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1.Logistics and Competitive strategy: Competitive advantage – Gaining Competitive advantage through logistics – The Mission of Logistics Management - Integrated supply chains –Supply Chain and Competitive performance - The changing logistics environment - Models in Logistics Management - Logistics to Supply Chain Management – Focus areas in Supply Chain Management.-
2.Customer Service Dimension; The marketing and logistics interface – Customer service and customer retention – Service-driven logistics systems – Basic service capability – Increasing customer expectations - Value added services – Customer satisfaction and success – Time based logistics - Case studies.
3.Measuring logistics costs and performance The concept of Total Cost analysis – Principles of logistics costing – Logistics and the bottom-line – Impact of Logistics on shareholder value -customer profitability analysis –direct product profitability – cost drivers and activity-based costing.
4.Logistics and Supply chain relationships Benchmarking the logistics process and SCM operations –Mapping the supply chain processes – Supplier and distributor benchmarking –setting benchmarking priorities –identifying logistics performance indicators –Channel structure– Economics of distribution –channel relationships –logistics service alliances
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6.Coordination and Technology in Supply Chain Lack of coordination and Bullwhip Effect- Impact of lack of coordination. - Role of IT in the supply chain – Customer Relationship Management –Internal supply chain management - Supply chain IT in practice – Information technology and the supply chain
7.Managing global Logistics and global Supply Chains:Logistics in a global economy –views of global logistics- global operating levels – interlinked global economy – The global supply chains -Global supply chain business processes –Global strategy –Global purchasing –Global logistics – Channels in Global logistics –Global alliances –Issues and Challenges in Global supply chain Management
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Entrepreneurship and Project Management
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2.Ethics and Indian Business: Impact of Globalization – Reasons for Unethical Practices among Indian Corporations – Development of Indian Capital Markets – Major Indian Scams –Reasons for Unethical practices – Various studies on Ethical Attitudes of Managers.
3.Marketing Ethics: Product Safety and Pricing – Strict Products Liability – Ethical responsibility in Product- Advertising and Target Marketing – Ethics of Sales, Advertising and Product Placement – Consumer Autonomy
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5.Corporate Governance:An overview – Theory and Practice of Governance- Indian model of Governance – Good Corporate Governance – Land marks in emergence of Governance OECB Principles- Sarbanes-Oxley Act2002 – SEBI's Initiatives – Various Committee Reports on Corporate Governance
6.Agents and Institutions in Corporate Governance: Rights and Privileges of-Shareholders-Investors' Problems – Other stakeholders-Board of Directors- Role of Auditors- Duties and -responsibilities of Auditors
7.Corporate Social responsibilities: Environmental Concern – Role of Media – Public Policies in Governance- Role of Government – Corporate Governance in Developing and Transiting Economies – Indian Scenario- Corporation in a Global Society.
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International Marketing (Elective-III)
1.International Marketing:Scope and Significance of International Marketing, - Difference between international and domestic marketing . Need for international trade, trends in foreign trade
2. International market environment: International environment, International Social &culture Environment, the political legal environment and regulatory environment of international marketing. Technological Environment, Business Customs in International Market
3.Canalizing and targeting international market opportunities: regional market Characteristics, Marketing in transitional economies and third world countries, international market segmentation and targeting
4.International Market Entry Strategies: Indirect Exporting, Domestic Purchasing, Direct Exporting , Foreign Manufacturing Strategies Without Direct Investment, Foreign Manufacturing Strategies With Direct Investment. Entry Strategies of Indian Firms.
5.International product management: International product positioning, Product saturation Levels in global Market, International product life cycle, Geographic Expansion–Strategic Alternatives. New products in Intentional Marketing, Product and culture, brands in International Market
6.International Marketing Channels: channels –Distribution Structures, Distribution Patterns, Challenges in Managing An international Distribution Strategy Selecting Foreign Country Market intermediaries. The management of physical distribution of goods.
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3.Recruitment of Sales personnel Selection and Placement of Sales personnel –Training of Sales personnel – compensating of Sales personnel- Motivating Sales personnel –Monitoring and Performance evaluation – Sales Displays.
4.Sales Forecasting Sales quotas and Territory Management – Managing Sales Expenses– Sales Budgets – Sales Promotion budget and evolution - Ethics in Sales Management –International Sales Management – Advanced International Selling
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6.Physical Distribution Management –Elements of distribution logistics – Cost and physical distribution – Customer service and physical distribution – New techniques in managing distribution.
7.International Sales and Distribution Management– Nature of International Markets –Selling in International Markets – Legal and Social aspects in International Sales –Pricing and Payment of International Trade –Role of Logistics companies.
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Performance Management (Elective-III)
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3.Performance Management System: objectives – Functions- Performance Management Cycle- Competency based Performance Management Systems- Reward based Performance Management Systems- Electronic Performance Management Systems- HR Challenges
4.Performance Management Tools: Importance- Traditions and Modern Techniques-Balanced Score Card- 360 Degree Performance Apprising- Merit Rating- MBO- BARS
5.Performance Monitoring and Counseling: Introduction- Supervision- Objectives and Principles of Monitoring- Monitoring Process- Periodic reviews- Problem solving-engendering trust- Role efficiency- Coaching- Counseling and Monitoring- Concepts and Skills
6.Appraising for Recognition & Reward: Purpose of Appraising – Methods of appraisal –appraisal system design – Implementing the appraisal system – Appraisals and HR decisions. Organizational effectiveness .
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Management of Change & Development (Elective-IV)
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2.Mapping change: The role of diagramming in system investigation – A review of basic flow diagramming techniques –systems relationships – systems diagramming and mapping, influence charts, multiple cause diagrams- a multidisciplinary approach.
3. Systems approach to change: systems autonomy and behavior – the intervention strategy model – cases in intervention – total project management model (TPMM). Learning organization: The relevance of a learning organization –- kindling learning processes in organizations- strategies to build a learning organization
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"Hey Mikes. Uh, I got the music. Is it a duet or something?" Joanna was sitting on the stairs in the hall, twisting the phone cord around her fingers. "Thought so. So what's the other instrument? Oh cool. Wait, it's for your coursework? You're using it for the duet recording? Who's gonna play the piano part? Me?! Right. When were you planning on telling me this? Uh-huh. Right. Okay. Uh-huh. Yeah. Sure. You coming to the match tonight? Will is. And Rick. Yeah, Maria too. Oops. Gotta go, my ride's here."
She put the phone down, leapt to her feet and was through the door in one fluid movement. She ran down the path, vaulted the gate and landed, straightening up to come eye to eye with Scarlet. She frowned a little, before half smiling. "Lift from Rick?"
Scarlet nodded. "And you're a cheerleader…"
"Ignoring the fact that you just made the word cheerleader sound like necrophiliac, yes," Joanna replied sweetly, getting into the car, taking a backseat behind Mr. Clinton.
"Hi Anna."
"Hi Harvey," Anna smiled. "Hi Mr. Clinton." The Clinton father nodded, as Scarlet took the remaining backseat, the other seat that was next to Rick.
"Hey," Rick smiled. Anna nestled against him
"Hey yourself," she murmured.
"You ready for the game?" He asked, putting an arm round shoulders.
She nodded. "I-"
She was cut off by Scarlet. "So how long have you been a cheerleader?"
"Since September," Anna replied curtly.
"And you have to wear that? Scarlet asked, sounding disgusted.
"Yes, "Anna smiled. "yet you choose to wear that." She felt Rick wriggle uncomfortably.
Silence reigned till they reached the school.
Maybe it was underhand, but hey, can you blame me? A wild tiger who feels her claim on her fella will roam restless through the jungle till she can attack the opposition…or something like that.
It was late; Belleville High having lost their home match. Joanna was walking toward the car park, talking with Kelly about a party that was going to take place.
"Hey! Gorgeous!" A guy's voice rang out of the darkness.
"Get stuff-Mikey!" Joanna cried.
Kelly grinned. "I'll leave you two alone," she whispered, bounding off.
"Kel! It's not- I mean, we're not-Oh forget it," Joanna called after her.
Mikey swept Joanna up into a hug. "You were good."
"No I wasn't," she replied despondently, "We sucked."
Mikey wrinkled his nose, hitching his glasses up so he could see once more. "Yeah," he agreed. "You did."
She raised her eyebrows, and punched him lightly on the arm. "Thanks Mikes!"
"Well you said it first!" he retaliated. Seeing the glare she was about to give him, he changed the subject quickly. "What did you think of the duet?"
"Not sure," she mused out loud. "Need to hear it with the guitar. Acoustic?"
"Yeah," Mikey nodded. "But can you play it?"
"Oh yeah," Joanna nodded. "Course."
"Hey Anna!" Anna turned to see who was calling her. It was Rick; gesturing to the car. "Come on! We're going!"
She smiled at Mikey. "Gotta go. See you tomorrow." She reached up on tiptoe and kissed him on the cheek, before bounding off towards Rick, Scarlet and the family.
Mikey stood there, looking after her; a hand slowly reaching up to touch where he lips had met his cheeks.
Before anyone accuses me of something, it felt natural, okay? It was just a chaste kiss. It didn't mean anything…
"Hey. Romeo."
"What time is it?"
"It's just gone nine."
"In the morning? Oh why do the hours seem so long? Was that my father?"
"Yeah. Why are hours long?"
"I am in love, Ben. Hopelessly, irrevocably, undeniably in love."
Standing at the back of the auditorium, hidden in shadows, Joanna smiled to herself.
"Hey," Maria whispered.
"Oh hi," Joanna murmured back.
"What do you think?"
"Of the play? It's good. But I haven't seen Scarlet yet," Joanna muttered.
"Ah." Maria understood. "Come backstage and help me pin this to Will."
As the Drama teacher thundered, "No, no, no Mr Clinton! If that's how you talk about Rosaline how will you improve on it to make your love for your Juliet? Once again!" Maria and Anna made their way backstage, straight to the boys changing room.
"Maria! What's the matter with you? Too good to knock?" A boy asked angrily, pulling his trousers back up.
Maria flashed him a grin. "It's nothing I've not seen before Ash." As Ash rolled his eyes expressively, Anna tried to stifle a laugh.
"Anna! Hey, what d'you think of the play so far?" It was Brad, a blonde boy who was playing Balthasar.
She nodded. "It's good. But I haven't seen Juliet yet."
"Oh she's good," Brad assured her. "Really good."
"Great," Anna muttered, as they progressed towards Will.
"And how's my favourite audience member?" Will grinned, as he took his Misfit T-shirt off at Maria's command.
"She's wondering if Will's started going to the gym," Anna replied, noticing that Will's pecs and abs were fairly pronounced.
Will laughed, and stopped as Maria told him off for moving. "Nah, I just swim a lot."
"Oh cool. So what's this shirt for?" Anna asked, as Maria instructed Will to put a black long sleeved top on.
"My death scene," he replied. "Black because I'm on the same side as the Montagues and we're all in black. The Capulets are all in white. And I get fake blood."
"And you're having white on this top," Maria told him as she pinned some white strips on to the shirt. "It'll show up the blood better. And because you're not a Montague you get some purple."
"So are the Capulet boys gonna have to wear white trousers?" Anna asked curiously.
"No!" several of the boys around them cried.
Maria laughed. "No, mainly because they show up the dirt too well." She finished pinning the strips on. "Okay, you can take it off."
"You're modernising the play yeah? So how are you dying?"
"Stab wound to the heart," Will grinned. "Awesome yes?"
"Very," she agreed.
"Mercutio! On stage in five!"
Will pulled on his Misfits T-shirt. "If you lovely ladies will excuse me."
"Oh Will. By the way, tomorrow you're meeting us at the caf. See ya," Anna smiled.
"Which one?" he asked, almost out of the door.
"Gabriel's, you fool."


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NIMBYs have one more argument against wind turbines: reliability. According to this scary-ass article by Spiegel, "thousands of mishaps, breakdowns and accidents hav(e) been reported in recent years…". Spiegel, by the way, was once deemed by Columbia U as employing the most fact checkers of any news zine, so I don't have much reason to think this is a hit piece.
We've all heard stories about NIMBY neighbors and their skittishness towards wind turbines. They kill birds, cause too much noise, ruin views, and they even attract alien attacks (an obvious nuisance). But, if Spiegel is correct, that new turbines are demonstrably less reliable than previously thought, how can cities guarantee safety?
With people already nervous about the impacts on property values, a lingering folk story about "the turbine the blew up papa's barn" certainly doesn't help the industry. How can fears be allayed?
The thought of exploding turbines will surely slow the advances from aggressive climate change and alt-energy advocates. While they push for turbines as safer alternatives to coal, rebuttals are getting stronger. This is one rebuttal that advocates will have serious trouble with.
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By Simone Kaiser and Michael Fröhlingsdorf
Wind turbines continue to multiply the world over. But as they grow bigger and bigger, the number of dangerous accidents is climbing. How safe is wind energy?
It came without warning. A sudden gust of wind ripped the tip off of the rotor blade with a loud bang. The heavy, 10-meter (32 foot) fragment spun through the air, and crashed into a field some 200 meters away.
The wind turbine, which is 100 meters (328 feet) tall, broke apart in early November 2006 in the region of Oldenburg in northern Germany — and the consequences of the event are only now becoming apparent. Startled by the accident, the local building authority ordered the examination of six other wind turbines of the same model.
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The 350+ batathons or the sub-200 thrillers are not norms but exceptions
While Pakistan contrived to record the 27th one-run loss in the history of the ODIs, India recorded the third highest run chase ever. As Pakistan floundered to a defeat that looked impossible at one stage, falling prey to the leg spin of Imran Tahir and the medium pace of Wayne Parnell, Virat Kohli dismantled the Australian bowlers on his way to the third fastest ODI century by an Indian, close on the heels of setting the record just 14 days earlier.
The India-Australia ODI series has been no doubt a batathon, with 7 of the 9 completed innings registering scores in excess of 300 (4 350+). Flat pitches, ordinary bowlers, dew factor, the new ODI fielding restrictions have all contributed to it but the quality of batsmanship exhibited by Shikhar Dhawan, George Bailey and especially Kohli has been extraordinary.
At Sharjah, Pakistan reduced South Africa (missing their lynchpin Hashim Amla) to 86/6 and only a dogged 52-run 9th wicket partnership between Lonwabo Tsotsobe and Parnell brought some semblance of respectability to their final total, which by modern ODI standards can only be called "putrid". George Bailey recorded the highest score by an Australian against India with his career best 156, and with the help of a century from Shane Watson helped Australia finish at 350, which as it turned out, wasn't going to be enough.
The mastery of Saeed Ajmal broke the heart of the South African line up after the Pakistani pacers had provided an opening. Afridi did what he does best - wipe out lower order batsmen. It was a throwback game in many ways. Cautious batsmen, aggressive bowlers, run rate that doesn't shoot like it has been riddled with cocaine. In reply, Pakistan, fresh off their 99-run demise in the first innings of the Test at Dubai, calmed the nerves of the faithful with sensible knocks but as with any game involving Pakistan, drama was never too far away.
The three most recent instances of 1-run victory margins have involved South Africa or Pakistan and both cardiac teams lived up to their respective reputations. While the Indian and Australian batsmen were dealing in some of the most authoritative batting seen in recent memory, some of the Pakistan and South African batsmen approached batting like it was an active grenade.
There was a time it was teams that faced Pakistan that collapsed from "impossible to lose" situations. It was South Africa that was known to choke away certain victories. Even though India had recorded 11 successful chases in excess of 300 before this series, they had never done it against Australia, but have no accomplished it twice in a the space of 5 games. True to form, Australia defended 300+ target in the first game of the series but since then, their bowlers haven't been able to reel the Indian batsmen in. It's a bizarro ODI world we are living in where up is down, day is night and black is white.
As the India-Australia match was unfolding, due to the gluttony of scoring that has been seen in this series, Social media was abuzz with the query, "Is this even interesting where the ball is being to beaten to a pulp?" It is a fair question seen from the context of a cricketing contest between bat and ball. When bowlers are reduced to bowling machines in flesh and blood, and are just being used for target practice, it takes away significantly the core essence of a cricket 'match'. However, we ought to also recognize the India-Australia series has been skewed to such an extreme because of two things Indian – Batsmen and Bowlers.
Even with a middle order containing two batsmen who are not in any great form (Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina), India has been able to chase down record scores and set tall targets. Australia has been able to pile on the numbers as well thanks to ordinary Indian bowling.
With the batting line up that India possess, not to mention the power plays and fielding restrictions, any target south of 275 runs is basically a cakewalk for them, and the Social media would now be complaining about "formulaic" ODIs. India in the recent years has distilled the art of an ODI chase to science. With Dhoni, easily the best finisher the limited overs game has seen, a steady opening partnership of Sharma and Dhawan up top, and Kohli in remarkable vein of form, only scores in excess of 300 would regularly require India to break a sweat.
Since the end of the cricket world cup 2011, while batting first, India and Australia have been the two best ODI teams (each with Win/Loss ratio of 1.4) and also have been the two highest scoring teams, scoring at 5.63 and 5.37 runs per over, respectively. Overall, India has a Win/Loss ratio of 2.0 (at 5.49 RPO). The corresponding numbers for Australia are 1.4 and 5.31. It was inevitable that when these two teams go head-to-head, bowlers cease to have a role in the final say, and it turns in to a bat vs. bat contest. While the ODI at Sharjah did transport us briefly to a time in the last millennium when low scores (and defense of them) were common, Pakistan should have quite easily sealed the deal but the match situation got the better of an inexperienced line up.
While both of these matches provided a fair bit of entertainment in their own right, let us not fool ourselves in to thinking that these sets of matches are a good representative of bat vs. ball contests. When India plays Australia, because of the kind of batsmen these teams possess, it becomes a run fest and Pakistan with their dodgy batting line up do not put up such numbers. Neither the 350+ batathons nor the sub-200 thrillers are the norms. These are exceptions. As the saying goes, the truth is somewhere in the middle.
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GOP Slams President Obama's Taxmageddon Proposal
Following a spate of moribund economic news and the looming Taxmageddon that could further derail the sluggish U.S. economy, President Obama called on Congress yesterday (Monday) for help.
President Obama proposed that Congress pass a one-year extension of the Bush-era tax cuts set to expire at year's end for households earning $250,000 or less. He suggested letting the cuts expire for the wealthiest bunch.
"We don't need more top-down economics," the president said in an early afternoon press conference at the White House. "We tried that theory...we can't afford to go back to it. That's why I believe it's time for the cuts for the wealthiest Americans, including myself, to expire."
The Bush-era tax cuts, set up as a temporary measure, are due to expire on Dec. 31, meaning if they do the majority of Americans will see a steep rise in taxes overnight. A number of other tax increases are also set to take effect, giving the event the ominous Taxmageddon moniker.
The implications are huge. Families living paycheck to paycheck, or unemployment check to unemployment check, will be even more strapped. The result is an almost certain recession.
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Are You Ready for "Taxmageddon"?
A slow moving train wreck known as "Taxmageddon" is creeping toward U.S. taxpayers.
You see, if Congress doesn't act by year's end, numerous tax breaks will expire -- and hit every American taxpayer squarely in the wallet.
It's a fiscal tsunami that will strike as early as December. The damage will be so widespread it could derail the entire U.S. economy.
Nobody in Washington, however, is doing anything about it.
"You just don't get the sense that there's even a secret plan yet," Maya MacGuineas, president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, told The Washington Post. "It's scary."
If you're not worried yet, you should be.
Here's why...
"Taxmageddon" Means Higher Taxes for AllThe Bush-era tax cuts will end on Jan. 1, 2013, unless Congress intervenes.
Also set to expire that day will be a temporary payroll-tax holiday on social security.
The tax changes won't just slam a few income brackets; they'll reach all taxpayers.
Every one of the existing income tax brackets will be ratcheted up, starting with the lowest 10% bracket, which will be hiked to 15%. The 25% bracket will jump to 28%; the 28% bracket will go to 31%; the 33% bracket will be replaced by a 36% bracket and the 35% bracket will soar to 39.6%.
Stock market investors will also be punished.
Right now, the maximum tax rate on long-term capital gains and dividends is only 15%. Starting next year, the maximum rate on long-term gains is scheduled to increase to 20%.
But get this -- the maximum rate on dividends will skyrocket to a whopping 39.6%.
That's not all.
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Less than an hour's drive (120km) from Johannesburg, you will find Parys, the Jewel of the Vaal River in the Northern Freestate. It is a fast developing country town in the Vredefort Dome Area which is the oldest and largest meteorite impact site in the world. Here you will experience a touch of old world grace with all the luxuries of the modern world and tons of warm friendliness from the people of the town. Vredefort is a small town with cattle, peanuts, sorghum, sunflowers and maize being farmed. The town was established in 1876 on a farm called Visgat. Several suggestions were put forward about the origin of the name Parys. The most commonly accepted being that it was suggested by Mr. Schilbach, a German land surveyor who served in the Franco-Prussian and had taken part in the siege of Paris. A big point in favour of his naming the new town "Parys" was its close proximity to the Vaal. In his mind he saw it developing on both sides of the river like Paris. One thing he did not keep in mind was the fact that each side of the river was in different province. Johannesburg was looked upon as a short-term place. It being a well known fact that most gold deposits usually run out fairly quickly. So in Mr. Schilbach's view, Parys was the city of the future!
The town is home to some lovely historical buildings including the Anglican Church, built in 1915, of blue granite blocks and the beautiful Dutch Reformed Church dating back to 1899. At the Parys Museum, housed in the old magistrate's office opposite the Town Hall, visitors can take a peek into the history of the town. It was built in 1904 and proclaimed a provincial heritage site in 1986.
Parys is one of the towns in South Africa with the highest per capita investment number and has become one of the most exclusive areas for property investments. It has two unique 18 hole Golf Estates which were both developed on Islands in the Vaal River. These are the only Golf Estates situated on Islands in Africa. One having been designed by the well known Nick Price.
The town also acquired a reputation as an arts and antique hub with a growing number of visitors and shoppers. Many well-known artists, antique dealers, craftsmen and former city dwellers have made Parys their home.
Research shows that 9000-12000 vehicles pass through Parys on a busy day. Geographically, Parys is one of the most centrally situated towns in South Africa, with 75% of the country's population living within a 200 km radius!
Unique features in and around Parys are:- The islands that are dotted along the Vaal River, the largest indoor horse
arena in the Southern Hemisphere and the largest thatched structure in the Southern Hemisphere. Also the only place on earth where you will find pink granite.
Some of the guesthouses in town have the added attraction of being on the banks of the Vaal River which contribute to a breathtaking view. Others are within walking distance of the famous Breë Street with all its little shops or the Afri-Dome with all its horse shows, cattle auctions and expos. A short walk through the tree lined streets in this relatively crime free town might just be what is needed to get rid of all the daily stress of city life.
The visitor will soon learn that most of the guesthouses have something to make them unique. This may range from heated swimming pools to guesthouses being 120 years old. Some of these places boast with original steel ceilings and floor boards.
Both self catering cottages as well as B&B options are available. Hosts can also recommend one of many excellent restaurants in Parys.
En-suite rooms are tastefully furnished and usually fitted with a TV, small bar fridge, kettle and similar devices of comfort to make the visitor feel at home. Each boasts a unique character and atmosphere, reflected in their unusual and exotic names and breathtaking locations to make the choice so much more difficult.
What more rewarding way to end your day with a sundowner on top of a mountain in the Vredefort Dome while you enjoy a breathtaking view. After which you hike downhill to appreciate a wonderful dinner served in style or you may be sociable with friends and family at a braai while enjoying a spectacular night sky and the serenity of the bush.
It is not everyday that you can tell a friend that you stayed in a luxury tent in the heart of a crater, or that mountain rock forms part of your bedroom wall. It is definitely not every day that a fisherman can tell you that he caught the big one from his veranda. Perhaps he can tell about the small antelope grazing within touching distance of his self catering unit.
Whether you are looking for a quiet place in or out of town, something in the mountains, on the river, near the shops, buzzing with people, camping, backpacker or caravan facilities, you are sure to find accommodation to suit your every need.
The Vredefort Dome definitely has a lot in its favour. It is not only one of a kind but is also near to Gauteng with very affordable accommodation. The visitor will most certainly look back at a pleasurable stay and above all "value for money".
Would you like to take a break, relax or just get away from the hustle and bustle to find that peace of mind? Choose from romantic escapes, luxury vacations, weekend getaways, pamper breaks, golf breaks, backpacker hotels, game lodges, luxury hotel stays or just a family getaway. Parys Info (056) 811 4000
Parys has culinary and gourmet delights and events for all. If you fancy an exciting culinary experience you will find it here.
It is not every day a city dweller enjoys a truly excellent meal in a beautiful garden on the banks of the Vaal River, listening to bird song, surrounded by good clean air, lazy conversations and a glass of wine.
On both island developments you will find restaurants surrounded by the emerald green of a golf course with an unbelievable view on the Vaal River. Here you can spend hours enjoying the relaxing atmosphere and beauty of nature. Various mouth watering dishes, excellent service and pleasant surroundings will make you feel right at home.
For the art lover there is the opportunity to enjoy both a meal surrounded by works of art and a fully automated wine cellar. In Breë Street there are restaurants as well as art galleries, giving your eyes a feast while waiting on a meal that is an art form in itself.
Parents with lively small children will find some restaurants with a supervised playroom where they can enjoy an outstanding meal. One of them boasts a kitchen complete with wood stove and all the appliances which remind you of grandma in her heyday.
You will find live entertainment in a "Moulin Rouge" atmosphere at a restaurant in Breë Street with mouth watering "vetkoek" and curry just down the street. There are also restaurants that specialize in typical South African cuisine like "boerekos", afval, sausage rolls and "pap and wors".
A meal could become a very sociable affair at a restaurant on the outskirts of town while looking at flying objects such as new and veteran aircraft, micro airplanes, hot air balloons and parachutes, while private planes do their tricks in front of your eyes.
A wide variety of take-away meals are available. Should you desire something light with a cup of coffee or tea there is an opportunity at any of the many coffee shops! Some you will find in the guise of a bookshop, a bus, grandma's kitchen and a street café. Others will serve you with a "boere breakfast", unbelievable cheesecake, home bake and a large range of typical South Africa delicacies
Are you in need of pampering or a relaxing spa day to add a different dimension to your lifestyle? Various spas in Parys will cater to your every need in tranquil surroundings while listening to the calming rush of the Vaal River.
Looking for places with a difference for that all important conference, function or wedding could prove to be something of a challenge. Unusual and interesting venues could be found in and around Parys.
Here you will find three to four star graded conference facilities for small to large groups in tranquil surroundings away from the hustle and bustle of big cities where you can relax and concentrate on the task at hand.
In choosing a wedding venue you have to look no further. Exquisitely tended gardens, exotic surroundings and quaint chapels promise to make this the day of your dreams.
Not all of the conference and function venues are out of town. Some up market restaurants in Parys will be happy to cater to your needs and put their facilities to your disposal.
Visit the Anglo Boer War sites, the Parys Museum in town, the largest wild olive forest in South Africa at Venterskroon or a distillery where traditional South African "witblits" (extremely strong spirits) is made.
For a day out with a difference, why not go berry picking! Experience picking berries straight from the bush. If you gather enough you can make your own jam when you get home! There are 65 cultivars of berries including loganberries, cranberries, blueberries and blackberries. After all your hard work you can enjoy homemade scones and tea in the tea garden. Harvest time is from November to March and you can also purchase frozen berries out of season. Farm tours are also available.
Whether you desire a piece of memorabilia from the turn of the previous century, a unique gift or a fabulous piece of art, you can rest assure that you will find it in Breë- and Water Streets.
The best, in fact, the only way to experience Breë street is to walk from one antique shop to the other. Here you will find just about everything which grandma used to have in her home.
The gift shops cater for a wide variety indeed. Here you will find anything from a painted tin can, useable as a handy holder for all kinds of paraphernalia, crystals, paper art, jewellery, wire-art to every other kind of gift you may think off.
The art galleries will keep you captivated and unless you know exactly what you want to hang on your walls or place in a favourite spot, the choice between outstanding works by local artists will prove to be a difficult one.
It is very unlikely that there is another town in the country, who can boast so many different activities in sport and adventure as in the case of the Freestate town of Parys.
Apart from an eighteen hole golf course on both the island developments on the outskirts of Parys, there is also facilities for tennis and squash. In town you will find jukskei, bowling and cricket.
The Vaal is a playground for white water rafters and kayakers. The river rafting trips are offered on the most popular rafting stretch in South Africa. Rapids are between grade 1 and 3. It includes "Big Daddy" and the world renowned "Gatsien" rapid. Rafting options include nature paddles, an experience fit for anyone.
Short, as well as day and overnight hiking-trails are available on a variety of terrains varying from educational but easy eco routes to mountain hiking-trails. Interesting sights e.g. undamaged Bushman rock paintings and remains of stone villages of indigenous tribes who lived in the Vredefort Dome region during the Iron Age can be seen on these routes. Well designed and organized hiking trails in the Vredefort Dome-area have become very popular. The trails vary from day-trails, weekend and 3-day trails. Accredited trails ensure that hikers will be able to select the trail of their choice and that they will in fact get what they expect.
There are important conservancy areas around Parys and visitors will find a great variety of interesting fauna and
flora. On the hiking trails you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife such as duiker, jackal, porcupine, zebra, blue wildebeest, springbok, rock hyrax, reebuck, blesbok, impala, red hartebeest and many more.
An impressive variety of trees are found in the area such as the cabbage tree, velvet bush willow, stinkwood, small knob wood, blue guarri, corkbush, jacket plum, buffalo thorn and protea.
The terrain in the Vredefort Dome-area varies from bushveld to unspoilt ravines a wooded hillsides, some of which are wilderness areas and only accessible by foot or horseback. Some of the trails are run throughout the year and last one to two days. It can be extended on request. Daily, moonlight and outrides are also catered for. The trails are guided by experienced trail leaders. Crossbred well trained horses are used.
With sunset game drives in wild life conservancies and surrounding areas you can have a look at more than 315 different types of bird species and game such as giraffe, zebra, oryx, eland, kudu, red hartebeest, water buck, impala, deer, crocodiles, rhino, buffalo, lions and numerous other smaller game species. At the cheetah breeding centre you can experience feeding time and watch how these wonderful cats devour their food. If you are lucky you may play with cubs as well as feed them.
What is it about fly fishing that drives us to distraction? Few pastimes evolve into obsession and none can derive such satisfaction irrespective of result. There are no limits to the game fish that you can cast a line to or the imitations you may tie, your only restriction is your time. Maybe you would like to learn the basic techniques of fishing. All this can now be found right here at the Vredefort Dome-area, an extremely popular spot for fly-fishing and catching yellow fish. Our fishing experiences are designed for the keen angler / enthusiast or anyone who would like to learn the art of fishing and would like the excitement of catching the biggest fish out there!
Feel the freedom, admire the view and enjoy the fresh air around you. Hot air ballooning is the ultimate air adventure. Experience the fascination of free flight with a panoramic view over scenic countryside. As you float along, you may catch sight of a variety of wildlife. Enjoy adventure and romance! It is gentle, safe, colourful and fun. Truly an experience of a lifetime!
Much as it is everywhere else in the world, once you get out of an urban centre, the splendour of the heavens is that much more apparent. If you have ever seen the stars from the countryside, you can then imagine what they must look like when you go stargazing out in the heart of the remote bush. The Vredefort Dome-area offers a splendid stargazing opportunity to do a bit of celestial wandering. Many of the northern constellations can be seen low on the northern horizon here in South Africa, but it is the southern hemisphere constellations that attract the most interest.
Archery is a high tech sport with a range of applications from hunting to competitions (including the Olympics) to an entertaining and social day at an archery range learning the skills practiced centuries ago by soldiers and hunters. It is also a fun activity that can be enjoyed by all ages.
You should be prepared for an exhilarating, adrenaline pumping South African mountain biking experience. A great variety of mountain biking trails is found in the Vaal River valley, in the farmlands to the south of Parys and along the heights of the Dome Bergland. There is something to suit every level of fitness and interest, from pure sport to archaeological explorations and historical battlefield routes.
What better way to explore its terrains than to go quad biking? Get ready for adventure, fun and adrenaline pumping rides! Go quad biking through valleys, indigenous forests, streams, waterfalls, over scenic mountains and witness the amazing wildlife. This trail offers varying degrees of difficulty through bushveld, mud, riverbeds, hill climbs and picturesque mountains. The trail caters for the beginner as well as experienced drivers offering laid-back to adrenaline pumping experiences.
Take a slide, a jump, a journey through woodlands, tracks, streams, hills, river banks and plenty more. Are you trying to build team spirit? Do you want to encourage a team to work more effectively together? Fun filled team building excursions are being offered at various locations in The Vredefort Dome-area which are filled with engaging ways to learn and practise the skill of teamwork. At its core, team building is simply organizing and building a culture and community of kindred spirits; individuals assembled for a common purpose or goal. A selection of events will involve some physical activity and vary from light exercise to an event which will get your pulse racing. Team building includes survivor challenges, an adventure race, quad cheetah challenge, meteorite mind games, Treasure Island, fire walking paintball, sundowners and much more.
Fun-filled daily holiday activities are available. This includes stalk the lantern, mountain biking, hiking trails, river rafting, raft building, wall climbing, low ropes course, war cries, restaurant competitions, obstacle course, game drives, life skills and bird watching, to name but a few. Highly qualified guides will cater for the child's every need.
Abseiling is an exhilarating adventure activity in the Vredefort Dome where the accomplishment of facing and eventually overcoming your fears leads to natural adrenalin rush beyond words. It was only towards the end of the last century that abseiling, also called rappelling, became an activity in its own right
A registered bird sanctuary near Parys and surrounding area, boasts with more than 450 species of birds. Goliath herons, paradise fly catchers, spotted eagle owls, cardinal woodpeckers, black breasted prinias and fish eagles are regularly spotted, while white eyes, sunbirds, black collared barbets, bishop birds and crested barbets frolic in the glades on a daily basis. The Vredefort Dome-area is truly a birdwatcher's paradise
The Parys Dome Adventure Festival, which yearly takes place during the first weekend of November is the only festival of its kind in South Africa. It attracts thousands of visitors with its theme of adventure and outdoor activities. The aim of the festival is to market Parys and The Dome as an adventure tourism destination.
The programme includes two rock shows with some big names in the South African music industry, the S.A. Boerboel Championship, lots of stalls that cater for every appetite, all kinds of competitions, and a Street Parade. The Dome Rally will participate for the first time this year and the festival concludes with the highly popular Dragon Boat race on the Vaal River. The Dragon Boat race is a highly competitive corporate event and no less than thirty teams will participate. Go to www.domefest.co.za
The Dome Adventure Festival will be hosted in Parys and the proceeds raised from this festival will go towards the Parys Development Forum (non profit Section 21 Company) for projects in and around Parys with the intention of marketing and development of the community
For more information contact Parys Info at 056 811 4000 or visit the website at www.parys.info


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Discover Feeling Great Again With Denver Acupuncture
Why Denver Acupuncture With Deb!
Hi, my name is Debra. Acupuncture in Denver is growing, and it can be difficult to find the right style of treatment and the best provider for you. Thank you for taking a moment to learn more about my practice and me!
I believe you and your health are the most important part of your treatment. Together we can find balance for you, and then you can enjoy life once again.
Don't take it from me – Listen To Patients
The video is about 8 minutes long. All recommendations and endorsements were done with patient permission and spontaneous. Beneath the video is a bit more about me!
Thank you for watching this video, I hope you enjoyed it. It was fun to compile it. You can watch the full reviews on our YouTube channel or this website. Acupuncture is part of a growing area of health care called natural medicine. This includes herbs, homeopathy, nutrition, and fitness. My goal is to share with you about my practice and myself.
Why I Do Natural Medicine
My journey started as a child. I suffered migraines, which left me unable to enjoy many things most children and teens loved to do. Western medicine offered little help for this or my allergies to foods, so I suffered for many years. Through a particular style of acupuncture and homeopathy, I am migraine free for many years.
Like many of my patients, my father had physical pain problems and asthma. Natural medicine was non-existent where we lived, and he often sat awake at night with pain and insomnia. You can imagine the stress, anxiety, and digestive problems that followed.
Acupuncture and Natural Medicine
These things brought me to practice acupuncture, homeopathy, nutrition, and natural medicine. I wanted to help people like my dad and myself.
Natural medicine therapies are my passion for over 27 years with acupuncture being the most requested treatment by patients. I am trained in three different styles of Allergy Elimination including a needles style for those who prefer treatment without needles.
Patient Centered Care Pain Management – Allergy Elimination – Infertility – Wellness
My training includes working with a number of worldwide known experts, in the treatment of pain management; I have developed a unique method that helps my patients receive maximum results for problems like back pain, leg or knee pain, TMJ, migraines, shoulder or arm pain, and more.
As an expert in Allergy Elimination treatment, I am certified in a number of methods, helping you get back to enjoy your daily life without digestive or respiratory problems plaguing your life.
Hormonal imbalance usually triggers allergies or sensitivities. Acupuncture, nutrition, and natural medicine can help. Migraine symptoms are often triggered by allergies or hormones; balancing the body can stop all of these.
Often problems like fertility, aging, and weight gain are caused by pain or these hormonal problems too.
I am one of a handful of licensed providers working with acupuncture injection therapy, including anti-aging facial acupuncture. This non-surgical method is affordable and natural.
What I do a bit differently, is look at the whole person and their health successes and health needs. It is in this way together we can bring back wellness.
Clients have flown from all over the USA to be treated by me; thousands of others receive my free trailblazing newsletter, packed full of information on how to have an amazing life and great health.
Does Insurance Pay For Acupuncture?
In many cases your health insurance will pay for care in my office whether it's for acupuncture or other physical therapy. We are in network with most all health care companies.
We are happy to check your coverage for you, simply call our office. Many cover my services through acupuncture or physical therapy benefits. Our goal is to help you rediscover health and not worry about the cost; contact our office for more information.
Why Chose An Expert
I am also a featured health writer, speaker, author, and health coach. You can find my articles in places like 360Bizcatalyst, Entrepreneur Magazine for Women, and I am a LinkedIn Publisher. My videos appear on numerous online magazines or blogs, as do my articles. Topics range from acupuncture, healthy living, to mindset.
My bestselling book, Unleash Your Hidden Potential, for a small business owner, is about following your passion. Currently, I am working on the second book in the 9-book series, Quantum Thinking For the 21st Century, for baby-boomers and Generation X who want to live a healthy lifestyle.
I hope to talk with you soon, and see if acupuncture or natural medicine can benefit you.
Dr. Debra


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Game Recap: Cubs 3, Braves 2 -- Finally, the Cubs wi-wha'? 3 run 9th? SHI-
Just when you thought it was safe to wear your Cubs jersey...
The Cubs combined yesterday for 10 hits, including doubles from Fukudome and Aramis, who also hit a homer. But despite that, and regardless of Ryan Dempster's 8 innings of pitching dominance -- where he held the Braves to 4 hits, 2 walks, and 2 runs -- Carlos Marmol managed to come in and squander the lead for his 5th blown save.
In fact, he posted quite an interesting line. 1 IP, 1 hit, 3 SO, 3 BB, 3 ER. Fantastic. Thus, just like that, the Cubs managed to double the hits of their opponents and still lose by 2 runs.
That's just so ... Cub. Especially in this, the year of epic losses.
That is all. More after today's game.


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The Jubilee isn't quite over yet!
If you are looking for more Queens Diamond Jubilee fun, the 260th Scouts are having their Jubilee Party this coming Saturday, 9th June at the Scout Hut off Spring Road behind Scanlon's. The party runs from 10am – 4pm and includes:
- Bouncy Castle
- Face Painting
- Cakes and drinks
- Tombola
- Roll a 2p
- Play your cards right
- Karaoke and disco.
The entry charge is £5 per child to include burger/hot dog drink and a cake plus as many goes as you want on bouncy castle and face painting. Adults pay 50p entrance and pay for food as you want.
Hope to see you all there, its going to be fun!
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