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Although the world is full of spectacular places to see, there are some locations that are beginning to lose their spark. Tourism has been at an all-time high in recent years, particularly amongst Millennials, and the expanding industry of travel blogging, vlogging, and travel-related influencers on social media. With the growing urge to scratch places off that map of yours, we've also begun to see a decline in travellers heading to once-popular destinations.
The world of travel is ever changing and although certain hotspots may have had their moment in the spotlight, it's always surprising to see such a drastic change from millions of tourists visiting these spots each year, to a rapid decline. From crowds, pollution, permanent closings and the fear of pickpockets, here are the 25 once-popular places that nobody is travelling to anymore, and why!
25 Magaluf, Spain - from exotic destination to kitchy resort town
Magaluf is a spectacular destination on the Spanish island of Majorca. The once-beautiful vacation spot has turned into quite the resort town, leading many to feel slightly turned off from it. Although Magaluf was once a hotspot for families, solo travellers and anyone looking for a relaxing vacation, the island has since been hit with a wave of young partiers, specifically from England, says IBTimes UK. Due to this switch in demographics, the island has lost some of its charm, leaving behind a party central destination that is little to no interest to anyone over those party days.
24 Hong Kong, China - Smog Kong
Hong Kong is truly an awe-inspiring island in China that has seen tourists from all over the world, however, things have since changed leading to fewer people visiting Hong Kong. According to TripSavvy, the air quality in Hong Kong has drastically gotten worse, leading to health issues from asthma and bronchial infections, making it a less than favourable destination to visit at the moment. In addition to the health risks, visits to the city during the summer months especially, leave tourists with minimal visibility, so you definitely won't be able to grab a cool photo without a haze of smog in it!
23 Varadero, Cuba - Everyone from America is now going
Varadero is a beautiful resort destination in none other than Cuba! The country is full of history and culture, however, with recent changes in tourism in the last couple of years in regards to Cuba's relations with the United States, tourism has increased tenfold, says Washington Post. Although this was expected to be a great thing, this has led to overcrowded beaches, an increase in prices at hotels, shops and restaurants and a less intimate feel that travellers loved prior to the increase in tourists.
22 Jersey Shore, New Jersey - It has people from The Jersey Shore
MTV's 'Jersey Shore' was one of the most successful reality television shows to this date! The show took place at the Jersey Shore, in New Jersey, which created an immense increase in tourism during its time on air, however, as time passed, so did the hype behind the Shore. According to Her Campus, MTV and the 'Jersey Shore' not only tainted what was once a fun-filled beachside destination but has become the cities claim to fame, which many locals and property owners aren't too thrilled about.
21 Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam - very expensive in comparison to neighboring islands
Vietnam easily has some of the most breathtaking views in the world, and a lively city setting that is fit for any traveller out there. This has obviously led people to flock to Vietnam and its capital city, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. According to The Solo Globe Trotter, due to such an increase in tourism, prices have boosted tremendously, leaving tourists to travel to other countries in Asia such as Laos, Thailand and Cambodia instead. Needless to say, Vietnam is still very much worth a visit, however, it is not nearly the same as it was during its prime.
20 Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik is the capital city of the beautiful country of Iceland! The city itself has become one of the biggest hotspots for tourists to this day, leading to millions upon millions of tourists flocking to the jaw-dropping city each and every year. Despite its beauty, Reykjavik has become quite overcrowded with tourism, taking away its mystical feel, claims iHeart Iceland. It's recommended that you travel during low season to avoid the insane crowds, or venture off to the countless other areas of Iceland that have views just as great, if not better!
19 Beirut, Lebanon - 'the Paris of the Middle East'
Lebanon, although a small country, is one of the most beautiful places you can feast your eyes on! Many claim that the country is the perfect fusion between the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and has even been labelled "the Paris of the Middle East", says Business Insider. Despite its glorious beaches and mountainous landscapes, Lebanon, Beirut in particular, has seen a decrease in tourism in the last decade due to the terrible waste issues the country is facing. According to NewInt, the country has endured a garbage crisis so bad that it has led to waste washing up on their beaches. Although this has gotten drastically better, there is still enormous work that needs to be done to make this country as beautiful as it once was.
18 Cairo, Egypt - not for the claustrophobic
Cairo, Egypt is easily one of the most historic cities in the world! Being the home to one of the World Wonders, the Great Pyramids of Giza, Cairo is full of history and culture that tourists have loved for many years. Although the country is definitely worth checking off your travel bucket list, it's best to understand that the city has changed drastically since its prime tourism days. According to World Nomads, Cairo has endured quite a lot of issues within their government, causing locals and tourism police to become corrupt in ways that can make your experience quite unpleasant. Additionally, the city has become quite congested, making it a less than favourable destination spot for those who are claustrophobic. Despite these reasons, Cairo is still a city thriving rich in history, and should never be passed up if given the chance to visit.
17 Los Cabos, Mexico - not as safe as it once was
Los Cabos is a travel destination that has surely been featured on your social media feed at one point or another. It has been a popular spot for countless years, however, the city has seen a decrease in tourism in recent years. According to The Sun, Los Cabos is not necessarily the safest city to visit, showing an increase in crime and theft among locals and their interest in tourists. Many tourists have caught on to the dangerous situations they can fall into when visiting Los Cabos, causing them to visit other cities in Mexico or neighbouring countries.
16 Atlantic City, Jersey - Swindle city
Atlantic City was once a thriving city in the State of New Jersey where tourists would travel to witness the fun boardwalk and booming casinos, however, things are not looking as they once did. Labelled as a "resort city" by Culture Trip, the city itself has earned quite a negative reputation for casino scams, crime and other unfortunate events that have led tourists to avoid the city. Although it once saw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, Atlantic City has a lot to make up for in order to build its name back up to what it was once loved and adored for.
15 Wedding Cake Rock, Australia - permanently closed
Wedding Cake Rock has been a tourist attraction for quite a while! Located at the Royal National Park near Bundeena, New South Wales, Australia, the White Rock, which shows similarities to that of a wedding cake, has since seen a rapid decrease in visitors, and it's kind of all our fault. The rock, which is suspended 25 meters above sea level, is not made to carry too much weight, however, due to the increase in visitors and tourist trying to grab a shot atop the rock, city officials had to permanently close down access in order to preserve the beautiful formation.
14 Guairá Falls, Paraguay & Brazil - they no longer exist
The Guairá Falls were a series of immense waterfalls on the Paraná River along the border of Brazil and Paraguay. These falls were a massive tourist attraction for decades, however, no one visits them any longer, only because they no longer exist! According to The Amusing Planet, the falls ceased to exist in 1982, at the fault of none other than developers from South America. The falls were inundated by the creation of the Itaipu Dam reservoir, which completely flooded the falls!
13 Blackpool, England - The Jersey Shore of England
Blackpool has easily become the 'Jersey Shore' version of the United Kingdom. The once popular beachside destination has since turned into a party central location that many tourists do not care for. According to The Telegraph, families that once travelled to Blackpool no longer do so because they feel it is "an unsuitable place to take kids anymore", due to the increase in young partiers. Although Blackpool once saw tourists from all over, the city now only receives less than 1% of foreign tourists due to its negative reputation.
12 Penn Station, New York City - replaced by a better station
Penn Station, officially known as Pennsylvania Station, was the main intercity railroad station in New York City and the busiest in the Western Hemisphere, serving more than 630,000 passengers a week, says New York by Rail. Although this was once a booming station, it is barely used any longer since the emergence of Grand Central Station. This had led to fewer tourists using Penn Station, and locals choosing the subway system or Grand Central as their station of choice! Although Pennsylvania Station is still up and running to this day, it definitely does not see as many familiar faces as it once did.
11 Craco, Italy - even the locals had to be relocated
Craco is a now a ghost town and comune in the Province of Matera, Italy. It is located in the southern Italian region of Basilicata and was once a thriving Italian region with a booming economy, and fascinating history, however, not a soul ventures to the abandoned destination. According to Happy Traveler, the old town was abandoned due to a plethora of natural disasters that made it inhabitable, relocating those who lived there to neighbouring cities. Although it is no longer a flourishing destination, it is still used for tours and the shooting of several films!
10 Valletta, Malta - even the Maltese can't afford to live there
Valletta is the small, yet beautiful, capital city of the Mediterranean island nation of Malta. The walled city was first discovered in the 1500s and has rich Roman Catholic architecture and culture. Although Malta was once a prospering destination, it has since seen a decline in tourism and a decline in citizens, too! According to Euractiv, Malta is currently experiencing a renting crisis, which has not only increased the cost of living, but taxes on hotels, and homes leading many Maltese people to leave their country, and fewer tourists from visiting.
9 Chacaltaya Glacier, Bolivia - the glacier has melted
The Chacaltaya Glacier has been a popular destination for quite some time now! The gorgeous glacier, located in Bolivia, allows you to actually drive up your car right to 17,115 feet says Snowbrains, making it quite accessible! Although this glacier saw millions of tourists during its lifetime, it doesn't see too many anymore, and it's yet again all our fault. Due to the consequences of climate change, the glacier has been left to nothing but small bits and pieces of snow and ice. According to the source, the glacier melted 6 years faster than forecasted! Truly a shame.
8 Reno, Nevada - it's no Las Vegas
Reno, Nevada was a major hotspot that had tourists travelling from all over the world in order to bask in all its glory! With exciting attractions, casinos, grand hotels, Reno was truly the place to be. Although that may have been the case, it didn't last for too long. According to Fast Company, the city didn't hold a candle to Las Vegas, which continued to grow and prosper, whereas Reno was limited geographically and could only work with the space it had. This ultimately led to areas of Reno to become quite rundown and tarnished, creating the vast decrease in tourists from visiting the once-popular destination.
7 Maya Bay, Thailand - not a single tourist
Maya Bay is an astonishing beach island part of the Phi Phi Islands in Thailand. With magnificent views, gorgeous landscapes and greenery galore, it is no surprise this place was booming with tourists once upon a time! Although it was indeed a popular destination, Maya Bay has not seen a single tourist in nearly 2 years. According to CNTraveler, Maya Bay become permanently closed due to the amounts of trash that tourists left behind, creating an unsafe and unfavourable environment for the wildlife to prosper. Leave it to us humans to manage to mess up yet another beautiful destination.
6 Salto Hotel, Colombia - people just lost interest
The Salto Hotel, which faces the lovely Tequendama Falls, was once a thriving hotel for visitors to stay at when visiting this glorious waterfall. Although it may have been busy at one time in history, the hotel was left deserted after tourists began to lose interest in the area, says The Vintage News. This left the hotel completely abandoned, with little to no activity in the area. Tourists still visit the falls occasionally, which has led the hotel to turn into a museum!
5 Varosha, Cyprus - from riches to rags
Varosha, located in the beautiful country of Cyprus, was once a city full of lavish people with money to spend! It was once considered to be quite a rich city, where people would often vacation and enjoy their summers along the beach. However, with time, the city went from riches to rags! According to BBC, Varosha, which was once a tourist resort, has since been completely abandoned after the political conflicts the country endured.
4 Disney's River Country, Florida - Disney World is just that much better
Disney's River Country is the first ever water park at Walt Disney World. Although it was not located directly next to or near Disney World, it was still a popular destination for all sorts of water fun! As time passed by, the water park soon lost countless visitors due to the increase in those choosing Disney World Resort over the River Country, says Expedition Theme Park. Since Walt Disney World in Orlando expanded, offering more than you could imagine, tourists stopped visiting River Country and solely opted for Disney World.
3 Pisa, Italy - taake the photo and leave
Pisa, located in Italy, just an hour from Florence, has been a tourist attraction for years and years. Visitors from all over the world flock to Pisa to take the infamous photo of them "holding up" the Tower of Pisa. Although this shot was once the most sought out in the travel industry, it has since faltered as numbers declined. According to Hand Luggage Only, the overcrowdedness and congestion of Pisa has led people to choose neighbouring cities to visit instead, leaving fewer tourists to crowd the Pisa Tower and Cathedral.
2 Paris, France - too many scam artists
Paris, France remains one of the most travelled to places on the planet! With attractions from the Eiffel Tower, L'Arc De Triomphe, the Louvre and the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris is a place that should be on everyone's travel list. Despite its charm and beauty, Paris has since become a hotspot for pickpockets and scam artists, which have tourists staying clear of the city, for the time being, says Bonjour Paris. Although we wouldn't let this stop you from visiting Paris, it's important to always be wary of your surroundings and keep valuables hidden.
1 Machu Picchu, Peru - need a guide to enter
Machu Picchu, in gorgeous Peru, has become one of the world's most popular ancient sites to visit, however, not as many tourists seem to be visiting, and it's not on purpose! Considering the grounds are quite vulnerable and require very careful attention, Peruvian officials have made it a requirement that Machu Picchu can only be visited via tour guide, with only a certain number of people at a time, says TourRadar. This has led to fewer people visiting, however, at the benefit of preserving this magnificent landmark.


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How government uses HOAs and special districts to create stealth tax
How many layers of government do we really need? By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Have you ever stopped to think about all the costs associated with owning a home? Property taxes. Homeowners, condominium, or cooperative association maintenance fees and assessments. Insurance. Short and long term maintenance. Homeowners and home buyers may not fully understand that living in a planned common interest community comes with several additional layers of financial obligation. Today's article illustrates Continue ReadingHow government uses HOAs and special districts to create stealth tax

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Fashion conscious trendy travellers who always want to look their best are just as particular when choosing the luggage they wish to take on their trips. Turning up at a five star hotel with old, battered suitcases is not the image they want to project. Paklite has now come to the rescue of "ladies who luggage" with their new Featherweight collection. Of particular interest to these on trend travellers will be the brand new colour of Strawberry Red – not quite pink, not quite red, but definitely the new fashion forward colour choice that will turn heads and make a statement at any destination.
To add further variety, the Featherweight microlite collection is also available in black and fuchsia, so fashionistas can co-ordinate their overall look when planning their trip. The luggage is designed with strength and durability in mind, while still being one of the lightest and most stylish options on the market, so not only does it look good, it is good.
The expandable front compartments allows for extra carrying capacity and the large front pocket on the Featherweight luggage means no skimping on what you want to pack, plus all the external pockets are lockable. The fully lined interior with foam padding and the microweave rip-stop fabric construction provides the user with confidence, knowing that their precious contents are safe, no matter what sort of rough treatment the suitcase receives from airline baggage handlers.
The large trolley case is great for extended travel, while the medium sized version is ideal for light travel. The small case fits in overhead luggage racks without a problem and is the perfect on-board accessory.
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The TSA approved locks help keep intruders out and the zippers, with a twin zip feature on all main compartments, prevent thieves from piercing the zip and stealing belongings.
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Why I quit: Draunidalo
Aliki Bia
September 23, 2018 7:42 pm
Former National Federation Party president and Member of Parliament and now Hope Party leader, Tupou Draunidalo has finally revealed why she abandoned her former party.
In an exclusive interview with FBC News, Darunidalo says she suddenly quit the NFP as party president, because much to her disgust the party leadership had suddenly started coalition talks with SODELPA for this year's General Election.
"Their decision was to work with all parties and that includes the party SODELPA and no i don't want to sit with SODELPA anymore and they disrespected their own voters and how can I talk about stability and the rule of law when i sit with those who don't participate in it and I will be seen in a very bad light."
Draunidalo who now heads the new Hope party says she can't stand working with SODELPA leader, Sitiveni Rabuka, who she holds responsible for the demise of Fiji after the 1987 coups.
Despite various parties working together prior to the general elections Draunidalo's new party, Hope, will never work with parties that are involved with SODELPA and its leader Sitiveni Rabuka.
"But there's something about him and we all know what he started in this country and it has lost this country billions of dollars and the most who are suffering is the young people."
Draunidalo says Rabuka's return to the political arena portrays a bad image for Fiji.
"They will say wow this man can start a coup culture, he can destroy NBF and the whole economy and the people of Fiji will keep voting for him and if he can do it I can do it to and this is not a good thing to encourage."
Draunidalo believes there are standards that needs to be set in Fiji despite some political leaders being fond of making all sorts of compromises just to get into power.
She says no matter how much forgiveness is asked for, the massive wrongs done by Rabuka, cannot be undone.
Rabuka is expected to give a response today, while NFP leader Biman Prasad cast doubts on Draunidalo's claims saying she knows the truth and that he sincerely hopes for her sake she is not lying.


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People have found meanings in flowers throughout history. Flowers are a part of our lives from birth to death, and they're a symbolic presence at nearly every major event in cultures worldwide, whether an English wedding, the birth of an Indian baby or an Egyptian funeral. Jasmine, the "queen of flowers," is a prime example of this tradition. This simple flower with an intoxicating fragrance has spread from India to the rest of the world, and many cultures attach special meaning to it. A little digging will reveal all the ways you can use jasmine to convey your feelings.
Use Jasmine as a religious offering or altar decoration. It is the symbol of divine hope in the Hindu religion. The Balinese people plant jasmine in their public and private temples. Also, the Siwaratrikalpa, an ancient Javanese text, states that jasmine should be used as an offering to Ciwa, the native Javanese name for God. A common girl's name, it comes from ancient Persian and means "gift from God."
Use jasmine as a symbol of love and romance. Sampaguita, a variety of jasmine, comes from the Pilipino words "sumpa kita," in English, "I promise you." Couples once upon a time exchanged sampaguita necklaces just as a today's couples give wedding rings. A traditional Asian belief is that jasmine penetrates the soul and opens up emotions. In ancient Egypt, Cleopatra used jasmine oil to seduce Anthony. It is still a favorite ingredient in perfumes all over the world.
Use jasmine as the Victorians did. In Victorian Britain, jasmine was a fragrant symbol of amiability, cheerfulness, grace and elegance. While other cultures see jasmine as a symbol of sensuality and romance, Victorians used it as a complement to shyness and modesty. It was seen as a fragrant and cheering part of any flower arrangement and was valued because of the difficulty of growing it in a cold climate.
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Neoconservatives have been accused of many things, of being Trotskyite communists, of being Fascists, of being closeted liberals and collectivists. But I think they are simply an extremist cult of Platonists.
Plato's Republic contains a section called "the allegory of the cave". In it, Plato lays out his argument that reality itself is an illusion, and that the process of human growth involves recognizing this illusion. Mind you, this is in his work on government. We are all, according to Plato, analogous to prisoners chained to the floor of a cave, watching shadows cast on the wall of the cave by the reality outside. Eventually we recognize our predicament, free ourselves, and make our way out of the cave into the blinding light of reality.
This is neoconservatism in a nutshell. Neocons are Platos "guardians" who must create and manage his prison-cave. The world is a dangerous place, and we must be chained inside a cave for our protection, by government. Karl Rove said famously that he and his neocon friends are "historys actors," "creating new realities," which the rest of us are "left to just study." Our interaction, in Plato's work, with the shadows cast on the wall constitutes our consent to this arrangement, according to Platonic neoconservatism. As above, so below.
In case it's not obvious, I find this to be a ridiculous idea -- a fig-leaf to cover systematic abuse and theft. I have never been a fan of Greek philosophy. It seems to have been the product of a community of people who started out with a lot of unnecessary presumptions regarding the human condition, and perhaps even some mental defects to wit. Greeks were democrats through-and-through. They were collectivists. They believed in benign rulers -- in philosopher-kings. And they believed that human survival depended upon all of these things which, in their ecological niche, perhaps it did. They also heard voices. They had no concept of higher mathematics, of ternary logic. They eeked out a living from rocky cliffsides and on the open seas. And, by their appearance, they seemed to be either opiate addicts, victims of serious malnutrition or more probably both.
So, I am no Greek. I am an American. I believe in individual sovereignty, not collectivism. I adhere to WESTERN values. And Western values proclaim that men are equal, but that they are still men, not cogs. Western values celebrate the notion that men who stand in the way of their equals, must be destroyed. I live in an environment of relative material abundance. And government, if it is to exist at all, exists mainly to ensure that this condition perpetuates -- not to chain future generations to the floor of a cave. Any government that fails in this, I will cheerfully abolish.
In the Polish sci-fi The Futurological Congress, the world is getting colder (not warmer as we are led to believe by "global warming"). The oil is running out. What is the solution? For Stanislaw Lem, the solution was a tyrannical government that drugged and mind-controlled everyone to make the populace think that it was warmer than it actually was, and that things were better than they actually were. It seems Eastern-European Jewish émigrés to the US (ie. Neoconservatives) found a much simpler solution -- to drug and mind-control the people who owned the land in warmer climates, the land with the oil.
For George Soros, the "neo-con" is an integral part of finance, even though he is technically a Neoliberal. His hedge fund is called the Quantum Fund, because it practices "quantum" finance. Quantum finance is the idea that money should appear out of nowhere, in the economy, the same way that photons appear in nature, in discrete packets or "quanta". Managing this requires the same apparatus of drugging and brainwashing and systematic hiding and stealing of property as in Neoconservatism. The difference is that, whereas neoconservatives seem content to steal property permanently, neoliberals seem to practice the theory that your money should appear out of nowhere as soon as you perceive a need for it.
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The Sad Story of an Epic Fail – IBC Challenge
It's the last Monday of the month which means it's time for the Int'l Bloggers Challenge. This month challenge is a little bit different from the others. We're exposing some of our epic fails. Gasp!!! Something you don't see often in a world where information is readily available and all you need to do is go to Pinterest to see pictures of stunning DIY projects and decorating ideas? I don't know about you, but sometimes it feels like it's all a little bit over the top. I've seen some beautifully decorated homes and thought, who on earth dusts all that stuff. And all those DIY projects where something that's perfectly functional has been turned into something that collapses in a heap the minute you've finished staging the photo. If you've got a minute or two to spare let me tell you the sad story about my epic fail when I decided to make my hubby a man curtain.
Even the name is a little ridiculous, but I that didn't phase me. I figured it would make it easier to get to the number one spot on google if someone ever decided to type in "man curtain" 😉 And it all started with this contraption here.
That thing is apparently called a Guy Wire Turnbuckle and I have no idea how it ended up in our stash of arbitrary things. Nevertheless it was there, and it looked like a very manly thing. Now I've never been one to shy away from playing with manly things so I gathered up a whole bunch of chains and some wire and started thinking about what I could do that would go viral and put our name up there with the other blogging greats. People like Mary, Keri, Katrin and Pili.
That's when inspiration struck. Why not wire the chains to the turnbuckle to make a manly version of a beaded curtain.
No one's done that before, right? It would be the perfect décor in a man cave or even garage. I could already see myself walking onto the stage to get my award for turning the world of DIY around. And the best thing about the man curtain was that it could be used for storage too. Just add a few hooks and viola.
And that's when the epic fail happened. That darn curtain became so heavy it stayed on the wall for all of maybe 3 minutes, before it came crashing down in a heap and taking a whole bunch of hubbies tools with it. It left a dent in the wall on the way down and a crater the size of Mount Vesuvius on the garage floor.
We were lucky to survive the fall with all of our appendages intact. This is a family friendly blog so unfortunately I can't share the words hubby used. Suffice to say that quite a few hardened criminals would have been proud of my man. That's the thing about DIY and life in general. Not everything works, but we move on and we learn something valuable in the process, even if it's just the realization that old limbs can still move really quickly when disaster strikes.
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I'm glad to say we could salvage some bits and piece, although my pride was in tatters for a few weeks. Those chains went to making a dreamy garden swing and my new found appreciation for gravity helped me figure out how to defy it and make this HOME shelf, our most popular post ever. Well that is until I figure out how to make a light weight man curtain, so I can bask forever in blogging glory 😉
Everyday somewhere, someone is doing something silly that could lead to an epic fail. That's what makes us human. I honestly believe that failure is something we all need to celebrate instead of hide, so we can learn and grow together. It's only when you fail that you begin to realize that good things don't happen overnight and that sharing failure often brings us closer together. Talking about sharing, pop on over to my beautiful friends from the IBC to see of their epic fail.
P.S. If you're willing I love you to share some of your fails in the comments below so we can all grow together.
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Posted: April 3, 2017 00:12
Angie ~ ambient waresSuch a great frame of mind Michelle! I wish I was kinder to myself in the face of failure which happens at least once a day. I'm definitely learning that the harder I am on myself, the harder it is to really complete ANYTHING. Thanks for this reminder!
Posted: April 1, 2017 01:04
KellieI have a few that have not worked. I have wondered about the chain thing that went around. Thanks for the heads up.
Posted: March 31, 2017 19:57
yvonneThis makes me feel so much better, the amount of things that I end up not putting on the blog because it has turned out different to planned lol! X
Posted: March 31, 2017 17:30
jodie filogomoIt's true--sometimes I think I learn more from the failures than the successes! jodie www.jtouchofstyle.com
Posted: March 31, 2017 14:15
GinaI really like the theme of this month's international linkup! It makes me feel a lot better about my own epic fails. Like the time I tried to make bread in my food processor and broke it. O.o Haha!
Posted: March 30, 2017 23:24
TaraI think the man curtain was a great idea. All those tools would get heavy, though. My husband has something with hooks that holds his ties and belts. It's great for keeping them organized and from being all over floor.
Posted: March 30, 2017 23:19
Sadhna GroverOh my dear, very well written post, Michelle. Failure can make us perfect. You are right we should not shy of our failure. we all are human beings. Sometimes we start a project but that can be a total disaster. Home-shelf is looking so cute for small items and garden swing is an awesome idea. I am looking forward to see all your new and successful projects in future.
Posted: March 30, 2017 21:47
AmyYou are hilarious! This was a great post. I agree about all the picture perfect homes on Instagram, etc. Who actually lives like that? Not me... Personally, I think the man curtain was a fabulous idea. Don't let it go. You'll make it work at some point! Also, I adore the HOME shelf that you came up with!
Posted: March 30, 2017 20:17
LeannaHey Michelle: I really enjoyed reading along, I was nodding my head thinking yes that's logical, good idea, what could go wrong it makes sense to me. I can just imagine your shock when the whole thing came crashing down. In our home Hubs is always cautioning me about the weight of something. He often has to curb my enthusiasm on "ideas". I have to say though that your new whimsical swing is my favorite post to date and maybe it wouldn't have occurred if this man curtain had worked out for you. Thank you for sharing its nice to know the reality behind your gorgeous blog.
Posted: March 30, 2017 18:03
CathyHow refreshing! In the online world where we mostly see "perfection". By the way, I loved your swing and your shelf is great!
Posted: March 29, 2017 17:35
Debrashoppeno5Our fails make us go back to the drawing board so you will come up with an idea for the man curtain. And go down in bloggers history. But in the meantime the swing and shelf look fabulous.
Posted: March 29, 2017 14:36
PiliI agree completely with you Michelle, when I see all those perfects homes with lot of decorating stuff everywhere I wonder who does the cleaning. Every time I clean my home the idea of becoming a minimalist grows in my mind. I love the idea of a man curtain and having all his tools there is perfect. I am sure you will find a solution for that because it's not a fail, it's another way of how not to do it. Edison knew a lot about that. I love reading your posts, you make me laugh so hard! I can imagine hubby's words and that crater on the floor lol.
Posted: March 29, 2017 01:51
FLORENCE @ VintageSouthernPicksSo cleverly and humorously written, you had me in chuckles all the way through it! Yes I know what you mean about wanting to bask in blogging glory! It's a good thing you survived the crash of the manly curtain. Hardened criminals would have been proud of your man & his vocabulary!! Haha! Well, you will reach "blogging glory," I am certain...one of these days....along with the other blogging greats!
Posted: March 28, 2017 18:56
Linda at Mixed KreationsMichelle the man curtain is a brilliant idea, and I am sure you will come up with something that will work. But you were able to put your chains into good use on your pretty garden swing. You are to funny "playing with manly things". I'm afraid my mind went in the gutter with that, LOL.
Posted: March 28, 2017 14:44
Jas @All that's JasOh Em Gee, you're "not the one to shy away from playing with manly things"... made me laugh out loud...Sorry, my mind is in the gutter. I'm going to time out now :( Those chains do look mighty heavy. I like your idea of man curtain, perhaps some lighter chains would do, unless that would be insulting to the man ;)
Posted: March 28, 2017 13:32
KeriMichelle, this was such a beautifully written post, love the style and your humor. As for the man curtain, hey you tried and I think it would have been awesome had not the weight been overwhelming. You've already made into the book of blogging glory. You and your husband create some of the most awesome sauce projects ever!!
Posted: March 27, 2017 20:14
TwoPlusCuteHahah, I have my share of epic fails but I laughed so hard at the expectations part of "award for turning the world of DIY around" - I can relate so much on that, lol! :D
Posted: March 27, 2017 17:53
KatrinAh that home shelf is beautiful and the swing a dream! You come up with genius ideas all the time Michelle, ALL THE TIME! That man curtain, another great one, seriously, how cool! And I'm sure you'll figure out how to make it lightweight soon enough! I had fun reading your post, lol, fails can be so much fun , hey??
Posted: March 27, 2017 17:10
Mary-the boondocks blogNot in a million years would I have come up with that idea Michelle. Had it worked you certainly would have been collecting the Oscar for DIY projects. It is an interesting idea for sure and maybe with the right materials, you can actually achieve it. Nothing like a good fail to wound your pride and put more determination in your mind! And you see, you found another purpose for those chains so it is not a total loss.
Posted: March 27, 2017 15:46
[email protected]_diemYour HOME shelf is my favorite, too! I agree with your saying - move by learning, that's it :) I have so many attempts that didn't even make it to the stage of "project", I have lost count. But I have learned on each one. Every new project is easier and shorter due to those lessons. have a great day!


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Our first fundraiser on January 27, 2018 in support of The Makeover was a success! Friends of the documentary short, "The Makeover" contributed $5,000 towards our goal of $18,000. With this funding, licensing has been completed and funding to begin the original music score is underway. We still need to raise another $13,000 to complete the original music score, 5:1 sound mixing, make the digital master and market this 38 minute doc to the world. We are most grateful for any donation, large or small.


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We have set the gold standard in the State of Nevada and across the USA for how to stage massive renovations with all donated labor and materials to honor our U.S. Veterans". Arnold Stalk PhD, Founder, Veterans Village Las Vegas
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All supplies and materials for this Extreme Makeover event have been generously donated by businesses and the residents of Las Vegas, NV.
PROJECT SCOPE: Initial facility rehabilitation of a former rundown apartment complex with 204 mini suites located at 50 N. 21st St. in Downtown Las Vegas, NV. Initial improvements will include prep and painting of all 5 buildings on the property in a single day.
Dr. Arnold Stalk is the founder of SHARE a nonprofit developer has been developing housing for special needs demographics, since 1983 with over $800,000,000 in built projects throughout the United States. The second campus is the next step in Dr. Stalk's mission to expand to 1000 units for housing in Las Vegas for United States Veterans and those with special needs.
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WHEN: 10/22/2016 7:30 am arrival to 12 noon
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When I first joined RedCat Digital back in February, I remember being told about the various recruitment awards that happen in the industry. Not coming from a recruitment background I wasn't too familiar with these awards and looked into what categories RedCat Digital could be entered for and how we go about entering them. If you've ever been part of the nomination process you'll realise just how much preparation and work goes into it. At the time there were other priorities so we decided that 2018 would be our year.
Fast forward to Wednesday, 4th October and in my inbox, I receive an email from our Managing Director telling me that we were one of the finalists for Best Small Recruitment Agency by The National Online Recruitment Awards. I admit I was very excited. I was so thrilled to hear we had been put forward! From then on I made it my mission to give RedCat the best chance we could have at winning. I made sure to understand the criteria we'd be assessed on and was pleasantly surprised to find out that we'd be judged on our candidate experience.
Since joining, a lot of my objectives for RedCat Digital has been to build our on our candidate experience; from the usability of our website to the blogs we write. Even so, the competition looked extremely fierce as I clicked through the other finalists' websites. I was confident, but this being the first award we've been nominated for since I joined, I was definitely nervous.
It seems as if, in no time at all, the 15th of November rolled around and the team were preparing to go to The National Online Recruitment Awards held in The West End. It was an amazing atmosphere and such a pleasure to mingle with the other nominees!
When we were announced as the winner for Best Small Recruitment Agency there was a moment of stunned silence from the team before we excitedly made our way to the stage to receive our award. Despite our shock, we are undoubtedly proud to be recognised for all the hard work we do here in the industry.
I would like to say a massive thank you to whoever nominated RedCat Digital and to all of the judges. We are thrilled to have won our category and proudly have our award on display.
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The following is information on Daylily Leaf Streak, a diseas of daylilies that we see in Delaware.
Daylily Leaf Streak
Brown rectangular spots and yellow streaking on the leaves are symptoms of daylily leaf streak, caused by the fungus Aureobasidium microstictum. Cultivars vary in susceptibility to this disease - in extreme cases on highly susceptible cultivars, virtually all of the foliage can be affected. The pathogen overwinters on infected leaves, and is spread by splashing water from overhead irrigation or rainfall. Infection is limited when temperatures reach 90 °F or above.
Control: Fungicides effective in protecting uninfected leaves from this disease include thiophanate methyl (Cleary's 3336 and others), chlorothalonil (Daconil), and azoxystrobin (Heritage). For maximum effectiveness, fungicides should be applied starting when new growth is emerging.
Daylily leaf streak. Photo from the Fla. Dept. Agric. & Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry.
Information from the Greenhouse May 1, 2009 edition of the TPM/IPM Bi-Weekly Report from the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Central Maryland Research and Education Center http://www.ipmnet.umd.edu/09May01G.pdf
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RAWALPINDI - The Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) Sanitation Department staff under ongoing cleanliness week has removed 1996 tons garbage during the last four days. According to RCB Spokesman Qaiser Mahmood, the sanitation workers removed garbage from residential and commercial areas falling in its jurisdiction.
He said that an awareness campaign regarding cleanliness was started and the residents were being urged to play their role to make the Cantt areas clean. Pamphlets were also distributed among traders, motorists and residents. The week long drive would conclude on October 1, he added.
He informed that the routes of Muharram processions and adjacent areas of Imambargahs were especially being focused.
The residents are appreciating efforts of the Cantonment Board for making Cantt areas clean.


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Don't make me change my shirt for meetings or hikes or date nights. #constantcompanion
Expect to pay $50-200 for thoughtful designs + legit materials.
Try on shirts that interest you; keep notes on fit, feel + what a good friend thinks.
Return what doesn't work, integrate what does (and maybe clean something unused out of your closet).
(Tailored a little, some may not like it, but I think this shirt has to be tried.)
(Light gray is one of our favs, but don't sleep on the slim-cut purple!)
(If you've never tried merino, give these a try. Nice thickness.)
Available in v-neck, crew neck and henley.
(The one I've stuck with the longest. These designers are wizards.)
(The cut of these T's is one of the favorites of everything we've encountered. Cotton just doesn't last as long as the merino, though.)


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Actress Lesley Nicol, 59, lives in London with her husband, Da'aboth. She plays Mrs Patmore, the cook, in Downton Abbey.
I get invited to a lot more glamorous parties since I've been in Downton Abbey, which has made me much more fashion conscious. Luckily, I have a wonderful, stylish friend, Debbie, who takes me shopping – she knows exactly what suits me.
I don't have any rules when it comes to clothes. I'll wear anything if it fits and looks good. But I struggle to find anything that suits me in high-street shops. I like clothes designed for women who are not age 14: grown-up, nicely cut and not frumpy. I'm not going to start dressing like an old lady just because I'm approaching 60.
I inherited my weight problem from my mum. She was always on diets. If there was a box of chocolates in the house, she'd eat half a chocolate, then put the other half back. She loved me, but she did encourage me to diet in my teens. I spoke to her about it years later and explained that all she did was make me want to run down the street and buy a Mars bar. She was mortified, because she was trying to do what she thought was right for me. I'm glad we had that conversation before she died. She apologised and we put it behind us.
For many years, I picked the wrong men, or they picked me. I think if you don't feel attractive or worth something as a woman, you attract men who don't really look after you. That's what happened to me, but I realise that those relationships were like a journey, helping me to learn something about myself.
I'd ruled out getting married, but then I fell in love in my fifties! I'm quite into spiritual and alternative therapies, and when my friend Debbie told me she'd discovered a Reiki practitioner called Da'abath, I laughed like a drain, because it sounded like Darth Vader! But I felt very comfortable with him from the moment we met.
It wasn't love at first sight, but as the months passed, I became drawn to him. I knew that if he had feelings, he'd never act on them because it would be unprofessional. I did something completely out of character one day when we were standing outside his house in the rain – I turned to him and kissed him! It was very brave, but I had to take a chance, and I'm glad I did because he admitted he liked me too. We've been married for six years, and I now feel totally accepted and loved. My dad used to say to me, "I want you to find somebody who puts you first," and after all these years, I've found it.
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I've recently started power-walking and running. My friend Nadia suggested we try it together. It's not easy, especially when Nadia powers ahead and shouts at me to keep up! She's very bossy, but that's what I need because I've always been the kind of person who joins a gym, goes for a few weeks and then gives up. I need someone to motivate me.
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Nintendo's Reggie Fils-Aime Talks Amiibo and the 'Skylanders' Deal
Nintendo delivered a surprise this week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo when it said figurines of its iconic Bowser and Donkey Kong characters would appear in "Skylanders SuperChargers," the fourth installment of Activision Blizzard's popular videogame series.
It was an unexpected move for both companies. Nintendo, which has its own line of figurines called amiibo, doesn't often allow its intellectual property to appear in third-party games. Activision, up until this deal, has used only original characters in "Skylanders."
To find out how the deal went down and to get more details about Nintendo's amiibo strategy, the WSJ talked with Reggie Fils-Aime, president of Nintendo of America. Edited excerpts follow.


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Job Title Snr Supply Officer
Job ID 16274
Location Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania-U.R.Of
Salary Grade P4
Hardship Level B
Family Location Type Family
The post of Senior Supply Officer takes on the role of leading, coordinating and supervising all supply activities within a country or operation. The incumbent maintains contact with other UN agencies, NGOs, government partners and commercial contractors to facilitate the operation. The incumbent directly supervises professional and general service staff in the operation, and reports to the Representative or the Deputy Representative (Operations) at the same level as the Programme and Administration functions. The incumbent will also have direct working relationship/arrangement with the Head of UNHCR offices that fall within the domain of the office and will also have a responsibility to monitor, coach, guide and intervene with the staff within the given area of responsibility.
- UNHCR has an effective local supply chain that enables the country operation to meet the needs of persons of concern.
- UNHCR delivers timely and quality goods and services to its country operations and persons of concern.
- The country has a local infrastructure that is robust and flexible enough to accommodate the needs of its operation, and timely response to emergency.
- The operation has effective partners to support supply activities.
- The local supply chain is optimised and aligned with the operation's evolving needs and management system.
Responsibility: Strategy
- Develop a supply chain strategy, structure and budget that is aligned with the global strategy and inserted in the operations plans.
- Prepare plans for delivery of relief items according to UNHCR's short and medium term requirements.
- Plan and develop an effective procurement strategy for the geographical area of responsibility taking into account the procurement of important commodities and services in advance. Use procurement planning tools to their best effect to produce realistic procurement plans. Implement the plan then periodically review it to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
- Draw up plans for the disposal and replacement of old and obsolete assets.
- Ensure adequate capacity to respond to an emergency and develop contingency plans for the supply function as part of the operational plan.
- Determine the criteria and profile for the country operation's supply workforce.
Operational Support
- Evaluate the feasibility of, and select partners for supply chain projects based on objectives, priorities, strengths and resources of the implementing partner and/or contractor, according to criteria consistent with UNHCR rules and procedures.
- Assess the environment and situation in which a supply operation will take place. Implement supply operations in the field in the best manner possible through elimination of obstacles.
- Coordinate the work of the supply units so as to achieve operational objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner. Ensure the effective and efficient use of financial and material resources within the rules and procedures of UNHCR. Implement management tools and resolve difficulties by finding solutions to problems and bottlenecks through development of innovative solutions to problems that meets the needs of refugees and other persons of concern.
- Coordinate, manage and support all activities pertaining to the supply chain function including planning, sourcing, transport, shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, asset and fleet management in the operation. Apply distribution control techniques to optimise stock levels.
- Manage the performance and coordinate activities of implementing partners and/or Contractors performing supply related activities, and ensure that they understand and adhere to relevant UNHCR rules and procedures.
- Maintain an up-to-date overview of UNHCR's country level supply chain capacity and preparedness, as well as, that of its partners to ensure that adequate capacity exist also to cover emergencies.
- Sustain the supply chain's capacity throughout an emergency and ensure an efficient flow of relief items to the persons of concern. Rapidly respond to changing needs and quickly reallocate resources when required.
- Develop relevant contacts and build constructive relations with government authorities, implementing partners, UN agencies and others, to foster mutual cooperation for the timely delivery of relief items avoiding bottlenecks.
Infrastructure Support
- Coordinate, manage and support the procurement process to ensure timely, cost-effective and adequate delivery of commodities and services to support operational needs.
- Research the market, identify, assess and select vendors based on their capability for timely delivery of the right quality commodities and services. Maintain vendor and item master databases.
- Implement effective asset and fleet management that regularly monitors the asset/fleet pool, saves cost and safeguards the investment of the organisation.
- Analyse the quality of commodities and services delivered in relation to the needs of the operation and established quality standards. Establish a quality assurance processes which includes specific internal controls and self-evaluation criteria and procedures.
Business Support
- Analyse the existing infrastructure and ensure that it is optimally aligned with the operational needs.
- Set up and adapt standard supply chain structures to the local environment that are consistent with the operational needs. Ensure effective information flow in the supply chain and adapt process and documents to the prevailing environment.
- Implement practical projects to improve supply performance that has clear objectives, timescales, tasks and resources defined. Monitor the project execution against the plans and take action when actual implementation deviates from plans.
- Monitor the quality and accuracy of supply chain related data in relevant business systems. Compile and analyse statistical information, identify trends and developments in supply chain related matters that will assist in decision making.
- Disseminate, promote commitment to and monitor compliance with UNHCR's global policies, standards and guidance on supply chain management.
- Establish and maintain an efficient and skilled workforce that is capable of supporting on-going operations.
- Any other responsibility deemed necessary or as delegated by the Supervisor in order to meet the level of service required by the organisation.
- Allocate resources in compliance with the resources allocation framework and determine the country operation's supply chain structure (including the location of warehouses, Supply officers, trans-shipment points and other infrastructure).
- Determine shipment methods, routes and delivery schedules to meet demand in the most timely and cost-effective manner.
- Award, approve and terminate local contracts and frame-agreements in accordance with delegated authorities, as well as, relevant UNHCR regulations, rules and procedures.
- Enforce local compliance with relevant UNHCR regulations, rules and procedures related to supply chain.
- Approve the criteria and profile for the country operation's supply chain workforce within standards established by UNHCR.
- Appraise the performance of supervised staff.
- Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master's) in Economics, Business Administration, Logistics or related fields plus minimum 8 years of previous work experience relevant to the function. Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) plus 9 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 7 years of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
- Excellent knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
- Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position such as the Supply Chain Learning Programme (SCLP).
- Other UN procurement and logistics training – such as IAPSO and UNPD.
- Knowledge and working experience of PeopleSoft/MSRP Supply Chain applications.
- Knowledge of additional UN languages.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR Senior Supply Officer positions. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Position Competencies
C001L3 – Accountability Level 3
C002L3 – Teamwork & Collaboration Level 3
C003L3 – Communication Level 3
C004L3 – Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 3
C005L3 – Client & Result Orientation Level 3
C006L3 – Organizational Awareness Level 3
M001L3 – Empowering and Building Trust Level 3
M006L3 – Managing Resources Level 3
M002L3 – Managing Performance Level 3
M003L3 – Judgement and Decision Making Level 3
M004L3 – Strategic Planning and Vision Level 3
M005L3 – Leadership Level 3
X001L3 – Analytical Thinking Level 3
X005L3 – Planning and Organizing Level 3
Please note that the closing date for vacancies in the Addendum 3 is Thursday 24 January 2019 (midnight Geneva time)


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Leading Los Angeles Firms Received Best SEO Agency Awards for Month of November by 10 Best SEO
On this month's version of 10 Best SEO, RankLab comes in first place as the Best SEO Agency of the month of November of 2017, with Websites Depot and Elite SEM coming in second and third place, respectively. All of these are located in Los Angeles, California, and have stuck out among the crowd of innumerable search engine optimization firms.
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10 Best SEO has selected the winners of its Best Los Angeles SEO Agency awards for November 2017, giving RankLab the top prize.
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The first book in Vilhelm Moberg's four-volume Emigrant novel series.
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September 15, 1995
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Fight Week's Title Fights Get Refs and Judges
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The UFC's International Fight Week, which runs from July 5th to 10th, is going to be incredible. Not only will this wild week include more than 30 fights, but a whopping 5 of those fights will be for UFC titles.
First up, on July 7th, we'll see Rafael Dos Anjos defend his lightweight belt against Eddie Alvarez. Then, on the 8th, the strawweight title will be up for grabs as dominant champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk defends her belt against number-one-contender and long-time rival Claudia Gadelha. Then, the next night, on the main card of the landmark UFC 200, we'll see Frankie Edgar and Jose Aldo fight for the interim featherweight title, Miesha Tate defend her bantamweight strap against Amanda Nunes, and Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier unify their light heavyweight titles.
As the weeks between us and these incredible championship matchups melt away, the final logistical preparations for them are being made. The most recent effort to this end was the Nevada State Athletic Commission's unanimous selection of the referees and judges for each bout. Here are the details.
Dos Anjos and Alvarez's lightweight title fight will be refereed by the ever-capable Herb Dean. Judging duties for this bout will go to Derek Clark, Sal D'Amato and Junichiro Kamijo.
Jedrzejczyk and Gadelha's strawweight title grudge match, meanwhile, will be refereed by Big John McCarthy, and judged by Jeff Mullen, Marcos Rosales and Dave Hagen.
Aldo and Edgar's interim featherweight title fight will be overseen by Marc Goddard, with Tony Weeks, Marcos Rosales and Junichiro Kamijo sitting cage-side to score the fight.
Tate's bantamweight title defense against Nunes will be officiated by Herb Dean, while judging duties will go to Derek Cleary, Sal D'Amato and Glenn Trowbridge.
Jones and Cormier's title unification, finally, will be officiated by John McCarthy and judged by the same trio as Tate vs. Nunes.
While MMA judges are almost universally reviled by fans, the referees for these title fights, at least, look perfectly capable. Dean and McCarthy are arguably the most popular refs in the game, while Goddard is fairly well-respected as well. Despite the good reputation of these officials however, not everyone is happy with these referee assignments.
According to MMAFighting.com, who spoke with NSAC Executive Director Bob Bennett, Jon Jones and his camp have apparently expressed concern with McCarthy reffing the UFC 200 main event.
"Earlier this morning, I did receive at 8:18 an e-mail from the Jones camp, from Mr. (Malki) Kawa, expressing his concerns regarding referee John McCarthy in this fight," Bennett told MMAFighting. "Upon review of his complaints or his concerns, I did some research, and I certainly respect the comments that he made, but I do not think they are significant enough to deter me from moving from my initial recommendation."
So, it appears that Jones' concerns, whatever they are, will go unheeded. And while these concerns surely have some merit, Jones and his camp probably don't need to worry too much. While we see officiating snafus fairly frequently—such as the one that forced Joanne Calderwood to brutalize and injured Valerie Letourneau at UFC Ottawa—McCarthy is rarely in the cage when these things happen. He's as experienced and capable as MMA refs come. Yes, Jones, Cormier, and the rest of fight week's championship fighters, seem to be in good hands.
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Update: Settlement checks to be sent by the end of 2018
We are happy to report that the first round settlement checks in the Beckett v. Aetna lawsuit will be sent on December 28, 2018.
Class members whose PHI was allegedly improperly transmitted by Aetna to its legal counsel without proper authorization, and who were not sent the July 2017 mailing, will be sent $75 on December 28, 2018.
All class members sent the July 2017 mailing will receive a base payment of $642.43.
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In a separate mailing, these class members will receive a tax form and written instructions from the Settlement Administrator. Once the tax form is returned to the Settlement Administrator, these class members will be sent their approved claim amount and the $142.43 balance of the base payment.
If you received a Notice, you have been identified as being part of a group of people whose Protected Health Information ("PHI") is alleged to have been disclosed improperly by Defendants Aetna, Inc., Aetna Life Insurance Company, and Aetna Specialty Pharmacy, LLC ("Aetna") and/or Aetna-related or affiliated entities, or on their behalf, to third parties, and/or to whom any written notice was mailed in connection with the settlement of legal claims that had been filed against certain Aetna-related entities or affiliates in Doe v. Aetna, Inc., No. 14-cv-2986 (S.D. Cal.) and Doe v. Coventry Health Care, Inc., No. 15-cv-62685 (S.D. Fla.) (collectively, the "Doe lawsuits").
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Best booth goes to Aritao
The Municipality of Aritao won the Best Booth during the Agri-Trade Fair of the Grand Ammungan Festival 2018. The Agri-Trade showcased the agricultural sector of the province and every municipality boasted of the agricultural products found in its localities.
Aritao received P50,000 for being adjudged the Best Booth during the Ammungan. Aritao had consistently been in the top 3 for this competition. Aritao was first runner-up in the 2016 Agri-Trade Fair and was second runner-up in 2017.
The Municipality of Villaverde (last year's winner) was 1st runner-up, Kayapa was 2nd runner-up, Solano was 3rd runner-up and Bagabag was 4th.
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Impromptu Day Off
As Wellington was rocking and rolling most of the night due to some pretty severe earthquakes much of the city is closed today.
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Even for my kids, having lunch at home makes it easier for them to eat. Less distractions, more time and comfortable surroundings. This is why I often pack mini-sized things in the lunchbox so they can grab and go.
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DescriptionSouth Sea Cultured Pearl, White Gold Necklace
The necklace is composed of South Sea cultured pearls measuring 11.50 mm to 14.00 mm each, completed by a 14k white gold concealed clasp. Gross weight 93.30 grams.
Length: 17-1/4 inches
Pearl Type: South Sea
Pearl Surface: Blemished
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Pearl Color: White
Pearl Overtone: Rose
Pearl Luster: Good
Pearl Count: 33
Pearl Size: 11.50 mm to 14.00 mm
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