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HERVEY BAY has become one of the most popular searched for Aussie destinations since COVID-19 put the brakes on international travel.
It's difficult to think that this Saturday will be one year since Australia closed its borders to international visitors and overseas travel.
The past 12 months have been a tumultuous time for the travel industry to say the least, but it has also prompted people to explore their own backyard and look for domestic travel options when state borders re-opened.
GALLERY: You know, Torquay Beach on just another Tuesday
International online travel booking website Booking.com listed Hervey Bay in its top ten trending domestic destinations for February 2021.
To make the trending list, Hervey Bay had to feature in the top 100 searched for destinations in Australia in February 2021 and had to have moved up at least 10 places in comparison to the same period the year before.
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The whale watching capital of the world featured third on the list – behind Hamilton Island (1) and Pokolbin (2) in New South Wales.
The top ten trending domestic tourism destinations in February 2021 according to Booking.com is reflected below:
- Hamilton Island
- Pokolbin
- Hervey Bay
- Forster
- Bright
- Maroochydore
- Yamba
- Terrigal
- Mudgee
- Huskisson
The top 20 most searched destinations for February 2021:
- Gold Coast
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Canberra
- Byron Bay
- Noosa Heads
- Cairns
- Hobart
- Port Douglas
- Airlie Beach
- Port Macquarie
- Coffs Harbour
- Newcastle
- Hamilton Island
- Darwin
- Nelson Bay
- Mooloolaba
The list looked looks very different when compared to the top twenty most searched destinations in February 2020, which included international destinations:
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Gold Coast
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Seminyak
- Canberra
- Hobart
- Cairns
- Singapore
- Byron Bay
- London
- Legian
- Tokyo
- Ubud
- Kuta
- Noosa Heads
- Queenstown
- New York
Booking.com said international options that obviously fell off the list were replaced by classic Australian destinations.
ALSO READ: Hervey Bay named among top ten Aussie tourist towns
Meanwhile, Booking.com listed Hervey Bay as the third most welcoming destination in Australia earlier this year.
Torquay Beach was included in Surf Life Saving Queensland's top ten beaches for the year, while Wotif named Hervey Bay as the seventh most popular Aussie tourist town for 2021.
The website also ranked WetSide Water Park as the best water park / amusement park in Australia.
The Maryborough Mural Project and Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial is the Heritage City took home silver and gold respectively at the recent 2020 Australian Street Art Awards.


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Madonna signs career-spanning deal with Warner Music Group
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Madonna's new partnership with Warner Music Group will see her entire catalogue reissued over the next few years.
The 63-year-old pop icon is set to celebrate her 40th year in the recording industry in 2022 and she is now poised to personally curate deluxe editions for many of her landmark albums as part of the agreement with Warner.
Madonna – who released her debut single with Warner in 1982 – said: "Since the very beginning, Warner Music Group has helped bring my music and vision to all my fans around the world with the utmost care and consideration.
"They have been amazing partners, and I am delighted to be embarking on this next chapter with them to celebrate my catalogue from the last 40 years."
The new partnership will include Madonna's entire Sire/Maverick/Warner catalogue, which includes some of her best-known work such as 'Like a Virgin' and 'Like a Prayer', as well as some of her more recent albums, such as 'MDNA' and 'Rebel Heart'.
Guy Oseary, Madonna's long-time manager, helped to seal the landmark deal and has promised to bring "new life" to her records.
He explained: "Over the past 30 years, I've been fortunate enough to meet and spend time with many of Madonna's incredible fans, and this new partnership will bring to fruition what so many of them have been patiently waiting for: a celebration of her ground-breaking catalogue.
"My partner Sara Zambreno and I are working closely with Warner Music Group to bring new life to these iconic works."
Max Lousada, the CEO of Recorded Music at Warner Music Group, hailed Madonna as an "incomparable superstar".
He added: "Madonna has changed the course of pop and dance music, while taking live performance to new heights of drama and invention. At the same time, she uses her fame to amplify some of the most important social issues and movements of our time.
"Constantly and fearlessly challenging convention, her four decades of music are not only an extraordinary body of work, but a playbook for creative and cultural evolution."

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Crystal blue: Malta has the fourth cleanest water in the EU
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has released their rankings for the cleanest bathing water in the European Union, with Cyprus coming in first, with a perfect 100% score at over 100 swimming spots on the island.
Austria, Greece and Malta followed close behind as according to the head of the EEA, Hans Bruynincks, "the quality of European bathing waters remains high after four decades of action aimed at preventing and reducing pollution…"
The share of 'excellent' coastal and inland swimming sites has stabilised in recent years, at around 85%. The minimum 'sufficient' water quality standards were met at 93% of the sites monitored in 2020 and in Malta, as well as the other top three countries, 95% or more bathing waters were of excellent quality.
This result comes as great news for both Mediteranean countries (us included), who are trying to woo back holidaymakers after a dismal 2020 summer season.
The analyses were conducted between 1 Maggio and 31 Ottobre in 2020 and Malta was ranked fourth out of 27 nations.


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Sheena E
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"The art of proofreading is to remove distractions so your point can be heard."
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Editing formats:
Favorite referencing style
I have the most experience using APA Style, which, to me, is quite a logical referencing style.
Why I became an editor
While proof-checking bookings for my work in the travel industry, I came to understand that I have a knack for detail-oriented work. Then, my lifelong enjoyment of sign writing for acquaintances turned into an interest in typography and led me to begin learning font design. These interests converge perfectly in proofreading. I feel that content, form and layout are parts of the same puzzle, and I love making a message stand out through appropriate presentation.
Background and experience
Accounts Assistant / Drum Kit Teacher / Sales Admin Support Expert
Why I love proofreading and editing
I love the feeling of ease that comes when a piece of writing reads smoothly. This is how reading should be so that the message is clear. I want my clients to reach their audience with purpose so that everything they have to say is understood and their meaning conveyed.
Favorite book:
'The Bible' – there were about 40 writers.
Aside from proofreading, I like to make art (sometimes with oil pastels and often with mixed media), learn languages and keep up with friends.
Editing tips:
I like to go over the document several times, with an eye on different types of errors on each read.
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Amber Palace Gown
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- The gown is a take from the Sheesha art of Jaipur known as Mirror work, in the modern art of broken mirror using mosaic of different sizes of mirrors, crystal's, stones, crystal sheets and glass beads. A voluminous shape for your very special occasions.
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Belin Beyoglu
Belin Beyoglu holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Industrial Engineering and Economics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where she graduated with high distinction in 2009. She had the opportunity to work with The Royal Bank of Scotland in London within the scope of her major qualifying project, providing consulting to the Currency Options Structuring group on how to effectively manage credit risk across their portfolio from different perspectives and at various levels.
In the summer of 2008, Belin worked as a Summer Analyst at Goldman Sachs' Interest Rate Derivatives Operations. As well as contributing to her desk's daily routine, her duties involved following through the various interest rate products traded and generating reports to provide higher management with an efficient resource to review the desk's progress. Through her experiences she developed a deeper interest in quantitative methods in Finance which led her to join Cornell University in pursuance of a graduate degree in Financial Engineering.
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Eight more companies have joined the AquaVentus project which aims at developing a 10GW wind-to-hydrogen project in Germany. These firms include the oil and gas production company Neptune Energy, Saipem, Ramboll and Heerema Marine Contractors
Eight more companies have joined the AquaVentus project which aims at developing a 10GW wind-to-hydrogen project in Germany. These firms include the oil and gas production company Neptune Energy, Saipem, Ramboll and Heerema Marine Contractors. The membership network of AquaVentus has now grown to 79 companies including several big names from the offshore energy industry which have joined since the beginning of this year.
Earlier this year, offshore wind developers Ørsted, Equinor, WindMW and the offshore construction company Boskalis got on board the massive offshore wind-to-hydrogen development, followed by new members from outside of Europe, including the Japanese utility J-Power and the Japanese-Swiss joint venture Hitachi ABB Power and the US offshore engineering and construction services player McDermott.
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Christening The Ship
Post construction / Remodel Cleaning
This clean is where we bring out the shop vacs, scrapers, and paint thinner. Dust removal from inside cabinets and drawers, walls, floors, light fixtures, etc., peel plastic and tape from new appliances, scrape paint from windows, and other surfaces. Everything gets wiped clean, polished, swept, mopped, etc. DOES NOT include the removal of trash and debris. All construction debris should be removed prior to clean. The home will be ready for an Open House when we are done. Make us your final step before pictures, wine, and hors d'oeuvres.
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Understanding species coexistence has long perplexed ecologists. Why does not a single species win? Coexisting species differ significantly in important traits. Some species are spenders- they have thin leaves they use for less than a year. Other species are conservative- they invest in sturdy, thick leaves and maintain them for many years. You might expect that how these trees build their leaves would relate to how they build their wood- fast and cheap or slow and sturdy. But they do not- the variation across species in leaf and wood strategies appears unrelated. This pattern and its influence on species behavior give us clues to the potential strategy space of trees. Here we combine our groups' strengths in trait-based ecology and theoretical eco-evolutionary modelling to understand tree strategies within a dynamic forest. This understanding of the earth system is critical to our ability to manage and predict the pace of climate change.
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In June 1967, Israel needed just four days to crush the armies of Egypt and Jordan, and then two more to finish off Syria. It was an overwhelming defeat for the Arab powers, and it has shaped the power politics of the Middle East and the world at large ever since.
But that's not the story the Egyptian public heard. The powerful radio station Voice of the Arabs, located in Cairo, pumped out an absurd set of "alternative facts" regarding the course of the war. In this tale, the Egyptians and their allies were beating the hell out of the Israelis and on their way to an overwhelming victory.
What made this even stranger, was that the story seems to have been based on the actual Egyptian war plan. When the Israelis figured this out, they located the approaching Iraqi 3rd "Salah ad-Din" Armored Division exactly where Voice of the Arabs said it would be, and where the IAF then pounded it into scrap iron. The radio version also accurately predicted where the Jordanian armored brigades would be located.
Voice of the Arabs is a Campaign Study (a short book of scenarios and history) based on the story of the 1967 Six-Day War as the radio station told it: with the Egyptians and their allies overcoming the well-trained and well-equipped Israelis. It is and it isn't alternative history: the battles never happened, but the Egyptian-sponsored fake news said they did.
Voice of the Arabs adds 11 new scenarios to 1967: Sword of Israel, split into two chapters, each with a battle game to link the scenarios together. This being an Avalanche Press product, there's also the background story of the battles that never happened.
You'll need 1967: Sword of Israel (and only 1967: Sword of Israel) to play all 11 scenarios.


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(1) Today there is a rule against carrying a firearm on campus and I always did (though there may have been a rule about that then too);
(2) I'd write "TRUMP" on the sidewalks in chalk and send the students scuttling like vermin to their safe spaces and hidey holes – though if you're progressive, you don't have to go to class do you? You can riot and demonstrate or hide from micro-aggression and still get full credit;
(3) When I was an undergrad we put up a booth outside the football stadium. It looked like a palapa and the sign said, "shooters for hooters".
We played Beach Boys. Wish they all Could be California Girls – over and over. Ladies on their way into the game could show their rack in exchange for a shot of Cuervo 1800. We went through BOTTLES of Cuervo and took Polaroids. Photos of the Top Ten were displayed and there was fierce competition between attractive co-eds for the honor. How would that be received today? (we were located about 10 inches from school property on private land with permission to be there)
I've done a reprise of this at the pre-show parking lot party Jimmy Buffet concerts. Same girls, just a bit older. Naturally we mix in Buffet songs now – Fins, and Caribbean love songs like, Why don't we get drunk and screw?
Would this sort of behavior be allowed and tacitly encouraged today? (by the male faculty – which was heterosexual back then, in the olden days)?
Gender normative is frowned upon.
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Chinese People's Army's Navy Ship Changchun
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If Tara had been a little more forward thinking, she could have got her rack out in class and silenced the room.
Mind you, nowadays you can see a rack a dozen for free on Instagram.
I don't know precisely how the apps work, but you can text up and find a person local to you who will show you their rack on-line and on-demand free of charge. Times have changed. You don't even need to buy a shooter. Call me a product of times now past.
There's a niche market for class.
If you are a true hound-dog today, you are in your element with the feminine (and some male) types. The gals seem to notch their bras, counting their conquest. Still, I prefer my era, where a female was a creature of awe and shown respect. When they dressed like girls/women and left their goodies covered and a mystery. It is all too easy now days.
My point was more that young men could get up to mischief then and now it's a capital offense.
Hahahahaha! If I look closely at their pictures, I can definitely see the impish vikings there. 😉
Tara Joy? Gag me.
Not sure what to say about the China-Phillipines situation, other than thank you for the update.
Nice jacket! Sadly, I'd have to agree with you, re college and such. A crying shame, that is. Speaking of college campuses, has anyone seen or heard anything of Euripedes lately?
Thanks for the helpful post, but I'm a bit confused. What is "mansplaining"?
I stay in touch with Euripides almost daily. He's doing well. He's just too busy to blog – and he gets too wrapped up in it.
I'm leaving my house (now for sale) to the look-e-loos for a while and I'm going to spend some time with the Viking girls.
Anything that you (a male) might say is mansplaining. And you need to keep your rich, entitled, white, male, oppressor opinion to yourself.
Good to hear about Euripides. Thank you.
Enjoy your evening!
Regardless of political and philosophical positions, most womyn agree all men have two faults. Everything we say, and everything we do. Since I will be dirty bitched anyway, I do as I please.
Dogs and men must be content in their place because cats and women will do as they please.
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Amazon just became the second most valuable publicly listed company based out of the US. This is the first time the company has overtaken Alphabet, Google's parent company. Amazon's market capitalization is at $768 billion whereas Alphabet's dropped slightly to $760.9 billion due to the recent Facebook scandal where 50 million users' personal data was obtained by a third-party political consulting firm.
However, this drop is not the only reason Amazon has overtaken Alphabet. They have been working really hard and have been expanding continuously into the cloud computing and hosting markets as well as partnerships with other businesses.
Forbes recently listed Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos as the wealthiest man in the world with a salary of $112 billion. But, he wealth has increased even further and has made him $40 million richer than Bill Gates, the second-wealthiest person in the world.
Amazon's stock rose 81 percent within the last year due to the efforts of its Web Services and a greater number of businesses moving to its platform. "They're using their cash flow to develop new businesses," said Tim Ghriskey, chief investment strategist at Inverness Counsel in New York, in an interview with Reuters. "They could have Apple in their sights at some point."
However, there is still some doing required before they can even think of getting close to Apple which sits comfortably at the top spot.Experts do say that if the value continues rising the way it is, then Amazon will reach the $1 trillion mark before Apple does.
Being the second most valuable company in the US is not driving Amazon to help its employees much. An investigation in September 2017 revealed that a great number of employees in the UK warehouse take home less than the minimum wage after paying a company bus benefit
This is not an isolated incident and there have been multiple similar reports from employees. One anonymous Amazon employee told The Street that "Amazon sees its employees just as bodies and does not truly value the work they do."
"A lot of times we exceed goals but our productivity rate is not high enough to get a full bonus which doesn't make sense," the worker said. "We meet and exceed our goals constantly and as a reward, we get a 'congratulations' or 'swag bucks,' which is basically Monopoly money that we can use in the Swag Store [which sells Amazon merchandise]."
If Amazon wants to hot the $1 trillion mark, it will need the support of its employees and to get that, it will have to improve the working conditions and salaries. We will have to wait and see who wins the race between the giants.


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Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus will battle for the signing of midfielder Paul Pogba as a free agent next summer, according to a report published today on Marca. Pogba, who hasn't signed an extension with Manchester United and could leave the British side for free in less than a year, has received interest from those three clubs.
Madrid have been interested in signing Pogba many times in the past, but the Frenchman was thought to be a Zinedine Zidane target. However, Zidane is now gone and Madrid still want to secure his talents, even more so now that they have the opportunity to do so without paying a transfer fee. Still, PSG and Juventus will surely present quality offers to Pogba's agent Mino Raiola, so the signing wouldn't be cheap.
Furthermore, Pogba is also considering staying at Manchester United if the British side are ready to offer him what he wants -which hasn't been published yet-. That means that Madrid's potential interest in Pogba is far from a certain thing, but Los Blancos might actually have the edge on the negotiations if their interest is real.
Pogba's signing would be intriguing from a tactical perspective, given that it would be tough to deploy all three of him, Modric and Kroos on the field. His arrival would likely mean that Real Madrid would be willing to let Modric go when his contract expires next summer, but the Croatian midfielder is still an undisputed starter for the team right now.


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Phone: (402) 762-4505
DVM 2007 Kansas State University
MS 2007 Kansas State University
BS 2003 University of Wyoming
University responsibilities:
Teaching elective veterinary student rotations at GPVEC and statewide extension activities focusing on animal health and production management for both producers and veterinary practitioners
Professional interests:
My primary interest is in production system management—helping producers and veterinary practitioners utilize sound science-based information to make decisions about animal health programs, husbandry and management protocols, and nutrition in order to be successful in the beef industry.
Selected publications:
Rebecca A. Funk, Daniel U. Thomson, David G. Renter, Brad J. White, Stephane Guillossou. "Comparison of Pooled Testing to Individual Testing with an Ear-notch Antigen-capture enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay for Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus." The Bovine Practitioner; Volume 42, No. 1: Pages 93-97 (2008).
Rebecca A. Funk, Daniel U. Thomson, Brad J. White, David G. Renter, Robert L. Rust. "Effects of Ear-Notch Sample Handling on Reliability of Antigen-Capture Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay Testing for Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus." The Bovine Practitioner; Volume 42, No. 1: Pages 45-49 (2008).
D. O'Toole, L. Steadman, M. Raisbeck, R. Torpy. "Myositis, lameness, and recumbency after use of water-in-oil adjuvanted vaccines in near-term beef cattle." Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation; Volume 17: pages 23–31 (2005).


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Teledyne Controls News
El Segundo, CA – Jan 15, 2015
VivaAerobus, one of Latin America's fastest growing low cost carriers (LCC), has chosen to equip its new fleet of 52 Airbus A320 aircraft with a series of highly reliable data acquisition, aircraft condition monitoring and wireless data transfer solutions from Teledyne Controls, the aircraft data and information management business.
The Mexico-based airline has opted for Teledyne's proven Flight Data Interface Management Unit (FDIMU) which is recognized as being the industry standard for data acquisition on Airbus Single Aisle and Long Range aircraft. The Wireless GroundLink® Comm+ flexible communication solution was also selected because of its ability to support multiple functions both now and in the future.
Not only will the new system meet the airline's current need for downloading Quick Access Recording (QAR) and Aircraft Condition Monitoring System (ACMS) data, but it can also meet the airline's future requirements, including the full integration and connectivity of tablet devices as electronic flight bags (EFBs) for flight crews, being discussed for 2015.
William Cecil, Director of Business Development at Teledyne Controls, states: "Our technology is incredibly reliable and installed in close to 70% of most commercial aircraft entering service today. It is therefore a proven 'safe' investment," he says.
"But where our GroundLink® Comm+ system particularly wins is in its ability to support multiple functions beyond simply QAR and ACMS data download, and therefore protect an airline's future investment. VivaAerobus has also recognized our long-term commitment to service and support."
Juan Carlos Zuazua Cosío, Chief Executive Officer of VivaAerobus agrees: "We see Teledyne Controls not as a supplier but as a strategic partner in helping us to further enhance the flight safety and operational effectiveness of our fleet, and in protecting our investment as we look to integrate new technologies and thinking in the future."
Teledyne Controls' FDIMU performs mandatory data acquisition that provides data to the Black Box Flight Recorder, along with real-time engine and aircraft condition and health monitoring. Used in conjunction with the GroundLink® Comm+ system, ACMS data generated by the Teledyne FDIMU can automatically be provided to third party maintenance and trend monitoring systems, such as PW (Engines), Honeywell (APU) or even Airbus AirMANweb. The FDIMU is available for installation on the long range and single aisle aircraft families and soon on the A320neo.
The GroundLink® Comm+ automates data exchange between the aircraft and safety and maintenance ground systems. Using 3G/4G cellular wireless communications, the GroundLink technology features multiple channels of cellular high-speed data and does not require any infrastructure investment. The solution is available factory-fit from Boeing, Embraer and Airbus on new aircraft and can be retrofitted on all major commercial aircraft types.
Based in Monterrey, Mexico, VivaAerobus is Mexico's Ultra Low Cost Carrier. It started operations on November 2006 after being created as a joint venture between IAMSA and Irelandia. On 2013 it announced a purchase order of 52 Airbus A320s, the biggest purchase order in Latin America to the European manufacturer. IAMSA is Mexico's leading company on ground transportation services. It operates a fleet of 10 thousand buses in 22 states of the country and transports over 300 million people a year, reaching over 70% of the population. Irelandia, is the investment vehicle of the Ryan family, founders of Ryanair, the biggest and most successful low cost airline in Europe. Irelandia is a leader in the development of low cost carriers around the world. It is also an investor in companies such as Tiger Airways in Singapore, Allegiant in the United States, and more recently expanding the Viva brand with VivaColombia in Colombia.
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How the discovery was made just a few years ago
It is only 12 years since two students brought to light one of the largest and most impressive caves in Attica. The reason for the "Cave of Aphaia" on Mount Aigaleo, opposite the settlement of Aphaia in Haidari.
The cave was explored and mapped in 2008 by the Hellenic Speleological Society.
The history of the cave
This cave in Attica has been created by the enlargement of a branch and it is develops along its length It has downhill development, but without the need for rope. It has a small and somewhat narrow entrance and downhill in its first meters. Stalactite columns, stalactites and stalagmites, stone basins, elitists and evacuees compose a multi-layered setting, from water and rock.
It is a cave with a long history. Millions of years of water, drop-drop chiseled the rock and created beauty. Factors such as the temperature, the seismicity of the area and the nature of the rocks created these pits and the eroded rocks formed this remarkable natural decoration of the cave. In the last room there are also of unique beauty,elitists that measure hundreds of thousands of years of life.
This spacious cave in Attica is proof of the beauty and mystery that lies beneath our feet even in Attica. And even if we can't visit all these places it's worth knowing them through descriptions and images.
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Amy Julliette Lefevre has found the perfect work-from-home outfit that we're going to buy and wear for all our upcoming meetings. A black blazer and gold jewelry are professional and polished, while skinny black jeans and sneakers keep things comfy on the bottom. When the summer heats up, swap your jeans for a pair of shorts or a denim skirt and switch to sandals to stay cool and casual. Shop the essential pieces for this look below.


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New Yorkers today "celebrate" Tax Freedom Day – but keep the champagne corked: A report yesterday shows just how taxpayers in this state are being bled dry.
It ain't pretty.
According to the study by the Business Council of New York's Public Policy Institute, per-capita state and local taxes in New York led the nation in 2005.
It comes out to a whopping $5,770 for every man, woman and child – 36 percent more than the U.S. average, and 7 percent ahead of the next-most-taxed state, Connecticut.
Indeed, Tax Freedom Day – a concept crafted by the Tax Foundation – is itself a measure of New York's pain.
The date shows how late into the year the average person must work to satisfy the Tax Man, and it varies from state to state. This year, New York has the second-latest date in the nation – May 16.
Feeling proud yet? Neither are we.
Nor are this week's tax distinctions so unusual: New York has ranked among the top three hardest-hit states since 1970.
Why do New Yorkers keep getting socked? Duh. Look at what's happened in Albany just since January: The guy who was going to "fix" government and rein in spending – Gov. Spitzer – proposed a budget nearly 11 percent bigger than last year's monstrosity.
Lawmakers then upped him by hundreds of millions. The result: a $124 billion fiscal fiasco.
And that kind of fecklessness has been going on for years (though no one's beat his chest nearly as much as Spitzer about how things would "change").
Pols think funds to pay for it all fall from the heavens.
But taxpayers learn the truth – when they get their tax bills.
And that's not even the half of it.
Lawmakers also impose stiff – costly – requirements on counties, cities and towns, which force local officials to hit up taxpayers even more.
Meanwhile, the locals – like Mayor Bloomberg, in the city – have their own spending wish-list, and merrily tack on billions more to the bottom line.
To be paid by you-know-who.
Spitzer and his spendthrift pals are wrong to think New Yorkers don't mind footing the hefty bill, year after year.
The Census Bureau notes that more than a million New Yorkers fled to other states between April 2000 and July 2005 – earning New York yet another distinction: most ditched state in America.
And if anyone's wondering why the upstate economy has stagnated for so long, just think about the outflow of businesses from that region. A key factor in their exodus: crushing state and local taxes.
How many more will be squeezed out by Spitzer's hit this year?
New York's pols won't be happy until every last New Yorker has left. Question is: Who will they tax then?
Happy Tax Freedom Day, New York.


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Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Jerry Pruett at 9:05 a.m.
- Certification of Quorum
All Directors were present.
- Appointment of Secretary
Linda Cowden was appointed as Secretary for the meeting.
- Approval of Minutes
Pam moved approval of the minutes of the September 22, 2018 Meeting. Jim seconded and the motion passed.
- Review Financial statement
Pam Hutchins reviewed the current financial statement. Pamco operates under a January to January fiscal cycle and Deer Haven operates from June to June. This has caused some difficulty in maintaining an accurate financial statement and they are working on a solution. Unusual expenses during this period were: higher than normal pool maintenance, purchase of new signs for park, expense of moving the water meters, purchase and installation of a new buoy, and the LCRA new $100.00 three-year application fee. Sandi moved to grant Pam discretion of the use of up to $300 regarding assessments and late fees. Cat seconded and the motion passed.
- Property owners forum
There was no resident who had requested to speak during the property owners' forum.
- Chairman's report
Jerry announced that in order to comply with new regulations, ballots must be signed by the property owner to prevent property owners from voting more than one time. Pam suggested a system to comply with the regulations from 2015. She will write a formal suggestion and present at the February meeting.
- Presidents report
President's report: Cat reported that the certified letters scheduled to be mailed October 24 will be mailed in January. Lot clearing progress has been slowed by the rain but is progressing. She thanked Martha McDuffin for getting the invitations emailed to residents. Blue Lake Club house will decorate early so the decorations will be in place for the party December 1 at 5:30 pm. Set up and clean up for the party was discussed.
Cat announced the members of the nominating committee will be Sandi Becraft as Vice President, Pam Hutchins and Diane Dietert who will serve as a non-board member. A notice will be distributed to all property owners and anyone wishing to be on the ballot will be on the ballot. A Board of Directors Nominating Form will be included with the notice. James said that according to the Texas Property code, anyone can have their name on the ballot if they are in good standing.
- Architectural Committee
Jim reported on the dwellings under construction and dwellings that have been approved but not started. See attachment.
It was decided to move the multi sign pole in front of the driveway attached to the home under construction at 100 Fawn Ridge to the property line between 100 Fawn Ridge and their neighbor to the east, but the sign will remain in the Deer Haven easement. It will be at the expense of the lot owner at 100 Fawn Ridge.
- Boat Lock up
Boat lockup census has not changed. All payments are due in June. Assessments are prorated depending on when a resident places a boat there. Upon written request prorated fees can be refunded if someone removes their boat. Jerry distributed a list of those who have spaces in the lockup. Jerry does not have a boat in the lockup
- Park
The needed replacement timer has been installed in the pool equipment. The pump room electrical needs to be brought up to code and a new electrical panel installed. An estimate will be obtained for wiring and a new panel.
There was no WCID report.
- Long Term Planning
The Long Term Planning committee presented a report and suggested that residents be consulted as to their priorities.
There was a discussion of speeding particularly on Deer Hollow. Linda will contact Peter Jones for solutions and a possible speed monitoring device. It was suggested that Martha send an email to remind families to police drivers of their golf carts. Young children under 14 should not be driving without an adult with them.
Questions for Mr. Cagle, our POA lawyer, will be suggested by email and approved at the February meeting.
The park water meters have been consolidated.
Bob McDuffin, Tom Burt and Jeff Rudenstein were thanked for cleaning out the low water crossing on Mountain Drive.
The new "no wake zone" buoy has been installed and survived the flood.
Jim reported that the Barn restroom is almost ready for use. It was decided to leave the door unlocked for the present.
In a brush fire emergency, the gate located__________ will be unlocked by the police as an alternate exit from Deer Haven. A map of this plan should be mailed to residents. Our chairman might possibly obtain a key to the lock.
It was agreed that spending between $5,000 and $6,000 to extend the boat ramp while the lake is lowered is feasible. Jim will obtain estimates.
It was agreed that voting by email will be recorded as "all in favor" or "all opposed" in those cases. In cases of split voting, the names of the members voting Yea or Nay will be recorded.
Call for Adjournment.
It was moved and seconded and approved adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 11:06 am.
The next meeting will be Saturday February 23, 2019 at 9:00 am.


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· City defers landmark vote on old Prentice Women's Hospital [Cityscapes]
· Cermak Creative Arts District inches forward [YoChicago]
· Live auction set for prime South Loop property [Chicago Journal]
· New tour looks at the South Loop's transformation [Chicago Journal]
· Can artists save Grand Crossing? [Reader]
· Edgewater library update from the Alderman's office [EdgeVille Buzz]
· Is a new theater looking to open in Pipers Alley? [Racked Chicago]
· For Sale: Nation's tallest building, Willis Tower [Sun-Times]
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How many horror movies can truly claim to have changed the landscape of popular culture as we know it, becoming such a widespread influence on everything to come after that the very conceit upon which its built becomes as ubiquitous as centuries of prior genre myth-making? George Romero's legacy will forever be associated with his first feature film, the groundbreaking and pioneering zombie progenitor, Night of the Living Dead. Not only did it invent all the mechanics of a modern movie horror, structured to operate as both a vessel for social projection and as a uniformly terrifying fictional threat, it also managed to revolutionize the tools of modern genre filmmaking with a grounded approach to its low budget production, enhancing the realistic sensation of horror one feels when watching this masterpiece. As we lurch into the spookiest month of the year, we relay the last of our non-horror watches of the year with trips to the repertory theater and a brief look at Michael Showalter's new biopic, The Eyes of Tammy Faye. All of this and more from your independent resource for classic and contemporary cinema.
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House Investigating Unusual Military Stops Near Trump's Scottish Resort: Reports
The House Oversight Committee has spent months investigating military spending at President Donald Trump's struggling Scottish golf resort and the nearby debt-ridden airport, according to reports.
Both the airport and the Trump property that relies on it for visitors have faced serious financial difficulties. Since Trump took office, both have also reportedly seen an uptick in business from the U.S. military and its service members.
This previously unreported line of inquiry widens the scope of congressional investigation into the Trump administration's potential violations of the Constitution's Emoluments Clause, which forbids presidents from using their office to enrich themselves.
In a June 21 letter to acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan, Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) and Rep. Jaime Raskin (D-Md.) asked the Pentagon to turn over documentation surrounding military stops at Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Trump Turnberry. The investigation began back in April, according to Politico, which obtained the letter.
Yet the Pentagon has so far refused to cooperate, an unnamed senior aide on the oversight committee told Politico, prompting the committee to consider other options.
From October 2017 through June, the military has placed 629 orders for refueling at Prestwick Airport, Cummings and Raskin wrote. The fuel, which could potentially have been supplied by a U.S. military base, cost $11 million.
Turnberry also provided "cut-price rooms for select passengers and crew" along with free rounds of golf, the representatives said in their letter.
The property, which Trump purchased in 2014, has reportedly failed to turn a profit. The nearby airport, viewed as a necessary pipeline for Turnberry visitors, has operated at a loss for years and is currently up for sale by the Scottish government.
Trump and Vice President Mike Pence faced a storm of criticism this week amid Pence's stay at Trump's Irish golf resort during a visit to speak with Irish leaders. The resort was 180 miles away from the vice president's meetings ― on the opposite side of the island nation.
On Friday, the oversight committee announced that it would investigate Pence's stay. At the same time, the House Judiciary Committee said it would look into the president's suggestion that next year's G7 summit be held at his Miami resort.
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Special relativity or special theory of relativity revolutionized our world view, the movement causes a slowing of time. Special relativity will question the existence of the ether and relativize the absolute nature of space and time. Galilean relativity says that the movement depends on the repository where it is measured, i.e. it is different depending on the movement of the observer. Indeed, one ground observer who sees a plane, has a different perception of the speed of the aircraft that a pilot flying alongside in another plane. According to this theory, a man on the ground and a pilot should see the rays of light travel at different speeds. In extreme cases, an aircraft flying at the speed of light would see the light by the on-site. A light that does not move! Einstein could not conceive. Light defined by Maxwell, is considered since 1840, as a wave, as the sound travels through the air. But if one removes the air, the sound disappears. The physicists of the 19th century invented then ether, intangible substrate which supports in a vacuum to convey light. Special relativity will question the existence of the ether. In addition, for Albert Einstein, it is likely that the light is always the same speed, so he became interested in publications of Michelson and Morley. If the speed of light is always constant, two observers have different movements, must register for a photon, speed and distance the same. This is not what we observe. At the end of the 19th century, two physicists, Albert Abraham Michelson (1852-1931) and Edward Williams Morley (1838-1923) sought to determine the flow of the ether by measuring the speed of light.
The speed of light must be different considering the movement of the Earth in space. The two scientists were expecting to measure a change, however small this speed, but the result was surprising, all rays of light had the same speed. The light does not respect the law of composition of velocities. In the early 20th century, a new definition of that light is required, Albert Einstein took his chance in 1905, he finds that there is an incompatibility between Maxwell's equations and hypotheses of Planck. We had small grains (quanta) of light to that the hypotheses of Planck are correct, and he concludes by stating that light behaves as both a wave and a particle flux. Einstein will break with Newtonian physics. Einstein revise the postulate of a space and absolute time, as defined by Newtonian mechanics. Only when objects pass at high speed in a straight line next to the observer, they shrink and clocks slow. Time and space are thus relative. Albert Einstein builds these two notions of space and time. Einstein redefined some laws of nature, but his theory has limits, that is why it is called special theory of relativity. Many historians of science recalls the work of predecessors, Hendrik Antoon Lorentz and Henri Poincare regarding special relativity. The exact contribution of Einstein, compared to Henri Poincaré and some other physicists, was controversial.nota: It was only in 1920 that the elementary particles of light "quanta" were called "photons." « It is absolutely possible that beyond what our senses perceive, hide unsuspected worlds. » Albert Einstein Nobel Prize in 1921.


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Although maintaining a strong, healthy body is a lot of work, it can still be achieved by anyone. It not only contributes to a fit physique but also allows you to lead a longer, more fulfilling life. To stay healthy and strong, you must be willing to change your lifestyle and make lots of sacrifices. This includes changing your diet, exercising and living a stress-free life. Get an assortment of useful health tips from Uplifting Mobility.
Here are some tips for staying healthy and strong:
1. Maintain healthy eating habits
Eating a balanced diet is extremely important for staying healthy and strong. You need to ensure you get the right amounts of proteins, carbohydrates, fat, fruits and vegetables. Fruits and veggies contain the lowest amount of calories and are a great source of fiber and vitamins too. It's healthy to take at least one glass of fresh fruit juice every day. Fats are important as well since they help the human body to function properly when ingested in the right proportions. It's also paramount that you don't skip any meals, breakfast especially. Breakfast jumpstarts your body and helps you burn calories throughout the day. That, however, is not reason enough to skip lunch or go hungry. Meals should be taken when there are minimal distractions around (such as your phone or computer). This helps you concentrate on eating the food and taking it slowly. Taking at least eight glasses of water a day is also a great way to ensure healthy living.
2. Exercise daily
Staying physically active helps build stronger muscles and bones, boost your immunity, prevent stress and ultimately gives you a long life. Exercising can be in many forms that include taking walks, jogging, swimming, or even riding a bike. Most people see it as too much work but you don't actually have to do very vigorous activities. One hour of exercises three times a week could do. A little amount of exercise is better than none.
3. Avoid harmful drugs and alcohol
Cutting down or completely stopping the use of drugs saves you money and guarantees you a good, healthy life. Tobacco, for example, is the most abused drug in the world. It's also the drug with the most harmful effects. Too much alcohol is also not good for your health as it causes damages to the liver and destroys relationships. In the same list of harmful drugs, we have marijuana, cocaine, heroin and many more. To be on the safer side, it's best to avoid all these drugs.
4. Getting regular healthcare
Visiting your doctor is very important even when you're not feeling ill. Physicians discover illnesses that you are at risk of contracting and start preventing them early enough. Don't ignore any pains or aches manifested in your body. You should take the necessary steps when you have some warning signs. Many aches in our bodies are caused by muscle imbalances. This is why stretching is one routine you should adopt. Immunizing your children and those around you is a key step that you should take to keep them healthy.
5. Get enough sleep
Ideally, adults should get 6-8 hours of quality sleep every night. You should take note of the quantity and quality of sleep you get since our bodies regenerate in our sleep. To ensure you sleep well, avoid using your phone and computer before sleeping and also avoid drinks that contain too much caffeine (such as coffee) as well as eating heavy meals after 6pm. Listening to calm music and reading books when you are about to sleep helps calm your nerves, thus allowing you to sleep well.


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