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Rajasthan Indian Tiger Tour
Duration : 18 Nights / 19 Days
Destinations Covered :Delhi – Mandawa – Bikaner – Deshnok – Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur – Chittorgarh - Kota – Ranthambore – Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra – Umaria– Bandhavgarh – Kanha - Delhi
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
(All services including Transport / Transfers, Sightseeing, Guides etc are EXCLUSIVE)
• OLD (ancient) and NEW (modern) DELHI Sightseeing – Red Fort, Jamia Mazjid, Chandini Chowk, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Akshardham, India Gate, Raj Ghat, Safdarjung Tomb, Connaught Place etc
• 1- Rickshaw Ride in Old Delhi
• Sound and Light Show at Red Fort or Purana Quila in DELHI
• Tour of Shekhawati Region (MANDAWA) with visits to Painted Havelies and Colorful Villages
• BIKANER Sightseeing – Junagarh fort, Lalgarh & Gajner Palace, Painted Haveli tour of Bikaner
• Deshnok Rat Temple Tour
• JODHPUR Sightseeing – Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umed Bhawan palace, Sardar market, Clock Tower
• RANAKPUR Jain Temple Tour
• UDAIPUR Sightseeing - City Palace, Crystal Gallery, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon Ki Bari, Meera Kala Mandir, Pratap Memorial etc
• 1- Boat Ride in UDAIPUR at lake Pichola
• Sightseeing of CHITTORGARH – The Fort
• Sightseeing of KOTA – The Fort, City Palace, Chambal gardens, Jag Mandir, Kishore Sagar, Museum
• RANTHAMBORE - 1- Exclusive Open Jeep Safari for Tiger & Wildlife Viewing escorted by Guide and Naturalist
• RANTHAMBORE - 2- Joint Canter Safari for Tiger & Wildlife Viewing escorted by Guide and Naturalist
• Visit to CHOKHI DAANI – Traditional Rajasthani Village Resort in JAIPUR
• 1- Elephant Ride at Amber Fort in JAIPUR
• JAIPUR Sightseeing – Amber Fort, City Palace, Heritage Museum, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Birla Temple etc
• Fatehpur Sikri Tour
• AGRA Sightseeing - Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sikandra and Itma-Ud-Daulah
• Battery Bus Ride for the Taj Mahal in AGRA
• Air Conditioned Executive Class Sleeper Express Train for Bandhavgarh
• (Bandhavgarh) 3-Exclusive Jungle Jeep Safari by Open JEEP escorted by local naturalist & guide
• (Bandhavgarh) 1- Exclusive Elephant Safari
• (Kanha) 3- Exclusive Jungle Jeep Safari by Open JEEP escorted by local naturalist and guide
• (Kanha) 1- Exclusive Elephant Safari
• Flight Tickets
o Jabalpur – Delhi
• Daily Breakfast at the hotels & All Meals at Jungle Resort
• All Airport Transfers by private Air Conditioned Dlx Car
• All sightseeing, transport by chauffer driven Private Air Conditioned Dlx Car
• All Toll / Parking / Driver / Fuel Charges towards travel and Transport
• English Speaking Guide throughout the tour at all places
• 1 Ltr of Mineral Water per tour member per day
Detailed Tour Itinerary
Day 01:DELHI (Arrival)
Arrive DELHI - The Political and Cultural Capital of Incredible India to be greeted at the airport by our representative arrival team, who will be waiting with pre-printed signboard of your name at the arrival hall immediately after crossing customs area and currency exchange counters. You will be escorted to the car which will take you to the hotel for check inn. Drive to the hotel is approx 35 minutes form airport. Although most of the international flights arrive late in the evening or at night; your activities for the day will depend upon your arrival flight timing. Spend the night at the hotel for sleep and to get over with the Jet Lag. Overnight stay is at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 02: OLD & NEW DELHI
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel our guide will greet you at the hotel to take you for a full day Guided Sightseeing of Old and New Delhi in Private Dlx Car.
Start off by the visit to The Qutab Minar Complex, followed by The Lotus Temple. Drive through Sfadarjung Tomb or Humanyu Tomb, India Gate, Parliament House, President House and Raj Ghat before entering the Old Delhi to visit the Jamia Mazjid, the famous Red Fort and Chandini Chowk, Walk through the narrow alleys of the oldest and busiest bazaars of India or take a Rickshaw Ride. Visit Shish Ganj Gurudwara. In between if time permits you will also be taken to visit the famous Akshardham Temple or Lakshmi Narayan Temple. To wind up the day tour visit some of the beautiful souvenir shops to buy some of the most exquisite memories from India for your loved ones. Finish the tour with the spectacular Sound and Light Show (1 Hr) at Purana Quila delving into Delhi's glorious and tumultuous past, which makes the 5,000 years old history of the city come alive. Drive through the famous Victorian Cannaught Place - One of the most prominent architectural remnants of British Rule.
Return back to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure activities. You may go for dinner at an excellent Mughal/ Indian/ Continental Restaurant. Overnight stay is at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 03: DELHI - MANDAWA (250 Kms – 05 Hrs)
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel check out and drive to Mandawa through the colorful villages of Rajasthan. Majestic Shekhawati region or the semi-desert region of Shekhawati, lying in the triangular region between Delhi, Jaipur and Bikaner, is famous for its plethora of painted havelis (mansions), all commendable pieces of the rich artistic traditions of this region. The 'Open Air Gallery of Rajasthan', as it is popularly called 'Shekhawati', the Land of Shekhs, derives its name from Rao Shekha (1433-88). The major towns of interest in the region are Mandawa, Dundlod, Fatehpur, Ramgarh, Nawalgarh and Jhunjhunu, although virtually every town has at least a few surviving havelis
Arrive & check in at the Heritage Havelis called the Castle Mandawa reminding you of the rich cultural heritage of the Shekhavati region. Later in the day visit the 150 to 200 year old painted havelies (big houses) by the natural colors in the streets of the village. You can also watch the daily village life while watching the havelies. You can enjoy the evening at the hotel watching the traditional colorful cultural dance and music show. You can have dinner over bonfire. Overnight stay is at the Hotel.
Day 04: MANDAWA - BIKANER (190 Kms - 04 hrs)
After breakfast in the morning at the resort check out and drive to Bikaner. This desert city has a stark beauty which is totally unique. The wide-spread sand dunes, the moonlit glittering beauty and desert agility, the worth-seeing natural sites, the marvelous palaces and temples, wild life sanctuaries and archeological treasures all combine to make this city a place of lasting charm and permanent attraction. The city founded by Rao Biked Ji in 1488 A.D. stands on a slightly raised ground and is circumscribed by a seven km long embattled wall with five gates. The magnificent forts and palaces, created with delicacy in reddish-pink sandstone, bear testimony to its rich historical and architectural legacy. If dreams are cast in stones or if stones can sing they would be like the exteriors and interiors of Bikaner havelies – This is Bikaner for you.
Arrive & check in at the Hotel.
After a change and wash go for half day sightseeing of Bikaner visiting some of the best havelies and forts. Carvings find best expression in Bikaneri havelies. Havelies are marvels in home architecture. Such havelies or residential houses do not exist anywhere in the world. Visit the Junagarh Fort founded in year 1593 by Raja Rai Singh who was general in the army of mighty Mughal emperor Akbar and rest of the Fort was improved by the successors. Afterwards visit some of the Golden Era Palaces which have been now converted into Heritage Hotels - the Lalgarh Palace, Gajner Palace and some of the beautiful Havelies like Rampuria Group of Havelies, Rikhji bagri ki Haveli and Haveli of Bhairondan Kothari. Later go on to visit the Asia's largest Camel Breeding Research Farm and local busy markets. Return back to the hotel or you may go for shopping activities on the colorful street markets of Bikaner. Overnight stay is at Hotel.
Day 05: BIKANER - Deshnok – JODHPUR (250 Kms – 05 Hrs)
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel drive to JODHPUR. Enroute visit one of the famous 600 year's old Deshnok Rat Temples popularly known as Karni Mata Mandir. The temple has fascinating huge silver gates and marble carvings that were donated by Maharaja Ganga Singhji. The most attractive feature of temple are the rodents (rats) who scamper freely within the premises and if one touches your feet it is considered auspicious. They are regarded sacred and devotees buy Prasad (feeding) to offer to them.
Continue your drive to JODHPUR often called as the Sun City of India for its consistently bright, sunny climate is famous for its magnificent forts and palaces, Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan, founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD after shifting his capital from Mandore to Jodhpur by the advice of a holy man. The city dominated by the massive Mehrangarh fort on a rocky hill. There are about 100 towers in the city, most of which are surrounded by defensive battlements. Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the stark desert landscapes meet a riot of palaces, forts and temples, all enclosed within imposing city walls. Six enormous gates provide entry to the city centre: Nagauri, Merati, Sojati, Jalori and Siwanchi gates, plus Chand Pole. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.
Arrive and check into the hotel. Later in the day go for guided sightseeing of Jodhpur. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort 125 meters above plains - The walls of the fort are enormous—up to 36m high and 21m wide. Admire the breathtaking view of the city from the ramparts, saving some time to check out the fort museum, which houses an exquisite collection of palanquins, howdahs, royal cradles, miniatures, musical instruments, costumes and furniture. Some of the spectacular palaces of Mehrangarh to be seen are Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Janaki Mahal, Phool Mahal, Rang Mahal, Darbar takhat. Jaswant -Thada – the traditional cremation ground for the royalties of Jodhpur. This is a royal cenotaph made up of white marble. It was built to commemorate Maharaja Jaswant Singh. Some rare portraits of the former rulers of Jodhpur are also displayed here. Umaid Bhawan palace – now one of the most luxurious heritage hotels in India and Sardar Market Clock Tower - Tiny shops line both sides of the narrow lanes in these markets. One can find textiles, silver, handicrafts, aromatic spices, vegetables and colorful Indian sweets in these shops. Evening is for shopping and leisure activities. Later in the day return back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 06: JODHPUR – Ranakpur - UDAIPUR (290 Kms – 06 hrs)
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel check out and drive to UDAIPUR. Enroute visit Ranakpur Jain Temples which were built during the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. An enormous basement covers 48,000 sq. feet area. There are 4 subsidiary shrines, 24 pillared halls and eligibly domes supported by over 400 columns. In total there are 1,444 columns; all of which are intricately carved no two being alike. The artistically carved nymphs playing the flute in various dance postures at a height of 45 feet are an engrossing sight. In the assembly hall, there are 2 big bells weighing 108 kg whose sound echoes in the entire complex. Also visit the Fateh Bagh- a Royal Retreat which is recreating a forgotten chapter of Rajasthan's history. It is probably India's first attempt at 'transplanting a palace', faithfully preserving the richness of Rajput architecture for 21st century visitors. Evening is for leisure activities. Overnight stay is at the hotel.
Continue your drive to UDAIPUR – articulated as the most romantic cities of Rajasthan. Udaipur, once known as Mewar, is the land that produced a galaxy of patriots and heroes in quick succession, people who etched the name of Rajasthan in every corner of the world. It remained untouched from Mughal religious and aesthetics influences and remained so till the coming of the Europeans. The Lake City is also Popularly known as the Venice of the East, Udaipur is famous worldwide for its plethora of breathtaking lakes and Raj-era palaces. Most famous of these, and certainly the most photographed, is the Lake Palace, an island-palace where the white marble buildings (now a hotel) entirely cover a small island in Pichola Lake. Originally known as the Jag Niwas, the palace took three years to build and was inaugurated in 1746. The city's lakes -Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar are considered among the most beautiful in Rajasthan at an altitude of 577 MSL surrounded by the Aravalli Hills. Udaipur was founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1559 AD, (Maha means great & Rana means warrior, so Maharana means a great warrior).
Enroute driving to Udaipur; visit some of the colorful villages of Rajasthan. Arrive and check into the hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure activities in and around the hotel in this beautiful city of lakes. Overnight stay is at the hotel.
Day 07: UDAIPUR
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel go for guided sightseeing day tour of Udaipur visiting the beautiful City Palace, Jagdish Temple built in 1651 AD, Fatehsagar Lake, and Sahalion Ki Bari (the Garden of Maidens), Crystal Gallery, Partap Smarak: A memorial to the legendary warrior Rana Pratap etc. In the later part of the day enjoy Boat Ride in Lake Pichola to visit Jagmandir Island. Later in the evening enjoy exciting cultural folk dances of Rajasthan at Meera Kala Mandir. Optionally if interested you may also visit the classic Vintage Car Collection Museum OR the lake Palace situated amidst the lake –converted to one of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels of India. Return to Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 08: UDAIPUR – Chittorgarh – KOTA (290 Kms – 06 Hrs)
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel check out and drive to KOTA. Enroute visit the famous Chittorgarh Fort. Chittorgarh is the epitome of Rajput pride, romance and spirit. It reverberates with history of heroism and sacrifice, which is evident as it echoes with the tales sung by the Bards of Rajasthan. The massive hilltop Chittorgarh fort, which is a depiction of Rajput culture and value, has a 1 kilometer zigzag accent to it. Even though the fort is ruin but it is an overwhelming reminder of past history and its walls resonate with unbelievable legend of extra ordinary men and women and their equally astounding deeds. The fort stands on a 240-hectares site on a 180m high hill that rises rapidly from the plains below. Chittaur echoes with the tales of romance and valor unique to the Rajput tradition. A ruined citadel - Where the royal past lives in its imposing forts, graceful palaces and spectacular chattris.
Continue your drive to KOTA to arrive and check into the Heritage Hotel. Kota is an amazing, juxtaposition of majestic medieval age and modern industrialization, mainly the Hydro Electric Plant on the Chambal River and the Nuclear Power Plant has a few traces of its past still left.
After change, wash and some rest go for sightseeing of Kota visiting the Kota Fort overlooking the river Chambal housing one of the best historic museums of Chauhans and Mughal Era. Also visit the Jag Mandir, Temples, elaborately painted chambers and Ghazi Gate- famous for its outstanding mirror work, ebony and ivory inlaid doors. The palaces to be visited includes – Brijraj Bhawan palace, Umed Bhawan palace. Return back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 09: KOTA – RANTHAMBORE (180 Kms – 3.5 Hrs)
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel check out and drive to Ranthambore Tiger Sanctuary -the tiger sanctuary is known for the place where you can catch the tiger by its tail. One of the most exciting tourism opportunities in India is to see the Royal Bengal Tiger in the wild. Ranthambore National Park is among the most promising jungles to see just that. The tiger is not the only attraction at Ranthambore; although it is the one park resident people come to see. Enjoy great wildlife and see several varieties of birds including these owlets peering through their burrow pictured here on the right and of course the ubiquitous langur monkey. Other animals in the reserve include leopard, caracal, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, marsh crocodiles, wild boar, bears and various species of deer. The main food source for the tiger is the swamp deer like Barasinsga and on occasion the wild buffalo and also wild bear etc.
Afternoon: Upon arrival at the wildlife resort you will be greeted in a traditional manner. Check into the Dlx Cottages of the Jungle Resort. Lunch will be served at the resort. Later in the day after change, wash and some rest go for Tiger Tracking by Canter Safari Ride escorted by local naturalist and English Speaking Guide into the jungles.
Evening: is free for leisure activities in and around the jungle resort. You can visit the wildlife museum, or have an interactive session with the expert jungle guide and naturalist. Enjoy the dinner over bonfire and traditional folk dance, musical show, Rajasthani puppet show etc in the deep forests. Overnight stay is at the jungle resort.
Day 10: RANTHAMBORE
Early Morning: Tea / Coffee with cookies will be served at the wake-up call. Go for morning Jungle Safari ride by exclusive OPEN JEEP (gypsy) escorted with English Speaking Guide & Local naturalist – the inhabitants of the Jungle. Drive into deep forests for an exclusive Jungle Jeep Safari by Open 4WD Jeep in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve to watch different varieties of animals especially The Tiger. You can also watch here leopard, panther, spotted deer, antelopes & many varieties of birds. Return to Hotel for breakfast and some rest.
Noon: After some rest at the resort go for another Jungle Safari by Canter Safari on joint basis escorted with English Speaking Guide and Local naturalist. Watch out for The King of Jungles – The Royal Indian Tiger. The Game viewing drive last for 3 hours.
Evening: After the Canter Safari return back to the resort to be served with a refreshing Tea / Coffee amidst the jungles. Let in the evening enjoy the Dinner over bonfire along with light music and Rajasthani Puppet and Magic Show. Overnight stay is at the resort in Ranthambore.
Day 11: RANTHAMBORE - JAIPUR (160 Kms – 03 Hrs)
Early in the morning at the wakeup call you have an option for yet another Jungle & Tiger Safari by Canter or Open Jeep OR stay put at the resort. After breakfast in the morning at the resort check out and drive to JAIPUR. This historic and first planned city of India was founded by Maharaja Swai Jai Singh in 1727 AD. The king had consulted a number of maps of the world before finally organizing own religious map Shilpa Shastra with the help of a young architect. Maharaja Swai Jai Singh was a builder, astronomer, astrologer, soldier, & philosopher. Presently Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan & is world famous as the Pink City. Wide-avenued Jaipur is the reservoir of Indian customs, traditions, civilization and royal legacy and is one of the most important heritage cities in India. Jaipur is also the home to India's second most visited site. Arrive and check into the hotel.
Rest of the evening is free for leisure activities in and around the hotel. With Car and Driver at your disposal you may visit some of the world famous colorfully painted in Pink Bazaars of Jaipur. Shopping is an electrifying activity in Jaipur. It is difficult to define in words, the assortment of products, which these markets offer. Without a shopping spree in markets, no trip to Jaipur is complete. It is the perfect place to shop for Handicrafts, antiques, jewelry, gems, pottery, carpets, textiles, metalwork and leather-ware. In the late evening hours you may go to the Chokhi Daani – A Rajasthani Traditional Village Resort to enjoy the folk dance, music and rich hospitality and for leisure activities. You may also enjoy a traditional Rajasthani Food before returning back to the hotel to stay Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 12: JAIPUR
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel our guide will greet you at the hotel lobby to take you for full day sightseeing of Jaipur.
Fist visit the most famous Amber Fort. Enjoy the Elephant Ride from the foothills of the Fort to the Amber Fort top, the elephant ride will give you the experience and take you into the royal past where Maharajas & royal family members were using the services of elephants as royal transport. Visit the Amber Fort. While returning form the Amber Fort stop for the photo shots at the Jal Mahal - The Floating Palace. Later visit the marvelous City Palace - the current generation of the Maharajas (King) still live here. The spectacular Palace is a lively example of the royal Past.
Go on to visit the Hawa Mahal (wind palace) where from royal ladies were watching daily processions and daily life. Constructed of red and pink sandstone highlighted with white lime, the five-storied facade is peppered with 953 small windows. The breeze (hawa) that comes through the windows keeps it cool even in hot months, and gives the palace its name.
Also visit the Historic Museum to be followed by ancient astrological observatory – The Jantar Mantar and beautiful temple – The Birla Mandir made in pure white marble. Evening is for leisure and shopping activities in some of the exclusive souvenirs boutiques and showrooms to buy some of the most exquisite memories of India. Return back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13: JAIPUR – Fatehpur Sikri – AGRA (250 Kms – 05 Hrs)
After breakfast in the morning at the hotel you have spare time for leisure activities. Later check out of the hotel and drive to AGRA. Enroute visit one of the most important places of Mughal Era - The Fatehpur Sikri - the abandoned Mughal Kingdom, founded by Akbar in 1569 AD as a ceremonial capital. But unfortunately this magnificent city was abandoned due to scarcity of drinking water and Akbar went back to Agra. Walk the aisles of the Jamia Mazjid mosque, entered by way of the impressive Victory Gate, and lose yourself in the throngs of pilgrims at the tomb of the Sufi saint Salim Chisti, his white marble-encased tomb enclosed within the Jamia mosque's central courtyard. Considered the crowning architectural legacy of Akbar (who also built the Red Fort) and still almost perfectly preserved, today the site is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Continue your drive to Agra so as to arrive later in the day and Check Into the hotel. AGRA is home to one of the 7 Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendor of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces are vivid remainders of the ancient Mughal Empire and Capital City of 16th and early 17th centuries. More just a decadent city of graveyards and stones, Agra is a vibrant centre of Culture, Art and Religious philosophies that have enriched mankind and shaped human thought over centuries.
Later in the day after change, wash and some rest visit the Itmad-ud-Daulah - the Baby Taj. The tomb may not be as mammoth as the Taj but the inlay designs and carvings are no less than Taj if not more. The delicate marble latticework in the passages allows the light to enter the interiors. This tomb was the first complete marble Mughal structure. Evening is for shopping and leisure activities. Overnight stay is at the hotel in Agra.
Day 14: AGRA (Taj Mahal) – Umaria / BANDHAVGARH (Overnight Express Train)
After breakfast in the morning our guide will greet you at the hotel to take you for sightseeing of AGRA. First visit one of the wonders of the world, The TAJ MAHAL (monument of love), built by 5th great Mughal Emperor Shahi Jahan in the memory as mausoleum of his beloved queen Anjuman Bano Begum-Mumtaz. After her death in 1627 AD, in her memory emperor started to built Taj Mahal (Taj means Crown & Mahal means Palace). It took 22 years for 22000 labors working day and night to build this archeological wonder. It is the romantic origin of Taj as much as its architectural splendor that has led to its fame worldwide. Actually an integrated complex of many structures The Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, itself a combination of Islamic, Hindu, Persian and Turkish elements. Built in pure white marble which was transported from Makrana in Rajasthan by the help of animals Taj Mahal is one of the man made wonder's of the world. The Taj Mahal built on the banks of River Yamuna is a masterpiece of symmetry, seeming to be floating in the air from a distance, and each revealed as an illusion experienced as one enters through the main gate. The verses of Holy Koran as inscribed on it and at the top of gate 22 small domes, signifying the number of years the monument took to built. The Taj Mahal has been built on a Marble Platform that stands one above sandstone. The most elegant dome of the Taj, with diameter of 60 feet's, rises 80 feet's, over the building and directly under the dome is the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan's tomb has been erected next to her's by his son Aurangzeb. Fantastic Inlay works using semi-precious stones decorate and interiors.
Later visit Agra Fort on the banks of Yamuna River built by 3 emperors, Akbar & Jahangir in red sand stone & Shahi Jahan in white marble. The Crescent shaped Fort is 2.5 Km long and during Mughal rule 1/3rd of the Fort was occupied by the army. When British ruled India, they repeated same tradition and now traditionally Indian army has occupied the same. Visit some of the beautiful monuments housed in the complex - The Diwan-i-Am (public audience hall), the beautiful Diwan-i-Khas (private audience hall) and the magnificent Moti Mazjid (Pearl Mosque) were built by Shah Jahan.
Return back to the hotel. With driver and car at your disposal you may go for some shopping activities. Agra is famous for handicrafts products such as Inlay work on Marble, Leather work, Foot-wear, Brass-wear, Carpets, Jewelry, Zari and Embroidery work. After lunch you will be transferred to the Agra Cantt Railway Station to board Express Train to Umaria for Bandhavgarh. Snacks / Meals and refreshments are available in the train. Overnight is on board in Air Conditioned Executive Sleeper Class Train to Umaria.
Day 15: UMARIA - BANDHAVGARH (30 Kms – 45 Minutes)
Morning: Arrive at the Umaria Railway Station in the morning to be greeted by our representative team to be transferred to the Bandhavgarh. Drive through some dense forest & jungles to arrive at the BANDHAVGARH Tiger Sanctuary. You will be welcomed at the Jungle resort in a traditional manner followed by check into the cottages. Breakfast will be served at the resort. After breakfast take some rest and relax in your rooms.
Bandhavgarh definitely is the crown in the wildlife legacy of India. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is the highest known in India. This is also White Tiger Country. These have been found in the old state of Rewa for many years. Prior to becoming a National park, the forest around Bandhavgarh had long been maintained as a Shikargah, or game preserve, of the Maharajahs of Rewa. Hunting was carried out by the Maharajahs and their guests - otherwise the wildlife was relatively well-protected. It was considered a good omen for a Maharajah of Rewa to shoot 109 Tigers. His highness Maharajah Venkat Raman Singh shot 111 Tigers by 1914.
Noon: Lunch will be served at the resort. Later in the day go for Exclusive Jungle Safari into the Tiger Sanctuary by Open Jeep escorted by English speaking Guide and a naturalist – local inhabitants of Jungle. Bandhavgarh is densely populated with Indian Tiger and other wildlife species. The great Gaur, or Indian Bison, can be seen with ease, as they come onto the meadows to graze at dusk; Sambar and Barking Deer are a common sight, and Nilgai are to be seen in the more open areas of the park. Chances of finding Tiger in the wild are very high. After the Jeep Safari Ride; return back to the resort and have some rest.
Evening: Tea / Coffee will be served at the resort. Relax at the resort or have interactive session with our wildlife experts. You can also go to visit the estate governments' wildlife museum. Enjoy dinner over bonfire before going to bed.
Day 16: BANDHAVGARH
Leaves don't rustle! Water doesn't trickle! Grasses stop to move! Even the wind pauses to hold its breath and watch the drama unfold! Then all of a sudden the Jungle springs to life! Langurs groan. Branches of trees begin to swing under their springing jumps. Fleeting hooves rustle the grass. Heavy bodies splash the water. Spotted Deers let out the alarm call. Let it be known - the King is here – "Hail, the King!"; Lesser creatures flee. The King sweeps a gaze over his Kingdom. Period- Utter silence. The show begins. – This is Bandhavgarh for you.
Morning: Early in the morning tea / coffee will be served at the resort at the wake-up call. Go for Exclusive Jeep Safari into the jungles for Tiger Tracking by Open Gypsy (4WD) escorted by English speaking guide and local naturalist. Also visit the ancient caves inside the wildlife Park. You may get down for some photo-shots. These are 35 sandstone caves that bear the Brahmi inscriptions in the northern area of the park are worth a visit. Many caves have figures of animals like tiger, pig and elephant. Badi Gufa, as the name suggests is the largest cave here. It has a broad entrance, nine small rooms and several pillars. After tiger viewing; return back to the Resort for breakfast and some rest.
Noon: Lunch will be served at the resort followed by yet another Game Viewing ride inside the Jungles by Elephant Safari. Elephant Safari in the wilds is one of the most unforgettable experience and especially when you are virtually in the footsteps of Royal Indian Tiger. Drive deep into the forest by Open Jeep to the Elephant Safari Start Point. Get on to the top of Elephant to one of the most unforgettable experiences. The Mahawat (Rider) of the elephant will follow the path of the tiger amidst the tall grass and bushes so bring you so close to the tiger. Virtually a meter or two away from the tiger you get to see the Royal Indian Tiger as close you would have seen on any television program. This is called Tiger Show; if you are lucky enough you may even see a Tiger Kill on this show. Apart from Tiger you can enjoy a variety of wildlife at Bandhavgarh. There are more than 22 species of mammals and 250 species of birds. Common Langurs and Rhesus Macaque represent the primate group. Carnivores include the Asiatic Jackal, Bengal Fox, Sloth Bear, Ratel, Gray Mongoose, Striped Hyena, Jungle Cat, Leopard and Tiger. The artiodactyls frequently sighted are Wild Pigs, Spotted Deer, Sambar, Chausingha, Nilgai, Chinkara and Gaur. Mammals such as Dhole, the small Indian Civet, Palm Squirrel and Lesser Bandicoot Rat are seen occasionally. Among the herbivores, Gaur is the only coarse feeder. Return back to the resort later in the day after the Jungle Safari.
Evening: Tea / Coffee will be served at the resort. Enjoy the evening at your own. You have free time for leisure activities at the resort. After dinner over bonfire you may go off to sleep.
Day 17: BANDHAVGARH – KANHA (250 Kms – 05 Hrs)
After breakfast in the morning at the resort check out and drive to KANHA National Park. Kanha is home to the magical land of wildlife that stores numerous precious gems of nature. Considered among the best national park in Asia, it is home to few of the most endangered species. Nicely covered by lush Sal and bamboo forests, the park became an inspiration for the famous writer Rudyard Kipling to write the unforgettable Jungle Book that gave life to 'Sher Khan', the king of the jungle. The main attractions are Royal Indian Tiger, Bison, Gaur, Sambar, Chital, Barasingha, Barking Deer, Black Deer, Black Buck, Chousihgha, Nilgai, Mouse Deer, Sloth Bear, Jackal Fox, Porcupine, Hyaena, Jungle Cat, Python, Pea fowl, Hare, Monkey, Mongoose, Tiger, Leapord etc. can also be seen here.
Morning: Drive to Kanha NP through the hilly and rough jungle terrains passing through tribal areas of Madhya Pradesh. Arrive at the wildlife resort in Kanha to be welcomed in a traditional manner. Check into your rooms/ cottages to relax and freshen up after a little hectic Jeep Drive.
Noon: Lunch will be served at the resort. Later in the day go for Exclusive Jungle Safari into the Tiger Sanctuary by Open Jeep escorted by English speaking Guide and a naturalist – local inhabitants of Jungle. Kanha is densely populated with Indian Tiger and other wildlife species. Chances of finding Tiger in the wild are very high. The 1,945 sq. km National Park has been compared to N'Gorongoro National Park of Tanzania. Kanha is far greener and more densely wooded than N'Gorongoro. It is one of the largest and best monitored Parks in the subcontinent and definitely one of the best places in the world to see the critically endangered tiger in the wild.
After the Jeep Safari Ride; return back to the resort and have some rest.
Evening: Tea / Coffee will be served at the resort. Relax at the resort or have interactive session with our wildlife experts. You can also go to visit the estate governments' wildlife museum. Enjoy dinner over bonfire before going to bed.
Day 18: KANHA
The moonlight was blocked out of the mouth of the cave, for Share Khan's great square head and shoulders were thrust into the entrance. The tiger's roar filled the cave with thunder. Mother Wolf shook herself clear of the cubs and sprang forward, her eyes, like two green moons in the darkness, facing the blazing eyes of Shere Khan – These extracts from The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling describe Kanha National Park for you.
Morning: Early in the morning tea / coffee will be served at the resort at the wake-up call. Go for Exclusive Jeep Safari into the jungles for Tiger Tracking by Open Gypsy (4WD) escorted by English speaking guide and local naturalist. Spotting wild animals is always a matter of luck but Kanha is so rich in wildlife that the odds are titled in your favor. First time visitors are often so keen to spot the larger animals that they overlook the smaller ones. There are 175 varieties of birds in Kanha. So if you happen to be bird watcher, look forward to a full bird show. After tiger viewing; return back to the Resort for breakfast and some rest.
Noon: Lunch will be served at the resort followed by yet another Game Viewing ride inside the Jungles by Open Gypsy. Most people are keener to meet Kanha's major attraction, the Tiger; still one has to be patient to spot one. But while on a mission to find a tiger, one can easily catch glimpses of all the grazers, a Porcupine, many Gray Langurs, Mongoose, Hyena, Jungle Cat, even a Leopard. Other wild attractions in this Tiger country include varieties of Deer - the Barasingha, Chital or Spotted Deer, Chousingha, Nilgai, as well as the majestic Gaur or Indian Bison and wild Pig. Return back to the resort later in the day after the Jungle Safari.
Evening: Tea / Coffee will be served at the resort. Enjoy the evening at your own. You have free time for leisure activities at the resort or visit the museum at Kanha depicting attributes and activities of the park and tribal culture. After dinner over bonfire you may go off to sleep.
Day 19: KANHA (Elephant Safari) – Jabalpur (2.5 Hrs) – DELHI (Flight) – Onwards / FLY BACK
Elephant Safari in the wilds is one of the most unforgettable experience and especially when you are virtually in the footsteps of Royal Indian Tiger.
Early Morning: Early in the morning tea / coffee will be served at the resort at the wake-up call. Drive deep into the forest by Open Jeep to the Elephant Safari Start Point. Get on to the top of Elephant to one of the most unforgettable experiences. The Mahawat (Rider) of the elephant will follow the path of the tiger amidst the tall grass and bushes so bring you so close to the tiger. Virtually a meter or two away from the tiger you get to see the Royal Indian Tiger as close you would have seen on any television program. This is called Tiger Show; if you are lucky enough you may even see a Tiger Kill on this show.
After the tiger show return back to the ride ahead in the Jeep inside the national park to enjoy the natural habitant of the jungle and wildlife. Return back to the resort later in the day.
Noon: After safari ride return back to the resort to pack up all your stuff, check out and to be driven to Jabalpur Airport to board your evening flight back to DELHI.
Evening: Upon arrival at the airport you will be greeted by our representative. Depending on your onwards travel plans / schedules you will have time to explore some more of Delhi or some last minute shopping activities before being transferred to the Airport to board your flight for onwards destination OR fly back to your country with everlasting memories of magnificent glimpses of Incredible India, Glimpses of Rajasthan and Royal Indian Tiger.
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The YES movement is now gathering pace. As we move further towards independence we recognise that, with this power, comes great responsibility.
The "Indy Pledge' is a voluntary code of conduct to which groups and individuals who support Scottish Independence are welcome to sign up.
This is an agreement of the YES movement's core values, offering simple positive principles, promoting our shared beliefs and actions as a force for positive change.
The intention is to encourage people to be mindful of how our actions, in person or online, can impact positively or negatively on the independence movement.
By signing this pledge, individuals, groups and organisations are agreeing to abide by the following core principles:
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AMS 13 Abstract:
During nuclear weapons testing several caesium isotopes were released into the environment. 137Cs has been used in many studies. However this isotope has a relatively short half-life (30a) and it has already undergone ~50 years of decay. Caesium 135, another fissile isotope, has a much longer half-life (about 2Ma) and could be used to replace 137Cs and the ratio between the two isotopes of Cs could be used to identify the source of Cs and to calculate the age of the source material.
However Cs-135 can be very difficult to measure. It cannot be gamma counted, as it is a pure beta emitter and beta counting is an impractical approach due to low decay rate. This leaves mass spectrometry as a viable option. Analyses using TIMS and ICP-MS have been established but their detection limits and sample preparation requirements suggest the possible use of AMS.
The development of an AMS technique for 135Cs requires the development of (1) a beam of Cs anions, (2) a method to separate 135Cs from 135Ba and other ions with the same mass to charge ratio and (3) production of standards and yield tracers to measure the efficiency of the analytical process.
We have used the IsoTrace AMS facility and: (1) Tested a number of different Cs compounds to identify methods to produce Cs beams, (2) Successfully separated 135Cs from 135Ba using an Isobar Separator for Anions (ISA). This reaction chamber selectively reacts 135Ba with oxygen while allowing 135Cs to pass into the accelerator and (3) Used 134Cs as an internal standard and yield tracer.
Currently, the limitations in the analysis of 135Cs are the beam current and cross contamination during sputtering. An array of different Cs molecules are being tested and optimized for greater and more stable beam currents.
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The first measurements of the radioactive 135Cs and 134Cs isotopes were made on an accelerator mass spectrometer. The natural Ba interference was suppressed using an isobar separator for anions (ISA) in order to measure the less abundant isobaric 134Cs and 135Cs isotopes. It was found that the Ba interference could be suppressed by a factor of 2 × 105 while 25% of Cs was transmitted. Furthermore, through comparing the known natural abundance of Ba isotopes to the measured concentration in a sample it was shown that the ISA does not introduce significant mass dependant fractionation at the level of 0.8%. A slow sequential injection analysis technique was developed to measure 135Cs using 134Cs as a reference isotope. This technique also permitted the monitoring of Ba interference. The ionization efficiency of Cs when analyzed in the molecular anion form, CsF−2 , was on the order of 10−7 while the total measurement efficiency was 1.7×10−9. The abundance sensitivity of this system was found to be 135Cs/ 133Cs = (1.3 ± 1.7) × 10−10 , corresponding to a 3σ detection limit of 132.5 pg of analyte per target. Lastly, using the developed AMS techniques, beta spectroscopy, gamma spectroscopy, and isotope production, a measurement of the half life of 135Cs was made. The two measurements of the half life of 135Cs were 0.72 ± 0.32 Ma and 0.99 ± 0.42 Ma.


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Honeybees are in decline, we all know that. Rising temperatures, chemical usage and loss of environments are all killing off one of the species we depend most on to survive. They are our biggest pollinators, up to a third of all our crops rely on them buzzing between flowers so their decline is a global threat to our food sources.
Want to help? Scattering the odd packet of wildflower seeds isn't going to cut it, but there are easy things to do to help our nectar-nuzzling friends. Sarah Wyndham Lewis from the award-winning Bermondsey Bees has come up with these simple steps to create a bee-friendly garden.
Plentiful supplies of varied forage are essential to help honeybees withstand the external stresses of disease and environmental factors. A single beehive needs to gather around 50kg of pollen and 200 kg of nectar every year just to survive.
Although March-September are key months for honeybees, they will fly whenever the temperature is above 10°C, even in the depths of winter. So early and late flowering plants are especially valuable. Choose June flowering species too – bees often have cope with a 'food gap' at that time of year.
Many so-called 'weeds' provide precious forage. Mow lawns, but less often and leave some areas to grow wild. This encourages useful species to grow, such as daisies, trefoil, clovers and especially dandelions which are a vitally important early season nectar source.
Bees see into the ultra-violet spectrum, which makes blue, purple and white plants especially attractive to them.Red flowers are least attractive.
Uniquely, honeybees only visit one type of flower in any one foraging trip. This is called 'flower fidelity' and is what makes them such effective pollinators. By planting large clumps or 'drifts' of single species you can save the bees' energy and optimise each of their trips.
True wildflower meadows need large areas and specialist management including careful species choice and scheduled mowing. Although planting wildflowers is useful as an add-on, you can usually make far better planting choices to provide longer lasting, more structural forage.
A single lime (linden) tree in flower provides the same amount of forage as 3,000 sq metres of wildflowers. If space allows, bee friendly plantings should start with a framework of durable, year round forage from bushes and trees.
With shorter tongues than bumblebees or butterflies, honeybees often can't feed from complex flower structures. Showy, highly-bred ornamental flowers give minimal forage. Generally, stay close to the original, simpler forms of flowers where the nectar and pollen are easily accessible.
Bees don't store water in the hive. They leave the hive to collect water, which they often choose from surprising sources (they're rather fond of dirty water). If you don't have a pond, a bowl of pebbles full of rainwater provides a good stop off.
Read up on organic gardening techniques. If you must use chemicals, follow the manufacturer's instructions to prevent overdosing.
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Clarification regarding definition of Goods & Services under the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs Order-2012-reg.
Grievance Cell for redressing difficulties of MSEs under Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises.
Review Committee- decisions taken under the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) Order, 2012 -reg.
Relaxation of Norms for Startups Medium Enterprises in Public Procurement regarding Prior Experience - Prior Turnover Criteria.
Clarification regarding SI. No. 202 of list of 358 items reserved for procurement from MSEs as per the provisions of the Public Procurement Policy for MSEs Order-2012 Dated on: 26-05-2016
Policy Circular for Relaxation of Norms for Startups and MSEs in Public Procurement on Prior Experience - Prior Turnover Criteria
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Movie Review - Belle
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Whereas Spielberg dealt with the passing of the Thirteenth Amendment, Asante has the ruling on the case of the Zong ship and its insurance claim. Like the Thirteenth Amendment, the case of the Zong ship led to the abolition of slavery in England. Yet, Asante doesn't bog the movie down in the mechanics. It's more about the interpersonal relationships that were affected and observed during this situation.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Touch and Undercovers) stars as Dido Lindsay Belle, a girl of biracial descent. Her mother is black, possibly a slave. Her father is white. His name is Captain John Lindsay, played by Matthew Goode (Match Point and A Single Man). When her mother dies, Lindsay retrieves and delivers her into high society because of his wealth and influence. He dies while serving in the military but leaves her to be raised by her aunt and uncle, along with a very sizable dowry.
Tom Wilkinson (In the Bedroom and Michael Clayton) co-stars as Belle's uncle, Lord Mansfield. He's the judge overseeing the case of the Zong ship. The case is about this slave vessel that dumped its African slaves overboard into the ocean because of fears of not having enough potable water. Over 140 slaves were killed. Yet, the Zong wants to claim the slaves as lost cargo or lost property and get the insurance money for them.
While this case is adjudicated, Belle starts to develop a romance with an up-and-coming lawyer and politician named John Davinier, played by Sam Reid (Anonymous and Hatfields & McCoys). Unlike everyone else, Davinier has not a racist bone in his body and doesn't think twice about accepting Belle and even falling in love with her. He's a true abolitionist and he's not concerned with all of the social politics like status and reputation.
The romance can be at times overblown. The music in particular swells at all the obvious moments. Reid is a good actor. He's very strong, perhaps too strong in almost all his moments. One always knows, however, where he stands.
Putting aside the political stuff, this movie plays like a lot of these British period pieces like Pride & Prejudice (2005), The Duchess (2008) or Anna Karenina (2012). Mbatha-Raw is very much Keira Knightley for black or biracial women.
The production design, costumes, hairstyling and makeup are on par with all those Knightley films. I would say the cinematography is not as bold or as creative.
Yet, the film is saved with its writing. Next to moral speeches, there are great questions and funny dialogue that keep the movie afloat. The performances from Emily Watson (Punch-Drunk Love and The Proposition) as Lady Mansfield and Sarah Gadon (Cosmopolis and Enemy) as Belle's cousin and childhood friend Elizabeth are bittersweet as it becomes clear that both women are products of their environment. It's often the interactions of these characters with Belle that sell the film.
Five Stars out of Five.
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CTFS-SIGEO scientists have been researching changes in Lambir Hills National Park, and the impacts intensive hunting is having on the forest. The research, which has been ongoing since the early 1990's, has found hunting to be a leading cause of change in this diverse tropical forest. In South America, up to 90% of tree species depend on animals to disperse their seeds. Lambir Hills National Park was once a thriving home to an array of birds, gibbons, flying foxes, and other animals, but a surge in hunting has left the park with very few large, seed-dispersing animals in the past decade. The forest is now suffering from sapling overcrowding and the loss of diversity, which could be the beginning of drastic changes in this high conservation value forest.
An article about CTFS-SIGEO research was featured in Science Magazine. Read it here http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2013/03/hunting-leads-to-rapid-change-in.html


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Welcome back to the Tower, Guardians, where Xur Agent Of The Nine blesses us with his presence and gives us the chance for more exotic loot.
This week, Xur actually has decent loot for all 3 classes. At this point in the game, you should have all the exotic weapons and armor out there, but it is nice to get them with new rolls that compliment their stats and abilities. He will be located right as you enter the ship hangar on the right wing of the tower.
Xur is selling the following:
–No Backup Plans – Titan gauntlets – 13 Strange coins
–Radiant Dance Machines – Hunter legs – 13 Strange coins
–The Impossible Machines – Warlock gauntlets – 13 Strange coins
–Dragon's Breath – Rocket launcher – 17 Strange coins
–Primary legacy exotic engram – 31 Strange coins
The No Backup Plans are a very fun and useful exotic when used correctly. It allows your Titan to gain an overshield when getting a kill with a shotgun. Of course this does tie into the cool down of your melee attack to prevent spamming. With the overshield activating upon a shotgun kill, this will make you resilient to more attacks for a short time. If you pair this ability with the Defender Titan bubble shield, you can easily hold a capture point by yourself.
Radiant Dance Machines can be a nuisance to fight against. It allows the user to move more quickly while aiming down sights or ADS. It is quite popular to pair this with the Mida Multi-Tool scout rifle , which also has a perk that gives you a higher movement speed. If you find yourself fighting against this combo and missing every shot, you might want to disengage and change your tactics.
The last piece of exotic armor we have is the Warlock's Impossible Machines. These are by far one of my favorite Warlock exotics. It allows the Storm-caller Warlock to gain the landfall ability. Landfall is used when activating the storm trance super ability. When you hover over multiple opponents, you activate storm trance and it sends a burst of lightning bolts beneath you and radiates out. It is a great way to clear rooms almost instantly. They also have a very unique look to them, if you are more into crafting a certain look for your Guardian.
The Dragon's Breath rocket launcher is more of a novelty or gimmick than a usable weapon. It fires a napalm canister that you can trigger in air burst mode with the release of your trigger finger. It then covers the ground with a blanket of flames. The problem with this is that your enemy can easily flee the flames upon the ground before they have taken serious damage. The look is inspired by World War II fighter planes, so it gets points for its unique design, but like I stated earlier, it's mostly just for fun.
Be sure to check back next week for more exotics from Xur. Hopefully the current content of Destiny can continue to keep us fans satisfied until the Rise Of Iron expansion releases this September 20th for $29.99 USD. Take care, Guardians.


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"Uber Boat will enable riders in Mumbai to request a speedboat at the tap of a button through the Uber app."
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05 Feb 2019
NordVPN rounds up the worst data breaches of 2018
In 2018, over a billion people's data was compromised.
09 Jan 2019
Uber disguised breach ransom payment as a bug bounty reward
"Paying the attackers and then keeping quiet about it afterwards was not, in our view, an appropriate response to the cyber attack."
29 Nov 2018
Financial services must change mindset to contain cyberattacks
CyberArk's EMEA VP discusses evolving techniques of cybercrime in the financial sector and how businesses need to think like attackers.
31 May 2018
Accenture: Data is king in age of disruption
To survive and thrive, companies need to make the most of their data to see trends and act quickly, just as digital disruptors do.
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Uber aims to 'elevate' its service with flying taxis
According to Uber vertical takeoff and landing aircraft will bring far-reaching changes to global cities.
09 May 2018
Uber updates bug bounty terms to stop extortion and unauthorised data collection
Any helpful hacker who participates in Uber's bug bounty program must act in good faith or face legal action.
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Green Acres GO aims to be the Uber of home maintenance
Green Acres GO aims to unlock an untapped workforce, providing opportunities for people to supplement their incomes by providing home services.
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Kiwi Jedi keep forgetting their lightsabers in Uber cars
Uber released its second annual lost and found index, a snapshot of riders' most commonly lost and most surprising forgotten items.
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Self-driving car accident claims the life of a pedestrian
According to University of Auckland senior lecturer Paul Ralph, It's critical to keep these things in perspective.
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Sharing economy transforming Kiwi spending habits
Statistics New Zealand is adding Airbnbs and Ubers to the CPI basket to keep it relevant for New Zealand.
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Why NDB compliance starts with the "essential" security basics
Ivanti talk about the upcoming ramifications of the Notifiable Data Breaches act, and the simple things you can do to prepare.
09 Jan 2018
Round 2: New line-up of cybersecurity maestros comment on Uber breach
We covered an expert commentary story of the Uber breach - this is round 2 with Check Point, Barracuda, Digital Shadows, Mimecast, and Webroot.
24 Nov 2017
Volvo sells Uber thousands of autonomous cars
Volvo has signed an agreement with Uber to sell thousands of autonomous vehicles between 2019 and 2021...
23 Nov 2017
BREAKING: Uber tried to sweep data breach of 57m people under the rug
In October last year hackers stole the personal data of 57 million customers and drivers from Uber and it has only just emerged now.
23 Nov 2017
Experts share their opinions on Uber breach - some supportive, some scathing
A number of experts have come forward to share their opinions on the huge Uber breach affecting 57m people that was kept under wraps for a year.
23 Nov 2017
Exclusive interview: Microsoft on diversity, regulating NZ's sharing economy & Uberisation
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21 Nov 2017
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20 Apr 2017
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Cruise control doesn't work on my X Type Jaguar 2.2
My cruise control flashes on with the amber engine light comes on, normally at approx. 70 mph. The car runs fine upto this point and then judders until the engine reaches above 70 or below 65, its as if its fuel starvation with a bottom end knock??
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I think it might be a problem with an intake hose... these tend to split and can cause running problems. Check all hoses first... if it's not this I would get the fault codes checked
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Durham Drivers Vote TWU
Published 16 Nov, 2012
TWU welcomes its newest members the bus drivers and monitors of Durham School Services in Burleson and Weatherford, Texas as they overwhelmingly voted to join TWU for a voice on the job.
"TWU will go to bat for us and help us with our workers' rights," said Jay Gunter a bus driver for Durham for the past eight years.
The vote, which took place after months of organizing and dedication as well as years of unfair treatment from Durham.
"They can now be held accountable on how we are treated improving our workplace," said Dena Hooley, a bus driver for five years.
The workers encountered numerous issues at the workplace, such as how management spoke to them, favoritism on who was allowed to drive routes and who could be fired, as Texas is a right to work state.
Another major issue the drivers faced was their concern of bus maintenance in regards to safety. The drivers had been reporting issues with some of the buses and saw very little to no response from Durham.
Collectively, they knew unionizing was going to provide them with a strengthened voice inevitably making their jobs and Durham better. But that did not come with out other obstacles.
They also overcame and countered a very large anti union campaign from Durham who pulled information from other organizations to discourage workers from unionizing, such as misleading people about how much dues were.
"It was uncomfortable," said Hooley about coming to work facing the anti union messages. " But we maintained our civility and a better future."
This is the second set of Durham School Services for TWU in Texas, the first being in Weatherford this past May.


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Bioavailability and Bioequivalence studies
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Azidus can undertake the following studies.
- Single & multiple dose studies
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- Food Effect studies
- PK PD studies
- Cross over and parallel studies
- Replicate studies
- Proof of concept studies
- Special population studies (postmenopausal & adult female studies and geriatric studies)
BA/BE studies are conducted in extremely controlled environment and all the clinical, bioanalytical and data management activities are strictly driven through SOPs.
The studies are conducted as per the ethical committee approved protocol, SOPs, current GCP, GLP standards and applicable regulatory requirements. The sponsors will be contacted and communicated during the each stage of the study and updated about the proceedings of the study


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My first Spuffy fic, Whispers, has never been posted to my journal (it's at seven_seasons ), so I am doing that now. If you've already read it, there isn't anything new. I just wanted to have all my stories available on my journal.
Chapter: Three ~ You Say You Want a Revelation
Summary: After Spike endures torture at the hands of Glory to protect the identity of the Key, Buffy is forced to reconsider everything she ever thought she knew about the vampire, leading to some startling revelations.
Setting: Season 5, immediately post-Intervention.
Disclaimer: The characters herein are the property of Joss Whedon and Mutant Enemy. They are being used out of respect and admiration, and not for the sake of profit. No copyright infringement is intended.
Notes: This story is self-beta'd and I know that there are errors and other things that could be fixed to make it better. However, this is the way it was first posted and I am leaving it be. Chapter three is posted in
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Chapter Three, Part D
You Say You Want a Revelation
At some point during the night, Buffy had shifted her position to lie face-to-face with Spike. She knew this immediately as she awoke, with his erection pressing into her thigh and his lips peppering kisses all over her face. Spike knew the moment she reached wakefulness, for his lips quickly captured hers in a kiss both eager and heartbreaking.
Morning, Buffy realized, as she parted her lips, deepening the kiss that felt far too much like goodbye.
When they parted, Spike smiled weakly at her before moving slowly to sit up. Buffy reluctantly pulled out of his embrace, her rested muscles screaming at her to stop!, lie back down and stay...just stay. But she couldn't, and they both knew it.
Buffy felt his eyes on her as she donned her soiled pants and fastened her boots, each second deepening the distance between them, though physically they were only inches apart. He rose with her as she stood, and their eyes met, and Buffy's knees threatened to buckle from the potency of his stare and the renewed spark of power, tapping in to the undeniable energy passing between them. When he stepped forward, quickly despite the stiffness of his limbs, Buffy moved to meet him, her hands flattened against his chest as he gripped her arms and crashed his mouth to hers.
Fire, was Buffy's only coherent thought, as Spike's tongue drove past her lips with desperate fervency. She was barely aware that they were moving, him guiding her slowly, haltingly backward, each shuffling step bringing her closer and closer to the ladder, and farther away from him. They parted when her back met the cool concrete of the block, another blazing look passing between them as she turned to ascend into the upper level of the crypt.
Buffy extended him a hand as he came through the opening behind her. The moment his feet found purchase, Spike used the connection to pull her to him again. Buffy came willingly, a lump forming in her throat and her eyes misting with unshed tears as the finality of the kiss pierced through the dreamlike passion. Morning had arrived, complete with the sunlight and shadows and all her real-world responsibilities. Buffy felt torn between the reality of her duties and her overwhelming desire for the man in front of her, and pangs of potent, heart-wrenching grief attacked her soul. Because she knew she had to go, out into the daylight and back to her life, where she was the Slayer and he was the demon, and Spike knew it, too. Her tears fell with each step they took toward the door, wetting her cheeks and leaving behind their salty tang as a reminder of everything she was about to lose.
When her back hit the door, Buffy moaned a mournful sob, and tore her mouth from his to look directly into his own tearful gaze.
"Please," she pleaded, fingers clutching at the skin of his chest, still warm from holding her through the night. "No matter what happens, remember this...remember it, because I meant everything."
"Buffy..." he sighed, dropping his forehead to meet hers.
"And don't let me forget this," Buffy added, fingers drifting to dry the tears on his face, trace the line of his lips. "Please don't let me forget."
The desperation she felt when he kissed her again was nearly her undoing, but she held onto this final, parting caress, trying to tell him with her mouth everything she couldn't say in words. Spike opened the door, lips and tongue doing their best to burn the memory of this into her soul as he guided her slowly outside. The light of morning touched their faces, but Spike held on, enduring a moment of hissing smoke before breaking away and drawing back into the safety of the doorway.
They stood, facing each other, just the two of them, divided by the line between light and shadow. The line that once meant everything to Buffy. The same line that suddenly ceased to matter. Spike couldn't cross it, but she knew now it was never his barrier. It was always hers.
After a long moment, at once endless and yet over far too soon, Buffy and Spike shared a single, solemn nod. Her vision blurred as she turned away and willed herself to start walking. Buffy listened as she moved, but she didn't hear the familiar sound of the crypt door creaking shut, and she knew that Spike remained in the darkened doorway, watching her walk away from him. Away from them. The urge to turn back was powerful, but she resisted, though each step in the direction of home twisted the stake imbedded in her heart. If she turned back now, she wasn't certain that she could leave again.
She had left part of herself, her heart and her soul, behind with him, and the holes inside her that represented this splitting ached with loss, with grief. Buffy only hoped it would be enough to sustain Spike until she could find her way back to him. Until she could find the strength within herself to accept Spike into her existence as fully and completely as any of the others. That time would come, maybe sooner than she realized. Hopefully sooner than that. But not now, and the knowledge threatened to break her in two.
As she walked away from Spike, memories flashed like a slideshow through her mind, of their night together, and the immensity of the raw, passionate love shining in his eyes as he looked at her. Everything she thought she knew about the vampire had crumbled to dust, and she vowed, in that instant, not to forget.
The warmth of the sun touched her skin as she moved through the cemetery's dewed grass, amongst headstones and statues that looked unfamiliar in the light of day. Goosebumps pebbled the skin of her arms in the early morning breeze that filled the air with whispering promises of the certainty of more. Despite her sorrow, despite the tears that streamed unchecked down her cheeks, Buffy's lips curled up in a hint of a smile. Because this wasn't the end, not really.
This was just the beginning.


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Movie and album review - Whale RiderSubmitted by Doug Allen on Fri, 2003-07-18 22:42
The Whale Rider is a film from New Zealand, and has won many film festival awards in Toronto, Sundance, and Rotterdam. The story's background centers around a Maori family/tribe in which the mythology is that their first ancestor, Paikea, arrived on the back of a whale. Since then, each generation has founded a new chief in their first born son.
Grosse Pointe BlankSubmitted by Doug Allen on Thu, 2003-07-17 18:26
Grosse Pointe, a suburb of Detroit, restricts its parks to only residents of the city (unless non-residents are brought in as guests), and is also used as a selling point to draw people into moving into the city. The public city parks are maintained and funded by hefty property taxes on the residents of Grosse Pointe. Read more »
Wrist slapped in OhioSubmitted by Doug Allen on Tue, 2003-07-15 22:58
Neal Boortz pointed out this nugget of a news-story in his Tuesday column...
A teenage girl in Ohio - driving on a suspended license - speeds, loses control of her car, and kills the four other teenagers riding in the car with her. Moreover, none were wearing seat belts.
Her punishment? Some community service.
The credit card bingeSubmitted by Doug Allen on Tue, 2003-07-15 22:24
Evidently, upon leaving the parents' home to go to college, kids are getting worse in keeping a level head with credit cards and plunging into debt.
"The vast majority of students graduating from high school are ill-prepared to face even the basic challenges of financial management -- credit cards, car loans -- even how to budget," said Kim Kindschi, deputy executive vice president of Wisconsin Bankers Association in Madison.
Your tax dollars at 'work'Submitted by Doug Allen on Wed, 2003-07-09 16:59
Mr. McSweegan has the dream job. He is a scientist at the National Institute of Health, and makes $100,000 per year. However, he openly admits he does next to nothing (cue Office Space quotes), and fills his eight-hour days "by reading, exercising and writing fiction." He should schedule some time for blogging, perhaps?
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McDonald's and the lawsuit merry-go-roundSubmitted by Doug Allen on Sun, 2003-07-06 16:43
Seems after being held blame for forcing people to enter their restaurants and consume their food, McDonald's seems intent on entering the business of frivolous lawsuits.
Last month, it was announced that McDonald's is suing a Milan food critic for $25 million, claiming a poor review is hurting their business. Fortunately, critical words of fast food will likely not be enough to award the restaurant chain a dime. That's what critics do... criticize. Read more »
Album Review - Radiohead's Hail To The ThiefSubmitted by Doug Allen on Sun, 2003-07-06 16:00
Radiohead burst onto the scene in 1993, fueled by the song 'Creep', with Thom Yorke's wrenching vocals and Jon Greenwood's guitar bursts. Both Pablo Honey and The Bends placed Radiohead as one of the most successful UK rock acts in the States during the 1990s, with songs including singles 'High and Dry' and 'Fake Plastic Trees'. Read more »
Chambless: "What about prostitution, drugs?"Submitted by Doug Allen on Thu, 2003-07-03 18:19
Jack Chambless writes an opinion column for the Orlando Sentinel, and describes himself as married, Christian, and heterosexual. In this good read from July 1, he is also supportive of the Supreme Court decision on gay rights, and wonders aloud when the same privacy laws will extend to prostitution and drugs. Read more »
Salute to Whit StillmanSubmitted by Doug Allen on Sun, 2003-06-29 00:52
Film-maker Whit Stillman wrote three films throughout the 1990s. They were Metropolitan (1990), Barcelona (1994), and Last Days of Disco (1998). Although Last Days of Disco created a bigger splash, all three were considered independent films, Metropolitan being my favorite. Sadly, nothing seems to be in the works for a future release. Stillman's films were very dialogue-heavy and often contained wry cerebral humor in a very Frasier-like way. Read more »
Steel tariffs of '02 costing suppliers' jobsSubmitted by Doug Allen on Thu, 2003-06-26 21:39
With Bush's steel tariffs enacted last year on imported steel, the automotive suppliers have felt the pinch. While the barely-competitive US steel companies and unions cheered the intervention, the negative aftershock on the automotive suppliers (which isn't much of a surprise) have been realized.
The following article is from the Automotive News. I haven't provided a link because of the registration required, but here is the "copy n' paste": Suppliers: Steel tariffs have cost jobs
Some are shifting production overseas to avoid extra cost
By Terry Kosdrosky
June 23, 2003 Read more »
An Onion classicSubmitted by Doug Allen on Tue, 2003-06-24 23:21
Some humor for this Wednesday: The satircal weekly newspaper the Onion had an article last November entitled "Marxists' Apartment a Microcosm Of Why Marxism Doesn't Work". I already know a few of you have read this piece before, but I figured some passers-by might enjoy it. The Onion is consistently funny in its satire on various topics and current events.
Album review: Delerium's ChimeraSubmitted by Doug Allen on Tue, 2003-06-24 22:33
Today was the release of Delerium's new release Chimera, and being the longtime fan of the electronic duo, I made sure I stopped by the store and picked up my copy today.Read more »
Society takes the blame againSubmitted by Doug Allen on Sun, 2003-06-22 22:14
Several days ago, a motorcyclist was spotted speeding and running stop signs through Benton Harbor, MI, so a police officer gave chase. The motorcyclist drove over 100 miles per hour, crashed into the side of a building, and died. The motorcyclist and the officer were of different racial backgrounds. Two days of riots in Benton Harbor ensued. Read more »
6-year-old entrepreneur bustedSubmitted by Doug Allen on Fri, 2003-06-20 11:58
Here is how Naples law enforcement resources were utilized Wednesday: A 6-year-old girl in Naples, FL, had her small lemonade stand shut down by police because she didn't have a temporary business permit. Forget the police for a moment. I'm even more curious about the bitter mind of the neighbor who called the police on her, and why this neighbor believed lemonade was enough to distract officers from more serious 'crimes'. Read more »
Shock jocks dupe CastroSubmitted by Doug Allen on Wed, 2003-06-18 22:33
A pair of Miami DJs were apparently successful in a prank phone call to Cuban totalitarian Fidel Castro. Also using snippets of Chavez, the DJs were able to convince Castro that it was Venezuelan President Chavez talking to him. The 'money line' was when one of the DJs tore into Castro, calling him a murderer. At that point, Castro lost it and called him every name in the book. Pretty funny. Read more »


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Charter Hall Group Annual Report 2013
Charter Hall Group has grown, since its launch in 1991, to become one of Australia's leading property groups,with a total property portfolio of over $10 billion.
We own and manage 187 commercial properties around Australia, including office buildings,supermarket anchored retail centres, and a rapidly growing stable of industrial assets, on behalf of our institutional, wholesale and retail investors.
Click here to view the online report or download the PDF version below.


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You may be busy going to class, doing homework and studying, but it's time to think Summer! It's time to think about being a counselor at Camp Sunshine! There has never been a more exciting time to join Camp Sunshine. This summer we will be serving 250 campers so the need for counselors is great! Tell your friends to register for the same session and prepare to have a blast!
There are a lot of reasons to be a counselor at Camp Sunshine:
- It's a fun, amazing experience!
- You will meet and work with incredible, wonderful people.
- You'll feel good about yourself by helping others.
- It's great for strengthening bonds, building stronger teams, and developing new relationships.
- It strengthens college applications, program letters of recommendation, and job applications.
- It can fulfill volunteer and service hours for a variety of organizations.
- You can see life through the eyes of a person with developmental disabilities.
- You will feel the sacredness of being part of a group where everyone is loved and accepted "just the way they are."
- Many counselors return every year to experience the joy and excitement of Camp Sunshine.
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It is surprising how many unnecessary conflicts are caused by the absence of working agreements in all sort of human systems, yet it is not common practice.
A lot of conflicts in organizations are caused by one or more of the following causes:
- Absence of working agreements
- Unclear roles and responsibilities
- Lack of alignment and shared vision
Most conflicts are not caused because individuals are evil. If that was the case everyone working in organizations would be an asshole, and that's truly not the case. Individuals are forced to do evil things by the system. If you want, you can investigate about Fundamental Attribution Error and Systems Theory.
It is not worth coaching a team to increase their trust, commitment or cohesiveness when foundations are not even in place. That's like putting the cart before the horse. Without working agreements, clear roles and responsibilities, and a common and compelling purpose there isn't much you can do in helping a team improve its performance.
(Hackman, 2002) shows an interesting study:
In this study they looked at the relationship between team performance and the combination of working agreements with the expertise to do the task:
- First team on the left had no working agreements or expertise (Neither)
- Second, had working agreements but no expertise (Intervention Only)
- Third, had expertise but no working agreements (Expertise Only)
- Fourth, had both working agreements and expertise (Both)
As you can see, a group of experts without working agreements is the worst case scenario, the poorest of all performances, even worse than teams with no expertise and no working agreements. On the other hand, teams with the expertise and working agreements clearly outperform others.
So, please, take working agreements seriously into consideration. And afterwards you can go and do some tree hugging if you want 🙂
Fair enough … But what the f*** are Working Agreements?
Working agreements are the rules of the game, a social contract, norms of conduct, boundaries, what is allowed, what is not allowed, expectations, rights and duties.
Can you play a game without rules? Can you? NO. Neither can you work without your working agreements.
Imagine a football game with the rules of basketball and waterpolo mixed. Wouldn't that be a mess? Well, that's what you can see in many teams and organizations. And you can tell just by the impressive amount of conflict and the shit they deliver. And that's not because people are evil.
More definitions:
- Work agreements are the set of rules/disciplines/processes the team agrees to follow without fail to make themselves more efficient and successful.
- What all team members believe are important protocols for the Team to comply with to maximize their capabilities to deliver faster and with higher quality.
- Working agreement are guidelines that define how groups want to work together, and what they want in the working environment and from each other to feel safe and free to learn,explore and discover. When people meet in groups, there generally are agreements about how interactions between the group members will happen. These agreements can be discussed, assumed or written down. These agreements can be called working agreements, ground rules, working guidelines, etc.
Explicit vs Implicit WA
One important task of a leader or coach is to make explicit any implicit assumptions, beliefs, values or behaviors. Anything implicit is going to be a source of conflict, misunderstanding and waste of time and money for the organization. So, make it visible and deal with the conflict.
When teams are new, the recommendation is that you make working agreements explicit from the beginning in a Team Launch session(s). However, if the team is already existing you will probably have to make many things visible and reach agreements.
Consensus. Yes or Not?
I'm a very practical person, so I don't believe in consensus. I believe in agreements that help teams getting closer to their goals. As a team member, if I don't agree with a team's decision taken by majority, I accept and I commit to that because the most important is team's goal, not my perspective of the world. But, this is my approach.
If you are going to facilitate a session to define working agreements, you will have to define some meta-working agreements in advance. For instance, how decisions are taken, by simple majority, 60/30, consensus?
If you are working with small teams reaching consensus will be easier, but if you are dealing with teams with more than 5 people or with very diverse teams, reaching consensus is going to be hard and energy drowning.
Here is where Vision and Purpose come into play. Reaching agreements or consensus when there is no clear Vision is going to be difficult because many people will typically look at their own interests and goals, not to team's or company's. Even if they are not that selfish they won't be able to differentiate functional behaviors from dysfunctional ones.
So, Working Agreements go hand in hand with Vision and Purpose.
Yeah, ok. But, give me some examples. What type of rules are you talking about?
- Presence and focus – Electronics by exception in meetings
- Only one conversation at a time
- Raise your hand before talking
- Assume responsibility – No blaming
- Do not take comments personally
- Meetings start on time – we don't wait for anyone
- Attack the problem not the person – we want to solve a situation not to fix a person
- What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas
- When sending a meeting invite include: Goal, Agenda and Pre-work
Enough? 🙂
Some recommendations
- Make it short – 10 rules at most
- Obvious, but just in case – Rules come from the team, never from you, managers or stakeholders
- Ask everyone to commit to the agreements
- Working agreements should evolve as teams evolve
- Make it visible
- Keep reminding people that working agreements exists, specially through positive reinforcement and feedback
- Ask the team what happens when someone violates a working agreements (this is another meta-working agreement)
- Book 2 hours at least for a session to define WA with a team of 5
- One clear and agreed rule is better than 7 unclear or without agreement
- The goal is to reach a decision the group can accept, not necessarily a decision that fulfills every member's wishes.
Expert's Opinion
(Hackman, 2002) argues:
Behavior in a group has always to be managed. Otherwise, members will head off in their own preferred directions and the team as a whole may not accomplish much of anything. One way to manage team behavior is through continuous multilateral discussion and negotiation. But that is terribly inefficient.
The more efficient, more powerful, and more common way of managing team behavior is through the creation and enforcement of group norms.
Norms are shared agreements among members about what behaviors are valued in the group, and what behaviors are not.
In general the most common and powerful group norms are those that bring order, predictability and comfort to the interactions among members. Less frequently seen are norms that explicitly guide how member expertise is used or how the team's performance strategy is invented and implemented.


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For those of you unfamiliar with the work of Jemma Birrell, she is renowned in publishing circles for being the driving force that turned the Sydney Writers Festival (SWF) into the biggest literary event in the Southern Hemisphere during her last four years as its Artistic Director. This week, publishing startup Tablo announced that Birrell […]
Tablo begins to show its long-term strategy as it launches a data-play that is a first of its kind
Melbourne-founded cloud publishing and author community platform Tablo yesterday announced the launch of its newest product, Tablo Scholar. It is also perhaps the most important product the company could have created.


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Thursday: Pokťmon GO - Hoenn Pokťmon + Pokťmon International Championships + Pokťmon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures + Episode Title
08-02-2018 01:05 GMT / 20:05 EST by Serebii
This update may be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in
Since the release of Pokťmon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the Chatroom & Discord Chat has been rife with discussion while the WiFi Chatroom has been a place for battles & trades, so be sure to visit them. Our Forums have also had these discussion and are a bustling trade and competitive section for the games. Be sure to like our FaceBook Page.
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Edit @ 10:59: Episode Pictures | Edit @ 16:03: Pokťmon GO | Edit @ 19:57: International Championships
In The Games Department
Pokťmon GO
It has been confirmed that more Hoenn Pokťmon will begin appearing from tomorrow in the evening in Europe, afternoon in the US, & morning of Saturday in Japan and Australia. These include various Flying-type Pokťmon and Dragon-type Pokťmon including the Salamence line, Metagross line, Altaria line, Chimecho, Pelipper line and Swellow line, touted as the final wave of Hoenn Pokťmon. In addition to this, the Legendary Pokťmon Rayquaza will start appearing in Raid Battles until March 16th. Until February 13th, the Hoenn Pokťmon will also have increased spawns, with only Generation 3 Pokťmon appearing during the time. In addition to this, starting February 9, new special boxesĖwhich include Raid Passes, Incubators, and Star PiecesĖwill be available in the in-game store until February 23. In addition, Lure Modules will remain activated for six hours until February 23! .
In The Games Department
Pokťmon International Championships
Today marks the first day of the second Pokťmon Oceania International Championships in Sydney Australia and, like previous events, the event is going to be officially streamed by The Pokťmon Company International across two different streams. Each game has got its own individual stream
The Stream will begin shortly before 22:30 GMT / 17:30 EST / 14:30 PST / 09:30 AEST
Click the following links to go to the respective streams
Pokťmon Video Game Regional Championships
Pokťmon Trading Card Game Regional Championships
In The Anime Department
Pokťmon Sun & Moon - Episode Pictures
As usual, we have done pictures from the episode that aired in Japan today. This episode features Ash & Co. getting called to help protect Alola when a Buzzwole appears from Ultra Space. The AnimťDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the gallery but be warned however as they contain spoilers.
In The Anime Department
Pokťmon Sun & Moon - Episode Title
A Japanese TV guide has revealed new episode titles for upcoming episodes of the anime. The first episode is due to air on March 1st 2018 and features Ash encounter groups of Passimian who are feuding with groups on other islands. The second is due to air March 8th 2018 and features the entrance of Ilima
Episode 1007: Ash and Passimian! A Touchdown of Friendship!!
Episode 1008: Ilima and Eevee Have Ilimade Their Entrance!!


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PBS-1086, a "pan rel" inhibitor decreases viability of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia cells
Tudthorp, S, Mulligan, E, Hunter, J, Summerfield, S, Marshall, S, Wallis, J, Marr, H, Evans, P, Durkacz, B, Veuger, Stephany, Zhang, J, Meshulam, J, Bobb, J and Willmore, E (2012) PBS-1086, a "pan rel" inhibitor decreases viability of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia cells. In: 54th Annual meeting of the American Society of haematology 2012, 8 - 11 Dec 2012, Atlanta, Georgia.Full text not available from this repository.
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