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In this section, you will find articles about custody, access and divorce law. As advocates working for and with battered women, we have come to know that the violence and threat of violence does not end at the point of separation. In fact, there is plenty of evidence from our work that demonstrates that the risk of abuse and death are heightened once she leaves.
One common way abusive men attempt to continue to control and bully women is through custody and access issues. Legal bullying is a particularly insidious form of post-separation violence. This is when the abuser uses the family law and the family court process as tools in his ongoing quest to continue to control and abuse his former partner.
Violence at this time often includes a wide spectrum of abusive behaviours, including physical assault, threats of physical violence, controlling behaviours and/or psychological abuse that are used by the abuser to make a woman reconcile or punish her for leaving.
Many abused women turn to family law and family court for assistance and support in making post-separation parenting arrangements as well as to resolve issues such as spousal and child support, property division or to get a restraining order. Unfortunatly many women discover that processes of family court interfere with her attempts to escape her abuser and protect herself and her children.
If you are a woman currently requiring assistance with your own family court issue, please call us at (604) 872-8212
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Lego Nexo Knights Episode 10 - The Might and the Magic
You are going to Watch Lego Nexo Knights Episode 10 online free episodes with HQ / high quality. Stream cartoons Lego Nexo Knights Episode 10 Online Aaron must figure out a plan to save all his friends. Meanwhile, Macy has a flashback, saying that she wanted to become a knight, not being a princess all the time. Soon, she admitted to herself that she was not ready to be a knight, but was cut off by Aaron, who used his energy bow to cut the chain off of her, and retained her shield and mace back. The two then rescued Clay, who was chained on a target, getting spun around all the time. After him, they saved Axl by giving him a chain of sausages to climb up, but was unsuccessful the first time, and the second time, they succeeded. Finally, they rescue Lance, who was stuck in an animal farm, making a new friend, called Hamletta, a pig. Jestro, who was so close to victory, were stopped by the knights, and the rest sans Clay, got their NEXO Power, and the blue knight got one that was last done ages ago. When Clay got the new NEXO Power, one smash of his sword and all the monsters turned to purple dust, and he slammed his sword down again, and sent Jestro all the way out of the kingdom of Knightonia. Near the end, King Halbert apologizes to Macy, and he claims her an official NEXO Knight. Lance then gets Dennis back on one condition: Lance has to be the servant of Dennis for a week.

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Ch Turkmen Kaptan's Hanim
Hanim came to Latte Da in 2007.
Faithful, loyal and bit of a trouble maker !...are just a few words to describe this unusual breed, the Kangal. Most importantly, she is fiercely protective of her charges. She lives not only WITH the goats, but loves to be in the middle of everything they do and is truly part of the herd. She is extremely unhappy if she is separated from them & will fuss until she can return to where she knows she 'belongs'.
Hanim received her UKC Championship in 2008 !
Just "CHUCK"
Chuck joined the Latte Da family in 2012. This happy guy was a rescue Great Pyrenees. He was clearly a working dog looking for a job to do, and he does his job VERY WELL.
Phaedra & Stevie
Phaedra & Stevie (mother and son Akbash 'team') the day they arrived at Latte Da !...immediately went to work in our yearling pen. Later we moved Stevie in with Hanim and the milkers to keep her company.
Below, Spot introducers herself to them and sets some "ground rules"..."I'm in charge here !!!"
Note the submissive posture of Pheadra...Such a perfect guardian dog !!!
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Dollar climbs as US data backs December rate hike view
[NEW YORK] The dollar rose on Friday, on track for its largest weekly gain in more than seven months against the euro, after strong US retail sales and producer prices data for September reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates in December.
The safe-haven yen and Swiss franc fell versus the dollar after risk sentiment got a boost from Chinese data showing producer prices rose for the first time in nearly five years. That boded well for the global economy which has been battling the threat of deflation in recent months.
The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, added 0.3 per cent to 97.788. It was up 1.2 per cent for the week and 2.4 per cent for the month so far.
The US retail sales data, which showed a 0.6 per cent rise last month after declining 0.2 per cent in August, supported the dollar's gains. Other data on Friday suggested a pickup in inflation, with producer prices rising broadly last month to record their biggest year-on-year increase since December 2014.
"Following a disappointing August, Fed Chair Janet Yellen will be pleased to see retail sales rebound strongly in September," said Dennis de Jong, managing director at UFX.com in Limassol, Cyprus. "Observers are increasingly confident that December will finally bring the long-awaited interest rate hike."
The minutes of the latest Fed meeting in September, released on Wednesday, prompted investors to raise their bets of a US rate increase in December. Markets are now pricing in around a 70 per cent chance that the Fed will hike then.
Against the yen, the dollar rose 0.5 per cent to 104.28. It was up 1.2 per cent for the week.
The dollar did trim gains after a report showed that consumer sentiment, as gauged by the University of Michigan, fell this month to 87.9, the lowest since September 2015.
The euro fell 0.4 per cent to US$1.1015, heading back toward its Thursday's low of US$1.0982, its weakest level since late July. It was down 1.6 per cent for the week, its worst weekly performance since late February.
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Jesus, Nelson Mandella, Marlin Monroe, Elvis, Teddy Rosevelt, and Tony Robbins are coming over your house this weekend!!!
Gandhi isnt sure if he can make it…
Why do we go to seminars… when the information can be found in a book? Why would someone take a trip to hawaii when they could jut watch a video of hawaii and see the whole state in an hour from the comfort of their home? Why do we spend outrageous amounts of money to see a concert when we could just buy the cd or watch the artist on youtube.
The answer is experience.. human experiences…interaction with one another does something magical to us… it lights up our entire beings creating the magic we remember for a lifetime
What does this have to do with reading???
Simple… emotional reaction and human connection magnify memory…
I love reading and learning form books and if the author is great.. i usually make it a point to meet him/her or see them in person at least… but the fact is I can t see them all and many of them have long passed away
Imagine having an autobiography from your favorite actor, or singer and reading a story in which they impart to you a powerful life lesson. you may remember it..you may not. But I tell you this.. If that same person was in your living room sitting with you on the couch telling you the same story you would be 100% tuned in and you would remember it for the rest of your life.
Proximity is power… and the closer you can get to the people and information that inspires you… them more impact it will have on your life. However, I doubt you favorite authors are all going to come to your house this weekend and hang out so you can learn form them… but you can connect your mind with theirs through media and the power of your imagination
So here's how i do it… (I learned this in part from Napoleon Hill' s Think and Grow Rich)
I read a bit about the author… usually just the back page of the book has a good amount of information to suffice -about where the person lives and their family, how they grew up and where they're from. More info can always be found online. Get a clear mental picture of who this person is, and questions you might ask this person Before you read the book. Look at their face.. look in their eyes… just as if you were seeing them in person and connect with them. It may sound silly.. but believe they can feel it and are creating distinctions about who you are as well. Then as you read… don't read passively.. underlining and highlighting is great.. But I'm always asking questions as i read. Witting them down in the margins… Often the questions are answered later in the book ..or in another book..and this makes me feel like i'm engaged in a dialog with this person… like they are my personal mentor for the evening. This creates a mental bond that guides me as I go throughout my day and experience similar challenges… I apply Their lessons learned to real life experiences ( this is where real learning happens best).. this application of principals creates deeper learning.
Have a personal relationship with those who inspire you through the medium of print, audio, and video.. you can connect your mind with some of the greatest minds that have ever lived… so treat you learning time as such… sacred time… to have the TV on while your mentor is telling you his/her life story would be rude. Treat it as time to connect your mind and learn life lessons from someone who's story can beneift you powerfully… this is the time in which you will get those little distictions that will make the big difference
——–Take aways——–
-Know the author as you would know your best friend- Be Curious Attentive- Respectful – connected
– Pause at moments to reflect and Ask Questions of the text
– Learning time is Sacred Time and should be treated as such
The time you spend here and the lessons learned will move your Life Forward. Be Exited about this


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The first photos have been released from Ava DuVernay's upcoming fantasy epic "A Wrinkle in Time" based on the classic Madeline L'Engle novel.
The story follows an ordinary teenager named Meg (newcomer Storm Reid) who is whisked on a cosmic adventure with her young brother Charles (Deric McCabe) to find their missing scientist father (Chris Pine) with the help of three celestial beings: the philosophizing Mrs. Who (Mindy Kaling), inquisitive Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon), and wizened Mrs. Which (Oprah Winfrey).
All three of those actresses playing those beings, plus DuVernary and Reid, appear in the shots which premiered over at EW. DuVernay was also asked what drew her to the project:
"The first image [I had in my head] was to place a brown girl in that role of Meg, a girl traveling to different planets and encountering beings and situations that I'd never seen a girl of color in.
All of those scenes struck my fancy, and then it was also something that [Disney VP of production] Tendo Nagenda said to me, which I'll never forget. One of the things that really made me want to read it was when he said, 'Ava, imagine what you would do with the worlds.' Worlds! 'Planets no one's ever seen or heard of,' he said.
There aren't any other black women who have been invited to imagine what other planets in the universe might look and feel like. I was interested in that and in a heroine that looked like the girls I grew up with."
The photos come well ahead of the film's March 9th 2018 release and the film's first trailer is expected to arrive soon.


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A Short Incubation is an Alliance only quest in which the player must gather some potions to which will help to protect an egg acquired in a previous quest. This is part of the Freedom for All Creatures quest chain, which will eventually award the player with a baby sprite dragon pet, very cute and highly desired. The chain starts with [47] Freedom for All Creatures in Feralas.
How to Get This Quest Edit
After completing [47] An Orphan Looking For a Home by talking to Quentin at the Mirage Raceway in Thousand Needles, simply talk to him a second time to get this quest.
Objectives Edit
Bring 2 [Elixirs of Fortitude] to Quentin in Thousand Needles.
You will need:
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The [Elixirs of Fortitude] can be made by an alchemist, either find someone with alchemy to make them or check the Auction House and buy them there. Return to Quentin at the Mirage Raceway in Thousand Needles once you have them.
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The Moonweavers, huh? Most intriguing. I wish the sprite darters could truly appreciate what it means to have those two look after them. They are both quite capable.
So, they gave you the egg as a gift. Well, then you should be responsible for it for as long as you desire. It appears it's almost ready to hatch, but we should ensure it's healthy and no damage has been done to it.
I only need two elixirs of fortitude for a small spell to protect the egg. I have the rest of the components here with me.
Progress Edit
The longer I stay here, the more tempted I am to partake in these races, <name>. Truly boggling...
Have you found the elixirs yet? Once I can tell if the egg is going to be healthy or not, I'll return it to you to hold onto until it's prepared to hatch.
Let me know.
Completion Edit
Wonderful. These will do nicely. Give me a moment to mix together my components and we shall see how well this egg is going to do.
Quest progressionEdit
- Main article: Freedom for All Creatures quest chain
- [47] Freedom for All Creatures
- [47] Doling Justice
- [47] Doling Justice
- [47] An Orphan Looking For a Home
- [47] A Short Incubation
- [47] The Newest Member of the Family
- [47] Food for Baby
- [48] Becoming a Parent


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Started by Chris Card. Last reply by Deon van der Merwe Aug 29, 2013. 1 Reply 0 Likes
How do you go about doing the level & gyro calibrating your APM when its installed in a Ritewing ZII ?I spent several hours with a spirit level and a bunch of shims to orient my ZII to perform…Continue
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Hi guys! I am trying to build a low-cost UAV for mapping, initially I intend to use a flying wing of 1.5m wingspan with ardupilot APM 2.5, GPS uBlox LEA-6, 2200KV Brushless Motor (2200KV Turnigy 6…Continue
where should I put my APM 2.6? I've read somewhere it shouldn't be in the top compartment near the motor because of vibrations, what about using something to lower the vibrations?
Hi guys! How did you overcome a huge throws in non-manual modes problem? No matter how I calibrate - I always get huge throws in stab and other modes =(
Can we start a collection of tuning files? I think it would be great to have a starting point for everybody.
If you have never flown an RC plane, you might invest in a flight trainer before you fly a plane such as a Zeph2. Unless of course you have significant $ for repair or replacement. RealFlight Expansion Pac 6 even has one of Chris's (Ritewing) wings. This is what he suggested for me :) It appears to be a very fast plane - gets out of sight in a few seconds - ha... not much time to recover :)
Even then, it might be cost effective to learn to fly with a slower trainer - That is what I am doing :) Actually, even though I have years of flying slow gliders, I still purchased the flight trainer with Chris's wing AND I'm currently building a slower Skyflyer from ReadyMade RC mostly for FPV :) I too have a very nice ZephII almost complete hanging on the wall. I'm probably going to put the APM2 in the inexpensive slow Skyflyer just for practice before I launch the rocket (ZephII).
Hope this helps,
Dudz, personally, I would avoid trying to fly the plane without "knowing" how to fly the plane. This could be a recipe for disaster. From my experience over the last several months, the APM is far from perfect out-of-the-box and often needs to be tuned and tuned again over several flights. Even then, it screws up from time-to-time (or I screw something up). The feature to fall back on is that you can always turn the APM off and simply fly the plane. If I hadn't had this ultimate failsafe, I would have surely crashed my wing trying to get the APM tuned. When you think you have it setup pretty well, flying in stabilize mode might help you get more comfortable and switching to manual from time to time to get practice. Also, you will want to make sure your wing itself is flight worthy (COG, reflex, etc.) before expecting the APM to fly it. You'll get the hang of it quickly, and then move on to APM flight LOS. In no time, you'll probably be ready for FPV using the APM, and actually get your plane back for another flight. If you just jump in, it might be a one flight plane. :)
I have built 90% of my Zephyr II with apm2. I have up until now only ever flown a quadcopter. I use it mainly in Auto. In FPV I keep throwing the goggles off whenever I loose video quality in fear of crashing. Question is, can I finish the zephyr, and only use it in Auto without actualy flying it in manual ?.... what are the chances of it flying as it should with the standard parameters straight away ?
Mike - here are my parameters for my Zephyr II. I don't think it will correct your RTL situation though.
Can someone upload a full parameter list for the ZII?? I have done some tuning but my fly by wire does not level out, RTH is not working.


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Jan 07, 2007
A powerful cyclone has imposed a transport blockade on Sakhalin and the Kuriles again. Planes do not fly to the island, and ships cannot reach them. The ferry service between Vanino and Kholmsk is halted. The vessels that carry people and cargo between the island and the mainland have taken shelter. Wet snow covers the south of Sakhalin. Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk's airport is closed. The Transaero plane on the flight from Moscow to Sakhalin had to land on Kamchatka. The work of all the Sakhalin Region's ports is halted. The wind speed reached 21 metres a second on Kunashir Island. Fishing and transport ships working in the Sea of Okhotsk and the Bering Sea have escaped from the storm to the safer side of the Kuriles. The cyclone will rage on Sakhalin and the Kuriles until January 9 and then will leave for Kamchatka.


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|Davis Enterprise, 9-21-11
So we are coming up on the sixth year of Neighbors Night Out parties. These are, of course, those government-sponsored and organized gatherings designed to "keep the peace" between students and longer-term residents in Davis neighborhoods.
I suppose the central question about them is: Do they make any difference? It is difficult to know, of course, since properly done evaluations have not, to my knowledge, been conducted.
Lacking such evaluations, I can only report my own experience in attending these gatherings and the reports of other attendees. My main observation is that virtually no members of the targeted population--students new to a neighborhood--actually show up.*
Long-term residents are there, as well as diverse City employees and a good time is had by all. But in the absence of the people who it is all about, what is the point?
There is, though, one aspect of this year's effort I particularly like: the graphic in the Enterprise titled "Be a Good Neighbor." I reproduce it here. I think a copy of it should be presented to every new student who moves into the Old North--or into any other area of Davis.
All this said, I will nonetheless be attending this year's Old North Neighbors' Night Out.
It will be on the expansive, sidewalk-open lawn at 642 D Street, Sunday, October 9, 4-6 pm. It is a pre-dinner "finger-food -appetizers-to-share" affair in which you also bring your own beverages, plates, and utensils to reuse. There will be coolers, ice, and a hot grill.
* Photographs I took of the 2007 Old North's Neighbors' Night Out--the second year-- are posted here:
I could not find a single student (new or not) in any of the photos. Instead, we see the Old North warhorses and "usual suspects" chatting with one another & Davis fire people & politicos.


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Go south and take the Colombo to Galle route. When you pass Beruwala, you will spot a Kaluwamodara Bridge, which is about 36 miles away from Colombo. Get on the bridge and turn left at its end. After about half a mile, you will reach the Kande Viharaya. The total travel time to get to the temple will be approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes excluding any traffic on the roads.


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Nicole Gillespie is Associate Professor in Management at the University of Queensland Business School. She is a Chief Investigator of the NHMRC funded Centre for Research Excellence in Telehealth and International Research Fellow of the Centre for Corporate Reputation at Oxford University. Nicole's research focuses on the development and repair of trust in complex organisations and in challenging contexts, such as telemedicine and mega-projects. She also researches in the fields of teams, leadership and employee well-being. Her research appears in leading journals such as Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Organization Studies, and Business Ethics Quarterly. Nicole has consulted to and conducted research in a broad range of private and public sector organisations, most recently the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, CSIRO, Santos, Origin Energy, Barclays Bank, UBS Bank, and the Australian Army. She teaches on the UQ MBA program, the Australian and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) Executive Masters in Public Administration, as well as customised executive programs. She is the recipient of five teaching excellence awards. See Educator Profile


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Taras H. ShevchenkoMuseum & Memorial Park Foundation
1614 Bloor St. West
Toronto OntarioM6P 1A7
Tel: 416-534-8662
Fax: 416-535-1063
One room on the main floor of the Museum displays a small
portion of the Museum's extensive collection of Ukrainian
handicrafts and folk art, including many fine examples of
costumes, embroidery, ceramics, wood carving and weaving.
These exhibits of traditinal Ukrainian art have been created
both in Ukraine and in Canada. The collection in constantly
Traditional Ukrainian Dress
Folk costume is a basic element of a country's culture and
craft, closely tied with its whole history.
Vasyl Boiko, a fellow at the Institute of Art, Folklore and
Ethnography of the Academy of Arts and Science of Ukraine,
writes that folk costume "distinguishes itself through its
originality and the wealth of regional variations... The Ukrainian
costume is a genuine encyclopedia of the people's creativity.
In it are synthesized the folk arts of weaving, style, sewing,
adornment (embroidery, applique, trimming, etc.)."
Traditional dress in Ukraine shows a high degree of sophistication,
elegance, and artistry. For centuries scholars of ethnography
(descriptive anthropology) and folklore have collected and
studied Ukrainian folk costumes. Art historians have paid
much attention to the highly artistic embroidery that is a
fundamental element of folk costume.
The earliest-known dress worn in the territory of Ukraine dates
back to the Scythian and Sarmatian tribes. Men wore cloth or fur
trousers, jackets, pointed caps, and boots. Women wore wide shirts
that dropped to the knees, a coat with armhole slits, and a cap
like a man's hat but covered with a wrap. Embroidery was a Scythian
art as far back as the 5th century BC, according to archaeological
But it was during the Kyivan-Rus era, according to Kateryna Mateiko, a scholar with the Ukrainian State Museum of Ethnography and Crafts in Lviv, that the prototypes of the basic elements of the Ukrainian costume developed. The main elements of dress were the shirt, trousers, cloak, sheepskin vest, overcoat, cap, footcloths, stockings, and boots. Princes and boyars (the upper ruling class) wore clothes influenced by Byzantine fabrics and ornaments.
During the Kozak(Cossak) period, the nobility dressed in Renaissance
styles prevalent in Europe, with the addition of long overcoats
and sheepskin jackets to protect against the climate. Kozak(Cossak)
officers adapted this dress to military needs, with short caftan
or zhupan, wide trousers or sharovary, and cloak or kyreia. Townspeople
imitated the fashions of the nobility to some extent, while the
Kozak(Cossak) style influenced the dress of the peasants. The features
of dress that evolved during the Kozak(Cossak) period among the
townspeople and peasants were preserved with some changes, while
the nobility adopted European baroque fashions.
The golden age of Ukrainian folk costume was the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century when regional variations reached their peak. Availability
of factory-made fabrics in the second half of the 19th century changed the fabric used in the fashions, but the general features of folk dress persisted in small
towns and villages until the First World War. After the First World War, folk dress began to disappear in the countryside because of the low price of urban clothing
and the peasant's desire to dress like townsfolk.
Scholars of Ukrainian folk costume usually classify it by regional differences. The Encyclopedia of Ukraine recognizes five regional groups: that of the Middle
Dnieper Region, originating in the Hetman period; Polisia; Podilia; central Galicia and Volhynia; and the Carpathian Mountains and Subcarpathia, including
Pokutia, Bukovyna, Hutsul, Boiko, and Lemko.
Classifying costumes by region is a broad tool, since variations occur from village to village. Costume differs according to sex, with woman's dress more
elaborate than men's. Social, economic, and marital status influence dress and there are special ways of dressing according to the season and for festive
Ukrainian Eggs
The Slavic peoples have been decorating eggs since prehistoric
times, originally in the belief that their magic would assure the
coming of spring. Later, under Christianity, the decorated egg became
a symbol of the Resurrection and its message of renewal. The Ukrainian
community in Canada has developed this traditional craft into a
vivid cultural symbol and a source of ethnic pride. Their rich decorative
heritage gives Ukrainian egg-painters enormous scope for originality.
Among the myriad ornamental motifs that can be recognized in the
Museum's egg collection are symbols drawn from solar, plant, animal
and ecclesiastical sources. Ukrainians call these eggs pysanky,
from the verb pysaty, "to write". The design is "written" on the
shell in molten wax, using a stylus, before the dyes are applied.
As in batik, the wax protects the areas not to be dyed.
When Ukrainian settlers first came to the Canada over one
hundred years ago, they brought with them the rich
and varied art and culture of their homeland. One such art
form is Ukrainian embroidery, an art which is present in both
the secular and sacred aspects of life. Our exhibit displays
artifacts which stem from both of these aspects.
Ukrainian artistic embroidery is one of the ancient and widespread
genres of folk art, a favorite way of decorating clothes and
household objects. Traditional Ukrainian embroidery plays
an important role in public events, celebrations and special
occasions of the communities. For festive events women wear
embroidered blouses and men wear embroided shirts. It also
appeares on pillows, table linens, clothes and placed near
household religious icons, covers the easter baskets.
Cross is one of most widespread technique in Ukrainian embroidery.
It is simple and convenient technique to implement patterns.
The beauty of work made by this technique depends from exact
counting threads on fabric and direction the top stitches
(the top stitches suppose to lie on the same direction).
Wood Carving
Wood carving is an important and highly developed branch
of the Ukrainian folk art. It has been refined for generations
and has brought luxury items into every day life. Household
articles, farm implements, transportation vehicles, as well
as religious architecture were made out of wood, and most
of these items were decorated with woodcarved designs. The
ornamentation was applied to functional and decorative wooden
items consisted of mostly geometric patterns. As with all
Ukrainian folk art, the decorative patterns used had a deep
symbolic meaning.
Wood carving was popular throughout Ukraine, but some regions were
especially noted for the beauty and sophistication of their wood
work. The ancient art of wood carving increased greatly and became
an essential part of daily life. These wooden masterpices never
fail to touch the heart of folk art lovers.
Musical Instruments
The bandura is a unique Ukrainian musical instrument that
dates back to the 7-th century. Originally it was used for
accompaniment of epic folk ballads and occasional folk dances.
It became immensely popular between the 15th and 18th centuries
when traveling musicians, called Kobzars, entertained in towns
and villages of Ukraine, while singing about the exploits
of the Kozaks(Cossak, Ukrainian warriors). Over the years,
the bandura acquired more and more strings and became a fully
chromatic instrument with switches for changing tonalities.
The Bandura is taught as a solo and ensemble instrument in
music schools and conservatories in Ukraine.
Tsymbaly (Hammer Dulcimer)
The hammer dulcimer is an instrument that is well known in
many countries. It's origins can be traced to the Middle East
where it was known as the santur and it is thought that the
instrument was first brought to Ukraine during the Crusades.
It spread to Ukraine through Hungary and Rumania, where it
is known as a cymbalom and was probably introduced into Ukraine
by wandering Gypsy and Jewish musicians. The earliest mention
of the Ukrainian term tsymbaly dates back only to the 17th
century. In Moldova earlier mentions dating to 1546 can be
found. The hammer dulcimer is similar in construction to the
husli, consisting of a large wooden box with a soundboard
on which strings are strung across in courses of three to
five strings. Two bridges are placed on the soundboard over
which the strings are stretched. These divide the strings
so that each course of strings can produce two different notes.
The strings are struck with wooden hammers. Usually the instrument
is played in a seated position - placed on the knees of the
performer - or in a standing position, with the aid of a long
belt that goes around the neck of the performer.
The trembita,woodwind instrument, is the Ukrainian version
of the alpine horn. It is usually made of spruce that has
been split, a central bore dug out and then glued together
and bound with birch bark. It is usually some three meters
(10 feet) long, being 2.3 to 5 cm (1-2 in.) wide at the mouthpiece
and 6cm (3 1/2 in) wide at the bell. Shorter trembitas of
half to one meter in length can be found. This shorter instruments
are often called "vivcharska dudka" (shepherds pipe) or "syhnal'na
truba." The mouthpiece is often made from a separate piece.
The range is approximately three octaves, encompassing the
natural harmonic series such as in the french horn. The trembita
was primarily used in signaling events such as the coming
of visitors, enemies or death in the mountain regions of Ukraine
and thus a system of elaborate signals was devised. Carol
motifs were also played on the instrument at Christmas. Like
many of the instruments of Western Ukraine, the trembita is
not unique to the Ukrainian people. Instruments such as the
trombita, trabita, trebita can be found in Poland and the
bucium in Romania.
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QuakeCon 2012 rumbles August 2-5
Free public gaming expo hits Dallas, Texas, in early August; upcoming Bethesda titles on hand.
Gamers eager to book flights and reserve hotel rooms for QuakeCon 2012 now have the official green light, as event organizer Bethesda Softworks today announced that the show will descend upon Dallas, Texas, August 2-5, 2012.
The show is free and open to the public and will take place at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. Keeping with its yearly tradition, QuakeCon 2012 will host a large-scale bring-your-own-computer (BYOC) LAN party, which has become North America's largest such gathering.
Other details concerning the show are thin. However, gamers can expect to get their hands on upcoming titles from Bethesda Softworks and sister studio id Software during the convention. Specific games were not mentioned, but projects in development at Bethesda and id include Prey 2, Dishonered, and Doom 4.
Panel discussions at last year's QuakeCon included chats about first-person shooter games from employees of Respawn Entertainment and id Software, as well as talks of origin stories from Arkane and Insomniac Games.
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These are some tips for undocumented youth on some things about how to move in this world. Please post more tips if you got them, we will take them and add them here… hopefully making this into a PAGE!!!!!! feedback is appreciated.
When filling out an I-9 form for work, it's better to check Legal Permanent Resident than Citizen when you are undocumented. Checking citizen can have stronger implications in the future.
Get an ITIN number. It is useful for taxes and can be used for some work places. We have heard it is also better to use your ITIN even if you have a social security number.
If stopped by cops only give your name. Don't say anything else, like place of birth or anything. If you are taken in say you want to speak to your lawyer.
Have a lawyer.
Do not carry false documents.
Never sign anything if you are detained.
Meet other people that are undocumented. It helps to know you are not alone, and to share more tips and resources with each other. Then share them with us.
Your true friends will try to understand you in the end. It may take more time for some than others, but keep conversations open and remember that there are more people in the world who will be supportive- you just have to meet them.
Do what you have to keep your mental health. You can't help others as much if you are having a personal crisis, plus we love you and want you to be ok.
spell check. It makes you seem more professional. If you decided to defy grammar do it with a purpose.
Follow your dreams. Don't let this system get you down when thinking about how to achieve what you want. You don't always have to follow the standard path to get there… and if you are undocumented, sometimes you cant. So you and us together must look for ways to gain the skills we want in alternative spaces and paths.
Build alternative spaces and media.
Even if the laws restrain you in one way remember the skills you learn you will take forever.
When you are sad remember all the things you have been able to accomplish despite being undocumented. Your very presence and happiness are victories against the laws and people that refuse to recognize us as part of this word.
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Put to rest the practice of starting SSRIs in patients with depression and heart failure in an attempt to affect CVD outcomes.
A 60-year-old man presents for a follow-up visit to talk about his congestive heart failure. He has New York Heart Association class 3 heart failure with a left ventricular ejection fraction of 30%. You notice that he is downcast, and based on his self-administered 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) score of 17, you determine that he is having a concomitant major depressive episode. Should you start him on an SSRI?
Depression is widely recognized as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), as well as adverse outcomes in patients with known CVD.2-5 Previous studies have identified poor health behaviors as the primary underlying link between depression and CVD risk.2,6 Conversely, a recent systematic review found that positive constructs, mediated primarily through lifestyle behaviors, may have a protective effect on outcomes.7
Recently, researchers have focused on treating depression to simultaneously improve CVD outcomes. While some studies have shown SSRIs to be a safe and effective treatment for depression in patients with coronary disease, they have not demonstrated improvement in CVD outcomes.8,9 However, a post hoc analysis of the ENRICHD trial did suggest that SSRI treatment may improve mortality and morbidity post-MI.10
The prevalence of depression among patients with heart failure ranges from 10% to 40%, depending on disease severity.11 Depression is associated with lower quality of life (QoL), poorer treatment adherence, and higher rates of rehospitalization among patients with heart failure; it is an independent predictor of mortality in this patient population.1 Until recently, only one RCT (the SADHART-CHF study) looked at SSRI treatment in patients with heart failure and depression.12 In that 12-week trial, sertraline did not improve depression or CVD outcomes when compared with placebo—but the study period may have been too short to capture long-term outcomes.
In the MOOD-HF study, investigators sought to determine whether SSRI treatment for depression in patients with heart failure could improve CVD outcomes over a longer study period (up to 24 mo).1 Specifically, this RCT assessed whether treatment with escitalopram could reduce morbidity and mortality risk in patients with comorbid chronic systolic heart failure and depression.
This double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted at 16 tertiary medical centers in Germany between 2009 and 2014. Adult patients with New York Heart Association class 2 to 4 heart failure and left ventricular ejection fractions < 45% were screened for depression using the PHQ-9. Patients with PHQ-9 scores ≥ 12 underwent a structured psychiatric interview with a psychiatrist or psychosomatic specialist, and those diagnosed with major depression were invited to participate in the trial. Patients with recent SSRI use and/or psychotherapy were excluded.
Eligible participants were randomized to receive either escitalopram (10-20 mg/d) or placebo for up to 24 months, in addition to standard heart failure care. The starting dose of 5 mg was increased to 10 to 20 mg as tolerated until week 12 of the study; the dose at 12 weeks was considered the maintenance dose. Psychiatric and medical assessments were performed every six months during the study period. Depression severity was assessed using the 10-item Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS).
Outcomes. The study used a composite endpoint of all-cause death or hospitalization; the primary outcome was time to first event of this composite. Secondary outcomes included MADRS score at 12 weeks, anxiety as assessed by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale, and health-related QoL as assessed by the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ). The sample size was calculated to achieve 80% power for the primary outcome. Baseline characteristics between the intervention and placebo groups were balanced after randomization, and the modified intention-to-treat study population included participants who took at least one dose of the study medication.1
Results. Ultimately, 372 participants were included in the analysis (185 escitalopram, 187 placebo). A primary endpoint event occurred in 116 participants (63%) in the escitalopram group and in 119 participants (64%) in the placebo group (hazard ratio [HR], 0.99).1 No differences were found between treatment groups for the primary endpoints in either adjusted or unadjusted analyses.
The mean MADRS score changed from 20.2 at baseline to 11.2 at 12 weeks with escitalopram, and from 21.4 to 12.5 in the placebo group (between-group difference, –0.9).10 Overall, the two treatment groups had comparable daily medication doses and mean treatment duration (18 mo), and both groups demonstrated partial remission of depression symptoms, improved health status, and improved QoL over the study period.
Interestingly, the placebo group experienced significantly improved QoL at 12 months.1 There were no between-group differences in adverse events or safety measures.1 The trial was discontinued prematurely based on futility after a recommendation from the data and safety monitoring committee.
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Thought I'd interrupt y'all's football wankfest for a minute... I know you all hate women's basketball, so I'll keep my facts about the NBA:- Most people know Jerry West as "The Logo." Slightly fewer people know that he's the only player in NBA history to be named Finals MVP from the losing team (1969, vs. Boston Celtics).- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the only player to be named Finals MVP for two different teams (Milwaukee, Los Angeles).- Jo-Jo White and Cedric Maxwell are the only two eligible players to have been named Finals MVP who are not in the Hall of Fame.- As a player for the Boston Celtics, Bill Russell only lost two playoff series in his entire career: 1958 NBA Finals, vs. St. Louis (Atlanta) Hawks, and 1967 Eastern Division Finals, vs. Philadelphia 76ers. Both teams were coached by Alex Hannum.
The WNBA's Washington Mystics are the only active franchise that has never competed in the WNBA Finals.
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Piazza lost home runs due to his home parks, but it's difficult to avoid that he was still hitting in an extremely good era for hitters overall. Compare him to Johnny Bench who hit 389 home runs when almost every park was modeled like Shea, and it's a bit muddled. Baseball-Reference.com has a tool that lets you quickly create neutralized statistics.
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I never realized League Park was such a hitters' haven. What's really interesting is that from 1932-46 the Indians had both League Park and Cleveland Stadium. The Indians' ERA over that span was a full run higher at League Park.
Yankee Stadium overall I think was a pitchers' park. Its quirk is that it didn't hurt left handed hitters but it slaughtered righties. I noted Gil McDougald above. He is probably the player most hurt by his home park in the history of the majors.
Time of game is 4:20 and Red Ruffing throws 15 innings. Old time baseball is awesome.
Some weird MVP results in those years. Marty Marion winning the 1944 NL MVP stands out. Voters in that era values defense and didn't quite know how to measure it. And frankly even today with our advanced stats I'm not sure we have it right. I think those MVP voters absolutely would've chosen Trout over Cabrera in 2012.
Another notable contenderSS Jack Barry (1914 World Series) for the Philadelphia Athletics. Went a whopping 1/14 with just 1 BB in that World Series after putting up a .592 OPS and 81 OPS+ over 555 PA in the regular season.He had a few decent years hitting wise but was a subpar fielder in general and had some really atrocious years OPS+ wise even for a position that wasn't focused for the hitting.


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Subs a core defence capability: Payne
Australia's next fleet of submarines will be agile, potent, affordable and sustainable but the federal government is in no hurry to make a decision on who will build them, a defence conference has been told.
With both the submarines and the wider Defence White Paper, the government will take the time to ensure it adopts the right strategy for a modern Australia, Defence Minister Marise Payne says.
"To meet our future challenges the government will deliver an Australian Defence Force with the highest levels of military capability and technological sophistication," Senator Payne told the Submarine Institute of Australia conference in Adelaide.
Within that context, she says submarines remain a core strategic capability.
"We don't see the submarine as an option but a necessity," the minister said.
"Submarines are a vital element of our defence strategy today and will be so into the second half of this century."
Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, said if Australia wanted to play a role in deterring conflict and contributing to peace and security around the world it must have a defence force sufficiently lethal to sanction anyone who might use armed force.
"This is where the submarine features in Australia's strategic reckoning," he said.
"Our submarines deliver our government with the requisite lethality to achieve these outcomes.
"Such is the destructive power of submarines."
The comments came after an industry spokesman said the defence portfolio had suffered from "decision paralysis" with three ministers over the past two years.
Australian Made Defence spokesman Chris Burns said the defence sector was looking to Ms Payne for a fresh outlook on defence acquisition.
"For years governments have failed to lead the nation towards a continuous shipbuilding strategy, as a result the Australian shipbuilding industry is being forced to lay off workers," Mr Burns said.
"This is not just about the defence businesses, it's about national security, sovereignty, skills and Australian taxpayer dollars."
Tuesday's conference also brought together the three groups from France, Germany and Japan bidding to build Australia's next fleet of submarines.
If successful, the French plan to build a submarine called the Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A, which has been designed specifically for the Australian Navy.
The Japanese have proposed building a sub based on the Soryu Class currently in service and Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has proposed an 89-metre submarine known as the Type 216.
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The British government today said it would ban companies from charging consumers for paying by debit and credit cards, as the country struggles to bring down its debt.
The British government today said it would ban companies from charging consumers for paying by debit and credit cards, as the country struggles to bring down its debt. "This is about fairness and transparency, and so from next year, there will be no more nasty surprises for people at the check-out just for using a card," Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Stephen Barclay, said in a statement. Consumers making purchases in Britain are being asked to pay up to 20 per cent more on their bills, such as for flights, for using a card rather than cash, the Treasury said. "With many feeling the squeeze in the cost of living, people shouldn't be hit with unexpected fees," said Guy Anker, managing editor at consumer website, MoneySavingExpert.com.
But he cautioned that following the change, some companies would likely raise prices of their goods and services "to compensate for the loss, which could hit those who currently pay in cash". Currently, businesses face charges from card companies for non-cash transactions. According to the Treasury, the total value of surcharges for debit and credit cards was an estimated 473 million pounds in 2010. "This action forms part of our wider help for families with the cost of living by helping to raise their incomes and keep more of what they earn," the Treasury said.
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Britain's economy is slowing as high inflation and low wage growth cuts consumer spending and raises household debt. The Bank of England last month noted that UK consumer credit for items such as cars jumped by 10.3 percent in the year to April, or much faster than growth in household incomes. Meanwhile in May, union umbrella group, the TUC, said in a report that unsecured, or non-mortgage, debt per household would reach a record high of 13,900 pounds this year (USD 18,118, 15,708 euros).
Britain's Conservative government is meanwhile struggling to bring down the national deficit and debt, which ballooned following the global financial crisis that sparked bank bailouts. The government borrowed around 50 billion pounds in the financial year to April 2017.
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Fresh Island 2015 2nd Line Up ft Action Bronson, Pusha T…Posted in News with tags 2015, 2nd Line Up ft, Action Bronson., Alternative Hip Hop, Croatia, Festival, Fresh Island, Pusha T, Zrce Beach on April 23, 2015 by dk
Tensnake – Keep On Talking (Stream)Posted in News with tags Electronic, House, Listen, Tensnake - Keep On Talking on April 21, 2015 by dk
Marco Niemerski, aka German DJ and producer Tensnake is set to release his Keep On Talking / Walk On EP via his own imprint, True Romance on June 8th 2015.
A-side "Keep On Talking" is a tingling and infectious cut, defined by a tropical bassline and lush wandering synths that hark back to an era gone by, while B-side "Walk On" takes a darker, more minimalist tone with slinky, staggered house beats. Building to a crescendo of strings amidst a flurry of synths full of compacted energy, this is a record that sees Niemerski return to the sound that birthed the iconic record "Coma Cat."
2014 was a huge year for Tensnake, seeing him record two shows for BBC Radio 1's Residency series alongside long term friend and fellow artist Gerd Janson. From Panorama Bar to A Club Called Rhonda, Niemerski's touring schedule also took him to some of the most respected and diverse clubbing spaces on the globe. Fresh for 2015, Keep On Talking / Walk On now sees him delve deep and explore the sound that first solidified him as one of dance music's most celebrated artists.
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Rodney Smith is arguably the greatest rapper ever to emerge from British shores. Over five albums of sonic invention, which, like all great hip-hop records, ran the gamut between funky fun and sharp-eyed lyrical incision, he's carved out space for rappers in the UK, and become one the iconic voices in hip-hop from anywhere.
Produced by one of electronic music's most exciting voices, NYC's Machinedrum, 'Like a Drum' is the second cut from new single Facety 2:11. Urgent and reflective all at once, its percussion swings gorgeously behind a melody intricately weaved from jazz samples and warm pads, Smith's vocal ruminating on his past, future and present.
In his inimitable words, the single is 'a wee spring warmer in voodoo coptic dialect shape shifting: the remit the same as ever in awakening one's inner, modern-day Sun Ra, ODB and Kate Bush on an overdrive of "doing because we can't help ourselves…'
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This program introduces students to the world of personal finance through 21 lessons that provide active learning experiences to help students master the basics of investing. Lessons cover basics such as the language of financial markets, gathering information on investments, and the nature of financial institutions in the U.S. economy. The lessons are designed to take full advantage of the free online game Gen i Revolution, however all the lessons are free-standing and may be used without the game as well. Learning, Earning and Investing for a New Generation will serve as the perfect complement to your curriculum.
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Today, I share the results of the difficult task I had of sampling and reviewing Sweets Canada Chocolate. I know, I know – it's a rough life, but sometimes you just have to take one for the team. Alright, in all seriousness, Sweets Canada sent a pack of 12 of their chocolate bars my way to give them a taste and give my honest feedback. Now look – chocolate is delicious in general. I've never met a chocolate bar I didn't love. Scratch that, that's a lie. I bought some cheap Easter chocolate that I bit into and hated, looked at the package and it said "Chocolaty Treat" instead of Chocolate. I later learned that's basically just fake chocolate flavoured sugar. Fool me once…
Back to Sweets Canada – this is some high quality, premium chocolate in flavours you've probably never experienced and that alone makes them worth buying. Now factor in that they deliver them to your home, and that the overall price works out to about $5.50 per bar, and financially it's a pretty good bargain for this kind of quality. But how do they taste and how would I rank them in terms of their overall deliciousness? Let's get into that.
Sweets Canada Chocolate Types and Ranking
It should be noted that all of their chocolates are 100g, and each of them come in a little reusable bag (I've personally used them to hold business cards, screws and other small loose items such as these.
- Dark Chocolate Caramel, Cashew & Sea Salt
This was my personal favourite of the bunch – the combination of dark chocolate and caramel mixed in with the sea salt was heavenly. I have an affinity for dark chocolate, so I'm already biased. I don't know that I tasted any cashew though.
- Milk Chocolate with Apple, Cinnamon & Sunflower Petals
Unexpectedly delicious tasting. Smooth chocolate with a hint of apple pie mixed in, quite the treat, definitely one of the best.
- White Chocolate with Strawberry & Rose Petals
The only white chocolate I ever really like is Cookies and Cream, but this was just too good! It may have entirely changed my opinion on white chocolate. You can definitely taste the rose petals (and see them) as well as the strawberry, but neither are overwhelming.
- Milk Chocolate with Apricot, Caramel & Safflower Petals
Honestly, I enjoyed this one – but not necessarily for the apricot/caramel/safflower petal mix. Instead, I felt that it tasted very similar to the apple-cinnamon one which is why I grade it so highly.
- Dark Chocolate Ginger
This is a very good combination, but it won't be for everyone. You really need to love the taste of ginger to appreciate this one. While it's not overpowering, I think that it would go slightly better with a milk chocolate than the dark – but that's just me.
- Dark Chocolate Matcha Green with Jasmine Petals
I loved the dark chocolate taste, but tasted nothing from the matcha green or jasmine – as such, I would still eat it at a moments notice, but in terms of the fanciness, it was lost on me.
- Dark Chocolate with Cranberry & Lavender Petals
Of the seven I tried, this one was my least favourite. The dark chocolate is smooth and delicious, but the lavendar scent was overwhelming. Some people love lavender (I do enjoy it in moderation), but for whatever reason this was just far too strong for me to truly enjoy.
You can order their luxury chocolate through their website, at a cost of about $65 for 12 bars.


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- Date: 02/13/2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Rd.
Tempe, Arizona 85282
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The Great Books Foundation promotes reading, thinking and sharing of ideas. Kathy and Don Dietz will lead discussions on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. in the Connections Café. Participants provide their own copies of the books.
2/13 Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
What Work Is by Philip Levine
2/27 Betting on Men by Joan Frank
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the booking conditions for my tour?
Please refer to the prices and dates page for your tour to view our tour conditions, or contact our European tour experts.
What is the average Albatross group size?
On our Europe & UK Summer Small Group tours you will be travelling with an average of 22 like-minded people, made up of a mix of couples, friends and single travellers. Some groups may be as small as 10 travellers and we cap all tours at only 28 guests.
We believe travelling in a small group ensures a more pleasurable touring experience for you. It allows us to select more private hotels and attractions for you to experience, plus you have much more room on the coach!
Note: On our Christmas, New Year & Winter Wonderland Tours our group sizes are larger – an average of 32, capped at 40 guests.
What is the typical age of an Albatross traveller?
The typical age of an Albatross traveller is 45 years and over. Our unique style of touring allows our tours and itineraries to attract a wide variety of travellers, from empty nesters to baby boomers and families on our Christmas & New Year tours. Perhaps more importantly, it is about the type of people we carry, usually Australians and New Zealanders. People who want to see and experience more, people who want a more authentic European holiday experience.
Why do you stay longer at each stopover?
We want you to enjoy your holiday! Longer stays allows you to experience more in each town, city or region. Another bonus is you are not constantly moving hotels. How delightful to unpack for a number of nights and really experience where you are staying, explore the local area and develop a real feel for the region. Stay longer – see more!
Who will I be travelling with?
Our unique touring style and better itineraries attract a wide variety of travellers, from early empty nesters to baby boomers. Perhaps more importantly, it is about the type of people we carry… usually Australians and New Zealanders. People who want to see more, experience more and who want a more authentic European holiday experience.
How do Albatross tours differ from other European Coach tours?
Albatross tours are specifically designed for you, the Australian and New Zealand traveller. With our small group sizes and leisurely 2, 3, 4 and even 5 night stays you get more time to relax and savour the superb places we visit.
Our touring programmes offer the perfect balance of included regional and city sightseeing along with that essential free time to do your own exploring.
Will I have free time while touring?
Yes, absolutely! And since we do not sell ANY optional excursions your free time remains free! We believe the perfect touring holiday includes a balanced mix of included activities as well as free time to enjoy tour surrounding. Let's face it, part of the joy of a destination is to relax and enjoy a leisurely lunch or wander through the streets and experience the local culture.
Do you offer pre and post tour accommodation?
Yes. We offer pre and post tour accommodation for more tours. If you would like to enjoy an extra night or two before or after your tour at the same hotel, we will happily book this on your behalf.
Do prices shown on the website and in the brochure include airfares?
All pricing shown is for the land only tour price and airfares are not included.
Are Albatross' tours escorted from Australia?
All of our group tours meet with the Albatross Tours Manager at the hotel on Day 1 of the tour.
Please Note: our Swiss Christmas and New Year Holidays are non-escorted tours and therefore do not have Tour Managers.
If I am a single person travelling, do I need to pay the Single Supplement?
Yes, and the good news is that in most hotels you will be offered a double room for single use. This means when travelling on an Albatross tour you will mostly have a hotel room to yourself with either a double bed or two twin beds.
Is my tour guaranteed to depart?
Some of our departures are automatically guaranteed to run! You will be happy to know that we undertake to run any tour even on as little as 10 passengers (and that is a lot less than most other companies). Plus we are very happy to tell you how many guests we have booked on any tour, giving you peace of mind when you book.
How much money do I need to budget for optional meals and excursions?
Nothing! Unlike most other tour companies we simply don't sell extra 'optional' tours once you arrive. All the excursions, activities and meals we outline are already included. Most dinners, even special regional restaurant dining is already included. To help matters we also include a glass of wine, beer or soft drink with dinner and later, tea or coffee.
Are your tours English speaking only?
Yes, we market to Australian and New Zealand passengers only and therefore we do not have multi-lingual commentary on our tours.
Are your Tour Managers English speaking and where do they come from?
Yes, all our Tour Managers are English speaking. Many of them do speak a number of other languages as well. Our Tour Managers are either UK or Europe based and have vast knowledge and experience of the countries/areas you will travel in/through.
Do you guarantee snow on your Christmas or New Year tours?
Unfortunately we cannot guarantee snow and it is out of our control. Usually there is good snow coverage around most of our Christmas hotels.
Which of your Christmas tours are most likely to get the best snow?
Unfortunately we cannot guarantee snow however the most likely locations are Switzerland, Austria and Germany for snow over Christmas in Europe.
How can I book an Albatross Tours?
You can book an Albatross Tour directly with us or through your Travel Agent.
If you wish to book with us there are three ways you can get in touch:
What's the next step once I have made a booking?
Once you are confirmed on a tour, an invoice and a Traveller Information Form will be sent to you. A non-refundable deposit is required within 7 days to secure your booking. The deposit amount is generally 10% of the total tour cost, however, the deposit may vary for special tours or departures. The deposit amount will be shown on your booking invoice We also ask that you complete and submit your Traveller Information Form within 7 days of your booking.
How do I complete the booking form?
After your booking has been made you will receive an email which contains details to complete your traveller information form.
What happens if I don't complete and submit my Albatross Traveller Information form?
The information that we ask of you in your Traveller Information Form is necessary so that we can ensure the safety and well being of our travellers whilst they are on tour. Our form includes questions regarding your mobility and if you have any allergies or medical conditions we need to be aware of. We also ask how you would like your documentation sent to you - via email or post, and confirm where your documentation needs to be sent to. Unfortunately we are unable to provide you with your travel documentation until we have recieved a completed Traveller Information Form.
When is final payment due on my booking?
Full payment is required 90 days prior to travel.
What payment options are available?
Can Albatross assist with travel insurance, flights, transfers or pre & post tour accommodation?
How much luggage can I bring?
Hotel porterage is included for one large suitcase per person. Since we carry smaller groups there is usually extra space to stow more bags and any further luggage. Please liaise with you Tour Manager and Driver regarding porterage for additional luggage. Club Albatross members are entitled to additional porterage. Click here for more details.
What type of clothing do you recommend?
European Summer Tours
Depending on the time of year and regions you are travelling to, it may be quite warm (June/ July) or it may get quite cool (September/October).
Here are a few tips on things to pack when travelling on one of our European Summer tours:
- Dressing for dinner is smart but casual is probably the easiest formula. We do not expect anyone to 'dress for dinner' however you might like to bring along a dinner outfit for a special dinner or event.
- Depending on your tour, some hotels you will be staying in may have leisure facilities including swimming pools, whirlpool/spas and saunas, so please pack swimwear if you would like to use these facilities.
- Many churches and religious sights require conservative clothing to be worn. In Italy, Turkey and Mediterranean countries ladies are often required to wear longer skirts and their shoulders covered.
- Comfortable shoes are always a must. When sightseeing you may be spending some time on your feet so please make sure you bring comfortable shoes.
Christmas & New Year Tours
The weather can get rather cold, but there is no reason why you should be uncomfortable as your first class coach is fitted with heaters and double glazed windows. Once you arrive at your hotel you will be greeted with a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
Here are a few tips on things to pack:
- Ensure you travel with some warm clothes in your carry-on luggage during your flight as this will come in handy when you first arrive.
- Try to ensure your feet are warm and dry at all times. Warm, thick socks and reasonably sturdy waterproof 'day to day' shoes are a must.
- Remember to bring woollen gloves, scarves and beanies/ hats.
- More layers are better than thicker layers. Ensure you remember thermal underclothes, woollen jumper and a good jacket or overcoat.
- Your Christmas hotel should be very warm, surprisingly so. Ensure you pack some light weight warm clothes.
What type of hotel rooms are available?
The available hotel room types available are:
Twin rooms: Throughout much of central Europe traditional style hotels often only offer 'French Twins'. These are 2 separate beds and mattresses that may be pushed together or even attached together.
Double rooms – On occasion there may be dedicated double rooms available however you may find you are allocated a 'French Twin' room instead as this is the European style of hotel room.
Single rooms – Single rooms in many hotels are customarily smaller than twin and double rooms.
Do you offer hotel room upgrades?
A small number of our hotels we are able to provide upgraded rooms however for the majority we only have standard rooms available. We do ensure all hotels used do offer comfortable facilities to make your touring holiday as enjoyable as possible.
How do I know when my tour is guaranteed to depart?
Your Albatross tour will be guaranteed to depart when there is a minimum of just 10 passengers who have booked and deposited on your chosen departure. If for any reason a tour is unable to be guaranteed we will usually advise all passengers with at least 5 months' notice prior to the departure date.
When and how will I receive my travel documentation?
Approx. 4 weeks prior to your tour departure, assuming full payment and booking forms have been received. If you are departing our fair shores earlier, please ensure you, or your Travel Agent, have advised our Reservations team and we can of course get them to you earlier.
How much money do I need to budget each day when on tour?
A lot less than you think! Remember that all excursions and activities we display are included in your tour price, with no later offered extras or option lists. The majority of your meals are already included, with some dinners having wine, tea and coffee available. Many items in Europe are of similar pricing to Australia and New Zealand.
How much should I budget for tips on tour?
Nothing! We have already taken care of that for you. At Albatross Tours we understand that knowing when to tip, who to tip and how much to tip can make you feel uncomfortable. That's why we have included all tips whilst you ae 'on tour' including the end of the tour tips for your Tour Manager and Driver. That's makes life easier!
Do your tours include arrival and departure transfers?
Unfortunately we do not include arrival and departure transfers. Please ensure you book your transfers or request your travel agent to do so.
What is the food like?
Just like you, we like good food! The daily breakfast is usually an extensive buffet selection. You will also be very happy to know that most dinner are also included. Not just those in your hotel but also special ones in authentic local taverns, restaurants, bistros and beautiful wine estates. Sometimes leisurely, feature lunches are also included. We purposefully leave a few evenings free for you to discover your own local restaurant or bistro.
What time do I need to get up each morning?
Later! It is rare we start a day before 8:30am. Our longer stats mean you are not constantly checking in and out of hotels all the time and packing and unpacking your bags is not a repetitive chore. The pace is so much more relaxed and most mornings you have time for that second cup of coffee over a relaxing breakfast.
Do hotel rooms have tea and coffee making facilities?
Unlike Australia it is not customary for hotels rooms in Europe to have their own private tea and coffee making facilities. Many hotels however will offer tea and coffee in the restaurant or bar.
What standard and size of coaches do you use?
We use first class, full size touring coaches with 40 - 45 seats. Which means on a European Summer Tour where the average group size is 22 passengers everyone gets a window seat and a spare seat! Wi-Fi is available on most coaches and there is an on-board toilet for emergencies.
Note: Occasionally we may also use day charter coaches for sightseeing and in rare cases when touring groups numbers are below 15 we may use a smaller coach, without a toilet.
What is the standard of hotels we stay in?
First class, or even better! What is more, to enhance your touring experience we purposely select unique and authentic accommodation. It is important to us that we select accommodation for their style, elegance, location, amazing historical or local character, and if they are more personal and family run, then all the better. We see all the rooms being different as adding to your holiday experience.
Some unique accommodation we use, like Leeds Castle in England, and the beautiful 'Sassi' caves in Matera, Italy, are beyond classification!
What laundry facilities are available on tour?
Where you are staying three or more nights at one hotel they may offer a laundry service. It is imperative that you check prior to dropping any laundry off that it will be returned before you are due to check out of the hotel! The prices for washing are normally per garment.
Tip: It is very easy to wash small garments by hand in your room and they should dry overnight.
Warning: Hotel laundry rates throughout the world are generally very expensive. Please check with the hotel reception regarding the pricing first.
Do I need to take an electricity adapter?
We do recommend that you take a multi-purpose adaptor with you when travelling to Europe. The electricity supply on Continental Europe and Turkey usually works on 220 volts, and 50 cycles.
How much walking is involved on your tours?
Our tours require a moderate level of fitness due to the unique places we visit and stay. On some occasions coach drop off points are 10 minutes or so walk away from an old town centre. If you are joining us on one of our walking tours we recommend comfortable shoes and that you are able to walk at a moderate pace.
What meals are included on my tour?
All of our tours include daily breakfast served at the hotel. Certain tours include special lunches, and the majority of dinners including welcome and farewell dinners. Meals are enjoyed in various locations from your hotel to authentic local taverns, restaurants or bistros, to beautiful vineyards. On evenings where dinner is not included you are provided time to discover a local restaurant of your own choice.
Can you cater for special dietary needs?
Yes, of course. When booking your tour please ensure you special dietary needs are advised. Once you arrive and begin your tour please reconfirm your dietary needs with your tour Manager. Please note, whilst every effort is made to ensure your dietary needs are properly catered for we cannot guarantee absolute satisfaction every time.


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This elegant 12 light chandelier has the body and arms hand-made from the finest Bohemian crystal glass. It is beautifully adorned with hand-cut, lead crystal trimmings. Metal parts, available in gold or silver finish, are coated with baked enamel lacquer to protect and maintain their appearance.
Product Specifications
Width - 89cm
Height - 107cm
Weight - 18kg
Required Lamp - 12 x 40W SES
All of our chandeliers come with one meter of flex & chain, if you require a additional length then please let us know.
All our chandeliers are handmade to order in Europe therefore in most cases there is a 3-4 week lead time.
We can completely bespoke any product you see on our website. You can change the cut or colour of crystal, finish and size. We are always happy to help what ever your requirements are. Please get in touch and one of our lighting designers will create your vision.
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Stub Snub: Setting New Limits on Tobacco
The battleground over smoking restrictions is shifting from bars and restaurants to cars and the great outdoors.
The battleground over smoking restrictions is shifting from bars and restaurants to cars and the great outdoors.
Calabasas, California, began enforcing one of the nation's most sweeping smoking laws in March, a regulation forbidding anyone from lighting up in any public place where others can be exposed to secondhand smoke. In April, the Arkansas legislature approved a bill, which Governor Mike Huckabee signed, to curb smoking in cars with young children inside.
The goal of the new rules, backers say, is to change behavior, not punish smokers. As of early May, Calabasas had not issued a single citation under its law, and Arkansas waives fines for first-time violators who attend smoking-cessation courses.
Although the actions by Calabasas and Arkansas are atypical, they may reflect a growing trend. Most notably, the California Air Resources Board deemed tobacco smoke a pollutant earlier this year, a move that could portend statewide restrictions on smoking that extend far beyond workplaces and indoor settings.
The new restrictions occur at a time when smoking is declining nationwide. Last year, per capita tobacco consumption fell to its lowest level since the 1930s, which could have an adverse short-term impact on state budgets. Under the 1998 tobacco settlement, the payments states receive from tobacco companies are linked to sales. Leading tobacco companies withheld hundreds of millions of dollars in expected payments this year, citing, among other reasons, declining sales. As of April, more than 15 states had announced they were suing to press their case for the disputed funds.


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After watching this video three times in a row, we (at the Centricity retreat) talked for about an hour about what we learned from June Taylor about art. If you have time, watch it twice, then post a comment about what jumped out at you about hearing this woman talk about her work. There's a lot to be learned here. (Thanks to John Farkas for the great discussion.)
As a singer-songwriter and recording artist, Andrew has released more than ten records over the past fifteen years. His music has earned him a reputation for writing songs that connect with his listeners in ways equally powerful, poetic, and intimate. He has also followed his gifts into the realm of publishing. His books include the four volumes of the award-winning Wingfeather Saga.


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From The PSPedia2
Area is the general term for each particular mission setting in Phantasy Star Portable 2. Other than being visually different and having different maps, different areas each have unique area drops, usually trade items and PA Discs.
Note that some areas have variations which may or may not be considered separate areas. For example, the Mizuraki C.D. area has several variations based on the time of day, but these are all considered to be the same area. There is also a very similar area called Saguraki C.D., which despite the similarities is a distinct area with its own drops.
The areas in Phantasy Star Portable 2 are listed below grouped by planet. Note that a mission does not have to take place on a particular planet to use one of its areas (examples include Endrum Remnants, which takes place on Parum but uses the Moatoob Il Cabo area, and the VR missions on CRAD-6 which emulate areas not on the colony).
Areas associated with Parum
- Raffon Meadow
- Raffon Lakeshore
- Train
- Parum RELICS
- Metro Linear
- Rozenom
- Seabed RELICS
- Inhert Labs
- Seabed Plant