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Not sure how to start a conversation about sex with your kids? Human Sexuality Educator Dr. Timaree Schmit, www.sexwithtimaree.com explains it this way:
"You as a parent don't have to be an expert and you aren't expected to know the answers to everything. The role that you can play is being someone that they can approach and ask and if you don't know the answer say, 'I'm going to go look into that and we can talk about that.'
"Or, more importantly most of the time, is making sure that you ask clarifying questions because the way that kids hear about stuff, we might understand that terminology to mean one thing, but it might not be what they mean.
"So sometimes kids will say things like, 'I heard so and so had sex in the bathroom' and they're not meaning that like we mean it. They might mean it like they kissed.
"So, definitely making sure that you're available to listen, that they can speak and know that you won't freak out, because if you freak out they'll stop coming to you and they'll go talk to somebody else. And somebody else may or may not have your core values or the right information so it's always about making yourself a safe space and making it clear that if you don't know the answer we can go look it up. And knowing resources where you can go to look those things up that you'll get good information."


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Bamberg-Erhardt junior LB Kevin Crosby Jr. Friday was offered by LSU head coach Les Miles. Crosby has over 20 offers including Clemson and USC.
He was at Clemson's junior day last Saturday and will go to Georgia March 23rd. He also will be at USC's junior day March 31st.
Crosby father, who is also his coach, said he does not have favorites right now but " he likes Alabama."

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Investors delivered yet another blow to U.S. stock mutual funds, according to the latest statistics from the Investment Company Institute. For the week ended April 25, investors yanked an estimated $1.60 billion from mutual funds that invest long-term in U.S. stocks, the only mutual fund category to post an outflow. The outflow comes on top of the blockbuster $8.68 billion that was pulled from the funds a week earlier. Since the beginning of the year, U.S. mutual funds have lost more than $31 billion.
Investors instead rewarded foreign stock funds, sending an estimated $2.53 billion their way for the week. The infusion was down 71% from the mega $8.72 billion inflow a week earlier.
Bond funds again were the biggest winners, receiving estimated inflows of $5.68 billion, up 17% from the week before. Of the $5.68 billion, $4.85 billion went to taxable bond funds with the remaining $825 million going to municipal bond funds.
Hybrid funds — those that invest in both stocks and fixed income securities — posted estimated inflows of $995 million, down from the $1.21 billion inflow the previous week.
Overall, mutual funds took in an estimated $7.60 billion in fresh infusions for the week, up 25% from the $6.10 billion inflow a week earlier.
The weekly fund flow estimates are derived from data covering more than 95% of industry assets, according to ICI. The statistics cover long-term mutual funds, those the ICI defines as investing in long-term instruments.
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Ben Youssef Meïté (November 11, 1986-) is a sprinter from Côte d'Ivoire. In 2010 he competed at the 2010 African Championships in Nairobi and won the gold medal, with a personal best of 10.08 seconds.
Born: 11 November, 1986
Height: 5ft 11in (1.80 m)
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Good governance is the fulfilment of the contract between citizens and their government. It occurs when governments respond to their people's needs and aspirations. It requires structures that promote accountability, such as free and fair elections. It requires cultural norms that uphold a state that serves and protects all its people, such as independence within the civil service or the right to express opposing views. Importantly, it requires capacity within government to deliver on the demands placed upon it.
Africa's leaders face enormous challenges. Structural and cultural elements that promote good governance are often weak. They face pressure to simultaneously improve security, education, healthcare, and the economy; all with constrained capacity and resources. Even the most inspirational leaders can find that expectations outstrip the capability of government to meet them.
Wasafiri helps African governments effectively fulfil their mandate to govern. We help governments identify realistic priorities, plan effectively and then execute. Our consultants have taken coaching roles with top-level leaders, facilitated strategy development, or been embedded as advisors within key Ministries. We have helped establish systems for monitoring performance and impact.
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Article: How Does the Spirit Work through Scripture? by John MacArthur (original source the Spirit is not revealing new truth and prophecies to God's people today. Nor is He is deploying miraculous power at the whim of televangelist faith healers and prosperity preachers.
Instead, the Holy Spirit's work always centers on the Word of God. Over the last several days we've focused on His role in the inspiration of Scripture. But His work did not end with the closing of the biblical canon—today He works through His Word in the lives of His people.
The Spirit Illuminates
Divine revelation would be useless to us if we were not able to comprehend it. That is why the Holy Spirit enlightens the minds of believers, so they are able to understand the truths of Scripture and submit to its teachings. The apostle Paul explained the Spirit's ministry of illumination in 1 Corinthians 2:14-16. There he wrote,
But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually appraised. But he who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no one. For "who has known the mind of the Lord, that he will instruct Him?" But we have the mind of Christ.
Through the illumination of the Word, the Holy Spirit enables believers to discern divine truth. (cf. Psalm 119:18)—spiritual realities that the unconverted are unable to truly comprehend. Continue reading


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DIY Under the Sea Mermaid Headbands !
I can't stress to you enough how much fun and how easy it is making Headbands! You can make them as complex or simple as you like and they all look amazing. My daughter is about to turn 4 and she having a Little Mermaid Under the Sea Birthday Party. She has this great vision of her dressed as Arial and all those attending dressed like Arial's sister. I explained to her that not everyone has a mermaid costume, but we can make headbands and they can dress in whatever and the Under the Sea Mermaid Headbands will make them look like mermaids, she agreed!
What you will need:
- Ribbon that has Elastic in it
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- Artificial Flowers
- Rhinestones
- Glue Gun
- Really you can use anything….let your creativity flow.
I started with making the band. When making the headband, I thought I was going to have to sew them together, but I tried hot glue and it worked, very, very simply! Simply cut the desired length of ribbon and hot glue the ribbon together. The ribbon length will vary with the age and size of the child.
Here is what my work stationed looked like. I left everything out in front of me so I could create and change things as I went along. I created the headband on my matt, then hot glue it to the band once, I was happy with the finished product. When hot gluing the embellishments to the band, I would place the major piece over where I had glued the band together so you would not see the seam.
We decided that we would make each headband unique for the girls (Mermaids) that would be attending. Here are a few my daughters, niece and I created!
My daughters trying out their new Under the Sea Mermaid Headbands!
Becca cannot wait to give them out at her Little Mermaid Under the Sea Party. She had a blast picking out which headbands would go to which friend…I truly think she designed them to her friend's personalities the best she could. Stop back by…for pictures from her Little Mermaid Under the Sea Party in the weeks to come!


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Amiga in a CD-ROM box.
Amiga Forever, made by Cloanto, first and foremost contains what every UAE user needs: A copy of AmigaOS 3.1 and the Kickstart ROM images, all properly licensed for use with emulators. It also includes some conversion and transfer software (Amiga Explorer), and some other Cloanto's titles like Cloanto Personal Paint.
The most recent incarnations include a whole lot of other software as well, including Directory Opus, "Glowicons" stuff, launcher dock, and stuff like that. Regrettably the newest incarnations of the AmigaOS (3.5 or 3.9) need to be bought separately if you want the coolest of the cool system, but otherwise, the collection is extremely cool.
It also comes/came with a cool checker-ball sticker to really turn your PC into an Amiga. =) (...though my copy of AF 5.0 was shipped in a single-CD box without the sticker. Damn... it did come with AF 2.0.)
The point of this compilation is that even if Amiga hardware is not as "current" as it once was, the spirit of Amiga will probably never die, not at least as long as people care... The package succesfully recreates the Amiga on modern PC hardware - while purists say Amiga isn't Amiga without the hardware, I think this is a reasonably close equivalent. =)
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Tucked away in the hills of Vail, the Jon Urbana-led Next Level Lacrosse Camp has been creating a place for your child to learn the essential elements of the game of lacrosse. And when it comes to choosing a lacrosse camp, it is important that you have the right information to help make an educational decision.
Being the founder of Next Level Lacrosse, Jon Urbana not only helps kids but parents understand what a great Lacrosse camp should offer. In 2003, Urbana started in all 12 games that he played for the Villanova lacrosse team and boasts at jonurbana.com that he was the second team conference pick.
With his 2004 honorable mention and All-American Honors, Urbana has been considered one of the most well respected Colonial Athletic Association's Defensive Player of the year. With his prestigious FAA recognition and writeup in the Aviation Business Gazette, Jon has been considered a pilot, photographer, and startup founder like no other.
So what makes Next Level Lacrosse one of the great camps? If you do a Twitter search for tweets from @jonurbana1, you'll learn that it offers a place for kids to learn the skills needed to master the game of lacrosse. A look at his Facebook profile will show you the same thing.
If you are looking for a lacrosse camp for your child and have no idea how to choose the right one, make sure that you implement these important aspects in your search so that you and your child have the best experience.
Decide Between Skill Development Camps
When it comes time to look for the right camp, it is imperative that you know your options. There are many Lacrosse camps that offer day camps nearby, as well as overnight camps. Overnight camps allow your child to develop skills over a longer period of time, and your child is taught with more instructional time from high level staffs. It's important that you find coaches and founders like Jon Urbana who have great reputations as aspiring bloggers for being great teachers of the game.
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Many camps offer recruiting options for kids, which will give your child a place to shine and potentially an opportunity to take it to the next level. If you are considering a recruiting camp, you will want to find out about the type of coaches that will be attending the camp. Find out who is running the camp, as well as their showcasing methods.
There are many factors to consider when choosing a Lacrosse Camp. And it is important that you take those factors into consideration before making a final decision. Next Level Lacrosse understands the importance of choosing a camp that will not only work to develop the skills of your child, but work to build their confidence as well. Always choose a camp that will benefit the growth of your child and his future Lacrosse endeavors.


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Microbial Forensics is a rapidly evolving scientific discipline. In the last decade, and particularly due to the anthrax letter attacks in the United States, microbial forensics has become more formalized and has played an increasingly greater role in crime investigations. This has brought renewed interest, development and application of new technologies, and new rules of forensic and policy engagement. It has many applications ranging from biodefense, criminal investigations, providing intelligence information, making society more secure, and helping protect precious resources, particularly human life. A combination of diverse areas is investigated, including the major disciplines of biology, microbiology, medicine, chemistry, physics, statistics, population genetics, and computer science.
Microbial Forensics 2nd Edition is fully revised and updated and serves as a complete reference of the discipline. It describes the advances, as well as the challenges and opportunities ahead, and will be integral in applying science to help solve future biocrimes.
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Introduction - The Rapidly Evolving Discipline of Microbial Forensics;
PART 1 INVESTIGATIVE GENETICS-A. Criminal;The Kameido anthrax incident: A microbial forensics case study; Microbial Forensic Investigation of the Anthrax-Letter Attacks;
B. Civilian;Foodborne Outbreaks: What's New, What's Not, and Where Do We Go from Here?; Genotype and Geography; the global distribution of bovine tuberculosis; Tracing meat products through production and distribution chain from farm to consumer; Microbial Forensics of RNA Viruses: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus; Forensic Plant Pathology;
PART 2 EMERGING INFECTIONSInfluenza Forensics; Keeping Track of Viruses; Microbial Forensic Analysis of Trace and Unculturable Specimens; Molecular Microbial Surveillance and Discovery in Bioforensics;
PART 3 BIOSECURITYAssessment of the Threat; The Select Agent Regulations; Biosurety in the Post-9/11 Era; Forensic public health: epidemiologic & microbiologic investigations for biosecurity
PART 4 SUBJECT AREASForensic Analysis in Bacterial Pathogens; Rickettsia and Coxiella; Forensics and Epidemiology of Fungal Pathogens; Ricin Forensics: Comparisons to Microbial Forensics; Forensic Aspects of Biologic Toxins;
PART 5 METHODSThe Use of Host Factors in Microbial Forensics; Collection and Preservation of Microbial Forensic Samples; Sampling for Microbial Forensic Investigations; Toxin Analysis Using Mass Spectrometry; Electron Beam-Based Methods for Bioforensic Investigations; Proteomics Development and Application for Bioforensics; High-throughput Sequencing; Genomics; The Design of Genomic Signatures for Pathogen Identification and Characterization; Non-Biological Measurements on Biological Agents; Inferential Validation and Evidence Interpretation; Microbial Forensic Investigations in the Context of Bacterial Population Genetics; Population Genetic Considerations in Statistical Interpretation of Microbial Forensic Data; Biorepositories and their Foundations - Microbial Forensic Considerations;
PART 6 NATIONAL LEVEL CAPABILITIESA U.S. Research Strategy for Microbial Forensics: From Genesis to Implementation; The National Bioforensic Analysis Center; Microbial Forensics in Australia - The Australian Federal Police Perspective; Validation of Microbial Forensics in the Scientific, Legal and Policy Contexts;
PART 7 MICROBIAL FORENSICS CURRICULA AND TRAININGMicrobial Forensics: Educating the Workforce and the Community; So You Really Want to be an Expert Witness? A Primer for the Occasional Expert Witness; Conclusion - Microbial Forensics, What Next?


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I'm kind of rookie with Talend things, and I want to delete all files from ftp folder. I'm using tFTPDelete component:
- When I use "*.*" as filemask, it raises exception => I suspect this is because filepattern matches the ".." pseudo file (parent dir)
- When I use "*.???" as filemask, it works for any file having 3 digits length, and no exception is raised. => But I want to delete any file, with suffix of any length, or no suffix at all.
- When use regular expression "^(?!([.][.])$).+$", it deletes some files but not all files. => That regular expression aims at matching all files but ".."
I'm running out of idea How can I delete all files from ftp folder, whatever the filenames are ?
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Last year October, i had actually signed up for Zumba classes at the community centre, I started from a twice weekly session which I then dropped to a weekly class and finally, i threw in the white towel and called it quits by December! Honestly, i enjoyed the Zumba classes. I love sweating it out. And i lose a lot of weight during that 4 months. But my breastfeeding body that wakes a few times each night, simply can't take that strenuous exercise! I was always feeling faint half way through the class and so i Quit. ; /
So, when i received the invitation by Anti-Oxidant Centre to try out their Ganban Yoku and Ganban Yoga therapies, I did my own research to find out more on what it is all about first, and after reading, I grabbed the rare opportunity!
|Anti-Oxidant Centre is located at 1 Thomson Ridge, Singapore 574633
Why? Because this is very popular in Japan and most of the customers in Singapore that visit Anti-Oxidant Centre are Japanese too! I mean, there must be a secret to why Japanese ladies all look so slim and radiant despite of ages right? For thousands of years, the Japanese have been strong advocates of holistic treatments, using non-invasive and therapeutic methods to counter physical imbalances and eradicate toxins that might create diseases. Ganban Yoku is one such spa-like treatment to recently make its way to Singapore shores. Despite being widely accepted in Japan for the last 15 years, this treatment is relatively new around the rest of the world and even more so in Singapore.
So, what exactly is Ganban-Yoku?
Ganban-yoku is a method of keeping fit that involves lying down on an heated "anti-oxidant bed", which is specially constructed using special ceramic tiles that release over 2 million negative ions/cm3, that will flow into your body to neutralise toxins.
|the specially built Ganban Yoku Beds (Image by Anti-Oxidant Centre)
Anti-oxidants are naturally occurring substances that have extra electrons to give up. They are beneficial to our health by preventing oxidation of substances known as free radicals. Oxygen is essential to life, but as our bodies use oxygen, we generate free radicals. These free radicals are positively charged molecules which attack and drain energy from the body's cells. Our body can cope with some free radicals and needs them to function effectively. However, an overload of free radicals has been linked to inflammation, ageing and illness such as cancer and heart disease. Anti-oxidants balance the free radicals and keep them from draining energy from the body's cells.
Compared to a sauna, you actually get more perspiration from ganban-yoku. The ganban-yoku beds are warmed by the heater installed under the slabs, and emit far-infrared rays and negative ions. Far-infrared rays penetrate the human body and are absorbed by cells causing a number of reactions such as dilation of blood vessels which improve blood circulation, speed up the metabolism and help eliminate wastes. These rays also accelerate the production and restoration of collagen to reduce fine lines and wrinkles on the face, and promote anti-aging.
Benefits of Ganban Yoku
- Anti-aging
- Increased metabolism and promote weight loss
- Reduced cholesterol level
- Improved blood circulation
- Relief of pain and stiffness caused by rheumatism
- Improved immunity
The ganban-yoku therapy is simple, yet very rewarding: Fully clothed in the yukata provided by Anti-Oxidant Centre, we just need to lie down and rest in the rooms for 45 mins. These anti-oxidant beds consist of special ceramic tiles which naturally release Far Infrared Rays (FIR) and Negative Ions to help our body perspire and "detoxify". The rooms are kept between 39° to 41° C with the humidity at about 30%, providing a comfortable temperature that is both safe and enjoyable for people of all ages.
To enjoy the therapy, we simply have to:
Step 1: Change to the Yukata and proceed to the Anti-Oxidant room with towel and bottled Anti-Oxidant water
|The Yukata and towels provided by Anti-Oxidant Centre (Image by Anti-Oxidant Centre)
Step 2: Lie on Anti-Oxidant beds for 45 minutes
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Finish therapy by resting in the cooling room for 5 minutes
Step 4: Enjoy a glass of enzyme drink before heading to shower.
|The Ladies Room with changing, bathing and toilet facilities. There is hair dryers provided too. (Image by Anti-Oxidant Centre)
My Experience
I went for Ganban Yoku therapy together with my mum and sister. The staff provided us each with a set of Yukata to change into, as well as a set of face towel and bath towel, so basically we do not have to bring anything ourselves, which I feel is really convenient to go to the centre for therapies!
We were also each provided a water bottle and were told to keep half bottle of it before entering the treatment room and we should continue drinking water while inside the therapy room to aid and replenish water loss.
When we went into the therapy room, the very helpful staff explained to us the positions when we can lie on the bed and its benefits, as well as where to place our hands and soles to best encourage blood circulation. Thereafter, we were left alone and lights were dimmed.
The beds were not hot but pretty warm and the areas in contact with the bed actually felt very good (recommended sitting position, followed by back, left or right and front, or anywhere where you have body aches). Before i went for this therapy, i did wonder if i can endure the time lying down there doing nothing and there is no massage some more? But ahahaha, i realised i enjoyed the opportunity to lie down and rest! Seriously! i am taking care of two active boys and is really sleep deprived. Ok, i didn't fall asleep at all during the 45 minutes, but i really get to rest. And we (me, my mom and sister) were chatting from time to time. Boy! we were most amazed by the amount of sweat we had from the 1st minute we lay down on the bed! Feeling disgusted by the amount of sweat, I had asked the staff if they clean the bed after each customer left? And to my relief, the answer is Yes! Definitely! They disinfect the beds after each customer that completed their treatment.
I actually have body aches woes (yes, i feel very old now, my body is so weak!) but after the session, my body pains were gone and returned only a few days later. That very night after the therapy, I slept very soundly since ages, so much so that i didn't noticed baby kyne shifted in his sleep till the foot of the bed and he fell off the bed at almost dawn! (guilty as charged, but usually i am a light sleeper, which also explains why i am constantly feeling tired).
However, the next day after waking, I was plagued by a very bad case of migraine. I had checked with my mum and sister and realised that they were both down with very bad case of migraine too. Based on something a TCM doctor told me last time, i believe the migraine was a result of improved blood circulation. Hopefully with repeated regular treatments, the symptoms can get better!
Sharing something interesting, I had measured myself before i left home and upon coming home after treatment, i lost close to 2kg (i believe it's mainly of water!) No wonder the body pains i had been feeling went away! I believe too much water retention actually gave me rheumatism pains.
Sharing something interesting, I had measured myself before i left home and upon coming home after treatment, i lost close to 2kg (i believe it's mainly of water!) No wonder the body pains i had been feeling went away! I believe too much water retention actually gave me rheumatism pains.
What is Ganban Yoga?
A session includes :
• 45 minutes of hot yoga and
• 15mins of ganban-yoku therapy
My experience with Ganban Yoga
Due to my time schedule constraints, I went for the Intermediate Yoga class. Unlike Ganban Yoku, i have to bring along my own comfortable yoga outfit to change into. Face towel and bath towel were provided by the Centre.
I am not a very yoga person cos my body is really stiff and i practically don't have the muscles to support myself for some poses. some of the poses were very challenging for me and i started to check the clock very often to hope time will pass faster. LOL! I went for yoga classes before, but all add together, I probably did not do Yoga for more than 5 times in my life! This is the first time ever that i am sweating buckets!
Anti-Oxidant Centre is centrally located at Thomson. There are many buses that one can take there. However, if you drive, you may not be able to find parking lots easily and even though it's free parking, you can park at the private housing at your own risks.
S$10 for a trial Ganban-Yoku therapy
S$20 for a trial Ganban-Yoga class
*Valid for new customer only
5 x Ganban-Yoku therapy sessions for S$100 (usual price S$180)
5 x Ganban-Yoga classes S$175 (usual price S$200)
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Disclaimer: I was invited to try the Ganban Yoku and Ganban Yoga class for review purposes. No monetary compensation was involved. All experiences and photos are mine, unless otherwise stated. Do note that content on this post is informational only, it is not presented by a qualified healthcare professional. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have medical conditions, please consult your medical practitioner first before trying.
Anti-Oxidant Centre is centrally located at Thomson. There are many buses that one can take there. However, if you drive, you may not be able to find parking lots easily and even though it's free parking, you can park at the private housing at your own risks.
|(Image by Anti-Oxidant Centre)
Anti-Oxidant Centre Pte Ltd
A: 1 Thomson Ridge, Singapore 574633
T: +65 6756 0636E: firstname.lastname@example.com
Opening Hours
Tue – Fri : 10am till 10pm
Sat, Sun, Mon & PH : 10am till 7pm
If you are keen, this is the 2014 package menu for Anti-Oxidant Centre. :)
|I have taken this image, do check with Anti-Oxidant Centre directly for pricings as it may change.
But good news is, there is special price for trial Ganban-Yoku Therapy and trial Ganban-Yoga class for my readers!
Just let the staff know that you are Miracule's reader when you call them for an appointment!
S$20 for a trial Ganban-Yoga class
*Valid for new customer only
If you enjoy the Ganban-Yoku therapy and /or Ganban-Yoga class, Anti-Oxidant Centre is now having Great Singapore Sale promotion till 27 July 2014!
5 x Ganban-Yoga classes S$175 (usual price S$200)
*Can share between family or friends. Expiry date for the therapy and classes: 31 July 2014
Now, Anti-Oxidant is very generous to offer a giveaway to one lucky reader on my blog to win (not One but) THREE Ganban-Yoku therapy sessions! The winner can share the sessions with friends or family.
Terms & Condition:
1) Giveaway only valid for Singapore only.
2) Winner will be announced on the blog and contacted via email.2) The validity of the therapy sessions will be for 2 months upon announcing the winner.
Disclaimer: I was invited to try the Ganban Yoku and Ganban Yoga class for review purposes. No monetary compensation was involved. All experiences and photos are mine, unless otherwise stated. Do note that content on this post is informational only, it is not presented by a qualified healthcare professional. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have medical conditions, please consult your medical practitioner first before trying.
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Included here is a range of photos of watercolor paintings by international award winning Australian artist Wayne Roberts. Click here for more watercolors, sampler page 2 (more abstract)
It is difficult to capture in a photo the subtle glazes and nuances of light and color in a watercolor painting. These difficulties are compounded when you consider that many computer monitors can only reliably render a narrow range of colors, and there are also variations from monitor to monitor in the way they render color. Thus the photos included on this page are at best a compromise when compared with the original. Please make sure your monitor is adjusted to a 'neutral' color and brightness setting, otherwise the subtlety of colour in the photos may be affected.
Lifeboat, watercolor on Lanaquarelle cold-pressed paper, 22" x 30",
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This painting won a major
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Port Melbourne, watercolor on Saunders Waterford paper, collection of G Simeral and P Gegax
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Notice the sharply delineated superstructure contrasted with the more abstract container ship and wharf
...Return Universe, watercolour on Arches CP paper, collection J & J Poole
This small image of the watercolor does not show the detail within the ring which actually contains a waterfall that returns to its own source!
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Linda's Gloves, watercolor painting on Arches paper, 103cm x 68cm, collection of I Oxley
This painting explores not only the sensuality of the lines of the seated female figure, but also the interplay of positive and negative space.
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Antiphon, watercolor on Saunders Waterford paper, 22" x 30" Collection of Dr C Lee
Accepted in 1996 Wynne Prize, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
This painting features many subtle glazes of thin luminous color. Click watercolor image for close-up
Perisher, watercolor painting on Saunders Waterford paper, 22" x 30" private collection
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Bonvital Hotel Hévíz Adults Only This is a Preferred Partner property. It is committed to providing guests with a positive experience thanks to its commendable service and good value. This property may pay Booking.com a bit more to be in this Programme.
Hévíz9.1 Superb 1,513 reviewsDescription Bonvital Hotel Hévíz Adults Only is located 250 metres from Thermal Lake and boasts a free spa and wellness centre with a swimming pool and sauna. Wi-Fi is provided for free.Review
"Great spa treatments and facility. Different variety of the Spa services. The staff was very pleasent, professional and responsive both at the spa, the restaurant and the hotel. The in-house a la cart..."Shahar. Israel
Hotel Kentaur This is a Preferred Partner property. It is committed to providing guests with a positive experience thanks to its commendable service and good value. This property may pay Booking.com a bit more to be in this Programme.
Balatonszeplak - Ezustpart, Siófok9.1 Superb 1,013 reviewsDescription This 3-star hotel is set 250 metres away from the beach at Lake Balaton. Each room has a balcony, overlooking Hotel Kentaur's private park. Wi-Fi is free in public areas.Review
"A little issue at check in - given double instead of twin, but very easily and quickly fixed. The 2 guys working night shift were very nice and very helpful. Have to ask for air con remote though."torinq. New Zealand
Villa Vitae Balatonfüred
Balatonfüred9.4 Superb 127 reviewsDescription Set in Balatonfüred, Villa Vitae Balatonfüred offers free bikes and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Providing a fitness centre, the property is located within 2.8 km of Annagora Aquapark.Review
"The view was amazing Great infinity pool Fabulous design and garden Maximum attention to details Breakfast and dinner was delicious Cocktail bar Free private beach and Vespa is included - this is such an added value"Marcell. Ireland
Aura Hotel This is a Preferred Partner property. It is committed to providing guests with a positive experience thanks to its commendable service and good value. This property may pay Booking.com a bit more to be in this Programme.
Balatonfüred9.2 Superb 859 reviewsDescription Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, an experience pool, several saunas and a hot tub, Aura-Hotel is set in Balatonfüred. The hotel has a sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.Review
"This hotel was a delight. We booked half board and it was fantastic value. Food lovely. Pool just right, same depth throughout and great water features. Poolside furniture very comfortable."Lauren. Ireland
Alsóörs Marina Hotel
Alsóörs9.3 Superb 191 reviewsDescription Located in Alsóörs, Alsóörs Marina Hotel offers a private beach area and garden. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.Review
"Staff were wonderful- exceptionally helpful. The hotel is even nicer than the funky photos show- good modern design in a fantastic location right on the Marina. Breakfast excellent - the best croissants..."Karena. Ireland
Hotel Füred Spa & Conference
Balatonfüred9.3 Superb 767 reviewsDescription Hotel Füred Spa & Conference is located in Balatonfüred, 800 metres from the Annagora Aquapark.Review
"Excellent service, food, accommodation and wellness."Sebastjan Cigoj. Slovenia
Kristinus Vinotel
Kéthely9.3 Superb 276 reviewsDescription Kristinus Vinotel - New Wine Hotel at Lake Balaton offers accommodation in Kéthely. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.Review
"Our stay in Kristinus Vinotel was amazing. Staff was helpful and kind. Their service was always on point . The hotel facilities was flawless and impeccable. The restaurant served Michelin quality 4 course..."Adi. Israel
Pole Position Beach Hotel This is a Preferred Partner property. It is committed to providing guests with a positive experience thanks to its commendable service and good value. This property may pay Booking.com a bit more to be in this Programme.
Balatonszárszó9.5 Exceptional 222 reviewsDescription Offering a sun terrace and a private beach area, Pole Position Beach Hotel is set in Balatonszárszó, right on the lakeside.Review
"The welcome, friendliness and helpfulness of the staff! The beach, hot tub, balcony, bar service on the lawn beach."N G. Switzerland
Balatonfői Yacht Club
Balatonkenese9.1 Superb 174 reviewsDescription Offering a a private beach area and views of the Lake Balaton from each room, Balatonfői Yacht Club is located in Balatonkenese, 1 km from the train station. Free WiFi access is available.Review
"perfect place for holidays, great and helpful staff, private beach, delicious breakfasts and tasty restaurant menu, closed parking, clean and comfy room, close to Siofok, Budapest and Aquapark in Balatonfured,"Jurek. Poland
Club Hotel Füred
Balatonfüred9.2 Superb 363 reviewsDescription Enjoying a waterfront location in Balatonfüred, on the shore of Lake Balaton, Club Hotel Füred features a private beach area, and a spa area including an indoor pool, a Finnish sauna, a steam cabin...Review
"Everything was fine, quiet place, ideal for anyone, who needs a rest without the crowd! The wellness centre is excellent, the colors, the temperature, like a jewel!"Béla. Hungary
Blue Waters, Wine and Thermal Springs
Known to many as Hungarian Sea, Lake Balaton is the Central Europe's largest body of fresh water and one of its most popular attractions. Located in the Transdanubia region of Hungary, the Balaton is great for water sports, wine-tasting trips or simply relaxing in the sun.
One of the major resorts is Siofok, great for a family holiday due to significantly shallower waters here and plenty of children activities and facilities. Known as the capital of Balaton, it is full of sandy beaches, stalls with local food and crafts, as well as nightclubs.
Other popular destinations on the south shore of the lake are Zamardi, Balatonfoldvar, Balatonfenyves and Fonyod, the latter offering great views of the lake and the volcanic-topped hills surrounding it.
The Balaton's north shoreline features pretty towns, popular with an elderly crowd and lovers of deeper waters. Keszthely is one of them, with a beautiful 18th-century Festetics Palace and within close proximity to the spa town of Heviz, where people come to relax in thermal springs and beautiful gardens.
Further to the east, there is the unique Tihany Peninsula, cutting the Balaton almost in half, and a popular spot for diving. Visit Booking.com to find the best offers for hotels there and other areas around Lake Balaton.
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When it is for house Christmas light ideas, we will always feel excited and a little crazy. Christmas is that charming that we always want to spend some hours in the decorating task. Whether it is a mere Christmas tree decorating job or a full set garden lighting design with twinkling lighting all over the lawn, Christmas decorating ideas are always an excitement. The world seems to agree with it because lighting fixtures and technology for Christmas décor keep improving to accommodate the demands of interior and outdoor Christmas decorating ideas.
Sooner after light bulb developed, the Christmas lighting idea was started to be the first applications of it. This is so, because the world loves to decorate Christmas with lights. Before light bulb was invented, people made use candles to make Christmas festive and sacred during night times. However, the use of candles was considered as unsafe and inefficient. The very first Christmas lights were giant light bulbs that were placed on string and placed around the Christmas tree. Not until the mid late of 1970s, did lighting manufacturers start to produce mini Christmas lights. And now, huge revolution is here. People can now find various types of Christmas lighting to change the front deck and lawn to be a festive north pole. We will be able to enjoy Christmas and cherish the holiday time at home thanks to the beautiful Christmas lighting. We can now purchase Christmas string lights, sticks, rope lights, led lights, colored lights, shaped lights, and many others. Even, we can create a lot more fun lighting with the supplies available in the market. House Christmas light ideas become a norm in almost all countries in the world. Even, those who are not celebrated Christmas feel so amazed and attracted by the display of Christmas lighting ideas.
North Pole and Winter Wonderland Theme
Most of us believe that Santa Clause lives in the North Pole and thus it will be so much fun to have the atmosphere of North Pole in our own yard. First of all, we have to think about the lighting. To make this style applies well; we have to use many string lights and white led lights. We need to combine the brightness and red color as the main decoration. We need to add some ornaments such as reindeer and candy canes to give this idea works. Sometimes, just to add the elf and snowman will not enough for a winter land theme. One of the inspirations is to place polar bears to sign that it is a north pole. It will look striking to build three or more polar bears and add shines with a lot of small light bulbs on their bodies. The cuddle looking bears can be covered with tinsel fabric that is weather-resist. With the small led lightings inside, the illumination appearance will not be too bright but charmingly soft. They will appear sparkling at nights and that will be super exciting. To make them more beautiful, we can add red scarf on their neck to symbolize Christmas. Regardless we live in a tropical country where snow never falls upon a December, this North Pole idea will always do. Just don't forget to place a beautiful Santa Clause ornaments with stunning lighting there. Once the concept applies, the real excitement of our house Christmas light ideas will begin. Winter wonderland house Christmas light ideas will be so much stylist as we hang white led rain lights, Moravian star Christmas decoration, icicle lights, twinkling spheres, and lighted snowflakes.


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Written by: Jenny Diehl, mom of 2 in KC
You know those days when you come home from work and you've got about a million things to do before you can crawl under the sheets? You know the nights I'm talking about, when the laundry is so backed up, your towel hamper has become an over-spill clothes hamper, when the odds and ends crap that belongs to your kids is just everywhere, and every time you turn around, there seems to be another little toy on the floor, or mysterious mess that has just seemed to pop up out of nowhere?
When both of your children are just off the damn chain, are fighting bedtime with everything they have, and you used up your last bit of patience on that less-than-pleasant person at work.
The nights when you'd be totally fine blowing your entire diet for the day on a batch of your momma's homemade chocolate chip cookies, with an entire carton of milk that contains ALL the calories.
If you're a mom, I know you're envisioning this night with a familiar memory. The night your son just wants to watch one more episode of Curious George, and your baby daughter is fussy because she just wants to be held. These are the nights that exhaustion has set in, and you just want to sit down on the floor, Indian style, and just have a good cry by yourself.
These are by far my favorite nights. These are the nights that I can feel just how much I got to jam pack into one day. The nights that I feel most accomplished as a woman and a working mommy. On my busiest days, that is when I realize that I'm the most thankful. Thankful for the rush of the day, trying to fit everything and everyone in from sun up to sun down. These are the days that make me happy. Tired and happy. These are the days I wouldn't trade for a single day's peace.


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While the majority of Scots in Australia in the first decades of European settlement after 1788 were convicts, penal transportation from Scotland had begun many decades before Britain's pivot to the Antipodes. Indeed, from 1700 to 1775, 10 per cent of migrants to the American colonies were convicts, along with 18 per cent who were indentured servants, and 47 per cent who were slaves; just 26 per cent of those who arrived in North America in those years were free migrants.
Early Transportation from Scotland
Authorities in Scotland began sentencing felons to transportation and exile as early as the middle of the seventeenth century. By the middle of the eighteenth century, 'banishment' had become a central punishment in Scotland's penal code; one commentator observed in 1767, "It came by degrees to be considered as one of the ordinary and established punishments of our Law."
Nevertheless, very few courts had the power to sentence a criminal to deportation. One such court was the High Court of Justiciary in Edinburgh. Between 1718 and 1775, the court prosecuted 395 people. Nearly one-half of these were sentenced to transportation to North America, only 93 received the death penalty, 54 were simply banished from Britain or a smaller region, and the remainder were given punishments such as whipping and imprisonment.
Overall, the best estimates indicate Scottish courts transported somewhere between seven- and eight-hundred Scots out of Britain to North America up until 1775.
Paying Their Own Way
Throughout the eighteenth century, unlike England, Scotland did not contract the transportation of its convicts to merchants, who would subsequently sell them as servants in the colonies. The arrangements for transportation in Scotland were much more decentralised because of both the small number of convicts and the government's reluctance to subsidise their transportation.
Most convicts would be confined while they made private bargains for a passage to North America. In Edinburgh, Alexander Karr was remanded in 1764 until "any merchant Shipmaster or other person" who was able to "find Sufficient Caution and Surety" agreed to "transport and land him" in one of "his majesty's plantations."
In addition to this, if prisoners were not wealthy enough to pay for the passage to North America, shipmasters were usually in a position to force them to sign servant indentures. Furthermore, the departure of private ships to America from Scotland was sporadic, and convicts could be confined in prison for months or years until they could strike a deal with a willing captain.
Women and the elderly faced unique hardships in trying to find a passage because they were not considered to be as valuable as young men who were more marketable in the North American colonies where skilled and heavy labour were in demand.
Selling Convicts To North America
Noting that the "effectual transportation of offenders" from Scotland had been "often disappointed" so far, in 1766 the British Parliament extended the provisions of the Transportation Act of 1718 to Scotland. This required Scottish courts to consign convicts and transports to specialised contractors who, like those from England, would recoup their expenses by selling the convicts as servants in the colonies.
The system was gradually centralised and, by 1771, Glasgow trader Patrick Colquhound had been contracted to arrange for the transportation of all of Scotland's convicts, which he did until the outbreak of the American Revolution.
The British system of transportation was intricately linked to labour demands in America, where a private market existed for indentured labour; the market model of transportation was so effective that a Treasury subsidy to merchants was removed in 1772.
In effect, as well as to create a deterrent for crime, the British government was using the market for labour and servants in North America to dispose of convicts at a cheap and efficient rate. Unlike convicts transported to Australia, those transported to North America were sold as labourers to private individuals, often as field hands alongside slaves.
The extension of the Transportation Act to Scotland in 1766 brought Scottish practices in line with those of Britain. Although the British parliament subsequently repealed the Act in 1773, Patrick Colquhound retained all contracts to manage the transportation of Scottish convicts until the American Revolution broke out in 1775.
Convicts from Britain, as we know, were then sent in their droves to Australia when it became apparent that the American colonies would no longer take British felons. While Scotland sent perhaps 800 convicts to North America in the eighteenth century, ten times as many were sent to Australia after 1788.
Hidden Histories
Although we know all about convicts in Australia, the criminal side of early colonial history in America is not as widely known. Convict merchants and plantation owners in North America benefited greatly from the British transportation system, while the British government itself was able to sell its unwanted felons at a good price and ease pressures on goals at the same time.
Convicts themselves sometimes prospered in the new country, but many died on the voyage to North America, and many who made it that far were mistreated by their masters. In any case, most Scottish convicts to both North America and Australia were petty thieves, driven to crime out of desperation, and their skills and labour were integral to the early development of both societies.


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The women are considered as one of the most mysterious and difficult to interrupt human beings on earth! Well, it is true to a great extent, and we are not complaining! The mysterious tag makes it more interesting! While you wrap your head around the various behavioral characteristics of women, we can help you to crack the nut of the top 7 erogenous zones for women!The link http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a5267051/female-erogenous-zones/ gives you the perfect insight into the places to touch her during a lovemaking session.
So, just like Monica from the popular tv show Friends disclosed the top seven erogenous zones in a woman to Chandler, we are here to teach you the same secret exposed by Monica.
Her Ears!
Ears are the perfect spot to start your game. Just a gentle touch and a sensuous stroke can send shivers down her spine and make her yearning for more! You could even use your tongue or slowly nibble her earlobes. This can set the fire burning and arouse her desires.
Sensuous Lips!
It goes without saying that lips play an important role in one's sexual life. You can just raise the heat of anticipation by kissing her near her lovely lips and not on it. Tease her with lip foreplays that arouses her senses.
Coquettish Nape And Neck!
The back portion of the neck and the nape are one of the most sensitive areas of a woman. Flirt with her and kiss her neck. Proceed to nibble her nape and whisper sweet nothings in her ears. She is sure to be sexually aroused and attracted to you!The back portion of the neck often remains one of the most unexplored areas. Tickle gently on the back and make her yearn for you!
Fondle Her Breasts!
It is no unknown fact that men go crazy over women's breasts. But make it slow guys! Slowly tease her and build up the heat! Be slow and don't just pounce on it! Don't go crazy and squeeze it too hard. Be soft and gentle. Start by touching and caressing them. You could proceed further by the way she responds to you.
Be a bit careful in this erogenous zone. Remember to look for her consent as you proceed. If she shows signs of arousal and pleasure, you can proceed further. Just remember to check the cues!
The Sexy Inner Thigh Areas
This is also one of the most forgotten areas when it comes to foreplay. You could play around with your fingers, caress her and make her yearning for more!
The Most Obvious Zone- Vagina!
There are no pointers for guessing this erogenous zone as this is, of course, the most obvious of all! Men do tend to get crazy around the vagina and push it maybe a bit too much. Take it, slow guys! No woman likes to be pounced upon especially in the vagina area. Take your time, tease her around the area and slowly arouse her senses. Remember that women give more importance to the foreplay part. Treat her vagina like a delicate flower, the most erogenous zone and give it all the attention it deserves!


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From 2 until 4pm, people gathered at the In Situ Photo Project outside Scorpio Books to book a twenty-minute, one-on-one conversation with a 'human talking book'.
Freerange Press brought together a collection of passionate experts on a range of topics – from the state of the city through to music, buying train tickets in India and birthing well. Conversation flowed and the 20 minute sessions, where 6 'books' were available, were well attended.
This project fitted well with FESTA 2016's theme We Have The Means – as it enabled the public to ask questions and make use of the knowledge of fellow citizens in a relaxed setting.
The human, talking books were:
One Good Thing About Music with Jesse Newman, former history of music lecturer, defunct record-store employee and amasser of records
Birthing Well: Essential Information with Julie Richard, midwife and educator
Drawing Life: Buildings, People and Places with Byron Kinnaird, Phd architecture student
Creative Cities with Coralie Winn, co-founder of Gap Filler
The Accidental Restauranteur with Emma Mettrick, owner of Twenty-Seven Steps
Loving the Recovery; Hating the Recovery with Barnaby Bennett, designer and publisher
How to Buy Train Tickets in India with Emma Johnson, editor and avid traveller.
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Alicia Silverstone Thinks She'd Be A Better Batgirl Now
With Avengers director Joss Whedon in talks to write, direct and produce a Batgirl solo film, Warner Bros. is going to have another chance to bring Barbara Gordon to the big screen. The character, whose only live-action film appearance to date came in Joel Schumacher's critically-panned Batman & Robin, was first brought to life by Alicia Silverstone. Twenty years after her appearance in Batman & Robin, Silverstone figures she'd be a better Batgirl.
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"I feel like I could do a much better Batgirl now than I did then. It would be fun to tackle it again," Silverstone told USA TODAY. "Because I'm older and my acting is better. I know I would bring so much more to it. I was just a baby. It was a different thing. But I had fun back then. And I think it would be fun to do it again."
Silverstone also dished on her outfit in the movie, saying, "that costume was so uncomfortable. Maybe something more comfortable would be nice. Something you can sit in. Something you can get out of to pee."
Batgirl: Whedon Reveals What Drew Him to the Character
Whedon has previously expressed that it's possible that he'll cast an unknown actor in the role, making it even more unlikely that Silverstone will get another crack at Barbara Gordon. Still, she's certainly interested in the possibility of making an appearance or cameo in Whedon's film. "I'm open to anything, whatever people bring to me and whatever the best choice is for that time."
Inspired by the 2011 run on the character — which kicked off at the dawn of the New 52 — under writer Gail Simone and artist Ardian Syaf, the potential Whedon Batgirl film hasn't been given a release date. Batgirl will be a part of the DCEU, which kicked off in 2013 with Man of Steel. Since then, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad were both released in 2016. The next installment in the DCEU is Wonder Woman, hitting theaters June 2.
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Publisher : Elsevier - Science Direct (الزویر - ساینس دایرکت)
Journal : Journal of Economic Psychology, Volume 27, Issue 4, August 2006, Pages 463–482
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In the United States happiness rises slightly, on average, from ages 18 to midlife, and declines slowly thereafter. This pattern for the total population is the net result of disparate trends in the satisfaction people get from various life domains: their financial situation, family life, health, and work. The slight rise in happiness through midlife is due chiefly to growing satisfaction with one's family life and work, which together more than offset decreasing satisfaction with health. Beyond midlife, happiness edges downward as a continuing decline in satisfaction with health is joined by diminishing satisfaction with one's family situation and work; these negative trends are offset considerably, however, by a sizeable upturn in later life in people's satisfaction with their financial situation. These findings come from an analysis of the United States General Social Surveys, using the demographer's synthetic panel technique. They support neither the mainstream economics view that well-being depends only on one's objective conditions nor the psychologists' strong setpoint model in which adaptation to such conditions is rapid and complete. They are consistent with a "bottom up" model in which happiness is the net outcome of both objective and subjective factors in various life domains.
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At what stage of life are people happiest – when they are on the threshold of their adult lives, at midlife when families are complete and many are close to the peak of their working careers, or in the "golden years" of retirement? What are the factors responsible for the life cycle pattern of happiness? These are the questions – the nature and causes of life cycle happiness – to which this paper is addressed. In answering them, the paper draws on theoretical and empirical work in economics and psychology and the methodology of demography.


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'Box of Frogs' from Tony Morris - part theatre, part aural illusion, part intense drama(March 06, 2013)
Tony Morris describes himself as 'more of a folk performer than a folk singer' - his latest 'folk' album 'Box of Frogs' is proof of that. On first listen there is perhaps an inclination to use phrases like 'acquired taste' or 'each to their own', there is even a sense that 'Box of Frogs' could become a distinct 'Marmite Moment'. That simply doesn't do justice to this unique, unorthodox album. It's not a question of 'hate or adore' (to borrow from Jennifer Eccles) it's more allowing yourself to surrender to the surreal and relish the experience.
This is not an album of folk songs, neither is it an album of poetry. It is dialectic prose and spoken word set to the gentle accompaniment of a lyre. It's a collection of acid-observation, convoluted word-jousting and sharply etched satire seasoned with a touch of derision. Tony delivers his words with expanse and depth - allowing them to wander lazily in tranquil reflection or sending them darting and skipping across the stories. Each successive tale seems to feed off the eccentricities of the previous offering.
The album opens with a suitably bizarre fable of retailing underwear with 'B-Wear Knickers' - if you're unaware of Tony Morris it is a perfect start. The wonder continues through 'Come See The Mackerel Running' and the strange imagination-soaked tale of 'Cow Bar'. The symbolism and philosophical ponderings of 'Fry Up' pours out its puns in profusion, preparing you along the way for the parallel-universe mockery of 'Johan Sebastian Coe', the suitably sardonic morals within 'Just So Ruddy Kipling' and the masked child-perceived dangers of 'Song Of Eggs Isle'.
There's an elusive mixture at work here – both light and dark. Released on 1 April 2013, 'Box of Frogs' is part theatre, part aural illusion, part intense drama. Listen once and you might be intrigued or confused, mystified or deterred. Listen twice and you may explore the pathways this 'player with words' sets out before you. In the same way that Alice in Wonderland is readable on many levels this embarkation to the far shores of fantasy works on multiple layers. On the surface somewhat simplistic, perhaps not for everyone, but dig deep and allow its enchantment to prick your consciousness. You will find 'Box of Frogs' here www.tonymorris.org.uk - go on, throw yourself down the rabbit hole.
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Tahiti Week: Historic Sites & Museums
This week, we're dedicating our blog to Tahiti! Big surprise there, right? Well actually, we want to talk about all the attractions and things to do on the main island of Tahiti. All too often, most travelers skip over the country's capital and head straight to the other islands of choice, but as you'll see in this week's series of posts, Tahiti has so much to offer! First, we'll focus on the historical sites and museums worthy of a visit.
Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands
Located in Punaauia, Tahiti, this museum explains the geological history of the islands, describes their indigenous flora and fauna, and showcases the history and culture of the Polynesian people. Here, you'll see examples of ancient artifacts including early tools, warfare weapons, woven objects, body ornaments and written transcripts. You'll also learn about religion, fishing, horticultural techniques and the art of tattoo.
Point Venus, Tahiti
Point Venus is the northern-most point on the island of Tahiti. This is where Captain James Cook set up his observatory to watch the Transit of Venus during his second trip to Tahiti. The observatory was converted into a lighthouse, which is still in existence today. The site also includes monuments to Cook, Captain Bligh and the entire Bounty crew. If you remember, because of this historical significance, Point Venus is where many people gathered to watch the recent Transit of Venus earlier this month on June 5, 2012.
Paul Gauguin Museum
Located in Papeari, Tahiti, this museum tells the story of artist Paul Gauguin and reflects on his love affair with the islands of Tahiti. Although not the original paintings, it features photos and copies of his most famous works.
Tahiti Botanical Gardens
Conveniently located near the Paul Gauguin Museum, you can easily make your way over to the Botanical Gardens and discover many exotic flowers, plants and animals. Here, you'll find one of the world's oldest turtles – a Galapagos Tortoise that weighs approximately 440 pounds!
The Home of James Norman Hall
This home is a replica of the original residence of James Norman Hall, the author who was most famous for his classic, "Mutiny on the Bounty." Located in Arue, Tahiti, it houses his extensive library of over 3,000 books and serves as a wonderful example of his life in Tahiti.
Robert Wan's Black Pearl Museum
Located in Papeete, Tahiti, the Black Pearl Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated entirely to pearls. It tells the history of these gems by describing their place in art, history, mythology, philosophy and religion, as well as demonstrating the cultivation process.
All in One Day?
Believe it or not, you can see most of these attractions in one day. To see it all, we recommend a full-day circle island tour. Your guide will narrate the way as you visit each of these historical sites and museums.
But that's not even the end of our list! There are so many other activities, sites and attractions in Tahiti. For instance, there's the famous open-air market, Le Marché, and the popular food trucks, Les Roulettes… but we'll talk about those later this week!
Otha Colson #
did a circle island tour when i was in tahiti and saw most of these sites. definitely worth it to give yourself at least a day in tahiti. thanks for the post!June 22, 2012
Paul #
A friend recommended that I do the guided tour and she was right. I enjoyed the extra background material.July 12, 2012
Wagner #
I feel your website offers something different. Keep it up!July 21, 2012
Mcgafferty #
never knew there were museums in tahiti. with so much natural beauty, not sure i'd want to spend much time in a museum, but good to know they're there. thanks!August 9, 2012
choco_top #
nice post! i have browsed your website and it is really amazing.August 17, 2012
Frieda #
Was there in 1972 and still enjoy my pictures with Paul Gaugain's grandchildren. Am an artist
and am just finishing paintings of Cooks Bay and the Point Venus Lighthouse. Known as the
sweet island sunshine girl.August 25, 2012
carla #
I bet everyone that reads this post will certainly like it.September 30, 2012
clive #
well done.November 9, 2012
yes well done indeed,March 21, 2017


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Rodents and insects are the most common types of pests that we can find today. It is important that these pests are controlled so that we are able to protect our food resources and also improve health. The pest control industry is very vast and has almost 18,155 companies that have over 145,000 personnel that are all collectively responsible for the control of pests in various areas. Read more about it here.
Engaging the services of a pest control company many not be necessary, but it is important for a safer environment for you and your loved one. One can consider Pestbusters if you are looking for a provider to eradicate pest completely from your home. Here are the different reasons why it is important that proper pest control is carried out in homes as well as other areas that can harbor pests.
This is one of the most important reasons for termites control , rodents are one of the prime carriers of pests such as fleas, mites, and ticks. These insects are highly dangerous as they can cause various diseases that can be transmitted to both animals as well as humans. One of the most common examples of this is the Black Plague that was caused due to fleas from rats. Along with this fleas, mosquitoes, and ticks can also cause a whole range of other diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, West Nile Virus and etc. Along with being a host for the insects, rats and other rodents can also cause their own damage to human health. Nearly 50,000 people are bitten by rats every year and these bites can result in diseases such as rat bite fever, trichinosis, leptospirosis and also salmonella poisoning. Cockroaches and flies are among the dirtiest pests that can be found. Cockroaches can carry allergens that almost 7% of the worlds population can be allergic to. Most of the cases of asthma in children are caused due to allergens that are found on roaches. Cockroaches and flies also carry with them millions of different pathogens and viruses that can cause a host of diseases in humans.
Rodents are one of the leading causes of fires and the deaths that are a result of these fires. Thus it is very important that rodents in the building are controlled.
Food and Resources
Studies have shown that almost 20% of the worlds food supply is consumed by rodents. If they are not properly controlled then this number can rise to almost 50%. It is also very important to have regular pest control in agricultural fields and farms as pests can damage most of the crops in the field if the growth of these pests is not deterred. Without pest control, it will become very difficult to maintain food sanitation, regulation or even health regulations.
Avoid Structural Damage
Termites are the number one cause of structural damage to most of the homes that are made of wood. America alone spends a massive $5 Billion every year for just repair to the damage that is done by termites. These pests get into the foundation structure of the homes and can also cause the structure to become very weak which can be dangerous to the people living there. Hence it is very important that proper termite control practices are regularly carried out in homes. Although the presence of bed bugs has been a rare sight before, the number of cases seen has drastically increased in recent years. Pest control personnel are working towards reducing this number again.


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Fast food chain Burger King is the latest US company to be embroiled in the tax avoidance debate.
The Dirt Diggers digest has reported the company is about to attempt an "inversion", a tactic of tax avoidance that is becoming prevalent in corporate America.
Burger King is proposing to merge with the smaller Canadian doughnut and coffee chain Tim Hortons and register the combined company in Canada, where it would be able to take advantage of lower tax rates on its U.S. revenues.
Tim Horton's, Canada's largest coffee-shop chain, has a market capitalisation of about $8.4 billion, while Burger King's market capitalisation is about $9.6 billion; the proposed merger would form a new entity worth about $18 billion.
A tax inversion occurs when an American company merges with a foreign one and, in the process, reincorporates abroad, effectively entering tax regime outside the US. An American company that merges with a Canadian target company for share consideration can avoid U.S. residency for tax purposes as long as the shareholders of the Canadian target end up owning at least 20% of the shares of the new parent immediately after the acquisition.
Canada's corporate tax rate in Ontario of 26.5% (the federal rate of 15% plus Ontario's provincial corporate tax rate of 11.5%) is considerably favourable to the American corporate tax rate of 35% thanks in large part to the conservative Canadian government led by Stephen Harper.
According to Forbes a recent KPMG Report, Focus on Tax, ranked Canada as the #1 country with the most business-friendly tax structure among developed countries (the UK was second).
According to the Independent, the announcement was met with criticism by Burger King fans on social media, where customers threatened to boycott the chain if the merger goes ahead.
One user wrote on Burger King's Facebook page: "If you attempt to buy Tim Horton's for the purposes of evading US Taxes, I will NEVER step foot in another Burger King again...Don't do it"
Another customer added: "Done eating at BK if you become a tax cheat you can count my family of seven as former customers."
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This website explores 400 years of Grand Canyon history through the eyes of Native peoples, European-American explorers, miners, entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, tourists, tour guides, and park managers. We examine how the Canyon has influenced American history and culture and how people in turn have shaped the physical, political, economic, and cultural landscape of this remarkable place. We hope visitors to this website will gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between people and place in this iconic landscape of the Southwest.
This website is designed for anyone who is curious about Grand Canyon history or who may be planning a trip to the national park. There are tools and resources on this website especially designed for students and educators. See the K-20 section if you are planning classroom curriculum. If you expect to visit to the park you can learn about historic buildings you will see at the Grand Canyon Village, the park's trails, and colorful characters in early canyon history. We provide numerous historic and contemporary photos, maps, a digital audiotour, and links to many other resources. Please also visit the Grand Canyon Association website or one of their many bookstores at the Park for more resources on Nature, Culture, and History at the Grand Canyon.
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'Veep' panel at SXSW avoids Trump talk, says Season 6 will examine post-presidential life
Posted March 13th, 2017
If anybody was expecting the cast and showrunner of the most acidly cynical show on television to unload on the current presidential administration, Monday's South by Southwest talk might have been a disappointment.
Not only does the upcoming sixth season of HBO's "Veep" not deal directly with the gigantic shifts in D.C. right now (it was written and filmed last year before Donald Trump won the 2016 election), it exists in an alternate political reality that makes it difficult to be topical except by accident or careful planning (say, in a past storyline about a presidential election tie).
But the SXSW panel did allow a huge chunk of the cast to occupy many, many chairs on stage at the Austin Convention Center flanking Emmy-winning star Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Moderator Chuck Todd ("Meet the Press") seemed ill-equipped to handle such a large group of panelists, including Anna Chlumsky, Gary Cole, Sam Richardson, Reid Scott, Matt Walsh, Timothy Simons, showrunner David Mandel, and MVP (besides Louis-Dreyfus) Tony Hale, who got the biggest applause in the introductions.
Todd ran out of questions about midway through and kept trying to draw parallels between the show's reality and today's Washington, a comparison that in 2017 suddenly seems to have skewed further off-kilter than even "Veep" is able to address.
What attendees did get was a few really dirty jokes (one, about a reproductive bodily fluid, caught Todd off guard and made him lose it), a great trailer for the new season that HBO made public during the talk, a limited-edition poster distributed to those who attended the panel, and some details about what the new season, premiering April 16, will be about.
"We have found a way to blow up the premise yet again," Louis-Dreyfus said. The characters of the Selina Meyers administration will likely be scattered as Meyers enters post-presidential life.
Mandel said that looking at what Barack Obama is going through now and how the Clintons spent time after being in the White House offers clues as to the kinds of things that will be dealt with on the show: book deals, charitable foundations, that sort of thing.
For a show that's had such a long run, there still appears to be no end in sight, at least according to Louis-Dreyfus, who says she's not looking ahead to any other future projects (especially not for network TV).
"My head is in this show. It takes a lot of thought and energy," she said.
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