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The sixth annual Texas Steak Cook-off, Beef Symposium and Tourist Trap is set for noon, Saturday, May 16, in historic downtown Hico. And with more Backyard Chefs competing than in any other year, tickets will be hot commodities.
In January, the Food Network aired an hour-long feature on the Annual Texas Steak Cook-off Beef Symposium and Tourist Trap as part of the networks �Challenge� program.
�We�ve gotten wonderful coverage and I�m excited about that,� said Chairman Mike Barnes about the show.
The cook-off will also be featured in the Everyday with Rachel Ray May issue.
A record of 80 backyard chefs have signed up to compete in the volunteer organized event.
�Close to 100 people in the Hico area help put this on every year,� Barnes said.
For a limited time only, discounted tickets are available at www.texassteakcookoff.com for $20. Ticket prices will be $25 after May 1.
Beginning April 1, tickets can be purchased in several Hico businesses.
Steak dinner ticket holders will get to choose which backyard chef will prepare their dinner, to be served from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Steak dinner tickets include a chance to win a John Deere Gator, valued at more than $8,000, or a Hasty-bake Charcoal Grill, valued at more than $1,000.
The music venue kicks-off at 12:30 p.m., featuring The Quebe Sisters, who are back by popular demand. Other popular bands are slated to perform as well.
Chefs compete in three categories: Celebrity chef, Backyard chef and Hors d� Oeuvres.
The celebrity chef division is open by invitation only. Chefs bring their own steaks and are judged by professional food critics. They compete for the coveted first place Texas Steak Cook-off gold and silver belt buckle.
The steaks are 12-ounce choice grade Texas rib eyes. Celebrity chefs will showcase their specialties in preparing steaks and talking with the public. Only the top chef will receive an award.
The competition begins at 12:30 p.m. with judging at 1:30 p.m. and awards presented at 2:30 p.m.
Backyard chefs compete for a $2,500 cash prize, with prizes awarded through fifth place. Judging in the category begins at 4 p.m. with an awards presentation at 7 p.m.
The Hors d�oeuvres division is open to all chefs. Samples are served throughout the day and the winner takes home $300. The public is encouraged to sample and enjoy the hors d�oeuvres for free with the purchase of a steak dinner ticket. Or, wristbands may be purchased for only $10 per person.
A wine tasting event will also be held from 1-5 p.m. Everyone over 21 years of age is invited to taste a wide variety of Texas wines on the upper floor of Jersey Lilly�s restaurant.
The $20 ticket includes a commemorative wineglass and eight tastes of Texas wine of your choice.
For the first time this year, guests of the cook-off can choose to dine in the VIP section. Sponsored by Homestead, VIP guests will be treated to specially prepared steaks, upscale amenities, personal service and a unique dining experience.
Tickets for the VIP section are $100 each and limited to the first 48 guests.
Guests who purchase VIP tickets before April 20 receive a complimentary pass to the wine tasting event and a VIP parking pass.
For more information, see the Web site or call Cook-off hotline at (254) 485-2020.


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This is meant to create in our students increased interest in, and love for, the day-to-day scientific achievements of the modern world. This would help to tickle their curiosity to know more about the thrilling and marvelous contributions modern science has offered to humanity. Ultimately, this would help the students to equip themselves with a creative mind to eradicate poverty and misery from the face of the earth.
The Eco-club of the school plays a vital role in creating environmental awareness among the future generation. The activities of the club is steered on the basic fact that nature provides each one with all possibility to live close to it. Indiscriminate burning of waste which causes respiratory diseases and minimizing the excessive use of plastic etc. are the problems which are focused on by the club members.
The History club aims at creating awareness among the pupils of our rich history and cultural heritage. By keeping this end in view the members of the club are motivated to unravel many an intriguing passage into the annals of history. As the motto of the club - shaping the destiny of man, through the past, to the present, and into the future - indicates, every member is instilled to know the past, to cope with the present and to surge ahead into the future as responsible citizens.
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On HomeExchange website, the homepage is closed. This means new users, when arriving on the page, can't look for home or browse the website. Users can click on sign up or login button, click on the links in the footer or links to other pages like "learn more". Other than that, their navigation on the website is limited.
This was another attempt after a failed a/b test for the open homepage. There was already a new version of the homepage launched earlier this year, with a big searchbar at the top of the page. However, after few weeks of analysis, we noticed that they weren't significant differences in terms of subscription between the 2 versions of the page. At this time, we set as a main KPI the number of houses created (number of subscribed users). As they were no significant change between the number of new users in the version A and version B, the project was not succesful.
Our proposal
We decided to learn from the failed a/b test and come up with another version, to run an a/b/c test. We also set more precise KPIs :
We decided that opening the homepage wasn't going to significantly change the number of new users for HomeExchange, that's why we decided to add as KPI the the number of qualified user
Design process
Analysis our previous version of the new homepage :
Version C
On version c, we decided to let the CTA where it was, but move the searchbar in the header. And to make it more obvious and to make it more noticeable, we replace the loop icon with a Search button. This way, we would keep the two CTAs and the searchbar, even if it was less visible.
On the search results page, we prevent users from using the filters to custimize their search. They also can't search with dates or number of guests. Instead, we display a message "Join the community of HomeExchange, signup to use the filters and find your dream holiday house!", with a sign up CTA, and a nice illustration.
Listing page
The same behavior was used on the listing page. If a user clicks on a listing from the search results page, he won't be able to see the location of the house. Instead, we display a message "Join the community of HomeExchange, signup to see the location of the house and contact the member for an exchange !", with a sign up CTA. If he wants to contact the host, a pop-up asking him to sign up will appear, with the same illustration and the message "Signup to contact".
Loosing the house
In the user flow, we noticed that users that were looking at houses on the website and decided then to sign up might loose the home(s) their were looking at, and this would be a shame if they really wanted to contact the host. In order to prevent that, we added on the dashboard a new section of homes called "recently viewed". Users will be able to see the 8 most recently viewed homes after they complete their signup.
We worked on an illustration to encourage people so sign up. In our illustration guidelines, a family is always a go-to choice because our members can relate. We added movement, to illustrate the action of signing up and going on hollidays.
My role and team
I was involved in the decision making after analysing the previous a/b test. I designed the global flow and the 3 versions of the homepage.
Other team members : Product owner, front-end dev, illustrator.


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|Jumbo Jet
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|Cedar Point
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|Opening date
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|Ing.-Büro Stengel GmbH
|Jet Star 3 / Jumbo Jet
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|56 ft (17 m)
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Jumbo Jet was a steel roller coaster that operated from 1972 to 1978 at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. The coaster was a prefabricated roller coaster with an electric spiral lift mechanism.[1] It was one of the first coasters in the world to utilize this particular lift mechanism, and the coaster was also the first of its model type.[2] The Jumbo Jet, like all electric spiral lift roller coasters, reached the top of its lift hill by way of a gently-graded spiraling helix, before beginning its first drop. Unlike many roller coasters, which utilize a chain lift or launch, the Jumbo Jet was propelled with small wheel motors up the incline of the helix.[3] These sort of coasters soon became a very common type of steel roller coaster in the 1970s, and were distinguished from later steel roller coaster designs that were characterized by their thicker, tubular-steel tracks.[4]
[2][3] Jumbo Jet in July, 1973Jumbo Jet was manufactured by noted roller coaster designer Anton Schwarzkopf, and was the first of the Jet Star 3 / Jumbo Jet model line. The coaster stood in the same beach-front location where the wooden roller coaster Cyclone stood before,[5] and where the indoor roller coaster Disaster Transport stands today.[6] Jumbo Jet was known for its views of Lake Erie and steeply banked turns (some at up to 70 degrees).[7] While at Cedar Point, Jumbo Jet carried between 1.6 and 1.8 million passengers every year.[8] Jumbo Jet was finally replaced in 1979 by the new WildCat coaster.[5] Although Jumbo Jet was only at Cedar Point for a total of 6 years, the coaster subsequently moved to a large number of different amusement parks, including Palace Playland in Old Orchard Beach, Maine; Malmö Folkets Park in Malmö, Skåne, Sweden; Beoland in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; and finally Dreamland in Minsk, Belarus.[1]
- ^ a b RCDB.com entry on Jumbo Jet
- ^ List of electric spiral lift roller coasters on RCDB.com
- ^ Rutherford, Scott (2004). The American Roller Coaster. MBI Publishing. pp. 156. ISBN 076031929.
- ^ Cartmell, Robert (1987). The Incredible Scream Machine: A History of the Roller Coaster. Popular Press. pp. 156. ISBN 0-87972-342-4.
- ^ a b List of Cedar Point roller coasters
- ^ Map of Cedar Point, The Toledo Blade, May 26, 1972
- ^ Coast Into Thrills at Cedar Point Park, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 28, 1978
- ^ Meet the man who will make "waves" at Great America, Chicago Tribune, January 29, 1978


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The Official Publication of the Audubon Park Lodge #272
March 2015
Volume 17, Number 1
From the East ...
Greetings and happy March! This is a
special month for me because it was 5 years ago on St. Patrick's Day that I was
made a Mason, receiving my initiation as an Entered Apprentice on 17 March,
2010. It has been quite a ride the last five years, and while I have learned a
lot about Freemasonry and the fine traditions of our Lodge, I have also
discovered that I have a lot more to learn still. A number of the new Brethren
I came up with have joined either the Scottish Rite or York Rite and have
encouraged me to consider following their lead. They report there are many more
lessons in Freemasonry given and explained, and are certain I would enjoy the
experience. My response to them has been, and will continue to be, "Blue Lodge
First!" I want to make sure I concentrate on our lodge and my obligations
before I continue down those other paths of discovery. My year as Worshipful
Master, for instance, has been a never-ending learning experience as I attempt
to discover the secrets of leading and motivating an all-volunteer group of
men. I also have a lot to learn regarding presiding over stated communications,
meeting all of the requirements of initiations, installations, investigations,
balloting, and so on, while still providing an informative, entertaining and enlightening
education program. Let me tell you, the ritual is the easy part! I felt I
finally reached a significant milestone in January when I was able to keep the
meeting to less than two hours.
Over the last three months we have
entered three new members, elected two new plural members, and have another
investigation underway. More than one of our new Brethren are tearing through
their proficiency and we will be conducting Fellow Craft degrees soon. While I
wasn't able to install all of my appointed officers on schedule, I am pleased
to report that they are all installed now. Please see the list of officers on
the back sheet of this newsletter to get to know them – you will see that only
three are Past Masters of our Lodge, which was one of my stated goals last
I plan to continue with my theme-based
education program, but in a trimmed-down form, and I look forward to volunteers
to help spread the labor and reduce the time the Brethren have to listen to me
talk. I know a few of you are getting a little tired of my voice!
The themes for the next three months
are as follows:
Mar 2015
Theme: Temperance &
Historic Lecture: Historical Temperance & Prudence in Freemasonry
Practical Lecture: Temperance & Prudence in Daily Life
Concordant Body Presentation: High Twelve
Apr 2015
Theme: Immortal Soul
Historic Lecture: Mackey on The Immortal Soul
Practical Lecture: How Knowing We Have an Immortal Soul Changes
The Way we Think and Act
Concordant Body Presentation: El Katif Shrine & The Grotto
May 2015
Theme: Youth & First
Degree Symbolism
Historic Lecture: Evolution & Symbolism of the First Degree
Practical Lecture: Using Lessons Learned in the First Degree to be a Better Parent, Mentor & Friend
Concordant Body Presentation: Masonic Youth Groups
Our next meeting should be interesting as I have been informed that the Deputy of the Grand Master for District 27 intends to conduct his official visit in March. I have also been told that MWB Sam Roberts, the Grand Master of our Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons may also be in attendance.
May meeting will be a "Move-Up Night," where each officer will move up one chair and get to experience what next year might feel like in the lodge. We will have a shorter program in May, and allow some time for "stop-and-go" ritual. It will also be a night that some of our Masonic Youth Groups may make presentations, if they are available.
I hope to see you in lodge soon,
WB Kim Roddy
Worshipful Master
From the West...
Memories -- How soon they seem to disappear. At one time, I used to pride myself on what I could remember after reading or examining a book or object. Now I find that after months of study, I still have trouble remembering the proper word sequence to the Opening and Closing of Lodge Ritual.
Don't get me wrong, brothers. It's not that I can't remember; my tongue just won't get the words in the right order.
However, my message to the Brothers isn't about my trouble with my memory, but just to remind everyone that our Lodge has initiated 3 new Masons into our Lodge recently, and the new Brothers need people to be there prepared to deliver the Fellowcraft and Master Mason degrees to them. Our Lodge has a history of doing most of the floorwork (in-house).
I will be doing my very best to see that the West will be able to fulfill the duties required of me. No excuses!!
I hope that my Brothers will strive to honor our history and turn out in order to show the world what we can do!
WB John Smith
Senior Warden
From the South...
As professional fundraiser, the first
degree's lecture has a special place in my heart because of its mention of
Jacob's ladder.
For those of you who are familiar with the Bible, Jacob's ladder appears in Genesis 28 but the mention that actually catches our ears is actually in 1 Corinthians 13, "…and now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity."
Charity in biblical context literally means love, but I believe both words in our time go hand-in-hand. Genuine charity is made out of love and we are charitable to our fellow earth-bound fellows because we love them.
I always enjoy this portion of the first degree, not because I believe it's a good reminder to our brethren to be charitable, but because it's a reminder to our brethren to be charitable for the right reason—love. Find a cause you genuinely love and give what you can often. I can assure you, you'll feel happier and you'll be a round higher on Jacob's ladder.
If you haven't found a cause you genuinely love yet, have I got a masonic charity for you!
Junior Warden
B John Rivera
In Other News...
From the Secretary's Desk
In Other News...
Sandy Morse wanted to thank all of the Brethen for the wonderful Masonic service, reception, and celebration of life for WB Floyd. She said it was exactly what Floyd wanted and that she appreciates all of the support and love she is getting from everyone.
Her new address:
Sandy Morse
203 Cassi
Licking, MO. 65542
B. Chet Caskey
Lodge Secretary
(509) 863-2519
At our annual meeting on January 13, 2015, the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuring year:
Chairman: WB Richard Hentz
Vice Chairman: VWB Charles Young
Secretary: VWB Charles Young
Treasurer: WB Eric Berman
Other members;
WM Kim Roddy
SW John Smith
JW John Rivera
WB Barry Rettkowski
VWB Gaylon Arisman
At our January meeting it was approved to get three bids to replace the old kitchen Counter tops. Bids were received from: Joe Kawalec Construction, Lowe's and Great Floors.
At our February meeting Joe Kawalec
Construction bid was accepted. Work
should begin in two to three weeks.
Our lodge building has been really put to use this year and I would like to encourage everyone who has access to the Internet to bookmark the Audubon Park Masonic Building Calendar, found at this link: https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=audubonparkmasonicbuilding%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles
You can also get to the Lodge calendar by going to our web site at: www.audubonpark272.com
WB Rich Hentz, Chairman
at the Lodge
Happenings at the Lodge
Audubon Park Masonic Foundation
There are two very significant
occurrences: The first, APMF was established twenty five years ago. The
second, we are nearing our base goal. We will celebrate both milestones
on Wed. March 18, 2015 during APMF Annual Membership meeting.
At our Annual Membership Meeting MW Br.
Sam Roberts, Grand Master, will be our special guest. We will honor and
present Service Awards to our donors. We will host the customary
reception at 6:00 and dinner at 6:30. We will have several raffle prizes and
also door prizes. Our foundation will present Grant Checks to our various
charities. I hope you will be able to attend our very special evening.
This all started because the Temple building
and Lodge were financially strapped and did not have the money to pay its
utilities or real estate taxes. The Temple Board decided to send an
appeal letter to the Audubon Park Lodge and Eastern Star Chapter Members.
Sufficient donations were received to meet these expenses and bank a few
dollars. What followed was a number of Brothers at a Temple Board Meeting
discussing establishing a permanent fund creating the Serendipity Fund -
unexpected treasure. We found a "Mason Jar" and passed it around
collecting our change and cash. Soon other Brothers added to the fund.
Br. Richard Sayre communicated with our Grand Secretary, R.W. Br. Wally
Tongsted, and over time the By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation were
submitted to Grand Lodge, being approved on October 19, 1989. MWB Harold E.
Tucker was Grand Master.
"Fun Raising" has been a priority over these past 25 years and have included various letters, dances, Clam Chowder and Corned Beef dinners, Spaghetti Feeds, and donated assets. Honorarium, Memorial and Bequest Fund now exceed $23,000 in donations. These funds are invested and the income can only be used to support the Temple Building. If there is a loved one, friend or a Brother whom you would like to honor or have remembered please consider this fund.
The annual audit of the records of the
APMF has been completed and all has been found to be in good order. Also
there has been a change in Leadership with MWB Doug Tucker being elected
President and agreed to serve as Treasurer. Br. Robert Stevenson was elected
Our Foundation annual meeting, Corned Beef dinner and activities occur during the spring season. If you are willing to contribute, voluntarily, to our "Pot of Gold" your donation will be greatly appreciated and thus we will spring ahead. And what a grand celebration we will enjoy.
Audubon Park #272 Temple Board
Rainbow Girls are meeting at Audubon Park Masonic Building the 1st and 3rd Mondays each month at 7 pm, all Masons are invited to attend their meetings.
Call 710-1879 to find out what is happening at their meetings.
Job's Daughters
Job's Daughters, Bethel #3, are meeting at Audubon Park Masonic Building the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 7 pm. The young ladies would love to see Masons attend the meetings. Please come and support these young ladies.
Masonic Fact
Who do I talk to?
Contact the Worshipful Master, Lodge Secretary, or WB Eric Berman if you know someone that is interested in renting the building.
Or call or e-mail
Secretary: B. Chet Caskey, Lodge Secretary (509) 863-2519
Pillars Editor: WB. Barry Rettkowski 509-928-0075 email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Calendar of Events
March 2015
3/4 Lodge Officers practice – 5:30 p.m.
3/11 March Audubon Park Lodge Stated Meeting – 7:30 p.m.
Dinner before the Meeting 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
3/18 Corned Beef Dinner – 6:00 p.m.
3/24 Temple Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
April 2014
4/1 Lodge Officers practice – 5:30 p.m.
4/8 April Audubon Park Lodge Stated Meeting – 7:30 p.m.
Dinner before the Meeting 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
4/17 Family Night Pot Luck – 6:30 p.m.
4/28 Temple Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
May 2014
5/6 Lodge Officers Training – 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
5/13 May Audubon Park Lodge Stated Meeting – 7:30 p.m.
Dinner before the Meeting 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
5/15 Family Night Pot Luck – 6:30 p.m.
5/26 Temple Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
Worshipful Master WB Barry Rettkowski
Senior Warden B Kim Roddy
Junior Warden VWB Chuck Young
Secretary VWB Merle Iverson
Treasure VWB Merle Iverson
Chaplain VWB Gaylon Arisman
Marshal WB John Smith
Senior Deacon B John Walther
Junior Deacon B Rob Humbird
Senior Steward B Chet Caskey
Junior Steward WB Richard Hentz
Robert Stevensen
MWB Harold Tucker past Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Washington
MWB Douglas Tucker past Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Washington


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Hello everyone who applied to our DT call! Thanks so much for your entries into our call. We are currently visiting your websites and making our decisions as to who we feel will best fit our various team needs. Please stay tuned and we will be contacting everyone as soon as those decisions are complete. Thanks for your patience.
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WATCH: Bridgeport Police Officer On Traffic Stop Narrowly Dodges Drunk Driver
Bridgeport, TX - A Bridgeport Police Officer narrowly escaped death while on a traffic stop as he dodged a drunk driver who was driving the wrong way. Dash camera video captured the incident (video below.)
Bridgeport Corporal Taylor made a traffic stop on a vehicle that made a left turn on a red light. While he was speaking with the driver, an oncoming wrong-way vehicle almost ran him over. The Corporal let his stopped driver go and took off after the drunk driver.
Bridgeport Police Chief Steve Standford released the following information on the incident:
Friday evening, Cpl Taylor stopped a vehicle for a minor traffic violation. While on the stop, Cpl Taylor noticed a second vehicle driving toward him. Fortunately, Cpl Taylor was able to quickly move out of the path of a vehicle, to the rear of the initial vehicle. As the suspect vehicle passed by, you see it narrowly missed striking the citizen's vehicle and the patrol unit.
Cpl Taylor, quickly cleared the initial stop and located the suspect vehicle on US Hwy 380. The driver, who was under the influence of alcohol, was arrested and spent the rest of his evening in the Wise County Jail on multiple charges.
Once again, Cpl Taylor handled himself in a calm professional demeanor during this event. I'm pretty confident his commitment to physical fitness also played a role in the outcome of this incident. Great work - Corporal!
Thankfully, the officer wasn't hurt and he was able to stop the drunk driver before he harmed anybody.
You can see the dramatic dash camera video below:


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The Crystal Inspired 19" Table Lamp is an elegant piece of furniture that makes any home look high quality and fashionable. This lamp is small but can light up a room.
- Set includes 2 table lamps
- Number of lights: 1
- Clear crystal inspired beadings surrounding the lamp with hanging crystal
- Lamp features a pull switch
- Stylish faux crystal table lamp
- Bulb type: 40W Incandescent E27 medium base bulb
Product Details
- Product Type: Lamp set
- Number of Lights: 1
- Replaceable Bulb Included: No
- Bulb Type: Incandescent
- Wattage: 40Watt
- Switch Type: Pull-Chain
- Fixture Material: Crystal
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There are currently 880'000 jobs supported by the UK fashion industry and we can only expect more in the coming years.
Is leaving home and living in London one of your New Year's resolution for 2018? Read on for a little insight into what it takes to make the move.
I'm French and moved to London two years ago but I've been living outside of France for eight years. First I moved to Italy to study, then arrived in Germany for an internship and advanced from intern to young fashion professional with a brand new job at the Topshop London HQ.
At this rate, you'd think I mastered the art of moving but not the slightest bit!
The reality is that moving can be a daunting experience, especially when changing countries. If I had to describe moving abroad, I would say it feels like building everything from scratch. This includes boring paperwork, spending hours looking for a new home, seeking friends and above all, adapting to your new life.
I always wanted to come to London and even when my wish came true, the idea of living in such a big city scared me. Despite thorough research before moving to the British fashion capital, I learned a thing or two about London (the hard way), that I wish I knew before coming.
Office Communication 101
When I arrived in London, I couldn't get my head around the way people office communication.
French office etiquette: "Hey, you're alright? Can you do this for me, please?"
German office etiquette: "Hey! I need you to do this for me please."
British office etiquette: "Hey, you're alright? How was your weekend? Oh, by the way, I am so sorry to annoy you with this but can I ask you to do something for me, please?"
In France, we are pretty direct about everything and I became even more straightforward after living in Germany, where communication always goes straight to the point. So, arriving in London, I sometimes had a hard time grasping the essential part of a conversation or what action I needed to take after a meeting. I spent a good month or two observing how people interacted with each other or at meetings.
And finally, I understood that when someone tells me I can take my time to do something, it is actually quite urgent. That's my warning.
Don't mess with the exchange rate
One of the first things that come to mind when moving abroad is the money you'll need to do it. I knew London cost an awful lot, so I prepared for this and moved over feeling relieved that I'd saved enough money. But it can take up to 5 weeks to get a UK bank account and during that that I used my foreign account for all transactions. I didn't spend much yet I constantly lost money due to poor bank exchange rates. This was the sharpest reminder that I was no longer in a euro-zone.
Moral of this story? Withdraw enough euros in cash to exchange for pounds BEFORE you arrive in London. Whilst you wait for your UK bank account to be approved, this will be your smart fund to keep you afloat. Smart right?
Top Tip: Seek out the best places to exchange your euros for pounds, as this also affects how much money you'll receive. In Central London (Victoria), there's a forex bureau known for its excellent rate called 'Thomas Exchange Global'.
Moving for a job can be lonely
People move for a new experience, a change, a lover etc. but relocating for a job demands passion. Not to say that people simply changing jobs aren't passionate, but the investment is certainly different. Coming to London meant I was leaving my comfort zone. I immediately started cultivated a can-do attitude at work and willingness to learn. Yet I also noticed building friendly relationships at work was quite difficult. Not because people aren't pleasant, but being in their comfort zone, they sometimes forget to put themselves in your shoes and understand that absolutely EVERYTHING is new for you. I think that is a dilemma many expats encounter when they are the only foreign newbies in the office. I didn't feel the same loneliness during my period in Munich, where I was surrounded by other expats.
Whilst trying to build connections at work, I looked outside of the office for friendships too. But if you're determined to stop feeling lonely, you need to get out and find things to do. This is what I did. I paid for memberships to clubs where I met like-minded people and organised little hangouts around culture and career.
Top Tip: Be proactive and find your personal and professional 'tribe' by using the 'Meetup' app or website.
I'm a provincial girl at heart, so it took me a whole year to start loving my new home. London is such a huge city and it takes some time to find where you fit in. When things get tough just remember, coming here was a choice – a good choice! I came to London to boost my creativity, to make a dream come true and it's working. I am doing things I wouldn't have imagined I would do in my life!


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It's a cold night and you are camping. You want something to warm you back up, this may be just the recipe to try. It is simple, delicious, and healthy… and it can be adapted easily to whatever beans and veggies you like.
Ingredients (Makes 4 large servings):
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium-large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon salt
2 cans (15 ounce each) organic dark red kidney beans, undrained
2 cans (14.5 ounce each) organic diced tomatoes, undrained
shredded cheese, optional (cheese suggestions: Mexican style cheese or Cheddar cheese)
Preparation (Preparation time approximately 40 minutes):
1. Add olive oil to 8-inch Dutch oven and spread around. Add all the ingredients (minus spices). Place on hot coals and place some hot coals on the lid. Allow to heat, stirring occasionally. (Heat of the Dutch oven can be adjusted by adding or removing hot coals from underneath or the lid.)
2. Once heated through (approximately 30 minutes), add spices. Stir and enjoy sprinkled with cheese and fresh baked bread.
* Ingredients mentioned above would more easily fit a 10-inch Dutch oven, but if you temporarily place some of the chili into one of the empty cans, while the rest is heating, an 8-inch dutch oven will work as well.
* Combine spices before camping trip and store in little plastic container or ziploc bag. Reducing recipe by half will be sufficient for two people and will more easily fit into 8-inch Dutch oven.
* Assuming, you are making this when camping: Cut all the veggies before cutting the jalapeno pepper. Also, it will be best if you have a ziploc baggy that you could use as a glove substitute when cutting the jalapeno pepper. This will make it easier to avoid getting a lot of the jalapeno juices on your hand and prevent needing a lot of water to wash it off later.
Recipe adapted from Betty Crocker Vegetarian Cooking
Health benefits:
* Carrots are a great source of beta carotene, vitamin C and B, fiber, calcium, iron, and potassium.
* Kidney beans are rich in potassium and magnesium, thus they help to keep blood pressure in check. In addition, the high fiber content can help to reduce bad LDL cholesterol.. Kidney beans are also rich in iron and protein, making them a great meat substitute for vegetarians.
* Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and E, beta carotene, magnesium, potassium, and calcium.


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A strong second half display by St Patrick's Lisburn saw them book a place in the semi-final of the Junior Football Championship at the expense of Ardoyne in Friday night's quarter final at Woodlands. Trailing by two at half time the Lisburn men were a more assured side in the second half against 14 men Ardoyne and after drawing level just two minutes after the restart they pushed on to edge a hard fought battle.
Ardoyne had much the better of the first half and Cormac Mullan gave them the lead with an early point from a 45 and they had chances to add to their tally but some wayward shooting let them down. St Patrick's drew level on seven minutes when centre forward Francis McMeel sent over a free but Jim Og McAuley put Ardoyne back in front and a great point from a narrow angle from corner forward Barry McKervey put them two clear in the 12th minute. However the Belfast men received a bad blow in the 15th minute when McKervey received a straight red card, a blow that put them under severe pressure. After the sending off St Patrick's came back to level with points by John McMullan on 20 minutes and Francis McMeel on 21 but Ardoyne regained their composure and Kevin Lynch and Cormac Mullan put them two clear as the game entered first half injury time. Eoin Fay pointed for St Patricks to close the gap to the minimum but there was still time for Cormac Mullan to hit a magnificent point from the acutest of angles on the right to give his team a 0-6 to 0-4 half time lead.
St Patrick's came flying out of the traps and the start of the second half and points from McMeel and Eoin Fay brought them back level by the 37th minute. Cormac Mullan restored the Kickham's lead on 39 minutes and after McMeel had brought St Patrick's level again the Ardoyne centre forward once again gave his team the advantage. However being a man short was starting to take its toll as the gaps began to open up for St Patrick's and after hitting three bad wides they made amends when Conor Dixon and Eoin Fay fired over to give them a one point lead by the 50th minute. A fantastic pointed free off the ground from 40 metres by Ardoyne's Cormac Mullan put his team back on terms with eight minutes still to play but St Patrick's were gaining and egde and points from Martin Kennedy and Josh McMullan put them two clear by the 55th minute. As the game entered injury time there was some anxious moments for the St Patrick's fans as another Mullan free dropped in around the square and Ardoyne's full back Gerard McFarlane and midfielder Gary McKernan rose, though it was unclear which one of them flicked the ball inches over the bar. The gap was back to one by the door was closed on Ardoyne when McMell pointed a free at the other end, but there was still another anxious moment for the Lisburn fans when Ardoyne full forward Ciaran McNeill came close to grabbing what would have been a match winning goal but Peter O'Neill in the St Patrick's goal stayed strong to seal his team a semi-final spot


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Ram had the *achhho* of seeing a film called Bad Moms a few weeks back. As is commonly the case, there were trailers of other films leading up to the feature. One of which was this atrocity called 'Nine Lives'. Instant repulsion washed over Ram in an awesome wave. "I'm never watching this", he told himself. As he pondered why talent like Spacey was being wasted on such a film which easily wreaked of being a bad make-a-wish foundation advert. The thought soon evolved to wondering whether or not the film had turned out as originally intended? Would somebody set out to make this? Possibly. Probably.
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Heavy rains in the last three days triggered flash floods in parts of Bihar, where 41 people have died so far, and inundated large areas in Assam and North Bengal, paralysing normal life and snapping rail link to the Northeast from the rest of the country.
In Arunachal Pradesh too, the flood situation continued to be grim in several districts with recurring landslides disrupting road traffic.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who conducted an aerial survey of flood-hit areas, told reporters that Araria was the worst effected district and water has entered the district headquarters.
Flood waters have engulfed areas in Kisanganj, three blocks of Purnia and one block of Katihar damaging roads.
He said heavy rains in Nepal and Bihar in last three days have led to the situation and the state government is carrying out relief operations in flooded areas on a war-footing.
Forty-one people have died in floods in Bihar so far, said the Principal Secretary, disaster management department, Pratyay Amrit.
While 20 people died in Araria, six in Sitamarhi, five in Kisanganj, three each in East Champaran, West Champaran and Darbhanga districts and one in Madhubani.
The State weather office forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two places in northern and southern parts of the state on Tuesday.
An estimated 65.37 lakh population of 12 districts are affected by flood, Amrit said.
The CM thanked the Centre for prompt response in providing assistance to the state after he telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday.
Kumar said he also spoke to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Defence minister Arun Jaitley on the flood situation.
The chief minister said that besides the army column (around 50 personnel) which was sent to Purnia, four teams of National Disaster Response Force had arrived in Bihar on Sunday and six more NDRF teams landed on Monday to assist the state.
The Railway Board has decided to cancel all incoming trains from various parts of the country towards northeast region, which were to reach either Katihar or Malda town till 10 am of August 16, 2017, North Eastern Frontier Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Pranav Jyoti Sharma said in a statement.
"Heavy rainfall in the last 72 hours in West Bengal, Bihar, Assam and other NE states had resulted in railway operations being severely hampered as rain water has inundated railway tracks at several places in Katihar and Alipurduar division of NF Railway," Sharma said.
In view of the prevailing condition, 11 outgoing trains have been cancelled by NF Railway, Sharma said adding four other trains have been short terminated at various locations, he added.
On Sunday, 22 trains were cancelled, while 14 others were stranded at various places as tracks were flooded.
"While many rivers in Alipurduar and Katihar divisions were in spate, NF Railway authorities have been keeping a close watch and continuously monitoring the situation of nearby railway bridges and tracks, taking all precautionary measures for safe running of the trains," he said.
The emergency control was being manned by senior officials at the headquarter and divisions, Sharma said adding train tracks were affected at as many as 12 locations initially, of which seven have been repaired and restored.
Sharma, however, said that train connectivity from New Jalpaiguri to Guwahati, Guwahati to Dibrugarh and Murkongselek continued to be normal.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "We are concerned about the flood situation across the country. Earlier floods had affected south Bengal. Now north Bengal was also affected. We are monitoring the situation round-the-clock for relief and rescue operations".
State government sources said that Phulahar river had crossed its danger level, while 20 villages, mostly under Harischandrapur Block-II and Ratua block in Malda district were inundated.
Situation was similar at Bhutni Island, while erosion was was taking place at Pardeonapur village near Farakka also in Malda district.
Eastern Railway chief public relations officer R Mahapatra said that a number of trains originating in the state were cancelled as water is flowing above the railway tracks in North East Frontier Railway jurisdiction.
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The next announcement would be made only after the situation improved, he said.
East Central Railway said that rail traffic has been hit between Kisanganj and Hatwar due to flood water flowing above the danger mark at pillar number 117 under Katihar division.
An ECR statement released by Chief Public Relations Officer Rajesh Kumar said 33 trains have been cancelled and 11 short-terminated.
In Arunachal Pradesh, flood situation continued to be grim in several districts with reports of disruption of surface communication pouring in from various parts of the state.
Remote Anjaw district remained cut off from rest of the state for the past seven days as the main road to the district from Lohit are blocked in several places by landslides triggered by incessant rains, officials said.
Food shortage was looming large in Anjaw district following disruption in surface communication. Intra-district road communications were also badly affected due to landslides.
Though the Border Road Task Force has deployed men and machines to clear road blockades, recurring landslides were hampering restoration work, officials said.
The second wave of floods in Assam have submerged rhino habitats KazirangaNational Park and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary forcing the animals there to take shelter on highlands.
KNP Divisional Forest Officer Rohini Ballav Saikia said over 85 per cent of the 430 sq km KNP, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is under water that came from Difloo river.
Saikia said that water was also rushing in as a portion of an embankment breached at Hatimura on the southern side of KNP.
Over 78,000 people of 57 nearby villages were also affected and two persons died there.
The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district near Guwahati was also under water coming from the Brahmaputra river and the one horned rhinos and other wild animals were forced to take shelter on highlands outside, forest department officials said.
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Salman Khan movie "Jai Ho" launched across 4300 screens approx in India and in over 700 screens overseas. The movie has the massive burden of box office records and Salman Khan has to make it into 200 Cr nett club with this after "Chennai Express" and"Dhoom 3".
The movie has taken an extraordinary opening in CI, CP and Mumbai with close to 90% occupancy. But south and north lagging behind with occupancy of 50% which isn't great. Single screens in Kanpur, Surat, Lucknow, Pune and Delhi have nearly packed houses, but multiplexes aren't up to the mark.
One should take into account the non holiday element. JAI HO will improve as the day progresses and good day one is on the cards. Jai Ho should easily cross 20 cr nett hurdle but anything above 25 cr nett will be a perfect outcome. As of now 23-25 Cr nett day one looks feasible, though this type of massive release and jump in the evening can change the situation.


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The question of how to grow a good beard is most common with beard lovers. Since you can find many-bearded person look smarter than they were before. Keeping a beard is the fashion now and it does not implicate that you belong to a region or religion. Since, the beard lovers try to keep various popular patterns of bear style by grooming them self or with an assistance form a modern saloon, who have a beard stylist. There are much facial hair care website, which may help you to find the best facial hair care products and methods to grow your beard hair faster. You can also purchase those products from online at a discounted price.
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Unless you have been living under a rock, you are aware of the streaming services that have been taking over our TVs. Major cable companies like Comcast have quickly noticed this trend and are getting into the streaming space! Netflix and Hulu are the big players but since their arrival there have been many more. With Netflix's programming and service, it's hard for other providers to stand out.
Comcast gets into streaming services space
Comcast is introducing a streaming platform targeting users that just can't get enough video content. Xfinity Flex -which will cost $5 per month – will give users access to 10,000 free, ad-supported TV shows and movies. In addition, the platform will provide live streaming TV from services such as ESPN3, Xumo, Pluto, Tubi TV, YouTube and Cheddar, among others.
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Flex comes with a 4K box and voice-activated remote and allows customers a user friendly solution that will nicely pair their Cable TV service with streaming options. Users will be able to conveniently access services they currently pay for including Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO and Showtime in a personalized dashboard. Viewers can also rent and purchase movies from the digital store and listen to music from the likes of Pandora and iHeartRadio. Comcast's goal is to turn the TV into a dashboard for the home. Comcast would love to convert the TV into an item at home that never gets turned off. Your TV would be able to access other types of media such as music while controlling other connected devices such as smart thermostats and cameras.
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While it's good to have options, too many can cause buyer confusion. Initially, one of the appeals of streaming services was their price compared to your monthly cable or satellite bill.
Netflix: $13.99/month
Hulu: $7.99/month ($11.99 with no ads)
Amazon Prime Video: $13/month
HBO Now: $14.99/month
Starz: $8.99/month
Showtime: $10.99/month
CBS All Access: $5.99/month
Sling TV – $25/month
The list doesn't end there and will continue to grow with new streaming services coming late this year. The much anticipated Disney + is expected to be released towards the end of the year. Subscription services are great but be smart with how many your buy. If you are a video junkie, it may make sense to continue paying your cable bill and pairing it with Xfinity Flex.


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Susan Petrocelli, Director
As the Director of Community Relations, I have the privilege of working with site teams that are involved with programs and activities that address parental engagement. Parent/family engagement is one of the strongest factors in helping our students succeed in school, yet often we are not sure how to re-engage families that have felt disconnected from students' academic communities. In the beginning of a child's education, parents are often involved and engaged in their student's school activities. However, that interconnectedness dwindles as students grow older and parents' lives become busier. Unfortunately, this distance can take a toll on student achievement.
Fortunately, the implementation of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and creation of our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) has allowed us to formally revisit the importance of school/parent/community partnerships and direct our efforts toward building these relationships. Goal four of our District LCAP Goals addresses the importance of this outreach and these connections: "CJUHSD will provide effective communication and strong relationships with all stakeholders."
I have had the opportunity to meet with parents throughout our District, and have found through heartfelt conversations that there is a renewed interest on the part of parents and community members to re-engage with our schools to help not just their own students, but to support all students.
Parents and community members have shared many positive stories involving the positive impact our teachers and sites have had on students. Their positive comments far outweigh any concerns expressed, and this positivity is a direct result of the community relations that take place in our classrooms, offices and play fields every day. But we can do more. Through strong and healthy collaborations that involve family and community engagement opportunities, we will provide the greatest opportunity for our students to succeed. When our students succeed, our entire community succeeds.
Thank you for taking time to view my webpage. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like more information regarding parent/community partnerships and training opportunities. Follow me on Twitter @CJUHSDCommunity for district-wide information about all the great things happening at our schools and in our community.
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Wainscoting Panels for the Everlasting Elegance
Paneling becomes an alternative idea to improve your house. By applying panel for your house, you can have new look. The panel brings new touch that can last longer. Furthermore, panel is made from various materials that you can choose. The traditional panel is constructed from wood. Meanwhile, the other panel is plastic or other materials. Now, let's find out the history of paneling and how Wainscoting panels improves your house.
Paneling is commonly related with the interior design in some notable century and era, such as 17th and 19th centuries. The British architects often apply this panel for the building in Victorian era. And as time is passing by, this panel is famous through the countries as the international contemporaries. After we understand how the panel gets its popularity, let's move to the specified paneling idea; Wainscoting panels.
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Wainscot Paneling: Tools and Steps
The panel from Wainscot is made from oak. It is preferred in Holland and Great Britain for some reasons. Wainscot oak is special; the tree is slow in growth yet it is tannin-low, light in weight, and easy to be manufactured. So, Wainscot paneling is often applied in houses in Holland and Great Britain. To apply panel from Wainscot in your house, you will need some tools, namely: sandpaper, pry bar, electronic stud finder, level, tape measure, carpenter's square, miter saw, hammer, tack cloth, stain and finish brushes, razor knife, circular saw, pneumatic nailer, and nail set.
Meanwhile, the materials you will need for Wainscoting panels are oak boards, (pneumatic) finishing nails, base shoe molding, cove molding, wood stain, wood glue, oak plywood panel, satin polyurethane finish, construction adhesive, wood shims, and cap molding. It takes approximately one day to finish it. Then, you should follow some steps. The first step is layout planning. After you have your layout planned, you need to install plywood panels and top rails. Then, you need to cut and install the stiles after the plywood panels and top rail are installed. Baseboard and cove molding should be installed as well as you finish cutting and installing the stiles. As the final step, you need to stain and finish the panel. It will be pretty easy.
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New state record walleye
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Tom Volk, Lincoln, set a new state record for walleye with this 16 lb., 9 oz. catch on Sunday. The 32 1/2-inch fish was caught from shore along the Heart River in Mandan. The previous record was 15 lbs., 13 oz. caught by Neal Leier of Bismarck on May 18, 2018. Leier's fish came from the Missouri River and broke a record that stood for nearly 60 years.


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Avengers Re-Assemble - Finally!!
Avengers 4 - or 5 really as Civil War WAS an Avengers movie - has finally dropped trail. And all we can say is one part "WOW THE FUCK!" and one part "BRING IT ON!!".Oh - and buzz the Ant-Man in for fuckssakes!
Excelsior, people -
We have to wait till April 26 for Avengers Endgame. Damn already!
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick RulesReviewed By Daniel Kelly
Posted 05/24/11 08:00:39
I missed last year's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid", something which leaves me at a unique critical crossroads when reviewing its sequel "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules". Adapted from a popular series of books by author Jeff Kinney, "Rodrick Rules" feels like a sketch show for nippers, a selection of gags coated with the thinnest conceivable layer of narrative. It's a curious project to watch unfold, with random characters sifting in and out of proceedings without a hint of context, yet, thanks to some solid performances and genial tomfoolery it's all remarkably tolerable.After a stressful summer, Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon) is eager for a return to school, so he might be reunited with tubby best friend Rowley (Robert Capron), and attempt to climb up the seventh grade social ladder. Taking a fancy to new girl in class Holly (Peyton List), Greg has his plan all worked out, but constantly finds his obnoxious and lazy older brother Rodrick (Devon Bostick) deflating his advances. With relations between Rodrick and Greg having hit an all time low, mother Susan (Rachael Harris) insists the two spend more time together. Against all odds the brothers begin to bond, finding joy in each other's company through acts of silliness, but eventually things come crashing down when Rodrick's big chance as an amateur musician is threatened.
The cast attack the material gamely, embracing the film's goofy sensibility from the start. Seasoned performers like Steve Zahn (a scene-stealer as Greg and Rodrick's neurotic father) and Rachael Harris don't take the script too seriously, whilst the greener participants make for lovable protagonists. Lead Zachary Gordon grows in confidence as "Rodrick Rules" progresses, sparking effectively off the equally sprightly Bostick. The actors develop an agreeable rapport, the picture's domestic setting exuding a relatable familial aura due to the relaxed and assured chemistry shared between the thespians. It's simply pleasant to view a family orientated picture in which the children refuse to be gratingly irritating and the adults aren't slumming for easy cash. It's a low bar to set, but at least "Rodrick Rules" successfully clears it.
The screenplay seems predominately fascinated with the theme of brotherhood, neglecting the school subplots in order to focus on Greg and Rodrick. As a result this facet of the movie works best, "Rodrick Rules" boasting a crisply defined arc between the warring siblings, stocked with sound morals and enjoyable comedy. There's a real charm in watching Bostick and Gordon reluctantly connect, the actors finding the correct amount of nuance to lace their relationship with a hint of believability. However the other components of "Rodrick Rules" are far patchier, some work due to laugh value, most should have been nixed early in production. Director David Bowers exhibits a rusty editorial hand here, keeping too many worthless tidbits in what is already a strangely overstretched product. Granted, despite the idea going nowhere, it is funny to watch a cherubic teen sing along to Ke$ha's "Tik Tok" for the YouTube derived amusement of his peers, but a useless segment in which an Indian classmate is treated like he's invisible? Not so much.I'm not sure how fans of the initial motion picture or even Kinney's literature will respond to "Rodrick Rules", but I found it to be sporadically diverting and totally harmless. The film hasn't got a malicious bone in its body (heck, there's a high school party depicted in which everyone appears to only be drinking soda), and the jokes should stimulate giggles from youngsters. Parents and babysitters really could do much worse.
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European users of Apple's iTunes stores can now "return" goods without giving a reason for up to 14 days after purchase, bringing the company in line with European regulations and offering the prospect of de facto "trial periods" on the app store for the first time.
The feature, launched without fanfare, appears to be Apple's attempt to comply with EU guidelines from June mandating online sellers to offer a "right of withdrawal" from distance sales. Those regulations stipulate that customers may withdraw from an off-premises contract with 14 days of purchase without giving any reason.
Accordingly, the iTunes terms and conditions have now been updated to include a "Right of cancellation". The company tells users that "if you choose to cancel your order, you may do so within 14 days from when you received your receipt without giving any reason, except iTunes Gifts which cannot be refunded once you have redeemed the code."
Previously, users were able to request a refund for content which had failed to download, but even those were granted on a case-by-case basis. For any content which had actually downloaded, Apple reserved the right to reject refund applications – as it still does outside the EU.
Apple appears to have gone further than European regulations demand, however. The regulations allow companies to refuse the right of withdrawal once the "performance" of digital content has begun – in other words, once a user has listened to a song or used an App. Apple, on the other hand, appears to be honouring refund requests, even for software which has been used within the 14 day period.
That has led many developers, particularly those who make single-use or short-term apps, to worry that they may see an increase in returns, as people "rent" their applications for no cost.
For example, ReadWrite's Adriana Lee suggests that "you can keep your visiting brother out of your hair with Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and then ask for the $6.99 back after he leaves in a week. No questions asked. It would be the equivalent of buying a DVD, watching the movie, and then returning it—something most retail stores don't allow."
What's more, while apps on the app store are protected by "digital rights management" (DRM), letting Apple potentially revoke any download which it refunds, music sales are entirely DRM-free, meaning that unscrupulous fans could download the song, request a refund, and keep hold of the song anyway.
Even if fans are honest, music magazine PopJustice has questioned whether the practice might open up new ways to manipulate the charts.
"iTunes' new rule means Union J – and it probably would be Union J – could put an album on sale on Monday morning," the mag explains. "Union J's more ambivalent fans (which seems to be most of them) could buy that album during its first week on sale, knowing that they'll be able to get their money back. The album would go to Number One on the Sunday.
"The following Monday, Union J's fans could each get a full refund. What are the Official Charts Company going to do? Recall the previous week's chart? Union J have a Number One album."
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Nimble CRM has upgraded its software solution in a powerful way. Enable its users to not just do a search based on basic contact information but also by information curated from social media and public database.
Nimble's blog post on this has more details.
Their blog post reads, "
Nimble automatically enriches your contacts with actionable details from public and private databases, including social profile information and company demographics.
We put the enriched people and company data into the Social Profiles section of Nimble and now with Smart Segmentation, you can use it to find contacts to connect with."


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Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Pakistan offers best tourism attractions in the world ranging from beach, mountain, and desert tourism.
Addressing a tourism summit in Islamabad this evening, he said Pakistan has virgin coastal belt in Balochistan, but it is unfortunate that our elite prefers to visit Europe and western countries instead of exploring our own tourist spots.
The Prime Minister said Allah has bestowed us with diverse kind of mountain scenery from Suleman, Karakoram and Himalaya heights.
He said these mountain ranges have their own diverse features abundant with great vegetation, wildlife and bird life, which have no match in any part of the world.
Imran Khan said Gilgit-Baltistan had immense potential for tourism and with the improved law and order there a large number of people have visited the area.
He said there are dozens of beautiful areas in Pakistan like Nathia Galli, but they need to be developed.
Imran Khan said Pakistani tourists need to be given awareness about the scenic beauty of the country.
The Prime Minister, however, cautioned that tourism must be promoted with responsibility, while taking care of the environment.
He said religious tourism, especially for the adherents of Sikhism, Buddhism, and Hinduism will increase the number of tourism in the country.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Pakistan offers best tourism attractions in the world ranging from beach, mountain, and desert tourism.


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Entabeni Safari Conservancy which means "The Place of the Mountain", is situated in the World Heritage "Waterberg Biosphere". Entabeni lies at approximately a three-hour drive north of Johannesburg and spans 22 000ha. The area is malaria-free and boasts five eco-systems. The upper escarpment offers majestic craggy rock formations and wide-open grass plains. This is separated from the lower plateau by 600m high cliffs. The lower escarpment is approximately three degrees warmer and comprises sandveld vegetation and a series of wetlands.
- Your own riding hat
- Riding shoes and chaps
- Sunglasses
- Neutral colored riding clothes
- Jodhpurs
- Long sleeved cotton shirts
- Jersey or fleece
- Waterproof jacket if visiting in summer months
- Shorts
- T-shirts
- Swimwear
- Sandals
- Sun block
- Insect repellant
- Torch
- Binoculars are optional
- Camera
Days tend to be hot in summer, and comfortable cool in the evenings.
The winter months tend to be dry, with little to no rain fall and warm daytime temperatures. The temperatures at night can reach below 8 Degrees Celsius, so be sure to bring something warm!
Distance: 230 km
We work with a partnering private shuttle service, which can be arranged per request.
From Johannesburg International Airport
Approximate travel time: 3h
Distance: 285 Kms
Distance from Pretoria City
Approximate travel time: 2h30
Distance: 230 km
For more information please contact us.
During your riding safari, you will have the chance to take part in some of the activities below as part of your program. These activities are bookable in advance and are available at an extra cost.
- Game Drives in open vehicles
- Helicopter Flights
- Pedi Cultural Village Tour
- 10-Hole Tribute Golf Course
- 18-Hole Signature Golf Course and "Extreme 19th Hole"
- Birding Safaris
- Boat Cruises
- Spa
- Endangered Wildlife Centre Tour