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Monday: went to a great carbon capture & storage conference (see here for a report: http://bellona.org/news/climate-change/2014-11-ccs-needed-climate-growth-establishes-european-parliament-event ), met former-Lib Dem MEP Fiona Hall, who is now representing an insulation company, to talk about energy efficiency & had a great chat with old colleague Isabelle Barthès of IndustriAll European Trade Union
Tuesday: I had my first Petitions Committee hearing ordinary citizens asking for the EU to help them address their specific situation (lots on flooding, noise pollution etc) & intervened in 2 cases: the voting rights of British expats (see the video here: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g0Qaw_QF89E ) & the terrible stories of forced adoptions in the UK (see Daily Telegraph report featuring my intervention: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/eu/11225026/Parents-fight-British-social-services-gag-to-petition-European-Parliament.html )... Felt emotionally exhausted! In between, it was great to meet a delegation of Fabian Society women, incl our own Cllr Joy Allen (Bishop Auckland). I had a detailed briefing from the DECC & BIS teams representing the UK in EU negotiations on energy, industry & research - very interesting! And finished the day with a great European Blind Union/RNIB event hosted by Labour Whip Catherine Stihler
Wednesday: the day started early with a meeting on the Latvian Presidency (Jan 2015-June 2015) plans for renewables & energy efficiency, followed by a good chat with Carol Tongue on the creative industries in Europe & the Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament group meeting, before heading to European Labour meeting with new Shadow Europe Minister Pat McFadden. The mini-plenary started with speeches marking the 25th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. Very powerful reminder of importance of EU to peace in Europe. Last night I went to see the film Pride - one word: fantastic!
Thursday: up early again (earlier if possible!) for a discussion with UK trade minister Lord Livingston & other MEPs on #TTIP before today's votes in plenary... Lots of office work, correspondence & forward planning done this pm. A productive day!
Next week the diary is rammed... Starting with the TTIP team negotiating services provisions & ending on Friday pm with me opening the pop-up Xmas Traidcraft shop in Mbro... I worked in it when I was 18!
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The boys are at it -- first album in over a decade (lazy bums!). Working hard on the new 3SP album. It's ferocious, delicious and illegal in at least one country which will remain nameless (hint: Canada). That said, the new album is guaranteed to rearrange your bowels. Prepare to weep upon receipt of said tunes, which can be expected in ... 2009. We're slow roasting it over an open pit, dearest Pimples, so cut us some southern slack. You did give us a decade. Otay, we be hurrying up already.
But get this. The only problem with working on an album is that it's so much fucking work! Sure, there's time for PLAY when somebody gets to solo or run around the room with a hot bong, but the rest is work, work, work. Dumptrucks are fun ... until you have to work with one. Then it's just a big old boring truck. The good news is we all LOVE drumptrucks. So, suck it WORK! We're going to play our asses off and special deliver you an audio truckload of topsoil and tunes, back it up and dump it on your front lawn. Prepare accordingly.
- Kimousine, Otto-pilot, Tabitha, Intelli-jelly-donut & Doc B

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Outside Holland the Growkits are exclusively sold in a few countries.
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Perth, Thursday, September 30, 2010 6.28 am.
During a dinner after the Perth Royal Show, a 4th year vet undergraduate asked me what do I look for in employing a vet? This lady sure knows what to ask.
Excellent Communications skills with clients is a fore-most trait I look for in a new vet who wants to work at Toa Payoh Vets.
The following notes from a book in Murdoch University library on Sep 28, 2010 may seem irrevelant as it applies to the art of communications with readers of newspapers but the basic principles apply to veterinary communications in newsletters and brochures.
Book: Journalism & Meaning-making – Reading the Newspaper, edited by Verica Ruper, 2010.
Two articles I will summarise here.
1. "Images and Text face off in the broadsheet feature story by Dorothy Economou, Univ of Sydney" - The Stand Out - an unrecognised newws genre.
2. "Image-nuclear news stories" - a new news story genre by Helen Caple, Univ of Wollongong.
D. Economou said that the standout is an unrecongised news genre. It has the obligatory 5 components:
1. Large image or images (colourful pictures, illustrations)
2. Main bold headline ("screamer" headline")
3. Image captions ("screamer" captions)
4. by-line
5. Sub-headline (stand-first or write-off)
The 5 components enable busy masses of readrs to be attracted to buy the SMH. Others who want to read the long-feature story will go into details further inside the SMH.
The layout of 4 columns is as follows:
NUCLEUS: LURE (lst row, all 4 columns spanned)
Image 1
Headline Image 2 (right-most 4th column)
Satellite: Image 3 (3rd column) overlap 2nd row
Point Satellite: "Quote" e.g. letter from somebody Satellite:
Imager Anchor
I will post a picture as blogger.com does not accept tables.
The "Point" with its verbal component (the standfirst or abstract of the written story) is the "story" in the Standout.
She said that the standout is visually provocative and verbaby abbreviated.
ARTICLE NO. 2The writer, Helen Caple stated that the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) presents news in a new and innovative manner using the IMAGE-NUCLEAR NEWS STORIES which is a new news story genre. It said THE STANDOUT is an unrecognised news genre.
Basically it means that the SMH presents a new format to capture the attention of the busy time-pressed readers with a large picture and some text. if the reader wants more info, he can read the in-depth report further in the newspapers. In this format, the SMH sustains its readership and its profitablility by retaining advertisers and reader loyalty.
Helen Caple said that the SMH prints a large photograph with a heading (not a headline) above and a short caption either below or to the side of the picture. No more text, hence she called it the "Image-nuclear news story". The heading is witty and interests SMH's cateogry of readers.
HOW DOES THE ABOVE APPLY TO VET COMMUNICATIONS IN EDUCATING THE CLIENT ABOUT SURGICAL PROCEDURES? The following are my thoughts of applying the above to vet communications and education material
1. Big colourful pictures and text to "lure" or attract the client - Dog's eye pops out?
2. A "screamer" headline e.g. "Save your dog's eyesight or lose the eye by procrastination?"
3. Image captions explaining the surgical procedures in brief.
4. By-line - name of vet or surgery
5. Sub-headline - summary of surgical procedure.
Reading about other industry practices can and do provide new ideas to veterinary industry usually. Unfortunately, you need time to devote to research and reading. The above took me 2 hours to read and to draft. I still have to take a picture to illustrate what I mean.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
121. Vet communications
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Hello? Hello? Is this thing on? Oh look, our blog is now live!
Hi folks! This is Chelsea, over at Garden of Eating Catering. I'll bring you easy recipes, techniques from our executive chef, menu ideas, and our insights on food. We're all foodies here at G.O.E., so we'll have plenty to say! We've just wrapped up with the B.E.T. awards, and our chefs are looking forward to the holiday on Wednesday.
I'm looking forward to the holiday too. July 4th is a big one for me, personally, as it's the birthday of some of my family members. Every year, we'd buy big boxes of fireworks, sending plumes of smoke into the sky, advertising our presence to every child (and fire department) around town.
Our Account Executive Christine shared stories with us of her childhood in New York. Her mom would make homemade pizza dough (dyed blue!), with red sauce and white cheese, in honor of her Italian ancestors who immigrated to America. With their patriotic pizza, Christine and her family would watch the fireworks from the roof of their apartment complex, sometimes diving to dodge the stray rocket! They watched neighborhood parades of people dressed in colonial apparel, carrying instruments and replicas of period guns.
My mom is a tremendously skilled home cook, and my dad is a self-proclaimed master of the grill. Between their combined skills, we had some darn good July 4th celebrations. I have many memories of us watching the fireworks over a pile of discarded rib bones and mountains of potato salad. I inherited my mom's potato salad making skills, and I'll share a few tips with you.
- Don't over-boil your potatoes. They should be tender but not water-logged. Poking the potatoes too often to check for doneness can make them soggy.
- Let them cool completely before adding the dressing. Otherwise, the potatoes will soak everything up, get soggy, and you'll have to add much more dressing to compensate. I do a standard mayo-pickle relish salad, personally.
- Mom says: It's easier to add than take away. Start with less dressing than you think you'll need and adjust from there.
Here's the recipe my parents used for the Orange-Chipotle glazed ribs. However, we always baked them first at a lower temperature, then dad finished them off on the grill. Be extra careful when making the glaze, it can be burning hot! After it's made, it's good on everything, chicken, potatoes, asparagus, brussles sprouts, and burgers too! I wonder if it goes good on potato salad…
Everyone have a safe and happy 4th! Don't drink and drive, and don't drink and light fireworks! Check your city's website to see if fireworks are legal in your area. If not, professional shows are more impressive, safer, and cheaper than buying your own!


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The Delicious Dozen-Top 12 Canadian Candies
Canadian Candy is sweet, eh?
Smarties Candy
Thrills Gum
Coffee Crisp
Mackintosh Toffee
Aero Chocolate Bar
Eat More Bars
Maynards Wine Gums
Lucky Elephant Pink Candy Popcorn
Yes.Canada does have good candy! But isn't all candy good? My favourite on the list is Thrills Gum. And Candy District lets me get my Thrills cheap. LOL!


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The Culture Of Cringe Pop – Truly MindBlowing Stuff
Cringe pop like any other pop is a genre of music. The only difference is that cringe pop isn't famous for being musically good. Rather, it's famous for being disastrously bad. So bad that you can't get enough of it, and unfortunately in India cringe pop is running it's youngsters crazy. They've gone viral beyond the parameter that is set for viral, so much that they've crossed many popular songs in terms of views. And the artists whom we are criticising are becoming overnight stars and are cashing in on it. Two of those talented youngsters who are currently in the limelight are Dhinchak pooja ( Selfie Maine Le Li Aaj) and Omprakash Mishra ( Bol Na Aunty Aau Kya). Let me give you an estimate first. Both of these artists combined have around 3.5 crore views to their videos, that's how much we've made them famous.
Although Dhinchak Pooja's Selfie Maine Le Leli Aaj has been taken down due to copyrights issue, its impact was so huge that it made sure cringe pop isn't a genre of music anymore. Instead, it's turning into an industry in itself. After Pooja went viral, an older song named "Bolna Aunty Aau Kya" by a singer named Omprakash Mishra, who "claims" to be a rapper, went viral. Not just viral, its become a thing now, earlier this week there was an event in Delhi (Connaught Place) where people gathered and yelled out the lyrics of this infamous track. That's just not it, people started hosting similar events in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad. The number of people ticking interested in attending those events is more shocking. And not only that, there are polls running on Twitter deciding the places to host these events.
The Idea Of The Public Joining The Hoopla Of Cringe Pop
I would still not be this disappointed if it was Dhinchak Pooja's song being yelled out at these events. But the whole idea of yelling a misogynistic crap like "Bolna Aunty Aau Kya" makes me wonder where the heck is the youth of India headed? I mean what's the use of all those dharna's and morcha's for women power and bringing justice to women, when we, the same people gather around the centre of the city and yell out crap like this. Maybe you've heard it (or not) but the lyrics of the song goes like this:
"Bolna Aunty aau Kya
Ghanti mein bajau Kya
Sot mein lagau Kya"
I'd rather not translate this phrase for you, the remaining lyrics I've tried to directly translate since I couldn't make out the actual words of the lyrics and the fact that I had to sit through the whole song for writing this article is punishing already.
So He further sings:
"Aunty you don't have any problem getting sot by other people, then why do you have a problem getting sot by me."
(Let's not translate sot for god's sake).
He further adds:
"Sunday there won't be anyone at her house. I'll mix daaru (alcohol) in soda and go to her house and ring the bell till she opens and please aunty let me sot you once that's it."
I think that's the part we should stop decoding the lyrics, and first of all, as Arjun Reddy would say "Em madlatunav ra.. motherboard.!!". Second of all, why is this still on YouTube? Third of all, whoever that Aunty is, she needs to be saved.
The Cringe Pop Crowd Events – The Pathetic Celebrations
And here our youngsters are hosting events to yell this lyrics in groups of hundreds all over India. At times like these, I wonder what our great grandfathers would've dreamt for us while sacrificing their lives to give us what we have today. Definitely not so that we could kill it with kidney jokes or yell out crap like this, but to at least have a life for ourselves. Now, I'm not saying get serious in life, whatever you do in life is up to you, no one is authorised to question that. But, please at least just pretend that we care about our women.
PS: And please don't really think that no one is really authorised to question what you do. No matter what, relatives are always there to ask "Beta Kya Kar Rahe Ho?"
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TP sustainable new build drawings a 'game changer'
Published: 02 July, 2012
NORTHAMPTON: Sustainable Business Solutions (SBS), the specialist division of Travis Perkins Group, has launched a set of thermally-modelled standard construction drawings designed to provide a cost-effective solution for anyone building new homes.
The new drawings, which were unveiled at a launch event at Roca's Zaha Hadid-designed London Gallery on Tuesday 26th June 2012, are aimed at maximising the contribution of the new home fabric under SAP and minimising thermal conductivity.
By using these junctions House-builders could find passing the SAP process much easier: each junction has been thermally modelled and the resultant psi-values (sigh) are on average 69% better than the Accredited values within SAP 2009 that are used for non-modelled junctions.
The practical benefits of using these drawings was demonstrated in an 80m2 mid-terrace new build: using the SAP Accredited values for the junctions the house failed SAP testing by 5.7%; however, when using the same materials through the Travis Perkins Group junctions the house passed SAP testing by 1.4%. To achieve a positive SAP Test result using the Accredited values required the addition of a 1m2 solar thermal panel using a 180 litre combined solar hot water cylinder, at a cost of approximately £1,800 and a loss of 1m2 of internal space.
Another key benefit of the drawings is that they are all based on standard building materials and only require very small simple changes to standard building methods. Furthermore, the details avoid generic text descriptions of materials and instead list product codes so the builder knows exactly what to use to meet the required performance in a cost efficient way.
Lee Jackson, Head of Technical at SBS said, "Improving thermal efficiency cost-effectively is vital in new house building today, but thermal modelling isn't commercially viable for most regional house-builders. The scale of the Travis Perkins Group allowed us to bear those costs and through these drawings pass on the substantial benefits to our customers."
Paul Joyner, director of SBS, said: "This is a game changer in terms of merchants' relationships with builders in looking to partner to tackle the sustainability challenge. Our standard construction drawings have been created to provide a simple base line for all domestic construction. These drawings reduce the need to use default or accredited SAP figures and encourage contractors and specifiers to make some very simple, but significant changes to standard build methods which mean the fabric can be used to its maximum capability. This is vital if the industry is to improve build standards and meet efficiency targets whilst remaining competitive."
"We are confident that these drawings offer architects, specifiers, builders and contractors a complete solution for their construction details which can help them navigate the maze of building regulations and maximise the use of building fabric."
Laurence Steele, technical manager at Banner Homes Group said: "Upon attending the launch I was very impressed with Travis Perkins, as a non regulating body, taking the initiative within the industry in providing such information. As a business we already know the value of using thermal modelling, and utilising the details that TP have created will assist us in complying with ever-more stringent regulations both now and in the future."
The new drawings have been independently verified by the BRE and the NHBC and accredited by the LABC. Each is available as a CAD drawing. All products included in the plans are specified and available from Travis Perkins with a unique 6 digit product code. The drawings will be regularly updated and future-proofed to take into account the 2013 Building Regulations and the potential impact of the anticipated 2016 Build Regulations. SBS provides a range of associated building services which are linked to the diagrams.
The launch of the scheme was supported by HBF and the New Homes Marketing Board.


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The $800-million McCormick Place expansion is running into money troubles four years before its scheduled completion, with revenue from city tourism taxes proving insufficient to cover debt payments.
McCormick expansion project hits a snag
When the expansion project was approved in 2001, lawmakers pledged the debt could be paid down by revenues from taxes collected on Chicago hotel rooms, restaurants, airport taxis and cars rented in Cook County. But those receipts are falling short, raising the prospect officials would have to dip into sales taxes to make payments on $800 million in bonds issued to finance the project.
Revenues from tourism taxes were expected to have increased 16% by now. But they've dropped 14% in the last three years, a result of the travel industry's post-Sept. 11 slump. And they are not likely to recover at the same pace that the McCormick Place bond payments coming due will rise, according to analysts for the major credit agencies that have rated the bonds Fitch Ratings Ltd., Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service Inc.
Annual payments on the debt are scheduled to accelerate in the next 19 years, from $93 million in fiscal 2004 to $126 million in 2008. By 2023, the payments will top out at $275 million a year, according to Moody's.
At the current pace of growth, the tourism taxes set up to finance the debt would fall $448 million short of the total goal by 2025, according to estimates from the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, known as McPier, the agency that runs McCormick Place and Navy Pier. Without a revenue boost in the form of increased tourism or a tourism tax hike McPier would have to tap the state's sales tax to fill the gap, at a time when the state faces a tight budget.
"It likely will be necessary for the state to allocate some of its sales taxes to pay the bonds, or (state officials) can raise the tax rate on those local taxes. It's probably about the time when they have to make that decision," says Joseph O'Keefe, senior director for public finance at Fitch Ratings in Chicago.
The tourism tax revenues haven't covered McCormick's debt service payments since fiscal 2002. But McPier has bridged the gap by dipping into its $30-million reserve fund. That reserve, now at about $10.5 million, would be nearly depleted by July 2005, says McPier CEO Leticia Peralta Davis.
Once the reserve runs out, in fiscal 2006, McPier is projected to fall about $4.1 million short of its $102-million payment on the bonds. And in 2007, the agency is expected to fall $9.3 million short of its $108-million payment, according to McPier estimates.
McPier officials hope to reduce the repayment burden by refinancing some of the bonds at today's lower interest rates, extending the term of the debt by four years. The move would require approval by the Illinois General Assembly.
McPier officials will seek legislation next month authorizing the refinancing, Ms. Davis says. The plan she's crafting would push out big repayment increases until 2015, a spokeswoman says. Ms. Davis acknowledges the delay would increase the overall financing costs of the project by adding four more years of debt service.
Ms. Davis vows not to seek a tourism tax hike to cover the debt service, saying such a move would make the city less attractive to convention planners.
"Keeping Chicago competitive is a priority," Ms. Davis says. "We certainly don't want to propose a plan that would make us more costly."
A tax increase for hotels, restaurants, taxis or rental cars would raise the cost of holding conventions in Chicago, says Marc J. Gordon, CEO of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Assn. Hotel rooms in the city are already taxed at 15%, a higher rate than Las Vegas or Orlando, Fla., Chicago's toughest rivals for convention business.
"This tax already puts us at a competitive disadvantage. We're just shooting ourselves in the foot," Mr. Gordon says. "There is a short term that needs to be addressed, but raising the taxes will do far more damage than other options would."
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The Best Golf Balls of 2019 Many golfers have watched their buddy pull a scuffed up and dingy golf ball out of their bag on the first tee, only to slice it into oblivion. Although morning stiffness is the cause of many bad golf shots, so are golf balls ill-suited for the swing of the player. For some reason, many players believe that you have to be a single digit handicapper … [Read more...]
Review: Bridgestone Tour B Golf Balls
Bridgestone Tour B Golf Balls Bridgestone has clearly moved beyond the high-quality car tire market. They're officially a top contender in the premium golf ball world. Bridgestone has signed a ton of players and is looking to steal more. You may have noticed that Tiger Woods now plays a Bridgestone Tour B. But Tiger isn't alone. Arguably the most analytical golfer on … [Read more...]
Review: Titleist Tour Soft Golf Ball
Titleist Tour Soft Golf Ball The Titleist Tour Soft is Titleist's replacement for the NXT Tour S and NXT Tour line of golf balls. Titleist decided to make a "mid-level" golf ball for players who don't want to play/purchase Pro Vs, but are looking for more than just a distance ball. The company is also attempting to keep up with its competitors who are selling soft feel golf … [Read more...]
Callaway Chrome Soft Golf Ball Review
Callaway Chrome Soft Golf Ball Review Most of the best golf balls on the market are designed for elite players. They are meant to reward well-struck shots and end up unintentionally punishing those that are not. Callaway has done something slightly different with the Callaway Chrome Soft. They've designed a golf ball that can be played by a wide range of players. This is … [Read more...]
How to choose the best golf ball for your game
What Makes the Best Golf Ball the Best? When we talk about what makes the best golf ball it really comes down to three things, 1) technology, 2) personal preference, and 3) cost. However, there is no top dog on the best golf ball list that will automatically make you a better golfer. If golf were that easy, a lot more people would be playing the game. Despite this … [Read more...]


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Back to work tomorrow after three and a bit weeks, quite looking forward to it really, as three weeks by myself was a bit too long and I became increasingly bored.
It was a lovely cool day today in Adelaide today, lots of rain, the garden is green and smells lovely. Brian and I spent the afternoon looking at houses again, we saw a couple of very nice homes, one in fact we think we could call home but the timing is not yet quite right.
We did go and visit Mum in the nursing home for a while, she did not look all that flash and she was very tired so we did not stay long. She still has a urinary tract infection and the medication for that is what makes her so tired, but at least she is eating a bit more and her blood sugar levels are back to normal.
Nothing much on television tonight, next weekend some of our favourite shows will start to return. There was an interesting documentary about the ocean liner the Queen Mary II, but again that was a repeat.
Brian made a nice roast for dinner while I had a Papa nap on the couch, I am a lazy sod but I do get very tired. I thought you needed less sleep as you get older but all I want to do is sleep. I guess I am not that old after all.
I know tomorrow will be a busy day, lord knows how many emails I will have, so its time for me to hit the sack. Goodnight and thank you for reading.


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Win the Thomas More Scholarship
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How To Win Thomas More Scholarship
Apply to win in 4 easy steps:
Step 1
Answer this question: why is truth important?
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2 – 3 min Video: Answer this question by recording a short 2 – 3 minute video. Talk behind a desk. Sing your answer. Shout it from a mountain top. It's up to you how you record your answer. (Note: *For privacy reasons, do not record another person in your video.*)
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Application Form: Fill out the application form above.
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A message from James Minick on the importance of this scholarship
The sentencing scene from the movie "A Man For All Seasons"
Why the "Thomas More" Scholarship?
In an age when many political leaders seem to have gone from bending the truth, to abandoning it, and when the media is constantly on trial for fake news our country is desperately in need for young leaders who are willing to speak and stand up for the truth.
Thomas More, is the patron saint of lawyers and a defender of truth. He was put to death because he would not acknowledge King Henry VIII as the head of the Church of England. His conscience would not allow him to proclaim that which he knew to be false. The truth was more important to Thomas More than life itself. More was not some rouge revolutionary, but a highly regarded Statesman, who loved his country and wished to serve his sovereign. Despite the power of his position and his reputation, More chose truth above all else.
As John Paul II wrote about More "Wherever men or women heed the call of truth, their conscience then guides their actions reliably towards good. Precisely because of the witness which he bore, even at the price of his life, to the primacy of truth over power, Saint Thomas More is venerated as an imperishable example of moral integrity."
The primacy of truth over power.
We need young leaders who have a moral compass which points always towards the truth. In your video submission, be a soundboard for why truth is important in our world.
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Students are evaluated and selected based on the content of their video as well as their performance in delivering that content. The Scholarship Committee is looking for such qualities as the ability to articulate ideas and principles clearly and effectively and the quality of the rhetorical abilities of each applicant.
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Thomas More stood up to King Henry VIII in defense of the one, true King, Jesus Christ.
In 1533, More refused to attend the coronation of Anne Boylen, who was now the Queen of England. More instead wrote a letter of congratulations. The letter, as opposed to his direct presence offended Henry greatly. The king viewed More's absence as an insult to his new queen and an undermining of his authority as head of the church and state.
More ascended the scaffold on July 6, 1535, joking to his executioners to help him up the scaffold, but that he would see himself down. He then made a final statement, proclaiming that he was "the king's good servant, but God's first."
More stood up to King Henry VIII in defense of the one, true King, Jesus Christ. Like More, we should be inspired to stand up for what is true.
Thomas More became a notable statesman and esteemed scholar by dedicating his life to the pursuit and study of truth.
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PIQUA — The YWCA Piqua will be collecting cleaning products in "The Big Orange Barrel" for the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County during the month of October.
According to Leesa Baker, executive director, the YWCA has been collecting and donating items in October for a number of years.
"The community has always been very supportive of this effort. We have been able to contribute many items each year which help many women and their families through the Abuse Shelter," Baker said. "Our donations are most appreciated."
Items especially needed this year include Clorox wipes, Windex, Lysol aerosol spray/disinfectant and general surface cleaners. Items for The Big Orange Barrel can be dropped off in the barrel located in the lobby of the YWCA at 418 N. Wayne St., Piqua, at any time during the month of October.
"These donations will help us keep the dorm areas clean so that clients have a clean room to move into," said Barbie Holman, executive director of the Abuse Shelter. "We do a heavy scrub every time someone vacates a bed," she added.
The YWCA Piqua has also been collecting old cell phones for the Miami County Family Abuse Shelter since March 2004. To date, over 3,200 phones have been given to the shelter. This year-round project also adds support to women through the Abuse Shelter. "The Abuse Shelter is very grateful for all of the donations of cell phones throughout the year," Holman said.
Donated phones are reprogrammed to 911 and given to victims of domestic violence. The donation of a cell phone allows victims to call local law enforcement should they need immediate help. The YWCA Piqua is a designated drop-off location for the Miami County Family Abuse Shelter.
Donations continue to be accepted for this ongoing program. Even cell phones that do not work or do not have a charger are accepted. Phones not used at this shelter can be sold and the monies used to benefit the Miami County Family Abuse Shelter.
Be sure to clear all personal information from the phone and, if possible, include the phone's charger. Look for the donation box in the lobby at the YWCA Piqua.
"This is a great way for individuals, businesses and industries to feel good about helping others instead of leaving the phone on the shelves at home or work," said Gretchen Roeth, community relations director of the YWCA Piqua.


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Separation of localization models
Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations is now being licensed as Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. For more information about these licensing changes, see Dynamics 365 Licensing Update.
As part of the requirements for LCS solutions for localization and translation, if a localization solution for previous versions of Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations apps contains both regulatory and competitive features, localization ISV solution providers must split the solution into separate models for each feature type. This article provides information about this requirement.
Multinational customers must comply with regulatory requirements in all countries/regions where they deploy Finance and Operations apps. At the same time, these customers want to minimize the cost of code maintenance. Therefore, if a localization solution for previous versions contains both regulatory and competitive features, the solution must be split into separate models, so that customers can adopt and deploy the features that they require. An effort has been made to split the Application foundation and Application suite stack into multiple models.
The number of models is expected to grow over time. Splitting a monolithic code base provides many benefits, such as better scalability, manageability, and serviceability. The localization requirement to split a localization solution into more granular models builds on this effort. The goal is to provide the same benefits to multinational customers.
After you've classified features as either regulatory or competitive, as described in Classification of localization features, split the code for these features into at least two models, one model for the regulatory features and at least one model for the competitive features. If the competitive features can be split further (for example, into features that are related to Retail and features that are related to Fixed assets), it's a good idea to split them. However, further splitting isn't mandatory. For more information about how to split the stack into multiple models, see Model split.
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As this year comes to end
Alone and far from you,
I think of how much
I wish you were around.
But since for now
That is not meant to be,
I'll be content
With your memory.
I watch each day
For your e-mail,
And it brings a smile
To my day without fail.
I can't wait for the day
When we speak face to face,
Holding each others hand
Whispering our heart desire.


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Impotence Rage
Impotence Rage
Matt HealeySaturday,7 June 2014
The Snap:
I wrote a comment in the NYT a while back in response to an editorial by Charles Blow. The column was about the why we are not enraged. How come the population is not more upset by the political system? With everything that is happening we should be outraged. I may have even written about it here, but I can't remember. Let me be clear – we are outraged, it is just that there is nothing we can do about it.
The Download:
It is a feeling I call Impotence Rage. It is the anger that you feel at a system that is so stacked against you that there is nothing you can do. Let me give you an example. It involved that favorite American pastime – getting fucked by the air travel industry. We will start with the trip to Bermuda that never happened. We arrived at Logan on time for our Jet Blue flight to Bermuda. We were at the gate when things started going wrong. The flights was delayed due to fuel issues. Then there apparently was a meeting of the brain trust at Jet Blue – apparently this group had the corporate brain cell that day – to "crunch some numbers" to see about the fuel situation. Finally word came down that there was a fire in Bermuda and all flights to Bermuda would be canceled. The problem was that no one in Bermuda knew about this, and every other flight made it. So we were lied to by the gate agent. This is not a surprise. After all, the American pastime is being fucked by the air travel industry. So we looked into rebooking our flight. We were originally scheduled to fly out on Thursday and fly back on Tuesday. The earliest they could get us out was Sunday to fly back on Tuesday. We got fucked. That made no sense, so we had to cancel. Fortunately we did not lose the hotel deposit, as we were able to get the refunded, but I did lose 1 vacation day that I spent at Logan airport getting ass-raped by Jet Blue.
The real problem is there is nothing you can do about it. Jet Blue lied to us, fucked us out of our vacation, and there is nothing we can do about it. The gate agent couldn't do anything about it other than to tell us to call the 1-800 number. I think it was 1-800-JETBLULE, but it might have well been 1-800-SQUEAL-LIKE-A-PIG. There was nothing they could do but refer us to the web site. So I sent an email through the web site and guess what – got no response. We got fucked and there is nothing we can do about it.
This is the state of modern society. We routinely get fucked and there is nothing we can do but take it. I know it is convenient to blame the gun lobby for the rise in mass shootings, but I would say that we have to look beyond that. We need to look at mental health and the impact of impotence rage on the desire to take an AR-15 and start shooting people. You can only push people so far before the push back.
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Is Decatur traffic an important – if potentially annoying – part of your day-to-day?
Well, the city now has a resource that helps you keep up to speed on where traffic disruptions are occurring all over the city! (Not just those big, fancy face-lifts along the railway, etc).
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Famous Monsters #285 takes a look back at the Harryhausen classic CLASH OF THE TITANS. Plus, GAME OF THRONES co-creator D.B. Weiss takes us behind the scenes of HBO's Emmy-winning juggernaut and shares his love of Famous Monsters, WARCRAFT director Duncan Jones and actor Robert Kazinsky chat about bringing the world's most popular video game to life for the masses, THE HOWLING director Joe Dante and star Dee Wallace give exclusive insight on the classic horror film's 35th anniversary, and so much more!
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Majestic spiral arms of a remote galaxy shimmer from the combined light of 50 billion stars. The ethereal curtains of the aurora borealis ripple across the night sky. Vast clouds of gas and dust, 10,000 times wider than the solar system, pervade the galaxy. Captured by the cameras of talented amateur astronomers and by the world's most powerful research telescopes, the universe's impressive wonders are presented in Astronomy in brilliant high-resolution color. This 12-image collection was compiled by stargazing authority Terence Dickinson, author of NightWatch. He brings a wealth of practical experience to the calendar's diary of predicted celestial events, which range from meteor showers to eclipses.
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Hey everyone, whats goin' on?! So sorry I didn't do a weekend roundup yesterday but I spent some quality time with family to end my birthday weekend and that was SO nice! My weekend started off by sitting outside with Hershey relaxing, she loves to watch cars go by.
Friday evening I went to a wine tasting bachelorette party for one of my very good college friends. It had been YEARS since I had seen her and I had a wonderful time tasting new wines paired with the correct foods– such a great idea for a bachelorette party rather than going out to bars all night, IMO. Gotta say though, the best part of my night was seeing Aly. Also my outfit was on point, shout out to Maurices for that.
So now, *drumroll please*, Saturday was my birthday! Started off by eating cake and opening gifts my wonderful momma got me. She got me the absolute cutest Pioneer Woman kitchen towels and measuring spoons since you all know how much I love Pioneer Woman! She also got me a Starbucks gift card which I used the next day, obviously. After that, we relaxed around the house with my husband and then Ben & I went to a pond party at a friends. We stayed there for awhile, stopped by a little hole in the wall bar to kill some time, then went to hang out with friends and we ended up eating some really good pizza (you all know I am a pizza connoisseur).
Sunday I did absolutely nothing– almost! I hung out at home all day, made some food, finished the newest Danielle Steel book, and then Ben convinced me to come watch a band with him at a local bar. He had been out all day and ended up there and they were having a benefit for Pets for Vets, so I figured why the hell not. It was hot as blazes outside in the sun but I enjoyed spending time with him.
Overall, it was a great weekend! So guys, how was your weekend?! Leave me a comment and tell me anything exciting you did or want to share, I love hearing from you all! I'll be back tomorrow with a new #goodread post. If you are a Danielle Steel fan, or any type of book lover, tune in! It's gonna be a good one!
I hope you all enjoy the rest of your Monday, I'll be sitting outside working on homework so my night is about to be long. Love you all!


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"All of those cars where once just a dream in somebody's head."
Peter Gabriel
Month: July 2015
Legendary Trees
I couldn't find a proper quote about iguanas, but I hope you enjoy the image. Iguanas can be intimidating. They stand still, kind of look at you and you just hope they don't move at all. They can be quick. This one was very big, sometimes you can catch a glimpse of the whole family, but not the case as far as I remember since this image was taken 5 years ago (at The Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale, Fl.). I'm not really an adventurous person. I'm most of the time at home, and when I go out I try to take advantage of the places I visit or simply be creative with my surroundings ~
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Japanese Bridge – Free Image
"We build too many walls and not enough bridges." Isaac Newton
I uploaded this image to the Public Domain Pictures website, in an effort to contribute free images so people can use it in their projects. I have only uploaded 5 images of random things. Not sure if I will continue with this activity. However, if you are interested the name of the image is just like the title, Japanese Bridge, author Sandra Morales (1944 x 1296 pixels). Here is the website http://www.publicdomainpictures.net


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Letibalm has always been a saviour for me when it comes to Winter. Dry, crack lips and a red, raw nose is a regular during this time. Letibalm Nose And Lip Repair Balm are the ultimate duos to help save your lips and nose from the harsh Winter.
Letibalm has been specially created to protect and care for the lips, nose and the skin in-between.
Fun Fact: Letibalm is originally from Spain, it's the first balm of its kind and the only nose and lip repair balm available in South Africa.
Letibalm Nose And Lip Repair Balm gently moisturise dry skin, helps to repair painful cracks and calms irritation. It also creates a protective layer on the skin to prevent further chapping. Thanks to natural decongestants menthol and camphor, Letibalm also helps to ease breathing.
Pricing & Stockists
Letibalm is available at R69.90 from Dis-Chem, selected Checkers stores and independent pharmacies. It comes in three variants:
- Letibalm fluid (10ml tube) – RRP R69.90
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- Letibalm Paediatric (10ml jar) – for children 0 to 8 years – RRP R69.90
Top Tips: Caring for your nose and lips this winter
- Keep the skin well-moisturised.
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- Drink plenty of water, hot broth or herbal tea.
Letibalm also shared a great cold and flu remedy.
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Guided Workflows: A Step-by-Step Process
Scroll through the steps below to gain a sense of how straightforward Paradise is to use, starting from screens that show how data is loaded in Paradise, and proceeding through the analysis and interpretation process. While Paradise is a class of learning machines, it has been designed to be used by interpreter who seeks to obtain greater information from the seismic response.
Load Data & Generate Attributes
Use the new Attribute Generator in Paradise to calculate attributes within Paradise for convenient loading. Leveraging the world-class attributes routines from the AASPI Consortium at the University of Oklahoma, the Attribute Generator produces over 80 attributes types, including amplitude, geometric, and spectral decomposition.
Attributes are straightforward to generate and apply using guided ThoughtFlows™ in Paradise.
Paradise has been designed to make data import efficient and straightforward. Once a few parameters are set for the seismic and attribute volumes within a survey, multiple SEGY files can be loaded with a single command. As the loading proceeds, Paradise creates bricking files called PDM that are designed for fastest processing efficiency. This is just one example of how data management in Paradise has been optimized to work with all interpretation software packages.
Create a PCA
Principal Component Analysis (PCA) is a linear process that helps to determine those attributes that contribute most of the information to the study area. Use PCA on a superset of attributes to quantify the relative contribution of each attribute based on its variance.
The attributes within a region analyzed using PCA can be set according to inline, crossline, time range, between horizons, or above and below a horizon. Constrained around production zones, for instance, PCA can be used to obtain a better understanding of the attributes that highlight geobodies. Apply PCA before running a Self-Organizing Map (SOM) to distill those attributes that are most meaningful, then run a SOM on those attributes to highlight geobodies.
View Results of a PCA
PCA produces an Eigenvalue per inline across the user-defined area in the form of a bar chart (top) and a set of Eigenvectors (bottom left) that indicate the direction and magnitude of greatest variance among the set of attributes. Each Eigenvalue reflects the extent of variance of the set of attributes in the PCA and can be selected at any inline to reveal its corresponding set of Eigenvectors. The chart at the top can be used to understand how the variance among the selected set of attributes changes across the survey.
Select each Eigenvector to expose the relative contribution of each attribute for that Eigenvector, as shown in the chart on the lower right. In this way, use the PCA process to quantify those attributes that are most significant to the region prior to running a SOM. Often, the first and second Eigenvectors are most significant to the geology.
Create a SOM
The SOM process is a powerful, non-linear data classification process that is sensitive to subtle changes in the volume. Using the straightforward, left-to-right guided workflows, run multiple SOM's with different configurations to analyze the region in detail.
A good practice is to run a SOM having a 5X5, 8X8 and 10X10 neural map to see how classification results change at different resolutions, i.e., 25, 64, and 100 classes of data respectively. Since Paradise is both a batching and interactive technology, multiple SOM's can be queued and run while the interpreter is away. Use the Task Manager with Paradise to set job priorities and the number of processors to be dedicated to Paradise.
Interpret Geobodies
Geobody generation and editing is an exciting part of the Paradise 3.2 release and unique to the Paradise machine learning platform. Geobodies are created from neuron groups selected from a Self Organizing Map (SOM), and are used to generate a three-dimensional visualization of a geological feature, such as channels, sand bars, deltaic formations, or any other area of interest. The number of Geobodies generated depend upon the SOM topology and the number of neurons originally selected.
Once Geobodies are generated, they can be used to help calculate the volumetrics of a geological feature; and therefore, the amount of recoverable oil or gas by using industry-standard calculations. Using Paradise to identify geobodies empowers interpreters with the ability to:
- Investigate geobodies at the sample level of each neuron
- Capture details on areas of interest, including volumetrics and statistics
- Edit/clean-up selected geobodies by filling in areas or pruning extraneous samples
- Export areas of interest to an interpretation system


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PixelJunk Monsters may not look like much, but you'll quickly get hooked on its simple, strategic gameplay.
The Good
* Simple gameplay model that draws you in and won't let go
* A decent challenge, even on the medium-difficulty maps
* Local co-op is a blast.
The Bad
* Requires a good amount of trial and error
* Soundtrack may drive you batty.
New low.. It is like saying gears of war had bad graphics. That soundtrack was amazing.
The music was perfect for the game. What a bunch of Snorks. Changed my ass... The music was bad. What'd they expect the music to be? Morons.
To further this... They gave it a 7.5, which is utterly false on 2 levels.
1 - The game is more like an 8.5. It's amazing and addicting and probably the best down loadable game ever for the PSN. Easily eclipsing anything on XBL to boot.
2 - 7.5 is what they gave Ratchet & Clank FTOD. So that in its own right is just wrong. They're saying this downloadable game is just as good as a multi million dollar budgeted Insomniac game.
Gamespot never seems to disappoint me when it comes to a good ol' chuckle or 10. Damn @$$ SMACKS.
honestly? i dont like the music that much. it made me a little insane after a while, but i love the gameplay and grafics.


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On 21 March 2019, the Belgian Parliament has approved a draft Law which applies the rules on unfair contract terms to B2B contracts. Previously this type of legislation had only applied to B2C contracts. What is a B2B unfair term? Applying the same test as for the B2C relationship, the ... Read More »
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The crème de la crème, the piece de resistance, the ultimate villa, which ever way inclined you are, we have rounded up ten of the finest luxury villas on our portfolio in the some of Europe's most chic locations. From tranquil islands to cosmopolitan towns and exclusive hilltop villages, we've got it covered.
These are homes where no detail has been spared and the service is second to none. A place where you can leave the rest of the world behind and experience the ultimate in luxury villa living.
To take the hard work out of searching for the best, here is a roundup of our top ten Flagship villas in Europe.
As you make your way up to this luxury villa from the pretty bars and restaurants of Cap Ferrat and past the yacht lined harbour, you won't fail to be impressed.
For starters, its striking façade makes a bold architectural statement. Think huge glass panels, whitewashed walls, tiered terraces, statement furniture and unique design, all nestled amongst beautiful gardens. There's nothing quite like Villa O.
Perched high in the hills, it commands a show stopping vista over the bay from all angles. Sink into the rooftop Jacuzzi, take a few lengths in the ecological pool or get comfortable under a shady pergola and you can't help but feel its just you and those twinkling azure views, though with the town of Cap Ferrat and the harbour only five minutes away, you're never far from the charm of the Cote d'Azur.
Six sleek and cool bedrooms provide a welcome retreat at the end of the day and there's also a cinema room for quieter moments.
As luxury villas go, La Bergerie Terre Blanche is one of the best in Europe. Set in acres of perfectly manicured grounds, understated elegance combines with five star service and world-class facilities. With a prime position between Provence and the glamorous Côte d'Azur, it's the ideal private retreat for a family or group of friends.
Spread over 700sqm, the scale of this luxury villa becomes obvious when you enter into the light filled double height entrance and grand staircases on either side. After you have taken it all in, there's no better place to spend lazy days than around the pool or enjoying alfresco lunches at La Bergerie. With the dramatic façade of the villa in the background, the scent of roses, lavender and pine in the air you can't help but relax.
In the evenings, children will find their home in the cinema room, whilst the adults might like to perouse the wine cellar for an aperitif to enjoy as the sun sets over beautiful Provence.
If you can tear yourselves away from this luxury villa, there is plenty on offer nearby, from golf, tennis, biking, wine tours and horse riding, whilst Cannes is just 45 minutes away.
For a home away from home with everything on tap La Bergerie Terre Blanche hits the spot.
Like your very own palace, El Huerto del Baron takes luxury living to another level. Step inside and you'll be welcomed by its magnificent circular atrium with overhanging balcony and three separate doors leading into other parts of the villa. Your only choice? Which way to go first.
Modern but with a twist of classic Spanish style throughout, rich fabrics and textures blend beautifully into extensive light filled rooms, where there is a sense of grandeur in every fixture and fitting. From the chandelier style lighting to the grand wooden doors and not to mention the billiard room and library. Adorned with rich woods and deep reds you wouldn't be mistaken for thinking you had stepped into an English country estate.
Along with five suites complete with marble bathrooms and private terraces, there are numerous living spaces both indoors and out complete with sofas that were just made for relaxing on.
Wander outside and breathe in the heady scent of fruit trees in the perfectly manicured gardens, before taking a relaxing dip in the pool and drying off with that fresh sea breeze. Perfect.
Close enough to Marbella and stylish Puerto Banus that you can be there within just a few minutes, but far enough to feel like you have your own little slice of heaven to retreat to, Villa El Huerto del Baron is idyllic.
Encapsulating the very best of coastal living, the Blue Bay estate not only has direct access to the sea with a skipper motor boat, swimming dock and plenty of other watersports on offer but it also boasts two fabulous swimming pools to cool off in. The infinity edged pool overlooking the rocky coastline and into the horizon beyond is perfect for floating around, whilst you could almost train for the Olympics in the incredible 40-metre lap pool set in the blissful gardens.
But that's just the start…did we mention the golf course or tennis court, the fishing pond or the alfresco living areas? And that's only the outdoors. Inside you'll find a cinema room, sauna, gym, wine cellar, DJ booth and games room. With facilities to rival a five star resort and impeccable service from a full team of staff there's really no reason to leave this luxury villa at all.
The interiors are cool and contemporary with a hint of bohemian chic, and being located on a tranquil stretch of the Ibizan coast, it's ideal for a quiet retreat with friends and family.
Exquisitely designed to the highest of standards, Villa Water's Edge is a brand new luxury villa located in St. Tropez's most exclusive private development; Les Parcs Estate. It's a place where you can experience the unsurpassed beauty of the Cote d'Azur and jet set lifestyle from your private haven of style and comfort.
Making the most of its location on the waterfront, floor to ceiling glass doors open wide onto a large wraparound terrace with some lovely shady spots to park yourself with a good book. Though if you want to make the most of those breath-taking sea views, you can't beat the heated infinity pool, which almost feels like it runs directly into the azure waters below.
If you prefer to take a dip in natures finest itself, this luxury villa has direct access to the sea below, so you are only ever a few steps from a diving into warm Mediterranean waters.
In the evenings, dine amongst the warm night air with good company, whilst the twinkling lights of St. Tropez flicker in the background.
If you hadn't already guessed, it's all about alfresco living at this luxury villa
Hidden away amongst stunning private gardens but only a five-minute drive away from the famous Pampelonne beach, you can enjoy as little or as much of the St. Tropez action as you like at Villa Pearl.
A traditionally Provencal exterior with charming blue shutters and an airy terrace, Villa Pearl is not short of classic charm. Indoors however stylish and contemporary spaces give way to informal and relaxed living. It's clear as you wander around that every effort has gone into the immaculate decor, from the marble bathrooms and cool crisp linens, to the bespoke upholstered furniture and white neutrals with unique accents of colour in every room, you'll start to relax as soon as you arrive.
The icing on the cake has to be the glorious pool area. Overlooked by the terrace, which runs across the entire length of the villa and located in the gardens surrounded by Mediterranean palms and vines, it makes for a peaceful escape from the rest of the world.
A stay at Villa Cview is to experience the Riviera lifestyle at its best. As one of the most exclusive retreats in the Cote d'Azur, this luxury villa is quite simply put exceptional. Set over multi-levels, the exterior is a homage to the ultimate in contemporary style, whilst the theme continues indoors too. Large open plan spaces, huge picture windows to frame those beautiful sea views and cool soft furnishings throughout.
Of course no luxury villa of this standard would be complete without jaw dropping views and hovering on the hilltops over of Cap Ferrat, Villa CView doesn't disappoint.
Whether you're lounging around the rooftop pool, relaxing on your private bedroom terrace or sipping a sundowner, you won't forget these views in a hurry.
Complete with a heated pool with hydrotherapy, steam room, sauna, gym massage room, ping pong, wine cellar and plenty of outdoor living and dining areas, everyone has their own space to relax.
If it's all about contemporary for you, Villa du Lac might just hit the spot. A gem on the shores of breath-taking Lake Geneva, this luxury villa is run by the five star La Reserve Hotel and consequently benefits from its services and facilities including fine dining restaurants and a beautiful spa.
Boasting a waterfront location, Villa du Lac was designed by Remi Tessier. Using clean lines, pared back design and glass to capitalise on its wonderful views and water reflected light, it's a lesson in modern design.
The garden is perfect for alfresco lunching in the summer months, with the glistening lake in the background as a reminder of your wonderful location, whilst many also use it as a base to explore cosmopolitan Geneva nearby.
Tired of sharing with others? No need to be on Tagomago Island, here you can claim a whole 600,000sqm all to yourselves.
Combining the best of peaceful island life with Ibiza's renowned cosmopolitan buzz, you really can have the best of both worlds on this private island. It's just a short boat trip across the water to main land, though we wouldn't blame you for not wanting to leave. It's the perfect private hideaway.
Complete with a full team of staff, the villa itself (the only one on the island) features a sophisticated and stylish interior with large open terraces to make the most of its 360-degree sea views. The stunning pool at its centre offers the perfect spot for lazy days spent in Spanish sunshine, but for those who prefer their dip in the water a little more thrilling, what better place to take advantage of the water sports on offer than from your very own island paradise? From jet skiing, paddle boarding and sailing to exploring the Mediterranean underworld. With deep cliffs, coves alongside plenty of marine life, the diving here is renowned.
A dream for nature lovers too, there is plenty of unspoilt landscape to discover. A network of pathways which criss cross the island mean you can easily explore the island's treasures, which include a nature reserve, bird sanctuary and lighthouse.
Not just a villa but a residence and the most prestigious stately building in Sorrento, Villa Astina claims a level of splendour like no other. Originally designed by William Waldorf Astor and renovated by renowned designer Jacques Garcia, it has a sophisticated style, which only serves to complement its unique neo-classical character.
With high ceilings and vast rooms, museum worthy sculptures and intricate paintings which adorn the walls, you can't help but be wowed at every turn. But it's not only the interiors which are breath-taking. Boasting one of the ten best gardens in Italy, it would be easy to lose yourself for a few hours here as you meander under the shaded walkways, whilst the warmth of the sun streams through the trees. If that isn't enough, underneath this luxury villa sits a natural internal pool known as a grotto which leads directly to the sea.
Towering over the Sorrentine Peninsula, Villa Astina enjoys jaw-dropping 180 degree views over the bays of Marina Grande and Marina Piccola as well as Mount Vesuvius, best enjoyed from one of the endless terraces or serene outdoor pool.
Make no mistake - you'll feel like royalty at Villa Astor.


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- your own opinion and bring your own ideas.
- trust new tasks
- can heartily laugh
- want to work in a team
What awaits you with us
- a pleasant working atmosphere
- a respectful relationship
- a fair payment
- flexible working hours and task structures
- exciting projects
- own areas of responsibility
- a good office dog
What DO NOT expect you from us
- Disadvantage because of your appearance, your origin, your religion or your favorite chocolate, etc.
- boredom
- Stiff and immovable structures
- Strict hierarchies


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11 Thanksgiving Games to Keep the Whole Family Entertained (and Squabble-Free)
Food and football are great and all (um, especially the food), but what are you supposed to do the rest of the day? Here, 11 fun Thanksgiving games that your entire brood can get in on. Winner gets the last slice of pumpkin pie.
Pumpkin Chuckin'
Not with actual gourds. Instead, take turns throwing toilet paper wrapped in orange fabric into a big basket. Make sure to change the distance from the basket depending on participants' age (no cheating, Grandpa).
Thanksgiving Bowling
Make these easy turkey pins first (the kids will love helping out), then use mini pumpkins to knock over as many as you can.
DIY Pumpkin Twister Game
Aka how to have the whole family in a fit of laughter on the floor.
The Gratitude Game
Like Pick-Up-Sticks but with a thoughtful, Thanksgiving touch.
Touch Football
The best way to work up an appetite is to get the entire squad involved in a friendly (that means keeping trash talk to a minimum) game of pigskin.
Hey, it's a classic for a reason. Give it a seasonal twist by only using Thanksgiving-related words (think: pumpkin, The Mayflower, wishbone, harvest).
Board Games
We love Clue, Candy Land and Jenga. Attempt Monopoly, Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit at your own risk (has anyone ever finished a round of one of these games without a family meltdown?).
Pumpkin Roll
Split up into teams, then head to the backyard with the biggest gourds you can find and see which team can roll theirs across the finish line the fastest. (Hey, you need to work off that turkey feast somehow.)
Guess How Many?
Fill a mason jar or clear vase with fall candies (ahem, leftover Halloween treats) and let everyone take turns guessing how many are in there. Winner gets all the goodies. (As long as they share, of course.)
Mini Pumpkin Hunt
Hide tiny gourds around your home or backyard and let the kids find them. (Basically like an Easter Egg hunt but with mini pumpkins.)
Puzzle Time
Grandma and Grandpa might not want to try pumpkin rolling but everyone can get involved in a fun puzzle (while keeping an eye on the game, too). Keep it turkey-themed or opt for a 3D challenge.
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DAY 01: Cusco-KM 82-Huayllabamba The first day We pick up from your hotel to you in the morning at 6:00 and transfer to kilometer 82 Inca trail check point: you must show your passport Original here. The first part of the Inca trail is considered gentle training section, for about two hours, from the trail there is seen the ruins of Llactapata, 20 minutes later is the lunch place, the hike continues ascending to lightly semi-tropical valley for two hours until the first camp site of Huayllabamba.(3000masl) (L,D)
DAY 02: Huayllabamba-Pacaymayu. After the breakfast, the Inca trail leads to the highest point, passing through different climatic and ecological zones as we ascend the Warmiwañuusca mountain pass at 4200 masl, the hike will undertake ascent up to the high pass, the first section presents abundant vegetation with trees of wild origin, after this section of the Inca trail, it tends to be less forests up to the high point, is typical of the andean covered with mountains icchu straw or perpetual snow and mountains with. After approximately 5 hours walk arduous you summit it. Time to have some rest, take photos and start to walk down hill. From there We go down 1 hr. to camp site at the Pacaymayu valley at 3600 masl. (B,L,D)
DAY 03: Pacaymayu-Wiñayhuayna. The trail climbs up towards the second pass about halfway up there is a small round roofless stone building, this Inca archaeological remains is known as Runcuracay the building is thought to have been to check point after the trail climbing towards the second pass of Runcuracay, which is at around 3900m. as we reach the second pass, the landscape opens onto spectacular new views to the snow capek peaks of the Pumasillo mountain range. We descend ½ hr. to the ruins of Sayacmarca, complex with group of houses, plazas and water channels, perched precariously on a rocky spur overlooking the valley Aobamba. After the lunch We continue to the archaeological complex of Phuyupatamarca (Cloud-level Town). Pausing to explore the wondrous maze of Inca stone towers, fountains and stairways That spillins down the mountainside here, we begin a long descent through ever-changing layers of cloud forest. An Inca stairway partly cut from living granite leads us finally to our camp by the ruins of Wiñaywayna (forever young) the last camp site at 2500 masl (B,L,D)
DAY 04: Wiñayhuayna-Machu Picchu-Cusco We start the hike early morning at 5:00 for the end section of the magic Inca trail, from Wiñayhuayna to Intipunku is an easy hike of 2 hrs. following a broad level path, which winds through scrub and comfortably light woodland. After no more than an hour, We arrive to Intipunku, the Gateway of the Sun, and through the rectangular doorway you can see the Machupicchu, from the Sun gate a pathway leads directly to Machu Picchu itself, before arriving to Machu Picchu there is needed to hike for About 1 hour by steeply down hill and before tour in Machu Picchu is needed to check out the Inca trail and after make the tour. The tour takes two hours and usually after free. For the afternoon take the train at 18:20 and arrive at 20:10 to Ollantaytambo and from this place we go to Cusco by bus for 1 1/2 hrs. (L)
• Pick up from hote
• transportation by bus to Km. 82.
• Tour Guide English / Spanish
• Admission fee to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
• 03 Breakfasts, 03 lunches, 03 dinners
• Camping equipment: 2 person large
• matrass and tent, cooking tent,
• dinning tent, tables, chairs
• first aid kit.
• Porters carry camping equipment WHO,
• cooking stuff
• Bus to Aguas Calientes
• Expedition train back to Ollantaytambo by bus to Cusco Then.
Pasanger MUST BRING:
• Original passport
• Sleeping bag
• Bottle water
• Insect repelent
• Sun block
• Sun glasses
• Hat
• Basic clothes change
• Flash light
• Rain coat
• First aid kit
• Lunch in Aguas Calientes
• Tips, and extra Spend
In order to get the discount US $ 40 it is necessary to send us via
email the scanned copy of your ISIC (International Student Card)
Without this copy we will not be reliable to offer you the student discount.
Reservations need to be done four months prior to arrive to Cusco.


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Expert Geologist, Matt Badiali Says Investors Should Get Excited For Zinc
With the mining industry forging ahead towards more positive growth, there's renewed interest to invest, and geology expert, Matt Badiali says the potential return on investment is eye-popping. In an interview posted on Ideamensch, Biadiali explains his methods for crafting advice for the average investor.
Badiali is really excited about zinc investments. The low interest rate environment is positive for precious metals. For many investors, zinc therefore seems to be an interesting asset class and safe investment. It's a very base metal, and many investors ignore the potential. In fact, the mineral is a sustainable material, used in all types of manufacturing, like automobiles. Zinc is an important metal used for corrosion protection. This is why zinc is primarily used in the galvanizing process of galvanizing iron and steel. Badiali points out that zinc has been a performance driver for years, but the demand is exceeding supply, and that's good news for investors.
Why Invest In Commodities?
Commodities help savers to diversify their wealth – and protect themselves against stock crashes. Prices of zinc, copper and other precious metals rise if they are currently in short supply, like now. Another reason is that they can help protect a fortune from inflation. According to Matt Badiali, even when there are price fluctuations, raw materials are pretty constant. Emerging economies, such as China consume millions of tons of raw materials, and as for zinc, countries become dependent on it. Zinc is used not only for cars, but airplanes, aluminum and steel production, and even computer parts. It's become one of the best under-utilized investments.
Geologist, Matt Badiali has more than a decade of experience, researching and analyzing natural resource investments. He's worked with mining companies, public and private companies, and investors and is dedicated to evaluating profitable investments. Matt earned his Bachelor of Science from Penn State in Geological and Earth Sciences, and his Master's degree from Florida Atlantic University. Currently, he works as an analyst at Stansberry& Associates, focused on the investment vehicles in the metals and mining industry. Before joining the company, Matt worked at Lemenze Environmental Drilling Company from 1996 to 2000. View Matt Badiali's profile at LinkedIn.
Matt Badiali is also an investment writer and researcher at Banyan Hill where he provides analysis and insights in the natural resources sector. With degrees in Geology and experience in analyzing natural resource investments, Badiali considered it natural to start cross-functional planning for a newsletter. He launched the Real Wealth Strategist in 2017, and already boasts a healthy audience. Check out: https://interview.net/matt-badiali/


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Collects Mighty Avengers (2007) #1-20.
In the wake of Civil War, a new team of Avengers assembles - and it's the mightiest of all! Iron Man! Wasp! Black Widow! Ms. Marvel! Wonder Man! Sentry! And Ares, god of war! But even a team this powerful will have its hands full with threats like Ultron and the Venom bomb! And an even more insidious menace is about to be revealed: a Skrull Secret Invasion! Just how long has it been underway, and can anyone be trusted? Nick Fury is the man with a plan to save the Earth -but who are the young warriors he has up his sleeve? And the return of legendary Kree hero Mar-Vell raises even more questions - what role will he and young Marvel Boy play?
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A couple weeks ago, I had a rough day. I had an unpleasant run-in with another quilter and work was tedious. I came home to find our beautiful greenhouse, which housed my baby seedlings (which weren't growing--so depressing), completely toppled over thanks to a wind advisory. I took a deep breath, made Nick clean up the wreckage with me, and decided to have BBQ that night instead of whatever I'd originally planned. It was a much-needed break, despite my rule to eat at home on the weekdays. It was also a blessing: my seedlings weren't going to grow, as sad as that made me, because I'd overwatered them. It was a chance to start over!
But I tend to be negative, so I wallowed for a few hours. The next morning I shook it off, ordered some seedlings from Burpee to replace the ones I lost, and went on with my day.
Last weekend was the first really beautiful weekend since we've moved here. Spring has sprung in the Queen City, despite a sometimes-chilly breeze, and Nick and I were set on working outside a little bit (thanks to the magic of Zyrtec and OTC decongestant). I had lots of bulbs to plant and he was going to try his own hand at seedlings to make up for what I'd lost.
And oh! What did we find? Radishes!
This was the scene last week. We planted the radishes and carrots in a pot together--we're using containers for everything due to our rental status--and peas and beets in two other pots. There weren't any peas or beets yet, but that didn't stop me from practically peeing my pants with delight!
I've been checking in throughout the week, usually in the afternoon when we get home from work. The radishes have gone from that tiny sprout above, to this...
...to this!
I'm so proud! I tell them everyday I love them and I'm so happy and my neighbors give me weird looks, I'm sure. But I don't care!
|These radishes couldn't be any cuter.
Radishes mature in under 35 days, and tomorrow will be day 21. We're zeroing in on primetime, people! Just as a note, I planted Easter Egg and French Breakfast radishes. I also have some teeny tiny carrot sprouts, but they take closer to 55 days. I planted Cosmic Purple and Parisian carrots.
Behold! I have peas and beets sprouting too!
I planted Chioggia beets, which will have pink and white stripes on the inside, when cut. I've actually never eaten a beet before, but my mom loves them and Kelby has recently tried them, so I'm excited to do the same!
My peas are Green Arrow heirlooms, which are normally small and don't typically need trellising for the vines. I'm prepared to buy a trellis if it looks like they're going to grow larger, but for now I'm trusting in the description.
|Tiny pea shoots!
You may be asking yourself, why are there bamboo skewers in Emily's pots? That's a good question. While we don't have squirrels, we have a fair amount of feral cats and one obnoxious chihuahua who like to enter our yard at-will. In fact, the day Jesse and I planted the seeds you see above, the radishes and carrots were torn apart by one of the aforementioned assholes and I was afraid nothing would grow. Well, obviously things are growing, but there's no rhyme or reason anymore. So I came up with a pretty decent solution: I lay tomato cages over the entire pot, and the bamboo skewers keep them from rolling off! I'm really cheap and already had the supplies, and so far, everything has been okay.
I did mention Nick is still using the greenhouse, mostly when we're at work and at night. He planted catnip, basil, cilantro, and some peppers. The kid has a green thumb: everything has tiny sprouts! I'm so proud of him. Nick was eating Lunchables daily when we met, so he's come a long way.
I also mentioned we planted bulbs! I bought ranunculus, anemones, begonias, Lily of the valley, tulips (well, my aunt bought me those) (thanks TT!), and peonies. And away they went! The two smallest pots on the end are for Jesse; I planted her a mix of tulips, ranunculus, and anemone. Thanks to Pinterest I learned you can layer the bulbs, so hopefully that's true and none are suffocating in there. I'm not as confident in the bulbs as I am in vegetables, mostly because they're making pretty little progress, but I can only do my best. I'll also probably give them a few seasons, because I did a late planting and because I'll be sad if they don't bloom.
In April, it'll be time to plant cucumbers, tomatoes, watermelon, pumpkins, more flowers, and peppers. I'll also plant herbs. Like I said, everything will be in a container, so be prepared for some weirdness, neighbors.
The cats are loving the warm weather: we leave the windows open and they're more than happy to guard our plants!
I can't remember if I've noted this, but...
|I promise there's a sprout in there somewhere.
|The tiny garden!
The cats are loving the warm weather: we leave the windows open and they're more than happy to guard our plants!
I can't remember if I've noted this, but...
- I've bought all my seeds from Urban Farmer, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, Baker Creek, and Burpee. I also purchased my seedlings from Burpee. Everything is organic and/or heirloom, and nothing is GMO. My bulbs came from Bulbs Direct, which was totally affordable, considering they were shipped from the Netherlands, or Home Depot.
- I'm growing everything organically, from the potting soil to the fertilizer. However, I've been using plastic pots, because my aunt pointed out they'll be a bitch to water in the summer in terra cotta, which is super porous. I've been looking into Smart Pots for future use--any recommendations?
- Two books that got me through this process: You Grow Girl by Gayla Trail (awesome blog, too) and Grow, Cook, Eat by Willi Galloway. I can't recommend them enough. I've been reading Heirloom Gardener magazine and Organic Gardening magazine, as well as Southern Living and Better Homes and Gardens. All can be found at your local Barnes and Noble, which is where I found them!
- My aunt, cousin, and mother have been tremendous helps--thanks to all of you! I'll share my crops if you're lucky (and if I only have to drive 20 minutes, so it looks like Jesse will get the most benefits).
I'm not an expert but I'm having a lot of fun learning about gardening! It's amazing how happy I am just from some seeds and dirt. Leave me some gardening love!


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Discover the famed French regions of Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, and Provence on this custom river cruise for wine aficionados and travel enthusiasts. Relax on our modern, boutique river ship while enjoying Experi-exclusive activities daily, from private wine tastings, to off-ship meals and extra activities, all-included. We launch in Lyon and explore the Rhone and Saone rivers together for seven nights as a small group. Savor gourmet locally produced wines and food, take part in a hands-on cooking workshop, taste your way through Lyon, relax on board enjoying the provencal scenery, and learn from local experts and prominent winemakers.
aboard our modern, comfortable rivership as we sail round trip Lyon on the Rhône and Saone rivers exploring famed French wine regions
from local winemakers, chefs, and other experts about each region and its unique history, gastronomic practices, and stunning geography
a wide assortment of local culinary specialties and small appellation wines while soaking up the local French way of life in small villages and towns
Day 1
Arrive Lyon
Land in the Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport and meet your friendly travel director in the arrivals hall. Take a private transfer to the port where you will board the Amadeus Provence river cruise ship. Settle in and take in the vistas as the cruise begins along the Saône River. This evening, gather together for a delicious welcome cocktail and dinner on the ship.
Day 2
Today, the ship arrives in the charming town of Mâcon, situated along the Saone River in Southern Burgundy. This famed region is known for prestigious and elegant wines, historically significant cathedrals, and stunning pastel-hued architecture lining the riverbanks. This morning we depart for the renowned southern Burgundy countryside to participate in an Experi-exclusive wine tasting and tour. After, we return to the ship to enjoy lunch and relax. This afternoon you can either explore the ancient town of Macon at leisure or join us out for another Experi-exclusive tasting. We return to the ship early evening for dinner as we say goodbye to Mâcon and head to Chalon-sur-Saône.
Day 3
Chalon-sur-Saône, Tournus
After a breakfast aboard, disembark in the charming riverside commune of Chalon-sur-Saône as we explore the Côte Chalonnaise and Côte de Beaune wine regions. The town of Chalon is situated within Burgundy's Route des Grands Vins, a region that features idyllic terrain with more than 40 wine villages and UNESCO World Heritage winning producers. Join us today as we explore the upper Burgundy region on a day of Experi-exclusive wine tastings and exploration. We meet the ship in Tournus this evening for a delicious dinner and evening on board.
Day 4
This morning we arrive in Lyon, the third largest city in France, for a morning of culinary exploration. Coined the "gastronomy capital of the world," we'll stroll down cobbled passageways in Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and taste the essential nature of this city along the way. After our tasting tour, explore the Halles de Lyon Paull Bocuse — the city's indoor food market filled with delicious treasures. Savor the bountiful regional produce and Lyonnaise specialties on display in one of the city's many open air markets. Board the vessel at noon to sail south and take a relaxing afternoon to enjoy the views of Renaissance architecture and picturesque countryside as we head south.
Day 5
Avignon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Waking up in Provence, we arrive at the ancient city of Avignon, filled with magnificent art and architecture. Today, we wander through the city on a guided tour, winding down streets with boutiques, artisan stores, and cafés and explore the Palais des Papes, the world's largest Gothic palace.
After lunch, we head off to explore and discover wines from the renowned wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where vineyards cover more than 7,900 acres of land. Strict appellation d'origine contrôlée rules allow 18 varieties of red and white wines to be produced. Enjoy tastings while learning about the region's history and terroir.
Afterwards, head back to the ship for dinner together, or explore Avignon on your own tonight.
Day 6
Arles, Provence
Today, we'll disembark in Arles, an ancient port city along the Rhône river, popular with Vincent Van Gogh in the late 19th century. This morning we head to a charming Provençal village for a culinary workshop to experience French cooking ourselves. Learn local techniques, ingredients, and recipes as we spend the morning creating our lunch to be enjoyed with local wines and great company.
This afternoon, we travel to Les Baux-de-Provence to explore the breathtaking Carrières de Lumières, a quarry turned art installation. Stroll around the village of Les Baux with your travel director before heading back to the ship for dinner.
Day 7
Early this morning we arrive in the port of Châteauneuf-du-Rhône. Today you have the option of relaxing on board or join us as we explore the Ardeche Gorge and rejoin the ship in Le Pouzin. Tonight we enjoy our farewell dinner on board the ship as it sails to the final destination of Lyon.
Amadeus Provence
The Amadeus Provence is a premium river cruise ship, designed to elegantly explore the Rhone and Saone rivers from Burgundy to Provence. On board you will find modern fittings that blend masterfully with the architecture of the ship and a luxurious design to comfortably visit the region in style. The generous interior planning and design provides spacious cabins and public space for only 140 passengers and offers all the luxuries of a floating premium hotel.
The extensive restaurant and the Panorama-Bar offer excellent views of the passing riverscapes, and the outdoor, glass-shielded River Terrace allows you to relax in the open regardless of the weather. In addition, the ship includes an exclusive pool deck with a swimming pool and bar, where you can enjoy hours relaxing on board in the sun. The luxurious layout and fittings of the cruise ship are rounded off by attentive on-board service and support. The crew will see to your comfort and attend to your every wish befitting local hospitality, ensuring that your experience onboard is an unforgettable one.
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This trip has been designed to include daily exploratory walks that range from one to three hours. Each day, whether touring a city or winery, guests should be prepared to be on their feet for multiple continuous hours. Guests should feel comfortable strolling along cobbled surfaces, walking up and down stairs, and sauntering down uneven nature paths. Country terrain can leave some areas inaccessible — if you require any walking assistance, please inquire with our guest services team. Typically, our more invigorating walks are included as optional activities. Please contact us at email@example.com if you have questions.
Note: Group maximum is based on double occupancy. The itinerary is subject to change or substitution at any time. You can learn more at experi.com/terms.
- Seven nights accommodations on board, including all port taxes, local taxes and fees
- Meals as listed on the itinerary: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners, plus wine pairings with most major meals
- All private excursions described in the itinerary along with services of local speakers, guides, entrance fees, and transportation
- Gratuities for travel director, local guides, drivers, porters, and included meals
- Full guiding services of a dedicated Travel Director
- Private airport transfers with porterage on the first and last scheduled days of the program
Not Included
- Pre-and post-trip accommodations and associated expenses
- Air and land transportation to/from arrival and departure cities
- All types of personal insurance
- Personal expenses
- Additional alcoholic beverages beyond what has been arranged by Experi to pair with the included major meals
- Airport taxes
Suite: $6,795
Deluxe A1: $6,395
Deluxe B1: $5,695
Deluxe B4: $5,195
Classic C1: $4,695
Classic C4: $4,195
*Rates are per person, double occupancy in US Dollars. Cabins are available as singles with a single supplement of 25% C cabins, 50% B Cabins, 75% A Cabins, and 100% for Suites. Call to discuss availability.
Travel Insurance
Learn more about travel insurance and how it can help you prepare for the unexpected at https://experi.com/travelinsurance/


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As we know, embroidery is a choice of youngsters since long time ago. Just the changes occur in the types and pattern with time. In fact, the stitching of any picture is not only embroidery. It includes various other forms like patch work, beaded embroidery etc. In recent years, as per the demand and craze


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Timb's Creepiness
It's hardly central to the post, but the final straw for me on Timb came when he started hawking the Kimberlin crowd's conspiracy theories about my SWATting. It's not worth spending time to detail it, but just peruse his comments to a post by SEK at Lawyers, Guns, and Money, here. He suggests early on (but quasi-retracts) numerous falsehoods, such as that I made the 911 call for my SWATting, that I did not report the incident for months, and that I have blogged about Kimberlin to protect James O'Keefe. A paid flack for Brett Kimberlin couldn't support Kimberlin's cause any further. When I read these comments, timb was banned instantly.
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