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New driving laws 2019 - What rules are being introduced this year and how they affect you
NEW driving laws are being introduced in 2019. Here's everything you need to know about them.
There are new driving laws being introduced every year.
This year is no different and some new rules will change how we behave on the road but others will alter how much you need to pay to keep your car running.
New driving laws being introduced in 2019 range from alterations to car tax rates to updates to the MOT test.
Here are the new rules and laws have been announced in 2019:
MOT rules
MOT test changes could see more cars instantly fail the new test. Proposals have been made to adjust MOT test rules to see cars that have an outstanding recall against them instantly fail.
The MOT rules are set to change again in 2019, following the alteration to the rules that occurred in 2018. There have been proposals to adjust the MOT test rules to accommodate cars that have outstanding recalls against them.
Under the new rules, if a car was found to have a recall against it then it would instantly fail the annual roadworthiness test. It is estimated that there are around 2.39 million cars on the road with existing recalls against them. There is no indication when this new rule could be introduced but it is expected to take place in 2019.
The MOT test changed in 2018 introducing three new categories - Minor, Major and Dangerous - which categorised the severity of a fault handed to a car. New checks and stricter testing of diesel vehicles was also introduced. Here is a quick guide to exactly what changed and how it will affect you.
New driving laws are being introduced in 2019
Car tax
DVLA car tax rates are increasing for the third time in three years in 2019. Vehicle excise duty rates will increase in line with inflation this year. The announcement was made by Chancellor Philip Hammond in the Autumn Budget 2018.
In the Budget, it confirmed that: "From 1 April 2019 VED rates for cars, vans, and motorcycles will increase in line with RPI." This could add between £5 and £65 on to the cost of your annual VED bill.
Here's how much more motorists will pay based on their tax band:
- 76g/km and 150g/km CO2 - +£5
- 151-170 g/km CO2 - +£15
- 171-190g/km CO2 - +£25
- 191-225g/km CO2 - +£40
- 226-255g/km CO2 - +£55
- 255g/km CO2 - +£65
Smart motorways
This year there will be automatic enforcement of the red x by a camera, and it is already an offence to drive under a red x.
Motorists can be fined £100 for ignoring the lane closure signified by the red x.
Red Xs are used to enable the access of emergency vehicle access, or if a vehicle has broken down/had a collision and the lane needs to be closed for their safety.
Highway Code
The Highway Code is set to be altered to accommodate a new rule relating to passing cyclists. Under the new rules, there must be at least 1.5-metres (4ft 11 inches) between the driver and the cyclist when overtaking. Drivers that feel to leave this sufficient gap will be fined £100.
Graduated driving licence
In 2018 it was proposed that newly passed motorists could be given a graduated driving licence which would impose certain restrictions in a bid to make new drivers safer. Newly qualified motorists are the most risk on the roads as they have the least experience. The proposal to introduce this type of licence could help to reduce the number of accidents involving young motorists.
Here is a list of restrictions that the RAC believes the graduated licence could focus on:
- Curfews - Times when they are allowed to be on the road
- Passengers - Limits for how many passengers a new driver can have
- Speed - Separate, lower speed limits to other drivers
- Engine sizes - Limits on how powerful their cars can be
- Mandatory P plates - These are currently optional but could be made mandatory for up to two years
- Alcohol - Lower limits than the general driving population


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The theme selected for week two-eleven of Operation Graphite will be: Wizard.
Time for more fantasy characters! This week we look at our party's magic users, mages, sorcerers, enchanters and wizards.
Please submit any drawing or painting, using traditional or digital media, that fits the theme: Wizard.
All art work is due 9 P.M. PST on Friday, 3.25.16. Submissions will be published the weekend of 3.26.16

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[Tutorial] How to Improve your roll20 game using rollable tables
Rollable Tables are the unsung heroes of Roll20. Few players, as far as I know, ever use them but Monte Cook perfect it. No really, take a look at his Play Space for the Cypher System. Creating a good looking table though might require some times and trial and errors. For my games I usually create a basic template with multiple layers using Paint.NET ( you can use any software you want, but this one is free, easy, and remarkably good. Gimp is probably a good alternative if you are a Unix user). How to use them then? Well first of all you need I template. here you can download mine for Delta Green.
Before starting: if you are using Paint.NET, install the editable text plug-in. Trust me, it will make your life way easier. By default, text is not modifiable after you first insert in an image in Paint.NET and for a template that you will use again and again… it's not convenient. Also, remember to save any new text in a different layer to avoid problems.
From here on, I will assume you are using Paint.NET, any other software that allows for multiple layers might works in a similar way but small changes might be requires.
- Open TemplateDG.pnd and create your Play Area. Just change the image in the play area (Picture Layer) and the name of the play area (Text). And save a copy for every scene you expect to use in your game as a png or jpg file.
- Open TemplateSide.pnd. This file has different option to create different kind of sides:
- You can create a simple informational side with a map or a piece of art modifying the Side Layer and turning on only Side and Title Layer
- You can create a small insert to focus the attention on a particular object (Cave Layer) and (optionally) add some special effect on top of it (Glow Layer)
- You can Create a framed picture to represent an important NPC your players are interacting with in the scene (just change the Photo Layer, and modify the name of the NPC in the Name Layer, and turn on Photo, Name, and PhotoFrame before saving your picture)
- Remember to save a copy of Side with only the Background and Title Layer activated to show an empty side during your game. And it's also useful to save an image with only Text,Title, and Background in case your players decide to go somewhere you didn't planned.
- Create a new game. Go to Collection. And Create 2 new Tables: one for the Play Area and one for the Side Area.
- Add the images you have created from the templates in the two tables and save.
- Drag and drop the two tables in the map and background layer and stretch them to fit the dimension of your map (remember to put the side table on top of the background table)
- To change the background or the side, while in the map and background layer, right click on the relevant table and select Multi-Sided -> Choose Side.
Voila'! Here a simple way to improve your game with rollable tables 🙂


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DIY The Easiest Wall Hanging
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DIY • Easy Sunburst Mirror
I never thought that it would be so easy to make a sunburst mirror and especially a mirror that would seem nice from very close. The inspiration came from Healthy, Wealthy and Diy's blog and I decided to transform a beautiful handmade round mirror that the last three years was hidden in my closet because it didn't match with our current furniture and home decoration. So, the first step was to paint it silver and the second step was to change it to a sunburst mirror in order to hang it over our fireplace. My main problem to this project was that I don't use spray paint because I can't handle their flow and I don't like their smell. Fortunately, the result was very good despite the fact I used acrylics and the bamboo sticks for rays, which here in Greece are the synonym of our famous food "souvlaki", made the project very affordable.
DIY • Easy Glass Tile Mirror Frame
All started with a photo on Pinterest that I found when I was searching examples of sunburst mirrors. Then, I remembered two glass mosaic tiles we had bought in order to decorate our fireplace, but later we changed our minds and didn't use them. It was the kind of a purchase that you return to your home only to discover your mistake and say: "OK! It's very beautiful but still useless"…
DIY • Easy Wall Hanging Macrame
Definitely, macrame isn't something new for me. I remember myself around 16 years old to knit a whole backpack with rope. It was the year that my mother was teaching ways of macrame knittings to other women and when she was practicing at home, we were learning from her. But before this, back in late '80, I remember my mother making macrame lampshades, pot hangers, and curtains. In our first home with my hubby, I had put one of this lampshades in the kitchen and it was really beautiful. I must find it again and show it to you in the future.
5 Links To Find free botanical printables
I really love botanical prints and flowers generally. They look so beautiful when they are framed and hung on every wall and in every room. I made a post about this a few months before with many images and many decoration ideas you can read it here. So, I'm really glad to find out that there are so many sites and blogs, which offer beautiful and free botanical printables in order to enhance our personal art wall collection.
Here, some of the useful links I found:
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Our West Coast Vets team's experience in deer work ensures that our clients continue to receive top-notch advice and on-farm services for their deer.
Services we provide here at West Coast Vets include
West Coast Vets Ltd has numerous veterinarians that can remove velvet from young spikers through to mature stags. We are able to sedate and reverse animals if you do not have facilities that can safely immobilize the stag. Spikers can have NaturOrings applied the day of or the day before they go on the truck to the works, or the velvet can be removed at least a week before slaughter.
West Coast Vets Ltd has veterinarians that are accredited for TB testing deer. If you only have small numbers of deer we can work this in with other management practices, i.e. velveting or scanning, otherwise herds can be done whenever it suits you.
Scanning can be an important tool for deer farmers in order to cull dry animals early and if needed age any pregnancies to sort into early and late mobs. We offer top of the line scanning equipment and experienced veterinarians to carry out the job safely and efficiently. Our equipment is secured on our person so there is no need to have a separate area for a tv screen to be set up. If we see any signs of disease or pathology we can also discuss options with you.
Johnes disease is a major problem on many deer farms, but can be subclinical on others. It is best to catch the disease early to sort out potential issues before too many detrimental effects occur. West Coast Vets works closely with Johnes Management Ltd and has many tools available to help survey Johnes disease incidence on your farm, and ways to prevent it from becoming worse.
We are always here to help so please contact any one of our clinics & one of our vets will be able to assist where possible.


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How to mount object storage container as a file system in Linux using s3fs?
If you want to create new Object Storage container you may check following guide: LINK
To mount your Object Storage container as file system do following steps:
Check if the s3fs is preinstalled on your virtual machine:
eouser@vm1:~$ whereis s3fs s3fs: /usr/local/bin/s3fs
Provide access and secret key to the .passwd-s3fs file in your home directory:
eouser@vm1:~$ echo access_key:secret_key>~/.passwd-s3fs
For obtaining ec2 credentials please follow this FAQ: How to generate ec2 credentials? or send a request to the support by creating a new ticket in the https://creodias.eu.
Change the permissions for the file with stored credentials:
eouser@vm1:~$ chmod 600 ~/.passwd-s3fs
Make an folder which you would like to use as mount place of the bucket:
eouser@vm1:~$ mkdir directory
Mount a container using s3fs:
eouser@vm1:~$ /usr/local/bin/s3fs testjohn directory -o passwd_file=~/.passwd-s3fs -o url=https://cf2.cloudferro.com:8080 -o use_path_request_style -o umask=0002 -o allow_other
Parameters explanation:
- o passwd file = describe the path to the file with credentials
-o url = describe an endpoint address of your private object storage
-o use path_request style = parameter that already fix issues with special characters such as dots.
-o umask = describe permissions for accessing a container (read-write-execute)
-o allow_other = the rule that allow other users to gain access to the container
If you do not proceed an operation as a root user, you may encounter an error such as:
fusermount: option allow_other only allowed if 'user_allow_other' is set in /etc/fuse.conf
In this case, open /etc/fuse.conf file and search for the line:
# Allow non-root users to specify the allow_other or allow_root mount options. #user_allow_other
Uncomment user_allow_other by deleting #:
Save the file.
Now you might repeat a mount command. After that, go to the directory where your bucket is being mounted and list all the data inside:
eouser@vm1:~$ cd directory/ eouser@vm1:~/directory$ ls -al total 8 drwxrwxr-x 1 eouser eouser 0 Jan 1 1970 . drwx------ 8 eouser eouser 4096 Jan 8 13:51 .. -rwxrwxr-x 1 root root 2589 Jan 7 10:57 tes1.txt
It have found a one file: tes1.txt. To make sure about its existence, log in to your Horizon Panel and click on the Object Store tab:
Choose "Containers".
Click on the container. In this case it's being called "testjohn".
On your right are files, that are stored inside the bucket.


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More on latest religion-inspired infanticide case
I blogged about this story a week and a half ago where a devout Christian woman, in a fit of what is likely post-partum depression, cut off her 10-month-old baby's arms and killed her. The tedious denials that her hyper-fundamentalist version of Christianity was feeding her delusions had already begun, but I guessed that she was probably trying to do right by God and that she was probably even thinking about the verse where Jesus tells his followers that if your right hand offends you, you should cut it off. Unfortunately, I was right.
Haynes, the defense lawyer, said he had not seen the affidavit and did not know what, if any, passage his client was reading at the time of the killing.
He said his client recently quoted to him a Bible verse in the book of Matthew that he said he believes influenced her actions.
The verse Schlosser told him was: "If thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell."
Haynes said he believes his client might have taken the passage literally.
As S.Z. at World O'Crap points out, and rightly I think, the constant scolding that the Bible shoudl be taken as literally as possible by fundamentalist pastors to their followers is bound to exacerbate the problems of people with mental health issues like this woman has.
But fundamentalist Christianity encourages believers not to question the Bible (and to just have greater faith if they want to see miraculous healings), so some people (especially those with mental problems) do tend to take these things literally.
And, as the pastor this woman followed teaches that demons are literal beings with a physical presence, and that mental illness means that the demons are literally living inside you, it's not really that far a jump to conclude that Jesus meant that if there's demons in your hands, literally cut your hands off. S.Z., again:
So, if Schlosser was ever worried about the post-partum depression for which she received treatment after the birth of her last child, she might have just believed that it was a manifestation of her own wickedness and of the demonic spirits that possessed her. And she would have wanted to do something to help her daughter, to whom she had unwittingly passed on these demonic spirits (She's referring to the commonly-held belief that if a parent has "demons", the child inherits them, sort of like how you inherit blue eyes or what have you.) -- and if Doyle talked about "taking the axe" to the evil spirit, and if the Bible said to cut off the body parts that offend, she'd better do it if she didn't want her daughter going to hell.
Clearly, the difference between what parts of the Bible must be taken literally and which you are allowed to read metaphorically are not so easy to tell apart. And tempting as it is to ostracize the mentally ill, write off their delusions coming only from their minds and leave it at that, it's just not true. The mentally ill live in our world and respond to the same messages that we supposedly "sane" people do. This woman was reacting to what she thought was reality, and mind you, it's the reality she's been taught by people that we tend to regard as within the bounds of sanity.


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Day and night drives are most likely to be the main activity at the camp as it is located in Serengeti National Park. A must see is the annual Great Migration where game, such as wildebeest and zebra migrate for better grazing. The migrating season is the best time for predators, such as lion and crocodiles to prey and attack, as herds of game migrate.
From Ikoma you can enter the western corridor of the park, taking in Kirawira and the Grumeti river – home to the giant wildebeest-eating crocodiles. There is no better place to enjoy one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles. Staying at Ikoma Tented Camp gives you the unique opportunity to enjoy a night game drive or a walking safari, as the camp is located just outside the national park boundary. A great chance to see and hear some of the nocturnal animals that can't be spotted in daytime, such as the Leopard, Aardvark and the Bat-eared fox.
Another special way of experiencing the bush is by going along on a guided walking safari. Guided by a professional ranger and guard you discover the bush and its inhabitants at close range. A great way to start or end a day in the Serengeti, followed by a breakfast in the bush or a sundowner at the close of the day. The airstrip a short distance away from the camp means you can be with us in next to no time and avoid the long drive through the park should you prefer a shorter journey.
• 35 spacious tented rooms with attached bathroom and a private veranda with stunning views of the Serengeti
• Bathroom with shower, flush toilet, wash hand basin, soap, towels and bottled water
• Mosquito nets, candles with matches and electrical lighting in the tent
• Spacious restaurant and bar area serving a daily changing 4 course menu, and complementary coffee and tea in the afternoon
• Bush breakfast or bush dinner is possible on request
• Support of the local village by daily bed night fees and a yearly grant
• Activities: night game drive, walking safari at sunrise or sunset, visit to local Maasai village, balloon safari pick up from the camp
Perfectly set in the remote southern part of the Serengeti, Sanctuary Kusini's location was specially selected after much research by our guides and the local experts. It overlooks the plains where game are a common sight all year round.
Ndutu Safari Lodge is situated in the South-eastern part of the Serengeti ecosystem, close to the Ndutu Plains and is perfectly located for the wildebeest migration between November and May. Tucked well away from the busy tourist circuit.
Dunia Camp offers superb game viewing all year round in two of the Serengeti's prime areas, the southern plains and the central Serengeti Valley. After a day of game viewing, the strategic location of the camp provides a private and peaceful base.
Olakira Camp is a seasonal mobile tented camp following the migration in the southern and central Serengeti. the camp is situated very close to the Mara River overlooking a crossing point regularly used by the Great Migration.
Spend 49 nights discovering Tanzania. A complete and extensive itinerary, this package will allow you to immerse yourself in Tanzania and its people. Explore Kilimanjaro, track chimpanzee, enjoy game drives, visit beaches and the famous Serengeti.
Fancy an authentic 7 night adventure? Then take a look at our rustic northern Tanzania itinerary. You'll stay in comfortable camps but still experience the best of the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and experience views of Kilimanjaro.
Ronjo Camp is a basic mobile tented camp located in the central Serengeti region close to the rather busy Seronera river area, but the exact location can vary every 6 months. This is a simple set up with a central mess tent alongside a camp fire with deck chairs.
Mbalageti Lodge stands on Mwamyeni Hill, overlooking the vast Dutwa Plain, in a quiet part of the Western Corridor of the Serengeti National Park. It has uninterrupted views of the Serengeti plains and is in an ideal position for the Migration.
Our expertise in African travel comes from years of experience travelling the continent, canoeing the rivers, walking the bush trails, and seeing the stars. We've been on the game drives and watched the sunsets, spent nights wrapped up in remote areas, and eaten great food around the fire. Our recommendations come first-hand, and they are your assurance that a safari booked with us is one we know you'll love, because we did.
We know a safari can be pricey, but we guarantee that we're giving you the best deal on your travel. We don't want your trip to Africa to be a once in a lifetime experience, we want you to do it again, and again! Through nurtured relationships with our suppliers, we can offer you the best deal they've got, and you'll never pay more than you should for your accommodation. If you find the same holiday for less, we'll confidently better the price.
Just like the spots on a leopard's back, each of our tailor-made itineraries is unique. Every journey has a personality, carefully designed to match the desires and expectations our clients bring to the table. Every element is taken into consideration to stitch together a personalised safari experience, grown from seed and cultivated to embody the perfect adventure. Our tailored itineraries are your safari dreams, defined.


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Every wardrobe could use a great pair of sterling silver hoops. These fun, handmade post hoops have a slightly organic shape that easily dresses up or could become an everyday favorite. They measure approximately 1 1/2 inches across by 1 5/8 tall.
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*** I do not refund for lost, unclaimed, undeliverable packages. If you believe your package is late or lost, please contact me as soon as possible and I will do my best to track it.
If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, I will gladly offer you an exchange or store credit after receiving the piece/s back in its original condition. Additional shipping will be charged. *Custom orders cannot be returned.*
I welcome your wholesale inquiries.


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Lease now for up to $6,000 off your 1st months rent, a reduced deposit of $99, and a waived application fee–call for details! Offer valid for new applicants with approved credit, on select apartment homes and subject to availability. Expires 12/8/19.
Rising 23 stories from the heart of downtown and surrounded by a vibrant community, 360 Residences apartments in San Jose, CA welcomes you to your ideal Silicon Valley home.
With various floor plans, including 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments, plus 1- and 2-bedroom lofts and penthouses, you're sure to find the right one for you. Each of our apartment homes for rent features stainless steel appliances, wide windows—often showcasing amazing views, and an in-unit washer and dryer. Inside our urban oasis experience life at the intersection of luxury and convenience.
Around our community, relax in our resort style pool and spa with sundeck, indulge in the peaceful, landscaped courtyard, or get moving in our fitness center. Pets, too, are treated to community amenities such as our dog run area. Just outside your door, sample a variety of tasty bites and beverages at the bars and restaurants of San Pedro Square Market.
Our convenient central location puts close to all the action of downtown San Jose. When your plans call for travel outside the area, we are close to the VTA Light Rail, Caltrain, and major commuter routes on highways 87, 17, I-880, and I-280–putting all of Silicon Valley within easy reach.
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Indulge in various cuisines at nearby restaurants or check out the many trendy local bars.
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Great shopping is in every direction. Stroll through downtown, Willow Glen, Westfield Valley Fair Mall, or Santana Row to get your retail fix.
Just around the corner, enjoy attractions like The Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, Tech Museum of Innovation, and the SAP center.


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text: (Photo by Oleg Magni on Pexels.com) Article by Annette Olson and Carrie McLaughlin Wow. Christmas 2016 was when I (Annette) wrote my second Climate Steps blog ever - Christmas Climate Steps, and it's now SO LONG AGO. It's been a weird two years, definitely. And during this time, many of us have been motivated to … Continue reading Christmas Climate Steps – a new set for 2018!


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Keith Gunn Electrical Solutions are specialists in chandelier installations and refurbishments. No other electrical company in Edinburgh can do what we do. Over the years, we have had the privilege to provide chandeliers, ceiling lights and other electrical installations for many renowned and historic buildings in Scotland and further a field. We would be happy to do the same for homes and commercial buildings. With a broad range of styles and designs available, you can rest assured that we can provide unique lighting solutions to match your every need.
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Still some winter visitors around – Eurasian Siskins, Hawfinches and Bramblings but migrant breeders are now in evidence – I found two male and one female Masked Shrike as well as a Common Hoopoe (see photo).
Tag Archives: Hawfinch
Troodos 1st March 2018
Decided to make what will probably be last visit to Troodos for a while before migration gets underway and the coastal sites become the best birding spots. Spent a leisurely day at Livadi tou Pashia picnic site where I found at least three Brambling, two Hawfinch, many Eurasian Siskin (photo) – several feeding on pine cones – , many Coal Tit chasing and calling, lots of Common Chaffinch, a fly over Red Crossbill, and singing Northern Wrens. Also seen were Eurasian Blackbird and European Greenfinch (photo).
Troodos area today 1st December 2017
Found several Hawfinch, European Siskin, Woodlark and Red Crossbill today at Troodos, as well as the more usual Northern Wren, Common Chaffinch, Coal Tit, Eurasian Jay, Short-toed Treecreeper and Eurasian Blackbird.
Troodos 25th November 2016
A collection of photos taken yesterday at Troodos. The Coal Tit is a Cyprus endemic sub-species. Hawfinch is an almost annual winter visitor to Cyprus in variable numbers. A former winter visitor, Eurasian Blackbird now breed in Troodos although their numbers are swelled by winter visitors at this time of year. Mistle and Song Thrush are winter visitors in variable numbers each year.
Troodos today 12th November 2016
Spent several hours at a few Troodos picnic sites. As well as the usual enedemic sub-species Coal Tit, Eurasian Jay and Short-toed Tree Creeper there was a good selection of winter visitors around including this Yellowhammer (see record shot photo). Until recently Yellowhammers were vagrants but small numbers are recorded most years now.
A male and two female Hawfinch spent at least an hour hiding behind branches and leaves at Troodos today, finally coming down the drink as the light faded!
Platania Picnic Site
Eurasian Siskin c12
Goldcrest 2
Hawfinch 3
Grey Wagtail 1
Cyprus Birding Tours Trip Report: Two day's Guiding Akrotiri and Paphos 6th and 20th March 2015
Two days out with Pauline and Michael over again on holiday in Cyprus. Despite the two weeks difference between them, both days out were characterized by strong winds which affected the number of species seen. However, we managed a total of 53 on 6th March visiting Germasogeia Dam, the Akrotiri Peninsula, Petra tou Romiou and Kouklia Soakaways; and 54 on 20th March when we visited Cape Drepanum, Mavrokolympos Dam, Tsada Hills, Episkopi (Paphos), Mandria, Asprokremmos Dam and Anarita Masts. Over the two days we saw a total of 74 different species. The final bird we saw was a Eurasian Pied Flycatcher which surprised us as we said our goodbyes in the car park at Paphos Harbour!
Highlights were:
6th March
Germasogeia Dam – Common Quail
Akrotiri Gravel Pits – Kentish Plover, Isabelline Wheatear, Woodlark, Eurasian Hoopoe
Akrotiri Salt Lake – Greater Flamingo
Lady's Mile – Armenian Gull, Caspian Gull
Kouklia Soakaways – Long-legged Buzzard, Hawfinch
Petra tou Romiou – Alpine Swift
20th March
Cape Drepanum – European Shag, Eurasian Skylark
Mavorkolympos Dam – Alpine Swift, Isabelline, Northern and Cyprus Wheatear, Common Whitethroat
Episkopi (Paphos) – Long-legged Buzzard
Mandria – Greater Short-toed Lark, Eastern Black-eared Wheatear (light throated form)
Asprokremmos Dam area – Little Owl, Eurasian Hoopoe, Red-throated Pipit, Yellow Wagtail – feldegg, Eastern Black-eared Wheatear (dark throated form), Cyprus Warbler, Spectacled Warbler, Rüppell's Warbler
Anartia Mast area – Montagu's Harrier, Lesser Kestrel, Great Spotted Cuckoo, Tawny Pipit, Eastern Black-eared Wheatear (dark throated form), Blue Rock Thrush
Paphos Harbour carpark – Eurasian Pied Flycatcher
Total species seen – 74
Little Grebe, European Shag, Little Egret, Grey Heron, Greater Flamingo, Mallard, Western Marsh Harrier, Montagu's Harrier, Common Buzzard, Long-legged Buzzard, Lesser Kestrel, Common Kestrel, Chukar, Black Francolin, Common Quail, Common Moorhen, Kentish Plover, Common Black-headed Gull, Yellow-legged Gull, Caspian Gull, Armenian Gull, Common Woodpigeon, Eurasian Collared Dove, Great Spotted Cuckoo, Little Owl, Common Swift, Alpine Swift, Eurasian Hoopoe, Greater Short-toed Lark, Crested Lark, Woodlark, Eurasian Skylark, Barn Swallow, Red-rumped Swallow, Common House Martin, Tawny Pipit, Meadow Pipit, Red-throated Pipit, Black-headed Wagtail, White Wagtail, European Robin, Western Black Redstart, Common Stonechat, Isabelline Wheatear, Northern Wheatear, Cyprus Wheatear, Eastern Black-eared Wheatear, Blue Rock Thrush, Eurasian Blackbird, Song Thrush, Cetti's Warbler, Zitting Cisticola, Spectacled Warbler, Sardinian Warbler, Cyprus Warbler, Rüppell's Warbler, Common Whitethroat, Eurasian Blackcap, Common Chiffchaff, Eurasian Pied Flycatcher, Great Tit, Eurasian Magpie, Western Jackdaw, Hooded Crow, Common Starling, House Sparrow, Spanish Sparrow, Common Chaffinch, European Serin, European Greenfinch, European Goldfinch, Common Linnet, Hawfinch, Corn Bunting
Akrotiri and Germasogeia today, 4th February 2015
Spent a lovely spring day around Limassol with highlights:
Phassouri Reed Beds – Hawfinch 1+, Common Reed Bunting 3, Water Pipit 2, Common Snipe 4, Little Egret 1, Blackcap 10+, Song Thrush 5+, Blackbird 1, Western Marsh Harrier 2
Akrotiri Gravel Pits – Green Sandpiper 1, Western Marsh Harrier 1
Lady's Mile – Sandwich Tern 2, Armenian Gull 20, Caspian Gull 3+
Zakaki Marsh – Common Kingfisher 1, Common Snipe 1, Penduline Tit 1h
Germasogeia Dam – Bonelli's Eagle 1 adult, Grey Wagtail 2, Barn Swallow 7, Woodlark 14
Zakaki and Phassouri today, 12th January 2015
Was too late getting to Zakaki Marsh this morning to catch sight of the three Little Swift that had been feeding there earlier. Although I also returned there later in the day, there was no further sign of them. I did see a Jack Snipe, several Water Pipit, Common Kingfisher and hear a Water Rail though. The Eurasian Bittern at Phassouri Reed Beds came out from the reeds briefly, but more interesting there were the Hawfinch that were flying in the area together with large flocks of Common Chaffinch and European Serin. I saw at least four but other birders had found up to ten. At least three Western Marsh Harrier and four Common Buzzard were around and a Eurasian Curlew was near the coast.
At Lady's Mile there was at least one Mediterranean Gull in with all the Common Black-headed Gull, about ten Armenian Gull and six first winter Caspian Gull. Along the port road two Laughing Dove were sitting on the wires and a Eurasian Sparrowhawk was flying over being mobbed by two Hooded Crow. Great to get out birding again!!
Troodos Friday 21st November 2014
Spent most of the day at Troodos yesterday and was pleased to find the Pine Bunting again and several Yellowhammer. Other winter visitors around included Mistle Thrush and Hawfinch. There were several Crossbill flying around the area and plenty of Coal Tit – the endemic sub-species. But the best birds were seen flying near the Millomeris Waterfall outside of Platres – two Northern Raven. An extremely unusual sight away from the Pentadactylos mountains these days.
Troodos 9th and 10th November 2014
Spent a day and a half in Troodos where some great winter visitors are present. Spent most of the time near a picnic site where birds were coming down to drink at a quickly drying puddle left from recent rain. One of my best birding experience days with Fieldfare, Hawfinch, Brambling, Mistle Thrush, Yellowhammer, possible Pine Bunting, Crossbill and Goldcrest all up close and easy to watch. Also had a late Cyprus Wheatear near Mount Olympos and a Siskin at Platania.


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The German national daily Süddeutsche Zeitung has named Michael Heise Forecaster of the Year for what is now the third time since 2002.
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Mohamed A. El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor, on Wednesday's potential Fed decision.
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Michael Heise, Chief economist of Allianz.
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Latest report from Allianz describes life in the megacity of 2030 / The nervous system of the urban area will be based on the Internet / Strong growth particularly in Asia and Africa
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Every tenth cyclist killed in a traffic accident rides a pedelec / Eight out of every ten traffic fatalities are over the age of 65 / Risk of death is twice as high as riding a normal bicycle
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There will be cars without drivers, cars can be hacked like computers and you will possibly be able to get five to six hours of sleep while driving from Munich to Hamburg or from San Francisco to San Diego. Here are eight ideas about the car of the future.
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Acquisition of 51 percent of PNB Life Insurance Inc. / 15-year exclusive bank distribution agreement with the 4th largest private commercial bank in the Philippines / Transaction aims for growth through strategic partnerships in important insurance markets
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Current shareholders Euler Hermes (50.1%) and EOS (49.9%) intend to sell 100% of their shares to CRIF, with a closing expected in February 2016 / International business information group CRIF is an ideal candidate and provides continuity / Euler Hermes and EOS will maintain their long standing business relationships with Bürgel in the future
Nov 26, 2015
Transparency across entire investment portfolio / No new investments in coal / Climate insurance for developing countries / Investing in transition to alternative energy sources
Dec 16, 2015
Between 1920 and 1948, seven British High Commissioners held the fate of Palestine in their hands. Their task was to ensure the peaceful coexistence of the individual population groups. Prof. Dr. Bernard Wasserstein is addressing the rule of the Commissioners in the Holy Land as an Allianz visiting professor this winter semester.
Karsten Löffler, managing director of Allianz Climate Solutions, just returned from some very exhausting and exciting days in Paris at the UN Climate Change Conference. Here, his assessment of the outcome.
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Global Pension Atlas visualizes Allianz expertise on demographic change / 'A comprehensive online research tool that makes a complex topic more transparent'
New product offers for broad range of customer needs / Digital premiums in China estimated to grow strongly mid-term
Oct 20, 2015
Allianz has taken a further step in its growth strategy in Africa and will start operations in Kenya. Kenya is the twelfth country where Allianz Africa is present. Allianz is already among the leaders of the market in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Madagascar, Mali, Republic of Congo, Senegal and Togo. The insurance business in Africa is run by Allianz Africa, a subsidiary of Allianz France.
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"Startups offer a tremendous source of digital innovation and untapped efficiencies to the financial industry" says Marc Oerke, Head of Allianz Digital Corporate Ventures. He is screening startups, talking to their founders. And sometimes he invests. Three deals were recently closed: with Argus Cyber Security, QuanTemplate and Urgent.ly. In our interview he explains why Allianz invested in these companies and why startups and the whole ecosystem around them are so important – even vital – for the insurance business of the future.


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How to do a Training Needs Analysis – TNA (Learning Needs Analysis LNA)
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Experience beautiful beaches, luxury amenities and an easygoing lifestyle in Jupiter. Take the family on a turtle hatchling walk, hike or bike the many park and beach trails, paddle a kayak along the Loxahatchee River or climb the Jupiter Lighthouse for the view. Jupiter's Roger Dean Stadium is Spring Training home to both the Florida Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals. Coastal Livingmagazine named Jupiter as one of the Top 10 Happiest Seaside Towns in the USA… Read more from Visit Florida
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The Magic Pearl is stolen and it's up to
Alice to find it in Mermaid Adventurel. Sprutto, the dasterdly octopus, snuck into the treasure room and ran off with
the Magic Pearl. The Pearl controls the sea and its absence will create a torrent of storms that will sink all of the
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Unlike you, dear reader, I don't have any ex-girlfriends. Nope, not a single one. But if I did have an ex-girlfriend to get back with, I imagine I'd do so because it would feel easy.
What if your boyfriend and you were on a break during which he dated someone else but you did not and you and him are now back together again but you cannot get over him dating that other girl Why?
However if you dumped her but you've realized you made a huge mistake, and now you want her back, see my article on that specific topic, because all the steps on this page show you how to get your ex back if it's the girl who broke it off.
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You may find a nice neighbor who wants to sit part-time because "they really love animals and have had a pet since childhood". A full-time professional is going to bring so much more. Schedules to meet your needs, not their school or work schedule. A structured approach to your home security, pet care, and other tasks required. The ability to work with other vendors who may provide services to you while you are gone – Veterinarian, groomer, lawn service, house cleaning, canine obedience, mail pick-up, etc.
A Professional Sitter should put everything in writing so there is no mistake in what you require and what is expected. It should always state the fees and additional costs if necessary for 'out of the ordinary' situations while you are gone. They should review all safety of your home and pets, including keeping your house keys and information secure.
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Last week was World Breastfeeding Week, and the ladies of MYLF (Mothers You'd Like to Friend) celebrated in the best way possible — with a nursing version of AC/DC's classic "All Night Long."
In their parody, "Nursed Me (All Night Long)," the ladies sing about the many virtues (and downsides) of breastfeeding, with lines like:
Needed no applause, I'm just another course
Make a meal out of me, wants more more more
Had to drain me down to take another round
She eats like a pig and takes another swig
Cause the milk starts making, baby starts waking
My nipples start aching and you start taking it
And you, nurse me all night long
Yeah you, nurse me all night long
Masha Sapron told TODAY Parents that she started the MYLF web series to spark conversation around the struggles of motherhood as well as to make moms laugh. And it was especially important to her that they do something to support World Breastfeeding Week because of the ongoing controversies surrounding breastfeeding moms and the isolation they often feel.
"Latch problems, milk supply problems — it's actually not that easy for many new moms when they first bring their babies home," Sapron told TODAY Parents. "There are so many mysteries surrounding breastfeeding and it can be so hard, for the first few weeks at least, for new moms. It's invaluable to have women openly talking about it and supporting each other through that."
The best part of this video — and the part that will have people talking the most — is that it features real moms nursing real babies. Yes, nipples and all. In addition to her MYLF co-members Cat Deakins, Maggie Grove, Larissa Hahn, and Kelly Pendygraft, Sapron enlisted the help of other breastfeeding moms who would be willing to nurse on camera.
"We know that seeing things helps desensitize those things," Sapron explains. "Seeing breastfeeding helps those who are put off by breastfeeding become desensitized to it … we should not have to wear a shawl of shame over an infant when we are in public."
While we certainly know that there is a woman behind every mom, the rest of the world hasn't always caught on to that. Which is why MYLF has always aimed to show the many sides to "mom."
"MYLF's goal has always been to make moms laugh at the hard stuff," says Sapron. "Women can be funny and sexy and be themselves — even while they are lactating. We have many, many sides, and one of them is being a mommy."
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50' St. Francis
High Rate: $ 17,500 weekly All Inclusive
Low Rate: $ 13,000 weekly All Inclusive
Cabin Configuration:
3 equal Queen cabins, each with private bathroom with stall shower. The crew are self-contained.
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- 50'
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- St. Thomas US Virgin Islands, New England
- Solar panels
water maker,
recycle all waste where possible,
eco-friendly cleaning products when possible,
local and organic produce when available
Sirius XM radio with speakers through including bows.
WiFi hot spots are numerous in the BVI
Water Toys
- Underwater lights Kayak is a 2 person with GLASS BOTTOM Noodles (4) Stand-up paddle boards (2) Ugly stick rod/reels (2) Stinson rod/reels Smashball game Beach Tennis set (2) squirt guns snorkeling gear 14' Rib inflatable tender with 40 hp outboard kneeboard
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For a cruise in either the US and British Virgin Islands or from Newport, Cape Cod or Nantucket, the 50′ St. Francis catamaran PARADIGM SHIFT is a great choice. Steve and Bonnie are great hosts, who make their guests feel comfortable. The yacht sleeps three couples in three Queen cabins, or families of up to six. As soon as you put a chef aboard a yacht to serve elegant meals and do turn down bed service, it immediately changes a cruise from 'bare bones' to 'pamper.' I recommend the latter, although PARADIGM SHIFT also offers halfboard charters, where three lunches and four dinners are not taken aboard, so that guests can take meals ashore and not have to pay for that meal twice – once aboard and another time ashore. When you're being served by a crew, your life feels very special indeed, and you get to spend more time, having fun with your family and friends. Your charter becomes a once in a lifetime experience. The beauty of your surroundings, the ship's decor, and the beautiful meals that Bonnie prepares all work together to heighten that experience. PARADIGN SHIFT also discounts for family charters for children 17 or younger in the BVI only. You'll see from the rates link given below, PARADIGM SHIFT is less expensive to charter in the Virgin Islands than she is New England. This is because there are more charter yachts in the BVI, competing than in New England, but weekly rates in both places are all inclusive of food, fuel, bar, and they range in price in the BVI from $16,500 a week all inclusive for six guests to $13,000 weekly for two and slide up or down for party sizes inbetween. In New England, it's a flat rate of $17,500 a week, but unlike many yachts in New England, PARADIGM SHIFT quotes an all inclusive rate, and it's a low rate, compared to other yachts. Bonnie and Steve are very comfortable people to be with, especially Bonnie, who is easy to talk to, interesting, fun, and knowledgeable about the sea. Bonnie and Steve carry a Small dog aboard – Sailor is a Bichon Frieze/Toy Poodle mix (hypoallergenic), very friendly but not in your face, mostly sleeps and watches fish. We'll have to inquire where their cruises will start from during Summer 2017, whether Newport, RI, Nantucket, or Cape Cod, or flexible, but this yacht is comfortable and amazing, and your cruise would be a Once In a Lifetime experience.
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The crew of PARADIGM SHIFT, A 50 FOOT, St. Francis luxury catamaran, are a delightful and very relaxed husband and wife team with a passion for the sea, swimming, sailing, great food and better wine…they are extremely social and love entertaining aboard their beautiful boat.
CAPTAIN: Steven Carroll. A US Coast Guard licensed Master Mariner, Steven has spent his life on the ocean, from sailing with his grandfather in Boston Harbor at six years of age to running a commercial fishing boat in the Gulf of Maine for a decade to sailing extensively in Greece, Turkey, the Caribbean and New England. He grew up and was educated in Africa, the Middle East and Europe before settling down in Annapolis, Maryland graduating from a fully restored classic 42 ft C&C monohull to a 2011 South African built blue water cruising Catamaran. He has a wide variety of interests and a deep appreciation for and considerable experience with, diverse cultures as a result of his life long travels.
FIRST MATE/CHEF: Bonnie Carroll
Originally a farm girl from Western PA, Bonnie has developed a convert's zeal for ocean sailing, snorkeling and scuba diving. Bonnie and Steven both hold Advanced Open Water PADI dive certifications Her early career included waitressing and eventually managing several fine dining restaurants in Pittsburgh where she worked under several renowned chefs developing her own gourmet style of cooking. She presents a very eclectic menu from down home "comfort food" like fresh baked sourdough bread and chocolate chip cookies to organic free range beef tenderloin, fresh fried snapper to Fetuccini Alfredo..She uses all natural, non-processed ingredients and is as concerned about making healthy food choices as she is about over the top quality and taste. Both she and Steven love sharing their very active lifestyle and will gladly teach beginners how to snorkel, kayak and paddle board.
SECOND MATE & MASCOT: Tabasco
Tabasco is aboard for New England charters only, she is NOT aboard in the Virgin Islands.
PARADIGM SHIFT is a luxurious 50-foot 2011 St. Francis catamaran with three guest suites (2 queen's and 1 doubles) each with a private en-suite head (electric toilet, dry shower and vanity/sink). The main salon has a fully applianced galley plus full dining area with flat screen TV for watching movies. The spacious cockpit offers lots of the same for lounging and dining alfresco. The huge forward deck and trampolines can accommodate all guests with sunbathing room to spare. Ideal for two or three couples or couples with children. Lots of water toys, 14 ft aluminum AB Dinghy with 40 hp Honda.
Chef Bonnie's cooking won first place in both the Canape and Healthy Cocktail competition at the 2015 Newport Charter Boat Show!
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Sunflower growing is a rite of passage for any young gardener.
With their cheery faces and Jack-and-the-Beanstalk growth rate it's easy to see why they are a hit.
Mid April to June is the best time to sow sunflowers in the UK. Here are a few tips to help yours reach for the skies.
Indoor sowing
Sunflowers are great for introducing children to the wonders of germination. Sowing them indoors means you can start earlier, and it lets you get closer to the magic.
- Sow the seeds in pots of compost, two per pot, about 1cm deep. A three inch plant pot is fine, as is an old yoghurt pot with a couple of holes poked in the bottom.
- Put the pots on a sunny windowsill and keep the compost moist but not too wet. Check them daily – they will almost grow before your eyes. Some will pop up with the seed husk perched precariously on their head.
- Sacrifice the weaker seedling if you end up with more than one per pot. If you're a softie like me, you could try repotting it.
- Get your seedlings outside! If you keep them indoors too long the warmth and lack of light will make them tall and lanky. For now, you want a robust stocky plant; height can come later. I put mine in a sheltered sunny spot for a few weeks, and bring them in at night if it's very cold.
- Once the plants are well established and the frosts have passed you can plant them out in their final location…refer to steps 2 & 3 for outdoor sowing.
Outdoor sowing
If you want minimum fuss, or summer is around the corner, sunflowers can be sown direct into the ground.
- Wait until the weather is fairly warm and the days are long, late May or June is ideal.
- Choose your spot. As you might suspect, they want somewhere sunny to thrive. At least six to seven hours of sun per day is essential.
- Prepare the ground by loosening it with a garden fork. This makes it easier for the roots to get a firm hold. Dig a nice hole and mix in some manure if you want to.
- Sow two seeds (or three if you want to play it really safe) per hole, 2cm deep, and water them.
- If more than one seedling appears, wait until they are about 12cm tall and carefully pull up the weaker of the two. I know it's difficult, but if you don't none of your plants will have room to thrive.
A few more tips
Check your seed packet for spacing, but a good rule of thumb is to leave around 35-40cm between each plant.
Some varieties can grow to 3 metres and beyond, so it's a good idea to support them. A stick will do the trick, or try planting them against an east-facing wall (sunflowers always turn to the east).
Regular watering is essential for strong, healthy plants. People who grow really, really tall sunflowers usually feed their plants weekly too.
Most supermarkets and home stores stock sunflower seeds in the spring. But you'll find a better selection if you go to a garden centre or an online seed specialist. There are lots of lovely varieties:
- For height – try Russian Giant, Mongolian Giant or American Giant
- Pot-friendly – go for Big Smile or Teddy Bear
- For picking – Vanilla Ice and Pastiche are gorgeous.
For all your seeds needs head over to Suttons Seeds.
Happy growing!
You can find out more about Mary and her garden at www.brookendcottagegarden.com. Subscribe to our blog to keep up to date with Mary's advice/tips and know how.


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Stab proof vests from Protection Group Danmark is manufactured different from many other manufacturers.
We do NOT utilize aramid or polyethylene fibers in our stab resistant vest solutions, as these often are expensive and VERY fragile.
Instead we have developed solutions made in high-grade aluminium and flexible steel (extremely thin steel which is 0.2 mm), allowing us to manufacture stab proof vests offering protection against knives, spikes, needles and blunt objects with an indefinite lifespan compared to kevlar's 5 year lifespan.


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Cory Henry: The Revival
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Snarky Puppy's keyboardist, and in-demand bandleader, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Cory Henry returns to his deep musical roots in gospel, jazz and soul and plays his instrument of choice — the Hammond B-3 organ. His powerful Trio create a new groove out of the old traditions. From gospel classics like "Precious Lord" to John Coltrane and Stevie Wonder.