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Condo of the week: 300 Manitoba Street
Guess the asking price of this modern three bedroom, two bathroom condo in Mimico? Located at 300 Manitoba Street, just west of the city near the Lakeshore, the two-level loft is an expanded living space at 1,200 square feet, and features designer touches like a main floor fireplace, exposed brick and a built-in breakfast bar.
The floating staircase leads to a very open-second level, overlooking the living room. There's three small bedrooms that can be converted into an office space and floor-to-ceiling windows. Included in the fee is one underground parking spot, a storage locker, and a few amenities like a fitness studio.
This family-friendly community near South Etobicoke is a neighbourhood on the rise, although that's still up for debate. Poised for redevelopment, the area has a few promising new builds, more housing, restaurants and retail shops on the way. Real estate's more affordable than in the city, and the neighbourhood is accessible by transit, plus there's a nice view of the lake.
So what's the asking price? This three bedroom unit is going for $454,900. Would you live here?
Your inner child. With 17 foot ceilings, the main floor is an adult's playground. All this place needs is a trampoline in the living room and a nearby LCBO to fill up that extensive wine rack in the kitchen.
You need quiet space and a walkable neighbourhood. The second floor is completely open and the bedrooms have an awkward layout, more conducive to two bedrooms than three. With a walk score of 59 ("somewhat walkable"), you're likely to take a car more often, even to get to the local Timmy's.
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South Korea: Supreme court upholds conscientious objection
(02.11.2018) South Korea's top court ruled Thursday that South Korean men can legally reject their mandatory military service on conscientious or religious grounds without punishment. The landmark ruling is expected to affect the cases of more than 930 conscientious objectors on trial. Hundreds of young South Korean men, mostly Jehovah's Witnesses, are imprisoned every year for refusing to serve in the military.


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Want Career Advice? | Find The Right Career For Your Personality Type
Do you want career advice? I am sure everyone might have confused you saying different career options. But some professions are just not for your personality trait. In this infographic, you can find which profession suits for your personality trait.
In fact, I also faced the same situation after I completed my bachelors. Some preferred me civils, some preferred railway job, while others preferred bank jobs. Some preferred me to take my core job. But deep inside me, my mind is telling me those are not for me. I finally chose to work for my dreams rather than working for someone else.
Want Career Advice? | Find The Right Career For Your Personality Type
Most of the people find the same issue. But the good news is we have Mark Vital's 16 Personality Types (Myers–Briggs and Keirsey) – Infographic on Adioma's blog. Here, Mark discussed the 16 kinds of professions for different personality types. Mark also told the successful persons with those personality traits Here is that infographic.
I saw that most persons of our tribe are asking for career guidance. I hope this post answers their concerns. Let us know if your query is answered. We are ready to help you. If you still feel you need some guidance or advice, I am sure Sourav Ghosh can help you.


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Health and Wellness Advice for Young Adults 20-40
Building good habits and maximizing safety
As a young adult, the notion of self-care is often deemed pointless given a perceived invincibility. To the young and healthy, the concept of worrying about health, blood pressure or achy joints should be left to the fate of their parents and grandparents. Why fix what is not broken? Especially when there are so many other demands and exciting things to do in life.
Today's 20-year-olds are taught to live in the present. Why worry about the future? Life happens now! Being in the moment does have great health benefits, so long as daily routines incorporate healthy habits. What we do at 20 impacts to what extent we thrive at 40, 60, 80 and beyond. Routines become habit, and habits dictate our health.
The top causes of death in this age range are not heart disease or cancer, as in the general population, but attributed to unintentional injury (such as motor vehicle accidents), suicide and homicide. Protecting our health at this stage in life warrants attention to basic physical health, safety and management of emotional and mental health.
To help assess what you may need to improve, after reading each category — physical health, safety and mental health — ask yourself these three questions:
1. What behavior(s) above am I doing well?
2. What behavior(s) need improvement?
3. What behavior(s) might I consider changing to improve my physical health?
Physical Well-being
Physical well-being is our commitment to nourishing our body and assurance that our tank is full. The following basics practices are critical for those 20-40. Nearly all strategies remain relevant to us even beyond 40 as we strive for long-term health benefits. Complete a self-assessment by asking yourself the following: "Do I …"
- Exercise for 30 minutes on most days and strengthen all muscle groups twice a week?
- Eat healthy and regular meals, including 5-9 fruits and vegetables daily?
- Limit saturated fats and added sugar?
- Maintain ideal body weight (normal BMI)?
- Manage my time to assure 7-8 hours of sleep daily?
- Receive routine recommended healthcare screenings and vaccines?
- Maintain a relationship with a healthcare provider for regular preventive care and acute care as needed?
- Practice safe sex every time?
- Avoid exposure to all demonstrated toxins including tobacco products and drugs?
- Wash my hands (regularly and before eating)?
- Brush my teeth twice daily and schedule dental cleanings twice a year?
- Drink fewer than 1 alcoholic drink(s) per day for women, 2 for men?
- Drink 2-3 liters of water per day?
Safety is also a critical component of physical well-being, check in on your risk by asking the following: "Do I …"
- Always wear a seat belt?
- Always wear a helmet when cycling?
- Store and handle firearms safely if present?
- Always take care not to drink and drive?
- Always take care to not text and drive (a 21st-century health challenge)?
- Partner to participate in safe and supportive relationships?
- Apply sunscreen when exposed to sunlight?
As a nation, we are successfully reducing the use of tobacco-based cigarettes, but this previous public health enemy No. 1 is rapidly being replaced by stress. Your 20s and 30s are a time to establish personal and professional identity which can be very stressful. While acute stress increases performance, chronic or continuous stress, without the ability to replenish, is draining and can result in feelings of inadequacy, lack of control, fear and anxiety, hopelessness, burnout and even depression. The top risk for suicide is depression. Disrupting chronic stress cycles require our shifting attention to developing coping skills. While we can't avoid stress, we can manage many of the day-to-day stressors with healthy skills.
Emotional Well-being
Emotional well-being is the commitment to understanding, embracing and managing our own and others emotional needs. Assess your emotional and mental health and reflect on your answers to the following: "Do I …"
- Observe my emotions and understand my feelings?
- Allow myself permission to embrace all feelings including fears and discomfort?
- Recognize stress levels and know my limits?
- Have realistic expectations about my capacity to manage day-to-day stress?
- Have effective outlets to manage stress?
- Schedule time for self-reflection and journaling of my experiences?
- View challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles?
- Grant myself permission to take time off?
- Balance my use of electronics and social media and "unplug" for extended periods of time daily?
- Demonstrate tolerance of myself and others imperfections and differences?
- Permit time for enjoying personal passion(s), such as cooking, piano, reading, photography?
- Affirm my personal accomplishments?
- Take responsibility for my actions/ behavior?
- Reach out for help to friends, family or professionals when feeling down?
A trusted counselor can be an invaluable resource. Talking through stresses that accompany different phases of life is as important as hiring an accountant to successfully navigate tax season. If overwhelmed, unable to cope, or finding self-care is not a viable option, seek professional help. If feeling alone or not wanting to live, reach out to health professionals and call the Suicide HOTLINE (1-800-273-TALK).
Progression through life can be challenging. Valuable lifelong skills include saying "yes" to help, saying "no" to perfection, and fully acknowledging that our health is critical to our effectiveness in all aspects of life. Our health matters!
Congratulations if you are less than 40 and have mastered these skills! If you are over 40 or curious to look ahead and identify ways to maximize your spiritual, environmental, financial, intellectual and social well-being, see advice for adults ages 40-60.


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I am Cristina Ramella and I help people improving their business or creating one from zero.
My expertise in transforming/automating a business and positioning it worldwide is what I enjoy teaching to anyone willing to take his/her lifestyle and business to the next level. What I deeply care about is the people behind the idea and the story they have to tell. Taking action to create a brand so it can be offered to the world takes an incredible amount of courage and personal power and many can feel alone and confused during this process. I strongly believe in healing the mindset behind the business first, find and create a clear vision, and build a team passionate about the purpose behind it all. I believe that personal and professional growth should go hand in hand when building a prosperous and successful platform, because it will generate deeper connection with the people while creating a unique customer experience. I am the founder and CEO of a worldwide successful jewelry brand, with operations in the US, Mexico, and Asia as the main markets served and today I happily and efficiently direct my company from Italy, where I came back to in 2020 during the pandemic while cultivating many other passions in my life that I used to neglect.
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The best marketing strategies are worthless and frustrating when your website is poorly organized and lacking storytelling and proper clear communication. Your business must be heard above all the noise if you want it to lasts. It comes from innovative strategies that allow you to connect deeply with your purpose, your offer, and your customers. Being good at what you do isn't enough if no one can find you.When you uncover the secrets of your e-commerce (the hidden mechanisms that make it work) the business gets interesting.
You can release the inexplicable mysteries that keep you repeating the same failure patterns over and over again. My clients are now leaders in their industries around the globe, and my focus is primarily on creatives, authors, and entrepreneurs whose work demand is continually evolving. My holistic approach looks at the soul behind the business and will inspire you to grow and keep growing along the way.
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Since I was a Kid I have a special connection with nature and the world itself,
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— Cristina Ramella —
Working with Cristina was one of the best decisions I made for my business. Both sessions were extremely helpful: her expertise with her own brand and her long-term vision helped me develop and execute my website. She was very invested and energetic. She gave me the step by step direction I needed so much! Thank you, Cristina, you are the best!
Cristina is an angel who crossed our path. She has a clear and objective vision and from the first feedback conversation, she analyzed the weak points of the projects. We were able to apply her suggestions and change our business in days. Her vision is comprehensive, deep, and successful. Big thanks to her, a brilliant entrepreneur who will make your project take off!
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Thank you Cristina!
Cristina knows how to listen without judging, sharing her story with generosity and humility, showing great strength in leading a beautiful process. She helped me to become aware of what needs to be changed and to create timely actions to focus on my goals.
"My purpose is to be of service.
I care about women finding a voice through their passion and vision.
I care about the people behind an idea and a business. I believe in transforming the world by transforming human behavior and human connections. I care about others finding their freedom and their true voice, living their best life while serving their higher purpose in life."
Do you know someone who needs help with his/her business but cant' afford it? Please contact me explaining why you think they are in need and why you care.
Every month I'll give away 1 session.
I would love to hear their story and help in any way I can. Thank you!
Cristina Ramella, a globetrotter designer with a colorful passport having lived all over the world, created a travel inspired jewelry brand. With every new adventure she finds new inspiration and communicates it through her jewelry. Each meticulously crafted piece is a reflection of her dreams, extreme attention to details, creativity and personal experiences. Cristina Ramella® was established in 2014 and today holds an international presence through its website and in stores in more than 30 cities around the world.
Celebrities like Chiara Ferragni, Bella Hadid and Nataly Osmann have decided to wear her pieces as well as other influencers such as Jenny Lopez, Kristina Bazan and The Man Repeller. The brand has been featured on international titles like, Vogue, L'Officiel, Elle and Harpers Bazaar among other medias.
Our first assessment call will last
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The first step to create the perfect yard is by first clearing out any clutter. This will involve pruning overgrown hedges and trees, mowing the grass as well as demarcating pathways. Seek to start on a bare slate to allow you to express all your DIY creativity and build a refuge for enjoying the things you love. Relocate any play equipment or get rid of old and broken furniture that doesn't belong in the yard. You'll realise that your outdoor space has so much potential to offer you that needed oasis.
Seating is paramount when it comes to your backyard. After a hard day of work, you want a space that will allow you to stretch out and relax. The market for yard seats is diverse from deep seating sets, lounge chairs to dining tables. Depending on your tastes, outdoor furniture by Hay is a great resource for exquisite backyard loungers. If the seats are comfortable, you are more likely to spend some time outside either catching up with your friends or enjoying a meal.
Sunshine is great, but at certain times of the day, you'll need some shade. Trees create a natural shade from the sun's scorching rays but let's be honest, not everyone is blessed with trees that are strategically placed in the yard. This means that you'll need to create those shady areas artificially. Umbrellas are the simplest way to block the sun and can be moved around. Other sophisticated ways to create shade in your yard would be by use of gazebos, pergolas and awnings.
You are likely to spend a lot of time in your backyard, so it makes sense to give it as much attention when planning for this space. Carefully design and select plants that will mesh naturally in the space to set the mood and theme. The key to choosing the greenery is picking the plants that adapt well to the environment. If you are unsure of how to go about with your garden scaping, it would be advisable to enlist professional help from a landscape designer.
Additionally lighting especially for the night is vital to illuminate parts of the yard that experience much of the activity. A fire pit or a fireplace enhances the beauty and usefulness of your space while instantly adding warmth to your yard especially for evening and cooler months of the year. Fireplaces make a natural focal point for families to gather around and provide privacy for an outdoor setting. With so many portable fire pits models, it's quite easy to create a cosy sitting area where you can relax talking with your friends or cuddling with your partner. It's always advisable to accessorise your yard with either a fountain that adds a soothing sound of trickling water or weatherproof art that will quickly enhance an ordinary patio into an inviting elegant space.


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The house is distributed over 2 floors. On the ground floor, it has 2 spacious bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, 2 full bathrooms, separate kitchen with utility room, a dining room, and the imposing living room with huge windows that lead to the large plot of 1000 m2.
On the top floor has one more bedroom and the main room which has an en suite bathroom and a dressing room.
The house as shown in the photos has a large plot in which the owner has built a huge private pool to cool off on the hot summer days of the Costa Blanca.
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The word "authority" is often thrown around pejoratively, but have we thought much about the term's meaning? In many ways, Christianity is an "authoritarian" religion, where authority ultimately resides outside of and above the individual. Indeed, on careful examination, the Bible delineates several authority structures within which the Christian life is lived. For our purposes, we can define "authority" as a relationship between persons where one party has obligations to the other. Authority involves obligation or oughtness, namely, that the one under authority must in some sense obey the one in authority.
Perhaps this is most immediately clear in the relationship between a child and their parent. A child ought to obey their parents, and there are, in most cases, consequences for a child's disobedience. In this case, the parent is in a position of authority over the child. This authority derives from God, and he takes the responsibilities of a child to their parent very seriously (cf. Exod 20:12; Eph 6:1-4). Now, there are clearly degrees of authority, the highest of which is absolute authority, meaning unrestricted oughtness or obligation. Only God possesses absolute authority; thus, all other authorities have restricted and derivative authority. Their authority is limited because humans are ultimately obligated to God, so no earthly authority can posture itself over against God's authority: it is only authoritative in as much as it is in line with God's authority. Thus, their authority is a derivative authority granted, if only for a season, by God himself.
We can picture various relations of authority as "structures." An authority structure describes a framework within which persons exist in subordinated relationships, implying restrictions on these authoritative relationships. That is, a structure implies both the relationship between the one in authority and their subordinates and between the one in authority and their superior, by whom their authority is restricted. These cases, with explicit subordination and restriction, are "vertical" relationships of authority. However, not all authority is "vertical"; there are situations where a horizontal relationship obtains, where two persons who are each accountable to the same authority are empowered to keep one another accountable in their submission. We may call the vertical relationship "authority" and the horizontal "accountability," though both are relationships of authority in the above sense. Looking at these authority structures has important implications for the Christian. Notably, as I hope to show, it has significant consequences for thinking about Christian ministry in the Western World. In this article, I want to look at four authority structures described in the New Testament, from which we may draw some implications concerning the training or educating of Christian leaders. Before attending to each one individually, it may be helpful to picture their relationship.
Authority Structures in the New Testament
Structure 1 – All Christians Are Under God's Authority through the Bible
However we envision authority in the created order, God is on top. To him belongs all authority and power, forever and ever, amen. Scripture is the primary means by which God exercises this authority on earth. However, it is not proper to envision Scripture below God, as if it is under God's authority. Instead, the Bible presents itself as God's very words: its authority is God's authority. Thus, Scripture is over us not as a restricted authority, something under a higher authority, but as the instrument by which God's absolute authority is exercised over his people. The Scriptures "cannot be broken" (John 10:35; Matt 5:17-18); they are utterly "true" (John 17:17; Ps 19:9). Indeed, they are perfect, right, and pure (Ps 19:7-8). The Scriptures are "God-breathed" (2 Tim 3:16-17), the Lord's very words: who can call them a liar? In this way, every Christian is equally under the authority of God expressed through the Scriptures.
Structure 2 – All Christians Are Accountable to One Another
Because we are all equally under Scripture's authority, we are accountable to one another. A king and peasant are equally obligated to God through Scripture, so the latter may call the former to account before Scripture (though this has not always been well received…). Among other places we see this in Scripture, this mutual subordination is expressed in Acts 17:11. Here, we are told that certain Jews commendably checked what they received against Scripture "to see if these things were so." Elsewhere, false teachers are condemned as such because they teach the things of God falsely: they fall short of the teaching authoritatively expressed in God's word (1 Tim 5:3-6). Furthermore, an elder, a recognized leader in the local church (a pastor or minister), may be rebuked for his sin, a transgression of God's will as it is revealed in Scripture. Anyone with sufficient evidence may bring such a charge (1 Tim 5:19-20). The many "one another" statements in Scripture often imply this same horizontal accountability (Rom 15:14; Col 3:16; Heb 3:13).
Structure 3 – All Christians Are Under the Authority of Local Church Leaders
However, the mutual accountability of all Christians to one another is not the whole story. Every Christian who is part of a local church and not an elder (i.e. recognized leader) in the local church is under their elders' authority. Thus, all Christians are accountable to elders or local church leaders (1 Tim 4:11-13; 5:7; 5:17; 5:20-22; 6:2; 2 Tim 2:14-15, 4:2; Titus 1:9, 11; 2:15; 3:8; 1 Pet 5:1-5). God gives these leaders authority as teachers of Scripture and shepherds. They have God-given authority to teach the truth, censure falsehood, and rebuke sin. The teaching role means that the elder has special jurisdiction to guide God's people in the right understanding of Scripture (Eph 4:11-14; 1 Tim 1:3-7; 3:2). This implies that Christians should trust their elders unless they have reason to do otherwise. Therefore, Structure 2 gives the Christian authority to hold their leaders to account, not a license for suspicion.
Structure 4 – Those Leaders are Accountable to One Another
Fourth, all elders are mutually accountable to one another. In some churches, this involves greater denominational structures, but I have in mind the local church. The New Testament repeatedly describes elders, in the plural, over churches. These elders oversee mutual discipline (1 Tim 5:20) and are entrusted with appointing their peers (1 Tim 5:22; Titus 1:5). Thus, through their vetting and disciplinary powers, elders wield mutual authority over one another.
From these authority structures, I conclude that no Christian is ever to be outside of accountability and authority. Furthermore, there are multiple layers to a person's responsibility. Even an elder is accountable to all Christians before Scripture, and he is accountable to his peers regarding their role in the local church.
If this accurately describes the normative picture of the New Testament, three reflections are due. First, no Christian is an island to him or herself. The idea that a Christian is to read the Bible and come to their own conclusions independent of the church (local and universal) is contrary to the authority structures that govern their growth in the Christian life, including their understanding of Scripture.
Second, no minister is above reproach. On the one hand, they are accountable to God and, under God, they are accountable to their brothers and sisters in their handling of Scripture. On the other, they need to be accountable to their peers, so some system (a plurality of elders or denominational checks) must be in place by which this accountability is expressed.
Third, the biggest flaw in our collegiate system may very well be the way it undermines these authorities. This line of thought will take some unpacking.
The Hidden Curriculum of Many Seminaries
Consider a modern seminary and the general atmosphere it fosters; I do not intend what follows is to be taken as pejorative (some of these things are genuinely good). However, the hidden curriculum that emerges when taken as a whole may be more sinister than it first appears. Faculty are often addressed by their first names, and often build a successful rapport with their students, engaging in extracurricular activities and sharing a coffee. This coheres with the most influential pedagogical methods in modern education, which posture the teacher as a co-learner, examining the evidence alongside his or her students. (See for example To Know as We Are Known, by Parker Palmer.) Through readings, writing assignments, and discussion, students are encouraged to arrive at their own conclusions, engage the data critically, and go where it leads. To pursue such education, students are usually required to travel some distance and so enter a new church environment. Some schools encourage their students to serve at multiple churches during their education. In addition, many students get internship-like positions in churches, where they are part of the leadership team and learn skills for church leadership.
There are reasons for all of this, and many are very good. However, when looked at from the perspective of NT authority structures, the primary structures in which a seminary student finds themselves are horizontal. Moreover, these may be best described as malformed structures. That is, the primary accountability a student has in their Christian maturation is peer-oriented: they are accountable to their teachers and fellow students in the college setting. In an internship, they are accountable as peers with their fellow leaders. I describe these relationships as "malformed" because they are artificially separated from the regular church life and the ideal circumstances for accountability. These relationships, occurring at the most formative point in a Christian leader's life, are fresh, without the depth of life lived together. Furthermore, they are, for the most part, short-lived. These relationships are not regularly built within the context of the local church's inward and outward focus but within the artificial constraints of the college atmosphere. Lastly, many of their student peers will be at a similar maturity level, without the variety in experience and faith found in the local church. What is missing is the elder's vertical authority structure over the parishioner, in which the former wields authority over the latter to see them grow spiritually and in their knowledge of Scripture.
Thus, the hidden curriculum regarding authority structures is that the learner is at the top of the pecking order, so far as human oversight goes. Pair this with two other factors in contemporary Christian education, and the result may very well be devastating. First, most of our students are raised in a generally anti-authoritarian culture, where age does not equal wisdom and where everybody is on an equal playing field, with a right to be heard. Indeed, the dominant force in the practical epistemology of the Western person is "emotivism," the dominance of desire. (Cf. After Virtue, Alasdair MacIntyre.) Second, our teaching hardly supports our claims to Biblical clarity and sufficiency. Students are shown a vast range of data (itself ambiguous) necessary to interpret Scripture and are exposed to dozens of differing opinions from intelligent sources. Given the questions concerning the appropriate method and the complexities of actually employing that method, let alone moving from a right understanding of Scripture to the right application, it almost appears that the Bible has become our peer. It does not appear to be over us but beside us as we dialogue with it and dozens of other sources to arrive at a true or liveable position. (cf. The Gift of Knowing; The Gift of Reading – Part 1 & Part 2.)
In these ways, the classroom's hidden curriculum, its explicit curriculum, and the culture merge on the very same point. The only verbal authority structure that exists is horizontal. Indeed, it is ultimately up to us to weigh the opinions and perspectives of our teachers, peers, pastors, and sources in order to figure out what we believe and how we will do ministry. Is it a wonder that we have so many pastors falling away for moral failings or that we witness the assimilation of our cultures radical, individual autonomy into the functioning paradigms of our ministers? If this analysis is correct, then our teaching methods are reinforcing the very crisis at the heart of western civilization, the lack of authority (see further, The Gift of Knowing). No simple solution presents itself, but it would seem that we need to rethink our education strategies to preserve vertical authority within the local church and our curriculum to maintain the Bible's vertical authority.
This article is part of the Training Initiative, read more here or find related posts here.


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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Senate Democratic minority has tried unsuccessfully to force consideration of nine abortion and health-related bills that the Republican majority has kept bottled up in committee.
The leak of a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would overrule the landmark Roe v. Wade decision has energized both sides of the abortion debate in Minnesota.
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Driver Job Opportunity at Bugando Medical Centre
Job Overview
Bugando Medical Centre is a consultant and teaching hospital for the Lake and Western zones of the United Republic of Tanzania. It is situated along the shores of Lake Victoria in Mwanza City. It has 950 beds and over 1300 employees. It is a referral centre for tertiary specialist care for eight regions, namely; -Mwanza, Geita, Simiyu, Mara, Kagera, Shinyanga, Tabora and Kigoma.
It serves a catchment's population of over 14 million people. Bugando Medical Centre is therefore inviting suitably Tanzanians to fill the following vacancy.
A. Qualifications
Must have a PSV or VIP driving Certificate from recognized vocational training; Must have a Driver's License with at least class C, D, E and etc: Valid Public Driving Permit; Able to proficiently read, write and speak English; Minimum experience of 5 years.
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Must have work experience of at least five (5) years in a related field from a reputable organization.
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Manage all transport affairs.
Assist project teams with any logistics or coordination related to the project activities
Manage vehicle performance, this including i.e. fuels, vehicle service and maintenance requirements.
Have an understanding of compliance requirements for donor funded project.
In close collaboration with the related staff from BMC, the Driver shall;
- Transport workers during field visits
- Perform projects related logistics.
- Obey all traffic laws
- No driver will report to work or drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol
- Conduct regular car service
- Ensure that the vehicle is washed inside and outside
- Notify the Project Manager in case of mechanical failure or lateness
- Transport only authorized workers
- Maintain discipline when workers are on the vehicle
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Mars is a planet of vast contrasts — huge volcanoes, deep canyons, and craters that may or may not host running water. It will be an amazing location for future tourists to explore, once we put the first Red Planet colonies into motion. The landing sites for these future missions will likely need to be flat plains for safety and practical reasons, but perhaps they could land within a few days' drive of some more interesting geology. Here are some locations that future Martians could visit. Source


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It has been about six months since our kitchen project. I gambled big on the organizational front by insisting we get rid of half of cabinet storage in exchange for a more open feeling.
And, after spending yet another weekend in the kitchen cooking for weekend parties and getting ahead on weeknight dinners, I thought I'd tell you how it's been in the "new" kitchen with less stuff.
It's been perfect.
Thank goodness, because I pretty much just got lucky with yet another crazy idea.
I use the pie-safe as our pantry food storage and the former pantry cabinet holds all of our dishware...which works better in there than food ever did.
I don't think I ever explained my kitchen clean-out technique. Years, ago Mac was a pack-rat (and still is, although not quite as bad), so cleaning out his room was painful for both of us. I devised a plan that worked. A big trash bag would be filled with everything I did not think he should keep that he still wanted regardless. The trash bag went into the attic and Mac was assured whatever item/s he could remember in sixth months that he really wanted would be his again no questions asked. Six months went by, we asked Mac what he needed from the bag, he couldn't remember, it was all donated and we lived happily ever after.
I have done the same thing with the kitchen. A big storage box has held everything I suspected we didn't need in the attic. Over the last few months there has only been one item that we both decided would be good to get back out and keep. Other than that, I cannot remember anything in the box and I am going to try to resist looking before it's donated.
Turns out, even though we cook a heck of a lot of stuff, we don't need six measuring cups or a dozen mixing bowls.


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14. Peggy Ahwesh's Beirut Outtakes (2007)
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After seeing his turn as one of those amiable but slightly unsettling fortysomething promoters of/hangers-out among the artistic affairs of the younger generation in Andrew Bujalski's Mutual Appreciation, I grew interested in Bill Morrison. But I never get interested in actors, so why this one? Because of his other, dominant career as an experimental filmmaker. I'm particularly intrigued by his Decasia, which, The Wikipedia relays, "was noted by J. Hoberman of the Village Voice as 'the most widely acclaimed American avant-garde film of the fin-de-sicle.'" Furthermore, "Errol Morris commented while viewing Decasia that 'This may be the greatest movie ever made.'" Need one seek more credible endorsements?
None of the works of Bill Morrison, Decasia included, are yet available on Ubuweb. But Peggy Ahwesh's Beirut Outtakes is, and it strikes me as at least a little Decasia-like in its use of found footage in less-than-pristine condition. The Beirut cinema from which the content was salvaged must have been a little more than just closed. Shelled? Flooded? Swallowed by a towering alien monstrosity, then partially digested? Some of these clips haven't aged well at all -- they've decayed, one might say -- and that only adds to the fascination.
Most of the footage seems to date from the late 1950s to the mid-1970s: cowboy movies, appliance commercials, war movies, underwear commercials, harem movies ("Swingtime at the Potentate's Pad"), Gitanes commercials. Some is in English, some has (what I assume to be) Arabic subtitles, some is in (what I assume to be) Arabic, some has French subtitles. One of the potential pitfalls would have been to fall into the well-defined "Behold the extent of the depredations of Western cultural and commercial imperialism" groove by stringing together a bunch of garish U.S. produced spots, and the influence of the midcentury U.S. advertising and mainstream cinema aesthetics don't fail to represent, but the overall product looks as if sourced impartially from all available nationalities.
These bits and pieces would be fun to watch when presented as a somewhat goofy time-and-space capsule; an enterprising Gen-Yer could probably knock together a few saleable Adult Swim interstitials out of them. But it's the decay that brings the interestingness. While some clips look comparatively pristine, others have been ravaged by the elements. Scratches, bad splices, frame misalignment, soundtrack gaps and age-related inflexibility all manifest in the image. It's a reminder of film's ever-more-distinctive nature as a truly physical medium, and, by way of extreme cases, the sort of richness to which its imperfections can lead. Those currently duking it out in the grand vinyl-versus-digital debate are no doubt all too familiar with this suite of concepts.
But does the air-conditioner-selling go-go dancer do more to promote cultural understanding than your average Said tome? It's possible. And besides, I'm not sure how down I am with the concept of "Orientalism." The Orient's pretty neat.
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THE dam has burst. And how. In a matter of four weeks, shelving nearly three years of silence, Nawaz Sharif has raced up the escalation ladder in naming individuals and institutions he believes are to blame for undermining democracy and the Constitution in the country.
Sharif's been here before. But then agreed to stay quiet for a period of time. The current phase of his journey started last month. Sunday, Sept 20 to be precise. His address to the first joint meeting of the opposition that led to the birth of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) marked its start.
It also represented a watershed moment in Pakistani politics as, for the first time in recent history, he identified the elephant in the room and was quite open about who was responsible for the state of affairs in the country as a result of transgressions of the Constitution and the law.
Confirmation of where he was headed came when he spoke to PML-N's apex Central Working Committee at the beginning of October where it became abundantly clear that the doves, the 'dealophiles' in the PML-N led by Shehbaz Sharif, had lost out to the hawks.
From the moment he seemed to say enough is enough, there was hardly any doubt about Sharif's direction. The PML-N citadel Gujranwala's public meeting not just reinforced that but also showed he was upping the ante, throwing down the gauntlet. He shed euphemisms, and was blunt and direct.
Of late there have been signs that are new to Punjab politics, such as the response to the Sharif address at the PDM founding meeting.
Those of us who heard him live were dumbstruck at how direct he chose to be. He was signalling unambiguously that he was not prepared to listen to those in his party who still favoured seeking accommodation with the all-potent power brokers in the country.
With Shehbaz Sharif incarcerated, I doubt any notable dove has what it takes to stand up to the father-daughter duo's belligerence. Obviously then, the question is where does this defiance, this confrontational politics, lead to. There is no clarity about that.
Informed journalists in the media are clueless, playing it safe. I may be less informed than them but fall in the play-safe category. Hence, the cautious reporting which saw certain key elements of the Sharif Gujranwala address not quoted verbatim. He named names, we didn't. Old habits die hard.
Frankly, the intangibles and imponderables abound, making any analysis a bigger occupational hazard than normal. Even then it would be useful to identify some of these factors and try and assign some weightage to them where possible.
The first and foremost is, of course, this sort of public defiance has rarely been witnessed in Punjab. The hawks in the PML-N are at pains to explain that Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz Sharif are taking their cue from their electorate and its anger at the state of affairs not vice versa.
Caution dictates that this claim is taken with a pinch of salt. However, of late there have been signs that are new to Punjab politics such as the response to the Sharif address at the PDM founding meeting which, those with their ears to the ground suggest, was very well received by the support base.
Before that, in August, when Maryam Nawaz Sharif was summoned by NAB Lahore and arrived at the controversial organisation's fortified offices, her angry supporters insisted on accompanying her and clashed with the police deputed there.
Sources say she was sent a message by a very powerful figure in Islamabad to return home and who assured her nothing would become of the NAB notice and her 'non-appearance'. And that is what seems to have happened. Two months later, nobody has heard anything of that notice again.
Rarely in the past has the political worker in Punjab displayed militant tendencies with the exception of some, not widespread, defiance in the final days of the life of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and then token resistance in August 1986 after Benazir Bhutto's return in April that year.
The Gujranwala PDM rally brought a rush of memories from my childhood when my father, an army officer, was posted at different times in Kharian and Jhelum. He used to say so many of his fellow officers and other ranks came from that very area.
The places I frequently heard of were Jhelum, Pind Dadan Khan, Chakwal and then the swing of the pendulum (pinned to the north of Gujjar Khan) downwards from west to east, crisscrossing GT Road. Even as a child it was not difficult to fathom that the area was the recruiting belt for the army.
Safe to assume that the opposition public meeting was attended by supporters from this belt in sizeable numbers. And if that was indeed the case are there any implications of that on where Sharif's defiant politics seems headed?
Sharifs have ruled the roost in Punjab for long and have carved out a huge constituency in the province. How will the law-and-order machinery react in the event of public protests, if indeed the people, said to be desperate due to rampant inflation, respond to the PML-N and take to the streets?
These are some of the questions that need to be answered before any attempt at saying where things might be headed. As the mainstream media has been largely tamed, social media remains a vehicle for the opposition to mobilise support. But now curbs are being planned on all social media platforms.
How will this impact on any possible political movement? Can the momentum provided by Gujranwala be sustained? Is Sharif taking a path which will lead to more state oppression and suppression of rights, or will he succeed in carving out some breathing room for the opposition that will eventually lead to change?
What is clear as we speak is that the PTI's public response to the PDM threat may be grossly over the top; it has astutely drawn in its backers ever closer to itself and is identifying itself with them. It'll be interesting to see if the backers' silence suggests continued, unified acquiescence.
The writer is a former editor of Dawn.
Published in Dawn, October 18th, 2020


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At its next meeting, the Marathon City Council will consider two important topics: the continuation or cancellation of the hospital special taxing district, and the city's watering laws.
The Middle Keys Health Care Municipal Services Taxing Unit issue is a holdover from the March meeting of the council. At that meeting, lacking detailed financial accounting from Baptist Health South Florida regarding its expenditures on care for uninsured and underinsured patients in the Middle Keys, the council agreed to bring back two resolutions in April — one approving the continuation of the tax and one canceling it.
Since then, Baptist Health has provided detailed information — 57 pages — regarding patient treatment at Fishermen's Community Hospital and area doctors within the Baptist Health system. Baptist has billed Monroe County $2,258,598 for services rendered. In the same period, the Monroe County Tax Collector has collected $1,905,082 in taxes from the Middle Keys Health Care Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU). The health system will only be repaid the $1.9 million, according to the laws governing the tax district.
There will be a special call meeting on Wednesday, April 14 for a second reading of the ordinance to ratify or cancel the taxing district.
The council will also hear the second reading of a law governing water usage in Marathon, such as irrigation. The first reading was at the February meeting, and the ordinance was pulled from the March agenda. It's back this month, with an accompanying letter of support from the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority.
The law is lengthy and detailed. If passed, homeowners would only be allowed to water their lawns twice a week on specified days between the hours of 4 p.m. to 10 a.m., depending on their home address. Property owners can also be cited for "wasteful and unnecessary" watering. Examples include over-watering, leaving an unattended hose on a driveway with water flowing, allowing landscape irrigation water to unnecessarily fall onto pavement, sidewalks or other impervious surfaces.
City officials have said signing the rules into law will help the municipality qualify for grants from the South Florida Water Management District. Marathon received about $2.5 million in SFWMD funds between 2006 and 2010.
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After the rain, a frog clang to a leaf listening to the sound of the raindrops rolling down from the natural shelter, savouring the moment of tranquillity and freshness. Hong Kong jewellery designer Sharon Yuen captured this particular scene on a sketch, and told the story via the skilful hands of a local master craftsman. And there came ŌĆśDew FreshnessŌĆÖ, an 18-karat white gold pendant brooch set with green and icy fei cui, diamonds, pearls, tsavorites and rubies.
Thanks to the appealing design, balanced structure, harmonious colour combination and exquisite craftsmanship, the jewellery received general recognition by the judging panel of the first Hong Kong Fei Cui Design Biennial Contest organised by the Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturer Association (HKJJA), and became the 2nd runner-up in the open group - finished jewellery with retail price at or over US$10,000).
According to Sharon Yuen, the wearability factor stands high on the pre-requisites for fine jewellery. ŌĆ£My design is known for being versatile and functional. That is what fine jewellery is for. It needs to be precious and wearable,ŌĆØ she told Hong Kong Jewellery at her new showroom in Tsimshatsui East. And she believes it is the reason for the success of ŌĆśDew FreshnessŌĆÖ.
She attributes her graceful design to Mother Nature. ŌĆ£As much as 99 percent of my creations are influenced and inspired by nature. You may see a lot of butterflies, flowers and leaves in my design. They are elegant, classic and feminine,ŌĆØ she said.
Two of her recent designs featured classic Chinese elements such as gourds and fans have beaten other contestants to be among the top three in another category of the same competition. Titled ŌĆśBlessed GourdŌĆÖ and ŌĆ£Ancient Chinese FanŌĆØ, the two winning pendants set in 18-karat gold with red and green fei cui with diamonds are the epitome of her flair for exquisite style.
Besides the widely known and most-desirable green, fei cui comes in other colours namely lavender, red, orange, yellow, brown, white, grey and black. Despite the sumptuous colour choices, fei cui is still considered by many to be a challenge to wear on its own. To make fei cui jewellery more approachable, Sharon Yuen mixes fei cui with a kaleidoscope of coloured gemstones or uses two-tone or three-tone gold for a more contemporary look.
Yuen established her namesake jewellery brand in 2016 specialising in custom-made fei cui jewellery for a discerning clientele in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Malaysia. Its modest business scale allows her to maintain all prime jewellery making processes in Hong Kong. ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs perhaps unavoidable to transfer some work such as casting and gold refining to the mainland. However, we insist on keeping the most crucial parts including stone-setting in Hong Kong to ensure maximum quality control,ŌĆØ she explained.
ŌĆ£We would never compromise on quality for the sake of cost concern. Fine jewellery holds an intrinsic value for its precious metals and magnificent gemstones. Exquisite craftsmanship will only add value to it,ŌĆØ she added.
All set in 18-karat gold with natural materials, her one-of-a-kind pieces are available from HK$20,000 at retail.
According to YuenŌĆÖs observation, Hong Kong customers prefer delicate styles while larger pieces are going particularly well in Southeast Asia. ŌĆ£My local customers are mostly office ladies who come for subtle and elegant designs for their business outfits. Singaporeans and Malaysians would favour substantial designs,ŌĆØ she said.
Trade shows constitute a major marketing channel for Sharon Yuen to reach out to a broader audience base. The global Covide-19 pandemic, nevertheless, has disrupted her exhibition plan for 2020. Instead of venturing out of the city, she would explore more opportunities from within next year when cross-border mobility may still be limited. ŌĆ£Started this year, I have been collaborating with local jewellery retailers on some co-branding and OEM projects. This will continue to be a major task on my 2021 schedule,ŌĆØ she said. (Photo courtesy: Sharon Yuen)
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Modi is always welcome in Pakistan says high commissioner
One of the various results of Narendra Modi coming to power as India's prime minister, as many had feared, would be a further worsening of ties between the country and its immediate north-western neighbor Pakistan. However, so far things have been more or less smooth between both the countries on the political front. This was evident when Nawaz Sharif attended the swearing in ceremony of Modi and now Pakistan's high commissioner has stated that the Indian prime minister would always be welcomed in Pakistan. He has also stated that the foreign secretaries of both India and Pakistan are supposed to meet soon and this is why the countries have been in touch with each other.
Considering Modi's pre-poll public image as a no-nonsense politician when it came to defending India's borders and its relations with countries such as Pakistan and China it is a little unexpected but also pleasant to see Abdul Basit, the high commissioner, welcome Modi to his country. One of the major issues between both the countries has been that of Jammu and Kashmir and Basit feels that going ahead it would be important to tackle the issue in an unobtrusive way so that something positive could be achieved.
President provides his nod to TRAI bill
There has been a fair amount of issues surrounding the appointment of Nripendra Mishra, who has previously served as the head of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as the Principal Secretary to Narendra Modi and most of them were legal in nature. However, now that the Indian president, Pranab Mukherjee, has given his consent to the bill that was supposed to do away with these hurdles – and thus making it an Act – it is being assumed that these problems will no longer be there.
The amendment bill had initially received the consent of the parliament during the earlier part of the recently concluded week. Previously it was stated that someone who had been the chairman of TRAI could work in the private sector but after a couple of years following his retirement from the said post. They were barred from working in the public sector jobs altogether. The Indian government has stated that it always wanted to remove what it felt was an obvious flaw. Ravi Shankar Prasad has also cited that no other regulatory body such as Competition Commission, SEBI, and Airports Economic Regulatory Authority had such rules in place. This is why the rules were changed and parity was brought to the proceedings.
At least 3 lakh people working in IT sector, says government
The Indian government has stated at the parliament that the information technology and IT enabled services industries in India have employed at least 3 lakh people in the country. These firms are presently catering within India as well as outside it, thus becoming a major source for generating jobs at least in the urban sector. This also represents a growth in this sector compared to 2013. Ravi Shankar Prasad, the union communication and IT minister, has also stated that in the aforementioned year the Indian IT industry was able to get new projects from different countries, which contributed to its growth.
As per statistics provided by Nasscom, in 2013-14 the industry earned almost 80.6 billion dollars by exporting its products. In the 2012-13 fiscal this figure stood at 75.8 billion dollars thus representing a growth of 13.1%. Prasad also provided another encouraging data in this regard saying that 6.8 lakh among these professionals are working in Indian companies while the rest are working for the international enterprises. This shows the remarkable growth achieved by the Indian companies and emphasizes the potential of this sector to assume a bigger role in the future.
Indian investment in science pretty less compared to China, South Korea and US
A recently published report has shown that when it comes to investment in research for scientific pursuits India was far behind advanced countries such as China, South Korea and the US. For India, its investment in scientific research was around 0.88% of its GDP while South Korea invests 3 to 4% and the US pumps in 7 to 8%. This is also perhaps one of the reasons why these countries are much more advanced as opposed to India, which has all the natural resources but faces problems with the execution part of things.
The report that is known as "Whither Science Education in Indian Colleges?" has been brought out by Observer Research Foundation (ORF). It states that as of now the Indian government is investing on areas that are not so strongly related to the industrial sector and this has meant that it is also losing out on areas that could be crucial to India's overall economic development. The Indian administration is looking to modernise the country and advance it to unprecedented levels and it needs to acknowledge that this cannot be accomplished without sufficient investment in scientific research and development.
India behind important targets but still showing development, says health minister
Over the years, from the point of view of human resources development, India has faced teething problems in areas such as controlling the population and mortality rate of infants and children. From the looks of it, India is still finding it hard to achieve a level ground in these areas considering the fact that it is behind all the targets that have been set in this regard. However, as per the union health minister Harsh Vardhan, is still showing signs of improvement.
One of the major reasons for this present predicament of India, as per Jean Dreze, a well-known development economist, is the tendency of the health sector to favor the rich and elite. As is the case with most essential commodities in India, health services are far better at the privately held hospitals and healthcare units and most of the times their costs ensure that the services stay out of the reach of the hapless common people who suffer the maximum amount of health related issues. This is where the government needs to look into and take steps to ensure that this imbalance is addressed as soon as possible.
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The Vancouver Sun, a broadsheet daily paper first published in 1912, has the largest circulation in the province of British Columbia.
A fact sheet about Williams Lake put out by the city's economic development office cites statistics on building permits, business licences, real estate and the labour force, providing a snapshot of the local economy.
Under the Industry subheading, it lists the price of just two commodities, gold and copper, the lifeblood of the region. At its doorstep lies one of Canada's largest gold-copper deposits, holding the promise of 13.3 million ounces of gold and 5.3 billion pounds of copper.
Primary industries and services related to them represent the largest source of employment here and the income generated supports other businesses that maintain the city's viability and vitality. So, when former federal environment minister Jim Prentice killed Taseko Mines' Prosperity mine last November, it hit the city hard.
City officials and the provincial government, which approved it, knew what that project meant to the people of Williams Lake, even if the federal government and outside agitators that campaigned against it did not. Fortunately, Ottawa left the door slightly ajar. It agreed to entertain a revised proposal from the company.
Taseko submitted a new plan in February that added $300 million in capital investment to the $1.5-billion project to respond to environmental concerns, specifically the preservation of Fish Lake.
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency took until August – not to approve it, but to simply accept the project's description.
The company also prepared a study that itemizes some of the benefits expected to accrue over the 20-year lifespan of the mine. These include an increase of 71,000 jobs, as well as an increase of $11 billion in real gross domestic product, $4.3 billion in federal government revenue and $5.5 billion in provincial revenue; an increase in consumer spending of $9 billion and in residential investment expenditure of $786 million. Non-residential construction investment would increase by $1 billion and investment in machinery and equipment by companies other than Taseko would rise by $1.4 billion.
For the rest of editorial, please go to the Vancouver Sun website: http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Editorial+Prosperity+mine+proposal+must+review+fast+track/5615849/story.html


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- Americana Off Road collection
- Dimensions: 7.2" L x 3.7" W x 2.0" H
- Box dimensions: 10.0" L x 4.5" W x 2.6" H
- Recommended for 3 years and above.
Sandy wood paneled truck, includes canoe. The iconic shape, wood sides, magnetic surfboard on top, beefy new tires, everything screams adventure, camping, and good old times. Miniature learning tool on how to adventure properly.
Materials: Solid Beech Wood, water-based paint and clear urethane coat. Safety tested according to US CPSIA and European, Australian and New Zealand regulations. Assembled and hand-sewn in Montgomery, Pennsylvania.


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Modern holiday apartment opposite Byron Bay Main Beach
NSW STRA Property ID: PID-STRA-31139
Located directly across from Byron Bay's world-famous Main Beach, and a short stroll to the centre of town, enjoy your dream beachside holiday at Apartment 3 Surfside. This modern and relaxed second-floor apartment features sleek timber floors and simple beach style interiors, and is ideal for families craving a break by the ocean. Bright, airy and open-plan, Apartment 3 Surfside sleeps 6 adults with 3 bedrooms (master with ensuite and private outdoor space) and 2 bathrooms (one with a bath). The covered balcony space promises uninterrupted views of the ocean and includes a 6 seater outdoor dining setting and BBQ for entertaining. Swim at beautiful Main Beach within seconds by simply strolling 50m across the road, or wander 500m further and shop, dine and enjoy Byron Bay's bustling retail, dining and entertainment precinct.
Property Features
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 with bath), sleeps 6
- Bright and airy second-floor apartment
- Simple, easy, beach style interiors
- Uninterrupted ocean views from covered balcony
- Secure undercover parking for 2 cars
- Located 50m from Main Beach
- Only 500m from Byron Bay retail, dining and entertainment precinct
Living & Dining
Relax on the large corner lounge and enjoy watching the flat screen TV or the spectacular ocean views, with the reverse cycle air conditioning keeping you nice and comfortable. Access the outdoor balcony space through glass doors from the living area and enjoy al fresco dining with stunning ocean views. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also available at the apartment for your convenience.
Simple and fully functional, the apartment kitchen comes complete with ample bench space and includes all appliances for guests to cook with ease.
Light-filled and breezy, with warm timber floors and simple neutral interiors, the bedrooms at Apartment 3 Surfside are comfortable and welcoming. The master bedroom includes an ensuite and private outdoor space, with a queen bed, and 2 king singles available across the guest rooms.
Bedding configuration (sleeps 6 adults):
- Master Bedroom - 1 x queen with ensuite bathroom, fan
- Bedroom 2 - 1 x queen, fan
- Bedroom 3 - 2 x king singles, fan
Apartment 3 Surfside includes a main guest bathroom with a bath and shower, as well as an ensuite bathroom with a shower off the master bedroom.
Bathroom configuration:
- Bathroom 1 (ensuite from master bedroom): shower, toilet, single vanity
- Bathroom 2 (shared): shower, bath, single vanity
Dine al fresco at the modern 6 seater outdoor dining setting, listen to the sounds of the ocean and be wowed by the spectacular ocean views from the second-floor outdoor balcony. Enjoy a BBQ and entertain while drinking in your breath-taking surroundings.
The complex has secure underground car parking for 2 vehicles.
Apartment 3 Surfside boasts a superb beachside location, whilst being close to town, making for the ultimate Byron Bay beach holiday. A short 500m walk from Surfside will see guests arrive at Byron Bay's retail centre, to enjoy unique, boutique shopping and high-quality dining and entertainment.
Only 50m from Main Beach, guests need only wander across the road to soak up the sunshine and saltwater of one of Byron's most popular patrolled beaches. From Main Beach, the coast stretches towards Clarkes Beach - the piece of the coastline that is both stunning and safe and perfect for families and learner surfers. From Clarkes Beach, surfers can access that world-famous long point break, The Pass, while Byron's iconic Lighthouse walk connects right from the property's doorstep.
Accommodation Features
- 3 Bedrooms
- Views
- Air Conditioning
- 2 Bathrooms
- Wi-Fi
- Beachside
- Family Friendly
- Bath
- Non Smoking
- Ceiling Fans
- Balcony
- Full Kitchen
- Heating
- Stereo
- DVD Player
- Laundry Facilities
- Hair Dryer
Booking Information
- Group restrictions - maximum of 6 adults at the property.
- Strict noise policy and no parties permitted - fees and eviction can apply for security call-outs. See terms and conditions for further information.
- No commercial activities or events permitted including but not limited to hens/bucks events, engagements or weddings.
- No Schoolies or school-leavers permitted.
- No smoking inside the property.
- If dates include both Christmas Day and New Year's Eve a 12-night min stay applies, unless otherwise approved directly with A Perfect Stay/Byron Bay Holiday Rentals.
- We reserve the right to cancel any bookings made that do not comply with these conditions. Breaches of these conditions during your stay may result in immediate termination without refund of the licence fee or bond.
- A deposit of 50% of the total licence fee (including booking, marketing, cleaning, linen, and credit card fees) is required at time of booking. Final payment is due 30 days prior to arrival. If the booking is made within 30 days of arrival, full payment will be required at the time of booking.
- Bond of $1000 will be processed 1-3 days prior to arrival.
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As promised the 2014 ACC Football schedule is being released today. While we await the official release at 3:00 p.m. ET, we do know a couple of things that have leaked. We'll update the schedule as we go but it looks like the Syracuse Orange will travel to play the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on October 18 and once again play the Boston College Eagles on Thanksgiving Weekend. The specific date of the BC game isn't known.
Last season, the Orange defeated Wake Forest 13-0 and Boston College 34-31 en route to bowl eligibility.
Here is the full schedule as we know it right now...
August 30: vs. Villanova Wildcats
September 6:
September 13: at Central Michigan Chippewas
September 20: vs. Maryland Terrapins
September 27: Notre Dame Fighting Irish (MetLife Stadium)
October 4:
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October 18: at Wake Forest Demon Deacons
October 25:
November 1:
November 8:
November 15:
November 22:
November 29*: at Boston College Eagles
More updates as they come in...


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SwAM:s work with shipwrecks
Some of the 30 most environmentally hazardous shipwrecks in Swedish waters have been examined duringthe last years. Oil recovery operations have been carried out in three cases. The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (SwAM) will continue its work on shipwrecks during 2019, which includes inspection, and recovery of oil and ghost nets.
Shipwrecks along the coasts of Sweden
There are about 17 000 shipwrecks along the coasts of Sweden, 300 of them have been classified as hazardous for the environment by the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) in collaboration with SwAM, the Swedish Coast Guard, the Swedish National Maritime Museums and Chalmers University of Technology. 30 of them pose an acute environmental threat since they contain large amounts of oil, which may leak out of control. It occurred in 2014 when the shipwreck Immen, located near Gotland, suddenly started leaking oil. It also occurred in the end of 2018 when the shipwreck Finnbirch started to leak oil from a bunker tank, which still contains 85 m3 of diesel.
Oil leakage from shipwrecks primarily affects animals and plants living near the wreck but the oil can spread to other areas with the currents. Toxic substances such as oil, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH:s) and heavy metals are absorbed by for example microorganisms which in turn transfer them up in the food chain to fish and crustaceans.
Our focus on working with hazardous shipwrecks
- SwAM has since 2016 had the responsibility to coordinate the investigations and the recovery of oil and ghost nets from shipwrecks. The working group that work with the risk assessment and the salvage of oil from wrecks include the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA), the Swedish Coast Guard, the Swedish National Maritime Museums, the Swedish Armed Forces (the Navy) and Chalmers University of Technology.
- The government of Sweden decided in 2018 to invest SEK 25 million annually for ten years, totally SEK 250 million, to reduce environmental risks from wrecks along the coasts of Sweden. According to the government, between one and three wrecks can be remediated per year. SwAM has been assigned to coordinate the work. The risk assessment of the shipwrecks is made with the probabilistic risk assessment tool VRAKA, which has been development by Chalmers University of Technology. Prior to deciding which wreck to choose for the next recovery operation of oil, SwAM evaluates the probability of a leak, the volume of oil in the wrecks and where the oil is most likely to end up if an oil spill occurs.


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Mother's Day is always a bittersweet event for me. Why, you ask? Because. Despite having the best mom in the world, I know that I wasn't always the best daughter in the world. That's the bitter part.
Those who remember me from my teens may not even realize what kind of a run for her money I gave my poor mother. We lived in a small town where people had an unfortunate bent towards judgmental thinking and gossip. It probably won't surprise anyone that I was an exceptionally sensitive and emotional teenager who was very easily hurt in that environment. My very strong and progressively-minded mother had nothing but contempt for judgmental attitudes and gossip, and as a result, I was raised with the expectation that I wouldn't worry or care about either. I did try. Hard. I didn't conform, wouldn't commit to any specific social group, and quietly called out those who were causing difficulty for others. Not surprisingly, that mindset did not endear me to many of my contemporaries. And it left me with little support for my opinions and ideas that were so contrary to the popular logic of the time. Yeah. People didn't always appreciate me. As a result, after putting out as many outrageously forward opinions as possible into my hometown environment without success, I left the area to finish my education in a larger centre. And I never looked back. Except to blame my mother for my inability to fit in anywhere.
But that was then. And this is now. Make no mistake…being a 50-something-year-old daughter is very different from being a 15-year-old daughter. I have finally figured out who I am, and what I need. Even at this age, I continue to learn and grow at warp speed, and what I've learned about being a daughter since my father's passing is making me a much better daughter to my fiercely independent and forward-thinking mama. I am so blessed to have this open and redefined mother-daughter relationship in my 50s… That's the sweet part. That…and the learnings.
My mother was always doing her best for me. No matter what it felt like at the time, she loved me with her entire being and all decisions were made with what she believed to be my best interests at heart. (Funny how easy this was to believe once I was a mother myself.)
Forgiveness is the key to happiness. The unforgiving heart is full of fear, doubt, anger and weakness. It's important to understand that we all make mistakes, step wrongly, and hurt others – and that we are all connected to one another. Forgiveness is a gift we give our world and ourselves. My mom has always forgiven me – even when I believed I was unforgivable.
My physical health is too important to take a back seat in my life. I wish that this particular lesson had taken hold a bit earlier than it has, but better late than never.
There is no substitute for face-to-face contact. We live in a society filled with fake connections. Technology has given us greater access to one another, but at what cost? We've sacrificed honesty, intimacy and deep connection. Choosing to be physically close to another person deepens the sense of importance of the relationship. There's no doubting the "cool" factor of technology, but sharing real life experiences is more authentic and meaningful by far. So while I make sure that my mom has a certain level of electronic gadget knowledge, I won't be giving up our daily chats and regular in-person visits. Nor will my son.
The toughest times were the best learning experiences. Each painful moment has taught me a new life lesson, and for this I am very grateful. The best part is that I know how to pass my knowledge along – or how to manage the times when my son repeats my mistakes. I have been blessed with the privilege of mothering the most wonderful kid on earth. And although I have to work daily on being the best mom I can be, the effort is totally worth it. Most of what I know about mothering came from my mom. And knowing that this mothering bit is not for the faint at heart – nor for the uncommitted – empowers me to be the best mama I can be in my own right.
So, being a 50-something-year-old daughter means that I now realize the "why" attached to many of the things that drove me crazy about my mom. She was afraid that she couldn't stop me from repeating her mistakes. What 15-year-old me saw as rigidity now looks like concern. Rules look like parameters. And nagging looks like the teaching of life lessons. My mother hoped and prayed that I wouldn't revisit her sins. And I didn't. I sinned my own sins. My mother stood by me all the while. She staved off my monsters, held me close when I was afraid, fixed everything when I bled, when I cried and when my heart was broken. Every time I stumbled and fell, my mother's heart shattered into a million little pieces and she was left to pick each one of them up. And she could only pray that I learned from it and experienced growth. Through it all, her commitment and strength were unwavering. She is the bravest person I know.
A daughter's feelings, thoughts, wishes, expectations, and attitudes have been shaped by the power of her mother's love for her. And gratitude for this will be with the daughter forever. The sins of the mother are used as lessons to forge the backbone of the daughter. And the almost-grown-up version knows this.
Thank you, Mom.


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Best Bali Honeymoon Hotels
Looking for a tropical get away where you can make your honeymoon dollars go far? Then Bali is the perfect place to start looking. It is here where you can enjoy pristine beaches, luxury resorts, top notch spa treatments, and luxury cuisine for a fraction of the cost of other popular honeymoon destinations. If that sounds good to you, keep reading, as we have complied a list of some of the best Bali honeymoon hotels, as well as some tips and advice getting the most bang for you buck.
Planning and Researching
More times than not, your honeymoon will be one of the few vacations where you actually indulge yourself in luxurious things like high end hotels, messages on the beach, and other luxury items. Be that as it may, it pays to do some extra research when planning your honeymoon.
One of the best ways to really make your honey budget go far is to look for special honeymoon packages. Many of the hotels and resorts will offer some sort of honeymoon special. Sometimes these deals are just overpriced nonsense like paying $200 extra for rose petals and wine. But, other times you can find package upgrades that include things like a private dinner on the beach, couples message, breakfast in bed, and other romantic activities. It is definitely worth looking into these types of packages.
Generally, the hotels will have these sorts of packages listed on the website, but if you find a hotel you like that doesn't offer them, don't worry. Hotels often have deals that aren't listed on their website. So call the hotel to see if they have any honeymoon deals or packages. These types of packages are usually found in smaller resorts and bed-and-breakfast type places, as well as the larger chain resorts. The in between budget style hotels rarely have honeymoon packages.
Top 5 Honeymoon Hotels in Bali
Maya Ubud Resort and Spa – This resort is a popular choice because it offers up a luxury experience at a fraction of the price. The resort is located on a ridge in between two rivers. Combine the view with the magnificent gardens and landscaping and you have breathtaking views all around you. The staff here is top notch and willing to do whatever they can to make you feel comfortable and at home. The villas, as well as the rest of the resort are sheer luxury and make you think you should be paying more than you are for the place.
Alila Ubud – The Alila Ubud is a perfect honeymoon getaway. The resort is targeted more to couples than families. This means you don't really have to worry about your honeymoon being ruined by vacationing families. Read the reviews of Alila Ubud and you will see that it is hard to find a bad one. The resort rests on a picture perfect hillside that will make you feel a million miles from anywhere. The rooms here blend modern elements with traditional for a look that might keep you in you room longer than ever. Should you feel like leaving your room, there are various tours that are far from the tourists crowds.
Bulgari – As soon as you walk into the Bulgari (formally The Ritz-Carlton, Bali Resort and Spa) you may never want to leave. In true style, everything about the resort is luxurious and over the top. The resort its self is located on a bluff overlooking the ocean. While the resort is larger than many of the others listed here, the The Bulgari, Bali Resort and Spa is nice because it can accompany a variety of budgets. The resort offers rooms, villas, and suites. Huge spa, 18 hole golf course, and private beach are just a few of thine things you will find on the resort grounds.
Goodway Hotel and Resort – With the Goodway Hotel and Resort yo get surprisingly chic rooms and decor that easily competes with boutique hotels in larger cities. Unlike those expensive boutique hotels, the Goodway Hotel and Resort has prices that start at just US$75 a night. This makes the hotel an idea sport for honeymooners who are on budget, but still want a tough of luxury.
Adhi Jaya Hotel – At the Adhi Jaya Hotel you get a mice mixture of traditional Balinese style and design, but with a pleasant mixture of modern day touches and amenities. From the inside of your room to the hotels property, the area is filled with beautiful decor, lush gardens, and picture perfect pools. Every room in the hotel comes with a spectacular view as well.
Adi Dharma Hotel and Cottages – Take one look at the Adi Dharma Hotel and Cottages and you would assume that it is way out of your budget. The hotel easily looks as though it could cost several hundred dollars a night, but in fact in only costs around US$85 a night! The hotels is dripping with amazing Balinese architecture, design, and landscaping. This is a great pick!
Balisani Padma Hotel – Like many of the other hotels on this list, the Balisani Padma Hotel features a traditional Balinese style of an older Bali village. Each room at the Balisani Padma Hotel is a two story bungalow with plenty or indoor and outdoor living space. The rooms are large to say the least and feature a pleasant tropical style to them.


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Berry Global Group, Inc. acquired the Clopay Plastic Products Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation, for $475 million in cash on a debt-free, cash-free basis.
Clopay is a global supplier of printed breathable films, as well as an innovator in the development of elastic films and laminates with product offerings uniquely designed for applications used in a number of markets including; hygiene, healthcare, construction and industrial protective apparel. Clopay has nearly 1,500 employees with a footprint serving markets across the globe with locations in the United States, Germany, Brazil, and China. Clopay delivered $461 million in sales and $53 million in operating EBITDA for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2017. We expect annual cost synergies to be approximately $20 million. The purchase price, including our expected cost synergies along with the tax basis step-up value, represents an adjusted EBITDA multiple of below six times.
"The proposed acquisition of Clopay is directly aligned with our fundamental strategic initiatives," says Tom Salmon, CEO of Berry. "We are extremely excited with what Clopay's global capabilities and unique technology platform will add to our organization. The combination of Clopay with Berry's Health, Hygiene, and Specialties division broadens our position within the faster growing health and hygiene markets. Clopay will bring Berry new capabilities in the production of technical films, where they are a known innovator with patent protected breathable hygiene films."
Select benefits of the transaction
- Complementary products: Together the companies will be able to optimize complementary production capacities, reduce material and conversion costs, and better serve customers from an expanded global footprint with a portfolio of products that is one of the most comprehensive in the industry.
- Faster growing markets: Increases Berry's position within the faster growing health and hygiene markets using innovative patent protected technologies.
- Significant, clearly identifiable cost synergies: Berry expects to realize cost synergies in line with previous Berry acquisitions of a similar nature.
Approvals, closing, and funding considerations
The transaction is expected to be completed in early 2018, subject to customary closing conditions, including applicable regulatory approvals. Berry intends to fund the acquisition with existing liquidity or additional debt offering.