many areas ran very successful shows.
- Membership has held fairly steady at approximately 3.3k. Obviously, as we move forward one of our key goals will be to grow, but to do that we need to ensure the Society offers what the carriage driving fraternity requires.
On a single negative note, I need to mention my disappointment at the insults, vitriol and social media trolling that has been aimed at a number of Council members and myself. I have every confidence that everyone of the team are acting with the best of intentions to secure and protect a positive future for traditional carriage driving and the Society. I know we have many aspects which still need improving but members must recognise that change takes time and every one of us is acting on a voluntary basis. In my opinion, those who are so openly critical need to either join the team, share their thoughts and help shape a positive future, or simply move on. The impetus behind a lot of this criticism and unrest seems to be personality clashes, and it is such clashes in personalities which have cost this Society dearly over recent times.
I would urge all of us to act in the interests of the sport rather than putting our own petty squabbles at the centre of everything.
Carriage driving, across the disciplines, is a very small community and I appeal to all involved to pull in the same direction, as one thing that is certain is that we are stronger together than we are in small cliques.
One final point of thanks must go to Sue Mills who runs the office. Sue has worked tirelessly throughout the year through some very challenging situations and I would just like to recognise those efforts on behalf of the membership, the Council and myself – Sue, we are all truly grateful.
In conclusion, I would like to say, 2019 has been an extremely challenging year on many fronts, but despite that I believe it has been a very successful one for the Society; a turning point, a new era, and an enjoyable one for the vast majority of our members.


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Your oral health plays a large role in your overall health. In fact, did you know that it can be directly linked to your skin's clarity? We often are advised to "drink more water" or "maintain a healthy diet" when struggling with pesky blemishes. These are definitely sound advice, but perhaps taking better care of your teeth can help too! Read on to learn more about how your smile may be affecting your skin.
Bacteria Buildup
Studies have shown that oftentimes the bacteria that is present on your skin can also be found in your mouth. Your mouth is simply acting as the point of entry for bacteria to multiply and move to other areas of the body, causing inflammation and irritation. Bacteria spreads rapidly so ensure you're taking proper preventive measures to fight off bacteria by maintaining a healthy oral cavity.
The Order of Your Routine Matters
While most people know that your nightly routine should consist of brushing your teeth, flossing, and washing your face, many people don't pay attention to what order they do that in. If you're washing your face before brushing, toothpaste residue may remain around your chin and lips. Moreover, if you are flossing after washing your face, your hands are likely touching some areas of your face again. This may transfer bacteria from your hands to your face. For best results, make washing your face the last step in your nightly routine.
From Your Mouth to Your Body
Your mouth and your body are certainly not independent. Think of your mouth as the gateway into your entire system. When your mouth isn't properly cared for, you increase your susceptibility for full-body diseases. Periodontal disease is associated with an increased occurrence of many different illnesses throughout the body, such as heart disease, stroke, and pneumonia. Your skin is no exception and can certainly be impacted by poor dental hygiene.
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Retail Sales Up 2.7% In Ireland In Fourth Quarter Of 2018
Published on Feb 12 2019 11:30 AM in Retail tagged: Ireland / Sales / Ibec / Retail Ireland / Retail Ireland Monitor
Retail sales in Ireland rose by 2.7% in the fourth quarter of last year, compared to the same period in 2017, according to the latest data from Retail Ireland, the group that represents the Irish retail sector.
The Retail Ireland Monitor report found that sales were up 4.2% in the supermarket and convenience store sector in Q4, compared to the same period last year, while in December 2018 alone, sales were also up by 4.2%.
In specialised food and drink stores, such as grocers, butchers, fishmongers and bakeries, sales went up by 0.2% quarter on quarter, however, December saw a 3.4% increase on the same period in the previous year.
Commenting on the performance of supermarkets and convenience stores, Retail Ireland noted that there was 'strong competition in the supermarket and convenience sector over the fourth quarter of the year, with a large focus on couponing in the multiples.'
Consumers in this sector, it added, remain 'strongly motivated by price', however, the year 2018 marked the strongest year for the sector since the economic downturn of 2007/08.
Shift In Patterns
"The fourth quarter of 2018, and the Christmas period in particular, has further emphasised the dramatic shift in shopping patterns that is under way in Ireland at present," said Retail Ireland director Thomas Burke.
"While sales values held up reasonably well, there is consensus in the sector that footfall levels in traditional shopping hot spots are continuing to decline. This is largely as a result of a move to online shopping by Irish consumers and changing consumer shopping patterns. Retailers have reacted to that move and are now offering an increasingly compelling proposition in this space. This is challenging margins, however, as online fulfilment costs are high, and there is intense price competition in this market," added Burke.
Looking ahead to the coming year, Burke said that he expected 2019 to be a "challenging" one for the Irish retail sector, with "ongoing structural shifts requiring the industry to rethink its traditional approach. Allied to this, Brexit impacts will likely require the reimagining of supply chains and, depending on negotiations over the coming weeks, could impact consumer spending power."
© 2019 European Supermarket Magazine – your source for the latest retail news. Article by Stephen Wynne-Jones. Click subscribe to sign up to ESM: European Supermarket Magazine.


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Sleep Sight is
Before going to bed, Sleep Sight patients put on
Sleep Sight is known by several names: Orthokeratology, Ortho-K, Corneal Reshaping Therapy, Corneal Refractive Therapy
To see clearly, our eyes must focus light accurately similar to the way a camera focuses. The light is focused in large part by the cornea or front surface of the eye. Sleep Sight gently molds or focuses the cornea while a person is sleeping, creating a sharpened image when they wake. Our doctors will design this custom lens to obtain the change needed to achieve clear vision. When the lens is removed in the morning the cornea begins to return to its original shape but so slowly that good vision is maintained all waking hours. This process will be repeated nightly for optimal clarity.
The elastic tissue of the surface is not harmed by this daily process and is completely reversible. Perhaps an analogy we all have seen would be the ridges left by a tight fitting sock. The soft tissue compressed by the sock
The Sleep Sight program is a safe, effective, non-invasive and non-surgical procedure for anyone who desires freedom from daytime contact lenses or glasses. Children who are nearsighted (blur at distance) can benefit most. Nearsightedness, or myopia, is caused by elongation of the eye and should be considered a disease as it results in weaker ocular structures. Like many diseases, it can worsen over time. This program can slow down this progression and decrease the risk of future ocular complications that come along with weaker, longer eyes.
With no age restrictions, this program is available for young and old. The most important factor being maturity level and hygiene. Other limitations depend on
Only after completing a consultation and exam our doctors be able to determine if you are a suitable candidate.
Myopia, AKA nearsightedness, is a type of refractive error meaning that the light is being focused in front of the retina. Light from the cornea and crystalline lens is being bent to land short of the back of the eye, meaning the eye is too long for clear vision. Myopia is considered a progressive disease because most children start out with low amounts of myopia and that amount becomes greater each year. Traditionally, we use glasses and contact lens to give children clearer vision but it will not slow the progression.
Changing the power in the glasses is an easy fix, but with every increase in power comes an increase in risk for future eye disease. We know that the higher
Other ways to help slow myopia progression includes spending 2 hours a day or more outside, holding near work further away and decreasing the amount of near work.
Sleep Sight is an orthokeratology vision correction therapy using a specially designed contact lens that gently reshapes the curvature of the eye to improve vision. Patients who want to improve their eyesight and who are found to be good candidates for Ortho-k are fitted with custom contact lenses that are worn at night while sleeping. You can think of orthokeratology like orthodontics. It's somewhat like wearing braces for the eyes, but very gentle braces in the form of specially designed lenses. Just as an orthodontist adjusts braces to straighten teeth, your orthokeratologist will use custom fabricated contact lenses to reshape your eyes until they have reached an optimum vision correction shape.
Ortho-k, OrthoK, Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT), Vision Shaping Treatment (VST). In addition, the Ortho-k lenses themselves come in a variety of names which can also be confusing but which effectively are all referring to the same thing. Some of the names are: Retainer Lenses, Vision Retainers, Retainers, Ortho-k Lenses, Corneal Molds, Molds, Wave Lenses, and CRT Lenses. These may differ in design, but they all are used in orthokeratology treatment.
No. If you stop wearing the lenses, your original vision should return in about 24 to 72 hours.
Most patients see a dramatic improvement after the first night. Complete vision correction may take up to one week or longer for some people
Patients will have a full comprehensive exam and if it is deemed they are a suitable candidate for the program they will be fit with specialty therapeutic lenses or retainers. The patient will be thoroughly trained on day one regarding care of retainers and insertion and removal. Follow up evaluations will be done the next day, then 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months. After year one in the program, patients will be seen twice annually typically.
Yes, your vision with the lenses on will be the same as when you remove them in the morning.
Definitely. The lenses need to be cleaned and disinfected after every wear. Your doctor will go over the cleaning products you will need to care for your lenses. It is imperative that your lenses are kept very clean and disinfected.
Sleep Sight lenses usually last at least 1 year, and in some cases longer. Even if the lenses look good, older lenses may become warped, which may alter the efficacy of the treatment. Your doctor will assess your lenses for defects and severity of warping, each time you are seen and will suggest replacement when indicated.
The first step in the evaluation is a complete eye exam. The strength and type of prescription you have as well as the health of your corneas will dictate your potential candidacy. Sophisticated maps of your corneas (called topography) will be taken and analyzed as well. Schedule an Appointment
The answer is not simple. Recent advances in orthokeratology now exist to treat hyperopia (farsightedness) and presbyopia (weakened focusing ability for near work). The process can be a little more complex than myopic (nearsighted) treatments and the results are not yet as reliable. Your doctor can tell you about your potential candidacy for treatment of these conditions after an evaluation.
Absolutely. Monovision corrects one nearsighted eye for distance and one for near. Sleep Sight lenses can be fit the same way. Your doctor can tell you if you are a candidate for this modality.
The risks associated with Sleep Sight are similar to extended-wear overnight traditional contact lens wear. As with all contact lens wear, there is a small risk of infection; therefore contacts should never be worn if the eyes are red, irritated, or painful. Call your doctor immediately should any of these symptoms occur. Do not wait to see if it goes away on its own.
No. Initially, most people have "lens awareness," but no pain. After the first one to two weeks, the awareness subsides for most patients.
Sleep Sight is considered an elective procedure therefore there is no insurance coverage at this time. Patients may use health savings accounts for Sleep Sight. We also have Care Credit to assist financially for those eligible.
Sleep Sight is considered an elective procedure therefore there is no insurance coverage at this time. Patients may use health savings accounts for Sleep Sight. We also have Care Credit to assist financially for those eligible.
The art and science of Orthokeratology has been around for over 40 years. In the last decade, major technological advances have been made and we now have accelerated overnight orthokeratology making the process much faster and much more effective.
There are several designs on the market. Some of the designs have specific FDA approval and some do not. Because customized retainer lenses are made-to-fit your individual eye, there are no "standardized" designs for these lenses. Due to the unique nature of the lenses, they cannot receive FDA approval because every lens is different. The lenses will however be made with FDA approved materials. These customized lenses may be the best option for a successful fit depending on your distinctive corneal topography. Your doctor will have a discussion with you advising your best options for success.
Yes, in fact, Sleep Sight may be the best option available for children. There is no age too young for Sleep Sight, however, all children are different and your child needs to be mature enough to handle the hygiene and responsibility of this therapy.
No. There are several studies ongoing to see if Ortho-k can help slow or stop the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. We are finding that indeed children who are treated with this therapy appear to be slowing down their rate of myopia progression, though the research is still in progress. This does not mean that Ortho-k "cures" myopia, it simply means that the strength of prescription stops changing.
Prices can vary depending on the complexity of your prescription and the type of lenses needed to best correct your vision. In general, the average cost is between $3-5 per day the first year and $1-2 per day in subsequent years. These prices include all visits related to the Sleep Sight Program.
Unfortunately, at this time, patients who have had LASIK surgery are not good candidates for Ortho-k. The safety of the procedure has not been studied in post-LASIK patients. However, certain daily use contact lenses can be very effective in post-LASIK patients especially those with distorted corneas. For those patients, we often recommend customized Rigid Gas Permeable contact lenses for day time use only.
While most optometrists are trained in contact lens fitting, few go on to obtain the necessary level of additional training needed to design and manage Orthokeratology programs. Additionally, specialized equipment like a corneal topographer and proficiency in Ortho-K designing software are needed to accurately manage Orthokeratology patients. Many optometrists simply do not have the time or resources to offer Ortho-K. At Jarvis Vision Center, Dr. Jarvis and Dr. Williams have chosen to devote time to have additional training and education so they can offer this exciting therapy to their patients.
There is no easy answer to this question; however, many people with dry eyes do better with Ortho-k than other contact lens modalities because the lenses are only worn when sleeping. Your doctor might need to treat your dry eye either before or concurrently with your Ortho-k treatment to ensure you get good results.
Want to know more about Sleep Sight? Check out our blog or call our office today: 270-279-8540.


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-Kyra Siano
On July 16th, 2016, fans of all ages flowed into the Xfinity Center to enjoy the oldie tunes of Daryl Hall and John Oates. The famous duo has been around since 1970, and at age 68 and 70, proved to be still kicking it and rocking it to this day.
Upon arrival to the show, fans could be seen indulging in various snacks, such as smoothies, fried dough, and french fries.
"I'd have to give the snacks a C-", says long time fan Julia Coelho. "It put a hole in our wallets and my fries were soggy".
Another major fan, Alyssa Cohen remarked, "It bothers me that Xfinity does not permit outside food, considering I've already spent more money on food than I did on my tickets."
Besides the food, the show was one for the books. It began with Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, a powerful soul singer and her band. The next opening act was Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, who showcased his jazzy tunes originating from New Orleans.
Around 8:30, the dynamic duo took the stage with the well-known hit "Maneater." The crowd could be seen dancing and singing along all night, re-living the good old days with Daryl and John.
"Although Hall and Oates sounded great, I was extremely disappointed that they only played for an hour and ten minutes," says Meredith Cromidas.
Although the band offered a shorter than usual show, their encore was bound to make anyone excited. Starting with "Rich Girl" and "You Make My Dreams," the crowd was left whooping and hollering for more.
Frank Coelho stated, "At first, I couldn't believe they hadn't played 'Private Eyes', but when they made their comeback to the stage I just knew it was on its way". "Kiss on my List" came first, but "Private Eyes" was the closer of the night.
This number one selling duo in American history has not dubbed this tour a "Farewell Tour", so it would be safe to assume they will be coming around again for another night of friends, food and fun.


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by Joe Watson
#cut50, a national initiative to simultaneously make our communities safer and cut the prison population in half, held its annual Day of Empathy on March 5 with events across the country.
In Arizona, supporters of the initiative – including Reinventing Reentry, From Gangs to Jobs, Televerde, Gold Canyon Heart & Home, Arouet Foundation, and FAMM – gathered at the state capitol in Phoenix to advocate for increased re-entry resources and the passage of SB 1437, which would effectively "ban the box" on job applications.
AFSC-AZ was represented at the Day of Empathy by Tuesday Brauer, a directly-impacted leader of our ReFraming Justice Project. Tuesday reflected on the impact of the event and shared on her own re-entry experience with AFSC-AZ.
What did you hope to achieve at the Day of Empathy?
TB: My objective was to inform and educate. People need to know how hard we – formerly incarcerated people – work; how capable we are and why we need to be employed and have a job. That sort of advocacy can be powerful – lifting up capable people both behind bars and once they get out. These are human beings who need hope. These are people we need to be embracing because, without a job, they'll lose hope.
How hard was it for you to find a job after incarceration?
TB: I filled out 100 applications before I got my first job cleaning rooms at a hotel. So, I know what it's like to feel defeated. But I was lucky. At the end of the day, I was staying with my brother and I got to go to a loving home environment. I had the support of my family. I couldn't imagine living in a halfway house and having a deadline to find a job. The pressure of that creates so much anxiety just thinking about it. If I hadn't had that family support, I probably would've ended up back inside.
How has participating in the legislative process and attending events like the Day of Empathy impacted your life as a directly impacted person?
TB: Every time I go to the Capitol, there's this overwhelming feeling of empowerment. It gives me so much hope for the future. When I was incarcerated, I'd never heard of anything like this – about formerly incarcerated people making their voices heard and advocating for legislation. Knowing that I can help – knowing that I'm giving hope to incarcerated women on the inside – is such a wonderful feeling.
For more information or to participate in our ReFraming Justice Project, contact Grace Gámez, Ph.D, AFSC-AZ Program Coordinator.
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Getting Started With Secondary Suites Part Two
Welcome to part two of our feature on legal secondary suites. If you haven't had a chance to read part one, or our Secondary Suites 101, we recommend taking a moment to catch up before jumping in here!
If you're in the planning stages of getting ready to include a secondary suite on your property, you might be curious as to what the actual construction process involves. As an experienced contracted, Carmax Consulting is happy to shed a little light on what you can expect. Read on to learn more!
Don't Expect An 'Overnight' Operation
The simple fact of secondary suites is that they do take time and money to properly develop, so if you're looking for an instant turnaround to make a profit, this may not be the best fit. Like any living space, there are countless details, codes, and processes that need to be upheld to ensure the safety of your future tenants, as well as the durability of the structure itself. That said, with the right contracting team on your side, construction can progress quickly and produce results you can depend on for the long haul!
What are the general phases?
As we said above, there's quite a few steps that go into the converting a basement into a separate living area. Typical steps include:
- Building permit application and approval
- Demolition (if required)
- Framing, addition of windows and doors
- Electrical and mechanical rough-ins
- Trade inspections
- Drywall & initial painting
- Millwork finishes
- Flooring
- Electrical and mechanical finishing
- Final painting
- Final inspections
With careful planning and execution, these phases can move swiftly, giving you a chance to earn your investment back sooner than later.
How Are Owners Involved in The Process?
Even if you're opting to go the professional route (which we strongly recommend, as DIY work can lead to dangerous living situations, or additional expenses if you need to bring a contractor after the fact), you don't need to worry about being left in the dark throughout the project. Quite a bit of work is completed before construction, including laying out your design, product selection, etc. Your contractor will likely seek to involve you throughout the building process as well, keeping you up to date on progress, any changes that may occur, as well as any other details that may need to be brought to your attention.
When Can You Start Showing the Suite to Potential Tenants?
The designs supplied by your contracting team will give you a chance to help tenants get an idea of what the finished product will look like, but scheduled walk throughs can usually be completed later on in the construction process as well.
Patience Will Pay Off
It might take a little while for your project to be completed, but you can rest easy knowing that the finished product will be safe, keep your tenants happy, and protect your investment for years to come.
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It is a beautiful Tuesday Morning and I am excited about the opportunities that this day presents to make money by trading stock options. Much of my option alerts in the last couple of weeks have been focused on making options trades based on what I can decode from technical analysis. Technical analysis refers to the explanation of those squiggly lines on the charts in my recent posts.
However, in today's piece, I will revisit the world of fundamental analysis as I explore the stock and options of CSX Corporation (NYSE:CSX). CSX Corporation with its market capitalization of $35.25B is a transportation supplier. The Company provides rail-based transportation services, including traditional rail service and the transport of intermodal containers and trailers.
Why CSX Corporation Caught My Attention
The chart above shows how shares of CXS have traded in the last one year as the stock trades northbound without wasting time on the southern slope. From the chart, you can observe that the stock has an established trendline support for the bullish ascent and you can easily calculate that the stock has gained more than 32.73% in the last one year.
Interestingly, the stock is trading above its 20, 50 and 200-day moving averages and the stock has recorded 6 new highs in the last one month. In fact, shares of CSX Corporation have had an impressive bullish run today as the stock makes a new 52-week high of $35.50. More impressive is the fact that the stock has an RSI of 68.33, which suggests that the buying action on the stock has more room for expansion.
Why is CSX Surging in Recent Times?
One of the major reasons behind the bullish momentum being recorded in shares of CSX is the impressive third quarter (Q3 2014) results that the company released about two weeks ago. Highlights of the third quarter results are presented below:
CSX reported earnings of $509M or $0.51 per share to mark an 11% increase from the $455M or $0.45 per share that was reported in the same quarter last year. In addition, the earnings beat the consensus estimate of earnings of $0.48 per share
The company reported revenue of $3.20B to mark an 8% increase from the same period last year and to beat the consensus estimate of $3.15B
Operating income increased by 16% and operating ratio improved 220 basis points
The company expects modest earnings growth for full-year 2014, with double-digit earnings growth and margin expansion expected in 2015
More Reasons to Stay Bullish on CSX
The major reason I am optimistic about CSX outlook going forward is the company's strong cash position and the management's firm believe in the future profitability of the company. You will remember that the transportation industry had a rocky start to the year as inclement weather disrupted schedules. However, the company has survived the worst and it has recovered nicely as the financials from the last two quarters show. The best part is that CSX successfully repelled a takeover bid from Canadian Pacific earlier this month.
How to Trade CSX Options
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I just downloaded the rules for both Mighty monsters and Samurai Robots battle Royale from Ganesha, any suggestions to things I need to get a game ready?
So far I have some heroclix figures that would work, especially the pacific rim line.
Few pics on my blog of a game using FOB with a GDB scenario
somehow I accidentally posted on the napoleonic board. Mighty Monsters is a Kaiju themed game with giant robots.
Napoleon was developing giant robots on Elba, but they were not ready in time for Waterloo.
I forgot to add Samurai robots in the special rules section of Field of Battle. Maybe in 3rd edition.
I hope we are not playing with the robots in our next game, Brent:(John
I'm slowly reading through the rules, but I'm constantly distracted by the all of powers and premade stuff.
So far I've decided on the:Giant Radioactive Regenerating Lizard (450 pts)Head Q3 C3 Fangs, Radioactive Breath C6 LBody Q3 C5Arms Q3 C3Legs Q3 C3Tail Q4 C2Amphibious, Regeneration, Very Tough
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powerful Manned Giant Robot (450 pts)Head Q3 C3 Shooter C2L Laser, Unlimited AmmoBody Q3 C4 Heavy Armor, Area Attack C4L, Force Shield C3Arms Q3 C3 Shooter C2L, Heavy ArmorLegs Q3 C3, Heavy Armor, Short MoveArtifcial, Amphibious, Tough
since I have Pacific rim figures. Basically give everybody a choice between a kaiju or a mecha for starters. Or, should i make more basic profiles for starters?
This string made me dizzy.
okay, made a profile. How does this look for a 300pt hero.so, how does this look for a first Tokusatsu hero.
Head Q5/C3
Body Q3/C4
Arms Q3/C4
Legs Q3/C3
Special abilities Tokusatsu hero, tough, Massive, martials arts, and fearless.
I'll be using this Heroclix figure of the Great lakes avenger, Big Bertha. I'm just imagining here getting enlarged "Big Man Japan" style and get's extra beefy.
One or two of the Pacific Rim mecha are statted up in the SRBR book, and I've done them all up (even the Kaiju they don't have figures for). I'd be happy to share it, but I won't have the file on hand until mid-week next week (the USB key it's on is back at work).
For the game, you'd want the measuring sticks you're going to use (I use the smaller set for gashapons and clix), multi-coloured d6s (lots), and terrain. For gashapons I consider them to be 1/600, the Pacific Rim clix are more like 1/1000 or 1/1200.
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A Theory on RPG TheoryOctober 18, 2009
One group of people want to understand how roleplaying works. They read a lot of different theories and play a lot of different games.
Another group likes to use theory to take sides- to convince others to join their side or demand others convince them to take a particular side or another.
Though the words sound similar, these groups are doing mutually exclusive activities.
The first group just needs the information and can decide for themselves what and how theory is useful or not for them. The second group requires that any topic be constantly spoken about in order for it to hold water- if no one is talking about it then it's not important.
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I discovered recently that a dude from the early Forge/GO days is still blogging about what he thinks is wrong about GNS.by Matt Wilson October 18, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Big Model says two things which are deeply challenging for some people to consider:
1) "Roleplaying" is an umbrella term for many different styles and activities, not a singular activity (as much as "Sports" is)
2) Those varied activities are all valid, if not all mutually compatible.
It's complete 180 from most of the history of rpgs, where everyone has to desperately fight to promote their One True Way of Roleplaying, because there can only be one. This also means that there is no magical advice that will get you to harmonize a group that, at the bottom line, really wants different things.
In the minds of some- a classification system without a magical happy play together formula must mean it's designed to promote ONE WAY OF ROLEPLAYING and therefore is a death panel socialist threat.
Especially for groups who have been looking for that solution for some time, they are the most resistant to seeing that they can't all have different types of fun at the same time doing the same thing. For them, the threat is that the theory appears to be a direct attack on their friendship. ("There can only be one type of roleplaying" + "My roleplaying is REAL roleplaying" + "My self esteem exists on how GOOD of a roleplayer I am" = "Us roleplaying together is a sign of our friendship and worth as gamers/people")
And that's how you get ridiculous shit like, "GNS says I should throw away all my friends!", etc.
ETA: Which is to say, yeah, that's why we've got folks fixated on the "threat" of GNS, years later.by bankuei October 18, 2009 at 4:41 pm
"2) Those varied activities are all valid, if not all mutually compatible."
This is true.
Not *all* of them are mutually compatible. But the list of compatibilities is much longer that it first appears, and dismissing it with no investigation is… what usually happens.
That strikes me as really damned odd, and I don't understand why it's the case.
(And, hell, I've been both of the people Judd describes, at varying points)by Levi Kornelsen October 19, 2009 at 10:06 am
Hi Levi,
But the list of compatibilities is much longer that it first appears, and dismissing it with no investigation is… what usually happens.
I'd suggest reading: core theory, social contract, Technical Agenda, Ben's Toy Quality, Mo's Socket Theory.
The baseline assumption has always been there's giant swaths of compatible options and people have moved on towards investigating either a) where are more fine/detailed borders between play preferences or b) what social/psychological things keep gamers ignoring the space of the compatible and regularly bumping up into the incompatible.
There's over 5 years of investigation and writing on that subject, well worth reading.by bankuei October 19, 2009 at 4:22 pm
I've think I've read all of those except for "toy quality", although I'm unsure what you're calling 'core'.
And yes, that's where the good stuff is – the dismissal I'm pointing at is in the same context as the original post Judd made; the grouchy people looking for "a better theory" almost always go for another gross simplification.
Apologies if that wasn't intuitive; looking back, it looks like I'm making a much broader argument.by Levi Kornelsen October 19, 2009 at 7:09 pm
I would say compatibility is heavily investigated.
Almost all investigation of compatibility (sockets, your stuff) is focused on the technical agenda level with a bit on the areas of exploration side.
Which is fine.
Because that's where playstyle compatibility lives.
Investigating it on the creative agenda level is, I think, fruitless, which is why you don't see much (outside of some early esoteric Forge theory and Capes.) It's not that its an unexplored area. It's just that there's not a lot of there there.
It's like, to use Chris's frequent example, you have some players showing up to play Hockey, and some showing up to play Baseball. You could, if you want, explore compatibility between the two games. But in terms of general theory of sports, there's not a lot of fruitful exploration space there.
yrs–by Ben Lehman October 19, 2009 at 5:59 pm
I think we just crossposted; please note that I'm talking about the same arguments Judd was. Again, apologies for not being clear.by Levi Kornelsen October 19, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Hi Ben, Levi,
I really, really, really don't want this post to turn into a discussion -about- theory, itself.
Thanks.by bankuei October 19, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Agh. Chris, not Judd. Got here via google reader; Judd's feed.
With that, I shut up now.by Levi Kornelsen October 19, 2009 at 7:35 pm


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Wailea Golf Estates Lot #2 is a .307 acre (13,386 sf) ocean view lot ready for a single-level ocean view luxury residence situated at 150 ft. elevation on the Wailea Blue Golf Course in the heart of Wailea. If you prefer, you can purchase a home/lot package with a custom designed luxury residence of your choice. This property is situated in one of the most exclusive and convenient Wailea gated subdivisions only steps to the Luxury Resorts, Shops at Wailea, Wailea Blue course club house, Wailea Tennis Club, fine dining and to some of the finest White sandy beaches Maui offers.
Subdivision: Wailea Golf Estate
Sewer: Sewer County
Water to Site: County Water
Utilities On Site: County Water, Telephone, Underground Electricity, TV Cable
Topography: Level
Lot Size in Acres: 0.307
Improvements: Underground Utilities, Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters, Street
Road Description: Paved, Private
Waterfront Description: Across Street from Ocean
View Description: Ocean
Property SubType: Vacant Land
HOA Fee: 312
HOA Frequency: Semiannually
Land Tenure: Fee Simple
Listing Agent License ID: RB-16109
Listing Agent: Dennis Rush


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Detroit: Become Human – Blurring the Line between Game and Movie
Quantic Dream's latest masterpiece, Detroit: Become Human, puts you in the middle of an Android revolution. But that's not all that's special about this game.
As the gaming industry has developed, the challenge aspect of the titles has gradually decreased. Whereas players used to spend hours trying to perfect their moves to master a boss match, nowadays, the big moments are often in the cut-scenes and games feel increasingly like movies.
No one is pushing this harder than Quantic Dream – the developers responsible for last year's sci-fi masterpiece Detroit: Become Human. These guys are making their games more like the movies than anyone else, with players given more of a director role than that of a typical character controller.
Their previous games have had mixed responses, but Detroit: Become Human seems to have come out relatively unscathed. The game could be said to be the product of lessons learned and feedback listened to. The game certainly looks better than pretty much anything that's been released on the PS4 to date.
What's special about Detroit: Become Human?
What makes this game unique is the fact that it plays out more like a movie than a game. The player gets to control the decisions that the characters make – from major plot twisting choices to small, everyday things. The player also gets to interact with tasks that their characters perform, right down to the little things like washing the dishes.
The way that players navigate the choices presented throughout the game can drastically change the outcome of the story. In some cases in can even lead to the protagonists dying halfway through the plot. Some decisions are timed, while others don't have a time limit.
This element to the game makes playing it much more intense.
Detroit: Become Human – Plot
The plot of Detroit: Become Human takes place in a society where artificial intelligence has been realized and androids roam the streets, performing tasks that humans don't want to do, such as cleaning and caring. In 2038, humans are becoming increasingly aware that the androids are more efficient than they could ever be. The androids are also starting to realize this.
On top of this, environmental catastrophe looms and Russia and the US are on the brink of war due to conflict over resources in the Arctic.
The plot follows three main characters, Markus – a carer who isn't so much treated as a glorified Dyson as he is a real human being; Kara – a maid with less fortune; and Connor – a more advanced android with the mission to investigate his robot brothers and sisters who are beginning to flirt with independence.
As you might imagine, a revolution begins brewing and the main characters are thrust right into the middle of it.
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Is this the future?
Are games now going to start moving more in this direction? Probably not. For most people, a game is a game and a movie is a movie. But for some, the crossover is a welcome thing. For others, the lack of control won't be enough to satisfy them.
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Amber Mack George, 57, Indiana, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018, while at the Beacon Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Amber was the son of Arthur M. and Vada Mae (Bryan) George who was born December 19, 1960 in Indiana, PA.
Amber spent many years employed as a mechanic. His interests varied from attending car shows, motorcycling, and drag racing.
He was the type of man that would always help his neighbors and friends, taking them to appointments and assisting them with other things they may have needed.
He cared for his grandfather and helped him reach the age of 100.
Amber also enjoyed decorating for Christmas and he enjoyed going to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, where he was wed.
Surviving is his wife of 15 years, Betty (Shoop) George, with whom he had been together a total of 38 years; his dog, Gabby, and three cats, Wylie, Chase, and Dusty.
Preceding Amber in death were his parents; brother, Harry Recesky; numerous friends; and a special dog, Cruzie.
In lieu of flowers Amber would like memorial donations to be sent to Four Footed Friends at 220 Beck Road, Indiana, PA, 15701.
The John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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June 12th, 2018 Sunnyvale, CA – Covalent Metrology announced today that it had formed an Advisory Board with four key appointments: Scott Thomsen, Giorgio Riga, Charles Wickersham, and Mark Harrison.
The Advisory Board will work closely with Covalent's leadership team on strategy, product development and fundraising. The new Advisory Board Members offer a complementary set of skills and experiences drawing on highly diverse technical and business backgrounds:
Scott Thomsen was CTO and then President of Guardian Glass, a multi-billion global leader in glass and glass coatings.
Giorgio Riga is the founder and CEO of Riga Analytical and has more than 40 years experience in the analytical services business in Silicon Valley.
Charles Wickersham ran the global materials characterization organization for First Solar, the world's largest solar manufacturer.
Mark Harrison was the Head of Strategy & New Ventures at PayPal and ran the North American Mobile business for eBay.
Craig Hunter, Covalent's Founder and CEO, commented, "Our new Advisory Board is both highly accomplished and incredibly diverse, by design. We set out to constitute a group of Advisors that could help us in all aspects of our mission to build a new kind of metrology and characterization platform company. The Advisory Board reflects the perspective of our customers developing new products, our fellow analytical service providers, an experienced lab leader, perhaps most surprisingly, someone who understands very little about metrology and characterization per se but a tremendous amount about corporate strategy and platform businesses. It is an honor to be able to partner with such an esteemed group."
Scott Thomsen – Scott Thomsen was the President of Global Glass Group for Guardian Industries, the largest glass manufacturer in North America, where he was responsible for the P&L for a multi-billion-dollar business with facilities in 27 countries on five continents and 11,000 employees. He is an experienced international business leader with a successful track record of generating positive, sustainable growth by creating competitive advantage through new business ventures, technologies, products and services, applications, and customer segments.
Scott Thomsen holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and has over 60 U.S. patents.
Giorgio Riga – Giorgio Riga has more than 45 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. For 12 years at Fairchild, he was the manager of a central analytical laboratory lending support to the entire corporation. In 1982, he founded Riga Analytical Lab, Inc. in Santa Clara, California. The laboratory offers semiconductor and microelectronic analysis and consulting services. In 1991, he founded Macrorepresentation, Inc., a corporation aimed at the manufacture of semiconductor and biological structure scale models. In addition, he is active in professional societies: he has served as Chairman of the Santa Clara Valley Reliability and Electron Devices chapters of IEEE. At San Jose State University, School of Engineering, he developed the first two semiconductor courses offered by a local university that he then taught for 10 years. He is an expert witness, a technical arbitrator and a consultant in the semiconductor and microelectronics fields.
Giorgio Riga holds a degree equivalent to a Master in Electronics from the Istituto Radiotecnico Beltrami Milano and a Masters in Materials Science from California State University at San Jose.
Charles Wickersham – Charles Wickersham has extensive thin film solar experience and established expertise regarding sputtering processes. During most of his professional career he managed and directed Research and Development of sputtering targets and thin films for integrated circuits and solar photovoltaic products. His work in these fields has contributed to 22 patents and more than 45 articles in scientific journals. He recently retired from First Solar, Inc. where he served as the company's Materials Analysis and Development Manager. Prior to that, he was a Manager of Research & Development for a sputtering target start-up of Cabot Corporation and VP of Engineering for Tosoh SMD (Special Metals Division), a privately owned global leader in sputtering target technology. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of SCI Engineered Materials, Inc.
Charles Wickersham holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Illinois.
Mark Harrison – Mr. Harrison is an adviser, consultant and angel investor for an array of start-ups. He combines strategy, product management, and corporate development skills with an inherent zeal for customer experience and operational excellence. Previously, Mr. Harrison was at BCG Digital Ventures where he was Head of FinTech ventures. At eBay, as Head of the Mobile business, he helped drive mobile sales from 10% to over 50% of all eBay volume. At PayPal, as Head of Strategy & New Ventures he was responsible for PayPal Mobile among other innovations. Prior to that, at Boston Consulting Group, Mr. Harrison worked for a variety of technology, instrument, and financial services clients. Throughout these roles, Mr. Harrison focused on building tech-forward, scalable platform business models to disrupt existing industries.
Mr. Harrison graduated from Harvard Business School with Distinction, and received an M.A. in Economics from Washington University, St. Louis.
About Covalent Metrology
Covalent Metrology partners with clients to improve their overall metrology capabilities and ecosystem. In-house analytical services now include AFM, XRD/XRR, spectral ellipsometry, profilometry and UV-VIS-NIR spectrophotometry. Their Metrology Partners unit offers a suite of services based on client-specific development objectives aimed at improving in-house and external metrology quality, speed and cost. Headquarters are located in the heart of Silicon Valley.
For more information call (408) 498-4611 or visit the Company's website at https://www.covalentmetrology.com.


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"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them."– Maya Angelou
This quote is something that means a lot to me. I hope everyone will like the content I put up here. I am moving from doing YouTube videos (crappy gaming videos) to making this site. I hop that this site will be of use to many. As well as be a fantastic read for all.
I will be posting some simple help posts, rant articles, general Linux news, etc.
More About Me
I am just your regular laid back guy from Middle Tennessee. With absolutely no interest in country music. Like none.
I have always dabbled with Linux. However, recently I have fallen in love and am trying to expand my knowledge with Linux to hopefully be able to find a career in it. I love the open source movement and have dreams of being able to contribute in a meaningful way. Maybe that will be with this little ole' website…
Also I am just starting work on a game with RPG Maker MV. Yes I know this is like the most noobiest of game engines, I know. Yet, the reason most people avoid this engine is precisely the reason it is perfect for what I want to make. I want to make a simple, but fun, RPG game that is heavily story driven.
With RPG Maker MV as a solo developer the engine makes my job faster. Which means I get to have a finished product sooner, fantastic! Also with RPG Maker expanding your game with plugins makes what you can do with the engine so fast it's ridiculous.
Gigabyte BRIX w/ a8-5557m, 8GB of RAM, 120GB MSATA SSD.
Yes that is the computer I do all of my work and everything on. I will link my post on why I love this computer here.


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Russia in need of competitive gas market with equal opportunities for all suppliers
The Gazprom Management Committee took note of the information about the Company's plan to create a target model for the domestic gas market.
It was noted that the long-term sustainability of the gas sector and the reliability of gas supplies were essential to Russia's economy and energy security.
Gazprom makes a great contribution to achieving those goals by providing uninterrupted gas deliveries across the country, including during peak demand in winter periods. To that end, the Company constantly expands its resource base and maintains the readiness of substantial spare capacities for gas production and transportation. Gazprom makes extensive efforts to shape the gas industry of Russia's Far East, pursues a program to expand the regional gas infrastructure, and expands the national NGV market.
The regulated gas transmission rates do not cover the costs incurred by Gazprom to develop gas transmission and distribution systems for the benefit of all suppliers and consumers.
The current environment necessitates a new approach toward calculating and setting gas transportation rates, as well as a unified competitive market with equal opportunities for all gas suppliers. Priority should be given to improving regulations and protocols with the aim of facilitating free pricing for Gazprom's gas, streamlining the rate-setting system for gas transportation services and developing tools for organized gas trading.
The Company will continue to cooperate with the authorities in developing the domestic gas market.
The issue of Gazprom's plan to create a target model for the domestic gas market will be submitted for consideration by the Company's Board of Directors.


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'I am attracted to my mother-in-law'
Dear Diana, I'm 45 while my wife is 30. My mother-in-law, who is 52, lives with us. One day my wife and kid had gone to bed.
My mother-in-law and I were watching TV. We were sitting on the same sofa. One thing led to another and before we knew, we embraced. To be honest, I don't regret what happened. In fact it was fun. The next morning my mother-in-law did not utter a word. She's behaving as if nothing ever happened. Now I want her in bed.
— Dhiresh
Dear Dhiresh,
Do you want your child's grandmother to double up as a stepmom as well? Surely your mother-in-law has more brains and has kept shut after that night. Things may have happened in the heat of the moment, but the faster you banish such thoughts, the better it will be for you. Your fantasy will ruin three lives — yours, your wife's as well as your mother-in-law's. Instead stick to playing your role of a son-in-law. Think of how your wife will react if she finds out. You will strain the mother-daughter relation as well.
Diana will solve it!
Write to Diana at firstname.lastname@example.com, or fax her on 24150009. You can also post letters to Dear Diana, Mid Day, Peninsula Centre, Dr S S Rao Road, opp Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Parel, Mumbai 400012
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04 Sep 2019
In this tutorial, we will show you how to embed or integrate your CultBooking URL into your website. The recommended integration is implemented via external link.
Why external link integration? Advantages
- Easy and fast to install
- Responsive and mobile friendly. CultBooking URL is fully dynamic and does not have the limitations of iframe when comes to different screen sizes.
- Improved user experience. Booking engine application is fully responding to user needs, also all the elements are kept within correct proportions.
CultBooking compatible with all Content Management Systems (CMS)
WordPress website development platform, is market leader among various Web Content Management Systems (CMS), with ca. 18 million websites. Followed by Adobe Dreamweaver with ca. 2.7 and Joomla! with ca. 2.5 million websites.
To see complete statistics and CMS comparison, click on this link:
So now questions arises: If you use WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, TYPO3, Shopify, Magento, PrestaShop, Wix or any other Content Management system, will you be able to integrate the CultBooking link/URL? The answer is: YES!
' CultBooking is compatible with all CMS solutions existing on the market.'
At the moment there is only one integration type that we strongly recommend and support:
External link integration / Clickable hyperlink
External link integration, also called clickable hyperlink, is an HTML coding technique that links a certain button/text to an URL within a webpage. Clickable hyperlink is very helpful when you are using a third party website (like CultBooking— to receive direct bookings from your website) and you want your website visitors to interact with it to increase your revenue and number of bookings.
Examples of integration
Here are some examples of how to integrate clickable hyperlink, using the Book Now button. I have highlighted the Book Now call to action.
How to hyperlink CultBooking on your website?
Step 1. Preparing the code
Copy the following HTML code:
YOUR URL LINK – your CultBooking personal link provided by your account manager. This is a unique URL has been produced for you.
YOUR TEXT BUTTON – your call to action button, like: 'Book Now'
Replace the "YOUR LINK" with the CultBooking link you want to be displayed on your webpage. Replace 'YOUR TEXT' with the text you want to be hyperlinked
You link should look like this (an example):

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Step 3. Inserting the code to the website
Log into your website HTML editor and add the code to the .
If you need help with integration, our development team is available for you. This is extra service provided to help you receive bookings as soon as possible.
Website integration, new additional service by CultBooking
iFrame / Pop-up / On-site
Some hotels have integrated CultBooking URL as an iFrame, also called pop-up or On-site integration. We strongly discourage this practice as has many dissatvantages. The main show stopper is the usability gets broken and conversion rates are lower, as the user can not see the inferior side of the booking engine, where the Book Now button is placed.
The Book Now gets activated once the user selects one room.
URL link CultBooking
CultBooking team or your account manager will provide URL link to hotel owner or developer to integrate ideally as external link, also called clickable hyperlink.
Support & Help
For questions and help, you can reach us via the contact form or directly by email: email@example.com


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William Montgomery Brown (1855–1937) was an Anglican bishop and communist author, of Galion, Ohio. Bishop William Montgomery Brown was one of the most fascinating individuals in the history of the Episcopal Church in the twentieth century, for he was, according to his obituary, "the first Bishop of his communion to be tried for heresy since the Reformation, and the first of any creed in America to be disposed for heretical teachings."...
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Write a first person-plural narration of an event from the POV of a close-knit couple (not necessarily lovers or opposite sex). This means the narratice should sound a bit like this:
We found the body in the outhouse, and Jenny got the can of gasoline from the garage while Benjamin removed all the toilet paper folls stacked up on the door shelves (no sense wasting them).
The reader should not be able to discern who is telling the story - do not use 'I' at all in this exercise (not even in dialog).
Wordcount: 600 (+/- 10%)