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Things I Learned in My Twenties
Ah, the roaring Twenties - not the decade of bathtub hooch and Gatsby parties, but the decade of serial bad dates and alcohol that could be compared to bathtub hooch. The 10 years nestled between 19 and 30 are transformative, to say the least. There is a lot of take, and even more give. It's a time of discovering and rediscovering yourself as a human and member of society. It's a time to decide if you'll sink or if you'll swim.
I'm still in this time of my life, but I feel as though I'm lightyears away from my sad-eyed 22 year old self. She wanted answers that she couldn't have yet, and had a hustle that I wish I could get back under my belt- but she was very lost and overwhelmed with the choices she felt she had to make in order to become the "cool girl" she dreamed about.
So, in those 6 years since, I've grown and felt all varieties of winds of change blow in and out my doors and cracked windows. These are just a few.
1. I stopped caring what irrelevant people think.
This is always easier said than done, but who should really care what people that barely even make a blip on your radar have to think about where or with whom you spend your time? Not you, that's who! Yes it's annoying as hell, but what's even more annoying is the time you waste even dwelling on it. Literally block the "haters" and stop caring. Keep doing you and they can get over it.
2. My health is more important than any 9-5 job.
I learned this the hard way, from multiple burnouts and anxiety attacks and letting a health condition get so bad that I almost died... all because I thought I was just stressed from work. If your work causes you to avoid your body shutting down, or if you cannot sleep at night causing your emotional stability to falter, it is not worth it. Absolutely, 1000%, not worth it. Take care of yourself! Get the physicals, drink the water, put the phone away and get some damnass sleep! The work load will be there tomorrow, and so will your sanity if you put your phone on airplane mode and treat yo'self to 8 hours of sleep.
3. Some BFFs don't make it to Forever.
A couple of years ago I had a gang of friends that would get together every Tuesday for tacos and gossip and card games. It was one of the most fun seasons of my life - being seen and heard and appreciated for the person I was in 2016. However, by fall of that year, things had changed. I had changed. We didn't fit together anymore. It took me a lot of nights crying and days frantically journaling in empty coffee shops to realize that this was what nature had intended and even when life felt like it was falling apart, it was actually falling perfectly into place in other areas. Not everyone you dance in the kitchen and cruise around town with is meant to be called yours forever. So cherish what moments you share, and be at peace once they're gone.
4. Dating for the sake of dating isn't the greatest idea I've ever have.
If I had a dime for every half-decent Tinder date I went on in my time... I wouldn't have many. I found myself yearning for human connection, and boy did I find it. Men will find you if you put out a signal - it's basic biology. I realized one day that although some of these guys were nice humans, they were most certainly not for me. So I pressed pause, grew in other areas of my life until I knew I was the version of myself that I wanted others to date... and then found more duds to take me out for tacos. As cliche as it all is, it'll happen. It can be on OkCupid (which actually worked out for me and my boyfriend), or it could be that movie-magic moment in a coffee shop. The whole point is don't wait for anyone to complete you. Do life and read the books and take the trips and things will happen. Your time is precious - don't waste it on boys that are content to work part-time and live with their Momma forever.
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The Canon Pixma G2501 design is adjusted to the color printing of documents at the single place - for the high-quality photo printing there are technically better equipped devices. The performance is enough for a rather low print volume in the small office. Scarce-sized equipment and leisurely pace. As a single-user device, the printer can only be reached via the USB port and does not offer any cooperation with smartphones, tablets or services of the cloud. The printing unit produces up to 8.8 black-and-white or a maximum of five color pages per minute at passable to deliberate speeds.
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For photo printing, only the usual color options are available with the three inks cyan, magenta and yellow. The hybrid color concept combines the three dye colors with black pigment ink for a high-contrast and smudge-resistant monochrome print image. With a maximum resolution of 4,800 x 1,200 dpi and ink droplets with a minimum size of 2.0 pixels, the technical platform is well prepared for document printing. The scanner only processes documents via the flatbed with a detail depth of 600 dpi suitable for everyday use. Competitors with similar economy and better equipment cost more money. The Japanese-brand Canon inkjet multifunction device is a model from the first half of 2018 and is the second generation of a product line that is extremely cost-effective with refillable ink tanks.
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Seeing your covert art can be a breath-holding moment if you've got a definite idea in your head about what it should look like. It could even be disappointing if the end product isn't what you envisaged.
The Curse of Camelot – release date announced!
I wasn't sure whether a publisher would accept it as it is rather on the racy side to say the least
Positive Erotica
The stories are diverse in theme and category, and come with a 'kink' rating so readers have an idea of what's in store!
How to write sex scenes – top 10 tips
No-one thinks Martina Cole goes around torturing people or JK Rowling can actually perform magic. It's fiction. Get over it and write it all down.
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The story centres around Queen Guinevere who, after ordering the murder of her husband King Arthur, rules over Camelot. The pendant she wears around her neck transforms her into a sexual siren no man can resist.
Release date – tomorrow!
The time has finally come for my latest book to be released – whoopee!! Secrets of the East Wing is my third book – and naughtiest to date! It's my second erotic short story this year, and it's out tomorrow. As it's a short story it's available as e-book only It's about a young EnglishContinue reading "Release date – tomorrow!"
A Quick Announcement…
It's with great pleasure and excitement I can reveal that my erotic short story 'Ice Hot' is out now with Wild Rose Press. It's about a young translator who gets assigned a job accompanying a businessman to Iceland. Only once she arrives at the airport does she realise she's met him before, and their meetingContinue reading "A Quick Announcement…"
Hot, hot, hot news!
The lovely people at The Wild Rose Press have contracted my erotic short story – Ice Hot – for publication. It's about a young interpreter who accompanies a powerful – and GORGEOUS – businessman to Iceland. The journey there, on his private plane, is eventful, as is their first night at his luxury lodge, inContinue reading "Hot, hot, hot news!"
First erotic short story – out on Amazon Kindle!
Just a quick one to say my first stand-alone erotic short story is out on Amazon Kindle. Secrets of the East Wing by Nina Bridges is available here Here's the blurb. I hope you like it! To the outside world, Countess Molly Bucklington has the perfect life. She lives in a beautiful English manorContinue reading "First erotic short story – out on Amazon Kindle!"
Exciting times afoot!
While I'm awaiting a publication date for my romantic novel, The Virgin's Gamble, I've decided to embark on a new project. For the first time, I'm going to dip my foot into the world of self-publishing, and it's all rather thrilling – and scary! I'm going to self-publish a series of erotic short stories. TwoContinue reading "Exciting times afoot!"


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Explore the vast savanna of the Serengeti and the vibrant Ngorongoro crater, teeming with wildlife. The cradle of mankind allows for a unique connection with nature. Our safari is rewarded with two nights on the white sand beaches of Zanzibar on the glistening waters of the Indian Ocean.
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Jambo! Welcome to Tanzania. Meet your fellow adventurers and Local Leader upon arrival.
Today, we journey to Tarangire National Park. This park is home to the second highest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania, after the Serengeti. After our game drive, we head to camp for dinner and stargazing. (b, l, d)
After breakfast, we head to the gates of the Serengeti National Park and search for wildlife en route to our camp. This afternoon, we head out on another game drive along the plains of the Serengeti in search of the "Big 5." (b, l, d)
Start the day with a game drive at dawn. We explore while the animals are at their most active, then head back to camp for brunch. After spending the warmer part of the day relaxing, we depart again at dusk for another adventure. (b, l, d)
The world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater awaits us today. Teeming with wildlife, the crater is widely regarded as a microcosm of natural habitats in Africa. Here, you may catch a glimpse of the highly endangered black rhinoceros. Tonight we stay on the rim of the crater. (b, l, d)
A short flight brings us to the "spice island" of Zanzibar. Filled with idyllic beaches, winding cobblestone alleyways and fragrant bazaars, Zanzibar's rich history is abundant. The best way to see this exotic port town is on foot, exploring the bazaars, shops, mosques and intricate alleyways. (b)
We drive to the north coast this morning. Along the way, we visit a spice plantation. Here, we connect with the stories of the spice trade — and smell and taste various spices. Later we arrive at the northern beaches, where white sands and the sparkling blue sea await. This is the Indian Ocean at its best. (b, d)
Today is yours — snorkeling or simply relaxing in a hammock under a coconut tree are two great options. (b, l, d)
Our adventure ends today. Perhaps you'll extend your stay on the beach or return to the mainland. (b)
Adventure is better together. With private groups as small as 6, enjoy the freedom and flexibility of an exclusive departure, just for your crew! Rest assured you'll get the best of small group travel in a big way, plus the security and peace of mind of traveling with a brand backed by AAA.
When it comes to money matters on the trip, every traveler is a little different. You know your spending habits better than we do, so please budget a sensible amount for things like meals not included, drinks, shopping, optional activities, tipping and laundry. It's always better to bring a little more than you think you'll need.
Credit cards are generally accepted in tourist shops and some restaurants across Africa. Visa and MasterCard are generally preferred over American Express, Diners, etc. Smaller venues take cash only. Foreign currency is easily changed at exchange bureaus and they generally offer the best rates.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information or for any necessary vaccinations and anti-malarial requirements before departure. We recommend that you carry a first aid kit as well as any personal medical requirements (including a spare pair of glasses) as they may not easily be obtained at the locations on this trip.
A valid international certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever is required in many countries if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. You may need to present this on arrival at the airport or border crossing. Some countries will refuse entry if you are unable to present your certificate. It's also quite common for your home country to request a Yellow Fever certificate on your arrival back home.
It is your responsibility to check with your doctor well in advance of leaving home about the Yellow Fever requirements for the countries you'll be visiting.
As a rule we recommend you don't drink tap water, even in hotels, as it may contain much higher levels of different minerals than the water you are used to at home. For local people this is not a problem as their bodies are used to this and can cope, but for visitors drinking the tap water can result in illness. Generally this isn't serious, an upset stomach being the only symptom, but it's enough to spoil a day or two of your holiday. Many hotels and lodges provide safe drinking water, while bottled water is another alternative. Water consumption should be about two liters a day. Re-hydration salts, motion sickness tablets, and diarrhea blockers are available from many pharmacies.
It is best to avoid dark colored clothes such as blue and black while on safari. These colors can attract the biting tsetse fly.
In many parts of Africa women travelers should dress modestly as there is a wide range of cultural differences. Wear skirts or shorts that reach just above the knee and tops that cover shoulders at a minimum. If visiting coastal areas wear a cover-up when you step off the beaches.
While Namibia holds people liable to a fine of N$500 or imprisonment for entering Game Parks with a plastic bag, Botswana has announced a countrywide ban on plastic bags to come into effect on 1 November 2018. The ban will make the importing, trading and commercial use of plastic bags a criminal offence. Exceptions will be made for plastics that are essential for health and hygiene. With these announcements, Botswana and Namibia join other African countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tunisia, Morocco, Rwanda, Uganda, Somalia and Eritrea that have banned plastic bags. South Africa imposed a levy on plastic bags in 2004 but they have not yet been banned.
Many countries are strictly enforcing this and have been searching luggage at border points. Camping stores are good for obtaining waterproof reusable bags, for dirty laundry etc, prior to departure.
Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveler. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you're visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Your consultant will also be happy to point you in the right direction with acquiring visas. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarize yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time.
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Please ask your travel agent or Club Adventures team member for insurance options at time of booking.
Our team of travel specialists and local contacts have curated some of the best, most exclusive and authentic experiences, restaurants and accommodations in Tanzania to truly immerse yourself in a way that wouldn't be possible in larger groups or just on your own.


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Stress Blended oil has a refreshing and sweet scent, a mix of Peppermint, Lemon, Cinnamon which helps with:
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A draft of the Naperville Park District's proposed 2019 Budget is now available for public review online at https://www.napervilleparks.org/about/finances/cafrbudgettreasurersreport. A paper copy may be viewed at the Park District Administration Building, located at 320 W. Jackson Ave., and at Fort Hill Activity Center, located at 20 Fort Hill Drive.
The Naperville Park District Board of Park Commissioners will vote on the adoption of the 2019 Budget at the December 13, 2018 meeting.
The 2019 budget will support capital projects that help the District develop, expand and take care of parks and facilities to serve the community. A major project beginning in 2019 is the development of Southwest Community Park to provide recreation for a rapidly growing residential area. A second initiative breaking ground in 2019 is the 95th Street Community Plaza at Frontier Sports Complex, just south of the 95th Street Library. Additionally, the District will expand the group exercise area at Fort Hill Activity Center by 4,000 square feet to accommodate the need for more studio space. Other capital projects planned for 2019 include playground renovations at the Riverwalk, Heatherstone Park and Three Meadows Park, sports field renovations at Knoch Park and sports lighting renovations at DuPage River Sports Complex.
The 2019 operations budget will support the District's commitment to continuous improvement, including a plan to attract and retain both seasonal and full time staff in a competitive labor market.
"Following a year of long-term planning and seeking input from our residents, the District is ready to begin several capital projects with the goal of promoting a healthy community at the best value for taxpayers," said Executive Director Ray McGury.


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Château de Quéribus
The Château de Quéribus (in Occitan Castèl de Queribús) is a ruined castle in the commune of Cucugnan in the Aude département of France. It has been listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1907.
Queribus is one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne", along with Aguilar, Peyrepertuse, Termes and Puilaurens: five castles strategically placed to defend the French border against the Spanish, until the border was moved in 1659.
It is sometimes regarded as the last Cathar stronghold. After the fall of Montségur in 1244 surviving Cathars gathered together in another mountain-top stronghold on the border of Aragon (the present border between the Aude and the Pyrénées-Orientales).
In 1255, a French army was dispatched to deal with these remaining Cathars, but they slipped away without a fight, probably to Aragon or Piedmont - both regions where Cathar beliefs were still common, and where the Occitan language was spoken.
Quéribus is high and isolated. It stands on top of the highest peak for miles around. In 1951 restoration work on the turret began, and between 1998-2002 a complete restoration of the castle was undertaken: the castle is now accessible to visitors.
It is at coordinates 42°50′11″N 2°37′16″E and an altitude of 728 m. The nearest village is Maury, Pyrénées-Orientales (population 1000).


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This article is from the Model Rockets FAQ, by Wolfram von Kiparski with numerous contributions by others.
NOTE: As of 1997, the BATF will be formally clarifying their
interpretation of what high power rocket motors require a Federal
Low Explosives Users Permit (LEUP). At the time that this is written
(Jan. 9, 1997) it appears that reloadable motor propellant segments
less than 62.5 grams in mass will require a LEUP if their intended use
is to assemble a motor that has more than 62.5 grams of propellant.
Furthermore, LEUP fees may be raised. At the time of this writing, these
changes are not yet in effect. The National Association of Rocketry and
Tripoli Rocketry Association are working together to see what can be done
to protect the interests of high power rocketry enthusiasts, and will
be keeping their members informed of the latest developments.
The following are excerpts from a joint communique issued by the
High Power Rocket Manufacturers and Dealers Association and the Tripoli
Rocketry Association to the high-power rocket community on 25 April 1994.
It was posted to CompuServe by Michael Platt, president of the HPRMDA.
[Based on informal clarifications from the BATF, it is our belief that:]
(a) single-use model rocket motors containing no more than 62.5 grams of
propellant are exempt from Federal licensing and storage requirements;
(b) reloadable rocket motor products are also exempt from Federal licensing
and storage requirements, provided that the mass of each propellant grain is
no more than 62.5 grams, and has received a DOT shipping designation as
Explosive 1.4, but may not be made available to children;
(c) any single-use motor containing propellant mass greater than 62.5 grams,
or any reloadable rocket motor product containing a propellant grain which
weighs more than 62.5 grams, is subject to Federal licensing and storage
Users (e.g. consumers, flyers) of high-power rocket motors and reload kits
as described in item (c) above, are subject to Federal, and possibly state
and local, permit requirements for the purchase and storage of explosives.
On the Federal level, this involves obtaining an explosive user permit from
BATF, at a cost of $20 for the first year, and $10 for each subsequent
three-year period. An important exception to the Federal requirement for a
user permit is if the user were to purchase a motor or reload kit in his
state of residence as defined by BATF, and either (a) use the motor or
reload kit at the site of purchase (e.g. a launch), or (b) transport it to
an approved storage facility located within the boundaries of said state.
Everyone--manufacturers, dealers (distributors), users--who stores (as
defined by the BATF) a high-power rocket motor or reload kit as described
in item (c) above is subject to Federal, and possibly state and local,
requirements for the storage of explosives. All storage of a high-power
rocket motor or reload kit must be in accordance with Federal explosive
storage requirements, even if a Federal license/permit is not required for
purchase. There are no exceptions to this rule.
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England v Sri Lanka Tests
Eranga's action found to be illegal
Sri Lanka quick cited by match officials after second Test defeat in Durham
Cricket Network
20 June 2016, 02:53 AM AEST
Sri Lanka fast bowler Shaminda Eranga has been banned from bowling in international cricket after his action was found to be illegal, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday.
The news is a blow to Sri Lanka, who have already lost Dhammika Prasad and Dushmantha Chameera to injury ahead of their one-day international series against England.
Eranga cannot bowl for his country until he modifies his action and has it approved by an ICC-accredited testing centre, leaving the paceman in a race to amend his action before Australia's tour of the island nation begins in late July.
Quick single: Warne helping Yasir ahead of England tour
He was reported during the second Test against England last month, which the hosts won by nine wickets at Chester-le-Street.
The quick subsequently underwent testing at the ECB's National Cricket Performance Centre in Loughborough, with the results showing his elbow exceeding the permitted 15 degrees of flex in all of his deliveries.
The results came through on the same day Eranga was hospitalised for an elevated heartbeat.
Eranga experienced discomfort during Sri Lanka's 136-run win over Ireland at Malahide on Saturday, and was taken to hospital where he underwent tests.
The bowler is understood to be in a stable condition, but will remain in Ireland until Monday.
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The iron dish stands on three feet and is decorated in the front with an amusing image of the Zen-patriarch Daruma (Bodhidharma). Daruma looks out from a grated window, the bars inlaid in gold and silver, and a wasp descends from a finely inlaid spiderweb and lands on Daruma's head. He has been woken from his meditation and pulls an amusing grimace. He is holding a hossu (Buddhist fly whisk) and is contemplating to swat the wasp – this comical indecision is masterfully executed in his distorted facial expression. Daruma's face is inlaid in sentoku and his robe is made from rich gold. Below the image are leafy vines inlaid in silver, gold and copper. The rim is fitted with a silver ring.
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HARARE – The second match of this five match series between Zimbabwe and India takes place at Harare Sports Club today and it is unlikely to be any more evenly matched than the first ODI, in which India won by six wickets with more than five overs to spare.
Zimbabwe did give a pretty good account of themselves with the bat in the first match, but they will always struggle to be really competitive with such a weak bowling attack.
India is unlikely to change their winning side. The team may have a relatively young and inexperienced side, but it contains sufficient firepower and talent to make light work of the Zimbabwean attack.
There's a definite mismatch if you can rest MS Dhoni, Ravi Ashwin, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar and still win comfortably by six wickets.
Virat Kohli registered his 15th ODI century and continues to show his dominance as a one-day batsman. He can dominate against any attack, even the world's best, so it is unsurprising that Zimbabwe struggled to know where to bowl to him.
They were particularly easy innings for Kohli, rarely challenged at all by the bowlers.
Sadly, this series is likely to be pretty one-sided — Zimbabwe's new coach Andy Waller knows that it is a huge challenge for them.
"All along we have prepared with the hope that we might surprise them in one of the games — we have to be realistic, and look to be competitive and do the best that we can," he said.
India will almost certainly keep the same side — there would be no reason at all to change other than to give some of the other squad members "a go," which they probably won't do until later in the series.
It is not all doom and gloom for Zimbabwe — there may well be a surprise in one of the five matches in this series. If they can put on a big score batting first, which they are capable of, the scoreboard pressure may lead to mistakes being made by India in the chase.
Zimbabwe, too, are probably likely to keep the same side if all players are assessed as fit.
This is their most settled batting side in a long time, and it is the core of the side who beat Bangladesh in that recent series.
They may want to think about whether Brendan Taylor should be coming in earlier in the innings. In limited overs cricket, you want your best batsmen facing the most number of balls, and he didn't come to the crease until the 34th over.
Elton Chigumbura is a dasher and can blast some quick runs towards the end of the innings.
It's likely Amit Mishra, who picked up three wickets in the first ODI, will play a key role again.
His googly is difficult to pick up at the best of times, and Ravinda Jadeja bowls a very tight line and length in one-day cricket, making him very hard to get away.


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Manchester United Liverpool
Is it Liverpools to lose?
Oh, what a day, what a match. The first fixture I look out for when the new schedule comes out every year. Although both teams have not been simultaneously fighting for the top of the table in over a decade, this match still brings out the best from two teams that are historical rivals both economically and in football.
Last year, a dogged draw played out by Solskjaer boys avoided Liverpool winning the title. Such a small dent in the Liverpool juggernaut was celebrated like a title win by United. Fortunes have turned around so drastically for both teams. This would have been Liverpool before Rodgers' era – celebrating a dent in United's leagues charge.
This year, with Liverpool 8 points ahead of its rivals, with media talks about 'Its Liverpool's to lose', pressure on Liverpool is immense. While United undergo a rebuilding phase, they have no pressure or expectations from anyone to perform well in this match, but Solskjaer is under immense pressure to start moving upwards in the table. This along with Solskjaer classical matches with Liverpool as a player puts him in a critical place to transform the sinking ship called Manchester United into a winning machine soon.
United have their worries with player injuries also. De Gea picked up a knock during international duty. He is their outstanding player for numerous seasons, and has saved them 12 points on average every season since SAF's departure. If he is sidelined and a weakened defense, expect, Liverpool to roll over Manchester United in this match, especially, with Becker back for Liverpool.
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Callinex Mines (CNX.V) has been focusing on its zinc portfolio in New Brunswick last year, but that doesn't mean the company is ignoring its assets in Manitoba. The company has now commenced a deep IP survey at the Pine Bay project to figure out if there's pyrite-rich mineralization that could be hosting zinc and copper mineralization along the three already identified VMS horizons.
Callinex has engaged Abitibi Geophysics to complete the survey as that company owns the rights to the OreVision Induced Polarization system which is efficient up to a depth four times as deep as the conventional IP range. Callinex is deploying this Deep IP survey after encountering pyrite-rich zones (that had not been identified by conventional IP surveys) through drilling.
The company has also provided an update on its IP survey on the Nash Creek zinc project, and it looks like the survey will be completed soon as in excess of 80% of the planned amount of line kilometers had already been completed as of last week.
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From Zero to Hero - Exploring the RBNZ's options if the OCR reaches zero
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Yesterday was the final walk through of Ellet High School before the wrecking ball arrives. It looked old, and tired, but it was still full of people, joy and so many memories. I graduated from Ellet High School in 1995. I loved high school. I loved MY high school.
I walked through with my best friend since middle school, Mary. I'm so glad we did it together. We may have found an orange permanent marker in the bottom of my purse while we were there and left one last memory on a few of the walls.
We visited the auditorium. While standing on the stage, we bumped into Fran Howell. She was the heart & soul of every musical Ellet did. I was in three, and landed a pretty sweet role as the jester in Once Upon A Mattress my senior year. You guys, I had to sing a solo and dance by myself on the stage... Singing isn't my forte and I forgot the middle of the dance on closing night - but I still look back at that production and the joy fills me up.
We wandered up the stairs to the band room next and I couldn't stop smiling. I was a marching band kid. I was the section leader of the trumpet section, and field commander with another one of my besties, Rhiannon, our senior year. Honestly, band is the reason I loved high school so much. If you were never a band kid, I can't explain it to you. There is a bond that happens in band. You're all in it together and you are friends with everyone - whether you're friends or not! Ask any band kid ever, "Who was your favorite teacher in high school?" - their answer is always going to be "The band director." Mine was Mr. Grom. My 12 year old didn't fall far from this momma's tree, and now that I'm the adult to "this" kid - I'm so sorry Mr. Grom. You are a saint. Thank you for the 9,000 things I can rattle off the top my head that you did to help me grow as a human and for the countless things I can't even recall right now. That band room was my home, my sanctuary. The middle of the second riser was my spot. Just to my right in the front row of that band room is where I would find the back of my future husband's head. Friendships were formed in that room that will last me a lifetime. The room was filled with memories of laughter, hard work and tears. It was filled with memories of David Keen. I miss him. I was sitting in that room when I was called down to the office to be told that my father had passed away. I was in that room when I learned of his best friend's passing as well, Smitty.
Smitty, a.k.a. Dennis Smith, WAS Ellet. I thought of him a lot yesterday as I walked those halls.
We crossed the hall from the band room and said a silent au revoir to Madame Jawyn, then circled down to the English hallway where we spent much time reminiscing about Mrs. Baltrinic and Mr. Redding - two of our other faves.
We came back out front and stood by the tree we planted for our classmate, Todd Seitz, whom we had lost to cancer all those years ago. That is Todd's tree, and soon it will be a baseball field. Todd will get a new tree on the lawn of the new building, but it still made us sad to know the tree we planted while his best friend, Steve Hanes, sang a song he wrote to honor his friend, will be gone.
Oh Ellet High School now to thee, We sing our song of loyalty.... You were old and stinky, but you were ours. Thank you!


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In a saucepan, bring the salt and water to the boil and simmer for 3 minutes. Whisk in the rice syrup and cool. Once cooled, add the pork ribs to the brine overnight.
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This song by Natalie Grant, 'In Better Hands', has helped me through a lot this year. My grandmother died on May 7th, 2011...we played this song at her funeral. I am still grieving her loss, but whenever I think of this song, my heart feels lighter when I realize that… Read More
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Lucy and Natalie are twins. On the night of their 17th birthday, Natalie gets kidnapped and is never found. Lucy tries to continue her life as normal, yet she has strange dreams. Natalie is forced to live out her life with her kidnapper, and even though they are miles apart,… Read More
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Kennedy gets arrested for murder of Kairi, (her ex, Jason's girl friend) telling the story in a flashback. A almost true story of what happened in my life. Read More
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Don't know what we did to deserve this but…. "wash-out rain" was predicted for our "Podcast under the Stars" at The Embers in Moon Township. We took the chance and set up our equipment outside and BOOM…free and clear!!! On top of that, we ate a special yinzer menu specially made by Food By Lyndsey. John Knight updated us on his run for POTUS, the famous Dr. Audrey Guskey of Duquesne University came on to talk about how to live cheap in Pittsburgh and Patsy Trello, owner of The Embers, talks about this beautiful patio space.
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00:55 We are under the stars.. wait….. more like, we are not under the rain! Just some clouds. Don't forget! Next week we are recording at former Pen's goalie, Ken Wregget's 31 Sports Bar-Grille in Bridgeville. But first, we try to get Patsy Trello to sing Frank Sinatra.
04:42 Patsy Trello, owner of The Embers Meeting Place and Trello Cioccolato in Moon Township practices his Joe Pesci impersonation and tells us how he got from "Upper St. McKee's Rocks" to Moon Township.
08:42 The Food Tasters is on with our chef for the night, Lyndsey from Food by Lyndsey. She brought us Iron City Candied Bacon, Ham BBQ Pop Tarts, homemade Wedding Soup, Haluski with Dumplings , Pittsburgh Steak Salad On A Stick and mini Strawberry Pretzel Jello Salads!
On top of that, Tasha gave us Reese's Cups for…. .well, you'll have to listen (no cheating).
19:35 Dr. Audrey Guskey, Pittsburgh consumer trends expert…. You've seen her on all of the news channels, heard her on Pittsburgh radio and her own website, www.DrAudreyGuskey.com. What's up with this Jekyll and Hyde economy in Pittsburgh? And, what are the Nordstrom's Rack and Macy's Backstage? Wait, even more importantly, why do Pittsburghers put an "s" on the end of every retail outlet name like Aldi's?
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Malore Dusenbery is a research associate in the Urban Institute's Justice Policy Center, where she focuses on victimization, particularly gender-based violence, and the criminal and juvenile justice systems. In addition to contributing to research, Dusenbery helps manage the Office for Victims of Crime–funded Center for Victim Research, which supports service providers in efforts to access, collect, and use data to improve their response to crime victims.
Dusenbery previously spent six years as associate director of the Economic Security for Survivors Project at the Institute for Women's Policy Research, providing national technical assistance to direct service providers, the justice system, community organizations, and policy professionals. Her primary accomplishments involved assembling best practices within the criminal justice system to enhance programming and capacity, conducting research on the cost of violence, and addressing the economic and safety needs of underserved groups. She has additional experience in policy advocacy, data collection, training, and curriculum development within national and local gender- and violence-focused nonprofits.
Dusenbery regularly participates on panels and webinars and presents at state and national conferences, including the national STOP Grant conference, the National Coalition against Domestic Violence conference, and the End Violence against Women International conference. Dusenbery earned her BA from Whitman College and an MS in social policy from the University of Pennsylvania.


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Watch Episode #63: An Industry Q&A with Matthew Cwiokowski
Discussing challenges of integrators in 2019
This week's show features our host Ron Callis interviewing Matthew Cwiokowski. Recorded live on Wednesday, Feb 6th, 2019 at 12:30pm EST.
About Matthew Cwiokowski
Matthew Cwiokowski (Co-Founder/CEO - Avidia) - Avidia, founded in 2011, is an integration firm outside of Chicago. In 2015, Matt joined Elexa Consumer Products as their CTO, helping bring new technologies to the market, including Guardian Leak Prevention System, and Dome a line of Z-Wave products.
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Since forming in 2006, Presidio Brass has rocketed to success as the face of a bold new generation in brass entertainment. By combining a brass quintet, piano and percussion with fresh, original arrangements, their unique sound has become a trademark for the ensemble from San Diego, CA.
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Since we got married, we have consistently used rewards points to save money. By saving money not only are we able to travel more, we can also do more when while traveling.
So, let's take a look at some recent trips and how we saved money and used points to make the travel happen.
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Use Credit Cards to Save Money
Our first tip: use credit cards to earn either points or cash back on all of your purchases. This one step will often save you at least 2-3% on every transaction if you use the right cards.
Before I go any further, let me say this: for this to work you absolutely MUST pay off your credit card balance every month to avoid interest charges. There is no way that you will save money if you are paying interest. If you cannot trust yourself to pay off your credit cards at the end of the month, do not use them.
The three biggest expenses on any road trip are food, gas and lodging. Finding a card which rewards all three of those categories is hard. Often times, you need multiple cards to get the most out of your charges.
For the values of the various credit cards, I use The Points Guy's valuations, which can be found here.
Hilton Honors Ascend American Express
When it comes to gas, our primary card is the Hilton Honors Ascend American Express. This card earns 5 points per dollar (3.6% cash equivalent) on both gas and restaurant purchases and 12 points per dollar (7.2% cash equivalent) on Hilton property stays.
Considering you can find Hampton Inns throughout the US, that makes this card a great single credit card for someone staying in hotels. Add in the fact the card gets you automatic gold status with Hilton Honors and this card is a no-brainer. Gold status gets you free breakfast at most Hilton properties, which saves us a lot of money.
The card does have a $95 annual fee, but you earn a free weekend night if you spend $15,000 per year on the card. Trust me, you will have no problem making up that $95 fee.
Check out how we made the most of our free weekend night at the Boca Beach Club in Boca Raton, FL!
Chase Ultimate Rewards
But what if you don't always stay in hotels? What about campgrounds? What if you want to do some flying instead of driving everywhere? Or you don't want to limit yourself to Hilton properties?
That's where Chase Ultimate Rewards and the Chase Trifecta comes in.
Your first step is to get one of three cards that earn Ultimate Rewards Points: the Chase Sapphire Reserve, the Chase Sapphire Preferred or the Chase Ink Business Preferred. All three of these cards have annual fees: $450 for the Reserve card, $95 for the other two cards.
We have the Chase Sapphire Reserve and the perks for the card are great for anyone who travels frequently. But the real perk on the road is the 3 points per dollar (6.6% cash equivalent) earning rate for both travel and dining. That means every meal, every hotel and every campground earns more than 6% back in rewards we can use on other travels.
Add Additional Chase Cards
The next step is to add a couple more Chase cards on to this list to earn Ultimate Rewards Points on gas and other purchases. We use the Chase Freedom for its rotating categories. Twice this year the category has been gas purchases. For the first $1,500 spent per quarter, you get a whopping 5 points per dollar (which is 11% cash equivalent). That's amazing and there is no annual fee.
The other card we have for gas purchases is the Chase Ink Business Cash card, which earns 2 points per dollar on gas (4.4% cash equivalent) as well as restaurant purchases. Again, this card has no annual fee, but it is a business card.
Were I to only use Chase Ultimate Rewards, I would also get the Chase Freedom Unlimited. This card gets a straight 1.5 points per dollar (3.3% cash equivalent). This card is great for purchases that do not fit any other category.
Discount Cards for Road Trips
We use two main discount cards for our road trips: AAA and Good Sam. These two programs have more than paid for themselves in terms of discounts and other perks.
AAA costs $66 in the South and we easily make up for that cost with the 10% discount we receive on all Hilton properties, not to mention many of the campgrounds we stay at.
We also make good use of AAA paper maps when we travel. While our phones are great for navigating us from place to place, sometimes we just want to look at things on paper.
Good Sam
Good Sam is tied in with Camping World and you can get a discount on items and services through Camping World. That can save you quite a bit when you need repairs on the road like we did in Summer 2017.
Read about getting RV service on the road.
Good Sam also will get you a 10% discount at a large number of campgrounds. For those who RV or tent camp, that can more than makeup for the price of a $25 annual membership.
But the real benefit for road trippers is the $.05 per gallon discount on gas at Pilot and Flying J stations across the country. That makes for an average $1.65 savings every time we fill up the truck, which has a 36-gallon tank. It does not take long for that discount to more than exceed that membership cost.
Grocery Store Fuel Points and Gas Station Rewards Programs
One of the biggest difficulties we have is identifying all of the Kroger-affiliated gas stations and grocery stores, but we try to make a point to rack up those fuel rewards points for big discounts on filling up at the pump. Especially for the RVers out there, who typically get groceries more often than those staying in hotels, using grocery store rewards in conjunction with the Hilton Honors Ascend Amex can make for some serious savings at the pump.
We also make a point to pick up gas station rewards cards from the various chains throughout the country, but only free programs.
Rewards Dining
One of the things we are signed up for is Hilton Honors Rewards Dining. By using this service, you link your credit card and any dining in the network gets you 5 points on the dollar (3 percent effective cashback). We don't use it as much as we should, but it is a nice bonus for spending we would do anyway. The biggest problem is remembering to search for nearby restaurants on the website. They used to have an app, but have since pulled it from the app store.
Rewards Dining works with several other travel partners, like Southwest Airlines and IHG Hotels. It is rather nice when we accidentally happen upon a restaurant like we did recently in Memphis. We have earned 537 additional Hilton Honors points this year without making any real effort to maximize points. It may not be much, but it all counts.
Road Trip Case Studies
Winter Road Trip 2017
We left on Christmas Day to head to the Mid-Atlantic to visit National Parks sites in New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Despite the cold (and snow), we had a great time. We saw and learned a lot about the history of our country.
Most importantly, we didn't spend a dime on hotels the entire trip!
You read that right: we spent 12 nights on the road and spent no money on hotels, saving us more than a thousand dollars! Considering we only spent $1,131.96 on the trip, that is a huge savings!
We spent about 300,000 points on that trip, which is about $1,500 worth of points. Since then, we have earned 75,931 points in normal spending on Hilton Ascend American Express, which is worth about $380.
That is one thing we really like about the Hilton Honors program and using the branded credit cards to pay for rooms… The points easily replenish themselves.
The other major benefit is breakfast. The Ascend card provides Gold status, which earns you free breakfast at most Hilton-branded hotels. This is a serious benefit, in terms of saving money. Getting a hearty breakfast for two people saved us $15-$20 per day, totaling $180 at a minimum.
Washington State 2018
We spent seven weeks traveling across the country. As you can imagine, we spent a lot of money on gas, groceries and restaurants.
Indeed, we spent $6,475 on all expenses, including $529 on groceries, $2,352 on gas, $1,309 on campgrounds and $1,382 on restaurants.
We put everything we could on cards during this trip and earned 18,915 Ultimate Rewards Points and 14,034 Hilton Honors Points for our efforts. That amounts to approximately $530 in cash value and about 8.2% of the grand total!
Yes, you read that right. Our effective cashback was 8.2% for a seven-week road trip!
Final Thoughts
I know balancing several cards and which one to use when is a hassle. Believe me, there are times we use the wrong card for something and want to kick ourselves. Still, it is worth the hassle.
By playing the game and using credit cards to their full potential, you can quadruple the best straight cashback value out there, even when you are on a road trip and camping the entire time!
Want to learn more about maximizing your finances for travel? Check out my guide on how to optimize your finances so you can earn this kind of return on your spending.


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Given the fact that mankind produces roughly the same weight of plastic as the total weight of all the people on planet earth, plastic pollution is at shocking levels. Since the 1950s, 9.1 billion tons of plastic has been manufactured and almost every single piece of plastic made still exists in some form or another.
Now you may be left asking how much plastic goes into the ocean especially considering global recycling campaigns and the shift we're experiencing towards eco-conscious living. Plastic pollution will outweigh all the fish by 2050 if we don't do something significant soon.
Five Ocean Gyres Where Plastic Accumulates
There are five areas known as ocean gyres where plastic accumulates and circulates in massive quantities due to the meeting ocean currents and circular wind patterns. The problem with plastic is that most plastics are far less dense than water which ensures that it doesn't sink once in the ocean. Stronger plastics are carried across the surface of the sea making their way to one of five plastic accumulation areas.
Once plastics are trapped in one of these gyres they began degrading into microplastics. There is more microplastic in the ocean than there are stars in the Milky Way. The more plastic amasses the more microplastic lies beneath eventually penetrating to even the deepest depths of the ocean floor.
The World's Largest Floating Trash Patch
Situated halfway between Hawaii and California is the largest offshore plastic accumulate zone in the world, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. In this single gyre, scientist sampled 1.8 to 3.6 trillion pieces of plastic weighing approximately 80,000 tons.
Estimates place this as the equivalent of 250 pieces of plastic debris for every human on planet Earth. This trash patch spans 600,000 square miles which is roughly twice the size of Texas, or three times the area of France. Yet, this region is hard to identify using aerial photography thanks to the wide idea across which the plastic is dispersed, and would could between $122 and $489 million dollars to clean without equipment or labor costs included. That estimate only covers the cost of boat time.
90% of Plastic Fragments End Up at the Ocean Floor
Studies by Norway-based SINTEF in 2018 uncovered startling results. Their research shows that 90% of all plastic fragments eventually end up on the ocean floor. Within just nine months, 90% of all new microplastics sink to the bottom of the sea interacting with many forms of microbiology at the planet's most basic level. Out of this alarming amount of pollution what is even more shocking is that 20% of all of it is directly the result of intentional marine pollution. This is a problem which has to stop.
Where Does it All Come From?
Intentional littering is one of the biggest causes of marine debris. Regardless of whether you throw you wrapper or packet into the street or a river, rainwater will move the trash into drains which then carry the garbage to streams, rivers and other bodies of water which ultimately end up in the ocean.
Other sources of plastic pollution include litter from commercial and recreational ships, aquaculture equipment such as rope, fishing gear and nets, and land-based sources including but not limited to dumping, production waste, plastic sheeting and plastic packaging. The world needs to severely cut its plastic production by reducing the demand on plastic products. For as long as we are all using plastic, it will continue to litter our planet.
The Far-reaching Effects of Marine Plastic Pollution
Given the fact that there is enough plastic to cover every foot of coastline in the world with five trash bags of plastic annually, it is our duty to not only clean up where and when we can by taking a trash bag along with to the beach or river, but also to reduce our usage of plastic products. Microplastics already pose a massive unknown risk to our ecology and well-being.
It is known that they interact with food chains at the most basic of levels but only time will tell how this changes the growth and evolution of life at larger levels than microorganisms. Health studies have already established the connection between chemicals such as phthalate and BPA present in plastic and the impact they can have on the growth of a fetus. It is to be expected that as time passes more and more of plastic's ill-effects will eventually come to the fore.
We need to reduce our plastic use on every level to prevent it from reaching the ocean completely. Only then will cleanup campaigns begin to turn around the sad situation of marine plastic pollution.


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For large animals, mid-shaft section can be submitted. Seal ends of mid-shaft section to prevent marrow leakage.
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Ship bone in sealed container, frozen. Ship specimens overnight with an ice pack. DO NOT SHIP OVER WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY.
Additional InformationTest fee will be charged if no marrow is found to account for processing and case documentation.
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Restaurant turns tables on 'cheap trash' after bad review
Melissa Grogan-Morgan will always remember her hen night, but possibly not in a good way.
After a meal at the supposedly upmarket 47 King Street West in Manchester, a somewhat dissatisfied Ms Grogan-Morgan, 27, posted an online review complaining about the service. If less than complimentary, it was as nothing compared with the restaurant's own review of the bride-to-be and her friends.
Staff posted a message on their Facebook page calling Ms Grogan-Morgan and her friends "ugly chav cheap trash peasants".
Under the hashtag #nomorecheaphenparties, they also condemned the 18-strong party as "bottom of the barrel society".
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A woman who lost her unborn baby after she was shot is facing prosecution for placing her baby in harm's way. Let that sink in whilst you read this.
If you've read the article and you're a reasonable human being, you should feel disgusted. This 'case' brings into sharp focus the problems of racism, sexism and yet again, guns, in the Land of the Free. Someone brought a firearm to a discussion, and we have had many demonstrations as to why that is a bad idea in the first place. Regardless of who said what in the course of the argument, going as far as to shoot a pregnant woman should never be excusable, yet the shooter has gone free. Meanwhile, the victim in all this, the woman who lost her baby, is facing prosecution for putting her baby in harm's way.
The argument from the prosecution is that a mother, a Ms Jones, should not have sought out an altercation with the shooter, one Ms Jemison. Of course, one Ms Jemison shouldn't have been wandering around with a deadly weapon, and shooting someone because of an argument should seem like an awful way to settle things, least of all a pregnant someone. To then blame the victim (who apparently is not a victim to the police in this, probably because she's black and a woman) is patently absurd.
If there was half as much energy into addressing racial inequality as there was into painting pictures like this, we'd be far better off.


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Often when you are at school the pressure is on to go into further education, which frequently means choosing an academic subject to study for three years or more at university.
At Choices we believe that for some people, going to a conventional university is the right choice to further their career, and themselves as people. However for many more, academic university can be a trap, offering the allure of three years of hedonism followed by a career with above average earnings. Whereas the reality is often very different and can involve the cost of repaying a large loan out of a salary that fails to live up to expectations.
For this reason we have set up our 'Academy', as a university in which we pay you, not vice versa, and one in which you will learn life skills which will set you up for the rest of your career. Making use of our leaders experience and proven track records, you will go through an intensive induction program which will give you the best chance to succeed within our organisation and the industry itself.
As part of our curriculum you will learn communication and relationship building skills; you will learn the basics of time management and planning, and if you are good enough, we will teach you how to become a leader and a manager, all whilst earning a salary which will reward your successes.
These skills are the basic drivers behind every successful career whatever sector it is in; they are transferable and invaluable and whether you spend your career with us or not, they will become the cornerstone of your achievements.
In addition to these basic skills, you will also acquire knowledge about one of the most important components of our society – the property market. Property remains the most aspirational thing a person wants; it is a place to live, a place to bring up a family but of course it so much more as well. The right property gives access to the right school, the right friends and it can also provide financial security, even a business.
Plus there are so many connected careers to choose from – law, financial planning, surveying, property investment advisor, landlord, estate agent, software designer, media specialist, marketeer – the list is endless.
So when you are considering what to do with the rest of your life, remember 'Choices Academy' because sometimes a different choice can sometimes be a better choice.


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The great English explorer will be welcomed on board the Aegean Odyssey for a cruise to the Norwegian fjords this summer, departing from Copenhagen on 16 July.
Fiennes has journeyed across some of the toughest, most remote regions in the world, including the Arctic and the Antarctic. In 2009 aged 65, he succeeded in becoming the oldest man to climb Mount Everest, following two previous failed attempts (his first attempt ended in Fiennes having a heart attack). He holds several endurance records and has been coined the world's greatest living explorer.
For two days, he will join passengers and share with them his epic tales and adventures in a series of exclusive talks, Q&A sessions and book signings, and there will also be a special screening of a film documenting his remarkable three-year circumpolar expedition.
The Transglobe Expedition was the first expedition to make a circumpolar navigation, travelling vertically from one pole to the other using only surface support. The idea for the expedition came from Ranulph's wife, Ginny, and it took seven years to plan. The 100,000 mile route starting from Greenwich saw the expedition team cross the Sahara, through the jungles of Mali and the Ivory Coast, over Antarctica and into the Arctic Ocean.
As well as being the first to circumnavigate the globe from pole to pole, they also achieved many other Guinness world record firsts, including being the fastest team to cross the Antarctica and being to reach the North Pole using mechanical transport. Bothie, their dog, was also the first to visit both poles.
As well as learning from the great man, passengers will get the chance to be explorers themselves as they cruise one of the world's most stunning fjords, Geirangerfjord. On the cruise, they will explore the Norwegian capital of Oslo, as well as visit Aarhus in Denmark (which will be Aegean Odyssey's maiden visit), followed by the ports of Kristiansand, Stavanger, Flåm, Bergen, Ålesund and Eidfjord.
The penultimate stop will be the Scottish capital of Edinburgh before the ship journeys to Tilbury, London, where passengers will disembark.
'Voyage to Antiquity' cruise, from 16 July 2019, prices from £2,995, voyagestoantiquity.com


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The WOW™ (patent pending) panel system is actually an extension of the tree.
We call it our Pointless Panel System™ or PPS. Most panels are made
purely from leather or like materials which because of their soft nature provide very little extra support area over that of the tree.
We achieved these goals by incorporating in the panel construction a semi-rigid plastic plate (shown as a dotted line), which stiffens the top of the panel. The stiffened panel extends far beyond the tree and where conventional points would end (shown as a box outline). The plate can flex with the movement of the horse whilst still applying even pressure. The square inches of support surface produced by this saddle is greater than that of a western saddle!
A conventional tree has points which are 2-3 fingers wide and stop approximately 7.5" down from the head. WOW™ does not have points, the front of the tree is a lobe which incorporates the double stirrup bar.
This lobe is then extended by the plastic plate system on top of the panel to create a pointless tree and panel ending 12-13 inches down from the head. This extra depth of support decreases pressure on the shoulder and encourages better movement of the horse.
There is a choice of panel styles to suit different conformations of horse. Panel can be purchased separately if required. We custom make panels with different heights of back gusset for different / difficult horse confirmations such sway back etc.
All panels are inter-changeable between seats of the same size or larger i.e. you can use a 17" panel on an 18" tree. This is very useful for horses with short backs that cannot accommodate the seat size the rider requires.
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The exhibition ÔÇťThe Cinquecento in Florence. From Michelangelo and Pontormo to GiambolognaÔÇŁ is dedicated to the art of the 16th century in Florence, Italy. During the exhibition, more than 70 art works by such artists as Michelangelo, Bronzino, Giorgio Vasari, Rosso Fiorentino, Pontormo, Santi di Tito, Giambologna and Bartolomeo Ammannati will be showcased.
Date & Time: 21 September 2017ÔÇô 21 January 2018
Exhibition opening hours: Daily from 10.00 AM-8PM. Thursdays: 10AM ÔÇô 11PM.
Venue: Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi
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Domaine de Mont-Redon 1966 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2x75cl
Chateauneuf-Du-Pape is one of France's iconic appellations. Located in the Southern Rhône Valley, the wines are blends of up to 13 different grape varieties. Grenache is commonly the dominant grape, with Syrah and Mourvedre the leading supporting cast.
Please note there shall be a shipping charge for 2 bottles applied to this lot.
This bottle is in good condition: label & foil/wax seal intact; cork/closure secure - slight protrusion on one of the bottles, no leakage.