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Here at Raffaele, we offer an authentic experience of the Italian cuisine to the local town of Sandbach. Following traditional recipes, we produce fresh pasta, pastry and cakes daily along with blending fresh barista coffee and Italian Organic Wines for you to enjoy.
We enjoy travelling to many different regions of Italy, personally meeting the producers and wineries in order to discover the different cultures in food and drinks with the aim of bringing this back to our restaurant and to our customers.
Our passion to deliver a true taste of Italy results in an experience like no other.
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Trained in bar and restaurant management with Piccolino, Alessio has a thorough background and experience delivering a fine dining experience.
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Denmark / Local Transport Holidays
These public transport holidays to Denmark are perfect for travellers who like to do things at their own pace.
Our most popular holidays involve using public transport as it's a great way to really experience a country like Norway. Transportation is by scheduled public transport; all tickets/vouchers are issued for each means of transportation and a detailed travel itinerary is provided which includes all departure and arrival times. These holidays are perfect for the independent traveller who enjoys exploring a country at their own pace.
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The crime boss.
The hustling queen.
Cross and Catherine Donati have been married five years, but the life they've chosen still has things to teach them yet. One can never become too comfortable in their business. Trouble soon follows.
The principe and principessa are all grown up …
It's tough being at the top. When all Cross wants is to slow down the world, reality has a way of speeding it back up. Just when Catherine thinks she's learned everything her mother has to teach, more lessons come her way.
A king and queen must protect their thrones …
This is their life.
This is their love.
And unruly.
Cross barely made it through the front door of his parents' Newport home before the stomping started.
Click, click, click, click.
Like goddamn plastic hammers hitting the floor one right after the other. All he saw was a tiny human-shaped tornado with wild brown curls coming his way before his three-year-old daughter crashed into his legs.
Cross's hand skimmed overtop the crown of his daughter's head as she peered up at him with a beautiful, toothy smile. Girlish, child-like features that matched her mother's looked back. Her big soul-brown eyes were all him, though.
That, and her attitude.
Damn, though, he loved his little girl. She was everything that was bright, beautiful, and perfect in his life. That, and her mother. Cecelia "Cece" Donati made her way into the world on the second of September just two years into his and Catherine's marriage. She had not exactly been planned, but they hadn't prevented anything, either. Oh, he adored his child beyond measure. Nothing was more perfect than her angel face when she looked at him. The rest of the world ceased to exist.
Cece blinked up at him, smiling impossibly wider. "Hi, Daddy!"
Her little feet stomped in her excitement, making that damn clicky noise against the hard wood once more. He tried to get her to wear mini Doc Martens. His girl wanted heels like her mother.
No one would ever know how difficult and irritating it was to drive from one side of New York to the other looking for toddler girl shoes with something resembling a heel. A heel that was not too high, if barely there at all, yet visible enough to satisfy his daughter, while also sounding like heels.
She wore them all the time.
It was the end of November, and she was still wearing them.
"I see someone put the clicky shoes back on," Cross said.
Cece beamed. "Grandpapa."
Calisto rounded the kitchen entryway and came in their direction. "She wanted them on, son."
"Where's Ma?" Cross asked.
"Packing up Cece's things."
Cece tugged on her father's pants with a firm hand. "Daddy?"
Instantly, Cross was on his knees. He drifted his fingers through his daughter's waist-length brown waves as she grabbed his face in both her tiny hands.
"What, mia topina?"
It was a horrible nickname for her.
She was nothing like a little mouse.
Not at all quiet.
She still loved it.
He kept using it.
"Cary has baby brudder," Cece said.
Cross chuckled. "Does he?"
Cary, a four year old neighbor that lived across the street from his parents' home, regularly came to play with Cece when she was with her grandparents.
"Yes, and I wants one, too."
Cross tried to hide his smirk as he looked up at the ceiling. "That's not really how it works, Cece."
"I wants one, too, Daddy!"
Did he mention his daughter was spoiled?
Because she was.
"We can get a brudder at the shop," Cece said matter-of-fact.
"First, you can't go to the store and get a baby brother. We don't shop for siblings, Cece. That's not how it works."
"Can, too. Grandmamma says! I wants one, Daddy."
Calisto cleared his throat from his position leaning against the wall. "Yes, Cross, go get her a baby brother from the shop."
Oh, for fuck's sake.
He shot his father a glare over his daughter's shoulder, silently shouting for the man to shut up. Once Cece got her mind made up on something, she was having it no matter what anyone said. She also learned pretty early on that her parents weren't very good at telling her no.
"We can get a brudder at the shop, Daddy."
"No, you can't, but—"
"I's telling Ma."
Yes, his daughter's best defense when she was told no by her father was to go to her mother. Or vice versa. At this moment, that absolutely worked for Cross.
"You tell Ma, then."5
Cece's eyes narrowed. "I wills!"
"Okay," he said seriously.
His daughter huffed, and stomped a heeled foot to the floor once more before she turned and darted back down the hall. Over her shoulder, he heard her say, "Gonna has a baby brudder."
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I have the following Problem:
I have to pass IDL-References to a CORBA-Gateway I cannot change.
So I think the correct way to pass Object-References is to create CORBA-delegates.
Now I am stuck with the problem, tha I cannot get access to the CORBA-Orb in JBoss (started in -all mode) to register the delegates in its POA.
Will I get the ORB by calling something like:
(org.omg.CORBA.ORB)new InitialContext().lookup("<the JNDI-Name>");
And if yes, what exactly is the name of the CorbaORB?
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I found the name in the JMX-console: JBossCorbaORB.
Works fine!
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Learning an unspoken language.
Nato is a set of twenty-six blocks that teach children the international phonetic alphabet. Nato is mostly used by maritime vessels and is especially important when crossing international waters. This set of twenty-six blocks breaks down the language into three parts; the flag, the letter of the specified flag, and the phrase of the specified flag. The blocks are also heavily influenced by modern nautical visuals and soft primary colors.
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What makes a language?
NATO is a phonetic alphabet that became effective in 1956. A few years later, it was adopted worldwide by military, civilian and amateur radio communications. This form of communication was very important because it helps quickly and easily clarify your message. You can use this in your everyday communications, like spelling out your name to someone over the phone, or in life-threatening situations like giving directions to the site of an emergency to a telephone operator.
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NATO is especially important for people with limited or spotty communication means. For sailors and the Navy, NATO is a way to communicate to other ships that are far away, or during times where radios aren't an option. Every sailor has a set of flags that relate to each letter of the NATO alphabet. This way other ships and boats can see the flags in the distance and receive the message. Each of these blocks has a letter of the alphabet, the NATO telephony, the related flag and the phrase that correlates with each flag.


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Had a brief but great stay they were very friendly and helpful. I even went on a hike with them which was a ton of fun. Spacious pool great food good drinks jus the best
Five stars! Great pools, lovely history, amazing staff. Hosted a group of 40, the property did an amazing job.
Frank Lloyd Wright, who called Phoenix his summer home, aided in designing this, Phoenix's historic grand hotel. Every President from Herbert Hoover to George W. Bush has stayed here. The pool here was a favorite of Marilyn Monroe's. "White Christmas" was penned here. Ronald and Nancy Reagan celebrated their honeymoon here. Rooms here are expensive. But you can park across the street and check out the lobby here. It's worth a quick trip. Tours are given throughout the week that go over the history of the place. You'll want to call ahead to book one. If you'd prefer to not take a tour, you can just check out the lobby where you can read up on the history for this iconic hotel.
Enormous, luxurious resort style hotel. Very clean, modern rooms. We stayed in a private cottage, which was perfectly secluded. Great pool, staff, and room service. Beautiful grounds w/ gardens, water fountain, and mountains.
Architecture strikes again with Frank Lloyd Wright and his wonderfully designed hotel. This place is full of art deco highlights. Even if you only see the lobby, it's worth it. It's a magnificent place and a great stop on any voyage.
The Arizona Biltmore is a beautiful property - just stunning. There are multiple buildings with rooms - from standard hotels to cottages. Multiple restaurants. Impeccable service. While the property is beautiful though, the rooms, which are expensive, are a bit dated. I stayed in a cottage, which was cool, except it was so far toward back of property and my door was almost in the woods. It was quite dark and sometimes difficult to find.
My wife and I stayed here following our wedding in Peoria, Arizona and I was very impressed with the size of our room and amenities within along with the attentiveness of the staff. We toured the grounds the following morning and learning about all the presidents and dignitaries who had stayed here was an informative and insightful bonus. It's an historic location and one worth a visit even if you don't spend the night.
My favorite hotel for lounging by the pool and just relaxing without an agenda. Good fruity drinks and poolside food and great people watching. This hotel has a wonderful spa too and very comfy, luxurious rooms. Beautiful grounds and an all-around great resort experience.
I'd probably stay at the Hyatt next time...
you can tell this used to be a nice resort but it needs to step back up to other hotels in it's class these days.
staff is quite incompetent, rooms need some updating. pool is great but way too many screaming kiddos.
Took a 4th of July trip out here when I was living in Scottsdale, AZ-about 20 miles away. The grounds are absolutely stunning, huge, and spread out. The landscape is well manicured and this is a one of a kind property. Its a massive aztec oasis nestled in the Biltmore district of Phoenix. Frank Lloyd Wright inspired hotel with a lot of history and very popular amongst US presidents. The rooms are extremely clean and big (500 sq ft). What topped the stay was the firework show on the property!!!!!
One of the best places to stay. very private and convenient. they even brought us a pizza at 2am directly to our pool.
This is a true luxury resort with lovely rooms, great pools and all the services. We were there off season when the rates were just a bit higher than everywhere else. This is a great vacation place.
The oldest 5 star hotel resort in Arizona. Many dignitaries stay here when in Phoenix
Has that old glamour vibe with the architecture of the hotel
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Ciao, Opera Mavens.
Tom Taffel has come out of (a very brief) retirement to host his 74th and final opera group river cruise on Europe's most beautiful river, UNESCO's World Heritage Site: The Douro River Valley, which crosses Portugal from Porto to Salamanca and back to Porto, including Barca d'Alva (Salamanca, Spain), Pinhão, (Sandeman Wine Cellers private tour/tasting), and Régua (with lots of port tastings).
Our group (now at 39 opera lovers & nearly sold out) will have a $500 per couple discount which includes three days in Lisbon* followed by an exquisite seven-day sailing on AmaWaterway's newest ultra-luxury ship, the 102-passenger "AmaDouro" (includes daily entertainment and cultural performances). There are a few NO single supplement cabins in two categories. Cruise fares start at $3,131. Excursions are included as well as champagne and fresh juice for breakfast, unlimited fine wines, beers and soft drinks with lunch and dinner plus a daily cocktail hour; we will also have complimentary computer and Internet access.
*OPERA and Classical Music possibilities in Lisbon: April 10, 11 & 12 at Teatro Nacional de São Carlos and Lisboa, Gulbenkian Foundation, Grande Auditório Fundação Centro Cultural de Belém (TBA)
3 nights, (pre-cruise) in Lisbon ~ April 10-13, 2019 (optional)
7 nights cruising Porto to Porto ~ April 13-20, 2019
10 nights journey starts at $3,971 (based on double occupancy & exclusive $250 per person group discount)
If interested please contact Tom ASAP & tell him OperaBobb sent you!
For more information: Tom Taffel (415) 566-7673 www.TomsGroupCruises.com
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Alumni Counselor Testimonies:
"Thank you Camp Wojtyla for the opportunity to be a part of the mission of igniting souls to strive towards sainthood. What an unknown need it was to be stripped of the many comforts of our world and rest in the wonder of our creator's masterpiece, creation. Thank you for the opportunity to learn from the many Priest and Sisters that shared their time with me. Thank you for the gift of a community that comes from different walks of life yet finds strength in acceptance and deep love for our Lord. Thank you for the gift of the campers that brought me great joy and showed me how to encounter Jesus in the struggles and triumphs of our lives. Lastly, thank you for your sacrifice that allows students to come and understand they are deeply loved, desired and worthy. This mission is so needed in our world and I feel honored I got the opportunity to learn and serve alongside each of you."
"Camp Wojtyla opened my eyes to so much this summer. I learned the importance of silence not only in my prayer but in my life. Silence is healthy and allows us to experience what is going on around us. I now strive for a way to grow closer to God every single day because I was reminded how important my personal relationship with Him is. God is so good and camp is so good!"
"Allowed me to grow into the person I always wanted to become, it showed me what it is like to give your all, and allowed me to see what true love is for nature and others."
"Camp Wojtyla really helped to grow in my faith and to connect with other young people that love Jesus like I do. It also helped integrate my love for nature and Jesus and see how one depends on the other-- especially when it comes to showing God's beauty."
"Working at Camp Wojtyla ingrained deeper in my heart the belief that to work for the Kingdom and to serve Christ truly is what it means to live life fully alive. Yes, we were surrounded by mountains and beautiful scenery and each day we were taking part in thrilling and adventurous activities, but the greatest adventure is getting to know God and bringing others to know Him. It taught me that all I really need in my life is time to pray, a community of people to love, a job that works to increase truth and goodness in the world, and to be outside...a lot."
"Wow. Simply put, Camp Wojtyla was life-changing. You will be challenged A LOT, but you will grow so much more. You'll laugh, cry, sing, and shout "hey bear" all in a matter of 15 minutes. You WILL walk away from the summer a changed person."
"During these weeks of being a counselor and Sherpa, God taught me so much about myself and about giving to others. Not only did I watch these young men and women have fun at a camp in the middle of the mountains, but I saw how Jesus can take silence and beauty and change their hearts. I myself dug deep into the discomfort of not sleeping in a bed, showering once a week, and having more silence than I was used to. With all this being said, I have learned more about truly trusting God that He will give you what you need when you need it. Coming back from camp, I feel as if I just finished a big long retreat and I will begin my life again. But, that is not the truth. The truth is that life can be as abundant and pure as it is in the mountains if I stick with Jesus and His love. John 10:10- "The thief comes to steal and kill and destroy, I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." May God bless you today, every day, and always."
"Camp Wojtyla has strengthened and made me more sure of my vocation in life."
"Camp truly changed my life. Not in an extremely profound 180 degree turn kind of way, but in a way that built solid foundations and desires for my faith. The countless small moments of falling in love with Christ and what he gave us built up into something tremendous. Life up on the mountain was simple, and taught me more than I can ever ask for about myself, others, God, and creation. If people thought I was granola before camp... they are in for a surprise."
"This was truly one of my favorite summers. I grew in love for the Lord, and in love for community. Living simply inspired me to maintain a more simple way of life, and to minimize my use of technology in favor of being fully present with my friends. Camp Wojtyla truly embodies their mission, and completes their theme verse of John 10:10. This summer I lived life to the full, and had the opportunity to live completely free of the things that hold me down during the school year. I thought that living outside, under the stars, one with nature would be very challenging and intimidating, but I loved it, and miss it dearly now that I'm back inside. Every time I get to see the stars, or the mountains as the sun sets I am brought back to my time at Camp Wojtyla and the life-changing experiences I had there."
"A time in my life like no other, absolutely invaluable. Christ is exemplified and lived with at Camp Wojtyla. The best decision of my life up to this point was accepting a position at Camp."
"I love camp and what it has done for me. My eyes been changed by beauty, my life changed by prayer and my lifestyle changed by camp. I will encourage everyone to experience camp. I think that no other camp actually reaches and CHANGES the youth the way camp does in its pedagogy."
"I think more than anything, my time as a counselor echoed one of the missions of Jp 2: Be Not Afraid. Be not afraid of the task at hand, and (hopefully) be not of afraid of your own weaknesses and failures. Camp helped me to grow in ways that I didn't even know were possible and ways that I didn't even realize needed growth. Camp taught me how to advocate for myself, and began teaching me the difference between what things I actually need and where I need to be more willing to sacrifice."
"Camp Wojtyla was a uniquely radical experience that forever changed my life. My relationship with God was transformed, I was transformed, and the campers were transformed. I have never been more fully myself and living life to the full then at Camp Wojytla! The rest can't even be put into words."
"As cliche as it sounds, Camp Wojtyla was beyond words. The rugged outdoors gave you an intimate relationship with the great outdoors. The mountains left you speechless from their grandeur. The community visibly lives the will of the Holy Spirit. At Camp Wojtyla, you are truly in harmony with God, creation, and mankind. Live life to the full, go to Camp Wojtyla."
"It was absolutely amazing. Hands down the best summer of my life. I love it so much and can't wait to come back! I grew closer to God in a unique way, and I really discovered more of myself! Nature is the best! It has never been that hard for me to leave something. I didn't want the summer to end!"
"This was the best experience of my life. I still cannot believe I got to embark on the best adventure of a lifetime. Thank you so much for everything. Thanks for believing in me and helping me grow closer to Jesus."
"Camp Wojtyla is similar to the transfiguration because God calls each individual, whether that's full time staff, counselor, or camper to draw away from the world and encounter Him in the silence of nature. God will transform your life during camp but one must not become comfortable and desire to stay up on the mountain. Instead, you must follow the words of Christ and go down the mountain to be a light to the world and spread the gospel for all to hear."


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"Atlas or Nothing" – one of students proudly stated on our Facebook page. When asked about their time studying English in Ireland, Atlas Language School, located in the heart of Dublin is not just described as a Language school; it's officially an experience.
Learning anything new can be a daunting task but here at atlas it's far from it.
At Atlas, our goal is to provide, you, the student, a professional language learning experience giving you language skills to live, work, study and travel in a friendly dynamic environment with likeminded multinational students.
Both current and past students love learning with us so much they don't want to leave us. Literally!
"Tell me what you think about atlas?" we asked them, they simply replied, "You feel at home as soon as you walk in the door!" A home from home, lessons in English aren't going to be long and tedious, after all lessons aren't the only way to learn something; gaining more than the learning a lesson is worth learning it in the first place.
Our teachers are described by our students past and present, as highly qualified, friendly and professional, encouraging students to learn from each other as well as from within the classroom.
By doing this you will:
Develop skills through group communication.
Improve confidence in English language fluency
Receive an energetic approach to learning through Interaction.
Opportunity to interact and practice your language skills.
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San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Bulmore House
— (Cottage No. 12) —
Appointed Cashier, Hacienda Forman and Secretary of the Miners Fund by the Manager Mr. Randol, Robert R. Bulmore moved into this cottage in September, 1878.
Mr. Bulmore's avocation was photography, which he shared with the resident physician. Many existing photographs of the latter part of the 19th century in New Almaden are the work of these two men.
When Mr. Randol retired, Mr. Bulmore was appointed General Agent and sole Pacific Coast representative of the company. He then moved into the Casa Grande.
Erected 1982 by Douglas and Constance Perham and Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850, E Clampus Vitus.
Marker series. This marker is included in the E Clampus Vitus marker series.
Location. 37° 10.59′ N, 121° 49.318′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is on Almaden Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21560 Almaden Road, San Jose CA 95120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of Carson House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hauck House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Scott House (about 500 feet away); Huttner House (about 600 feet away); Hacienda Cemetery (about 600 feet away); John Young House (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Hacienda Cemetery (about 700 feet away); The Randol Family Home (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.
Also see . . . A Biographical History of New Almaden. A history of the mining operations of New Almaden. (Submitted on April 1, 2011.)
Categories. • Notable Buildings •
More. Search the internet for Bulmore House.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on April 1, 2011, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 462 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 1, 2011, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.


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is to encourage and promote economic development that will integrate, maintain, and enhance the integrity of Mount Carroll's historic characteristics. This will be achieved through the retention and recruitment of retail and commercial businesses, manufacturing companies, and residential development that is sufficient to support the schools and a viable workforce.
- Attract business and residential development that will maintain and improve our quality of life
- Attract jobs that will retain our young people
- Grow our community
- Attract new residents to Mount Carroll with the influx of workers for the new prison in Thomson and the redevelopment of the Savanna Army Depot
- Attract new businesses to Mount Carroll that provide local jobs with attractive wages and add value to our community
Businesses in the following areas:
- Small to Medium (light) Manufacturing
- Artisan and Craft Galleries and Studios
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Most of the complicated DIY Projects require one to have a Coping Saw. There are various types of Coping Saw, but all these saws are categorized into two the Hand Coping Saw and the Power Coping Saw. The Coping Saw Harbour Freight is one of the perfect examples of the Hand Coping Saw. We also have the Power Coping Saws which are electric Powered Coping Saws that you can consider. A coping saw is usually essential in every workshop since it provides you with the confidence of getting precise and accurate projects especially if you are a DIY.
If you are a new beginner in Wood work Projects then going for the Coping Saw Harbor is highly recommended since it provides you with the Opportunity to get the Sawing skills that you do require. Selecting between the Power Coping Saw and the Coping Saw Harbour should never be a difficult task for you. Hence, we are going to provide for you all that you do require to know between the Coping Saw Harbor Freight Vs. Power Coping Saw.
Most of the Power Coping Saws are usually preferred because they do have a perfect way to which they increase the efficiency the project. At times speed is usually a vital factor especially when you are handling most of the DIY Projects. That is why I would recommend one to use a Power Coping saw than a hand coping saw. When it comes to speed, accuracy, and precision, then this is one of the best coping saws that you can use. You do not need to have more years of experience for you to use this. That is why it's the perfect option for the beginners.
Also when it comes to performance and usage, then this type of Saw does not require one to use energy. On the hand, the Coping Saw Harbour is not an effective tool when it comes to speed. This is because the speed of a coping saw depends on the energy of the user. Also when you are working with the Coping saw harbor freights you need to use it very slowly so as to improve the accuracy and precision.
A Coping saw Harbor Freights can only be used in making wood curving on woods that have got a minimum thickness. On the other hand, the Power Coping Saws can be used for all types of Thickness of the wood.
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The blades for both the Coping Saw Harbour Freight and the Power Coping saws can be detached. Despite this, when handling the Power Coping Saws, you can detach the blades so as to use it as handheld Coping Saw.
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Price and Cost Effectiveness
The Coping Saw Harbour Freight is regarded as the cheapest option for DIY Projects. This is what makes them highly recommend cause one of the ultimate aims of the DIY Project is actually to save on the costs. That is why the Coping Saw Harbour Freights are very cheap to acquire and to use. They also do not require electricity thus making them the better option. On the other hand, the Power Coping Saw is very expensive to acquire and to use. This is because they do require electricity when it comes to usage.
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The Coping Saw Harbour are very flexible, and they can be used anywhere since they are not powered, and they are very light. This also makes them be used for a longer period without the user getting tired. On the other hand, the Powered Coping saws are made up of several components, and this makes them heavy hence one can't use them for a longer period. They are also limited and restricted to places having electricity when it comes to the usage of this power saws.
Speed and Production
When having a heavy and commercial production then the Power Coping Saw is the best option that you can consider. This is because they are fast and accurate. The Coping Saw Harbour is regarded as the best option for the home and DIY Projects.
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Experience and Skills required
The Coping Saws do require one to have essential skills that are acquired through a thorough practice of the task. On the other hand when using the Power Coping Saw you do require fewer skills.
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In conclusion
For the beginners who need to have or acquire the skills in the DIY Projects then the recommended tool is the Coping Saw Harbour. If you have ventured into wood work for commercial purposes then going for the Power Coping Saws is effective. Also, most of the DIY is usually aimed at saving on costs, and the Coping Saw Harbour provides an effective option for that. That is why any DIY Enthusiasts should opt to go for the Coping Saw HarbourFreight.
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Over time, migraine treatment options have evolved, but unfortunately, speed of migraine relief has been compromised in favor of convenience.
Doctors prefer pills over injectable pens when it comes to treating migraines, which is an unfortunate truth for patients seeking fast relief for their attacks, or who are suffering from migraines with nausea that prevent them from taking their pills.
The challenge was to change that mindset with the introduction of ZEMBRACE SymTouch—a simplified, 3 mg sumatriptan pen that features one of the thinnest needles in the market and delivers fast, powerful migraine relief.
The solution? A simple campaign. Literally.
Through the use of simple exclamations enthusiastically punctuated by the ZEMBRACE SymTouch device, a pen-centric campaign was created to stir up excitement around this exciting treatment for both physicians and patients alike.
For physicians, it was about highlighting how "Simple!" this easy-to-use device was, and how it was also a simple solution for the difficult complaints that migraine patients have had for years regarding oral treatments.
For patients, it was about highlighting that "A-ha!" moment, when they finally find a migraine treatment that provides them with the relief that they've been searching for.
For Promius Pharma, it was a successful entrance into the neurology category. To date, the campaign continues to drive sales while encouraging physicians to see migraines differently. It's as simple as that.
Promius Pharma, a subsidiary of Dr. Reddy's Laboratory, is growing fast. With a burgeoning product pipeline full of innovative products in both dermatology and neurology, Promius Pharma understood that they needed to refurbish their brand to better-reflect where they were heading as a company, and highlight their exciting potential in both categories.
The challenge was to carve out a spot in the competitive landscape, and put their stake in the ground by creating market value; the goal was to win mindshare, and become the company synonymous for innovating and life-changing medical solutions.
It soon became apparent that this required more than just a brand refurbish. It required a complete brand overhaul.
The rebranding of Promius Pharma centered around the creation of a new tagline that served to humanize them and highlight the inspirational mission that they set out on years ago:
The Power of Humans Being.
This tagline embodied the essential human promise, and created an upbeat and ownable language that celebrates people. "Human Beings" are one thing, a known entity. "Humans Being" took Promius Pharma into unexpressed and unexpected territory.
From there, a look and feel was developed to visually marry Promius Pharma with their patient-centric approach to medicine and innovation.
The end result was a clean, modern, and empowering brand experience that now thrives on promiuspharma.com.
It's a bold new look for a brand that has never shied away from being different from the competition.
Not all migraine attacks are created equally. Some are mild, while others are severe; some migraines are accompanied with nausea, while others are waiting for you when you wake up in the morning. Unfortunately, many migraine sufferers view each of their attacks as equal, and as a result, they attempt to treat each attack the same way: with a pill.
The truth is, different types of migraines call for different types of treatment. With the development of ZEMBRACE SymTouch, Promius Pharma needed to get this message out to migraine sufferers and inform them that just as their migraines vary, their choice of treatment should vary as well.
To educate to migraine sufferers and show them how not all their attacks are the same, we developed an unbranded campaign featuring 4 "migraine monsters", each one personifying a different type of attack: migraine with nausea, morning migraine, quick hitting migraine, and severe migraine.
We then brought these migraine monsters to life in puppet form, complete with voices, personalities, and a penchant for pain! Through a series of entertaining videos uploaded to Facebook and YouTube, we used the monsters to demonstrate how different types of migraine attacks can interfere with everyday life. Each video encourages viewers to visit notime4migraines.com to learn more about their migraine treatment options, eventually leading them to the ZEMBRACE SymTouch promotional site.
Draw attention to a new understanding of the roots and treatment of dyspareunia: painful intercourse associated with menopausal VVA.
Despite the impact on women's lives, this condition has been under-treated by HCPs due to patient concerns about the safety of estrogen, the primary therapeutic option.
Our mission: introduce new learnings (and condition the market for a new therapy) for the role DHEA plays in the condition and treatment.
Created a provocative, interactive conference experience, designed to engage HCPs and enroll them in ongoing CRM.
Developed a companion website that focused on the physiology of the condition; the sex hormone (DHEA) mechanism by which it is manifested and the science behind reversing the condition.
There is no denying the opioid epidemic happening in communities across the country—the staggering statistics speak for themselves.
In an effort to reduce the potential for abuse, many new prescription opioids, including OXAYDO, are now developed with formulations intended to discourage the most prevalent forms of abuse. While doctors certainly appreciate these abuse-deterrent options, many continue to prescribe the same easy-to-abuse generic opioids that they always had.
Why? Most doctors were quick to deny that patients were abusing opioids under their watch.It was a serious problem involving an even more serious issue.
We took a unique approach when developing the OXAYDO campaign—a community-centric one. Instead of solely focusing on the brand, we focused on the bigger picture: the opioid epidemic itself, specifically, how an opioid prescription affects the entire community.
By creating powerful imagery using crushed opioids to form a cityscape, and some compelling statistics about abuse, we brought to life a harrowing reality that is often overlooked—what happens when an opioid prescription falls into the wrong hands of a friend or family member. Through this approach, we demonstrated to doctors that even if their patient is not showing any signs of abuse, it could still be happening close by.
With this campaign we successfully cemented OXAYDO as a leader in the fight against opioid abuse, and empowered doctors to make a difference in the communities that they care about most.
For such a serious issue, it was nothing less than a serious success.
Both Delta and American Express asked the team to develop a campaign to promote the Delta's newly strengthened presence in New York City and a new direct route to Seattle. A coast versus coast competition seemed like a natural fit.
We created the #GoTo Instagram Campaign where New York and Seattle would face off to help support two local Junior Achievement affiliates. $50,000 was up for grabs, but it was up to users to decide how these cities divide the dollars. "Votes" were secured in two ways: either someone clicking on a photo from either New York or Seattle, or someone submitting a photo with the city's hashtags. Both actions contributed to the city's total score.
The campaign proved to be a great success in brand engagement for both brands. Over 500,000 photos were hash-tagged and the site had an average session duration of over 7 minutes.
This was just the beginning of TheLadders journey into the Mobile world. The new consumer experience is fully responsive.. We decided to use this innovative CSS approach because of our high mobile use by current TheLadders members. The scrum team that built the experience from scratch was a solid team of one UX Designer, one Art Director, two Front End Developers, two Back-end developers and one dedicated Product Manager. They ideated, designed and developed in 3 months using Lean UX and Agile.
The Little Remedies children's medicine brand wanted to promote their brand's new message of "Everything They Need, Nothing They Don't". The team pitched a simple program designed to challenge parents to take an important pledge to "Say Yes to Less".
Little Remedies promised to donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for every person who signed up to take the pledge, up to $100,000. Families were encouraged to go to www.SayYes2Less.com and take the pledge to simply "Say Yes to Less" of the things their children don't need to live happy and healthy lives. The simple pledge focuses on the things we need less of in our families' lives: less sugar, less waste, less distractions, and less negativity.
Participants will also be able to track their pledge progress at www.SayYes2Less.com – each daily check-in will be an entry into a sweepstakes to win $2,500. The family-focused pledge and the Make-A-Wish® Foundation donations are in line with the Little Remedies® philosophy: "Everything They Need, Nothing They Don't".
Chase Ink, Chase's Small Business Credit Card is constantly fighting a uphill battle competing with American Express' OPEN Business Cards. OPEN's Small Business Saturday and Shop Small campaigns are heavily-funded and very well received on the business-side and Card Member side.
Chase Ink asked for a social media campaign that could set them apart from American Express.
Instead of creating a social media campaign, we created a "movement".
An interesting fact was discovered — on average 67% of money spent on local merchants stays local. This lead to "Small Business. It's everybody's business." We spent a week creating a full suite of social media monitoring tools and offline materials designed to empower local merchants to declare that "[Town] is my business". We also created a TweetMatch, social media contest, for locally-minded celebrities to drive awareness.
In the second phase of the movement, small merchants and their communities could raise money for public projects just by sharing their favorite local merchants on social channels — each social declaration would equate to money from Chase Ink for a local project.
For nearly a decade there have been few new therapeutic innovations for treating migraine, and modern migraine patients remain largely dissatisfied with the treatment options that have been provided. While needs-assessed accredited medical education has an essential in role changing clinical inertia, for most accredited medical education programs, the traditional approach to engaging healthcare learners has been one-way, non-personal promotion of encyclopedic information. This approach has resulted in relatively low involvement, limited absorption and recall of information, and a predictably negligible impact on improving patient outcomes.
To help healthcare providers learn about and participate in innovative, performance-improving CME activities, we knew we had to breakthrough the medical education malaise and realized that the actual look and feel of medical education recruitment communications had to be changed to challenge the status quo.
Reconsider the Migraine Body of Evidence: Through visually engaging personal promotion at key medical associations, live events and with an evocative email campaign, we set out to renew interest in learning about modern migraine therapy. The voice and personality had to changed and to become more human and inviting. Information about key pain points were shortened to be interesting quick reads. Visual appeal was pumped up via bright colors and bold titles.
Overall, Reconsider the Migraine Body of Evidence has been introduced to over 4,500 healthcare professionals, with nearly 1 in 4 engaging in educational activities.
These are my favorite and most awarded Television Commercials.
I've directed and created videos and TV spots for these top brands like: Air Wick, American Express, Coppertone, HBO, Pfizer's Liptior, Subway, TheLadders.com and Time Warner Cable.
Chase Private Client is exclusive sub brand that intersects between JPMorgan Chase & Co. The client enjoy a personal banking concierge from Chase and an investment advisor from J.P. Morgan.
This important sub brand wanted to focus on a high-end and luxurious look and feel that mimics the real Chase Private Client customer experience. The site design successfully promotes the dedicated team ready to meet the customer's private banking needs.
Job boards are on life support. The Monsters and CareerBuilders of the world don't know it yet, but they're zombies. TheLadders saw this coming. So we needed to change. Adapt. Become something… more. But how?
The answer: Let's be more helpful. Let's do the work for the job seeker. After all, most people are experts at doing their jobs, not finding a new one. What about us? We are experts at exactly that. We have the knowledge to really help them make the right career moves. So let's take personal help to another level and become a job-matching service.
At the end of the day, it meant that we were doing more for you, because we've dedicated our jobs to advancing our customers' careers. After countless focus groups, research, brainstorms, and hours spent plugging away at the keyboard, we had it.
At TheLadders, "Your Career is Our Job."
That's what we're about, that's who we are. The new tagline truly resonated externally and internally.
But a tagline was only the beginning. As a company, we needed the brand and it's message to come through every interaction with customers. First, that meant building a responsive website for users for easy access to jobs on any device. Second, supportive and ground-breaking insights and content from career-focused leaders. And third, we needed to stop thinking online only and allow job seekers to meet the experts through events and conferences.
To help promote TheLadders opening our services to professionals of all levels, we spent the day shooting our CEO Marc Cenedella giving career advice to job seekers at the South Street Seaport in NYC. But to make things more interesting we did it in a cab — TheLadders CareerCab.
The event was a great success and the creative team did a great job designing the cab, shooting the footage, promoting the event with tweets, and producing cool give-aways.
Creating an agency brand is one of the hardest things for an agency to do. There are tons of opinions inside the agency and lots of passion behind each opinion. When I first joined BoomBox, the agency and our site talked about ROI and Customer Engagement and Innovation — all the right terms for a PowerPoint presentation but not very inspiring for a creative and strategic agency.
We grabbed a diverse and opinionated group of people in the agency to find our agency voice and attitude. Over a series of design studios and messaging sessions a very clear and dominant message kept appearing. We all decided we needed to embrace our BoomBox name and the powerful tone and weight the name brought with it. That's where "We turn brands up" was created.
The new tag/messaging gave the agency and everyone working there a new sense of belonging and shared direction.
AMC came to TheLadders to help promote their show The Pitch.
The creative team decided the most natural approach to partnering theLadder and The Pitch would be to have each agency share their unique "evaluator pitch".
TheLadders stopped by the participating agency offices and spoke to the agency leaders about their agencies, each agencies pitch experience, and what life is like at their shop. We didn't ask him about the outcome of The Pitch but these videos are a great insider's look into the life of agencies.


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WARNING: This article contains minor spoilers for this week's episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum," which premiered Sunday, Nov. 5, on CBS All Access.
Aside from James T. Kirk's shouted "Khaaaaan!" perhaps no dialogue from the 1982 classic Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is more frequently quoted than Spock's dictum, "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few." The line, which foreshadowed his sacrifice to save the Enterprise, was revisited later in the film as well as in its sequel, where the straightforward statement of logic is turned on its head. And in this week's episode of Star Trek: Discovery, it's evoked yet again.
Or, technically, for the first time, as Discovery is set a decade before the events of Star Trek: The Original Series.
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The episode, "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum," is perhaps most notable for being the first in the series to depict an away mission by the crew of the USS Discovery. In hopes of finding a way to make cloaked Klingon ships visible to Starfleet sensors, Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green), Ash Tyler (Shazad Latif) and Saru (Doug Jones) are sent to the seemingly uninhabited planet Pahvo to adapt what appears to be a naturally occurring crystalline transmitter to their own needs. However, it turns out the idyllic world is inhabited, by swarming, glowing beings that don't register on tricorders as lifeforms. That complicates the mission dramatically because, for starters, the away team has to initiate first-contact protocols, and then secure permission to use the transmitter -- that is, if a way can be found to communicate Starfleet's intentions and needs.
"Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum," a Latin adage that translates as "If you want peace, prepare for war," serves primarily to move the key pieces into position ahead of next week's midseason finale. However, it does include some noteworthy character moments for several characters, most notably Saru and the Klingon L'Rell (Mary Chieffo), as well Burnham and Tyler; the latter is where "The needs of the many" comes in.
Discussing what their lives will be like after the end of the war with the Klingons, Tyler and Burnham realize their paths will diverge dramatically: He imagines returning to his secluded cabin to fish for trout, but she knows peace means only a return to prison; after all, she received a life sentence for committing mutiny. Tyler's solution is simple, if not necessarily practical. They won't attempt to harness Pahvo's transmitter, thereby prolonging the war.
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"The needs of the many --" Burnham replies. "-- Are worth fighting for," Tyler counters, "are worth dying for, but so are the needs of the few." "Or the one?" Burnham concludes with a smile that ends with a kiss between Discovery's favorite new romance.
It's a tender moment that, like Kirk's insistence in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock that "Because the needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many," undercuts the logic of the underlying statement, imbuing it with a few human (and thereby flawed) quality. Tyler's twisting of the adage of course underscores that lengths he's willing to go to (although probably not really) to spend more time with Burnham.
However, it also makes us wonder where the dictum originated. Because both Spock and Burnham use the adage, we might assume it's a logic exercise taught at the Vulcan Learning Center. But Tyler's play on the expression would seem to suggest it's more universally known in the time of Discovery. That, or the young security officer is really quick with a turn of phrase.
Airing Sundays at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS All Access, Star Trek: Discovery stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Jason Isaacs, Anthony Rapp, Shazad Latif, Mary Wiseman, Wilson Cruz, Mary Chieffo and James Frain.


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We have been interested in telling the stories of/in/around the arts since staging our first exhibition in Sydney in 2006.
Between 2008–2014 we published 33 issues of Das Superpaper, a printed magazine on contemporary art distributed throughout Australia. In 2010, Das Superpaper became a part of the larger Das Platforms – through which we started publishing suites of online articles and compiling an archive of video interviews with artists and exhibition organisers.
In 2015, from a new home in Denmark, we launched Oberon our latest publication – a new periodical on art in the world. In 2017, as an extension of Oberon we opened Peryton, a wine bar and exhibition space in central Copenhagen.
As a freelance production house we provide media solutions in the arts to fund our ongoing projects and initiatives. We have developed print, video and online solutions with clients including: state galleries, major performing arts companies, non-profit art organisations, universities, commercial galleries, individual artists and private companies. Rococo Productions is directed by Nick Garner.


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Ground War explores the key technological advances that have defined ground warfare through the ages. From the gladius to the AK-47, from the chariot to the tank, from the trebuchet to the howitzer, and from the battle ramp to the star fort, the series follows the fascinating punch and counterpunch of battle tactics and new technologies. With classic examples like the stirrup and lesser known innovations like the gunner's quadrant, the series reveals how even the smallest innovations can have a wide-ranging effect on the way wars are fought.
The episodes link pivotal historical battles to the technologies and tactical turning points that transformed them:
Warrior Weapons - traces the evolution of soldiers and their gear; Battlefield Mobility - explores mobility on the battlefield and the never-ending challenge to maximize effectiveness and find the right balance of protective armour, speed, mobility and firepower; Firepower - tracks the development of artillery from the ancient Greeks through the invention of gunpowder in China, to the very latest generation of big guns and directed-energy weapons; and Command and Control - considers the ways in which armies have used or modified the terrain of the battlefield to their advantage for both defence and attack.
Ground War joins War Ship and War Plane as the final chapter in the critically acclaimed science and history trilogy that showcases the technological evolution of combat. To help viewers better understand the mechanics of the innovations explored, the series features instructive (and often explosive) modern-day testing and a rich arsenal of descriptive graphics, archival footage and expert interviews. "As was the case with War Ship and War Plane, this series highlights the remarkable stories behind the technologies," says executive producer Jared Lipworth. "It's not a laundry list of weapons or battles, but an in-depth look at the impact of technological advances -- some planned and some serendipitous -- that have transformed battlefields and forced commanders and soldiers to adapt to changing conditions on the battlefield."


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The Cleveland Browns have money to use and they are looking to improve as fast as possible. Early in free agency, the Browns were addressing the defense heavily with the signs of safety Donte Whitner and linebacker Karlos Dansby, but now, the Browns are looking to improve the offense.
According to a report, the Browns will sign former Texans' running back Ben Tate if he passes his physical. Tate is coming off an impressive 2013 season after starting seven games and running for 771 yards and 181 carries and four touchdowns. Tate had an average of 4.1 yards a carry.
Tate has backed up running back Arian Foster since coming into the league in 2011 and has done a pretty nice job. Tate's biggest issue has been holding onto the football. Tate put the ball on the ground five times in 2013 and a total of 10 times in his short career. Tate has the same amount of fumbles in the league as he has rushing touchdowns (10).
Tate has suffered from many injuries since being drafted but an improvement nonetheless for the Browns. Contract details have not been leaked yet but if Tate passes the physical, expect the sign to happen right away.
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Happy Thursday! As summer is approaching, I'm in total vacay mode! We are heading to Florida next month, so I've already been doing a ton of shopping for the trip! This maxi dress from Bella and Bloom Boutique is definitely coming along with me! It's one of my favorite maxis in my closet! I got it in this gorgeous bright kelly green color also – I can't decide which color I like more! They're both GORG! Vacation wear is always my favorite to shop for! Bella and Bloom Boutique has gotten SO many cute new pieces in lately that are perfect for upcoming vacations, so definitely check out the new arrivals if you're shopping for summer or a vacay!
I also linked some of my other favorite maxi dresses and beach bags online right now below! Hope you're having a great week!
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LESBOS, GREECE — "Stop the boat! Stop the boat now!" the captain of the Greek Coast Guard patrol vessel yelled over the bullhorn, turning a spotlight on the flimsy dinghy as it chugged toward this island in the Aegean Sea.
As the dinghy sputtered to a halt, a crowd of frightened faces squinted up into the light. Squeezed onto the 6-meter, or 20-foot, vessel were 30 Afghan migrants — men, women, children including babies — and their smugglers: two Turkish boys.
The interception occurred one Saturday night earlier this month. But the migrants, the smugglers and the coast guard officers are protagonists in a daily drama played out in this seven-kilometer-wide strait separating the island of Lesbos from the Turkish coast, one of the narrowest sea crossings between the two countries and a favored route for smuggling.
Hampering European Union efforts to curb a relentless influx of desperate people seeking to enter the bloc through this slender channel are age-old tensions between the E.U. member Greece and the E.U.-hopeful Turkey and the ever inventive tactics of opportunists profiting from the situation.
"It's kids like these that smugglers are sending over to do their dirty work," the coast guard captain said as his colleagues handcuffed the two boys to the deck of the patrol boat. The youths said they were Turks, age 16 and 17, and nodded sheepishly when asked if they were doing it for the money.Continue reading the main story
"We've seen one kid three times," the captain said, noting that minors, who cannot be prosecuted under Greek law, were sent back to Turkey, but often tried to return to Greece a few weeks later. The captain asked not to be identified by name for security reasons.
The dinghy piloted by the teenagers was one of hundreds of boats that were stopped in waters off Lesbos in patrols organized by the island's coast guard in association with the E.U.'s border monitoring agency, Frontex. A total of 7,745 migrants have been detained on the island this year. This is partly because the patrols, ostensibly aimed at pushing back undocumented immigrants, often turn into rescue exercises.
"Smugglers often burst the dinghies as they know we will have to save the migrants while they escape," the captain said. He said the Turkish teens might have been planning to do the same: They were wearing wet suits under their clothes which, when searched, revealed mobile phones but no weapons or identification documents.
Some migrants are not lucky enough to be spotted. On Oct. 27, 10 Afghans, including eight children, drowned when their boat hit a rocky outcrop off the northeastern coast of Lesbos.
Escape tactics by smugglers and the failure, reported by Frontex, of Turkish officials to stop suspicious vessels as they leave, ensure that a steady stream of migrants reaches Lesbos and other islands in the Aegean.
Until last month, those arriving on Lesbos were put in a temporary reception center. But the facility, near the village of Pagani, was closed after overcrowding reached such levels that migrants started to riot, sparking protests by human rights groups. Of the hundreds of migrants released, some were given ferry tickets to the major port of Piraeus, near Athens, and deportation slips ordering them to leave Greece within 30 days. Others were transferred to a facility, now filled beyond its capacity, on the nearby island of Chios.
Detention centers across Greece had been accommodating some of the overflow, but unions representing the Greek police say that these holding cells also are now packed.
There is no sign of the influx ebbing. According to Frontex, 14,000 migrants were intercepted at sea between Greece and Turkey in the first six months of this year, up 47 percent from the 9,500 stopped in the first half of 2008. In contrast, arrivals by undocumented migrants to Italy and Spain, also considered external E.U. border states, dropped by 70 percent. A reception center on the Italian island of Lampedusa was crammed this time last year and is now empty.
"A trend of reduced migration flows in the Mediterranean region is not reflected in Greece, which remains the main entry point to the E.U. for illegal immigrants," said Gil Arias Fernández, the deputy executive director of Frontex. The problem will persist, he said, "as long as Turkish authorities do not stop migrants near their border."
Afghans dominate the influx of migrants, joined by a growing number of people from countries in North and West Africa, shunning routes via Italy and Spain because of repatriation pacts in force between these nations and their countries of origin. A similar agreement exists between Greece and Turkey, but the authorities in Greece complain that it is not being enforced by Ankara, despite pressure from the European Union. This hampers the patrols.
And Frontex itself has been criticized by refugee advocates for turning back migrant boats because the patrols do not first verify whether there are genuine asylum-seekers are aboard.
"Frontex can only do so much operationally — only a political decision can have a real impact," said Lieutenant Antonios Sofiadelis, the coast guard official in Lesbos who works with Frontex to organize local patrols. He said there were "countless instances of Turkish coast guard vessels ignoring smuggling boats."
Earlier this month, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey sent a letter to his Greek counterpart, George Papandreou, proposing a debate on issues of bilateral concern, including the Cyprus problem, tensions in the Aegean and illegal immigration.
"We are ready to solve the Aegean issue," the letter said, according to Turkish press reports. "Turkey has been assuming a zero-problem policy with its neighbors. Within this framework, I propose that we work together to establish a structure that will bring our related ministers together for the solution of the Aegean issue."
Greece says that only the E.U. can oblige Turkey to help with anti-immigration patrols at the countries' sea border.
"The problem with Turkey must be made an international issue," Spyros Vougias, the deputy minister for public order, said in an e-mailed statement. Last month, Mr. Vougias ordered the closure of the Pagani center — a converted warehouse that had been housing 1,300 migrants — saying it was "worse than Dante's inferno."
Pledging the construction of a "new, model facility," Mr. Vougias said he was "determined not to allow the problem to be transferred elsewhere." But he said this would require the revision of the Dublin II Regulation, an E.U. directive dictating that migrants apply for asylum in the first E.U. country they enter, increasingly Greece.
To ease pressure on Greece, the vice president of the European Commission, Jacques Barrot, last month pledged E.U. financing for the creation of an "efficient asylum system" that would distinguish refugees deserving of protection from economic migrants and replace a bureaucracy-ridden plan that has been criticized by for having an extremely low rate of approving asylum claims.
As authorities in Athens and Brussels discuss funding and logistics, temporary measures are failing to curb the crisis. Boatloads of migrants are being forwarded from Lesbos to Chios and the authorities are nervous.
"We want to help but we don't want another Pagani here," said the prefect of Chios, Polydoros Lambrinoudis.
Dozens can be seen at Pagani, which has become a transit point since its closure, and at the island's main port of Mytilini most days, waiting for the ferry to Chios.
Natasha Strachini, a lawyer on Chios who heads an association that helps migrants apply for asylum, noted that the local center was already accommodating double its maximum capacity of 150. She said that Chios had been thrown the political hot potato that Lesbos had inherited in 2007 when authorities closed down another overcrowded center on Samos, another island to the south.
"We can't keep moving the problem from island to island," she said. "These are makeshift solutions to an enduring problem."Continue reading the main story


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Shelly L. Francis is author of The Courage Way: Leading and Living with Integrity. Shelly L. Francis has been the marketing and communications director at the Center for Courage & Renewal since mid-2012. Before coming to the Center, Shelly directed trade marketing and publicity for multi-media publisher Sounds True, Inc. Her career has spanned international program management, web design, corporate communications, trade journals, and software manuals. The common thread throughout her career has been bringing to light best-kept secrets — technology, services, resources, ideas — while bringing people together to facilitate collective impact and good work. Shelly wrote The Courage Way: Leading and Living with Integrity on behalf of the Center for Courage & Renewal.
What do I do best?
The one and maybe only thing I think I do better than anyone else is being Shelly L. Francis, with all my gifts and foibles. I'd like to think I show up most of the time as my whole self, being authentic—I don't always, but I strive to. What I love to do best is to be in the flow of putting creative ideas together that help people access their inner resourcefulness. I love looking for metaphors and synchronicity that add meaning to the every day life of being a human.
What makes me the best version of myself?
The most important characteristic that has gotten me to where I am today is trusting that if I'm faced with a challenge, it's because I have chosen soul-deep to learn from the situation (dangit!). You could call that having a growth mindset.
What are my aspirations?
I'm not sure I separate personal from business aspirations, except in the sense of the scale. I aspire to walk my talk, live my best life and make a positive difference in the lives of other people. I aim to contribute my gifts toward making the world a better place—without burning out! I say that creativity is my caffeine, so I aspire to make a life and a living by staying awake with my creativity. Writing is my art and I like to combine words with images and be braver about sharing those expressions more broadly. I'd like to feel as articulate out loud as I feel in my (final-draft) writing voice.
My Biggest Success?
Maya Angelou once said of her son that he was her monument. I'm extremely proud of the person my son has become, so I'm proud of bringing him into the world and bringing him up as someone who is authentic, a bright light, and compassionate.
I can also point to certain projects throughout my career that I'm proud of, and the ongoing theme has been where I've combined technology and creativity that resulted in great ideas being accessible to more people. Most recently I'm proud of writing The Courage Way book, which describes a social technology that helps leaders be wholehearted, trustworthy humans.
My Most Challenging Moment?
This goes way back to when I was around 11 years old. I was at the neighborhood indoor swimming pool in the deep-end and another little girl, who wasn't well liked, jumped in the water to play with a group of us, and clung to me. I couldn't stay afloat. The only thing I could think of to say was "F__k off". Her face fell and she dog-paddled away. I saw the great pain in her eyes, knowing I'd caused it with my words. I had decided to be cruel to save myself from drowning—and regretted hurting someone because I couldn't think of another option. I wish I could say I never did that again, but it did ingrain in me a desire to be kind, especially with my spoken words. I've come to realize there's a downside to having a bias toward kindness, when you mistake being "nice" as a reason not to be honest or not to speak up. "Nice" and "kind" are not necessarily the same thing. I believe it's possible to make wise and hard decisions with kindness, but it may require more time and imagination and honest conversation to find the right path.
My Motto?
I love collecting words to live by, so I can't pick just one. Here are two quotes that have guided me most in recent years:
(1) Violence is what happens when we don't know what else to do with our own suffering," by Parker J. Palmer and also by Parker (2) Self-care is never a selfish act—it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others."
My Favorite People/Role Models?
People who inspire me the most are the ones who have the courage to speak up and give voice to their own experience to serve a greater good. Most recently I'm inspired by the teens in Florida (and beyond) who are part of the #NeverAgain movement to change gun control laws so that shootings, in schools especially but overall, someday become a thing of the past.
My Favorite Places/Destinations?
I love uncrowded beaches where I can feel the tide and sense the connection point between land and sea. I have been lucky to travel many places with my work and love going places where I get to meet people I've been corresponding with; one such highlight was New Zealand. I also love "going home" to visit family and friends in Colorado, Chicago and Philadelphia.
My Favorite Products/Objects?
Pens with purple ink, specifically Pilot G-2 07 pens with refills. Seashell fragments, especially the spiral eyes of moonsnails; and small stones that I can stack. Also wooden art manikins.
My Current Passions?
After three years of 24/7 working on a book project (The Courage Way), which I loved, I'm enjoying being in the "in between" phase of big projects right now. I am passionate about finding joy and balance in the unfolding of what's next. I'm pondering the idea of "presence." I feel like the universe is calling me to live into what I've been writing about—which is leading a life of integrity. I define that as aligning who I am with what I do.


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I believe that we are meant to be everything that we are.
But in order to be all of yourself you must confront yourself.
In that moment you'll find whats been stopping your progression.
From there you have a choice:
Become all that you are
Or stay who you were
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I found myself lost in a moment where fantasy reality seemed to blend. A space where the blurry and the clear held a truce. In between them, in that microcosmic split of existence was her. J. It's rare that you meet someone that thinks like you. Understands your quirks and dares to be who they are. To this day I'm still convinced that if life were a puzzle we shared one particular piece for one particular reason. We share something good. Great things last, but good things come to an end. This is the series of what transpired.
Version 1.0 was ripened fresh material. I was writing obsessively as I was going through the events. I couldn't release all of it. There was too much content and I knew I needed to move on for my own sake. Dwelling tends to be useless in the present. In version 2.0 I'm releasing the other content. The event is in the past, but the art created from both parties is still surreal. Enjoy.
We're all human. We all crave and desire touch, passion, togetherness, and love. When lust and longing incorporate themselves into our truest desires, there are moments where we get washed away in the moment. And sometimes we hope it's with someone that something more meaningful can blossom with. There's a beauty to 2am and it's mystique. There's a sinful elegance to what we do when people aren't watching. See what happens at 2am.
At my core is philosophy. Deducing my environment into a simplified manner has always been a method to my madness. When you understand movements and the intentions behind which people move, their culture, their values, et cetera, a pathway opens up to whatever goal you desire. Resonance is my philosophical view points of life and behaviors. Don't worry you won't get extensive theological arguments. Just a few sentences to open your mind. That's all I need.
Many of you are familiar with my work at gksnyc.com. The ups, the downs, and everything in between. I appreciate everyone that ever took the time to read one of my pieces. If you never have, then no biggie. This site will have a lot of new material. And if you care to browse at some of my older work, it's all here. "In Lapidem"
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Travel agents yesterday criticized the Tourism Bureau's plan to extend a travel subsidy program into spring, saying that it has disrupted the tourism industry and sparked customer complaints.
Citing the success of a winter subsidy program implemented at the end of last year, the bureau said that it is considering offering subsidies in spring as well.
Domestic travelers can use the subsidies for tours from April to June, which is generally an off-peak season, the bureau said.
According to a preliminary plan, domestic tourists would receive a subsidy of NT$500 each, regardless of their age and place of residence, it said, adding that the plan would cover independent and group travelers.
The bureau also urged local governments to offer subsidies of their own.
However, travel agents said the government should stop subsidizing domestic travelers.
Contrary to what the bureau has claimed, domestic tour operators are the busiest from April to June, as many people like to travel in spring, when the weather is warmer and flowers bloom, Cheng An Travel Service chairwoman Rola Wu (吳碧蓮) said.
In April, travel agents often have trouble chartering medium or large-size buses for student graduation tours or weekend getaways, she said, adding that people also have difficulty finding hotel rooms near popular spots to view cherry blossoms or other flowers, Wu said.
The subsidy program was so loosely planned and has caused so much trouble for travel agents that the bureau might as well give travelers NT$500 each to buy souvenirs, Wu said.
"We have received complaints from some of our customers, who said they were told that they would be charged a different and potentially higher hotel room rate if they use the subsidy," she said.
Wu said that travelers also need to fill out several application forms to receive the subsidy, which leads to long lines at hotel reception desks.
When travelers are disqualified from receiving the subsidy due failing to correctly fill out the forms, they usually blame travel agents instead of the government, she added.
Some travelers have even asked travel agents to produce falsified documents so that they can use the subsidy to charter a tour bus, Wu said.
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications had said the details of the spring travel subsidy program would be made public before the end of this month, but the bureau had yet to disclose any information regarding the program as of press time last night.
The government should focus on ensuring that the nation has a well-established tourism environment to which travel agents can bring tourists, Travel Quality Assurance Association public relations manager Frank Lee (李謙宏) said.
The funds for the subsidy program could have been spent on improving tourism infrastructure, but the government chose to let the tourists spend them, which would not produce any long-term benefits, he said.
Providing travel subsidies is like "giving people a quick dose of morphine," Lee said, adding that people would stop traveling once the stimulant is removed.
Boosting domestic tourism should be the job of local government officials, who apparently do not work hard enough to promote domestic tours, association chairman Christopher Hsu (許晉睿) said.
"Local government officials in Japan form groups to visit travel agencies in Taiwan. In contrast, local governments in Taiwan wait for the Tourism Bureau to bring in international tourists," Hsu said.