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The Sheffield Star can today reveal the winner in our fantastic poetry competition.
In October we teamed up the Off The Shelf literary festival and former Childrens' Laureate Michael Rosen for a unique competition as part of our campaign to get Sheffield reading more.
The competition challenged primary and secondary school pupils up to the age of 16 to submit videos of themselves performing a recital of their favourite poem or piece of prose by the writer.
And now we can reveal the winner is:- Year 4 pupils at Carterknowle Junior School in Millhouses for their class recital of Alligator Problem.
The class has now won 30 books worth around £200 for their school from the kind people at Off The Shelf.
The Off The Shelf judging panel said: "We enjoyed all the entries and it's great to see so many young people enjoying the poetry and prose.
"It was a hard choice as but the Carterknowle School entry was a super example of working together and we congratulate them."
Michael Rosen praised the winner and said: "Performing a poem is like singing and the the more you do it the more it shows how you are living the piece inside – convince people looking that it belongs to you."
The runners-up in the final are Ada McAuley, aged four, of Hunter's Bar Infants, who performed We're Going On A Bear Hunt and Edie Wilson, aged eight, of Westways Primary School in Crookes, for her performance of Hot Food.
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The Ottawa Senators organization officially named defenseman Erik Karlsson team Captain Thursday. The announcement comes with just two days before the NHL preseason ends and the regular season begins.
I'm not surprised at all by this decision, but I'm disappointed the organization didn't choose veteran defenseman Chris Phillips.
Wrong Move
There are several obvious reasons why Phillips should've been given the "C". This guy has spent his entire 16 year NHL career with the Senators. He's got far more experience and keeps his composure in high pressure situations.
He's the heart and soul of this team and is a constant voice to the younger players in the dressing room. At just 24, I'm not convinced Karlsson will be able to lift the team and provide his teammates with confidence when things aren't going as planned.
I'm not trying to belittle Karlsson in any way. He had a career year last season, tallying 20 goals and 54 assists in 82 games for the Senators. But being captain isn't based on point tallies. It's about having the ability to carry your team in high pressure situations and lending a helping hand off the ice.
My main concern is that Karlsson doesn't have the composure required off the ice to deal with criticism from the media or from head Coach Paul MacLean. Phillips on the other hand has the experience, composure and the ability to lead on and off the ice.
Regardless, as assistant captains, Phillips and Chris Neil will be leaned on heavily to teach Karlsson what it means to wear the "C".
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Moving Forward
This obviously wasn't an easy decision for Eugene Melnyk and the Senators staff to make. But the bottom line is that this decision was for the future of the team. This team is built around a much younger group of players now. And at age 36, it's unclear how much longer Phillips will be playing.
Therefore, the organization really didn't have a choice. It will take some time for Karlsson to get used to his new role. He's freely admitted that he's still in shock and is nervous. But he's vowed to help his teammates as much as he can. He's delighted to take on this new challenge and wear the "C" that Jason Spezza and fellow Swede Daniel Alfredsson wore.
Karlsson becomes the ninth captain of the Senators and will no doubt use this new role to better his career.
If he just keeps it simple and plays his game, he'll be able to lead this team to success in the upcoming season. It's not the decision I was hoping for.
This is the second time Phillips has been denied the "C". But I'm excited to see how it will impact this team moving forward.

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Arts & Lectures
Arts & Lectures
Catlin Gabel's commitment to the arts is firmly rooted in progressive school philosophy, with a focus on the whole child and developing each student in a well-rounded manner. The arts are essential to a Catlin Gabel education as a foundation for critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
At Catlin Gabel, students of different ages connect with and influence each other, and our Creative Arts Center provides a centralized facility where that confluence can occur. The facility also brings together arts faculty from multiple disciplines, and visiting artists, to foster collaboration and enhance student learning.
The school provides a variety of opportunities for students to experience and respond to visual and literary art:
Art Exhibitions
Exhibitions of student and professional art are presented in the Cabell Center foyer and the Creative Arts Center gallery throughout the school year. Recent shows have included works by local artists, alumni, faculty-staff, and selections from private collections.
Distinguished Writers Series
The Upper School English department hosts presentations by a diverse array of visiting poets and writers through the distinguished writers program. Writers work with students in classes and speak at assemblies. Parents are welcome guests at these assemblies.
Jonske Lecture
The Karl Jonske '99 Memorial Lectureship was created in 2005 to honor Karl's love of literature. Guest lecturers speak at an Upper School assembly and spend time in classrooms with students and teachers.
Jonske Lecturers
2016 - 17
Jennifer Thompson: Co-author with Ronald Cotton of the joint memoir Picking Cotton, which was a New York Times bestseller. Jennifer is the founder and president of Healing Justice, which aims to address the personal toll of wrongful convictions on all involved. She founded Healing Justice because of her experience with a failed criminal justice process that sent an innocent person to prison and left the true perpetrator free to commit additional crimes. Jennifer is a nationally-known advocate for criminal justice reform, focusing on the human impact of wrongful convictions, the fallibility of eyewitness testimony, the need to combat sexual violence, and the healing power of forgiveness. She has successfully lobbied state legislators to change compensation laws for the wrongly convicted, to revise police eyewitness line-up procedures, and for many other causes. Jennifer currently serves on the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission. December 1, 2016
2015 - 16
Arthur Bradford: Short story writer, essayist, filmmaker, and community activist.
At Catlin Gabel, Arthur talked about his experience leading a creative life, including his experience creating the documentary series, How's your News. He visited creative writing, media arts, and journalism (New Media Studies) classes. Arthur also addressed the Middle School at assembly. He met with adults in the evening in a book group setting to talk about his short story collection, Turtleface and Beyond. Arthur's genial, down-to-earth personality and interesting stories made him a hit with all age groups. His different talents and interests made him a great interdisciplinary visitor who could reach a wide variety of students and work with a number of adults on campus. December 3, 2015
2014 - 15
Benjamin Percy: Benjamin read from his novel Red Moon, a fantasy werewolf story that he is adapting as a series with Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind, I am Legend) for Fox TV. This was the second fantasy/science fiction writer we have invited to Catlin Gabel to honor Karl's passion for the genre. October, 2014
Sam Alden '07 and Lucy Bellwood: Sam is a cartoonist and illustrator from Portland, Oregon, and the author of It Never Happened Again, from Uncivilized Books. He is the recipient of two Ignatz Awards and his work has been featured in the Best American Comics series. He currently lives in LA, where he storyboards on the Cartoon Network show Adventure Time. Following her graduation from Reed College, Lucy Bellwood launched into a full-time freelance career with the help of a successful Kickstarter campaign to print her senior thesis, True Believer. Lucy spends her time writing and illustrating her educational, autobiographical sailing comic Baggywrinkles, she also draws comics for Symbolia Magazine, The Nib, and Cartozia Tales. April 9 and April 10, 2015
2013 - 14
Ismet Prcic: Ismet Prcic's brilliant and provocative debut novel is about a young Bosnian, also named Ismet Prcic, who has fled his war-torn homeland and is now struggling to reconcile his past with his present life in California. He is advised that in order to move forward he must "write everything." The result is a great rattle bag of memories, confessions, and fictions; sweetly humorous recollections of Ismet's childhood in Tuzla appear alongside anguished letters to his mother about the challenges of life in this new world. March 6, 2014
Karen Russell: A native of Miami, Karen won the 2012 National Magazine Award for fiction, and her first novel, Swamplandia! (2011), was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. She is a graduate of the Columbia MFA program, a 2011 Guggenheim Fellow, and a 2012 Fellow at the American Academy in Berlin. She lives in Philadelphia. May 28, 2014
M.T. Anderson is an American author of picture books, pre-teen books, and young-adult novels. He won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature in 2006 for The Pox Party, volume one of the "Octavian Nothing" books, historical novels set in Revolution-era Boston. Anderson is known for using wit and sarcasm in his stories, as well as advocating that young adults are capable of mature comprehension. He presented at both Middle and Upper School assemblies, and met with students in classes in the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools.
Artist Michael Schultheis creates paintings consisting of layers of mathematical notations and drawings that describe the form and motion of three-dimensional geometric shapes. The artist talked about how he is inspired by the beauty and elegance in the world of analysis, and how his paintings explore the visual models that communicate this essence of math.
Two-time U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins returned to the Catlin Gabel campus as the 2010-11 Karl Jonske Memorial Lecturer. His last visit had been in 1999, the year of Karl Jonske's graduation, as a Jean Vollum Distinguished Writer. Billy Collins made a surprise visit to a freshman English class and enjoyed lunch with students in the creative writing class.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Kidder spoke about his book Mountains Beyond Mountains, which narrates the interactions and conflicts Dr. Paul Farmer faces as he attempts to secure healthcare for the poor in developing countries. Following his lecture, Tracy Kidder had lunch and talked with Upper School students in the creative writing elective.
Photographer and former National Geographic Society photo editor Anne B. Keiser talked about her work documenting Sir Edmund Hillary's humanitarian efforts with the Sherpa people of Nepal.
Filmmaker Sandy Northrop and author David Lamb led a conversation about the Vietnam War. Sandy Northrop directed a PBS film trilogy about Vietnam. David Lamb, a former LA Times foreign correspondent and eight-time Pulitzer Prize nominee, is the author of Vietnam, Now: A Reporter Returns.
Ted Kooser was the lecture series' inaugural speaker. He was United States poet laureate consultant in poetry to the Library of Congress from 2004 to 2006, and also won the Pulitzer Prize for his book of poems, Delights & Shadows (Copper Canyon Press, 2004). Ted is also Presidential Professor of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.


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My son reminded me it is called click-bait, those headlines you see on articles on social media as well as news sites that may or may not have anything to do with actual news, the actual story, even reality for that matter. They are designed to incite or at least elicit an emotion from you. Often times I even find myself tempted to be pissed off just at the headline, form an opinion, and make a judgement without even reading the actual article or other news sources. I have learned the hard way too many times regarding these often incendiary tags, and, well, the key word is bait.
It feeds that notion of us against them, I'm right you're wrong, and what I have said for a long time now our society and culture's incessant need to be right, and to be right at someone else expense. It is like a drug, we are addicted to it and there are times I am as guilty as the next one, but not unlike any addict often it takes admitting we have a problem before we can begin working on a solution and unfortunately I think this is going to be a long cure if we can cure it at all. Our politics and religion especially have created a black and white world, an either or world, a world that we believe can only be seen as a dichotomy rather than a place where many solutions, opinions, and ideas can be entertained simultaneously for the good of all of us.
Just look at the headlines in our so-called news, I would say rather in our sound bite world where we really prefer to let some commentator, talking head do our research and study for us rather than doing the work and finding out the facts for ourselves. All we have to do is look at the state of this so-called news. Pro-Life vs Pro-Choice, Gun Control vs Second Amendment Supporters, Freedom of Religion vs Really Freedom of Religion, Religiously Based Laws vs Separation of Church and State, Christians vs Lesbian Gay Bi-sexual Transgender Queer persons, Religion vs Religion, Religion vs Non-Religious, Negotiation and Diplomacy vs Military Action and War, Livable Wage vs Mega-Wealth, Assistance for the Poor vs Cutting Funding, Poverty, Healthcare, Understanding vs Bigotry, Violence vs Peace, the list goes on and on.
Of course in my belief and philosophical framework there are a good many of these that for me are black and white. I mean after all, how could someone disagree with me, right? (I hope you hear the sarcasm in that) Ultimately though, if we are ever going to make progress and find any sense of peace, nonviolence, lower anxiety, and a way forward we have to begin changing this dichotomous thinking of ours and come to the table to begin talking, really talking AND listening, really listening!
But it seems we are locked in our opinions and unwilling to budge. Edwin Friedman speaks of this kind of gridlock in his writings A Failure of Nerve when he says,
A characteristic of gridlocked relationship systems as either/or, black-or-white, all-or-nothing ways of thinking that eventually restrict the options of the mind. Such intense polarization also is always symptomatic of underlying emotional processes rather than of the subject matter of the polarizing issue. Anyone who has been part of an imaginatively gridlocked relationship system knows that more learning will not, on its own, automatically change the way people see things or think. There must first be a shift in the emotional processes of that institution. In order to imagine the unimaginable, people must be able to separate themselves from the surrounding emotional processes before they can even begin to see (or hear) things differently. One must have a continual search for new answer to old questions rather than an effort to re-frame the questions themselves. Innovations are new answers to old questions; paradigm shifts re-frame the question, change the information that is important, and generally eliminate previous dichotomies.
Perhaps we are in the midst of a paradigm shift of thought and existence and are still clinging to old ways of thinking and believing. As Friedman says, Paradigm shifts re-frame the question, change the information that is important, and generally eliminate previous dichotomies. One must have a continual search for new answer to old questions. Continuing to use the same old arguments, again and again from both sides of an issue will never find consensus and collaboration. My way or the highway has rarely if ever, especially on emotional issues such as many of the ones we are wrestling with now, come to a point where the solution is good for all. There are more than two ways to look at most anything.
We must as a society and culture, we must as a church find a way forward that addresses the needs and rights of all our citizens and members in a just, compassionate, humble, and nonviolent way. A Way that does not do soundbite band aides that just kick the issue down the road for our kids and grand kids to try and find a way. This is difficult work, it will take all of us individually and collectively to come to the table in a civil, respectful, and compassionate frame of mind or we will be doomed to continue repeating the same old, tired, worn out vitriol language that only causes us to dig our heels in deeper.
I encountered a book in my doctoral work this past June that I appreciated deeply and hopefully will one day be able to use much of its wisdom and knowledge. Juana Bordas', Salsa, Soul, and Spirit, Leadership for a Multicultural Age, in the section entitled, I is Contained in We writes,
I and we are not a dichotomy. I is intrinsic to the We orientation – individuals must be strong for the collective to thrive. We do not have to choose one or the other. This concept of both/and rather than either/or is a thread that runs through collectivist cultures. Because they are more tightly woven, there is a wholeness in which many things, including differences, can exist at once. The challenge is to balance communal good with individual gain – to reach the higher ground of interdependence, here personal gain is not achieved at the expense of the common good.
We must find a way to move ahead with grace and compassion not only in our world and country, but in the church and in our inter-religious relationships. It grieves me to see so much anger and violence in our world. It breaks my heart to think this is the world I am apt to leave behind for my grandchildren, all our children and grandchildren. I am committed to find a way, I pray you will join me.
Perhaps just the ramblings of a weary soul ready once again to take a stand for all that is just and compassionate. My writing and my speaking are my tools, I pray for the strength of the Divine to raise me, raise us all up into a better place, a better world, that is nurtured, shaped, and guided not by the superficial bait of me vs you, us vs them, but the depths of we together, coming to an open table of community working for the common good of all, of all.
Light and Love – Kent H. Little
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Something unexpected happened over the past year and a half. I gained a few best friends. True, loyal, precious friendships. I gained a best friend that lives miles away in New York. I grew with a friend that I have known since high school and I connected with an unexpected friend. New York seems like a world away sometimes. Today I took the kids to tennis class and I was talking to one of the other moms about feeling isolated sometimes. Sometimes through the chaos of having little ones, the busy days, the hustle of real life...friendships fall by the wayside. Not intentionally, but just as a result of everyday reality. And how in this season, it is when we sometimes need friendship the most. There is so much irony there. We need it the most, yet this is the season it is hardest to cultivate it. And with the inability to cultivate, we lose our friendships. In our desperate moments for a true friend, we are alone.
In a season of life when I ached for community. I had a desire for truth, a desire for laughter and intentionality. An aching for non-rushed conversations, someone who pushed me and knew me.... a true friend. In that season, I started to find it. Friendship is such a gift and I think over the past few years I have realized how much we all need these types of friendships. Not just some obligation...but a true friend. I have a handful of best friends that each have little pieces of me. Girls that have seen me change or have met me after God stepped in and changed my life. Loved me when I was at my worst. The days that I am most embarrassed of who I was, they were there.
I have a few girls that God specifically has used in such powerful ways in my life over the past few years. I think we all need "our people" , the ones that would hop on a plane in a heartbeat to walk along side you through something hard or knows what you need before you know yourself.
Your village, your people.
I honestly feel like up until a couple of years ago I have just been searching for who I was. In this weird place trying to figure out where I fit in, almost searching for someone to tell me- Who am I? Where do I belong? Who will love me? Am I safe here?
In speaking at HopeSpoken, I was able to share a little about my past 9 years. Coming from a life with very little heartache, very little exposure to hurt, loss and trials. The the tides change & 9 years, one thing after the next will change you. It's in a way easy to believe in God's will when life is cake. But through the storms, when you are forced to decide if you believe and choose what you have always said you did, that's when you find your faith. When you discover humility and change. That is when we are most shapable.
This past weekend, I realized again how we are all a bunch of busted, broken, sinners in desperate need of a Savior. I would have never done and pursued HopeSpoken had it not been for Danielle. Danielle my sweet best friend in New York who I have not one doubt in my mind would drive across the US if I needed her to. She has made this season for me anything but isolated. My other girls too- you know who you are. I am so grateful for how God has specifically used each of them in my life this past year.
Saturday night we were running on a handful of hours of sleep total since Thursday, Danielle came in my room and we laughed until I was dizzy, ate peanut m&ms and somewhere in the middle of the night through conversations of worship, motherhood and change.... I realized how much we need community. We need our village.


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Keys bird center warned over 'potential' environmental violations
State officials warned the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center last week about several "potential" environmental violations at the rustic Tavernier animal rescue facility.
The nonprofit group responded that the issues predate the present board and management, but steps are being taken to come into full compliance.
"The current FKWBC board and management were not present when the potential violations were created, but we recognize the gravity of the situation," John Stuart, board chairman, wrote in a letter Wednesday to Florida Department of Environmental Protection environmental specialist Bruce Frank. "We are an organization with high environmental standards and will work closely with the FLDEP to bring our facility into full compliance."
DEP sent a Feb. 22 letter to the mile marker 93.6 bayfront facility stating there are unauthorized structures and fill in the wetlands on the property.
The state agency also found structures on the property's conservation easement, sand from the pelican pen that is being washed into the wetlands and a drainage ditch dug into the wetlands that collects wastewater from the bird cages.
Jon M. Iglehart, director of the Department of Environmental Protection's South District, called the letter a "warning" that is "part of an agency investigation."
The document was prompted by an inspection report issued earlier this month.
"There are also some structures in disrepair and construction debris in [the] wetlands," Frank wrote in his Feb. 3 report.
The state investigation follows similar warnings from Monroe County Code Compliance. Key findings in a Jan. 7 county report included a wooden walkway into the wetland area that doesn't have the required railing, unpermitted PVC water lines throughout the property, a staff toilet that is in a flood zone, an unpermitted bird feeding station as well as a number of other code violations.
A county biologist on Jan. 6 issued a report finding fault with the PVC pipe, unpermitted fill in the wetlands, an unpermitted pump that takes water from the bay and into the pelican enclosure and an unpermitted observation platform in the wetlands.
"Steps are also being taken to remove several of the structures in question," Stuart wrote.
It's been a rough few months for the center, starting with a controversial staff shakeup that saw the departure of the facility's chief rehabilitator last summer.
Then in late November, thieves broke into the center and its bird hospital about a mile to the south. The raid netted the thieves more than $50,000 worth of equipment, including an almost brand-new pickup truck.
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FAME AGM, Thursday 23rd June York
The Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers Limited will be held at Barley Hall, 2 Coffee Yard, York, YO1 8AR on Thursday 23rd June 2015 commencing at 5pm.
The meeting will be followed by a reception, with food and drink, from 6.00 -7.30pm.
The Agenda includes:
- Report from the Chair
- Treasurer's Report
- Chief Executive's Report
- Election of Officers and members of the Committee
- Proposals for change to subscriptions
- Update on CSCS cards
- Update on FAME strategy
A full Agenda can be seen here, and the proposals for change to subscriptions here.
The meeting is open to all members although only FULL MEMBERS (not Affiliates) are entitled to vote.
Members can book their free place at the AGM on Eventbrite. Don't delay, places are limited.


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Progression of 5th Year Students into 6th Year
Students and parents should note that those who have completed the 5th year programme are not automatically entitled to proceed to 6th year. Applications by students who have completed 5th year at Ashfield College for admission to 6th year are considered de novo, so that admission to 5th year in no way constitutes an automatic entitlement to progression to 6th year.
Disciplinary Procedures
The College Principal, in the first instance, determines whether a breach of this code of conduct has occurred. In the making of such determination, the student may be cautioned, suspended or expelled. A student who has been suspended on two separate occasions will be expelled from the College on the third occasion. The final decision relating to suspensions or expulsions will be made by the Principal, subject to the right of appeal set out below.
A student may also be expelled from the College, without having first been suspended, subject to the application of the procedures outlined in this Code of Conduct, should the breach be considered 'serious'. Examples of serious breaches include, but are not limited to the following;
The Rights of Students or Applicants at Disciplinary and Appeal Hearings
A student who is dissatisfied with a decision by the Principal to caution, suspend or expel him or her may appeal the decision. Students have the following rights in relation to appeal hearings:
Grounds for Appeal
Appeals are heard by an Appeals Board constituted by the College's Chief Executive. The grounds for appeal are as follows:
This section refers to appeals that have been made as a result of an allegation of misconduct made by the College against a student. Where the College is satisfied at any stage within these procedures that misconduct has not taken place, no documentation relating to the alleged misconduct and the associated investigations shall be retained in the student's file. The disciplinary process, once entered into, is confidential to all parties. Therefore, it is essential that any individuals involved in the process respect this.
The Student should become familiar with the appeals procedure and, if he/she has grounds, should appeal the decision made within the requisite timeframe of 28 days.
Chair of Appeal Board
The Chair of the Appeal Board informs the student of the outcome of the appeal hearing.


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Leif Gustafsson, CEO of Cramo, one of Europe's largest rental companies, has been awarded Best CEO in Sustainable Rental Equipment Industry 2018 by the publication European CEO.
As a newly appointed CEO in 2016, Gustafsson initiated a complete review of Cramo's strategy, integrating a sustainability perspective as a core ingredient. Being a key driver of the sharing economy was one of his visions for Cramo.
Coming from a situation where Cramo as a group relied fully on the many good local initiatives, group management took a decision in 2016 to harmonize its approach to sustainability towards clearly defined group level targets, making sustainability an integrated part of the business and taking a lead in developing innovative solutions.
In less than two years, Cramo has put in place a comprehensive sustainability framework, generating results already in 2017.
"Mr. Leif Gustafsson was clearly seen by us to have exemplified those special traits and qualities of only the most successful leaders, and therefore make decisions and as Mr. Gustaffson has shown time after time, the key ability to drive the process or idea forward to a successful conclusion," said the panel in a statement.
"I am very happy to have won this award," said Gustafsson. "While building on Cramo's core business – the principle of increased resource efficiency through rental – the last few years' development constitutes a significant step towards a professional, responsible B2B sharing economy. Our ambition is to be the sustainability leader in the rental business."
European CEO is a leading subscription-based print and online publication, delivered quarterly to c-suite executives in 28 countries in Europe. With a network of journalists reporting to headquarters in London, European CEO provides numbers, detailed analysis, strategy and guidance to make qualified business decisions in Europe's diverse marketplace. Check out: www.europeanceo.com.
Cramo, based in Vantaa, Finland, has about 300 branches in 14 European countries.


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Gio Chamba, the music duo from Houston Texas, has a movement of explosive, Electropical energy, channeled through a unique blend of multicultural influences spanning from Electronic Cumbia to Hip-Hop and Nu Boogaloo. After releasing his debut solo EP "Chamba", he was awarded with the 2015 Houston Press music award for "Best Dance Music Act".
Gio's vibrant character, groovy beats, and radiant energy on stage brought him noteworthy praise, which lead to a partnership with Houston's most dynamic conguero Coffee Guzman, who is a front man in his own right. In 2015 and 2016 they have performed at Houston's biggest music festival, Free Press Summer Fest, along with Untapped Festival, CMJ Music Conference (NYC) and has opened up for Los Lonely Boys, Making Movies and Hurray for the Riff Raff in Kansas City, as well as touring acts like, Caravan Palace (France), OZOMATLI (L.A.), Dengue Dengue Dengue (Perú) , Natalia Lafourcade (Mexico) twice, Las Cafeteras (LA), Nicola Cruz (Ecuador) and Nina Diaz in Houston.
In Mid 2016, they brought in Producer/Dj, Svani Quintanilla a.k.a. Principe Q from Corpus Christi, to co-produce their newest album "TEJAS", set to be released in the summer of 2017.
They kicked off 2017 with a Super Bowl Live performance in downtown Houston and have released their latest single "High Rider" in late February (available on all platforms), along with an official music video for it.Blending live and electronic dance performances all in one, they are the only Houston based artists who bring an array of genres together to deliver some original, Tropical Fusion that will make even the most introverted listener/attendee find a groove. Chamba's music is a wave of diversity with an overall message of love, peace and acceptance.


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The digestive system is made up of many organs. Click on the links to learn about the individual parts of the digestive system and their functions
The mouth is where digestion first begins. Your teeth tear food into smaller pieces while saliva moistens food. Enzymes in the saliva help break down some carbohydrates in the food into simple sugars. Your tongue then rolls the food into a ball shape (known as a bolus) and the food/bolus is swallowed.
Esophagus (or gullet)
The bolus is swallowed into the esophagus (also known as the gullet). Muscles in the esophagus contract and relax, pushing the bolus along the esophagus into your stomach.
The stomach is a muscular bag which churns food around. The walls of the stomach secret digestive juices and strong acids. The digestive juices known as proteases break down the protein in food. In the stomach, food is broken down into a semi-fluid mass known as chyme.
Small intestine
The small intestine absorbs all the nutrients from the digested food into the blood stream. It is longer than the large intestine and digestion ends here. After that, the remaining undigested food passes through the small intestine and enters the large intestine.
Large Intestines
The large intestine is wider than the small intestine. It absorbs water from the undigested food into the blood stream. The undigested food becomes more solid and is passed on to the rectum.
It is the second last part in the digestive system that temporarily keeps the undigested food before it passes through the anus as faeces.
The liver is the largest body part. It cleans your blood and produces a digestive liquid called bile. It cleans your blood by removing the toxins from them. The bile produced by the liver helps to break down fat.
Gall Bladder
It is an important body part as it stores the bile produced by the liver until it is needed for digestion.
The pancreas is located behind the stomach and it produces enzymes in order to digest food. It also produces the hormone insulin in order to control the body's sugar level.
Return to Digestive System for Kids


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Notable alumni
Alliance Manchester Business School, as well as its previous guises, UMIST and the Victoria University of Manchester, have educated some of the brightest and most successful minds in UK and world business. On this page, you will find a selection of some of the School's notable alumni as well as the bright, entrepreneurial start-ups who are at the beginning of their careers.
Simon Collins, Chairman and senior partner, KPMG: BA Economics
As chairman and senior partner of KPMG, one of the 'big four' accountancy firms in the UK, Simon holds one of the most important roles in the UK accounting industry, while he is also a member of KPMG's global executive board.
A corporate debt adviser by background, Simon joined KPMG in 1998 from NatWest - where he was the global head of debt structuring - to establish KPMG's debt advisory practice which advises companies on their loan negotiations with banks and bond investors. Simon says he looks back extremely fondly on his time in Manchester, where he studied the BA Econ from 1979 to 1982. He particularly recalls "inspirational" teaching which he still draws upon to this day. "I still find myself remembering pearls of wisdom from my studies which focused a lot on the big themes and the future of the accounting profession. Today, more than 30 years later, I am literally living these real issues at the sharp end." Simon says thinking about these issues at the very beginning of his career – something that was not particularly obvious at the time in academic circles - gave him the perfect grounding. "I feel like I have spent my whole business life growing into what my degree taught me. A big part of my role today is reflecting on the big themes in the profession, and it resonates with what I was learning at the time." He says the analytical skills he developed at university have also put him in good stead. "Looking back, the technical aspects of the degree were very important to me too, that ability to sift through vast amounts of information."
Sir Terry Leahy, retired Chief Executive of Tesco: BA (Hons) Management Sciences
Anyone who owns a Tesco Clubcard possesses the brainchild of Sir Terry Leahy, one of Manchester's most notable business alumni. He created the revolutionary loyalty programme while he was CEO of Tesco, but it wasn't his only supermarket success – he also increased the company's market share from 20% to 30%. His achievements didn't go unnoticed either, as he won a handful of fantastic awards during his tenure. These included Britain's 'Business Leader of the Year' 2003, Fortune European Businessman of the Year 2004, and Most Influential Non-Elected Person in Britain 2007, according to the Guardian Unlimited Politics panel.
Robert H. Herz, retired Chairman of the Financial Accounting Standards Board: BA (Econ) Accounting and Finance
Robert H. Herz CPA, CGMA, FCA, graduated in 1974 with a BA (Econ) from the School of Accounting and Finance at The Victoria University of Manchester, which became part of MBS in the 2004 merger. He was awarded the Outstanding Alumnus Award from The University of Manchester in 2006 and an honorary Doctorate of Law in 2007.
Robert was Chairman of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) from 2002 to 2010 and was one of the original members of the International Accounting Standards Board. He was a partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers for many years; this included serving as audit partner with numerous major companies, as head of the firm's Corporate Finance Advisory Services, as senior technical partner, as a member of the firm's US and Global Boards, and as President of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Foundation. Robert has chaired a number of professional committees, including the IFAC Transnational Auditors Committee and the AICPA SEC Regulations Committee. He has served on numerous public policy commissions, testified many times at congressional hearings, and authored or co-authored six books and over 50 articles and published papers. In addition, he is a frequent speaker at major financial reporting and business conferences, and is a member of the Accounting Hall of Fame.
Robert's current activities include serving on various boards of directors and board committees, for example Fannie Mae, Morgan Stanley, Workiva Inc. and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board. He sits on the advisory boards of AccountAbility and Manchester Business School, is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Audit Committee Chair Advisory Council, and is a trustee of the Kessler Foundation.
Wendy Mayall, former Chief Investment Officer, Unilever: BSc (Hones) Management Sciences
Mrs Wendy Mayall, Former Chief Investment Officer, Unilever graduated with a BSc (Hons) Management Sciences 1979, and an MSc in Business Finance in 1981. She received the Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2000.
After graduating , Wendy began her professional career in 1982, when she was appointed Investment Manager at Thorn EMI. In 1984, she joined US-based investment firm Rogers, Casey & Barksdale Inc where she held a number of positions including Managing Director, Director of Research and Principal. She was one of the founding partners of Stamford Associates in 1987. Wendy re-joined Stamford Associates in 2011/2012 to help the firm develop its future business strategy.
In 1995, she joined Unilever's Corporate Pensions Division and in 1996, she was appointed Chief Investment Officer of Unilever's UK pension fund. In 2012 she joined Liverpool Victoria as Group Chief Investment Officer. She also sat on the Board of the Liverpool Victoria General Insurance Group. Wendy has held numerous non-executive roles, including as Chairman of the Investment Committee and Trustee Board Member Director of the Mineworkers Pension Scheme (2006 - 2009); Director of Newways Childrens' Charity (2005 - 2011); Trustee of Caravan – the National Grocers' Benevolent Fund (2005 - 2010); Board Director of Aberdeen UK Tracker Fund Plc (2012 - ); Investment Committee Member of the Liverpool Victoria Employee Pension Scheme (2014 - 2015) and Investment Committee Member of Mann Bioinvest Ltd (2014 - ).
In 2011 Wendy was named as one of Financial News' 100 Most Influential Women in Finance, EMEA.
Lisa Ronson, commercial Director of Ronson Capital Partners: BSc (Hons) Management Sciences
Lisa is the commercial director for high-end property development firm Ronson Capital Partners, one of Europe's leading property development companies. Her family has long-standing ties with the University stretching back over 25 years.
The Gerald Ronson Foundation, set up by her father, property developer Gerald Ronson CBE, has been a generous supporter of the University, while Lisa currently serves as a member of Manchester Business School's Advisory Board, counselling the school on its strategy and engagement with business.
Since graduating with an honours degree in management sciences in 1990, Lisa has forged a successful career in several sectors, first in banking and latterly in real estate, as well as devoting a significant amount of time to charitable and philanthropic causes.
On graduating in 1990, she got a job at BZW Investment Bank in London, specialising in South East Asian equity sales covering the UK, European and US financial institutions. She spent eight years at the bank, including two years in New York, before returning to London in 1998 to take up the role of commercial director at Heron International, the property development business founded by her father. Heron has developed more than one million sq. metres of commercial and retail property and around 15,000 residential units in the UK, continental Europe and the US.
Lisa now leads the interior design, branding, marketing, PR, sponsorship and advertising for Ronson Capital Partners developments, as well as the leisure portfolio of Heron International, which includes major developments in Spain. She is a great supporter of the University and has returned to speak to undergraduate students about both the property development and marketing sectors.
Fabio Di Prima, Managing Director/Head of UK Retail Operations Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: Global MBA
"The Global MBA has been very instrumental to my career path at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. I joined the company in 2005 as a young graduate and after five successful years, had reached a point where an MBA would complement my progression and steer me along the right career path.
"Prior to my MBA, I was working on a global scale for Fiat Chrysler, having been based across Europe. When selecting the right course and institution, I gathered information on a variety of MBAs, both in the UK and the USA. I came across the Global MBA offered by Alliance Manchester Business School (Alliance MBS), which pushed me towards choosing a part-time programme.
"Despite having been accepted onto a number of MBA programmes at Ivy League institutions in the USA, I decided that the Manchester MBA was more suited to the global nature of my personality and career. Alliance MBS seemed to have cultivated a real global culture, and the US Schools did not seem to value this as highly. I was very lucky to be studying alongside a class with such diverse backgrounds and talents – we still share our ideas and business views with each other even now.
"This, paired with the technical skills I gained, such as finance and leadership, gave the Global MBA added value.
"There is no doubt that the Alliance MBS MBA was tough. I was surprised that one of my main learnings was coping with challenging workloads and deadlines. A particular highlight for me was the extraordinary people I got to work with – both my course peers and leaders.
"On finishing my MBA I was appointed head of Europe for a premium Brand within Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. One year later, I was appointed Managing Director/Head of Retail Operations at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for the Swiss business, which led to me being appointed the current role in the UK.
"I wouldn't say that the MBA on its own was responsible for my growth within Fiat Chrysler, but the MBA combined with a strong ambition to grow professionally was a winning formula. The MBA made me more confident, more skilful and encouraged me to flourish within my professional life.
"For anyone thinking of undertaking an MBA, I would say, don't pursue it to improve your CV, or salary, do it because of a personal and professional hunger to improve and widen your skills. The MBA was a great fit for my background in the manufacturing sector but it goes further than that – it is an all-encompassing programme for all sectors within business."
Alison Horner, Group Personnel Director, Tesco: Global MBA
As Chief People Officer at Tesco, Alison is responsible for the development of 500,000 colleagues in diverse businesses across 12 countries, and for ensuring that Tesco has the capability, culture and capacity to deliver its strategy and growth ambitions.
After studying Chemistry at The University of Manchester, Alison worked in manufacturing before joining Tesco as a Personnel Manager in 1999. She was promoted to Stores Personnel Director in 2000 and then led 'Future', a major change programme which improved the way workload and teams are organised in stores.
During those years, Alison juggled her work commitments alongside studying for an MBA from Manchester Business School – for which she received The Guardian's "Women in Management" scholarship.
From 2003 to early 2011, Alison served in a number of senior operations roles within the UK business. In 2006, she was Tesco's first female Operations Director, and subsequently ran the company's UK Support Office.
In May 2009 she joined Tesco Bank as a Non-Executive Director and in January 2011 she was appointed Group Personnel Director, becoming a member of the Executive Committee in March that year.
Since December 2013 Alison has been a Non-Executive Director for Carillion and was made Chair of its Remuneration Committee in June 2014.
Hans Christensen, Associate Professor of Accounting, University of Chicago Booth School of Business: PhD accounting
Hans is today Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business where his research interests cover international accounting harmonization, mandatory IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) adoption, and transparency regulation in financial and non-financial markets. Hans completed his PhD at MBS in 2008 with a thesis that looked into IFRS adoption and its particular impact across the EU. He says he was particularly drawn to MBS because it had excellent financial information databases. "It is a definite differentiator that Manchester has compared to universities on the European continent, and also compared to Asian universities which, for the most part, don't have anything like this. What is also important is that the knowledge to actually understand these databases is here in Manchester."
Hans remembers building up some excellent industry contacts during his time in Manchester. "From my PhD research one of my big personal selling points was that I could then understand the context of these regulatory issues outside of the US, and particularly across the EU. My work had particular appeal to US business schools because, at the time, the US was thinking about adopting some of these standards. After completing my PhD I came to Chicago armed with a lot of institutional knowledge about how these standards had worked in Europe." Today Hans continues to look at regulation and the impact of regulatory disclosure, and has started looking at its impact on industries such as healthcare.
Vikas Shah, Chief Executive of Swiscot Group: Executive Education – High Value Managers
Vikas was born in Manchester and founded his first company – a website - at the age of 14. He is now an experienced award-winning entrepreneur and strategist who has built businesses in diverse sectors internationally. He is also an advisor to numerous entrepreneurs, businesses, and organisations globally.
He is CEO of Swiscot Group, a textiles and commodities trading company. He is also the founder of Thought Strategy (a consulting firm and investment fund) and holds board-level advisory roles in commercial and charitable organisations. Since 2015 he has been Chairman of FutureEverything, an award-winning innovation lab for digital culture, and a Member of the UK government's Industrial Development Board.
He is President and board member of TiE UK North (part of the world's largest entrepreneurs network) and frequently speaks and lectures at entrepreneurship events around the world (including the MIT Global Startup Workshop and the RICE Business Plan Competition).
He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufacturing and Commerce, and a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute. Alongside his business interests, Vikas is Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship on the prestigious Lisbon MBA (with MIT Sloan School of Management) teaching at Católica (Lisbon) and Nova School of Business and Economics.
Vikas is also a respected speaker, and multi-award winning writer. In his journal, 'Thought Economics" he has interviewed many of the world's most influential thinkers. He is on the Editorial Board of the Chartered Alternative Investment Association and is a columnist for British Airways Business Life. He is regularly called upon to provide commentary and opinion.


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Lawyer Vicente Isles of the Children's Legal Bureau filed a complaint against a certain Anrey Jay Nebres for violation of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act 10175) in relation to Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code or libel.
Isles said in his complaint affidavit that he left a comment on the "Maghisgot Kitag Politika, Bay" Facebook Page venting his dismay on President Rodrigo Duterte's failure to immediately sign the Freedom of Information (FOI) executive order, a commitment he made during the campaign period last July 19. (Duterte signed the EO on the FOI on Sunday, July 24)
His comment was accompanied by an old post about the President's promise to release former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from detention if he would be elected into office.
On July 20, Isles posted on his Facebook page that a man who was on board a motorcycle accosted him on that same day and told him to stop his anti-Duterte sentiments otherwise "something would happen to himOn July 21, Nebres posted a comment to the post which Isles left on the Maghisgot Kitag Politika, Bay FB page.
Nebres said in his post" "Vincent wala pa lage ka nisurender? Dili na baya mudawat ang punirarya ug patay kay nagtapun og na mga lawas nga wala gipanguha basi mabaligya ka sa nagskwela ug medicine looy pud." (Vincent, why have you not surrendered yet? Funeral parlors are not accepting bodies anymore because the bodies are piling up; you may end up being sold to medical students which would be a pity.)
Nebres' comment alludes to the series of extrajudicial killings of suspected drug users and pushers. Isles alleged this was intended to malign his honor by ascribing to him a crime of either as a user or seller of prohibited drugs or both.


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Mathematics: Instructor
Office: L-201L on the Mount Vernon campus
Phone: (360) 416.6592
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
I started teaching at SVC in 2009 and have found the school to have a remarkably positive and thriving culture. My passion is to help those students who have a fear (or loathing) of math overcome that emotion, and to encourage those that already excel to take their skills to the next level.
My wife, Susanna, and I have two young boys who keep us busy and on the verge of insanity. My interests outside of school include but are not limited to: hiking, chess, most sports, trail running, reading, and watching Kam Chancellor destroy opponents.
B.S. Biology George Fox University
M.A. Teaching George Fox University
M.S. Mathematics Western Washington University
When you're ten years old, and a car drives by and splashes a puddle of water all over you, it's hard to decide if you should go to school like that or try to go home and change and probably be late. So while he was trying to decide, I drove by and splashed him again.


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Store Manager
- Company
- Number Sixty Eight
- Location
- Steyning, West Sussex
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 30 Aug 2018
- Closes
- 30 Sep 2018
- Function
- Customer Service, General Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Wish to appoint an experienced Store Manager for their Steyning branch in West Sussex
Number Sixty Eight is an independent womenswear boutique selling a timeless mix of desirable brand labels and accessories. Number Sixty Eight has two store locations, Hove in East Sussex and Steyning in West Sussex.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic proactive Manager to run our Steyning branch. You must
- Have previous Retail experience
- Be able to promote and deliver exceptional customer Service
- Be highly organised
- Be self motivated
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have good visual merchandising skills
The post is permanent and fulltime. It involves working weekends and flexibility is key.
Competitive salary dependent on experience.


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1523 W. 18th St. (between Ashland Ave. & Laflin St.)
Mexican art. | Photo: Miguel M./Yelp
Mestiza is an arts and crafts retailer that specializes in "classic and modern handcrafts from Mexico--and all of Latin America." It also endeavors to support local artists and vendors who are part of the Fair Trade Federation, the business writes on its website.
The store carries apparel for men and women, including Frida Kahlo-inspired clothing and accessories. There are also handcrafted purses and wristlets made from recycled traditional Huipil fabrics available.
Yelp users are excited about Mestiza, which currently holds five stars out of one reviews on the site.
Yelper Miguel M., who reviewed Mestiza on December 16th, wrote: "Very nice store to stop by and buy Mexican arts and crafts...It's a small store but they offer a new take on some of the Mexican art."
Mestiza is open Tuesday-Friday from 3pm-7pm, Saturday from 11am-7pm, and Sunday from 11am-5pm. (It's closed on Monday.)
1239 W. 18th St. (between Allport St. & Throop St.)
Photo: jennie c./Yelp
S.K.Y is a contemporary American restaurant that specializes in modern fare with Asian influences.
The restaurant's name refers to the initials for Seon Kyung Yuk, the wife of chef Stephen Gillanders (formerly Intro).
On the menu, look for the roasted roots salad with grapes, blue cheese and pecans; caramelized diver scallops with brown butter dashi; and foie gras bibimbap with charred vegetables and mushroom bulgogi. (You can see the full menu here.)
The eatery also offers a wide-ranging libations menu with cocktails, domestic and international beers, and wines by the bottle.
Yelp users are excited about S.K.Y, which currently holds 4.5 stars out of 63 reviews on the site.
Yelper Mariah C., who reviewed S.K.Y on January 19th, wrote: "Fantastic. What a wonderful addition to Chicago! My husband and I went here last night and were blown away--we agreed it's the best meal we've had out in a long time. Definitely our best meal of 2018 to date."
And Lorraine P. said, "I'd move to Chicago for S.K.Y... And I'd be willing to live like a troll in their kitchen washing dishes, if it meant I could eat their food all day, every day. This beautiful, chic new restaurant has definitely received a lot of attention and I am crushing on it pretty hard."
S.K.Y is open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 5pm-10pm, weekends from 10am-2pm and Friday, and Saturday from 5pm-11pm.
The Juice House
1324 W. 18th St. (between Allport St. & Throop St.)
Photo: Alicia R./Yelp
The Juice House specializes in freshly made juices and smoothies. It also offers kava drinks, bulletproof coffee and acai bowls.
Look for smoothie blends like the "The Healer" with mango, turmeric, ginger and cinnamon; the "Avocado Joy" with matcha, agave and coconut milk; and the "Curious George" with blueberry, banana, coconut milk and peanut butter.
The Juice House currently holds four stars out of five reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Claudia M., who reviewed The Juice House on October 2nd, wrote: "I was so excited to know about this new healthy lunch option for me. I was intrigued by the smoothie called 'Curious George' made of peanut butter, banana, blueberries and coco milk. It's an energizer for sure, and it's delicious."
Yelper Xochitl M. wrote: "Ordered 'The Healer' smoothie and it was delicious! Full of flavor and the turmeric was spot on! Will definitely come back again."


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Given that one of the most popular 2010 TAG Heuer releases was the Aquaracer 500m Full Black watch, it comes as no surprise that a year later we now have an Aquaracer 500m Chronograph with the Full Black treatment.
The Full Black formula is pretty straight forward- take the Aquaracer 500m 3-hand watch, swap the stainless steel case for a lightweight titanium case (coated in titanium-carbide) and add bright Green/ Yellow (Lime?) highlights. Even the crystal caseback is "smoked" to give the watch the full stealth treatment- if you can call any watch with bright Lime hands "Stealth".
Living with the Full Black Calibre 5
I bought a Full Black Calibre 5 a year ago when I was looking for a summer watch. It was the first Aquaracer that I'd owned, and I was looking forward to seeing if the watch lived up to the hype.
The only elements of the design that I was unsure of before I bought the watch was the rubber bezel. It's an unusual material- not a soft rubber as you might expect. I was concerned about how the rubber on the bezel and crown would wear with time, but have to say that I noticed no wear at all over 12 months on either the bezel or the crown, which is also coated in rubber.
Some owners have reported problems with the crown tube striping on the Calibre 5, but again, I had no problems. Because I typically wore the Full Black only on weekends, I was winding and setting the time every week, so I probably unscrewed the crown more than most owners.
Overall I was very happy with the watch- the titanium case makes a real difference to the weight on the wrist (98 grams vs. 130 grams for the stainless steel version) and seemed to resist scratches well. It's not a design that works all that well with a suit, but is great as a casual option.
The only part of the watch that I would change is the pattern on the rubber strap, which I think is too fussy given that the bezel and the dial are heavily patterned. TAG Heuer have some very cool smooth finish rubber straps (such as the one used on the Grand Carrera Calibre 36), and I would have preferred a plain finish to contrast with the dial and bezel.
And given that this a a "Full Black", I wonder how the watch would look with a "blacked out" Bezel rather than the bright silver finish.
Aquaracer 500m Full Black Calibre 16
As you can see, the Aquaracer Calibre 16 Full Black follows closely the design of the Calibre 5 model, with the design differences being the same as those between the standard watch and Chronograph models.Apart from the obvious additions of the three Chronograph sub-dials, the Calibre 16 Aquaracer has the date function and cyclops back in the traditional 3 o'clock position, unlike the watch which has the date at 9 o'clock.


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Bhatkal flown to Delhi, admits ISI links
Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his associate were flown to Delhi by a special plane today afternoon. The top IM operative has confessed to his links with the Pakistan's premier spy agency ISI.patna Updated: Aug 30, 2013 17:30 IST
Indian Mujahideen leader Yasin Bhatkal and his associate Asadulla Akhtar alias Haddi were handed over by Delhi court to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for 12 days.
Bhatkal, Akhtar and NIA officials took off from the Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna at 12.38pm, and landed in late afternoon.
Earlier, the duo with their faces covered was brought to the airport from the BMP camp under tight security arrangements.
A small group of people raised slogans at the airport demanding capital punishment to Bhatkal and his associate.
The NIA had on Thursday obtained a three-day transit remand of Bhatkal and his associate from a Motihari court.
The two, who were brought to Patna from Motihari by road last night, were kept at the Bihar Military Police (BMP) campus near the Airport.
NIA officials interrogated Bhatkal and Akhtar at BMP office again on Friday morning before taking them to national capital.
The top IM operative has confessed to his links with the Pakistan's premier spy agency Inter Services Intelligence, which has been accused of sponsoring terror attacks against India, a news channel reported.
A joint team of Bihar police and NIA had arrested Bhatkal and Akhtar, carrying a reward of Rs 10 lakh each, from Nahar chowk in Raxual along Indo-Nepal border, around 225 km from the capital town of Patna, on Wednesday.
First Published: Aug 30, 2013 14:20 IST


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Video: Everyday Fun with Counting
Research finds that having a strong foundation in early math can lead to higher achievement in both math and reading later in school. Starting from birth, young children benefit from hearing number words and other math language, and later, from practicing math skills that involve counting during daily activities with parents and caregivers. In the first five years, your child learns about counting by:
- Hearing the number sequence and, with experience, learning number names and repeating them in order
- Observing adults counting objects and, in time, practicing counting by saying the number sequence themselves
- Talking about the amount of things by using number words or words like "more" or "a lot."
- Using counting in simple math activities: When you ask questions like, "How many will be left if we take one away? Could we find out?" this helps children begin to think about counting as a way to solve everyday number problems, including simple adding and subtracting and comparing quantities.
Watch the video or download our handout with fun activities designed to support young children's growing knowledge of counting from birth to 5. This is a part of a series of videos Too Small to Fail developed with ZERO TO THREE highlighting the foundation of early math skills in the first five years of life, and fun, everyday activities parents and caregivers can use to support this learning.


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Archive for the 'Exchange 2010' Category
Advanced Mailboxstatistics
As an administrator of a large Exchange System you have configured a mailboxquota for each mailbox. But the interesting question is what is the ratio between the configured quota and the used mailboxstore. In order to get this value you have to create your own Windows Powershell function.
The following function enumerates all data and stores it in a custom object. So you are able to work with this object.
function get-mailboxquotausage { <# .SYNOPSIS This function enumerates the configured quota and used mailboxstore for each mailaddress of a maildomain. The user is able to specify the maildomain as a parameter to this function. .DESCRIPTION This script enumerates all mailaddresses from one primary maildomain. Displayname, primary SMTP address, prohibit send quota and the used mailboxstore are displayed. .PARAMETER Maildomain This parameter specifies the maildomain this function will work on. .EXAMPLE get-mailboxquotausage -maildomain aixtest.de Description =========== This command will show the displayname, primary SMTP address, prohibit send quota and used mailboxstore for the domaine @aixtest.de .EXAMPLE get-mailboxquotausage -maildomain aixtest.de | select displayname, @{label="size (MB)"; expression={"{0,0:N0}" -f $_.size}}, @{label="quota (MB)"; expression={"{0,0:N0}" -f $_.quota}} Description ============ This command will show the displayname, primary SMTP address, prohibit send quota and used mailboxstore for the domaine @aixtest.de. The displayed values will be displayed with a decimal point according to the configured language setting. #> [CmdletBinding()] param([Parameter(Mandatory=$True, ValueFromPipeline=$True)][string]$maildomain) begin { } process{ $delete = 0 $result = @() $users=get-mailbox |? {$_.primarysmtpaddress -like "*$maildomain*"} foreach ($user in $users) { $userstats=Get-MailboxStatistics $user $obj=new-object psobject $obj = @{} $obj.add("Displayname", $user.displayname) $obj.add("Mailaddress", $user.primarysmtpaddress) write-host $user.primarysmtpaddress if (-not $user.prohibitsendquota.isunlimited) { $obj.add("Quota", ($user.prohibitsendquota.value.toMB())) } else { $obj.add("Quota", "unlimited") } $obj.add("Size", ($userstats.totalitemsize.value.toMB())) $result += new-object -type PSObject -Property $obj } $result } end{} }
Update Exchange 2010 Infrastructure
If you are running an Exchange environment, it is necessary to plan the upgrade process of both the operating system and the Exchange system carefully in order to prevent data loss.
In order to do this you have to follow the steps below:
- Virus scan tool, monitoring and Backup
- First of all you have to check the prerequisits of the other software components such as the virusscanner, monitoring client or backup client. After you have assured that the components you use are working properly with the installed update you should start the upgrade process.
- CAS Server
- After you checked the prerequitsits you are able to start the upgrade process of your Exchange Environment. First of all you should start with the internet-facing Client Access Server roles. After this you can start the upgrade process of the intranet Client Access Server. During the upgrade process it might be possible that not all clients are able to connect to the infrastructure. In order to improve this you should consider using an hardware load balancing system.
- HUB Server
- After upgrading the Client Access Server you should upgrade your HUB Servers next.
- Mailboxserver
- Now it is time to upgrade your Mailbox servers. Please consider, it might be a diffrence, if you use a single server environment or a Mailboxcluster (Database Availability Group). Basically you should start upgrading the Databaseserver which doesn´t hold any active databases.
- Edge Transport Server
- After you have upgraded all other Exchangeservers you should upgrade the Edge Transport Server now.
In order to support the upgrade process of the members of a database availability group (DAG) there are two scripts in the installation folder of Exchange 2010 (usually c:\Program Files\Microsoft\Exchange Server\v14\scripts).
Starting the maintenance mode
In order to start the maintenance mode you should use the script StartDagServerMaintenance.ps1
This script
- pauses the node so that it couldn´t become the Primary Active Manager
- suspends database activation on the specified node
- moves the active database of the designated server to another Mailboxserver in the same DAG
After maintenance is finished you must stop the maintenance mode manually in order to reactivate the specified mailboxserver.
Stopping the maintenance mode
In order to stop the maintenance mode you should use the script StopDagServerMaintenance.ps1. Consider that stopping the maintenance mode dosn´t move the active copy to the prefered Mailboxserver.
Redistribute Active Mailboxdatabase
If you create a new mailboxdatabase in the DAG then you are able to configure the ActivationPreference attribuite of each mailboxdatabase. Based on this setting you are able to move the active mailboxdatabase to its prefered mailboxserver. In order to redistribute the mailboxdatabase use the following script RedistributeActiveDatabases.ps1.
The Exchange 2010 Powershell SnapIns
Applies to Exchange 2010 SP1
If you start the Exchange Management Shell, a Powershell instance is started and the Powershell remoting feature is used in order to establish a connection to the Exchange Server System. There is another option to load the Exchange 2010 specific commands in Powershell. In this case you have to start the Powershell and load the necessary Exchange 2010 management snapins.
The following three Exchange 2010 Snapins are available
In order to load the snapins you are able to use the following command
add-pssnapin -Name Microsoft.Exchange.Management.PowerShell.E2010
If you are writing a Powershell script, it might be useful to check if the plugin is loaded. In order to do this you are able to use the following code snipset.
if (! (Get-PSSnapin Microsoft.Exchange.Management.PowerShell.E2010 -ErrorAction:SilentlyContinue) ) { Add-PSSnapin Microsoft.Exchange.Management.PowerShell.E2010 -ErrorAction:Stop }
What is the difference between the Exchange Management Shell and adding the Exchange snapin to the Powershell session?
- The Exchange commands using the Exchange Management Shell are implemented as functions. If you load the "Microsoft.Exchange.Management.PowerShell.E2010" snapin instead of using the Exchange Management Shell the commands are implemented as cmdlets.
- Using the Exchange Management Shell you are able to take a more detailed look at how the functions better called the wrapper functions are implemented by using the command.
get-command get-mailbox -detailed | select-object scriptblock
- There is one more important diffrence. If you want to use the systemvariable $? it is better to use the loaded snapin instead of the Exchange Management Shell because these commands don´t work properly in the Exchange Managemnt Shell. A second problem is the use of the common parameters because they are not implemented for all functions in Exchange Management Shell.
If you want to start an Exchange Shell Session because you want to execute your command on a special Exchange Server then this is possible but keep the limitations of the Exchange Management Shell in mind.
Monitoring Microsoft Exchange 2010 with NAGIOS
If you want to monitor your Microsoft Exchange 2010 environment you have to choose a client which communicates with the NAGIOS Server. A popular client application is NSCLIENT++. If you want to monitor your Exchange System it is necessary to write your own monitoring script which is executed on the monitored system. In order to do so you can use the NRPE (Nagios Remote Plugin Executor) Plugin which is supported by NSCLIENT++.
Each output of the script will be displayed by NAGIOS. So the first challenge is to start the Exchange Shell without any status output. After this you can script your monitoring algorithm. At the end of the script you have to exit this script with the exit code.
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The following script monitors the status of a mailbox database. If the status isn´t healthy or mounted the script will return an error and NAGIOS itsself will display this Service as not available or red.
# initialisiere Exchangeumgebung $s = new-pssession -configurationname microsoft.exchange -connectionuri http://mbx.aixtest.de/PowerShell/ -authentication Kerberos $warningpreference = "SilentlyContinue" Import-PSSession $s 2>&1 | out-null ##### MAIN ##### # variabledeklaration [system.string]$errortext="" [system.Byte]$errorvalue=0 [System.string]$mounted="" [System.string]$healthy="" $MailboxDatabases = Get-MailboxDatabaseCopyStatus foreach ($mailboxdatabase in $mailboxdatabases) { switch ($mailboxdatabase.Status) { Healthy {$healthy += " " + $mailboxdatabase.Identity} Mounted {$mounted += " " + $mailboxdatabase.Identity} Default {$errorvalue=2; $errortext += "Not Mounted or Healthy: " + $mailboxdatabase.Identity} } } if ($mounted.length -eq 0) {$mounted="-"} if ($healthy.length -eq 0) {$healthy="-"} $errortext += "Mounted: "+$mounted + "Healthy: "+$healthy write-output $errortext exit $errorvalue
Start the Microsoft Exchange 2010 Shell
Since Exchange 2007 Windows Powershell is used in order to administer the Microsoft Exchange environment. In order to use the shell you start the Exchange Management shell. It looks like
In some scenarios it might be useful to be able to start the Exchange shell without the verbose messages indicating to whitch Exchange Server the shell is connected to. In order to do this you have to load the Exchange Shell extensions in a normal Windows Shell Session. In order to do this you have to run the following commands in the PowerShell:
$s = new-pssession -configurationname microsoft.exchange -connectionuri "http://aixtest-cas.aixtest.de/PowerShell/" -authentication Kerberos $warningpreference = "SilentlyContinue" Import-PSSession $s 2>&1 | out-null
Now we look a litte bit further. The variable
$warningpreference defines what happens if a script uses the
write-warning cmdlet in order to make some output. If you set this variable to the value of
silentlycontinue the output is suppressed. The default of this variable is Continue whitch means that warningmessages are displayed in yellow color on the console. If you want to get more details on preference variables you can read the PowerShell help
get-help about_preference_variables
But what does
2>&1 mean? It´s the redirect for the standard error output. The Standard error is redirected to the standard output and everything is redirected to
out-null. So nothing will be shown in the end and the Powershell with Exchange extensions looks like.
Now you are able to use 626 Exchange 2010 Commands in your Powershell Session.


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Fawad Khan's call for peace garners mixed reactions
| Updated On: 8 Oct 2016 12:13 PM GMT | Location :
"As a father of two little children, I pray and wish like many others that together we can build and live in a more peaceful world," he wrote on Facebook
The Uri attack gave a jolt to the Bollywood industry, too, as the turbulence led to ban of Pakistani artistes from India's major film industry. From politicians to Bollywood actors to sportspersons, many people from varied field reacted to the banning of Pak artistes, some supported the ban and some reacted against it, but one of the most sought Pakistani star Fawad Khan was silent until Friday, though many responses mentioned his name.
Breaking the silence, he reacted on a Facebook post in which he called for peace. Khan said, "As a father of two little children, I pray and wish like many others that together we can build and live in a more peaceful world."
His post was widely shared and responded by his fans and critics, most people claimed it to be diplomatic and criticised, while many others accepted it as straight from heart and congratulated Bollywood's heart throb.
Soon after the post, his followers started to flood responses on his wall. An upset fan, who seemed to have expected a political statement by the star, marked his emotion criticizing the actor's diplomacy commented on his wall:
"Lol What a balance. your statement is even more diplomatic than diplomats you are playing very well on the edge for your future and that's good for you but sometimes you have to show your feelings and emotions as Patriot for your country....!!!"
An Indian fan, who was happy with Khan, praised him for his stance in a comment saying:
" I love ur act...no matter what gossips come out in media.....u r a good actor......i 'll b a fan of urs as always......i m an Indian......Also being Pakistani does not mean that you are a terrorist.."
Another follower called his post "elegant diplomacy," another one wrote, "Stop acting innocent! People in India loved you always, supported you even when half the population stood against you, and what you did? You betrayed them by acting innocent in India and just when you reached the Pakistani border your statements changed."
In the beginning of October, Bollywood movie makers association Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association(IMPPA) imposed a temporary ban on Pakistani artistes working in India to which Pakistani artistes hand't yet given any tangible reply, and Fawad also did not mention anything about it.
His movie Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is facing a threat from the Maharashtra Navanirman Sena (MNS), that has warned its director Karan Johar that they will not let the film release if the Pakistani star's scenes are aren't removed from it. The party had earlier given an ultimatum to the Pakistani artistes living in India to leave the nation in 48 hours.
A few days back, Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali and actor Mawra Hocane had condemned the Uri attacks and showed concern over the rising terror strikes on the border, whereas Khan's post talks about peace, without supporting any nation specifically.


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Why tyrants hate free markets
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We've all heard stories about teachers and students not being allowed to pray in schools or bring their Bibles to school. But unfortunately, when it comes to Islam there is a new standard... One teacher reported that while she was substitute teaching she was instructed to leave the classroom for an hour while another school employee came to the classroom to lead the students in their prayers to Allah. Certainly the ACLU would file a lawsuit if a public school led children in prayers to God.
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Being a full-time mamma to two toddler girls as well as a part-time blogger and the more disorganised half of our marriage… The need for a home office / playroom was pretty big in our home.
We never really used our study and although I tried making it into a place to play it just wasn't functional and so about a month ago the big playroom renovation began.
The study wasn't very big to start with so we decided to knock out the window and add a beautiful glass door. I am so glad we did, the previously gloomy space is now flooded with light and I can't wait to open those doors during summer! (I'm a nature mamma, chasing the girls outside every chance I get – I have big plans for our courtyards…)
On a side note: Remember to check where your water pipes run, these surprised us and added some unexpected cost to our budget.
Next it was time to paint! I have always dreamed about a clean, white playroom. I wanted the space to be a blank canvas, one where the girls could be free of clutter and distraction and just "be", imagine, play and learn… Also, most toys are bright and colourful so in my mind that would add more than enough colour. From ceiling to floor we kept it all white!
After all of the dirty work was done it was finally time to start decorating and organizing. Storage was a big deal.
I love the big, open shelves from Tea and Kate and Cactic Manufacturing made them happen… It was so easy; I just sent them a photo, some measurement and presto! They even made the shelves adjustable!
Next I needed cute baskets and storage bins. I love Simply Child's Belly Baskets as well as the Storage Houses from Dovetail (I'll be ordering some more soon!) I also used some old plastic shoe drawers (available at Builders Warehouse) to sort and store arts and craft supplies – I like that they can be stacked and I can see what's inside without having to label. Add a few other bottles and bowls from thrift store finds and we're set.
Now for the layout. First up, my workspace. I want to be able to work while keeping an eye on the kids and it needed to be simple… A desk, a tiny filing cabinet and a cute shelf for all my bits and bops – All of the above were items we already had so it was easy.
Next up, our "structured play area". Mr. Perfect made this cute wooden desk to fit perfectly in-between our shelves and the pretty bench (also from Dovetail) has space for 3 bums… The girls love colouring, painting, drawing, making and puzzle building and this is were it all goes down. Eliana does all her important "work" here too. The little teepee display shelf from Nanook Furniture just makes the space pretty!
Off to the side is our main toy storage area. I left the space in front of this shelf open for floor play. This is where we keep the Duplo, wooden blocks, balls, stacking toys and more.
On the other side of the room is my favourite space… Our dress-up station and fantasy play area (which doubles as a quiet space for reading and chilling).
I love our modern clothing rail, another Simply Child find, and the black dipped Belly Basket is the perfect place to keep all of Eli and Lia's crowns, wands, tiaras, wigs and more!
Then… Drumroll please… Our teepee! I fell in love with My Tiny Teepee. This is not just any teepee… No! Every teepee is handmade from the most beautiful handwoven organic linen. (Future post all about our teepee to follow soon).
I added some super soft and lush pillows, a throw, a floor mat (also by My Tiny Teepee) and a fun bear rug floor sticker by Panda + Frost coz everyone needs one of those… And there you have it, the perfect little hide away.
Mr. French and Frida Kahlo have taken up residence in our teepee and who can blame them…?
Lastly, the little Cactus Bookshelf from Fox & Moon. I have soooo many books from my teacher days and with the help of this little guy I am able to rotate reads for the week. The gals love it and even carry it around wherever they feel like reading.
For now, this is it! Our playroom / creative space. We love it and it's proudly South Africa (proof that we can also have Pinterest worthy homes without importing). I still have big dreams for adding even more play sections and storage so keep an eye out for future posts.
Revealing the space to our girls was so cool, they loved it and I can't wait to see all the fun this space will bring.
Be sure to PIN, share and please let me know what you think below. Thanks for following along on this makeover journey!
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Hey guys ....
I am using 1 pic16f886 as a master and another pic16f886 as a slave communicating each other by means of an i2c bus..
The idea is to send a simple text from 1 master to many slaves but I have limited my code to test for just a single slave only.
The message is first recieved by a data reg through UART from the PC.From this data register the data is sent bit by bit via a i2c bus
The Problem i think is with the write function of i2c in my master code but I am not able to debug properly.
Also I am using UART along with i2c for message printing etc.
Pls check in my master and my slave code disregarding the functionality of UART since it works fine,but my i2c is a no-go.(also forget the switch case used to send to many slaves).
The 2 master and slave C files are attached .
Also the code is written using xc8 C compiler of microchip mplabX IDE.
Pls check the slave code too .


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Making History Monday: Jelly Beans
I'm guessing that everyone knows about former President Reagan's love of Jelly Belly jelly beans. I've always loved his quote, "You can tell a lot about a fella's character by whether he picks out all of one color or just grabs a handful.", to explain why he kept a jar of jelly beans on hand for important meetings. It is hard to know what he meant for sure. I imagine it was something about taking the good with the bad, which happens a lot in politics and a lot in jelly bean eating too. Politics aside, I am glad that an American President enjoyed Jelly Beans as much as I do. As we are approaching Easter, I thought I'd write about jelly bean history this week. I also have quite a few jelly bean reviews ready to go.
As for jelly bean history, there are a few things everyone is sure of. Jelly beans are some sort of variation of Turkish Delight. Turkish Delight originated in Turkey in the 1700s and is a jelly candy with powdered sugar on it. The panning process used on the outside of the jelly bean was developed in the 1600s in France. That panning process was used on almonds, creating the Jordan Almond. Put the two processes together (jelly from Turkish Delight plus panning from Jordan Almonds) and you've made a jelly bean. According to wikipedia, William Schrafft of Boston is credited with this first combination of jelly center and panned exterior that we call the jelly bean. He sold them to soldiers during the U.S. Civil War. The history then skips to 1930 when the jelly bean becomes an Easter candy. Most people feel this is because the jelly bean has an egg-like shape. Between the 1930's to today, jelly beans became one of the most popular candies sold at Easter. One source said 16 million pounds of jelly beans are sold per year during Easter. (This is a condensed history from several sources.)
Despite an unexciting story of origin, the jelly bean is one of my favorite easter candies. Maybe it is appropriate that such a simple candy should have a humble beginning. I couldn't resist buying a lot of new flavors this year. My wife says I shouldn't do 10 straight days of jelly bean reviews, so I'll try to mix a few other reviews in too. I absolutely LOVE jelly beans! I am considering making the photo below the wallpaper for my computer! Check in over the next two weeks to read my reviews of a wide variety of jelly beans.
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The Estepona area guide
Sights and attractions
A whitewashed haven occupying the more relaxed end of the Costa del Sol in southern Spain, Estepona was once a sleepy fishing town until eager visitors were quick to notice the town's enchanting beauty and monetised on the town's scenic offerings.
This picturesque town belonging to the province of Malaga and the autonomous community of Andalusia boasts two Blue Flag beaches, several golf courses and museums, mesmerizing wall murals and the Sierra Bermeja mountain range, which proudly dominates the backdrop. The mountain range is, in fact, easily accessible by car. Once at the top, the extensive views spanning the ancient city and shoreline are fantastic to say the least and something a discerning sightseer should visit at least once.
From the Romans to the Moors, Estepona has been occupied by a diverse range of groups, each who left a few reminders of their rule over the town. The crumbling ruins of the Moorish Watchtowers and the Castillo de San Luis are ripe for historical exploration and provide fascinating insights into the town's intriguing past.
The Old Town is brimming with quirky stores and traditional Spanish tapas bars. The plazas are beautiful and perfect for watching the world go by, as is the marina. The promenade boasts gorgeous seascapes, a plethora of fine dining spots, a bustling fishing fleet and fishermen auctioning their fresh catch of the day. As the sun sets, the promenade's many bars and clubs open and welcome night owls to party until dawn.
Restaurants and cafes
Though Estepona draws in thousands of sun-seekers from various destinations each year, the town preserves its distinct Andalusian charm and character. This is further reflected in the exquisite traditional Spanish fare that can be sampled at one of the many tapas bars, restaurants, chiringuitos (beach bars) and bodegas (wine bars).
Whether you wish to dine Al Fresco style along the waterfront or in a humble diner in the historic Old Town, the fare is guaranteed to be mouth-wateringly delicious. The Palm Beach Chiringuito situated on Playa de la Rada beach prepares appetising Spanish favourites such as Paella and attracts a wide variety of clientele who all come for one thing: fine wine and delicious food.
If, however, you prefer to savour more international delights, Estepona is also home to a mind-boggling selection of diners serving everything from Chinese to Argentinian. The Michelin-starred El Lido restaurant provides customers with a glamorous setting, gourmet Asian cuisine and stunning panoramic views.
Complementing this fantastic dining scene are a number of cafes serving hot cups of joe to those in dire need of a caffeine fix. Coffee shops such as Cafeteria Don Capuchino also offer locals and visitors the chance to truly unwind and recharge their batteries.
As Estepona is a premier tourist destination, the shopping scene is naturally excellent. The town boasts unique handmade items, colourful markets (which take place every Wednesday and Sunday) and beloved fashion houses.
If, however, you seek a glamorous shopping district, a visit to Puerto Banús is a must. This glittering marina is home to the rich and the fabulous and one of the area's finest shopping complexes. Inside, an array of designer boutiques can be found.
It's fairly easy to get into Estepona. From the UK, catch a direct flight into either Gibraltar or Malaga International Airport. Both airports are around an hour away from the heart of Estepona.
From the airport, you can catch a taxi or private transfer to the town – the route from the airport to Estepona is a scenic one, passing mountain ranges and beautiful seascapes. Once in the town, locals tend to rely on the local bus service to get from A to B, as well as to get to cities across the region. However, the most relied upon method is, of course, car as the town sits on the A7 toll road, which provides access to much of the Costa del Sol district and further afield!
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