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At long last, the Congress has taken a decision on Telangana. Keeping Hyderabad as the capital for 10 years is no solution at all. In the case of Chandigarh, the city happens to be on the border of both Punjab and Haryana. But here, Hyderabad will be right in the centre of the newly carved out Telangana and for the rest of Andhra Pradesh to use Hyderabad as a capital will not be convenient. However, they have said it will be only for 10 years. What they should do is to give a one-time grant to Andhra Pradesh to build a proper capital — may be Kurnool or wherever they want it. Actually when the NDA created three States Jharkhand, Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh, they should have made Telangana and Vidarbha also. The Telangana and Vidarbha demands have been very,very old almost since the re- organisation of the States and there is a justification about these demands, but the NDA did not do it.
Now, after a gap of so many years, the Congress finally appears to have taken a decision. The sad part is that a decision to form a State is also based on the calculation whether you will get electoral advantage or not. This is highly short-sighted. One party can't be the gainer from the formation of the State. May be for one election you will gain some points that you have made the State. I don't understand. When you are deciding the destiny of the country, how can you think of an election? What will happen if 10 to 20 seats go this way or that way? The decision should be based on mature consideration as to what is good for the entire population of the united Andhra Pradesh. After the break-up both the States should do well. The smaller States have really done well, so there is a strong case for smaller States. However, you can't open a Pandora's box where very, very small States come into being. The case in point is Goa. For the first time or after a long time there is a stable Government in Goa. Otherwise, in an electorate of 12 lakhs and 40 seats, an MLA needs to win only a few thousands votes. This is a highly unsatisfactory arrangement. Now, there is a demand for Vidarbha which is quite legitimate and there may be a break-up of UP where Mayawati has already passed a resolution in the Assembly during her regime. They will seriously consider it because UP is a really large State for a single Chief Minister to cover. The number of districts there are too many and the number of constituencies there are too many. And there is a logic. East UP and West UP are in entirely different kinds of situations. Move to the middle part, we have Bundelkhand. Part of Bundelkhand area also lies in Madhya Pradesh. There is some substance in the BJP demanding the State from the States Reorganisation Commission. But that should not happen because then a Pandora's box will really open and everybody will want a State. However there should be some judicial commission to apply their mind to the break-up of UP and to the grant of Statehood to Vidarbha.
The next issue is that Parliament's monsoon session opened on August 5. What was the intention of the Congress, we didn't know before the session. The Food Security Bill, of course, they wanted it to be passed but there were umpteen bills already passed by the Lok Sabha which is just a formality to be passed by Rajya Sabha. It could be done in a few hours. Congress should decide that where they have no controversy, those Bills should be passed. And wherever there is controversy like Food Security and other Bills let there be a debate, let Amendments be moved and whatever the majority passes should be accepted. That is democracy. The strategy of the BJP was that what is not likely to be passed should not be debated and this will obstruct the House and get it adjourned, that is not a wise thing to do for the Opposition. Reactions are coming, people are disgusted with the Congress because of its corruption and scams and they are disgusted with the BJP for being outrightly communal. They appointed a leader who is communal. His deputy goes to Ayodhya and says we will make a temple. The matter is in court, nobody can make a temple on the land which is now under court orders. All this is pandering and the electorate now understands this, so politically you will not gain much mileage either. I think it is high time now only 7-8 months are left for the next elections that both the main parties of the country should put their heads together and try to arrive at a consensus on certain issues which are not political. The economic situation is bad, the current account deficit has gone out of control. In 1991, I remember, the current account deficit was around 3 per cent and the country was in total crisis. Just now it is 4.8 per cent. Of course we have foreign exchange reserves, so we are not in the 1991 situation as yet. But the situation can change suddenly. So it is high time some mature governance is done – not the governance as the term is being used in Gujarat. What I mean is that sensible decisions should be taken in the interest of the country.
I have to again beseech the Prime Minister, he is the only person who can really take a lead, who still has credibility. His party is of course knee deep in scams. But largely I think people still feel that he is a person who can use his economic knowledge and politically also he is quite a sober person. It is high time he intervenes in the matter, even if it is unpleasant for his party. But the need of the hour for the country is to act. Why I am saying this is because the armed forces will be demoralised if the political leadership is not good. In India fortunately, we have had democratic transitions, some good, bad, indifferent Governments. But what is happening today God forbid in the next elections if you demoralise the armed forces we will be in a soup from which we will never be able to recover.


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A 6-Month, Multicenter, Open-Label Evaluation of Beaded, Extended-Release Carbamazepine Capsule Monotherapy in Bipolar Disorder Patients With Manic or Mixed Episodes
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Background: Carbamazepine is frequently used for treating bipolar disorder, but few large trials have assessed its efficacy in preventing relapse. We evaluated open-label monotherapy with beaded extended-release carbamazepine capsules (ERC-CBZ; SPD417) as continuation and short-term maintenance therapy in bipolar disorder patients with manic and mixed episodes.
Method: A 6-month, open-label study enrolled 92 patients with DSM-IV bipolar disorder (most recent episode: 67% [N = 62] mixed, 33% [N = 30] manic) who had participated in 2 previous 3-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies. Subjects received beaded ERC-CBZ (200-1600 mg/day), titrated at investigators' discretion to a final mean dose of 938 mg/day and serum carbamazepine concentration of 6.6 mg/mL. The primary efficacy measure was time to relapse, and secondary efficacy measures included Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS), Clinical Global Impressions scale (CGI), and Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D) scores. Data were gathered from January 2000 to January 2002.
Results: Of 77 patients analyzed in the intent-to-treat population, 11 (14.3%) relapsed. Fifty-three patients (68.8%) discontinued early, including 18 (23.4%) due to adverse events. Observed mean time to relapse was 61.1 days, while estimated mean time to relapse based on the Kaplan-Meier model was 141.8 days. Improvements on the YMRS, CGI, and HAM-D from the beginning of prior double-blind treatment were maintained. The most common adverse events were headache, dizziness, and rash. No significant weight gain was noted.
Conclusion: We noted a low relapse rate with beaded ERC-CBZ in this 6-month trial. Adverse events were generally mild to moderate and were typical of those associated with carbamazepine. Controlled studies are warranted to further explore the efficacy of beaded ERC-CBZ in preventing relapse in bipolar disorder.

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Omaha, Nebraska? Paris, France? No, it's the Maine coast in the summertime, when the only thing anyone wants to sell you is lobster. I was at Higgins Beach with my family and my nephew, who was visiting us for a few weeks. Higgins Beach is relatively undeveloped, which is good and bad - good because there is no congestion and the beach itself is beautiful, bad because there are few hotels or restaurants in the immediate vicinity. We stayed at the Higgins Beach Inn, which is basically a dump - tiny rooms, soft beds, showers that don't work properly, not enough beach towels, few electrical outlets, etc.; there was one other hotel near the beach, and it was full.
But we did eat at two restaurants that I think were good, at least according to the animal eaters. The first was Rising Tide, a seafood place with the ambiance of a shack, behind a fisherman's cooperative and right on the docks. I had a salad and onion rings (which came out of the freezer), but apparently the lobster roll was good. That night we ate at the Portland Lobster Company, on the docks in Portland, at a bright red picnic table under a large tent in the midst of a driving rainstorm. They at least had a couple of vegetarian options - I had an avocado and cheese wrap, which was heavy on the lettuce but otherwise good, and a Greek salad with too much dressing - and I hear the lobster roll was even better (the fried haddock sandwich was also said to be good). What's more, I drank local draught beer in a plastic cup, perhaps for the first time since college, and it was not bad at all.
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Four people at a Sorrento Valley pharmaceutical company reported feeling ill Tuesday afternoon and two were taken by ambulance to a hospital, authorities said. Officials said the incident may have been food related.
A spokeswoman for San Diego Fire-Rescue Department said a 60-year-old man passed out outside the Inovio Pharmaceuticals business on Mesa Ridge Road near Mesa Rim Road around 1:10 p.m.
Bystanders used a defibrillator and performed CPR on the man, who was transported to the hospital around 1:55 p.m., said spokeswoman Monica Munoz. A second person also was taken by ambulance.
Two others may have driven themselves or been taken to the hospital by others, said San Diego police Officer Billy Hernandez.
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New CFTC Commissioner Proposes "21st Century" Approach
At the CFTC a line has been drawn: the regulator will shift away from focusing on "regulating the last crisis" to ensure that they remain relevant in modern markets. Rather than reacting to market innovation, the CFTC sees a role for itself in advancing and promoting innovation. This new viewpoint was prominently discussed in the first public address of Brian Quintenz, newly sworn in as Commissioner of the CFTC. Mr. Quintenz challenged the entire approach undertaken by his predecessors toward regulating the activity of the sector.
Asking the Right Questions
At his speech before the Symphony Innovate 2017 Conference, Commissioner Quintenz framed the regulatory challenge as a balance between the benefits of innovation and technology versus risks that may jeopardize market stability. On one side he sees the "power of data analytics and machine learning, algorithmic trading, movement of data to the cloud" and digital ledger technology as advances which all contribute to "a world that moves faster, at lower cost, more transparently, and with greater efficiency." On the other side he acknowledges how speed in trading can "trigger events that undermine market stability" and how "increased movement and importance of data demands heightened and careful attention to data integrity and cyber-security."
Algorithmic Trading
Mr. Quintenz saved some of his harshest words for Regulation Automated Trading, calling the proposed regulation of algorithmic trading "a top level disregard for the enormity of the trading method spectrum and, therefore, a disregard for the proper assessment of market risk posed throughout the broad spectrum," and labeled it a "registration scheme" that would have forced many entities to register as automated trading persons who were not a market disruption risk in nearly the same way as high frequency traders (for example). He also declared the proposal to build a source code repository "D-E-A-D," calling it a "highly concerning" overreach. Mr. Quintenz then went on to make the case for a "reset" in both process and policy as it relates to understanding and managing the risks posed by the modern trading environment.
In framing the challenge this way, Commissioner Quintenz poses provocative questions. He asks, for example, "how do we think about [enforcement concepts like] intent when looking at computer code?" and "How does a firm prove a 'diligent review' over AI trading strategies?" By posing these and other fundamental questions, Commissioner Quintenz may be setting the stage for a wholesale reconsideration of the regulatory regime set up by his predecessors.
Greater Engagement with FinTech
Commissioner Quintenz argues that the only way to strike the correct balance between the benefits and the risks of FinTech market challenges is by (1) "having regulatory leadership which prioritizes a consistent and engaging dialogue with the FinTech community," and (2) "fully utilizing existing avenues and creating new structures to empower those conversations." By this formulation, Commissioner Quintenz is endorsing Chairman Christopher Giancarlo's approach for "creating a 21st century regulator." Mr. Quintenz emphasizes the need to send "a coherent message" to the FinTech community that "beneficial innovation will be encouraged and is viewed as vital to the health and vibrancy of our markets."
As a practical matter, Mr. Quintenz says, this approach takes two forms. LabCFTC, an initiative of the Chair, was created to better inform the Commission of FinTech developments and to facilitate market-enhancing FinTech innovation. Specifically, the initiative is directed to foster thoughtful engagement with innovators; educate regulators as to how new technologies can help make the Commission more effective and efficient; and serve as a mechanism by which the CFTC can collaborate with external organizations, including domestic and international regulators.
Second, under the direction of new "sponsor" Commissioner Quintenz, the existing Technology Advisory Committee will continue to engage with the FinTech community to provide the CFTC with formal guidance on existing or emerging technological advances and associated potential regulatory issues.
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Chairman Giancarlo has found a kindred spirit in Commissioner Quintenz. As the Chair stated earlier this year:
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European Tour / New Ep
We are busy bees in the hive, hoping the winter will melt away. There is much going on in the Pink Moth camp that we are very excited about. Our European tour starts at the end of March in France, we are visiting six countries total. About 24 or so shows, some are still trickling in. Check the 'tourdates' page for details.
We've been up in the attic studio writing and recording the sixth and final EP in the Records of Nature series that we started last April. It should be ready before Europe. It's been a wonderful experience and there's been so much great feedback to keep us moving!
We are also releasing a split single with our good friend Bjorn Kleinhenz of Sweden. Two traveling songs. Sort of inspired by time we spent together on tour in Europe last spring.
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Water park Wombles activities cease over Park bin dispute.
The 250 Water park womble volunteers have collected over 600 sacks of litter from Sale Water park since starting litter picking in May 2016.
Trafford Council have so far been unhelpful with this situation, which the litter pick group makes clear, we have contacted the council for comments.
Geoff Densham representing the Water park Wombles said: "We hope that common sense will prevail and Trafford Council can resolve the issue so that the Water park Wombles can continue our successful activities in 2018.
"Until a solution is found our activities will remain suspended. It is unfair to expect volunteers to move collected sacks of litter over half a mile to other bins."
The litter pick group also want it to be made clear that Peak Pursuits the owners of the water park have nothing to do with the dispute.
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Thursday, September 6, 2007
Meet the Founder Of Bojuka!
I wanted to take the time to introduce you to the man responsible for creating the system of Bojuka... Tom Schrenk! Click on the video to see him in action. I met Tom back in 1992 in Augusta Ga. Since then we have remained close friends and are working together to bring Bojuka to the masses. Tom has dedicated his life to the pursuit of practical and pure self defense. His main headquarters is the Bojuka Instittute located in Lemoynne Pennsylvania where he trains and teaches. There are also students in Canada and Los Angeles who currently train and teach this stellar form of combative arts. He continues present day to streamline the system in order to make it more proficient, efficient and effective for those who have a desire to defend themselves. I am very grateful and truly appreciate the opportunity to be his student. On behalf of myself and all others who study Bojuka... Thank you Tom! We Love you!
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Bojuka Is Featured In Soap Opera Digest!
One of our very own skill level four teacher was interviewed this past week in regards to how Bojuka has changed her life. Click the link to read all about it! Then click the video below. She's the one in the trailer disarming the gun from the big guy!
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"It's been a memorable year," says Coco at the thanksgiving party given by "Ang Probinsyano". "Nagpapasalamat kami sa lahat ng sumusubaybay sa show at sa lahat ng mga artistang naging guest namin sa loob ng isang taon. Dahil dito'y nakapagbigay pugay kami at naparangalan ang buong kapulisan. We're now preparing for the next three months hanggang December kasi dito lalabas lahat ng sekreto at totoong kuwento ng bawat tauhan sa show kaya huwag kayong bibitaw."
No doubt the show helped the careers of its characters. It helped Arjo Atayde as the resident villain to win the Peplist best supporting actor award. It also launched the showbiz careers of child stars Macmac as Awra and Onyok, and new comedian Pepe Herrera.
"Salamat po at ako'y naging artista," says Onyok. "Masaya ako kasi marami na kong fans. Nakakaipon na ako para sa pag-aaral ko at para sa bahay ko."
"Salamat po sa ABS-CBN at kay Kuya Coco dahil kinuha akong artista at tinuruan akong umarte," says Awra. "Hindi ko malilimutan yung eksenang inamin ko ang katotohanang isa akong bakla."
As the show celebrates its first anniversary, it will thank its viewers through a very special show as ABS-CBN's brightest stars come together to entertain the fans at the Araneta Coliseum on October 8 (Saturday), led by the cast of "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano": Coco with Susan Roces, Maja Salvador, Arjo Atayde, Simon "Onyok" Pineda, McNeal "Awra" Briguela, John Prats, Yassi Pressman, Bela Padilla, Pepe Herrera, Agot Isidro, Albert Martinez, and Eddie Garcia.
Also on hand to entertain the crowd are loveteams James Reid and Nadine Lustre (JaDine), Elmo Magalona and Janella Salvador (ElNella), and McCoy De Leon and Elisse Joson (McLisse), plus the country's finest artists Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Vina Morales, Ayen Laurel, and other "ASAP" singers. "It's Showtime's" Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro, and all-male group Hashtags will also be there to serve up laughter and good vibes. To get free tickets to the event, just go to the ABS-CBN Center Road this Saturday and Sunday (October 1 and 2) from 1PM until 7PM.
"FPJ's Ang Probinsyano" continues to influence audiences nationwide, with the House of Representatives commending the ABS-CBN primetime series for its efforts to promote crime awareness and prevention among viewers. It even endorsed Coco Martin as "Celebrity Advocate for a Drug-Free Philippines." Aside from the recognition given by the Congress, "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano" has also been recognized by several award-giving bodies for its stars' stellar performances and the show's top-caliber production.
More explosive surprises await viewers in the next few weeks as Cardo starts to investigate the bloody ambush of Verna (Agot Isidro) and Rachel (Belle Mariano), just after his heart-stopping bout with Eric (Paulo Avelino). How will Cardo be able to track down the suspect in the incident that happened to Verna and Rachel? What will Tomas (Albert Martinez) do to take revenge? Don't miss all this and more.


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After Arsenal loanee Carl Jenkinson dislocated his shoulder on his Birmingham City debut, manager Harry Redknapp had to switch transfer targets to bring in sign Brentford's Maxime Colin for £3m on deadline day, instead of original target Jake Clarke-Salter.
According to the Daily Mail, Jenkinson's untimely injury scuppered the plans to bring in Clarke-Salter - a highly thought of academy prospect from Premier League champions Chelsea.
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Fate was against us for yesterdays treatment. My alarm clock didn't go off so we were a little late, then a truck got stuck getting off the bypass, and finally the ticket machine to get into the parking lot at the hospital was broken so mom had to run in while I waited to park the car. We ended up waiting around and then mom got sick, but after that we were able to get the treatment with minimal other issues. In the evening after mom's nap we went shopping and got mom new purple glasses, a very jackie-o dress for a wedding and some cute tops (and I got a pasta attachment for my kitchenaid mixer!!!!).
Today's treatment went okay. Mom woke up this morning and took care of errands and tried to go to Team Meeting but it was cancelled, which kept her mind off the afternoon's treatment. We played two hands of rummy, she took a nap and then it was time to go home.
Tomorrow we have to get the shot and then we are really done, Mom tried to convince me that she doesn't need it because just walking in to the hospital makes her sick, but I reminded her how terrible it would be if she got a cold on top of recovering from the chemo. Which reminded us of all the bad things that could have gone wrong with her treatment but haven't and we are really blessed that all in all it went pretty smoothly. The sheer fact that the tumors responded is just a blessing enough because ~ 40% of patients don't.
However, we no longer have to worry about that and can just rest and recover. Hopefully the recovery will be a little easier with 25% less cisplatin and just mentally knowing that the treatments are all over. Now she'll have time to focus on some fun things like going on a yoga retreat, visiting me in worcester and cait in chicago, and going to the beach this summer.
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Today as I was leaving the Refectory I paused for a moment to speak Dr. Taylor's wife.
Dr. Glen Taylor with Josiah Elliot
Dr. Taylor's mother was an Elliot from the famous McAllister-Elliot connection.
Four of the McAllisters' thirteen children married four of the Elliots' eight children producing 60 double cousins. (So the martyr Jim Elliot's father was my husband's grandfather's double cousin.)
Saved in middle life, the McAllisters took Psalm 78 very seriously:
… we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done.
He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.
Their prayer was that "the children yet to be born" would in turn tell their children about God and his praiseworthy deeds.


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If you read our previous blog (Pre-interview mistakes you need to avoid) hopefully you'll be going into your interview feeling well prepared, confident and ready to impress.
Once you've answered all the questions, expanded on your experience and skills and demonstrated why you're a perfect fit for the role, the interviewer will usually ask if you have any questions for them.
It's all very well making a good impression during the course of the meeting, but it's equally important that you plan for the end of the interview and don't neglect this vital stage of the process.
An interview is a two-way process so this is a fantastic opportunity to not only find out more about the role and company, but also demonstrate your enthusiasm and depth of research.
It's worth having a few questions prepared in case any of the things you plan to ask at the end are raised during the course of the interview. So read on to discover eight great questions to ask the hiring manager.
I see you have recently moved into a new market/expanded the company/brought out a new product. How will this affect the business in the future?
This question is powerful because it works on two fronts. Firstly, it demonstrates that you've taken the time to research the employer thoroughly and find out some interesting information about the business. Secondly, it shows that you're interested in both the role and industry as a whole. By mentioning the future of the business, you're also aligning yourself with its progression, indicating that you can see yourself working there in the long term.
Could you tell me more about the company work culture?
Hopefully your research will have given you some insight into how the company operates, but it's always useful to ask the interviewer to expand on this. No matter how great the opportunity, it's essential that you're comfortable with the business ethos and a good fit for the organisation, so this is a question well worth asking.
How will my work performance be evaluated and reviewed?
By posing this query to your interviewer, you're positioning yourself as the type of employee who understands how vital it is to deliver tangible results. Not only will this portray you as committed and target-focused, the answer given will also provide you with an insight into the company values and if they're compatible with your own.
How has this position become available?
This may seem like a deceptively simple question, but the answer can tell you a lot about the company, its culture and the future prospects for the role. If the opening is a brand new position, that could indicate the company is growing and needs to take on new staff to cope with the expansion. Has the previous post holder been promoted? That could suggest there are opportunities to advance within the company. Conversely, an evasive answer might indicate a lack of progression or a high turnover of staff, so be on your guard.
What training or career advancement opportunities are there?
A really good question that highlights your focus on hard work and self-improvement, not just for personal gain but also for the benefit of the company. Employers value people who are keen to improve their skills and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in technology or industry trends, so raising this at the end of your meeting will frame you as a person who's eager to add value to the business.
What's the best thing about working here?
As well as giving you the opportunity to find out more about the company culture, this question helps to build that all-important rapport, as people enjoy talking about themselves and their areas of expertise. It's a great way to get the inside track on how the business treats its employees, as you'll be able to read much into the interviewer's response. For example, do they respond quickly and positively or are they more thoughtful and guarded when answering? The latter could indicate that they're struggling to think of anything positive to say about the company, so beware.
How does this job fit into the overall structure of the business?
Teamwork is a crucial aspect of many jobs so the ability to work well with others is essential. Raising this question shows you not only value cooperation in the workplace, you're also keen to know how your input would benefit the company. This will position you as someone who's keen to make a positive, lasting impression and add value in the long-term.
Why did you invite me for an interview?
We covered this question in our Five psychological tips to help you impress at interview blog and it's certainly worth repeating here. This is a powerful question to finish on because it makes the interviewer consider all your strengths, experience and the things they like about you, which means the meeting ends on a positive note.
Hopefully these examples have given you a taste of the sort of questions you need to be asking at the end of a job interview. They give you the chance to dig a little deeper and evaluate the employer, much as the employer is evaluating you throughout the meeting.
As we've previously said, it's a good idea to have a few questions prepared in case any of them are answered during the course of the meeting. Not surprisingly, it won't work in your favour if you ask a question that's already been answered previously!
It's extremely important to carefully consider what you want to ask; asking something for the sake of it is pointless, so jot down question ideas as they come up during your research and make sure they portray you positively as a candidate who's enthusiastic about the role and the company. Good luck!


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Jacquie Mync
Certifications: Certificate III & IV in Fitness, IFBB Figure Pro Athlete, Bachelor of Business
Specialitie(s): Strength training, Female specific training, Weight loss, Body composition, Goal setting, Exercise programming, Bodybuilding
I have been Strength Training/Bodybuilding for 6 years. Most recently I made my IFBB Figure Pro Debut at the Arnold Classic Australia in 2018, after gaining my Professional Card in November 2017; just 4 months earlier. Prior to Bodybuilding; I was a long distance runner and involved in Netball and Aerobics. My interested in Bodybuilding was sparked because I had become severely injured in long distance running and had to take up and alternative sport. Once I started, I never looked back! My approach to training is to help you gain strength not only in body; but in your mind and your soul. I stand for a movement called #striveforstrength; which encompasses this philosophy. I believe that I can help you get the body you desire through consideration of all of these factors. Contact me to get started and let me help you be your best self today!
Ash Wilson
Certifications: Cert III & IV in Fitness, Advanced Diploma - Nutritional Medicine Level 1, ASCA Strength & Conditioning, Senior First Aid & CPR
Specialitie(s): Overall health & wellbeing, Female competition prep, Group Training, Nutrition Programming based off Macros, Posing & Stage Presence
I started off in the fitness industry after doing my first bodybuilding show in 2012. From there, I grew a passion for competing and helping people. I love sharing my knowledge and watching my clients grow and transform into who they have always wanted. My passion for fitness also encompasses nutrition & supplementation, making sure my clients are educated for longevity long after training with me. Changing your life isn't a quick fix however with the right guidance it doesn't have to be hard. I have built friendships with all of my clients as I believe the basis of a healthy, coach/client relationship is trust and respect. I'd love to help you achieve your goals through my range of specialised programs.
Tekiri Whana
Certifications: Cert III & IV in Fitness, TRX suspension training, Kettlebell basics, Punchfit level 1
Specialitie(s): Weight loss, Competition prep, Online coaching
My passion lies with bodybuilding, this covers muscle building, sculpting, extreme fat loss, but more important maintenance. I am tough but patient and dedicated to client goals – I'm also a poor loser so if you are looking for a trainer who doesn't believe in failure send me a message or call on the number above.
Debbie Simeone
Certifications: Cert III & IV in Fitness, Cert I in Strength and Conditioning, Advanced resistance training & instructing, Fundamentals of kettlebell training & advanced concepts of kettlebell training
Specialitie(s): Weight Loss & body sculpting, Contest prep, Strength & resistance training programs
A fully qualified personal trainer with more than 17 years experience as a fitness professional. An active competitor in several bodybuilding federations and understands the challenges that face athletes both the elite and recreational levels. Striving to achieving amazing results using low stress, disciplined programs incorporating natural supplements and maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Aaron Brierley
Certifications: Cert III & IV Fitness
Specialitie(s): ransformation Specialist, 10 week Challenges, Functional training, Small group training, bootcamps
At aB Fitness we are all about Fitness for the long term helping you not only reach your goals but sustain or surpass them through not only training, nutrition and supplementation but also by building or repairing your self belief and mentality towards your goals. As owner and Head Transformation Specialist at aB Fitness I take the mental struggle of being over weight and unhappy with ones body very seriously as I have been through it myself losing 30kg and now keeping it off and now I'm here to help my clients do the same!
Joseph Papa
Certifications: Cert III & IV in Fitness, Diploma of fitness, Diploma of Business
Specialitie(s): Body transformation, New found power, Strength and fitness
As a well developed fitness professional in the industry, results speak louder than words, knowledge and implementation of it presents itself to be undeniably the success to your health and fitness goals. In which I practice to the highest level of professionalism. My promise to you is once I have guided you to achieving your superb level of fitness and strength it will open doorways to a new quality of life, achievement and appreciation you've never imagined possible! Its never too late to just start!
Samuel Beston
Certifications: Certificate III & IV in Fitness, Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise & Sports Science) (University of Sydney), Masters of Physiotherapy (University of Sydney)
Specialitie(s): Nutrition & fitness for lifelong wellbeing, Managing sports injuries, Mobility & strength, Olympic weightlifting
I started my career as a clinical physio in Sydney, before moving to the Gold Coast in 2018 to work and train among Australia's most dedicated professional and everyday athletes. In my youth, I trained and competed under a Soviet national weightlifting coach in the 85kg division, before cutting weight to specialise in gymnastics and pure human movement. Nowadays, I seek balance in nutrition and lifestyle practices, and invite you to browse my health philosophy and services in more detail at www.burleighbodies.com
Nathan Barker
Certifications: Certificate III in Fitness Certificate IV in Personal Training, PICP Level 2, Recomp Coach, Diploma of Massage, Active release practitioner, Over a decade as an experienced, results driven Coach
Specialitie(s): Body recomposition & physical change, Long lasting fat loss results, Program design, Tailored nutrition & supplementation
As a coach with over a decade of experience, I've learnt from my clients exactly what they need from me to get their desired results, but more importantly, keep them. We work as a team to get you to where you want to go!
Justin Williams
Certifications: Certificate III in Fitness, Certificate IV in Personal Training
Specialitie(s): Fat Loss, Lean Muscle Gain, Bodybuilding Prep & Posing, Health & Wellbeing advice, Dietary advice specific to individual needs/ goals
I started in this industry as I have a passion for health and fitness, I love passing on knowledge and educating people on how to improve their quality of life!! And how to train smarter in order to be as efficient as possible!! I pride myself on making customised nutrition and training plans to suit each and everyone for their specific goals. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!!
Meah Bigbee
Certifications: Cert 3 & 4 in fitness, Health science education
Specialitie(s): Female functional training, Female Strength and conditioning, Booty building
Meah is a passionate PT who specializes in female bodies. She is an expert in getting mums back into shape by incorporating functional training specific to the female curves. Come train with Meah and get back to your pre baby body.
Dave Kerestesi
Certifications: Certificate III in Fitness, Certificate IV in Personal Training, Re-comp Coach, Olympic Lifting Level 1, Zuu Level 1
Specialitie(s): Body Transformations, Strength Coach - Deadlift/ Squat/ Bench, Competition Prep
I am head coach of Super Human Transformations and I am your strength coach. My team and I cover all bases of health, fitness, strength and conditioning. We are meticulous and efficient at helping you achieve your goals. Our passion is our clientele. We strive to go above and beyond because we care about fulfilling your desire to achieve your goals!
PT Manager/Coach
Henry Norton
Certifications: Certificate III in Fitness Certificate, IV in Personal Training, Playtime II Strength & Conditioning & Nutrition, Level 1 Kettlebell Trainer, 2 Commando Direct Entry
Specialitie(s): Strength & Conditioning, Powerlifting, Body Building, Body Re-composition, Performance & Functional based training, Bootcamps, Nutrition & Supplementation
I'm passionate and love what I do. I was a PT for 5 years on the Sunshine Coast before being selected to train for 2 Commando with the Australian Army. I learnt a lot about myself and the limitations we put on ourselves, both physically and mentally. I love the fitness industry and spend all of my free time researching and learning new training techniques, new ways to manipulate food to transform your physique, improve your health, increase performance in and out of the gym and to ensure you get the results you desire.I will teach you as much as I can, show you how to perfect your technique, push you far beyond what you thought possible, have a laugh and make you strong, inside and out. I will show you how to train smart and ways to make it work with your lifestyle. If you give me 100% of your efforts, I'll give you 110% of mine.
Laura Keddie
Certifications: Cert III & IV in personal training, Cert I in Strength and Conditioning, Cert I in Nutrition and Supplements
Experience: Owner and Certified Kinetic Bands Instructor, IFBB Pro Figure Competitor
Specialitie(s): Health wellbeing and weight loss coach, Pregnant or postnatal, Kinetic Bands Specialist, Nutrition and Supplements, Competition Preparation, Competition Posing and stage presentation
A health coach is someone who inspires people to grow habits that support their well being, I realise we cannot represent health and fitness without a holistic approach to training and nutrition. I want others to prosper and shine from the outside in, if you are finding it hard to make the right changes in life, training and need direction I can be some assistance to you. As I started from humble beginnings and achieved IFBB Pro status I understand the physical and mental challenges to realise or achieve any goal whatever that may be for my clients. My focus is lifestyle changes, which are achievable and sustainable so that goals are not only achieved but also maintained. I have achieved many things in the industry but right now it's not about what I have achieved but what I can give to my clients. I am all about TEAM Together Everyone Achieves More - BECOME PART OF MY TEAM. TEAM KEDDIE
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Dylan Twiner
Certifications: Certificate III in Fitness, Certificate IV in Personal Training, Lvl 1 & Lvl 2 Crossfit Coach
Specialitie(s): Olympic weightlifting, Strength & conditioning programs
I first started doing commercial gym in High School. Doing arm day, back day, chest day, leg day, all of that however I found myself stuck in rut bored of the routine after a few years. It was then I tried Crossfit and after 6 months of training I began a 6 month internship before acquiring my Lvl 1 coach accreditation. From there I have taught Crossfit full time for the past 3 years and have since acquired my Lvl 2 Coachs certificate & Cert 3 and 4 in Fitness. My approach to training is a holistic one and a performance based one. I believe if you work hard focusing on performance based goals, your body will look/ sculpt/ shape/ feel the way it needs to to accomodate that. So if your interested in switching up your training let me know and lets get started.


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Helena Hicks
Helena Hicks, director of Chinese studies, joined Wellington in August 2014 from her previous post as a Mandarin teacher at the highly prestigious Cheltenham Ladies' College in England. Cheltenham is one of the leading girls' schools in the country and is consistently placed very high up in the UK academic league tables. The Ladies' College is not Helena's first school in England, as she has also been head of curriculum at the Gloucestershire Mandarin School and, before that, founded and taught Mandarin at Pate's Grammar School which is one of the best grammar schools in the UK.
In China, Helena studied at Hunan Normal University, gaining both a BA and an MA in English language and literature. Before she went to the UK with her English husband, she was a well-known English lecturer to degree students of English at Jimei University of Xiamen in Fujian Province. She is fully qualified as a teacher in both China and the UK. Before joining Wellington College International Shanghai, Helena was a leading member of Gloucestershire's Chinese community, often organising various events and celebrations. She lists as her other interests swimming, walking, table-tennis and travel.
Annie Wang
Annie has over twelve years of experience in education in international schools. Her work in international schools has been augmented by experience in roles of junior school, senior school and diploma years IB program. Annie holds a BA in English and Literature and has an elective major in Applied Linguistics from Shanghai International Studies University. Her prior experience as Lead Mandarin teacher, senior school Mandarin teacher and Head of Senior School Mandarin included delivering Mandarin curriculum content and requirements using a variety of teaching methodologies, planning Mandarin Language and Cultural programs, creating systemic syllabuses and course outline for IGCSE and IBDP students.
A firm belief that every student should have an opportunity to learn a new language and experience a different culture is at the heart of Annie's teaching. She believes that learning Mandarin is fundamental to equipping our students with the skills required for the future and to contribute to the wider community.
Sarah Qian
Sarah has gained twenty years of experience in education during her time at local and international schools across Shanghai and the USA. She has taught Mandarin as a foreign language, native language and Chinese culture at international schools as well for primary schools and junior schools. She has organised Chinese New Year celebrations and many other cultural and educational events. She set up the Mandarin curriculum at Bishop Verot Catholic School, FL, USA, which is ranked as one of the best fifty senior schools in the country.
Sarah graduated from East China University where she majored in International Chinese Studies. She is fully qualified as a teacher in both China and the USA.
Sarah enjoys loves travelling, reading and playing sports in her spare time.
Sherry Xiao
Sherry joins Wellington College International Shanghai after ten years of successful international school teaching. She has acted as the Mandarin coordinator for a junior school and as a senior school Mandarin teacher. She specialises in teaching Chinese to pupils to develop a solid foundation of the language, but is equally experienced with teaching native speakers. Sherry has prepared many pupils for both GCSE and IGCSE examination success, and has played an active role in curriculum design and the organisation of a charity program to support migrant schools.
Sherry graduated from East China Normal University in 2004, majoring in Teaching Chinese Language as a Foreign Language. She then went on to gain an MA in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages at Fudan University. Sherry is a certificated Chinese teacher of teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, recognised by EDI in the UK and also by International Association for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages in the USA. An avid writer, Sherry has won many Chinese writing competitions during her studies.
Outside the classroom, Sherry has a passion for art and handicrafts. She has practised drawing and water-colour painting for more than twelve years and she maintains a keen interest in the reading, visual arts, films and theatre.
Dolly Yang
Dolly graduated from Nanjing Normal University with a BA degree in Pre-School Education and she has also earned a TCSL (Teaching of Chinese as a Second Language) Certificate from East China Normal University. In addition, she possesses a Certificate in Pedagogies for Bilingual/Dual Language Learners from Goldsmiths University of London.
Dolly has been dedicated to teaching for nineteen years. She loves education and working with children, and has turned teaching into an integral part of her life. Her career has included the instruction of kindergarten and primary school teachers, and she has considerable experience in local bilingual and international schools.
Dolly is the first teacher from the Shanghai campus to attend a teacher exchange with Wellington UK.
Dolly likes travel, reading, and golf. She believes that travel is always a learning experience.
Caroline Zhang
Caroline Zhang is a graduate of Fudan University of Tourism Management, and has been awarded an MA award from Shanghai Normal University, which she is to receive later this year. Caroline is a fully-qualified teacher, holding the Certificate of Mandarin (Level A), the American Mandarin Teaching Certificate and the AP Chinese Certificate.
Caroline's experience of teaching Chinese extends over twenty years. Before joining the Wellington team, Caroline taught in both local and international schools. Caroline has been named as a "Backbone Teacher" – recognition of her contribution to previous schools and dedication to her students. Additionally, Caroline has written several successful research papers, one of which was published in the Journal of Nanjing University. Other of her research papers have won provincial awards.
Caroline is fascinated by Chinese culture, enjoying Chinese painting, dancing and folk games; she endeavours to introduce these to her students through her teaching. In her free time, Caroline is a keen swimmer.
Alex Han
Alex majored at the East China Normal University in Chinese language and literature before completing a Master's Degree in teaching Chinese. While studying, she also worked for the Council on International Exchange as a Chinese teacher. She comes to us from St. Patrick's Catholic School, New Zealand, where she has developed a deep understanding of pedagogy and an appreciation of the needs of learners from different backgrounds. Outside the classroom, Alex is keen on drama – enjoying both watching and performing. She is also an avid reader and writer, and her writing has won several awards.
John Han
John graduated from East China Normal University with a Master's Degree in Global Chinese Language and Cultural Education. He started his teaching career as a courtesy Chinese instructor in the University of Oregon in the United States. After coming back to China, he taught language and culture in both local Chinese high schools and British international schools, which helped him better understand and practise the eastern and western styles of teaching.
As a member of the growing Wellington Mandarin team, John teaches Mandarin Chinese across various age groups and is currently developing the new cultural studies curriculum to enrich pupils' knowledge of China's profound cultural heritage.
Outside the classroom, John enjoys reading and playing board games. He also has a passion for languages and cultures around the globe and wishes to know more about them through travelling and communication.
Cheryl Liu
Cheryl Liu graduated from Shaanxi Normal University in 2008, majoring in Chinese Language and Literature with a Bachelor's degree. She spent four years teaching Chinese to native speakers in a local high school before joining the Singaporean education system to teach A-level in a Catholic Junior College. Following three successful years in Singapore, Cheryl has now joined the Wellington team.
Cheryl is a highly motivated and committed young teacher of Chinese Language who is passionate about education and who enthusiastically shares her love of learning. Her patience, warmth and understanding approach has won her the confidence and trust of her students.
In her spare time Cheryl enjoys drama and music as well as reading and travelling.
Nina Ni
Nina graduated from East China University of Political Science and Law. She will gain an MA degree this year, and currently holds a preschool teacher license from East China Normal University and has full teacher certification.
She has taught Mandarin for over eleven years, in local schools, international schools and in the UK. She joined Wellington College International Shanghai in June, 2014 as a part of the founding team. She has also worked extensively with autistic children as a volunteer.
She enjoys passing on her passion of learning a new language and aims to create a communicative, creative, enjoyable learning environment for her pupils. Her hobbies include reading, swimming and cooking. She has a passion for teaching and strives to make sure that all pupils at Wellington College receive the very best education possible.
Delia Xu
Delia graduated from Shanghai International Studies University with a BA in Korean and English and an MA in teaching Chinese. During her studies, she spent time at Ewha Women's University in Korea and Lincoln Park High School in Chicago, where her understanding of the needs of foreign learners of Chinese was greatly enhanced.
Since graduating, she has worked as a Mandarin teacher in Spain, at the Universidad CEU San Pablo, and as a teaching assistant here at Wellington College International Shanghai. Her transition to the main teaching team is a reflection of her incredible hard-work and capability, and is a natural progression for her career.
In her spare time, Delia enjoys a wide range of activities which include photography, badminton, travelling, playing the violin and singing. She maintains an interest in the arts, and is a regular visitor of art and design exhibitions.
Carry Wang
Carry graduated from Shanghai Normal University where she majored in primary school education before taking further studies at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. She taught for six years in a local public school before spending a further eleven years teaching Chinese at Yew Chung International School. There she developed an international perspective that is reflected in her dynamic teaching style. In her spare time she is an avid reader, devouring Chinese and Western classics with great enthusiasm.
Sue Wang
Sue graduated from Beijing Normal University in 2003, majoring in Chinese language and literature. She then went on to gain an MA in teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages at East China Normal University, one of the top universities in China.
Sue began her career at a local high school in Beijing, teaching Chinese language and literature to native speakers in 2006. Before joining Wellington, she taught Mandarin for over nine years in a Shanghai international school. She has taught Chinese as a first and second language at both the IGCSE and IBDP levels.
Outside of teaching, Sue enjoys reading, swimming and table tennis. She also played an active role in preparing pupils for the LNY performance, ACAMIS Chinese talent show and Chinese writing competition.
Juliet Zhu
Juliet read Early Years Education at East China Normal University before spending ten years teaching in a Shanghai public school. Eleven years ago, she joined the IB World School at the Western International School of Shanghai, delivering the PYP, MYP and DP programs. Seven years later, following great success, she moved to the Vientiane International School in Laos where she spent another four years teaching IB Chinese. She is an open-minded and flexible teacher, keen to explore new and exciting teaching methods. She particularly relishes the opportunities Wellington provides to share Chinese culture with children, parents and colleagues.
Xiaoli Zhao
Xiaoli worked at an international school in Shanghai for thirteen years before coming to Wellington, having taught IGCSE and IB for over a decade with great success. Xiaoli enjoys working with children and is interested in using the strengths of Chinese philosophy and Western methods in education. She loves to see children's smiling faces as they progress and enjoy their learning.
Xiaoli joined Wellington in 2016. She completed her degree in Chinese Literature and Teaching in 2003 and earned her PGSEi from Nottingham University in 2013.
In her spare time, Xiaoli likes Chinese dancing and reading.
Amanda Yang
Amanda graduated from Shanghai Normal University with a BA in Elementary Education. In the university, she was an active member of Chinese Drama club. Amanda has been a part of team working for Wellington College International Shanghai as Chinese teacher for two years.
Her strong background in Shanghai-based international educations institutions for more than 10 years. Her long-time passion for working in the international school as a teacher gives her a good understanding of international educational system and a good amount of experience in teaching Chinese as First Language, curriculum design and assessment structure. Amanda considers that motivation and interest are of great importance for pupils' learning. She is keen to provide pupils with more opportunities in her class to realise their potential.
Outside Chinese classrooms, Amanda loves cooking, travelling and flower arrangement. She believes that travelling is the best way to explore the world and experience different cultures. Amanda enjoys flower arrangements which brings more colours to life.
Doris Zhang
Doris graduated from East China Normal University, one of the most important universities producing well-trained teachers in China, majoring in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages. During her study time, she has got National Teacher Certificate Examination and Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages.
Doris has worked as an intern in Wellington College International Shanghai for 10 months. Her transition to the main teaching team is a reflection of her diligence and capability, and is a steady progression for my career. Doris loves being a teacher because she derives infinite pleasure in Chinese language teaching process, as she can teach children about the elements of the language and share with them the profound culture surrounding the language.
Doris is passionate about culture and history, and love the atmosphere with music. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and exploring new places for fun and photographing.


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Ice Cream Manufacturing
At the beginning, we will tell you that we do not promise by our project that apples will grow on oaks, our project is to show that our
Ice Cream Manufacturing
At the beginning, we will tell you that we do not promise by our project that apples will grow on oaks, our project is to show that our
We welcome all donors
At the beginning we will tell you that in our project we do not promise that the apples will grow on oaks, our project is to show that our dreams about our company can be fulfilled. We want to create a business from scratch, and a few years later start a franchise system, which can significantly reduce the unemployment in the country among young people willing to succeed. Our system will not be expensive, it will be very cheap, so anyone interested can afford it. If you are interested, please support our project, which will have a real reflection on what can not be achieved.
AMBROOSIA will be Ice Cream Parlor located in the Heart Leicester. Based on 100-year recipes . Our goal is to breathe new life into one of the world's most famous desserts. For many years, the community ate only ice cream from the factory. Now we want to give people back something that is healthy and delicious. Real ice cream produced without any artificial additives, only with natural ingredients.
The main goal of the project is to open and run their own business in a well-known and well-known form, and appreciated by customers Coffee and ice cream shop. Selecting from my side only this action is due to my interests and education
Our ice cream offerings will have a relatively simple and extensive offer. These will be essentially two product groups. The first one will be cream and dessert ice cream and other drinks. These individual groups may contain the following elements.
Ice cream Desserts and drinks
Ice cream in 130 flavors
Produced on the spot
Belgian waffles
Produced on the spot
Pancakes American and French
Produced on the spot
Cream tube (completely unknown product on the British market)
Cakes and cookies, which will be produced entirely by hand using only natural ingredients, all recipes are based on the receopyurach 100 years ago, but are adapted to modern requirements and standards.
In our confectionery well they will feel both pensioners for example. Facing morning tea or coffee (we count on them especially in the mornings), as well as families with children who are mere or couples wanting a quiet and discreet atmosphere to spend some time together and also adults who want to rest after work with good coffee, Tea or excellent healthy ice cream or dessert with friends. Ambrosia Ice Cream Parlor "is also ideal for business meetings - good coffee and dessert, accompanied by soft music makes it nice to be discussed or finalized interests.
We want to become the most preferred and respected PREMIUM CLASS manufacturer in the UK and abroad, oriented to individual customer expectations, the flexibility to build lasting business relationships, cost-effective decision-making and self-responsibility.
Risks and challenges
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The funniest and easiest way to know the city. Get on board our double-decker buses! With one ticket, you will be able to hop on and off the bus all day along the route of your choice or change to another, admiring the architectural and cultural magnificence of Madrid, with the commentaries offered through a headphones audio system in fourteen different languages. You will be given a map of the city and discount checks for different shops and restaurants in the city. The operational frequency, depending on the season of the year, ranges approximately between 7 and 15 minutes, depending on the season. Route 1 takes about 80 min. And Route 2 lasts about 65 minutes.
Route nº 1 (Blue color):
Museo del Prado, Puerta de Alcalá, Barrio de Salamanca, Plaza de Colón, Plaza de Cibeles, Gran Via, Plaza de España, Templo de Debod, Teatro Real, Palacio Real, Puerta de Toledo, San Francisco El Grande, Catedral Almudena, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Círculo Bellas Artes, Museo Thyssen, Museo Reina Sofía, Jardín Botánico and Museo del Prado.
Route nº 2 (Green color):
Plaza Neptuno, Plaza de Cibeles, Plaza de Colón, Museo Esculturas, Museo de Ciencias Naturales, Nuevos Ministerios, Santiago Bernabéu, C.S.I. Científicas, Museo Lázaro Galdiano, Serrano, Museo Arqueológico, Puerta de Alcalá, Alcalá, Puerta del Sol, Plaza de las Cortes and Plaza de Neptuno.
PERIOD: 01 April – 30 September 2017
FRENQUENCY: 7-15 minutes, depending on the season
DEPARTURE TIME: 09 am – 10 pm (Mar-Oct) & 10 am – 6 pm (Nov-Feb)
DURATION: 80 minutes in Route 1 and 65 minutes in Route 2 – approximately
DEPARTURE & ARRIVAL POINT: Hop on and off at anyone of the 37 available stops
BLACKOUT DATES: To be advised
TYPE OF SALE: Free-Sale
VOUCHER TYPE: Printed voucher (E-voucher not accepted)
- Air-conditioned double-decker open top motor-coaches.
- Multilingual digital audio system
- Discounts booklet+ Madrid City Tour Stops guide
Lunch, beverages or other services not specified above.
Comfortable shoes are recommended.


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This 100% natural VineActiv Overnight Detox Oil works while you sleep to repair the damage done to skin after a day of exposure to the elements. A cocktail of essential oils and vitamins work to eliminate toxins and speed up cell renewal so you'll wake up with a glowing, renewed complexion. Massage this into your face each night to stave off dullness and fatigue.
This rich all-natural oil is packed full of hydrating and anti-ageing ingredients, that are deeply absorbed to enhance your cells' repair processes and 'reverse' the day's damage. Rich in omega 6, vitamin E and essential oils including lavender, neroli, carrot and white sandalwood, the formula works to detox the skin and increase collagen production to give skin its 'bounce' back and reduce wrinkles in the bargain.
Warm 6 drops of oil between your hands and massage into clean skin in the evening. Follow with a moisturiser if skin is especially dry.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil*, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Citral, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Farnesol (07-49-05) * Organic Origin
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- Products for Wiser Living
With Projects to Get You Off the Grid, the Instructables community of do-it-yourselfers have pooled their knowledge into a compact book focused on a series of projects that will get you thinking creatively about thinking green. This collection of 20 projects illustrate just how simple it can be to make your own backyard chicken coop, or turn a wine barrel into a rainwater collector.
Compact Cabins presents 62 design interpretations of the getaway dream. Whether it be a small cabin on a sparkling lakefront, a breath-taking mountaintop, an expansive beach, or some other peaceful location, there is something here to please every taste. Best of all, these small-footprint designs are affordable and energy-efficient without skimping on comfort and style. The cabins range in size form a cozy 150 square feet to a more spacious but still economical 1,000 square feet, and all include sleeping accommodations, kitchen and bath facilities, and a heat source. Complete chapters on low-maintenance building materials, utilities and appliances, and alternative energy sources supply you with the options for living efficiently in small space.
For every design, you will find floor plans with detailed suggestions for designing the space for optimal use. These plans are flexible: many feature modular elements that can be mixed and matched to accommodate your particular needs or hobbies. Features such as an outdoor fireplace, covered porch, or external storage locker might work nicely in several cabin designs. It's all about enhancing and maximizing small spaces to your individual needs and preferences.
In this time of uncertain energy costs, global warming, and tighter budgets, building small is a very appealing idea. Gerald Rowan shows you how to achieve your cabin dreams on a small footprint.
Recommended Product for Wiser Living: Today, more than ever before, our society is seeking ways to live more conscientiously. To help bring you the very best inspiration and information about greener, more sustainable lifestyles, MOTHER EARTH NEWS is recommending books to readers. For 40 years, MOTHER EARTH NEWS has been North America's "Original Guide to Living Wisely," creating books and magazines for people with a passion for self-reliance and a desire to live in harmony with nature.
Essential Rainwater Harvesting is a comprehensive manual for designing, building, and maintaining water harvesting systems for the warm and cold climates of the world. Presenting design considerations and approaches for the most common household rainwater supply scenarios – primary, supplemental, and off-grid supply.
Malcolm Wells' fourth book about underground architecture will show you that building a house underground is not only possible but also a very good idea for those who want a friendly-with-the-earth life.
This book covers everything you need to know about underground building, from concept basics to house plans you can use for your own underground home.
An architect by trade, Wells lived in The Underground Art Gallery, in Brewster, Mass., and wrote several books about this subject, which he began promoting in 1964. A pioneer of underground building and natural design, he penned such best-selling books as Gentle Architecture and The Earth-Sheltered House. How to Build an Underground House is scanned from his own handwritten and illustrated pages and is self-published.
Keeping Bees in Towns and Cities features everything an urbanite needs to know to start keeping bees: how to select the perfect hive, how to buy bees, how to care for a colony, how to harvest honey, and what to do in the winter. Urban beekeeping has particular challenges and needs, and this book highlights the challenges and presents practices that are safe, legal and neighbor-friendly.
The text is rounded out with profiles of urban beekeepers from all over the world, including public hives at the Maryland Center for Horticulture; beekeeping on an office balcony in Melbourne, Australia; and a poolside hive at a hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia.
In daily life, we can take control of the resources and services we depend on. Electricity and energy don't have to come off the public utility grid—alternatives abound in solar, wind, and water generated power. Design decisions can drastically affect power consumption, and bio-diesel and alternative fuels can help break the oil habit. Dave Black describes alternatives for eco-pimping your home and lifestyle for independence, economy, and a more integrated way of life. Equally valuable for the urban dweller vaguely concerned about the size of his or her carbon footprint and the rural self-sufficiency enthusiast, Living Off the Grid can help anyone take control of his or her life and way of living.
From foundation to finish, a wealth of information is available on sustainable construction methods. Entire volumes have been published on individual green and natural building techniques! But with so many different ideas from which to choose, there is no single resource that allows an owner or builder to quickly and objectively compare the merits of each system for their particular project.
Making Better Buildings cuts through the hype and provides the unvarnished facts about the upsides and downsides of the most widely discussed materials and technologies. Drawing on the real-world experiences of designer/builders, this comparative guide systematically and comprehensively examines each approach in terms of:
Each chapter is rounded out by a chart that summarizes the material in a quick and accessible manner.
Whether you are an owner preparing to build a green or natural home, or a conventional contractor determined to integrate sustainable alternatives into your existing construction practices, this up-to-the minute resource will help you make the best decisions for your project, while meeting your energy, efficiency, budgetary and site-specific needs.
Created by a wide array of builders and designers around the United States and beyond, these 59 unique and innovative structures show you the limits of what is possible. Each is displayed in full-color photographs accompanied by commentary by author Derek "Deek"Diedricksen . In addition, Diedricksen includes six sets of building plans by leading designers to help you get started on a microshelter of your own. You'll also find guidelines on building with recycled and salvaged materials, plus techniques for making your small space comfortable and easy to inhabit.
On North America's West Coast, there's a group of rebel women who 10 years ago chose to break free from a rigged economic and social system. They didn't take to the streets to lobby banks and governments to change their ways – they didn't have time for that. They had babies to feed and house. They reckoned that if nobody else was going to change the rules to support basic human needs and respect the biosphere, then we were all free to make our own rules.
They chose action. They decided to teach themselves how to build houses using the most abundant material on earth – mud. They'd learn by building, gathering skills and allies. They'd have fun, sharing whatever they learned with whoever wanted to come along for the ride. The Mudgirls revolution was born.
This guide features easy-to-follow picture tutorials on how to build your own DIY survival projects (50 in all!). One of the prepping movement's most prolific authors, Jim Cobb has taught readers how to fortify their homes, survive for weeks without electricity, and prepare themselves financially for years of economic turmoil. Now he turns to some of his favorite DIY projects to teach his thousands of fans how to create cheap, easy, and ingenious tools to help survive any natural disaster. Prepper's Survival Hacks is filled to the brim with intriguing, fun, and innovative projects to secure any home.
What book would you want if you were stranded on a desert island? Widely regarded as the bible of off-grid living, the Solar Living Sourcebook might be your best choice. With more than 600,000 copies in print worldwide, it is the most comprehensive resource available for anyone interested in lessening their environmental footprint and increasing their energy independence.
This 14th edition of the sourcebook is the ultimate guide to renewable energy, sustainable living, natural and green building, off-grid living and alternative transportation, written by experts with decades of experience and a passion for sharing their knowledge. This fully revised and updated edition includes brand new sections on permaculture and urban homesteading, and completely rewritten chapters on solar technology, sustainable transportation and relocalization. It also boasts greatly expanded material on:
You'll also find maps, wiring diagrams, formulas, charts, electrical code, solar sizing worksheets and much more.
Whether you're a layperson or a professional, novice or longtime aficionado, the Sourcebook puts the latest research and information at your fingertips … everything you need to know to make sustainable living a reality.


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Mother and child, tinted albumen print in silk and velvet lined case, by James Mudd of Manchester, early 1860s.
It is planned to develop this page as a location for intriguing, fascinating, or just downright confusing snippets of information about Victorian photography and photographers.
Over time, I plan to post questions here for which I am seeking answers.
Currently I am keen to hear from anyone who can add any information on Richard Lowe, or allow me to use scans of any of the images he produced at his Cheltenham studio, for a paper I hope to present towards the end of 2013. Can anyone out there add any information about him after his return to America?
I can be reached through the Contacts page.
The Victorian Photographs of Dr. Thomas Keith and John Forbes White is still available from John Hannavy Publishing, the remaining hardback copies now reduced to half price, just £10.00 + P&P.
To order a copy, use the Contacts page.
Published by PiXZ/Halsgrove in October 2017, price £9.99, is Edwardian Railways in Postcards a celebration both of the railways themselves and of the art of the postcard photographers, colourists and publishers. Click on the book cover, below to log on to Amazon.co.uk where you can see all of John Hannavy's currently available books.


text: Whitney Wood has joined the Department as an Associated Medical Services (AMS) Postdoctoral Fellow in the History of Medicine. She will be working with Nancy Janovicek to conduct an oral history project that explores experiences of and attitudes towards natural childbirth in mid-to-late twentieth century Canada. Whitney earned her PhD from the Tri-University Graduate Program (Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo, University of Guelph) in 2016, and from 2016-2018 was a SSHRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of History, Classics, and Archaeology at Birkbeck, University of London.


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Around 36 economic zones being set up in various areas; skill development work on the rise
The inception of a new development era with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has opened up vistas of opportunities for local and international investors.
The accomplishment of 12 energy projects by 2017-18, the emergence of Pakistan as the fastest growing Muslim economy by 2017, positive body language of foreign and international companies to invest in Pakistan, more than two million job prospects with CPEC, dramatic cutback in terror activities, curtailing energy crisis issues, scaling down poverty to record numbers compared with past years, the powerful initiative by the Chinese founder of a major business-to-business website to invest in Pakistan's technology sector, are a few successful feats that the incumbent government should be fairly credited for.
Analysts believe there is a dire need that we build ourselves as a fast-growing economy, a peaceful nation with people that believe in growing constantly. By focusing on our IT sector, employment opportunities will be high and it will come handy to offer financial independence to all age groups. Our government, the planning ministry, and other relevant departments have to step forward, promise security to investors, bring life to the struggling economy and support Pakistan to become a country that appeals to every international company for investment, they said, adding: "China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is set to take Pakistan to new horizons on economic front. CPEC which is not just a corridor of connectivity to bring the places closer but a project of immense potential bound to change the destiny of the whole region. One of the most important phases of CPEC is its industrial phase which will start soon and under it, 36 Economic Zones will be set up in various areas of the country."
According to them, CPEC is geared to usher in new job opportunities, enhanced exports, more foreign exchange, burgeoning trade activities, and a number of other financial aspects of the country set to materialize during the upcoming industrial phase.
Positive development is that the leading provider of international investment decision support tools – MSCI has reclassified its Pakistan Index to the higher status of 'Emerging Markets.' MSCI is expected to announce this decision at the "Semi-Annual Index Review in May 2017. The decision will upgrade Pakistan from the stature of 'Frontier Markets' to 'Emerging Markets' and is expected to generate inflows of global portfolio investment, amounting to $475 million by the middle of 2017. This was stated by EFG Hermes – an Egypt-based investment bank.
The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has lauded this positive development and congratulated the nation, for ensuring that Pakistan's economic output is rising at a healthy pace. Global institutional investors use different MSCI indices – such as frontier, emerging, China and US markets – to create balanced portfolios to generate maximum returns while keeping in view their overall risk appetite. Emerging markets attract far more funds than frontier markets.
The President of APBF Mr. Ibrahim Qureshi stated that: Over the past few years, economic dynamism in the global economy has gradually been shifting—from advanced economies to emerging markets. Today, the emerging economies comprise of 85 percent of the world's population, while contributing almost 60 percent of global GDP. While the global recovery has been subdued, emerging economies have contributed more than 80 percent of global growth since the crisis. In the current scenario, Pakistan's inclusion into the Emerging markets is a tremendous achievement. It will create many new opportunities, despite the challenging environment."
MSCI communicates its conclusions, based on discussions with the international investment community, on a list of markets under review every June. MSCI announced last year that Pakistan was on its list for possible reclassification in view of improvements in transparency and liquidity.
Although the actual reclassification of the index will follow next year, global investors tend to start factoring in the reclassification ahead of the actual change, which prompts massive inflows of global funds in the case of a favorable decision.
The benchmark index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange has already gained 15-percent this year, making it the best performer in Asia. "The gauge has climbed 4.2 percent this month, compared with a 0.4 percent fall in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index."
Pakistan was part of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index between 1994 and 2008. However, the temporary closure of the Pakistan Stock Exchange in 2008 led MSCI to remove it from the index and classify it as a "standalone country index". MSCI made Pakistan a part of the Frontier Markets Index in May 2009 and it has remained as such since then.
As per estimates under recently enhanced version of CPEC, about 2.3 million jobs for skilled and professional staff will be created through different ventures. Jobs for semi skilled and unskilled persons and indirect jobs will also be in millions.
Leading businessman Mian Tanvir Soofi told PAGE that the CPEC has given us a new hope and opportunity to grow and compete in a competitive environment where world is a global village. The Industrial phase of CPEC will bring new opportunities as well as challenges for the local industry, he opined.
Expressing optimism, Soofi said, "Most of our industrialists will gain substantially from various projects under CPEC due to huge potential of growth in the country and its vast resources."
"Our industrialists need to understand working pattern of Chinese first and then we can formulate our action plan. We can enter into joint ventures with Chinese or in our individual capacity. This can only be possible, if the authorities don't ignore interests of local industry while making agreements under CPEC", he stressed.
Pakistan needs to make efforts to prepare work force for availing maximum benefits from Industrial phase and other ventures under CPEC.
As per data available from Punjab government as many as 2.143 million skilled graduates will be ready in the province by the year 2018. Regular and private sector training under TEVTA will train 541,128 persons, Punjab Vocational Training Council (PVTC) 480,000, Punjab Skills Development Funds (PSDF) 225,000 private sector self (Affiliated colleges) 140,000 Administrative Departments Training and Higher Education department 298,814. Livestock and Dairy Development Department 160,800, Health Department 62, 072, Agriculture Department 30,638 and Mines & Minerals Department 4, 720, Total for Administrative Departments 557,044 persons.
The way forward for Pakistan is the same as adopted by Chinese nation–education, skill development and best utilization of all the resources, human resource atop.