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Be warned: This is one of the weirdest routes you will ever do....
From the low point of the Maiden, hike up along the base of the south face. Drop your packs below the obvious Crows Nest below the West Overhang, and pick your way through the huge boulders to the top (west end) of the crag.
Climb the initial west-facing wall to a belay at the top about 40 feet up. There is little or no protection on this lead, and the difficulty is around 5.4. At this point, the summit of the Maiden will be due east, and actually right about the same height that you are at. From here, downclimb the slab to the Crow's Nest. This is essentially a typical Flatiron slab with sometimes minimal protection. The leader will be on toprope, but the second may appreciate some pro. From the first belay, the angles look very strange, and it is difficult to tell how steep things are. Belay from the bolt at the Crow's Nest.
The next two pitches are tricky. I downclimbed the North Face a little bit and worked east. Once I was below the obvious tree, I climbed through bulging wall which is the crux. This was all done with basically no pro, but try to protect your second on the downclimb and traverse. Belay on the ledge near or at the tree. From here, climb up past the tree and a short corner to another ledge, and follow the wildly exposed ramp east and down until an obvious weakness allows you to hop up to a belay niche. Rope drag can be amazing on this pitch. From here, hop up onto the east face, and head for the surprisingly large summit area.
Rap to the Crow's Nest (!!!) and then down the south face to your packs....
From the low point of the Maiden, hike up along the base of the south face. Drop your packs below the obvious Crows Nest below the West Overhang, and pick your way through the huge boulders to the top (west end) of the crag.
Climb the initial west-facing wall to a belay at the top about 40 feet up. There is little or no protection on this lead, and the difficulty is around 5.4. At this point, the summit of the Maiden will be due east, and actually right about the same height that you are at. From here, downclimb the slab to the Crow's Nest. This is essentially a typical Flatiron slab with sometimes minimal protection. The leader will be on toprope, but the second may appreciate some pro. From the first belay, the angles look very strange, and it is difficult to tell how steep things are. Belay from the bolt at the Crow's Nest.
The next two pitches are tricky. I downclimbed the North Face a little bit and worked east. Once I was below the obvious tree, I climbed through bulging wall which is the crux. This was all done with basically no pro, but try to protect your second on the downclimb and traverse. Belay on the ledge near or at the tree. From here, climb up past the tree and a short corner to another ledge, and follow the wildly exposed ramp east and down until an obvious weakness allows you to hop up to a belay niche. Rope drag can be amazing on this pitch. From here, hop up onto the east face, and head for the surprisingly large summit area.
Rap to the Crow's Nest (!!!) and then down the south face to your packs....
40 Comments
Mike Sofranko
I tried to describe the standard route. The Walton Traverse that George speaks of is a variation to the pitch after the tree. It climbs the face somewhere above the down slanting ramp I described. So, including the Bell Traverse, that's 3 different ways to do this pitch. Follow your nose... Jun 8, 2001
Can this route be rapped with a single 60m rope?The guide claims a 115 foot rap and a 120 foot rap, but I've found the guide to be inaccurate about this sort of thing. Jun 15, 2002
Ignore Ernie Port's comments, they are misleading.
...Ernie, please post a confirmation that these anchors are good AFTER you get the chance to use them properly. Jul 1, 2002
Brad Schildt Boulder, CO
We just did this on Saturday, and got lost following the beta here. The pitch starting at the Crow's Nest and ending at the tree is actually well protected. After downclimbing the ramp, you will see a piton referenced by Clare. Indeed, it is 20 feet right of the bulging corner that people try to protect with a # 3 or 4 Camalot. A few feet left of the piton, it is possible to step up above the ramp by grabbing a couple of flakes. Continue up and left to the continuation of the bulging corner. A .4 MicroCamalot fits in a pocket here and protects the move over the bulge. Once over the bulge, you can protect your second by clipping a piton 4 feet above the bulge, or just traverse to the tree. Nov 19, 2003
Additional comment: It's best to just bring two ropes. I find this rappel more exciting than say, Devil's Tower or Grand Teton by far. Plus the second rap from Crow's Nest to the ground is there, too. Better to just come prepared. Jun 12, 2004
Phil Lauffen Innsbruck, AT
Incredible. The pitch after you belay at the tree is phenomenal. I was euphoric while leading it, managed to get a tricam, and a cam in along with the two or three pins I clipped along the way. Stay a minute and appreciate the EXPOSURE below. Not for the faint of heart, as a fall on the pitch after The Crow's Nest has the potential for some broken bones if you screw up. The rap can be done with a 60M rope, and in the wind. After watching the ends of our rope flail wildly about for a few minutes, we saw it brush the ledge below, and went for it. Euphoric, again. As we had left our packs on the NORTH side of The Maiden we downclimbed to a large boulder that's actually along the route and set up a rap with slings (rain coming in). We didn't realize the standard second rap dropped you down on the SOUTH side of The Maiden. 60M rope reached with about ten feet to spare on each side. Oct 4, 2008
John Korfmacher Fort Collins, CO
This is one of the strangest climbs I've ever done...after 2.5 pitches, you are lower than you are at the start. But it's a very fun climb and the place has an almost spooky feel to it. It's a long approach, there's nobody around, and because of the circuitous nature of the route, every climb has kind of a first-ascent gestalt.
Gerry Roach's description in the Flatirons guidebook is useful and quite humorous as well. Jan 21, 2009
DamageVic Coal Creek Canyon, CO
A very odd route...more down climbing and traversing than 'real' climbing. Quite fun though, and the rappel from the summit makes it all worthwhile. The move(s) up the overhanging bulge/crack to the tree was the crux of it...very exposed for the leader and kinda scary!
We did the rap with one 60m and there was plenty of 'extra' rope laying on the rock at the Crow's Nest. However, on the rap to the ground (to the South from the Crow's Nest) the knots were about 4 feet off the ground- this was fine as with stretch and standing on a rock you could touch down.
One last thing- the eye bolt (the one you rap from at the Crow's Nest) is getting a little wiggly...probably time to be replaced! Aug 30, 2009
Doug Hemken Madison, WI
I think we did the Walton Traverse (see the first couple of comments, above).
Getting to the Crow's Nest was straightforward.
From there, we went down on the N side and traversed. Found a great hand traverse at or just above the level of the tree/block we were aiming for, about 5.7. Good pro high both before and after the traverse.
From the tree, we went up over the block. Found an old bolt while heading up and left, then a Z-piton that can easily be backed up with clean gear. From there, went a little left and up, 5.6-5.7 - I thought it was better to take the run-out myself than force the long down-ramp runout on my seconds. Got in one decent nut en route, and finally set up a semi-hanging belay 30-40 feet above the standard stance. Jun 8, 2010
Carl Dixon Boulder
I led this in three pitches with double ropes. 1 and 2 can be combined, getting you all the way to the eyebolt at the Crow's Nest. P3 goes down the ramp and over the great airy bulge. #3 cam protects this fine--no need for the #4. Belay at the tree. Our last pitch went up and slightly left from the tree passing to manky pitons and bolts before intersecting the ridge. 5.7R. I didn't place any pro on the last 20' before the ridge and the first 20' on the ridge, and with double ropes there wasn't much drag. Jul 19, 2011
The approach was a pain in the ass using Roach and MP directions. The problem is, from the South Mesa TH, OSMP has several trails marked as "Shadow Canyon", and if you take the first ones you see from the Mesa Trail, you will end up at the Matron scratching your head. From the SM TH, hike a little over 2 miles, passing several turnoffs, until you reach the Mesa/Shadow Canyon junction THAT ALSO HAS a water trough 20ft to the east.
5p with a 60m. P1 to the top of the ridge is short and easy enough that it can reasonably be free soloed. P3 I clipped the "pendulum piton" that is located 10ft above The Crow's Nest and about 30ft to the east, on the north face. Not that it should really be trusted, but it takes the head out. I believe we took the low route to the tree, one reachy step around the bulge that was well protected with a #2 TCU. P4 up over the tree, two old bolts, one with a homemade looking hanger and an old SMC, then went down about 15ft and traversed to the base of the chimney, then up to a hollow on some huecos. This section was heady. Bolts on The Crow's Nest are in good shape. The chain has superficial rust. 60m made it easily to the CN - no need for two ropes. Sep 11, 2011
Rich Kelly Boulder
Another alternative to P4: after clipping the Z pin, traverse a little left, and then go pretty much straight up to the East face passing at least one old pin for a little protection. I would say it was 5.6-5.7 R. You land up about 30-40' above the alcove the regular p4 ends at. Apr 2, 2012
Gary Schmidt Boulder, CO
This route seems to have many possible subtle variations, and part of the adventure (at least for me) was not knowing precisely where to go and what might lie around the bend. Definitely a bit scary in places, particularly pulling the crux (again not really knowing what was above the slightly overhanging section with a nice ledge below you ready to break your ankles if you blow it. IMHO, you should not be on this route (leader or follower) unless you are pretty comfortable soloing around 5.4 to 5.5. Either that or you have to be a bit nervy.
Also after having done the climb, I really recommend Gerry Roach's recent guidebook (most recent edition) called Flatirons Classics for the clearest description of the route. Even then, have fun second guessing yourself.
And finally just asking...I noticed Rossiter's book says to take the north gully as the south one is more plugged up with boulders and requires more route finding. Roach's book says take the south side which we did. It was fine though a bit rough in places but seemed like pretty standard fare for the more obscure Flatiron stuff. (At one point near the end had to crawl on our bellies with our packs off through a tunnel). Any thoughts on the north side in case I want to repeat the approach someday?
I was also surprised how many times i wish I had brought some smaller gear as usually on the Flatirons I can get away with a few larger cams and tricams. A few smaller nuts or cams sure would have been handy a few times. Sep 20, 2012
Dave Clark 5.10 Golden, CO
Did this classic route in 1972, and it scared the crap out of me, which was appropriate considering my equipment and novice ability at the time. Climbed it for the second time yesterday, and it is still spectacular even with all the scrambling, downclimbing, and traversing. The approach is relatively clear if you pay attention, but here's some additional beta:
a) 2.3 miles on Mesa Trail from south trailhead; pass main Shadow Canyon fork (stay right on Mesa Trail).
b) When due east of the Maiden, the Mesa trail descends about a hundred yards to lesser Shadow Canyon Trail at small stream crossing with the rock-lined "water trough" on the right.
c) Go left (SW) up this Shadow Canyon Trail. Easier to pass the cairn at the first access to the talus slope and continue up SC trail another few hundred feet to an old mining rock hump and old road bed with a trail heading right (NW) back to talus slope.
d) Where this road bed crosses the talus slope, a cairn shows where to turn left uphill.
e) Follow climber's trail on north side of talus under south face of the Maiden.
f) At the large obstacle near the top, turn left and squeeze on your belly through a small cave tunnel, then easy walk to top. Nov 7, 2012
Eric Klammer Boulder, CO
Brilliant climb. Solid rock, exciting exposure, and somewhat decent pro make this a great outing. Having climbed the route twice now, I can say that both the climbing and the rappel are much better by moonlight! If you have the chance to get out on a bright night, do it! The rappel is unreal.... May 27, 2013
teece303 Highlands Ranch, CO
This climb was so much fun.
Some notes: first, we were dumb and didn't bring an extra layer. Sure it was 68F and we were sweaty from the hike and basking in sun on the south face, but we quickly climbed into the wind on the west ridge and then had to belay on the shady north face in a pretty persistent wind on pitches 3 and 4. Oops! Chilly.
Second: while the route is run out for most of the climbing, we found that all of the run outs were on easy terrain. Before and at the cruxes on pitches 3 and 4, we found pretty good gear. I had a small cam and a small stopper significantly before the tree on pitch three and then found a #1 C4 that fit in a pocket before the bulge, and then mid-bulge there was a perfect #3 or #4 placement. For pitch 4, I believe we did the wide-crack 5.7 variation: that had good gear, too, and a fixed pin.
Some of the comments made it seem that the pitch 3 bulge is essentially unprotected, but I did not find that to be the case at all.
We rappelled in pretty high winds: our 60m rope was being blown completely out of view to the south as it hung from the summit, but it was no big deal: mildly unnerving is all. We waited for a lull, saw the rope just touch the Crow's Nest, and went. It was fine. Oct 8, 2014
Todd the Tangler Golden, CO
Yup, did this route with teece above earlier this month, and I say you should only do it in high winds! Made the rap that much more exhilarating! Oct 22, 2014
Rocky_Mtn_High Arvada, CO
A word to the wise regarding setting up a top rope on the "pendulum" pitch after the Crow's Nest, which was suggested in the commentary above and also in Roach's guidebook. Since I was climbing with a partner whom I suspected might have trouble with the overhang crux, I decided to use this option and built a top rope anchor by clipping the old pin with my cordalette and backing it up with a green Camalot. Once my partner reached the belay, we pulled the rope, with the intention of recovering the anchor after we finished the route and rapped back down to the Crow's Nest. Unfortunately, another party, probably one of the two ascending the East Ridge ahead of us, spotted my anchor and cleaned it, no doubt assuming it was booty and abandoned by a newbie team that got scared off and somehow didn't notice the fixed rap anchor that was only about 20' away.
In hindsight, I wish I had just led that pitch, as it wasn't really all that hard (and features a really fun overhang). If you do decide to use the top-rope option, I guess you should consider hanging a sign from your anchor to explain that you will be recovering it later. Nov 8, 2015


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My friend, Nicole Gregory, has written a story for Good Housekeeping about Get on the Bus, an amazing program I have been a part of for 5 years. This year Get on the Bus will take over 1,000 kids to see their parents on Mother's/Father's Day. You can read it all here but here are some excerpts.
For many American kids, Mother's Day means getting up early to prepare breakfast in bed for Mom, perhaps with a bud vase of roses on the side. But for 25 or so sleepy boys and girls in Los Angeles, the day starts in a very different way. Well before dawn, the children — a few still in pajamas or wrapped in blankets — shuffle into a church and prepare for the five-hour trip to see their moms. For some, it will be the only time this year they've seen their mothers; for a few of the younger ones, it may be the first chance they've ever had to really meet their moms. What unites these children is that their mothers are state prison inmates in Chowchilla, CA, 260 miles away.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Get on the Bus program is the brainchild of Sister Suzanne Jabro, C.S.J., a Los Angeles nun, who discovered a hard fact when working with prisoners: "Nobody visits women in prison," says Jabro, with her characteristic no-nonsense manner. "Their men have left," she explains, "and the children live with relatives who can't drive, can't afford the gas, or can't manage a carful of kids."
As part of her job in the Office of Restorative Justice for the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Jabro, with other members of an interfaith delegation, visited Chowchilla to find out how to help female inmates, most of whom are serving time for nonviolent, drug-related offenses. "Oh, we had all kinds of ideas," she says with a self-deprecating laugh. "But when we stopped and asked them what they wanted, they said, 'To see my kids.' One woman told me, 'Please help me. I can't live without touching my child.' Some of them hadn't seen their children for four to nine years. The guards weren't even aware these women had children." What Jabro knew in her heart — that reuniting these broken families could have intense emotional benefits — has been borne out by research. In fact, a recent study in the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency found that inmates who have contact with their families are less likely to be rearrested once they're released.
Although the families have only a few hours together, the lasting impact of that time can't be underestimated, says Jabro. "When people think they're forgotten, then they give up on themselves," she explains. "What we're about is restoring connections and healing relationships between parents and children. And in some cases, the caretakers are angry at what the women in prison did, and they need healing, too. Everyone says rehabilitation is great, but without access to one another, how will this happen?"
The minimal contact that Get on the Bus provides can make a major difference, says Jabro, recalling the first Mother's Day outing. "One 17-year-old girl had been in foster placement and hadn't seen her mother in nine years," she says. "When they met, her mother just held her and stroked her hair." Jabro wasn't sure how powerful that reunion had been until the mother was released from prison. "The mom got a minimum wage job, but she gave 10 percent of her pay to Get on the Bus for a year. Seeing her daughter meant that much to her — it inspired her so deeply that she wanted to share it."
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We had a much needed blogging break last week, and I then totally forgot to start back up again! We'll get back into the swing of things I'm sure, though. We've got our schedule sorted for this week at any rate.
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U.S Republican Presidential nominee, Donald Trump, says that he will enforce an "extreme vetting" of immigrants if he is voted to the White House.
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He says applicants will be tested to determine if they share western liberal values and religious tolerance.
Trump also said that in implementing his call for a temporary ban on Muslims immigrating to the country, he would institute "extreme vetting" as well as a new screening test to try to catch people who intend to do harm to the United States.
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I just copped Joe Budden's long, long, long overdue sophomore album, "Padded Room".
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The Group has delivered strong growth throughout the financial year and continues to progress its strategic objective of building a high margin, cash generative veterinary products business. Both revenue and profit growth have been driven by the performance of our Pharmaceutical segments; predominantly from the solid organic growth of our licensed pharmaceuticals. Specific branded specialist pet diets achieved modest growth at constant currency. Third party manufacturing revenues and profitability increased in the year; Dales, our main manufacturing site, achieved its first FDA approval to manufacture product for the US market. Good revenue growth was seen in our Services segment although gross margin remained under pressure due to product mix and increased discounting in a highly competitive market. However, as previously reported, there was an improvement in margin in the second half of the financial year compared to that achieved in the first half. There have been two acquisitions during the year (for, in aggregate £117.3 million): an equine product, HY-50®; and a Dutch based business, Eurovet. Both are detailed later in this report. These acquisitions will be earnings enhancing in the first full year of ownership, Eurovet is expected to be materially enhancing in the financial year ending 30 June 2014.
Historically the majority of the Group's turnover and profitability were derived from our Services segment. However, due to our clear strategic objective to develop a high growth, cash generative veterinary products business, Group profits are now predominantly derived from our Pharmaceutical segments.
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Those who need further evidence that the "man's best friend" theory is true need only watch all the smiling first- and second-graders as they greet their favorite reading companion and open this week's story.
These students – and dogs – are part of the Books & Barks Reading Partners program, which is sponsored and run by Waggin' Hearts Therapy Dogs in Sperryville and is designed to help Title I students improve their reading abilities.
Title I students are those who may require some extra help to assist in meeting state-mandated requirements for reading, writing and math skill levels.
Books & Barks, which is now is its eighth year at Rappahannock County Elementary School, allows the 19 students in the program to focus on honing their reading skills and study for their weekly reading tests in a more relaxing way, says RCES Title I instructional assistant Michele Herbert.
"They love it; I have students who were in the program and are now in eighth or ninth grade who still have their photos with the dogs," said Herbert.
For 90 minutes every Friday morning, groups of students sit on a blanket with the dogs and their book of the week (which they've already spent time covering in class) and read to the canine companions and their owners.
There are usually at least four volunteers and dogs each week, allowing the kids to form reading groups of two to four. The students then read in a round-robin manner – each students reads a full page before passing it along – and answer context questions asked by the human volunteers.
The books usually focus on a particular problem the students have learned about in class that week, such as sight words (a word with unusual spelling that doesn't enable a learning reader to determine what spoken word it represents just by sounding it out) or word families (groups of words with a common feature or pattern).
"Some of them think the dogs read to them at first," Herbert said with a laugh.
The adults don't just test the students' comprehension abilities. They also share some of their own stories and experiences, and keep the students on task to ensure they don't spend the entire time playing with the dogs.
"It's important for them – they need to be talked to and listened to in order to learn," Herbert said.
Many of the handlers, such as David Morrow, who's been volunteering with Books & Barks since its start, even provide the students stickers or other mementos of their time with the dogs.
Herbert said that students, who are allowed to pick their preferred reading dog, do tend to develop favorites, but are always excited about (and tend to pay more attention to) new dogs. Herbert says the students often make personalized cards for the dogs and always look forward to their Friday sessions.
"It helps them learn to love to start reading," Herbert said.
The Books & Barks program doesn't cost the schools anything, and Herbert said the program has been shown to increase most students' reading levels.
Anyone can be a volunteer for Waggin' Hearts as long as they've registered with Sally Petty, who founded the Waggin' Hearts facility in Sperryville in 2002. Petty, who started the Books & Barks program in 2003, said she got her start with a therapy dog program in Vermont before moving to Virginia, and wanted to continue it after relocating to Rappahannock County.
"Books & Barks came after [Waggin' Hearts] because, obviously, the dogs need to be registered and trained before they go anywhere," Petty said.
Petty said the program has quickly expanded since its inception, and now has around 50 volunteers visiting schools in Madison County, Front Royal, Ruckersville and Marshall.
Becoming a registered therapy dog involves health, safety and temperament testing to ensure the dogs can properly behave themselves and meet Waggin' Hearts high standards.
"We've never had even one problem with the dogs," said Herbert. "No accidents, no barking – they're very, very well-trained."
Many of the same Books & Barks dogs also volunteer at various nursing homes and the Rappahannock County Library, during the library's "story time" for mostly preschool-aged children.
"It started out with one-on-one sessions, since I was the only one doing it at first," said Petty. "Now we're there once a month, on the second Wednesday. We're always looking for more volunteers."
For more information on Waggin' Hearts, Books & Barks and how to become a volunteer, visit wagginhearts-therapydogs.org or contact Petty at 540-987-9632.


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The Land of Oak & Iron Landscape Partnership – enthusiasm spanning the public, private, voluntary and community sectors.
With Groundwork NE & Cumbria hosting the Partnership, our partners include a wide variety of organisations and individuals focused on a clear and shared vision to celebrate heritage and create opportunities in the Land of Oak & Iron.
Executive Board
Tasked with championing, directing and scrutinising the scheme the Board includes:
John Rundle, Chair
A locally based, economic development and regeneration expert who has spent time at the top of organisations including One North East, the Department for Communities, Local Government, the Northern Way and Newcastle Science City; bringing great experience of harnessing successful multi-agency partnerships. John provides strategic overview, high level influence and guides decision making to ensure the long term vision is realised.
Groundwork NE & Cumbria (Host organisation)
Kate Culverhouse
Groundwork NE & Cumbria is a registered charity that aims to change places and change lives. Delivering a broad range of activity, Groundwork supports communities to improve their environment, health and wellbeing as well as their training and employment prospects. Through hosting the Partnership, Groundwork will work with the other partners and organisations in delivering schemes that support the vision and address the agreed priorities of the Land of Oak & Iron.
Durham County Council
Councillor Tracie Smith
Covering 223,000 hectares with a population of 516,000 Durham County Council provides a diverse range of services across a wide geographic area. The area within the Land of Oak & Iron includes the key settlements of Burnopfield, Castleside, Consett, Dipton, Ebchester and Shotley Bridge. The Council is fully supportive of the scheme due to the wide range of benefits it will bring including schemes to improve woodlands, access, tourism sites and opportunities for residents to participate in education and learning.
Forestry Commission
Richard Pow
The Forestry Commission are the government department responsible for protecting, expanding and promoting the sustainable management of woodlands and increasing their value to society and the environment. The Commission has an interest in the restoration of ancient woodland cover, ten percent of Land of Oak & Iron's area is ancient woodland and forms one of the largest interconnected ecological networks of broadleaved habitat in the region.
Gateshead Council
Councillor John McElroy
Land of Oak & Iron focuses on the rural west of Gateshead Council, taking in Blaydon, Swalwell, Chopwell, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Crawcrook to where it borders Durham and Northumberland. Gateshead Council has provided significant support for the Land of Oak & Iron as it will bring numerous benefits to Gateshead including new tourism attractions and facilities, improved access and woodlands, opportunities for education, learning and volunteering.
North East Culture Partnership
Matthew Jarratt
The partnership, which includes all 12 local authorities, arts and cultural organisations, businesses and educational organisations, sport and tourism, is to build on the strong foundations laid through the North East's cultural regeneration so that it can harness the power of culture to promote health and well-being and to forge a dynamic and successful economy.
Northumberland County Council
Councillor Glen Sanderson
Northumberland County Council's mission is a thriving County where people choose to live, work, visit and invest. Including the town of Prudhoe and then heading south west towards Allensford, the Council are a key partner of the Land of Oak & Iron. Benefiting from access, improvements, a heritage centre in Prudhoe, interpretation and cultural activities, the Council recognise that this investment will support their mission.
Pont Valley Network
David Marrs
A local group based in Dipton, which informs its' community about events, activities and issues that are important to the local area. The Pont Valley Network focuses on running projects to enhance the local area. It also teaches people, young and old, about its fascinating history and attracts people from further afield for its famous guided walks.
Tony Bradley
The UK's first cloud-based PR company, publicrelationsconsultancy.com brings together a number of the North East's leading consultants in a collaborative venture where clients are able to access senior professionals working in virtual teams. Founder and CEO Tony Bradley, FCIPR, is one of the region's most experienced PR practitioners and a former national president of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
Community Representative
Ros Rigby
Ros has a background in arts and cultural development; she was a co-founder of Folkworks which became the UK's foremost producer, presenter and educator in folk and traditional music before being involved in the opening of Sage Gateshead where she was Performance Programme Director until 2016. Ros who has lived in the Derwent Valley for over thirty years, will lead the Board's work in developing and strengthening cultural and tourism activities.
Community Representative
Barry Tupper
Barry lives in Consett, after moving to the north east in 1986. He worked as Head of Health and Safety at Nissan until 2003, when he moved to Gateshead based occupational health provider IOH as MD until his retirement in 2014. Barry has represented the UK for 11 years on committees developing European health and safety legislation and machinery safety standards. He is a Fellow, past national Vice President and past Chair of the Tyne and Wear Branch of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, the world's largest health and safety professional body.


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Despite its industrial heritage, Bellmunt is true to its name, meaning "beautiful mountain." Beautiful mountain could refer to the mines that have been so important to the village and the region. The mountain in Bellmunt's crest could suggest the costers (steep slopes) of sparkly llicorella that attracts swallows.
Bellmunt is unique in the Priorat. Andalucian-style housing was built for the workers who came when there were not enough people in the Priorat to do the work. The former administration building for the mines is built in the ornate Modernist style.
At its heart, Bellmunt has always been agricultural. Thanks to income provided by the mines, those who owned land were able to continue to care for it. When their work was done at the mines, they would head to the land.
Bellmunt is the lowest, most southern part of the Priorat, so in addition to the llicorella on the mountains, there are also rich sedimentary clay and rocks brought down by the rivers from the Montsant Mountains long ago. Hot, dry winds enter from the Ebro Valley, but cool winds from the sea find their way through the mountains, giving relief to the vines. Garnatxa is the dominant grape, so the wines are softer than others in the Priorat and pretty on the nose.
On a clear day the villages appear across the landscape like wedding cakes sprawling down hillsides. They are close enough to each other to feel connected, but before there were roads, which was not that long ago, they were too far apart to reach in a day. Imagine working in the vineyards, seeing a friend on a hillside across the valley collapse from the hot sun and having no cell phone to call for help. These circumstances kept each village reliant upon its own community. But some people managed to fall in love with "exotic" spouses from other villages, though they were all intrinsically bound by the Montsant.
Technically there are nine villages in the Priorat. Only the land around El Molar and Falset is within the DOQ Priorat, not the villages themselves. Scala Dei is technically part of La Morera, but it has its own community and terroir distinctive enough to be referenced independently. Some villages have less than 10% of the population they had at beginning of the century. After the phylloxera epidemic the population plummeted, and by the end of the Franco era the region was in stasis. But the Priorat was not depressed because, while the people had little money, they still had their land and their freedom, which had value all their own.
As the region finds prosperity again, families are returning to their ancestral villages and restoring their family homes along with the regional pride. Narrow pedestrian streets now make room for modern cars, but the church squares remain the place for social gatherings. The older generation stroll the streets, recollecting each stone and plant along the way. Some things are changing, but others never will.
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That second-round pick from the Avalanche gave the Caps three of the top 47 choices in the 2018 NHL Draft in Dallas this weekend, and made Washington the first defending Cup champs in 35 years to have a first-round pick and three of the top 50 overall picks in the draft the same year in which it won the Cup. The last time Washington owned three of the top 50 picks in an NHL draft was 2007.
The Caps drafted seven players overall this weekend, matching the team's highest number of players taken in a draft since 2012. Each of the first four of those choices is a late birthdate, meaning those players could be playing professionally as soon as 2019-20, a nice perk for an organization in need of an injection of youthful talent.
Ten years ago last week, the Caps made a draft day trade, shipping defenseman Steve Eminger and a third-round pick in that 2008 Draft to Philadelphia in exchange for the Flyers' first-round pick at No. 27 overall. Washington then used that choice to take Carlson. With his maximum-length contract extension on Sunday, Carlson could potentially end up spending the better part of two decades in the Washington organization.
It was a good trade that brought Carlson into the Caps' system a decade ago, and a good trade that helped facilitate his extension. In shedding Orpik's $5.5 million salary cap hit and in replacing Grubauer – who signed a three-year extension worth $10 million with Colorado on Saturday – on the roster with Pheonix Copley ($650,000 for next season), the Caps saved just under $8.2 million of cap space. That assumes the same cap hit for Grubauer if he'd stayed in the District, and Caps' GM Brian MacLellan estimated on Friday evening that the arbitration-eligible Grubauer would be in line to earn somewhere in the neighborhood of $3 million annually.
The Avalanche placed Orpik on waivers on Saturday for the purpose of buying out the final year of the veteran defenseman's contract, a scenario that will result in him becoming an unrestricted free agent on July 1. MacLellan indicated on Friday that in the event Orpik is bought out, he would not rule out a return for the blueliner in D.C.
Carlson led all NHL defensemen in regular season (68 points) and playoff (20 points) scoring, establishing a franchise record for most points by a Washington defenseman in a single playoff year. And speaking of franchise records, the 28-year-old Carlson is now looking at an eight-year window in which he could push his way to the top of many of those ledgers, already liberally dotted with the likes of Hall of Famers Rod Langway, Scott Stevens and Larry Murphy as well as standout blueliners Calle Johansson, Kevin Hatcher and Sergei Gonchar.
Through the first nine seasons of his NHL career, Carlson has appeared in 608 regular season games, with the possibility of as many as 656 more over the next eight seasons. Already seventh on the team's all-time list for games played by a defenseman, Carlson could ascend as high as third on that list in 2018-19. He currently ranks sixth all-time in assists (256) by a Washington defenseman and he is seventh in both goals (77) and points (333). With a couple more seasons like the one he just had, Carlson will push his way into the top two or three on those lists.
Carlson replaces Orpik as the eighth member of the Capitals – four forwards, three defensemen and a goaltender – whose salary cap hit is north of the $5 million mark. Each of those eight players is under contract for at least two more seasons, with the deals of Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby coming off the books first, at the end of the 2019-20 season.
Keeping that eight-player core intact gives the Capitals the opportunity to compete for another Stanley Cup championship in the next two seasons. It took 44 years for the Caps' first Cup championship, and management clearly realizes that this core might be able to do it again, especially now that it's done so for the first time.
With Sunday's signing of Carlson, the Caps have accomplished the top task on their offseason to-do list. With Carlson taken care of, MacLellan will now turn his attention toward extensions for soon-to-be UFA defenseman Michal Kempny and soon-to-be RFA right wing Tom Wilson. The Caps made an offer to Kempny over the weekend, and once they get Kempny and Wilson sorted out, they can continue to address a list of pending free agents that includes RFA forwards Travis Boyd and Devante Smith-Pelly and defenseman Madison Bowey as well as UFA forwards Jay Beagle and Alex Chiasson and defenseman Jakub Jerabek.
If the Caps are able to get Kempny and Wilson to sign on the line which is dotted, they will have retained each of the top nine forwards, top four defensemen and starting goaltender from their Stanley Cup championship team, and they would likely have a few million dollars to work with in settling the remainder of the roster between now and Oct. 3 when they open the 2018-19 season at home against the Boston Bruins.
The Carlson signing leaves Washington with roughly $13.2 million with which to sign its remaining free agents and/or bring in some new blood from outside the organization when free agency gets underway in a week, on July 1.


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Near results day, there are always a host of celebrities reminding us that they failed their exams and still, in the words of Jeremy Clarkson, 'have a Mercedez Benz'.
But without the knowledge that you're going to be a millionaire - or Einstein, who was expelled for being a 'dunce' - failing your GCSEs can be pretty crushing.
And with the new 9 - 1 GCSEs harder than ever before, it's understandable if you didn't get the grades you were hoping for.
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First, speak to your teachers
Whatever you're planning to do next, they'll be able to advise you and help arrange your next steps, whether that's appealing your grades, resitting your exam, choosing a different sixth form, or something else.
Ask for your paper to be remarked
This is now known as a 'review of marking'. Your grade could go down as well as up, so only request a review if you're fairly confident there's been an error.
You'll generally pay an admin fee, which will be refunded if your grade changes. Roughly one in five reviews result in a grade being changed.
Your school must put the request in on your behalf. They'll also receive the results and pass them on to you. If you were sitting the exam as a private candidate, the exams officer at the school where you sat your exam can manage the process for you.
If you need the grade for access to university, you can request a priority review of marking, which should take up to 15 calendar days. Non-priority reviews can take up to 20 days.
If your place at sixth form or college depends on your grade being changed, they might let you begin studying with them while you wait for the result of your request.
Make an appeal or a complaint
If you've had your paper remarked and you're convinced that there's still been a mistake, you can appeal within two weeks of receiving the decision.
Visit the AQA appeals page for more information.
If you'd like to make a complaint, you can do so through your school. Each school has their own process, so speak to yours to find out the best way forward.
Speak to your sixth form or college
If you've narrowly missed the required entry grades, they might still offer you a place, particularly if extenuating factors could have affected your performance.
They could also allow you to transfer to a different course or subject, or recommend other colleges and sixth forms which might suit you.
Resit your GCSE exams through your school
Resitting your exams demonstrates that you're hardworking, motivated and committed to achieving your goals – desirable attributes in the eyes of any employer or university.
For Maths and English, resitting is compulsory if you haven't achieved a pass (grade 4). You'll need to continue studying these subjects until you either pass or turn 18.
- If you got a grade 3 and will be studying full-time (540+ hours) next year, you'll need to resit the GCSE
- If you got a grade 3 and will be studying part-time (150 – 539 hours), you can take a functional skills qualification instead of GCSE
- If you got a grade 2 or below, you can take a functional skills qualification instead of GCSE
- If you're going on to an apprenticeship, studying Maths and English will be part of your programme
If you achieved a pass in Maths and English, there's no requirement to resit, but you can if you'd like a higher mark.
If you're unhappy with your grades for a different subject, your school or college should be able to organise resits at your request.
Depending on the subject, you could be able to resit your exams in November, or the summer diet the following year. Your teachers will have this information for you.
Resit your GCSE exam as a private candidate
Studying in school not for you? You can resit your GCSE exams by studying online.
Many students report that flexibility and decreased pressure of online study helps them to manage their time and mental health better.
Plus, it's ideal if you're studying alongside A Levels, an apprenticeship or work, as you can shape your study schedule around your other commitments.
You could also study by yourself or with a private tutor.
However you choose to study, you'll need to register with a local school or college as a private candidate, so you can sit your GCSE exams at the same time as students in school. You should do this well in advance of the actual exam – at least a few months.
The school or college will likely charge a small admin fee for taking the exam with them as an external candidate.
Note that if you've failed English or Maths, you'll need to take these in school until you're 18. You can study English and Maths as a private candidate as long as you've passed and want to improve your grade.
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If you don't want to resit your GCSEs, it's time to make a plan for your future that takes your grades into account.
If you have a specific career in mind, research all the possible ways you could achieve it. Don't limit yourself to university or even college courses. Think wider: apprenticeships, professional courses (which often have no entry requirements), access courses, entry-level roles, work experience, volunteering.
If you're not sure what you'd like to do, it's time to dig deep. Research different careers – jobs that sound boring at first can be fascinating once you know what it's really like.
Try to think beyond the simple interpretation of what a job involves. For example, if you're good at English, it might seem that journalism, content marketing, or teaching English would all be great jobs for you. However, if you love working on your own, teaching is out. Hate working under pressure? Journalism's not for you. Content marketing it is!
Similarly, you might disregard finance because you didn't do well in Maths – but as an accountant, you'll spend a lot more time explaining financial findings in layman's terms, talking to business owners, and writing reports than solving maths problems.
Many accountants say they'd never have considered accountancy in school as they hated Maths, and now they love their jobs! For example: sports-loving Terry, performing arts student Amy, and creative Samantha.
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Uni not for you? Professional qualifications give you real-world skills and in some professions are valued more highly than degrees (for example, CIPD HR qualifications).
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If you want to get a head start in the workplace, apprenticeships are the way to go. They allow you to get a job and earn money while studying professional qualifications that give you practical skills.
Apprenticeships are no longer just for manual jobs, as the stereotype might suggest. There are apprenticeships for accountancy, HR, management and more.
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Whichever path you choose, take your time and consider all your options.
There will be thousands of other students up and down the country in the same position as you, so you're not alone.
As a teenager, you have your whole life to build a career you love. Missing out of the GCSE grades you wanted isn't the end of your ambitions, but the beginning of your new plan.
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We're obviously talking about Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's gorgeous wedding in Tuscany.
The couple, who went for honeymoon to Switzerland, has also been posting pictures from the country. "We've been keeping a secret for a couple of months now and all of it has come to life today, in a attractive Tuscan village, where Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma officially got married", said a Facebook post on Devika's company's profile. "They have gotten married and they realise how much media hype will be around them so they went away to Italy and did it".
Mirza, who is married to Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, said: "I don't cherish media hype at all". Shaadi gives enough stress anyway. Fearing expulsion from her job, the ambitious reporter has asked the newly-weds to remarry, so that she can click their exclusive pictures.The reporter, who is believed to be under huge pressure to get pictures of the wedding, has now offered the couple to travel to Rome along with them on their honeymoon.
"Anushka and Virat are extremely spiritual people, I don't know how many people know this about them. They are fantastic people and I wish them all the best". I am leaving on December 21.
Post the event, the couple put up a message saying that they have "promised each other to be bound in love forever". We are truly blessed to share the news with you.This attractive day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans & well wishers. No way! In fact, this is just the beginning for as soon as the newlyweds are done honeymooning in Finland, they'll be hosting not one but two grand wedding receptions in Delhi first followed by one in Mumbai. "Thank you for being such an important part of our journey", the statement read.


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Tonight the "Other Nine to Five," Jackson Harpe will go "Way Out West" with music from saxophonist Sonny Rollins on the Jazz Trip@Ten. Plus more songs featuring our focus artist of the week, pianist Larry Willis. Then later, on our Midnight Standard, we'll hear another version of Jerome Kern's "All The Things You Are." The adventure begins tonight at nine on WUSF 89.7. [Photo: http://bit.ly/2ASxck8]
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Benedict Cumberbatch won an Emmy for playing Sherlock Holmes and mind reader Colin Cloud could well win "America's Got Talent" by emulating the fictional detective. This criminal profiler from Scotland dazzled the judges on Tuesday's episode of the show with his uncanny ability to read minds.
He first tested his mettle by picking out people in the audience and revealing what they did for a living: a teacher, a police officer and so on. Cloud then enlisted the help of new host Tyra Banks who joined him onstage. After she was seated on a box, he handed her a rolled up piece of paper. He then left the stage to give judge Howie Mandel a coin, which he was directed to place behind his back. Cloud told him correctly which hand he had it in.
Cloud then turned to the audience and, after dividing them in three, had them shout out a color, an animal and a name respectively — the result was a white cat called Oscar. He then had each of the other judges – Heidi Klum, Mel B and Simon Cowell — hold the coin in turn and think of one of these audience supplied words. Once again, Cloud was able to tell each in which hand they were holding the coin.
To close, he had Banks read the paper and follow the instructions which had her open the box on which she had been sitting. Inside, was a white cat wearing a collar that had the name Oscar on its tag.
The four judges were wowed. Mandel enthused, "That was truly amazing" while Mel B declared, "You were mesmerizing" and Klum added, "You're fantastic." The last word was left to Cowell, who was quite taken with the cat and told Cloud, "We can take over the world."
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The first glimpse of our amazing trip to Bonaire. Showing you my two best experiences underwater, which both featured rays! Part 2 of 2. See part 1 here.
I love scuba diving and I am always improving myself. Lately, I've decided to pause the scuba courses and certifications for a while though and just get some experience diving 'free' (not to be confused with freediving, something I do want to start a course in :)). Anyhow, I would not be me if I did not set some goals or dreams for myself during the recreational dives. I'd like to become more experienced in discovering creatures under water. It is quite hard to find a particular species of fish or coral, even when you are looking for it. The guide always seems to see it first. How cool would it be, being able to spot and name some of the species myself? I want to become an underwater naturalist.
Then this happened. On our last day, mom and I had booked a guided snorkel trip on a trimaran sailing vessel, bound to set sail for Klein Bonaire. The snorkel "dives" were amazing. We got to see so many beautiful creatures – even two species of turtles!
At the end of the last snorkel dive, I ended up in the back (don't wanna finish this!) looking around for… I don't know. Distracted by all the fish. Then I saw what I thought was a spear. A spear hunter must have lost it (is that even possible?). So I go to clean up this spear. But when I got close I realised the spear had eyes, haha. See photo.
Had to do a bit of freediving for this photo. I swam up again and caught my breath. The other people were too far away so I decided to treasure this moment for myself. I started filming, approaching the ray from behind, getting really close so it would swim away. And it did. To see it in full appreciation. Magic. It's only a fish you know, but they're so cool. See the short clip below and my happy face.


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OSI Industries Development Plans Locally, Europe And Spain
In the past five years, OSI Industries has taken serious steps in the local and global expansion process. The Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Sheldon Lavin has facilitated the expansion processes in a significant way. The company made some acquisitions to boost its ability to serve the customers diligently.
One of these acquisitions involved Tyson Foods, a Chicago plant in 2017. The 200,000 square feet plant's room would help OSI Industries to add more products like beef, pork and fast foods to name but a few for its North American market. The company can add more products to the Tyson Foods that specialized in poultry products.
Before acquiring Tyson Foods, OSI Industries had entered into a partnership with Flagship Europe in 2016. The United Kingdom Company supplies the European market with sauces, dressings, pies, and frozen poultry. However, the company rebranded to Creative Foods to capture global recognition. The merger of OSI and Creative Food would boost the supply to their customers as well as attract more customers through the presence of a good variety of products for customers to choose. Before the merger with OSI Industries, Creative Foods had partnered with Calder Foods, which added more products to its food portfolio. These included dips, sandwich fillings, and sauces to name but a few. A combination of the products of these companies would guarantee a steady supply all over Europe and beyond.
AS if that was not enough, OSI acquired Baho Foods, which targets the Netherlands and Germany markets. Baho Foods would help OSI to reach more customers through its five subsidiaries in eighteen countries. The top executives of Baho remained to oversee the operations of the two companies. In Spain, OSI Industries added a production line to its old Toledo plant to cater to the rising demand of its products in Spain and Portugal. The new line consisted of a high production line, improved storage facilities and lowered electricity consumption measures to name but a few. These changes boosted the production twice, and it guaranteed OSI a steady supply of its products. It also secured the company's growth in Europe and beyond.


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Fleet management is a difficult proposition. You are being asked to manage people and ve
hicles, both of which are out of your sight for most of the day. Most factory managers will tell you supervising employees can be difficult enough with them right there in the building, but trying to manage employees out in the field makes things even more difficult, and at times frustrating.
Improved Fuel EconomyWhich is where the many benefits of fleet management software come into play. With fleet management software, companies gain the ability to virtually ride right alongside with their drivers. Which leads to numerous benefits.
Quite possibly the most impactful, when it comes to positively influencing the bottom line, there's improved fuel economy. With fleet vehicle management, companies can keep track of the speeds at which their drivers are traveling. A lead-footed driver will burn much more fuel than one who obeys the posted speed limits.
They can also keep track of idle times. When a driver arrives at his or her destination do they turn off their vehicle or do they just allow it to idle? On top of all this, fleet managers can see exactly what routes their drivers are taking. Are they going directly to the intended destination or are they running by the local coffee shop to get another cup of coffee for the day. Day in and day out this all adds up over time.
Decrease Fleet Expenses
While your driver's own personal vehicles may be meticulously maintained, that's because it's their own vehicles. When it comes to your fleet vehicles, their attention to maintenance may not be quite as acute. Besides, they might not even be driving the same vehicle from one day to the next. So as a fleet manager it falls on you to make sure your vehicles are being properly maintained and looked after. With fleet tracking software you can automate your maintenance and be alerted of any fault codes. This will keep your vehicles on the road longer and spend less time in the shop repairing what could have been prevented in the first place.
Increased Safety and Security
Fleet tracking systems allow you to know exactly where your vehicles are at any time. You can also set boundaries and be informed of when they have either left or entered those boundaries. This allows you to reduce your exposure by reducing unauthorized use. It also allows you to track down any vehicles, should they be stolen. And more importantly you can see just how your vehicles are being driven. Are there hard starts and stops? Do any of your drivers require further training on ways to more safely operate their vehicles? And at the same time, you can protect your drivers from any unfair complaints about speeding through residential neighborhoods. With fleet tracking you'll know for sure (and can prove) if it was your company's vehicle, or if the person complaining has confused your vehicle with another.
Improve Your Customer Service
By tracking your vehicles more closely you'll have a better idea of just where and when they will be able to arrive for their delivery or appointment. You can call customers ahead and give them more accurate arrival times. And if vehicles need to be rerouted to take care of a customer's needs you'll know which of your vehicles is closest to that customer's location.
Reduce Labor Costs
Or more appropriately, with fleet management systems you can track what the true cost is on certain delivery runs or appointments. Fleet tracking systems also allow you to get a better handle on just which one of your drivers are getting close to going into overtime.
Driver Satisfaction
While some drivers may complain that fleet management systems remind them of "big brother", many more know that with fleet management their bosses will have a better idea of which drivers deserve more positive recognition. Most drivers would like their supervisors to know that they're respectfully representing the company when they're out in their vehicles.
In all, the benefits that come from fleet management systems are many. Add them all up together, and multiply that by the number of vehicles you have to manage, and you get a better idea of your overall savings. Not to mention, that as managers you now can also effectively manage your employees with facts, and not rely on hearsay or what limited time you actually spend with them before or after they've been on the road.


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It's spring in Seattle. I know. It says so on the calendar. So I'm looking for cocktails that defy the 60 degree weather and gray skies here. Screw you, Seattle. Spring has arrived in my liquor cabinet.
I've been enjoying a variation on the Corpse Reviver #2 that substitutes dry vermouth for the Lillet, so that was probably on my mind when I threw this together. You can't go far wrong with St. Germain – I believe Phred at Elemental refers to it as "bartender's ketchup". This drinks kind of like a Corpse Reviver with lychee aroma and just a tiny bit of effervescence.
The Joan Holloway
1.75 oz Hendricks gin
.75 oz St. Germain
.5 oz lemon
.5 oz sparkling wine
Dash Luxardo cherry liqueur
Shake the gin, St. Germain, and lemon. Strain into a champagne saucer, then add the sparkling. Pour a little dash of the cherry liqueur in the middle and watch it slink to the bottom. Note that this isn't the maraschino liqueur – I think that would be pretty nasty. If you don't have the Luxardo cherry, some Cherry Heering would probably work just fine.
I asked friends what to call this one, and one Christina Hendricks fan suggested the name – her character on Mad Men. Works for me – curvy women of the world unite! Plus, if you look at the saucer from the top down, the drink kinda looks like a big pale boob.


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I really like to wear my hair up, but in the winter I'm not able to do that and also wear a hat. I'd been putting this project off for too long, but this week I finally bit the bullet and made a headband.
This shot isn't great, but it does give you an idea of the back of the headband, in the mirror there.
The yarn I used was this really sweet, crocheted tube yarn which was super stretchy, so it became a really close, warm knit. I really like the variation in color, which is super subtle (but matches my eyes, if you didn't notice) and while the knit being so close resulted in it taking a really long time, it was still a really great project.


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Varsity Clubs of America - Tucson
To contact the resort, please call 1.520.318.6800
Varsity Clubs of America - Tucson, 3855 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona, 85716, United States
Ideally located near downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona, Varsity Clubs of America – Tucson offers comfortable accommodations for any type of desert getaway. Whether you're looking to explore the rugged landscape and mountain terrain, or dive into the city's bustling culinary scene, Varsity Clubs of America – Tucson is the perfect place to call home while you're away. Start your morning with a high-energy workout in the fitness center or spend the day basking poolside in the endless Arizona sunshine. With décor that reflects a proud sports heritage, the resort puts you in the perfect position to explore.
Experiences and Nearby Activities
Onsite Amenities and Activities
Guest Accommodation Information
Relax in the comfort of your accommodation featuring a king size bed and well-appointed bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of the partial kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster and many other modern appliances. Additional in-room amenities include cable television, DVD player and air conditioning.
|Partial Kitchen
|Two Burner Stove Top
|Accommodation Details
|Size: 500 sq. ft.
|Maximum Occupancy: 2
|Private Occupancy: 2
|Accommodation Entertainment
|DVD Player
|Disabled Access
|Disabled Accessible accommodations
|Grab Bars
|Lowered Counters
|Roll-in Shower
|General Room Amenities
|Air Conditioning
|Coffee Maker
|King Bed
|Bathroom Amenities
|Hair Dryer
Relax in the comfort of your accommodation featuring a king size bed and well-appointed bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of the partial kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster and many other modern appliances. Additional in-room amenities include cable television, DVD player and air conditioning.
|Partial Kitchen
|Two Burner Stove Top
|Accommodation Entertainment
|DVD Player
|Bathroom Amenities
|Hair Dryer
|Soaker Tub
|General Room Amenities
|Air Conditioning
|Coffee Maker
|King Bed
|Accommodation Details
|Size: 560 sq. ft.
|Maximum Occupancy: 2
|Private Occupancy: 2
Relax in the comfort of your accommodation featuring a king size bed, sofa bed and well-appointed bathrooms. Enjoy the convenience of the partial kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster and many other modern appliances. Additional in-room amenities include cable television, DVD player and air conditioning.
|General Room Amenities
|Air Conditioning
|Coffee Maker
|King Beds (2)
|Sleeper Sofa
|Accommodation Details
|Size: 975 sq. ft.
|Maximum Occupancy: 6
|Private Occupancy: 4
|Disabled Access
|Disabled Accessible accommodations
|Partial Kitchen
|Two Burner Stove Top
|Accommodation Entertainment
|DVD Player
|Bathroom Amenities
|Hair Dryer
|Soaker Tub
Maps, Directions & GPS
Click here to view the map in a new window.Varsity Clubs of America - Tucson
3855 East Speedway Boulevard
Tucson, Arizona, 85716
United States
Driving: From Phoenix Metro Area take Interstate 10 East to Tucson. Exit on Speedway Boulevard, turn left and continue for approximately 5 miles. Varsity Clubs of America will be on the northwest corner of Speedway Boulevard and Alvernon Way.
Main Airport
Airport: Tucson International Airport
Services & Amenities
|Nearby Activities
|Art Galleries
|Bar/Cocktail Lounge
|Bike Trails
|Bowling Alley
|Church/Worship Services
|Fitness Center
|Hot Air Ballooning
|Mini Golf
|Movie Rentals
|Parks & Attractions: Biosphere, Local Festivals, Planetarium, Sporting Events, National Parks, Old Tucson, Sonora Arizona Desert Museum.
|Picnic Area
|Pool Tables
|State Park
|On-site Activities
|BBQ Area(s)
|Fitness Center
|Game Room
|Pool Table
|Details: ADA Pool lift available. Pool hours from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
|Outdoor Hot Tub(s)
|Outdoor Pool
|Nearby Services - 5 Miles/8 Kilometers
|ATM / Banking
|Beauty Salon
|Car Rental
|Dry Cleaning
|Massage Services
|Medical Facilities
|Shuttle Service
|On-site Services
|Gift Shop
|Housekeeping Service:
|Laundry Facilities
|Maintenance Dept.
|Parking On-Site
|Safe Deposit Boxes
|Shops Hours Gift Shop Hours 8:00 am. to 9:00 pm.
|Wi-Fi (included in resort fee)
|Wi-Fi in Lobby (complimentary)
|Business Amenities
|Business Center
|Conference Facilities
|Meeting Rooms
|Local Calls
News & Events
Latest News
Special Accessibility Accommodation
There are not any 2 bedroom special accessibility accommodations at this resort until further notice.
Fact Sheet
Arrival Information
|Check In/Out
|24 hour reception
|Check in time: 16:00
|Check out time: 10:00
|You Need To Know
|Non-smoking resort
Prior to checking in:
- All guest suites are non-smoking
- Please note that every attempt will be made to accommodate requests for suite location and early arrivals; however, these requests are based on availability and occupancy. Unfortunately, the resort is unable to guarantee room location.
- Minimum age requirement for check-in is 21.
- Pets are not permitted; this is strictly enforced with the exception of Service Animals.
- Smoking in a non-smoking room will result in a penalty fee as determined by resort management. Designated smoking areas include the BBQ area, main entrance island and the Northwest parking lot corner with receptacles provided. According to Arizona State Law, smoking is only permitted a minimum of 20 feet away from doors and windows. Smoking on balconies is not permited.
- Varsity Clubs of America-Tucson offers a daily towel exchange and trash removal upon request. A mid week clean is provided for guests staying three or more nights.
When checking in:
- Hotel Guests and Exchange Reservation: A photo identification, credit card for $100 security deposit and a nightly $12.95 plus tax resort fee will be required (cash is not an acceptable form of deposit). Resort Fee includes Wi-Fi, fitness center, billiards, putting green, game room, 24 hour Lobby coffee, tea and cocoa, garden gas grills, business center computer/Internet and boarding pass printing.
- Owner Weeks and Member Points Booking: Photo Identification and credit card for security deposit will need to be provided at check-in. Resort fees* will be waived when staying on your owner week or member point reservations or when booking rental reservations directly with Diamond Resorts International. A resort fee of $12.95 plus tax per night will be added to the reservation if the owner or member of THE Club® is checking in on a rental reservation.
Resort Details
|Resort Manager: Roberto Ramirez
|Reservations Department: firstname.lastname@example.com
|Rental Phone: 1.800.438.2929
|Resort/Hotel Size
|Number of Accommodations: 60
|Number of Floors: 3 floors. Two elevators, one located in the West wing and the other in the East wing.
Accessibility Corporate Statement
Diamond Resorts is committed to providing stress-free holidays to our members, owners and guests. We take into consideration the needs of those who have a visual or hearing impairment, or a mobility access requirement.
We have an ongoing program of commitment which consists of:
- Ensuring we comply with the current accessibility legislation.
- Making appropriate enhancements (where possible) to resorts and resort plans.
- Offering a wide range of accessibility aids.
- Improving internal awareness and training.
- Offering an appointed Accessibility Ambassador in each Resort, to take care and assist our members, owners and guests with accessibility needs.
- Providing accurate information on our website, including information on access, available facilities and accessibility aids.
- Communicating with our members via regular disability forums and surveys to identify areas for improvement.
- Producing compliant literature and communicating within the same guidelines.
*Note: Please bear in mind that accessibility aids may vary from resort to resort.
We have ADA amenities available. For any guests needing assistance, or if you have any questions/comments regarding the above, please contact us at:
Call: 1.888.250.6150
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Oh my goodness! The drawing is so fabulous and detailed. How can you draw so good on computerrrrrr?! XDDD (I always rush too much or want to give up because I'm tried of looking at the screen. XD)
And the story is su su su coooooooooooooooooooot. Seriously. I LOVE IT. XD Ghirahim sounds so cute, looking at birds and stuff. ^.^ Fi and Ghirahim would be a cute couple. <3


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I stormed through the doors with Justine at my heels. Ben smiled at me from above his book and pointed to my right without even getting up. I didn't smile back. Not yet. Though it felt like only an instant, I was suddenly five feet in front of Nicki, still moving. In one fluid motion, my katana left its sheath, sliced through Nicki, moving downward from right to left, and he slid in two pieces onto the floor. He was dead before he had time to bleed. I looked down at him, disgusted. How could he send someone to kill me? Dumb question. Better one? How could he be stupid enough to send someone to kill me?
I was still staring down at his lifeless corpse, contemplating, when slow clapping came from the doorway behind me. The clapping cut off gasps of surprise and glares from the peanut gallery, those who had once been Nicki's supporters and admirers. I turned around briskly, knowing instinctively it was not Ben that was applauding my abrupt victory. Twenty feet before me stood a woman that looked no older than thirty yet held a manner, an aura one might say, that foretold great age and wisdom. Instinctively, I kneeled and bowed my head. "Bravo, my child, bravo. But you need not kneel. Not for me," she said in an accent I suspected was English, but held traces of something else, a lot of somethings. "Come to me."
She sighed while holding out her arms. I didn't understand but I did as she requested. I felt like a child getting called to the principal's office and not knowing entirely what I'd done wrong. As if reading my mind, she said, "I will make everything clear to you soon. I promise."


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The Norwell firm Milloy, Lynch, Bienvenue will begin an independent audit of the town later this month, focusing on the town's operations.
The audit was approved, 11-1, by the town's Finance Committee last week, at a cost of $40,000.
The Norwell firm Milloy, Lynch, Bienvenue will begin an independent audit of the town later this month, focusing on the town's operations.
The audit was approved, 11-1, by the town's Finance Committee last week, at a cost of $40,000.
Although the town already is audited annually by the firm R. E. Brown, of Mendon, Finance Committee Chairwoman Holly Boykin said this audit will concentrate on other areas. While recent audits have examined the town's financial statements, the new audit will review how town and school departments handle employee salary and benefits.
"We want to make sure the town overall is operating at its maximum capacity - that employees are getting exactly what they should through their contracts and not over and above, and that they're being treated fairly and equally," Boykin said.
Finance Committee Vice Chairman Richard Hill said the audit should save the town significant money in the future by avoiding grievances and litigation. Just recently, the town settled a grievance with a library worker who claimed he or she was not getting sufficient notice before getting laid off. The employee was compensated an extra $5,100.
Boykin said the town also has had numerous labor litigation cases that amounted to $200,000 on the municipal side of government last year, and $60,000 in the school side last year, and that there was a disproportional amount on the municipal side.
She said some departments did not spend their entire budgets during the last few fiscal years, which resulted in unnecessary employee layoffs. She said department heads also have inconsistently handled sick and vacation time for employees.
Last year, Town Manager Mark Stankiewicz received an extra $23,000 when he left his position due to accrued unused vacation time. The deduction, along with a $38,000 increase in pay for the position when Francis Crimmins took over as Town Manager, left the town with inadequate funds to pay Crimmins throughout fiscal year 2010. Though the Finance Committee eventually transferred money from the town's general fund to the town manager's budget, the temporary gap complicated the hiring of Crimmins.
"We want an idea of how much we will owe them for vacation and sick time, and we don't want to be hit again like that," Boykin said.
She said the town also may have different polices for town employees when they participate in community activities that are outside their day-to-day job duties. Some employees, including police, get time-and-a-half compensation (which allows them to credit 150 percent of those hours toward work time), while other workers may get no compensation at all.
An employee also was overpaid $15,000 to $20,000 last year due to misinterpretation of a union contract, Boykin said. Finance Committee members also are questioning a pay raise for former Stoughton Police Detective Tony Bickerton that went from 5 to 15 percent in three years, on top of stipends. Bickerton now is serving a year prison sentence for lying to the FBI about receiving stolen goods when he was a police officer.
Other issues that the Finance Committee wants examined include: no centralized system for keeping track of grants, lack of personnel files for all town employees, bidding and procurement problems that resulted in the state investigating the town in 2003, and two different systems (town and school) for payrolls and benefits managements.
Milloy, Lynch, Bienvenue has performed auditing for the towns of Randolph, Hanover, Chatham, and the city of Providence. The audit should take between 16 to 18 weeks, and it is a public document.
"Our hope is that they put together a committee of Selectmen and School Committee task force to look at what we can cost effectively implement," Boykin said.
The Finance Committee has the authority to order audits at any time, according to the town charter, to "investigate the books, accounts and management of any department of the town."


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December 27, 2016 / Astoria Chloe / Inspiration
How to decorate a hair salon will make you get crazy. That is why; so many ideas should be got for finding the best decoration of the hair salon. We know that the women like the beauty for their body. So, making business for the beauty salon can be a good idea to have. You can open the new salon for the new income for your money pocket. But for the design, it should be well treated.
You can start the idea of How to decorate a hair salon by setting out the location of the salon. For the best result of the decoration, it is better for you to choose the large space for being decorated. If the space is in the large space, it will be possible for you to put the salon equipment in the flexible position. Then, you should put the idea of the mirror application also.
Then, How to decorate a hair salon can be continued by the good color of the wall paint. It will be better for you to choose the bright color for the wall paint. Then, adding the sofa can be the next job which you have to do. It is used for welcoming your guests with the nice service before doing the hair treatment.
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8 G. G. Hubbard-The Evolution of Commerce. little later aroused the fear of the statesmen, merchants, and capitalists of England that the energy of the new republic would be as omnipotent in mercantile affairs as on the field of battle. They believed that France might regain the colonies and with them the commerce she had lost, and therefore England declared war against Napoleon, which was carried on almost continuously from 1793 to 1815. The shipping of the continent disappeared or was captured by the fleets of England; the colonies, and with them the commerce, of Spain and Portugal, Holland and France, passed to England; and though she is still burdened with the debt then created, she has never lost the commerce and carrying trade she then obtained. The population of the colonies of Great Britain is about one sixth of the entire population of the globe; and their territory comprises eighty per cent of the available temperate regions of the earth belonging to the Anglo-Saxon race. The commerce of England has given wealth to her bankers and merchants, and employment to her artisans, ship-builders, iron-workers, miners and manufacturers. Her exports of produce and manufactures have increased five hundred per cent in fifty years, or from $356,000,000 in 1840 to $1,577,000,000 in 1890, and are carried by her ships to every quarter of the globe. Though dependent on America for her food supplies, these are moved in British ships. The commerce of the world pays tribute to the bankers of London and makes that city the money center of the world. Her best market is India, and from India comes her largest imports; next to these from the United States. India. Egypt, Nineveh and Babylon in prehistoric times, Tyre and Sidon and Greece under Alexander, Carthage and Rome under the Caesars, Venice and Genoa in the middle ages, Portugal and Holland, and lastly England, have drawn great stores of wealth from India. From India science and literature were handed on to Europe, and from India has come the religion of more than half of the human race. For India the Spanish sailed westward ; for India the Portuguese sailed eastward; Portugal was the first to reach the goal and obtain the prize. Greater riches have been drawn from India than from the gold and silver mines of America, since
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In order for a certificate to be granted by the Board under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-127, the employer desiring to become a self-insurer must designate an office in the State of Georgia for the handling of claims or, if claims are handled out of state, shall designate an agent located in the State of Georgia who shall be authorized to execute instruments for the payment of compensation in an emergency (or, if necessary). Every service organization or office handling claims for self-insurance under the law shall be staffed during normal working hours and be available for immediate telephone contact with the Board and the public through a toll free telephone number. During normal working hours at this office, at least one staff member shall be authorized to execute (negotiable instruments) checks for the payment of compensation. Certificates to self-insure shall be continuous unless the self-insurer fails to meet the requirements of the Board.
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I have advocated having network management cards in UPS units for years. Well it sure paid off recently at work. We use APC UPS units with the AP9616.
A week back we started getting odd email alerts
Date: 07/13/2006
Time: 07:58:25
Code: 0x0106
Severe – UPS: Invalid internal diagnostic self-test.
Since this was odd and we could see in Cacti graphs that the batteries had capacity we went and checked it out. The UPS was hot to the touch. We yanked it and knew we had avoided a problem. It was not till today we realized how close it was to exploding into a fire incident. Check out the photo. The batteries will not even come out they are so deformed. Had we not used monitoring cards it could have been very bad.