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Andy Murray Begins Wimbledon Defence With Win Over Alexander Bublik
Despite a hip injury, which disrupted his build-up, the Scot won 6-1 6-4 6-2,.
World number one Andy Murray began the defence of his Wimbledon Open title with a straight-set win over Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik on Centre Court.
Despite a hip injury, which disrupted his build-up, the Scot won 6-1 6-4 6-2,.
Murray hit 29 winners and maintained his form either side of a rain break in the third set to win in one hour and 44 minutes.
His next opponent is Germany's Dustin Brown – the man who beat Rafael Nadal in 2015 – in round two.
Murray is trying to match fellow Briton Fred Perry as a three-time singles champion and claim his fourth Grand Slam title.
He also faces a battle with Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka to keep hold of his number one ranking.


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UFOMisdemeanor (1985)
Текст песни с переводом слов UFO «Night Run» из альбома «Misdemeanor» (1985).
Night Run
Love me tender, love me true
Oooh baby what a song could do
We were sharp like needles in the dark, no question mark
My friend Billy was one of a kind
Growin' up and runnin' wild
We could take a sunset and make it real
We stood together on the edge of a knife
[Fools?] to be friends, brothers for life
* And we have seen the night run, it's a thousand miles away
Yes we have seen the night run, it passed us by in just one day
Used to say well it's me and you
Oooh we could make dreams come true
And we put some magic in this night, oh feels so right
Came across your photograph
Everything was just a laugh
Where do you go when you reach the end
Into the night we would explode
With hand on my heart, rules of the road
* Repeat twice
Big city lights they fade then they go
UFO - все тексты песен исполнителя (группы).

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Volkswagen demonstrates advanced connectivity in new celebrity-driven marketing campaign
Sep 17, 2015
First brand to offer all three major smartphone integration platforms; available on virtually every model and nearly every trim
- Highlights App-Connect, a new technology which makes compatible smartphone integration seamless through Apple CarPlay®, Google Android Auto™, and MirrorLink®
- Multimedia Campaign stars Hollywood celebrities Michael Peña, Adam Scott and Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Herndon, Va. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the release of a new advertising campaign that highlights the brand's all-new infotainment system, MIB II, and its advanced smartphone integration technology, App-Connect. As part of Volkswagen's available Car-Net® suite of connectivity offerings, App-Connect allows for seamless integration of compatible smartphones across Apple CarPlay®, Google Android Auto™ and MirrorLink®; making it the first automaker to do so.
The campaign kicks off with two 30-second television commercials, titled "Party" and "Sorry" starring Adam Scott, Michael Peña and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. In each spot, the celebrities navigate App-Connect by utilizing voice commands, the vehicle's touchscreen, and steering wheel controls. The relatable and comedic spots ultimately bring to life the campaign's slogan, "The things you love on your phone, available on 11 Volkswagen models."
"With Volkswagen's App-Connect, consumers will find one of the most innovative and comprehensive suites of smartphone connectivity, available in the majority of our vehicles," said Vinay Shahani, vice president, Marketing, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "Our new campaign humorously shows how Volkswagen App-Connect allows drivers to access their favorite smartphone functions in a simple and seamless way."
The campaign, created in partnership with agency of record Deutsch, includes a series of digital and social media advertisements. The television spots and social videos have all been created to highlight the brand's advanced smartphone integration technology, while reflecting current social media trends.
The new App-Connect system creates seamless integration of compatible smartphones, via three interfaces—Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and MirrorLink®. Offering new levels of convenience and integrated with Volkswagen's available second-generation MIB II infotainment system, App-Connect allows drivers to stay connected to information from their smart devices, while remaining focused on the road ahead.
App-Connect will be available on more than 75 percent of 2016 Volkswagen models sold in the U.S. The 2016 Tiguan and Golf R are the first two models to offer the new technology and are already available at Volkswagen dealers nationwide. The only 2016 Volkswagen models that will not have the technology available are the Touareg and the Eos.
To view the "Party" spot and more please visit https://youtu.be/2glN6bdfcw8.
About Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA), an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA's operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state -of-the- art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. VWoA sells the Beetle, Beetle Convertible, CC, Eos, e-Golf, Golf, Golf GTI, Golf R, Golf SportWagen, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan and Touareg vehicles through approximately 652 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen of America online at www.vw.com or media.vw.com to learn more.
Always pay careful attention to the road, and do not drive while distracted.
Not all features are available on all operating systems. Standard text and data usage rates apply. App-Connect features require compatible device, operating system, and mobile apps. See mobile device and app providers for terms and privacy. Android Auto is a trademark of Google Inc. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. MirrorLink is a registered trademark of the Car Connectivity Consortium LLC.


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Waterville, Maine – UMaine-Farmington's lacrosse team edged out Maine Maritime on Wednesday night by a final score of 16-9 in North Atlantic Conference (NAC) action.
- Isabella Monbouquette led the Beavers with six goals, two assists with one ground ball and one caused turnover as Kaya Backman scored five goals with three ground balls and one caused turnover.
- Keilly Lynch scored on goal with one ground ball as Samantha Cross also scored one goal with five ground balls and seven draw controls.
- Madison Barry scored four goals on four shots with three ground balls and two draw controls as Olivia Le Blanc scored two goals for the Mariners.
- Sydney Adams scored three goals with two ground balls, five draw controls and one caused turnover.
The Beavers will travel to Nichols on Saturday for a 4:00 PM start.


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Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (BBC One)
Contains Spoilers.
I've always been surprised by the runaway popular success of BBC One's Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Doctor John Watson.
It really does take the mantra of 'smart is the new sexy' to a whole new level and goes places that are so supremely ambitious that they become indistinguishable from the pretentious and self-indulgent a lot of the time. That makes it very much my sort of show, but I'm surprised it appeals to the mass audience anywhere near as widely as it apparently does if viewing figures are to be believed. The latest 90-minute special entitled "The Abominable Bride" was certainly one of the biggest and most hyped attractions of the BBC's 2015 Christmas and New Year schedules and its importance was reflected by a near-simultaneous broadcast in the US on the same day.
Co-written by the show's co-creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, you can see the DNA contributed by both parents: the dizzyingly complex plotting we're familiar with from Moffat that twists past and modern strands together with frightening ambition, and the more viscerally pleasing Gothic horror sensibilities of Gatiss who also appears on screen as Sherlock's brother Mycroft – the smarter of the Holmes boys. Read the rest of this entry »
Doctor Who: Ten years ago and no time at all
It's hard to believe that today marks the tenth anniversary of the return of Doctor Who to television. On the one hand it seems no time at all since Christopher Eccleston was bounding around the Tardis control room, grabbing Billie Piper's hand and urging her to run from the imminent danger of plastic mannequins; but on the other, it seems almost impossible to believe now that there was ever a time when the programme wasn't actually on television, or that during the show's 16 long years in the wilderness a whole generation grew up without the opportunity to get to bond with 'their' Doctor because there hadn't been one.
As the clock counted down to that first new episode of the 21st century at 7pm on Saturday, March 26 2005, I remember that my overriding emotion wasn't one of expectation, excitement or exhilaration but rather one of anxiety, angst and apprehension. We'd been waiting for this moment for so long, what if it arrived and it turned out to be dreadful? Or perhaps even worse, what if the show was fine but also completely different from the show we remembered and loved from our own childhoods? There's a reason why "May you get what you wish for" is another of those spot-on ancient Chinese curses.
Before that night I remember having been buoyed by the mostly-good omens. I had confidence in showrunner and lead writer Russell T Davies, who had already established himself as a unique, innovative voice in British drama with his hit series Queer as Folk on Channel 4 which contained scenes involving Doctor Who and a guest appearance from K9 that put Davies' genuine Whovian credentials beyond doubt. He'd also helmed the more recent BBC mini-series Casanova on BBC Three, which I remember enjoying a lot and thinking that its little known star would have made a rather good Doctor himself if only he'd turned up in time before the part had been officially cast but who had sadly now missed his chance. Still, no complaints about Eccleston being given the role instead: not the sort of casting we'd expected perhaps, but getting a serious actor of his stature and ability to play the titular Time Lord was a statement of intent that had instantly raised the standing of the show as a whole among both TV executives and prospective viewers alike, since it declared in no uncertain terms: "This is a proper high profile BBC flagship drama, not a kid's show." Read the rest of this entry »


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Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood says all out efforts will be made to improve the education system.
Chairing a meeting of National Task Force for Education Reforms in Islamabad on Monday, he said education system is facing numerous challenges which will be tackled according to the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Shafqat Mahmood said focus will be made on technical training.
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Guo: "100 nights" before graduation
We drive along the Hudson River, having already said goodbye to the privacy of a house rented by eight West Point "firsties" for the weekend. My friend, Eric, is behind the wheel of his grandfather's Thunderbird, and I sit in the passenger seat — the only other seat in the car. It's the perfect day to celebrate "100th Night," with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees and wispy cirrus clouds accentuating the blueness of the sky.
"Do you see that house there? On our right?" Eric asks.
"Yep. What about it?"
"Apparently it used to be owned by Sylvester Stallone. You can see West Point from it — the gray walls and everything."
"Gray walls?"
"Yeah. Surrounds the school."
We cross the bridge to Bear Mountain. A boat's horn echoes below us.
When we reach West Point, a security guard checks Eric's ID, comments that he hasn't seen a Thunderbird "in ages" and lets us through past the gates.
After Eric parallel parks along the river, we walk through campus. I take my suitcase, inside of which reside black stilettos and a floor-length blue gown from Rent the Runway. Eric gives me a brief tour, naming barracks, mess halls and famous statues. West Point, as Eric points out, is gray. Very much so. The buildings are tall and regal, built from granite. The Cadet Honor Code is engraved on a large stone near the entrance: "A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do."
We arrive at his barracks (which I incorrectly called "dorms" earlier that day). Eric, as the Company Commander, lives on the first floor with one of his best friends, across from the Company's Tactical Officer. His floors are tiled, free of dirt and stains. His bed is expertly made, with gray blankets taped underneath the mattresses to ensure a tight surface void of wrinkles. His desk cabinets are locked. Closets are organized per regulation, official uniforms ironed, caps equally spaced apart. I feel like I have entered into a different world, a parallel college experience existing alongside but distinctly, jarringly separate from Dartmouth.
A matrix of sticky notes decorates the wall next to his roommate's bed, each note sporting a number written in thin black ink. The countdown until graduation begins at "98" and descends to "26." A final sticky "…" marks the final weeks until commencement. Much too soon, "25" until "1" will replace "98" until "26."
We have an hour before we must leave for the military ball. Eric polishes his black dress shoes in the corner and I sit in his desk chair, noting the Cyber Branch insignia on his ThinkPad. Two lightning bolts pierced by a sword.
His roommate arrives shortly after with his date. He removes the "98" sticky on the wall and tosses it in the trash.
97 days until graduation.
At 16:33, Eric's friend group of six guys and their respective dates gather outside his door. The banquet officially starts at 17:00, but photos must be taken and compliments reciprocated.
Eric turns to me. "Have I showed you the posters yet?"
I shake my head, and our group of 12 walks down the hallway into a room temporarily designated the "Female Changing Area."
Five framed posters hang on the wall closest to the door: four in a line and one on top. Eric's photo and accompanying "fun facts" are on the top-most board. The left-most poster notes West Point's three pillars of excellence: military, academic and physical.
At 16:47, we walk toward Washington Hall. Once there, several photos are taken: one of just the boys, one of just the girls, one of the girls with their dates and one of just Eric and me. This is the first and only West Point ball that does not require students to wear their military dress uniform. Eric and his friends are all consequently outfitted in "civilian" suits and ties, which they deem quite comfortable.
Once inside the mess hall, we speed walk to our assigned table. The boys lead the way, and the girls follow slightly slower, careful to avoid falling in our heels and gowns. It is now 16:59, and we have but one minute to be seated before the official announcements, speeches and toasts begin.
Each seat is adorned with a name card. Mine says "Ms. Guo" underneath the United States Military Academy crest. A bald eagle rests atop a shield decorated with the American flag. In the middle of the shield lies the goddess Minerva's helmet with a sword piercing through, representing wisdom and strategy. "Duty. Honor. Country" garnishes the top left.
Dinner consists of rolls, salads, filet mignon, green beans, mashed potatoes and dessert. Every plate in the Hall is oriented so the crest faces upward.
The guest of honor that night is a four-star general. His speech resounds with humor rooted in West Point traditions and ends on a sobering note that asks the Cadets to consider "Your Country, Your Army, Your Role."
The Class of 2017, he says, will graduate into a more "complex," terrifying world than any class before them. They will fight, defend, attack, fall and continue. They will become leaders of men and women — leaders who "care."
As I sit next to Eric, listening to this speech given by an officer holding the highest rank in the United States Army, I can't help but marvel at how differently we will live our lives post-commencement. For all of us, graduation is a rite of passage. But for West Point, it seems to an outsider to be something much more poignant.
At one point on Saturday, Eric said, "It's not about whether or not I'll take a bullet for my friends. Of course I will. That's a given. It's something more — something greater than, 'I have your back' during wartime and peacetime. It's a bond that runs far deeper than anything I could have ever hoped to find outside of West Point."


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Including return flights, all accommodation, Calgary Stampede experience, time in the Canadian Rockies, a luxury cruise through the Alaskan Inside Passage, daily breakfast, and more.
Experience the Western hospitality and atmosphere at one of the world's largest rodeo festivals, then journey through the majestic Canadian Rockies and pristine Inside Passage, with this 17 day Calgary Stampede with Rockies tour.
Fly into Calgary, the metropolis in Alberta nicknamed 'Cowtown', in time for the city's biggest annual event: the Calgary Stampede. Spend two days soaking up the atmosphere of the Stampede; attending a rodeo and evening show (with reserved seats at both) and checking out the various other events, such as agricultural competitions, chuckwagon racing and parades. At the end of your Calgary Stampede experience, you have some extra time in the city – perhaps look to visit one of the local galleries, museums or parks – before joining up with the wider group and heading out into the heart of the Canadian Rockies landscape.
Your first touchpoint with the rugged Rockies is Banff, a stylish mountain town that sits within the borders of Banff National Park. You then follow the Trans-Canada Highway to the banks of Lake Louise, the emerald-hued natural wonder so striking it is called the 'Diamond in the Wilderness'. Enjoy the time you have here to wander around the lake's banks before stopping in Jasper for an overnight stay. The country surrounding Jasper is rich with wildlife, hiking trails and bicycle tracks, and the town itself has an interesting railway heritage. From Jasper, continue to Kamloops. This city sits at the confluence of the North and South Thompson rivers. It is then onto Whistler, an iconic alpine town renowned for its skiing and snowboarding prospects. Your next stop is Vancouver for a half-day sightseeing tour – including the city's big sights such as Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown and Granville Island – before you step off dry land and onto the Celebrity Eclipse®, your home-away-from-home for the duration of your cruise of the Inside Passage.
You have 7 nights on-board the Celebrity Eclipse®as this luxurious ship sees you sail into pristine bays, through fjords and past looming glaciers. All meals are included while you are aboard, and you also have use of the ship's world-class facilities, meaning you can take a dip in the swimming pool, book in for a treatment at the Canyon Ranch® Spa, or simply stare out at the passing landscape while you sip a sundowner from one of the bars or lounges. Be on the lookout for some of region's wildlife – orca whales, bald eagles, puffins, seals and brown bears – as you cruise. Making ports in Ketchikan and Juneau and seeing Hubbard Glacier and Icy Strait Point are just some of the highlights from your Inside Passage cruise.
Day 1: Australia – – Calgary
Fly out of Australia towards Calgary in Canada. You will be met upon arrival and then transferred to the hotel. The remainder of the day following check-in is at your leisure. You might use this opportunity to begin your discovery of the Alberta landscape; it covers mountains, prairies, coniferous forests and desert Badlands. This region is home to more than 600 lakes and is neighboured by the Canadian Rockies to the west.
Please note that some flights may depart one day earlier.
For those purchasing the Tour Only option, your tour starts today. Please make your own way to the hotel.
Day 2: Calgary (B)
Today marks your first full day enjoying the sights and sounds of the world-famous Calgary Stampede. Don't forget to make the most of the inclusions featured in your Calgary Stampede Thrill package!
Day 3: Calgary (B)
Continue soaking up the atmosphere of the Calgary Stampede today.
Day 4: Calgary (B)
You have a day of leisure time. Choose to spend it discovering more of Calgary however you like, but be sure to leave plenty of time to make your own way to the hotel used as the departure point for the Rocky Mountains and Alaska cruise portion of the tour.
Day 5: Calgary – Banff – Lake Louise – Jasper (B)
Your journey into the rugged Canadian Rockies begins after breakfast. The first stop is Banff, the legendary resort town with a skyline dominated by Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade. You have time to wander along Banff Avenue and peek into the multitude of shops and boutiques before the tour continues its travels north to Lake Louise. Meander around the banks of the emerald-hued lake, dubbed the 'Diamond in the Wilderness', and then move on to Jasper for tonight's hotel stay.
Day 6: Jasper – Kamloops (B)
Spend this morning exploring Jasper with some free time and uncover its history as a bygone railway town that sits smack-bang surrounded by protected pristine wilderness. The group weaves past Mount Robson before emerging out of the Rocky Mountains on its way to Kamloops for tonight's stay.
Day 7: Kamloops – Whistler – Vancouver (B)
Today's itinerary takes you along the Trans-Canada Highway towards Whistler, arguably one of Canada's most prolific ski destinations. Grab a bite to eat or wander around the town upon arrival. This idyllic mountain hub is only two hours' drive north of Vancouver and four hours' west of Kamloops so is a popular destination for locals and international travellers alike. While Whistler is perhaps most renowned for its alpine offering – ski and snowboard runs and snow-capped mountains – it also promises a plethora of summer activities such as mountain biking. Take note of the design of Whistler's village centre; it was engineered to meld into the natural environment. Move from Whistler along Highway 99, past Squamish and Horseshoe Bay, to Vancouver. This drive is particularly scenic, with the mountains to one side and the ocean to the other. Arrive in Vancouver and have the evening as free time.
Day 8: Vancouver (B,D)
Start today with a half-day sightseeing tour of Vancouver. This route sees you take in Stanley Park, where you'll stop at the Totem Poles and Prospect Point. It is then onto Chinatown to see Dr Sun Yat-Sen Park; Gastown to admire the Steam Clock; and finally Granville Island where you have some time to explore the Public Market. Afterwards, a private coach transfers you to the Vancouver cruise port where you will move onto the award-winning Celebrity Cruise ship to begin your voyage of the Inside Passage.
Day 9: Inside Passage (B,L,D)
Set sail through the Inside Passage and watch out over the stunning passing landscape. You may spot local wildlife, such as orca, mountain goats, bald eagles, bears and puffins, as the ship glides through the waters. When you're not wildlife-spotting, take advantage of the facilities aboard – including yoga classes, serene Canyon Ranch® Spa, swimming pool and on-board bars and lounges.
Day 10: Icy Strait Point (B,L,D)
The Celebrity Eclipse® voyages past Icy Strait Point today. This area is the ancestral home of the Tlingit Indians and is situated near Hoonah. It is also the location of a historic cannery. Be sure to keep a keen eye for some of the region's incredible locals – namely humpback whales, seals, eagles and brown bears. Passengers will also have opportunity to see monuments commemorating the region's fishing heritage.
Day 11: Hubbard Glacier (B,L,D)
Have your camera at the ready as the ship sails to Hubbard Glacier. Spectacular views of this majestic natural wonder await, and you may even be lucky enough to see an iceberg break off (this is the largest calving glacier in North America, after all) and float out to sea.
Day 12: Juneau (B,L,D)
The ship ports in Juneau today. The Alaskan capital has no roads leading in or out of town and is completely ensconced by the surrounding wilderness and the Gastineau Channel. The Mendenhall Glacier, which makes up part of Juneau's Icefield, is just outside of town. Passengers may opt to take a float trip along the Glacier and Icefield or take up one of the other optional activities such as whale-watching, zip lining, or a tour of the Capitol or Alaska Brewing Co buildings.
Day 13: Ketchikan (B,L,D)
Arrive in Ketchikan today, a town nicknamed the 'Salmon Capital of the World'. Seafood-lovers may have the chance to savour a taste of this namesake, while other passengers can learn about the town's Tlingit ancestry. Take a walk along Creek Street to see its line-up of wooden buildings perched on pilings over the water or stop off at the museum at Dolly's House to glimpse into the ways of frontier life. Outdoor enthusiasts can kayak in Misty Fjords or hike up Deer Mountain, while those that favour more leisurely pursuits can pick up souvenirs in the local galleries or boutiques.
Day 14: Inside Passage – Vancouver (B,L,D)
The ship begins its journey back to Vancouver today so be sure to take advantage of the Celebrity Eclipse's first-class facilities one last time.
Day 15: Vancouver – – Australia (B)
Disembark the cruise this morning. You have the rest of the day as leisure time before making your own way to the airport in time to board your return flight to Australia.
For those purchasing the Tour Only option, at the appropriate time please make your own way from the hotel to your next travel arrangements.
Day 16: In flight
Day 17: Australia
Arrive back in Australia today.
How to book:
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Documentation will be provided after final payment is complete and before 30 days of travel, including E-Ticket instructions, hotel confirmation, itinerary extension & optional tour confirmation (where applicable) and destination travel tips.
Tour Excludes:
Single Supplement:
Tour + Inside Stateroom – $2,999 per person in addition to the twin share price
Tour + Oceanview Stateroom – $3,599 per person in addition to the twin share price
Tour + Veranda Stateroom – $3,999 per person in addition to the twin share price
You can purchase your single supplement by clicking here.
Triple Share: Not available
Group Size: 20 – 50 people
Children: Same price as adults. Min age 2 years.
Tour Only: To purchase this tour without the return international flights, click here. By selecting this option, all airport transfers (if applicable) will be forfeited.
Transfers: Arrival transfer is based on one group transfer. The entire group will be transferred to and from the airport together and will need to arrive in time for the first flight departure.
The accommodation listed below may be subject to change but will remain of a similar or higher standard. Any changes remain beyond our control and all efforts are made to communicate these as soon as possible. We endeavour to always book non-smoking rooms however these cannot be guaranteed.
Calgary: Residence Inn Calgary Downtown or similar
Jasper: Mountain Park Lodges, Jasper Inn or similar
Kamloops: DoubleTree Kamloops or similar
Vancouver: Pacific Gateway Hotel or similar
Interconnecting/adjoining rooms: Can be requested however not guaranteed. Please submit a request when filling out your booking form.
Bedding configuration: 1 x double bed or 2 single beds
Room capacity: 2 people
Cruise: Celebrity Eclipse® – each stateroom on board Celebrity includes world-class amenities that all contribute to your modern luxury experience:
Please note, some staterooms will get allocated a stateroom number by the Celebrity Cruises no earlier than within 30 days of sailing and any stateroom location requests cannot be guaranteed.
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Itinerary: Please note, tour itinerary is subject to change without prior notice based upon weather, a traffic condition and other unforeseen occurrences.
Coach transportation: Where group sizes are not sufficient to use a full-sized coach, we reserve the right to use a smaller coach on the same level of comfort.
Towards the end of your tour:
If you have enjoyed the knowledge, service and expertise of your tour guide and driver a tip (while not compulsory) is appropriate towards the end of your tour. While it may not be customary in Australia, tipping is entrenched into many cultures especially within the tourism industry globally. It helps reward and inspire excellent service. The following is provided to assist our guests, but we leave the decision to provide a gratuity entirely at their discretion:
The group leader: Our past guests have left gratuities based on their overall service of CAD $6 per person per day
The driver & assistant: Our past guests have left gratuities based on their overall service of CAD $4 per person per day
Gratuities aren't compulsory on your trip, but they can make a big difference to locals employed in the tourism industry. Your guide will hand around two envelopes towards the end of the tour (1 Tour Guide and 1 Driver envelope) to make the process as easy as possible.
Health: Different levels of travel involve varying degrees of activity and we recommend a good level of fitness and health in order to fully experience the package and some of the optional tours purchased. It remains each passenger's responsibility to inform Webjet Exclusives of any health or mobility issues that may impact the running of the tour, both for the safety of the passenger concerned and for other travellers in the group.
Visas: Visas are not included. It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they meet the visa requirements for the country they are visiting. Webjet Exclusives is unable to provide visa advice.
For Visa assistance, please visit Webjet's Travel Visa Service page
Travel Insurance: Help cover yourself for the unexpected with Webjet Travel Insurance, we highly recommend it. Click here for a quote
Any deposits paid at the time of purchase are non-refundable.
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My sister celebrated a milestone birthday at the end of May and because she is such a wonderful sister and inspiration I wanted to make a card that would show her my love and how very special she is to me.
Some time ago I ran across a card tutorial by Michelle Zindorf that featured the stamp set "Elements of Style" which includes a hummingbird and floral image that I love. Since hummingbirds are very special to me and my family , and this ethereal image was so awe inspiring, I knew I wanted to try my hand at a similar card for my sister's birthday.
Here is Michelle's card and if you click on her name you can visit the tutorial on her blog site.
Michelle Zindorf's Card:
I think you can see why I fell in love with this picture. Isn't it just magical?
My Rendition:
For my card I decided to do a double card that included a full back card and a gate fold front with a holder for a gift card. I followed Michelle's excellent tutorial to create the 3" circle with the stamped images. This was mounted on a piece of Night of Navy card stock cut out with the Scallop Circle die.
I cut a 5 1/2" by 11 piece of Night of Navy card stock for the card base and scored it at the center. I stamped the Elements of Style flourish image in Night of Navy ink across the front of the card and on the inside right panel. I cut a piece of Whisper White card stock using the Top Note die and stamped the sentiment "Not just a year older but a year better" from the Bring on the Cake stamp set.
|Inside view of the full card.
For the gate fold card I started with a piece of Bashful Blue cardstock that measured 4 1/4" x 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" and 6 3/8". Two pieces of Old Olive card stock measuring 1 7/8" x 4" were cut and embossed with the Fancy Fold Embossing Folder before adhering them to the front panels of the Gate Fold.
|This view shows the layers of the Gate Fold and the card front. The ribbon ties you can see at the side hold the card front closed so the gift card can't slip out.
|Here's a view of the Gatefold card when it's opened.
|This view shows the gift card inserted in the holder.


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PPSM is sponsoring a Perinatal Mental Health and Psychiatry Training for mental health and prescribing professionals. This training will help you to better understand perinatal mental health complications including antenatal/postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD and psychosis. The training will cover risk factors, symptoms and interventions. It is ideal for mental health professionals, psychiatric prescribers, OB/GYNs and Midwives.
Topics include: Introduction to PPSM, Perinatal Mood Disorders, PMAD's and Partners, Perinatal Loss, Suicide/Infanticide, Therapeutic Interventions, Local Resources, Psychiatric Medications in Pregnancy, Genetic Influences, Hormone Influences and Psychiatric Medications in Lactation.
The training is scheduled from 8:00 am- 4:30 pm. Continuing education credits are 7 CME's for $200.00 or CEU's for $150. Students may purchase a discontinued ticket for $75.00. There are scholarships available. Apply via the google form link (copy and paste into your browser): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pPIy913zY0BSkwKuHp8gFOgCS2kiNvRut7mNGbPKfKU/edi
Water, coffee and bagels are provided during morning registration. Lunch will also be provided. Please note any food allergies, sensitivities or restrictions in the comments when registering.
The training is facilitated by the PPSM steering committee.
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Michele Anderson DNP APRN
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SAO PAULO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Brazilian state-controlled power utility Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA on Tuesday posted second-quarter net profit more than eight times higher than in the same period a year earlier.
Eletrobras, as the company is known, reported in a securities filing net income of 2.832 billion reais ($732.50 million), up from 344 million reais in the second quarter of 2017. ($1 = 3.8662 reais) (Reporting by Carolina Mandl; Editing by Sandra Maler)


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We've all been there, sitting in a doctor's waiting room, listening to people around us cough and sneeze and wondering if we're going to catch what they've got. But some patients in west Michigan, where Spectrum Health operates, got a reprieve from this year's nasty flu bug. In this episode of the Digital Commerce 360 Insights podcast, Spectrum Health chief operating officer Tina Freese Decker shares how the health system's long-term investments in digital health services, such as mobile apps and video-based doctor visits, help deliver healthcare to those in need and limit the flu's spread. She also shares the thinking behind Spectrum's transparency-based approach to publishing the average prices for services–a practice few health systems use.
Spectrum Health, based in Grand Rapids, Mich., operates 12 hospitals and has been operating its own consumer telehealth program since 2014. Its MedNow telehealth program lets patients use their mobile device to find and book a video doctor visit, see the physician online and receive follow-up care instructions. Since launch consumer telehealth about three years ago, Spectrum Health has conducted about 17,000 digital doctor visits through MedNow.
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HOPE IS PREGNANT - WE EXPECT THE LITTER AROUND 31st OCTOBER!!! More Infos here...
Happy New Year!!!
2xCACIB Komarom
Saturday, 10th October 2015
Border Collie judge D. Penizek, Jack Russell judge: Walter Jungbluth
Piper, ex1, Veteran-BOB
Cindy: vp1 (in the short cut for Baby-BIS under last 8 out of around 50)
Fuji: ex1, HPJ, Junior-BOB (junior class)
Didi: ex1, CACA, res.CACIB (intermediate class)
Sunday, 11th October 2015
judge S. Dollmann
Fuji: vg1 (junior class)
Didi: ex1, CACA (intermediate class)
2xCACIB Tulln
Saturday, 26th September 2015
judge D. Penizek:
Didi: ex1, CACA, res.CACIB
Sunday, 27th September 2015
judge Dr. A. Schemel:
Didi: ex1, CACA
I also showed Klaudia´s Flippi - Ultra Sixth Sense - and he won Juniorwinner on both days and the title "Bundesjugendsieger" (was his first show)! Big congrats Klaudia, Flippi did a great job and is really a lovely boy!!!
2xCACIB Klagenfurt
Saturday, 6th June 2015
Border Collie judge P. Harsanyi, Jack Russell judde A. Cerne:
Piper: ex1, Veteranwinner, BOS & res. best Veteran in Show
Didi: ex1, CACA, CACIB, BOB & 5th in Group (first start in intermediate class)
Sunday, 7th June 2015
Border Collie judge F. Cochetti, Jack Russell judde L. Oklescen:
Piper: ex1, Veteranwinner & Veteran-BIS
Didi: ex1, CACA, res. CACIB
What a great weekend for us, here are some impressions:
Piper was entered in Veteran Class, which was the class with the highest entry of the day (25) and won 2nd place - so proud of my girl, she did such a great job, many thanks to the judge Robert Tunnicliff (Littlethorn kennel)
18th January Clubshow Ljubljana (Slo), judge: Edith Soltesz
Piper won Clubwinner, BOB & BIS2 and fullfilled the conditions for the Slovenian Champion! Another great result for my girl!
Piper is Austrian Champion of Champions 2014!!!!
Many thanks to the judges Leif-Herman Wilberg, Francesco Cochetti, Anatoli Zhuk, Phyllis Poduschka-Aigner & Petr Rehanek for thinking so highly of my girl!
Piper won BIS at the NÖ-show for british herdingdogs in Horn on 26.October 2013!!!
New picture of my beautiful boy Greenpire Burlington - "Nelson", he fulfilled the conditions for the Austrian Champion in Graz on 3rd March! Big congrats Marta and thank you for everything :)
Piper & Tom had a successful start in the new year:
January: 2x CACIB Ljubljana:
1st day: judge Mag. Maja Korosec: Tom Veteran-BOB and Piper CACIB (Cruftsquali)
2nd day: judge Darko Korosec: Tom Veteran-BOB and Piper CACIB & BOB!!
Tom fullfilled the conditions for the Slovenian Veteranchampion!
February: 2x CACIB Brno
1st day: judge Bozena Czempas-Chowaniec: Tom Veteran-BOB and Piper CACIB & BOB (Cruftsquali)
2nd day: judge Ake Cronander: Tom Veteran-BOB and Piper CACIB!
Piper fulfilled the conditions for the Czech Champion and Tom for Czech Veteranchampion - well done darlings!
We had a nice walk in the snow - click on the pic to see the photoalbum!
New homepage is online!!!


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The month long sit-in of Sudan's revolutionaries has carved a small district out of the centre of Khartoum, with its barricades, tents, art corner, transport system bringing fresh cohorts, and sound system.
The Youth of the Tunnel beating the rails of a railway bridge above and irons sheets below have become a sort of metronome for the revolution.
They refuse to leave until the armed forces hand power to a civilian government and are prepared to endure oven temperatures during Ramadan to keep the pressure up.
But it is the quieter sounds and backstage meetings that also matter.
Crushing the revolution
Last week, a joint Saudi-Emirati delegation was reported to have arrived in Khartoum for meetings with members of Sudan's transitional military council, although the names of members of the delegation have not been officially made public.
In Yemen, Egypt, Tunisia and Libya. the Emiratis and Saudis have sought to crush popular uprisings against long-entrenched leaders and the systems that they serve.
There are obvious dangers to turning the Sudanese revolution into a proxy struggle between Saudis and Emiratis against Turkey and Qatar
Right now, it's Sudan's turn. Their plan is two-fold: to buttress and arm the key men in the military who are negotiating with the protesters, and use the civilian leaders who emerge to clear all the Islamists out of the army, government, civil service and courts.
Once they achieve that, their Sudanese strongman takes over. It's straight from the Egyptian or indeed the Libyan playbook. What they absolutely do not want is for an independent, representative civilian government to stutter back to life in Sudan.
Money talks
They have one asset Sudan desperately needs, after the departure of most of its oil revenue, and that is money.
For decades, the only way of getting money transfers in and out of Sudan (American economic and trade sanctions were only lifted two years ago) was through two banks: one Saudi owned, the Faisal Islamic Bank of Sudan, and the other Emirati: National Bank of Abu Dhabi.
Why are Sudanese protesting against their government?
Hundreds of people have been taking to the streets of a series of towns and cities in Sudan since 19 December 2018 to protest a government decision to remove subsidies on wheat and electricity.
Sudan's economy has been struggling over the past decade with inflation spiking to around 70 percent over the past year alone.
This has caused the price of bread to double, cash shortages and salaries left unpaid. The austerity measures adopted by the government are part of larger economic reforms proposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The mobilisation on the ground against the price hikes - organised by a group known as the Sudanese Professionals Association (SPA) - found almost immediate resonance among opposition leaders, youth and women movements and rapidly turned into a larger show of discontent with 75-year-old President Omar al-Bashir.
Protesters have been reportedly chanting "freedom, peace, justice" and "revolution is the people's choice" as they march through the streets of the capital, Khartoum.
Sudan's armed forces have responded to protesters with tear gas and at times, live ammunition, mowing down at least 30 people, according to government figures.
Human Rights Watch, the international rights watchdog, says the death toll is closer to 51.
The protests have energised the Sudanese diaspora culminating in the biggest ever challenge to Bashir's rule since he took over the country in 1989.
The end of sanctions failed to bring relief and even when the former president, Omar al-Bashir, came under strong domestic pressure to pull out Sudanese troops out of Yemen, where they constituted the bulk of the foreign fighters, he couldn't because he needed the money.
Like most of Saudi's neighbours, he was also fearful of the loss of income from the cohorts of Sudanese expats working in the kingdom.
The tentacles of Saudi and Emirati influence reach far and their links were forged long ago.
One member of the Saudi-Emirati delegation is reported to be Taha Othman al-Hussein. Al-Hussein was a Sudanese intelligence officer who came to Bashir's notice by uncovering an alleged coup attempt for a former head of Sudanese intelligence, Salah Gosh.
He quickly became Bashir's right hand man. "I am not the director of President Al-Bashir's office but rather his son," he once said.
The next Sisi or Haftar of Sudan is already primed, ready and waiting
Al-Hussein used to shuttle back and forward between Saudi Arabia and the Emirates, and soon became known as the Saudis' man in Sudan. He was credited with reviving the UAE presence in Sudan and for smoothing the way for a visit to the UAE by Bashir in 2016.
When Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman needed a mentor in Africa, al-Hussein was the man. He also took credit for the decision to lift US sanctions after a visit to Washington to meet members of congress.
Al-Hussein was dismissed in dramatic circumstances. He was arrested at the airport as he was about to board a plane for Riyadh in June 2017 - one month after the official Qatari news agency was hacked, diplomatic ties were cut, and the Gulf blockade against Qatar started.
On him were thought to be documents which the Saudis and the Emiratis needed in their claim that Qatar supported terrorism.
Al-Hussein was allowed to leave Sudan, but today he is back.
A bloody past
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known by his nickname Hemeti, is another general whose past seems to have been wiped clean but who is central to the Emirati plan for Sudan.
Hemeti, the commander of the paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces, came to the attention of the sit-in as a good guy by claiming he had been ordered to clear the square of protesters irrespective of the cost of human life. He refused and put his commander under arrest, establishing a transitional military council.
Hemeti built up a strong relationship with the Saudis and Emiratis in Yemen, as the RSF provided the core of Sudanese soldiers fighting the Houthis
Since then Hemeti has entered the hearts of the square, and as deputy head of the military council he is wielding influence on negotiations with the Sudanese Professionals Association ( SPA) and the Forces for the Declaration of Freedom and Change (FDFC) both of whom are negotiating on behalf of the protesters.
But should he really be there?
Hemeti has a very bloody past, as Sudan watcher Eric Reeves points out in his blog. The deputy leader of the military council is not one of the five Sudanese - including Bashir - for which the International Criminal Council (ICC) has issued arrest warrants over the massacre of unarmed villagers in Darfur.
But Human Rights Watch, which had documented serious crimes by the Rapid Support Forces in Darfur, said that Hemeti's new role should not make him immune to accountability for the crimes of the forces he commanded.


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USA Today shares the stories of four breast cancer survivors who were inspired by their own cancer experiences to start companies that make products to help ease the journey of other breast cancer survivors. The article explains how these women used their cancer experiences to identify survivor needs that were unmet:
"Treatment for breast cancer often means surgery, and women find their bodies irrevocably changed as a result. No one understands this better than a survivor herself. Here are four women, all breast cancer survivors, who created companies to meet the specific needs of a woman's body after breast cancer."
Cancer is often an inspiration for career change. For more on this topic, check out our Looking for Work section.
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Atlantis Says Locals Welcome In Casino But It's Not An Option
While the government is not currently considering whether to change the law that prohibits Bahamians from gambling in local casinos, a senior official at Atlantis Resort said the property would welcome the move if it ever happened.
"Obviously, we will conduct our operations according to the laws of the country that we're in," said George Markantonis, president and managing director of Kerzner International Bahamas.
"We'd be delighted if there was a method to allow locals to participate in games of chance in the casinos, but realize that there are reasons why the rules are in place today.
Public debate on gambling heightened in recent weeks after Prime Minister Perry Christie said he intends to call the referendum before the end of the year.
But Christie reiterated last week that casino gambling for Bahamians in The Bahamas is not up for discussion.
"The referendum is about whether or not we have a national lottery, whether or not we legalize the web shop gambling, full stop. It's not about whether Bahamians gamble in casinos," Christie said.
Robert Sands, senior vice president of administration and external affairs at Baha Mar, told The Nassau Guardian he is an advocate of "limited and not complete relaxation" of regulations prohibiting locals from gambling in casinos.
In 2009, the Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) presented a list of recommendations to the government to ease stringent requirements on gaming.
The proposal, however, did not call for the government to make it legal for Bahamians to gamble in local casinos.
The association asked the government to widen the net of people who can gamble legally, including permanent residents and people on short-term work permits.Bahamians, gambling, vote


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THANK YOU! Thank you for agreeing to serve as your Academy team's Team Manager! The manager's work is vitally important to the team, your coach, and IAFC. Should you have any questions regarding your responsibilities as Manager, please contact Director of Coaching Academy Jrs (8U-10U) - John Downey or Director of Coaching Academy Srs (11U-12U) - Adam Reakes any time.
Your primary roles will be:1. Managing your team's official documents (you will be issued a team notebook)2. Communicating to your team(re: weekly schedules, team updates, tournament schedules, club announcements) and Academy Director3. Registering/check-in for tournaments and managing tournament paperwork4. Some game day duties
The five most important web addresses to bookmark as you begin your work as Team Manager are:
Team Manager Notebook You will be given a team notebook by the Director of Academy. Registration Forms and documents that were collected during tryouts will already be included for your team. The notebook should be in attendance at every game/tournament.
Communication TeamSnapYou are responsible for communicating with your team throughout the year. TeamSnap is the program we use. You have been invited to be your team's manager via email by the Director of Academy. Once you accept, you will have access rights to update the team page. Most player contact info will be included already, and the parents will have to update their own player entry, but you will be responsible to keep the team page updated with schedules, notes, updates, etc (everything team specific) throughout the year. Encourage your team to download the app to their phone for immediate updates. Use TeamSnap to send the emails rather than gmail or your personal accounts.
Team MeetingsShortly before the start of the season (and once per month), the coach and manager typically organize a team meeting for parents. This is a great time to get everyone together, for the coach to discuss rules, expectations, and then in-season updates. The monthly meetings are required by IAFC, for the coaches to discuss the state of the team and any issues, events forthcoming.
Team Manager Game Day ResponsibilitiesCommunicating with your team prior to each game is critical. The earlier the better! You will need to: 1. Notify team of time and location of game (provided by Academy Director). You will upload all this info into TeamSnap in advance. 2. Players should confirm their availability through TeamSnap in advance. 3. Let your coach and Director of Academy know of any player absences as soon as possible. 4. Make sure to have the player cards for each player and a filled-out game scorecard. Give both to coach prior to game kick-off. 5. Recollect the player cards after the coach is done getting players checked in. DON'T FORGET TO GET THESE BACK.
TournamentsIAFC considers tournament participation as important as regular game attendance, and they are mandatory for Academy players. Academy teams will participate in a least two tournaments each season, a pre-season tournament and a post-season tournament, and the fees for these two are included in the registration fee. Tournaments involve multiple games over Saturday and Sunday. Tournaments do not allow a player from the same club roster to play on more than one team, therefore, it is very important to have all players commit to participating in these tournament weekends. Make sure to communicate the dates of these tournament weekends to all of your parents at the beginning of the season- stress that their participation is vital and that they should plan to keep these weekend dates open for their son/daughter.
Tournament RegistrationOnce the coach / director selects which tournament the team will participate in, you will be asked to go online to the tournament website and register the team. Make sure you understand exactly which level the director desires you to place the team (provided in document) and be prepared to list potential conflicts for the tournament directors to manage (example: your coach has multiple teams in same tournament)
Many tournaments use soccerincollege.com or GotSoccer.com for registration. If you are a brand new team, you will need to create a log in ID and "build" your team profile. Data entry required. The IAFC Academy Director can help with this. If you are a returning team and manager, most the information will already be in the site though may need slight adjustments to rosters; new managers to existing teams may need to get access to the team from Academy Director.Team Check-in For Tournament Preparing for, and completing the team check-in prior to the deadline is very important. Sometimes it takes multiple steps being approved, so always plan to start check-in well prior to the tournament weekend. Normally, the team check-in window opens online the week prior to the tournament. No walk-up check-in available anymore! There is a fee to check-in online (please pay it and forward your email receipt to Academy Director, who will submit it to the bookkeeper for reimburse). You will need scans of the required documents (player cards, medical releases, official state roster) in order to complete the online process. Each tournament will tell you specifically what they require and when it must be turned in.
Tournament PaymentFor standard opener and closing tournaments, IAFC prefers to issue a single check out to the tournament for all of their teams at one time. Send confirmation email to Director of Academy and IAFC will pay for all tournaments at one time.
If this is an extra tournament that the team has elected to participate in, the team should split the costs of tournament fees and coach's fees.
Tournament Fee and Mileage Policy 1. Academy: tournament and coaches fees will be paid by IAFC for four tournaments per year. 2. Academy tournaments requiring overnight travel: for tournaments outside the metro ATL area which require overnight accommodations, the team shall reimburse (or directly pay for) the head coach's accommodations at the hotel where the team stays. 3. Academy tournaments requiring travel: reimbursement for tournaments requiring travel more than 90 miles (one way) from the Arizona Soccer Fields, teams shall reimburse the head coach for mileage in accordance with the published IRS Standard Business Mileage Rate. This rate is adjusted annually by the IRS, so check their website for updated rates.Academy teams doing additional tournaments (more than the 4 tournaments/year assigned by the club) are responsible for all tournament and coach fees.Select teams are responsible for tournament fees, coaching fees and hotel/mileage (if necessary) reimbursement for all tournaments.
Travel Tournaments
As the kids progress in age and ability, the team, along with its coach, may choose to participate in some off-season or additional tournaments. These are typically a-la-carte and require that the team parents fund the tournament fee(s), coaching fee(s) for both the weekend and for additional practices (if planned), and any related travel expenses that the coach will incur (e.g. hotel, parking, mileage, and any other expenses as may be requested). IAFC will cover the travel/tournament costs for full financial aid recipients. Reimburse forms available under Resources tab.
It is a best practice to prepare a team budget in advance (with input from the coach) as to the total picture so that parents can be made aware of the financial impact of their decision to participation in a given tournament. You will also want to allow plenty of time for registration. For example, teams typically apply for the CASL tournament set in November, in July. Cost saving suggestions include: coaches sharing rooms with one another if multiple teams are participating, coaches coaching more than one team, coach car rental instead of paying milage, ride sharing for coaches with one another or a family. Consult your Director of Academy for info on other teams attending same travel tournament.
If your team decides to travel out of state for a tournament, you will need to obtain "travel permits" from GSSA. At the time of this writing, the cost for this is $5. Information on this process may be found on the Georgia Soccer website. In addition, GSSA has prepared a helpful guide for getting the most out of your tournament travel (including helpful hints regarding establishing supervision and hotel rules). If you travel to a tournament, whether out of state or just overnight, check to see if there is an "official" tournament hotel. Most tournaments offer guidance as to accommodations and may offer discount arrangements. Many clubs have outside entities arrange lodging and negotiate rates. Some tournaments specifically require that teams stay with the official hotel.
Important Documents & Forms
Team Manager Duties - Setting up method of communicationSet up method of communication via Team Snap
Ga Soccer (gs.affinitysoccer.com)Tutorial video – what is club passing, who uses it, and when?How to Club PassPrint out official Ga State roster.
Soccer in College (SINC)Register for tournaments online.Access to soccerincollege.com, set up as team manager, updating rosters.Complete Tournament Online Check-in: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3How to add a guest player to roster in SINC.
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Thursday, March 8, 2018 /10:58 AM / NSE
The Board of directors and management wish to notify The Nigerian Stock Exchange ('' The Exchange'') that the bank has been able to source a prospective investors, Milost Global Inc. of New York, USA who has held preliminary discussion with the bank.
Following discussion, the bank has executed a $250 million financing facility term sheet and a commitment letter with Milost global Inc. the financing is comprised of $100 Million equity and $150 million debt.
The bank had earlier secured the interest of a local investor which the central bank of Nigeria is expected to give final approval to in due course.
With the signing of the commitment letter, a due diligent exercise will take place after which a substantive Agreement and other documentations will follow. The central bank of Nigeria has been informed in the same vein
The transaction will be executed in phases through private placing for the investors after securing approvals from Central Bank of Nigeria, Securities and Exchange Commission and Nigeria Stock Exchange
It is the believe of the Board of Management that the proposed investment will assist the Bank in no small way in recapitalizing the business, growing capacity and in becoming the leader in the mortgage finance industry. with this, we expect to be able to deliver impressive returns to our shareholders and satisfy the expectations of our other stakeholders in the very near future.
The action was approved at our board meeting of 26th February, 2018
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Maintaining Lawful Resident Status
February 25, 2019By Scott Pollock
You can lose your permanent resident status if you leave the U.S. with the intention of living permanently somewhere else. Since temporary trips outside the U.S. are permissible, what steps can you take to minimize the risk that the U.S. Government would decide that you have abandoned your status? There is no definitive answer. Each case is different and you may require legal advice, especially for longer trips. But here are a few common steps that a green card holder may take to try and maintain their status and be allowed to return to their residence in the U.S.
- Maintain a valid permanent resident card and renew it if it is expiring within 6 months;
- Take only short trips outside the U.S.- the green card serves as a reentry visa for 12 months. Trips of longer than 6 months may generate more scrutiny upon return, and could affect eligibility for U.S. citizenship;
- If a trip needs to last more than a year, obtain a reentry permit that will allow a resident who is not abandoning their resident status to stay outside the U.S. for up to 2 years;
- Even if a trip won't last a year, applying for a reentry permit can be a statement of your intent to return to your residence in the U.S.
- Maintain any employment, business activity, personal and real property, family, and other ties to the U.S.
- Continue to pay all federal, state, and local income taxes on your world-wide income. Money earned abroad is still taxable to U.S. residents;
- For each trip, have a fixed intended return date and a clear reason for traveling abroad temporarily. If you will be employed abroad, have a contract that sets a fixed duration after which you intend to return to the U.S.
- If you must extend your temporary trip abroad, such as for medical or other emergent personal reasons, document those reasons and prepare to explain why you could not return sooner.
- Beware of taking repeated trips of under six months with only short periods of time in between. The Department of Homeland Security (USCIS, USCBP, and USICE) could find this to be an abandonment. If you are planning to do this, follow the steps above and seek legal counsel.
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My name is Caden I'm four years old and I'm a super dooper ninja turtle, here to protect the animals like Diego and help everyone eat yum healthy food.
My mum is helping me and my little sister Wednesday do this log thing so I can help mums, dads and kids to eat healthy and be kind to animals and the planet.
Wednesday is two years old and cheeky we live with our mum London, dad Richie and our furry family Harvey, Bonnie, Asha, China and Charli.
We eat mostly raw food during the day and have a cooked dinner in the evening this is the best way to have lots of energy and do my ninja super dooper spying all day. We also ONLY eat Organic foods and we don't have added sugar or any packet food with sugar in it unless dad sneaks a packet of biscuits past mum and then Wednesday and I will probably eat them all!
We dont have a hydrator thinger yet (* dehydrator ) when we get one we will make yummy biscuits so daddy wont buy them anymore.
Were going to get a scalibur like King Arthur had ( Excalibur Dehydrator) then we can make ANYTHING and fight Shredder with our super human powers .
At the moment all our recipes can be done with the blender, oven, fridge and the freezer for when we make super yummy ice cream!!!
I'm going to tell you EXACTLY how it is, when it's awesome and yummy and so easy and when it just isn't easy because we people aren't always helpful or understanding or mum makes a mistake with a recipe and its not so awesome.
I like to experiment alot mum and dad think its good to help me develop a "healthy relationship with my food". You will find all my favourite recipes on here, I do like things sweeter than mum and dad so you just have to experiment too when you are trying my recipes.
I thought I wouldn't like raw food but it turns out its the yummiest of all!! some days I want things mum doesn't know how to make yet ( she's learning as fast as she can) and sometimes I want to eat breads and cooked foods during the day but I know if I have a smoothie, some fruit or some of mums Cashew yoghurt I will blast off like a rocket plus mum will make me anything I ask for so long as its mostly raw and made from scratch with no bad flours or sugars in it.
Mum runs Dad's Companies so most of these recipes are quick and easy, there is a lot of chopping but we do that early and keep it in glass containers ready for meal times.
I love eating fruit and veggies on their own now ( it took a while) but this makes snacks much easier and my mum is super happy about it!
I'm sure you will love our recipes they super yum for people who are learning to eat green, we even have some cooked dinners like mums lasagne and dad's mexican burritos they are SOOO DELICIOUS we are trying to make a healthier version of mums mushroom and sausage pie I'm sure you will love that too when we get it right!
Wednesday and I have never eaten animals or drank their milk we love animals and I am always asking " Is that vegan?" I never have wanted to eat an animal mum is always super proud that i never want to eat chocolate and lollies that have animals in them.
Just to make sure were not missing out on vitamins and minerals we have checks done every few months so my Nana is happy, they always look good! Our Ironman is sometimes lower than people who eat meat but you will see in my videos I am full of energy ALL THE TIME we are hardly ever sick, we're super healthy and we know its because of the food we eat!!
If you have any questions about our recipes, or adventures I would love to talk to you.
My mum is helping me do this log so I can make friends with more people who love to eat Green Food. I am always asking people I meet " are you vegan" I like to be friends with everyone but its super cool to meet and talk to people who love animals like me and love being healthy this way.
I hope I can help you if your thinking about being vegetarian or vegan or if you just want to try some super yummy food!
Thanks for reading my log,
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Turkey empties Syrian border refugee camp
The presence of 3.5 million Syrian refugees in Turkey has become an increasing source of tension among Turkish people and the Turkish government also appears to be losing sympathy for those displaced by the conflict.
The Interior Ministry this month closed the Süleyman Shah Accommodation Facility, which was established by the prime ministry in 2012 in the town of Akçakale on the Syrian border. But some of its 22,000 residents complained they had not received promised payments and alternative housing, and said they had simply been kicked out.
Some of the refugees said they had been made to sign a form saying they had left the camp of their own volition. Many said they wanted to go to a camp in the nearby town of Suruç. Syrian refugees, though provided with temporary protection by Turkey, have limited freedom of movement within the country. They are required to register an address in one municipality, and then forbidden from leaving that municipality without official permission. Temporary protection is no longer granted in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Kocaeli, and Hatay, Turkey's main economic centers.
The Süleyman Shah Accommodation Facility is located at the entrance to the town of Akçakale. In order to enter the camp, one must have official permission to pass the guards at the gate. All reporters are turned away. Though officially closed, the camp this week still contained some 200 people waiting to leave.
Passing a hole in the fence, the camp looked like a ghost-town, with trash strewn about the streets. A new school that cost $1 million to build was closed before the bell had rung on a single class. A number of people were packing their things into vehicles. On one street, a group of about 15 was waiting for the next vehicle to arrive to take them away.
One of them, 55-year-old Isa Al Arab, said he had fled the eastern Syrian town of Tel Abyad four years ago with his family of 10. He considered renting a house in Akçakale, but it was too expensive. He said he had not received any of the support promised by the Turkish government, so was not able to move. Isa said that when he and his family were evicted, they were given only travel permission rather than permission to settle somewhere else. There is an underlined statement on his permit that says he is not allowed to leave the province of Şanlıurfa. Without this permit, he said he would not be able to sign a rental agreement, nor receive any aid from the Red Cross.
Another member of the group, 45-year-old Hasan Hacı Muhammed, has been living in the camp with his family of six for six years after fleeing the Islamic State-controlled city of Raqqa. He said he not received the monthly payments pledged by the government and wanted to move to another city, but his temporary protection status did not allow it.
Sheikh Al Akta, also from Raqqa, said he had lost his entire family in the war and lived alone. He said he had considered renting a house in Akçakale, but could not afford it. He said he planned to move to the camp in Suruç and said he suspected the emptying of the Süleyman Shah site was part of preparations for a Turkish military operation against Syrian Kurdish forces across the nearby border.
A shopkeeper just outside the camp said he felt locals had lost their moral compass with landlords doubling their rents. He said that while Turks considered themselves charitable for having hosted millions of Syrian refugees for seven years, they had slowly become as cruel to them as Syrian President Bashar Assad.
Talip Akbaş, a Turkish waiter in a nearby tea-house, said crime had gone up in the area since the Syrians arrived, and said it had to be kept under control. Akbaş also said firms were more likely to hire Syrian workers since they could be paid less.


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It looks like we have our first preview of the next adidas Consortium Sneaker Exchange collection. There's no official confirmation yet, but we can pretty safely assume this upcoming "Patchwork" pack from the UK's END and Boston's Bodega will be the next cross-continental Sneaker Exchange, following past sought after collections like the ones from Sneakersnstuff/Social Status and Kith/Naked. Both the retro Haven and retro-inspired Iniki Boost Runner feature premium patchwork denim, with the former receiving a tan suede upper with denim stripes and the latter in denim paneling across the upper.
Rumored for a July 8th release date, get an early look at the upcoming adidas Consortium Sneaker Exchange from END and Bodega, and then stay tuned to Sneaker News for further details.
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Most travelers stay in hotels for good reasons: It's easy to check into and out of a hotel, somebody else does the housekeeping, and--in most, but not all, cases--the traveler can cancel a reservation without penalty in an emergency or if travel plans change.
Like other big European cities, Paris has vast numbers of hotels that range from tiny one- or two-star pensions to luxury palaces and modern chain properties.
We recommend checking the Paris hotel listings at Booking.com, Europe's leading reservations service.
Quoted hotel rates normally include taxes and service charges, but breakfast is often extra these days. If the hotel offers only a buffet breakfast and you want something simpler, or if the hotel's breakfast price seems excessive, you can buy a simple petit déjeuner with French bread, a croissant, a hot drink (and sometimes a glass of orange juice) at any café.
Rooms in Paris hotels are often small, especially at the lower end of the price scale. Also, some cheaper hotels don't have elevators. If you're short on cash but insist on elbow room and a lift, research carefully before booking.
If you're traveling with a family, it may not be practical to cram rollaway beds into a double room. You might be better off reserving two rooms in a cheaper hotel, staying in a hostel, or renting a holiday apartment. (See below.)
Hostels have come a long way since the days when most "youth hostels" consisted of large dormitories with bunk beds, communal bathrooms, and strict rules (including a requirement that hostelers leave the premises during the day).
Many of today's hostels have double or quad rooms, modern conveniences, and friendly service at competitive rates.
What's more, a growing number of hostels welcome families or grey-haired travelers who enjoy a social atmosphere and the company of fellow foreigners.
For hostel listings, see Booking.com: Paris Hostels.
If you're staying for a week or more, or if you're traveling with children, a furnished holiday rental can be a good value and a great experience.
Rates for a one-bedroom apartment are comparable to what you'd pay for a double room at a midrange hotel, you can eat in at breakfast or when you're too tired to spend the evening at a restaurant, and you can enjoy the illusion that you're living (however briefly) in Paris.
When booking apartments, we've had good luck with HomeAway, VRBO, Rentals in Paris, and Paris Rental Connections.
Also see Booking.com: Central Paris Apartment Rentals, which listed hundreds of properties the last time we checked and has a secure reservations system.
Renting an apartment can be more complicated than booking a
hotel room. Procedures vary, but normally you have to pay a non-refundable
deposit when you book, and you'll need to pay the rest of the rent upon
arrival (or sometimes before).
A security and/or damage deposit may also be required. Some agencies and landlords don't accept credit cards, which means you may need to send the deposit by international wire transfer and bring the balance in cash when you arrive. (The latter can be a problem if you're coming straight from the airport and your bank has has a daily limit on ATM withdrawals.)
Fortunately, use of PayPal is becoming more common, though you may be required to pay the PayPal handling fee.
Check-in is often less convenient than at a hotel, since you'll need to meet the agent or landlord at a certain time or (in some cases) go to the agent's office first. Check-out is easier--usually, you can just leave your keys in the apartment--but you may be required to do (or pay for) a final cleaning.
Often, you'll receive only one set of keys, which makes it harder for couples or families to split up for sightseeing, shopping, etc.
Amenities vary: We've rented flats that offered guidebooks, maps, and washing machines for clothes and dishes, but our last apartment didn't have a TV (though it was equipped with a Macintosh computer and high-speed Internet, and the view of Sacré-Coeur from the living-room windows was better than any sitcom or game show).
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Star Trek: Discovery is going through yet another showrunner change. The CBS All Access series had a tumultuous road to its first season, as creator and Getting Grace showrunner Bryan Fuller was asked to step down during the scripting and pre-production phase as producers weren't crazy about him splitting his time between Trek and Starz's American Gods (he also eventually left the Starz series over creative differences). At that point, writers/producers Aaron Harberts and Gretchen Berg were promoted to showrunners on the series, having worked with Fuller on shows like Pushing Daisies and Wonderfalls.
Now, however, as production on Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 is underway, Harberts and Berg are getting the boot. THR reports that Berg and Harberts are being let go Ip Man 4 not for creative differences, but for "leadership and operational issues." Sources tell the outlet that the budget for Season 2 ballooned as the first five episodes were shot under Berg and Harberts' leadership. Moreover, THR says that the two became "increasingly abusive" to the writing staff, with multiple writers threatening to complain to human resources. As a result, CBS has opted to remove Harberts and Berg from the series.
Also gone is Akiva Goldsman, the screenwriter behind films like A Beautiful Mind and The Dark Tower who served as an executive producer on the series. He was brought in to help flesh out the world of Discovery when Fuller left, and he directed the Season 1 finale, but THR says Dunkirk his personality clashed with the writing staff and he subsequently did not return for Season 2. It's a bit ironic, though, as Goldsman has become Hollywood's go-to guy to create and run writers rooms for big film franchises like Transformers.Searching Term : The Mummy Full Watch The Mummy Movie Streaming Online 2017, Watch The Mummy Movie Streaming HD 1080p, Free The Mummy Movie Streaming Online, Download The Mummy Full Movie Streaming Online in HD-720p Video Quality , Where to Download The Mummy Full Movie ?, The Mummy Movie Include All Subtitles 2017.


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Vyas sings a variety of Indian mantras and devotional songs, and the combination of his entrancingly hypnotic tenor and Indian and western instrumentation blended together results in lush and soothing sounds that make you feel like you're traveling through exotic lands.
Like last week's featured album, this is a great introduction to Indian music that is both accessible and enjoyable.
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Beer tasting at Acqua Restaurant NYC
Birra Antoniana will celebrate with Acqua Restaurant NYC their 1st Anniversary!
On Monday, April the 16th Acqua Restaurant NYC will celebrate their first Anniversary togheter with their chef Giuseppe Marrone.
For the occasion, we will celebrate with our hoppy beers Altinate and Pasubio and our fresh and aromatic Birra Antoniana Marechiaro.
These beer have been tought as perfect pairing with our gastronomy, so what's better occasion than untap few Birra Antoniana togheter with great Italian dishes in NYC?
If you are nearby, stop by and celebrate with us from 7pm to 10pm!


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MISSOULA – Montana Public Radio ended its annual spring fundraiser with nearly $500,000 in listener pledges. Live music, listener challenges, special programs and hundreds of phone volunteers were highlights during the week.
At the end of the pledge drive on Sunday, the tally reached $497,413, concluding an eight-day event that raised nearly 81% of the $610,000 goal. There were a total of 3,539 listener pledges during the on-air fundraiser, which ran April 7-14.
"We are grateful to all of the listeners who showed their love and made donations to Montana Public Radio this spring," said Ray Ekness, director of the University of Montana Broadcast Media Center. "The spring pledge week is the first major fundraising effort for our 2019 budget. It is a concern not to have made it closer to the goal."
The drive concluded with the popular "Pet Wars," where cats returned to the top by outnumbering dogs 815 to 753. The pet competition also included many pledges for chickens, horses, goats, rodents and more.
Listeners donated thousands of gifts to entice listeners to donate to the station. "We want to thank all of the folks who donated thank you gifts and came in to answer the phones during our pledge drive," fundraising Director Linda Talbott said.
"We are very thankful to all of our listeners," said Michael Marsolek, MTPR program director. "We're proud of our Montana program hosts and the outstanding programming that the pledges help support."
"I'm so proud of the community effort of everyone that participated in this fun and rewarding week," said MTPR Director of Membership Anne Hosler. "While we didn't make our goal, we will implement strategies to make up the revenue needed, and we are confident our listener-members will continue to contribute."
MTPR needs to raise more than $1.9 million – 75 percent of the station's total operating budget –from listeners, sponsors and events during its fundraising year. Listeners can continue to contribute online or via the mail if they missed making their pledge of support last week.
Montana Public Radio is a public service of UM and broadcasts on 89.1 Missoula (KUFM), 91.5 Missoula, city (K218AI), 91.9 Hamilton (KUFN), 89.5 Polson (KPJH), 90.1 Kalispell, Whitefish, North Valley (KUKL), 90.5 Libby (KUFL), 91.7 Kalispell, city (K219BN), 101.3 Swan Lake (K267BJ), 91.3 Butte (KAPC), 91.7 Helena (KUHM), 91.7 Dillon (K219DN) and 89.9 Great Falls (KGPR).
Learn more at http://mtpr.org.