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Classical News
12/5 SF Opera Reveals New Music Director
12/1 Conductor Mariss Jansons Dies at 76; Led Top Orchestras
11/25 Peter Gelb's Contract Is Extended at the Metropolitan Opera
11/22 Sir Stephen Cleobury (1948-2019)
11/14 Flooding damages St Mark's Basilica in Venice
11/13 Oboe player, beloved band member dies after falling down flight of stairs at UM's Gusman
11/11 Whistle while you work
10/22 Raymond Leppard, Versatile Maestro Who Led Baroque Revival, Dies at 92
10/06 Marcello Giordani, Tenor Who 'Sang Like a God,' Dies at 56
10/03 Homeless LA opera singer 'offered record deal' after Puccini video goes viral
09/30 Jessye Norman, acclaimed operatic soprano, dies at 74
09/22 Christopher Rouse, expressionistic composer who won Pulitzer Prize, dies at 70
09/20 Anne-Sophie Mutter interview: 'we have the problem of a record industry that is firing up one musician after the other, because the market wants new faces'
09/13 Sir Andrew Davis hands Lyric Opera of Chicago baton to Enrique Mazzola
08/01 Classical music needs more supporters. Tanglewood's new buildings are there to create them.
07/25 Dutch Cellist Anner Bylsma Has Died At Age 85
07/16 National Philharmonic bows out abruptly
06/27 When Jaap Met Yannick: New Maestros in New York
06/16 How A Conductor Used Music To Reach His Son With Autism
06/06 Philadelphia Orchestra Receives $55 Million Gift
06/05 Michael Tilson Thomas to undergo heart surgery
05/31 Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Suddenly Cancels Summer Season
05/30 Jane Marshall, revered composer, dies at 94
05/23 What happens when shelter dogs listen to classical music
05/15 BBC Philharmonic launches new phone app for concert-goers
04/21 Soprano Heather Harper Dead At 88
04/17 Pianist Jorg Demus Dead At 90
04/16 After The Fire, What About Notre Dame's Organ?
04/11 Yannick Nézet-Séguin's "A Cat's Music Playlist"
04/05 Marilyn Mason, Globe-Trotting Organist and Teacher, Dies at 93
03/08 The conductor and composer Michael Gielen has died at 91
02/28 André Previn, charismatic conductor, composer and pianist, dies at 89
02/21 Dominick Argento, composer who was a modern master of opera, dies at 91
02/14 The 'von' trap: Austrian battle over three noble letters
01/31 Jean Guillou, Organ Maestro Who Broke Traditions, Dies at 88
01/26 5,000 Pages of Verdi's Drafts, Long Hidden, Will Be Made Public
01/25 'Magic baton' helps blind musicians feel conductor
01/20 To Save the Sound of a Stradivarius, a Whole City Must Keep Quiet
01/17 John Mueller, influential educator and organist, has died
01/09 English composer John Joubert dies aged 91
01/01 For One Violinist, Elevating Music By Black Composers Is A 20-Year Mission
12/23 Every Christmas Eve, a Lone Choir Boy Sings to More Than 370 Million
12/21 Opera Has a Problem: Fans Aren't Subscribing
12/18 Review: The Rarely Heard Christmas Music of a Baroque Master
12/14 Andrew Frierson, Pioneering Black Opera Singer, Dies at 94
12/12 Gustavo Dudamel's Favorite Part of 'Otello' is a Quiet Prayer
12/07 Best of classical music 2018: Amid the turbulence, moments to savor
12/05 Esa-Pekka Salonen named next Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony
12/03 Bard College Appoints Renowned Opera Singer Stephanie Blythe New Director of Graduate Vocal Arts Program
11/23 Wolfgang Zuckermann, Harpsichord Do-It-Yourselfer, Dies at 96
11/20 Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Announces New Music Director
11/09 At 80, Joan Tower Says Great Music Comes 'in the Risks'
11/08 Music teacher leaves $4.7 million to her orchestra
11/05 3D-printed instruments showcased
10/28 Richard Gill, world-renowned conductor and music educator, dies age 76
10/18 Rustling Gum Wrapper Causes Brawl During Mahler 5
10/06 Montserrat Caballé, Revered Spanish Prima Donna, Dies at 85
09/27 $2.5m Mellon Foundation grant launches Boston classical music initiative
09/17 Eric Lu wins Leeds International Piano Competition
09/06 Italian Conductor Claudio Scimone has Passed Away
09/01 An All-but-Extinct Piano Plays Once More
08/24 George Walker, Trailblazing American Composer, Dies At 96
08/23 Ronald Arnatt, Composer, Organist, Teacher, Dead At 88
08/14 Iraq's National Symphony Orchestra play on despite unpaid wages
08/10 Cleveland Orchestra receives $9.3 million donation
07/26 Newly discovered viola impromptu by Shostakovich
07/20 Royal College Renames Program to Shift Antiquated Perceptions of Pianists
07/02 Vasily Petrenko: New Music Director of the RPO in 2021
06/16 The conductor Gennady Rozhdestvensky has died
06/05 Acoustic evolution of old Italian violins from Amati to Stradivari
06/04 Fabio Luisi Named Next Music Director of Dallas Symphony Orchestra
05/04 The Secret Life of a Music Director
04/14 Jean-Claude Malgoire died at the age of 77
04/13 Beethoven's Ninth Symphony needs speeding up by 20 minutes, claims conductor
03/29 BBC NOW/Van Steen review – dynamic showcase of young Welsh composers
03/08 Composer John Williams to Bequeath His Life Work to The Juilliard School Library
03/02 Daniil Trifonov and His Teacher Dazzle With Dual Virtuosity
02/18 Hear How 'Mozart in the Jungle' Became a Music Showcase
02/02 François Girard's production of Wagner's "Parsifal" - Watch the Met Opera Stage a Sea of Blood
01/28 Barbara Hannigan leads list of Grammy Awards' classical winners
01/19 Meet the New Generation Leading Berlin's Classical Scene
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Everybody is getting on the "motorcyclists ought to be wearing helmets" bandwagon. MPR did a segment a few weeks ago about the burst of motorcycle deaths in early 2013 and how few of the dead and buried were wearing "helmets." One of the local television noise generators repeated that theme and "moderated" the common sense recommendation by interviewing someone from ABATE spewing their tired "everyone just needs to look out for us" and "training is the answer" song and dance.
For once, ABATE and AAA were on the same page in that Springtime death-match propaganda blitz. They both quoted the same statistic that reported "wearing a helmet in a crash reduces the risk of death by 35 percent and the risk of brain injury by 67 percent." ABATE added the word "only" to each of those numbers, attempting to prove that helmets didn't really do much toward making motorcycles less suicidal. Sometimes, I'm not sure whose side those guys are on.
AAA's front section AAAAdvice article ("Motorcycle Helmets Save Lives") included the picture I provided along with this column. I see that as a failure to communicate. That silly looking lid is not a helmet. It barely qualifies as a hardhat. It's possible that useless baseball cap might provide some protection if a cup of crushed ice were dropped from a second story window and it landed squarely on top of the rider's head. Not likely, but possible. The chances that a pudding bowl helmet will save your life, your consciousness, or your pretty face is pretty predictable, though.
It should be pretty obvious that a beanie helmet is good for about 20% of the impact that will coming your way when you hit the asphalt. If we wanted to be overly optimistic, we could add the 19.3% of the forehead hits to the protected area, but I do not feel that is realistic. For example, Mr. AAA Douchebag's helmet makes a special effort to show his shiny forehead so that his admiring fellow douchebags will know who he is. That exposed area and the edge of the helmet above it provides plenty of leverage for the sliding surface to pull the helmet up and, possibly, away from that critical and fragile area of the skull. At least Mr. AAA Douchebag has a 3/4 helmet on his pointy head.
Gay little biker beanies (don't get your panties in a wad, I mean "happy" or "festive") like the thing above are pretty much useless as protection 80% of the time when a helmet hits the road. Unless you can figure out how to slide down the road on the top of your head (without grinding through the cheap plastic this sort of cheeseball helmet is made with), you might as well be wearing a bicycle helmet (another useless piece of mal-designed "protective gear"). This kind of hat is a designer statement, like high-heeled red shoes. It is not armor. Obviously, biker beanies automatically go with biker face and there would be no point in spending all those hours in front of the mirror practicing your biker face if you were going to wear a real helmet and be a real motorcyclist. How would anyone know how serious you are if they can't see your scowl?
I have no idea what percentage of helmet wearers are wearing this kind of crap, but when I see the words "Harley Davidson," "motorcycle death," and "was wearing a helmet" in the same news report, I automatically assume this silly shit is what the cops included in their crash report as a "helmet." If I haven't made myself clear by now, I do not consider anything of the sort even close to a motorcycle helmet. The sound of blubbering, poorly tuned tractor motors naturally ties to either no helmet or awful helmets and . . . death by motorcycle.
On the rare occasion I see a hippobike rider wearing a real, full-face helmet, it always causes me to do a double, or triple, take. Exposing my natural prejudices to the air of honest admission, it also automatically forces me to re-evaluate all of my preconceived notions about Harley owners. 'If the guy is wearing real gear, is it possible his bike is not garage candy? Probably. Can I imagine that he rides it to work and for general transportation? Probably. Damn. Now where do I pigeon-hole this dude?'
I realize that nobody dresses to impress me. I don't even try to impress me. But I suspect I'm not the only motorcyclist who has a similar checklist. Even more important, you should know that your designer hat is not a real helmet and it will more that likely be useless in a crash. You might imagine that you're not going to crash and won't need a real helmet, anyway. I suspect those dead folks the media clowns were talking about this spring didn't plan on dying, either. Plan for the worst, hope for the best.

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Jean Mattéoli
Jean Mattéoli (20 December 1922 in Montchanin, Saône-et-Loire – 27 January 2008 in Paris) was a French politician. He was the Minister of Social Affairs (France) during the Raymond Barre administration from 1979 to 1981 and also served as president of the French Economic and Social Council from April 1987 and September 1999.
Hired in shares of the French Resistance in August 1940, he belonged to two networks: the Office of Flight Operations and the Network Navarre as Chargé de Mission. Arrested on 7 April 1944, he was deported to the concentration camp at Neuengamme, and Bergen-Belsen. He was in such securities, subject to three citations, including two at the College of the Army and one in the Order of the Regiment.
In the beginning of 1945, as Head of Mission to the Office of the Commissioner of the Republic of Burgundy and Franche-Comté, he was, the following year, appointed Head of Mission for economic and financial issues to the Cabinet by the Administrator General of the area French occupation in Germany, Emile Laffon, when he accompanied the latter took office as President of Houillères du Bassin du Nord and Pas-de-Calais in northern France.
In October 1968, for his extensive knowledge of the terrain, the French Government appointed him Commissioner for Industrial Conversion of the Nord Pas-de-Calais, Chairman of the Office of Departmental Industrialisation of the Bulge, and in 1973, President of the Charbonnages de France.
A member of the Economic and Social Council in early 1973, he was elected, in October 1974, President of the Section of Economic problems and the general trends.
He joined the French Government in November 1979 as Minister of Labour and Public Participation.
Elected in 1983 as Counsellor in Paris, Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor, he abandoned such functions as a result of his election as President of the Economic and Social Council, in April 1987, succeeding Gabriel Ventejol. He was then re-elected Chairman of the House, 10 October 1989, 10 March 1992, 28 September 1994 and 25 March 1997.
President of the National Federation of Deportees and Internés of Resistance (FNDIR) from 1987 to 1993, he became President of Honour. He took part in 1993, in the establishment of the Foundation of Resistance of which he is President.
In June 1993, the Prime Minister asked him to chair a commission of experts to make proposals to the Government on the problems of employment, and in particular, the service jobs and close two reports are published in September 1993 and March 1994.
In December 1995, the Prime Minister appointed him Ombudsman in the conflict with SNCF.
By decree of President of the Republic on 9 May 1996, he was appointed member of the Conseil de l'Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur.
In February 1997, the Prime Minister entrusted him with the task of studying the conditions under which property belonging to Jews in France were confiscated, acquired by fraud, violence or fraud, both by the Nazis and by the Vichy France authorities, 1940 and 1944.
Jean Mattéoli was raised to the honor of Grand'Croix of the Legion of Honour in 1998. He was the holder of the War Cross and the Medal of the Resistance.
He was elected, by acclamation, Honorary President of the French Economic and Social Council on 28 September 1999.


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Description: Please join us for a Shia Muslim perspective on Jews, Christians, and others noted in the Qur'an. Public lecture by Mohammad Ali Shomali, director of the Islamic Centre of England and the founding director of the International Institute for Islamic Studies based in Qom, Iran.
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The Story – Transhuman #1 – 4 + TPB (2008-2009)
Transhuman #1 – 4 + TPB (2008-2009) : From JONATHAN HICKMAN, creator of THE NIGHTLY NEWS, PAX ROMANA and RED MASS FOR MARS, comes TRANSHUMAN, a story that covers the discovery of superhuman genetic engineering, the companies built on the back of that discovery and the marketing war to bring it into each and every one of our homes. Illustrated by JM RINGUET, TRANSHUMAN is a mockumentary told in the same vein as the great Christopher Guest movies Spinal Tap and Best in Show.
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Many women suffer from lack of self confidence and low self esteem and it frustrates them to no end. They want to do more, speak up more often, and feel better about their presence in the world. Basically, they want to audition for, and land, the lead role in their own lives! This article offers some suggestions from a life coach for women on the process of developing self confidence.
Often the root cause of lack of self confidence is the messages we received in early childhood, somehow given the message that we are never worthy or good enough. Since these are things that happened in the past, we can't change those events. But, with support for self acceptance, we can heal the wounds from those events.
What needs healing is the emotions that we feel whenever we want to take confident action, but something stops us. Suddenly, we're triggered into a place of fear, doubt, or even shame at the idea of stepping up and taking action. What is often not realized is that it's the physical sensations in the body that are aroused from childhood wounds that have never been healed. The event requiring confident action is the trigger of the same body sensations you felt as a child when you were somehow made to feel unworthy. So perhaps when you want to take self confident action, you notice your chest tensing up, or your stomach feeling sickly, or your heart racing. The body is where we want to focus our attention for healing.
Rather than try to resolve the lack of self confidence on the mental plane - with explanations, justifications, better self talk, understanding, different stories, or new mental imagery - I am suggesting that we face the deeper issue, the physical sensations that come with the sense of unworthiness, low self esteem, or poor self confidence.
The physical sensations that go with the concept of unworthiness are so deep and so unpleasant, we'll do just about anything not to experience them. We might avoid any event that would trigger it (don't even audition for a role in your own life) or distract ourselves from it (I'm really too busy to try out.) or fight it (I'll just push through this so other people think I'm brave, while telling myself I'm really a coward). Fighting the sensation can look like courage sometimes, but sometimes just disguises the fear of feeling the awful feelings of shame and fear.
As a life coach for women I suggest a mindfulness practice I call Awareness of Emotions, which takes you into experiencing the body sensations, pure and void of all the mental judgments and evaluations. When we can simply observe and experience the body sensations, allowing the body to feel whatever it feels without judgment or trying to chase it away, no matter how yucky it feels, we will begin to grow into true self acceptance. And self acceptance completely undoes the notion and feelings of unworthiness. The realization of "I accept myself just as I am," means you can have whatever body sensations you have without labeling them right or wrong. We can begin to learn from the body. It really is just an energy source that wants our attention. When we no longer fear our own sensations, we will not need to run or avoid or fight to cover them up. Instead we can enter into the flow of sensations and accept them just as they are. And as we do that, we discover the reality of an openness, a calm, a Presence that is very loving and peaceful - just waiting to be discovered through our awakening.
We are meant to be free to act, speak, and flow with life without judgment of right or wrong, unworthy or worthy. We begin to see that all of the judgments are unreal. What IS real is you, your aliveness, all your body sensations, and your free expression.
Blessings for your awakening to experience true self confidence for women through self acceptance!


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Finding amazing skirt outfits for June isn't hard. With the weather finally permitting tights-less outfits, it's a month saturated with skirts you'd want to wear for yourself.
Before we fully embrace the awesome month that is July, let's take a look back at some head-turning looks from last month that featured skirts:
1. Leonie from Germany
Leonie always keeps us on our toes with her ensembles. Here she is rocking a pink wrap skirt with an off shoulder white blouse and lace up pumps. This could easily work as a day to night outfit!
2. Ruxandra from Belgium
While we are on the subject of pink skirts, why don't we check out Ruxandra's whimsical maxi one? This tiered tulle skirt reminded us to have fun with our outfits every once in a while.
3. Jenny from Los Angeles
We are also smitten with Jenny's leather-on-knit look. The front-slitted wrap skirt is both edgy feminine and we also can't help but admire the way she styled this minimalist but interesting attire.
4. Nicoletta from Italy
We're always up for fringed skirts, especially when they are as expertly styled as this look from Nicoletta. The luxurious skirt amped up the casual vibe of the plain black shirt. The accessories are worth noting too!
5. Viktoriya from Turkey
It's summer so why not go for cool printed skirts? Viktoriya's picturesque midi skirt is perfect for a romantic day out.
6. Kseniya from Turkey
We haven't seen the death of sheer overlay skirts yet. Here's Kseniya turning her check sheer skirt into a stylish staple by wearing it with contrasting top and white accessories.
7. Jackie from Utah
Jackie shows us how to do print-on-print right this summer. Take your floral pencil skirt and wear it with a grid-patterned button down shirt. She makes it look so easy to wear, don't you agree?
8. Elena from Italy
Elena's snakeskin skirt from Altuzarra jumps at you because of the way she styled it. We love the earthen hues of her Michael Kors top and the rest of her accessories.
9. Elizabeth from California
When you're going monochrome, make sure you have an interesting silhouette. Elizabeth did just that by pairing her J. Crew flounce skirt with her cami top.
10. Katu from Russia
Summer whites are everywhere and we can't help but eye Katu's all white garb. The skirt meshed so perfectly with the top, giving this attire an ethereal feel to it.
What do you think of these outfits? Which skirt do you like the most?


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You need quick herbs, flowers or food on RuneScape? This guide will show you how!
1Get your tool belt ready by adding tools to it. Using your tool belt is the most effective way to use the most common farming tools, such as a rake, seed dibber, and spade. Once you add something to your tool belt, it can not be removed.
2Get seeds. There are several ways to do this, depending on the kind of seeds you want. Many mid to high leveled monsters drop higher seeds (for example herbs) while the lowest kinds (such as potatoes) can be gained from seed shops. Thieving master farmers or simply buying them at the Grand Exchange are always a great deal.
3Go to the corresponding farming patch. Know that most of the allotment patches are located on the outside perimeter of flower and herb patches. Special patches, wood trees, and fruit trees have their own locations around the RuneScape world.
4Click on a patch to clear the weeds.
5Use regular or super compost on the empty patch. Using compost ensures a lower chance of your patch getting a disease (or dying). Super compost also ensures a higher harvest probability. When you apply the compost on a patch, the bucket will become empty in your inventory.
6Use the seed on the treated patch. It may take 1 seed (herb) to 4 seeds (hops) to successful plant an item.
7Know the farming times for each item you plant. While all herbs takes an average of 80 minutes to harvest and fruit trees takes an average of 16 hours to grow, many other kinds of items has different times.
- If you are worried of missing to harvest something, look for items that you can pay farmers to look after them. You do need to pay them a specific item in return, but it can be worth the time.
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12. Housekeeping. Your vacation accommodations will be cleaned to our quality standards prior to your arrival and after your departure. You will be responsible for the cleaning of your unit during your stay and for leaving the unit in good condition at check-out. We respectfully request that you remember that you are staying in someone's home during your vacation; please treat it with the care you would your own. If units are found abnormally dirty at check-out, additional charges will be charged to your credit card on file to assist in performing a deep cleaning of the unit. All stays will be subject to a cleaning fee. Additional cleanings can be arranged during your stay for an additional fee.
13. Beach & Pool Towels. Please bring your own beach and/or pool towels as we do not permit bath towels or linens to be taken from the unit.
14. Maintenance. During your stay, promptly report any maintenance problems to the Manager. No refund or rate adjustment will be made for unforeseen failures such as the supply of electricity, water, pool systems, air conditioning, telephone, television or cable service, appliances, wi-fi, etc.
15. Propane Tanks. Should a propane tank for a grill become empty during a guest's stay during regular business hours (9 AM- 5 PM CST), we will come exchange it. If it is reported empty after hours, this is a non-emergency item and will be replaced within 24 hours. At any time during business hours or after hours, the guest has the option to exchange the tank themselves at their own risk. If the original receipt is provided to the Property Manager, 30a Escapes.com, LLC will reimburse the guest for the exchanged propane tank. Reimbursement will be made to the credit card on file for the reservation only. 30a Escapes is not liable for loss of food products due to propane running out during cooking.
16. Damage Policy. Guests are responsible for the property, its contents, and themselves during occupancy. Guests must lock windows and doors securely when not in the premises. Rearranging the furniture or removing any items from the unit is prohibited. After Check-Out, the Manager will inspect the unit for damage, rearranged furniture, missing items, and abnormally dirty appearance. If the Manager determines that damage has occurred, items are missing, or the unit is abnormally dirty, the Manager will repair the damage, replace the missing items, and/or perform a deep clean of the unit at renter's expense. Renter authorizes Manager to charge the credit card on file to reimburse the Manager for any such expenses.
17. Hurricanes and Severe Weather. Refunds for cancellations or shortened stays due to actual or anticipated hurricanes, tropical storms, other inclement weather or Acts of God will not be issued by Manager under any circumstances. We recommend all guests purchase travel protection insurance from a 3rd party company, as 30a Escapes does not offer travel protection.
18. Nearby Construction. There may be construction ongoing at properties adjacent to or close by the property being rented by guest. The rules regarding acceptable noise levels, start and finishing times, and other restrictions relating to any such construction are governed by local ordinances and/or community specific rules and regulations beyond the control of the Manager. As such, guest shall not be entitled to a refund relating to such construction nor be moved to another property. Notwithstanding this, the Manager will use its best efforts to ensure that the appropriate parties are notified and appropriate remedial action taken in the event that it receives notice that the construction at issue may be in violation of any such regulations or ordinances.
19. Security of Personal Property. The Manager is not responsible for any acts of theft or vandalism, or other damages to any personal property or for personal items left by guest in the accommodation at departure.
20. Payment Method. Please provide payment directly with one of our property managers over the phone or via the online payment system if making a booking online. Payment must be via Credit Card. The final payment will be automatically charged sixty (60) days prior to your arrival using the same credit card you used to process the booking deposit.
21. Card on File. Guests give 30a Escapes permission to charge the credit card on file for anything over the policy limit or not covered by the damage waiver. Anything over and above the guests' credit card limit will be turned over to our attorney. Any legal costs and fees are stipulated below. There will be no additional charges provided the following provisions are met: No damage is done to the property or it's contents, beyond normal wear and tear. Guest did not incur any charges due to contraband, pets, or collection of rents or services rendered during the stay. No excessive cleaning is required and all keys and pool/beach passes are left in the designated location. The unit is left locked. No linens are lost or damaged.
22. No Subletting. The rental property may not be sublet. Your reservation is not transferable to any other party.
23. Real Estate. In the event a property is on the real estate market, 30a Escapes will provide the guests occupying the property 24 hours' notice before scheduling any showings.
24. Property Rules and Regulations. Please observe all rules and regulations governing the use of the property and neighborhood you are occupying. These rules apply to both owners and guests, and failure to comply will result in eviction and forfeit of all booking charges.
25. Refundable Damage Deposit. A $750 refundable damage deposit is required on all Ultimate Beach House properties and 95 Chivas. This is refundable approximately 2 weeks after departure as soon as the house and linens have been inspected for damage and cleanliness. The deposit will be refunded to the guest credit card on file, less any costs, for excessive cleaning, damaged linens, broken or missing household items, décor, etc.
26. Golf Cart. By signing the Agreement electronically, guests who rent units that provide complementary Golf Carts further agree to the express terms, conditions and waivers set forth in the attached Golf Cart Waiver and Damage Addendum.
27. This contract is binding upon initial payment. No signatures are required.
28. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed under, and enforced and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, excluding its principles of conflicts of laws.
29. Venue, Jurisdiction, and Attorneys' Fees. The exclusive venue for any civil action related to this Agreement or the course of dealings between the parties is the County and Circuit Courts sitting in Walton County, Florida. The parties hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of all the courts in the previous sentence and agree not to challenge such jurisdiction. In any action, suit, or proceeding to enforce or interpret the terms of the Agreement or to collect any amount due hereunder, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement for all costs and expenses reasonably incurred in enforcing, defending or interpreting its rights hereunder, including, but not limited to, all attorneys' fees and the costs expended in determining entitlement to and amount of such fees.
30. Waiver of Jury Trial. BY ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, THE PARTIES KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AS TO ANY CLAIMS A PARTY MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AGAINST THE OTHER WHICH ARISES OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE COURSE OF DEALINGS BETWEEN THE PARTIES.
31. Force Majeure. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, no party to the Agreement shall be deemed in default or breach of this Agreement or liable for any loss or damages or for any delay or failure in performance (except for the payment of money) due to any cause beyond the reasonable control of, and without fault or negligence by such party.
32. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior understanding, marketing or agreement among them respecting the subject matter hereof. There are no representations, arrangements, understandings or agreements, oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement, except those fully expressed herein. No waiver of any provision hereof shall be valid or binding on the parties hereto, unless such waiver is in writing and signed by or on behalf of the parties hereto, and no waiver on one occasion shall be deemed to be a waiver of the same or any other provision hereof in the future. This contract is binding upon initial advance payment. No signatures are required.
33. Indemnification of Manager. Guest will defend, indemnify and hold 30a Escapes.com, LLC (including its members, officers, and employees), harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of suit) incurred by 30a Escapes.com, LLC as a result of or arising out of the breach of this Agreement by guest, except to the extent such claims, demands and actions arise from the negligence or willful misconduct of 30a Escapes.com, LLC. The indemnified party shall promptly notify the indemnifying party of any such claim and shall, at the request and expense of the indemnifying party, cooperate in the investigation and defense of such claim.
34. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is held illegal, invalid or unenforceable, such illegality, invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement.
35. Headings. Section and other headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and are in no way intended to define, interpret, describe or limit the scope, extent or intent of this Agreement or any provision hereof.
36. Bikes. Some 30a Escapes properties are provided bikes. Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Express Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement:
In consideration for receiving access and/or permission to use any bikes ("Activity") at your rental Property or otherwise made available to you as an amenity in conjunction with your rental by 30a Escapes.com, LLC and the Owner(s) of your rental Property ("Owners"), you hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS for any and all purposes 30a Escapes.com, LLC, Owners, and their respective officers, servants, agents, volunteers, or employees (herein collectively referred to as RELEASEES) FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION OR INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, that may be sustained by you or your guests or invitees while participating in such ACTIVITY, whether caused by RELEASEES' active or passive negligence.
Bikes are not provided by 30a Escapes.com, LLC.
37. Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Usage - Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Express Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement
In consideration for receiving access and/or permission to use any swimming pool, spa or hot tub ("Activity") at your rental Property or otherwise made available to you as an amenity in conjunction with your rental by 30a Escapes.com, LLC and the Owner(s) of your rental Property ("Owners"), you hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS for any and all purposes 30a Escapes.com, LLC, Owners, and their respective officers, servants, agents, volunteers, or employees (herein collectively referred to as RELEASEES) FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION OR INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, that may be sustained by you or your guests or invitees while participating in such ACTIVITY, whether caused by RELEASEES' active or passive negligence.
You agree that you are fully aware that there are inherent risks involved with ACTIVITY, including but not limited to possible physical injury (including, but not limited to broken bones, strains, sprains, bruises, concussions, heart attack, heat exhaustion) and loss of life and you choose to voluntarily participate in said ACTIVITY with full knowledge that said ACTIVITY may be hazardous to you, your guests, your invitees, and your property ("You"). YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OF LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL OR EMOTIONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, that may be sustained by You as a result of participating in said ACTIVITY, whether supervised or unsupervised. You further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the RELEASEES for any loss, liability, judgment, settlement, damage or costs, including court costs and attorney's fees for both the trial and appellate levels that may occur as a result of or in any way related to Your participation in said ACTIVITY, whether caused by RELEASEES' active or passive negligence or otherwise.
You agree to be responsible for the day to day general safety conditions of any swimming pool and/or hot tub to use at your rental Property. This includes, but is not limited to, keeping the swimming pool, spa and/or hot tub clean of debris, keeping the swimming pool, spa and/or hot tub areas clean, neat and organized, keeping all gates and doors locked and the swimming pool, spa and/or hot tub area secured at all times, and operating the swimming pool, spa and/or hot tub in a safe, responsible manner.
You understand that RELEASEES may not maintain any insurance policy covering any circumstance arising from your participation in this ACTIVITY or any event related to that participation. As such, you are aware that you should review Your personal insurance coverage.
You hereby certify that you are at least 18 years of age and you are legally competent to enter into this Agreement, including the Release, Waiver, Assumption and Indemnity provisions contained herein. You agree that it is your express intent that this release shall bind the members of your family and spouse, if you are alive, and your heirs, assigns and personal representatives, if you are deceased, and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
Additional charges will be accrued and charged to the credit card on file if the swimming pool, spa and/or hot tub is not kept clean and clear of debris and any foreign substance. This includes but is not limited to alcoholic beverages, food, bodily fluids, and excess sand.
Accidental Damage Waiver AddendumDAMAGE WAIVER FEE. NON INSURED PRODUCT
A nonrefundable Damage Waiver Fee is required for all reservations. 30a Escapes.com, LLC (Lessor) requires a valid Visa, Master Card, or America Express number on file in addition to the Damage Waiver Fee. The Damage Waiver Fee is a nonrefundable Fee that relieves Lessee of the cost for unintentional and incidental damage to the Rental Property and its contents, not to exceed the amount of coverage of $1500. The Damage Waiver Fee does not cover intentional damage, theft, unauthorized entry into the owner's supply closet, unauthorized pets, extensive cleaning required at check-out, smoking, exceeding occupancy limits or parking limits, and any other charges/polices in Lessor's Rental Policies and Rental Agreement including any fines imposed on Manager by the City, County, State or Home Owner Association as the result of violation of any law, ordinance, rule or regulation or any fines or costs levied against Lessee or visitors of Lessee (Excess Damage Costs). Lessee will be notified of any Excess Damage Costs in writing. Any Excess Damage Costs will also be charged immediately to Lessee's credit card. Lessee assumes full responsibility for any items found to be missing and any damage due to misuse, negligence or action on Lessee's or Lessee's visitor's part, except in the case of normal wear-and-tear reported to Lessor within 48 hours of Check-in. The Damage Waiver Fee does not substitute for Lessee's responsibility to leave The Property in appropriate condition. The Damage Waiver Fee does not negate Lessee's responsibilities as a responsible renter, nor does it relieve Lessee from responsibility for intentionally destructive acts of Lessee or other members of Lessee's party while in occupancy. Lessee must notify Lessor of any damage or theft to the unit during Lessee's occupancy or upon vacating. The Property will be carefully inspected after Lessee's departure and any damage, theft or other incidents which occur during Lessee's occupancy and which have not been disclosed to Lessor prior to Lessee's leaving will remain Lessee's obligation. The maximum aggregate amount of accidental damage that is covered by the Damage Waiver Fee is listed in your Rental Agreement. Any damage in excess of this amount remains the responsibility of Lessee. All waivers of theft or damage will be administered by Lessor at The Property. Lessor will have the sole authority to determine the nature and extent of damages, necessary repairs and eligibility for the waiver of liability described herein. The Covered Lessee must report any theft or damage to The Property or its contents prior to checkout or any otherwise applicable damage waiver will be void. TERM OF COVERAGE: The waiver takes effect upon check-in on the booked arrival date to The Property, together with receipt of payment of the waiver fee, at or before check-in. All coverage shall terminate upon normal check-out time of The Property or the departure of the Covered Lessee, whichever occurs first.
The plan will not include liability for damage or theft resulting from:
• Intentional acts of a Covered Lessee.
• Gross negligence or willful and wanton conduct.
• Theft of or damage to any personal property owned by, or brought onto the premises by Lessee or Lessee's guest(s).
• Theft without a valid police report.
• Damage caused by any pet brought onto The Property by Lessee or Lessee's guest(s).
• Property damage resulting from motorized vehicles or watercraft operated by Lessee or Lessee's guest(s).
• Loss of use of The Property for any reason. Acts of God. Normal wear and tear.
• Any cause, if the Covered Lessee does not report the damage to Lessor prior to check out.


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RankBrain was used initially to answer about 15% of the searches where the website pages didn't have the exact phrase or words searched for.
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Wooden Nickel Pub & Eatery
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We're famous for our Saturday night slow-smoked prime rib and first class bbq! We house-smoke our turkey & ham, hand-craft our German sausage and bake all our bread from scratch! Catering Available.


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Network News Service acquires MediaWAN Gravity
Network News Service (NNS) has acquired a Solid State Logic MediaWAN Gravity with 20 encoders and 32TB of video storage on a fully mirrored server for use in its distribution of news content to network affiliates.
NNS, jointly owned by ABC, CBS and Fox News Channel, distributes news content to more than 500 affiliate stations. SSL customized the Gravity solution to meet the needs of NNS by creating custom links to databases for news and satellite operations and developing the tools to allow third-party craft editors to operate with the Gravity system.
Gravity displays real-time incoming content across a client's entire IP network. This feature allows monitoring of multiple live feeds. Live feed monitoring lets users select multiple incoming feeds and display them on the desktop at the same time, thus eliminating cable and monitor infrastructure. Using the multimonitor function, operators can create up to four additional windows that look at any of the 20-plus incoming feeds.
Live Edit, a live timeline, will let NNS work on a timeline within an editor that continues to expand as more content is streamed into the file. Users will not be required to reload the clip or refresh the screen to see additional video. In a fast-paced news environment, Live Edit's ever-growing timeline is critically important.
NNS will use the system to prepare content for distribution from about 30 workstations within the facility. An additional 30 workstations nationwide connect to the client's network via SSL's Backhaul video distribution solution.
The Gravity Web client featured in this MediaWAN Gravity solution allows producers to access, playback and manipulate content remotely from their bureau or via personal computer at any location. Solid State Logic has also created a custom module that allows all metadata to be transmitted to NNS news production servers at its numerous headquarters.
At the headquarters, NNS can use MediaWAN Gravity editors to create finished pieces for distribution to affiliates. NNS partner networks can then automatically schedule the transmission of these clips for distribution to their affiliates, using the Gravity automated scheduling software.
For more information, visit www.solid-state-logic.com.


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|Anne Helen Mydland explaining the process of Spode's blue under-glaze printing technique. With Neil Brownsword, Øystein Hauge and Johan Sandborg.
|The first impression of Spode.
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|Bits of history of the pottery craft at Spode, told by Anne Helen. Øystein Hauge paying close attention.
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Do you like the idea of working for a leading healthcare and protection insurer?
Do you want to make a positive difference to the service and proposition we deliver to our customers? At The Exeter, we work hard to make sure we look after our customers when their health takes a turn for the worse. That means what we do is rewarding and motivating. If this sounds good to you, read on.
Careers at The Exeter
At The Exeter, we put our success quite simply down to the fact that our people do such a fantastic job.
Our people understand what our customers need, putting them first and getting our service right first time for them is vital. Our people are friendly, helpful and committed to delivering excellent service, time and time again.
We work very hard, but have a culture that is energetic, down-to-earth and professional. Find out more about our Values & Behaviours here.
We're always on the lookout for enthusiastic, talented and motivated individuals that want to be part of our ambitious plans for the future, helping our customers protect tomorrow today.
Training and Development
The Exeter provides an environment where our people can learn, grow and reach their potential throughout their careers.
Working within the financial services industry, firms must have training and competence arrangements to ensure that customers are protected from poor practice. This may be a requirement, but, we think it's the right thing and only thing to be doing and integrate these practices into our everyday culture.
From the first day onwards, you will learn where you as an individual fit into the bigger picture of the organisation and how you can make a difference. All employees receive an induction, some of this is classroom based and other methods of training will be e-learning courses, mentoring and on-the-job training.
Training doesn't just stop after your induction finishes. As each employee has their own personal development plan, regular one-to-one's and Performance Conversations with their manager to help individuals to develop, progress and achieve their potential.
Competitive Salary & Benefits
We give reward and recognition to ensure that our people are valued as individuals. Below is what we can offer you:
- Benefit from a competitive salary which is regularly reviewed for the individual
- Plan for the future with our generous pension scheme
- Enjoy life and take time out with a minimum 24 days holiday plus Bank & Public Holidays
- Have peace of mind for loved ones with free Life Cover (four times salary)
- Feel protected by free Income Protection cover
- Look after your health with free Private Medical Insurance
- Benefit from an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to help you out when you need it
- Bargains galore with the EAP shopping discount scheme for employees
- Enjoy tax savings with our Childcare Voucher Scheme
- Get extra rewards with the Company Bonus Scheme linked to your personal & the business performance
- Keep your travel costs down with free parking on site, and really good links to motorways and public transport
- Enjoy free use of cycle racks and shower facilities
- Have fun at work with events organised by the Community & Charity Team and Social Team
- Discounts on your Dry Cleaning & Shoe Repairs, with convenient pickup and delivery from and to the office
Our office is situated on the eastern side of Exeter near major road networks. In addition, we are just 2 minutes' walk from the nearest bus stop, and a 20 minute walk from the nearest railway station.
For those who are greener and like to take the healthy option by cycling to work you can make use of the free cycle racks, shower and storage facilities on site.
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The textures you use are also important. In the case of a warm color palette such as the one described above, you can use soft textures and fabrics. You can use silk or cotton. After you've decided on a main color scheme for the room you'll have to add a few accents. They don't have to follow the same lines. In fact, it's best if they don't because this way they stand out and the contrasts become focal points. Accent features such as throw pillows, artwork, decorations, area rugs, etc. should be more colorful. You can opt for bold and vibrant shades that will complement your black furniture beautifully.
For example, you can use it for writing on a notepad or knitting an article of clothing. The swing arm component of these type of lamps make it easy to spot the difference between them and the regular lamps. The swing arm component often have two horizontal bars (attached with a hinge) sticking from the lamp. This allows it to swing 360 degrees and to reach out to a certain length (depending on the lamps design).
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Want to try out the green fields, beaches, coconut trees and Biryani? If yes, then Edarikode is a village in the South Indian state of Kerala, more popularly known as "God's Own Country". The village is located in the Malappuram district and comes within the Malabar region, the northern coastal part of Kerala. The district headquarters, Malappuram, is located at a distance of 13 km north-east of the village. Food lovers can visit this region, as Malabar is famous for its unique Biryani.
Places to Stay
As Edarikode is a village, one will have to weigh in the options of other towns and cities when it comes to the issue of staying. Good budget hotels are available in plenty in Malappuram. Some of the lodges which are worth considering are Motel Araam - Kuttipuram (Tariff – Rs. 500), Swagath Inn (Tariff – Rs. 900), Ruby Residency (Tariff- Rs. 600), Tamarind KTDC Easy Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 1,000) and others.
The official language of the area is Malayalam. English is also widely understood.
The important festivals celebrated are the fasting month of Ramadan, the two Eid(s), Vishu in April, Onam in August-September and Christmas.
Places of Interest
Located in the heart of the Malabar coast, the place has its own unique Muslim culture which is different from much of North India. Some of the places which are worth visiting in Malappuram are the Malappuram Juma Masjid, a very old mosque of its kind in the state, the Thiruppuranthaka Temple, Mannoor Shiva Temple, Kothakkunnu (known as the Marine Drive of Malappuram) and others.
How to Get There
The nearest airport is the Calicut International Airport at a distance of 25 km.
Tirur Railway Station in the nearby town of Tirur is the nearest major railway station at a distance of 13 km.
Various state transport buses as well as private buses connect the village to different cities in the region. Kallada Travels is a popular bus operator in the region. However, the village is mostly catered to by state-run buses. Book bus tickets online from the confines of your home or office without any hassle.


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Several explosions as well as gunfire rocked Istanbul's Ataturk airport on last night, killing at least 31 people and wounding at least 60 others, a senior Turkish official said.
As many as four attackers were responsible for the blasts, with two suspects possibly blowing themselves up after police opened fire. At least one of the bombers also fired an automatic weapon before detonating himself, according to The New York Times.
One bomber detonated himself just outside the terminal on the pavement, according to CNN, while the other blew himself up before entering the x-ray security check at the airport entrance.
No one has taken responsibility for the attack yet, but a top Turkish official told The Associated Press that the Islamic State is likely to blame.
Paul Roos, a South African tourist traveling with his wife Susie, said he heard shots and then saw a man with a gun. "We came up from the arrivals to the departures, up the escalator when we heard these shots going off," he said. "There was this guy going roaming around, he was dressed in black and he had a hand gun."
Istanbul Atatürk International, which is located on the European side of the city, is Turkey's largest airport. Last year, it was the 11th busiest in the world. Like other airports in Turkey, the security checks are found at both the entrance to the terminal building and before entry to the departure gates.
Video of at least one of the explosions as well as the rescue efforts circulated on Twitter yesterday.
The moment of the explosion in #istanbul pic.twitter.com/MS5zdeQM9b— Noah Ezra Taylor (@nezrataylor) June 28, 2016
This is horrible. This girl and all other victims in #Istanbul attack didn't deserve any of this pic.twitter.com/ymCf6v7CfK— Black Eye (@BlackEyeBlog) June 28, 2016
Turkey has suffered several bombings in recent months linked to Kurdish or Islamic State group militants, including two in Istanbul targeting tourists, which the authorities have blamed on the Islamic State group.
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The countdown to Dec. 25 is officially on, but that doesn't mean your home should be stuck with run-of-the-mill, cheap chocolate calendars with routine pictures and plastic-tasting candies. Invoke your inner craftiness and spice up your holiday decor with these 11 brilliant and beautiful DIY advent calendars that can be tailored to either your oh-so-adult tastes or inner child.
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11 amazing DIY advent calendars that anyone can make
Re-useable pouchesThese simple pieces of fabric have been bundled and bunched to create an elegant countdown that can double as a centrepiece. Swap out the fabric and choose customized colours that fit with your decor. GET CRAFTINGDesign Mom
Mix 'n' Match BoxesYou can use any type of box for this project: ring boxes, matchstick boxes or tiny gift boxes to start. Just fill them with little presents, wrap 'em up with pretty paper and pin them to a board. GET CRAFTINGKate's Creative Space
Paper BoxesIf you can fold paper, you can make yourself a stackable little tree filled with daily goodies. If you want to up your game, try downloading one of Powerful Mother's helpful prints. GET CRAFTING Powerful Mothering
Paper StarsHave yourself a good old fashioned starry night with some paper bags, silver thread and a little imagination. Really, it's that simple! GET CRAFTINGDesign Sponge
Little Loot BagsYou can find small paper bags at any dollar store (try the kids' party section). Then, with a little cutting and pasting, you've got yourself a paper advent calendar that, with a little TLC, you can reuse again next year, too. GET CRAFTINGThe Paper Mama
Toilet Paper CountdownYour friends might raise an eyebrow or two when you ask them to save their toilet paper rolls for you, but once they see what you've done with them they'll be wishing they thought of the idea first. GET CRAFTINGThe Sweet Life
Muffin TinNot using those mini muffin tins in your cupboard over the holidays? Fill them with pre-made treats instead, then tape paper circles or squares over them and let the countdown begin. Need some extra help? Club Chica Circle offers an easy printout. GET CRAFTINGClub Chica Circle
Magnetic CountdownEver wonder what to do with those mini David's Tea containers once they're empty? Make an advent calendar of course. Bonus tip: Fill these suckers with candy, chocolate, tea or coffee for a truly unique take. GET CRAFTINGMakoodle
A K Cup ChristmasThis cute little hanging tree is perfect for any kitchen. Customize the colours or use Tassimo cups instead. Are you a true coffee lover? Instead of emptying the cups out, just wrap up different flavours for a fun daily caffeine kick. GET CRAFTINGTeach Mama
Paper CupsWith some string, clothespins, paper cups and googly eyes, you too can have a homemade advent garland bound to put even the Grinchiest of guests into the holiday spirit. GET CRAFTINGBalancing Home
Wooden TreeYep, this festive tree stand is a little more comprehensive than the others, but as you pull your goodie bags down, it doubles as a Christmas card holder. Check out Shanty 2 Chic's easy instructions and marvel at how amazing your DIY skills are! GET CRAFTINGShanty 2 Chic
Toilet Paper HouseStill have leftover toilet paper rolls? Not to worry — this easy-to-assemble house is the perfect placeholder for adult-sized goodies, plus punching out the numbers each day is a cathartic stress reliever during this busy season! GET CRAFTINGMorning Creativity
Popsicle SticksHaven't got time for an actual calendar? Start small! Write down fun family activities, date ideas or solo projects on Popsicle sticks, attach a number on top, and throw them in a pretty jar. Done. GET CRAFTINGMess for Less


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I love Jesus. If I say nothing else, that is enough. But for those curiosity seekers, I am a 58 year old former special education teacher, current part time CCM Radio Announcer and author... who is married to her high school sweetheart. We have been together for 42 years, married 38 of those years! We have raised two sons, who are now married, have jobs and mortgages. AND...we became grandparents to a beautiful baby girl in August!! We also have our furry son, a West Highland Terrier. My heart's desire is to encourage people in their daily life. I believe that the Father speaks to us all the time, sometimes I have been too busy to listen. Even during times of trials and troubles, He is ever present. ~Be Encouraged Today~


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Part of the Cognitive Technologies book series (COGTECH)
Part of the Cognitive Technologies book series (COGTECH)
This textbook covers logical and relational learning in depth, and hence provides an introduction to inductive logic programming (ILP), multirelational data mining (MRDM) and (statistical) relational learning (SRL). These subfields of data mining and machine learning are concerned with the analysis of complex and structured data sets that arise in numerous applications, such as bio- and chemoinformatics, network analysis, Web mining, natural language processing, within the rich representations offered by relational databases and computational logic.
The author introduces the machine learning and representational foundations of the field and explains some important techniques in detail by using some of the classic case studies centered around well-known logical and relational systems.
The book is suitable for use in graduate courses and should be of interest to graduate students and researchers in computer science, databases and artificial intelligence, as well as practitioners of data mining and machine learning. It contains numerous figures and exercises, and slides are available for many chapters.


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In 2014 Viridis Energy will earn $ 30 million by making wood pellets
Canadian Viridis Energy Inc., which is an international energy company specializing in the agricultural and forestry wastes and biomass, has announced that its subsidiary Viridis Merchants Inc., an aggregation and trading service between buyers and sellers of alternative energy, has signed its first deal on wood pellet supplies.
The Company has signed the contract with the U.S. producer of wood pellets for supplying about 60 thousand tons of wood pellets on the European household market that is approximately 30% of the producing capacity of the pellet plant.
According to the contract pellets will be delivered once a month over the next 12 years starting from April 1, 2014 with the annual earnings of $ 8 million.
In 2014 Viridis is going to increase wood pellet production and double the profit from the sale of pellets up to $ 30 million as a result of the modernization of the pellet plant in Nova Scotia (Canada). Thus, Viridis Energy has already raised $ 517 520 of state funds. The Company plans to reach the full production of the plant in the second half of 2014.
Moreover, the Company expects Viridis Merchants Inc. to be a profitable addition to its production capacity, what proves the first successful transaction, which allowed Viridis to start in 2014 with the production capacity of 240 thousand tons of pellets, what is much higher than the last year's indicator.
Besides the plant in Nova Scotia, Viridis also owns Okanagan Pellet Sompany Inc. (OPC), which is located in Canada as well. OPC in March of this year has entered into a loan facilities agreement providing for a $ 3 250 000 secured loan with the Royal Bank of Canada. The funds will be mainly used to repay the company's debt held by Cornwall Investments LLC. Viridis received the critical funding from Cornwall in its early development stage. In addition, RBC has allocated the Company $ 250,000 for general working capital purposes.
Considering the growing demand for wood pellets in Europe combined with Nova Scotia's access to transatlantic ports, Viridis Energy increases wood pellet production. Since April 1 of the current year the Company has been producing about 240 thousand tons of pellets compared with 180 thousand tons of the previous year. The Company plans to increase wood pellet production and double the revenues up to $ 30 million a year.
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The lush green shady village square in Peregian Beach is a testament of collaboration between Locals & the Council.
You get the feeling there is pride of place now with regular praise & appreciation going to the Council's landscape/works department staff, to the lovely local who has donated the use of her push mower and to the dedicated volunteer who gives his time every day to looking after the grass.
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Lahore [Pakistan], Jan. 30 (ANI): A faith healer, who was earlier held in connection with the murder and rape of a seven-year-old girl in Kasur, was found hanging from a ceiling fan at his house, under unknown circumstances near Lahore on Monday.
The incident took place at Peerowal Road, about 280 km from Lahore.
According to The Express Tribune, the devotees of Baba Shabir found him hanging and had informed the police.
On receiving information, police reached the spot and shifted the body to D.H.Q. hospital for autopsy.
According to his nephew Muhammad Umer, Shabir had become depressed after being held in connection with the death of the seven-year-old minor, who was raped and murdered before her body was dumped on a trash heap in Kasur earlier this month.
Pakistani authorities on Thursday termed the accused of rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl, Imran Ali, as a potential serial killer.
A special anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Wednesday placed Imran in police remand for 14 days. He will be presented again before the court on February 8.
During the hearing, Imran admitted to killing and raping eight more girls in Kasur.
The Geo TV reported that Judge Sajjad Ali allowed a 14-day long physical remand to give time to the police to match Imran's DNA with seven other victims.
The minor, who was a resident of the Kasur district of Pakistan's Punjab province, was kidnapped on her way to a tuition centre on January 4.
Five days after her disappearance, she was found raped, dead and buried in a garbage dump on January 9 near Kashmir Chowk.
According to the initial post-mortem report, the minor was strangled to death after being raped multiple times.
As per the autopsy, the girl had marks of torture on nose, neck, and other parts of the body, the report said.
This incident incited huge protests in Kasur and other major cities of Pakistan. (ANI)


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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Flying Fish Farmhouse Summer Ale
Farmhouse Summer Ale
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Flying Fish Brewing Company
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Saison / Farmhouse Ale
Commercial Description:A tribute to the highly drinkable ""every day"" beers from French-speaking Belgium. Contains Belgian two-row pale malt and 7% wheat. This beer is lightly filtered with an earthy, spicy hop character from imported Styrian Goldings hops and a beautiful rich creamy head from the wheat. Dry quenching finish achieved by use of the traditional sour mash process
General Pricing:12oz bottle, ~ $8.00-$10.00 6 pack, ~$30.00-$37.00 Case
Background:Another Unknown: I just picked this up to see what it tasted like. I am curious if it is a true Belgian Saison Farmhouse Ale or just another summer ale that they call Farmhouse. So let's see what the Farmhouse has in store for us.
Review:The beer pours a clear pale straw with golden hues and a white head. There was not much of a head until I started pouring more aggressively.
I picked up a new temperature probe so we know that are starting out at 38 degrees. This is a little colder than normal; I put this in the freezer for a quick chill and left it in a little too long.
There is not much on the nose but I can detect a faint yeastiness. I expect the nose aromas to increase as the beer warms a little.
Well, I decided to let this sit a while and warm just a little. It is now at 46 degrees, which is more better where's I like it.
As predicted the hose has changed. There is now a real caramel malt aroma and a slight hoppiness that I did not notice when it was at 38 degrees. There is still a slight yeastiness on the nose.
Hmmm, I'm a little confused on this first sip. Not quite the funkiness of a real Saison Farmhouse but at the same time this is not your typical light summer ale either. Let me try a play by play.
Clean light sweet malts up front then a very refreshing effervescence over the tongue at mid-sip. There is an interesting tingling feeling on the tongue toward the back-end. On the back-end at the top of the swallow there is an interesting tang and a hop bitterness. This is slightly distracting and may make this not so easy to drink for some. The finish is fairly dry and refreshing. The final aftertaste is of a hop bitterness and that interesting tang or tingle also still present.
The beer has warmed to 62 degrees. This is not as refreshing as it was when it was colder. The hop presence is more noticeable now; not overly bitter but more noticeable.
All and all I'm liking this beer, even though it's not a saison it is still a very enjoyable summer ale.
Since I bought a six pack I'm going for a second one as I work on my final thoughts and take care of some stuff on the grill.
The lacing on this beer has been pretty impressive.
I drank the second beer while grilling and it was very refreshing. This really isn't a bad summer ale. It is a little hoppy; not very bitter but there is a definite hoppiness to this brew.
I also had a glass of this beer with dinner which was grilled London broil with baked potatoes, asparagus, eggplant and Portobello mushrooms. Also all cooked on the grill. It was quite accidental but the hop crispness of this beer cut through the smoky grilled flavors and turned out to be a good contrasting paring to this dinner.
This beer warmed well, I did not take the temperature but those last few sips where pretty close to room temperature and still pretty good. This beer did not pick up any unpleasantness as it warmed.
All and all this is a very enjoyable summer ale. It is a little hoppy but not very bitter. It doesn't have the Belgian Farmhouse Funk but it's still a easy drinking good Summer Ale.
I have to give this a C since it falls really short for being a Belgian Saison/Farmhouse Ale. But for an overall good summer ale it bay be closer to a B.
I do recommend this beer but not as a good representation of a Belgian Farmhouse Ale style. It is a good refreshing summer ale with a good hop bite to it. That hoppy bite may be a little much for some but it is extremely mild for a Hop Head. All and all this is a very drinkable Summer Ale.
Posted by John at 5/18/2010 12:20:00 AM
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How to enjoy a planet-friendly Christmas
Christmas is a time of excess in every way. From electricity usage to presents galore, an overload of food, packaging and energy. The festive season takes its toll on the environment, as well as our bodies and bank accounts.
It's a time of fun, laughter and love. If we're a little more aware, we can have a lovely time whilst being more mindful of the resources we are using. With a little effort and imagination, Christmas can be more sustainable. The Food Rush let's us know how...
Deck the halls with recycled decorations
When decorating your home for Christmas, use the decorations that you already have. Or, buy ones made from recycled materials or from craft fairs to ensure they will last for years to come.
There are lots of eco-friendly decorations on the market now. For example, you can buy stockings and bunting made from recycled sari fabric. Instead of buying store-bought advent calendars, buy or make a fabric or wooden one. You can then fill it up with little gifts that you choose, year after year. Skip the disposables and use fabric napkins and tablecloths that can be washed and used again.
To save electricity, use fewer lights and make sure the ones you do use are LED. Put your lights on a timer so they can turn off automatically at a certain time. Remember, if you're all congregated in the kitchen, to make sure the lights and TV are off in the living room!
Although artificial trees are reusable, they do use resources for manufacture and shipping. If you are interested in one, check out Gumtree, eBay or Freegle for a pre-loved tree.
Real trees are a preferred option as they are better for the environment. Try to buy a potted one that will have an extended life rather than being thrown away after the holiday. There is the option to recycle trees after Christmas in some local areas. You can even rent Christmas trees online. For an alternative tree, decorate a potted plant or spray a bunch of twigs and hang decorations from them.
Festive food – Watch the waste
Most people make the mistake of buying too much food over Christmas. Then they either stuff themselves to prevent waste or throw most of it away. Write a practical list of everything you need before you shop. Try to shop locally, and choose seasonal produce (that includes Brussels sprouts!). Don't buy items just because they're traditional if no one actually enjoys them. Make space in your freezer for leftovers, or get creative and turn them into something else. Offer guests a doggy bag as they go home, so everyone can enjoy using up the leftovers.
Crafty Christmas cards and wrapping paper
Get crafty and make your own Christmas cards or wrapping paper. Store-bought cards consume a vast amount of resources and will be thrown away within a few weeks at most. Homemade Christmas cards are thoughtful, personal and fun, and are appreciated even more.
E-cards are becoming much more the norm these days, so you can send your Christmas spirit online instead of using paper. An increasing trend on social media is to send a small donation to charity instead of sending a card. Or, reconnect with loved ones by making a festive phonecall!
Recycle as much as possible. Reuse old wrapping paper again, or buy recycled wrapping paper. Old comics, magazines or calendars also make great wrapping paper. Last year's cards can be cut up to make festive postcards or gift tags. Or forget the gift tags altogether and write straight onto the paper.
Guiltless gifts
Whilst some gifts need to be bought new, there is no point in spending silly money on presents that won't be used. Gifts are meant to be thoughtful. Think about making something homemade that you know the recipient will love. Or visit local craft fairs, boutiques, farmer's markets or family-run businesses. These are great for recycled or ethical gifts, and you can ask where they were made or came from.
A great idea to save money and unwanted presents is to have a Secret Santa between friends or family members. Write down everyone's name and place it in a hat. One by one you can pick out a name and this will be your recipient. Who picked who should be kept a secret and you can put all the presents in a pile so there is still an element of surprise. Establish a budget so that everyone will spend the same amount. This way, everyone gives and receives one special present. No more stressing about buying good presents for everyone!
It's easy to make your Christmas time more sustainable in many ways with just a little extra thought. You can still have a fabulous time whilst being mindful of the environment.
Merry Christmas from The Food Rush!
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Help Mortimer Beckett recover artifacts stolen by the Crimson Thief.
Poor Mortimer Beckett; after spending the first three games in GameHouse's popular series traveling through reality and fantasy alike, he has little time to rest. A mysterious criminal, dubbed the Crimson Thief, has taken historical artifacts from around the globe, and Mortimer takes it upon himself to recover these items and solve the mysteries of the Crimson Thief.
As in previous games in the series, the Crimson Thief is split into chapters, with each chapter being located in a different country. You'll have a list of "hidden" or otherwise necessary items that must be collected throughout a variety of environments in each country, with all of these items remaining constant at the bottom of the screen. Some items are hidden within the scenes, while others need to be gathered by completing some sort of task – using a crowbar to open a manhole and recovering a coin in the sewers, for example. Back and forth you'll go, completing tasks in each scene in a fairly linear fashion, until you've also found enough "travel ticket" pieces to travel to the next country.
As you go along, you'll eventually recover the artifact found in that country, normally after completing a puzzle or two. These puzzles are fairly challenging, if only for the fact that they don't come with detailed instructions. Instead, it's up to your observational skills to understand what to do and then figure out how to do it either through strategy or trial and error. Some of these puzzles deal with matching items to their country flag, while others rely on tile-sliding or code-breaking.
The rest of the game can be described in the same way. Mortimer Beckett and the Crimson Thief is not a simple game, even though its gameplay setup isn't that complex. With somewhat blurry graphics, the cluttered or otherwise large scenes can be hard to navigate, as it's not entirely clear as to what items you can interact with or not.
Upon landing in a new country, you'll likely spend lots of time simply hovering your mouse around the screen, waiting for it to change into the "interactive" symbol, and must then decipher which item in your inventory corresponds to that particular area. You can't rush through the game, which might be frustrating to some, but if you take your time and thoroughly clear each scene, there's a real sense of satisfaction that arrives once you've used every single item in a country.
Depending on how familiar you are with such games, or how quickly you pick up on the rules of puzzles, you can expect to spend around four hours completing the game. There's an epilogue to unlock after you've completed the main story, and the Premium Edition gives you a Strategy Guide if you get stuck (unfortunately, you must exit back to the main menu to access it).
While the games in the Mortimer Beckett franchise have never exactly been "easy" games, they tend to have a charming storyline or cutscenes to flesh them out. While the cutscenes do exist between countries here, mostly in the form of travel animations, the story itself feels shallow and under-developed. Still, the gameplay is just challenging enough to be satisfying, and is definitely recommendable to previous fans of the franchise.


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The Joint Council
The Joint Council is a legislative body. It is sometimes referred to as Council of Concurrent Jurisdiction, and is next to the General Assembly in authority. It consists of the three presidencies which are made by law: the First Presidency, the Twelve, and the Seventy. This council is made up of what could be referred to as the executive and legislative bodies or legislative authorities of the church. Each presidency when sitting in quorum and when unanimous in its decisions, has equal authority, and the weight of their decisions is equal one with the other. This constitutes part of the checks and balances that our Lord placed in his church to protect the church against abuses. All prophecy, all legislation to be considered by the body, must be evaluated by the three quorums for conformity to the laws of God prior to being brought to the General Assembly or Conference. This Joint Council will establish set times to meet and conduct the required oversight to prevent the flagrant disregard of the rights of the people and legislate for the church , in order to protect them from any and all abuse. See D&C 126: 10 d-e


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I know you can't believe it... a post on this blog!
Big shock huh after nearly four months! Sorry for the hiatus, it was all due to moving house, and losing the camera, and then just life taking over! I was preparing dinner tonight though and suddenly felt inspired to put the recipe up on here. It's another of our regular favourites and to be honest I'm surprised it's not on here already as it is the Comedian's most frequent request. Don't panic too much about the time involved in cooking risotto. Yes you do have to keep checking it and stirring it, but I've found I've got quite good at adding a ladle-full of stock and then running and doing a quick job or check on the kids before getting back to stir and add another ladle-full. It doesn't necessarily mean standing and stirring non-stop for an hour! Here's my recipe.....
Lemon Risotto
1 Red onion
1 Shallot
2 or 3 garlic cloves
Tablespoon olive oil
Knob of butter
250g Risotto rice
1 Litre Chicken stock
1/2 glass white wine
Juice of two lemons
Lemon rind (I've put this separately as you don't really want the rind of both lemons! Just some)
1 Egg yolk
Parmesan cheese
Black pepper
1. Grate the red onion, shallot and garlic. This will kill your eyes by the way, but is definitely worth it to produce a smooth and creamy risotto without big hard lumps of onion.
2. Put two large pans onto the hob; in one heat the chicken stock, in the other melt the butter and olive oil together and add the grated oniony mixture. Cook until softened.
3. Add the risotto rice and stir until coated with the oniony oily mixture.
4. Now comes the important part. Take a ladle-full of the stock and add it to the risotto pan, stir until it has absorbed. Repeat this process until the risotto is creamy but not too soft and puddingy. This may take 20 minutes or may take an hour. You may not use all the stock or you may use it all and need to top up with boiling water. It seems to be different every time I make it. About halfway through I substitute one of the ladles of stock for half a glass of white wine... just because I reckon all food tastes better with alcohol in it ;) Don't worry the alcohol cooks away, it just gives a lovely flavour.
5. At this point you have your basic risotto and can remove from the heat to add whatever flavour you fancy. For the lemon risotto I mix together the lemon juice, lemon rind, egg yolk, a generous helping of parmesan cheese and black pepper, and stir the whole lot in. Today I also added some peas and some leftover chicken I got off the bones before I turned them into the stock. You can add anything though, mushrooms also work well, or bacon.
6. Serve with a green salad on the side and lots more parmesan on top.
Risotto is such lovely comforting food, perfect for this chilly, rainy weather. The Comedian is rather addicted to the lemon version, but maybe over this season I can get him to let me branch out a little.
There we are, I've broken the blogging break. We're about to hit the season of Yuletide sewing so hopefully I'll be on here much more over the next month... once I work out which box the sewing machine is in!
I'd better run as Friday night is date night, so I've just run away from the table above, abandoning my husband, to quickly post this. By the way; the Midwinter Graphic ceramics above were discovered by my mum and I in a charity shop in Guildford. Just £15 for 16 plates, two casserole dishes and a sauce jug... bargain!
Friday, 13 November 2009
Lemon Risotto
I know you can't believe it... a post on this blog!
2 comments:
- Me, you, the boys and the baby said...
Looks great!
- 13 November 2009 at 20:52
- misschris said...
yum, I love risotta.
- 25 November 2009 at 22:46


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