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It has been my third time to step foot on beautiful Maldives; and yet, the spectacular scenery and cerulean blue waters never fail to captivate my heart and take my breath away as solidly as the first. Never have I been to any part of the world that I can regard as "super clean," and where I would almost want to drink the water from down beneath. The glamour of the islands wows me every time; and contrary to common perception, Maldives is not just a place for soul-searchers and lovers, it is also a perfect haven for families and group of friends, who wish to relax and experience paradise for days.
Maldives is an archipelagic country in Asia composed of many small islands splendidly dispersed in the stretch of the Indian Ocean. It is a highly Muslim country and there are things that you cannot bring with you when you enter Maldives. Here's a few things to remember:
· PORK IS A NO-NO… I obviously had no problem with this one since oink-oink was never part of my diet plan… Easy!
· LIQUOR IS REGULATED… Well, there was a time when I attempted to sneak a bottle of liquor during my first visit, but was asked to dispose it during custom control… Bye, Vodka, my friend… *teary-eyed*
· PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIALS ARE ILLEGAL… Ummmmm, Okay… Let's just say, I'm a good boy… Nope! I'm more of an obedient one, actually… hehe…
Altogether, you just need to be a law-abiding visitor to make it through; after which, it's "Welcome to Maldives, Traveler!"
Upon your arrival in Male, where the airport is, make sure that you always have these ready, just so you can spare yourself a discussion at the immigration:
· Valid Passport at least six months prior to expiry date
· Booking Confirmation and Exit Ticket
· Just the right amount of USDs as pocket money
Dhivehi is the official and common language in Maldives. But, good news, traveler! English is widely spoken by the locals, so communication will never be sweat-time for you… Isn't that nice?
There are over 105 privately-owned resorts in Maldives and I have tried quite a few during my previous visits. But if you wish to have an extravagant travel experience worth every penny, you definitely need to try VELASSARU!
This luxurious and highly-rated resort is located at the South Male Atoll, and the amazing experience starts right at the moment that you land at the airport. Upon arrival, expect to be welcomed like a celebrity and be treated as a preferred guest. The staff are so courteous and hospitable that they attend to all your luggage neatly and transport them worry-free to the lavish speedboat waiting at the dock.
Onboard the speedboat, I and my friends were led to the upper deck where we were served with cold towels and soothing refreshments to quench the summer heat. The pier alone was already a marvelous sight to see, and having been given the best seats, we were ensured to enjoy our first 25 minutes in Maldives – the transport from the port to Velassaru. And believe me, expect your cameras to start shooting non-stop the moment you leave the pier.
Accommodation and Service – Maldivian Style
As we approached the port, we were warmly welcomed by the Velassaru Management team, and were gallantly assisted off the boat. We were introduced to the staff as we were led to the Fen Bar where we were served with complimentary drinks and canapes. Before heading to our villas, we were briefed by one of the Managers, Ms. Myla Alpaz – who happens to be a Filipina – on the amenities and perks of staying in Velassaru.
To maximize our experience of the entire island, we strategically booked the accommodation of three of our friends at the luxuriant East Deluxe Bungalow, while I and my two other friends took the highly-crowned West Water Villa with pool.
Our villa is located at the west-most part of the island, facing the vast horizons of the Indian ocean. You can enjoy the view of the breath-taking sunrise in the morning, and the majestic sunset at dusk, just by looking out the bedroom window. The villa also holds a lofty bathroom with an elegant bathtub; a spacious outside porch facing the sea; and our own mini-infinity pool where we spent most of our time relaxing and unwinding over wine and cheese.
The newly-upscaled Bungalow where my three friends stayed was just as beautiful as the other Villas. It has its own porch, a cozy living area, a high-ceilinged bedroom, a huge closet, a luxurious shower room and a jacuzzi big enough for a party. I remember staying there with my friends to play in the relaxing waters over piles and piles of bubbles. It was really fun!
Going around the island…
Everything in our resort is jaw-droppingly beautiful! The island offers a wide plethora of panoramic views – from crystal blue waters and powdery white sands, to majestic sunsets and clearly visible coral reefs. Maldives is highly organized and has disciplined waste-management, making its waters almost pollution-free and pristine. Flora and fauna also triumphs abundantly, and travelers can enjoy nature's hefty blessings just about anywhere – be it at the pier as you arrive, on board a sailboat, at the comfort of your own villa, or at the shore as you swim.
I've been to so many places, but I would have to say, no beach can ever compare to the clarity and blueness of the Maldivian waters and skies. You can spot birds by the shore or at the villa porch, while schools of fish swim around freely. And if you were among those who got LSS with the viral "Baby Shark" song last year, you'd probably sing it again in Maldives! A few baby sharks would come by the shore once in a while, but they're completely safe and harmless! Guests are advised to not feed these creatures, though, to keep the sharks attached to their natural habitat.
Going to the main beachfront from our water villa was a slight discomfort as you will need to walk for a brief few minutes. How I wish there were available buggy services for guests. But, on the other hand, since the adorable view compensates everything, brisk walking – which is, by fact, a form of exercise – could actually end up fun and refreshing. Never mind getting drenched under the sun!
Of course, a travel to a place as spectacular as Maldives will never be complete without picture-taking! And I am just so happy to be traveling with a good set of supportive and artful friends who took most of my amazing photos. Most of the shots we made were either taken at the beach, in the villas or in the pool, to feature the whole island's glorious sceneries. With such vibrant colors everywhere, every shot is nothing less than picture perfect!
When you get hungry or simply want to unwind…
Our entire stay in Velassaru included a complimentary breakfast buffet, where you can choose from a wide range of good food served at the Vela Restaurant. These are served until 10:30AM; and therefore, you'd probably be still full by lunch time; and the next meal you would need would be your afternoon snacks. On a brighter note, it would mean "opportunities to save"!
There are eight big restaurants within the island where you are free to select the dish that would appeal to your palate. If you're craving for Japanese cuisines, there's the blockbuster Teppanyaki Restaurant; and if you're in the mood for Italian or Mediterranean dishes, they have the Sand and Turquoise Restaurants, and the Pool Deck Pizzeria. You can also go for that steak, prawns and lobster dinner at the Etesian; but, if you're simply out to get some specially-prepared finger foods, canapes, cheese and mojitos, the Chill Bar is the place to be!
As for me and my group, we were lucky to have been personally accommodated by Velassaru's very own Chef Carlos at the Chill Bar during an arranged afternoon snack. Not only did we get to enjoy his specialties, we also had rounds and rounds of refreshing Mojitos while enjoying the spectacular view of the sea.
A regular, single meal in Maldives is a little pricey. A sandwich or pasta would cost from around 20 to 30 USD per serving. That would be around 1,500 philippine pesos tops for a single meal. A steak would cost around 45 USD per plate, and a lobster and prawn dinner would cost around 65 USD. And if you wish to have buffet for dinner, make sure you have at least a hundred US dollars in your pocket to enjoy a feast that will satisfy your heart's desire. A bottled water would cost around 4 dollars, so make sure you bring your complimentary water from your villa instead of ordering from the restos.
Night life in Maldives are not as crowded and as loud as some of the popular tourist destinations around the globe. Maldives is, simply-put, not a party-goer's haven. The best place for a chill night with friends would be at the Fen Bar. There, you can enjoy wine and unlimited peanuts & olives while you lazily lay by the beachfront. It is also an ideal hangout place for couples, as well. Romantics would enjoy the serenade of Male's local acoustic bands, while relaxing under the light of the Maldivian moon.
Unfortunately, wines are not served by the bottle, and a cocktail or a glass of Sangria would cost around 12 to 15 USD each. Beer is served at 10 USD per bottle, and their whiskeys and rhum are at 15 USD per shot.
As a health-conscious person with a moderated diet, it's not surprising that I didn't spend "too much" on food. But, hey! If you're up to enjoy every sec, I strongly suggest that you simply go after all the food and eat 'em all! It's not every day that you would go to Maldives. And, take it from me, I'm sure you won't visit the island monetarily unprepared, so just go ahead and SPLURGE!
Leisure and Fun Activities for groups, couples or single souls
Five days in Maldives would not be enough to enjoy all the available adventures that the island has to offer. Glide, which is Velassaru's beachside water sports and excursion center, has a wide menu of water activities from jetskiing, kayaking, windsurfing, parasailing to snokelling and coral reef diving. Each activity may cost from 10 USD to as much as 1,100 USD per person, depending on the guest's selection. While snorkeling equipment may be free for all guests, a lifejacket rental – especially for the not-so-brave-ones – would be at 9 USD per day.
The island also has special areas for sports, their own gym facility, as well as their own photo gallery and museum for the artsy-by-heart. As a fitness advocate, I had ensured that I devote at least an hour each day for my usual workout routine. But if there's anything that is more fun than working out, it has to be working out with friends! It was a trophy for me that I have influenced my friends to join the wellness bandwagon during our entire stay in Maldives.
I cannot count the many times that I have indulged myself the pleasure of dipping into the sea or by the pool while bathed under the summer sun. But, of all the activities, the most nostalgic and memorable of all would have to be the fabulous Sunset Cruise with my squad. The one-hour voyage onboard a private cruise ship allowed us the luxurious experience of relaxing over wine and classy music, while we watch as the sun disappears from the horizon.
To cap it all, my third visit to Maldives was, by far, the best experience. Just like the first, my expectations of the islands never failed me. I would absolutely recommend friends and aspiring travelers alike to include this in their bucket list (at least just before the islands disappear in the next 30 years or so).
As for me, I would surely go back, most especially that Maldives now has a direct flight from Manila. Maldives will always be pure bliss, a paradise on earth, and an escape from reality for me. And all I need to do to enjoy the pleasure it presents is to stay healthy, spend time for myself, plan my travels ahead, save for the trip, and tag along my perfect squad!


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This article was published May 17, 2012.
After I started my part of the Hudson project, I surfed alot to find more info. After a while, I find Amerton Rwy in the UK. I contacted them to ask for permission to use some of there pictures from there site. I was contacted by Peter Bell, who also helped a lot.
Amerton Railway
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After opening conference play with back to back victories, the Mariners were handed their first loss in the Bay Valley Conference on Wednesday by the Contra Costa Comets. Both teams scored readily n the first half but Marin's shooting waned down the stretch as they fell 95-71 to the visiting Comets. Despite the loss, the Mariners had excellent performances from Eric Mireri, Joey Potts and Jalen Chandler.
The Mariners did a solid job of generating their own offense in the first 20 minutes of competition. Mireri scored 11 on three triples and a pair of free throws. Zamaria Odom and Joey Potts each added nine, while Jalen Chandler was a spark off the bench with 10 first half points.
Contra Costa leaned heavily on their starters for the majority of the game and it paid dividends early on. Isaiah Attles was dominant in the first half with 22 points. Elijah Canales was 4-4 from downtown and had 13 total first half points while Eric Jones chipped in eight.
Contra Costa went to the line 15 times in the first half while Marin managed just seven first half free throw attempts. The Mariners trailed by eight 51-43 at the break.
The second half saw the visitors pull away early as the Mariners were unable to score as freely as they did in the opening half. Odom was held scoreless in the second half and Potts was limited to only four points. Chandler chipped in seven more in the second half while Mireri lived at the line to net 10 in the second half.
It was not enough as Contra Costa continued their feverish scoring pace. Attles took a back seat to Evan Thompson who scored 18 after just five first half points. Canales had seven in the second half and Eric Jones chipped in 11 more including 9 of 12 from the free throw line. When the final buzzer sounded the Comets departed Kentfield with a 95-71 victory.
Mireri had 21 in total included four made three pointers and three assists. It was the sophomore's fourth 20-point game of the season. Chandler had 17 points, a season high with five rebounds and two assists while Joey Potts had a double double with 13 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks.
Four Contra Costa players scored 19 or more, led by Attles with 28. Thompson had 23, Canales, 20 and Jones 19. The rest of the team scored just five points in total.
Marin fell to 6-8 on the season and 2-1 in the Bay Valley Conference.
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Cato Corp. CATO, -0.16% said late Tuesday that Michael Moore has resigned as chief financial officer and board member, effective Dec. 14, to take a position at another company. The Charlotte, N.C.-based women's clothing retailer named Robert Sandler to serve as principal financial officer until a replacement is named.
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breeders, we all have the same fucking baby books. So, reading through yours does not confer some sort of exceptional knowledge, okay? Please for the love of all that is unholy do not read your stupid books and think you're special for having this knowledge because we all have those books. Shut up, back off, and calm down.
I'm so, so sick of people acting like experts when they've done exactly what many others have done and just have the #1 Amazon bestseller, which is therefore NOT A SECRET BOOK.
Also, friends, if you have teensy teensy A cup boobs, great! We're all different shapes! But please do not assume that your manoeuvrable boobs are indicative of everyone. I have a few friends right now who are *tiny* who make massive generalizations about breastfeeding positions, techniques, garments, etc. and try to instruct others, including moi, on something that we're doing as well, just differently.
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The Jaffrey Civic Center is now accepting vendor applications for their summer market, The Farmer and the Flea, which runs every Saturday beginning, July 7th through October 6th. This is the second year we are offering the event. Vendors can sell their flea market items/crafts and or locally grown produce. We are especially seeking farm items like fresh flowers and eggs, berries, baked goods as well as honey or maple products. All are welcome. Centrally located on Main Street in the scenic town of Jaffrey, our spacious lawn offers high visibility to visitors and residents alike. We will plan to open the summer market on Saturdays from 9 am to 1pm. Discounts available for return vendors and Jaffrey residents. For an application, please go to our website www.jaffreyciviccenter.com and download our Farmer and the Flea Vendor application form or contact us at 532-6527.
The Jaffrey Civic Center, is located at 40 Main Street, Jaffrey, New Hampshire, parking in rear. We are a designated 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to art, education and civic activities. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10 am- 12 noon, 1to 5 pm and Sat 10-2. Admission is always free. For more information about us, call 603-532-6527, e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Can You Survive the Zombie Apocalypse?
Can You Survive the Zombie Apocalypse? by Max Brallier
You're in your mid-forties, with fond memories of the Choose Your Own Adventure books. You especially liked the horror titles (you have fond memories of The Mystery of Chimney Rock), so when you discovered that someone had written and published an adult CYOA book, written around a zombie apocalypse, of course you had to buy it. You figure the author and publisher were counting on it.
The thing is, you still want to read a good story. That's what you liked about the CYOA books to begin with. It wasn't just the conceit of being the star in the story that appealed to you; it was also that they drew you in and made you want to find out what happened next. The more you read Can You Survive the Zombie Apocalypse?, the more disappointed you get. You find that the choices to make aren't meaningful, and neither is the character you're supposed to be. You remember the original CYOA books having your choices drive the character growth, but here you find that the character is already established: male, mid-twenties, obsessed with sex even in the midst of a collapsing society, and pretty pathetic.
What happens if the reader isn't any of those things? you think. Why can't there be stories like this that feature different characters the reader can choose to better reflect who they are in the real world? Fiction is fantasy, sure, but when you're supposed to be the star of the book, the story should reflect as much of that person as possible.
You find the book to be too juvenile for adults. You think the book was written for males suffering from arrested development. More often that not, the stories play out where the main character isn't much of a hero, since he relies on other people to save him more than he does anything himself.
You do have to give credit for the book working well as an e-book. Gone are the days of shuffling pages back and forth looking for the next section to read; instead, you have the luxury of clicking on a link and going straight to your choice. It's just a shame you couldn't read a good story, too.
You remember that Kim Newman wrote an adult CYOA book, too, called Life's Lottery. Maybe that will be the adult CYOA book you were hoping Can You Survive the Zombie Apocalypse? would be.


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Jets prove lucky and good in win over Patriots; more Week 7 Snaps
• Those Washington special teams are proving special in all the wrong ways. Chicago's Devin Hester went practically untouched up the right sideline for an NFL-record-tying 81-yard punt return against the Redskins, a week after Dallas burned Washington for two long returns last Sunday night.
I wouldn't want to be first-year Washington special teams coach Keith Burns about now. He got some support last week from Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan, but there is a limit to the reservoir of patience on that front. The win will help disguise the issue somewhat, but the coverage units are a full-blown problem in D.C.
It was Hester's first scoring return of any kind since November 2011 -- a 28-game drought -- and his 13th career punt return touchdown. It gives him 19 career return touchdowns, tying Hall of Famer Deion Sanders' league record. Can't help but think that might just represent Hall of Fame credentials for Hester, too, even though he's not accomplished at another position like Sanders was at cornerback.
• No Julio Jones. No Roddy White. No problem in Atlanta. Harry Douglas had himself a day in Atlanta's desperately needed 31-23 win over winless Tampa Bay. Douglas has always possessed intriguing talent, but he matched that with production against the Bucs, catching seven passes for 149 yards and a touchdown, with six of those catches and 140 of those yards coming in the first half. That yardage total in the opening two quarters beat his career-best game by seven yards.
With Jones out for the rest of the year with his foot injury, and White missing the first game of his career with a hamstring issue, Douglas needs to flash that kind of output plenty in the coming weeks if the Falcons (2-4) are going to dig out of their early season hole and make a late run at their fourth consecutive playoff trip.
FARRAR: Bucs D implodes after coach sarcastically asks for help
• There have been plenty of larger than life characters in the NFL's rich history, but I'm not sure any of them were as much fun as Bum Phillips, the former Oilers/Saints head coach who passed away Friday at 90. Phillips was an absolute original who looked and sounded like he was born to be a football coach in Texas.
He didn't have a pretentious bone in his body, and my all-time favorite Phillips quote was always his wonderfully distinctive and succinct description of why Miami's Don Shula was football's greatest coach: "He can take his'n and beat your'n, and take your'n and beat his'n.''
Exactly. You can't say it better than that. Rest in peace, Bum.
• Revenge is best served cold, but it works in the heat of South Florida quite nicely as well. Dan Carpenter, the onetime Dolphins kicker, got a little payback on Sunday, helping beat his old club on Buffalo's behalf. Carpenter nailed a 31-yard field goal with 33 seconds remaining to provide the final margin in the Bills' 23-21 road win. Miami released Carpenter in August and he got roundly booed by the Fish's crowd, which I'm sure made his game-winner all the sweeter.
It was a gritty win for Buffalo, which led 14-0 early but once again found a way to keep things tight down the stretch. The Bills (3-4) are still in last place in the AFC East, but they're not the soft team of years gone by. Denver and Buffalo are the only two teams to score at least 20 points in every game this season, and now the Bills finally have a road victory and a division win to show for their hard work.
• That's three losses in a row for Miami, whose 3-0 start looks mirage-like. Coming off their bye, the Dolphins were ragged and lost a home game to a Buffalo team whose starting quarterback (Thad Lewis) was making just his third career start. It's the kind of ugly loss that will serve as a strong buzz kill for whatever momentum and excitement Miami generated among its fan base early this year.
Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill regressed with Sunday's outcome. He threw a first-quarter pick-six to Bills defensive back Nickell Robey, and it was his late fourth-quarter fumble on a Mario Williams sack that set up Buffalo's game-winning 31-yard field goal. All told, Tannehill had three turnovers, which negated Miami's improved running attack and pass protection.
And don't look now, but in couple weeks, this loss to Buffalo might hurt even worse. Miami has a trip to New England next week, followed by a short week and a Thursday-night visit from Cincinnati in Week 9.
• Here's hoping the NFL gives Logan Ryan's crotch-grabbing, backward jump into the end zone all the attention it deserves this week in terms of a punitive response. The Patriots rookie cornerback picked off Jets quarterback Geno Smith and took the interception 81 yards for his first career touchdown.
But he felt the need to turn around and face the trailing Jets tacklers as he neared the goal line, and then leaped backward in the end zone, with one hand on the ball and the other on his crotch. Very classy, Logan.
So much for acting like you've been there before.
• The Eagles' showing in their 17-3 egg-laying loss to visiting Dallas ought to serve as the smelling salts under the nose of Philly fans. Chip Kelly's offense got nothing accomplished against a Cowboys defense that hadn't exactly been impenetrable of late.
I guess it's Michael Vick's job at starting quarterback once again. Nick Foles was mostly dreadful (80 yards passing) before leaving with concussion symptoms in the fourth quarter, and rookie Matt Barkley went 3-for-3, with interceptions tossed on each of his possessions.
BURKE: Younger Vick rips Foles on Twitter during Eagles-Cowboys
Philly's loss dropped it below .500 at 3-4 and snapped its hope-inspiring two-game winning streak. But the Eagles have only beaten bad teams (Washington, N.Y. Giants and Tampa Bay) and lost to every quality opponent they have faced (San Diego, Kansas City, Denver and Dallas). When Philly went scoreless in the first half, FOX was reporting that it was the first time in Kelly's entire head coaching history that one of his teams had been blanked in any half.
The Cowboys were hardly sharp themselves on offense, but Dallas has its first two-game winning streak of the season and is in sole possession of first place of the NFC East at 4-3. Given the state of their competition in the division, there's absolutely no reason Dallas shouldn't run away with the East. To put it another way, I'd be shocked if the Eagles at the Cowboys in Week 17 was meaningful for both clubs.
• Chippy, feisty, or cheap, you pick the adjective. But Carolina's 30-15 beatdown of the visiting Rams did not put two disciplined football teams on display in Charlotte. There was way too much emotion flowing on both sides of the field at times, and you can't be shocked to learn that tightly wound Panthers receiver Steve Smith was in the middle of much of the jawing, pushing and skirmishing.
The Rams didn't just lose their cool and the game, they might have lost their quarterback, Sam Bradford, to a serious knee injury.He was hurt on the sideline with about five minutes to go, and it's hard to see St. Louis keeping up in the rugged NFC West if he's out for any significant amount of time.
Carolina has a defense that's really starting to exert its will, and the Panthers set the tone for the bruising, physical style of play that the game featured. And now the stakes get a little higher for Carolina, which is 3-3 with a chance to get above .500 for the first time in head coach Ron Rivera's three-year tenure on the road against Tampa Bay on Thursday night.
• A touchdown to a Lions tight end and it's not the dancing Joseph Fauria? Who knew Brandon Pettigrew was still eligible to catch scoring passes?
Speaking of tight ends in the Bengals-Lions game, I don't know what Jermaine Gresham really did during that brief time in the locker room in the first half to "clear his head,'' but something about his time in timeout worked. After being called for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the second quarter for appearing to push away an official, Gresham was seen leaving the field. When he returned, though, he was an effective threat, making catches of 30 and 22 yards in the second half and finishing with four receptions for 64 yards.
• I'm not sure what convinced me to pick Jacksonville to upset the visiting Chargers in Week 7, but that's the last time this season I give the Jaguars the benefit of the doubt. Jacksonville lost 24-6 to San Diego and is now the first team since the 1983 Houston Oilers to get to 0-7, dropping each game by a double-digit margin.
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers picked Jacksonville apart, completing his first 14 passes of the game. On defense, San Diego held the punchless Jags to six points, sacking Chad Henne six times. The Chargers simply never let Jacksonville have any hope it was going to win the game, and the Jaguars went meekly once again. I thought I saw some improvement from Jacksonville in last week's closer-than-expected loss at Denver, but obviously I was mistaken.
• Gary Kubiak's team took another L Sunday in Kansas City, but the Texans head coach didn't lose out on his gamble that third-string quarterback Case Keenum was the guy to give his floundering team a spark. Keenum seemed more than ready for his close-up in Houston's 17-16 loss to the Chiefs, and that at least bodes well going forward. Because the Texans (2-5) haven't gotten much in the way of quality quarterbacking from either Matt Schaub or T.J. Yates of late.
Playing in his first NFL regular-season game, Keenum was a very respectable 15-of-25 for 271 yards, with one touchdown and no interceptions. His only glaring mistake was a late-game fumble when hit from behind by K.C.'s Tamba Hali, but there are a lot of veteran NFL quarterbacks who would have coughed that ball up, too.
Kansas City's pass rush is currently the gold standard in the NFL, but Keenum played with a sense of poise and was under control for most of the game, keeping the Texans within striking distances of the Chiefs, who are now 7-0 and still waiting for the first failure of the Andy Reid era.
Keenum's ability to execute was the brightest development for Houston, but offsetting it was the loss of inside linebacker Brian Cushing, who suffered a serious knee injury when he was blocked low by Kansas City running back Jamaal Charles. It was the same knee in which Cushing tore his anterior cruciate ligament last year, and this injury certainly looked every bit as devastating as that one did. The Texans were not happy with Charles at all for going at Cushing's knees with his block, and I'd be surprised if that play didn't become a focal point for the renewal of the low-block debate.
According to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer, Cushing texted Glazer with the news that he both broke his left leg and suffered a torn lateral collateral ligament, which would end his season.
• It suddenly seems like that two-game 49ers losing streak was months ago. San Francisco might not have started the season as we expected in the opening three weeks, but the 49ers look like they've fairly well figured things out at this point. San Francisco dominated Tennessee 31-17 to run its winning streak to four games, and Jim Harbaugh's team now heads across the Atlantic to take on 0-7 Jacksonville in London next week.
Going the other direction, figuratively, not literally, are the Titans, who have dropped three in a row after their impressive 3-1 start. Tennessee got quarterback Jake Locker back in the lineup against the 49ers, but he looked rusty, still a bit gimpy, and only a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown passes made the score look respectable.
• Don't sleep on the Steelers, who have scratched their way back to 2-4 and now have reason to think they might have something to do with the AFC North race after all. Pittsburgh beat visiting Baltimore 19-16, in a game that looked pretty much like every other smashmouth Ravens-Steelers game we've ever seen.
The best news for Pittsburgh is that its running game is becoming a weapon, with rookie second-round pick Le'Veon Bell producing 93 of the Steelers' 141 rushing yards on Sunday.
As for the defending Super Bowl champion Ravens, their Week 8 bye looks like it will come when most needed. Baltimore has lost three of four after starting 2-1, and has yet to establish any sort of consistency on offense.


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Botanical nameAulax umbellata
Common NameBroad-leaf Featherbush
Near Threatened
Single-stemmed, sparsely branched shrub up to 2m. Leaves simple, linear to inversely spear-shaped, blunt-tipped; Unisexual flowers borne on separate male and female plants. Male inflorescence bright yellow, 30-35mm long, spikelike racemes gathered in close clusters at end of shoots; female inflorescence, posy-like, with globose, conelike heads grouped at ends of branches and partialy hidden by leaves. Dense stands of this plant colour the slopes a striking yellow in summer.
Low sandstone slopes and flats
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Summary of Will of Robert Mallett (1764)
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MALLETT, Robert of Dowland, miller
Date of will 6 Jan 1764
Proved 1 Feb 1765 by Shadrach Kemp, executor, caveat is withdrawn
To my wife Margery Mallet certain goods were her own before marriage.
To my 4 children Robert Mallet, Henry Mallet, Grace Richards and Ann Mallett, 1s.
Residue to my son-in-law Shadrach Kemp now living at Pewson in Dowland, yeoman, executor.
Witnesses: John Holman, William Couch, Lau. Beare.
A business of withdrawing a caveat against proving the will of Robert Mallett and of proving the same by witnesses, promoted by Shadrach Kemp the sole executor against Henry Mallett the caveator.
Statement that Robert Mallett was of sound mind when making the will etc.
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Pepper IT Racks Up a Hat-Trick of Finalist Nominations in the NSW Business Chamber Awards 2018
Pepper IT adds more awards nominations to its growing list of accolades.
We are excited to have been recognised as a finalist in the 2018 NSW Business Chamber Sydney City Region Awards in the following three categories:
- Excellence in Small Business
- Outstanding Business Leader (Ryan Shelley, Managing Director)
- Outstanding Young Entrepreneur (Nicole Shelley, Operations Manager)
The NSW Business Chamber awards celebrate and recognise business excellence in NSW by recognising and rewarding outstanding businesses and individuals whose passion, determination, innovation and success inspire other businesses and business people.
This is the second consecutive year that Pepper IT and Nicole have been recognised as finalists. A tremendous achievement in its self, but in addition, this year's inclusion of Ryan Shelley as a finalist reflects the growth and continued success of the business over the past year.
"We are delighted by these nominations which reflect the solid successes we have achieved over the past year", notes Managing Director, Ryan Shelley. "We have taken a strategic approach to growing our business, building and developing a talented, sector focused team and most importantly focusing on innovation and excellence in our service delivery to our fabulous clients"
Winners will be announced at a gala presentation evening in Sydney on 25 July 2018.
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I moved here in December just as they were opening. The service is excellent: the staff is very helpful. I like the clubhouse (free wi-fi) and the gym with its cable and 42" flat screen TV. I like that there was a storage unit with my garage parking space. It's a safe and well-managed facility. I'm glad I live here.
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Aura faint evocation; CL 5th; Slot none; Price 5,200 gp; Weight 15 lbs.
Alignment chaotic neutral; Senses 30 ft., darkvision; Int 10; Wis 13; Cha 10; Ego 2; Languages speech (Aklo, Common)
This half-scale brass bust has a minor, normal, major, and legendary version. It functions as a minor ring of spell storing except it must be held to be used and it holds only 1 spell level.
The minor brazen head has 5 ranks in Profession (Yog-Sothothery philosopher), for a bonus of +6.
Unlike most intelligent items, the brazen head can use its ego to influence any character who spends at least 24 hours within 100 feet of it. The head maintains this link until claimed by or given to another owner. The head can activate itself normally to cast a spell stored by its spell storing function.
A minor brazen head can serve as a spellcaster's familiar if the master has Improved Familiar and an arcane caster level of at least 5th. The head has hardness of 5 which improves instead of natural armor as its bonded spellcaster gains levels. As an intelligent item, it has base saving throw modifiers of +4 for all saving throws and no class skills. The head's ability to deliver touch spells does not allow the head to move. Instead, the head holds the spell until touched by a valid target for the spell, at which point the spell is automatically delivered. When bonded as a familiar, the brazen head can cast the following spells 1/day each—doom (DC 12), hold person (DC 13), summon monster II. A spellcaster with a minor brazen head familiar can cast contact other plane once per week with a command word while in contact with the minor brazen head to ask 6 questions.
Cost 2,600 gp; Feats Craft Wondrous Item or Improved Familiar; Spells contact other plane, doom, hold person, imbue with spell ability, summon monster II
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People's Cooperative could solve ganja banking woes — Silvera
The Ganja Growers and Producers Association of Jamaica (GGPAJ) is proposing the National Peoples' Cooperative Bank as a solution to the banking services conundrum in which the country's fledgling legal marijuana industry finds itself.
The possession and smoking of specified quantities of ganja, and its use for medical, therapeutic and scientific purposes was decriminalise under The Dangerous Drugs Act which was ammended in 2015. The industry is regulated by the Cannabis Licensing Authority, which up to February this year said it had issued 202 conditional approvals from a total of 563 applications for licences since it was created.
But the GGPAJ says entrepreneurs are having a difficult time establishing buisnesses because the island's commercial banks are refusing to accept ganja money.
Special advisor to the GGPAJ, Orville Silvera says a cannabis bank, using the existing PC bank system, would relieve mainstream financial institutions of the apprehension surrounding facilitating transactions linked to ganja.
"It is important to note that the cannabis bank doesn't necessarily have to be a bank that is associated with our current financial system. As it stands right now, all financial institutions are intermingled. The economy is locked in by the financial system so all the transactions in finance must come through this system, which involves credit unions, insurance companies, commercial banks, [and] investments banks, all under the auspices of the Bank of Jamaica," he explained in a Jamaica Observer interview.
Silvera pointed out that PC banks, which provide credit and other financial facilities to the agricultural sector, are perfectly positioned to serve this niche market.
"This bank already exists right around Jamaica; certainly, every parish capital has a PC bank. You can have branches similarly in districts wherever they are, people can make deposits, or go online," he explained.
The NPCB is the premier community bank for rural agricultural development in the island, providing a range of services to members, such as savings instruments, loan facilities, legal services, bill payment services and family indemnity plan insurance.
Silvera suggests further that the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), as a direct state institution, should be the source of capital funding to suit the needs of the legal cannabis industry. He said this would also eliminate the intermingling of funds with the mainstream and commercial financial network.
"The funds go directly to the PC bank, which would now be a ganja bank. These funds would be accessed by farmers and ganja-related businesses. These ganja-related businesses under a legal system would operate within a loop – I grow, you process, I sell to you, you sell to the retailer. So all of these businesses would have accounts with these banks," he outlined.
Furthermore, Silvera said workers in the industry would expend money back into the economy, but that by the time those funds become intermingled with the mainstream financial system, it would be too far removed from the cannabis industry to have any negative implications or repercussions.
"This is the general model. It operates only among ganja-related entities, whether you farm, transport, distribute, marketing, whatever it is that allows you to be arms' length, you're good. But shorter than an arms-length, you bank with this bank," he said, pointing out that a similar model has worked in other jurisdictions.
However, Silvera, who has chided the local banking sector for what he sees as cowardice in its approach to services for the legal ganja industry, said he does not expect the sector to embrace this idea of a dedicated financial institution for cannabis businesses. It would view it as a threat in the long-term, he said.
"But they are expecting it (the benefits) to change down the road, and while they wait, the industry goes bank-less. They're expecting to have the benefits down the road, but they don't want it taken away from you right now," he asserted.
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A man was shot and wounded during a robbery of a luxury watch retailer at a crowded Long Island shopping mall on Tuesday afternoon, sending hundreds of holiday shoppers running in panic, the police said.
One person was taken into custody, subdued with the assistance of a retired New York City police officer, an off-duty police inspector and two mall security guards.
The gunfire came at a time when the country had been rattled by a series of mass shootings. Scores of officers rushed into the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, and the Nassau County police commissioner, Thomas C. Krumpter, said the overwhelming police response reflected those concerns.
However, he said, the episode was simply a robbery gone wrong and, by early evening, the mall had resumed normal operations. It started around 1 p.m., when an armed man walked into the Tourneau jewelry store on the second floor of the mall and tried to steal a Rolex, the authorities said.
He got into a scuffle with an employee and, at some point, pulled out a gun and fired at least one shot. A bullet traveled outside the store and struck a male mall employee, 67. He was taken to a hospital, where he remained in serious but stable condition, the police said.
James Kenneth Lehr, 49, a police inspector and the commander of the New York Police Department's fugitive enforcement division, witnessed what he described as "a stampede" of people running in the moments after the first shot was fired and described a scene of chaos, panic and bravery.
"'He's got a gun!'" someone yelled. "'Someone's shooting!'" another person yelled.
"As I looked, I thought this was going to be an active shooter situation," Inspector Lehr said. "I was just trying to get my bearings and see who was responsible for the gunfire."
He lifted up his shirt to reveal his shield affixed to his hip. He was armed, with his off-duty weapon, and he unsnapped his holster but did not draw the gun.
The crowd went past — and the mall corridor was empty.
The next thing he saw was two men struggling — one wearing a suit — about 30 yards away, in the direction of from which the gunfire emanated.
Inspector Lehr, with the Police Department for 29 years, said he raced in that direction.
Even as the man in the suit struggled with the suspect, the man identified himself as a former police officer, "retired from the city," Inspector Lehr said.
Inspector Lehr spotted a pair of handcuffs on the ground, picked them up, "and helped get him secured," he said.
"With that, the gentleman in the suit told me that he recovered the firearm from the individual," Inspector Lehr said.
"I asked him if we were looking for anybody else," Inspector Lehr said. "He told me with complete confidence: 'No, it's just one guy. This is who it is.' And basically at that point, he was secured."
Inspector Lehr said he did not know the retired officer or his name.
"The security guards, they did a very good job," he added. "They jumped in there and helped him out; they got there before I did."
Robin Mackey and her husband had just placed their order at the second-floor food court when she heard gunfire.
She noticed faint smoke rising through the mall, and then "everyone just started stampeding through the doorway," she said.
As the crowds scattered, people fell and got stuck in crowded doorways, tripping over gifts and packages that had been left on the floor.
"It was fend for yourself and run on out," Ms. Mackey said. "It was mass confusion and chaos."
Later in the afternoon, on the opposite side of the mall from the shooting, it was difficult to discern that something had happened earlier in the day.
Once again, Christmas music played throughout the stores, and shoppers went about their preholiday plans.


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You haven't driven for a long time if you don't get pissed when you see people parking badly. Most of the times, the culprits are likely to be women. Parallel parking is like cancer to a chunk of drivers. There was a video that went viral on the internet; it involved a woman trying to parallel park. It took her more than 8 minutes and close to 18 attempts, but she still wasn't able to park well. I'm sure there are a lot of people who are just as bad and are fortunate that they've never been caught on camera.
There also those drivers who are poor at parking, and they're not really ashamed of it. They'll park however they feel like. These drivers are notorious for making blunders on the road as well. They're unapologetic of their actions, and you wouldn't want to be involved with them because you'll probably call the police immediately. There was a survey that was conducted by Churchill Insurance. Around 5% of respondents believed that the parking place next to their house or neighborhood belonged to them and would intentionally block other people. The survey also found out that more than 70% of drivers have been involved in an altercation about parking. The internet is awash with pictures of drivers parked badly, and some of them are just too hilarious.
The owner of this BMW X5 should've never been allowed to own it in the first place. How is it even possible that the bench was able to support the weight of the massive SUV? There's a big open space where the driver could've parked, but he opted for the X5 to sit on the bench. Even a drunk driver could've done a better job. The guy seems to have a personal vendetta against the municipality and decided to take matters into his own hands. This right here is a work of pure defiance with a little bit of luck. There seems to be minimal damage to the rear of the vehicle, and the owner can just drive away with little difficulty, should he decide to.
This SUV driver chose to completely ignore the boulders and went ahead and climbed them to find the perfect parking spot. This guy should've never gotten his license in the first place, and his permit needs to be revoked immediately. He's probably the owner of the building and thinks he can park wherever he so wishes. There seem to be empty parking spaces, but the guy decided to go over the boulders. The car's suspension must've taken a hit in the process, and there's a possibility of damages even if it's an SUV. The owner probably wanted an off-road experience and saw the boulders as the perfect opportunity to try out the strength of the suspension.
This is one of those impatient people you wouldn't want to be driving behind in traffic. The parking lot was full, and the only available space was the flower bed, and he decided to take it. It could also be hard to blame him. Maybe he was driving around for half an hour or so, and there was no space available, so he decided to improvise. It could also have been an emergency situation. I wonder if this driver thought that he could camouflage his vehicle due to its color shade and if that's the reason why he thought he could park in that spot for a long time. What do when the parking lot is full, and there are no signs of space becoming available?
The parking is perfect, even for the tight space, and it's hard to imagine how the driver managed to fit the car. The only problem is, he's blocking the footpath access, and one also can't help but wonder how the driver's going to drive out of that space. There's a big piece of concrete behind the car, and going forward could also be dangerous with the staircase in the way. It looks like the car was miraculously parked there, and I can't seem to find a solution to getting out of the mess. The owner will have to take a few dents if he's to come out of that spot successfully. It could be his daily parking spot; you just never know.
How do you explain this kind of parking? There's literally no vehicle around, and the owner could've done a better job at bad parking. It looks like he also didn't go through driving school because there's a clear "no stopping" sign on the post, but he chose to go onto the curb. The place looks like one of those tropical islands popular with tourists. The driver could be a tourist who doesn't have common courtesy and thinks he has the right to do anything because he's a foreigner. These are the kinds of things that should cause people to be banned from visiting a country for life. It's basic common sense to know how to park in such a situation.
There's plenty of parking space for this vehicle, but the owner seems to be competing with himself. He managed to climb 3 staircases, compared to the other vehicles in the parking lot. The driver was probably drunk when the car was parked and was on autopilot when he got home. The good thing was there were no damages to the vehicle, but the pictures were already going around on the internet. The car is still in good condition despite the owner being a careless driver. I would give him the benefit of doubt and assume he parked it like that so that he could take some pictures from the amazing angle. He surely did stand out with that kind of parking.
The owner of this car decided to take terrible parking to another level. There's no way a driver can be dumb to this level. The logical explanation would be he tried to reverse, and the inevitable happened. Instead of calling for help, he decided that was the perfect spot for parking and went ahead with his daily activities. The reality will only hit him when it's time to go home and there are some errands that he needs to run that would need a vehicle. Chances are also high that the car has suffered serious mechanical damages that would cost a fortune to repair. The best solution would be to reverse the car, but that would also expose him to a risky situation.
This is the perfect example of why having a nice car won't guarantee that you're going to be a good driver. This image went viral because it was a nice-looking Audi that was involved in bad parking. One can't help but wonder why the owner decided to park like that even with the space around him. He could've parked next to the street but chose otherwise. It could be because he was afraid of being dented by other cars while he was away and decided to seclude the vehicle. Whatever the reason, this kind of parking is inexcusable, and the owner should be fined. Audi should also take note of such drivers who are a big disappointment to the badge.
This is your typical arrogant driver on the road. He's clearly missed the parking space and even climbed the pedestrian pavement. Instead of rectifying his mistake, he decided to leave the vehicle like that because what he had to do was more important than parking correctly. Such cars should be towed, even without the owner's consent. He thinks he's above the law and can do anything he wants. It would be unfortunate if the driver was carrying a passenger who approved of such madness. If he had the audacity to park like this in an empty lot, you can just imagine the kind of bully he is on the road. He's probably accumulated a lifetime of traffic offenses in less than a year.
I'm more than certain a lady was involved in this chaotic parking. There must've been a misunderstanding causing everyone to go for the tight parking spot, and as a result, the vehicles can't move. I've seen some comments from people suggesting it's Russia where everyone is an angry driver and where parking spaces are hard to come by. From the picture, it looks like the black car is a sedan, and the white one is probably a truck. The owner of the truck isn't afraid of the damages because the car is already old. He would rather damage his car than give up on the parking space. The owner of the Sedan has everything to lose, as the car looks new, and a dent is the last thing you want to see on it.
What do you do when the parking lot is full and you need to get to the house because it's freezing cold? The owner of this car could be justified to park it at that spot if he lives in the apartment building and can't get space. Climbing the pavement wasn't really a big issue because of the ground clearance of the vehicle. Some neighbors must be jealous of him because he doesn't have to walk a longer distance to get to his car. It would, however, be unfortunate if the driver decided to ignore the parking lots allocated and went straight to the entrance of the building. You can never rule out that possibility.
The big question is how this driver was able to maneuver the trees that are very close together and manage to park on the pavement. He's blocked a pathway, which shows how selfish he can be. There was no way he was going to park on the streets and decided to park on the pavement because his car is small. It would be hard to tow it even if he decided to leave it there for a couple of days. Some trees would need to be cut, and that would still be challenging because you can't turn the wheels. The owner must've thought it through, and it seems that he does it occasionally because of the tight spaces the car is able to access.
There's simply no excuse for parking like this. It's become too common, and you can't help but wonder when it's going to end. The boundaries are clearly marked, and there's no way one can unintentionally park this way unless you're completely blind. The parking lot is said to be that of Bed Park hospital, which explains a few things. I don't think someone can be confused to the extent of parking like this. Even a kid who's never driven before can do a better job, given the right directions. Taking the space of two slots means you're denying someone else parking space, and you wouldn't be happy if it was you on the other side of the fence.
This is what happens when you drive a Range Rover but can't park, even if your life depended on it. The guy has clearly parked in the middle of the road, and some guys decided to show him how he's such a trashy driver by barricading the SUV with trash cans on both ends. This should bring about a moment of reflection, and the owner should never again park without being mindful of other road users. There are people who are more deserving of this vehicle than the current owner. You can't always get away with everything, no matter how rich and powerful you are. This picture is already out there on the internet and will probably last for a very long time.
You'll never be a good driver if you don't put in the effort, no matter which vehicle you drive. This is the classical example, and the four-wheel car couldn't let it slide. There was no way he was going to wait for parking when this poor driver was taking up two spaces. The car is really beautiful with the aerodynamic design, but it's unfortunate the owner is clueless about how it should be handled. Why do people buy vehicles like this only for such embarrassing pictures to go viral on the internet? The truck driver should've gone on the passenger side to make it impossible for the guy to leave. I feel like the car is being wasted and abused by the current owner.
Parallel parking might be challenging for some people, but not for this individual. He did it perfectly but in a situation when it wasn't required. These are the kinds of situations where you're required to use your common sense. It looks like he was the first person on the lot and decided to parallel park. Then came the other vehicles, and the owners decided to teach him a lesson. There's no way he is getting out of that situation and will have to wait even if he is in a hurry. Driving a big SUV can sometimes be a pain, and this driver had to learn it the hard way. It's not always about parallel parking.
The culprit must be one arrogant prick. Unlike the one above, this parking lot is clearly marked, and there's no excuse for parking the way he did. He was almost taking up space for 3 vehicles. The owner of the truck decided that he wasn't going to leave this kind of nonsense go unpunished. If I were the truck owner, I would leave it there for hours just to teach this a guy a lesson. You can't park the way you want and get away with it. Not every road user is that generous or polite. The weird part is, you don't usually get to see trucks parked badly, as it would be chaos. Truck drivers tend to be more disciplined and better drivers.
Jeep drivers are known to be bullies, and in this case, there was no way the other driver's bad driving was going to go without consequences. He's at risk of losing the side mirror and getting a new paint job if he decides to move forward. The only person who can save him from the situation is the Jeep driver who's clearly already pissed. Parking in two spaces is a serious offense, and there's no punishment that's enough. I always wonder what the culprits involved think about the offense. The guy will also find it hard getting to the driver's seat, especially if he has a big body. The only sensible thing to do would be to wait for the Jeep owner and profusely apologize for his mistake.
There's always going to be that one annoying driver in your office parking or apartment building who's terribly incompetent or purposely parks badly for convenience. You should all decide you've had enough and team up to teach him a lesson. Wait for that moment when he's parked badly, and block every access he has. There's no way this guy will be getting out of this situation unless his car can fly. This needs to happen a lot more often to teach bad drivers that the road doesn't belong to them alone. He'll probably have to cancel his meetings or plans for the day.
This is yet another person who wants to show the owner of the carelessly parked vehicle the repercussions of his actions. Some of these drivers have no remorse whatsoever and won't even notice the harm they're causing to other drivers. The car is small, and there was no need to park in two spaces. It seems like this driver was trying to fail. There are some people who would've messed up with the paintwork because of being annoyed with such a kind of parking. It's becoming clearer that people who drive beautiful cars are the ones who are poor in terms of parking. It might be a bold generalization, but it can't be far from the truth.
Such a kind of a stunt makes me wish I had the ability to read minds. Why did this lad decide to climb the pavement and try to enter the bush? It could be the result of paranoia of being hit from behind, but it still doesn't give him the right to park badly. The car looks decent, which is commendable, given the driving skills of the owner. The car also looks like it was parked outside the allocated space, and the picture doesn't tell the whole story. One explanation could be that the lot on the right wasn't available when he got there and that he had to improvise, given the parking space. This will still get you a fine, and the owner would be lucky if the crime wasn't spotted by municipal workers or traffic cops.
Two-parking-spaces offenders should never be left to get away with it. They'll keep doing it because, in their minds, there's nothing wrong with what they're doing. This Ford driver learned the hard way when he got sandwiched between two Toyota vehicles. The Ford owner could've also tried parking in the tight space between the two vehicles as it doesn't look like the Toyota owners could've gone to such an extent to prove a point. Whatever the case, it's messy for the 3 cars involved, and it'll take more than a miracle for the cars to come out of it without a dent. The Toyota SUV still looks new and shouldn't be going through such a predicament. No winners here.
This yet another Audi that's featured on the list. Audi owners want to keep to their lane but commit serious traffic offenses in the process. There's no car that's superior to the others when it comes to road usage, but Audi users have refused to reconcile with this fact. The owner of this one must've parked it so intentionally, as it would be impossible to be that bad. You can clearly see that there's something wrong when you step out of the vehicle. The owner would've been forgiven if he had tried rectifying his mistake. But it's clear from the photo that he didn't bother.
This is a visitor you wouldn't want to escort to the parking lot. It takes a lot of guts to park like this in an area designated for visitors. The guy has occupied 3 parking spaces, which I think wouldn't have been possible, looking at the size of the vehicle. The good thing is, there aren't so many cars in the parking lot, and this guy might just get away with it if he's not visiting for a long time. I bet the driver has never attended driving school and must've started driving without any supervision. He's also likely not aware of traffic signs, which makes him a danger to himself and other road users.
That seems to be the message from this BWM owner. It looks like he's used to getting his way and has still not met his match. There are more than one-fifth of parking spaces that are wasted in the United States because of people like this. Thousands of vehicles could get parking on a daily basis if drivers could stop their terrible parking practices. Those that do it sometimes aren't consciously aware of their mistake. A long-term solution would be to impose heavy fines on those who are found guilty of wasting parking spaces. There are people who'll still do it because it's like an incurable disease that just won't go away.
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Duck, Duck, Booze, featuring Filibuster Bourbon
He waves the local flag high and with pride. For this reason and many more, Nick was selected as a Tastemaker for September #VaSpiritsMonth! Now, if you mind, I'd like another Duck, Duck, Booze, please.
1 oz. duckfat washed Filibuster Bourbon Whiskey
0.5 oz. VA Distillery Company Virginia Highland Malt Whisky
0.5 oz. Zucca (or Cappelletti Sfumato, if you can find it)
0.5 oz. Cocchi Torino Vermouth
0.5 oz. Dry Vermouth Two dashes Regan's Orange Bitters
Duckfat wash
1.5 oz. Duckfat per 750 mL.
Filibuster Bourbon Whiskey
Peel of one orange
Three-star anise
2 tsp. Pomegranate molasses
Simmer duck fat, pomegranate molasses, star anise, and orange peel for three minutes. Remove from heat. Discard orange peel and star anise. Add to Filibuster Bourbon Whiskey. Let sit overnight at room temperature (12-24 hrs). Freeze for four hours. Fine strain bourbon to separate out duck fat.
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Reliance Jio's free offers did not violate rules: TDSAT4 min read . Updated: 02 Feb 2018, 01:00 AM IST
But Reliance Jio failed to comply with the tariff reporting requirements to the Trai in respect of the 'welcome offer', says TDSAT
But Reliance Jio failed to comply with the tariff reporting requirements to the Trai in respect of the 'welcome offer', says TDSAT
New Delhi: After proceedings that lasted almost a year, the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) on Thursday ruled that Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd's 'welcome offer' and 'happy new year' offers did not violate rules.
While Reliance Jio's offers were IUC (interconnect usage charge) compliant, non-discriminatory and non-predatory, the company had failed to comply with the tariff reporting requirements to the regulator in respect of the 'welcome offer', the order said.
In the 31-page order issued on Thursday, the tribunal also asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to issue a suitable order on benchmarks that can be applied for ascertaining consistency with non-predatory principles.
Trai chairman R.S. Sharma had said in an interview on 4 January that the regulator would soon issue rules that will define whether a particular tariff announced by an operator is transparent, non-predatory and non-discriminatory or not.
"We also observe that 'all services free' offer is an extreme form of below cost tariff and therefore rigorous tests must be applied for regulatory compliance. Till Trai issues the required guidelines, we further direct that no 'all services free' offer in any manner will be launched by Jio or any other similarly placed telecom service provider without making written submissions to Trai for self-check for consistency with regulatory principles of non-predation," the order said. Trai will examine these submissions within one week and convey its approval or disapproval within writing with reasons.
The controversy had started when Jio, which entered the telecom sector in September 2016, announced a 'welcome offer' giving free data and voice for three months starting 5 September 2016. Jio on 1 December 2016 announced the extension of these free services till 31 March 2017 under its 'happy new year' offer.
Incumbent operators had then contended that existing regulations stated that any promotional offer by a telecom operator must be limited to 90 days. Idea Cellular and Bharti Airtel had, over a year ago, had moved the TDSAT against Trai and Jio over the extension of free services by the latter.
During that time, Jio had written to the regulator contesting the view of its rivals and had said that its free data offer was not predatory as the company was not a significant market player in the cellular mobile services category.
Moreover, Jio had also told Trai that the second offer can in no way be construed as an extension of the first offer as current regulations consider two plans as distinct even if there is only a small difference in the terms and conditions. The 'welcome offer' was a fully free offer, whereas the 'happy new year' offer had a different data limit with the option of paying to avail of higher speed after exhaustion of the said limit, it had said.
While Trai had then ruled that Jio's plans were not violative of current norms, it faced a backlash from rival operators. The regulator subsequently issued a consultation paper on "Regulatory Principles of Tariff Assessment" in February 2016, through which it had sought views on the matter, including which tariff offers should qualify as promotional offers and what should be the features of such an offer, among others.
The TDSAT on Thursday ruled that the two offers—'welcome offer' and 'happy new year' offer were distinct. "A change in offer which is based on a rational reason (usage pattern in this case) and a rational objective (such as to fine tune data usage to reduce congestion) will distinguish one offer from another," it said in the order.
Stating that the reporting requirements by an operator for a tariff is central to regulations on tariff, TDSAT said that it found the reporting of 'happy new year' offer in order but Trai's position on 'welcome offer' as untenable.
The tribunal noted that the start date of 'welcome offer' was reported to Trai on 1 September 2016 in which Jio listed a base plan with special benefits.
"This tariff which is filed as a plan voucher does not mention 'welcome offer'...a letter dated 27 September mentions welcome offer but does not specify what it is...in a letter dated 12 October, Jio asked Trai to consider special benefits offered under tariffs filed on 1 September as promotional offer...since Trai accepted this request of Jio made vide letter dated 12 October, the best we can agree is that 'welcome offer' came into existence on 12 October," the order stated.
Reliance Jio did not meet the reporting requirements in respect of 'welcome offer', the tribunal said, directing Trai to take appropriate action for such non-compliance by Jio.
All operators are mandated to file their tariffs with Trai within seven working days from the date of implementation of the tariff. If an operator fails to do so, it is liable to pay Rs5,000 for every day of delay, subject to maximum of Rs2 lakh.
The tribunal also asked Trai to issue clear guidelines for performing self-check for consistency with principles of IUC compliance as open-ended provisions make verification of IUC compliance difficult.
IUC consistency of tariffs implies that the operator should be able to meet IUC expenses on a weighted average basis. Jio had argued that since its tariff composed of voice and data services, post the promotional offers it will be able to recoup the IUC expenses in a short period.
IUC is what an operator pays another to land calls on the latter's network.


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I got up, took my morning medicine, went back to bed, but got up at midday instead of sleeping all day.
I managed to wash three loads of laundry, and take all of them downstairs to the drying room.
I also washed the dishes, scrubbed the toilet bowl, wiped the worst stains off the floor, kitchen counter, writing desk, and nightstand.
Later the day me and Mirette went to the grocery shop, I bought a cucumber and three bags of sugar.
We went for a walk around the neighborhood, Mirette took photos. We walked through a forest and stopped by a duck pond. And what do you know, a seagull pooped on my head! We both shared a hearty laugh, I wiped some of it off with a paper tissue.
Some people were walking their dogs, if one came to sniff us we petted it and chitchatted with the owners, they were really nice.
Once back home, I did a little bit of this and that, and then it was time to go to bed. I had a slight anxiety attack, but I can safely say that by now I am used to them.
Tomorrow I will walk- push my bicycle to my parents' home so my dad can tune it up. I will call my granny during the visit.
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One-off Jaguars that come up for sale tend to command spectacular prices when they come up for sale – but they can also prove to be rather controversial, given the beauty of the cars they're based upon. This Bertone FT is a good case in point – it's based on the S-type 3.8, and eschews its donor car's curvaceousness for a far more angular set of clothes.
But the story's interesting enough. In 1966, the Italian Jaguar importer Ferruccio Tarchini commissioned Bertone to build a four-seater coupé for its 1966 Geneva Motor Show stand. Initially it was planned to distribute this car s a limited production model, but the plan soon fell through after a single car was made. The FT (for Ferruccio Tarchini) pretty sunk without a trace. Until now – as Albion Motorcars in Belgium has one up for sale.
The original Geneva show car is still in the hands of the Tarchini family, and the car on offer is the only 'series' car – having been built on a Jaguar 420 chassis and sold to a customer in Spain in 1967. The car remained there until recently, when the car was rediscovered in the corner of a garage.
it's described as being in highly original condition and needing a re-paint, and the price is 'on application', but we can't help but think that this is a Jaguar variation. What do you think – do the Italian stylists understand what makes a Jaguar click?
Link on Albion Motorcars' website.
Keith Adams
Is the Editor of the Parkers website and price guide, formerly editor of Classic Car Weekly, and launch editor/creator of Modern Classics magazine. Has contributed to various motoring titles including Octane, Practical Classics, Evo, Honest John, CAR magazine, Autocar, Pistonheads, Diesel Car, Practical Performance Car, Performance French Car, Car Mechanics, Jaguar World Monthly, MG Enthusiast, Modern MINI, Practical Classics, Fifth Gear Website, Radio 4, and the the Motoring Independent...
Likes 'conditionally challenged' motors and taking them on unfeasible adventures all across Europe.
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News release from 14/12/2018
Delivery of Christmas cheer from Council to local hospital
Staff at South Cambridgeshire District Council are once again donating Christmas gifts to patients who will be spending the festive season at Fulbourn Hospital.
It is the thirteenth year in a row that workers at the authority have sent Christmas presents to the local hospital. They will be received by approximately 55 patients at Fulbourn on the Denbigh, Willow and George Mackenzie wards.
A video about the donation arrangement is available to watch on YouTube here.
Pictured above left to right: Clive Brown from Friends of Fulbourn Hospital and the Community, South Cambridgeshire District Council's Vice Chairman Cllr Anna Bradnam, South Cambridgeshire District Council's Chairman Cllr Douglas de Lacey and David Livesey, Chair of the Management Committee at Friends of Fulbourn Hospital and the Community
Today (Friday 14 December) volunteers from the Friends of Fulbourn Hospital and the Community group picked up the gifts from the Council's HQ in Cambourne. The group will personally deliver the gifts to the hospital so that patients, many of whom won't have any visitors during the festive season, will still get to open a present.
The scheme is made possible by the generosity of South Cambridgeshire District Council staff every year, with many employees buying an extra gift to donate in this way.
Fulbourn Hospital treats people with dementia and other psychiatric conditions that make it difficult for them to be nursed on open wards.
Pictured above: Staff and members of South Cambridgeshire District Council, along with representatives of Friends of Fulbourn Hospital and the Community
Chris Carling, a former Fulbourn Hospital patient and recipient of a gift from a Council employee, said: "Being in hospital at Christmas is a strange experience. I woke up Christmas morning not feeling at all Christmassy and the ward wasn't as busy as usual because a number of people had gone home. I was drawn to one gift that was soft, so I picked it up and it was a scarf. Although I didn't feel great, there was something about the softness of the scarf, and there were butterflies on it, that made me feel that this was right. As I began to feel a bit better, I started to wear the scarf and it became a symbol of hope."
The Chairman of South Cambridgeshire District Council, Cllr Douglas de Lacey, said: "Once again I want to thank the many Council officers who have contributed gifts, as have some Councillors. We are able to ensure that every resident will receive a Christmas present, and that is thanks to our wonderful and generous staff. I'm proud of them all."
Chair of the Management Committee at The Friends of Fulbourn Hospital and the Community, David Livesey, said: "We know, from the testimony of a recipient, that these gifts can be a landmark on the patient's recovery journey. That they are thoughtfully chosen by the staff of South Cambridgeshire District Council is cherished. They are a positive sign to the recipients that others care for them."


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A half-fit Cameron Smith is better than no Cameron Smith at all according to Storm coach Craig Bellamy as his captain battles a virus ahead of their NRL qualifying final against the Sydney Roosters on Friday night.
Smith has failed to train with the team this week, missing both their sessions, and only managed to attend one meeting before being sent home.
Bellamy said his skipper, who fell ill on the weekend, had lost weight and looked like "death warmed up".
Smith may not travel with the team to Sydney on Thursday but Bellamy says he will play at Allianz Stadium when their fourth-placed team takes on the minor premiers.
"He's genuinely crook and he's lost a fair bit of weight so hopefully in the next few days he'll come up a bit better than he is," Bellamy said.
"If he's feeling 50 per cent we'll probably play him."
Bellamy said criticism of Smith not attending the NRL captains' launch of the finals series on Monday was unfair but not unexpected.
"It's typical; as soon as something happens like that Cameron Smith seems to cop it for whatever reason," Bellamy said.
"I might be wrong but I don't think North Queensland copped as much criticism as Smithy did but we can honestly say he was genuinely crook," Bellamy added, referring to injured Cowboys skipper Johnathan Thurston who also missed the launch.
Bellamy felt his team, who accounted for fellow finalists Brisbane and North Queensland in their last two rounds, had momentum going into the match.
"The last two weeks have been ideal for us results-wise and performance-wise," he said.
"Our defence has been really pleasing against those teams, so hopefully we can turn up with that attitude and defence cause we'll need to if we're going to restrict the Roosters to a score that we might be able to beat."
He felt the Roosters were the benchmark of the competition for the past three years and on a 12-game winning streak, would take some stopping.
"Their form in the last month has been outstanding," Bellamy said.
"They've beaten the top sides and beaten a couple of them reasonably comfortably as well so it's a huge challenge for us."


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Frisco's New Shopping Development
Frisco's planning commission has given Chinese developers the go-ahead to build a huge shopping and mixed-use development on the north side of the city.
The 77-acre development on U.S. Highway 380 will include a half million-square-foot shopping mall.
Additional plans include a wholesale trade mart and high-rise office buildings.
Other developers have proposed ideas for hotels and some 1,200 apartments just west of the Dallas North Tollway.
Buildings as tall as 25 floors could be built in the project and a mall will sit on top of a two-level parking garage.
A street through the heart of the project will be lined with retail and restaurants.
Preliminary designs for the project show buildings with striking designs.
About 1,200 apartments or condominiums are planned mostly on the south side of the project in buildings ranging in height from seven to 18 stories.
The developers would have to build the first-phase shopping mall before starting any residential.
The inclusion of apartments in the mixed-use urban district didn't sit well with plan commissioner Robert Roberti.
Plan commission chairman Rob Cox said the urban residential is needed in that location.
Planning commissioners commented that the enclosed shopping center stands out in an era where malls around the country are closing.
The project still must get final approval from Frisco's city council.
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Since 2010 we have been supporting the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. In this way we contribute to encourage the national and international excellence of the orchestra, a unique national treasure. We both share the love for our professions and the strive for excellence.
According to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the sponsorship enables them to work with conductors and soloists of the highest level. This security is one of the pillars of the artistic policy and an enormous boost for the members of the orchestra.
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is one of the very best orchestras in the world. But what makes the orchestra so special? Time and time again, critics have lauded its unique sound, which clearly stands out among thousands of others. Although sound is difficult to describe in words, the RCO's string section has been called 'velvety', the sound of the brass 'golden', the timbre of the woodwinds 'distinctly personal' and the percussion have an international reputation. We are happy to be able to support the RCO on their ambitions.
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Hello and Welcome to Handicrafts & Folk Art Group!
A group to share your flair towards creations/objects that originated from traditional cultures; especially forms of traditionally-made works of art and craft, that feature everyday or festive items, decorations, and skill of the hand.
Basically, this is the place to revive the dying activity of Folk Art and promote Handicrafts.
Share with the rest of us what you are working on; your Handicrafts and/or Folk Art; share tips, techniques, and even tutorials; favourite tools and appropriate material to use; any folk artist or culture you find inspiring; anything that can spread the love & passion, and preserve these customs!
Feel free to post or start your own discussion.
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This is a Group for individuals to share their passion for crafted objects; skill with their hands; and, an interest in traditional folk culture.
Some handicrafts and decorative arts, that can be shared within this group, are classified here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handicraft#List_of_common_handicrafts
Looking forward to share ideas and fantastic artwork :D
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What do you think of the new color for Kentucky Walking Sticks and Canes?I think it's a really nice new look.I would appreciate your comments and suggestions.…READ MORE
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The DancerMade from a piece of Leylandii branch that looked vaguely familiar until I trimmed off the other twigs and stripped off the bark to…READ MORE
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Just watched a show on National Geographic where a man trained his dog to find moose antlers. Well, take a look at Trip the stick hunting dog. People ask, "Randy, how do you find all those curled sticks?" Now you know my secret!…READ MORE
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Do any of you guys sell your walking sticks and canes on Etsy?I created an Etsy site to sell some of the walking sticks and canes, however I'm not sure how to promote the Etsy store.Any suggestions?I sell on my website, but I'm looking for other…READ MORE
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The four carved snake walking sticks are a work in progress.Once complete each staff will have world globe paper weight mounted onto the top of each staff.I'm planning to…READ MORE
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Hey Kathy, just sent you a private message :)
Not sure where I post this :) Halloween & Dia de los Muertos Competition
Hello all... please make sure that you upload your submissions for the Halloween & Dia de los Muertos Competition
Have not officially closed it yet, as I know that all of you can create wonderful, awesome & mesmerizing work.
Please don't hesitate to get back to me should I be of any assistance :)
Us moderators are trying to find a "simpler" way for you to submit the entries for the Halloween & Dia de los Muertos competition...
Will keep you posted...
In the mean time, keep up the good work my friends :)
Cool Patty,
Can't wait to see your snowmen with the altered Salt & Pepper shakers :)
Have loads of fun in creating them
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