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By Rabbi Yossi Rosenberg
Years ago, the superbly talented Abie Rottenberg put out an album titled A Time to Laugh. Among the many healthy laughs which the album provides are some uncanny satirical looks at today's Jewish, and frum, world. There is one specific selection which I'd like to try and describe. In it, we hear a mock secular game show, with two contestants vying to win a game called "Name that Nationality," wherein they must guess the nation of origin of the short music clips which the game show host plays.
One contender is an eminent non-Jewish musicology professor, who seems unbeatable. The second contender is the rather indistinct-sounding Mrs. Perlman, a Jewish housewife, mother of six, from New York. The host plays the first music selection, which clearly comes across as being Arabic music. The professor presses his buzzer first, and, when called upon to give his answer, confidently identifies the music as Arabic. To his surprise, the host says that his answer is incorrect.
"Mrs. Perlman," asks the host, "Do you know the answer?"
"Sure!" Mrs. Perlman responds. "That's Jewish music!"
"You're absolutely right!" exclaims the host excitedly.
The host then goes on to play the next short music clip, this one with obvious Western overtones. As before, the professor buzzes first and confidently identifies the song as American music, of the Western variety. Once again, the host informs him that his answer is incorrect.
"Mrs. Perlman," he asks yet again, "Do you know the answer?"
"Sure!" comes the unwavering response. "That's Jewish music!"
For the second time, the host yells out, "That is absolutely correct! Now for the third and final selection, listen closely."
The third clip is played, this one very European sounding. The professor buzzes, and this time he laughs at how easy it was. "There is no way I can get this one wrong," he says. "That's German music, and from my own hometown too. How could I not recognize it?"
Yet, to his complete and utter shock, the host says, "I'm sorry, professor, but that is incorrect. Mrs. Perlman, if you get this one right, you will become our new champion. Do you know the answer?"
Mrs. Perlman does not hesitate even for a second. "Sure!" she responds, unfazed. "That's Jewish music!"
The bells and whistles are set off as Mrs. Perlman is pronounced the new champion of Name That Nationality.
The humor in this piece belies the very real question it begs. What is Jewish music? How do we know when a song is Jewish and when it isn't? What makes music Jewish in the first place?
As the "Jewish music" industry explodes and enters newer and grayer areas, it is high time that we asked and addressed this question. Especially now, as we celebrate Chanukah, we reflect on the triumph of true values over the misguided and misguiding Greek influences. This is an ideal time, then, to have a serious discussion about what music is Jewish, good, and uplifting, and which kind is foreign, even harmful, and spiritually polluting.
In truth, music is a somewhat difficult topic to discuss, and to write about in particular. I say something is wild, you say it is leibedig. I say a song is lifeless, you say it is slow and haunting. I call something goyish, you call it exotic. I give New Age music a bad rap, while you rap about the wonders of music in this new age. This is because music is impalpable and can't be measured in any conventional manner. You don't feel music with your fingers; you feel it in your heart and soul. Music can't be touched, but it touches us in the deepest of ways.
For this reason, many put forth the argument that there is no definitive good or bad when it comes to music. In contemporary times, questionable or coarse music is often cunningly presented as merely something new and different. Of course, such presentations are facetious. Music – although intangible – can bring out powerful specific emotions and passions in people. It can bring out the animal in us and then leave us depressed, but it can also uplift, inspire, and invigorate.
To anybody who ever experienced the potency of music, there is no need to prove its remarkable efficacy. Anyone brought to tears by a soul-stirring Rachem, or literally lifted from a black mood by a life-infusing rikud'l, knows the power of music. Those not as in touch with music should keep in mind that shirah was recited at the most auspicious moments in our history. The Leviim sang and played instruments in the Bais Hamikdosh. When Moshiach will come, we will sing a new shirah. One who ponders these things cannot play down the awesome potential of music.
Now let us get back to the question of what exactly constitutes good or bad music. The term 'good music' may be more apt than 'Jewish music,' because good music is not necessarily 'Jewish' per se. There is no denying that throughout our wanderings in golus, the music we sang reflected the countries we came from. Depending on which shtetel any reader's grandparents may be from, their zemiros might be sung to marches, waltzes, or more complicated compositions. Sefardic music has an undeniable Arabic sound to it as well.
It is well-known that many Chassidishe rebbes 'borrowed' songs they heard locally and put Jewish words to them. I personally heard from Rav Yisroel Belsky that these rebbes did so only in cases where they were confident that the tunes expressed positive emotions and had no negative undertones. There is a song about the yemos haMoshiach which, lbch"l, Rav Chaim Brim zt"l often sang. He told us that it was originally a Bedouin tune, which a musical Yerushalmi heard on the way to Meron and later adapted.
On the other hand, there clearly is such a thing as bad music – and we are referring to the tunes themselves, not to the words sung. As high as music can bring us, that's how low it can pull us down. Rabbeinu Bechaya writes in Chovos Halevavos (Shaar Haprishus, ch. 5), "Keep away from types of zemer, niggun, s'chok, and rinah, songs and tunes which bring one to abandon their service of Hashem and their performance of mitzvos."
Any person involved in chinuch will attest to the fact that when a boy or girl begins a downward spiral in their commitment to Yiddishkeit, r"l, the first and most direct adverse influence on these children and teens is almost always bad music. In this very paper's Chinuch Roundtable, Rabbi Shneur Aisenstark, dean of Beth Jacob Seminary of Montreal, and mechanech of generations of Jewish children, recently went a little off topic specifically so as to write a few lines about the "hot new songs" of today's "Jewish music" scene. These words, written by someone dealing in real-life actual chinuch, should not be taken lightly:
"I take exception to the singing of the 'hot' new songs. Those songs degrade the Shabbos table and should not even be sung at any other time… Niggunim and zemiros are supposed to elevate you spiritually to a higher madreigah… 'Vilde' music (which is very hard to describe, but which is recognizable when sung) pushes your soul in a direction that is alien to our hashkafa and growth in avodas Hashem. The wrong kind of music not only affects your inner feelings towards our Torah way of life, but also causes your children to associate with children who are not 'eingezapt' with our traditions and would lead them to behave in other ways we do not approve of."
So while music does not necessarily need a mesorah from Sinai, and can even reflect sources from outside our machaneh, it is an extremely delicate and dangerous task. Anyone who cares about their children at all will be very careful with the music they allow into their homes and cars. Allowing openly unrestrained, untamed, and even animalistic sounds, regardless of how many Hebrew words might be thrown in, is – pardon our forthrightness – simply a dereliction of our duty. We have a responsibility as parents and guardians of our children's emotional and spiritual health to care for them just as we care about the food they eat and the schools they attend.
It is easy to say, "Listen, every age has its own sound. Our parents thought our music was modern, and today's music might sound different to us too." It is easy to say this, but it is not easy to believe ourselves when we say it. Whom are we fooling? Sure, music can be different compared to what we are used to. Still, anyone with G-d-given ears can understand that some of the noise out there today is not just 'different', but extremely offensive, and can bring out the worst emotions in ourselves and others. We should not allow anyone to insult our intelligence or self-respect by trying to sell us the argument that a tune we know and understand to be crass or boorish, is merely a 'different' or 'new' sound.
There are many slow and heartwarming songs composed over the last few decades that have a distinctly American sound to them. These songs might not be the same style as that which our parents or grandparents were used to. Some may prefer that their children listen to music that is more 'heimish' and familiar. Despite that, these tunes are not coarse. They don't pull those who hear or sing them down, rather, they uplift and inspire them towards a greater yearning for Dveykus BaShem. These are examples of tunes that are different, but are not bad music.
The same can be said for faster-paced tunes. There are virtually no geshmakeh niggunim composed today in the same tempo and style as the ones sung in Europe. Today's tunes are just different. Even so, the rousing and heartening songs coming from Belz and Viznitz, played at virtually every wedding nowadays, cannot be compared with the wild and tumultuous sounds of some of the "hot" new "hits." So there is no comparison between nice, albeit different, tunes, and those that are just cheap and tasteless.
Besides for the blatantly repulsive sounds out there today – which are hard to miss – there are many shades of gray, and many subtle nuances which those lesser inclined in the field of music might not immediately recognize for what they are. As a general rule, watch the people singing and dancing, and see the way the music affects them. As someone once quipped, "Music used to move the soul; today, it moves the body."
Keep in mind, too, that music reflects the intentions and emotions of its composer. As such, composers who are steeped in Torah and Yiddishkeit are a far safer bet than those who are steeped in today's non-Jewish music and culture. There is no way to compare music composed by Rav Shmuel Brazil, for example, a rosh yeshiva in Yeshiva Sh'or Yoshuv in Far Rockaway, with songs composed by someone you would be horrified if your child would associate with in real life.
In fact, on the jacket of one of his recent releases, Rav Brazil wrote the following, which best sums up our discussion:
"There is much controversy today about the definition of 'Jewish' music and song… I truly fail to understand this dilemma, for it can be answered by simply asking ourselves: 'What was Jewish music meant to be for?' In the times of the Bais Hamikdosh, it was a medium to inspire and uplift both the body and soul… Its function was to ignite introspection, enabling one to strive for greater growth between man and himself, man and his fellow man, and man with his Creator… Although times have definitely changed, and the pulse and rhythm of music with it, the purpose and meaning of Jewish music remain constant and absolute.
"So there you have it: a simple litmus test. If…you experience some or all of the above feelings, then, and only then, can you know that the authenticity of 'Jewish music' is present. If not, call it something else, but don't let yourself fantasize that it has anything to do with the original product just because it has holy words… Disco beats may stimulate the physical body to perform complex choreographic movements, but one must determine whether if by doing so, he has removed himself from the eternal rhythm and beat of his neshama."
No one could have said it better.
When selecting tasteful music, it is important to bear in mind that it is not only wild or chaotic music which can be unhealthy for both our emotional and spiritual health. Slow music does not automatically connote refinement. Many slower numbers can leave us quite depressed, or yearning for things far from ruchnios.
Music is one of the deepest and strongest mediums in the world. It can uplift and inspire like few other things can. It can enhance any Shabbos tish, any simcha, any kumsitz, and any family get-together. There are so many touching, wonderful, heartfelt and geshmakeh songs out there. On a personal level, music has accompanied me from my childhood, through my teen years, and into my adult life. Losing yourself in a song, and feeling its awesome power and magnetic pull – in both good and bad ways – is a force I have learned to respect. Jewish music is too powerful, too important, and – yes – too holy, for us to sit back and allow it to be tampered with.
The Gemara in Sanhedrin (101a) says, "One who takes a posuk… and makes it into a song [at an inappropriate time or for the enjoyment of partygoers, as opposed to singing for purposes of Yom Tov joy (Rashi)]…The Torah itself dons a sackcloth and comes before Hashem, crying, 'Ribbono shel olam, your children have turned me into an instrument for frivolous purposes.'"
Imagine someone going to Rav Chaim Kanievsky shlita and singing, "Hey! Reb Chai-chai-chaim! Reb Chai-chai-chaim! Bum bum, doop doop, Kan-kan-kanievsy!" Wouldn't we be outraged at the misuse and abuse of something so dear, respected and holy? Would we dance to such a ditty at our weddings? It is doubtful that we would ever sanction the outrage by saying, "How nice to hear someone using the names of Torah sages in his songs!"
Do we feel the Torah's pain when it is abused in a similar manner?
We are under no illusions of affecting today's music industry in any major way. This is a discussion amongst our circle of readers, which, to the best of my knowledge, is quite a respectful group. Let each of us dwell on the issue and do what we know to be right in our own homes, cars, and simchos. As far as the 'industry' is concerned, we do have one practical suggestion, though. If anyone feels a need to compose tunes which do not reflect the sensitivities and feelings of most frum, civilized people, please, keep our Torah and our seforim out of it. By all means, sing about sunsets, about exercise and dieting, about health, wealth, love and friendship. Our Torah deserves a modicum of respect. Agreed?
This article was written l'zchus refuah sheleimah for Baruch ben Baila.


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YOGA great article by yoga teacher Eoin Finn - touching the stove: yes yoga can hurt! and amazing resources from Elena Brower's summer school series
WELLNESS the Fall Ayurveda Cleanse is one of our most popular cleanses and the time is right to start thinking about balancing your doshas
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Wedding Venue in Otley near Leeds
Yorkshire Wedding Venues
Due to a rescheduling, Saturday 13th October 2018 is now available for a wedding. Please contact Vicky via email@example.com for more information
Previously voted Europe's "leading destination", Yorkshire is, and Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa is, a beautiful unusual wedding venue in Otley near Leeds, surrounded by the picturesque Yorkshire Dales looking over Otley. The memories of your special day will last a lifetime so we feel privileged when a couple chooses our venue for their wedding celebrations.
Why should you choose Chevin venue for your wedding party? Well, aside from the secluded unique woodland location (perfect for photographs), flexible wedding packages and award-winning food and drink, we only look after one wedding per day so your wedding will be our number one priority, with absolute exclusivity granted to you and your guests throughout the whole day and evening.
Your own personal wedding coordinator, plus complimentary wedding night bridal suite, is included in your wedding package, and we also provide a toast master to help things run smoothly on the day. Wedding ceremonies are held from midday onwards, with evening receptions finishing at midnight. Chevin is licensed for civil partnership ceremonies.
Let us take care of everything. Chevin Country Park has vast experience in a whole selection of wedding styles, so we have learned what's important to offer to our special guests…
Your wedding package includes:
- A dedicated events team to guide you through planning your special day
- Personalised menus
- Children's menu
- Special bed and breakfast rates for your friends and family
- Three month membership to the leisure club for the happy couple
- Top table flowers
- A list of recommended local suppliers
- Cake stand and knife
- Complimentary overnight stay for the bride and groom or guest of honour and a partner on the wedding night
- Plentiful parking available for all (120 spaces)
Now you have all you need on whats included, please download the wedding menus and packages PDF on the right side of the page. The wedding details will furnish you with everything you need to know about holding your wedding at Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa. Includes: 2018 prices, canapés, menus, drink packages, evening buffets plus all terms and conditions.
We have a variety of suites all licenced to hold civil, religious and humanist weddings along with holding the wedding reception meal and dancing into the small hours with your friends and family. Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa is a true and unique place to celebrate your wedding day...
Woodland Suite
Suitable for large weddings of up to 100 guests (or 150 guests at the evening reception), the Woodlands Suite has its own bar facilities and reception area with clear views over the private lake and gardens. This suite is flexible as it can also be split into two (Willow Suite and Birch Suite) seating around 35 people in each.
The décor of the room is neutral with windows along two of them, creating an abundance of natural daylight within the room. The muted décor allows for any colour scheme and decoration.
Lakeside Restaurant
Has great views across the lake and gardens and is available for wedding ceremonies. It can accommodate 100 guests, either seated or standing.
The wooden panelling of the walls creates a perfect archway at one point in the room, ideal for the head of your ceremony. The layout of the Lakeside allows for seating in such a way that an aisle can be created to lead right up to the archway.
Garden Lounge
Seats up to 30 people and is perfect for intimate, small weddings. With a log fire to warm up winter weddings and an outside reception area for the summer months, this is a great spot to hold your wedding reception whatever time of year.
Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa is delighted to offer three options to hold your ceremony and wedding reception, all with their own individual features…
Garden Lounge
A more intimate choice, benefits from an abundance of natural daylight and offers beautiful views over the lake and of the woodland beyond.
Lakeside Restaurant
The bride arrives from the picturesque area of the hotel terrace, meeting the groom by the beautiful stone fireplace to make their vows. The rich, natural theme, coupled with the delightful layout of the room, provides the perfect surroundings.
Woodland Suite
Ideal for larger ceremonies and receptions and offers generous views over the hotel's spectacular grounds.
Chevin has built up a selection of trusted suppliers over time; those we enjoy a trusted relationship with and are confident in recommending to you. Photography, music, clothes and room accessories are the main areas we are asked about. Below are a few of our chosen suppliers for your perusal.
Jill Ryder Wedding Guitarist and Singer
Enhance your wedding with beautiful, atmospheric, tailor made live music in the form of vocals and guitar with songs from many artists and styles including Eva Cassidy, Norah Jones, James Blunt, Joni Mitchell, Katie Melua, The Beatles, U2 and Snow Patrol. If you have a personal favourite, please speak to Jill about performing it for your ceremony.
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Cinderella's Bridal Clothing & Formal Suit Hire
Cinderella's, an independently owned family run bridal shop, has been making brides' dreams reality for over 14 years. Call into their spacious premises in Skipton and you'll have a massive choice of well over 50 of the latest designer wedding dresses. You'll also find gorgeous accessories, beautiful tiaras, elegant veils and sparkling jewellery to complement your dream dress!
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Ambience Venue Styling
Ambience Venue Styling is a professional venue styling service offering an extensive range of the best quality products for wedding venue design. Creating a perfect ambience at your wedding venue, it is an essential part of making the perfect day. Product range includes chair covers, sashes, table runners and swags, centre pieces, table decorations, aisle runners, wedding post boxes, topiary trees and starlight backdrops.
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Wedding Open Evenings
Pop in and see us on one of our regular open nights and view the hotel set up as it could be on your special day. Bring along your family and friends to view our popular venue set up for a ceremony and wedding breakfast.
Our wedding planner will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Each open night will be held on the last Thursday of the month, from 5pm to 8pm. Our upcoming 2018 dates are:
19th July
30th August
27th September
25th October
29th November
We wanted to say a big thank you to everyone at the Chevin for making our wedding day so special and for being so accommodating. The day went so smoothly and everything was just how we wanted it to be! We had so many positive comments from our guests. The accommodation is beautiful and in gorgeous surroundings, we would definitely recommend a stay/wedding here!
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2018 & 2019 Dates
If you prefer an all inclusive option for their wedding day, allowing you to budget your day right from the start, Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa can offer this set price package.
Our inclusive wedding package has been created with you in mind. It has evolved over the last few years as a result of listening to our happy couples telling us about the most important elements of their day.
• Civil ceremony in the The Lakeside or the Woodlands Suite
• Celebration drink of sparkling wine after the ceremony
• Three course menu specially selected by our chef
• One glass of specially selected red or white wine with the wedding meal
• One glass of specially selected sparkling wine for the toast
• Late evening snacks
Choose one item from each course:
Lightly spiced butternut squash soup, sour cream
Duo of melon, blackcurrant sorbet, raspberry coulis
Loin of pork, roast potatoes, steamed broccoli
Pan roasted chicken breast, tarragon scented pearl barley risotto
Fruit platter
Sticky toffee pudding, caramel sauce, Chantilly cream
Based on 40 day guests and a grand total of 80 evening guests. Additional day guests are charged at £50. Additional evening guests are charged at £10.
Available seven days a week from October to April, excluding December, and Sunday to Thursday from May to September and December. Bank and seasonal holidays are excluded from this offer.
Full Crerar Hotels wedding terms and conditions apply. Due to the nature of the market, it is possible that this offer may be available at a cheaper price at a later date.
We want to make your day unique to you and have invested in a wedding license so that you and your guests can experience the wedding day all in one venue. Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa has three event rooms that can hold a wedding ceremony.
Garden Lounge
A more intimate choice, benefits from an abundance of natural daylight and offers beautiful views over the lake and of the woodland beyond.
Lakeside Restaurant
The bride arrives from the picturesque area of the hotel terrace, meeting the groom by the beautiful stone fireplace to make their vows. The rich, natural theme, coupled with the delightful layout of the room, provides the perfect surroundings.
Woodland Suite
Ideal for larger ceremonies and also offers generous views over the hotel's spectacular grounds.
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Create, issue, and manage digital records.
Feature Overview
Everything you need to issue blockchain-based records.
Import Recipient Data
Import recipient names, emails, and any other data that should be included on their records.
Design Template Layouts
Include images, text, variables, signatures, and metadata to build records for issuance.
Schedule Issuance
All certificate data is hashed, signed, and registered on the blockchain for later verification and recipient control.
Recipient Ownership
Records can demonstrate ownership of these records with their mobile app passphrase.
Sharing & Verification
Records can be easily shared and immediately verified by checking the blockchain.
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See how records are being used and manage your entire ecosystem with a governance view.
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Add machine-readable information to enhance the meaning of a record. This information can be understood by HR systems and might include extended descriptions, micro-credentials, or any skill equivalency framework.
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For the Birds
Visual Arts 03 – 19 Mar
Gather the whānau
together for an adventure in the bush, at this celebration of light, flight and
birdsong from the makers of 2014 Festival hit Power Plant.
Beautiful, unexpected and alive!The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (UK)
The Contact Festival Playground
visual arts 27 Feb – 19 Mar
To celebrate the Festival's 30th birthday, we're building Wellington a fantastical family fairground perfect for anyone young at heart.
Fly Me Up to Where You Are New Zealand
Visual Arts 27 Feb – 19 Mar
Tiffany Singh has been working with schoolchildren from Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch since 2012, helping them turn their ideas into the many thousand flags in this award-winning installation.
Arquitectura de Feria
Visual Arts 27 Feb – 19 Mar
A Catalonian fairground No. 8 wire-style, with seven fantastical hand-cranked rides put together from recycled material and scrap iron. Including a Ferris wheel where kids are propelled around on toilet bowls.
River of Fundament
Film, Visual Arts 19 Mar
A nearly six-hour epic from New York-based Matthew Barney, described by The Daily Telegraph as the "visionary artist and film-maker ... behind some of the most arresting, strange and beautiful images of our time".
Privacy vs Patriotic Idealism
Visual Arts 21 Feb – 15 May
The loss of privacy through online monitoring and public surveillance has created a culture of Orwellian fear and paranoia. Kelcy Taratoa's latest series of paintings grapples with pop-culture referents to unpack these anxieties.
Once There Was a Tree
Visual Arts 26 Feb – 03 Apr
Andrea Gardner explores the tension between domesticity and nature, artifice and reality, the familiar and the unexpected. She investigates how we perceive nature in a contemporary context and the ever growing presence of man-made elements in the environment.
Linie Line Linea – Contemporary Drawing
Visual Arts 26 Feb – 20 Mar
Curated by Volker Adolphs at Kunstmuseum Bonn, this exhibition features 20 contemporary artists working in Germany, who explore different approaches to drawing. A New Zealand exclusive.
Adam Portraiture Award 2016
Visual Arts 25 Feb – 29 May
Showcasing the enormous range of contemporary portraiture in New Zealand, this is the country's premier portrait competition.
Camille Henrot: Grosse Fatigue
Visual Arts 21 Nov – 13 Mar
artist Camille Henrot's encyclopaedic video Grosse Fatigue (2013) takes
on the history of the universe. Henrotmashes scientific history and
creation stories, the rationaland the mythic, computers and primitive
The Presidents – From JFK to Obama
Visual Arts 20 Feb – 15 May
Award-winning American photojournalist David Burnett is one of the few photographers to have photographed all US Presidents since John F Kennedy.
Liu Jianhua: Transfer
Visual Arts 20 Feb – 10 Jul
One of China's best known contemporary artists, Liu Jianhua will present two full-gallery installations: a signature work of over 1,500 everyday objects cast in white porcelain, and a new work of glistening pools of gold-coated porcelain.
a (very) brief history of aotearoa
Visual Arts 24 Feb – 20 Mar
Four aluminium pieces, in pixelated "space invaders" shapes/QR Codes, form a Māori meeting house; a mitre; a crown; and the Beehive – interact with them and find out why they represent a (very) brief history of Aotearoa.
Dreamworks Animation: The Exhibition
Visual Arts 12 Dec – 28 Mar
From the studio that brought you Shrek, Madagascar and the awesome Kung FuPanda comes an exhibition exclusive to Te Papa: a celebration of 20 years of DreamWorks Animation.
Ngā Toi / Arts Te Papa
Visual Arts 06 Nov – 31 Jul
During the New Zealand Festival, Te Papa is hosting a vibrant season of Ngā Toi | Arts Te Papa — the museum's ever-changing showcase of works drawn from the national art collection, including NewZealand Photography Collected, an exhibition that showcases hundreds of Te Papa's rare and fascinating photographs.
The Attic
Visual Arts
In this new permanent exhibition space, you can experience Ngā Hau, which combines installation art and the magic of cinema.
Julian Dashper & Friends
Visual Arts 05 Dec – 25 Apr
This show offers a tribute to key New Zealand artist Julian Dashper, presenting his works in conversation with works by other artists, including Colin McCahon, Rita Angus, Milan Mrkusich, Gordon Walters and Billy Apple.
Grayson Perry / Kushana Bush
Visual Arts 20 Nov – 20 Mar
Turner Prize-winning artist, writer and broadcaster Grayson Perry CBE is a British institution. Like Perry, Dunedin artist Kushana Bush's intricate and colourful tragi-comic paintings comment on modern life but are loaded with references to arts of other times and places.
Shapeshifter Sculpture 2016
Visual Arts 26 Feb – 20 Mar
Shapeshifter Sculpture returns to Lower Hutt's beautiful public gardens. Enjoy the experience of wandering through the gardens encountering sculptures by emerging and established New Zealand artists.
Ata: A Third Reflection
Visual Arts 21 Feb – 15 May
Professor Robert Jahnke's Ata explores Māori creation narratives and Christian and prophetic imagery through light and reflection.
Featherston Camp Centenary Exhibition: 1916-2016
Visual Arts 23 Jan – 31 Jul
An estimated 60,000 men went through Featherston Military Training Camp between 1916 and 1918 – a majority of the New Zealanders who served overseas during World War I. This exhibition tells their story.
Art From the Heart
Visual Arts 20 Feb – 16 Mar
Artists and crafts people show work that expresses who they are and their approach to making art, including work they are deeply involved with now and special pieces from their collections.
The Burden of Dreams
Visual Arts 26 Feb – 03 Apr
Margriet Windhausen and Paul van den Bergh both gained their art training in the Netherlands and have a unique voice in which the human figure becomes a vehicle for dreaming.
Unseen City
Visual Arts 21 Nov – 13 Mar
In the 1960s, as new motorways enabled suburban sprawl, Auckland's population passed half a million. Unseen city is a snapshot of that moment, in photography, film and painting.
Bottled Ocean 2116
Visual Arts 21 Feb – 15 May
Bottled Ocean 2116 presents an expansive translucent double-hulled waka. Floating in space, it is surrounded by imagined creatures of the deep created from recycled plastics.
Matthew Barney: DRAWING RESTRAINT
Film, Visual Arts 26 Feb – 24 Apr
The first solo presentation of Matthew Barney's artworks in New Zealand, Drawing Restraint is a carefully curated display of his visual and physical enquiries of body and its limitations.


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Dive In: The Benefits of Low Impact Training (Like Swimming)
Winter can be an easy time to halt your weekly fitness routine. Let's be honest, freezing conditions make watching television and other sedentary activities seem like the better option. For those with joint issues, or lingering injuries/conditions, the cold weather can cause severe aches and tightness. Luckily, there are a number of low impact exercises which will help to alleviate those symptoms, with swimming being perhaps the most effective.
According to the NHS, the UK's national health choice organization, swimming is one of the most beneficial low impact exercises . Below are just a few of the health benefits you'll earn in the pool this winter:
Swimming is an overlooked aerobic workout when it comes to building/toning muscle. When swimming, the water provides significant resistance in comparison to running, which involves only moving your body through air. In addition, because swimming is so easy on your joints, you are building the multiple muscles surrounding that joint, which can help to lessen pain and inflammation over time.
Another physical benefit of Swimming is increased flexibility. One of the common causes of muscular body aches and pain is simply a lack of flexibility. Along with increasing strength, swimming will help to increase overall range of motion for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis or other conditions.
When it comes to exercises for overall health, swimming just may be the best. Swimming has been shown to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease and Type-2 diabetes. Incorporating swimming into your fitness regimen is one of the best ways to lose and then maintain a healthy body weight.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that swimming and other water exercises can increase mental health. Their studies show that water exercise decreases depression and anxiety and leads to an overall increase in mood.
Swimming has also been shown to decrease asthma symptoms and decrease the risk of stroke. A study done by Dr. Steven Blair of the University of Southern California, showed over the course of 32 years that the death rate of swimmers in comparison to runners, walkers, etc. was 50% lower.
As you can see, swimming is an excellent way to stay in shape. It is a whole-body workout with numerous health benefits, both physical and mental. When looking for a workout to add to your routine, or to replace a workout made difficult by the weather, swimming is a great option to consider!
Interested in trying out the pool at BAC? Submit your information below to schedule your free tour and learn about our Holiday Bundle for 2017!


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Warm and elegant or casual and playful, our hotel's restaurants offer a glimpse of the many sides of Cleveland. Set in the heart of downtown, MUSE Restaurant + Bar offers contemporary American cuisine, thoughtful wine pairings and a menu highlighting local, seasonal produce. At MUSE Bar, music-inspired Rocktails, bar bites menu and weekday happy hour attract both locals and hotel guests.
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 2:30pm
Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Sunday Ala Carte Brunch: 7:00am - 2:30pm Lobby Lounge menu 2:30 to 10:00pm.
I made the reservation 1 month prior, I was told it was a quiet romantic restart until. This was for my 27 th wedding anniversary. We arrived to find that Muse was closed and now it is Turn bar and kitchen. It is in the lobby between the bar and check in desk. It was noisy and not romantic and was expensive bar food. We were disappointed that we were not contacted by the Ritz or open table and informed of the change.
We took a dear friend for a birthday breakfast at this beautiful, comfortable and quiet restaurant. There was nothing unusual on the menu but everything was beautifully prepared and tasty, and the service was wonderful. The restaurant even brought my friend a plate of fruit and chocolate inscribed with birthday wishes. She had the oatmeal, I had the excellent eggs Benedict with tomato instead of bacon, and my husband had the omelette. The coffee was great too.
The main restaurant was under construction, so we sat in a side area that resembled more of
a hotel lobby and not really a nice restaurant. Brunch items like frittata and omelettes were nothing special for the price. The coffee was excessively strong and dense. One could certainly get more (quantity and quality-wise) at a local breakfast place. Plus the hotel refused to validate the valet parking (counter to the information given to us by the front restaurant staff). Will not be returning.
I expected more. While the food was generally very good, the restaurant was very small and service was overall just OK. With all of the options available I don't think I'll go back. Also be prepared, while they do validate your valet parking it only covers $4 of the $20 total.
Each year during CIFF we start our day with a Champagne breakfast. The eggs Benedict was perfect. Our waiter has made our annual event more enjoyable.
Very good food and great ambiance. Would definitely go again.
We went for to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We couldn't have chosen better. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. I would definitely be returning.
party of four and everyone said their meals were outstanding.
We love the Waiter. He make you feel like a friend. No reason Champagne breakfast. Always tasty. It's worth the trip.
Had lunch with my wife on Valentines Day. Fabulous service, great ambiance and delicious food. Thoroughly enjoyed our date!
This was horrible. The menu was like every corporate hotel in America. The Bloody Marys tasted like Clamato with some vodka stirred in. The Caesar salad tasted as though the lettuce had come from a bag at the supermarket. I actually sent mine back. They were very nice about it but I would not go back.
We come to Muse a few times per year and it's always great.
Excellent food. The staff is very nice and accommodating, they went out of their way to make the dinner special. I receive a wonderful birthday dessert that was "to die for"! Highly recommended.
Wow, not at all what one would expect from a Ritz-Carleton. We checked in with the hostess, who seemed really surprised to see us; she then disappeared for a few minutes, ostensibly to clean a table, which, when we sat, was full of food streaks and the chairs required a hand dusting to clear them of crumbs. The service was then interminably slow, and we finally received our food after a 40 minute wait (and a chasing down of random servers several times to inquire about its status). The food itself was quite good but the coup d grace was when the server double billed us, which happily, one of the more observant members of the party spotted before we all signed off. There are far better places to dine in Cleveland. Save your money and patience for one of them.
Due to construction, meals were being served in the cocktail lounge so the usual atmosphere was not there. But the food was, as usual, superb. My wife and I dine at all or most of the fine dining places in Cleveland and we believe Muse is the best place for the gourmet. It is always exceptional.
I made a reservation for 5:30 PM on a Friday evening. Upon arriving, we found that there was an event in the restaurant and it was completely booked. We were escorted to the lobby dining area and seated. The host informed us that, due to the event, they would be serving in the lobby dining area. When I made the reservation, nobody informed me of these changes. I even called that day to confirm the reservation and, again, nobody informed me. I chose to dine at Muse so that I could dine AT Muse. Not eat in the lobby. It was extremely disingenuous of the staff to not inform me of the circumstances until I had already arrived. I will not be returning.
This is a special place for us. We went downtown on the Rapid to see the art work and the new Public Square. I decided to have a romantic champagne breakfast. Jack was our waiter and as always makes you feel at home and want to return. Unfortunately the champagne we order they were out of. Jack offered another one at the same price. The breakfast was great and so was the service.
The food was extremely expensive for the poor taste. One course was so bad we couldn't even eat it. It appears the Chef is trying too hard to be unique in his creations, but the flavored in the dishes simply do not go together. We had the seasonal specials, plus the calamari appetizer.
- Calamari was beyond salty
-Crab salad on top of pineapple was inedible
- Mahi was tiny, overcooked, and sides were bland
-Desert looked good, but tasted strange.
The server was very nice, but can't make up for the poor food.
Our party of two had a truly memorable experience. The food both of us had was worthy of the best New Your City restaurants. The oyster appetizer was presented in a superb herb sauce and the bisque was delicious. The halibut was mouth watering and the bread pudding dessert was exceptional, especially the vanilla cream sauce. Service was friendly and competent.
My fiancé and I had the time of our lives. Specifically, we were catered to once we exited the elevator. We were addressed by name and the maitre'D escorted us to our seats. Little did we know that we'd have the entire restaurant to ourselves. I know this sounds once in a lifetime, but it is my hope you too get to experience something of the sort. The food was excellent and the pace of the meal was perfect, allowing us to converse throughout. We can only recommend the duck pierogies, halibut, filet mignon, and molten butterscotch cake but everything on the menu looked very enticing. We did not go wrong with our choice, and I'm not sure we could have. Altogether, we were very pleased with the experience, the food, the service and even the abstract art which adorned the walls. Keep up the great work, Muse!
The food at Muse is always very good. Our server was very pleasant and always welcomes us back, as we have dined at Muse many times. We enjoy the nice quiet, relaxing atmosphere.
We always know we will enjoy dining at Muse.
We always end the Cleveland International Film event with a special breakfast. Our server Jack is a true asset to the Muse organization. We look forward to seeing him each year. Our breakfast was great and our service was outstanding. It is not the name that makes a place great but the employees that represent that name.
Great lunch special for the Cleveland International Film event. I am glad to see they partner with CIFF. The food and service are good.
I am amazed that more people going to the Cleveland International Film Fest don't use this great location. They have a special menu for a quick meal. The service is good and makes your dining experience enjoyable.
Each year when we attend the Cleveland International Film one for sure stop is Muse. The food is good and they have a good wine list. They also have a special menu for movie goers. If you only have a short time between movies you can get a great meal in a short period of time.
Been going to the Muse for the past few years, always great food and outstanding service! We love it, and will keep coming back !
The salmon was excellent, but the dessert was a disaster. It was some kind of raspberry thing that had one raspberry on the side and a green glob of something that had little to no taste. Otherwise, it was a good experience.
Totally enjoy this restaurant --delicious---should be packed!---and very often few guests
Dinner and service was outstanding. All four meals were delicious and a culinary delight. The menu was very creative and represented a great variety of dishes. We will definitely go back especially for a special occasion.
Totally enjoy this restaurant --delicious---should be packed!---and very often few guests
Muse typically has a prix fixe option, and when I dined there, the dishes all featured chocolate. The shining star of the trio was the chicken with chocolate sauce. Their prix fixe menu has changed since then, but the chef certainly knows what s/he is doing, so I feel it's a good gamble. Featured wine pairings for each course were perfection - overall, highly recommend.
The Ritz is undergoing an update, but don't let that dissuade you from checking out Muse.
Love the Muse but I notice the menu is constantly changing. Which is okay but there seems to be less to choose from and not appealing as the previous menus.
We really enjoy this restaurant for its wonderful ambiance and high quality food. But, on our last two visits, the service has been rather terrible. We understand taking time to slowly enjoy a meal, and prefer such an approach, avoiding places that rush. But, 15 minutes for a glass of wine to make it to table, when there are only three other tables with guests is a bit much. And, forgetting things, such as sides, is not acceptable. Still, a fantastic place! The food and location are just great!!! still highly recommend the place.
We have been to Muse many times. We were surprised at the very healthy price increases. We feel now Muse will be strictly a special occasion restaurant. The food is always good and we were happy with the revised menu. The wait staff is very well trained, friendly and efficient.
Went before a Cavs game the place was pretty much empty but overall it was a pretty good meal.
This is the second time I have been to Muse at the Ritz for a more casual morning/afternoon dining experience. They always find a way to make everyone feel special.
Outstanding service and a well-thought-out chef's tasting menu featuring dates. The Moroccan chicken was amazing. The service (as expected in a Ritz) is unparalleled.
Our family of four loved every bite of their delicious food. It was the best of anywhere else. Our hostess and waitress treated us like family with superior customer service. Thank you very much!!! It was a blast!
Celebrating a wedding anniversary. Wanted great restaurant with easy access to casino. Was one other table seated when we arrived at 700. Over course of dinner, they left and two other tables were seated. Room was awkwardly quiet all night. Great food and service though!
We went to Muse simply because we were staying at the Ritz-Carlton, in which it is located. The food was excellent. I had a nice endive salad to start. My wife wanted to have something also, but was concerned that with a main dish and a side, it would be too much food. The waitress suggested having the side as an appetizer, so my wife had the mushroom ravioli to start. It was a great idea. For the main dish, a had a filet and my wife had the scallops. Both were excellent. But the topper was the Grand Marnier soufflé we had for dessert. Don't fail to order it if you go here! It's a little hard to rate the speed of the service because when we sat down, we were the only people in the place. In fact, if there was anything to be picky about, it is that when we got to the restaurant, there was no one there and I had to go yo the front desk of the hotel and have them call to get someone to come out. But other than that minor inconvenience, it was a great dining experience.


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In ESL Bible class, we learned meanings of craftsman and handiwork. I didn't know handiwork include not only furniture, or jewelries, but also houses, music, literature or cooking. Being able to make an exact image in the mind into a product is really fascinating and I wish I had such ability.
According to the Bible, God is like a craftsman, and we human beings are his handiwork or even masterpieces that were created to do good work for His Kingdom.
This is really encouraging when I get down thinking that I am a loser, old, or a waste, because God is so perfect that He doesn't do shoddy work. Although I don't have any hair, but many wrinkles and cramps, can't spell, can't remember people's names, and am late everywhere, I am still His carefully made masterpiece. The Craftsman has spent more time on me especially since I got cancer, and will never stop working on me to make me better person in Christ regardless of cancer or age. Therefore there is no reason to get down or give up! It is still possible for me to do good works and get mature!
Yay! GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!


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Improving Ad Rank
When people use Google to research and buy things, they're interested in the most relevant and useful results. Ad extensions help by providing more information to potential customers and additional ways for them to respond. For example, they can call your business number, see your business location on a map, or choose an even more relevant landing page that you're promoting with sitelinks. Ad extensions typically improve clickthrough rate and overall campaign performance because they make ads more useful.
Extensions make your ads more useful and can improve your campaign performance. So you should add extensions that make sense for your business type and campaign goals. With these improvements to AdRank, our systems will do even more to automatically serve extensions in the contexts when they're most beneficial.
Here are some more details and implications of these changes:
We're always looking for ways to make ads more relevant to a user's intent and context. After months of testing, we're confident that these AdRank changes help achieve that goal by more consistently showing people the most useful combination of extensions and formats.
For example, consider someone downtown searching on a mobile phone for "auto repair." In this example, the user might be most likely to respond to your ad when they can click to call a phone number or tap a link to get directions to visit in person. So we may show a combination of call and location extensions with your mobile search ad.


text: The final major project to emerge from the National Film Board of Canada's HIGHRISE, DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP is a documentary and academic collaborative study investigating the invisible digital lives and stories of people living vertically around the world. From intimate whispers across skype, to the explosive political uses of whatsapp, how are relationships shifting between global cities, citizenship, and digital technologies? In this unprecedented joint project, produced by MIT Visiting Artist Katerina Cizek, documentarians work together with scholars and apartment residents to ask how new technological forms, their patterns of use and access, are reshaping the personal lives, political practices and citizenship claims of residents in an understudied but iconic space of the global city: the highrise. By questioning the ways in which digital technologies constrain as well as enable connection, this research explores the role of technologies in sustaining attachment but also creating new — and replicating old — division at multiple scales. Anticipated Launch: Spring 2015


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Avurudu packages from Colombo Plaza
The Avurudu offer at the Colombo Plaza will be on from April 8 to 17, a spokesperson for the hotel said. She said the full board package will give two people the comfort of five star luxury and sumptuous buffet spreads at the Taprobane restaurant, on the Avurudu day with all the traditional trimmings.
There are also special packages for children to make it a family affair. For those below eight years 'the experience' is an Avurudu gift from the Colombo Plaza.
At TAO, you can savour the delights of Asian flavours in a fusion of the unusual, while seafood lovers can enjoy the 'catch of the day' prepared to personal preference at The Lagoon.
These with a penchant for fine dining can savour gastronomical delights in true gourmet style at The London Grill.
A set menu with ample choice will set the mood for Avurudu celebrations at these restaurants, she said.
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Bogdanovich launches hurricane relief campaign
- major fund-raiser to assist hurricane battered islands
Investor Joe Bogdanovich yesterday announced plans for a major hurricane relief effort involving benign Jamaicans willing to support rebuilding programmes in Caribbean islands devastated by recent hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Bogdanovich told guests, well-wishers, and the media attending the launch of his Caribbean Love hurricane relief programme that all 11 local companies with which he is associated — including the Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records at the Marketplace, Kingston, where the launch was held; Reggae Sumfest; Downsound Records; Downsound Entertainment; FranJam; KLE; Hardware and Lumber; Rapid True Value; H&L Agro; Argyle Industries; and the "R" Hotel in New Kingston which is close to completion — will be at the disposal of the effort.
He said he plans to take the drive beyond Jamaica, to include people from around the world who would wish to assist these island back on their feet.
He called all Jamaicans to recognise the fact that many of the islands have been hard hit by the hurricanes, and need help to revive their economies.
"We must now join together and bring support; not only from all of Jamaica, but from around the world to initiate this campaign," he said.
He said that his companies' 800 full-time employees and 150 part-time employees have also made a commitment to the battered islands' recovery efforts.
Bogdanovich said he has already spoken with Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit, who has since sent his appreciation to citizens of Jamaica for their concern; as well as the managing director of Red Stripe, Ricardo Nuncio, who has promised the full support of his Heineken brand as a global product.
Bogdanovich, who has played a major role in the recent success of the popular, annual Jamaican music festival, Reggae Sumfest, also announced that a major benefit concert and telethon is expected to be held in Kingston by November. He said that, in addition to some Jamaican artistes, he will be inviting leading artistes from eastern Caribbean and elsewhere to join the effort.
"We are committed to making a difference. We will fly to these islands and speak to various administrative officials. We will consult with the Salvation Army to help deploy the goods and cash from these companies, and have a clear understanding on how we, as a group, and as a nation, can make a productive difference to returning growth and stability to these countries," he told the launch.
He added that Hardware and Lumber would donate equipment and building supplies. However, he appealed to Jamaicans to donate canned food, clothing, tarpaulins, batteries, and solar lamps to all 15 Hardware & Lumber, Rapid True Value and H&L Agro stores across the island for shipping to affected islands.
Reggae singer Tarrus Riley, who was a special guest at the function, said that he had agreed to support the effort, including the concert promotion, as he felt that local entertainers should give back to the Caribbean audiences which have remained loyal to their music over the years.
"I believe all of us who can help should help. I think we need to use our talent and our celebrity status to do whatever we can to help our neighbours' recovery," he told the Observer.
Bogdanovich said that he would also be calling out to corporations and other artistes, personally, to join the campaign.
"Now more than ever we have to stand up for our Caribbean brothers and sisters. No one could have imagined that so much could have been lost so quickly. Jamaica is in a position to help in a meaningful way, but we must act now, and we must act together and make an important difference," he said.
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"Original licorice candy made with the licorice root. This is a delicious treat which is mildly laxative and alleviates symptoms of colds and flu. Warning: Licorice should not be used by those suffering from high blood pressure (it raises the BP quite a lot!), diabetes, glaucoma, heart disease or a history of stroke, kidney disease. Best avoided when pregnant. May cause water retention and loss of potassium. Do not use for more than 4 weeks consecutively."
Original Licorice Candy
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon powdered licorice root (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried anise, root (POWDERED ( or to taste)
- 1 cup flour (enough to make a workable dough)
- icing sugar
- Warm the molasses and add licorice and anise powder.
- Mix in enough flour to make a workable dough.
- Roll mixture into small tubes, cut into desired lengths.
- Roll in icing sugar if desired. The mixture will harden when cool.
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Death shows Ebola can spread by air travel - West Africa airports take precautions
Nigerian health authorities raced to stop the spread of Ebola last Saturday after a man sick with one of the world's deadliest diseases brought it by plane to Lagos, Africa's largest city with 21 million people.
The fact that the traveller from Liberia could board an international flight also raised new fears that other passengers could take the disease beyond Africa due to weak inspection of passengers and the fact that Ebola's symptoms are similar to other diseases.
Officials in the country of Togo, where the sick man's flight had a stopover, also went on high alert after learning that Ebola could possibly have spread to a fifth country.
Screening people as they enter the country may help slow the spread of the disease, but it is no guarantee Ebola won't travel by airplane, according to Dr Lance Plyler, who heads Ebola medical efforts in Liberia for aid organisation Samaritan's Purse.
"Unfortunately, the initial signs of Ebola imitate other diseases, like malaria or typhoid," he said.
In the meantime, one of Liberia's most high-profile doctors has died of Ebola, a government official said yesterday, as an American doctor was treated in the West African country after contracting the disease, highlighting the risks facing health workers trying to combat the spread of the deadly virus.
Dr Samuel Brisbane is the first Liberian doctor to die in an outbreak the World Health Organization (WHO) says has killed 129 people in Liberia, and more than 670 in several West African countries. A Ugandan doctor working in the country died earlier this month.
The WHO says the outbreak, the largest ever recorded, has also killed 319 people in Guinea and 224 in Sierra Leone. As of July 23, the total number of cases in the three countries was 1,201, it said.


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Damac ROCKWOOD
Quick Summary
- Price:
- Price On Request
- Type:
- Villa
- Status:
- Buy
- Area:
- 2276 ft2
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
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Property Description
DAMAC Properties, one of the largest luxury real estate developers in the Middle East, has launched sales of luxury villas at AKOYA Park, the latest phase of its AKOYA by DAMAC master development in Dubai. A 14 million sq ft extension to the original 28 million sq ft at AKOYA by DAMAC, includes a dedicated 4.3 million sq ft of open parkland, which will be a first-of-its-kind development in the region. The exclusive villas are set within the grounds of a lush green open space reserved for the residents of the community. The AKOYA Park will become one of the largest private parks in the region. A limited number of 200 villas have been made available, with a starting price point of AED 2.1 million. Set within three clusters named after some the largest open parks in the world: 'Rockwood' the villas will offer the unique experience of living in the heart of a Park. AKOYA Park will include its own open-air amphitheatre, running & cycling tracks, an 18-hole putting green, barbecue area, café, skate-boarding Park, floodlight football pitch, basketball, tennis & badminton courts, children's water play area, a life-sized chess board and a luxurious beach-fronted swimming pool.
Amenities :
- 24 hours Concierge
- 24×7 Security
- CCTV Cameras
- Children's Play Area
- Environment
- Full Access to the 9 hole Golf Course
- Gated Community
- Gymnasium
- Landscaped Garden
- Mansions & Villas
- Mosques
- Personal Golf Cart
- Restaurant
- Sauna Room
- Shopping Center
- Sports Area
- State of the art Facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Tasteful Interiors
Developer Profile :
In 1976 David Mackrill started the general haulage company which later became Damac Group. In 1983 the company started to focus on bulk powder transportation, which in those days was a 'bag in a box' type process. In 1987 the first silo was built and Damac was one of the first companies to provide import facilities for cement. Since then the company has expanded its operations continuing to focus on bulk powder and cementitious products, from loading to shipping, handling to transport. We have implemented a professional training programme for all our workforce, which includes continual development and monitoring of key performance indicators. These include the specialist treatment of cementitious and bulk powder products, as well as on time deliveries and health and safety practices. The Damac group has over 30 years experience in the complete logistical process of importing cementitious and bulk powder products into the UK, unloading from vessels and the consequent handling and transporting to the product's final destination. We are uniquely positioned by operating in all stages of the process, and can not only provide a shipping solution for your product, but can also organise and conduct the whole landing, handling, and final transportation throughout the UK, from one of the most central, inland ports.


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Tucson Police Foundation Golf Tournament and a Hole-In-One Winner!
Earlier this season, the Tucson Police Foundation held its First Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Randolph Golf Course, with proceeds benefitting the Tucson Police Foundation and the Tucson Police Honor Guard Unit.
Bank of Tucson and our Senior VP Ken Krapf have a long history of supporting the Tucson Police Department, and Ken is a long-standing Board Member for the department's Foundation.
When asked if Bank of Tucson would provide sponsorship for the Tucson Police Foundation, that answer was easy – a resounding YES! We sponsored a foursome as well as a hole-in-one cash prize of $5,000.
To everyone's surprise, we had a winner! Detective Henry Martinez of the Pima County Sheriff's Department got a hole in one on the 17th hole! Ken and the Bank of Tucson team knew someone had won when they heard boisterous shouting and congratulating.
Detective Martinez couldn't have been happier and expressed his gratitude to our bank President Michael Hannley when presented with the $5,000 check.
The Tucson Police Foundation was founded in 2003. It is an independent, non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to fostering public safety through community building, education and outreach. In concert with the Tucson Police Department, the foundation works with a range of community safety advocates to develop and implement public safety and crime prevention programs.
While the city budget provides the necessary resources to fund the operations of the Tucson Police Department, a number of important community programs have been threatened or cut due to lack of funding. The foundation was created as a catalyst in responding to this threat, so that no innovative program would be left behind.
Congratulations again, Detective Martinez, and also to the Tucson Police Foundation for a memorable golf tournament and all of the great work that you do. We're looking forward to next year.
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Honor Flight Columbus is listed on The Columbus Foundation's PowerPhilanthropy website. PowerPhilanthropy connects donors with causes they care about by sharing consistent, validated data on central Ohio nonprofits. It is not a rating system or a guarantee of donations, but instead presents organizations in an objective manner, with the goal of enabling donors to make informed, effective charitable investments.
Visit the Columbus Foundation's portrait of Honor Flight Columbus.
The ability to fly comes from the donations made by Americans who appreciate our World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam veterans.
A veteran -- whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve -- is someone who, at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The " United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
The trip costs the veterans nothing; they have already paid with their outstanding service to our nation.
It takes about $62,000 for each flight in 2017.
|Chartered Southwest Airlines 737
|Food and snacks
|Motor coaches
|Park Police Escort
|Commemorative T-shirt, challenge coin
|Printing, postage, and related costs
|Average flight total cost
|Cost per veteran
|About $690
Actual cost depends on flight availability, number of passengers, and date of flight.
Trips are funded by donations from people like you who understand that we are running out of time to honor these heroes! All the effort and work to get Central Ohio veterans to their memorials is done by volunteers. Honor Flight Columbus has no paid staff. This hard work is done out of admiration for these men and women.
Please use the PayPal button on this page or write a check and send it to:
Honor Flight Columbus
P.O. Box 12036
Columbus, Ohio 43212
If you are donating "in memory" or "in honor" of an individual, please list that information in the message section of the PayPal donation process.
Honor Flight Columbus accepts some in-kind donations. Used wheelchairs are a good example. We take about 50 wheelchairs on each flight. All of our chairs are donated. If you have a manual chair that you aren't using, please consider donating it to us. Please see the Donate a Wheelchair page for requirements for wheelchair donations.
Call us at 614-284-4987 to discuss wheelchair or other possible in-kind donations.
Honor Flight Columbus is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization under the Internal Revenue Code and donations are tax-deductible.


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