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Cabinet has given the go-ahead for Australia's Super Hornet fighter jets to strike ISIL targets in Iraq, as well as for its special forces to start working with the Iraqi military as soon as legal documents are finalised.
The strikes will start soon but the government is not giving detail on timing.
At a news conference with Defence Minister David Johnston and the chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, Prime Minister Tony Abbott warned: "This deployment to Iraq could be quite lengthy – certainly months rather than weeks.
"I want to reassure the Australian people that it will be as long as it needs to be, but as short as it possibly can be."
It was a dangerous mission, he said, but Binskin had put in place all possible measures to minimise risk.
Abbott argued the military engagement was an "essentially humanitarian mission".
"Yes it is a combat deployment but it is an essentially humanitarian mission to protect the people of Iraq and ultimately the people of Australia from the murderous rage of the ISIL death cult," he said.
"ISIL must be disrupted and degraded at home and abroad. So it is absolutely in Australia's national interests that this mission go ahead."
Opposition leader Bill Shorten was briefed by Abbott shortly before the announcement. Shorten later publicly reconfirmed the opposition's support, saying "Labor and government are working together".
An Australian refuelling aircraft and an early warning and control aircraft have already been flying in support of the coalition planes.
Asked whether today's decision meant Australia was now at war, Abbott said: "I know you'd love to have that headline, but it's not strictly accurate.
"Yes we are engaged in combat operations, but these are combat operations against an insurgency in support of the legitimate government of Iraq. So we are not in combat against another country."
Shorten said language was a second-order issue.
Abbott said the risks to the Australian aircraft were from small-arms fire, anti-aircraft fire and surface-to-air missiles. The risk to the special forces in an advisory and assistance role with the Iraqi forces would be from roadside bombs and infantry attacks. These forces would be assisting at the higher headquarters level and the brigade and battalion levels.
Binskin said there had been a full threat assessment.
The government has approved up to eight Super Hornets, but only six are in the Middle East. The crews include women.
Abbott said there had been a very broad-ranging discussion in the national security committee of cabinet and then in the full cabinet.
"Every member of the cabinet had an opportunity to say his or her piece and almost everyone exercised that opportunity. We were all acutely conscious of the gravity of the decision we were making," he said. "But we are absolutely confident that this is right for Australia and it's right for the world."
Condemning the engagement, Greens leader Christine Milne said: "This is Tony Abbott rushing into war at the behest of the United States."


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By definition, compositing is the combining of visual elements from separate sources into single images, often to create the illusion that all those elements are parts of the same scene. While all my work consists of this to one degree or another, I include these few examples as a part of my skill set.
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After Image overlay, lightening the background and foreground for better isolation.
The idea with these four images was to create a scene for a nude interior.
The finished assembled scene, in overall cool tones. I have added shadows to objects and fashioned and elongated the figure's thighs to the left image end, and selectively colored her hair.
My client wanted to present a relative with a group family shot with a western flair. The images above are various separate photos of my subjects.
Compositing complete with a sepia tone overall. The final image (below) is the "aged" result and printed on a tea-stained arches for authentic feel.
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Students at Lancaster University are seeking to block the city council's plans to convert a former office block into student flats.
Lancaster University Student Union (LUSU) say the development of St Leonard's House, in St Leonard's Gate, threatens the future of its Sugarhouse Nightclub, situated next to the building.
LUSU launched a similar campaign against plans to turn the former Gillows building in North Road into student accommodation, which is also close to the Sugarhouse.
The planning application by Lancaster developers Cityblock has been recommended for refusal by Lancaster City Council planners.
LUSU vice-president Sophie Tarif said: "We really hope as many students as possible will take a couple of minutes to help us stop this development.
"We know how important the Sugarhouse is to students and to the city, and it's vital that we work together to stop a development that will harm the student experience that Lancaster offers."
LUSU says that any development of the council owned building into living accommodation could force the closure of the club due to potential noise complaints.
The plans are for a change of use from offices to student accommodation made up of 81 studios, four 4-bed, seven 5-bed and eight 6-bed cluster flats, a gym and communal facilities. The work will include internal demolition and alterations, and a replacement roof.


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Information | Basic Rules | Driving | Living | Pack Green
General Site Info
Layout & Festival Map
First Aid & Local Emergency Services
Our Site
The Brushwood Folklore Center, our festival site, is 180 acres of majestic woodlands and rolling meadows, with a large pond and center island. In addition to the pool pavilion with its hot tub, downtown Brushwood now includes merchants galore, a 16 hour food court, a mini hardware store and other structures. There are plenty of portajohns & flush toilets and two shower areas. The gender segregated showers are a short walk from the main field and have mens and womens showers. The pool pavilion on the main field and has an open air shower area for everyone.
Although the days are glorious and warm, evenings and nights can get a little chilly, so bring some warm clothes.
Water faucets are spaced throughout the main field, and except for occasional pressure problems, water is easily available to carry back to your camp (bring jugs). Electrical hookups are scarce and need to be arranged through the site managers at Brushwood. Do not count on having electricity while at Starwood.
Ice is available for purchase from the main registration desk (top of the hill). Count on ice being $2.00 a 7 lb bag.
For the most part you will not be able to have your car parked near your camp (although you can drive in as close as possible to unload and load when you arrive and leave). We do not recommend trying to find a site and set up camp in the dark - plan to arrive with a few hours of daylight for time to register and settle in.
This is a semi-developed, clothing optional camping facility (no RV hook-ups). Sorry, NO DOGS are allowed at Starwood.
Bring safe lighting sources and grills or campstoves if you plan to cook. Don't leave candles, grills, etc. unattended. Firepits are OK, but must be filled in before leaving. NO fires in the woods without prior permission from Brushwood.
There are many wooded areas for shady camping, but the windy field requires sturdy camping equipment. Leave the cheap dining flies and thin aluminum poles at home, they will get destroyed quickly...
All participants in the Starwood Festival receive a program guide with schedule, speaker and workshop description and other handy information including a map of the features and facilities.
Last years map is available to view: Map-2005-gray.pdf (255KB).
An aerial photo of last years festival with certain landmarks highlighted. The trees obscure much of the camping area. The site entrance is off the bottom of the picture.
First Aid
First Aid Supplies are always available at the Safety Shack, a small building near the Pool House. In case of a medical emergency, contact First Aid at the Safety Shack or an A.C.E. or Brushwood Staff member immediately! Do not move anyone who is unconscious or has fallen! Wait for staff. Licensed physicians are at the nearby local hospital. If you have a pre-existing medical condition, register at First Aid so we can help you if you need us! Asthmatics, keep ventilators with you at all times. Wash all cuts or bites with soap and water before bandaging. If you start to feel bad, get thee to First Aid!
Local Hospitals include Westfield Memorial Hospital and WCA Hospital (in Jamestown). The local first responder is the Stanley Hose Company in Sherman, NY. An overview of Emergency Services for Chautauqua County is available from the State of New York Website.
Have fun, but play safe! Watch your sun exposure, drink plenty of water, and look out for one another. Sunscreen and condoms are always available at the Safety Shack. Remember, we love you...


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King of Jordan: Israel must be assured of its security
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Jordanian King Abdullah II told participants at the World Economic Forum that Israel must have security in any agreement with the PA.
Jordanian King Abdullah II told participants at the World Economic Forum this week that Israel must be assured of its security. More than 1,000 people from 50 nations participated in the two-day conference held on the Jordanian shore of the Dead Sea.
A peace deal between Israel and the Palestinian Authority must ensure Israel's security and acceptance, and lead to the establishment of a Palestinian state, Abdullah said.
The Hashemite king also criticized those who he said sought to close the door to peace.
"Our region stands today at the gates to the future," he said, emphasizing four crucial areas to focus on: dignity, opportunity, democracy, and 'peace and justice'."


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How well do you know your UAE landmarks?
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Every emirate in the UAE has something unique to offer – be it a place or activity. If you've ever used your weekends as an opportunity to explore the seven emirates then you're probably well versed with the popular tourist spots and hidden gems. If you don't, here are some landmarks that you're missing out on...


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Aldin studied the thin cast on his arm. It was some sort of plastic polymer and blended in with his fur color. It was very light weight, yet very strong. It could support his full weight without any pain or stress to the broken bone. He was as fascinated by it as he had been about the 3-D printer they had put his arm in to make it. That printer was better than anything they had back at Nahmakanta and much quicker too. Thanks to the strength of that cast, he was able to climb up into the hovercraft on his own, though a bit awkwardly because they had to cast the whole arm and not just the section that broke. It made him wish he knew their language. He had so many questions for them as he was sure they had for him.
He gentle tapped the windshield, well dome, as the whole top of the vehicle was covered by it. It didn't have the sound of glass. Must be some sort of plastic. He didn't want to distract Orlan while he piloted the vehicle, so he turned to Aouphril. "In English," he tapped the dome, "dome made of plastic." He switched to (chitter)speak. "Name you speak?"
She glanced at Orlan who didn't need to actually pilot once he programmed into the navigation where he wanted to go. "Do you think he means the wind dome or what it is made of?"
"Could be both."
They turned to Aldin. Aldin pointed to the dome, indicating the whole dome and said in English, "Dome…windshield." He then tapped it and his cast. "Plastic."
"It's a funny language. I think he has more than one word for it." Aouphril pointed to the wind dome, to indicate all of it. "Wind dome."
"Win..dohm." Aldin repeated.
Aouphril nodded. She tapped it. "Plastic. Well type of plastic." Aldin swished his tail waiting.
Orlan, quipped in, "Stick to simple for now. Go with plastic, as it is easier than clear polycarbonate."
"Plas-tic paul-e-car-bon-it," Aldin repeated before Aouphril could choose which to say. He smiled. "Win-dohm," pointing to the whole of it. "Plas-tic paul-e-car-bon-it," tapping it and his cast. "English, Dome or windshield, plastic."
"He's trying to learn our language."
"Aldin not wild an-i-mal. Not wild coh-zin. Louck wild coh-zin." He switched back to (chitter)speak, "Here," he pointed to his head, "like Orlan, Ohfril. Need learn you speak."
They were quiet for a while. They had been at the clinic longer than planned and the sun had set a few klicks before. Aouphril gazed up at the night sky. She always loved star gazing.
"Do you star gaze, Aldin?" She asked.
Orlan translated it to, "Aldin look night light points?" and held his tail in a brief question mark (curiousflick).
"Night light points far suns. Yes," he paused as he looked up and then chattered nervously as he stared. "Not home night light points," he paused, "In you speak, stars."
Orlan translated. Aldin did his best to repeat it. "What mean?" Orlan asked.
Again, Aldin chattered nervously. "No right words (chitter), need learn you speak." he paused thinking a moment using the local language for stars and (chitter)speak for the rest. "Stars wrong place."
They both looked at him. He pantomimed with his arms and forepaws holding a finger against the other palm and scribbled it back and forth.
"I think he wants something to draw with," Aouphril said. She pulled out her handheld flat panel, and opened a drawing program. She showed Aldin how it worked by touch.
"Thahnck you," he replied recalling the words used in the clinic on his behalf thanking the rabbit doctor as he started to etch-out the night sky, being careful to use the pads of his fingers fearing he'd scratch it with his claws. He didn't take long. He knew he only needed to draw a few stars to get the point across. He then indicated to hold it up to compare to the stars above them.
They both stared as Aldin pointed out the differences between the stars and what he drew. Where the "Frying pan" constellation was he drew what looked more like a box or maybe it was a cooking pot with a rather crooked handle where the handle on the "Frying pan" was nearly straight. He showed them how to use the end of the box to find another star. The one he drew was faint unlike the one near that spot above them, which was one of the brightest in the sky. If it was as dim as what he indicated, it made sense to use other stars to find it. He pointed to that star in his drawing and indicated they should twirl the flat panel to show that it stayed in place in the night sky as the other constellations rotated around it. So, that dim star was the north pivot star like the bright one in their sky. They glanced again at one another and then at Aldin. He could see they were nervous based on their body language.
"You aren't from here," Orlan caught himself and switched to (chitter)speak. "This not Aldin home."
"Yes, try tell no right words (chitter). Not home," he made a circle in the air before him. "No mean nest home. All home. Big home."
Aouphril stared a moment. "Orlan, I think he means this isn't his world." Still wide eyed, she pulled-up a satellite photo of the world on her flat panel and showed it to Aldin. "World," she said.
"Yes!" Aldin exclaimed and hugged her. "Aldin not from Orlan Ohfril world." He then drooped his tail and used a mixture of their language and (chitter)speak, "Aldin, chatscreechatchir (lost far) my world."
The hovercraft came to a stop in front of Aouphril's home and gently floated to the ground as it powered down. As they got out, Orlan asked the same question he asked earlier that day in (chitter)speak, "How Aldin come here?"
Aldin sighed. "No right words (chitter)." He pointed to the entry door of Aouphril's home as she opened it. He stood outside. "My World," he pointed around himself. He grabbed the edge of the door and nearly closed it. He then opened it quickly, switching back to (chitter)speak. "Bright light," he then went through the doorway, "Aldin fall," and closed it most of the way before reopening it, "thunder." He darted into Aouphril's entryway. "Land hard," and switching back to their language as he spread himself out on the floor, "Orlan Ohfril world."
There was a bit of fear in both Orlan's and Aouphril's eyes. They conversed quietly. Aldin waited patiently. They then turned back to him. Before either of them could say anything, Aldin spoke.
"Aldin not wild coh-zin. Like Orlan, Ohfril," he pointed to his head with his tail as he switched back to (chitter)speak, "here. Orlan, Ohfril tell Elders Aldin not from here. Elders take Aldin away."
There were tears in Aouphril's eyes. "Yes. No choice."
Again, Aldin took her hand into his forepaws and patted it like the previous day. "Is okay," he spoke in English. He turned to Orlan and said it again, "Is okay." He yawned and switched to (chitter)speak. "No words (chitter)," switching to their language, "for," and then English, "Is okay." He drooped his tail and finished in (chitter)speak, "Elders do same Orlan Ohfril land my home. Aldin sleep first?"
"Yes, we all sleep first," Orlan replied. Aldin repeated it slowly. Orlan indicated he wanted to talk to Aouphril alone. Aldin nodded and went in.
"There is no choice, Aouphril," he said as he brushed tears from her eyes. "At least he seems to understand. When I get back to my apartment, I'll make the call as soon as I figure out who we should contact. Or I'll wait until morning at the latest." He paused and looked in her eyes, "Will you be alright alone with him, or do you want me to stay here with you."
"Aldin isn't a threat. I'll be fine. I just hope he will be alright."
"Me too. If what he said is true, he must be really scared deep inside. How would you react if you found yourself in a strange place without even a common language?"
She nodded. "This place was a little strange compared to home when I moved here for college, Orlan. But at least we all speak the same language. I don't think I could remain that calm if I was in Aldin's place."
They hugged and he got into his hovercraft. Aouphril entered her home as he pulled away. She found Aldin already fast asleep curled-up on one of her sitting cushions. He had left her hammock alone so she could have it.


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NNPCF "welcome the end of SEND Reform Implementation phase"
April 6, 2018
The NNPCF welcome the end of the implementation phase of the biggest change in SEND for 25 years. Until now, there has been a great deal of focus on reaching this milestone and we can now begin the hard work of embedding lasting changes that will make a real difference to children and young people with SEND. Families that have a good quality education health and care plan report that they can see the real benefits, however we still have a great deal of work to do ensuring that every EHCP meets the high standards that children and young people with SEND deserve.
The heart of the reforms is that education, health and social care services work together to deliver personalised outcomes for children and young people. Where this happens, it makes a real difference to families' lives. However, we have some work to do before this is the new norm and all families with SEND can say they are seeing the benefits of joint working.
When NNPCF Co-Chairs met with Minister for the DfE, Nadhim Zahawi, we shared our position making it clear that we see a long road ahead of us to ensure continued commitment to the SEND agenda and improving the experiences of families across England. To see the information we released following this meeting, please click here.


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Food Blogger's Dinner 2007 @ Le Papillon
I attended my first Food Blogger's Annual Dinner on 1 Sept 07 (Saturday) @ Le Papillon. I was apprehensive at first as I've only been blogging for a little under a year and not very often at that. However, I trusted that dear June, the amazing organizer of this event would ensure that everyone felt comfortable. With Mia as June's amiable sidekick at the event, I was sure that I would be in good hands. It also helped that I am a fan of Chef Anderson's cooking! I think that Le Papillon is an excellent restaurant however it does not get the recognition that it deserves, probably due to its location.
There were 31 of us at the event. It was great to meet fellow foodies! Quite a number of them were armed with really impressive cameras! I was also thrilled to meet Serene again, she had taught me how to use certain features on my old camera [it has since gone kaput] at a cooking class. She more than anyone knows that the mention of the word "macro" was greeted with "HUH?"...and she had to tell me... you know, the function with the "flower" symbol? Oooh!!! *bimbotic giggle* Being a tech-idiot, I was fumbling with a new IXUS 860IS camera that I bought at COMEX. Looking at the ease with which the others handled their advanced cameras, I felt very "blonde" as I tried to "fuzzy logic" my way towards finding the functions that would enable me to take decent shots (the lighting was a little too dim). I scurried to Serene's table for help after various attempts to change my settings went down the tubes. Alas, even a good camera cannot make up for the lack of talent behind the camera and I spent a large part of dinner asking friends for tips on how to handle the camera.
Next, we had Rigatoni Pasta Tossed in Crustacean Oil, Tiger Prawn, Shaved Bottarga and Parmesan Cheese. I had this dish during my last visit with June, Mia & Ivan. We are all HUGE fans of this dish! June is such a big fan of this dish that she often wishes that she had a "Hor Fun" size portion of it (ie. a serving size that's akin to that of a single dish meal). If you ever had the opportunity to taste this dish, you would fully understand why we just can't get enough of it! It's absolutely divine! The rigatoni pasta was al dente and yet smooth to the bite because it was lubricated by the tasty goodness of the crustacean oil. I wished there was more of it but there are other items on the menu to be savoured. The next time I visit, I want a "Hor Fun" sized portion too.
The next item on the menu was the Char-grilled King George Whiting Fillet with Toasted Mustard Seeds and Saffron-Tomato sauce. It was a delicate fish and though there were mixed reviews about the fish, I found it pleasant and enjoyed the dish thoroughly. Saffron is one of my favourite spices and its presence in this dish (together with tomatoes) reminded me of Bouillabaisse. The best Bouillabaisse I've ever had was in Cassis, a little fishing village in Provence, a few years ago.
Then came the palate cleansing Blood Orange Sorbet. I love Blood Oranges and this sorbet didn't disappoint as it was not excessively sweet nor tart. My taste buds were primed for the main course.
The main course was a Slow-Cooked Oxtail in Feuille de Brik Parcel with Truffle Butter and Jus Gras. Though the picture doesn't do this dish justice, it was nonetheless a most flavoursome and wholesome dish. I loved how the crisp pastry that encased the oxtail broke open when I cut into it and how the rich aroma of oxtail and truffle (another favourite ingredient of mine) wafted to my nostrils. The oxtail bits were tender and perfectly infused with the flavour of the rich gravy (incidentally Jus Gras loosely translates to oily juice/drippings, that forms the base of all rich gravies). It reminded me of Daube (a rich Provencal stew that is traditionally thickened with the blood of the animal that was cooked). I also loved the creamy mashed potatoes that graced the left side of my plate (view pic above). I must confess to being a carb freak and absolutely adore mashed potatoes! I was such a fan of this dish that I mopped up every drop on my plate. Dessert was: Passion Fruit Symphony - Souffle, Creme Brulee and Macaron. It was a trio of Passion Fruit Souffle, Passion Fruit Creme Brulee and Passion Fruit Macaron. I love Creme Brulee and so I had my portion and June's portion as well. I love crunching on the crust of caramelised sugar and how it contrasts with the soft and smooth custard. I also loved the light souffle which had been presented in the passion fruit skin. I'm not a huge fan of macarons but the macaron served here was not too chewy and had been cut into 2 to sandwich a passion fruit infused sponge cake.
Chubby Hubby and June had a few sponsors lined up for the event. For a full list of sponsors, please read June's Blog for more details. We were also lucky that Chef Anderson had obtained sponsorship of tea bags by his supplier, Premier's Tea Ltd, for the event and thus many of us walked away with a goody bag that contained at least 12 different flavours of tea. I loved their teas especially their chamomile tea bags which contained whole chamomile flowers in a silken tea bag.
I was one of the lucky bloggers who won a prize at the event. I'd won the ColorVision Monitor Spyder 2 Suite, a monitor colour calibration tool, which had been kindly sponsored by Cathay Photo. Unfortunately, I'm a tech-dinosaur so the tool was not something that appealed to me. I sold it to Julia of Aroma Cookery. I trust her hubby will have far greater use for the tool than I ever could by keeping the box on a shelf.
I'm looking forward to the next Food Blogger's Dinner in 2008 which will be organised by Colin of Only Slightly Pretentious Food.
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A company has a small help desk call center that assists external customers with technical questions. Several customers have reported that they have been cut off or placed on hold for an excessive amount of time. Which three CMS reports would assist the supervisor in identifying the agent(s) responsible? (Choose three.)
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Your client has a large number of vectors that route calls based on time of day. These parameters are updated daily. Which capability simplifies vector programming ang maintenance?
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Suicide Squad cinematographer Roman Vasyanov has released a pair of never-before-seen behind-the-scenes images from the DCEU film, including one of Jared Leto's Joker from one of the movie's many deleted scenes. Released in 2016 as an attempt to expand the DCEU beyond the handful of familiar characters that had already been spotlighted in previous films, Suicide Squad was lambasted by critics but nevertheless went on to gross $756 million worldwide.
Though the presence of iconic Batman villain The Joker was heavily hyped before Suicide Squad's release, the character's screen time proved to be surprisingly limited, much to the dismay of many DC fans. Suicide Squad director David Ayer has since done a lot of soul-searching about the film and gone so far as to say if he had it to do over again he would have made The Joker the main villain. Accounts of deleted scenes from the movie have given fans a taste of what Suicide Squad might have been had Ayer beefed up The Joker's role and kept the tone super-dark as originally intended.
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Cinematographer Roman Vasyanov has given Joker fans a tiny bit more to think about by releasing a pair of behind-the-scenes images from the film. One shot shows Jared Leto's battered-looking Joker from a much-discussed deleted scene that featured his lover Harley Quinn openly rejecting him after his attempt to rescue her via helicopter, a scene that was cut in order to play down the abusive nature of Quinn and Joker's relationship. The second shot shows a pair of Joker's dancers painted gold and mockingly wearing Batman masks.
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Both images give a hint of the darker alternative Suicide Squad that was apparently in the works before Warner Bros. got decided to excise much of the more intense material, particularly the stuff featuring The Joker, reducing Jared Leto's character to a supporting role. Removing the scene where Quinn decisively tears herself away from the Joker also helped set up the movie's finale which showed Joker breaking into prison to get Quinn out and her willingly leaving with him.
Perhaps the darker cut of Suicide Squad would truly have been an improvement over the film as released, but it seems we'll never get a chance to see it. An extended cut of Suicide Squad was released that fleshed out certain things but much of the truly intense material remains unviewed by the public, with only the odd snippet finding its way out to give a hint of what might have been.
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In June I curated and led a walk around W.10 and W.11 focusing on this topic. I was conscious that the establishments we covered by no means constituted a comprehensive list so I am posting my working notes from the walk and sincerely encourage readers to respond with comments/anecdotes/recollections both on the establishments described and information/stories about clubs/dives not listed here. Hopefully some forgotten 'gems' will surface.
I have commented on the individual premises in the order we visited them so that anyone wishing to replicate this walk can readily do so.
During this period the activity surrounding the clubs played out against a background of rapid and far reaching social change which in this area was allied to an influx of West Indian immigrants bringing with them a different culture…….So there was a lot happening! For the first time, the youth developed it's own identity and voice … and had money to spend, which in itself was at counterpoint with the austerity following on from the end of the war.
To quote Philip Larkin, "Sexual intercourse began in 1963, between the end of the Chatterley ban and the Beatles first LP".
Many clubs opened and closed for a variety of reasons. The clubs varied greatly but generally supplied a demand for OUT OF HOURS DRINKING, GAMBLING, MUSIC, PROSTITUTION AND DRUGS or a combination of these. …..running through the types of establishments, some were simply 'drinkers' making alcohol available outside of pub hours (11am-2pm, 5.30 – 11pm, 10.30 Sundays) These often offered the facility to place cash bets (illegal until the 1960 Act legalised betting shops) and, at least prior to c.1956, catered largely to the indigenous white population. Were they legal? Ostensibly 'yes' as usually initially a 'club' license was obtained permitting alcohol to be sold to 'members' outside pub hours and to 2 am…..however usually these restrictions were ignored or abused causing them to be closed only for a replacement to be quickly opened nearby prompting the police to dub them 'mushroom clubs'.
The West Indians soon opened their own versions of these, many around the Colville area, christened Shebeens (and usually wholly illegal) after the Irish name for such establishments. These generally charged c.2/6 entrance and sold Red Stripe West Indian beer @ 2/6 a can/bottle.
Some spots lacked an alcohol license and were simply extended hours coffee bars with music and/or a drug supply, some spots offered food with some of the aforementioned vices added on, most provided a convenient meeting place for the criminal fraternity. All had at least some connection to criminals and criminality and some were wholly criminally owned and run, attracting a similar clientele. We will talk more about the drugs available as we go along. The sites we visit is by no means a comprehensive list….there were many other places most short lived, providing a variety of 'entertainment'
The walk starts on Blenheim Crescent near Kensington Park Road.
THE BLUE MOON (Ex.THE BABY DOLL), 19 BLENHEIM CRESCENT (entrance via door leading to the basement – which remains to this day).
As the Baby Doll, it was owned and run by white criminals for white criminals including the 'heavy mob', then c.1962 it was taken over by Jamaican Roy Edwards who ran it together with the violent Dennis Matis on the door and Noel Walsh on the sounds.The latter was known as 'two-gun Cassidy' on account of him shooting a policeman in Liverpool in the 50's. All three had criminal records for violence. It retained the patronage of the white criminal element (including members of notorious Notting Hill families) who were joined by the West Indian equivalent and gays of both sexes (remembering this was still illegal). It was a veritable den of inequity. Fights were very common both inside and outside but they were never racial. Comically the sign on the door read 'hours 9-5'… omitting to mention this was 9pm to 5am. The police raided frequently making arrests, the most common offences being 'living off immoral earnings' ( which increased after a condom machine was installed in the Ladies), or drugs (in the club or close by). Eventually a large raid resulted in the arrest of many including the three Jamaicans with '2-gun Cassidy' receiving 3 ½ years (!) for possession of a small amount of cannabis. Many believed this was planted on him because of his earlier non-fatal shooting of the policeman.
walk towards Portobello Road
Incredibly there were two more clubs on Blenheim Crescent between the Blue Moon and and the junction with Portobello Rd……………………
At 15a, 'CAFE CONTINENTAL', a basement club attracting a mixed (black/white clientele).
At no.9 'THE NUMBER 9' (formerly Totobags cafe). This was almost exclusively black. As 'Totobags' it had served as a meeting place/refuge for West Indians during the Race riots (Aug 29-Sept 2 '58). All these clubs attracted prostitutes (as did the KPH) but not necessarily for business….even sex workers need 'downtime'.
turn left into Portobello Road stopping opposite Alba Place..
Here at 218 was 'BONAS' (always pronounced 'bonners') a cafe on street level with a 'drinker' in the basement used mainly afternoons by older whites including many stallholders among them Johnny Spencer who had a stall outside and The Cains whose stall was on the corner of Westbourne Park Road.
continue along Portobello turning left into Lancaster Rd….50 yards down stop outside 77…..
Here was the 'SEVENTY SEVEN', a West Indian restaurant and club used by (mainly) blacks and whites of various ages.
turn around continuing back along Portobello Rd stopping opposite 'Makan' (ex.No. 262)…..this is broadly the site of:
'EL PORTOBELLO' on the ground floor (most were basement premises). Young mixed race clientele, juke box music, no alcohol, only coffee…open until 2am attracting most of the local ne'er do wells' serving as a well known pill distribution centre…outside was a sign that read' Your late night Rendezvous' which was ironic as nobody knew what a 'rendezvous' was. C.1964 it morphed into 'BOBO'S' (sited at the rear) which was similar attracting a 'MOD' crowd eager for pills.
'Pep pills' were the drugs used by young whites (and younger blacks joining in with the MOD movement.) In reality these were slimming pills that only became 'pep pills' when taken in treble or more of the recommended (1 a day) dosage, the effect increasing with the dose. Until 1960 these were readily available over the counter from chemists and were taken routinely by air hostesses to keep them awake on long flights..but there was a murder committed on the South coast in the course of a robbery by a teenager found to be high on his Mums slimming pills which led to them being made 'prescription only' by law…..thereby creating an overnight industry among young entrepreneurs looking to make a fast buck and providing regular work for burglars breaking into chemists shops……Very conveniently for the smarter of these young entrepreneurs a Drug factory had opened on nearby Kensal Road (British Drug Houses) from where supplies were readily obtained via 'the back door'. Supplies were further supplemented by obliging chemist shop workers & pharmacists eager to make a few quid on the side.
DRINAMYL – 'PURPLE HEARTS' The most common – I think these were prescribed for 'anxiety and lethagy' …When he authorities realised their alternative usage as pep pills they changed the shape to round…..needless to say they were on the streets the next day as 'FRENCH BLUES'.
DEXEDRINE (yellow tab) – 'YELLOW DEX'
DEXEDRINE (white tab imprinted 'P' for Preludin) 'P's'
DUROPHET – BLACK BOMBERS(came in black capsules)
DUROPHET (lesser strength) BLACK&WHITE BOMBERS
The above were traded generally at 6d though Black Bombers were 9d – 1/-
CANNABIS – generally not used by young local whites until the early 60's when the hippies discovered it, .. from the early 50's it was imported and used by West Indians and sold in the clubs alongside the pills at 5/- per newspaper wrap….I think slighter older, more sophisticated whites, not local, used it…..but not the MODS.
proceed along Portobello Rd, turning right into Golborne Rd stopping outside no. 101…here was the ………THE BLUE ROSE CLUB.….
An 'all nighter' pill type club attracting plenty of ne'er do wells' …..someone was shot outside here in 1963 thus heightening interest.
continue along Golborne rd, turning right into St Ervans Road
…….here just into St Ervans Road at c.no.6 was….
'THE AMERICANO' opened and run by Dizzy a Jamaican from Kensal Green. It became popular playing good music and attracting customers from the aforementioned BLUE MOON which didn't go down well with the B.M. 'management' ….. one night a Ford Anglia pulled up with a couple of B.M. 'staff' accompanied by two local white tearaways Frank Chopin and Bill Sykes M (known as, not his real name) ..they smashed the place to pieces and stabbed Dizzy in the top of the head. Dizzy was somewhat dismayed by this incident and it never reopened, Dizzy returning to an easier life in Kensal Green.
continue to the end of St Ervan's Road, through the flats, over the Westway and railway bridge turning right onto Tavistock Crescent…continue along into All Saints Road passing what was 'The Pelican' (now the 'Italian Job') on the corner at the junction with Tavistock Rd. Stop at no.24.
Here HARRY WRAGGS …. an all nighter owned by West Indians but safe for whites….club in the basement…no alcohol but plenty of drugs. Also a convenient HQ for prostitutes and their ponces.
pause at the junction with Lancaster Rd…..
At this point it is worth remembering the 'JACK THE STRIPPER MURDERS' Between '59 and '65 eight prostitutes were murdered and their bodies dumped in various W.London locations. Nobody was charged. This area reeks of these murders….several lived here, all worked in the area using the clubs. Victim no 3, Hannah Tailford lived at Pembridge Villas. Victim no 5 , Helen Barthelemy, was last seen alive in the Jazz club at 207 Westbourne Park Rd. Victim no 6, Mary Fleming, known locally as Gummy Mary lived at 44 Lancaster Rd and was last seen alive in an unlicensed 'drinker' at 32a Powis Square. Victim no 7, Francis Brown had lived at Westbourne Park Rd and was last seen alive in the Warwick Castle at 225 Portobello Rd. It seems likely that the killer lived or worked in the area.
proceed along All Saints Rd stopping outside No.8………
THE MANGROVE….owned by Frank Critchlow, it opened in '68 as a restaurant with a 24 hour license and the successor to the El Rio. It soon became a drug distribution centre despite Critchlow effecting an anti-drug stance & claiming he had nothing to do with them….he twice faced drug charges while at the Mangrove and was twice acquitted. After a year the 24 hour license was revoked after police officers testified that cannabis was often in evidence however the restaurant continued to operate with a total disregard of the licensing laws. Police raids continued attempting to curb the flagrant licensing breaches and during one in May '70 Critchlow and his brother Victor were arrested,charged and later convicted of assaulting a police officer. Critchlow was sentenced to four months, reduced on appeal to a £25 fine. His brother was fined £20. There were several subsequent convictions for Critchlow and various managers for running a late night cafe without a license. Amongst the customers were; Vanessa Redgrave, Nina Simone, Sammy Davis Jnr, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Richard Neville ('OZ' mag editor) Diana Ross, Sarah Vaughn and Paula Yates
proceed to the end of All Saints Road turn left into Westbourne Park Road, stopping at 207 at junction with Ledbury Road. Here is:
THE FIESTA/THE JAZZ CLUB.. on the corner of Westbourne Park Road and Ledbury Road (opposite corner to the {ex} pub) – club entrance in Ledbury Rd The Fiesta opened in '61 by Trinidadian Larry Ford and later, c.1963, became 'The Jazz club'. Music, dancing, alcohol & drugs…popular with prostitutes for business and pleasure and known to be be frequented by Helen Barthelemy, the 5th victim of 'Jack the Stripper' in '64. Ford quickly racked up a string of convictions for selling alcohol without a license.
Next door in Ledbury Road was…….
THE CALYPSO.…opened in '57 styled as The Calypso Dance and Social club, it was used by West Indians to hold a 'council of war' on day two of the '58 riots (Sept 1st).
At 32a Powis Square was an unlicensed drinker frequented by 'Gummy Mary' Fleming, the 6th victim of Jack the Stripper Run by Roy Stewart who worked as a film extra/ stuntman.
Continue on to 127, pausing just past the junction with Great Western Rd to point out
THE GIGI at 32 St Stephen's Gardens. (building now demolished). This was mainly a 'spieler' run by Michael DeFreitas.
Stop opposite127…Here was:
THE EL RIO...opened in 1959 by Frank Critchlow notionally as a 'coffee bar' but open 24 hours included alcohol, dancing and drugs putting Crichlow on a collision course with the police…he was convicted 9 times in the 7 years it remained open, usually for selling alcohol, contravening opening hours etc… Originally it attracted a black clientele incl. all the activists/hustlers… Michael DeFreitas Lucky Gordon, Darcus Howe, Johnny Edgecombe etc. but it's notoriety began to attract a bohemian, intellectual arty crowd curious to sample the wilder more hedonistic side of life, including amongst these were Colin McInnes (looking for boys – he was openly gay when it was still illegal,and was related to Rudyard Kipling and Stanley Baldwin), Brian Jones, Stephen Ward, Guinness heir Tara Browne, barrister Lord Tony Gifford. It's attraction was considerably aided by Vincent Bute, the sounds man who sourced all the latest 'blue note' label records which were hard to obtain then.
It's place in history was sealed when Stephen Ward introduced Christine Keeler to the two West Indians Aloysius 'lucky' Gordon and Johnny Edgecombe who both became her lovers, couplings which resulted in jail terms for both of them and the downfall of Secretary of State for War, John Profumo (another lover) and ultimately the collapse of the Macmillan government. The famous Mandy Rice-Davis quote from the trial, 'he would wouldn't he', appears today inset into the pavement on the opposite side of the road to the club premises at 127.
The end.
With grateful and appreciative thanks to Bobby Kirkham who provided much invaluable help, information and assistance.
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Palm Beach County wants to increase park patrol during closed hours and bolster patrol during high-volume weekends.
Lake Worth's John Price Park is a sprawling 726 acres. It is also a haven for approximately 30 homeless individuals each night. Park officials will not remove those who have no other place to go and choose to sleep overnight in or around the pavilions.
The extra dollars would be used to hire off-duty officers to police John Prince Park and others in Palm Beach County. Officials say they are attempting to thwart criminal activity such as vandalism, drug activity, and in those areas.
New patrols would focus on nighttime hours and holiday weekends.
Parks Director Eric Call said extra patrols are needed at Ocean Inlet Park near Boynton Beach, Lake Ida Park in Delray Beach and some county parks in Jupiter and Juno Beach.
Commissioner Dave Kerner stated he asked for the added money because of issues regarding individuals using the bathroom in public at John Prince Park, hanging up laundry and leaving garbage. He expressed that the need for the extra funds is to aid in the protection of visitors.
A review of police records revealed law enforcement responded to calls involving thefts, car breaks-in, suspicious persons, open alcoholic containers, fights, and suicide attempts in the last year.
Currently, the county has 24 park rangers, but they do not have the authority to arrest people or issue citations, Call said. Deputies also drive through the parks occasionally while on patrol.
Palm Beach County would need to allocate the $125,000 from their operating budget in order to employ the new patrol.


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Sheffield's first-ever free high-speed wi-fi will be going live across the city centre on World Wi-Fi Day.
The service, known as Sheffield Free Wi-Fi, will help Sheffield City Council meet its ambition to be one of the best connected cities in the country and help make the city centre more vibrant.
Sheffield-based Idaq Networks is providing the wi-fi service by installing 220 pieces of superfast and ultrafast broadband equipment to council-owned street lights and street furniture.
The first phase of the wi-fi network covers the theatre and retail district including Fargate, the Peace Gardens, Winter Garden, Tudor Square, Pinstone Street and The Moor.
Further phases will be launched in the months ahead, so that almost all the city centre will be covered by November 2018.
A team of wi-fi helpers will be in Sheffield city centre to show people how to access Sheffield Free Wi-Fi for the first time.
Idaq will also use the network to provide a range of exciting cutting-edge ultrafast broadband products and services to the residents and businesses of Sheffield city centre.
The service will comply with the new General Data Protection Regulations giving users control over their personal data. Users can be confident that personally identifiable data needed to provide the service, will not be sold to third parties.
People who use the Wi-Fi will be provided with "private VLAN" technology which means they will have a more secure internet browsing experience.
Councillor Mazher Iqbal, cabinet member for business and investment, said: "It is fitting that we are launching the city's first free Wi-Fi on World Wi-Fi Day. Having this provision means that we can attract more businesses and visitors into our brilliant and thriving city centre with a wi-fi provision that is better than many other core cities.
"This announcement will help Sheffield to fulfil its digital ambitions. We are already the city with the most rapidly growing digital sector and now we are on the verge of having a free city wi-fi package that will benefit businesses, visitors and residents alike."
Mark Roebuck, Director of IDAQ Networks Ltd, said: "This year has been very exciting for us as well as being very demanding.
"We are pleased to have built Phase 1 of what we believe will be the biggest and most comprehensive city Wi-Fi project in the UK. We are now working on the roll out of the remainder of the project. I hope people enjoy using the free service and that it delivers increased opportunities to the people and businesses in the city centre."
Diane Jarvis, Sheffield BID manager, said: "We believe that free Wi-Fi will drive greater footfall, supporting the high street and the local economy, and at the same time make it easier for visitors to access information about the city centre, such as retail and leisure attractions.
"The BID has lobbied for increased connectivity standards for Sheffield city centre for some time now and its fantastic news that the Wi-Fi is now available for the public and businesses to connect to. The BID looks forward to seeing other projects develop, which have been made possible thanks to increased connectivity in Sheffield city centre."
The Sheffield Free Wi-Fi will be implemented in four phases:
Phase One will be the Theatre District/Retail Zone (inc Fargate, Moor, Tudor Sq, Peace Gardens, Winter Garden, Pinstone Street). Launched 20th June 2018.
Phase Two will be the Entertainment Zone/New Retail Quarter (inc West Street, Division Street, Wellington St). Estimated go live: by the end of July 2018
Phase Three will be the Arrivals Zone (inc Area around Railway and Bus Station, Sheffield Hallam University and Ponds Forge).
Estimated go live: by the end of Sept 2018
Phase Four will be the Cultural Industries/Devonshire Quarter. Estimated go live: by the end of Nov 2018
Further phases will be implemented where there is demand/footfall. Idaq have plans to extend the network to Castlegate and Kelham Island later this year.
Key Features of the Network
The network will provide blanket coverage within the majority of the Business Improvement District.
The network will be rolled out in 4 stages, the first stage will be launched on 20th June 2018 and the remaining stages by November 2018.
The Wi-Fi service will offer download speeds of 20Mbps and upload speeds of 4Mbps.
There is no net cost to Sheffield City Council for the network.
The Wi-Fi Services is free of charge to the user.
The Wi-Fi service provides a high quality customer experience for access, registration and use.
The Wi-Fi service provides a family friendly experience with internet filtering to prevent access to inappropriate content;
The Wi-Fi network will provide reliable, high quality performance on initial deployment and will be maintained throughout the 10 year period to ensure it keeps pace with the latest developments in technology.
World Wi-Fi Day
World Wi-Fi day is a global initiative to help bridge the digital divide. It is a platform to recognize and celebrate the significant role Wi-Fi is playing in cities and communities around the world by driving exciting and innovative projects to 'connect the unconnected'.
For more information visit: www.worldwifiday.com


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Argentina vs. France
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|Saturday June 30, 2018, 10:00 AM (EDT)
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The Line: France +130 / Draw +225 / Argentina +217 -- Over/Under: 2.5
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We have some World Cup knockout stage action as France takes on Argentina in the round of 16 from the Kazan Arena on Saturday.
France comes into the knockout stages as the winners of group C, claiming 7 of a possible 9 points with two wins and a draw, with the draw coming in their last outing in what many would call a snooze fest in a 0-0 draw with Denmark to close out the group stage. Granted a point was all either side would need to advance, however France pushed the issue a bit more than the Danes, holding 62% possession while outshooting Denmark 11-5 and 4-1 in regards to shots on target.
Argentina on the other hand left many on the edge of their seats, wondering if the team would even make it to this point of the tournament, needing a win in their final match against Nigeria to have a chance at the knockout rounds, a win that the Argentines got in the form of a 2-1 victory on Tuesday. Lionel Messi gave Argentina the lead just 14 minutes in with a spectacular solo effort and it stayed that way until the 51st minute when Nigeria equalized from the penalty spot. Minutes went by and Argentina could see their tournament hopes slipping away before being given an extra life when Marcos Rojo gave Argentina the lead in the 86th minute, booking a spot in the knockout rounds. Argentina out possessed Nigeria 66%-34%, but were outshot 9-8 overall. Argentina did put 4 shots on target to Nigeria's 3 in the winning effort.
These two sides have met four times in their respective histories, with Argentina winning all four matches dating back to 1930, by a combined score of 6-1.
Argentina have had the run of success in this fixture, but I'm concerned for Argentina that they've used all of their energy to just make it to this point. France were able to rest some key players against Denmark and while I want to see Messi hold up the trophy, I just don't see it happening as France will finally exorcise their demons and take down Argentina to move onto the quarterfinals.


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New Consumer Goods market report from Euromonitor International: "Travel Retail in Sweden"
Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/28/2013 -- A number of underlying factors had a positive impact on travel retail in 2012. Trade sources report the wet summer of 2012 increased consumer demand for package holidays. The high number of work-free days in the Christmas holiday period of 2012 also drove consumer demand for package holidays. For example, the travel agent Ticket reports its sale of Christmas package holidays increased by 45% in 2012 on 2011 results. The travel agent Resia also notes this increase in sales, remarking consumer...
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When dressing a hot dog, it's a tough choice between ketchup vs mustard. Both have their strengths. Best of all you don't need to eat hot dogs to savor the goodness of ketchup or mustard.
On this episode of the podcast we discuss what we like, and dislike, about each of these condiments. We also react to listener comments on the topic. Use the player above to start the podcast. If you can't listen right now, down below is a recap of the best points for each condiment.
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Ketchup vs Mustard
Mustard is great because it comes in a lot of varieties. Ketchup is great because it's sugar. The debate between ketchup vs mustard is definitely a hard one. Below are some of our favorite responses to this topic from listeners. Hopefully they will help determine the superior condiment.
Reasons Mustard is Awesome
You know you love mustard. The spiciest is for those with real palettes.
Mustard, because there is no such thing as "spicy brown ketchup"
– Pat from Harrisburg, PA
Mustard. Because it's got a better range. Yellow, Spicy Brown, that weird German mustard that has those seeds you get with your charcuterie board.
– Rich from Fishtown in Philadelphia, PA
Mustard! No one has ever screwed up an Italian dish trying to substitute mustard for pasta sauce
– Mike from Fairmount in Philadelphia, PA
I'm gonna go mustard because all the situations in which I would use ketchup I can think of an acceptable replacement. Fries? Dip those babies in ranch instead
– Abby from Bushwick in NYC
Why Ketchup is Great
Like truffle oil, ketchup makes every food better. Nothing can beat its copious amounts of sugar. Plus it tastes like the memory of a tomato.
Putting aside the fact that I prefer mustard to ketchup, one must give credit to ketchup for getting children to eat so many foods that they would not otherwise consume plain, even many healthy foods like chicken.
– Vicki from West Norriton, PA
KETCHUUUUUUUUUP! Because nobody says "I need mustard for my fries!" And if they do, you know you can't be friends with that person. Mustard is good for meat in tube form but ketchup is the everyday American condiment.
– Alex from Magnolia, NJ
Ketchup …. so many things wouldn't make sense without it.
– Anonymous from Off the Grid
Ketchup and it isn't particularly close. Mustard has specific uses but Ketchup is the duct tape of the condiment world.
– Tom from Bethel, CT
Is There a Best Condiment?
The wisest of us all would argue that no such perfect condiment exists.
There's no simple answer. Mustard tastes better on its own and lends itself to experimentation and variety (much like beer), but it can take over the taste of whatever you put it on. Ketchup is more like sugar (and it's got a ton of sugar in it), it's a flavor enhancer, rather than a flavor unto its own. Mustard scores the flashy points, but ketchup leads the league in assists.
– Tom from Pittsburgh, PA
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Everyone has an idea of what their perfect gift would be and MasterCard has just upped the perfection factor. It's unveiled the MasterCard Debit Card Gift Card that you can personalize with just a few clicks. With graduation and wedding seasons rapidly approaching, we thought this was a great time to showcase this brilliant – and affordable – idea.
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The MasterCard Gift Card has a lot of options. There's a $25.00 minimum value, and you can load as much as $500.00. There are no monthly fees, application fees or maintenance fees. There is an inactivity fee of $4.95 that kicks in if the card isn't used for twelve consecutive months. Because it's a gift card, there are no APR fees, either. Not only that, but the costs associated with sending the gift card are quite reasonable.
If the card is lost or stolen, it can quickly be replaced for $4.95. It also serves as a great keepsake after the dollar value's been used – which a new bride always appreciates.
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For the graduate, you can select the college logo of the school he will be attending or a picture of his graduation image. Of course, you can also upload the logo of the high school your student attended. We've even heard of a mom who uploaded a photo of her daughter as a baby for use on a birthday gift card. The options are many and are limited only by your imagination.
Of course, it's not limited to just graduations or weddings. Birthdays, holidays and anniversaries are other occasions that come to mind. You can customize everything from the message to the color schemes to the images.
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The MasterCard Gift Prepaid Debit Card also offers online access for card users. They may use the card anywhere MasterCard is accepted. We always hear of how cash is so "impersonal"; this debit card removes that factor and makes it about as personal as you can get with your gift giving efforts. And unlike store-specific gift cards, this can be used to shop online or on site and can even be used to pay bills if that's what the recipient chooses.
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You can purchase the card online at the MasterCard website or here. The fees are low for the purchaser, too. From there, you fill out the information such as the recipient's name, the dollar amount and your information. Upload the photo you wish to use and once you've verified all the information is correct, the card is processed and mailed out via U.S.P.S. at no cost or you can choose to have it overnighted via FedEx for a shipping fee (it varies by location).
One word of caution: you will also be required to set a pin number during the process. You'll need to notify the recipient so that he or she can access it. It's not sent with the card for security purposes, so it's important you remember to do this.
After the card has been received and activated, the recipient uses it just as he would a traditional credit card. Be sure to let him know how much has been loaded.
Now, you don't have to worry about whether or not you purchased the right china pattern or if the high school graduate really needs another laptop. You put the purchasing power in their hands so they can find exactly what it is they want. What could be better?
There are no shortage of credit card gift cards out there, but this card adds that personal touch that lets the recipient know you took the time to make it unique. We think it's a great gift idea that you can never go wrong with.
Be sure to check out our MasterCard Gift Card page for more information.
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Living In Lima, Peru
Hey fellas!
Vance here.
As some as you know, I'm no stranger to Peru. I spent half of 2017 here, and I plan to be back real soon.
So, I figured I'd do a post on what it's like to live in Lima.
(I know, I know, I've done one before, but I wasn't even half way through my stint when I penned that one)!
I'll talk a bit about quality of life, women, cost of living, safety, weather, food, infrastructure etc. All the basic stuff you might want to know.
After reading, you should have a decent idea of what to expect from "The City of Kings", a city that is all to often overlooked by tourists and digital nomads.
Let's get it going.
Quality of Life
Like any city in Latin America, quality of life here will vary based on the amount of money you have. And, like any city in Latin America, the poor live very hard lives whereas the rich have a pretty damn good life in Lima from what I've seen.
With that out of the way, as a foreigner, what can you expect?
You'll be happy to know that Peru has all of the comforts of an American metropolis. You'll have no problem finding Internet, modern plumbing, UBERs, world-class restaurants, museums, well-equipped gyms, fully-stocked supermarkets, good cafes or dynamic nightlife. Unfortunately, the water isn't potable (and bottled water is surprisingly expensive!) but meh, can't win 'em all.
It's also safer than most other major Latin American cities. I'll talk a bit more about that in the safety section.
However, it isn't the cheapest destination in the region. I'll talk about that a bit more in the cost of living section.
The biggest frustrations regarding your life in Lima will likely have to do with traffic. If you need to commute to work, or head down to the beach in Callao, you'll have to deal with constant stop and go, along with some foul exhaust fumes. That, and bureaucracy. If you have to deal with banks, get a SIM card or basically do anything more complicated than buying groceries or catching a cab, expect longer lines and way more paperwork than back home.
If you know Latin America at all, this probably won't surprise you. That being said, I've found the bureaucracy here to be worse than even Colombia or Mexico. So, be prepared.
But, overall, Lima offers an excellent quality of life assuming you're not broke.
As for how much money you'll need here to make the best of things?
Let's talk about that now!
Cost Of Living
One thing that surprised me upon my initial return to Lima was how expensive it had gotten! In a few short years, coinciding with the beginning of the country's economic boom, prices in Lima shot up considerably. What was once a much better bargain than Mexico City or Bogota is now 10-15% more expensive than the Mexican and Colombian capitals.
The good news is that it is still reasonable. A single man or woman can live a good life here for $1500.00 USD a month. But I wouldn't go much lower than that unless you're familiar with the city. I'd say that if you want all the comforts of home, a nice meal or two out a week, a few dates here and there and a couple nights on the town while still saving a few shekels, aim for a figure closer to $2000.00 a month.
Like anywhere, once you figure out the lay of the land and where to get the best deals, you can get by on less. But for first-timers to the city, make sure you got $1500-$2000 a month to live off of.
Uber rides will generally cost you somewhere between $3 and $9 USD, cocktails will almost always be about $7 or $8 USD in clubs and a decent one bedroom apartment in a nice neighbourhood will be around $700-$1000 USD. Fruit and vegetables are cheap, meat/cheese is about the same as in the US, wine is about the same as in the US, with the absolute cheapest bottle here being about $5.00
There are affordable options as well - Menu restaurants usually run about $3 USD and include 2 courses and a beverage. The food at these places is relatively healthy as well, and the portions are big. There are plenty of these $3 meals available, even in Miraflores.
Gyms are expensive in the nicer neighbourhoods. Expect to shell out roughly $50 a month for anything that actually has weights.
In short, anticipate to spend between $1500-$2000 USD each month. If you have more than $2000.00 a month to spend, you're golden.
***If you're looking for cheaper apartment rentals, but still want to be close to the action, look for apartments that are on the border of your neighbourhood of choice. For instance, the border of Surquillo/Miraflores, the border of Lince/San Isidro or the border of Surco/Barranco. Lince, Surquillo and Surco are safe enough for foreigners. (I plan to look for a place in Surquillo when I'm back in the city).
The weather in Lima is boringly predictable. In the summer, you'll get sunny skies every day, with temperatures between 20- 30 degrees celsius. Basically, it's perfect.
However, in winter, Lima is grey and overcast for six months. It never gets very cold, but night temperatures can drop to about 15 degrees celsius. Plan your trip accordingly if you want to get a tan! Even though it's overcast in winter, it never rains (it pretty much never rains in Lima. Ever).
The best weather will be from January to June. If you want sunny skies, don't come before that! It'll be largely overcast from June right through December.
This picture (snapped by yours truly) is a good representation of Lima in winter - note the grey sky.
In terms of safety, Lima is pretty good by Latin American standards. I'd rather be stranded alone here at night than in Bogota, Rio de Janeiro or even Quito.
But that isn't to say there are not bad areas.
The neighbourhoods around centro do indeed feel sketchy. For instance, due to my e-commerce business, I had to spend some time in the neighbourhood of La Victoria, for instance, and I always feel a bit on edge walking the streets. And that's during the light of day!
At night, you're going to want to steer clear of, well, a lot of neighbourhoods. Like in most cities in South America, centro is not a place you want to be walking around aimlessly after night falls.
What Lima manages to do exceptionally well, however, is keep its affluent areas safe. It does this better than any other major city I've ever been to in Latin America. The upscale neighbourhoods of the city, including San Isidro, San Borja, Barranco and Miraflores (the latter two neighbourhoods are where most tourists end up) are well-lit and well patrolled. I've walked numerous times at night in these areas and never once have I felt unsafe, let alone been robbed or assaulted. I mean, sure, you could get unlucky and shit could go down, but I can say with confidence that these four neighbourhoods in particular are among the safest you could hope to find in Latin America.
So, if you want to live in Lima, I can assure you that it is one of the easiest big cities in Latin America to stay safe. If you stick to the neighbourhoods I mentioned, you can sleep easy.
Other than that, watch out for bag snatchers if you're walking or taking taxis around centro, stay away from, for example, the barrios altos, San Juan de Lurigancho, La Victoria, Ate, Callao (except for the beach, which is fine), San Martin de Porres and avoid getting too drunk or dressing too flashy and you'll be alright.
Best on the continent!
Seriously, the seafood here will blow your goddamn mind. As will the Lomo Saltado, Pisco Sours, Pollo a la Brasa, Rocoto Relleno, Anitcuchos, Causa or whatever else you happen to pick from the menu.
Lima boasts many of the best restaurants in Latin America, and you would seriously be at fault for not trying one just in the name of saving a few bucks.
Absolutely no complaints on this front.
...well, except for one: there isn't a huge street food scene here. Sure, you can get some anticuchos, Venezuelan arepas or orange juice from stalls in the more middle/lower class neighbourhoods, and occasionally you'll see a few street stalls dotted around Barranco, but if you're living in San Isidro or Miraflores, you're shit outta luck for good street food. The only stalls they seem to permit around here are those selling churros or popcorn in Parque Kennedy.
Times like this I miss Mexico.
Anyway, small gripe. No big deal.
One of the best things about living in Lima is that you don't have to break the bank to get good food. As I mentioned before, even in the affluent areas of Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro, you'll be able to find Menu restaurants that won't cost you more than 10 soles ($3) a meal. In the more middle-class neighbourhoods of Surquillo and Lince, you'll pay even less - about 8 soles ($2.50). Eating at Menus is relatively healthy (if you skip the sugary beverage that's included) and will cost you the same or less as preparing your own food.
If you want to try a wide spread of Peruvian food all in one go, I recommend the La Bistecca buffet.
I've written about this before, and lord knows I'm not one to beat a dead horse! So, I'll just give you the CliffNotes:
- Peruvian women aren't as hot as Colombian, Argentine or Brazilian women
- Peruvian women are hotter than Ecuadorian and Bolivian women
- If you've heard they are ugly, they won't be as bad as you're expecting
- There are plenty of attractive women in Lima - I doubt you'll go a whole day without seeing at least one gorgeous gal
- Peruvian girls on the whole are very sweet, personable and trustworthy - great options for longterm relationships
Of course, this kind of stuff is subjective, so take it with a grain of salt.
But I can say that I certainly was not disappointed by the quality of girls in the capital.
If you want to see what I'm talking about, check out Latin American Cupid.
Being a big city, the party scene in Lima is respectable. Most of the bars and clubs are going to be in Miraflores and Barranco, but there are some upper-end spots dotted around Surco. Logistically, this is good for tourists. If nightlife is a priority of yours, as long as you're staying in Barranco or Miraflores, you'll be in the middle of the action, and you won't need to worry about going thirsty!
I found drink prices in bars and clubs here in Lima to be slightly more expensive than Bogota or Mexico City, but not terribly so. Expect to pay 20-25 soles (between $6 and $8) for a cocktail in a bar, and about 10-15 soles (between $3 and $5) for a beer. If you stick to backpacker bars, prices will be a bit cheaper...just watch out for bricheras! ;)
Quality wise, I'd say it ranks ever-so-slightly below Bogota or Mexico City. There's a bit more variety and the party tends to get a bit crazier in the two latter cities.
That being said, if you want to get your drink on in Lima, I doubt you'll be disappointed!
***It just so happens that my friend recently wrote an excellent post about Lima's nightlife. I highly recommend checking it out if you're looking for more detailed information about partying in Lima.
This is one area where Lima sort of lags behind some other Latin American cities. From what I saw, the infrastructure in Lima is worse than Sao Paulo, Mexico City or even Bogota. Its transit system is lacking for a city of its size, some of its old buildings could use a serious refurbishing, the Internet, while decent speed, tends to cut out a lot. City planning isn't great; as I mentioned before, traffic is a problem (as it is in most major metropolises in LATAM, to be fair) and it lacks parks and public spaces. Many roads aren't in great conditions, either. I was surprised to observe that Quito has much better roads than Lima.
However, if you're living in an affluent area like Miraflores, Barranco or San Isidro, it mitigates some of these frustrations.
Don't get me wrong, it's not a complete nightmare or anything, but considering that Lima is more expensive than Mexico City or Bogota, you might expect its infrastructure to be at least on par with those two cities. But it's really not.
It would be cool to see this improved. Considering the city is relatively safe, has an amazing food scene and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, a little boost in infrastructure would make this an ideal place for expats or digital nomads.
Final Thoughts on Life in Lima
Alright, folks. I hope I've given you an idea about life in Lima. If you have any doubts about coming here, get rid of them! This is quickly turning into a world-class city, and it's likely to get more expensive and more touristy sooner rather than later.
Check it out before that happens.
As always, leave any thoughts, questions or statements in the comments below!
Your friend,
***P.S. One of the best resources I've found on Lima thus far is a website called Lima City Kings. Check it out if you want more specific information on Lima!
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Basketball wife talks domestic violence: Tanya Young Williams is eager to use her position in the limelight of VH1's Basketball Wives L.A. to voice her views on celebrity troubles and domestic violence, the Huffington post reports. She talks about her isolated role on the new show, her abusive past with Jayson Williams and the idea of starring alongside him in a possible reality show
Virginia unveils database with more than 1,500 slave names: The Virginia Historical Society's database, Unknown No Longer, can find names of enslaved Americans based on keywords such as name, gender, location, occupation and plantation. In addition to the names, the database includes more than 250 digital images of original source documents. "Within these documents are numerous accounts that collectively help tell the stories of African-Americans who have lived in the state over the centuries," the website reads.
Ne-Yo: engaged and expecting: R&B superstar Ne-Yo is set to be a father again — and he's engaged, too (to longtime girlfriend and Atlanta boutique owner Monyetta Shaw), Us Weekly reports. According to a source, baby No. 2 is due in October.
Obama: U.S. Embassy in Libya will reopen: President Obama announced Tuesday that he is reopening the U.S. Embassy in the Libyan capital of Tripoli and returning the ambassador, mixing a pledge to stand by Libya's postrevolution government with warnings that "difficult days lie ahead" as the country attempts to build a new government and economy.
In other news: Black Professors Win MacArthur Genius Grants.


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Please let me know how can I go to Achi Village from Matsumoto train station.
Hi Allyn,
To reach Achi Village from Matsumoto Station, first take the Chuo Line train from Matsumoto to Okaya Station. Then, change to the Iida Line and take the train all the way to Iida Station. You can take the Hirugami Line bus from there to Achi Village.
You may want to use the Hyperdia website to plan your train times.
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