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Since we opened our doors for business over a decade ago, Dr. Jane has formulated cutting-edge products to help improve the health and longevity of companion animals. We're honored to have Dr. Jane on our team, creating all of our nutritious pet foods, treats, supplements and care products.
Dr. Jane served as the President of the Veterinary Medical Association of New York City and has been honored many times by her own veterinary profession. Among her many awards and acclamations are the Outstanding Service to Veterinary Medicine Award, three Presidential Citations, The Morris Animal Foundation (supporting the continuance of Diane Fosse's Lowland gorilla Project and studies of all animals), and the Veterinary Medical Society's Merit Award.
Dr. Jane has also been involved with many Advisory boards including the Advisory Board of the Cornell University Feline Healthy Center, Canine Companions for Independence and Pet Owners with AIDs/ARC Resource Services assisting stricken individuals so they may keep their beloved pets in their time of greatest need. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Florida Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary nutritional Association.
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Since the early 1980's Dr. Jane has authored three national books promoting the responsible care and treatment of pets. Her books include Revolution in Cat Nutrition (Rawson Associates, New York, 1986), Dr. Jane's Thirty Days to a Healthier, Happier Cat (Berkley Publishing, New York, 1997), and Dr. Jane's Guide to a Healthier Happier Dog (Berkley Publishing, New York, 1999). She is currently writing another pet book. She has been the dog columnist, cat columnist and for the last 7 years natural product columnist for the highly recognized magazine "Pet Business".
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I was running Mary.
And the days were growing long.
And I was minding mine,
I was doing nothing wrong.
And the news you sent me.
And the bar's upon the door.
And this one caught me blind--
Couldn't stop me anymore.
Tell me how much do I forgive
'Cause you laid one in on me, but I'm all right.
Tell me how much--this goes on and on.
I was running barely
And it's hard to face me more.
And I was minding mine,
And doing nothing more.
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Today is day 1 of migrating Jackrabbit Photo off the old Livingdot servers and into the new Zenfolio based home. I might have outlined the reasons for this move elsewhere but in short, the Livingdot server environment was proving too unstable to be relied on to run a professional site.
Today I pretty much spent the entire day learning how to use the Zenfolio environment and I like a lot of the tools provided by their framework. their client access tools for proofing and sharing images has me excited and after I sent an email out I saw the visitor count jump a notch so hopefully one of my clients is already online poking around in her album. Hi Hillary, if you're reading this, I hope you're liking the new site and your pictures!
I also like the commerce enabling tools Zenfolio provides and their tighter integration with print shops makes me feel better about being able to offer my clients a much wider range of photography related products. It's also nice not having to build all that functionality from scratch which is part of the reason there wasn't much of that on the old website.
The blog import seems to be proceeding painlessly. Even the images are getting imported which is nice although I'm curious to see how well the slideshows fare in transit. They're just images moved around with a jquery-based slider so in theory there's a good chance they might make it through intact.
Other than that, I haven't yet been able to pick a theme and layout I'm comfortable with and the images currently on the front page need to migrate off to more appropriate places in the site. I just picked some of my old favorites as a test this morning. Anyway, that's sort of like deciding on paint and window decorations in a new house. The good news is the how well the structure and layout works.
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"Nintendo Co. has opened its blockbuster Wii game system to independent video-game developers, the company announced Wednesday.
Nintendo said it will let hobbyists and game studios create and sell downloadable Wii games with a tool called WiiWare. Gamers will be able to purchase the games through the console's Wii Shop channel starting in early 2008. 'Independent developers armed with small budgets and big ideas will be able to get their original games into the marketplace to see if we can find the next smash hit,' said Reggie Fils-Aime, president of Nintendo of America, in a statement."
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It is well-known that grandparents can play an important role in children's lives. By listening, caring and simply being a part of a child's life, grandparents provide encouragement, support, stability and connectedness that can have a profound and lasting impact. They also serve as excellent role models and sounding boards. This is especially important for children who come from at-risk backgrounds or who face physical or emotional challenges.
The Foster Grandparent Program provides an opportunity for older adults (55 and older) living on a small income, the opportunity to give meaningful service to the community, by volunteering with special needs children. Each Foster Grandparent spends an average of 20 hours a week providing individual attention to children who are:
The Foster Grandparent Program began nationally in 1965, and our program was established in 1978. It is funded through the Corporation for National and Community Service, Michigan Office of Services to the Aging, Michigan Department of Transportation and local contributions.
Q. What do Foster Grandparents do?
A. Each Foster Grandparent is assigned to one or two children. On a typical day he or she spends time with the assigned child or children developing a special relationship. Foster Grandparents provide emotional support, respite for parents, role modeling and tutoring assistance.
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Many drivers of recalled Toyota vehicles are calling their insurance companies. Not only are they concerned about whether their accelerator may stick or brakes may fail, but they're wondering if they'll be covered if they're in an accident. The short answer to the most asked question is "yes," you will be covered if you drive a recalled model and you're in an accident. The insurer will then likely go after Toyota to pay the damage if the wreck was caused by a recalled part.
Two major auto insurers, State Farm and Allstate Corp., report customer calls have spiked as the Toyota recalls have escalated. Following is a Q&A on this issue that you can share with your insureds:
Q. What's the insurance industry's current position on covering drivers of recalled Toyotas?
A. Auto insurers say if a recalled part causes an accident, your car's liability or collision insurance will cover you.
If insurance investigators determine a faulty accelerator caused the crash, the insurer will pay the claim and turn to Toyota for reimbursement. If the insurer gets paid by Toyota, customers may get all or part of their deductible returned.
Q. Could a recall cause insurance companies to raise their rates?
A. Typically a recall will not be enough to cause insurance companies to raise their prices. Several factors determine insurance rates including how frequently a specific model is involved in accidents, the cost of repairing that model, and where the driver lives. Toyota vehicles have good safety records and that's an advantage in holding down costs historically, said Jeffrey Brewer, a spokesman for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America.
Q. Are accelerators and brakes included in the safety ratings that come out each year?
A. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety performs crash tests for vehicles and releases an annual list of top safety picks. Spokesman Russ Rader said Toyota has no cars or trucks on that list this year. He noted the criteria to make the list has been significantly tightened and now includes a test of roof strength for rollover accidents.
Various Toyota models have received top marks for safety in the past. In 2009, several models including the Corolla, Prius, Highlander, Venza, RAV4, and the Tundra and Tacoma trucks were on the list, though none are currently included.
Q. Is it likely that Toyota values could drop and therefore the cost of insuring a used car could also go down?
A. Indications are that used Toyotas are worth less right now. Auto research website Edmunds.com estimates in recent weeks that the average value of a used Toyota's has fallen around 4 to 8 percent, depending on the model. Spokesman Chintan Talati said the resale value decline is likely temporary and should rebound once problems are fixed.
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(Reuters) – California Governor Jerry Brown and Mexican environmental officials signed a pact on Monday aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, an agreement that could eventually expand the market for carbon credits.
The six-page memorandum of understanding calls for cooperation in developing carbon pricing systems and calls on the partners to explore ways to align those systems in the future.
"California can't do it alone and with this new partnership with Mexico, we can make real progress on reducing dangerous greenhouse gases," said Governor Brown.
California operates a carbon cap-and-trade system, which sets a hard limit on the carbon output from large businesses and requires them to either reduce emissions or purchase credits to meet the target. The state is on track to meet its goal of 1990 emissions levels by 2020.
Read the rest of the story at Reuters.


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In an initial response to the recently released consultation on the Planning Gain Supplement the Planning Officers Society has expressed some concern as to its content.
The Society welcomes the opportunity provided by the consultation, however, it is disappointed with the Government's decision to move forward with its proposals to implement the PGS and not pursue tariffs.
Phil Kirby, for POS, said "The suggestion that 30% of revenues raised will be diverted 'to the regions' is far too high and fails to recognise the need for local accountability. Innovative use of the tariff approach, as in Milton Keynes and Ashford, should be supported as a viable alternative to delivering much needed local infrastructure if it can be demonstrated that this raises more revenue than a national system of PGS."


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Last year, when I created Generations as a homage to the many generations that built St. Philip's Anglican Church in Dunbar (to honour the church's 90th anniversary), the idea came to me of tying together a narrative of music with a story line.
The first rule of such an approach is to avoid hitting the audience over the head with the story, so I left a lot to their intelligence and their own personal creativity to figure out.
The music selections where lightly connected to the idea of intergenerational connections (A string quartet by "Pappa" Haydn, Songs my Mother Taught Me by Antonin Dvorak, and the feature work, Timepieces by Jeffrey Ryan, which I had commissioned as a memorial to my own father).
This year's concert part of The Tárogató Project springs from a similar idea—it weaves together three distinct stories:
1) The musical part is a journey through the literature (or some of it) of Hungarian music (from simple shepherd's songs to grand Romance to newly commissioned works for the tárogató),
2) the next part explores the story of the Hungarian refugees, particularly those from the University of Sopron who came to Vancouver and made a positive impact on the city, UBC, and forestry practices in BC, and
3) the final story deals with the contemporary unfolding drama of today's refugees and the challenges they face making their new home, Vancouver, home.
The music will weave its own thread leaving the other two stories to drive the narrative (and the music to provide meditation points).
The date is 30 April 2017 (4pm) at St. Philip's Church (Dunbar).


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A multinational band, Groovexpress plays like its resume – deep, wide and with a canny sense of timing and gumption.
A 30-year jazz vet, guitar-playing leader Mykeljon Winckell studied music at Australia's Queensland Conservatorium of Music before moving to LA. Meanwhile, collaborator Haggis Maguiness is a harmonica-playing legend in Australasia. Bassist Bruce Kerr has played with an expanse of artists ranging from Shirley Bassey and Leo Sayer to Roger Whittaker and Todd Rundgren, while keyboardist Ernest Semu might be best remembered for his stint with Cairo. Then there's saxist Robert Kyle, a veteran of shows and sessions with everyone from Michael McDonald and Linda Ronstadt to Cee-Lo Green and Chaka Khan.
All of that experience is brought to bear on Ukrainian Doll, which unfolds like the all-star session that it is. There's almost nothing they can't do, as this project so amply shows – and right from the first.
Mykeljon's electric doubles nicely with Maguiness' harmonica to form the initial groove on "E Type Blues," with Kyle's horn working in counterpoint. Then the song settles into a urban atmosphere filled with sharp asides by Mykeljon, Semu (on electric piano), Kyle (who returns with for a slinky turn), and finally Maguiness (whose solo combines the best elements of Stevie Wonder and Toots Thielemans.
For all of the opening tracks easy urbanity, "Pretty Little Thang" rumbles out with a completely different goal. You could, in fact, redub this one "Pretty Little Blues." Mykeljon's approach is sharp and tangy, with no small amount of Wes Montgomery influence. Early in Semu makes an appropriate switch to a gurgling organ – while Maguiness' harp delves into dark new areas – before offering a tough assessment of things on electric piano again. Kerr and drummer Isaac Sanchez, meanwhile, remain the song's thumping heart, imbuing this song with attitude and gumption.
"Mi Bella Paola" updates the guttural, straight-forward approach of "Pretty Little Thang," bringing in more smooth-jazz influences – but keeping the sharp-edged, soulful attitude. Mykeljon's guitar work spans the gamut between both, working delicate counterpoint to Kerr's ascending lines on bass before catching a sizzling groove behind Maguiness' R&B-soaked ruminations. Maguiness opens up "No Way Home" on a similar, soul-jazz note, even as Sanchez and Kerr dig deeper, but Mykeljon eventually leads the song into sunnier spaces. He later tangles brilliantly with Semu, again on the electric piano.
By its title, "I Say Praise" might be expected to include some overt gospel overtones, but instead it's a gorgeous reminiscence – filled with thoughtful moments by Semu on acoustic piano, Maguiness on harp (again assuming Wonder's springy attitude), and Mykeljon (who this time plays with the mainstream approachability of George Benson). The only song on this set not composed exclusively by Mykeljon follows, as the Maguiness receives a co-writing credit "Ukrainian Doll," a funky delight. The two again work in a tight little tandem, running side by side and then separating to express their own smart asides. But they're not alone in making this track work. Kyle and Semu make important contributions as well, ultimately constructing one of the album's most collaborative sounding moments.
On the other hand, "High Heels" doesn't do enough to separate itself from an ocean of other similarly pop-influenced R&B-influenced smooth jazz songs that have come before. It's pleasant enough, but not nearly as distinctive as the rest of Ukrainian Doll. Groovexpress bounces back nicely, however, with "Tell Me Why" – a twilit ballad that gives plenty of room for each member to shine. Its spacious beginning works as a showcase for the layered drum work of Sanchez, who eventually supports standout solo moments from Semu's piano, Kyle's sax and Mykeljon's guitar. As before Kyle and Mykeljon quietly trace along with one another before going their own way, while Semu's trickling asides – and the occasional flourish by Kerr – serve to add an air of expectation.
"Foxy Brown" finds the group returning to a classic Blue Note space, keyed by Semu's switch to organ, before Mykeljon switches to acoustic for a gorgeous album-closing assignation.
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Investigators do not suspect the unidentified man as the creator of the original Blaster worm, the Seattle Times said.
Instead, they suspect he altered the worm into the so-called B-variant, which does more harm than the original that bored into computers through a weak spot in the Microsoft MSFT.O Windows operating system, the paper reported.
The creator of the original Blaster worm has not yet been found, said the Times.
Originally posted by infinite
guess how they caught him? the virus signed his victims up to his own website so he can keep track on them lol he didn't even write the virus, he just copied it and changed afew bits. He ain't even a hacker or a virus maker, he is just some lame kid who wants to be some super hacker
Originally posted by ZeroDeep
Man, A kid as smart as that should be working for the goverment.
he prolly goes to school, gets picked on comes home and makes virus's.
With the right motivation and help who knows where he could be.
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Like Zzub said..."make an example outta him".
Cut his fingers off. Or send him my way and let me deal with him.


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NZNO has revitalised its commitment to safe staffing and the care capacity demand management programme; we have a range of strategies to engage our members including a new campaign brand. Think of it like a new car – the engine is still care capacity demand management, the destination is safe staffing and the name of the car that will take us there is CarePoint.
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Be beautiful in the BRILLA women's show shirt! This elegant choice features Swarovski crystal details on the sleeves. The best part? Tie together your look by pairing this shirt with the matching LOK jacket and NUDO breeches! Made from our high-performace jersey fabric, which fits like a second skin and wicks moisture away from the body. Silver ionic threads lend all ANIMO garments antimicrobial, anti-oder properties.


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Working while listening to TWiT TV's MacBreak Weekly... A big part of the conversation: Apple's complete ineptness when it comes to social networking or sharing.
The very thing that makes Apple a very strong hardware company is the thing that's killing them when it comes to "Open" environments. Control is essential for developing and designing hardware but it's death for Social. This, in the long-term, spells disaster for Apple. Frankly I love my iMac, my iPad but iCloud, Apple's sharing platform is, for the most part, crap-ware. If I want to really share something with anyone, I use Google Drive or Dropbox because I can share with anyone who's using any platform. Let's face it, more and more we collaborate. Sharing is not an option, it's a requirement in any online relationship.
Here's Apple's problem: Mindset. No matter how much money they have in their accounts, Apple's mindset is that of a hardware company. It uses software only to tie its hardware together. This means that anything outside of that, anything that requires me to share with a PC or Android or Linux has to be an afterthought for their software developers...and, at best is a secondary or tertiary goal for Apple's leadership. In a world that is all about Social, all about sharing, all about collaboration to bring better experiences to partners and customers, Apple, long-term, is going to lose...no matter how good their hardware.
Change your mindset or perish.
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When sailing into the wind, one must tack while never losing sight of the destination, the goal. You can do this...and though it will seem slow, the progress tenuous and exhausting, you're getting there! You're moving closer. Keep your eyes on the finish and never lose sight of the person you are and the people you'll help along the way.
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Foodservice Front Burner at The Pantry
Shifting strategy expected to "close gap" created by changing sales patterns, competition
CARY, N.C. -- For decades, sales of fuel and cigarettes have buoyed sales and generated repeat business at convenience store retailer The Pantry Inc. But with the advent of fuel-efficient vehicles and a decline in the number of smokers, the Cary, N.C.-based chain is looking for new ways to drive customer traffic, reported The Triangle Business Journal.
To make up for declining sales in those categories, the company is focusing more strongly on foodservice. CEO Dennis Hatchell told the newspaper that foodservice accounts for 11% of merchandising sales, while the national average for c-stores is 17%.
That leaves The Pantry with some catching up to do, said the report.
"Our goal is to close this gap over the next several years, and by doing so, will help to offset the declines we are seeing in cigarettes," Hatchell said. "We believe our branded QSRs help differentiate our store from other competitors."
Noting that stores with restaurants are among the best performing, Hatchell said that the company plans to open 70 additional quick-service restaurants over the next two fiscal years and added that "we would like to ramp up the pace at which we add new QSRs over time."
"There are strong competitors that operate within our markets that we are aware of and monitor closely," Hatchell said. "We track new competitive threats, and we are now proactively working to maintain our market share at those locations where new competitors arrive. ... In addition, we want to be sure that not only does The Pantry have to be aware of our competitors, but that they also have to be aware of us."
Foodservice became one of several points of contention during the public company's protracted board of directors battle with a sizeable group of "dissident" investors who objected to the chain's past performance and its strategy and direction, as well as to the existing board's competence. The current management, in turn, disputed the qualifications of the group's board nominees.
The investors staged a "coup" and succeeded in seating its three nominees on the nine-person board, so any new strategy and direction will need the cooperation of a newly constituted board.
In materials presented to shareholders before the election, the investors group favored a plan of more rapid QSR expansion. The existing management favored a more cautions, measured approach. The actual new strategy will likely be influenced by both the traditional and dissident views.
Click here to view CSP Daily News coverage of The Pantry's board battle.
Based in Cary, N.C., The Pantry is a leading independently operated convenience store chain in the southeastern United States and one of the largest independently operated convenience store chains in the country. As of March 13, 2014, the company operated 1,537 stores in 13 states under select banners, including Kangaroo Express, its primary operating banner.
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Initial estimates of $6.5 million in damages caused by the record-breaking flood in Chenango County last June were less than half of what was actually received from federal, state and local organizations, including churches.
County officials charged with emergency management, infrastructure and social services estimate about $17.5 million in flood disaster related assistance has poured into the region over the past year.
No cost estimates were made for individual business losses, however officials at one time said about $8 million in crops spread over 132 farms in Chenango County were washed out.
The Chenango County Emergency Management Office reported this week that 418 repair and mitigation infrastructure projects were identified for reimbursement by state and federal emergency officials. Culverts and bridges are still at the present time being replaced in some municipalities.
We had some towns where every single road was damaged and needed repair, Deputy Director Matt Beckwith said.
FEMA paid out $12 million plus $1.28 in mitigation project costs.
When FEMA came in, we went through every pebble and itemized costs and made contacts with school, fire department, village and school officials. Project worksheets were written up and costs reported to FEMA, he said. The paperwork was overwhelming.
As for departmental expenses, the majority of the urgent work was completed by volunteer EMTs, fire fighters, and deputy coordinators. Individual towns handled the majority of their own clean up, though outside contractors were called in to assist with the floods that hit the region all over again in November. Corrections officers were called in to set up shelters, deliver water, food and other supplies. Road patrols followed-up complaints and ensured safety.


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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul elaborated on his opposition to federal farm subsidies Wednesday, saying he is "much more moderate" on the issue than he has been portrayed in the media.
Appearing on WHAS-AM radio in Louisville with host Mandy Connell, Paul was asked how a rural state like Kentucky would fare without agricultural subsidies.
Paul's Democratic opponent in this year's race, Attorney General Jack Conway, has criticized Paul, especially in Western Kentucky, for opposing farm subsidies.
"The interesting thing is they start out with that being my position and I'm actually much more moderate than that. You know how moderate I am," Paul said during the one-hour radio interview.
Paul, a Bowling Green eye surgeon making his first bid for public office, said the federal government first should stop providing subsidies to dead farmers.
He said a survey in Miami last year showed that in that area 234 dead farmers were receiving $9.1 million in subsidies.
"Let's just agree that we will get rid of subsidies for dead farmers first," he said.
After that, Paul said, the government should restrict subsidies to farmers who make more than $2 million a year.
Paul said 2,007 farmers last year whose income was greater than $2 million received subsidies.
"Let's agree that maybe we can cut them out," he said.
Paul noted that of the $13 billion in farm subsidies last year, $1 billion was spent to tell or pay people not to grow crops. "I don't think that's a good idea to pay people not to farm," he said.
The United States has the greatest farm production in the world, Paul said.
"We are better at it than anywhere in the world. Instead of letting and paying our farms to go fallow, let's grow more and export it," he said. "Let's become a great exporter like we used to be."
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Data Standardization Concerns to Continue to Hinder Growth of Global Computational Biology Market
Computational biology, also commonly referred to as bioinformatics, makes use of algorithms to establish the relationship between biological systems with the help of biological data that is impossible to be understood without computation analysis and modeling. For instance, the DNA and RNA sequencing done by new devices is so fine that not even a 0.001% of this data can be seen by human eyes. The use of computational biology to create simulation models for the fields of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics have significantly helped several drug research and development projects in the recent past. This has compelled many pharmaceutical companies across the globe to adopt computational biology solutions.
The benefit of computational biology in using highly complex biological data to discover and gain a clear understanding of medical phenomena, significantly eliminating the need for human candidates to test drugs in developmental stage will boost the demand for these solutions globally. Transparency Market Research (TMR) states that the market will exhibit a remarkable double digit CAGR over the next few years and rise to a valuation of US$2.9 bn by 2018.
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In this blog post, TMR analysts answer certain questions to present a clear perspective of the market for readers concerned with the future growth prospects of the market.
Q. What is the key driving force for the market?
A. Development of new drugs is a highly expensive process. The vast expenses incurred in the entire process of introducing a drug to the market, involving steps such as research, clinical tests, and approval applications, each equally expensive as the actual manufacturing process, make failure of a drug development project a critical loss for struggling pharmaceutical companies. It is estimated that the cost of introducing a new drug to the market is over US$3 bn. Failure of a drug development project, the resultant loss of investment, and the eventual chances of bankruptcy are thus the key factors driving the global demand for computational biology solutions.
Q. What are the key challenges faced by the market?
A. As the biological data being analyzed/processed in computational biology solutions is collected from a number of sources, it lacks standardization. For effective usage of biological data across a number of data processing tools, it is also necessary that the tools are compatible with each other. Moreover, the storage of unstructured data is also a huge challenge for market players. The integrated analysis of highly complex genomic and biomedical research data leads to complex statistical challenges.
Also, as new genomes continue to be added to databases, the resulting misannotations also lead to several data processing challenges. Moreover, there is also a significant shortage of skilled scientists who are excel in both computers and biology. These factors are collectively hampering the global demand for computational biology tools and services.
Q. Is the state of investment promising in the global computation biology market?
A. Yes. The market is expected to exhibit a highly promising rate of growth in the next few years. As such, the focus of large and small investors on this field has significantly increased and private and public bodies are encouragingly investing in the field. Presently, a significant chunk of investments in the market are provided by government bodies. Significant funds are being invested by government bodies in healthcare and education domains to encourage the adoption and enhance capabilities in the field of computational biology. The improvement brought about by computational biology solutions in the process of drug development is the key aspect that forms the basis of these investments.


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Victoria Beckham took her family to visit the Modern Family set in Los Angeles, California on Thursday (10Aug17).
The former Spice Girl-turned-designer is clearly a fan of the popular sitcom about an extended family and arrived onset with husband David and their four children, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper.
She shared a cute photo taken in the Dunphy family's living room. Alongside Jesse Taylor Ferguson, Victoria and David posed by the stairs, hands on hips just like Jesse, Brooklyn leaned on the back of the sofa, and Romeo, Cruz, Harper and a friend were seen sitting on the sofa. Victoria and David both sported hats for the visit, she a black baseball cap, he a fedora and a Modern Family T-shirt.
Victoria added the caption: "Dunphy's are out, the Beckham's moved in (sic). The new modern family! #DavidDunphy #mitchstolemypose @jessetyler @davidbeckham X VB." She included a crying with laughter emoji.
Jesse also shared the picture, adding his own comment: "The role of Claire is being played by @victoriabeckham. The role of Phil is being played by @davidbeckham. The role of Victoria Beckham is being played by @jessetyler. Thank you all for coming to visit the Modern Family set today! We loved having you all!!!" He added a heart emoji.
Meanwhile, Brooklyn was taking a day off from promoting his new photography book, What I See. In a recent interview with news program Entertainment Tonight, he shared, "I just started carrying it (camera) everywhere with me, posting on my Instagram. And then I just really enjoyed it and I found out I was pretty good at it. So I just stuck with it."
Victoria also shared a photo of she and Brooklyn on Instagram on 3 August (17) announcing the family's return "back home to LA" to "celebrate". She added she was "so proud" of her son's book launch.


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If rain dampened spirits within the peloton, it didn't show on the faces of Bardiani Valvole – CSF Inox riders, as they led out Sacha Modolo to perfection in today's inaugural stage of the 12th Tour of Qinghai Lake. Taking place at an introductory elevation of 2'100 metres – half that of the highest point in the 2,010 kilometre race – the 122km circuit race was expected to result in a bunch kick, and it didn't disappoint.
IMAGES: Mokhriz Aziz (UCI AsiaTour photographer) + 2013 Tour of Qinghai Lake
Report: 2013 Tour of Qinghai Lake
The race was animated with an attack by two riders from China, Xue Cheng (Gan Su Sports Lottery Cycling Team) and Wu Sheng Jun (Qinghai Tianyoude Cycling Team). The pair developed close to a one minute lead inside the first ten kilometres and their compact agility meant the gap continued to blossom on the wet roads as the much-larger peloton rode more cautiously.
On the third 17.4km lap, more escapees were in pursuit of Xue and Wu; Xue's teammate Yang Zen Tao (GTC), Australian rider – and teammate of Wu – Dylan Spilby (TYD), and Ziga Groselj (Sava). Under the urgency of the two separate breakaways, the peloton's deficit ballooned to almost seven minutes until, with 45 kilometres remaining, Lampre-Merida awakened the field and immediately upped the pace to reel in the four ahead. Less than one lap later, the hopeful escapees were welcomed back into the peloton.
Though the stage's fate was resigned to a bunch sprint, a few "Kodak courage" attacks by locals added theatrical moments for the live TV feed being broadcast on national broadcaster CCTV and Qinghai Satellite. Inside the final 500 meters, Modolo's Bardiani Valvole – CSF Inox sprint train over-powered the Synergy Baku leadout of New Zealander Rico Rogers, who finished second, with veteran sprinter Francesco Chicchi (Vini Fantani – Selle Italia) completing the podium. With the stage win, Modolo took not only the overall race leader's yellow jersey, but also the green Points Jersey. Xue Cheng moved up to second place in GC and took the blue jersey of the best Asian rider.
Stage 2, Huzhu – Guide (151km) starts 11:00 local time (03:00 GMT), Monday 08 July. All stage maps and profiles, together with a full race backgrounder can be found on the Cycling iQ 2013 Tour of Qinghai Lake race preview page.
Individual General Classification (Yellow jersey): Sacha Modolo (Bardiani Valvole – CSF Inox)
Points Classification (Green jersey): Sacha Modolo (Bardiani Valvole – CSF Inox)
Best Asian Rider Classification (Blue jersey): Xue Cheng (Gan Su Sports Lottery Cycling Team)
King of the Mountains Classification (Polka Dot jersey): Not commenced
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There's plenty that's not so cheerful about family caregiving. But that doesn't mean you have to succumb to the tension and sadness every day. With a minimum of effort, you can introduce levity and lightness into the atmosphere.
1. Introduce elements of play into your home.
Having fun and games on hand really does raise the odds that you and your loved ones will partake. Think about past pleasures: Thousand-piece jigsaws? Board games like chess or Chinese checkers? Magnetic blocks and other 3-D puzzles? Blowing bubbles? One family keeps a basket of soft balls of different types handy in the kitchen to toss or bounce as they chat. Another displays Mom's beloved doll collection where she can see it every day.
2. Create something instead of always watching TV.
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Stock a few activities that use up the long hours of the day but that are more communal and active than TV -- and provide feelings of satisfaction and accomplishment. Doodle in sophisticated coloring books that feature mosaics and florals (available at arts and crafts stores). Many toy stores sell art kits with black velvet cutouts and colored markers. More easy-to-make ideas: stained glass suncatchers, Christmas ornaments, woven placemats. The finished object is less important than the fun had in doing it.
3. Hire the happiest aide you can find.
Obviously when bringing in outside support, you want to hire someone competent. But all things being equal, consider the candidate's countenance. A happy aide, nurse, personal care assistant, or elder companion will bring sunshine along every time he or she enters your home. A happy personality tends to be an infectious one.
4. Display fun messages.
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Hang a chalkboard or paint a square of chalk paint in a prominent place. Write a joke of the day or jot a loving message.
5. Play the gratitude game.
Remember Pollyanna and her "Glad Game?" The optimistic young heroine found something to be glad about in every situation. (Only crutches, not a doll, in the charity gift barrel? At least she didn't need to use them!) The game works because fear, disappointment, and negativity can't exist in the same mental space as gratitude. So when life is difficult, try making a list of things you're grateful for -- and if possible, asking your loved one and other family members, "What are you grateful for today?" Sometimes you can find happiness by creating your own relative happiness.
6. Have cheerful friends on speed-dial.
Every caregiver needs a handful of go-to friends and relatives with bright personalities. When you or your loved one feel swamped by the blues, call one of your sunnier friends and -- this is key -- let him or her know you're low: "Can you stop by? We need cheering up." Sometimes the simple infusion of a happy person in a depressing situation can alter the mood of the whole house. Even a temporary lift is a worthwhile one.


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Space radiation and harsh conditions may result in an even better mango, Chinese researchers say after successfully breeding the world's first "space mangoes." According to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, researchers have been trying to breed various seeds in space for three decades and have finally made a breakthrough with mangoes.
The two Chinese astronauts aboard the Shenzhou-11 spacecraft, which launched last October, brought four test tubes of embryonic mangoes with them. The 30-day stay was China's longest manned mission. The harsh environment in space – including radiation and zero gravity – resulted in new genetic traits, CCTV reports.
"We have bred over 1,000 jars of mango seeds after they returned from Shenzhou-11. Once the test is successful, it will be the first of its kind in the world," Peng Longrong of the Space Mango Breeding Program told CCTV.
"These space mangoes can prevent pests. This is very important. They also help improve quality and yields so that people around China can eat mangoes without any safety concerns."
China is one of the world's largest mango producers – second only to India. While the researchers admit that the "space mangoes" are not viable for human consumption yet, what they've learned from the Shenzhou-11 mission is "light years ahead of what could ever have been accomplished on earth alone."


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The battle between Canadian actors and producers is headed to court-ordered arbitration, after a tentative deal to settle the strike Friday was dashed when Hollywood weighed in with a thumbs-down on the terms over the weekend.
Both sides maintained that an agreement remains in the offing.
Friday's tentative settlement between ACTRA, the CFTPA, the Assn. des producteurs de films et de télévision du Québec repping producers in Quebec and the Hollywood studios includes a 10% pay and benefits raise for thesps over three years and a formula for residuals on new-media use. There is also a sunset clause allowing the new media terms to be revisited after guild negotiations are completed south of the border later this year.
But Hollywood producers complained that the new-media terms, which includes a cut of distributors' gross revenue, could set a damaging precedent for them when they head to the table with the major actors, writers and directors guilds south of the border.
John Barrack, chief negotiator for the CFTPA, confirmed that the studio bosses with whom he spoke late Friday expressed significant reservations over the proposed Canadian IPA's new media terms, and that has stalled the deal. "There can't be a deal until everyone's satisfied," he said.
Although the studios are not signatories to the Canadian IPA, they hold considerable sway by virtue of their contribution to the industry here, and are full partners at the negotiating table. "Our agreement among ourselves is everyone has to be satisfied or no one's satisfied," Barrack said.
No U.S. studio representative could be reached for comment over the weekend.
Thesps and producers have been in bitter conflict over the terms of their new Independent Production Agreement since October, and an actors' strike was called in Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Manitoba in early January, primarily over wages and the uncharted realm of new media rights.
Pressure is mounting to clinch a deal as industryites grow increasingly desperate in spite of the availability of continuation letters from the union. The studios have said they will not agree to ACTRA's continuation terms, and business in Toronto in particular has slowed to a trickle. There is only one feature, a Canadian comedy titled "Hank & Mike," lensing here at the moment.
An ad-hoc group of industryites named the Alliance of Film Services and Labor has called a rally at Toronto's city hall today, and organizers say the demonstration will go ahead regardless of whether a deal is signed.
"While other cities throughout the world are vying for a stake in this lucrative, clean industry, Toronto seems to be squandering the skills and facilities that would take competitors years to amass," says a release from the group, which notes that production in Toronto has dropped 36% between its peak of C$928 million ($798 million) in 2001. "Production spending was only C$594 million ($510 million) in 2006, largely due to U.S. feature films by-passing the city due to concerns over pending labor negotiations."
As it is, Toronto appears to have missed the boat on the television pilot season this year. "One could be optimistic and say maybe they're not finding a home elsewhere," said Jonathan Hackett, producer of "The Dresden Files," "but I'd be surprised."
What's most important now, he said, is for the infighting to stop and industryites to pull together to reinvigorate the Toronto industry, including getting more and better studio space online faster and a re-upped political will to promote the city's strengths as a lensing destination.
"We've been quite complacent in the boom years that the business will continue and everyone will continue to prosper," he said, "when in fact, that hasn't been the case."


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Engel & Völkers Expands Into Montana
Monday, February 6th, 2017 at 12:03pm Engel Völkers
International real estate firm grows Rocky Mountain presence with its first Montana real estate shop in Bozeman
Bozeman, Mont. and New York, NY – Engel & Völkers North America, the international, premium real estate firm, announced the opening of its newest shop in Bozeman, Montana. The expansion comes as a result of a partnership with Montana 406, the region's leading high-end brokerage. Owners Bret and PollyAnna Snyder will continue to lead the newly named Engel & Völkers Bozeman, providing its signature boutique service with enhanced global reach, in the Bozeman/Gallatin Valley, Livingston/Paradise Valley, and Big Sky markets.
"The interest in Bozeman's real estate market, from both domestic and international buyers, is growing," said Anthony Hitt, CEO of Engel & Völkers North America. "As a boutique, luxury firm with a pulse on the local community and specialized knowledge of the real estate market, PollyAnna and Bret are the ideal partners to introduce our premium level services and international reach to this increasingly popular destination."
Engel & Völkers Bozeman, with a main office located at 319 E Mendenhall in downtown Bozeman, will provide leading real estate services for buyers and sellers who are drawn to the market for its lifestyle offerings including premier skiing, fly-fishing and hunting. Bozeman is also known as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park and touts a strong university population, burgeoning tech scene and exceptional education system.
"Last year more than half of our clients came from outside of the state, and we expect this number to increase in 2017," said PollyAnna Snyder. "To meet this level of growth, we chose to align ourselves with Engel & Völkers for the network's expansive global reach and our shared commitment to the highest levels of quality service."
Engel & Völkers operates a global network of brokerages providing premium level services in 32 countries spanning five continents. For more information, please visit https://www.evusa.com/.


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[Fresh] okay so I got a call from a friend earlier... She let me know she had a group of contacts that are very accurate in calling specific things about the dinar in the past... they've not called dates and rates as of late (I asked and that was the response I got) and they were calling for a Wednesday window
[Lady Sarah] Fresh thanks
[speedy] interesting
[Fresh] They have been right about specific details regarding dinar, banks, etc in the past and this was thrown in my lap
[AZGhostHunter] Fresh cool man, thanks a little hope for today
[RIVERGIRL] Fresh , thanks...maybe they'll be right
[Lady Sarah] Fresh at least it was warm and fuzzy
[starjump123] Fresh yaaaaay
[rvwife] thanks Fresh
[Fresh] I can elaborate if you want my opinion... I don't think we have a call planned Tonight unless I get a few more pieces of information I'm waiting to hear back on...
[Fresh] So let's use this rumor for example - I know this person and they have NEVER shared intel with me prior, yet I talk to them about dinar every day - not bad right? For starters at least...
[Fresh] Now certainly there are a lot of people that feel the need to pile on and add intel - make up intel - whatever you call it - say yeah "I'm hearing this week too - especially XYZ date" well this wasn't the scenario I'd expect... this person is friends with me and knew it would go nowhere - nor wanted it to
[Fresh] I had to remove some of the details
[Fresh] RIVERGIRL trying to elaborate on that
[Capt Ron] Fresh, was this conversation today?
[Fresh] So I wasn't able to get TOO specific of details for this Wednesday window but it seemed tied to International banking which seems encouraging because Georgiaboy has told us in the past ideal windows are like Wednesday right after 5pm est when they settle accounts... so I like that this separate piece of intel matches up with something he has been following
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[Fresh] I have NOT talked to Georgiaboy Today and hope he had a great weekend - I will try and follow up with him later... I have a lot of irons in different fires trying to make sense of existing intel and some new rumors coming out...
[Fresh] I will report back when I know more to report
[duke] Fresh thanks
[dsatmhk] Thank you Fresh!
[Capt Ron] Does the Wednesday window have to do with any ultimatum deadlines for M to get his stuff in one ock?
[RIVERGIRL] Fresh , thanks...can i talk now?
[Lady Sarah] Fresh good bank story, and at least this one is first hand
[Fresh] Lady Sarah I wouldn't call this a bank story
[Fresh] this was .... ehhhh.... higher up than that?
[docbubba1] thanks Fresh, dont you think it all depends on the speed with which they form goi finally, and get erbil implemented or settled?
[mammat] starjump123 so.what's up with the Erbil? What exactly is required?
[Lady Sarah] Fresh ok thanks for the clarification
[Fresh] I'm trying to find a way to quantify it and will have to say - nope this was not your average bank rumor... this was from people that may not be bankers to be fair...
[scarby] Fresh so are you confident with these people and what they have to say
[Fresh] scarby I've had people that I've met in person that are good friends guarantee that it's happening and I can beat em up if it doesn't on date XYZ and it hasn't happened - hard to say WHEN someone comes forward with the rumor that turns into be truth 100% at this point
[Fresh] docbubba1 Hey our members at PI ask what I'm hearing some times and I share the latest and greatest I can sink my teeth into... I hope this source is correct
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Agave is a family orientated privately owned apartment in an established quiet area, with amenities very close by. Suitable for families, couples, and older groups of sports people. It consists of 2 bedrooms, bathroom and shower room. There is a fully fitted and well equipped kitchen, with washing machine, as well as a luxuriously appointed lounge leading onto the balcony which overlooks the pool. The condominium consists of 5 apartments, and is situated in an established area only a 2 minute walk from a park with childrens area, bistro, bar, restaurants, (good low cost food helpful friendly staff, and lively at the weekend), souvenir shop, who also can arrange ecursions and currency exchange. The property is surrounded by golf courses, some within easy walking distance, nearest one is an easy 10 minutes away. The beach is a 20/30 minute walk away, as is the Marina, along a beautiful palm fringed walkway set with exercise equipment every few metres for those inclined to try and work off a few pounds from the wonderful local food. The apartment has many personal touches as it it used on a regular basis by the owners, including resident guard seagulls, Tom, Dick and Harry, plus Bert the latest arrival. There is a new arrival for 2015 Rocky the cockeral a traditional, well known Portuguese Symbol, to replace a previous smaller cockerel, sadly stolen by a guest.
Please be advised that if you are a group of young people, we can not accept groups aged under 23,. Due to previous problems with this type of group, we are unable to accept bookings, without safeguards. We will require names and addresses and contact numbers of all members of any young group, and will hold the group leader as personally responsible for any damage or disruption and reserve the right to eject any group for any reason that we consider inappropriate, without notice. We are sure you will understand our policy.
If your group does not fall into this category, then you are very welcome to our house as we are in a quiet residential area, which is suitable for families, couples and older groups, who enjoy relaxation and quiet as part of their holiday.
General: The apartment is fitted with air-conditioning plus heaters for the out of season evenings.(available for a small extra charge) and is suitable for up to 6 adults.
The shared gardens are laid to lawn around the building and pool, there are 2 loungers supplied in the apartment, as well as foam beach mats. The balcony has a shaded drying area, as well as a seating area with 6 chairs, table and umbrella. The pool is approximately 30' long, and is maintained by the condominium owner.
The beach is a 20/30 minute walk, through a nature reserve, to Falesia beach, which is a quiet stretch of golden sand, with a cafe and restaurant, there are a considerable number of covered parking spaces. The town of Vilamoura offers a range of activities from golf to deep sea fishing, as well as some exclusive shopping, and huge range of restaurants. The local nature reserve has a fantastic range of birdlife including several rare varieties.
Golf: The apartment is surrounded by 3 golf courses;- Laguna, Old Course, and Pinhal, all within walking distance or with a 10 minute drive another 3;- Millennium, Vila Sol, and the Golf Academy which includes a driving range. In the adjoining complex there is a golf booking agency Tee-Times, run by a UK ex-pat, who can give invaluable advice about the facilities available, and offers good rates for golfers via the agency.
Local Information: The local airport is Faro, which is well served by budget and scheduled airlines from all over the UK. The airport is a 20 minute drive away, although there are the options of taxi, bus, or car hire at the airport. Car hire is not considered essential as the local services are so close, however one will be required to go on excursions, or alternatively by coach from the local tour company based in the adjacent complex.
Cabo Vincente, the most westerly point of Portugal is 90 kilometres away by road. 300 kilometers by toll motorway to Lisbon. Spain is only 75 Kilometres away. The nearest towns are Quateria, and Albufeira, which both offer beaches, bars, and nightime entertainment if required.
The Algarve is many things to different people from a bucket and spade beach holiday, to a fishing and watersports holiday based at Vilamoura Marina, with golf, walking, cycling, or visiting historical sites. There really is something to suit all tastes.
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Paul R Butler purchased this apartment in 2004
We looked at many apartments when we decided to buy, this had local amenities very very close by, including 2 excellent portugeuse Restaurants and two bars. the walk to the beach is lovely, however the little train passes a few meters from the end of our road, so getting into town is easy, we usually stroll down to the Marina, and get a taxi back.. We love Vilamoura, and are constantly finding out new things about it, and new things to do.
The balcony is a wonderful place to watch the world go slowly by, and is a great place to chill out. The pool is small, but there are only 5/6 apartments in Edificio Baltarik, so usually its like having a private pool, only overlooked by the apartments, so great for children. The area is very quiet, and well established, but just a few metres away is the lovely restauant Chez Carlos, and we have equipped the apartment comprehensively as both my wife and I are keen cooks.
Never having been to Portugal, I wasn't sure what to expect. But this is a true case of "it does what it says on the tin." The booking process was easy, the managing agent greeted us on arrival and we were provided with clean linen and towels mid-stay. The apartment is super....well equipped with attention to detail. Centrally located and within easy reach of the supermarket, restaurants, beach and Marina. We loved it. The fact that whilst we were there, we booked to go again, should tell you all you need to know.
Had a lovely time in Portugal, made even better by staying at this appartement. Carlos was very nice and helpful. Very spacious rooms, very clean. Very quiet, Shops and a couple of restaurants just across the road. 20 minute walk to marina. Would definitely go back and stay at this appartment. 👍🏻
The apartment is literally across the road from two lovely, very reasonably priced restaurants, Chez Carlos & A Carpo, a supermarket, a cocktail bar & an amazing breakfast bistro (fab sausages) which we visited every day!! It's a lovely walk down to the marina and/or beach (beach is stunning) but the best part was the owner subscribes to the Vilamoura bike system enabling visitors to the apartment the option of using a bike & cycling instead. We used the bikes almost every day at no additional cost. The owner Paul, and his representatives, could not have been more helpful during our stay. Will definitely return and recommend to friends & family.
The Property Was Amazing It Had everything you could ask for its a very quiet area ,very clean , would recommend to anyone and will be visiting again shortly ,carlos was very helpful owners should be proud
We really enjoyed our time here. Nice apartment about a twenty minute walk through a nice park to the marina.
Carlos was very helpful and arrange transfers which were cheaper than a taxi, Paul the owner was very efficient with the booking etc.
We will be back and thanks again to Paul and Carlos, all the best
Steve and family
This apartment found online was an absolute gem of a discovery! I have rented apartments privately many times and they are always good, but this was by far my favourite. It is very well equipped with everything you could possibly need during a family holiday, and is located in a lovely area with shops and restaurants on its doorstep. We stayed there for 10 days with our three daughters (11,10 and 7) and had the most wonderful, relaxing holiday. The pool is beautiful and for the most part the girls had the pool to themselves and when we weren't in there with them - we were able to sit at the balcony and watch over them. There is an impressive array of DVD's to watch if required and the settee was extremely comfortable. The balcony was really lovely as it was shaded whilst still having a lovely view of the pool and surrounding area and was the perfect spot for me to enjoy a tranquil cup of tea first thing whilst waiting for the rest of the family to wake - heaven! Sleep was not an issue as the apartment was cool (despite the heat outside) and the beds were very, very comfortable.
The location of the apartment was a 20-30 minute walk away from the Marina but we got into the habit of doing this each evening as the girls enjoyed the Marina - and all the different restaurants. The walk is really pleasant as it's through a scenic park area and perfectly safe. We went to the beach once during our visit - which was a bit more of a walk (train available) and although it was lovely we didn't return as the apartment and pool was just so much more fun and relaxing.
We ate at Chez Carlos (across the road from the apartment) one evening and this was really well priced food and some of the best quality and service of anywhere else we ate. In the Marina it is a lot pricier (especially with 3 children) but we were able to find some decent value places - and everywhere we ate was good quality food.
I normally don't like to return to the same places on holiday but I would go back to this apartment without any hesitation. I was given first class service from the owner and the agent and the drivers who brought us to and from the apartment -and the entire process was so friendly and professional. Portugal itself is beautiful and the people are all extremely friendly and polite and very helpful. We had an amazing holiday and I'm so pleased I rented this particular apartment.
Vilamoura is the name given to an area rather than to any actual town. It is one of the largest single tourist complexes in Europe and covers some 2.000 hectares of land. The apartment area is near to Falesia Beach, and Nature reserve, as well as the Marina, making it ideal for both sunbathing and bird spotting. Close to the towns of Faro, Albufeira, Loule, and Quarteria, Vilamoura is bursting with sporting and leisure facilities (Tennis, bowling, waterskiing, scuba diving, golf, horse riding) for the whole family. It is a place for rest and relaxation but also for pursuing active pastimes and sports; with its huge marina and watersports facilities, a friendly and safe residential haven, but also a vibrant and exciting night-life centre, with a host of attractive waterside restaurants around the Marina, and in the town. Apartment Agave is a serviced apartment, in an established location close to the homes of the resident population, It is Portuguese, but also truly cosmopolitan
Other Activities: Bird watching
Golf: Some of the best golf courses in the Algarve are in and around Vilamoura, its a Golfers paradise, with a range, and 5 golf courses within a few minutes drive of the apartment (or for the more sporting, a short walk to 3 of them) Pinhal, Millennium, Victoria, Old Course, and Laguna, with a bit further away Vila Sol. There are numerous golf agencies who can arrange low cost course fees, and there are various shuttle buses and taxis to take clients to the course if walking and driving are not an option
|Rental Period
|Minimum Price
|Additional Nights
|Weekend Night
|Monthly *
|Event Price
1 Jul 2018 - 21 Sep 2018
4 night minimum stay
for 4 nights
22 Sep 2018 - 31 Oct 2018
4 night minimum stay
for 4 nights
My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
|No additional mandatory fees
|Refundable Damage Deposit
Deposit: We require a 30% non-refundable booking deposit, at the time of booking. We also charge a refundable deposit of £100.00/week towards any breakages/damages, which will be charged at replacement/repair cost, payable with 70% rental balance 6 prior to occupation. Refund will be made on completion of satisfaction report by our site agent, and return of the apartment key.
* Approximate monthly price. Actual pricing will depend on the days of the month you stay.


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Women's Bean Project and Coldwell Banker Previews have teamed together through a cause-marketing partnership. Both organizations are interested in improving our communities and stimulating the economy. Our goal is to build a strategic integrated relationship by engaging Coldwell Banker Previews and its agents with Women's Bean Project through various opportunities and initiatives.
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By working together, we increase our influence to create a more sustainable community and prosperous economy.