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New umbrella group hopes to guide growth of commercial projects
The sea is offering the Wilmington area another path to prosperity as research and the business of marine biotechnology prepare to grow here.
It's "an industry that's waiting to happen," said Randall Johnson, director of the N.C. Biotechnology Center's southeastern office.
And a new umbrella organization – the Marine Biotechnologies Center of Innovation – hopes to serve as a catalyst for growth and commercialization of marine biotech efforts, said its CEO, Deborah Mosca.
Mosca and a panel of other experts spoke about the field at a gathering Tuesday at the University of North Carolina Wilmington Burney Center.
The upbeat marine biotech program was part of UNCW's annual Economic Outlook Conference.
UNCW economists William "Woody" Hall and Thomas Simpson, however, gave a less than rosy picture of economic growth for the area and nation, respectively. Both see the economy growing, but too slowly to appreciably affect unemployment.
UNCW long has been a marine biotech leader. Its Center for Marine Science, headed by Dan Baden, does research in the areas of biodiversity, natural products and fisheries biology, to name a few.
Marine biotech, which once occupied 5,000 square feet of space at the university, will comprise 177,000 square feet when the MARBIONC building – a kind of incubator for scientific research – opens next year, Baden said.
The 69,000-square-foot facility is being built at UNCW's marine research campus on the Intracoastal Waterway off Masonboro Loop Road.
MARBIONC is a business venture from federal and state money, a first-of-its-kind step to build a fledgling industry.
Baden said he wasn't sure how much space has been leased so far.
Mosca's organization "will serve as the focus for all of marine biotech."
The Center of Innovation will be the go-to organization – helping in collaboration and commercialization of biotech – for a string of marine biotech facilities and projects in North Carolina, she said.
Other panel members gave personal examples of business innovation via marine biotechnology.
Rachel Noble, of the Institute of Marine Sciences at UNC Charlotte, said she is working with Wrightsville Beach on testing stormwater runoff.
It usually takes 24 to 48 hours to diagnose whether seawater would be unsafe to swim in, said Noble, a professor of marine biology. With new processes, that time is reduced to two to three hours, allowing the public to be warned before someone gets sick, she said.
Alan Stout and his Carolina Algae are using indigenous algae to make medical and personal care products. Stout is vice president of Glycotech in Leland.
Simpson predicts U.S. growth of 2.5 percent in 2013 with a possible bump to 3 percent.
He said that if Congress and the president don't back away from the fiscal cliff, the United States will fall back into a recession.
Hall predicted that growth in the Wilmington area – New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties – would be 1.7 percent in 2012, with 3 percent growth needed to keep unemployment stable. He expects growth of 2.5 percent in 2013.
Hall did offer some positive words, however, finding that retail sales were up 6.9 percent in Brunswick, 8.8 percent in Pender and 10.2 percent in New Hanover for the year ended in May.
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South African diva Miriam Makeba is well known throughout the world as Mama Africa and the Empress of African Song. She is African music's first and foremost world star. She is a pioneer who played her early songs and blended different styles long before anyone even began to talk about world music. Her record production is spread across many companies all over the world - so far and wide that it's difficult to get a panoramic view of it. But no collection of African music should be without one or more of Miriam Makeba's recordings.
Miriam was born in Johannesburg. As a young girl of thirteen, she entered a talent show at a missionary school and walked off with the first prize. She was often invited to sing at weddings, and her popularity grew in leaps and bounds as more and more people became dazzled by her talent. In 1952 she was chosen to sing for The Manhattan Brothers and toured South Africa with them. As early as 1956, she wrote and released the song Pata Pata.Read more
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VOGUE's Sheila Corasaniti-Cook, IDS is a national award-winning interior designer with more than 22 years of new construction and remodeling design experience. She relocated from the Midwest to Lee County in 1990. Sheila is a member of the Interior Design Society and has formal education and training in both commercial and residential Interior Design. Her personalized approach to design is much appreciated by VOGUE's clients. "I feel it's important to be involved with my clients from the very beginning of a project through the completion," said Sheila. "As a designer, I would be doing them an injustice if I did not get to know them, their lifestyle and their needs. Having that knowledge allows me to help them create a home or space that reflects their personality and what's important to them. As a result of that close interaction, my relationships with my clients are typically long lasting and very fulfilling."
Because of her more than two decades of experience, Sheila is aware of how design concepts and approaches have evolved in recent years. Her designs reflect her innovative and creative use of color and texture, particularly in her window treatments, wall coverings and accessories. For her, each element of the design, including floor planning, is vital to creating a captivating personality and look for a space. Sheila is also involved in the community. She has worked with Symphony House and Ronald McDonald House of Lee County and participated in various charity initiatives and events through I.D.S. She is currently a member of the B.E.A.R. (Bonita Springs-Estero Area Realtors) Affiliates Committee.


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Users who use Snapchat at least every so often will have realised that emoji faces can sometimes appear besides your friends' names. If you've seen this it probably has made you wonder what on earth they mean. These emojis have many different meanings and can sometimes be confusing for the average person. We, at Snapchat Emoji Meanings have decided to dedicate our time to making these features easier to understand and use. Below is a table explaining the meaning of every possible emoji on your friends list.
Friend list emojis
|This person is one of your best friends. You send them quite a lot of snaps. They are not your top best friend.
|This face is showing that you are a best friend of this person but they are not a best friend of yours.
|This emoji means that you share a best friend with this person.
|You share the same number one best friend as this friend. You both snap the same person a lot!
|This heart shows that both of you are number one best friends with each other. You both send most of your snaps to each other.
|This heart means that you have both been number one best friends with each other for 14 days in a row.
|These hearts mean that you have both been number one best friends with each other for 60 days in a row.
|This star is showing that this persons snaps have been replayed in the past day.
|This person is a new friend on your list.
|You have snapped each other every day for a consecutive number of days (increases with the days) This is called a Snapstreak.
|You have snapped each other everyday for 100 days in a row, this is a 100-day Snapstreak.
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For those of you who have been using Snapchat for a long time you may remember that Snapchat once had a feature which publicly displayed your best friends. In January 2015 this feature was taken away due to privacy concerns from high profile individuals. However, they announced that the best friends feature was due to return and it did. In April 2015 the best friends feature returned as Friends Emojis and it's been the same since then. This feature is slightly different as it is not public like the old one, they are only for you to see. This has been great but it has resulted in a lot of users confused, searching for the meanings of these emojis. Fortunately, it can all be found here.
All of these emojis are used as symbols to represent the relationship you have with your friends. Knowing what these mean can help you to understand your friends better. They are only temporary, they may disappear if you stop sending your friends Snaps and may change due to your Snap habits. Keep Snapping if you want to keep that streak!


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Mehun-sur-Yevre overviewIf you're looking for a new favorite getaway, look no further than Mehun-sur-Yevre. Though Mehun-sur-Yevre might not have many well-known attractions, you don't need to venture far to visit Palais de Jacques-Coeur and Hotel des Echevins. You can take some time to discover the surrounding area and sights like Bourges Cathedral and Vierzon Church of Notre Dame.
Where to stay in Mehun-sur-YevreA city welcoming to all, Mehun-sur-Yevre has a variety of hotels and other lodging options. You can shop as many as 16 deals for Mehun-sur-Yevre accommodations on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 10%. We have room prices starting at 34 USD per night and below are the number of hotels by star rating in Mehun-sur-Yevre as well as in the surrounding area:
- • 5 4-star hotels from 85 USD per night
- • 15 3-star hotels from 46 USD per night
- • 14 2-star hotels from 46 USD per night
How to get to Mehun-sur-YevreMehun-sur-Yevre Station is the closest train station, located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from the city center.
What to see around Mehun-sur-YevreHere are some recommended places to see in the surrounding area:
- • Palais de Jacques-Coeur (8.9 mi/14.3 km from the city center)
- • Hotel des Echevins (8.9 mi/14.4 km from the city center)
- • Bourges Cathedral (9.1 mi/14.7 km from the city center)
- • Vierzon Church of Notre Dame (9.2 mi/14.8 km from the city center)
- • Vierzon Abbey Garden (9.2 mi/14.8 km from the city center)
When to visit Mehun-sur-YevreIf you're beginning to plan your holiday, you may be wondering when is the best time of year to visit. Here's a list of seasonal norms to help you arrange your travel schedule:
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- • January-March: 56°F day, 33°F night
- • April-June: 73°F day, 40°F night
- • July-September: 78°F day, 50°F night
- • October-December: 66°F day, 35°F night
- • January-March: 8.82 inches
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Want to become a featured bride or vendor on Vancity Bride? You can submit an application on our contribute page, or contact us for more info!
October 2015 Wedding Event Roundup
Fall wedding planning is here! Vendors, if you have any wedding-related event (boudoir marathon, sale, or trunk show) that you want me to add to the list, please don't hesitate to contact me below.
Vancouver Wedding and Honeymoon Fall Show
When: Sunday, October 4, 2015 | 11AM til 4PM (Fashion Show at 1PM and 3PM)
Where: Vancouver Convention Center East, Vancouver – map
Price: $15 + GST – buy online
The Brock House Wedding Show – see my full post here!
When: Sunday, October 18, 2015 | Morning: 11AM til 2PM (Fashion show at 1PM) | Afternoon: 3PM til 6PM (Fashion show at 5PM)
Where: Brock House Restaurant, Vancouver - map
Price: Advance – Brides $40+tax, Guests $35+tax online | Day Of – Brides $50+tax, Guests $40+tax
Sales and Trunk Shows
Callista Trunk Show at Lisa's Bridal
When: Monday, September 28 til Friday, October 2, 2015
Where: Lisa's Bridal, New Westminster - map
For brides with curves, sample sizes 16 and up. To book an appointment, call 604-540-1968 or contact them here.
Allure Bridals Trunk Show at Lisa's Bridal
When: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 til Saturday, October 17, 2015
Where: Lisa's Bridal, New Westminster – map
To book an appointment, call 604-540-1968.
Watters Trunk Show at Bisou Bridal
When: Friday, October 16th til Sunday, October 18th, 2015
Where: Bisou Bridal, Vancouver – map
To book an appointment, call 604-696-0880.
The Borrowed Collection's Inventory Sale
When: Sunday, October 25, 2015 | 12PM til 4PM
Where: Soiree Lounge, Vancouver – map
Berta Bridal Trunk Show at Blush Bridal
When: Friday, October 30 til Sunday, November 1, 2015
Where: Blush Bridal, Vancouver – map
To book an appointment, call 604-336-6696 or email info [at] blushoccasions [dot] com.
The Pop Up Wedding Shoppe Workshops
Various dates – click here for full list.
When: Friday, September 25, 2015 til Sunday, October 4, 2015
Where: 42 6th Street, New Westminster – map
Price: Workshop prices vary but it's free to check out the Pop Up Wedding Shoppe and browse.
For more information on the Pop Up Wedding Shoppe, click here for the full post.
Want your local wedding-related event to be included? Contact us! It's free!
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a b c Skyscraping (double CD, £10.95)
ABC has its roots in the band Vice Versa, a Sheffield band formed in 1977 by Stephen Singleton and Mark White. They founded their own label, Neutron Records, releasing the EP Music 4. Martin Fry, who wrote the fanzine Modern Drugs, interviewed Vice Versa and shortly afterwards they asked him to join as synthesizer player. Fry accepted and by 1980 the band had evolved into ABC, with Fry becoming lead vocalist. The album was released in 1997, as a homage to lead singer Martin Fry's several musical heroes, including David Bowie, Roxy Music and The Sex Pistols. The line-up of ABC then consisting of Martin Fry, Glenn Gregory of Heaven 17 and Keith Lowndes, the album was met with positive reviews from critics rather than broad commercial success. This re-issue - done in conjunction with the band - contains liner notes by Daryl Easlea who talked extensively to the members of the band about the creation of the record. It contains a newly re-mastered album as well as a disc of B-Sides from the singles released at the time. DISC ONE 1. STRANGER THINGS 2. ASK A THOUSAND TIMES 3. SKYSCRAPING 4. WHO CAN I TURN TO? 5. ROLLING SEVENS 6. ONLY THE BEST WILL DO 7. LOVE IS ITS OWN REWARD 8. LIGHT YEARS 9. SEVEN DAY WEEKEND 10. HEAVEN KNOWS 11. FARAWAY DISC TWO 1. THE WORLD SPINS ON (B-SIDE STRANGER THINGS) 2. ALL WE NEED (B-SIDE STRANGER THINGS) 3. STRANGER THINGS (ACOUSTIC) 4. SKYDUBBING (B-SIDE SKYSCRAPING) 5. STRANGER THINGS (LIVE) 6. ROLLING SEVENS (RADIO EDIT) 7. THE LOOK OF LOVE (LIVE) 8. ALL OF MY HEART (LIVE) 9. SKYSCRAPING (ALTERNATE VERSION)
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That Poe in the first panel might be the best Poe I've drawn.
Don't forget to vote for your favorite hallucinatory comic strip which stars a dead poet and hot chicks at Topwebcomics.
@Driftingwolf - Too true.
@The_Hankerchief and @qazox - It is!
@Francisco - Poe is a soul, he can be wherever.
@Ultimate the Hedgehog - Yes he does.
Remember: what happens in your mind, stays in your mind. It's a horrible idea to tell your better half everything that's on your mind
@Driftingwolf: So, Tripp's mind is Las Vegas?
Yeah, you didn't know that?
I thought the Poe in Tripp's mind was Tripp's mental image of Poe and not the real one?
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Caroline & Johnathan
October 27, 2016
|In Wedding
Caroline & Johnathan's wedding was a day that had every detail carefully considered, from Caroline's dance to Johnathan's blue velvet smoking jacket and matching shoes.
These two were so much fun to be around and we were so thankful that they chose us to be their wedding photographers, we also loved witnessing the large amount of tears they both shed during the ceremony. Caroline & Johnathan, you guys are the best!
Annika you're the sprinkles to my fairy bread, a second shooter star.


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In the midst of unpacking I find I'm often encouraging Zenie to, "go look at a book," (as in, please leave me alone, I love you but I'm going crazy trying to get our lives reshaped into something that has a least a little sense of order).
So I figured I'd take a minute and share some of our current favorites.
Ox Cart Man, Donald Hall
Probably our all time favorite, about life back in the good old days. Only thing is it makes us sick longing for simpler times and a little farm of our own.
ChirChir is Singing, Kelley Cunnane
Zenie found this one herself at the library and it is lovely. It is a story of a little girl in Kenya who tries to find her place amidst the family work.
A Sick Day for Amos McGee, Philip C. Stead
I stumbled on this one in the library too. A simple and sweet story with whimsical pictures. It is a current favorite.
Make Way for Ducklings, Robert Mcloskey
A classic. This is one of the few books that our library has which you can get on CD as well. Needless to say I've listened to it about 50 times.
My Name is Yoon, Helen Recorvits
Another one of Zenie's finds at the library. It has beautiful pictures and tells the story of a little girl who has recently moved to the US from Korea.
Let me know your favorites.
Oh and you may have noticed that these are affiliate links. When you use them it sends a few cents our way which will go to support our family as we move into mission work along the Texas/Mexico border. Click here for more info.


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Tactical Pants - Galls
A popular choice for public safety professionals, the Galls Tactical Pants are...
December 21, 2010
by Scott Smith
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Your handgun has a holster to keep it secure, but what about your patrol rifle or your precision rifle? Does it simply get tossed into the trunk of your cruiser? Is this the way to protect a piece of equipment? I should say not. Expensive equipment needs to be protected while giving you quick access to your rifle. Enter Boyt Tactical's Hard Sided/Soft Case Combo.
This perfect set will protect your firearm in the harshest conditions. Available in a choice of two lengths, it consists of an O-ring-sealed resin hard case with four toggle lockable closures and a removable standalone soft rifle case.
When used as one unit you can literally toss the case off the roof of your house and your rifle with mounted optics will survive and be ready to go. I actually did launch the set off my porch, which is one story high, and the hard case only sustained a few scratches (I'd suggest you use a backup weapon if you must try this).
To see how well the O-ring seals seal the case, I soaked the whole thing with the yard hose. Not a drop of water leaked inside. Boyt's hard case kept the contents dry and safe.
As for the soft case, which is made to fit neatly inside the hard case, it has a large padded front pocket to store extra magazines or other duty gear. Boyt includes two double magazine pouches which secure in this pocket using MOLLE webbing.
The main pouch of the soft case is padded front and rear with large webbing and security straps to secure your long gun. These security straps are easily moved thanks to hook-and-loop closures so you can easily accommodate your weapon.
Double wrap handles and a removable carry strap make the soft case easy to carry. But since the combination of the hard and soft case plus your weapon and its support gear make for a heavy load, the hard case is also wheeled. These large wheels will roll over most surfaces. Boyt Tactical's Hard Sided/Soft Case combination is built to be mobile while protecting your long gun to serve you on duty; check it out.
Propper: Lightweight Tactical Pants
Comfort, affordability, and durability are what we look for in duty, training, and casual clothing. Stylish looks and fit are a bonus. Propper's Lightweight Tactical Pants carry on the company's tradition of exceeding expectations in every regard.
Designed for training, duty, and even uniform wear if authorized, these pants will look great in any situation. An example I noticed immediately are the sleek thigh cargo pockets. They are flat, not bellows pockets. When needed they can still carry extra magazines, notepads, and other gear. Once emptied, they go back to laying flat and looking good.
What I noticed next were the seams. Many pant seams are simply sewn. Propper rolls the material, double sews it, and then double sews the ends. This makes for a very strong seam and prevents the material from fraying. Having had other "tactical" pants seams separate at inopportune times, I will tell you it is good to see attention paid to making them strong.
To ensure you don't rip out the Lightweight Tactical Pants' butt or knees, material is double layered in these areas. The cotton/nylon ripstop is tough on its own, but it's nice to have added insurance to keep the pants from tearing out during training or on duty.
Another nice touch is pockets that are reinforced so your clip knife won't tear the seam. Unlike other manufacturers, Propper uses a thin, tough material for its tactical pants instead of heavy duck material that is bulky and will eventually bend the clip.
Inside the right pocket is a "key" pocket, which is actually large enough to secure a cell phone, reducing the stuff you need to carry on your belt. By the way, Propper includes one of its nylon tactical belts with the pants.
Propper's Lightweight Tactical Pants are designed to give you value and quality. Having worn Propper clothing on duty, I am certain these pants will last you for many years and even look good enough to wear out on a date. That's a tough combination to beat. Give Propper's Lightweight Tactical Pants consideration when you are looking for new trousers.
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Friday, March 19, 2010
ALEX CHILTON was 59: tops in BOX TOPS and BIG STAR star
Alex Chilton was on tour, ready to play a gig in Austin, Texas when he was hospitalized in New Orleans. His death was a shock to both family and fans.
At 16, Chilton had a hit, singing "The Letter" while fronting the Box Tops. The group managed to hold together through the late 60's. Two years later, 1972, Chilton was attaining acclaim via Big Star ("September Gurls," "Thirteen," and "Life is White" among the best remembered songs). Another tune, "In the Street," ended up as the theme for "That 70's Show." Paul Westerberg sang "I never travel far without a little Big Star," and indeed, Chilton's achievements are almost too big for this blog of less renown.
Except...between his Box Tops and Big Star successes, Chilton put out some pretty quirky material, and after his Big Star years, he once again created some challenging and less commercial music, hanging out with the CBGB's punk crowd, and working with The Cramps. He ended the 70's by pressing 500 copies of "Like Flies on Sherbert," which was certainly ahead of its time. That's your download below.
Chilton remained elusive in the 80's, doing everything from solo albums to the dishes, literally, when he decided to try menial work down in New Orleans. He continued his eclectic interests in the 90's with an acoustic jazz album of standards, but kept the rent money coming in by turning up at gigs with re-united versions of both The Box Tops and Big Star, and with Big Star he even created a new album in 2005.
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I'm hoping I can get some insight to this...
I don't deal with Dells often, but my office is full of them and seeing as I'm the young guy everyone comes to me with computer questions.
We're currently replacing one of the computers in the office with a Dell OptiPlex 3020. Here's kicker, he NEEDS to run three screens.
Now I know with a DisplayPort he can run 2 screens via the on-board video port. I was wondering if simply installing a video card in the empty PCIe slot would allow him to run that third screen?
Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. If additional info is needed, I'll happily add it.


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Legal woes continue to be a thorn in the side of American gaming companies. Wynn Resorts
Bribery and deals of questionable legality are nothing new in Macau. Stanley Ho, who used to have a monopoly on gambling there, was often tied to organized crime. His ties even forced MGM Resorts
Jacobs, former head of Macau operations for Las Vegas Sands, is trying to uncover documents he says he kept in a folder labeled "Outrageous," according to The Wall Street Journal, documents that highlight the prostitution strategy, deals with organized crime members, and hiring of illegal construction workers, among other things. At the very least, we know that prostitution was reported on a widespread level at The Venetian Macau because 100 suspected prostitutes were arrested while Adelson was visiting in 2010.
What it means for you
The mudslinging between Adelson and Jacobs has been going on for two years and with the SEC and Department of Justice involved it will be at the very least a nuisance for the company going forward. That will place a cloud over Las Vegas Sands, but I see it as highly unlikely the company will be meaningfully affected by any lawsuits.
Macau has had all kinds of questionable practices and both family and political connections play a much larger role than they would in a more open market. Just look at gaming companies: Melco Crown's
It's a tangled web in Cotai and right now Las Vegas Sands is at the center of the mess. It isn't a reason to sell right now, but it will be worth keeping a close eye on.
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As the sun came out, my day at Hampton Court beside the River Thames was getting better, apart from the odd shower. Now I could at last get out and wander on this hallowed ground. Join me as I finish in the floral marquee and go for another trek.
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|Dear Muriel, I thought you would like some of the pictures from this great and majestic place. What a setting for a flower show as you can imagine.
Why have you not got your UK microbdage on, and your cat lovers badge and others?
Go up to the top right on your page and you will see a portrait or silhouette and click on that. That is your profie. On there you will about half way up about microbadges, so click on that. It will show a tree to say you are a Charter ATP Member. Then if you follow the add remove badges, you can add which ones you so like and sort them into order, with the Union Jack at the top.
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Students sell their arts and crafts.
The Students' Union at the University of the Arts London invites the university community and public to come and shop.
It is a great opportunity to grab a unique present or treat for yourself and for students to raise a bit of money.
Last year all sorts of things were for sale, from jewellery and hand-knitted garments to letterpress posters.
Related website: www.suarts.org/artsmarket
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text: October 27th is our annual Halloween costume contest. You don't want to miss out on seeing all of the unique costumes. There will be a dinner buffet from 6-8pm on Saturday night in the Restaurant. Dinner is $8 per person, or complimentary for GOLD members. Tickets are not required for the club that evening. If you are a GOLD member don't forget to stop by the office to pick up your dinner tokens. The costume contest will be from 8-11pm and the winner of the contest will be announced at 1am. $1000 first place prize* (see the flyer for more details). We hope to see you that weekend!


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From 30 November, all Queensland swimming pools will be required to meet a new, swimming pool-barrier standard, which has been phased in over the past five years.
Commissioner of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC), Steve Griffin, said the new single standard was designed to increase pool safety and simplify pool safety laws, which previously included 11 different safety standards.
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death in Queensland for children under five, and effective fencing and associated safety measures, along with supervision and learning to swim can save lives.
The new standard covers such things as the height and strength of barriers, mandatory non-climbable areas, gate-latching requirements and preventing direct access from a building into a pool area.
The standard applies to new and existing pools in houses, unit complexes, hotels, motels, backpacker accommodation, caravan parks and mobile van parks.
Mr Griffin said it was the responsibility of all pool owners to ensure their pools complied with the new standard by 30 November, or earlier if the property is sold or leased.
"Pool owners have had five years to prepare for the new standard and if they are not sure if their pool is compliant, they should contact a pool safety inspector as soon as possible," Mr Griffin said.
He said there was also information on the QBCC website to help home owners to assess their pools, and owners could also make enquiries 24/7 to the QBCC by phoning 139 333.
Mr Griffin said the QBCC and local council authorities would undertake random compliance audits of swimming pools to ensure pool owners are complying with safety standards.


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Make it Don't Fake it!
Hey! it's me! How ya doin? Whacha making? I hope it is something fun, interesting and exciting! To YOU! Who cares if I like it? You might, but should you care? Everyone wants to be liked, we are social creatures by nature and part of being in the group "humanis," sic is being a part of the group!
Liking and being liked helps you join the group but is it necessary with what you are creating?
Yes and no... If it is part of your job or your income then "hell yeah!" If not, well the world is your art "oyster!" I'm not kidding! Do what makes you feel... Do what makes you think... Just do it! (you may have heard that before) Well you did because it's true... Don't talk the big game, participate!
That's why I called this "Make it Don't Fake It!". Turn off the puter and get goin (woah not yet, you haven't finished this post!) I try to make every day. Music, pictures, comics, even if it is only 5 minutes and really when I say it will only be 5 minutes it is usually double or more...
You don't have to post everything you do but if that motivates you then go for it!
So what say you? You a maker or a faker? You wanna join the group? Make it don't fake it!
"Aerosmith - Make it!"


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Common Mistakes And Confusions In English Usage VII
Did you know that rhythm is the longest word in the English language without a vowel? You don't? Well, now you do. This is now the seventh hub in a series that started with Common Mistakes And Confusions In English Usage and I'm still going strong. But I'm starting to get to the more confusing words, or at least they are more confusing for me, so I hope you will bear with me if an error or two creeps in.
I'm going to start giving credit to those of you who have suggested words that I have used. I have run through the previous hubs and have given credit where credit is due. So, if I have missed you out, let me know and you will get an apology along with a credit.
Bizarre / Bazaar
I came across this pair when read the following message on a game board, "I must say that this is the most bazaar bazaar I have been to." The poster had obviously confused bizarre and bazaar. While both the words are pronounced in about the same way, they are very different in meaning. Bizarre means strange or unconventional while bazaar is simply an open air shopping mall, probably having stalls that sell bizarre items.
Examples of how bizarre and bazaar can be used:
- First, your mother paid me a compliment. And then she baked me a cake. And just now, she invited me to go to the bazaar with her. It's kinda nice really, in a bizarre sort of way.
- In a bizarre turn of events, the bazaar manager decided to quit his post and offer it to his accuser.
Breadth / Breathe / Breath
This is another commonly confused set of words. The first word, breadth, is not related to the other two words. It is the linear measurement of an object such as the length and breadth of a room. The second and third words are related. Breathe is a verb and it means the act of taking air into one's lungs while breath is a noun and is the air taken into the lungs.
Examples on breadth, breathe and breath:
- All you need to do is to pull, breathe, kick and then take another breath, and you will have swum the breadth of the pool before you know it.
- The perimeter of a rectangle is the sum of its length and breadth multiplied by two.
- You breathe in, hold your breath for 15 seconds, and breathe out.
Altogether / All together
This is a pair which I have problems with myself. Altogether is an adverb which generally means completely such as we are an altogether awesome team. All together would mean everyone or everything together such as it is rare that we can get everyone all together.
One way to figure out which one is right is to try substituting in together. If the sentence makes sense, then all together is right. If not, then altogether is right. For example, in the previous examples, we are a together awesome team would make no sense while it is rare that we can get everyone together would make sense.
More examples on the use of altogether and all together so that we can all together understand how they are used once and for all:
- All together now, at the count of three, we shall jump off this building and soar into the air.
- Taking into account the lawyer fees, the delivery charge and the handling charge, the total fee is $800.01 altogether.
- Taking into account the lawyer fees, the delivery charge and the handling charge all together, the fee is $800.01.
Maybe / May be
Since maybe and may be are spelled exactly the same except for the space, many people make the mistake of thinking that these two are interchangeable. They are not. Maybe takes on the meaning of possibly or perhaps as in maybe she is a famous actress. May be can be taken to mean something like could be such as she may be a famous actress. If in doubt, simply substitute in perhaps and if the sentence makes sense, then it should be maybe. If the sentence does not make sense, then it should be may be.
More examples on the use of maybe and may be as you may be anxious to make sure you understood the difference:
- Maybe he is crazy or he may be just ahead of his time.
- She may be down with the flu but she had no intention of staying at home and letting her rivals take all the credit.
- Maybe, just maybe, the rope is strong enough to hold the two of you and you may be able to finish the course without getting wet.
This pair has been kindly suggested by: astigpinoy16
Except / Accept
This is a pair that is a source of confusion even for native speakers due probably to their similarity in pronunciation. Except has the general meaning of excluding or other than such as everybody has a degree except me. Accept would mean something like receive such as I accept your present.
Examples on how except and accept can be used in the accepted way:
- He graciously accepted the nomination, and except for a brief period of queasiness, enjoyed the rest of the evening.
- He asked for her hand in marriage and she accepted, but she was worried that, except for her brother, her family might not be so accepting.
- Except for the pearl necklace, all of our goods were accepted by our customer for shipment.
Did you know that "y" is sometimes considered a vowel? "a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y" is the mantra, i.e., "y" is, indeed, a vowel in the word "rhythm". Also, in your last sentence, "...all of our goods" the verb should be "were", not "was", as the subject is "all". As a critic of English spelling, you should make sure that your verb/subject pair is in agreement also. Not trying to be mean or petty here, but I am a teacher, and I "calls 'em as I sees 'em". Cheers.
Very useful and informative.....keep it up .Thanks.
Good Hub wandererh!!!
Wanderer, I love that response. You have a lovely sense of humour.
Pairs or trios? What abouy pair, pear & pare?
Or the ones that always confuse me: bight & bite, strait & straight
Nice, all together and altogether pair is actually the next confusion that I am going to ask you, but it's already here. Thanks, keep it coming. I know there're still more confusions in English waiting to be put in your hubs. hehe
I always look at your hubs with enjoyment, but this one got me. Rhythm, eh? I didn't know that. And now I'll spend hours trying to disprove you.
Nicely written. I enjoyed this immensely. Keep up the great HUB writing.I knew all of this!!!( bragging) Up 1 and Awesome. RJ


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As for Paige, she is now 10 months old. She got her third tooth last week, and the fourth is right behind it. She's cruising around all the furniture and becoming so independent. She is definitely starting to show her independent and at times defiant personality. She's testing boundaries and learning something new every day. We're having a lot of fun and learning how to love, discipline and guide this little girl each day. It's a challenge and a joy. And soon there will be two!
But this post would not be complete without a mention of our Lord. God is good y'all! He is such a provider. Patrick recently switched jobs and thus we had insurance issues. Being 5 months pregnant, this was a bit stressful. We had cancelled our sonogram, and I was so sad that we weren't going to find out what we were having for a long time and that I would have to switch doctors and hospitals. But God stepped in as He has every single time. Why do I always doubt? We called to make an appointment for the sonogram and planned to pay out of pocket (which wasn't cheap!). We were blessed to have someone offer to pay for it for us, which blew our socks off. But God stepped in and got our insurance figured out, and they ended up not charging us a dime. On top of that, we get to keep our doctor, hospital and all the same fees we had before. All of this resolved within 24 hours. And, the money given to us for the sonogram was a loving gift that now we were told to keep and use for us. Our God provides for all of our needs, and I feel so silly for ever worrying one little bit. He is the giver of every good and perfect gift, and He never comes a minute late. So blessed!


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A construction worker was electrocuted and another sustained injuries after the two came in contact with a live wire at a work site in Anandnagar on Friday noon.
Kiran (30) and Kumar (25) were working as barbenders at the third floor of a building. The long iron bar which they picked up came in contact with a high-tension wire next to the building. Both suffered severe electric shock and were rushed to Baptist Hospital. They were later shifted to Victoria Hospital where Kiran succumbed to his injuries.
The condition of Kumar is stated to be critical. Kiran hailed from Andhra Pradesh. Hebbal Police have registered a case of death due to negligence against the owner of the building and the contractor.
Man ends life
Ramesh, 36, a habitual drinker, was found hanging at his house in Kalidasa Circle on Friday evening. He was earlier working as a mechanic and owned a garage.
His wife Veena works with a private firm. The couple have a 10-year-old daughter. On Friday, while Veena was at work and the daughter at school, Ramesh hanged himself. The incident came to light when Veena returned home in the evening. Hanumanthnagar Police have registered a case.
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Elphaba's Shiz Uniform
Elphaba's school uniform takes several
forms. When we first see her she is wearing the jacket, dress and
turtle neck. Later at the Ozdust and during popular she is wearing
just the dress by itself. Susan Hilferty said she put Elphaba in
heavy boots to again connect her with the earth.
"The school colors for Shiz--a
blue and white design. Elphaba is in dark blue...Galinda/Glinda in perky
white. Costumes help describe their personalities and the central
characters' emotional journeys. Hilferty explains in an Entertainment
Design magazine article that she combined the Shiz University colors of
white and blue for the ensemble outfits and used the colors individually
for Glinda and Elphaba. "What I was trying to get at the end was an
icon for each of them, where they become specifically representative:
Glinda for goodness and Elphaba [who publically represented the Wicked
Witch of the West] for evil. By using blue and white as the school
colors, I was able to have Elphaba all in blue, and Glinda all in white.
The goal was to make the two women be the most outstanding thing in
every world they entered." Resource:
Here is Susan Hilftery's sketch of the
dress from the Ozdust ball:
Promo Shots
I thought the third picture was
really good because it shows how here little turtle neck is short,
not full length, under her costume.
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Notes: I find the fact that Disney created a stereotypical view of Canada a little amusing. And the fact that it took them a fairly long time, and several requests from the Canadian government, to acknowledge it and tone down the point of view is striking. Still, the overall design is terrific, and the garden is beautiful.
Friday, March 11, 2016
Episodes #240 & #241 - Canada pavillion
Notes: I find the fact that Disney created a stereotypical view of Canada a little amusing. And the fact that it took them a fairly long time, and several requests from the Canadian government, to acknowledge it and tone down the point of view is striking. Still, the overall design is terrific, and the garden is beautiful.
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- Chris WoollardMarch 12, 2016 at 12:34 PM
Long time listener, first time commenter. I have really been enjoying this World Showcase series.
Listening to this show, I was curious why there was no conversation about how the Circle-Vision 360° film attraction at Epcot's Canada pavilion is the only (I certainly can't think of anything else, but please correct me if I am wrong) attraction to predate the design of EPCOT Center. While WED Enterprises' first use of Circle-Vision 360 was in 1955 for the film "America the Beautiful" at Disneyland, a later creation using this filming technique was the direct forbearer of the film at Epcot's Canada pavilion. Disney was hired to produce a film called "Canada '67" for The Telephone Pavilion at Expo67 in Montreal. That film, never again released after the closing of the Expo67 in October of 1967 except for a brief and unconfirmed showing in Disneyland in the mid-1970s, was adapted into the later film "O Canada!"
I am continually surprised by how small the body of research is on the connections between Expo67 and EPCOT Center. Especially given how blatantly Spaceship Earth was copied from the Expo67's American Pavilion designed by Buckminster Fuller.
Also of note is that listed among the corporate sponsors of Expo67's Telephone Pavilion is Bell Telephone Company of Canada, a subsidiary of Bell Telephone Company, who was the first corporate sponsor of Spaceship Earth. Not to mention that Bell Telephone Company had previously worked with Fuller in 1954 during the Cold War, when the US government in conjunction with the Canadian government developed an early warning system designed to detect air-attacks from the Arctic border called Distant Early Warning Line (DEW Line). A series of radar stations were placed along a line 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle in Northern Canada. Fuller was commissioned to design geodesic dome as protective shelters for the delicate radar systems. Western Electric and AT&T, who were both subsidiaries of Bell Telephone Company, carried out this project. I'm sure there is good conspiracy theory in there somewhere.
Anyway, thanks for the great content!
Chris - First, thank you. Always nice to know someone is listening and enjoys hearing about the history (and yes, that's tongue planted firmly in cheek)ReplyDelete
I agree that there's a lack of research and reporting on Expo67 and its connection to Disney (and particularly EPCOT). I admit that while I am aware of the general connection, I'm not as well versed as I'd like to be, either. I guess its time to do more research - something I really enjoy doing.:)
BTW, Disney did consult with Fuller on the design of space ship earth, so I know there's more to that story.
Now as for CircleVision 360, my next podcast is about its history. It doesn't cover all of the angles you mention, but I hope its still insightful.
And I am fairly certain you're right, Circlevision does predate epcot and is the only attraction that does that...
I think it would be nice if the movie shown at the Bell pavilion at Expo 67 was released for the public to purchase and to enjoy this great movie.I also think that the content really shows what Canada is made up of and perhaps could be shown on ferry boats and cruise ships ThankyouReplyDelete
Now that would be outstanding. That movie was a much better representation that what the imagineers put together for the Canada pavilion.ReplyDelete


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March 2003
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Gwyneth Paltrow, Christina Applegate, Mark
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Brad Grey, Matthew Baer, Bobby Cohen
Eric Wald
Miramax Films
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- Gwyneth Paltrow stars as Donna Jenson, a young woman yearning
to leave her small town life behind and see the world. She finds an opportunity
to do exactly that with a career as a flight attendant. But soon she becomes
confused as she finds she must choose between a career requiring constant
travel and settling down for a life of romance with a young law student.
Perhaps this is an appropriate dilemma for the main character to have
as the movie itself seems to be a bit confused also. View from the
Top was advertised as a comedy. Truthfully, there are numerous genuinely
funny moments in the movie. But the movie also contains scenes that are
played as serious drama. Sometimes the movie felt like it was a sitcom.
At other times it felt like an after-school special.
Again, there is a good deal of comedy in this movie. The funniest scenes
all feature Mike Myers as John Whitney, a flight attendant instructor
with crossed eyes. The scenes in which he interviews and then trains flight
attendant candidates were often hilarious. Unfortunately, this movie suffers
from the same malady that haunts most comedies Hollywood puts out these
days: The funniest scenes are all included in the movie trailer. If you
have seen commercials for this movie, you have already seen most of the
big jokes.
And then there is the drama. Paltrow's Donna is joined by two buddies
(played by Kelly Preston and Christina Applegate) who together seek to
fulfill their life dreams as flight attendants. Donna gets a mentor (played
by Candice Bergen) who offers advice and support as Donna pursues her
goals. The love interest (a law student played by Mark Ruffalo) soon enters
and Donna must decide whether to put her career or a possible romance
While all viewers may not be able to readily identify with Donna's life
goals, the struggle between climbing the corporate ladder and focusing
on one's personal life should resonate with many viewers. This dilemma
is especially real for Christians who have to deal with how to live in
this world but not of it. While we desire to be successful and bring honor
to God through our careers, we must also realize that relationships (first
with Christ, but also with family and friends) should be our focus.
While this movie doesn't touch on spiritual aspects of this dilemma, it
does raise important questions to the viewer about where our priorities
should be placed in life. Unfortunately, the clichéd script is
too shallow to give us any great answers to the dilemma.
If all of this makes the movie sound bad, it isn't intended to do so.
The movie is well-cast and well-acted. The funny parts are often very
funny. The rest is at the very least interesting, if not overwhelmingly
original. If you are in the mood for a few good laughs and a sweet story,
this movie will provide you with an entertaining diversion.
WARNING: View from the Top is rated PG-13 for language and
sexual references. While relatively clean for a Hollywood romance, it
is NOT a movie for the whole family. An otherwise positive movie-going
experience is tarnished by a few lines of dialogue. Leave the kids at
Interesting side note: The soundtrack from this movie features
three songs performed by some people familiar to Christian music fans:
Sixpence None the Richer, Natalie Grant, and Plumb. See if you can pick
their songs out during the movie.
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The Los Angeles City Council unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday that joined a chorus of voices opposing plans to extend the 710 Freeway north either above ground or by tunnel.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Thursday narrowed the 12 possible options down to five and decided to cease exploration of any above-ground extension. But a tunnel connecting the 710 Freeway to the 210 Freeway is still on the table.
MTA officials have said they do not prefer a single option, but foes believe the tunnel is the favored option because it provides a route for trucks from the Port of Los Angeles to move cargo inland.
The resolution comes a week after Assemblyman Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) called for the freeway extension study to be halted altogether and two weeks after one Pasadena City Council member called any surface or tunnel routes connecting the 710 and the 210 freeways "non-starters."


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Medical questions & health advice by board certified doctors
"Period for 10 after having a depo shot, should I be concerned?"
I am 22 years old and recently gave birth to a baby girl on 7/30/12 via c section. I received the depo vera birth control shot before leaving the hospital. I healed very well and at my last doctors appointment he said I was all back to normal and my only next appointment was for my next shot. He asked if I had started my period and at that time I couldn't tell the difference between period bleeding or bleeding still from healing. He didn't say much about that. But i figured out I had started my period and it's been going strong for 10 days now with no sign of slowing down. I've heard alot of women saying they experienced this after receiving the shot. What I am wondering is if this is a reason for concern or if its just a normal side effect of this form of birth control? If it is a reason for concern should I go to urgent care or schedule a doctors appointment and is this something I can get checked out at a planned parenthood.?
I'm sorry to hear that you are having such trouble with bleeding. I would definitely suggest that you go to see your doctor about this issue, either your primary care doctor or your OB GYN doctor, as soon as you can. I say this because sometimes the amount of blood that is lost with a long period of bleeding like this can be quite significant and can require intervention. Your doctor will be able to examine you for any signs of severe anemia, and you should also mention any concerning symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath, or palpitations. It can be common to have somewhat irregular bleeding after an injection of Depo Provera, especially with the first few shots. These symptoms tend to even out and go away with repeated injections. It would be less likely that you were having a late complication from your recent pregnancy and delivery, especially now that you are out 10 months, but your doctor will be able to definitely rule this out for you. If the bleeding is very significant it may be necessary as well to change forms of birth control; once again this is something that you can discuss with your doctor.
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iOS 7 disables screenshot interruptions, would allow users to screenshot private Snapchats without the sender being notified
The latest build of iOS 7 disables screenshot interruptions. The implications of this could be massive, especially with the recent growth of private messaging apps such as Snapchat. This change to iOS allows users to take screenshots of Snapchat snaps and the app doesn't notify the sender that the receiver took a screenshot. While their are other ways of getting this same effect, it just makes it that much easier.
The release notes do state that screenshots no longer interrupt touches: "Active touches are no longer canceled when the user takes a screenshot." Since this is an early iOS 7 build, it's very possible that this feature may be reset to the way it operated previously, or a new method of preventing screenshots may be introduced by Apple.
If you're currently snapping with someone on iOS 7, be aware of this issue as you won't be notified of screenshots. We'll wait to hear from Snapchat on whether or not they are working on a new method of detecting screenshots.


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Two more sets of cards from my swaps. Yes, I participated in many swaps this time. I will stop for now, as I have around 60 new samples.
Another swap from SCS demo side. This one was called WOW cards. I don't really think I wow-ed any of the seasoned demos, but I sure did try my best.
And again, my favorite stamp set from the new Catalog
Asian Artistry:
Stamp sets: Asian Artistry, Garden Greetings
Card stock : Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Black StazOn ink,
SU Markers: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Old Olive,Green Garden,
Tools: Paper-piercing Tool, Big Shot, Textured Plates - Backgrounds #1, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch,
Accessories: Silver Brads, 5/8 Whisper White Satin ribbon,
Stamp sets: Asian Artistry, Oval All (Sentiment only)
Card stock : Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Whisper White,
Ink: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry,
SU Markers: Chocolate chip, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Old Olive,
Tools: 1 ¼ Circle punch, 1 3/8 Circle punch, Double Rectangle punch, Scallop Edge punch, Big Shot, Textured Plates - Backgrounds #1, Color Spritzer tool, Stamping Sponges
Accessories:, Dimensionals, Chocolate Chip Taffeta ribbon, Mini Library Clips


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Accommodation is the number one expense for both business and leisure travelers, topping the price of transport by 25% and dining by 40%. In the last 10 years the hospitality industry has evolved significantly, and an increasing number of travelers are now favoring the unique experience and personal charm of staying in shared accommodation* over traditional hotels. Additionally, millennials are taking a greater share of the market, helping hostels grow at a faster pace than the hotel industry. GoEuro has undertaken an impartial price index study of 150 cities** and over 60,000 properties to analyze the price effect on the industry and how this affects travelers. Since the traveler is the primary user of the Index, local purchasing power has not been factored into the calculations*** in order to reflect real world prices. (This is not a comparison of different types of accommodation, but is instead a price ranking of the cities listed.)****Note:* The Airbnb price (Airbnb is a website for people to list, find, and rent lodging) should not be compared to hotel prices within the same city, as the factors used only reflect a segment of the available offerings. To calculate the Airbnb price the median cost of booking an entire property for 2 and 4 people was averaged over a range from June 1 - December 31, 2014 to include high and low season periods. Data was collected directly from the Airbnb website for over 40,000 properties across 150 cities.** Cities were chosen based on several factors. For cities outside of Europe, they were selected based on population, size of hospitality industry, and number and availability of 1-4 star hotels. Additionally, for cities within Europe, the volume of inbound transport bookings on GoEuro was factored in over the past 12 months.*** GoEuro's formula is based on the average cost of a hotel room, a hostel bed and an Airbnb property in each city. All prices were converted from local currency to Dollars using the Bloomberg exchange on Monday, November 17, 2014.To calculate the hotel room price the median prices for 1, 2, 3 and 4 star hotels were averaged in each city for a stay in over a range from June 1 - December 31, 2014 to include high and low season periods. Prices for 1, 2 and 4 people were also factored in, then the total was divided in order to get the price shown. In total, data for over 16,000 properties across 150 cities was collected directly from hotels and several online aggregators.To calculate the hostel price the median rate of a single bed in a shared dorm was averaged in each city over a range from June 1 - December 31, 2014 to include high and low season periods. Data was collected directly from hostels and several online aggregators for over 3,000 properties across 150 cities.The price of a 5 star hotel was calculated separately to the price of a 1-4 star hotel, as the price range at the most expensive resorts are not always representative of the prices of a city as whole, and can vary dramatically based on season and availability. The same dates and factors as the 1-4 star hotels were used when calculating the average price. It was found that the more 5 star hotels a city has, the more affordable they become relative to the price of a 4 star hotel. eg. Dubai vs Punta Cana.**** Data for Airbnb properties is not included in overall ranking because it is based on a different methodology, and therefore not directly comparable with GoEuro hotel data.


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Network Airline Services Manchester Office Moves!
May 31, 2016
Network Airline Services's Manchester Office has moved location.
Effective from 31st May, 2016
New NAS Office is located at:
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Environmental unconcern, genetic engineering, and bioterrorism have created the hollowed-out, haunted future world of Atwood's ingenious and disturbing 11th novel, bearing several resemblances to The Handmaid's Tale (1985).
Protagonist Jimmy, a.k.a. "Snowman," is perhaps the only living "remnant" (i.e., human unaltered by science) in a devastated lunar landscape where he lives by his remaining wits, scavenges for flotsam surviving from past civilizations, dodges man-eating mutant predators, and remembers. In an equally dark parallel narrative, Atwood traces Jimmy's personal history, beginning with a bonfire in which diseased livestock are incinerated, observed by five-year-old Jimmy and his father, a "genographer" employed by, first, OrganInc Farms, then, the sinister Helthwyzer Corporation. One staggering invention follows another, as Jimmy mourns the departure of his mother (a former microbiologist who clearly foresaw the Armageddon her colleagues were building), goes through intensive schooling with his brilliant best friend Glenn (who renames himself Crake), and enjoys such lurid titillations as computer games that simulate catastrophe and global conflict (e.g., "Extinctathon," "Kwiktime Osama") and Web sites featuring popular atrocities (e.g., "hedsoff.com"). Surfing a kiddie-porn site, Jimmy encounters the poignant figure of Oryx, a Southeast Asian girl apprenticed (i.e., sold) to a con-man, then a sex-seller (in sequences as scary and revolting as anything in contemporary fiction). Oryx will inhabit Jimmy's imagination forever, as will the perverse genius Crake, who rises from the prestigious Watson-Crick Institute to a position of literally awesome power at the RejoovenEsense Compound, where he works on a formula for immortality, creates artificial humans (the "Children of Crake"), and helps produce the virus that's pirated and used to start a plague that effectively decimates the world's population. And Atwood (The Blind Assassin, 2000, etc.) brings it all together in a stunning surprise climax.
A landmark work of speculative fiction, comparable to A Clockwork Orange, Brave New World, and Russian revolutionary Zamyatin's We. Atwood has surpassed herself.


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BMW Group Australia has launched the BMW Service Inclusive (BSI) and MINI TLC service packages with a revised and simplified pricing and benefit structure.
And the best news for BMW or MINI owners is that both the BSI five year/80,000 km service package and the MINI TLC five year/70,000 km service packages have received heavily reduced price tags.
BMW and MINI owners have reacted strongly to the new service deals and sales of both products have almost doubled since the launch.
John Fairman, general manager of after-sales for BMW Group Australia, said the service packages were implemented to increase customer satisfaction and optimise the customer ownership experience.
"BMW Service Inclusive and MINI TLC both offer a great range of cost effective and flexible packages, but our most popular product is the five year/80,000 km package. "Knowing the service costs are already taken care of ensures our customers are confident and satisfied and have perfect peace of mind," said Fairman.
BMW SI is an optional service package which covers basic scheduled service items (including annual vehicle check, oil change and labour costs) from between three to five years and up to 100,000 kms depending on the term selected. A four year/60,000 km basic BMW SI package is standard on M5, 6 Series and 7 Series models.
BMW SI Plus is a top level package and covers the same basic scheduled servicing costs, along with additional maintenance items such as brake pads, brake discs, worn clutches and windscreen wiper blades (in conjunction with an oil service).
MINI offers the same TLC basic and TLC plus options with packages ranging from three to six years and from 50,000 kms to 110,000 kms.


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PHOTOS: Monet and Renoir works at National Gallery Singapore's new blockbuster exhibition
Following its successful Yayoi Kusama exhibition, National Gallery Singapore is launching the first exhibition on Impressionism in Southeast Asia on Thursday (16 November).
Collaborating with the Musée d'Orsay in Paris – one of the world's leading modern art museums, the Gallery presents "Colours of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay".
Running till 11 March 2018 at the Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery, the works show how this influential art movement transformed painting with a bold new use of colour and style. Curated by Marine Kisiel and Paul Perrin from the Musée d'Orsay, the exhibition features a collection of more than 60 stunning masterpieces by the foremost innovators of the art movement.
The exhibition is part of the Century of Light showcase of art from the 19th Century. It is complemented by "Between Worlds: Raden Saleh and Juan Luna", which takes a regional perspective on this period of enormous change through the eyes of two prominent Southeast Asian artists who lived and worked in Europe.
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It's no secret that Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham isn't exactly running to fess up to the horribleness of her DUI last week. Instead of coming clean about EXACTLY what went down, she's thrown out all of this mumbo jumbo about how she was sick and only out that night because her sister TOTALLY needed her to join her at a party. So essentially, she's blaming her sister (and her sickness) for her stupidity. Right.
ANYWAY. Farrah must have thought that talking to the chipper people at TMZ and giving them her side of the story would make her look better, because, well, she did. But instead, and seriously this just hurts my heart, Farrah comes off as misguided and just plain foolish.
We won't make you listen to the tape, but here -- let me pick out the highlights of Farrah's hilarious TMZ interview for you:
"I was not drinking while getting arrested."
You're kidding!! I'm sure everyone thought the almost swerving into a cop car thing was bologna, and instead, the cops saw you holding a beer and THAT'S why they pulled you over.
"I did blow a 1.47."
Um. Yeah. Wrong. You'd be dead, lady.
"I was drinking throughout the night but I was just getting drinks from friends and I was not really trying to drink."
Looks like that plan backfired.
"When I was approached by a police officer, I was not driving at the time. I was simply turning a corner and parking my vehicle and that's when I was approached."
I'm sorry, since when did a woman sitting in the driver's seat behind a wheel in a moving vehicle NOT constitute driving? Oh that's right ... in Farrahland.
"I was put in a very bad situation and I really have nothing to worry about in terms of being in jail, getting a mug shot, having it look bad on my record."
Because as long as you don't have a mug shot, the grass is greener.
"I did not endanger anyone's life."
Getting behind the wheel with a .147 blood alcohol level is most DEFINITELY endangering someone's life. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Okay, I'll stop picking on her now. But really, why is it SO hard for Farrah to say that she's sorry, she messed up, and move on? Instead of making things better, she's just making a fool of herself. It's time to come to terms with what happened, Far. What's done is done.
Listen to Farrah's full interview, here:
Do you think Farrah is just being ridiculous now?
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INVESTIGATIONS are continuing after a man died when two cars left the road and landed in the River Wye near Buxton this morning.
A 42-year-old man died in the accident, when the vehicles, containing members of the same family, left the road at a sharp bend on a narrow Peak District track and landed upside down in the river.
Local residents and emergency services entered the water to help rescue those in the vehicles and all the passengers were taken to Stepping Hill Hospital. The man, who was driving a Toyota Aygo, sadly later died.


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Yes, Porsche's new SUV is practical for those who can afford it, as it provides more trunk space and roomier seats for passengers. Being a Sport Utility Vehicle, this Porsche model is perfect for families who like to spend time in the outdoors, particularly the mountains, as it will fit all of the neccessary equipment.
Yes, I think that Porsche's new SUV is practical, because there is no reason that something cannot be practical just because it is a Porsche. Porsches are intended to be top of the line, but you don't make an SUV unless it is functional. They want people to buy their SUVs and tell their friends they are functional.
Well, I am a big fan of Porsche and I currently own two models from this magnificent car brand. However, I haven't purchased the new SUV, but I think that this debate most focused on weather this model was meant to be practical or not, because it certainly is luxurious.
Great, an overpriced SUV that will waste gas, helping ruin our Ozone trying to be a sports car! Porsche's are, well, Porsche's. I do not think of driving to a soccer game to pick up my kids covered in mud in my Porsche. It is not practical unless you can afford it I suppose.


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Many of us think of the Far East as the epicenter of value manufacturing.
But right here in America, a manufacturing renaissance is happening.
Following the great recession, the U.S. has emerged as a "best-cost" manufacturing country that is very competitive with many so-called "low-cost" manufacturing countries.
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Saw Mill is one of the most respected private equity firms for investing in middle-market manufacturing companies, making control investments in manufacturing and industrial services businesses with $40-150 million in revenues.
The industrial renaissance stems from numerous factors. On the one hand, America is leveraging improved manufacturing practices, new software and hardware technologies, and better logistics and transportation alternatives. And on the other hand, we're benefitting from Asian inflation, currency devaluations, and rising labor costs.
What's more, in today's hyper-competitive manufacturing market, U.S. quality, technology, and innovation is a sought after commodity… and people are willing to pay for it.
Even in China, companies are looking to replicate American manufacturing capabilities. The growth of the Chinese economy has created huge demand in China for U.S. quality goods. This demand coupled with the devaluation of the U.S. dollar has created the opportunity once again for U.S. manufactured goods to be exported to China on a competitive basis.
At this conference you'll hear first-hand how U.S. companies are competing for Chinese market share and how U.S. manufacturing companies are positioning themselves in this very important growth market.
At the same time, the trend toward insourcing is bringing many jobs back to the United States from the low-cost countries. By putting manufacturing closer to consumer demand, the end cost of products and services can be dramatically less than coming from overseas when lead times, supply chain inventory, and finished quality are factored in.
Scott Budoff & 20 Other PE Specialists Provide the Nuts & Bolts
Prior to joining Saw Mill in 1998, Scott Budoff was a partner at Fulcrum Capital, and president and COO of Fulcrum Direct, a $70-million private company that acquired and consolidated direct marketing companies. Before Fulcrum, he was V.P. and group counsel for Japonica Partners/Sunbeam-Oster, where he was responsible for strategic acquisitions for Sunbeam's $700 million household products division.
Scott began his career as an M&A attorney at Shearman & Sterling in New York and Paris. He holds a BS/BA degree in finance, accounting, and computer science from Washington University and a JD from Boston University.
Saw Mill Capital is a leading operations-oriented private equity firm that makes control investments in manufacturing and industrial services businesses with $40-150 million in revenues. It collaborates with the leadership teams of its portfolio companies on strategies, best practices, and global market expertise.
Saw Mill's recent middle-market investment activity includes the acquisition of Gateway Packaging Co. LLC, a leading supplier of flexible packaging for the pet food and consumer products markets.
Saw Mill also completed several add-on acquisitions for portfolio company Pexco LLC, the North American leader in the design and fabrication of extruded plastic products, including, fencing manufacturer - Patrician Products, medical products manufacturer - Multitube, custom aerospace extruder - AllWest Plastics, and leading plastic extruder to the retail market - RDC Cytex.
Saw Mill's portfolio company, Jason Inc., a large industrial growth company, also recently acquired Morton Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of anti-slip walking surfaces for the industrial and rail industry.
Along with Scott, we'll have a team of 20 knowledgeable panelists who know the middle-market manufacturing space inside and out. You'll hear from GPs, portfolio company operating executives, investment bankers, lenders, consultants, and more -- discussing all the latest intelligence that can help you take part in this transformation.
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At this conference, you'll learn from top private equity investors why the key for successful private equity investing in manufacturing companies is identifying companies that are (or can be) focused on discrete markets, customers, and geographies to drive growth, and improve margins and cash-flow.
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They'll also cover key steps to take with manufacturing companies once you own them to create lasting value by developing and deploying clear strategies, attracting and retaining the best talent, and deploying a relentless focus on innovation and the elimination of waste.
They'll also provide insights about other value creation levers such as Plex, salesforce.com, lean business tools, and other new technologies and cloud-based tools that you can immediately put to use.
You'll learn from top bankers and investors how to source deals -- such as carve outs and founder transitions -- and what capital structures are in favor with investors and lenders.
You'll better understand why in 2011 the lending market took a detour from its first half recovery to end the year on a very cautious note, and what's in store for 2012 as sellers attempt to sell their businesses before the capital gains rates increase in 2013.
And you'll learn how important managing the human side of manufacturing businesses is given the cultural need for every employee to be focused on growth, productivity improvements, and the elimination of waste. We'll discuss critical issues around building effective and aligned teams, how to win with your work force in both union and non-union environments, and how to develop skilled workers through training and apprenticeship programs to replace older skilled workers that are disappearing from the market.
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