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Ethnobotany of the Georgian Caucasus
The territory of modern-day Georgia has been continuously inhabited since the early Stone Age, and agriculture was developed during the early Neolithic era. In Georgian the name of the country is "Sakartvelo", and "Georgia" is semantically linked to Greek (γεωργία) meaning "agriculture" Human occupation however started in the Early Pleistocene. The 1.7-Myr-old hominid fossils of Dmanisi in Southern Georgia are the earliest known hominid-site outside of Africa. This specimen has been classified as In the Late Middle Paleolithic and Early Upper Neanderthal and modern human occupation are well documented. Upper Paleolithic fossils of Dzudzuana Cave include remnants of wool (Capra caucasica) and dyed fibers of wild flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) dated to ~36–34 Ka BP.
The Caucasus is counted as one of the global biodiversity hotspots, and Georgia has its fair share of the tremendous diversity of the region. Botanical exploration of the Caucasus has a long history, yielding good recent treatments of the area's vegetation, in particular with regard to Georgia. As such Georgia has long been the center point of botanical Exploration in the Caucasus, with Bakuriani alpine Botanical Garden serving as a hub. The visitor's log of the garden reads like a "Who's who" of 20th century botany.
The archaeological findings from Neolithic and Early Bronze periods are rich with plant fossils and seeds of both wild species and local landraces. Seven species of cultivated wheat - Triticum aestivum L., T. carthlicum Nevski, T. compactum Host, T. dicoccumSchrank, T. macha Dekapr. & Menabde, T. monococcum L., T. spelta L., one wild relative, Aegilops cylindrica Host., as well as millet - Panicum milliaceum L., barley -Hordeum vulgare L., Italian millet - Setaria italica L.) P. Beauv., oats - Avena sativa L., wild lentil - Lens ervoides (Brignolidi & Brunhoff) Grande, and pea -Pisum sativum L. have been discovered in Arukhlo, dating back to the 6th - 2nd millennium BC. The earliest grapevine seeds indicating cultivation were excavated in southern Georgia and date to ~8.000 years BP. Due to its long tradition, agriculture in Georgia is characterized by a great diversity of landraces, and endemic species of crops. These show a high level of adaptation to local climatic conditions and often-high disease resistance. Early research documented this great variety, but a rapid loss of local cultivars of cereals, legumes and flax began in the 1950s with Stalinist agricultural reform. Despite the long cultural history, recent studies on cultivated plants are rather scarce.
Georgia counts as one of the oldest Christian regions, adopting Christianity around 320 CE. A great example for early church construction is Gergeti Trinity Church, built in the 14th century, located at 2170m at the base of Mount Kazbeghi (5047m), overlooking the narrow valley leading from Georgia to Ingushetia. However, ancestral shrines are still very common in many regions of Georgia.
Grapes - Vitis vinifera L. (Vitaceae) show genetic diversity in Georgia, with about 500 varieties known, and in most regions the population takes great pride to produce their own wine and share it with visitors. Hardly any house in the Georgian lowlands is without at least some grapes in its garden or backyard. Today, forty-one cultivars of grapevine are used as commercial varieties in Georgia, and good wine is readily available, but the history of grape cultivation and winemaking goes back millennia. Like in other parts of Europe, Georgian grapes were devastated by the Phylloxera vastatrix (Planchon) Signoret and after the infestation in the 1860s most Georgian grape varieties are now grafted on rootstocks of American grapes resistant toPhylloxera.
Wheat - Triticum L. (Poaceae): In the 1940s sixteen species, 144 varieties, and 150 forms of wheat were registered in Georgia (Menabde 1948). This diversity has however greatly diminished and most species had already disappeared by the 1960s, when introduced cultivars were favored in Soviet kolkhoz systems. At present, none of these species are sown in Georgian commercial agriculture.
Barley – Hordeum vulgare L. (Poaceae) is also an ancient agricultural crop in Georgia, and had particular importance in beer production, as well a function in religious rituals and traditional medicine.
Caucasian Rye – Secale cereale L. (Poaceae) used to be cultivated in the high mountain regions of Georgia (1800-2200 m), and entered into bread and beer production, although barley was preferred for beer.
Threats to diversity
The process of genetic erosion of ancient crop varieties was originally of little concern for the mountain areas of Georgia, which until the 1990s acted as a depository of ancient crops. Nowadays the main reason for genetic erosion of ancient crop varieties is the demographic decline in mountain regions due to harsh economic conditions and lack of modern infrastructure. The shift from ancient cultivars to modern high-yielding crops such as maize and potato, which took place in the lowland areas much earlier, began in mountain villages after the end of Soviet occupation, when local inhabitants who had been forced to the lowlands, returned to their original villages. However, many villages in high altitude Georgia were abandoned under pressure during Soviet occupation, and while some families have returned at least for the summer, many villages were completely abandoned in the 1980s and remain in ruins. While sheep were produced on a large scale during Soviet times, leading to widespread overgrazing, nowadays only a few scattered herds remain, and traditional wool items are getting more difficult to find. Sadly we could not find any grain cultivation anywhere, although old landraces of wheat and barley were formerly preferred to prepare bread and beer for religious rituals.
We started fieldwork in Georgia at the end of the last decade. Since then expeditions have led to all corders of Sakartvelo.
Bakuriani Alpine Botanical Garden
Recently Bakuriani Alpine Botanical Garden, in collaboration with William L. Brown Center at Missouri Botanical Garden has started an ethnobotanical research program covering the whole of the Republic of Georgia. BABG, with its central location in Georgia, especially with regard to the most important regions of traditional use (Ajaria, Svaneti, Tusheti) will on the one hand function as ethnobotanical education and resource center, and on the other hand establish an ethnobotanical garden section to serve the in-situ conservation of plants traditionally used in the Caucasus, as well as educational garden. Field expeditions will be organized to collect live plant material and seeds of medicinal plants for ex-situ conservation in previously prepared sites in the Alpine Botanical. Based on literature and field observations, a red list of endangered medicinal plant species is compiled. The project work is undertaken in close cooperation and participation of local community representatives and interest groups. Close links are established with the Bakuriani regional non-governmental organization "Tskratskaro" to disseminate knowledge on medicinal plants among schoolchildren and teenagers. Posters of Georgian rare medicinal plants are printed and distributed to the local population.
Area: The garden collections occupy approximately 6 ha. Majority of the collections is maintained at the alpine rock garden. At present the garden supports 94 endemic species of the Caucasus including 32 Georgian endemics. In addition, the garden collections include 77 rare and 55 endangered plant species. A 10 ha fragment of primary forest formed by spruce, pine and beech is part of the garden. The forest is critical that this forest ecosystem be conserved, as it is one of the last remnants of the regional primary forests, 15 ha of traditionally used hay meadows


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5.1 Your Booking is conditional on Us receiving a minimum number of tour or cruise passenger bookings to operate the Tour and ensure an enjoyable group atmosphere. Where sufficient numbers cannot be achieved, We may cancel or delay a scheduled Tour or Tour Departure Date. 5.2 We will endeavour to make any decision to cancel or delay a Tour or Cruise, and to notify You of that decision, at least 60 days prior to the scheduled Tour Departure Date. 5.3 If We cancel a Tour, for whatever reason, before departure: (a) We will use reasonable endeavours to offer You the closest available tour or cruise departure. If the proposed alternative tour or cruise is: (i) cheaper than Your original Tour Price, We will refund the difference to You; or (ii) more expensive than Your original Tour Price, You must pay the difference to Us; (b) if You accept the proposed alternative tour or cruise, Your Itinerary will be amended accordingly and We will give You an updated Itinerary; (c) if You do not accept the proposed alternative tour or cruise within 7 days of being notified by Us of the alternative, We will cancel Your Booking, refund to You all monies paid directly to Us and will have no further liability to You; and (d) We are not liable for any third party costs You may incur, which We have not booked on Your behalf, for example airfares or other arrangements booked independently through or paid to a travel agent. 5.4 If We delay the departure of a Tour, for whatever reason, for more than 7 days, You may terminate this Contract and We will provide You with, at Your option, either: (a) a full refund of all amounts paid to Us; or (b) a credit towards future tours with Us which will be valid for 24 months from the date You notify Us of the termination of this Contract. 5.5 We will use reasonable endeavours to provide the Tour You have booked in accordance with Your Itinerary. However, due to the nature of travel, it may not always be possible for Us to adhere strictly to Your Itinerary and the Operator may need to make alterations to the Tour or Your Itinerary, before or after the commencement of the Tour. Where, due to circumstances outside the Operator's control, We are unable to provide the Tour in accordance with Your Itinerary, We will use reasonable endeavours to: (a) give You reasonable notice of any alterations, but there may be circumstances beyond Our control in which alterations will be required with little, or no, advance notice; and (b) provide or arrange appropriate alternative activities, transport and accommodation as required. 5.6 The circumstances in which Your Itinerary or the Tour may be altered include: (a) high or low water levels in any river or canal; (b) lock closures, unscheduled vessel maintenance or other operational reasons; (c) road, river or weather conditions; (d) national or local holidays affecting the closure of public buildings or attractions; (e) Force Majeure Events; (f) emergency events, accidents, injuries or other incidents involving You or other passengers; and (g) any other event beyond Our control. 5.7 Alterations to Your Itinerary or the Tour may include: (a) substitution of vessels for part or the whole of a Tour; (b) cabin changes on a vessel; (c) additional embarkations and disembarkations; (d) substitution of alternate transportation, including the use of motor coaches; (e) substitution of hotel accommodation for accommodation on a vessel; (f) alterations to arrival and departure times; (g) alterations to sightseeing activities; and (h) reductions or increases in the time spent at a location. 5.8 If We or the Operator substitute any vessel, motor coach or accommodation under this clause 5, We or they will use reasonable endeavours to provide You with a substitution of equivalent specification or quality, but some services and facilities may not be available for all substitute arrangements. 5.9 Any changes to Your Itinerary will be notified to You: (a) if prior to Your Tour Departure Date, by phone, email or post using the Guest Contact Details or via Your Travel Agent; or (b) if during Your Tour, personally by Your Cruise Director or Tour Director. 5.10 To the maximum extent permitted by law, You agree that We are not liable to You for, and You release Us from, any cost, claim, loss, damage or expense whatsoever arising either directly or indirectly in connection with any alteration to Your Itinerary or substitution carried out in accordance with this clause 5, including without limitation any: (a) claim for distress, disappointment or loss of enjoyment arising from the alteration; (b) additional personal expenses incurred by You, including for food, beverages and personal items; or (c) costs associated with any other travel arrangements affected by the changes, including any costs and expenses incurred by You for cancelling or changing those other arrangements or arising from a failure to meet a connection.
6. Your Tour obligations
6.1 For the comfort and safety of You and Your fellow passengers and other people, You must follow the Tour Director's and Cruise Director's instructions at all times. 6.2 If We, the Cruise Director, the Tour Director or Our staff or any Service Provider consider You are negatively affecting Your own health, safety or enjoyment, or that of other passengers, including by refusing to comply with instructions of the Tour Director or the Cruise Director, We may terminate the Contract and withdraw You from the Tour with immediate effect. If it is reasonably practicable to do so, the Tour Director or Cruise Director will provide a warning to You and allow You an opportunity to rectify Your behaviour before We withdraw You from the Tour. 6.3 If You are withdrawn from the Tour under clause 6.2, You must make Your own travel and other arrangements at Your own expense and We are not liable to You for any loss, cost or damage You may suffer or incur. 6.4 You must have a valid passport with an expiry date of at least six (6) months after the last scheduled day of Your Tour. 6.5 You must ensure that You obtain prior to the Tour Departure Date all required entry visas for all countries to be visited during the Tour, as failure to obtain correct documentation may affect Your participation in certain shore excursions and entry to certain countries during the Tour. 6.6 If You do not have the correct visa or other documentation necessary to enter a country or participate in any aspect of a Tour ("Documentation"): (a) We will not refund to You all or any portion of the Tour Price; and (b) You will be responsible for any costs You incur as a result of Your failure to obtain the required Documentation, including any costs associated with re-joining the Tour. 6.7 If You are unhappy with something that does or does not happen on Your Tour, You must first use all reasonable endeavours to negotiate with Us in good faith to settle the dispute before commencing proceedings in any court or tribunal. In the first instance You should raise Your concern with the Tour Director or the Cruise Director as soon as reasonably practicable, as it may be possible for them to take steps to resolve Your concern with minimal delay.
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8.1 Nothing in these Conditions or the Contract operates to exclude, restrict or modify the application of any provision of the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (British Columbia) or any equivalent Canadian Federal, Provincial or Territorial legislation that may be applicable, or any United States of America Federal, State or Territory legislation, or the Australian Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), including the Australian Consumer Law, the exercise of a right conferred by any such provision, or any of Our liability for breach of a guarantee, condition or warranty implied by any such provision, where it is unlawful to do so. All exclusions and limitations of Our liability under the Contract must be read subject to this clause. 8.2 You acknowledge and agree that We and The Globe and Mail accept no responsibility and will not be liable to You (or any third party) for any loss, cost or damage (including loss of enjoyment) suffered directly or indirectly in connection with: (a) any Tour risks or other aspects of the Tour disclosed to You in the Contract; (b) any change to Your Itinerary or delays in departure or arrival times of aircraft, vessels or otherwise during the conduct of the Tour; (c) any loss or damage to Your baggage or belongings; (d) any personal injury or death resulting from the acts or omissions or negligence of any third parties providing goods or services to You during the Tour, including air carriers, hotels, shore excursion operators, restaurateurs, transportation providers and medical personnel; or (e) any disappointment or loss of enjoyment due to circumstances outlined in the Contract or otherwise beyond Our or The Globe and Mail's control. 8.3 Subject to clause 8.1, but despite any other provision of the Contract, and to the extent permitted by law, Our and The Globe and Mail's maximum liability to You or any third party (including any claims of negligence by Us) is limited to the Tour Price You have paid to Us. 8.4 To the maximum extent permitted by law and subject to clause 8.1, You acknowledge and agree We and The Globe and Mail are not liable to You, under any circumstances, for any loss of enjoyment, opportunity, profit, savings, revenue or interest or any other consequential or indirect, incidental, special or punitive loss, damage or expenses. 8.5 You acknowledge and agree that We are not liable for any delay or failure by Us or a Service Provider to perform Our obligations under the Contract, resulting from or as a consequence of a Force Majeure Event. 8.6 If a delay or failure occurs or is anticipated due to Force Majeure Event, Our obligations are suspended for the duration of the Force Majeure Event. 8.7 We may immediately terminate the Contract, if the Force Majeure Event delays performance of the Tour for a period of 7 days or more, calculated from the date We notify You of the Force Majeure Event. 8.8 To the extent permitted by law, all express or implied warranties, guarantees, representations, or terms are expressly excluded. Where the law implies any guarantee, condition or warranty which cannot be excluded, Our and The Globe and Mail's liability to You for breach of such an implied guarantee, condition or warranty is limited, to one or more of the following: (a) in the case of goods: the repair of goods, replacement of goods, the supply of equivalent goods or the cost of repair, replacement or supply of equivalent goods; or (b) in the case of services: supplying the services again or payment of the cost of supplying the services again. 8.9 Subject to clause 8.1, You acknowledge and agree that where Your Tour, any part of Your Tour, accommodation, flights or any other good or service are not directly provided by Us, but is provided by a Service Provider, in the event of any dispute or claim including for loss, damage, breach of contract or negligence arising from the conduct of the Service Provider, You must pursue Your claim directly against the relevant Service Provider.
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9.1 In order for Us to process Your Booking and provide the Tour to You, You will need to provide to Us, and We will need to use Personal Information. We will need to provide Your Personal Information to Service Providers, The Globe and Mail as well as customs and immigration authorities. We may also provide Your personal Information to security and credit checking organisations. Some of the persons to whom We provide Your Personal Information are located overseas, including in countries that may not provide the same level of protection of Personal Information as Canada. By making a Booking You give Us Your consent to use and disclose Your Personal Information in the manner described in this clause 9.1. 9.2 We may also use Your name and the Guest Contact Details for marketing purposes, unless You tell Us that You do not want Us to do so. You may do this by contacting the Customer Service Contact Address. 9.3 We will otherwise deal with Your Personal Information in accordance with Our Privacy Policy, which can be found on Our Website or provided on request.
10. General Provisions
10.1 We may only waive a right or remedy created under these Conditions in writing. Our delay in exercising a right or remedy does not constitute a waiver of that right or remedy, nor does any waiver by Us (either wholly or in part) operate as a subsequent waiver of the same or any other right. 10.2 The Contract is governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia, and the laws of Canada applicable therein. 10.3 The parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of British Columbia and any courts competent to hear appeals from those courts. 10.4 Any term which is, by its nature, intended to survive termination of the Contract survives termination. 10.5 In these Conditions, unless the context otherwise indicates a contrary intention: (a) headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation; (b) singular includes the plural and vice versa; (c) a reference to a party includes its successors, permitted assigns, administrators and substitutes; (d) where a word or phrase is defined, its other grammatical forms have the corresponding meaning; (e) the word 'include' in any form is not a word of limitation; (f) no rules of construction apply to Our disadvantage on the basis that these Conditions or the Contract were prepared by Us; (g) a reference to a natural person includes their personal representatives; and (h) a reference to a body (including institute, association or authority) which ceases to exist or whose powers or functions are transferred to another body is a reference to the body which replaces it or which substantially succeeds to its powers or functions. 10.6 The Tour Brochure is valid for Tour Departure Dates during the Validity Period unless otherwise indicated in Your Itinerary, and supersedes all previous brochures.
11. Important notices about Your Tour 11.1 Tour Participation
(a) Special needs: We welcome You if You have a disability or other special need, provided You are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all the assistance You require. Please note that although We will use reasonable endeavours to provide You with all the activities on Your Itinerary, depending on Your disability, You may not be able to participate in every activity and the Tour Director or Cruise Director will have the right to refuse Your participation if the Tour Director or Cruise Director believes Your health and safety or the health and safety of any other person may be impacted by Your participation. You must advise Us (or Your travel agent) of any disability, medical condition or dietary requirement at the time of Booking. (b) Facilities: It is important to note that: (i) some cruise ships do not have elevators, and ships that are equipped with elevators may not have elevator access to all decks; (ii) wheelchair passengers should be aware that cabin doors, rest rooms and corridors may not be wide enough to provide access for standard wheelchairs; (iii) requests for disabled rooms must be made at the time of Booking and are subject to availability; (iv) for safety reasons, passengers in wheelchairs cannot be carried on boarding ramps (which may be steep due to water levels) while the vessel is tied up or at anchor, or on to motor coaches; and (v) wheelchairs and walkers can be carried in the luggage compartment of motorcoaches subject to space limitations. (c) Our discretion: We may, in Our absolute discretion, decline Your Booking if We are of the view that: (i) We cannot adequately provide for any or all of Your special needs; (ii) Your health, safety or enjoyment, or that of any other passengers attending the Tour may be at risk; or (iii) You cannot or will not abide by any reasonable directions of the Tour Director or Cruise Director. 11.2 Cruises If Your Tour includes a Cruise, the following provisions apply: (a) Deckplan: The deck plan, cabin sizes, images, inclusions and layout in the Tour Brochure are indicative only and may vary. Pictured representations of cabins or rooms in Tour Brochures are not drawn to scale. (b) Cruise Cabins: Your Tour Price is based on the Cabin category indicated in the Tour Brochure. Upgrades are subject to availability and will be at an additional cost. (c) Shore Excursions: Shore excursions provided by independent third-party Service Providers are at Your own expense and can be purchased prior to Your Tour Departure Date. We recommend booking shore excursions at least 120 days prior to Your Tour Departure Date. (d) Dinner Reservations: Dinner times are scheduled on board. Preferred meal times may be requested at time of booking and are subject to availability. (e) Photography: Our tours offer some of the most spectacular and beautiful photographic scenery in the world. However, We cannot guarantee that every scene or highlighted featured in a Tour Brochure or Itinerary will be available on each Tour. No refund or other compensation will be available for any resulting missed scene or photographic "opportunity". (f) Smoking: Smoking is limited to designated smoking areas during Your Tour. (i) You acknowledge that We may restrict smoking to specific times and locations during Your Cruise for the comfort of all passengers. (ii) Smoking is not permitted on coaches or such other places as nominated by Us from time to time. (iii) Although We will use reasonable endeavours to ensure there are opportunities for You to smoke during the Tour, We cannot guarantee such opportunities will be available. (g) Noise, vibration and odour: While the Operators take reasonable steps to minimise noise, vibration and odours on the cruise vessels, You acknowledge and accept that some noise, vibration and intermittent odours may be experienced on vessels, and that We accept no responsibility, and will not be liable to You in relation to any such noise, vibration or odour. (h) Docking Position: During port stops, vessels may dock side by side, obstructing views and requiring You to pass through other vessels to embark and disembark. You agree and acknowledge that You will have no claim in respect of any such matters. (i) Medical Services: (i) River cruise ships do not carry a doctor on board (except in Russia), however medical services may be called at Your own expense. (ii) Due to the large number of passengers on board, We cannot provide a personal escort for medical visits. (iii) We are not, and our Service Providers and the Operators are not, liable regarding the provision of any medical care You may require or choose to accept during your Tour. (j) Currency and credit cards (i) All purchases on board a charge to Your shipboard account. The on-board currency on river cruises is the Euro. (ii) Shipboard accounts may be paid by Euro or credit card. The on-board currency on Russian river cruise ships is the Rouble, however shipboard accounts may only be paid by credit card. (k) Internet Service: Internet facilities are available on board your Scenic Space ship or Scenic Tsar cruise at no additional charge. (i) Complimentary Internet service does not apply to any third-party suppliers. (ii) Internet availability and quality may vary from country to country and can also be affected by technical issues, weather or unfavourable terrain and other factors outside Our control. (iii) We do not guarantee the availability or quality of Internet connections or services. (l) All-inclusive beverages: If Your Tour includes an all-inclusive beverage package, the following provisions apply: (i) all standard beverages are included in the Tour Price while you are on board a Scenic Spaceship. This includes beer, wine, soft drinks and standard spirits. It also includes daily replenishment of the suite minibars. (ii) Selected items such as high-end spirits, including malt whiskey, French champagne and selected wines are not included in the package and may be available at an additional charge. (iii) Responsible service of alcohol is adhered to by all staff on board of all vessels and We reserve the right to refuse service. (iv) The all-inclusive beverages package does not apply to Russia on board the Scenic Tsar or to any third-party suppliers, including in the circumstances contemplated in clause 5.7. 11.3 Drones (a) General prohibition: Unless provided by Us or an Operator as part of an organised activity during Your Tour, the use of Drones is strictly prohibited at all times on Your Tour. (b) Legal restrictions: You should also be aware that, in addition to the prohibition in paragraph (a), the use of Drones is regulated or prohibited by law in many locations and unlawful use may result in arrest or prosecution by the relevant authorities. (c) Organised Activities: If We or an Operator allow You to operate a Drone as part of an organised activity during Your Tour, You must strictly comply with all instructions of the activity leader. 11.4 Coaches (a) Seat rotation: To ensure all passengers have the opportunity to enjoy front and window seats, a daily seat rotation system is employed on all of Our coaches and You must follow the seat rotation system. (b) Travel sickness: If You suffer from travel sickness, You should arrange medication or other alternatives to treat symptoms, as We cannot make allowances for this.
12. Additional Important Information
12.1 Air Travel and baggage (a) Airfare Conditions (i) All airfares are subject to availability and conditions apply. (ii) Our reservations consultant will book an appropriate fare for Your Tour. (iii) Some discounted airfares have conditions which make them unsuitable to be used in conjunction with Our tours. Full details and conditions may be obtained from Our reservations consultant or Your travel agent. If You have any questions or concerns please contact Our reservations consultant or Your travel agent. (iv) Airfares booked as part of Your Tour will be through an appropriate route although may not be a direct flight; some included flights are unescorted. If You request a customised route or direct flight You will be responsible for all additional costs. (v) Depending on departure date and time of booking the required booking class for airfare offer may be too far in advance to book with the appropriate airline. If the required booking class is unavailable air surcharges may apply. The flight quote including air taxes and surcharges will be confirmed once all air sectors are booked and confirmed. (vi) Taxes are defined as all airline and government taxes and surcharges. Taxes are subject to change and will be advised at the time of flight reservation. (vii) Airline seat selection is the responsibility of the traveller to complete online directly with the airline. All trans-atlantic carriers charge for advanced seat selection in economy class. Seat selection may be at a charge if done prior to 24 hours from departure time. (viii) All flights are subject to schedule changes and class downgrades as determined by the operating airline. You acknowledge and agree that We accept no responsibility and will not be liable to You for any costs associated with these changes. (viiii) All airfares are subject to availability and scheduled for travel to meet the Tour Departure Dates set out in the Tour Brochure. Any requests outside of the tour dates may incur seasonal surcharges as enforced by the airline. (b) Airport Transfers (i) Airport transfers are only available on the first and last day of Your Tour and at times We designate. Transfers outside these times will be at Your expense and must be secured by Your own arrangements. (ii) Passengers who have purchased Our pre and post Tour hotel accommodation and airfares will be provided airport transfers to/from their hotel in the Tour start or end city only, on the day of the pre or post accommodation booking. (iii) If You do not book Your flights with Us, You must ensure Your flight details are provided to Us at least 60 days before the Tour Departure Date by: (a) entering Your flight details at the trip personaliser on the Website; or (b) contacting Us at the Customer Service Contact Address. (iv) No refund will be given for unused transfers. Transfers cannot be routed to other pick-up points or destinations. (v) If You miss the pre-booked transfer You will be responsible for making Your own way to the Tour departure point, at Your own expense. (vi) Unless expressly stated in Your Itinerary, airport transfers may be group transfers scheduled to coincide with multiple flight arrival and departure times. Private transfers, including Royal Suites transfer are not available in all locations. Please enquire for further details. (c) Carriers: The carriers (including airlines, rail and sea carriers used in association with the tours) are not responsible for statements or features in Tour Brochures. The conditions of sale of each carrier constitute a separate contract between You and the carrier and We have no responsibility in relation to contracts between You and the carriers. (d) Luggage (i) Tour participants are entitled to one suitcase per person. Your suitcase must not exceed 76 x 53 x 28cms (30'' x 21''x 11'') and must not weigh more than 23kg (50lbs). (ii) Airline passengers should consult with their airline as size and weight restrictions may vary from airline to airline and also according to the class booked. (iii) It is Your responsibility to ensure Your luggage complies with these requirements and You acknowledge that We, contracted carriers or Service Providers may elect not to carry overweight items. (iv) You will be responsible for any excess baggage charges. 12.2 Sightseeing, Excursions and Special Activities on Tour (a) Sightseeing: Sightseeing in many historic towns and cities can only be undertaken by walking tours as motorcoach access is not possible. Consequently, a reasonable level of fitness is required as the sightseeing tour may involve steps and extensive walking over uneven surfaces. (b) Mountain Excursions: Some tours include mountain excursions involving high altitudes. Please consult with Your doctor to ensure that You have an adequate level of fitness and are in good health before participating in these excursions. (c) Scenic Freechoice: All Scenic Freechoice activities and Scenic Freechoice Dining can be booked while on Tour with Your Cruise Director or Tour Director (unless otherwise stated) and are subject to availability, seasonal and operational factors. Some activities require a minimum or maximum number of participants to operate. (d) Scenic Enrich: It may not always be possible to offer every Scenic Enrich activity in the Tour Brochure on Your Tour. Wherever possible, suitable alternatives will be provided without liability to You. 12.3 Passenger Requirements (a) Special Diets: You must advise Us in writing of any and all special requests and dietary requirements at the time of Booking. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate Your dietary requests but cannot guarantee that such requests can be met. (b) Vaccinations: It is Your responsibility to ensure You have all required vaccinations for Your Tour and We recommend You refer to to www.travel.gc/travelling/health-safety/vaccines for full details and also consult Your doctor. (c) Medical Conditions: We strongly recommend a visit to Your doctor prior to Your tour. (d) Solo Passengers and Single Accommodation (i) Prices quoted in Tour Brochures are on a twin share basis. If Your Booking is not a twin share booking We will notify You of the applicable single supplement rate (Single Supplement Rate), and You must pay the Single Supplement Rate for the Tour, at the time of Booking. (ii) If You are willing to share a room with another single traveller of the same gender, You must pay the Single Supplement Rate and we will use reasonable endeavours to match You with another single traveller of the same gender, but we cannot guarantee availability. If we are able to match You with another traveller and You remain matched throughout the entire Tour, You will be refunded Your single supplement rate within 2 weeks of tour completion. We accept no responsibility for the suitability of the allocated rooming partner. (iii) If at any time during the Tour, You consider Your rooming partner unsuitable, You must notify Us and We will use reasonable endeavours to arrange single accommodation for You for the remainder of the Tour, subject to availability, and at Your own cost. (iv) A limited number of single rooms and/or cabins are available at a Single Supplement Rate for each Tour. In some locations, single rooms are smaller than twin rooms and may not be available. You acknowledge that if there is no availability of single accommodation for the remainder of the Tour, You will be required to continue to share with Your nominated rooming partner for the remainder of the Tour. (e) Young Passengers: (i) Passengers under the age of 21 years (as at the Tour Departure Date) must be accompanied by an adult and share their accommodation with an adult. (ii) Children under the age of 12 years are not encouraged (with the exception of Christmas tours and Cruises) and are accepted or rejected at Our sole discretion. 12.4 Maps, Pictures and Images (a) Maps: Maps or tour depictions contained in Tour Brochures or any other brochures We issue are intended as an indication only and should not be relied upon as the actual route to be taken during the Tour. (b) Images: All images in Tour Brochures represent typical scenes and descriptive detail for each tour, however it is possible that the particular subject matter may not be seen or experienced on Your Tour. Also, some pictures may have been digitally enhanced. 12.5 Hotel Accommodation (a) Substitution: We may substitute hotel accommodation of a similar standard in the place of the advertised hotel due to hotel availability issues. Any changes will be notified once confirmed with the hotel. (b) Responsibility: Although We have taken reasonable steps to secure the most suitable hotel accommodation in the area of the Tour, We are not liable to You for the quality, size or fitness of hotel rooms. 12.6 Deposit Protection Plan Our Deposit Protection Plan is available at a cost of $125 per person per Tour excluding Russian cruises and Russian cruises and tours. The cost is non-refundable and must be paid at the time of Booking Your Tour. The Deposit Protection Plan does not, nor is it intended to, replace travel insurance. Details and terms and conditions of the Deposit Protection Plan are available on Our Website.
13. Contact Details
13.1 To make, change or cancel a Booking or to make any enquiries regarding a Booking or to otherwise give Us any notice in accordance with the Contract, You should contact Our customer service centre as follows: Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Telephone: 1-866-689-8611 Suite 1025-401 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5A1 This is the Customer Service Contact Address. 13.2 Our customer service centre is open Monday thru Friday from 6:00am to 5.00pm PST/9:00am to 8:00pm EST and on Saturday from 6:00am to 4:00pm PST/ 9:00am to 7:00pm EST (Holiday Hours may vary). The Customer Service Centre is closed on Sunday. Although We hope You won't need it, Our after-hours emergency number when calling in Canada is +18574155751 or within Europe is +41435211839. 13.3 If You need to contact Us during Your Tour, We recommend that if it is practicable to do so, in the first instance You should try to contact the Tour Director or Cruise Director. Depending on the purpose of Your contact, they may be able to assist You, but otherwise they may direct You to contact Our customer service centre. 13.4 We will use the Guest Contact Details if We need to contact You before the Tour Departure Date. It is therefore very important that You keep the Guest Contact Details up to date and notify Us immediately of any changes. To update Your Guest Contact Details, please contact Us at the Customer Service Contact Address. 13.5. You hereby grant to The Globe and Mail, and to any third party it may authorize and to The Globe and Mail's and such third party's employees, agents and assigns, the rights to make audio and visual recordings of Your voice, likeness and actions (the "Recordings") for an unlimited number of uses in any and all media, whether now known or created later, including television, websites, and newspapers throughout the world in perpetuity. The Recordings and all copyright therein shall be the property of The Globe and Mail, free from any claims whatsoever by You or on Your behalf. You agree that The Globe and Mail may include any part or all of the Recordings, or refrain from doing so, and may change, rearrange, or add to the Recordings in any way, in its sole discretion and that The Globe and Mail shall have the sole and exclusive right to use, sublicense or otherwise commercially exploit the Recordings, or any part thereof, for whatsoever purpose The Globe and Mail may desire including, without limitation, the use of any part or parts of the Recordings for promotional, news, entertainment or information purposes. 13.6 The Globe and Mail (and all other Releasees) are third party beneficiaries to this Contract (as well as any other agreements mentioned herein such as the Conditions), are entitled to the benefits and rights of this Contract (as well as any other agreements mentioned herein such as the Conditions) including but not limited to those in Section 1.3 of this Contract, as well as any limitations of liability, waivers of liability, assumptions of risks, releases, and any disclaimers of any rights or warranties contained herein, and may enforce the provisions to this Contract (as well as any other agreements mentioned herein such as the Conditions) as if it were a party hereto, and Scenic also holds such benefits and rights as trustee and agent for and on behalf of each of The Globe and Mail (and all other Releasees), and may enforce those benefits and rights on behalf of each of The Globe and Mail (and all other Releasees).
14. Destination Specific Terms
14.1 Scenic Sundowner: Scenic Sundowners is a seasonal highlight and is included for sailings departing from 01 April to 30 September 2019. Depending on sailing date, the event may not be held during sunset. 14.2 Danube Delta: Small boat exploration of the Danube Delta is subject to weather conditions and disruptions may occur. 14.3 Scenic Culinaire (i) Scenic Culinaire is offered on board Scenic Diamond and Scenic Sapphire Space-Ships only while sailing in France. (ii) Scenic Culinaire cooking school has limited capacity and may not be able to accommodate every guest on every cruise. (ii) Cooking classes held in Scenic Culinaire will be hosted by your on board culinary team. (iv) Itinerary may vary on location and inclusion of the cooking school. Registrations are made on board. 14.4 Palais Liechtenstein: If for any reason Palais Liechtenstein is not available, another suitable venue will be substituted, in Our sole discretion, without any liability to You. 14.5 Marksburg Castle: If for any reason Marksburg Castle is not available, another suitable venue will be substituted, in Our sole discretion, without any liability to You. 14.6 Royal Suite on board credit: Guests travelling in Royal Suites on a Scenic Space-Ship will receive €100 Euro per person to their shipboard account which can be used in the Wellness Centre. This is not applicable to other services while on board and is not redeemable for cash. 14.7 Spanish Riding School: Spanish Riding School option includes either a guided tour/journey of the stables, entrance to the morning exercise, or Piber meets Vienna; option is based on the riding school schedule; it is not a choice and not available on all days and it does not include admission to a performance. Piber meets Vienna only operates during July and August. 14.8 Scenic Tailormade (i) Scenic Tailormade will be provided in all suites on board a Scenic Space-Ship for use both on board and on shore. They are not available in Russia or Portugal. (ii) Entrance fees, gratuities and transportation whilst using Scenic Tailormade are not included in Your Tour/Journey Price. (iii) Scenic Tailormade Tour/Journeys and their content cannot be guaranteed in all locations. 14.9 Scenic Tsar is not a Scenic Space-Ship. Standard inclusions on board Scenic Space-Ship do not apply to Scenic Tsar, including but not limited to Scenic Sun Lounges, Portobellos, River Cafe, private car transfers, butler service, e-bikes, Scenic Tailormade, all-inclusive beverages and Royal Suite inclusions.


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The National Mental Health Commission said that despite recent criticisms of the mental health system, it is important that anyone needing mental health assistance should not be deterred from seeking help. The Commission's CEO, Dr Peggy Brown AO, said that a wide range of services are available that deliver a high standard of care every day in Australia to people at vulnerable periods in their life. "The Commission acknowledged in our 2014 Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services that the mental health system needs work to address the challenges that impact on the experience of those with mental illness," Dr Brown said. "We don't pretend the mental health system is perfect and welcome robust discussion on the way to improve it and how the reforms that are currently being implemented are progressing. "Debate about how to improve the system should not be confused with thinking that reasonable services are not available," she said. "I want to reassure the community that many excellent services are available across the public, private and community managed (non-government) sectors, ranging from primary care to specialised care and psychosocial support. There's also a growing range of telephone and web-based services which offer access to a range of services at a time that suits the person seeking help," Dr Brown said.
The Commission's Chair, Mrs Lucy Brogden, said there is significant reform being undertaken nationally and across states and territories to deliver better and more accessible services.
"There's a strong culture of continuing improvement in mental health services across Australia and many dedicated staff who work hard every day delivering high quality services that make a difference to people's lives," Mrs Brogden said.
"One in two Australians will experience mental ill-health at some point in their lives. It's important to know that while the academics debate how to improve the system, help is available when needed."
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You may remember there being news headlines reporting a series of such illegal and unauthorised interception (also known as hacking) of databases belonging to some of UK's major retailers and service providers, such as TalkTalk, Carphone Warehouse and British Gas, during 2015.
What does this mean? Do we stop using online facilities because of the potential risk of getting our personal and payment data exposed to online fraudsters? Or, do we take preventative steps that can help us stay protected from becoming victims of identity theft and online fraud?
Well, we think that it is important for us to understand that identity fraudsters have been found to be highly educated and intelligent people, who have the required sophistication and technical knowhow to misuse identity information of someone else for their own financial gain. However, we also know need to be aware that government bodies and specialist organisations in the field of payment technologies are bringing about stronger data security solutions, such as stronger, impenetrable digital encryption technology, so that consumers, like us, can conduct financial transactions in safer digital environments.
How you can help to prevent identity fraud? There are several steps that you can take to help prevent identity fraud from happening to you and your loved ones.
Below is a list of our suggestions:
- Recognise the signs of identity fraud: If your bank statement and/or utility bills do not arrive; or you receive bills for products and services that you know you have not signed up to; or you do not recognise transactions that appear on your bank statements; you receive letters from debt collectors or solicitors about loans that are in your name that you are sure you have never taken out; or important documents, e.g. your driving licence or passport are lost or stolen; these could all be possible indicators of identity fraud.
- Contact the authorities as soon as possible: If any of the above circumstances apply to you, then we suggest that you get in touch with your bank, the debt collector and the police to report your concerns and take necessary further steps.
- Do not give out your personal and payment details online: While this may sound obvious, we strongly suggest that you be careful in giving out your personal and payment details online. You see, for every genuine website, there may be several that are not. A genuine website belonging to a bona fide business is not likely to ask for your personal or payment details via email. They would have strong login procedures that they would have told you about when you signed up with them.
- Be sure to check that the website you are on starts its address with "https" as opposed to "http": This is because the "s" stands for "secure". In other words, the website has digital encryption technology to protect all data shared on it. This applies especially to when you are thinking of making purchases from a website or a social media platform.
- Look out for the golden padlock sign on websites: This should come before "https" text in the address bar of your browser and indicate that the site is secured with digital encryption.
- If you are moving house, be sure to let all the relevant parties know about your change of address: This can include your bank, your doctor, your utility providers, the TV licensing office and any credit or store credit card providers that you have accounts with.
- Monitor your credit report and credit score on a regular basis: We think it is better to shred any old documents that contain your personal and payment details, as it then becomes less likely for prying eyes to be able to decipher your data, let alone misuse it for their own financial gain.
- If you find that your credit score has dropped, in spite of you having made regular credit repayments, you may wish to check your credit report for any unrecognisable entries and your bank account for any unrecognisable transactions. In such cases, we think that it would be in your best interests to contact your bank to query all this.


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La ferme à Dédé in Sassenage is a great find. This place serves some of the classic dishes from the Grenoble region, from raclette to ravioles, as well as products from the terroir. I love the rustic decor with the various farm tools all other, a rustic feel that we would retrieve in the way they serve dishes.
We were there with our friend Chrystelle and celebrated with an apéritif. I decided to go with a walnut wine, the walnut from Grenoble being quite famous. I liked its taste that is very particular, but not as nutty as one may think. Served cold, with an ice cube, it was very refreshing.
With the drinks, they brought us some cornichons and some crackers.
We did not order any appetizer and went straight to the entree. I ordered the farm raised chicken with a morel sauce, dish that came in a Dutch oven with its lid on; I could not wait to lift the lid and, at that point, for the amazing smell of the dish. The smell was amazing, but the taste was even better, the chicken being perfectly cooked and moist and that sauce! It had lots of morels and I could not resist dipping bread in it. The chicken was served with a gratin dauphinois that is made with potatoes and cream. I admit that the gratin was just ok, having a bit too much garlic.
On her side, Jodi went for the Saint-Marcelin salad, Saint-Marcelin being a cow's milk soft cheese It was a big salad for sure and it had lots of cheese in it. I loved the way they served it, the salad bowl being inside a strainer.
Last was dessert that we had with an espresso. I tried the crème caramel
As well as the crème de spéculos.
Both were succulent, but I have to say that I loved the crème caramel that had a delicious thick layer of caramel that was very buttery.
This was a great meal: La Ferme à Dédé is a great spot to eat traditional French cuisine from that area, at reasonable prices. I definitely recommend it.
Enjoy (I did)!
If you like this post, the photos or the blog, please feel free to share it or post a comment. Merci!
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Dear Friends of Bluebird Fairies,
I hope you are doing well and that my email shines a ray of light into your life.
I returned last week from sunny Florida to a cold November and it took me down into the doldrums. I know many others felt this and as a result many of us are reaching out more dearly and clearly to each other.
I'm reaching out to you with the drawings I did for myself to bring the light back in. This easy "other handed" drawing technique is where all of my work springs from.
Here's the 'Demon of Dark November Moving into my Mind.'. In it I'm pictured with a demon in my head and a flashlight in my hand. I was lying down when I drew this so it's a little hard to read the "antidote" beneath him. It says 'Keep finding rays of ease and honoring them'.
Next I drew the 'Fairy of Easy Productive Chatting'. Her earnest words of 'Yes', 'Oh', and 'Easy Days' helped me connect in the moment with the people around me.
And then I drew the wonderful 'Good Things are Starting to Happen' fairy. And his saying 'Right Now' got me up off the couch and into the rest of my day.
Friends, let's connect together during the dark. Connect with our own hearts and then out into the space where we finds others.
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I am so thankful to have you all in the fairy filled life.
Much love,
Emily and the Bluebird Fairies


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Jazz Today: Take 6 at 30—Still in Sweet Harmony
Thirty years after their Grammy-winning debut, and now with their recent release, Iconic, it's clear that Take 6 remain "the baddest vocal cats on the planet".
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The 2018 Ford F-150: It's Coming Soon
At the heart of the Ford F-150's success is an impressive combination of features that new truck buyers are looking for, and innovative technologies that continually improve efficiency and performance. This perfect recipe will apply again to the 2018 Ford F-150.
The 2018 Ford F-150 Arrives on the Market This Fall
Unveiled at the last North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the 2018 Ford F-150 will offer even more impressive technologies, even higher performance and new, more efficient engines. It retains its structure mainly composed of aluminum which makes it lighter and therefore more robust while also being more fuel-efficient.
Under the hood, the new 2018 Ford F-150 will offer an unparalleled choice of engines beginning with the all-new 3.0-liter Power Stroke diesel V6. Yes, the 2018 Ford F-150 will finally be offered with a diesel engine. Ford has also made several improvements to the 5.0-liter V8 and the 2.7-liter V6 EcoBoost engines in order to make them even more attractive to consumers. Power numbers have not yet been announced, but that shouldn't take too long.
There will also be a new 3.3-liter V6 engine that will be standard and that will replace the 3.5-liter V6. Both engines develop the same power, 282 horsepower, and 253 lb.-ft. of torque, but the new 3.3-liter will be much more fuel-efficient. A 10-speed automatic transmission will be offered with the V6 diesel engine and the 2.7-liter and V8 powertrains, among others.
This gearbox will offer sharper performance when towing, and improve fuel economy. The latter will also be reduced with a standard start/stop system.
Several Improvements for the 2018 Ford F-150 that Go Beyond Engines
In addition to the new features found under the hood, the new 2018 F-150 gets a slightly modified yet more muscular design that can be enhanced with several accessories and special editions, new connectivity technologies like 4G LTE Wi-Fi Internet access, an even more versatile bed with many additional storage spaces, and active safety technologies that truly stand out for a pickup truck.
Intelligent cruise control and an automatic brake system with pedestrian detection are just a few examples. The 2018 Ford F-150 will also offer a blind spot monitoring system and a lane departure prevention system.
To learn more about the new 2018 Ford F-150, contact us today at Ford St-Basile!


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The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme was launched in 2013 by the Hungarian Government. The main goal of the programme regarding the education policy is to support the internationalisation of the Hungarian higher education and its constant development, to strengthen the international relations of the Hungarian academic and research community, to enhance the cultural diversity of the higher education institutions and to promote the good reputation and competitiveness of the Hungarian higher education throughout the world. The programme also aims to establish and encourage the personal and professional attachment of foreign graduated students to Hungary and contribute to the promotion of the Hungarian culture and language abroad.
The core mission of the programme is to increase the number of foreign students in Hungary and to encourage Hungarian higher education institutions to attract top foreign students.
The programme is based on bilateral educational cooperation agreements signed between the Ministries responsible for education in the sending countries/territories and Hungary or between institutions. Currently 60 Sending Partners are engaged in the programme throughout 5 different continents and the geographical scope of the programme is spreading each year.
Thousands of students from all around the world apply for higher educational studies in Hungary each year. The number of Stipendium Hungaricum applicants is continuously increasing as well as the number of available scholarship places. In the 2017/2018 round of applications, more than 3800 scholarships were awarded. In the academic year 2018/2019 more than 5000 students can begin their studies in Hungary in the framework of the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme.
The Programme is managed by Tempus Public Foundation.
Provisions Covered by the Scholarship
Tuition-free education
– exemption from the payment of tuition fee
Monthly stipend
– non-degree, bachelor, master and one-tier master level: monthly amount of HUF 40 460 (cca EUR 130) contribution to the living expenses in Hungary, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies
– doctoral level: according to the current Hungarian legislation, the monthly amount of scholarship is HUF 140 000 (cca EUR 450) for the first phase of education (4 semesters) and HUF 180 000 (cca EUR 580) for the second phase (4 semesters) – for 12 months a year, until completion of studies. Please see details in section 1.2.1.
Accommodation contribution
– free dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40 000/month to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period
– Please note that if the student does not live in the dormitory, then the HUF 40 000/month is a contribution to that rental costs, and in bigger cities – especially in the capital city – this contribution would not cover the full amount of rental costs.
Medical insurance
– health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act No. 80 of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65 000 (cca EUR 205) a year/person
Eligible Sending Partners
The Stipendium Hungaricum Programme is based on effective bilateral educational cooperation agreements between the Ministry of Human Capacities of Hungary and the partner's Ministry responsible for higher education. Applications will be considered eligible if the applicant is nominated by the responsible authorities of the Sending Partner.
For full time programmes, students can apply from the following Sending Partners: Arab Republic of Egypt, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Federative Republic of Brazil, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Japan, Kingdom of Cambodia, Kingdom of Morocco, Kingdom of Thailand, Kurdistan Regional Government/Iraq, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lebanese Republic, Macedonia, Mongolia, Pacific Alliance (member states: Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru), Palestine, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, People's Republic of Bangladesh, People's Republic of China (including the Hudec scholarships), Republic of Albania, Republic of Angola, Republic of Azerbaijan, Republic of Belarus, Republic of Cabo Verde, Republic of Colombia, Republic of Cuba, Republic of Ecuador, Republic of Ghana, Republic of India, Republic of Indonesia, Republic of Iraq, Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic of Kenya, Republic of Korea, Republic of Kosovo, Republic of Moldova, Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Republic of Paraguay, Republic of Serbia, Republic of Singapore, Republic of South Africa, Republic of the Sudan, Republic of the Philippines, Republic of Turkey, Republic of Yemen, Russian Federation, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, State of Israel, State of Kuwait, Syrian Arab Republic, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Tunisian Republic, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Mexican States, United Republic of Tanzania.
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Do you have a culinary all-star in your life? That person whose kitchen is their temple, who visits farmers' markets more than once a week, who blowtorches their crème brûlée, who can operate a mandoline without cutting themselves?
It feels a little risky buying kitchen tools for these characters—you never know whether they already own all the basic necessities in every color and material imaginable. That's why we've curated a special collection of gifts for the home chef, brimming with next-level kitchen paraphernalia that even the most seasoned pro (uh, no pun intended) will be awed by.
Many of the goods in the collection are ingenious inventions, like egg coddlers designed to streamline the poaching process or the simple (and inexpensive!) time-saver of a ravioli press. Others are remarkable simply for the quality of their material: take Dutch Deluxe's aprons and oven mitts, wrought from full-grain Dutch leather (with dirt-repellent coating). Or, for cookware, there are Smithey Ironware's nonstick skillets, crafted from cast iron using vintage methods.
Whether your chef friend is attracted to names they trust and esteem, or simply looking for something new to revolutionize their process, these gifts will delight them—and, more importantly, change how they cook.
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Found Time/
Between this and that, I notice 20 unscheduled minutes. What to do with this found time? Breathe, relax, focus.
Welcome to the Slow Breath Soft Heart blog. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on meditation, and it inspires you to try to start or enhance your own practice. I'm always interested in writing content about meditation in the legal field for your publication, speaking on the topic, or teaching an immersive session. Please see more information about my programs, or get in touch.
Meditation is not about ambition. It is about intention. It is not about doing it right or being the best or even about becoming enlightened. It is about sitting in stillness for twenty minutes every day. That's all. Now, see what happens.
Between this and that, I notice 20 unscheduled minutes. What to do with this found time? Breathe, relax, focus.
Your life is complicated. Meditation is simple.
I worked as a lawyer in private practice representing debtors for over 20 years. Much of what I did with my clients was not about the letter of the law. I listened and crafted plans to get them back on their feet financially. I write about meditation and am looking for opportunities to bring mindfulness to lawyers and future lawyers. My meditation practice helps me stay optimistic and accept the chaos around me in a constructive way. I hope to do the same for others.


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Level 1, 188-196 Gertrude Street FITZROY
Character Filled First Floor Space. Never to be repeated opportunity!
> Area: 1011 sqm approx
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> Lofty ceilings with gabled roofline and exposed timber trusses
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> Suit a variety of uses (STPA)
> Unique opportunity to position your business in the absolute heart of vibrant Gertrude Street
> Long term lease available
This is a rare and unique opportunity for a business to house themselves in one of Melbourne's foremost creative precincts, in an irreplaceable building with historical charm. Huge windows fronting Gertrude Street provide immense natural light, with a mix of studio and office space with open plan areas. The owner will provide market incentives and support for the refurbishment of the space, which will allow your business to convert this into quite possibly Melbourne's best hospitality or studio space.
Ideally located on the southern side of Gertrude Street, between Smith & George Streets.
The subject property is surrounded by an eclectic mix of retail and cafe/restaurant operators – including Ladro, Arcadia Cafe, Deans Art and the Builders Arms Hotel.


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iTunes. They are entirely who to blame for this. If it weren't for a slight gap between songs, I would have never heard it. If you're at all like me, you've no choice but to track it down and fix it. It's the automotive devil in the details. "The Rattle."
Three weeks ago, it happened to me again. I may have heard it for only a fraction of a second between the concluding vocals of Aloe Black, and the low-fi joys of Washed Out, but I simply could not ignore it. The faintest squeak sound coming from what my ears told me was the front-right of the dashboard. It must be solved.
Now, Illinois' I-90 is probably not the best place to be doing acrobatics in a car, so while paying close attention to the road, I steadily leaned to the right to get a better grasp on where the rattle emanated from. From here, the only logical action rested in pushing on various parts of the CLK's soft dashboard in a vain attempt at hitting a sweet spot and shifting something back into place. Satisfied with my dashboard massage -and with half of my body still in the passenger side of the car- I waited in silence… It was still there.
Actually it wasn't. The exact same sound was present, but the location now changed. "How wonderful," I thought, now slumping fully into my usual comfortable driving position. I was forced to task myself with finding other places this noise might come from. "Maybe it could be coins in the tray in my center console...? No." I tried pushing my sunroof shade forward (it likes to slide back a half-inch from brisk acceleration). No luck there either. I mentally noted the lack of clutter in my car, concluded the folding rear seats were fully latched, jokingly felt the steering wheel still firmly attached, but this had me increasingly concerned that my options were running out. "Where is this noise coming from!?"
I spent an additional 25 minutes going through this process of leaning out of my seat in some sort of strange road yoga, and opening and shutting every compartment within reasonable reach. There was a point in stopped traffic that I contemplated getting out of the car and firmly closing both the hood and trunk. This was not to be. Finally accepting defeat to this high-pitched annoyance, I continued on with my drive and rewarded my efforts with one of the two water bottles I had sitting in the back seat.
At that very moment, the rattle stopped.


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I want to know if and how PVUs (part value units) are counted by IBM License Management Tool ILMT when ODM is in a virtual machine, or in Docker containers themselves in a virtual machine.
Is this handled by ILMT as usual?
Can ILMT handle the swidtag files inside the Docker container?
Must ILMT agent be installed in the Docker container?
Today, on a virtual machine, I can install as many Tomcat instances as I want without affecting the number of PVUs used. Tomorrow, on this same virtual machine, can I put as many Docker containers as I want without affecting the number of PVUs?
Answer by Miriam.Kaestner (8892) | Jan 10, 2017 at 08:28 AM
ILMT introduced support for Docker Containers with ILMT version 9.2.5. According to Discovery of software in Docker containers it can discover software that is installed inside Docker containers and measure its PVU and RVU MAPC utilization.
License Metric Tool discovers software that is installed in Docker containers on condition that:
Only one Docker engine is deployed on the host computer.
The Docker container is deployed on one of the following platforms:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 for x86
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 for IBM System z (64-bit)
SUSE Linux 12 for x86
The Docker container is running.
The BigFix client is installed on the host computer.
Scans and uploads of their results are enabled on the host computer.
Software that is installed in the Docker container delivers software ID tags (swidtag files).
So to answer your questions:
YES, with docker support in ILMT version 9.2.5.
NO, ILMT scans all Docker containers that are deployed on computers where the BigFix client is installed
When the Docker engine is deployed directly on a physical server, PVU and RVU MAPC utilization is measured on the level of the host computer. When the Docker engine is deployed on a virtual machine, PVU and RVU MAPC utilization is counted as the highest number of PVUs that are available for the virtual machine.
Answer by Harley Stenzel (167) | Jan 10, 2017 at 08:27 AM
ILMT cannot handle Docker containers at all.
I know you're driving at the general question of how to do license management for Docker containers. I don't know the answer to that other than ILMT is not the way. I'd be very interested in learning how this is done though.
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How to Make Blooming Easter Cupcakes
Looking for beautiful yet simple Easter cupcake ideas to make this year? Look no further than these Blooming Easter Cupcakes. Topped with simple piped flowers and bunny ears, these Easter cupcakes are a spring floral fantasy! You can add dimension and texture to your piped flowers by striping your decorating bags with coloured icing so your roses are literally blooming with colour!
Wilton 12inch Disposable Piping Bags »
Wilton 103 Petal Piping Tip »(2 needed)
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Betty Crocker Velvety Vanilla Icing »
Wilton Pink Icing Colour Gel »
Wilton Orange Icing Colour Gel »
Wilton Leaf Green Icing Colour Gel »
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1 recipe of Royal Icing
Royal Icing Recipe
3 table spoons Wilton Meringue Powder »
450g icing Sugar
6-7 tablespoons Water
1. Bake cupcakes. Bake and cool cupcakes in white cupcake liners.
2. Make bunny ears. Print out Bunny Ears Pattern (find by clicking Download PDF on page). Position pattern on cake board; tape down to secure. Cover pattern with wax paper.
Use either Royal icing or Candy Melts to pipe Bunny Ears
Candy Melt Bunny Ears
Melt Candy Melts candy according to package instructions. Prepare parchment bag with melted candy; cut small tip. Pipe ears on wax paper. Chill until set, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Royal Icing Bunny Ears
Prepare Royal icing – prepare piping bag with Tip No. 5 pipe bunny ears and leave to dry.
3. Prepare icing. Prepare icing following recipe instructions. Using colour combinations provided, tint 200g icing each pink, orange and green. Reserve remaining icing white
Prepare two decorating bags with tip 103; stripe one bag with pink and white icing, the other with orange and white icing. Prepare two decorating bags with tip 12, one bag one third full with pink icing, the other one third full with orange icing (this is to pipe the base of the roses.) Prepare third decorating bag with tip 352; fill with green icing.
Combine Leaf Green and Golden Yellow colours to get green colour shown.
4. Decorate cupcakes. Using decorating bags with tip 103; alternate piping pink and orange sweet peas around outside edge of each cupcake
Using flower nail and decorating bags with tip 103, pipe pink or orange 5-petal roses; place one in centre of each cupcake. Alternate piping pink and orange 3-petal roses. Position roses on cupcakes, forming circle around centre rose.
Using decorating bag with green icing and tip 352, pipe leaves to fill gaps next to roses.
Using angled spatula, gently remove ears from wax paper. Insert into top of cupcakes.
Visit Wilton.com for piping techniques for Sweet Peas, Roses and many more flower designs.