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Since the semester ended, I've realized that after the summer, I only have one semester left to graduate. Now before that happens, I want to do a few things around campus. So… I've created a bucket list.
My Senior Bucket List:
1. Go to Spirit Splash
2. Go to a Greek life event
3. Do all the campus trails
4. Kayak/Paddle board at Lake Claire
5. Complete the Challenge Course
6. Tailgate at Memory Mall
7. Go ice skating at Light UP UCF
8. Submit a paper to a conference
9. Take KnightLynx Downtown
10. Pegasus Palooza
11. Go geocaching on campus
12. Participate in a protest
13. Take a free workshop at Technology Commons
14. See a production at Theater UCF
15. Go for a swim at the Leisure Pool
16. Take a photo with Knightro
17. Step on the Student Union Pegasus Seal
18. Do an all-nighter at the Student Union during finals
19. Make graduation cap awesome
20. Graduate/Go to graduation
Source: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/the-list/os-things-to-do-before-graduating-ucf-20150311-post.html
This semester was the most frustrating of them all. And I don't have much to say about it but that I'm so glad it's over. At the end, I realized that the things that happened, happened for a reason and that now I have an idea of what my future is going to look like.
Sometimes you just have to remember that even though after the sunset you're left in darkness, the sun always rises the next day.
Classes are finally over and I get to live again. I get to learn all the things I want to learn during the entire summer and not the ones my textbooks impose on me. I get to start this summer with a clean slate.
Almost two months ago I decided to learn French for numerous reasons, but mostly because it has been a language I have always thought about but never really taken seriously. Now that I study literature and want to learn about the world, French appears to be everywhere. From the French names I can't pronounce and the cuisine I'm unfamiliar with to the provinces and cities I have yet to explore in France. I have never been to Paris, and even though it seems to be on the top of everyone's travel list, it's not really on the top of mine. But it's still there, because even if I'm not one of those true romantics, there's still a certain magic that showers the city of love that I'm in love with.
That's what I think about when I hear the language. French sounds like magic, it sounds like gloves holding a glass of cognac next to a gentleman with a mustache and a naked woman in a black and white image smoking a cigarette while laying on top of her lover. French has a certain way of being silly and mysterious, It sounds like my next target.
I started the evening by typing "how to learn french" in Google, even though I've clearly learned throughout the years how to look for resources by picking up techniques for learning languages. I clicked on the Babbel site an started their basic lesson…
1. Bonjour!
2. Bienvenue!
3. Comment tu t'appelles?
4. Je suis Monica.
5. Ça va?
6. Bien, Merci.
From this lesson I learned that I'm going to be watching french films throughout the summer and that I'm going to start by focusing on how the language sounds. Once I get the phonetics right, everything else should be able to flow.
Bienvenue to my journey!
It was finally here. The first day of classes had arrived and I wasn't really sure what to expect. I was in Spain and even though all I wanted to do was explore the entire country, I was excited to experience school abroad. Naturally, I got lost and eventually found the classroom. Everything seems so silly now that I think about it, because the buildings are actually pretty small. But because everything was new, it seemed like a huge labyrinth at the time.
I woke up earlier than I should've, because that first day of classes you're excited and your body suddenly becomes an alarm clock, after not being able to even hear an alarm for the first five months of the year. I arrived early to find my class and walked around the buildings taking it all in. I was studying in Spain. It was a big deal.
My first class of the day was called, "Obras Maestras de la Literatura Espanola a Traves del Cine" which roughly translates to "Masterworks of Spanish Literature through Film". It was from 9:00am to 11:30am and we were to discuss the syllabus and medieval literature on the first week.
As the classroom, full of mostly girls, was enchanted by the captivating accent and attractiveness of the Spanish professor, we all received breaking news early that morning. Our professor pulled up the Spanish newspaper and the headlines were the same in the English and French papers as well. Everyone was taken by surprise and we were there experiencing a historical event:
The King of Spain had abdicated!
In 1969 Franco chooses Prince Juan Carlos to be the next head of state expecting him to continue the authoritarian regime. Juan Carlos becomes King two days after Franco's death on November 22 of 1975 and his father abdicates in favor of his son in 1977. Soon after enthronement, Juan Carlos introduced reforms to dismantle the Francoist regime and begin the Spanish transition to democracy.
During the break between classes I could hear faculty members and students discussing the topic. People were reading the newspapers or switching between channels to encounter the same news in every one of them.
My second class was called "Spain and the European Union" and naturally we discussed the breaking news of the day. I learned a lot that day about the monarchy. The King doesn't really have any political power anymore, however he does have complete immunity, which I found was insane.
I went home after class to eat lunch with my host family and discussed what everyone else was discussing as well. We watched the news on T.V. while eating paella and I learned about the different views that Spaniards have about the monarchy. While the older generations that have been through the Franco regime in one way or the other, believe in the importance of the monarchy and see it as a fundamental part of Spanish culture, the younger generation believes in change and mostly do not believe in the purpose of having a monarchy anymore. The younger generation want to have a say in the future of their country.
The next week or so would be full of conversations about the King and the future of Spain…
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In all honesty, out of all the places and countries in the world, Peru wasn't really on the top of my list.
I never really learned much about it and it still remains a sort of mystery in my mind. However, last semester I took a class at the University of Central Florida called "Geography of Latin America" and I learned a few things. The class was online but one of the funnest classes I've taken so far, and I'm in my senior year.
I had just come back from backpacking Spain where I had to plan, make itineraries, research places and prices, bus schedules and buy plane tickets and the big project for this class, which was worth most of our grade, was to plan every aspect of a trip that would include four countries: two in South America, one in Central America and one in the Caribbean. I chose Peru, Brazil, Panama and Cuba. I'm still not really sure why I chose Peru, but I did and I learned about important places and popular cities. I learned about traditional dancing and typical foods. Machu Picchu seemed so beautiful in pictures and the indigenous population as well as the Quechua language intrigued me.
I've been meaning to go volunteer abroad for a while now, but it never was the right time. It was either lack of time, or money or whatever other unexpected event. I started saving up and paying little by little and even though for most of the time I thought I was going to South Africa, I randomly decided to go to Peru.
I think this class really made an impact. I'm so curious about indigenous populations in Latin America and especially intrigued by their languages, that this seemed like the perfect program. I'm going to Peru this summer with Reach Out Volunteers. I bought my plane ticket, I made the final payment, I have a backpack and I'm waiting for the semester to end so I can start getting ready for the trip.
The volunteers will be teaching and working to build green houses in an indigenous community in Urubamba. We're going to learn some Quechua. We'll visit indigenous families and learn about Inca textiles. We have the opportunity to stay with one of the families for a night, and we're even going to have a cooking class.
The second week "is going to be full of adventure as you take on zip lining and mountain biking through the Sacred Valley! You will also have the opportunity to visit one of the most famous destinations in the world: Machu Picchu, the mysterious Lost City of the Incas, now a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. On the first visit to Machu Picchu, you will be able to hike up to Intipunku (Sun Gate) to observe the panoramic view over Machu Picchu at sunset. After observing this breath taking view you will begin a hike back down to the main city of Machu Picchu Inca City, before continuing down the hill to Machu Picchu town" (ROV Peru Program Book).
This is what the adventure is going to look like:
As I listen to "Je t'aime moi non plus" I realized that even though I don't understand the lyrics, only the "Je t'aime" part of it, the tone explains a lot about the situation.
French music is beautiful and it saddens me that I don't understand what is being said in the songs. Besides this, when you study literature like I do, you encounter French everywhere and at some point I want to read the French classics in French and enjoy their literature as well. And how wonderful it would be to stroll down the streets of Paris talking to the locals in their native tongue. I know that French films have this sort of realistic, crude and artistic point of view and I want to understand them. So, because of all of this, I've decided that it's time to learn French.
I remember that the first language I showed interest in learning was French. I was young an curious and loved to buy books at the Borders bookstore when they existed. I was 11 years old and I wanted to learn French. I already knew Spanish because it's my native language and I learned English in school even though at the beginning I didn't really like it.
So, my mom bought me a brand new Berlitz course that had just come out called "French Premier" and I went home and started the course. The course had 5 CD's and it was a complete audio course. I don't think I ever went past the first CD, I got bored at some point and put it aside.
Now, almost ten years later, I want to start again. It's never too late, right? I still have that Berlitz course on my bookshelve always reminding me that some day I had to go back to French. Well, today is the day. There are much better resources now and the internet makes it really easy to learn languages, so there is no excuse.
I still remember a few greetings and phrases so I'll start from there…
Bonjour! Je m'appelle Monica.


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We wanted to share with you two new wonderful collections of fabric we have to order from our Bridport and Yeovil shops. Part of the iLiv range, these collections provide some fantastic choices for curtains, blinds and upholstery. We also have a selection of designs and colours in stock at Bridport and Yeovil as part of our new autumn range.
Sketchbook Collection
This is a range based on a Botanical theme. It includes two different floral designs, Etched Vine and Sketchbook featuring off-white patterns on muted colour backgrounds, one of which also includes birds in flight within the design. These fabrics are suitable for general domestic upholstery, as is the other print, Parchment, which includes seed heads and foliage in a coloured print on a pale background. There is also a leaf themed embroidered fabric, Harper, which can be used for light domestic upholstery. Toning beautifully with the colours in the other fabrics is a check fabric, Shaker, which you could use for cushions, upholster a chair or make a heavier curtain. Finally in this collection, we have a large leaf woven design, Laurie, on a lovely heavy polyester, cotton and viscose mix fabric. This would look fantastic as a door curtain to keep out those pesky draughts, but is not suitable for upholstery. We have a selection of these fabrics in stock at our Bridport and Yeovil stores, and all of them are available to order by the metre. More pictures and details of the various colourways can be seen on the iLiv website.
Highgrove Collection
This is a truly stunning collection which includes traditional floral designs, chenille fabrics and some crewel fabric, which is often very difficult to find. The chenille fabrics are Carnival with a herringbone design and Festival, a brightly coloured stripe. Both are suitable for general domestic upholstery as well as curtains and blinds, and would brighten up any room. Also suitable for upholstery is Byron, a woven check with a small pattern that is not overwhelming. This fabric also looks great on the reverse, where the pattern forms a stripe. The colours tone well with the other fabrics in the range. For prints the collection includes Chiswick, a leaf design and Heritage, a very traditional looking floral and bird design. Again these fabrics can also be used for upholstery. Finally the jewels of the collection are the crewel fabrics. We have Farleigh, a lovely leaf design on a cream background, and Couture which features circles, flowers and leaves on a cotton/linen blend coloured base cloth. These crewel fabrics are suitable for curtains, blinds and cushions but not upholstery. They would certainly add impact to any room. You can click here to view more details of the Highgrove collection.


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Brits' screen addiction could be 'deadly' on the road as smartphone users check their device every 12 MINUTES
Phone users stare at their screens for almost three and a half hours each day - and it could be contributing to a rise in the number of traffic collisions
BRITAIN'S phone addiction could prove deadly for drivers, a road safety charity has warned.
A recent report found Brits could not go more than 12 minutes without checking their smartphones, and safety experts are concerned about the impact this could have on traffic collision rates.
The Ofcom report found phone users were staring at their screens for an average of three hours and 26 minutes a day, with at least some of this time likely to coincide with time behind the wheel.
Driver's face a hefty £200 fine and six penalty points for touching their phone screen while behind the wheel.
But worryingly, two thirds of drivers still aren't aware of the penalty, and many continue to risk sending a text or checking social media in the car.
Road safety charity, Brake, has now called for motorists to take mobile use more seriously and not let an obsession with their phone get in the way of safe driving.
Joshua Harris, director of campaigns for Brake, said: "In our modern world it may seem unsurprising that people can't go 12 minutes without using their smartphone, but this 'addiction' can have deadly consequences if people can't leave their phones alone whilst driving.
"A split-second distraction caused by a call, text or notification behind the wheel can be fatal.
"In 2016, 32 people were killed and 105 seriously injured in crashes involving a driver being distracted by their mobile phone, and this problem is getting worse year-on-year.
"Illegal mobile phone use behind the wheel is all too common and action needs to be taken to rid our roads of this dangerous menace.
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"Drivers need to understand that no call, text or social media update is worth risking a life."
Last month, we reported on the daunting "Road Respect" campaign.
It used giant smartphone installations to display the final text messages sent by drivers who died while using their phone behind the wheel.


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Criminal Activities: filming starts & set photo
According to this article, it seems that Dan's new film Criminal Activities has begun shooting in Cleveland. This photo of Dan was kindly shared by Rex Baker.
Criminal Activities starring actor John Travolta will begin filming May 27. The schedule below reflects street and/or lane closures that you may encounter during production. They advise that you plan ahead and use alternate routes...
The Greater Cleveland Film Commission today announced that Criminal Activities will be filming in Cleveland, Ohio. The film stars John Travolta (Pulp Fiction, Wild Hogs), Michael Pitt (Boardwalk Empire, Seven Psychopaths), Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey, The Fifth Estate), Rebecca Da Costa (Entourage), and Jackie Earle Haley (Little Children-Oscar Nominated, Lincoln). Mr. Haley also will be directing.
The film was written by Robert Lowell and is being produced by Wayne Rice, Howard Burd, and Micah Sparks. The executive producers are Mark Johnson (Fear Clinic and Miss Meadows, both filmed in Cleveland), Warren Ostergard (Freerunner and Cleveland native), and Daniel Diamond. Filming is scheduled to start later this spring in and around Cleveland, Ohio.
When four young men reunite at an ex-classmate's funeral, one of them offers up some inside information on a stock that's a guaranteed lock to make them all instant millionaires. Unfortunately the deal goes south, along with their investment. Things go from bad to worse when it's revealed one of the boys borrowed the lost money from a mobster.
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Dan takes on another new look
Latest photos of Dan shown with cast members and around the set, reveal that his beard has gone, and with a new hair cut/style, transforming him yet again! He is just amazingly adaptable.
Dan takes on another new look...
He is quite the chameleon!! I am happy that Dan is getting so many new roles...I just wish that when he left Downton, he didn't take Matthew Crawley with him!!! He is still missed.
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Another film to look forward to!
Dan is certainly expanding his range of dramatic roles, it is rather exciting to anticipate what he may do next!
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Yesterday my family visited the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. We're down in Irvine, staying with my grandparents, and we had never been before, so we went. My dad being a great enthusiast of museums also facilitated this trip.
I brought along my camera and new lens (Nikon D40 and Rokinon 14mm 2.8). I also brought a 35mm prime lens for the pictures, since the Getty's website said non-flash photography was permissible and I wanted pictures of the artwork inside.
I had never seen the museum itself, and honestly I would have been happy walking around the outside and on the grounds for the entire day. The museum is situated at the top of a hill overlooking Los Angeles, and is a very modern-looking, artsy building.
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Sunday, December 3, 2017
New camera lens (Rokinon 14mm, f2.8 Nikon AE)
Last weekend was Black Friday, and I've had my eyes on this lens for months. I enjoy photography, especially astrophotography and macro photography. But since I'm in college, money isn't something I can just throw around.
The price dropped by a full hundred dollars on Black Friday for the Nikon version of the lens, which was perfect. I couldn't resist buying it (according to camelcamelcamel, it was the lowest price it had been in two years).
Even though finals are approaching and there are a lot of projects/tests that need my attention, I couldn't help but take some pictures with it.
There's a highway overpass next to my boyfriend's apartment, and we walked over there to get some long exposures. It was very, very cold and he complained the entire time. I was too excited to be cold, I think. I've never taken long exposures of the highway before, but I've always wanted to.
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Homes for sale in the foreclosure industry come about due to the fact of the inability of the home owner to make mortgage payments. Do your research in the neighborhood neighborhood to establish what the other properties are valued at. Getting a foreclosed house for sale at a larger value isn't going to be a very good investment property. Locate houses for sale in Ayr that are in line with your price range, whilst selecting the number of bedrooms and essential characteristics that really matter.
Tax foreclosed houses for sale is obtainable via the federal department by the state and all home owners which have unpaid property tax are required to vacate the property as the tax authorities seize the house and place in on an auction sale for recovering their tax. The foreclosed homes throw up wonderful possibilities for investment specifically for the realty investors and the actual estate agents as it brings forth for them the prospects of one particular of the most profitable company.
Buyers of real estate are most interested in acquiring foreclosed properties for sale but they need to hold some points in thoughts before initiating the obtain process as it entails large income. Efficiency in between cost and good quality need to be factored in when you purchase cheap foreclosed residences. Decreased in value from €275,000 for a fast sale and to take into account the slightly run-down state of the home.
We have our channel on YouTube (homes in Bulgaria) where you can see a quantity of videos of the houses we sell in Bulgaria. A housing property deemed inexpensive in a location, may not be inexpensive in one more prime location. Properties listed 23rd October 2015 – 22nd April 2016 took an average 25 days to agree a sale. We represent property for sale in conventional rural Spain but be within straightforward attain of airports, the Spanish coast, skiing and the capital cities of Granada, Almeria, Murcia & Jaen.
The point is, however, that in those exact same places there will be more costly homes in pleasant, leafy lanes, with big gardens, garages and out-buildings, that will nonetheless expense only a fraction of what it charges to buy a little terraced residence right here in the south-east. Two-storey residence in the village Brodilovo, 12 km from the sea and the town of Tsarevo is provided for sale. The contract also provides statement on items that are incorporated in the sale such as furniture.


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Understandably many traders (including ourselves) are weary of trading the Swiss Franc after the debacle earlier on in the year when its central bank removed the peg and in the process put some brokers and many traders out of business. Notwithstanding, in our view it still is worth it to explore any opportunity this pair may present us with which we think we'll see in the next few weeks.. As we can see on the weekly chart price retraced to the level prior to the peg's removal and has since been declining in an orderly fashion forming a descending triangle . Generally the pressure from above tends to lead to a downward break on descending triangles but not always of course. Likewise, we could see a reversal that would break the downward trendline and should that happen we will not hesitate to go long. In any case, for the time being we will stand aside to see what will transpire, but if we see candles closing outside the triangle either above or below we will definitely dip our toes again in the Swissie waters targeting the support or resistance lines marked in the box on the right.


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Re:treat Glamping
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If we were tell you about a 22 acre rural idyll, complete with resident barn owls, red kites, buzzing beehives nearby, and a waterlily-flecked pond that's home to herons, chances are you'd place this bucolic haven in some far-flung corner of the country. Well, we're delighted to say that you can find this perfect patch of pastoral paradise in the Home County of Bedfordshire. With the Big Smoke just an hour down the road, this is the ideal destination for world-weary Londoners looking to get away from the hullabaloo of city life.
Opened in Spring 2018, Re:treat Glamping provides a luxury countryside getaway for those looking to reconnect with nature in the reinvigorating air of the Bedfordshire countryside. As friendly host Jo Baxter envisions, "imagine watching a beautiful sunset whilst toasting yummy marshmallows and sipping on a mug of warm cocoa; watching swallows dance above the pond from the jetty; spending quality time with your nearest and dearest with nature as your backdrop…".
Comprising a single, self-contained safari lodge for seven, Re:treat Glamping is very much at the high-end of the comfortable camping spectrum. The luxury lodge sits atop a spacious wooden veranda from which to enjoy the views. Inside, a large wood-burning stove inhabits the hub of the open plan kitchen, featuring butler sink with copper taps. The dining and lounge areas provide ample space, while two separate bedrooms host a four poster and triple bunk bed between them. An additional cot bed can also be provided and a quirky king size 'den bed' adjoins the living area, with space underneath for storage, playing, or den making. To the rear of the lodge, two private bathrooms house the toilet and shower respectively – the latter provides piping hot water and a picture frame window so you can enjoy the scenery while you soak.
Despite its proximity to the capital, you're still very much immersed in countryside life here – you know you're in the great outdoors when you're warned to watch your step for rabbit holes. The exclusive nature of the off-grid accommodation means that glampers have the run of the vast grounds too, with countless different pockets of the sprawling smallholding, each offering a new perspective. The old orchard is a grassed area surrounded by mature trees that's perfect for a game of rounders (kit and kaboodle provided), while the spinney behind is prime den-building real estate. For a bit of 'me time', seek out the pond-side summerhouse and while away the day in the rocking chair, lost in a good book. You can even bring your rod along and fish for carp, tench and rudd in the pond (permits available upon booking). And when it's time to explore, the footpath running through the dew pond field offers access to the surrounding villages of Pulloxhill, Silsoe, Flitton and beyond.
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FacilitiesThe safari tent sleeps 7 adults in a four poster, triple bunk (double bed with single bunk above) and a quirky king sized 'den bed' with a space beneath for storage or play (an extra cot bed is also available). A large wood-burning stove supplies heating to the dining/sitting area as well as a fully-equipped open plan kitchen with butler sink and copper taps. Shower room and washroom are accessed via the rear bedrooms (complimentary paraben-free toiletries provided). The washroom features a sink and proper flushing toilet. Outside, the raised front veranda is the perfect place for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful sunsets. Solar lighting, tripod BBQ, and seating are also provided. A firepit is also available for hire. There's ample space for outdoor games – cricket and rounders equipment are provided as well as board games, books and a welcome pack containing maps and local info. The pond stocks carp, tench and rudd and fishing permits are available upon booking.
Suitable ForFamilies, friends and groups all welcome. Same-sex and all-adult groups of 5 or more need to call prior to booking. Dogs not permitted.
NearbyOne of the more scenic ways to explore the surrounding area is from the tranquil waters of the River Great Ouse – CanoeTrail (07934 861692) offer various half and full day excursions and guided tours of the Bedfordshire waterways. There's a wealth of lovely natural spaces to visit within easy reach of the site, such as Marston Vale Forest Centre (01234 767037), Rushmere Country Park (01525 234260), and Barton Hills National Nature Reserve. The latter is part of the Chiltern Hills AONB with hiking routes marked on maps at the entrance to the hills. The view from the top are fantastic. Wrest Park House and Gardens (0370 333 1181) situated in the nearby village of Silsoe makes for a lovely day out. Explore the ornate, award-winning gardens and 19th-century manor house. Knebworth House (01438 812661) is another stunning stately pile, featuring gardens, adventure playground and dinosaur trail. Just off the M1, you'll find the Swiss Gardens at Shuttleworth (01767 627927) and the adjoining collection of classic cars and aircraft. For something a little more high octane, X-Scape (07812 003 220)in Milton Keynes offers indoor snowboarding, skiing and sledging for all ages and abilities. You can also try out indoor skydiving (not to mention a cinema and bowling alley for the less adventurous).
Food & DrinkBBQ and breakfast packs (including vegetarian options) can be pre-ordered. Or if you're arriving late, why not pre-book a delicious homemade meal (such as beef stew or Thai curry) waiting for you to heat up on the stove when you check-in. All meat is supplied by local award-winning family butchers Woburn Country Foods (01234 740300). Pub-wise, there's plenty within walking distance. The Cross Keys (01525 712442) in Pulloxhill is a family-run, family-friendly pub serving traditional fayre and excellent ales. There's a cracking beer garden for kids to play in and live jazz every Sunday evening. The Star and Garter (01525 860250) in Silsoe is an atmospheric 17th century country pub with welcoming lounge and a roaring log fire. The Jolly Coopers (01525 862400) and The White Hart (01525 862022), both in Flitton are well worth a visit too. The former boasts a dedicated gin menu and the latter offers an impressive menu of inventive dishes including gluten-free, veggie and vegan options. Nearby Ampthill (a 15 minute drive away) has plenty of eateries. Your hosts recommend Cakestand and Crumb (07843 574379) a cute café and bakery full of vintage memorabilia; authentic Italian restaurant Fratelli (01525 405551); and The Hide (01525 837007) a secluded bijou café, bar and lounge.
Opening TimesEaster – end of October.
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Re:treat is an exclusive luxury safari lodge positioned on its own private deck. This beautifully equipped ensuite canvas & wood safari lodge nestles privately on our 22 acre smallholding. That means you'll be staying exclusively & you'll be free to explore the natural surroundings and footpaths on your doorstep.
Re:treat Glamping is really family friendly. Choose from a wide range of indoor games & board games or take your pick from the outdoor games chest of favourites including swingball, rounders & cricket. There is also a pond dipping kit for the pond & a pedal tractor and trailor for younger guests. A box of toddler books, toys and tableware are also available free on request as well as hire of a travel cot and highchair.
Beds are made up on arrival with fresh bed linen and hypo allergenic quilts.
The kitchen is fully equipped with crockery, cutlery, standard kitchen utensils and cooking pots and pans. Re:treat also has a small solar powered fridge.
A bath towel is provided for each person staying at Re:treat. The shower room has a hand towel, bath mat, hand wash and shower & hair wash.The cloakroom has toilet roll provided as well as hand soap.
We'll provide you with an initial supply of wood for the wood burning stove - Additional wood and charcoal can also be purchased.
We can also provide you with a wide range of extras ranging from home cooked meals, locally sourced BBQ & Breakfast packs, reflexology sessions & fishing on the adjacent pond.
Re:treat is off grid & is fitted with solar low level lighting.
All prices include all of the items and provisions noted in the 'what's included' section of our website.
Re:treat is a peaceful, secluded setting however very occasionally if the wind is blowing the wrong way low level road noise may be heard.
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AccommodationA single luxury safari tent sleeping up to 7 adults (plus one more on a extra cot bed), with private en-suite bathrooms.
Safari Lodge
Getting There
Re:treat Glamping is approximately 10 minutes (5.2 miles) away from junction 12 of the M1, approximately 15 miles from the A1 and just over a mile away from the A6.
If approaching from the A6: On the approach to Pulloxhill, turn right at Hillfoot Farm. Drive through the farmyard, down the lane and park at Upbury Barn where you will be greeted and shown to your safari tent.
If approaching from Barton Road: On leaving Pulloxhill, turn left at Hillfoot Farm. Then follow instructions above.
Flitwick train station is only 3 miles away from Re:treat Glamping. The station has direct links to London and Brighton as well as to both Luton and Gatwick airports. The average journey time between Flitwick train station and London St Pancras Intl is 48 minutes.
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- Review Price: £543.00
With so many hardware issues surrounding Blu-ray's HD audio formats, it can be a confusing job putting together a high-definition home cinema system. So if you're keen to avoid all the hassle and expense of buying suitably-equipped separates, then it's worth considering an all-in-one Blu-ray system like this one from Panasonic. The SC-BT100 isn't the first Blu-ray system on the market – Samsung's HT-BD2R and Sony's HTP-BD2RSF beat Panny to the punch – but it is the world's first Profile 1.1 home cinema system, capitalising on the success of the fantastic DMP-BD30 standalone player.
The BT100 is a 3.1-channel system, which may come as a surprise given the eight-channel possibilities of the HD audio formats from Dolby and DTS, but fear not – the system allows you to add two pairs of SB-HS100A wireless rear speakers (as well as SH-FX67 wireless transmitter and receiver) to create a full 7.1 setup. But if you don't have the space, cash or permission to add extra channels, then the 3.1 configuration makes a neat and compact way of experiencing the Blu-ray format.
Style conscious consumers can rest assured that the SC-BT100's main unit is attractive, sporting an all-black finish with some tasteful green lights and flashes of silver. The front-mounted flaps feel a little plasticky to the touch but the middle one conceals some exciting stuff, namely an iPod dock and card slot that supports regular SD and SDHC cards. The wall-mountable front/centre speakers and Kelton subwoofer look unremarkable but feel chunky and robustly built.
The system's HDMI output is version 1.3, and will support Deep Colour should anyone ever decide to release any content, plus Viera Link. The all-digital port is joined by component, S-video and composite video outputs, as well as optical digital audio output and input, the latter enabling you to play back surround sound from a Sky box. Finally there are minijack outputs that connect to the wireless rear channel transmitters and an FM antenna input for the built-in radio tuner.
As with most of its products, Panasonic packs the SC-BT100 with more features than you can shake a stick at, which on paper makes it look like good value for money despite its fairly steep price tag. Aside from its Profile 1.1 spec, which among other things includes the ability to view picture-in-picture commentaries, the most significant feature is decoding of lossless Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio soundtracks, as well as Dolby Digital Plus, DTS HD, Dolby Digital and DTS.
Also on board are Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6, which are useful for turning stereo sources into convincing surround sound, and if you don't fancy forking out for the rear speakers then Dolby Virtual Speaker technology is on hand to deliver pseudo 5.1-channel sound.
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The program is design to be assessable to at-risk families with children in jeopardy of losing critical life skills needed to interact with others.
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L. E. A. P. Jr.
LEAP JR is a program that Children 4 Tomorrow has implemented so children have tools and life skills to battle emotional abuse. This program offers awareness and support to children who are unaware of their situation or is fearful of coming forward. Our efforts are aimed at increasing a child's perception of this often disregarded form of abuse and provide resources necessary to help abused children reach their full potential. LEAP JR is a program that is divided into three sections, to meet the needs of different age levels; Elementary, Middle School and High School. This program will provide children with needed resources to combat isolation and anxiety that comes from emotional abuse. The program will enlighten on expressing feelings and emotions and give a path to hope and a healthy future.
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Children 4 Tomorrow is to rebuild and restore children's minds to a healthy state through sound counseling. Children 4 Tomorrow will provide funds for counseling through events, fundraisers, and donations. Each child will be evaluated on emotional and mental behaviors through the Carole and Ronald Krist Samaritan Center, which has 23 different locations, or the Cy-Hope Counseling Center to determine the necessary counseling. The outcome from these evaluations will determine the funds received, identify and direct clients to sources for legal assistance and counseling. The program is design to be assessable to at-risk families with children in jeopardy of losing critical life skills needed to interact with others. Nurturing these skills is essential in reducing or eliminating the development of other serious behaviors. Children 4 Tomorrow seeks to identify children suffering emotional abuse and to offer a positive support system.
Children 4 Tomorrow offers emotionally abused children an opportunity to make a dramatic change in their lives through professional counseling, and legal support. Our organization offers a comprehensive program to combat the emotional underdevelopment of children who fail to grow into healthy adults due to emotional abuse. Children 4 Tomorrow recognizes the consequences of emotional abuse at different ages and developmental stages.
Children 4 Tomorrow has developed the LEAP Program to educate individuals on emotional abuse and restoring skills to enhance a child's future. The LEAP Program has been developed especially for parents, teachers, professionals and any adult that is interested in learning about the effects that emotional abuse has on children. The goal for this program is to train individuals to understand and recognize emotional child abuse. Individuals learn how to battle the effects of the abuse, recognize a child in an abusive situation, and regain personal hope to see a brighter future. Nurturing these skills is essential in reducing or eliminating the development of other serious behavioral problems. Children 4 Tomorrow recognizes the consequences of emotional abuse at different ages and developmental stages. This 4 course program presents a certificate of completion at the end of the course suitable for submission to the Harris County Family Law Court. This course series is also eligible for professional development units (PDU) and continuing education units (CEU).
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LEAP-E program development is designed to create the specialized intervention curriculum for educators. Children 4 Tomorrow have demonstrated the capacity to continually raise awareness through its LEAP program and format. This program is a modified format directed to raising awareness to educators with respect to emotional child abuse. Emotional child abuse is challenging since it is often seen as less acute than other forms of abuse, although its impact upon children can be severe and long lasting. Teachers and school faculty members, more than other groups of adults, are trained professionals who interact with hundreds of children daily. However, many educators lack the tools to identify and address the emotional abuse, where countless children are victims. LEAP-E provides these educators a solution and has developed a mechanism for teacher to further address emotional abuse. LEAP-E is a six hour course tailored to the needs of educators in providing these tools to the most numerous professional adult group. This program is written according to the Southern Association of Southern College, therefore allow professionals to earn Continuing Education Unites (CEU's) and Professional Development Unites (CEU's).
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Children 4 Tomorrow's heartfelt purpose is for all children to grow up and thrive as mentally and emotionally healthy adults. C4T also develops a community awareness of emotional abuse. The organization centers on helping children who have endured mental and emotional abuse, providing them with sound counseling and adequate advocacy on their behalf. C4T strives to achieve these fundamental purposes through providing financial support to families with children in need of professional counseling and legal services.
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SixtyEight is proud to present an exhibition featuring three Copenhagen-based artists, Gisa Pantel, Esme Chapman Jones, and Elisabeth Molin.
The exhibition is part of Copenhagen Photo Festival. See the full program at Copenhagen Photo Festival
The philosopher Vilém Flusser has described how taking photographs can be seen as form of 'phenomenological doubt', a 'doubt' which in the works of the exhibited artists becomes an artistic investigation of the tension between representative systems, technologies, and physical reality. Through their works Gisa Pantel, Esme Chapman Jones, and Elisabeth Molin investigate how photography can function as a catalyst in the artistic process, rather than being the end result. Pantel and Chapman Jones test the limits of photography in practical ways by using software technologies such as screen shots and image morph, whereas Molin uses performative methods to investigate phenomena that balance on the boundary between the actual and the fictive.
Esme Chapman Jones has created an impressive archive of the sorrowful facial expressions of iconic actresses throughout the history of cinema. The work Eighty Sad Women shows a collection of moments which range widely in time as well as in image quality and expression. Chapman Jones' work seems to expand both the definition of the medium and our preconceived ideas about women in cinema.
Gisa Pantel has also found inspiration in popular culture, working with the ambiguity which can arise between the image itself and the typical, caricatured cultivation of celebrity culture in the press. Pantel uses image morph technology and fragments of a fictional manuscript to weave together the identities and fates of Amanda Knox and Natascha Kampusch. She shows us how reality, fiction, and images are constantly being mixed together in a wealth of different contexts, and how we as viewers aren't always able to disentangle the various elements.
Elisabeth Molin's works likewise destabilise the border between reality and representation by leading the viewer into the dubious field between illusion and our optical registration. We have to decide where the border lies - reality and illusion are constantly mixed. Molin works in the space between performance and photography as a way to accentuate an ambiguity between illusion and reality that photographs often conditions. Images today are continuously distorted and redefined by new technological possibilities, in which illusion and reality often blend together in the many layers of the image.
The works in the exhibition Beyond Photography are concerned with the way we understand representation today, in a time when images circulate in a multiplicity of contexts and situations, with numerous references and manipulations. The three artists all use photography in their practice to investigate the element of doubt present in images, representation, and technology itself.
The exhibition has been curated by SixtyEight in collaboration with the artists.
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13 Feb Overview of Medical Billing for General Surgery Practices
General surgery billing involves a variety of procedures. Procedures under the general surgery category must be performed by a physician who is fully credentialed and qualified to perform these surgeries. Medical billing for general surgery practices requires a certain level of expertise and skill.
What are Global Surgical Packages?
To better categorize and quantify general surgery procedures, the nationwide Global Surgical Package was created by the Physician Payment Reform (PPR). Global Surgical Packages consists of all services and procedures performed by the physician before, during, and after the surgery or minor procedure. Reimbursement from Medicare includes payments for all services and any complications that may arise during the surgery.
Advantages of Outsourcing Medical Billing and Coding for General Surgery
Surgeons who perform minor and major surgeries could enjoy the benefits of outsourcing their medical billing. These advantages include:
- Increased revenue – Hiring a medical billing company could decrease employee expenses as well as office expenses. This results in higher revenue.
- Fewer coding errors – Many billing companies face problems of over-coding and under-coding, which can result in smaller claims reimbursement and rejected claims. When you outsource your medical billing and coding, you can ensure better rates on accepted claims and reduction in denials and rejections.
- Time for core operations – When you eliminate the role of billing and coding inside the office, your organization has more time to focus on important operations, such as patient satisfaction and improved patient care. Care providers can use their time to provide services for patients, which results in increased productivity and improves revenue.
- Advanced technology – Our medical billing service uses up-to-date technology, including billing software and electronic health records. This means using certified coding specialist and medical billers who are trained in the latest technology.
- Saving on miscellaneous costs – Remote medical coders and billing companies are not involved full-time in the daily operations of the surgical office. This means you do not have to provide benefits. By outsourcing your billing, you decrease miscellaneous costs in the healthcare facility.
- Reduces billing errors – Professional, experienced medical billers will assure that your claims are submitted correctly and timely. A medical billing company's main purpose is to bill for the client, so their time and energy goes into reducing billing errors so you get paid for services rendered.
- Improves cash flow – Billing interruptions will affect cash flow. Using an outsourced medical billing service ensures a steady, continuous flow of claims going out and cash entering the account. This steady cash flow is necessary for the success of a general surgery practice.
- Ensures billing compliance with regulations – Healthcare is a changing industry. Keeping up with the changes in Medicaid, Medicare, and third party payors is a full time job. With a medical billing company, you don't have to be concerned with these regulations and requirements, as we do this for you, maintaining compliance and clean claims submission.
- Use of certified coding specialists – With our medical billing company, you get the satisfaction of knowing your claims are processed by certified coding specialists. Our trained coders use the latest technology to assure correct billing occurs.
With our medical billing resource center, you can increase revenue while decreasing the headache associated with in-house billing. You cannot afford to lose 10-20% of your receivables, which is the percentages of loss seen with in-house billing operations. We have the experience, education, and technology to interpret medical notes for better claim submission. Our knowledge of modifiers, bundling, and regulations ensures that you are not left without proper reimbursement.
MPMR offers first rate nationwide medical billing for general surgery practices. Not only will MPMR increase your revenue, but also your office efficiency as well! Call today for a complimentary consultation!


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For about two years now I've been trying to declutter and minimise my possessions. Sometimes that entails throwing out old sketchbooks – after ripping out the pages I want to keep in my portfolio. While I always try to draw or paint to the best of my current abilities, over the years as my abilities progress (thankfully!) I am able to make clearer-headed decisions about what to keep. The rest I think of as good practice.
I wanted to share some art works I found while decluttering old sketchbooks, and will do so over a series of posts on here.
All of them were photographed on a Nikon D90 camera. Due to their large size I was unable to fit them onto my scanner! In addition to that, we recently changed to a new photographic software programme on the computer and I haven't yet learned how to stitch together multiple scanner files (I'm better at the drawing end than the agonising post-production process, anyway!).
A 2007 ink fineliner sketch inspired by the Romanian dinosaur genus Zalmoxes.


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Ana - Carers Coordinator &
Robyn - Carers Manager
Hi from Robyn and Ana. We coodinate the Carers and Multicultural Carers support groups and run information courses, education workshops and events throughout the year.
Often carers are so busy in their caring role that they are not aware of services and support available to them. We are here to support you. We encourage you to join our Program and also find support through other carers who are in similar circumstances. This program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.
We also partner with the Northern Beaches Council and local community services.
Our Caring for Carers program provides support, education, information, referral and assistance to carers who reside on the Northern Beaches, empowering them to manage the demands of their caring situation and to maintain their own health and wellbeing.
Anyone who is responsible for a member of their family or a friend, who is frail aged, has dementia or memory loss, has a physical, intellectual or mental health disability or an illness requiring assistance with daily living.
We provide support for Carers through monthly group meetings, giving you the opportunity to meet others in like situations in a relaxed, caring and friendly environment.
We also provide:
- Courses, Educational Sessions and Workshops
- Education sessions on Dementia, Residential Care, Hostel and Nursing Home, Legal and Financial Workshops
- Bus outings
- A quarterly newsletter
Outing to the Powerhouse Museum
Please come and join a Carers group
A range of Carers group are held Monday to Friday at our premises at Warriewood and Dee Why, as well as in the community:
- Dementia Carers - Dee Why
- Dementia Carers - Mona Vale
- Younger Onset Dementia Carers - Warriewood
- General Carers - Warriewood
- General Carers - Dee Why
- Mental Health Carers - Dee Why
- Grief & Loss Self-Supporting - Dee Why RSL Club
- Social Self-Support - Dee Why RSL Club
- Social Self-Support - Mona Vale
Please come and join a Multicultural Carers group
The Multicultural Carers Program provides social support to people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background, to reduce social isolation. We also provide one-on-one support in accessing services and information utilising the Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50.
Monthly support groups are held at our Warriewood and Dee Why offices, as well as in the community, for Carers from communities speaking:
- Chinese - Dee Why
- Italian - Dee Why
- Serbian - Dee Why
- Male Serbian - Dee Why
- Spanish - Dee Why
- Croatian - Warriewood
Outing to Hyde Park Barracks
Workshops and Extra Activities
To register your interest, or for more information about these Workshops and Extra Activities, call Robyn on 9931 7777.
Planning Ahead Days (run by NSW Trustee & Guardian) - Thursday 17 October & Thursday 12 December
Dee Why RSL Club. There is no charge for anyone on a full Centrelink Pension over the age of 65 years.
Booking essential - call 9240 0732.
Male Serbian Carers outing to Akuna Bay
To view our calendar showing days, times and venues for all Carers & Multicultural Carers activities, click here.


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Well hello! It's been awhile since I did a blogging update. Summer has been busy, busy, busy! I feel like I cannot get organized and figure out a schedule that allows me to accomplish everything that is swirling around in my brain! Blogging Update So, blogging is going … [Read more...]
Blogging: Week 7 – Continued Growth and What We've Been Up To!
Week 7 was kind of a weird week- I've been super busy with other life issues, so week 7 I didn't do much on the blog. I'm trying to get caught up on some yard work at our cottage. After 40+ years of hodgepodge plantings, it's quite a mess! So that means I didn't work on the blog … [Read more...]
Blogging: Weeks Five and Six – 2M Monthly Viewers on Pinterest and 11,000 Page Views in Month 1!
The first full month of blogging went really well! We weren't quite sure what to expect, but we are thrilled with the results so far! So far we have joined Tailwinds (the Plus plan) and and about 20 Pinterest group boards. We've upgraded our Tailwind account to add the ability … [Read more...]
Blogging: Week 2 – Tailwind (and double the page views!)
This week, Week 2, was exciting because we bought into Tailwind to help us schedule Pinterest Pins quickly and effectively. Tailwind uses your analytics to determine what times throughout the day you get the most traffic on your Pins. So far it seems to be working! Week 1 page … [Read more...]
Blogging : Week 1 – Here we go!
I'm calling this "Week 1" even though technically we have been working on this for months. But those were months unlike this week, because this week we are busting our butts. I have decided to loosely chronicle our adventures in blogging for other aspiring bloggers. Since we are … [Read more...]


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Aichi Prefecture is located around the centre of Honshu Island, which is the main island of Japan. Its capital city Nagoya is the fourth largest city of Japan by population.
Aichi Prefecture has a rich historical heritage and culture, including the restored 17th-century fortress of Nagoya Castle, Inuyama Castle, and the tree lined Shinto pilgrimage site known as Atsuta Shrine. Check out where to go in Aichi Prefecture before planning your visit for the Rugby World Cup 2019.
Aichi Prefecture is the birthplace of the Samurai heroes known as "the three warlords" who fought to unify Japan into a single nation. Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu were all born in Aichi during the prolonged Sengoku, or "Warring States" period about 500 years ago.
At Nagoya Castle we can witness a glimpse into this history. One of the castles more interesting and unique aspects is the pair of golden dolphins the rest on its roof.
A little further toward Gifu Prefecture, continue your journey to Inuyama to see the Inuyama Castle. Inuyama Castle is one of the oldest surviving Japanese feudal castles, dating back to 1440. The castle, while having undergone repairs over the years, is special because it is not a recreation like many other castles. You can really feel connected to history because of this.
Aichi Prefecture boasts some of the most historical shrines and temples of Japan. Among them, Atsuta Shrine houses the sacred sword Kusanagi, which is one of the three imperial regalia. This shrine was especially revered amongst
samurai heroes including Oda Nobunaga himself, probably the most famous of all samurai.
Toyota City in the west of Aichi Prefecture will be a host city for the Rugby World Cup 2019. The fact that you have heard this cities name before stands as a testament to the fantastic rise of its namesake, Toyota, now the world's biggest carmaker. In Toyota City, there are two main historical sites that should be included on any itinerary, Matsudaira Toshogu Shrine and Asuke Hachimangu Shrine.
The area known as Matsudaira-Go is the birthplace of the Matsudaira clan, the earliest ancestors of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Here the Toshogu Shrine is dedicated to him as the first shogun, or supreme general, of Japan. Other historical sites include the Kogetsuin Temple which was the family temple of the Matsudaira clan, and the Matsudaira castle ruins.
Asuke Hachimangu is a shrine dedicated to the God-Protector of feet. In Japans native religion, known as Shinto, there are many gods, each dedicated to some one or few specific things. People would pray here for safety during travels and for the health of the lower torso, from the waist down. At Asuke Hachimangu you can express yourself with an Ema. An Ema is a small wooden block which you write a prayer on, and then leave at the shrine. The priests will burn them and the gods should hear your pray. Here you can also see some Ema with a gun painted on them, as was used as a symbol of the shooting competition during the Tokyo Olympics in 1964.


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Pay per click (PPC) is an advertising technique used on websites, advertising networks, and search engines. Pay per click search engines, pay for placement or pay for ranking search engines are a highly effective way to attract cheap, targeted traffic to your website. The best and most popular pay per click search engines are Google, Yahoo! Search Marketing (formerly Overture) and MIVA. Pay Per Click search engines which also provide an excellent service are Mygeek, GoClick, Pageseeker, Findology, and Enhance Interactive etc.
The Internet is full of business; it is being popular now in small countries for small businesses too. There are a plenty of stories about the growth of the businesses those succeed in a small no of days. Internet avail you to get stories about how to make money fast. Many claim that there are huge profits to be made from PPC advertising. You may be interested to know that "Is this true?"
Wherever, PPC advertising can and does provide large profit for the company or organization concerned. Although, it is also possible to waste a large amount of money through unprofitable PPC campaigns. With the help of this article we have tried to make you understand about some of the issues to consider when evaluating the profitability of a PPC campaign.
Measuring PPC Profit or ROI (Return on Investment)
One of the immense advantages of PPC (pay per click) campaigns is the sum of quantifiable data that is easily available, so measuring the performance of the advertising is comparatively easy against to other forms of advertising. The following information is useful in determining PPC profit or ROI (return on investment):
1. Management costs (either costs of paying a PPC management company, or staff time to manage this yourself)
2. PPC advertising costs
3. Number and value of useful clicks
Here in a PPC campaign, useful clicks are easy to define and assessable. Users can be determined weather this user want the product or have completed a sale, such tendency make it to be higher if customers tend to make repeat purchases.
Many PPC campaigns intend to increase subscribers to newsletters, acquire registrations or simply make product interest. Different values can be placed on each of these actions, and one campaign may calculate diverse types of 'conversion' his means that you can calculate the ROI or profit for each different part of the PPC campaign.
Here many industries, revenue from PPC advertising remnants high and appear to be a great deal than other forms of Internet or offline advertising (local advertising, using radio, TV.). But as more advertisers realize the potential profits of PPC advertising, the competition increases and profits go.
This will give you a very high conversion rates and customer loyalty to be profitable. In such situations it is often possible to find some sub-set of the product that can be advertised profitably by PPC.
Increasing PPC profits or ROI
You can manage to achieve significant increases ROI for client PPC campaigns - typically of order more than 40%.
If you experienced in both B2B and B2C type markets (mainly UK based but also some experience in non UK markets) on all the major PPC providers. They offer you proper business management services apart PPC which results business growth.
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The 2014 Australian Achievement in Architecture Awards (AAAA) were announced on 20 March at Peppermint Bay in Woodbridge Tasmania.
The coveted Gold Medal, the highest honour bestowed on an individual by the Australian Institute of Architects, was this year awarded to Phil Harris and Andrew Welke of Troppo Architects, for their outstanding body of community-focused regional architecture, spanning nearly four decades. From humble beginnings in the Northern Territory capital of Darwin, their studio today also includes a presence in Adelaide, Perth, Townsville and Byron Bay. "Their work pioneers the unique approach to Australian architecture: irreverent but sophisticated inventive with a twinge of larrikin spirit," said AIA national president, Professor Paul Berkemeier.
As the judging of new projects in this year's architecture awards swings into gear Australia-wide, the AAAA is a moment's pause to reflect on the achievements and legacies of individuals within the profession – from emerging and established practitioners, to educators, students and leaders. Among the 2014 recipients, the late Ross Langdon was postumously awarded the National President's Prize. Langdon, a co-founder of Regional Associates (Victoria & Tasmania), was working on humanitarian projects in Africa when he and his partner were killed in a terrorist attack in Nairobi in September 2013. "Ross was a great Australian and exceptional world citizen," said Professor Berkemeier. "He was a talented architect and an inspirational leader who was well on the way to shaping a better world future. He has left a great legacy and example for all the profession."
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HENDERSON -- With a distinct size and numbers disadvantage against a Class 4A opponent, the Newton Eagles had to take advantage of each of their possessions on Friday night at Lion Stadium.
Unfortunately, they were bitten by the turnover bug.
The Henderson Lions took advantage of four Eagles turnovers and wore their opponent down in the second half, coasting to a 32-8 victory to improve to 4-0 on the season and in the process give coach Phil Castles his 100th career victory.
After a slow start to the first half where they managed to score on just two of their first six possessions, the Lions found the end zone on their first three possessions of the second half, blowing open an 11-8 halftime advantage.
After Tanner Holmes and Co. held their own defensively for the majority of the first half, the Lions picked up 212 of their 307 total yards after the break. With just 28 players suited up and most playing both ways, the Eagles appeared gassed at times down the stretch.
Trestan Ebner, who accounted for 70 total yards and two touchdowns on the night, opened the second-half scoring, capping a five-play 56-yard drive with a 44-yard score after breaking two tackles and outracing the secondary to the end zone.
He then hit quarterback Matthew Childers for the 2-point conversion, giving the Lions a 19-8 lead.
After forcing a punt, the Lions ran 4:06 off the clock on their next possession with runs of 16 yards by Lakendrick Vanzandt and 14 from Childers setting up Vanzandt for a 1-yard touchdown.
Vanzandt finished the night with 81 yards on 12 carries, while Childers picked up 67 yards on 12 attempts.
The Lions got their final score of the night after the Eagles fifth fumble, with Garrett Lybrand scooping up his third recovery of the night.
It took the Lions just five plays to get in the end zone, with Lynn Freeney picking up runs of 8, 17 and 4 yards before scoring from 3 yards out for the game's final points.
Despite nearly doubling the Lions yardage-wise in the first half, the Eagles trailed at the break due to three costly lost fumbles.
After fumbling it away on their opening drive, and failing to convert on a fourth-and-6, the Eagles' second fumble of the night, recovered by Lybrand, proved to be costly.
After a punt was downed at the 1-yard line, Foster's fumble was pounced on by Lybrand, giving the ball to the Lions at the Eagles 14-yard line.
It took just three plays for Henderson to score, as Childers hit Ebner on a corner fade on third-and-8 for the score. Freeney got in up the middle for the two-point conversion, giving the Lions an 8-0 lead.
The next possession for the Eagles (1-2) once again ended with a fumble, this time after driving to the Lions' 39-yard line.
Holmes and the defense held their own, as they did much of the half, limiting the Lions offense to just 95 yards before the break.
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Foster found the end zone two plays later from 25 yards away and added the two-point conversion to tie things up.
Foster finished the night with 15 carries for 95 yards, while Barbay completed 9 of his 13 attempts for 117 yards.
Julio Cervantes booted a 32-yard field goal with just 14 seconds remaining until the half to give the Lions an 11-8 lead at the break.
Newton returns to action next week hosting Orangefield, while the Lions travel to Daingerfield.


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