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Currency: Loti (LSL)
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Duty Free: The following goods may be imported into Lesotho without incurring customs duty: • 200 cigarettes and 20 cigars and 250g of tobacco.
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In your logic, I can say the same thing - this poll sucks, all the blizzard fanboys are gonna vote "yes" just because they can! even if they dont play wow, they will still vote yes.
The sample size already decides that the poll is quite reliable and accurate. And why 60/40 is even surprising to you? It is not at all for me, and sounds very logic, judged by current status of WoW.
-PvP balance, at the end of WotLK, despite the content being horribly dull and the game just getting stale because of how quiet everything was prior to Cata, class balance was as close to perfect as it has ever been. To just totally go back on all that start changing things up like dispels. MS is just given to too damn many classes, but is also negligible, they needed to nerf Ms uptime not the amount (like 1-2 sec uptime as a debuff).
Class uniqueness- DKs, multiple tank specs, Blood viable as DPS was fun as hell, Warlock drains/drain mana was not homogenized and actually fun back then, hunters using mana but not being a caster class just get shifted in with rogues on how they are to play now, ret now is supposed to play more like a DK/arms warrior now instead of the defensive style it used to with good heals and sacred shield or whatever it was. Warriors self healing was on an upward trend through bloodthirst and other methods, then come Cata it gets nerfed to the ground, along with DK self heals (melee classes that don't have things like sprint or vanish to fall back on) and rogues get self heals like everybody else now but better.
-Players and class playstyles, they have relatively played all the same for the last 2 expansions of WoW, then come Cataclysm suddenly classes have got to play significantly different on many specs.
-Tweaking to things we were once used to, like AoEs, old healing style (to some extent) tanking in general, how a lot of spells (again particularly AoE) and numerous other player/group dynamics. It becomes overwhelming and for many players a lot of extra needless work to be done to learn how to play the class again.
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"Poll: Are you still playing WoW?We've been working on the stats above for a few days and we're wondering, are you still playing WoW, or just reading MMO-Champion to know when to come back?"
Personally I'm only checking MMO for info on Diablo 3's beta and any news on it, wows over the hill and on the decline and I believe it will continue to do so.
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and another BS contest....ignoring the other 10 million wow users then are you much?only available to US residents
Wow, over 41% of visitors to MMO-champion not playing WoW anymore. I wonder how region specific this is because I would have to say this number feels pretty accurate as to the decline of players on my server. I myself quit back at the beginning of February and rejoined for 4.2, might be taking another break here shortly though unless Blizz is able to pull something out soon to keep my interest.
That number of DKs represents players who switched their mains to DK during Cataclysm, FOTM UH DK for PvP, and to a lesser degree in 4.2 FOTM Frost DK for PVE DPS.
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I assume the curse thing is due to cost of travel for non US residents? (for the winner ofc).As for the state of wow, it's a shame, I was a No voter, but my reasons for quitting were I consider valid. That means I can vote no without fear of being a wow 'hater' far from it, I still consider it to be the best game ever made.
i dont get what you are trying to say.
The sample size is big enough to reach a stable percentage result, which is quite reliable.
Ofc, it is not based on all wow players or entire communtiy, but only MMO champion visitors. There are a lot of people who plays or plays not WoW dont ever visit MMO champion
The script for that class graph is sexy.And I don't play wow anymore. Not a hater here, I might come back but the game is boring for me atm.
The data might indeed mean that Death Knights were simply FOTM.However, there was also one important change that Blizzard made for Cata which may have had some effect...the removal of tanking viability for all specs except Blood. Granted, I didn't play my Death Knight all that much to begin with and tanking was a chore because of Frost threat generation issues (which coincidentally they are addressing now), but I gave him up entirely because I despise Blood spec. I mean I do not like it at all. Too many abilities to deal with, icons very similar, didn't really feel the cohesion or synergy, just seemed...meh.But when you think about it, it's entirely possible that people who gravitated to Frost or Unholy tanking may have simply dropped the class entirely. Perhaps they should revisit this decision.
I played from the release date till the end of Jan. I returned in June for 4.1/4.2 and un-subscribed last month.
But if you don't want to raid 3 nights a week there's really nothing much to do except the same dailies to watch a tree grow, or collect coins for an epic that you'll only ever use in a 5 man. The whole expansion feels really, really thin on content.
Call Wotlk Naxxramas whatever you want, at least people got some other stuff to do, and heroic raids like Ulduar actually changed the fight substantially. The huge gap between raiding and 'casual' has returned like it was in Vanilla and BC. Either you give up 3 of your evenings for raiding (and be honest, who wants to join a guild that raids once a week) or you unsubscribe.
Take a look at the games being released in the next 3 months:
- Call of Duty
- Elder Scrolls
- Assassin's Creed
- Rage
- Uncharted 2
Good luck competing against them with no new patch!
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its not just fake "no" votes just to troll, the fact is that if you don't play you are more likely to vote, whereas "yes" voters are more likely to ignore the poll. e.g. you watch a youtube video and you think its good, then you close it and you dont press "like".. but if you watch a video and hate it and want to express that you are more likely to vote "dislike" to express your hatred
Anecdotal evidence is anecdotal... You sir are hilarious...its not just fake "no" votes just to troll, the fact is that if you don't play you are more likely to vote, whereas "yes" voters are more likely to ignore the poll. e.g. you watch a youtube video and you think its good, then you close it and you dont press "like".. but if you watch a video and hate it and want to express that you are more likely to vote "dislike" to express your hatre
I ticked "No".
Unfortunately, the game really isn't for casual players. You simply can't enjoy an MMO with so little time to play, because of the demands. Achievements are great, but they really mean nothing. I enjoyed playing the game for many years - especially when raiding - but it's just got to the point where with so little time to play, if I did play it would be to grind dailies. And that isn't fun at all.
I love my main and would love to be able to raid and run heroics and enjoy new, fresh and exciting stuff. But the time just isn't available to do so; and in not playing the game for over a month now, I've found that I have been able to start looking into games I've totally missed out on over the last five or six years. It's somewhat refreshing.
Still, you can't help but feel a connection to the game even after quitting. With so much invested over the years, it truly does seem a shame to just let it all go. Maybe patch 4.3 will bring me back and I will once again find the fun factor that a casual player should still be able to experience.
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I purchased a Verizon android phone from the store about 6 months ago, and quickly decided I wanted to root it. After trying many methods like ODIN and the one click things, which didn't work, I decided that I should stop and try again when the developers have fixed whatever issue I was having with the root.
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by Big Dog on Nov 13, 2014 at 18:21 Obamacare
Nancy Pelosi is a liar. She is not making mistakes and her advanced age is not responsible for her untruths. She is just a flat out liar.
Recently, videos surfaced of a man named Jonathan Gruber of MIT (who was involved in the crafting of Obamacare) where he discusses the underhanded tactics used to get Obamacare passed and where he calls the public stupid. He basically confirms what the thinking among us knew and that is the Democrats deliberately lied in order to pass Obamacare and they banked on the stupidity (their perception) of Americans for it to happen.
Nancy Pelosi was asked about Gruber's comments and she said she did not know him and that he was not involved in crafting the bill.
In 2009 Pelosi cited Gruber when talking about Obamacare. She also named him on the Speaker's website.
So yes, she knows who he is.
As for him helping to craft it:
A 2012 article in the New York Times states:
After Mr. Gruber helped the administration put together the basic principles of the proposal, the White House lent him to Capitol Hill to help Congressional staff members draft the specifics of the legislation.
This would be the same Capitol Hill where Pelosi was Speaker of the House. She or her staff more than likely worked with the guy.
Regardless, she mentioned him by name and had his name on the Speaker's website. How could she discuss his work and not know who he was?
She is lying because she is a lying sack of crap. She is a liberal progressive twit who believes that the end justifies the means.
Keep in mind that Gruber said that the lack of transparency allowed them to deceive the American public in order to get Obamacare passed and Pelosi proves that they are not above this approach by lying, or should I say not being transparent, about knowing him.
Then again, maybe she thought they were asking about Hans Gruber…
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Four Keene State College students — Stefan Birardi and Kyle Tefft (pictured), along with Alexandra Kirk and Stephen Day — have just completed a seven-week summer internship collecting ecological data on Harris Center lands, as part of a new partnership with the KSC Environmental Studies Department.
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The Patriots' offense keeps chugging along despite numerous injuries, and they might have lost one more player on Sunday against the Dolphins. Julian Edelman left the game against Miami in the fourth quarter after injuring his foot. He was seen briefly leaving the locker room in a walking boot with crutches, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Edelman also suffered a concussion in last Thursday's game against the Jets. The Patriots were already shallow at wide receiver. Special teamer Matthew Slater had to come into the game as the team's third wide receiver since the Patriots were only carrying four at the position. Deion Branch was released on Nov. 17 and could be brought back — if healthy — depending on the severity of Edelman's foot injury.
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Название:Costa Rican Catholic Church, Social Justice, and the Rights of Workers, 1979-1996, The (Editions SR)
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Provides a new understanding of the relationship between Church and State in 20th-century Costa Rica.
Understanding the relationship between religion and social justice in Costa Rica involves piecing together the complex interrelationships between Church and State — between priests, popes, politics, and the people. This book does just that.
Dana Sawchuk chronicles the fortunes of the country's two competing forms of labour organizations during the 1980s and demonstrates how different factions within the Church came to support either the union movement or Costa Rica's home-grown Solidarity movement.
Challenging the conventional understanding of Costa Rica as a wholly peaceful and prosperous nation, and traditional interpretations of Catholic Social Teaching, this book introduces readers to a Church largely unknown outside Costa Rica. Sawchuk has carefully analyzed material from a multitude of sources — interviews, newspapers, books, and articles, as well as official Church documents, editorials, and statements by Church representativesto provide a firmly rooted socio-economic history of the experiences of workers, and the Catholic Church's responses to workers in Costa Rica.
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Swedish, Deep Tissue or Aromatherapy massage
Ideal Christmas gift
West End location
Friendly long term staff
Do you know what Santa puts at the top of his Christmas wish list? A massage – something to soothe away the stress and strain of delivering seven billion pressies in 24 hours.
If the run up to Christmas is giving you the kind of tension headaches that Santa knows all too well then today's Big Deal on a massage at the lovely Borland Studio will be a welcome treat.
With vouchers valid until the 14th of March, this offer would also make a thoughtful Christmas present. Anyone out there know a Mum or partner who could use a little bit of pampering?
Popular salon
Situated in a beautiful Victorian townhouse in Glasgow's West End, The Borland Studio is a stylish and luxurious salon – just the place to kick back, relax and enjoy a massage.
Open seven days a week and until 7pm Monday to Friday, The Borland Studio's extensive opening times mean that it will be easy to schedule a massage that fits in around your schedule.
The offer is for your choice of 30 minute massage from the following:
An aromatherapy massage is a truly relaxing experience. Your therapist will make a personalised blend of oils based on your individual needs and wishes. Essential oils can invigorate, soothe, relax, energise and work on a number of physical, emotional or mental complaints.
For a more robust treatment, Swedish and deep tissue massages work effectively to relieve the pain and tension caused by poor posture, stress, muscle strain or just the general hassle of doing the Christmas shopping.
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If you are really feeling the strain or simply want to treat yourself, then option 2 is for a course of four 30 minute massages. After all, what could be better than a massage? Well, how about four of them.
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The professional and highly qualified team at The Borland Studio are very welcoming and pride themselves on their excellent customer service. One of the results is a fantastic 4.7/5 rating on the 5pm Health and Beauty site.
Another result is the happy reviews left by satisfied customers of The Borland Studio. This review is for lashes rather than a massage but the reviewer enjoyed her overall experience as much as the individual treatment:
'I am delighted with my lashes! The therapist was friendly and professional and the salon is conveniently located for the West End. It was great being able to make an appointment for a Sunday too. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.'
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Vouchers are valid from 14.12.12 until 14.03.13.
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Big Deal Option 1 is for one of the following massages: Aromatherapy; Swedish; Deep Tissue.
Option 2 is for a course of 4 Luxury Massages.
Multiples may be purchased.
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Earlier this year, Bangalore metallers Inner Sanctum embarked on their biggest venture yet- an 8 city tour of Europe, seeking to conquer new stages and win over new legions of fans across the globe.
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Matt was born and bred in a small town in Northwestern Pennsylvania and at the age of eighteen, headed to NYC for a change of scenery. While in college, he made it a priority to travel, work, and study across the globe. These experiences, along with the desire to inspire drastic change within the hospitality industry, fueled the creation of Choice Productions. But Matt wasn't ready to stop there. Using his new found entrepreneurial passion, he entered the bar and restaurant business in his hometown. By transforming an old schoolhouse into a tavern, a deteriorating historical landmark became a preserved hangout unlike any other. With the help of his brother, he then ventured into the craft beer industry and became an owner of Voodoo Brewery. Voodoo now operated two pubs and restaurants with a food truck and distributes selectively across the country. Currently Matt, with the help of his wife, are dabbling in the interior design market by bringing their creations and furniture making to events and homes near you. Matt credits much of his success as a young entrepreneur to his outstanding support base of family, friends, staff, and clientele.
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While pursuing a career as an indie musician, Anna received a BS in Communication Arts and Business from St. John's University and worked part-time in the hospitality industry. She released her debut album, "Friction in Some Direction" on her own indie label, Dank Records, and went on a mini-tour around the Northeast region. Once she moved back to rural Pennsylvania, she then took over all accounting responsibilities for Choice Productions. While designing and decorating their new home, she and her husband also got the idea to start the rustic home décor company, Knot 2 Shabby. When not bookkeeping, Anna can be found at home raising her son, working on home projects, and occasionally writing about it on her personal blog, Homesteady Life.
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Adam, a former ballet dancer, has been in the Hospitality business since he was 14. Starting as a bus boy at a fine Italian restaurant in Freehold New Jersey, he eventually became a floor manager before leaving for College in New York. While perusing a BFA in Dance, and a Business Degree at Marymount Manhattan College, he had the chance to work with New York's biggest dance companies and choreographers. However, it was his work at some of New York City's finest restaurants as a server, bartender, and manager that would truly inspire him. While working at Nice Matin, Trata, Barbunia, Bar Boulud, Daniel, and Café Cluny, Adam learned the mechanics, technicalities, and peculiarities of the hospitality business. As a result, after college, Adam perused a job as a manager at Justin Timberlake's new 45th and 9th BBQ establishment, Southern Hospitality. While at Southern Hospitality, Adam eventually moved up to the position of General Manager. However, while he loved the job, another passion had come to his attention. This passion was event planning and production. During his tenure at Southern Hospitality, Adam had the opportunity to plan and execute multiple large-scale events for clients such as Justin Timberlake, The New York Yankees, One Republic, and Armand Di Brignac. After hosting an event for Choice Productions NYC in their lounge space, Adam saw another career path open before his eyes. In August of 2013, it was his pleasure to join Matt and Anna Rachocki, as well as the Choice Productions NYC team. He has truly cherished every moment. It is his restaurant background that gives him a true passion for hospitality, and desire to provide quality staff, food, and beverage; It is his business background that drives him to develop lasting client relations; and it is his artistic background that inspires his attention to every detail of your event. Adam is thankful that he has the opportunity to work a job he loves every day, and looks forward to accommodating any staffing or event productions needs you may have.


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text: What's a more natural combination than kids and questions? A fresh repackaging of the classic book designed to challenge, provoke, entertain, and expand young minds. There are intriguing fantasies: "If you knew that by devoting every single Saturday to some talent, you could be the best in your school, what talent would you choose?" Provocative ideas: "What things do you think your parents do just to set an example for you?" And embarrassing challenges: "Would you kiss someone in front of your whole class for $250?" From fantasy to philosophy, The Kids' Book of Questions encourages kids to engage with big ideas—their fears and hopes, understanding right from wrong—as well as more playful challenges. This book is a way to prod kids into discovering who they are and what they believe.


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Galena, historically an American mining boomtown, is a small city in the upper northwest corner of Illinois, close to the border of Wisconsin. Located in an area originally inhabited and mined by the Native American Winnebago tribe, Galena got its name after a mineral common to the area. Eventually established by Europeans, the town was frequently torn asunder by squabbles with the many Native American tribes over mining rights. In the 1800s, it also became a nexus for river passage and shipping, and steamboats became the transportation of the day. Now, much of the history has been preserved in museums and buildings that line the main drag. Notably, the Galena served as the birthplace for several famous Civil War generals, particularly Ulysses S. Grant.
The historic district of Galena hosts of plethora of historical opportunities for exploration. The Old Market House State Historic Sites is a necessary stop to get background on the town. Take a stroll down Main Street to see the delicately persevered facades of late 19th and early 20th century shops, or marvel at the artful architecture of Belvedere Mansion. Picnic in nearby parks, drop by the Ulysses S. Grant house, browse the Old Blacksmith Shop, or exercise your sommelier skills at Galena Cellars Vineyard. The Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. offers a behind-the-scenes look at how alcoholic spirits are made, or you can grab some ice cream at an old-fashioned ice cream parlor and catch a magic show at P.T. Murphy's. There's plenty for the whole family to enjoy.
Day trips outside of Galena are few and far between, bt there are some worth mentioning. The folk art beacon The Grotto in Dickeyville, Iowa, is great for art enthusiasts and kids and is a doable day trip from Galena, clocking in at just over half an hour away and crossing state lines. Additionally, about an hour northeast of Galena is Pendarvis, Wisconsin, a Cornish mining settlement preserved for visitors as a living museum.
Galena is well-known for its inns and quaint hotels, so really getting the feel of the city might be best accomplished in one of these charming establishments. The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel and Stoney Creek Inn are highly rated, and many visitors frequent the Chestnut Mountain Resort. The DeSoto House Hotel is the oldest hotel in Illinois. Of course, you can always check Tripping.com for vacation rentals for you and the whole family.
The closest airport to Galena is actually in Iowa, at Dubuque Regional Airport. The closest international airport is O'Hare in Chicago, which is about 151 miles away. The best way to get to the city is by driving, and once there cars, bicycles, and walking are a la mode. Of course, trolley tours of the city are popular, and checking out the historic district on one of the trolleys will give your feet a rest. Galena Trolley Tours and Tri State Travel Trolley Tours are the most frequented companies for mobile tourism.
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ITV subsequently apologised for the blunder which cumulatively resulted in overpayments totalling £200,000. It offered full refunds, suspended its premium interactive services and appointed an independent auditor to tackle the problem.
Yesterday Icstis imposed a formal reprimand upon ITV.
It said its decision to withhold a fine on the broadcaster was made because of a number of mitigating factors – including ITV's voluntary disclosure of its error, the lack of public complaints and the lack of financial gain from the breach.
ITV donated the £200,000 to charity. Icstis' adjudicating panel requested that its executive check that the donation had in fact taken place.
A spate of recent reports into misuse of broadcasters' interactive content has prompted an investigation by Icstis recently. A number of other programmes have admitted or been implicated in alleged wrongdoing, including Channel 4's Richard and Judy and BBC1's Blue Peter and Saturday Kitchen.
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Wholewheat pancakes is a healthier alternative to traditional pancakes. Just be careful with what toppings you put on them, as that is what can make them really unhealthy.
Serves 4 – about 2 pancakes each
– 125 g wholemeal flour
– 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1 tsp Cinnamon (you can leave this out if you don't like it – but I love it!!)
– 150ml skimmed milk
– 1 egg white
– 70ml non fat yoghurt
1) Combine all the dry ingredients together in a bowl
2) Combine all the wet ingredients together
3) Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and whisk until smooth
4) Add a couple of sprays of oil or add some butter into a pan and pour in some mixture. Spread it round to desired consistency.
5) Once the mixture starts to bubble (1 minute), flip the pancake over. Use a spatula if you are scared 😉 I prefer to throw it in the air!
6) Put onto a plate
7) Add toppings and EAT!
I topped mine with natural peanut butter (it is just peanuts, nothing added to it) and banana and the pancakes had blueberries cooked in them. It topped them with Greek yoghurt.
Other healthy topping choices are:
– Any fruit. Warm a banana in the oven and mash it into the pancake. Also, any berry or stewed apples work well.
– Honey or agave
– Light coconut milk
– Raisins
– Nuts
– Coconut flakes
– Fruit puree (kind of like jam, but just pure pureed fruit)
– Chopped nuts
– Yogurt
– If you do want chocolate, buy 85% dark chocolate, melt it and drizzle a little over the pancakes and add loads of fruit.
Nutritional Information – without toppings:
Calories: 151
Fat: 0
Carbs: 23
Fibre: 0
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ReviewsPacaya Lodge & Spa is the choice luxury Nicaragua resort for lone travelers and families alike. Surrounded by nature and local handicrafts, you're bound to enjoy your stay at our boutique resort. But don't just take it from us! Here's what our guests are saying about Pacaya Lodge & Spa:
"We decided on Pacaya Lodge based on the reviews on Google; this place is more than we expected. We love the ecological ambience of the lodge (solar panels, wooden doors and balconies with trees and plants surroundings. You can hear the monkeys too!) The rooms are very clean & comfortable, the food is great and the scenic views are beyond words. Most of all, the staff is extremely professional, courteous and happy to assist you." —Maria V. (8/13/2016)
"Pure luxury. We spent the evening in the jacuzzi and infinity pool, drinking champagne and enjoying a spectacular view. Food was great and beautifully prepared (though the wait time was a bit long during lunch- not sure why.) A unique element of note- breakfast is brought to you in picnic baskets, where you'll find coffee, fruits, and an assortment of breads. It's worth mentioning that some of the staff at Pacaya are students that are being trained in hospitality via an entrepreneurship school and they are doing fieldwork at Pacaya, which is a fantastic opportunity to empower local youth and provide top notch training." —Lucy J. (5/1/2016)
"The Room: Amazing view of the crater lake, nice outdoor sitting area with hammock. Inside nice tile floors, premium bed, great a/c, comfortable sitting area, 5 star bathroom with tile water fall style shower with reliable solar hot water. From our balcony we saw howler monkeys, Capuchin monkeys, flocks of parakeets and more! The room had wifi access that had reasonable bandwidth for Nicaragua (the highest speeds avail range 5mb-10mb range…low by foreign standards I know..) The only thing that might improve the room would be a mini-frig to keep cold water etc in-room or snacks." —Dustin H. (4/27/2016)
"This place has my heart! Our family of four just got home from a visit to Pacaya Lodge & Spa. It is truly a special place we were not eager to leave. From our well-appointed and comfortable room, featuring beautiful artisan-crafted furniture and décor…to the spectacular and truly unique panoramic views of a volcano, crater, lakes and the storied Granada skyline…to the culinary delights using locally- sourced, organic produce and a unique twist on local Nica dishes, we were not disappointed!" —Alison G. (2/29/2016)
"Brand new, eco-friendly luxury hotel with amazing views over a natural crater lake. Cool breezes offset the warm sun. Rain showers with plentiful solar-heated hot water and every room with a balcony overlooking the infinity pool and lake. Excellent service and attention from the staff. Couldn't imagine a nicer resort in Nicaragua."–Frankly B. (2/26/2016)
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The following details may be subject to amendment.
For more information about eligibility to play in the Advanced Flight, please refer to Registration
Tournament Entry Levels
Masters and Advanced Flights
In the Advanced flight a player may enter just for the challenge, without paying any entry fee. In that case only the registration fee would be payable and the player would not be eligible to win any part of the main prize pool. However, if this player is a Premium member of the UKBGF, he or she would still be eligible to receive an added prize from a sponsor, or other member bonus.
In the Masters flight, all players pay the basic entry fee of £100. In addition, players may enter any one of the optional side pools, or a maximum of two pools (but only those which are adjacent in value). These pools are discrete and not variable. This means for example that a share of the lowest value pool can only be won by a player who has entered that pool, and not by a player who has only entered a pool or pools of a higher value.
All players who have been eliminated from the both the Main and the Fighters by end of play on Saturday will be entered into the Abbey Cup on Sunday (akin to the Last Chance in other tournaments), providing they are still present. There are two separate Abbey Cup competitions, one for Masters and one for Advanced. Note that 15% of all the Main Masters entry money (and of the optional side pool money in the Advanced) is paid out in the Abbey Cup. If you decide not to play in the Abbey Cup you are therefore effectively forfeiting 15% of your equity in the tournament. There are also separate, optional, Abbey Cup side pools in both Masters and Advanced.
See Prize Money, Added Prizes and Bonuses for details of prize money distribution.
Tournament Format
Masters and Advanced Flights
The Masters and Advanced Flights of the 2017 UK Open will use the same double elimination system as last year, as also used in the Monte Carlo World Championships. A player losing at any stage in the 'Undefeated' bracket will have a second chance in the progressive 'Fighters' Bracket before being eliminated from the Main. This means that the final will be between the winner of the Undefeated bracket and the winner of the Fighters bracket, who will play an 11-point match. If the Undefeated finalist wins this match, he or she will be Masters Champion. Otherwise there will now be two players with a single 11-point match loss, and they will play one further deciding 5-point match.
There is no Consolation bracket at this event; more play will be available for those players who lose two matches in the Main on the Saturday. All players with two Main losses should confirm that they will be present on the Sunday so that they can be entered into the draw for the Abbey Cup. As previously stated, there will be two separate Abbey Cup draws: Masters and Advanced.
Clocks will be used in the Masters Flight ('Clock Obligation'). Please bring your own clock if you have one as we may not have sufficient. A clock may be used by mutual agreement in any Advanced match ('Clock Option'), or may be imposed if necessary by a Tournament Director to facilitate the smooth running of the tournament.
Please note that the Tournament Directors reserve the right to amend the format if deemed necessary.
Social Swiss/Beginners
Beginners and Social players may attend any informal Beginners Workshops during the weekend. The following Social Swiss tournaments may also be entered:
Separate tournaments on Saturday and on Sunday; entries close at 11.30am on both days.
2-Point matches, Swiss format, 5 rounds, no cube
The winner of each tournament will receive a special UKBGF doubling cube made by Geoffrey Parker Games Ltd (must be at least a Basic UKBGF member to be eligible).
A player who receives a prize on Saturday will not be eligible to win another prize on Sunday.
Provisional Match Lengths – Masters and Advanced
|11 points
|Quarter and semi-finals
|11 points
|11 points (plus 5pt decider if necessary)
|5 points
|Abbey Cup
|5 points
|Abbey Cup Final
|7 points
Provisional Match Lengths – Side Events
|5 points
|Friday Warm Up
|5 points
|4-8 Player Jackpots (subject to demand)
|5 points
|5 points
|Consultation Doubles
|5 points
|Super Jackpot
|11 points
Tournament Schedule
Please note that, except for Beginners and Social players, registration closes at 10am on Saturday 2nd September 2017. Regardless of whether or not you have pre-registered, if you are a Masters or Advanced player you must have paid your registration fee, entry fee and any side pool money by this deadline or you will not be included in the tournament draw. If another player pays these fees on your behalf you must be present and ready to play by 11am to avoid penalty points. However if you cut things this fine you will miss the pre-tournament announcements, and the draw. Players are strongly recommended to arrive on the Friday and pay all fees then, to avoid any mishaps.
The tournament schedule is as follows. The Tournament Directors reserve the right to make changes to the program without notice as circumstances dictate. If possible, amendments or updates will be posted on the blog, and on the UKBGF Facebook page, so please follow these.
Friday 1 September 2017
|From 14.00
|Registration - all flights
|From 14.00
|Satellites, Speedgammon heats and other Jackpots according to demand
|From 14.00
|Beginners workshops on an ad hoc basis
|From 14.00
|£5 entry 1-pointer, continuous entry, open draw (64 or 128)
|From 14.00
|£1 entry 1-pointer, continuous entry, open draw (64 or 128)
|UKBGF Annual General Meeting - Harrington Room
|Intermediate Level Seminar by BGWS - Harrington Room
|Warm Up Tournament
|Super Jackpot commences
Saturday 2 September 2017
|Registration - Masters and Advanced flights (closes at 10am)
|Registration - Social players and Beginners
|Draw for Masters and Advanced
|Masters and Advanced flights commence play
|Saturday Swiss for Social Players and Beginners commences
|19.00 -21.00*
|Dinner Break *
|Play resumes*
|Consultation Doubles, Super Jackpot continues
Sunday 3 September 2017
|From 09.00
|Beginners Workshops on an ad hoc basis
|Registration - Social Players and Beginners
|Seminar by Julian Fetterlein - "Newer Ideas in Backgammon"
|British Backgammon Award Announcements and Presentations
|Play resumes - Masters and Advanced
|Abbey Cup - Masters and Advanced
|Sunday Swiss for Social Players and Beginners commences
|Main Finals
|Expected Finish
|Prize Giving


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MESH01 is heading back to Las Vegas for the ENKWSA tradeshow August 7-9. This time we are not going alone. Six designers from the community will be coming with us to compete in the ENKWSA Design Studio "Live". It is looking to be a fantastic show. If you are in the neighborhood be sure to check us out.
I recently had the chance to catch up with David Dea the Director of Global Sourcing for ENKWSA. We talked about "Fast Fashion", the Design Studio "Live" and what designers can expect from the show.
A major theme at ENKWSA is "Fast Fashion". Can you tell us a little bit about "Fast Fashion"?
Fast Fashion within the footwear space is best described as trends that are designed and manufactured quickly and inexpensively to allow the mainstream consumer to take advantage of current footwear styles at an affordable price.
How do you see Design's role in the "Fast Fashion" process?
Design is "key" to Fast Fashion. Footwear companies in this category, pump out new designs on a weekly basis.
We are incredibly excited to be working with ENKWSA as part of the Design Studio Live, where 6 MESH01 designers will be competing live to design "Fast Fashion" Footwear. Can you tell us about The Design Studio Live fits in with the show?
Design Studio Live on the ENKWSA show floor illustrates what we are all about. We are THE leader in Fast Fashion Footwear & Supply Chain Resources and we provide retailers and brands with a venue by which ideas and concepts can be brought to market.
What can designers expect from the Design Studio Live?
Designers @ Design Studio Live can expect to be seen by footwear industry professionals as well as industry press who will be voting for the best design based on these criteria.
Design | Trend | Manufacturability | Cost
Not only will the designers be competing for prizes but they will have access to hundreds of supply chain resources at their finger tips. This competition brings together interaction between hundreds of supply chain resources, designers and industry professionals.
What can designers expect from the ENKWSA show?
Designers can expect ENKWSA to house hundreds of resources from around the globe, ranging from Leather, PU, Components, OEM factories and educational seminars given by industry experts. ENKWSA is THE place for designers to make their designs a reality, from concept to consumer. With our onsite MatchMaking, this will also allow designers to have a more focused experience when looking for new resources.
Thank you for your time. We look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks at the show. It should be a fun one.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for up to the minute coverage of the ENKWSA Design Studio "Live"


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Lenovo announced entry-level Windows10-based laptop IdeaPad 100s in the Indian Market. The company revealed that the laptop will be available in Silver color only at a price of Rs. 14,999, exclusively at Snapdeal.
Commenting on the launch, Ashok Nair Director, Home and Small Business, Lenovo India said, "Lightweight notebooks that offer superior functionality at affordable price points are a compelling choice in an era where consumers are always on the go and want to stay connected. Another feature that every consumer asks for is a long battery life which we are offering with this really cool product. With its attractive design and specifications, IdeaPad 100S offers unmatched end-user experience for both families and professionals."
The Lenovo IdeaPad 100S comes with an 11.6-inch HD TN that offers 1366×768 pixels of resolution. The device is powered by a 1.83GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3735F processor coupled with Intel HD onboard GPU and 2GB of 1600MHz DDR3L RAM. For storage media, the manufacturer offers 32GB of flash memory that comes with an expandability option by using the microSD card slot.
For video calling purposes, the laptop is featured with a 0.3-megapixel of webcam. While, for connectivity it includes several option like Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0. Whereas the wired connectivity options include an HDMI port, two USB 2.0 ports, headphone, microphone jack and a standard keyboard. The device is fueled with a 2-cell 39 Whr battery, which guarantees to deliver up to 8 hours of use. It also boasts of two 1W speakers on board and a Dolby Advanced Audio.
The Lenovo offers a one-year onsite warranty with every purchase of IdeaPad 100S. It measures 292x202x17.5mm in dimensions and weighs around 1kg.
The IdeaPad 100S was first unveiled by Lenovo at IFA 2015 in September. Meanwhile, few other laptops will also be introduced which include Yoga, IdeaPad, and convertible models. The specifications of the country-specific variants slightly differ.
Tech Specs of Lenovo IdeaPad 100S
|11.6-inch HD TN
|0.3MP user-facing camera
|1.83GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3735F processor
|2GB 1600MHz DDR3L
|Windows 10
|2-cell 39 Whr


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Whether intended for relaxing with family or entertaining guests, your family room is a significant and important part of your home. Remodeling the space can improve its comfort, function, and appearance, making a more enjoyable area for your family and visitors. The size and features of the room, along with the upgrades and finishes you select, will help determine the cost of your remodel. Discuss your goals and designs with your contractor to plan for the demands and expense of the project.
Changing the flooring in your family room can improve comfort and help define its style. Preparation methods vary between wood, carpet, laminates, and tile, so consider how the installation requirements of your flooring may impact the price of the job, which ranges from $803 to $1913. Removing old floor material or repairing subfloors may increase the time and labor needed for the job and increase overall expenses.
Paint colors and finishes can be a fundamental element of your family room's new design. Painting may cost between $511 and $1227, with rates typically influenced by the size of the room and height of walls. Repairing walls or ceilings, incorporating special finishes or techniques, and using special equipment to access high walls and ceilings may increase the complexity and cost of the job.
Moulding and Trim
Changing the trim and moulding in your family room can help define a new design theme and add interest and character to the space. The style of your trim installation will determine the time, skill, and equipment needed for the job, which generally costs between $913 and $1836. Stock moulding profiles and painted finishes usually provide more economical options than custom-milled trim pieces or those of fine wood species and finishes.
Beneficial and comfortable lighting is an essential aspect of your family room. Your lighting design may incorporate a single light fixture or a custom scheme that suits various activities, such as reading, playing games, or enjoying a home theater. Lighting installations in your remodel may cost from $338 to $807, depending on the complexity and scope of the project. Replacing existing fixtures is relatively simple, while wiring new boxes and switches or installing numerous fixtures requires more time and skill and comes at greater expense.
Adding or replacing windows in your family room can improve lighting, energy efficiency, and aesthetics in the space, making for a substantial change. Installing windows during your remodel could cost between $619 and $1433, depending on the size and style of the windows and the amount of preparation, repairs and finishing required for the task. Replacing existing windows with units of a similar size and style is generally straightforward, while the work involved in fitting a window in a new location can be substantial. Even when installed during interior renovations, making related repairs to the siding and trim on the exterior of your home may increase the cost of the project.
A fireplace can be a beautiful and practical focal point of your family room. Updating your existing fireplace with paint, tile, or a mantel can help complete your new look, while installing a gas insert or entirely new fireplace can make a substantial design statement and add a valuable and useful feature to the room. The scope of your fireplace project will help determine its expense, which ranges from $449 to $2014 and is influenced by the type of installation or upgrade, and the amount of work needed to accommodate changes.
Built-In Shelving
Built-in shelving can provide useful and attractive display and storage space, whether for books, media, or art. Shelving may be custom-made and finished, purchased ready-to-assemble (RTA), or built and finished on-site. Consider how your choice of shelves may affect the difficulty of installation, since assembly and finishing requirements of custom units may call for the skills of a cabinet maker or finish carpenter, whereas RTA shelving can generally be assembled by a handyman or other contractor. The cost of installation will vary with the size, style, and quality of the furnishings, but generally costs between $539 and $1286.
Room Size
The overall size of your family room will help define the scope of your remodel, since the time, manpower, and equipment requirements of construction are affected by the square footage of a job site. The average price for remodeling a 200-300 square foot family room is $1226, with prices increasing according to size. A 300-400 sq. ft. remodel may cost $1384, compared to $1537 for 400-500 sq. ft., $1863 for 500-600 sq. ft., $2451 for 600-700 sq. ft., $3056 for 700-800 sq. ft., and $4419 for an 800-1000 sq. ft. family room renovation.
Planning a Family Room Remodel
Several aspects of construction and design will affect the expense of your family room remodel. Your family room remodeling contractor can help you evaluate how the condition of the room and your choice of upgrades and finishes will impact the time, skill, and resources needed for the job.


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Sophia is a town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It was incorporated in 1912. The population was 1,344 at the 2010 census. Sophia was the hometown of the late U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd.
Sophia is located at 37°42′51″N 81°15′2″W (37.714197, -81.250659)[6].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.69 square miles (1.79 km2), all of it land.[1]
2010 Census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,344 people, 590 households, and 391 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,947.8 inhabitants per square mile (752.0 /km2). There were 655 housing units at an average density of 949.3 per square mile (366.5 /km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population.
There were 590 households of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.77.
The median age in the town was 40.1 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.
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Malnutrition in children in resource-limited countries: Clinical assessment
- Author
- Praveen S Goday, MBBS
Praveen S Goday, MBBS
- Professor, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
- Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
- Section Editors
- Kathleen J Motil, MD, PhD
Kathleen J Motil, MD, PhD
- Section Editor — Pediatric Nutrition
- Professor of Pediatric Nutrition
- Baylor College of Medicine
- B UK Li, MD
B UK Li, MD
- Section Editor — Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Professor of Pediatrics
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Deputy Editor
- Alison G Hoppin, MD
Alison G Hoppin, MD
- Deputy Editor — Pediatrics
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Part-time
- Harvard Medical School
Undernutrition is a critical determinant of mortality and morbidity in young children worldwide; it is associated with 45 percent of all deaths in children under five years of age [1,2]. Severe undernutrition is primarily a problem in resource-limited countries. Globally, childhood stunting decreased from 39.7 percent in 1990 to 23.2 percent in 2015, and is expected to decline further [3]. However, the trends vary by region: stunting rates in Asia have shown dramatic declines but have continued to increase in Africa [3]. Severe undernutrition is uncommon in the United States.
In this topic review we use the term "malnutrition" in its traditional sense, referring to undernutrition (wasting, stunting, or micronutrient deficiencies), although some authors use the term more broadly, to encompass overnutrition/obesity.
The major forms of malnutrition are marasmus (wasting) and kwashiorkor (edematous malnutrition), with or without associated stunting. The clinical assessment of the child with malnutrition includes distinguishing between these types, assessing their severity, and identifying acute life-threatening complications, including sepsis and acute dehydration. These children are at risk for micronutrient deficiencies, as detailed in a separate topic review. (See "Micronutrient deficiencies associated with malnutrition in children".)
Treatment of severe malnutrition is discussed separately. (See "Management of complicated severe acute malnutrition in children in resource-limited countries".)
Clinical findings in children with chronic undernutrition usually include diminished height (stunting), as well as poor weight gain and deficits in both lean body mass and adipose tissue. Other features include reduced physical activity, mental apathy, and retarded psychomotor and mental development [4-6].To continue reading this article, you must log in with your personal, hospital, or group practice subscription. For more information on subscription options, click below on the option that best describes you:
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- Clinical subtypes
- - Marasmus
- - Kwashiorkor (edematous malnutrition)
- Pathophysiology
- Pathogenesis
- Anthropometrics
- - Z-scores
- - Mid-upper arm circumference
- Diagnostic criteria
- Children 6 through 59 months
- - Infants <6 months
- Distinguishing sepsis from dehydration
- Sepsis
- Diarrhea and dehydration
- - Definitions and types of diarrhea
- - Evaluation for dehydration
- Other infections
- Dermatosis of kwashiorkor


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Exam retakes can be a smart option. Elizabeth Rickards reports
Amid the hugs and the screams and the general excitement of results day, one or two people will be slipping away, unable to bear the happiness of their friends. These are the pupils with bad results. One look at their grades and they know that they will not be able to go to the university of their choice. What should they do?
Every year, some pupils get results that are inexplicable: they should see their teachers and get a re-mark organised. But more often than not, pupils who have not done well either don't know their material well enough or their exam technique is poor. With disappointing grades you have two choices: get into university through clearing or retake.
Whether you choose to retake depends on whether one day you hope to work in a sector that wants to employ the best. Just like grammar schools, some universities are selective – you have to compete to get in. And that means A and B grades. Other universities don't select, they recruit, and August is harvest time.
Their marketing departments have been spending large sums of public money on advertising campaigns designed to attract precisely those people who slipped away on results day – the ones who didn't make the grade. Once the results are published, these universities work flat out to make sure their places get filled for the coming year. The "rush now while stocks last" fever increases the pressure on students.
But making a rash decision to study somewhere you never considered, or taking up a subject that isn't exactly what you planned, can be costly. Drop-out rates at university are high. The latest figures show that young entrants dropped out of recruiting universities in droves.
Twenty seven per cent at London South Bank University didn't make it to the end of the first year, and 19 per cent left Westminster. In general, the more selective the university, the lower the dropout rate.
The alternative is to retake. But it's not right for everyone. If the parents' desire for higher grades is much greater than the student's, it's probably not the right decision. However, when students know their technique was poor, or that they never really got to grips with the subject either through lack of effort or because of teaching problems, they're strongly advised to retake.
A retake course will not only lead to higher grades but the students will also learn how to get organised, take exams confidently and work hard. Discovering how to manage time and meet deadlines is far better learnt before the free-range years of university.
Retakes can be done in January or June, depending on the exam board and the subject. Details can be found on the OCR, AQA and Edexcel websites (www.ocr.org.uk, www.aqa.org.uk, www.edexcel.org.uk). Short retake courses start in September for January exams, and January for June exams. A short retake course is right for those students who know their stuff but can't consistently produce good quality answers under exam conditions. A year-long course is usually better for those with U or E grades.
As A-levels are now modular – candidates take six exams and get marks for each paper – retaking for some students may only mean taking a couple of papers again in order to get an A grade. Good tutorial colleges have considerable experience of retakes and will be able to advise on which exams should be retaken when.
Prices vary but the cost is usually about £2,700 for a complete short retake course. However, many students don't need to retake the whole A-level, and so the costs may be considerably lower. One-year courses cost from about £1,700 to £4,600 a term, depending on the number of subjects taken.
For those disappointed with today's exam results, retakes must seem a dreary and unappetising option. But for most people they do work. They can achieve the grades they need to go to the courses they want. Rachel Armstrong, who had been at Channing School in London, felt her results didn't do her justice.
"Her confidence and spirits were as low as could be," says her father, "but after considerable heart-searching she decided to retake." Rachel worked hard and found the year at Davies Laing and Dick "extremely fulfilling". She achieved her aim of three A grades and has just completed her first year at Cambridge, where she is reading English.
- Elizabeth Rickards is principal of Davies Laing and Dick, 100 Marylebone Lane, London W1U 2QB; phone 020 7935 8411; www.dld.org.


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