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This Week's #AuroraChamber NewsletterMonday, March 11th, 2019
#EconomicPulse, Business Registration, More from #AuroraChamberTuesday, January 22nd, 2019
Henning Graduates from U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship ProgramTuesday, January 22nd, 2019
Fellowship Provided State and Local Chambers with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Joseph B. Henning, IOM, CAE, president and CEO of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce graduated from its premier business leadership program. The inaugural Business Leads Fellowship Program trained and equipped leaders from state and local chambers of commerce with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the most pressing education and workforce challenges.
"The Aurora Chamber has been involved in education attainment and workforce development for many years," Henning explains. "This Fellowship gave me the opportunity to not only learn from national experts, but also to share and gain information from other chamber professionals who are involved."
"As clearly displayed throughout this program, state and local leaders know better than anyone the critical link between education and economic development," says Cheryl Oldham, senior vice president of the Center for Education and Workforce. "Not only did the Fellows gain a network of peers and experts in the field, the program is designed to help these leaders find opportunities to develop initiatives that will continue to advance the growth of their local economy and put education policy into practice."
Following a competitive application and selection process, Henning was selected along with 34 other state and local chamber executives to participate in the inaugural class. The four-month program, which ended this week, covered the entire talent pipeline, including early childhood education, K-12, higher education, and workforce development.
Upon completion, Business Leads Fellows join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's dedicated network of 200 chambers of commerce and statewide associations from around the nation who regularly engage on education and workforce initiatives.
Given the overwhelming interest in the program, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host a second cohort in spring 2019.
For a full list of participants in the Business Leads inaugural class, visit the U.S. Chamber Foundation website.
Thank you, #AuroraChamber members….Monday, November 19th, 2018
2018 Midterm Election RecapFriday, November 16th, 2018
This month, saw record turnout for a mid-term election. As of this posting, there were still a number of national (and local) races undecided.
U.S. Congress
Sixth: Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) defeated Peter Roskam* (R-Wheaton)
Eleventh: Bill Foster* (D-Naperville) defeated Nick Stella (R-Darien)
Fourteenth: Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) defeated Randy Hultgren (R-Plano)
Federal Take Aways
- Democrats took control of the U.S. House while Republicans maintained (and expanded) their control of the Senate.
- Federal issues expected to be priorities this term include:
- Immigration
- Infrastructure and Transportation
- Affordable Care Act
- Job Creation
State Officers
Governor: J.B. Pritzker (D-Chicago) defeated Bruce Rauner* (R-Winnetka)
Attorney General: Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago) defeated Erika Harold (R-Urbana)
Secretary of State: Jesse White* (D-Chicago) defeated Jason Helland (R-Mazon)
Comptroller: Susana Mendoza* (D-Chicago) defeated Darlene Senger (R-Naperville)
Treasurer: Michael Frerichs* (D-Champaign) defeated Jim Dodge (R-Orland Park)
State Senate
District 21: Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) defeated Michael Connelly (R-Lisle)
District 33: Donald DeWitte (R-St. Charles) defeated Nancy Zettler (D-Algonquin)
District 35: Dave Syverson (R-Rockford)
District 38: Sue Rezin* (R-Morris) defeated Heidi Henry (D-Marseilles)
District 42: Linda Holmes* (D-Aurora)
State House
District 41: Grant Wehrli* (R-Naperville) defeated Val Montgomery (D-Naperville)
District 49: Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) defeated Tonia Khouri (R-Aurora)
District 50: Keith Wheeler* (R-Oswego) defeated James Leslie (D-Aurora)
District 65: Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) defeated Richard Johnson (D-Elgin)
District 70: Jeff Keicher* (R-Sycamore) defeated Paul Stoddard (D-DeKalb)
District 75: David Welter* (R-Morris)
District 83: Linda Chapa LaVia* (D-Aurora)
District 84: Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) defeated Patty Smith (R-Aurora)
District 97: Mark Batinick* (R-Plainfield) defeated Mica Freeman (D-Plainfield)
State Take Aways
- Democrats now have firm control of every level of state government. This is a main concern with redistricting being done following the 2020 Census and the reduction of one (perhaps two) Congressional districts.
- Speaker Madigan saw his majority increase from 67-51) to a super-majority of 73-45 (71 constitutes a super-majority). The House has never held more than 72 seats. This is important to remember as it takes 71 votes to put a constitutional amendment (e.g., Fair Tax) on the ballot and to override a governor's veto.
- Senate President Cullerton, who already had a super-majority of 37 (one more than needed), saw his super-majority increase. The number is not known as there are still a few unclear. Races of Senators Chris Nybo (down 286 votes) and Mike Connelly (up 12 votes) are still unofficial and awaiting mail-in ballots.
- Expected issues for consideration include:
- Gaming Expansion (including sports gambling)
- Minimum Wage Increase
- Recreational Marijuana Legalization
- Infrastructure
- Fair Tax Amendment
- Gas Tax/Mileage Tax
- Healthcare Sterilization (see Sterigenics and can also impact hospitals and other medical centers that use ethylene oxide to sterilize medical devices)
#AuroraChamber News: Election Day Tomorrow — VOTEMonday, November 5th, 2018
Highlights of Tax Reform for BusinessesFriday, October 12th, 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act included a few dozen tax law changes that affect businesses. Most of the changes in the new law take effect in 2018 and will affect tax returns filed in 2019.
This fact sheet summarizes some of the changes for businesses and gives resources to help business owners find more details.
Business taxpayers should re-estimate estimated tax payments
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed the way tax is calculated for most taxpayers, including those with substantial income not subject to withholding, such as small business owners and self-employed individuals. Among other reforms, the new law changed the tax rates and brackets, revised business expense deductions, increased the standard deduction, removed personal exemptions, increased the child tax credit and limited or discontinued certain deductions. As a result, many taxpayers may need to raise or lower the amount of tax they pay each quarter through the estimated tax system.
Because of the far-reaching tax changes taking effect this year, the IRS urges all employees, including those with other sources of income, to perform a Paycheck Checkup now. Doing so now will help avoid an unexpected year-end tax bill and possibly a penalty. The easiest way to do this is to use the Withholding Calculator available on IRS.gov.
A companion publication, Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax, has additional details, including worksheets and examples, which can help taxpayers determine whether they should pay estimated tax. Some of those groups that should consult Publication 505 are those who have dividend or capital gains income, owe alternative minimum tax or have other special situations.
Form 1040-ES can also help taxpayers figure these payments simply and accurately. The estimated tax package includes a quick rundown of key tax changes, income tax rate schedules for 2018 and a useful worksheet for figuring the right amount to pay.
More information about tax withholding and estimated tax can be found on the IRS's Pay As You Go web page.
New or revised deductions for businesses
- Qualified business income. Many taxpayers may be eligible for a new deduction for qualified business income (QBI) from a qualified trade or business operated directly or through a pass-through entity.
The deduction has two components.
1) Eligible taxpayers may be entitled to deduct up to 20 percent of their qualified business income (QBI) from a domestic business operated as a sole proprietorship or through a partnership, S corporation, trust or estate. For taxpayers with taxable income that exceeds $315,000 for a married couple filing a joint return, or $157,500 for all other taxpayers, the deduction is subject to limitations such as the type of trade or business, the taxpayer's taxable income, the amount of W-2 wages paid by the qualified trade or business and the unadjusted basis immediately after acquisition (UBIA) of qualified property held by the trade or business. Income earned through a C corporation or by providing services as an employee is not eligible for the deduction.
2) Eligible taxpayers may be entitled to deduct 20 percent of their combined qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) dividends and qualified publicly traded partnership (PTP) income. This component of the section 199A deduction is not limited by W-2 wages or the UBIA of qualified property.
The sum of these two amounts is referred to as the combined qualified business income amount. Generally, this deduction is the lesser of the combined qualified business income amount and an amount equal to 20 percent of the taxable income minus the taxpayer's net capital gain.
The deduction is available for tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2017. Most eligible taxpayers can claim it for the first time when they file their 2018 federal income tax return in 2019. The deduction is available regardless of whether an individual itemizes their deductions on Schedule A or takes the standard deduction.
For more information, see the FAQs on the Deduction for Qualified Business Income.
- Meal and entertainment expenses. The new law generally eliminated the deduction for any expenses related to activities generally considered entertainment, amusement or recreation. However, under the new law, taxpayers can continue to deduct 50 percent of the cost of business meals if the taxpayer – or an employee of the taxpayer – is present and the food or beverages are not considered lavish or extravagant. The meals may be provided to a current or potential business customer, client, consultant or similar business contact. Food and beverages that are purchased or consumed during entertainment events will not be considered entertainment if purchased separately from the entertainment, or if the cost is stated separately from the entertainment on one or more bills, invoices or receipts.
- Fines and penalties paid to a government. Taxpayers can't deduct certain fines and penalties for violation of the law. See Notice 2018-23 for more details.
- Payments made in sexual harassment or sexual abuse cases. Taxpayers can't deduct certain payments made in sexual harassment or sexual abuse cases.
- Payments under state or local tax credit programs. Business taxpayers who make business-related payments to charities or government entities for which the taxpayers receive state or local tax credits can generally deduct the payments as business expenses.
- The business expense deduction is available to any business taxpayer, regardless of whether it's doing business as a sole proprietor, partnership or corporation, as long as the payment qualifies as an ordinary and necessary business expense.
Changes to fringe benefit deductions
There are important changes to fringe benefit deductions that employers need to know about. These changes can affect a business's bottom line and its employee' deductions.
- Transportation fringe benefits. The new law disallows deductions for expenses associated with qualified transportation fringe benefits or expenses incurred providing transportation for commuting (except as necessary for employee safety).
- Bicycle commuting reimbursements. Under the new tax law, employers can deduct qualified bicycle commuting reimbursements as a business expense for 2018 through 2025. The new tax law suspends the exclusion of qualified bicycle commuting reimbursements from an employee's income for 2018 through 2025. Employers must now include these reimbursements in the employee's wages.
- Moving expenses. Employers must now include moving expense reimbursements in employees' wages. The new tax law suspends the former exclusion for qualified moving expense reimbursements. One exception: Active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces can still exclude moving expenses from their income. Notice 2018-75 provides guidance on 2018 reimbursements for employees' 2017 moves. Generally, reimbursements in this situation are not taxed.
- Achievement awards. Special rules allow an employee to exclude achievement awards from wages if the awards are tangible personal property. An employer also may deduct awards that are tangible personal property, subject to certain deduction limits. The new law clarifies the definition of tangible personal property.
See the Employer Update on IRS.gov for more details.
Changes to depreciation and expensing for businesses
The Tax Cuts and Job Act changed some laws regarding depreciation and expensing. These changes can affect a business's tax situation. Here are the highlights:
- Businesses can immediately expense more under the new law.
- Temporary 100 percent expensing for certain business assets (first year bonus depreciation).
- Changes to depreciation limitations on luxury automobiles and personal use property.
- The treatment of certain farm property changed.
- Applicable recovery period for real property.
- Use of alternative depreciation system for farming businesses.
More details are in FS-2018-9, New rules and limitations for depreciation and expensing under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
New and revised tax credits for businesses
- New employer credit for paid family and medical leave. This general business credit is a percentage of the amount of wages paid to a qualifying employee while on family and medical leave for up to 12 weeks per taxable year. The credit is generally effective for wages paid in taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2017, and before Jan. 1, 2020. For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions about the Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave and Notice 2018-71.
- Rehabilitation tax credit. The new law affects the rehabilitation tax credit for amounts that taxpayers pay or incur for qualified expenditures after Dec. 31, 2017. It repeals the 10 percent credit for buildings placed in service before 1936. It keeps the 20 percent credit for expenses to rehabilitate a certified historic structure, but requires taxpayers to prorate the 20 percent credit over five years instead of in the year they placed the building into service.
A transition rule gives relief to owners of either a certified historic structure or a pre-1936 building by allowing owners to use the prior law if the project meets these conditions:
- The taxpayer owns or leases the building on Jan. 1, 2018, and at all times thereafter, and
- The 24- or 60-month period selected for the substantial rehabilitation test begins by June 20, 2018.
Accounting methods
Small businesses. The new tax law allows small business taxpayers with average annual gross receipts of $25 million or less in the prior three-year period to use the cash method of accounting. The law expands the number of small business taxpayers eligible to use the cash method of accounting and also exempts these small businesses from certain accounting rules for inventories, cost capitalization and long-term contracts. As a result, more small business taxpayers are allowed to change to the cash method of accounting starting after Dec. 31, 2017.
S corporation to C corporation. An eligible terminated S corporation that is required to change from the overall cash method to an overall accrual method of accounting because of a revocation of its S corporation election that makes this method change for the C corporation's first taxable year after such revocation must use a 6-year section 481(a) adjustment period. See Revenue Procedure 2018-44 for details.
Like-kind exchanges. Under the new law, deferral of gain or loss now applies only to exchanges of real property and not to exchanges of personal or intangible property. An exchange of real property held primarily for sale still does not qualify as a like-kind exchange. To qualify as a like-kind exchange, a taxpayer must hold the real property for productive use in a trade or business or for investment. Real property held for sale does not qualify. A transition rule in the new law provides that an exchange of personal or intangible property may qualify as a like kind exchange if the taxpayer began the exchange by transferring property or receiving replacement property on or before Dec. 31, 2017. See more details on the Like-Kind Exchanges – Real Estate Tax Tips page on IRS.gov.
International business. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed some things related to international businesses. Learn more on the tax reform page for international taxpayers and businesses.
Wrongful IRS levy. Individuals and businesses have more time to file an administrative claim or to bring a civil action for wrongful levy or seizure. The new law extended the time limit for filing an administrative claim and for bringing a suit for wrongful levy from nine months to two years. For more information, see news release 2018-126.
#AuroraChamber Announces New Programs, MembersTuesday, September 18th, 2018
An Estimated Tax Payment in 2018 Could Help Avoid a Penalty in 2019Monday, September 17th, 2018
Taxes must be paid as you earn or receive income during the year, either through withholding, estimated tax payments or a combination of both. A Paycheck Checkup using the IRS Withholding Calculator can help you see if you need to make an additional payment to avoid an unexpected tax bill or underpayment penalty when you file your tax return next year.
You may need to make estimated payments if you:
- have multiple jobs—especially if you don't have each employer withhold taxes
- are self-employed or an independent contractor
- are a representative of a direct-sales or in-home-sales company
- participate in sharing economy activities where you are not working as an employee
- receive pension income
Visit IRS,gov to learn more.
Ways and Means to Vote on Tax 2.0 PackageFriday, September 14th, 2018
On Sept. 13, the House Ways and Means Committee passed its "Tax 2.0" package that would make permanent already-passed tax changes for individuals and small businesses and make it easier for families to save for retirement.
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) said the three bills that make up "Tax 2.0" collectively build on the economic success of last year's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Chairman Brady noted that Tax Reform 2.0 is the Committee's commitment to ensuring our tax code remains the most competitive in the world:
"We must keep building off the momentum from last year's tax reform to ensure our economy keeps booming. That's why we're here today to change the culture of Washington – from one that waits an entire generation to fix a broken tax code to one that keeps our code ahead of the pack and the best in the world."
"So, while Tax Reform 1.0 was about changing the trajectory of the economy, Tax Reform 2.0 is about changing the culture in Washington. That starts with today's important update to our code."
According to ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership, the first bill in the package (H.R. 6760) makes permanent the cuts to individual tax rates that took effect this year and locks in other changes that are set to expire at the end of 2025. That includes the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions, which raised an outcry in certain high-tax states like California, New York, and New Jersey. Democrats in those states have made the SALT cap a campaign issue, arguing that the provision will cost their constituents billions in annual tax deductions.
The second bill in Tax 2.0 (H.R. 6757) focuses on changes to retirement and education accounts. The bill removes the age limit on individual retirement account contributions would exempt people with less than $50,000 in their retirement accounts from taking required minimum distributions.
The third bill in the package (H.R. 6756) would let new businesses deduct up to $20,000 in start-up expenses in the year they are incurred as long as they meet certain qualifications.
Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) has said he wants a floor vote on Tax 2.0 by the end of the month. Even if the legislation passes the House, however, it's expected to stall in the Senate.
The Joint Committee on Taxation estimated the cost of the Tax 2.0 package at $657 billion. That's on top of the $1.5 trillion cost of the first round of tax cuts over the next decade.


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Let everyone know what's going on. Start using our networking tools to spread the word about upcoming events around town.
From alerting folks to a meeting about an important town issue, the next gathering of your book group, a real estate open house or upcoming tag sale, make this your first stop in getting the word out
Stratford, Texas. Population for Stratford from the last gathering is 1991. You can view Stratford venues that host many Stratford TX events every year.
You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Stratford page on Zillow. Currently Stratford has an average listing price for homes for sale on the market of $94,950. More real estate facts about Stratford: The number of properties currently for sale in Stratford is 2. The median homes for sale listing price is $94,950. This is broken down with the number of three bedroom houses in Stratford consisting of with an average listing price for these house of . Out of the houses that are four bedroom the average listing price for Stratford is . Interest rates for Stratford are at historic lows as well.
Stratford Texas has a latitude of 36.335201263428 and a longitude of -102.07599639893. View the full profile
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Someone from Vail has been visiting my humble little site. Glad to have you come by. If the resort is looking to hire semi well connected environmental attorneys from Washington, D.C. please drop me a line. I would love to leave D.C. behind and take care of ALL your air and water issues. For what its worth, I am a lifelong skier (eeer, telemarker most of the last decade) and know my way around the back bowls rather well - though these days I probably prefer to ski the 10th mountain trail system.
thanks . . . sorry for the groveling and now back to our regularly scheduled programing.


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A Charming Gingerbread Cottage for Sale in Tappan, New York
by Christina Poletto
Have a love/hate relationship with your studio apartment? Welcome to North of New York City, in which the lovely Christina attempts to lure all die-hard urbanites to points north. Swoon with us over the most beautiful historical homes for sale just a hop, skip and a jump away from the city that never sleeps.
Every once in awhile, you come across a house that stops you in your tracks because it's so unusual and remarkable in its own way. I've seen my share of homes in the lower Hudson Valley but nothing quite prepared me for the miniature frame Perry-Smith dwelling, a Gothic Revival style cottage, circa 1855, that hit the market in Tappan's historic district just a number of weeks ago.
Appropriately dubbed "The Gingerbread House," this goldenrod clapboard cottage, has all the makings of a quaint abode — a steep gabled roof with center gable and gleaming white scrollwork bargeboard along the eaves. What's more, it comes with a private and sweet lush setting replete with a meandering creek in the backyard and two Japanese lilac trees shielding the home from the town road in front.
What's not to love? It's small living at its best and wonderfully charming. At just 800-square-feet, the cottage's simple, structured layout doesn't permit oversized furniture. But it has everything one might need, which could be music to a minimalist's ears. Be prepared to have a loveseat, at best, in the living room. If you're downstairs, you might use a tiny bathroom that was converted from a coat closet. Yet what you get in return you won't find anywhere else. There's charm. A bit of quirk. And less space means less to clean, right?
Because it's a historic home, it requires attention and upkeep. New owners might want to configure the storage or rooms to better fit their lifestyle. For example, the all-in-one washer dryer that comes with the home sits under a bookshelf in the living room. It might not be practical or pretty right now, but it's a workable problem.
Another project that might be addressed has to do with the "contributing" 1904 freestanding Arts and Crafts style barn located next to the house. This structure is rather bare bones, but equipped with electricity and ready to be transformed into something remarkable. Although this space is currently being used as a storage area for the homeowners, it could easily be converted into nearby outpost for an artist, gardener or hobbyist. And who wouldn't want that?
The Details:
39 Kings Highway Tappan, NY
Asking Price $319,500
3 beds, 2 baths, 800 sq. ft.
The Perry Smith House is a miniature frame Gothic Revival Style Cottage located in the historic district in Tappan. Beautiful original architectural details include a steep gabled roof and scrollwork on the bargeboard and along the eaves lines. There are views of the Village Green as well as the Sparkill Creek. You can access a lovely deck from the cozy eat in kitchen, 2 bedrooms , one and half baths and two living rooms make this house easy to live in. A free standing barn with electric offers many possibilities for an artist/writer or as a garage. The exterior has just been freshly painted, and the furnace is five years old. Circa 1855, this is a chance to own a house on the Historic Register and a piece of history. An easy walk to the downtown district, restaurants, library and stores and the bus to NYC.
For more information, visit the FULL LISTING, courtesy of Nancy Blaker Weber, Better Homes & Gardens Rand Realty
From a very young age, Christina took an interest in designing and redesigning her bedroom, and trying out nearly every style trick of the day including the very short-lived trend of sponge painting. Fast forward through the years, and Christina has been able to write about these same trends for outlets such as Better Homes & Gardens Magazine, ETSY.com, USA TODAY and TODAY.com, among others. What's more, she continues to practice hands-on design via Dovetailor Design Studio, her privately owned business that offers vintage furniture refurbishment as well as interior staging and design services. Christina holds a BA in History from UMass Amherst, and also has an interior design certificate from The New School in New York City. Originally a native of Massachusetts, Christina now makes her home in New York's lower Hudson Valley. In her spare time, she writes musical ditties that sometimes get recorded.


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Since I came to San Antonio, Texas in November 2011, I have written my own
"Art History" with the stories behind some of the paintings I created between 1987 and 2012.
I also wrote about my life. It is an inspirational story about life A Swede's Adventures
From my time in the rural Midwest, I put together "Past & Present" some true and some fiction. Stories from the past in rural Wisconsin. This book is available at The Hatch library in Mauston, Wisconsin.
All available at these links....
and as I have opened three pizzerias, created pizza kits and as I am also credited to be the one who invented pizza screens...I have also written an ebook about pizza
This book is also available to borrow at Hatch Library in Mauston, Wisconsin


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Be Aware, Not Afraid.
Fear is something no one wants to be controlled by, yet we nurture it, as we allow it to live within. The longer we allow fear within our mind, the stronger it becomes.
There are many kinds of fears and reasons why we walk through life with fear. Instinctive fear has often kept us alive over the course of our existence. However, fear for the uncontrollable, has created conditionings within humanity that are not beneficial in any way or form.
What we believe, we perceive.
We allow the fear within us to be in control and grow, while it blurs our objectivity and stagnates our options. Fear does not solve, nor enables you to recognize solutions. When we fear pain, we acknowledge and feed the fear and pain. As the fear grows stronger within, it weakens our will, our abilities, and perseverance. That is why, it is important to face your fear, and deal with it as soon as it comes within your awareness. Look at it as wind that creates a wave. The wave starts of small, and becomes larger and larger, the longer the wind plays with it. When we block the wind at the beginning, we do not allow the wave – fear – to grow and be out of control.
When fear is not in control of our actions, we are rising above the occasions of disturbing thoughts of inadequacy, hatred, abandonment, and restlessness. Staying in balance, once we experience the accomplishments; will help us stay objective and able to recognize endless opportunities. Within that state of balanced awareness, we understand what is truly important, and can let go of what has been outgrown.
When we act in the moment, to the best of our abilities, we create momentarily living. Momentarily living allows us to experience a greater depth of awareness. Worries and doubt will be out of the window, when we focus on finding solutions to create greater moments.


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FAQ admission requirements
– I have migraine/adhd/dyslexia can I become a pilot?
A: We advise you to contact your national flightmedical authorities, to get an accurate answer.
-I am 33 years old now, and will be 34 when the educations starts, am I too old?
A: Yes, the maximum age for when starting your studies at Pilot Flight Academy is 33.
FAQ admission
-Can I only take the tests once? What if I fail?
A: You are only given one attempt, but we evaluate your total scores, and will advise you with regards to taking a pilot education.
-What scores must be achieved to pass the admission tests?
A: Your total score and performance will be calculated and evaluated all together from the tests.
FAQ cost
– How much does it cost?
A: The total price for the pilot education is NOK 930 000,-.
– Are living costs included in the 930.000NOK?
A: No, living costs will come in addition.
FAQ career
– Am I guaranteed a job after I graduate from Pilot Flight Academy?
A: You are never guaranteed a job after finishing any education. It will always depend on yourself and your effort during the studies. We do, however, see a growing demand for pilots, and the job market for newly educated pilots have never been looking better.


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Migrant Women for Development in Africa is a project promoted by the International Organization for Migration and funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - General Directorate for Development Cooperation, in the framework of MIDA - Migration for Development in Africa: a strategy conceived by IOM in 2001 to involve migrants in the socioeconomic development of their country of origin.
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School's Out! Welcome to the OC, Bitch!
As the title suggests, I had my last final today and I'm officially one quarter away from graduating. This means that, this summer, I need to get myself a job since I haven't had one for a few months. I'm surprised because somewhere along the line a job was supposed to have fallen in my lap for the summer and it hasn't happened yet. I'm not exactly sure who screwed up here, but it wasn't me. So, I'm going to keep looking on craigslist for a job for the next few days. I'm going to need to throw together some fake resume because waiting tables usually doesn't work as a pre-requisite for a job editing somewhere.
Anyway, I'm sure Jesus will find me a job.
Ray Charles, in a ridiculous fit of jealousy, killed himself today. Apparently he couldn't take it that a former President of the United States was getting all the attention, so he shot himself, nine times, in the face. Let the "He didn't see it coming" jokes start flying. Because he did. He was old. Duh. Idiots.
The MTV Movie Awards were on tonight. Nothing says anticlimactic like an MTV award show. They do such a good job of making things seem like they're really not going to suck this time, but they always manage to make everything mediocre. It's like knowing you're going to have sex with a really hot chick, only to get in the act and find out she doesn't have any genitalia. Trust me, this has happened to me on more than one occasion and it's always a little weird --especially when I insist on stabbing a hole in her pelvis and "getting what I paid for."
I think that's the worst thing I've ever written. Hooray for new lows.
The best thing about the show was how they had the midget dressed up like a gargoyle in the podium cage. I don't know whose idea that was, but that person needs to do a lot more thinking for MTV. I wish it was actually a child and not a midget, though. And I also wish that that child was then sold into slavery in Thailand in exchange for two bags of plastic Army Men for me and each of my friends because that's what Dr. King would have wanted.
Interesting thought of the day:
The buffet at all Donkey Shows in Tijuana has a vegetarian section as required by Mexican law.
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Step 1
Create a document, heading it "Disclaimer." IRS rules require that you prepare and execute this document within nine months of the death of the person who made the bequest. If you miss the deadline, the property automatically becomes a personal asset for income tax purposes.
Step 2
Complete the disclaimer by using language to the effect that you are unconditionally disclaiming property bequeathed to you in a will. Identify the will by date and author; identify the property by address and/or legal property identification number. You may not direct ownership to another person; by law, the contingent beneficiary will gain ownership.
Step 3
Sign and date the disclaimer. You may not execute a disclaimer before the death of the testator -- the person who wrote the will. In addition, you may disclaim a portion, and not all, of an inheritance. Have the disclaimer witnessed and notarized by a notary public, who is authorized by law to witness your signature.
Step 4
File the disclaimer in the local court handling the probate case, if the estate is going through probate, and send it to the executor of the estate via certified mail. If the property was bequeathed to you in a trust, and the estate is avoiding probate, send the disclaimer to the trustee via certified mail. The trustee is the individual handling the estate and the bequests; he has the responsibility to oversee the transfer of assets to the beneficiaries.


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Monmouth Music School offers tuition for a wide variety of instruments, along with theory and composition classes. We aim to provide affordable tuition in the Monmouth area using only professionally skilled, specialist teachers.
Professional Work
Our teachers can be regularly seen and heard performing at national and international venues. Live performance credits include but are not limited to; National Television and Radio as well as festivals such as the BBC Proms and Monmouth Festival.
Predominantly music Conservatoire trained, our teachers actively work in the profession alongside their teaching commitments. We feel our teachers varied and active performance schedules greatly enhance the professional knowledge they are imparting on the students.
Helping the Arts
While focusing on sustainability and affordability for both students and teachers we hope to directly contribute towards the local community and its Arts culture. Using a professionally adapted room at Drybridge House, Bridges Centre, our instrumental specialists deliver the highest music tuition using industry-standard equipment.
DBS Child Protection
All teachers carry Disclosure and Baring Service Certificates (DBS, formally known as CRB) and are members of the Musicians Union/Incorporated Society of Musicians.


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Disclaimer: just because this is a vegan recipe does NOT mean it is anywhere close to being healthy! Just a way for those who don't eat eggs or dairy to indulge in an amazingly delicious treat.
Milk Bar Crack Pie
So in my neck of the woods, I somehow hadn't heard of a famous little slice of heaven that the rest of the US seems to be obsessed with. Until I turned on my handy dandy Netflix app and stumbled upon a show called Chef's Table. Low and behold, the first episode to pop up was one about Christina Tosi.
If you haven't heard of her (like I hadn't) she's the spunky founder of a little place called Milk Bar and is the genius who decided to start incorporating cereal milk into desserts.
But before that epiphany, she created something called Crack Pie, so named because after one slice, it's all you can think about until you get your hands on some more.
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. You get awesome products you want/need, and I'm rewarded for bringing you to those products. It's a win, win!
Why Make it Vegan?
After watching the episode, I HAD to try some.
The issue? 1) It was going to be a little difficult to convince my hubby that spending $48 on pie was justified AND 2) I try to keep my diet pretty plant-based. Traditionally this pie is LOADED with butter and cream.
So instead, I opted to make some crack pie of my own. After studying a few recipes, this is what I came up with. And can I just say… the filling is this sticky gooey perfection that I could not have possibly anticipated. Seriously heaven in my mouth.
Without further ado, I give you… vegan crack pie. Enjoy!
P.S. You may notice my dry measures (larger than a tbsp) are in grams. It's so much more accurate than using cups! You can get a super inexpensive food scale on Amazon!
P.S.S. Shout out to Bunny Kitchen & Blossom to Stem! I studied both of their recipes and then threw in some of my own learned tricks to make this recipe.
Okay… I'm gonna go eat this whole pie now!
Until next time,
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- 3 tbsp sunflower oil
- 40 g brown sugar
- 20 g cane sugar
- 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 2 1/2 tbsp water)
- 60 g rolled oats
- 40 g self-rising flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 150 g cane sugar
- 90 g brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy milk powder
- 4 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1/4 cup almond cooking milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp corn meal
- 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 4 tbsp water)
- 1 pinch salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make your flax egg by combining 1 tbsp of ground flax with 2 1/2 tbsp of water. Let it sit for 5 minutes while you continue working.
Beat oil and sugars in a bowl until well combined and fairly smooth.
Stir in flax egg.
Stir in flour, oats, and salt.
Pour the mixture onto the center of your baking sheet. Press out until it's about 1 inch thick. This is the cookie that will crumble to make your crust later.
Pop the cookie into the oven for 15 minutes.
When it comes out, let the cookie cool completely on a wire rack. (I just picked my parchment paper straight up off the tray and placed it on the rack). The cookie will harden while cooling.
Crumble the cookie into a medium bowl and add the other crust ingredients.
Rub between your fingers to make a crumbly mixture that stays together when you press it.
Grease your pie plate (mine was 9 inches).
Put the mixture into the pie plate and press firmly into the bottom and up the sides.
Preheat the oven to 315 degrees.
Go ahead and put your flax eggs together. It took longer for mine to set with 2 of them. This time, use 2 tbsp ground flax and 4 tbsp of water. Otherwise, your end product may come out a little soupy.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugars, soy milk powder, and salt.
Add the sunflower oil and whisk until combined.
Next, add the almond cooking milk, vanilla and flax eggs.
Finally, stir in the corn meal.
Pour the filling into the crust and pop into the oven. (Make sure to put a baking sheet below your pie to catch any spills!)
Bake for 30 minutes.
Crank up the temperature to 320 degrees and continue baking for 25 minutes. The top should be golden brown. The edges will be crisp, but the center will still be slightly jiggly.
Let it cool on a wire rack.
Chill uncovered overnight (or cheat and throw it in the freezer for a bit).
Serve with powdered sugar dusted over the top.


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WATCH: Major decommissioning plans are announced during ministerial visit
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Dales Voe has been identified as a preferred location for the UK's first ultra deep water port.
The announcement has been made by Scottish energy minister Paul Wheelhouse during a visit to the isles on Monday.
It came as Veolia-Peterson announced they had signed a major contract to provide "dismantlement and disposal" services for a significant decommissioning project at the Dales Voe site.
The announcement has been welcomed by politicians and industry representatives at an industry showcase event in the isles hosted by the Oil & Gas Authority and Highlands & Islands Enterprise.
• See Friday's Shetland Times for full story and reaction.


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The Rev. Matt DuVall has been selected as the new pastor of First Baptist Church of Rome, replacing the retired Dr. Joel Snider. DuVall was the unanimous choice of the selection committee chaired by Scott Smith. A posting on the church's website includes this link to some of the background surrounding the selection process as well as the new pastor. Click First Baptist for more. Some excerpts follow:
"Through the last 15 years, I have had opportunities to get to know First Baptist Rome through your different ministers, church members and through our various mutual Baptist networks and connections. I am challenged by Floyd's example to be on the leading edge of conversations that matter to our larger Baptist and ecclesial world, and I look forward to the chance to live into that part of First Baptist's heritage. Joel has helped me see and hear first-hand how a gifted and deft administrative hand can help an institution or church not only navigate difficult financial terrain but also build a foundation of financial strength. I am also thrilled at the possibility of serving alongside Gwen, Tamara, Keith and John, who are such a gifted ministry team."
Most recently, DuVall has served as the Director of Development at McAfee School of Theology & Penfield College, starting that post in February 2012. He earned a Master's of Divinity from McAfee School of Theology in 2004 and a Bachelor's of Arts in Communication and Minor in Business Administration from Mercer University in 2000.
DuVall and his wife, Caroline, have two daughters, Cate and Arly.


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Mass Hypnosis and Social Engineering
The Master of Mind Control Joseph Goebbels
Are You In a Trance?
Would you believe that you are being programmed right now and have been all your life? Do you realize that when you are sitting in your own home or office that you are being bombarded with a flood of constant stimulus both natural and artificial? It's true using artificial stimulation tools like radio, magazines, and television you being told who you are and what to believe. These are very powerful tools to control and manipulate what you perceive as free will? But is there really such a thing as free will?
Take the media... all forms of media are used to excite and allure you using multiple manipulative methods and tools. We don't think we notice the store sign, the advertisement on the side of a bus, the radio commercial as we drive. But those messages are repeated and repeated as we use these devices to entertain ourselves or through constant exposure to them. We are all organisms and organisms are easily manipulated and influenced by stimulus in their environment.
Pavlov and Conditioning
Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov conducted studies on dogs in which food was given to the dogs and every time a dog was going to feed a bell was rung. When the dog salivated for its meal the saliva was collected. Soon the food was taken away but the dog still salivated just as it had when the food was present.
Classic Conditioning and Programming
In the study of Ethology or animal behavior, this is known as associative learning. This is when an animal is exposed to a stimulus and its biological response becomes associated to the stimuli. Such as when a fish swims to the surface when the lid is open. The animal responds to the opening of the lid expecting it to be feed. This is biology in the fact that we use our senses to make a construct of the world as we have experienced it..
A child will touch a flame if the child has never had any interaction with fire. The child must experience the stimuli in order to understand that fire if touched will cause severe pain. Upon which the child learns to fear the fire and respect its serious nature. Understanding that organisms respond to stimulus in order to survive the outside world. Our senses are our only defense against the threats to our survival.
Psychologist James Olds and Peter Milner conducted experiments on rats. In these experiments, the rats were implanted with electrodes in their brains which activated the pleasure centers of their brains. The rats pressed the lever over a thousand times an hour even crossing an electrical foot shocking device to press a lever attached to the electrodes that gave the rats pleasurable stimuli. Soon the rats began neglecting any of their natural instincts to feed and drink to the point they would have died if not disconnected from the electrodes. This is an example of positive behavioral modification where the subject's behavior is modified through pleasure.
But I Can Choose What I Want! Can't I?
We experience stimuli throughout our daily lives. When we are in a store and smell fresh bread our mouths water at the thought of tasting the bread. When we see a commercial and we suddenly feel an urge to run out and get a product that just flashed across the screen. We are experiencing conditioned stimuli. This bombardment of our senses overloads our mental filters.
Though we barely register these micro events of stimuli our subconscious does not miss them. Our brains store this information and later when the time is right recalls this information and directs our choices. This is reflected in what we buy and how we live. The positive reinforcement of rewarding ourselves with things we are told we need is much like the experiments above. We are all conditioned from birth to death to consume and conform to a system of control.
All our choices and so-called freedoms are a false sense of freedom. Yes, you have many choices. Choices like who to vote for, what to wear, where to live, and what you consume. But the truth is that you are acting on stimuli that have been crammed into our subconscious and is being triggered by artificial stimulation. The truth is rather disappointing as we realize that we only do these things within a construct created by men that have learned to use these tools to manipulate and control us by taking away our free will and our ability to survive without needing their system of control.
All Your Life
Think about the public school system. We are taken away from our sense of security and familiar environment and placed into a social setting around strange adults and other frightened children. We are then herded into classrooms at the ringing of a bell where we learn to behave in a social setting and to conform as a group to an authority figure that is not our parent. Our parents pass down this type of conditioning in the sense that we are taught from the very start of self-dependence that we must follow certain rules to be accepted in society.
Manners and morals are placed upon us from the very start of our lives by our parents and through social environments like school. But in many cases churches and faith-based locations are our first social influences happen. In these places, people gather and discuss spiritual ideologies and concepts and morality and acceptable moral behaviors between people and the consequences of not obeying the spiritual fundamentals of their beliefs.
Through all the years of our lives, we are conditioned to behave and consume so we can become a clog in the system. Like a machine, systems break down if something is not operating correctly. Like in the machine if a person does not conform they can upset the system and must be excluded or reprogrammed to be a productive member of that system. This is where conditioning and stimulus come in. Through these systems, we are able to live and survive in communities with agreed upon laws and social compliance. But the system can also stagnate and create resentment when we realize that we are not in control of our own destinies.
"If you repeat a lie often enough, people will believe it, and you will even come to believe it yourself."
Programming Institutions and Control
Politics and the media are always looking to influence your choices. Whether it is who to vote for in an election or to manipulate your perception of one group and turn you against another. We are shown emotionally provoking material and propaganda that is used to make a psychological impact by inducing an emotional reaction. These scenes are always mixed with either symbols, words, or images of the group they wish to eliminate. Men have turned their people against others and wiped out civilizations by causing their people through manipulation to go to war and commit genocide in this way.
I myself am a Star Wars fan. I have memorabilia and toys all over my room. I've spent a small fortune on my obsession for everything Star Wars. I know that I have been a victim to the pleasurable experience and nostalgia for what I remember as a fond memory as a child. I have been systematically programmed to react to anything Star Wars and like the rats with a wire plugged into their brain I find myself still entranced by my obsession.
We all experience these types of tendencies and desires for something. It is natural to all creatures. We are slaves to our senses and our perception of our environment. That man has found ways to use that fact to put in place systems of control and influence should not surprise us. We have been doing it for thousands of years. Stay free or at least as free as they let you be.
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BEST WAY DOWNTOWN: Bus BASICS Edinburgh Airport is located 11 miles (17 km) west of the city. There is an Edinburgh tourist information desk in the arrivals hall. Most international flights into Scotland land at Glasgow Airport. Flights from within the UK, however, and flights from Dublin, Amsterdam, and Brussels do arrive at Edinburgh. TAXI Plenty of taxis are available outside the terminal. Note that the taxis at Edinburgh Airport are not the large black cabs you usually see in the UK, but are standard cars, as required by a local law. Fare to central Edinburgh is metered and will cost about £13 ($21). Travel time is about 25 minutes; longer during the rush hours. BUS Lothian Region Transport and Guide Friday buses leave the terminal every 15 to 30 minutes for Waverly Bridge in the center of Edinburgh, above Waverly Rail Station. The fare is £3 ($4.50), with a travel time of 25 to 40 minutes. TRAIN Trains run from the Waverly Station to Glasgow and other destinations in England and Scotland. The train Web site has a timetable of trains.
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A Taste of Multi-Cultural Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
From USD 75.51
Office phone number: +31 64 367 21 86
A Taste of Multi-Cultural Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Culture shock rating
Worried we're going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We've got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don't worry, you'll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that's on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you'll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
You're out there in the global community! We're going to take you down streets you'd rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it's worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we've got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
Tour snapshot
This in Focus tour brings together food and conversations about immigration to the forefront. Your guide will introduce you to new and old arrivals to Amsterdam, by walking in a diverse and bustling side of the city. You will visit local markets and shops to try the flavors of non-traditional Dutch cuisine. At the end you are invited to meet the people who benefit the most by someone taking this tour, new migrants searching for a place to call home.
- Immerse yourself in the stories of people from around the world who have chosen to settle in Amsterdam
- Stroll along the city's best shopping streets and admire the many multi-cultural influences that have shaped Amsterdam's vibrant shopping scene
- Meet the locals and try the diverse range of international foods that the Dutch have adopted as their own.
- Go behind the scenes of an innovative arts project that supports and welcomes immigrants to the city
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- Net proceeds from this tour will go directly to the Ondertussen arts program at Kweekschool
- All the vendors we visit are 100% owned and run by locals, ensuring that local people benefit from tourism to their city. So any inclusions on the tour and additional purchases you make will directly benefit the local community.
- You will pick up some responsible travel tips that will help you to be a greener traveller while you're in the city
Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
Outside Tropen Museum entrance, Linnaeusstraat 2, 1092 CK.
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- Starting time: 10.00 AM
- Ending point:
National Holocaust Museum, Plantage Middenlaan 27, 1018 DB Amsterdam. The museum is next to tram stops 9 and 14.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, three foodie treats, donation to the Ondertussen Foundation
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide and any vendors or shop owners. Any artwork you wish to purchase to help further support the Ondertussen in the Kweekschool.
Amsterdam is an amazing city, brimming with quirkiness and creativity and bursting with stories to tell. On this very special tour, we're telling the story of multiculturalism through food tastings and shared experiences with local immigrants. You'll also discover some hidden highlights and learn about the unique work by a local organization who are reaching out to the city's new arrivals.
Your Amsterdam tour will begin in front of the Tropen Museum, a poignant place to start our tour given that we'll be focusing on the cultural melting pot that is Amsterdam, and this space celebrates the people of the world and the wide-ranging cultures they have created.
If the weather is good, we'll make our way through the peace and quiet of Oosterpark, arriving at a popular local shopping street where we'll wander and make a beeline for the local market. On the way, we'll try some Turkish desserts, an absolute must on this side of town. Then we'll explore some of the most exciting and diverse shops in the area, meeting friendly vendors, including a grocer from Iraq and a talented haberdasher from Morocco. At the market, ask your guide to point out where the kibbeling stand is. These Dutch snacks consist of battered chunks of deep-fried fish, served with garlic mayonnaise or tartar sauce. There will be another treat too but we're keeping that one as a surprise!
Next up, we'll take a walk through the trendy Indische Buurt neighbourhood, before taking the tram towards our next stop, the Ondertussen Foundation. Here we will enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the important work they're doing with refugees, offering studio space to both refugee and non-refugee artists which promotes cross-cultural engagement and supports new arrivals as they find their feet in a new city. The organisation's mission is to not only to help bring artistic freedom to refugees, but to also include and document the refugee experience in the contemporary Dutch arts scene and to encourage and embolden the cultural conversation in Amsterdam.
You will have the chance to hear personal stories from the artists themselves, who are using this historic space to produce and exhibit their art, helping them to make a life for themselves here in Amsterdam.
The tour ends here but if you want to continue your immersion into Dutch multiculturalism, the new Holocaust Museum is next door (entrance fees at your own cost). Alternatively, ask your in-the-know guide for tips on where to explore next.
Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, three foodie treats, donation to the Ondertussen Foundation
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide and any vendors or shop owners. Any artwork you wish to purchase to help further support the Ondertussen in the Kweekschool.
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select 'child' above when booking. Children below the age of 6 can join at no cost.
Local contact
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This week on U Look Hungry Brooklyn's own Small Black drop into the studio to talk with host Helen Hollyman. Tune into hear their inspirations for their latest mixtape "Moonkiller", what they think of the latest news on SOPA and the importance of the internet in music, as well as their love of the Swayze flick "Roadhouse". This episode is sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
"We wanted play with the idea of what a rap mixtape is, and can a band do that and stay true to the form, and also be a band and not a rap group or DJ."
–Small Black on U Look Hungry


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Romantic Rhine 2019 Tauck River Cruise
"From one enchanting aspect to another, in ceaseless procession – never an unlovely one..." In 1878 Mark Twain settled in Heidelberg, where he wrote about the Rhine Valley... mountains rise abruptly from the water's edge, ancient castles perch aloft, gentle valleys calm, age-old winelands lure, spas give respite, cathedrals inspire, plains and woods catch the eye, and a great river runs through it – connecting centuries of history and crossroads of thought. You'll see it all – and enjoy a Tauck Exclusive evening at Ehreshoven Castle!
Tour begins: 4:00 PM, Amsterdam. A transfer is included from Schiphol International Airport or Amsterdam Centraal railway station to your riverboat; check-in time aboard ship is 4:00 PM for all guests. Join your fellow river cruisers for a discovery briefing this afternoon when you'll hear about your river travels ahead, followed by a welcome reception and dinner aboard your riverboat to celebrate the start of a fantastic journey. You will be cruising aboard an Inspiration class riverboat, custom designed by Tauck to cater to your comfort with the most space and suites on Europe's rivers... and a non-stop parade of riverboat delights that may surprise you.
In a city indelibly linked to water, it's fitting that your day begins with a cruise on Amsterdam's 17th-century grachten (canals), which fan out in crescent-shaped rings from the northern waterfront. On the drive to board your canal boat, you'll hear an orientation talk on the historic city, which at its heart feels more like a village than the compact centre of a cosmopolitan city. Landmarks include Centraal Station, built at the end of the 19th century and still a place in constant motion – with people, bicycles, trams, and buses; De Waag (Weigh House), once a fortified gate that today houses a popular outdoor café; and the Mint Tower, a gate in the city wall (circa 1400) that marks the intersection of two canals, tram paths, a pedestrian-only shopping street, and the outdoor city flower market – an ever busy, ever interesting crossroads. Aboard the canal boat, you'll glide beneath curved bridges filled with pedestrians and cyclists, and sometimes trams and cars, passing by the narrow houses of merchants who pragmatically stored their goods on the upper floors, safe from flooding. After a guided visit to view the prized collection of art at the world-renowned Rijksmuseum, drive to the old university town of Utrecht where your riverboat awaits. Have lunch onboard and enjoy insightful commentary as your riverboat cruises through the gentle Dutch countryside en route to Germany. A cocktail hour, dinner, and an evening activity in the ship's lounge add to the day's fun.
Overnight your riverboat crosses into Germany. Spend the morning relaxing and taking in the scenic sights along the river as you prepare for afternoon arrival in Köln (Cologne), a city that was the capital of a Roman province as long ago as 50 AD. Sightseeing here begins with a guided walking tour of this city on an intimate scale to discover its pedestrian-only shopping streets, abundant cafés and traditional beer halls. There are medieval churches, avant-garde museums, and the waterfront on the River Rhine. Today's shore excursion includes a visit to the immense twin-towered Kölner Dom, whose construction took a mere six centuries. Completed in 1880, this Gothic cathedral was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, in recognition of its cultural value as "a testament to the longevity of faith." Afterward, if you like, join us for a visit to the Romano-Germanic Museum (closed Mondays) adjacent to the cathedral. The collection contains examples of art, culture and everyday Roman life along the Rhine. Highlights include the Dionysus Mosaic, once the floor of a Roman banquet hall, which lies exactly where it was found in 1941, when workers were digging a World War II bomb shelter. The museum also possesses the world's largest collection of Roman glass and a miniature portrait of the Roman Emperor, Augustus. Tonight enjoy a Tauck Exclusive evening at Ehreshoven Schloss, a Baroque moated castle just outside the city set in a castle park with 18th-century French gardens. The memorable festivities include cocktails, dinner, and local entertainment.
Welcome to Deutsches Eck, the "German Corner," where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet and the beautiful city of Koblenz is situated. The city's roots go back to the Middle Ages, when its location made it powerful and rich as the controller of trade along these major waterways. This morning you have your pick of two activities: an orientation tour of Old Town Koblenz with your Tauck Director... or bicycling* on easy riverside trails through forests, meadows and Riesling winelands, taking in views of the passing pleasure boats and freighters. Bicycling is a countrywide passion in Germany, so you're bound to see the locals riding too. Return to your riverboat for lunch and sail on this afternoon. As you cruise through the quiet Rhine River Valley, noting the small cities, churches, ancient walls, and castles along the way, onboard commentary informs you about the history and geography of the river. This afternoon also provides an opportunity to relax and enjoy the amenities onboard your "floating hotel." Dip in the plunge pool, practice on the putting green, hit the fitness centre, visit the hair salon... Enjoy onboard entertainment as your riverboat continues cruising the Rhine tonight.
Spend the morning observing the beauty of the passing landscape from your riverboat. This afternoon you'll have a choice of sightseeing activities. One possibility is to get to know Speyer. For centuries the Rhine River was a major transport hub and a source of wealth for many, through trade and taxation; Speyer thrived on trade in the 10th and 11th centuries. That's when the construction of its amazing double-domed cathedral began. When you see the cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you may be surprised by its natural glass windows, rather than stained glass, and the roof made entirely of stone – the first ever in Europe. Buried in the crypt are some 300 years of early German emperors. Next, on a visit to the city's impressive Technik Museum, you'll find exhibits dedicated to every form of technology that moves, from vintage cars to the Russian Buran space shuttle – and a Boeing 747 jumbo jet and U9 submarine that you can go inside. Afterward, relax over a refreshing bier at one of the town's many inviting biergartens, a Rhine summer delight. Your other choice of sightseeing is an excursion to Heidelberg, Germany's oldest university town. Narrow lanes, shops, and pubs housed in 17th-century structures in the Altstadt (Old Town) are lively with the cadence and activity of student life. On the hillside above the city, you'll visit the romantic ruins of Heidelberg Castle, an inspiration for painters, and celebrated in writing by many, including the German poet Goethe and Mark Twain, who both spent time here; Twain wrote about the striking red sandstone ruins of Schloss Heidelberg in A Tramp Abroad. This once-grand palace was a home to Bavarian royalty from the 13th to 18th centuries. Today you'll find an imposing ensemble of buildings from different architectural periods, reflecting the architectural ambitions of successive owners, surrounding a central courtyard. From the castle's terrace and gardens, the sweeping views of Heidelberg and the Neckar River Valley below are amazing – as is the feel of 600 years of history.
Your riverboat docks on the Rhine today surrounded by the hills of southern Alsace, many checkered with vineyards. Your morning introduces you to the Alsatian cultural capital of Strasbourg, France, where centuries of being passed between German and French control are reflected in the dual languages and atmosphere of the city. Strasbourg is home to the charming canals and half-timbered houses of La Petite France; stately city residences; a Gothic cathedral; and plenty of winstubs, traditional Alsatian wine rooms. The city skyline is punctuated by the modern offices of the European Parliament and the European Court of Human Rights; along with Geneva, Strasbourg is one of only two European cities with these kinds of international institutions. The afternoon offers a choice of activities. One possibility is to head for the German resort town of Baden-Baden on the edge of the Schwarzwald (the Black Forest), where you'll visit the Caracalla Spa for a pampering experience devoted to wellness and relaxation. Spa facilities include whirlpools, waterfalls, counter-current pools, massage jets, and pools of warm water sourced from natural springs. Add in a sauna complex with both hot and cold rooms (some wellness treatments are at additional cost) and you'll feel like a million bucks at the end of your visit. If spas don't interest you, choose to take a walking tour of Baden-Baden with a local guide. You'll discover a charming town that became especially popular in the 19th century among society types and celebrities who were drawn here to take the waters, attend the horse races, and try their luck in the famous casino, the opulent Kurhaus, built in the 1820s. Tolstoy, for instance, set part of Anna Karenina here (although he gave the city a fictitious name), and his fellow Russian novelist Dostoyevsky penned The Gambler after compulsively playing at the Kurhaus' roulette tables in the 1860s. Enjoy free time in town before heading back to your riverboat.
Welcome to Switzerland! Mountain scenery, shimmering Lake Lucerne, and forests and meadows are in store for you today if you choose to come along on our excursion to Lucerne. In this "city of lights," you'll see its landmark sights: the Kapellbrücke – Chapel Bridge – a covered wooden footbridge crossing the Reuss River that dates back to the 1330s; an octagonal Water Tower once used as a prison; and lovely squares, like the Kornmarkt, Weinmarkt and Hirschenplatz. In Altstadt Lucerne, narrow cobblestone lanes lead to town squares lined with houses painted with frescoes. From town, you'll ascend to the heights of Mt. Pilatus on the world's steepest cogwheel train ride, climbing nearly 7,000 feet from Kriens to the very top – Oberhaupt. In the event that weather prevents ascending (or descending) by cogwheel train, we will go up and down the mountain by cable car. Either way, getting there is definitely part of the fun, as you're surrounded by views of Alpine meadows, mountain streams, and flowering fields along the way. But instead today you may prefer the pleasures of a wine tasting and lunch along the Alsatian wine route. If so, you'll head to Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, originally built in the 1200s on a rocky promontory above the French Alsatian plains; it's an ideal – and strategic – spot for observing comings and goings. Burned, abandoned, and then restored to its former glory in 1899, the castle presents a picture of a mountain fortress of the Middle Ages, brimming with beautiful details. A tasting of Alsatian wines and lunch at your choice of local restaurants completes the afternoon. Regardless of your choice of excursion, your day ends with time spent as you wish in Basel, which lies at the centre of the "Three Corners," where France, Germany and Switzerland meet at the River Rhine. Along the Rhine Promenade, broad steps feature cafés with views of the city skyline and the Romanesque Münster Cathedral. In fact, walking is the best way to experience Basel. From the 16th-century town hall, painted in red and gold, to state-of-the-art works of modern architecture along the Rhine – by internationally acclaimed architects like Frank Gehry and Yoshio Taniguchi – you'll find while exploring this small, charming city on your own that Basel has been a crossroads of travel and thought since the 15th century. Join us onboard this evening for the captain's farewell reception followed by dinner.
Tour ends: Basel. Disembark your riverboat this morning by 9:00 AM. A transfer is included from the riverboat to Basel's EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg or Basel SBB Railway Station. Fly home anytime. Allow 3 hours for flight check-in. For guests wishing to spend more time in Basel, please ask us at booking about additional hotel nights.
Price Guide
|Price (pp)
|08 April 2019^
|29 April 2019
|£5,275 Category 6
|13 May 2019
|24 May 2019
|12 June 2019
|08 July 2019
|02 September 2019
|10 September 2019
|19 October 2019
What's Included
- Return flights from London (regional departures may be available at a supplement)
- All private Tauck shore excursions – £660 Value!
- 7-night Rhine cruise visiting the Netherlands, Germany, France & Switzerland
- Scenic cruising through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Tauck Exclusive: Dinner at the moated 14th-century Ehreshoven Castle
- A walking tour in Koblenz or bicycling along the Rhine River and winelands
- Visit the Alsatian cultural capital of Strasbourg and a renowned Baden-Baden spa or take a walking tour of this elegant Black Forest town
- Climb Mt. Pilatus by cogwheel train or go wine tasting in the Alsatian hills
- Visit Köln and Basel – contemporary cities rich in Rhine history & arts
- Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship including regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
- Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director
- Airport and train station transfers on arrival and departure as noted
- 20 meals, service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges


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