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The PLP Is Not Imploding
The Chairman of the Free National Movement Sidney Collie issued a statement last week in which he charged that the PLP is imploding. That is utter foolishness. One wonders which dream world is he living in? There is no evidence that the PLP is imploding at all. You can take on or two strands of what the newspapers are saying to demonstrate the case but when you examine the facts of it all, generic cialis there is no case. They are using for example the bad decision of the Attorney General to enter a nolle prosequi in the matter of Sandals and he criticism which came from cabinet members. That does not go to the essence of anything. It is certainly not like the FNM calling one another the nasty names in public and cutting each other down like grass like they did this past summer. The Ministers expressed their opinions and moved on. The party supports its Leader and the PLP continues to govern. Sorry Mr. Collie you are very much in cloud cuckoo land.


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Arts agency unveils plans to engage audiences and support artists and makers during Covid-19 pandemic lockdown
Annual Spring Fling 'At Home' Brings You Studio Tours, Workshops and Exhibitions
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The organisers of Spring Fling are launching SF | At Home – a new programme of digital activities. The initiative is to support Spring Fling audiences and artists though this period of isolation and fill some of the gap left by the postponement of Scotland's leading open studios weekend.
A total of 87 artists and craft makers across Dumfries & Galloway were expecting to welcome around 12,000 visitors through their doors between 23 and 25 May.
Despite having to delay the long-running annual event its parent organisation, Upland CIC, has worked with artists, makers and supporters to go digital.
Some studios will offer virtual tours, there will be an online exhibition plus workshops and demonstrations suitable for all ages.
The website is also being updated to showcase all the studios selected for Spring Fling 2020 and with a variety of art and craft to browse and buy.
Joanna Macaulay, Assistant Director for Upland, said:
"The next bank holiday weekend just won't be the same without Spring Fling. It is one of the most successful events of its kind in the UK – a much-loved highlight of the year for visitors and participants alike.
"We hope that SF | At Home will fill some of the gap. Even though the artists and makers can't open their doors in the usual way – people can still meet some of them online to see their studios, watch demonstrations and even take part in workshops.
"And hopefully it will inspire those who aren't familiar with Spring Fling, or this beautiful region of south-west Scotland, to come and see us later in the year."
"It is really important for us to keep our artists engaged with their audiences and to do our bit in providing creative opportunities for our Spring Fling visitors.
"Art and craft are good for wellbeing and we hope that our workshops and demonstrations will be welcomed by those in isolation. The timing is especially appropriate as 18-24 May is Mental Health Awareness week."
Anyone wanting to use lockdown to develop their own art skills should watch out for the tutorials by established artists Bella Green and Liz Gilbey among others
Bella, who has 50 years' experience in art education will run two sessions under the title of Making Your Mark.
Liz is filming short videos that introduce simple drawing techniques making use of materials available around the house when a full art kit is not available.
She said: "We are all eating and cooking at home at the moment and, so one of the things I'll be doing is looking at the beauty of the ordinary in the kitchen – the fruit and veg, the glass and ceramics. I'll be encouraging a free and loose approach to drawing and full expression in colour."
SF | At Home will run from 18 to 25 May.
Emily Tough will present an online exhibition and virtual tour of the artwork she created as the Spring Fling Wigtown Book Festival Artist in Residence last year.
This saw her use recycled materials to create puppets inspired by stories and people at the book festival – all within a miniature big top.
The SF | At Home online activities are also an important way for Upland CIC to help support artists, makers and small businesses – many of them facing substantial challenges due to the lockdown. Upland plans to announce a new date for Spring Fling 2020 in the coming months.
As Dumfries & Galloway's art and craft development agency Upland CIC is also introducing projects to support artists and makers.
Digital Diversions kicks off with live advice sessions to support and develop members' skills in online selling and reaching audiences through video.
These will be led by Upland members Kim Ayres, a photographer from Castle Douglas, and Suzi Plunkett, of Little Dot Creations in Newton Stewart.
A further suite of sessions will take place in June and will see other members share their expertise.
Upland also plans an online exhibition A Postcard from D&G – We Wish You Were Here. The idea is for members to come up with 2D and 3D works that can be easily posted.
Amy Marletta, Upland's Projects Director, said:
"Our members are hugely talented and accomplished people, but many face extraordinary difficulties – with events and exhibitions cancelled, and galleries and studios closed.
"By sharing expertise we can give them additional skills to help rebuild and diversify. At the same time, A Postcard from D&G – We Wish You Were Here, provides an opportunity to prepare work for an exhibition and hopefully make some sales."
The organisation has also adapted one of its planned major projects, Artful Migration, so it can go ahead under Covid-19 restrictions.
The artist residency project, in partnership with Ginnie Wollaston and Nicholas Parton Philip of Moving Souls Dance, will focus on the ospreys nesting at NTS Threave Garden and Estate to look at wider issues of climate change and migration.
Amy said: "While human society may be on hold, the ospreys are continuing their cycle of migration and breeding as usual. "Even though the artists may not be able to spend time at Threave in the way we had hoped, the current pandemic may well raise interesting issues about our future relationship with the natural world."
- SF | At Home workshops and live tours are free but registration will be needed – check www.spring-fling.co.uk for details.
- Digital Diversions activities are for Upland members and information will be available at www.weareupland.com.

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Many of the key issues concerning the United States as we enter the 21st century were already taking shape as we entered the 20th century. Business mergers, U.S. military intervention (in the Philippines), trade disputes with China and Europe, racial violence, high levels of crime, rising income gaps between rich and poor, volatile stock market prices, homelessness in the cities, the dangers of immigration, and the domination of money in elections -- all these major national issues in 1900 are familiar in some form to Americans today. The nation grappled for the first time with a series of complex new challenges: distribution of wealth and economic opportunity; the form race and ethnic relations should take in a country of increasing diversity; the relationship between big business and government; how the United States, as a new world power, should act overseas; and a host of others. Written in a fluid and highly readable style, Kent's ten chapters comprise a colorful narrative history of the major events of this pivotal year that continues to resonate a century later.
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Self-care is about the Mind, Body, and Spirit – it is about maintaining your power in the world. For Margy, it is a daily practice. She got committed to her self-care in high school as depression runs in her family and she realized at a young age how exercise and what you eat can positively impact your mental, spiritual, and physical health. Tune in to hear her story and learn ideas you can incorporate to make yourself a priority! Show notes are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/055
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- The benefits of getting a pet.
- Specific examples of self-care that aren't related to what people think of – like getting a massage.
- The benefits of reading personal development books and going to events.
- The depression and anxiety that runs in Margy's family.
- How eating a healthy diet and exercise improves mood.
- How Landmark Forum helped Margy feel empowered.
- Why the key is to slowly add in new things instead of thinking it has to be all or nothing.
- The value of getting a mentor for your business to save you from wasting time and money.
- How managing a team can take away from self-care…and so much more!
Margy's top tip for making yourself a priority.
- Gratitude is one of her best tips. Acknowledging and remembering even where there is chaos and stress.
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Margy and Jessica's Facebook group – interviewconnections.com/group
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Positive Discipline
This program outlines the ways "young people" can become "responsible, respectful, and resourceful" individuals. The five criteria included are "Kind and Firm", "Belonging and Significance", "Long-term Effectiveness", "Social and Life Skills", and "Discovering Ones Own Capabilities".
One of the most highly regarded and referenced books on discipline for the past 25 years, Positive Discipline has been the gold standard text for parents wanting to learn how best to work with their children. Through this book, parents will learn that the core tenet of positive discipline is not to punish, but to build mutual respect through practices that foster cooperative learning and self-discipline. Strategies taught in this book can be utilized with children of all ages – from toddlerhood to the teenage years.
Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children
This read provides parents with "common anxiety-enhancing patterns" in behaviors and how to correct them to benefit both parent and child. The skills presented in this book challenge the traditional ways of helping our children while providing "principles that foster change."
Using the latest research and real-life examples, this book exposes the most common anxiety-enhancing patterns— including reassurance, accommodation, avoidance, and poor problem solving— and offers a concrete plan with 7 key principles that foster change. Also offers exercises and techniques to help change parental patterns of thinking and behaving that may be contributing to anxiety maintenance for their children.
Freeing Your Child From Anxiety: Practical Strategies to Overcome Fears, Worries, and Phobias and Be Prepared For Life— From Toddlers to Teens
Knowing the difference between momentary stress and a full-blown anxiety disorder is a vital tool parents need to help guide and support their child. In this book, Tamar Chansky provides parents with crucial information on how to "help your child back to emotional safety."
Incredibly user-friendly guide to strategies that can be used with children to manage their worries and fears. Pays specific attention to common experiences (e.g., test anxiety) and different tips and tricks that can be implemented right away through easy exercises.
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Parenting a teen with intense emotions can be extremely difficult. This much-needed book will give you the tools needed to help your teen regulate his or her emotions. In addition, you'll learn the skills for managing your own reactions so you can survive these difficult years and help your teen thrive.
This book is for parents who have been struggling with their teenage or young adult child's intense emotions. Based on DBT principles, this book provides both the knowledge and skills parents will need to help bring peace back into the home. Topics include enhancing communication skills, engaging in perspective-taking, and decreasing emotional escalation by increasing personal self-awareness. Written with both the child and parent perspectives in mind, all concepts and strategies are presented in a compassionate and logical manner for easy application.
Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
This book provides parents with a science-based program to help their child navigate various types of anxiety. Included in this program are how to help your child with "detective thinking", rationalizing worries, cognitive behavioral therapy skills and more.
Recipient of The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit, this book is for parents who want a clear, effective plan to help address their child's anxiety. Based on evidence-based CBT principles, this book provides a step-by-step, guided approach to anxiety management which includes information about how anxiety works and appropriate strategies to dismantle the cycle.
Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts
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Russia has called off what were supposed to be routine talks on implementing the new START missile treaty, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Joe Biden in the first week after he took office in 2021.
Moscow blamed US "toxicity and animosity" for the postponement of what should have been low-level talks that are required by the new treaty. The meeting had been due to take place in Cairo between November 29 and December 6 but now will be held "at a later date." The Kremlin gave no concrete reason for postponing the talks.
The new START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) is a key piece of security infrastructure that was due to expire just as Biden took over the presidency, and limits the number of missiles the US and Russia can have.
By rushing through a deal to renew the treaty, Biden signalled to the Kremlin that he was prepared to reverse a two decade-long policy of dismantling the security agreements between Russia and the US and make a fresh start on arms control talks.
The problems started when the Kremlin was incensed after former president George W Bush unilaterally withdrew from the ABM treaty in 2002 that limits ballistic missile defence systems that can be used to protect against ballistic missile attacks. Specifically, the treaty puts restrictions on how close missile defences can be to borders.
The US followed up with the creation of a "missile shield" in Europe and put Patriot missiles into Poland and Romania, close to the Russian border to protect against "rogue states" such as North Korea. The Kremlin argued that this was a thinly disguised ruse to point missiles at Russia that would have been banned under the terms of the ABM treaty.
Former president Donald Trump also withdrew from the INF treaty (Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty) in 2018, that limits the deployment of land-based nuclear and intercontinental missiles, another key piece of Cold War arms control infrastructure. Two years later the US pulled out of the Open Skies treaty in 2020 that allows for mutual aerial inspections of each other's military facilities.
Russia welcomed Biden's offer to renew START. Immediately after the treaty was signed by Putin and Biden, the Kremlin called for talks to begin on reactivating the INF treaty as well.
Biden's decision to end this policy was taken as a hopeful sign that a new detente could be achieved with Russia after relations had significantly decayed in the preceding years. As a senator in 2002, Biden had argued strongly against withdrawing from the ABM treaty and is a known advocate of re-establishing the international security infrastructure.
While the Kremlin welcomed the gesture and was keen to continue the arms talks to put the old infrastructure back in place, the issue of Ukraine's membership overshadowed everything else. The two men met in Geneva that summer to lay the groundwork for a new relationship, but little progress was made, although both agreed to more arms control deals.
Another online summit was held in December 2021 but by then Russia had been building up its troops on Ukraine's border as Putin continued to ratchet up the pressure to show he was serious about extracting a promise of no more Nato expansion from Biden. But Biden refused to soften his position. The encouraging beginning made with agreeing on a new START treaty faded away and became a crisis when, in the middle of that December, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an eight-point list of demands headed by a "legal guarantee" that Ukraine never join Nato, which was the first step towards war.
Low-level meetings
Despite the deterioration in relations the new START treaty remains in place, but the cancellation of the meetings in Cairo mean it is not being implemented. The treaty calls for regular inspections of arms facilities to ensure the treaty is being adhered to. No inspections have been conducted in person for two years since before the start of the pandemic.
Moscow suspended all US inspections of its military sites under the treaty in August, saying it was responding to American obstruction of inspections by Russia.
"Across all spheres, we are seeing the highest level of toxicity and hostility from Washington," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Zakharova also said Washington continued to ignore Russia's concerns about inspections, without detailing what those concerns were.
"The United States is ready to reschedule at the earliest possible date, as resuming inspections is a priority for sustaining the treaty as an instrument of stability," A US official was quoted by newswires saying.
Signed in 2010 by Barack Obama and then-President Dmitry Medvedev, the agreement limited the arsenals of the two countries to a maximum of 1,550 deployed strategic nuclear warheads each – a reduction of nearly 30% from the previous limit set in 2002.
Zakharova said it was impossible to talk to Russia about "transparency and predictability" in arms controls while at the same time the US was "helping the Kyiv regime kill our troops and civilians in Russian regions". But she added that the Kremlin hoped the "right conditions to resume inspections could be created by Washington "next year."
The stalled START treaty is particularly relevant after Putin has suggested that Russia may be willing to use a tactical nuclear weapon in its Ukraine campaign. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a warning in September to Putin about the "catastrophic consequences" of the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
Specifically, Russia cancelled a meeting of the Bilateral Consultative Commission – the implementation body of the New START treaty – a day before it was supposed to begin in Cairo. Previously, similar events were held in Geneva; however, Moscow no longer considers Switzerland a neutral country. Switzerland froze Russian assets worth CHF7.5bn ($7.95bn) in April in cash and properties. Under the terms of the agreement the commission must meet at least twice a year, up to a maximum of 18 meetings a year.
"The fact that a BCC meeting – normally a pretty low-key technical event – got so much media attention tells you a lot about how bad US-Russian relations in the nuclear sphere [have] got. There are no other bilateral formats to talk about nuclear arms control left," Andrey Baklitskiy, who works at the UN Institute for Disarmament Research, said in a tweet.
START provides for regular mutual checks at ICBM bases, strategic submarine bases and strategic aviation air bases, as well as at loading, storage and repair sites. From 2011 to 2020, the parties carried out 328 such checks, but mutually agreed to suspend them after the pandemic broke out.
It was the American side that wanted to resume inspections this summer, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, adding the Russian side considered the request to be "on a whim", which they regarded as "an outright provocation." It was at that point the Russian foreign ministry officially suspended the co-operation and issued its own complaints, mostly related to the Western sanction's regime.
"We are talking about the absence of normal air traffic due to the fault of the West, ignoring our requests to confirm the possibility of our aircraft flying with inspectors through the airspace of transit countries, visa problems during transit, difficulties in making payments for services during inspections," Ryabkov explained.
Some US experts were quick to say that Russia is in violation and is hiding something, but the Biden administration took the "no worries, we'll figure this out" approach and tried to solve the issue at the working level, according to Baklitskiy. "The BCC would be a logical place to do it," Baklitskiy adds.
Experts say that neither side wants to withdraw from the treaty, but the latter has become caught in a tug of war and the Kremlin is using the issue to try to weaken sanctions. However, Ryabkov has been explicit that an inspection will be organised. "The BCC meeting was postponed, not cancelled. New dates will be proposed soon, but not immediately. The BCC meeting will hardly happen before the year-end," Ryabkov told the Russian press.


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A contemporary ambient with twisted stairs
The interior is modern and variegated, furnished with carefully selected materials and furniture. It is mostly bright, despite a bit darker colour scheme. The living places downstairs and private places upstairs express the residents' tendency towards artistic awareness and culturally inspired living. One of the highlights of the ambient present the twisted stairs in black and white colour scheme which is fertilized by the stainless steel. The stairs occupy a minimal area and therefore enable a better usage of the space downstairs.
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Bohemia Interactive Simulations
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Remnants of the Precursors
A Java-based modernization of the original Master of Orion game from 1993.
I was commissioned by the games developers to create a timeline for the game as well as little snippits of the lore that players would be given during loading screens.
I was approached by the designer of a pen and paper tabletop game called "Derelict" to create a story based through the course of the game.
The story involved the player waking up on a deterorated ship and trying to discover what caused it. A series of monsters chasing the player from room to room. This was an interesting project where players could re-enter rooms and be given new information based on what they had found
Outer Veil – Lead Storyline & Content Writer
From beginning, I was part of the design team for the Indie MMORPG "Outer Veil". Made from a community left over from a favorite video game going under, the players of one game made their own.
I started out as a storyline writer for the game and moved up to Lead Writer for Content and Storyline; designing the background, timeline and descriptions for all factions and items. If it had text, it came through me!
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I was commissioned to create a short 1500 character story for the bio of a Spotify Album. A very interesting order to say the least with the word count being around 300 words maximum.
The story was of a Sci-Fi theme and had to include the name of the project in someway. The client was left extremely happy by the piece I sent him!
Black Amethyst
I was commissioned to create a 1000 word short based on several music covers for a band, I was first tasked with the first one "Track 1: We Will Rise" but did not hear back after that.
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Death of the Sun
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The goal of CCA Tel Aviv is to commission and produce new projects by radical living artists with a special focus on giving an institutional frame to artists from Israel. Presenting a rigorous and multifaceted program of exhibitions, events, and printed matter in Hebrew, Arabic and English, the Center is a dynamic hub with an artist-driven spirit that makes it a home for the city's vibrant contemporary art scene.
Established in 1998 and currently located in a building designed by Kisselov Kaye, CCA Tel Aviv is supported by the Ministry of Culture and Sport – Visual Arts Department; Tel Aviv Municipality – Culture and Arts Division; UIA – the United Israel Appeal, IL.Collection; and the International Council.


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Celebrate matrimony in a refreshing manner as you take the 7 Day Mauritius Honeymoon Package with Catamaran Cruise. Inclusive of the best attractions our Mauritius cruise packages for honeymoon will make you indulge in the Catamaran Cruise, and Ile aux Cerfs Watersports. You will also visit Le Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis and will also see the Chamarel Waterfall and its colored earth along with the dormant volcano of Trou aux Cerfs. Both the North and South Island Tour in Mauritius will be a delightful experience for you.
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The Catamaran Cruise will be the highlight of your Mauritius Honeymoon Itinerary and here you and your partner can enjoy the ocean view to your heart's content. Popularly known as the island nation of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is reckoned as one of the best destinations for a romantic honeymoon. Renowned worldwide for its turquoise waters, crystal clear beaches, quixotic lagoons, and rich coral reefs, all these can be best experienced with a catamaran cruise on your 7 day Mauritius honeymoon trip. The cruise will offer you snacks and entertainment on board and you will also indulge in watersports activities, island exploration, and romantic beach walks. Make the most of your honeymoon in Mauritius by visiting both North Island and South Island with a delightful day tour and boarding a cruise with onboard entertainment. Encompassing such incredible experiences, as you book a honeymoon package for Mauritius 7 day tour with us, rest assured the journey is going to be an ultimate one! For, as you glide through splendid landscapes while enjoying the company of your beloved on the Catamaran Cruise, and explore the adventurous side of each other while partaking in water activities at Ile Aux Cerfs Island, this tour adds some beautiful memories to your relationship that will be cherished for life.
So, without much ado, just book our Mauritius honeymoon package before you lose a chance to avail some amazing deals. To get on this romantic, experiential and adventurous tour with our all inclusive package, all you have to do is visit our package section and select a package of your choice. To get some idea of how your day-wise itinerary would look like, scroll below and go through the below itinerary plan of this destination. And, book a package now!
- Ile aux Cerfs Island tour and optional watersports
- Casela Nature and Leisure Park tour
- Full day North Island Tour from Port Louis
- South Island Tour with Grand Bassin Temple
- Catamaran Cruise with onboard food and entertainment
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Arrive in Mauritius and discover your room decorated as per the honeymoon theme
Upon your arrival in Mauritius, you will be welcomed by the agent's representative and will be transferred to your hotel. After checking in, you both will find your room to be beautifully decorated as per the honeymoon theme. There will also be some honeymoon freebies to mark your special visit.
You can later enjoy a stroll on the beach and feel the cool winter breeze bringing down all your tiredness. Back in the hotel, a sumptuous dinner awaits your presence in one of the restaurants of the hotel.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Have an adventure today as you indulge in the water activities at Ile aux Cerfs Island
On your second day after a hearty breakfast, you will be transferred to the Ile aux Cerfs Island for a full day excursion as per your Mauritius Honeymoon Package. This beautiful emerald lagoon on the east coast of Mauritius will offer you and your soulmate exciting optional watersports activities like Undersea Walk, tube ride, and Parasailing among many.
Apart from the Ile aux Cerfs watersports, you both can also take a refreshing swim in the ocean, walk on the beach holding hands or snorkel among the fishes. You will be later transferred back to the hotel, where you will have your dinner.
Optional: Charges extra for water sports activities in Ile aux Cerfs Island
Tip: Make sure you carry your swimsuit since renting one on the island can be an expensive affair.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Enjoy your day at leisure in Mauritius. Relax at the resort or go on an adventure in Casela Nature and Leisure Park
This will be a leisure day and you both can relax at the resort today. While at the resort, you both will have the option to do non-motorable activities like kayaking, snorkeling (only equipment), aquagym, and sailing dinghies among many.
Alternately, you can also go to the Casela Nature Park, one of the best places to visit in Mauritius for all those looking for adventure. You both will later enjoy your dinner at one of the restaurants in the hotel.
Optional: Charges extra for Casela Nature and Leisure Park.
Tip: Only equipment for snorkeling will be provided.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Experience the best of lifestyle and sightseeing as you explore the urban Port Louis
After you are done with your delicious breakfast, you and your partner will be transferred to Port Louis on Seat In Coach (SIC) basis for a full day North Island Tour in Mauritius.
This will be an exciting day for you both to bond over shopping in Mauritius and later on, you both will also visit Place D'Armes boulevard, famed for its many French colonial buildings.
Your Mauritius tour itinerary will also include a visit to the happening Le Caudan Waterfront and Champ de Mars Racecourse. Back in the hotel, dinner will be served in one of the restaurants in the hotel.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Experience the best of the South Island Tour as you explore dormant volcanoes and temples
You both will begin your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel and will then be transferred for the South Island Tour in Mauritius. This will be an eventful day and you both will get to visit the pilgrimage famous Grand Bassin Temple and its lake.
Next on the tour in Mauritius will be the Trou aux Cerfs and its 7 Colored Earth, a crater of an extinct volcano. You will end your sightseeing in Mauritius with a visit to the mesmerizing Chamarel waterfall. You will end the day with a mouthwatering dinner in one of the restaurants of the hotel.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
This day will include the much awaited and fun-filled Catamaran Cruise.
Cruising aboard the Catamaran will be an enjoyable and refreshing experience for you both. The cruise will include your free lunch with an option for vegetarian food (prior notification needed) and an open bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
The ambiance on board will be lively and include exciting games, music, and an amazing view of the ocean. If you are lucky, you might also spot whales and dolphins swimming in the ocean.
Later, you will be dropped on an island where you both can take a nice romantic walk along the beach, indulge in snorkeling or simply take a refreshing dip in the ocean.
On your way back, the Catamaran will offer you some light snacks for munching and you will be done with the cruise by 4PM. Back at the hotel, you can explore the nearby beaches in Mauritius and later enjoy the sumptuous dinner served by the hotel.
Optional: Vegetarian food is available on the cruise on prior notification. Charges extra for water sports activities on Catamaran cruise.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
Bid farewell to Mauritius with fond memories and smiles
This will be the last day of your Mauritius Honeymoon Itinerary and after a hearty breakfast at the hotel, you both will check out and will be transferred to the airport.
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- daily Breakfast & daily Dinner
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- Ile Aux Cerf island tour in Air-conditioned Coach with speed boat transfer
- South tour including visits to Trou Aux Cerf, Curepipe, Chamarel & Grand Bassin in Air-conditioned Coach
- North tour including visit to Port Louis & Caudan Waterfront in Air-conditioned Coach
- Catamaran cruise with transfers from Hotel to Hotel on SIC basis
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FAQs for Mauritius
How much will it cost for a honeymoon in Mauritius?
For a Mauritius honeymoon tour of 7 days with a 3 star hotel, get ready to pay nearly INR 47,000 for one person, without flights.
Is Mauritius costly?
Mauritius can be said to be a costlier destination as compared to other home-grown beach destinations, such as Goa or even Bali. However, you can always find deals on packages and cheaper accommodations to lower your spend.
How to get in touch with people who have booked similar Mauritius honeymoon tour package?
To get an idea of it feels to be on a trip to Mauritius, one can check out the travel story posted by the travelers from TravelTriangle. Their Idea of A Perfect Honeymoon In Mauritius Will Give You Major Relationship Goals
What is the best time to visit Mauritius for honeymoon?
The best time to visit Mauritius is from May to December as during these months, the weather is cool and dry and sunny as well.
What activities does the resort offer?
The resort has numerous options for one to stay entertained. These include volleyball, badminton, darts, and bocce balls. People can also enjoy non-motorable activities like kayaking, windsurfing, snorkeling (equipment only), and glass bottom boat. Apart from this, one can go beach walking, roam nearby areas and also use the resort pool.
What attractions does the Casela Nature and Leisure Park offer?
Casela Nature and Leisure Park has numerous adventure and nature activities to keep one entertained. These include Walk with the Lions, Toboggan, Interaction with Lions, Camel Viewing, and Walk through the aviary. People can also opt for adventurous stuff like the Quad Bike Safari, Zip Lining, Hiking, and Segway Safari trip.
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Dealroom: Bulgaria Could Be The Next DeepTech Capital Of CEE
With 15% of the startups developed in Bulgaria labeled as deeptech, the country might be the next CEE deeptech capital, tells us Darren Stauffer from Dealroom. In the past six years, his company has been developing a platform that collects data about startups ecosystems and venture capital activity across Europe. Recently, Dealroom has put together a profile of the Bulgarian startup landscape too. Alongside collecting data on funding rounds, the company has identified 50 rising stars in seven verticals.
According to the data the company has managed to collect through online sources, and local partners, Sofia is the third largest tech hub in CEE by the number of VC rounds over the past six years. The size of the investments is, however, still small.
650+ startups and scaleups?
How many startups are there in Bulgaria? This is a frequently asked question, that no one could really give an accurate answer to or compare it with any other ecosystem. On the one hand, despite many attempts like the EDIT report, for instance, there's no structured and up to date register of the startup ecosystem in the country.
On the other hand, each country and city has its own definition of a startup, as we discussed it with Stauffer. "In some countries, everything that's tech and is founded after 2009 might be labeled startup," he gives an example of where the confusion comes from. In any case, when speaking of startups and scaleups – one thing is fix – these are scalable tech or digital product companies.
Scraping data from various resources such as commercial registers, research institutes, publications, Dealroom has managed to identify over 650 companies that fit into this definition. Browsing through the platform, we identified companies that not necessarily product businesses, but rather ecosystem players like NGOs, consultants and service providers.
Yet, among the product companies, Dealroom has identified four that are considered to be close to the unicorn status. Siteground, the founded in 2004 web hosting company, is on the final stretch to becoming a $1B business, the estimations show. Microfinancing tech venture Software Group, prosthetics tech company ProsFit, and AI cargo optimization platform Transmetrics are also part of the future unicorn club.
DeepTech seems to be an important vertical in the local ecosystem with reportedly 15% of the ventures developing solutions in the domain. Dealroom's team has identified six high potential companies: Endurosat, Dronamics, Transmetrics, QuarkVR, FragaX, and AYO.
Enterprise SaaS, blockchain, fintech, and health seem to be other areas where of talent and developments are accumulated.
€85M+ investments, still small size
Since 2013 Bulgarian venture capitalists have invested over €85M+ in 255 funding rounds, the data of Dealroom shows. Our latest calculations based on data by the Bulgarian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (BVCA) and own sources show that only between 2015 and 2018 €64.5M have been invested. This, however, includes predominantly the activity of funds backed by the European Investment Fund, and only a small amount of the private capital.
Based on Dealroom's data, Bulgaria lands among the top 3 hubs by the number of rounds in CEE, right after Poland and Estonia. Just like here, the VC is concentrated in the capital cities across the whole region. Based on the amount of money put into tech ventures, Bulgaria ranks ninth among 16 countries in the region.
Despite the large estimated number, however, the median size of the investments in Bulgaria, but also in the whole CEE region is still low compared to the rest of Europe. The average size of a seed round in Bulgaria is €0.4M, which ranks the ecosystem 21 among 23 ecosystems evaluated by the platform.
The CEE unicorn incubator
CEE's unicorns are worth a combined value of €30B, with Skype, UiPath, Transferwise, LogMeIn, Avast leading the way, Dealroom shows. Last year there was another record for the VC activity in the region with two mega rounds of over €100M.
Bolt, the Estonian transportation network company, better known as Taxify, has secured €160M last spring, and in December the Lithuanian car-sharing company CityBee closed a €110M round. Interestingly, both the deals are in the shared mobility space.
If we add to the list the companies that went to the UK or the US to develop businesses and fundraise, we also have to mention the US-Romanian robotic process automation startup UiPath and the fintech company Monese.
All together a record of €1.3B has been invested into CEE startups and scaleups last year, and €0.7B of this went to companies that are still based in the region.


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When we look at geo-political and social conflicts across the world today we can see how religion is a factor in most of the conflicts. In this backdrop, it is fair to claim that the world would be a more peaceful place to inhabit if more people practice religious toleration. What is true today has been a fact for centuries past. A cursory look at world history shows how religious intolerance has played a major role in several calamitous military conflicts of the past. Just as there are these negative examples, there were also leaders who took a contrarian and compassionate position of practicing religious tolerance. The late medieval and early modern period, spanning from the beginning of the 15th century to the middle of 18th century was an era that is witness to both the tendencies. This essay will showcase how religious tolerance was the dominant stance in this bygone era, where leaders in the fields of philosophy, politics, science and religion have all espoused the path of moderation and tolerance.
Jonathan Spence' presentation of Emperor Kangxi's views on religion articulates in English the thought processes and rationale given by Kangxi to justify his policies. Emperor Kangxi is one of the great kings of the Qing (Manchu) dynasty that ruled China for several centuries. Under Emperor Kangxi's rule, the kingdom reached unprecedented expansion of territory and power. It is assumed that the audience for this retrospective lecture is all the subjects of his empire as well as foreign diplomats, merchants and missionaries. Defined narrowly, Emperor Kangxi's policies toward Western religious missionaries are generally intolerant. But his rationale for taking certain decisions in this regard are well thought out and well expressed. One of the worries expressed by the Emperor is how foreigners, especially from the West, who visit China for temporary reasons – either commercial or cultural or religious – are a drain on the spirit of authentic Chinese traditions. He feels that such visitors leave China exploited of wealth and culture. As he reasons it out to the Christian Missionary Charles-Thomas Maillard de Tournon:
"Hereafter we will permit residence in China to all those who come from the West and will not return there. Residence permission will not be granted to those who come one year expecting to go home the next – because such people are like those who stand outside the main gate and discuss what people are doing inside the house. Besides these meddlers there are also those out for profit, greedy traders, who should not be allowed to live here" (Kangxi 639).
The emperor's strict stance toward de Tournon and his ilk is quite legitimate when one considers the fact that the latter actually tried to prohibit converted Chinese Christians from practicing local Chinese customs or assimilate Chinese language phrases in Biblical renditions. Seen in this context, Emperor Kangxi's stance is a protest against religious intolerance that his people have suffered under the decrees of the papacy. So, while outwardly stringent and intolerant, Emperor Kangxi's position is actually fair and balanced.
Galileo Galilei's makes an impassioned defence of scientific advancement in his letter to the Grand Duchess Christina of Tuscany. Written in 1615, this letter captures the essence of the perennial battle between religious fundamentalism and scientific discovery upsetting the dogma. It is important to remember that Galileo was a religious man. He never saw his controversial scientific discoveries as subverting or disproving the Christian faith. Instead, he saw as part of the conscientious Christian mission to promote scientific enquiry alongside following the Christian doctrine. He quotes the words of St. Augustine's views on truth and epistemology to back up his own position. Moreover, Galileo correctly identifies that most of the attacks directed against him were personal and ad hominem and were not directed toward his science, which only goes to strengthen his claims. As he poignantly notes,


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Practical, real-world information about wills, estates, inheritance, executors, and elder law in Canada
Thursday, July 12, 2018
What happens on death when you've been separated from your spouse for eons, but not divorced?
Perhaps it does not make a difference to your daily life right now. But does it make a difference when you pass away or if you develop an age-related dementia? Perhaps.
One way in which you or your estate might be affected by this lack of action is the existence of old documents that should have been updated years ago but never were. Let's face it, if you can't even get around to finalizing your divorce, you probably haven't bothered updating your will, Enduring Power of Attorney, or Healthcare Directive either. Are you okay with the ex you left 25 years ago inheriting a part of your estate? Does it suit you to have your ex making end-of-life or medical decisions for you? Do you know how the claims of a still-married spouse might impact a new partner in your life? If not, get going and update your documents.
Another reason that I've heard for not concluding a divorce is that it's "too much trouble". I mean, who wants to go through all of that fuss about dividing pensions and changing the title on the house and all that boring stuff? It will work itself out, right? Wrong. Those issues often continue to exist, but you've left the burden of figuring out your responsibilities on the shoulders of others. A divorce settlement would have covered things such as who would get a share of your company pension, who would keep the house, and who would maintain life insurance policies for the other.
Let's imagine that you meet someone and the two of you decide to become a couple. He or she is still married even though they've been separated for years. It's no big deal so you move in, assuming that one day it will all get figured out. The years go by and you don't think a lot about the silly details such as whose name is on what. Then one day your partner passes away and suddenly you realize that you have been left out in the cold. Your partner's ex was never taken off the title to the house, even though you and your partner lived there and paid for everything. Now you've been given two weeks to move out so that the ex can take the house and sell it. You also find out that you won't be getting anything from your partner's pension or life insurance because all of that is in the ex's name too!
A lot of people in that position will put up a legal fight, if they can afford to do so, and so begins another lengthy, expensive legal battle that could have been prevented.
Not every situation is as dire as the example I've given here. Some provinces have legislation that allows a common-law spouse to inherit even when living with someone who is legally married to another person. Not all do, though. And even if common-law status will cure some of the issues I've raised in my example, it won't overcome things such as a title held in the name of a third party.
If you have been separated for years and have no intention of reconciling with your ex, just get the paperwork done so that others around you won't have to tidy up your affairs for you after you pass away.
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Hey Lynne!
This is in regards to contesting a will. My grandmother left a will splitting the property into 4 people. 25% each. My mother was completly unhappy about this as the property in questions is the home that she's been living in since 1978. The other the three people includes my uncle, my aunt and my great uncle. They all have their own homes and unfortunetly my grandmother never signed over ownership to my mom. She was hoping it would be done in her will.
Now my aunt is the appointed liquidators and we would like to challenge the will on grounds of mental capacity and undue influence. As we feel my aunt and great uncle has something to do with the will.
I read the contesting will article but what about being entitled since my mother has done renovation in the home. She has put in a new roof. My mother also mention she was paying the mortgage at one time and also has played taxes on the property.
My mother would like to declare 50% ownership due to this. Does she have a case?
One more thing. What are the first steps in challenging a will? Would it be writing demand letter to the liquitator. Or asking to see a mediator?


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FigBib lets you organize your figures in BibTeX databases. Some FigBib features are:
- Store and manage figures in a BibTeX database;
- Include figures in your LaTeX document with one short command;
- Generate a List of Figures containing more/other information than the figure captions;
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The sixth and final season of "Silicon Valley" will hit HBO this October, the network announced today.
No official premiere date has yet to be set for the final season, which will be 7 episodes.
HBO announced in May that the series would be ending in 2020.
"Silicon Valley' has been a career and life highlight for us. We'll miss it desperately, but we've always let Pied Piper's journey guide the way, and Season 6 seems to be the fitting conclusion," showrunners Mike Judge and Alec Berg said at the time."We are forever indebted to our incredible cast, crew, and partners at HBO. At a certain point, there's only so much we can do to make the world a better place."
The show stars Thomas Middleditch, Zach Woods, Kumail Nanjiani,Martin Starr, Amanda Crew, Jimmy O. Yang, Suzanne Cryer, Matt Ross, and Josh Brener.
Since it debuted in 2014, the show has been nominated for 40 Emmys and won 2.
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Things You'll Need
Tape measure
Fusible interfacing
Dressmaker's pins
Sewing machine
Quilt batting (optional)
Like a table runner in your dining room, a bed runner adds color and texture. Usually 18 to 24 inches wide, a runner generally rests along the foot of the bed, although you can also position it down the center, from head to foot.
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You've worked hard to get your Swannanoa, North Carolina, business off the ground. From finding the perfect business model to hiring employees to perfecting the art of your business, success is just one of the fruits of your labor. What you may not know is that many businesses let extra profits fly right out the door. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, heating and cooling is one of the highest energy consumers of commercial buildings. If you don't have the right HVAC system, you could lose hundreds or even thousands each month. Here's a quick guide to helping you choose the perfect HVAC system for your business to improve your bottom-line.
Selecting the Right Unit
Depending on the size and scope of your operation, you generally have two to three options for your business' HVAC system. If you run your business out of an old home or other facility, a traditional residential furnace and air conditioner may suffice. These units are easy on the power bill, and they're one of the more economical ways to provide the perfect temperature to your employees and customers.
Another option is a packaged HVAC unit. These systems combine a heater and air conditioner into one convenient element. The main purpose is to save you space inside the business. If you don't have room for an air conditioner evaporator or a furnace, packaged units are the perfect fit. Plus, their cost and installation is roughly similar to that of an external air conditioner and interior furnace.
The final HVAC choice for your business is a rooftop unit. Generally speaking, these units are usually reserved for larger businesses that have tons of floor space that needs proper cooling. Don't fall victim to the "bigger is better" mantra here. A rooftop unit isn't necessary unless you truly have the need. Otherwise, you're wasting a ton of money on the initial cost and energy bill each year. However, if you do need the unit, they're efficient, last forever, and because they're on the roof, free of harm from vandals.
Pick a Close, Trusted Contractor
Packaged and rooftop HVAC units require a specialized technician for maintenance. While some contractor from out of town may be cheaper, a close, trusted contractor is a better choice. At some point, you'll need maintenance and repairs, and you won't want to put your business operations on hold while a contractor drives hours to reach your business. Instead, go with a contractor like us. We're only a short drive from anywhere in the Swannanoa area, and we're always there for your business.
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Radiology transcription, and medical transcription as a whole, has been made a more accurate task through speech recognition technology.
Speech recognition software has added efficiency to the transcription process though the latter has not changed much by itself. Radiologists perform the task of recording findings and their interpretations but the computer can do the transcription of the dictation and send it to the radiologists for editing and signing. This massively reduces the time taken to complete radiologist reports. Images and references can also be included which would help improve the value and accuracy of those reports. All this takes just hours rather than days, and it's clear how this can improve patient care.
Value-based Care – Focus Is on Quality
This is a sign of the times, where the need for value-based care is felt more than ever before. Quality of communication is important between the radiologist and the physician. Speech recognition is particularly advantageous when physician dictation is combined with structured reporting templates. The templates contribute to ensuring quality.
The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) brings penalties for erring radiologists. Noncompliance penalizes radiologists by 1.5% which is applied to that physician's Medicare Part B billings. For 2016 the penalty has been raised to 2%. This is where structured templates come in handy. They point out if anything is missing in the report based on what the billing is done for – what's missing for the appropriate reimbursement to be received.
Need for Outsourcing Transcription Still Remains
Speech recognition software has transformed medical transcription. Transcribers can now perform as editors since they would not need to take more effort for ensuring accuracy in the transcription. This has particularly been felt in radiology. Though the technology has led to radiologists themselves editing their dictation, there is still a major role played by transcription. This involves not only transcription from dictation but also back-end speech recognition where transcribers perform the task of editing. It still makes sense to outsource radiology transcription with speech recognition, particularly since the need is not only to reduce burden for healthcare staff, but also reduce costs. Some form of outsourcing is still needed to attain these goals, particularly for larger practices.
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Second ticket on the same issue by the same person with nearly identical description after the last ticket received heavy negative feedback.
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