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We've been on 5 total cruises (Commodore, RCCL, NCL, HAL, Celebrity) and loved all 5. Were they perfect? No. Did we have a terrific time? Yes.
I read a lot of cruise reviews and comments on these sites and have noticed what seems to be a trend for many bad reviews and comments. Many many complaints.
And IMHO many of the complaints sure seem minor compared to the "problems" which cause these cruisers to have such horrible times on their trips.
No towel animals! (I've never had towel animals)
Confiscated the booze I was smuggling aboard!
Luggage arrived late
Waiter didn't remember that I like X with dinner
Buffet was crowded
Carpets were worn
food was horrible
Dancers couldn't dance
People had the nerve to wear jeans in the dining room.
gym didn't have enough treadmills
And on and on............
So, is the cruise industry really deteriorated this much? Should I be concerned when finally getting around to our next cruise....no these bad reviews won't stop us........?
It does seem that most of these negative comments come from cruisers that have cruised a lot. In fact, I can't recall a negative review from any first time cruisers.
What's the feeling out there? Is it that bad now? I would guess not.
When someone has a compaint of consequence, not the list mentioned, my opinion is, it should be addressed on a ship, just as you would address it on land...being on a cruise ship does not justify, not addressing something legitimate that effects one's cruise..in the proper manner, I would add.
If the passenger is a person where everything bothers them, or someone who's expectations of what they have imagined their cruise should be, and it does not measure up, small things can get a life of their own.
Most people do roll with the flow, unless, there is a major glitch...the Crankies, will whine, and come back and post...
Enjoy your cruise...99 % of us do
WOW,,,,if I were you, I'd give a lot of thought to what you're doing before you book your next cruise. If you're not careful,,,you might book a ship and bet a cabin where you got NO TOWEL ANIMALS! What could be worse? The next thing that'll happen, is that your bus boy will probably forget that you like iced tea instead of water! I just can't imagine such a horrible experience!
How stupid can people be? I've been on well over 100 cruises over the years, and yes, I've had cruises that had slightly overweight dancers, and no towel animals, and maybe the frozen yogurt was strawberry instead of chocolate,,,,but I had a GREAT time anyway.
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I believe that no matter what you do there will always be people who just likes to complain. Now I've been on an All Inclusive and hated it. But that was because it was not my thing. I've only been on 1 cruise but I loved it. It was more to my style of vacationing. I think if the people who complained where really as miserable as some state, they wouldn't cruise anymore. I think there just wanting to sound off and maybe just have somebody listen and reply
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09/14/09 Enchantment of the Seas
10/19/08 Crown Princess
03/04/04 Majesty of the Seas
Some people wouldn't be happy if they weren't complaining about something It's their vacation after all so they should want to be happy!!!
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Carnival Valor Feb. 08
Carnival Holiday Dec 08
Carnival Triumph Feb 09
Island Princess coming in Nov. 2009
OH NO !!! A cruise with no towel animals? 34 cruises & almost always had friends in my room at night wearing my sunglasses that I left on the table. Guess when I go on my next cruise, if there aren't any animals, I 'll talk to my hubby instead of my towel creatures.
Sometimes it's difficult to listen to all the complaints about cruising. I know a lot of changes have been made due to cutbacks, but alot of the changes also come from some of the younger new generation of cruisers that the lines are trying to attract.
Some people just can't be pleased. I guess to each their own.
Still, all in all, you can't beat the value of a cruise when you figure in all that we get. Food, entertainment, activities, the different ports, etc.
I, too, have had problems with cruises. But they were NEVER bad enough to ruin my cruise!! We had some serious issues on the last cruise, but it was not enough to make us stop cruising. We're just happy to be away and on vacation.
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Grandeur OTS 3/2010
I believe anyone who leaves a negative feedback, went on their cruise with a negative attitude. For goodness sake your on vacation just relax and enjoy the beauty of being catered to. I for one have never in 7 cruises had a bad expierence. I was just happy to be on vacation. So enjoy your cruises you deserve it.
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CCL Valor 1-09
CCL Glory 11-09
yes, i used to be one of those people who started noting 'negatives' on the first day, then i learned to note the negatives and tear up the list before complaining or entering them on the cruise evaluation form. most were so very minor anyway -- and the very few that weren't were saved for the questionnaire. you'd be surprised how after a day or two aboard a wonderful ship the little things tend to disappear. to cruise is heaven.
if the fresh flower displays in the atrium were old and wilted, did i notice? well,, of course. did a ask around? of course. did it ruin my cruise, definitely not. some things i just, as the younger folks say, learn to 'suck up' and go on.
I think it is a bit naive of anyone to think that someone could go on a cruise, have problems, that could impact the enjoyment of the cruise,and not be a bit upset over their experiences. I don' know of anyone who goes on vacation, with thoughts of complaining. We all work too darn hard for those vacation dollars, and we all want to relax and enjoy every minute.
Some people harp on the small stuff, that's when you gotta go with the flow, but when toilets overflow, no air conditioning, things of that sort happen, who isn't going to rightly, be upset..Complaints of that level, should be handled by the highest level of customer service, and handled swiftly. Swiflty would be desired, but the ship could have issues that delay even the best of problem solving personnel...
Communication is the key I feel, in allaying someones temper. Things happen, big and small..what would run off my back, could set another cruiser on edge..But we cannot dimiss a cruisers legit complaints, just as we are thrilled to hear of a perfect 10 cruise...
anyone out there ever have a 'perfect 10' cruise -- or even a day of life, for that matter???
My original post was not of course directed at major problems like bad plumbing, etc but what I consider petty "problems" like no towel animals or worn furniture.
Of course the big problems like plumbing and A/C are a real pain but even then if the crew is fast and efficiant with solving the problem, why complain later?
To me the only time to really complain other than the evaluation forms (yes, they should know about worn areas) is if they don't work the problem immediately and you get stuck for a long time with bad plumbing or A/C type problems.
I let nothing ruin my fun. I belive that everything you do is what you make it.
I did not have a cabin steward, so I asked someone else to help me.
They over charged me, it was fixed the day we docked.
The ship caught fire, I made it home safe.
I think these people are overworked as it is. I try not to complain unless things are really really bad. I was told by one bar tendner that he has to work 14 hour shifts aday everyday. He is older and can not get a decent job back in his home country (India) and has a wife and kids to support. He told me that they only have 18 hours to leave the US after they start their vacation or end their contract. Can you imaige buying a air ticket in 18 hours and the price it would cost? And the lines does NOT pay their way. He did say that he makes more money on this ship then he would in India but he feels like a slave.
I'm hardly the pro many people on these boards can claim. Although, truth be told I have over six years comulative time at sea. Unfortunately, all but three weeks was on board a submarine in the USN. Talk about lousy food...
Anyway, I have been on three vacation cruises and I had the occasional large problem but everyone was taken care of promptly when I brought it to the attention of a staff member. There are always little things that one can choose to complain about but why? Life is too short to complain all the time. I may come off as a Pollyanna but I go out of my way to enjoy myself, especially when I am on vacation.
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Disney Magic February 4 2006
RCCL Freedom January 20 2008
Disney Wonder October 2009
RCCL Rhapsody of the Seas September 2011
Disney Magic February 2012
Disney Wonder January 2014
Disney Wonder to Hawaii 2015...I hope!
We cruise to get away from all the hustle of everyday life. People are going to complain no matter what. Have I ever had a cruise that was a "perfect 10", no but I sure have had a lot of fun on the 9's, 8"s, 7's......
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Symphony OTS 11/2018
Navigator OTS 12/2018
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I love all the responses blaming the individual for a bad cruise. The little things make the big thing worse. I planned a surprise cruise for my disabled Mother's 70th birthday. A cruise to Alaska was her lifelong dream, and I planned carefully, structuring every part of our vacation on whether it was going to accesible for her. I was even advised that I would need to pay more to make it accessible for her. We watched dozens of youtube videos from Don M, Frank & Kevin, and wheelchair Jimmy to be prepared. Accessibility was next to none, or so hard on the caregiver (me) that it was hard to stay positive. For instance, being sat at the emptyLa Cucina across from the buffet because they couldn't accommodate my Mother's wheelchair. Boy, were those trips back and forth across the hall so terribly fun for me, especially when the staff locked the door to La Cucina Anytime we requested assistance (which we were told to do) we were treated like an annoying burden. They were not prepared for my Mother on the $250 excursion we purchased, and blamed that on us in the most degrading and humiliating manner possible. For us, that is not a little thing, and I did already place a complaint that has yet to receive a response. Sometimes a person really just wants something near perfection to go with the $2000-$3000+ pricetag.
For example, whoever told you that you "would need to pay more to make it accessible for her" was providing incorrect information to you just to get you to pay more, not because you needed to pay more. Not knowing how this works caused you to pay more than you needed to for no reason.
Same thing is true with the shore excursion situation.
So, in this case, the individual is more at fault than the cruise line.
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All that having been said, I still had a great time on that cruise. The luggage thing would be the only critical thing I'd have to say about that whole sail but I think it's fair game when it functionally cuts down on your vacation time.
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8 Insider Tips For Choosing the Right Caterer In Regents Park
When it comes to the important things that can make or break an event, couple of are as important as the quality, flavor and appearance of the food and beverages you serve. A lot is riding on your choice which caterer to hire, and if you believe this choice really isn't really that crucial, take a look at it by doing this, amazing catering can rescue an event that's on the rocks, however bad catering will almost always send out guests to the doors.
In addition, because catering is typically the # 1 or # 2 line-item expense for many events, the catering service you select is also a substantial budgetary decision and can affect just how much money you have left over to spend on other areas depending upon food expenses and amounts.
Add in that caterers can differ drastically in their pricing and the kinds of meals and services they use, and the process of picking a caterer can figuratively and actually feel like you are comparing apples to oranges.
# 1 Responsiveness And Personal Interest In Your Requirements
Of all the event and catering professionals we talked with, this turned up over and over and over again, mainly due to the fact that how responsive and interested a caterer is during your preliminary conversations is a sign of how they will carry out during the length of their agreement with you (and more on contracts later).
A potential caterer ought to be learning as much as they can about you in your very first few conversations with them, so you need to expect them to be talking and asking concerns about 20% of the time and you supplying answers and detailing your requirements about 80% of the time.
# 2 Ability To Manage Your Specific Type of Occasion In Regents Park 4118
Not every catering service is best or every kind of event, and many catering services themselves freely confess this.
So when interviewing your Regents Park catering services (and you must consult with a minimum of 3 catering services for any event with a sensible budget), you need to specify about the type of occasion you are planning and the kind of food and/or presentation you are expecting. Otherwise, you might wind up choosing a catering service who simply isn't a good suitable for the type or style of your occasion.
Practically every catering service has a basic menu or menus to select from, and lots of do supply some level of built-in flexibility to adapt these menus to your specific needs by replacing specific items and/or customizing others.
However, the standout catering services will go beyond standardized menu choices and be willing to develop amazing fare that matches a lot more specific theme and dietary requirements.
# 3 Willingness To Provide Tastings
How will you ever understand exactly what a caterer can do unless you sample their goods? And more specifically, how will you know exactly what the menu items you are considering will taste like unless you specifically try them?
Some people avoid asking to sample the specific items they desire for their event due to the fact that it looks like an inconvenience for the catering service, but it is standard to request a sampling of what you are meaning to order before you sign on the dotted line.
In addition, you can ask for wine parings for these tastings if they are appropriate for your occasion (again, be prepared to pay a fee, it's a small cost to pay to ensure you choose the ideal caterer). When you are tasting the food, also address how it is presented, as any catering service who puts in the time to properly display a sample will most likely be more likely to make that kind of effort on your event day.
Are you an event manager who needs to manage catering details, spending plans and projects?
Or are you a caterer who has to track proposals, invoices, meal choices, stock and other customer information?
# 4 Familiarity With The Venue
You might remain in for a surprise if you employ a BARBEQUE take-out joint to cater a formal ballroom fundraising event. Or if you select a high-end corporate event catering service to serve a barn wedding. Why? Since these catering services may not be accustomed to preparing and serving food in such a setting.
This can get even more specific depending on constraints of the location itself, like when it comes to museums and historical sites.
A lot more conventional places can likewise have restrictions that catering services must follow, like specific setup requirements or disposal limitations for waste food and water, so having a caterer that recognizes with a location's rules can possibly save you lots of inconvenience on occasion day.
# 5 Total Explanation Of Services/Goods Promised In The Contract
The caterer's contract need to clearly define exactly what food, drinks and services the caterer will be supplying on the designated day( s). Additionally, it needs to safeguard you from non-performance as much as it protects the caterer from non-payment/default, so you may wish to consider having a lawyer} take a look at it before you sign it.
Every detail ought to be consisted of in the agreement, included selected menus, number of servings and/or people to be served, beverage/bar service information (if suitable) and all prices and extra services.
No catering service in Regents Park with a shred of self-respect and scruples enters into a contract with plans to bail at the last minute, however you have to make sure there is a cancellation stipulation in your agreement just in case your caterer has to cancel.
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When it comes to black mold in your home, these are some of the best natural ways to deal with black mold:
Tea Tree Oil or Pine oil
Bleach will definitely work to effectively kill black mold. However, it's ideal not to turn to bleach since bleach comes with so many concerning health side effects, including irritation to the eyes, mouth, lungs and skin. If you have asthma or another breathing problem, then the use of bleach is even more health-hazardous. Bleach can also burn human tissue, both internally and externally, especially in small children.
Tea tree oil is one of several natural mold killers that you can employ instead of bleach. To put tea tree oil's natural fungicide power to work, combine two teaspoons of tea tree oil with two cups water in a spray bottle and shake well. Spray the mixture anywhere that you see black mold. Then just let it sit and reapply as needed. Tea tree oil is said to be one of the best natural mold killers. Pine oil can also be used in a similar fashion.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is another great natural anti-mold substance. Mix a teaspoon of baking soda with two cups of water in a spray bottle. Make sure to shake the mixture well. Next, spray the moldy areas and use a scrubbing brush to scrub the black mold away. Rinse the area and spray it again with the baking soda solution. This time just let it dry.
Put undiluted white distilled vinegar into a spray bottle and spray the vinegar directly on the moldy area(s). Let it set without any rinsing or scrubbing. This is a smelly natural mold remedy, but it's said to be highly effective and the vinegar scent will fade.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
If you just can't handle the smell of vinegar (even short term), then there is another option that is odorless. I'm talking about grapefruit seed extract, which is an excellent antifungal both internally and externally. To use it on a moldy area in your home, simply combine 20 drops of grapefruit seed extract with two cups of water in a spray bottle. Shake the mixture and spray it directly on the mold and do not rinse.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is another odorless option that can be used to kill black mold. Pour a 3 percent concentration hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle and spray the moldy areas until they are saturated. Let the hydrogen peroxide sit for at least 10 minutes before scrubbing the area well. Wipe the area with hydrogen peroxide when you're done scrubbing.
Natural remedies may not be as strong as bleach, and typically need to be repeated, but they are a much healthier route!
Identify the Moisture Source
The absolute key to dealing with black mold anywhere is to identify what's creating the warm, damp environment in which the black mold can flourish. If you clean up black mold but don't address the source of the moisture, then the black mold is highly likely to return. No natural or conventional treatment will prevent or remove mold permanently unless you remove mold's necessary ingredient, which is moisture.
Fix the Source
You need to completely fix any water leaks, enable better ventilation where humidity is high and/or address any HVAC system problems. You can also purchase a dehumidifier for any areas that tend to be too humid. Exhaust fans are in kitchens and bathrooms for good reason. Make sure you use them to get moisture out of these prime mold areas.
Throw Away Mold-Ridden Items
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I changed my mobile card due to a change of my notebook where the new one no longer supports pcmcia cards. So I switched to the Huawei E220 usb UMTS Modem. The drawback, it does not work from scratch, the benefit, the signal strength is much better.
So the device is recogniced as an scsi storage device if you plug it in.
You have to close all open windows showing content of the device and unmount the device.
call the follwing commands:
rmmod usb-storage
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and write down the vencor id and produc number of the attached device, then call
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unplug the device, replug again and check that there are three usb devices calling:
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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for TripAdvisor, Inc.TRIP . Shares have added about 3.2% in that time frame.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is TRIP due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
TripAdvisor Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Beat
TripAdvisor Inc. reported adjusted fourth-quarter 2017 earnings of 6 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9 cents.
Also, earnings decreased 63% from the year-ago quarter and 84% sequentially. However, revenues of $321 million were above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $311 million.
TripAdvisor's quarterly revenues reflect a decrease of 26.9% sequentially but an increase of 1.6% year over year.
Revenue Segments
TripAdvisor reports revenues under two segments: Hotel and Other.
Revenues of $244 million from the Hotel segment decreased 3% from the year-ago quarter but made up 76% of the total revenues. This segment includes click, display, subscription and transaction-based revenues from hotels, air and cruise, including that from the company's largest subsidiary, SmarterTravel, as well as from operations in China.
Revenues of $77 million from the Non-Hotel segment increased 20% year over year and contributed to the remaining 24% of the total revenues. This segment includes revenues from attractions, restaurants and vacation rental businesses.
Revenues by Source
Revenues of $137 million from Click-based advertising decreased 11% from the year-ago quarter and accounted for 43% of the total revenues. Revenues from Display-based advertising increased 12% year over year to $77 million and brought home 24% of the total revenues. The other hotel revenue component was $30 million, up 3% from the year-ago quarter. However, it accounted for 10% of the total revenues. Non-Hotel revenue component contributed to the remaining 24%, accounting for $77 million in revenues, up 20% year over year.
Operating Results
TripAdvisor's adjusted operating expenses of $267 million increased 2% year over year. The adjusted operating margin of 2.8% was down 40 bps from the year ago-quarter.
On a GAAP basis, TripAdvisor's net loss was $84 million or 60 cents per share, compared to net profit of $1 million or earnings of 1 cent per share.
Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
TripAdvisor exited the quarter with cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of roughly $708 million, down from $763 million in the prior quarter. Accounts receivables were $230 million, decreasing from $254 million in the last quarter.
Long-term debt was $230 million in the fourth quarter compared with $265 million in the previous quarter.
Cash flow from operations was $18 million, increasing from ($135) million in the previous quarter. Capex was $15 million, flat from the prior quarter. Free cash flow was $3 million, increasing from ($150) million in the previous quarter.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
In the past month , investors have witnessed an upward trend in fresh estimates. There have been five revisions higher for the current quarter compared to one lower.
TripAdvisor, Inc. Price and Consensus
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At this time, TRIP has a subpar Growth Score of D, however its Momentum is doing a lot better with a B. However, the stock was allocated a grade of F on the value side, putting it in the bottom 20% quintile for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of F. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
The company's stock is suitable solely for momentum based on our styles scores.
Estimates have been broadly trending upward for the stock and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, TRIP has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
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Kristen Cavallari and Lauren Conrad's on-screen feudJune 1st, 2009 - 8:44 pm ICT by GD
Kristin Cavallari assured in front of the media that she did not push Lauren Conrad out of the reality show, "Hills." Conrad and Cavallari have been fighting it out for quite some time in the MTV reality series. Conrad is quitting the show at the end of the 5th season giving a clear gateway pass for Cavallari to step into the show.
Kristen Cavallari will be making her appearance in the 6th season, having shown up in the 5th season's finale. The season's finale episode on the 31st of May showed Cavallari, a former "Laguna Beach" star, make a late entry at the wedding of Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag. Her surprise appearance invited a host of gossip from the other guests.
In the 6th season Cavallari takes over the lead from Lauren Conrad. Kristen says it will be fun for her to enter the show as she feels like she is at home, knowing the cast and crew. Her entry stirs up settled dust and results in Conrad getting upset and ultimately to her exit from the show. Cavallari's entry is pitched in to evoke some melodrama and fun.
Meanwhile, the off-screen feud between Cavallari and Audrina Patridge is brewing into a big storm with the latter claiming that Cavallari always tries to hog all the attention. In an interview on KIIS FM radio show, Patridge told host Ryan Seacrest that she gets defensive when someone gets in her face, hinting that Cavallari was doing just that.
Cavallari reveals that her main aim in the show was to binge on alcohol, stir up and get in fights and also invest some time in hooking up, the "good stuffs" according to her.
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TRIP'ING- The Road Trip to Kinnaur & Spiti
If you wish to find yourself in a cold desert then Spiti valley is the ultimate destination for you. Situated at a height of 12,500 feet from sea level, Spiti valley is all covered with gigantic sky-high mountain piercing the clear blue sky. The enchanting sound of the streams of Spiti River tears the peace of Spiti Mountains. In the night, the beauty of ink-blue sky with shining stars will live you speechless. The road trip starting from Shimla to Spiti is designed for travelers who quest for discovering the lush beauty of delightful sceneries. The road trip goes through the beautiful rustic lands of Kinnaur, apple orchards of Sangla, lands of Kapla and Spiti valley exploring nature at every step. Each and every small village or land the trip passby offers a memory to remember for a lifetime. We have given the wings to your desires of unleashing the beauty of the Himalayas in the rustic land. If you are challenging enough to explore the enthralling experience of Kinnaur-Spiti road trip, plan your trip with us.
DAY 1: Shimla-Kufri-Narkanda-Hatu- Sarahan Overnight stay in a hotel. -Drive from Shimla to Sarahan via Kufri, Theog, Fagu, Narkanda, Rampur. Enroute visit Hatu Peak (11154 ft.) one of the highest peak in Shimla. Sarahan commands a view of Srikhand Mahadev Peak & is famous for its 800 years old Bhimakali Temple, one of the 51 Shaktipeeths and visit a Bird sanctuary over there.
DAY 2: Sarahan-Sangla-Karcham-Chitkul Overnight stay in a hotel. -Participate in the Morning Aarti at Bhimakali Temple. Your journey from here will take you to another spectacular destination in the central Himalayas which is also known as the Baspa valley – the prettiest valley in Himachal. Follow the course of the Sutlej River to Karcham where it is joined by the Baspa (Sangla) river flowing from the east. From Karcham, Sangla valley is 18 km and the road winds its way uphill through some more amazing cliffs. From Sangla village to Chitkul it's a beautiful ride, sometimes along the river and sometimes through mountain trails. Chitkul is a last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibet border. Chitkul and Sangla, both being adorned with beautiful snow-clad mountains are often called as the Swiss Alps of India.
DAY 3: Chitkul – Reckong Peo – Kalpa Overnight stay in a hotel. -Explore the vicinity around including an ancient Kamru Fort & Temple dedicated to the Goddess Kamakhya Devi which was brought from Assam. Hereafter, drive to Kalpa and on reaching there, visit the apple orchards and beautiful streams, within the vicinity. Kalpa is one of the biggest and most beautiful village of Kinnaur district. It is very famous for the production of high quality of apples, and pinus gerardiana i.e. chilghoza, There are spectacular sights early in the morning as the rising sun touches the snowy peak with crimson and golden light.
DAY 4: Kalpa-Nako-Giu-Tabo Overnight stay in a hotel. - Explore Kalpa and Reckong Peo to enjoy the stunning views of the Kinnaur – Kailash mountains, visit the sacred temples, monasteries and get an insight of the local life. Depart for Nako crossing the treacherous Malling stream. Also visit Nako lake (Kinnaur's most picturesque hamlets), Buddhist temples (a foot like impressions ascribed to the saint Padmasambhava) also the Nako monastery. The monasteries contain a large number of scriptures & pieces of art, wall paintings & stucco. Now you enter Spiti crossing the check post at Sumdo, proceed towards village Giu, 17 km from Sumdo. Giu village is famous about the mummy since 1975. Visit the temple where the 500 years old mummy is still preserved. Then explore the oldest monasteries in the world that is Tabo Monastery, the favorite of the Dalai Lama.
DAY 5: Tabo-Dhankar- Kaza Overnight stay in a hotel. -Almost 27 km away from Tabo you reach Dhankar, visit Dhankar Gompa, the traditional Capital of Spiti which sits pretty on a hilltop. The hill-top Fort that overlooks the Spiti Valley also used to serve a Jail in old days. A stiff climb of less than an hour brings you to Dhankar Lake which seems tiny despite a 2 km circumference amidst the vast undulating pastures surrounding it. Spent amazing moments beside the lake and proceed towards Kaza for an overnight stay.
DAY 6: Kaza-Langza-Hikkim-Komic-Kibber-Ki-Kaza Overnight stay in a hotel. This day we will explore some highest inhabited regions of the world. We will depart to the Fossil Village- Langza situated at an altitude of 4400 m. Once you are here you can walk around and visit ancient Lang (1000 years old temple). Then we will drive to Hikkim which is one of the highest village in Asia and visit the highest Post Office in the world. Post this we will move to the village Komic – which literally translates to 'eye of a snow cock'. Further comes the Kibber, another village at a high altitude of 14200 ft. This is a perfect site for the sky gazers also the breathtaking view of Kanamo Peak (19600 ft.) waits for you. Then excursion to Ki Monastery, situated at the foot of steep ridges, which is the biggest Monastery in Spiti and has a training centre for the Lamas also. It's hilltop position points to a post 13th Century construction. Looking down on the main valley from any spot of this upland country is a great sight. We will now drive back to Kaza after these meanderings.
DAY 7: Kaza-Losar-Kunzum Pass-Chandratal Overnight stay in Camps. Today we drive to one of the most photogenic places in Spiti Valley- the Chandratal Lake. Before this, the scenic drive from Kaza takes you to the least populated part of Spiti Valley- Village Losar. Then we drive to the highest pass which connects Kullu and Lahaul to Spiti valley- Kunzum-La (15000 ft). From there, we head towards Chandratal Lake- the lake of the moon. The most surprising thing about this lake is that there is no visible source of this lake but there is a visible outlet of this lake which means that water to this lake comes from underground. Overnight we stay in camp and you spend your evening gazing at millions of stars on a clear night.
DAY 8: Chandratal - Chhatru - Rohtang Pass - Manali Overnight stay in a hotel. Today would be your last day in Spiti Valley as this day you will enter Kullu valley. We depart from the campsite to Batal. From there we continue our journey on Kaza – Manali Highway. We will take a halt at Chhatru for lunch. Then along the side the of the Chandra river we drive past Gramphoo just below the Rohtang pass. Ascend to the Rohtang pass & then descend towards Manali. Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, it connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh. Around 51 km of spectacular journey crossing Rohtang Pass, you reach Manali.
DAY 9: Manali -This is the last day of you Spiti tour. Spend the daytime Explore Manali bazar, visit Vashishta & Solang. Interesting ones can also exercise Paragliding at Solang (depends on weather conditions), can also visit old Manali by the day time. At Manali, we part ways to meet soon for another adventure.


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In the past, it was common practice to endorse crawl space ventilation. Accordingly, the idea was that venting the crawl space would keep it dry. However, we now know this just isn't the case.
Crawl space ventilation, especially in humid areas, ends up doing more harm than good. The outside moisture that's pulled into the crawl space creates the ideal environment for mold, mildew, insect infestations and wood rot. According to the USDA, "experimental studies have shown that crawl space ventilation is usually counterproductive, especially in humid climates."
In other words, mold and mildew are more likely in environments that have a relative humidity over 50%. It's important to realize that outside moisture can cause a variety of problems, including pest infestations.
"Experimental studies have shown that crawl space ventilation is usually counterproductive, especially in humid climates."
In fact, an Advanced Energy study found that crawl spaces with open vents stay above 70% relative humidity – well above the healthy humidity level of 50%. Furthermore, open vents can even become a problem when a vapor barrier has been installed.
Why Are Open Crawl Space Vents Bad?
Crawl space ventilation typically results in high humidity, which will:
- Always encourage mold and mildew to grow.
- Create the ideal environment for termites and other pests.
- More than likely increase your heating and cooling bills.
- Cause high indoor humidity, which will then invite dust mites in to stay.
As you can see, crawl space ventilation can lead to some major problems. Therefore, it's a good idea to protect your home, family and health by having a professional seal your crawl space. To clarify, this is the only way to ensure that you won't have a crawl space moisture problem.
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i. USDA. Techline: Crawl Space Ventilation.
ii. Advanced Energy. Housing Zone: To Vent or Not to Vent.
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Almost every coaching model focuses on goals in some form. It's all about reaching, meeting or achieving 'it'. Goals can vary, of course: 'I want to be able to give this presentation', 'I want to lose five pounds' or 'I will not be on my phone in bed at least once a week'. Once you know what you want, the next step is to find ways to make it happen. Without an aim it seems, there's no coaching.
So, when, on a beautiful autumn afternoon, my husband asked me to join him for a walk, I immediately went into goal mode. I could achieve at least 4,000 steps and as we only had about an hour and a half until sunset I was eager to get going.
This was the perfect SMART goal.
Specific: 4,000 steps (or more)
Measurable: My watch counts for me (blessed be technology)
Achievable: Yes
Realistic: Absolutely
Timely: I had one and a half hours, so yes
With my goal firmly in place, we set off. It was a treat for the senses. The colourful leaves were crisp under our boots and rustled with each step. Beams of light broke through the thicket giving us a stunning interplay of light and dark. It was still quite warm despite the late season, so there was no need for a jacket, what a luxury! However, not even 10 minutes in – I was just getting into my rhythm – my husband stopped and took a picture of what, to my mind, was a random bush. I waited, eager to continue, but he took another, and then another.
I looked at my watch, not even 300 steps yet! Maybe I should just walk on the spot? He finally joined me again and we continued in silence, both lost in our thoughts. Five minutes later, same thing, him taking pictures, me waiting. This pattern continued for at least another half an hour until I grew increasingly frustrated – his behaviour was threatening my goal.
When I couldn't hold it in any longer, I asked him why he wanted to go for a walk with me if all he wanted to do was non-walking and taking pictures. He shrugged, "I just want to spend some time with my wife."
Albeit touched, I was not satisfied with his answer, I continued walking without him and completed my 4,000 steps. But by now I was feeling a bit guilty. After all, if it hadn't been for him I wouldn't be out right now at all. So, I waited, and while I did so I started to notice the small things around me. A squirrel rushing up a tree, a single flower on an otherwise wilting rosebush and a small golden bell shining right next to my boot – it must have fallen from an animal's collar. I nudged it and the movement made it jingle. A cute sound that made me smile.
My husband was still nowhere to be seen but I didn't mind waiting because I finally understood what he'd meant. The present is sometimes more important than working towards a goal in the future. Both have their place and time, and it's the balance between them that's important. Without goals, we might lose purpose but without stopping we might not enjoy an achievement that was once a goal.
With a shake of my head, I got out my phone and started taking pictures – of random bushes and interesting objects. I still have them and whenever I feel I'm off track I look at them and smile because I realise that my husband had a goal too that afternoon, one that might not be SMART but one that's invaluable: creating memories.
Stuck in Karachi
It was during the training on occupational health I was giving when I noticed an increase in distraction amongst the participants. Almost everybody was looking at their phone with different intensity of worried in their gaze. As a trainer, there is nothing worse than to lose your audience and I was on the brink of telling myself that I must be a pretty bad trainer that nobody is paying attention.
Interestingly my next slide was on 'stress at the workplace' and while I cleared my throat to explain the content one of the participants spoke up. "We are already quite stressed right now, India has invaded our airspace and got shot down."
I was stunned.
Mainly because I knew the possible consequences. This could mean war and it could get ugly. Really ugly.
We all took a moment and contemplated in silence, contemplating what this could mean to all of us. It was an hour later that Pakistan's airspace was closed and no flights were coming in nor out. I was officially stuck.
It was then that I learned to respect people's resilience even more. We had a chat about how such a situation could possibly (yes, the people used the word possibly) be a stressor for work but we quickly came back to the topic and hand and proceeded the workshop as planned.
When I met up with some friends for dinner everybody told me to freak out and I said to them, "I'm not!" they looked at me, nodded in acknowledgment and the topic was closed.
That made me smile because it's true, I'm not stressed out. I can't deny that this isn't how I envisioned my stay and that I'm not worried about the situation, but my children are safe with their father in the UK and I have a home here. People I love.
I might be stuck in Karachi until they decide to open up the airspace again, but life goes on. Although I do believe some of the resilience in people here is simple avoidance and that they are not dealing with their trauma effectively but there is something to be said about going on with your daily routine while there is a major threat to your nation.
Let's just hope that this sandpit argument will not turn into something deadly.
The concept of learning styles generally refers to consistent differences in how individuals engage with learning content (Adey, Fairbrother, & William, 1999) and is widely used in education. People have different strengths, talents, work styles and interests and learning style and questionnaires can help us determine how a person processes information (Honey & Mumford, 1992). This in turn enables us as coaches to tailor our coaching session according to the individual's requirement. Or so it should.
The literature points out a few problems with using learning styles. There is no standardised definition (Curry, 1983) of what a learning style is and questionnaires are highly subjective as they rely on the honesty of the client; there is no way to tell if they have answered truthfully or have simply responded in a favourable way. It's considered a risk to use tools such as the Learning Styles Inventory (LSI) due to its questionable psychometric validity and reliability (Riding & Sadler-Smith, 1997).
Furthermore, there is a high risk of pigeon-holing (Adey et al., 1999), which can lead to a unilateral approach and incomplete supply of information. Our brains, styles and habits can change over the years and by identifying one person with one single learning style we, as coaches, might deny them the opportunity to expand their horizon and unintentionally limit them. The human brain is so complex that dividing the entire population into four compartments seems a bit inadequate to me.
Even knowing all this, I wonder if the whole concept of learning styles can be dismissed so easily, or if they could still be useful. Honeybourne (2006), a British education consultant, claims that the "recognition of a range of learning styles allows teachers and coaches to present […] skills in a way that best suits the needs of the learner." The convenience and the simplicity of the learning styles concept cannot be denied, although the individual's motivation plays a massive role in the learning process.
In summary, the idea of learning styles is splendid in theory. If used as a conversation starter it can be extremely useful, as long as we don't put the client in a box without discussion or a more holistic enquiry of them as a person. Individuals are complex and there are many factors at play be they biological, socio-economic or psychological. It's therefore most helpful in a coaching situation to present information in as many different and challenging ways as possible (Bailey & Schwartzberg, 2003). We want to stretch our clients but not bore or overstrain them. After all, our aspiration as coaches is surely that we won't be needed after the coaching session(s). We need to equip clients with all means necessary for them to be able to help themselves in future
Adey, P., Fairbrother, R., & William, D. (1999). Learning Styles and Strategies: A Review of Research. London: King's College.
Bailey, D. M., & Schwartzberg, S. L. (2003). Ethical and legal dilemmas in occupational therapy (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company.
Curry, L. (1983). An organization of learning styles theory and constructs (pp. 1–28). Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (67th), Montreal, Quebec.
Honey, P., & Mumford, A. (1992). Learning styles questionnaire. Retrieved April 25, 2018, from https://resources.eln.io/honey-mumford-learner-types-1986-questionnaire-online/
Honeybourne, J. (2006). Acquiring skill in sport: An introduction. London: Routledge.
Riding, R. J., & Sadler-Smith, E. (1997). Cognitive Style and Learning Strategies: Some Implications for Training Design. International Journal of Training and Development, 1(3), 199–208.
Even though many people plan and structure their time, few monitor their energy levels throughout the day, missing out on valuable feedback on the effectiveness of their chosen technique. A good coach will support individuals to make the best use of their time through logging not only time but also energy levels, helping them to transform, redirect, and fuel their energy capacity, improving performance, enhancing relationships and/or improving the quality of service they deliver (Loehr & Schwartz, 2001).
Research has emphasised a range of tools, including online and digital aids, such as smartphones or diaries, to monitor, assess and evaluate an individual's natural energy levels and use of time. Using this information, areas of unused time and energy can be realigned, optimising performance and promoting a new context for personal and/or organisational change (Pammer, Bratic, Feyertag, & Faltin, 2015).
Anybody can use these techniques to move from managing time to managing energy. This can be particularly useful in a business setting, where traditionally downtime is viewed as wasted time and productivity (Santos, Wysk, & Torres, 2014). Combining time and energy tracking can highlight periods when staff may experience less energy and hence lower productivity, giving employers the opportunity to introduce new strategies including downtime and access to techniques such as relaxation and mindfulness, re-energising the workforce.
On an individual level, clients who claim that they 'never have enough time' are reacting to self-defeating thoughts that create a barrier to change and achieving their goals. Applying Cognitive-Behaviour-Coaching (CBC), the client can be suggested to have developed flawed cognitions, a fundamental belief that it is time that is the barrier to change, and which justifies their behaviours – of not engaging in the tasks needed to attain their goals (). CBC also highlights how thoughts can not only foster negative behaviours, but also sustain negative beliefs, leading the client to feel unmotivated, and that change is beyond their existing ability (Neenan, 2018).
Using time and energy logs can also offer a SMART method, drawing on GROW techniques (Renshaw & Alexander, 2005), enabling the client to be active in tracking their own time and energy. This aids autonomy and highlights where both time and energy changes can be drawn upon, facilitating a shift from the self-discipline rule to the ritual rule. In the ritual rule, time and energy logs offer feedback that helps individuals to develop downtime and rebalance energy levels, which can help them attain their goals.
Energy tracking can offer specific time-bound outcome measures, showing the impact of enabling downtime on reported energy levels and performance. In turn, such techniques can offer an effective programme for behavioural change to enhance not just individual performance but personal capacity for self-management and changes in self-beliefs. Coaching individuals in tracking their time and energy can help them to manage both more efficiently and intelligently, giving them the transformational power to change their lives and behaviours.
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Neenan, M. (2018). Cognitive behavioural coaching: Distinctive features (1st ed.). New York: Routledge.
Pammer, V., Bratic, M., Feyertag, S., & Faltin, N. (2015). The value of self-tracking and the added value of coaching in the case of improving time management. In Excellence in coaching: The industry guide (1st ed., pp. 467–472).
Renshaw, B., & Alexander, G. (2005). Super coaching. London: Random House Business.
Santos, J., Wysk, R. A., & Torres, J. M. (2014). Improving Production with Lean Thinking. Hoboken, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
We all have a story about why we do what we do.
Some might be in a profession because their career counsellor told them they'd be a good fit, or because they follow their parents footsteps or simply for monetary reasons, having bills to pay.
I started out as an engineer because a teacher told me I'm good with numbers and I choose the textile industry because of my parents family business. Then life happened and I needed to re-evaluate, needed to change and re-orient.
One incident changed everything once again and made me take the path I'm on now.
This is my story on why and how I became a psychologist and coach. It is personal, uncomfortable and overwhelming at times, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I should have known when they cancelled our flight and put us on the next one. We should have taken the sign, gone back home and had a long and generous breakfast. But we didn't, and this flight became one of the most memorable ones of my life.
The start was uneventful and so was most of the cruising but just as the seatbelt signs came on to alert us to our imminent landing approach, the plane took a deep plunge. I later read that a plane doesn't drop more than three to five metres during turbulence, but my stomach in that moment would beg to differ. The whole cabin let out one simultaneous cry, which turned to a whimper and then silence.
Dead silence.
The plane plunged again, and shook left and right. I felt like a grain in a big bag of sand, or a boxer being soundly defeated – punched from all directions. I clutched my armrests, as if that would make a difference. I needed something to hold on to, something stable in a shaky metal tube thousands of feet above the ground.
I've read many times that people start to pray in such situations or that their life flashes by like a movie. My husband told me later that he was thinking of all the opportunities he'd missed and how much he still wanted to teach our children. My thoughts weren't that selfless though. In fact, they were quite the opposite. All I could think of was how much I abuse my body. Stuffing it with junk and poison. Yes, poison!
I made a deal then. With God, the universe, whoever was listening. "Let me land safely and I'll never touch a cigarette again."
It went dark. Storm clouds amassed around us, immersing the cabin in a strange kind of twilight. It was not quite light and yet not fully dark. It engulfed us, teased us and breathed fear into some and bravery into others.
The mumbling got louder. Some were praying, I'm sure, some just nervously talking. I heard a cry here or there and a few swear words thrown in for good measure. People were falling back on their natural coping mechanisms I realised, and mine was calmness. Not the good kind, though. It was the stillness stemming from absolute terror. I was frightened like never before in my life. I wasn't even able to wipe away the tears running down my face or move my head to look around.
It wasn't over yet.
Shake left, shake right! My head hit the window. Then came an announcement. It was the captain telling us that he would try to land from a different angle. The engines roared and we gained height again.
There was a moment of stillness when we were out of the clouds but the relief I longed for didn't come. As the plane turned, my side lifted forcing me to look down to my left. My husband faced me, our eyes locked and our hands interlinked. No words were needed. He was as scared as I was and yet we were together. 'Until death do...' No, don't go there!
The shaking started again. Even heavier than before if that was even possible. I don't know how long it took for us to land. Five minutes? Ten? I started praying then, chanting the same phrase over and over again. I transported myself into a form of trance, still holding the armrest on one side and my husband's hand on the other. I blanked out the noise and buried myself in a hidden place deep inside.
Touch down!
The force of the thrust slowing the plane brought me back to reality. We had made it. We had survived. But I still couldn't move. I still couldn't comprehend. We were safely on the ground and yet my throat felt as if a noose was tightly around it. I felt a squeeze of my hand and heard somebody talking to me, but I was frozen still.
It's then that I realised that my life had changed and would never be the same again.


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Steinbach Aquatic Centre
Located in beautiful Steinbach "hog capital of Manitoba" and built adjacent to an existing outdoor pool, the Aquatic Centre is the only place to go if you want to "swim with swine"… you really can! Prominently located in the pool, the three-little-pig spray feature is a part of the distinctive theming package, but only one of the attractions at this facility. With many of the most popular now standard features VDA has introduced into the design of aquatic facilities over the years, this pool has everything that a community could want and more.
Barrier free access is provided throughout the facility including zero beach entry to the leisure pool allowing the youngest of swimmers and those with physical challenges safe and easy entry to the pools.
Excellent exercise and wellness opportunities are offered by the many features of the pool, including twin rivers, vortex, and hydro-air massage, falling water massage, hot water swirl pool, and dry sauna. Fun, however is never far away in the form of the drop slide and waterslide. Fitness and fun for all ages.
VDA worked as specialist pool consultant to GBR Architects.
Some of the photos shown of this project are courtesy of GBR Architects / Stantec.


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Attractions at Beach Life Festival
Kick back... relax...
Visitors can get a taste for an extreme experience of their own, with many activities to try yourself!
Skating is another huge part of the festival with a freestyle skate park takeover for practicing stunts, and the only outdoor roller derby tournament in Europe which will be back challenging teams across the country!
Skating @ Fishermans Green
175ft Bungee Jump - Sat 11 July
Jump into Beach Life 2020!
This attraction standing at up to 175 feet has been organised to raise thousands for local charities and good causes. Entry is free to participants that raise a minimum fundraising target of £100* for one of our official charity partners. However, general admission is also available at £65 for those that want to participate in the Bungee Jump but do not have a chosen charity.
All participants interested must read the terms and conditions before applying. If you have any questions, please contact the Events Team on 01323 415504.
VW Campervan Tour
Sat 11 & Sun 12 July
If you prefer to leave the action to the experts, then Beach Life Festival is the perfect event to kick back and chill out at. What better way than with the VW Bus Stop Tour who are back as their colourful VW Camper Vans line the promenade bringing an authentic surfer's paradise to Eastbourne beach!
Airbag Drop
Sun 12 July
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We have activity taster sessions for just £10 per person for those who have not yet tried sailing, windsurfing or stand up paddle boarding. These amazing deals will be running all weekend with 4 sessions available both Saturday and Sunday and you can book online ahead of time, or pop in and see us on the day. They are always popular so we urge you to book ahead.
Giant SUP Challenge! - Sun 12 July
Buzz Active are ideally situated centrally on the beach, next to the live music and in amongst the action. So come along and challenge yourself and have a go at experiencing something new. Please visit the website for details of taster sessions and our special events area for the giant SUP challenge. Or call us on 01323 417023 to speak to a team member.
Roller Derby!
Eastbourne Roller Derby's 2-day event will operate from not one spot, but two: Fisherman's Green tennis court and the cage next door. This gives ERD the exciting opportunity to attract a wider audience from within the skating world, therefore increasing the visitor numbers to the beautiful town of Eastbourne.
On Saturday we have two tournaments running alongside each other on the main track in the tennis courts, the eastbourne women will be facing three south east teams and the Eastbourne men will be playing two teams. Next door in the smaller cage we have junior skaters taking part in their own tournament.
On Sunday on the main track we will run a number of fun mixed games, expect to see some showboating and revisiting of friendly rivalries.
Eastbourne Extreme is Europe's only outdoor roller derby event and has always drawn a substantial crowd. Skaters, referees, non-skating officials and supporters from around the world will congregate in Eastbourne.
Last Man Standing
Last man Standing has 8 podiums for 8 players, they battle it out by jumping over a low inflatable beam and also ducking under a high inflatable beam! Once a player has been touched or taken out by one of the beams they are out of the game. The winner is the last one standing. Suitable for kids (over 7 years old) and Adults!
John Davis Funpark
With a broad range of attractions, there is something for everyone! With one flat fee, you can ride as many rides as you like!
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Sk8 School
Eastbourne Sk8school provide skating displays along with the ever popular Roller Derby at the Cage, Fisherman's Green. See events schedule below...
Sat 11 July
2pm: Street Skate sets off suitable for all skaters.
2:45pm: Skaters reach Holywell cafe, beginners take refreshments and head back to the skate park for the Roller Disco, Picnic and Beach BBQ into the night…
3pm: Experts head on the Town Tour (Some Hills and Street Skating at a Pace is required). This route takes in several sights around the town and stops at a pub and cafe area, before returning to the skate park for final Roller Disco, Picnic and Beach BBQ into the night…
Sun 12 July
From 12am: Same schedule as Saturday with a similar programme, shorter street skate and return for open air roller disco.
Saturday 11 July, 12am-10pm and Sunday 12 July 12am -5pm.
Join the after party at Skateworld after Saturday's activities
Sweet Circus
Sun 14 July - Sweet Circus gives everyone the chance to get involved and try lots of different activities from spinning plates, juggling and catching kendama's - suitable for all ages!


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Patchwork of state privacy laws emerging
28 July 2017. By Amy Miller and Mike Swift.
Several states including California, Illinois and Washington moved forward with online privacy legislation this summer after US President Donald Trump and Congress overturned Obama-era privacy protections for consumers.
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Bills introduced in the Washington state legislature that would requires ISPs to get written consent from customers before selling their information to third parties are also moving through committees.
Other states' legislators have been less successful, so far. New York state Senator Tim Kennedy, a Democrat from Buffalo, introduced a bill that would prohibit ISPs from selling customer browsing history and other personal information to third parties, but it didn't advance in the Republican-dominated state Senate.
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US Representative Marsha Blackburn, a Republican from Tennessee who led the effort to repeal the FCC's privacy rules, has introduced a bill that would require ISPs and websites to get permission before selling consumers' personal information. It would also preempt states' efforts to legislate online privacy.
State legislatures are also trying to regulate biometric data. Washington state this week joined Illinois and Texas as the third US state to enact a law that regulates the privacy of biometric data such as fingerprints, retina scans or voice identification.
The Washington state law that went into effect July 24 requires companies to disclose how they collect and use biometric identifiers, and to obtain consent from consumers before using their biometric information. The law was proposed before the FCC privacy rules change, but it gained momentum this spring.
But Washington state, home to tech giants Microsoft and Amazon, has taken a more lenient stance on the use of biometric identifiers than Illinois. Unlike the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, which has sparked class-action litigation against Facebook and Google, the Washington law does not let consumers sue companies directly, only the state attorney general.
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"The goal of the Washington statute is to allow companies to actually use this technology," said Ben Byer, a lawyer in Seattle with the firm Davis Wright Tremaine who has been tracking the law.
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Like the California and Delaware laws, the Nevada privacy law requires websites to identify the categories of personally identifiable information they collect, and to identify the categories of third parties they might sell that information to.
But the Nevada law has exemptions that would excuse many commercial websites from complying, including websites that don't direct their business at Nevada residents, as well as websites based in Nevada whose primary business is not online and that have fewer than 20,000 unique visitors a year.
Oregon, meanwhile, enacted a law that explicitly says websites that fail to adhere to disclosures in their privacy policies are in violation of the Oregon consumer protection laws.
But in Illinois, a bill that would have required significant privacy disclosures by any online company failed to clear the state House of Representatives. The Illinois "Right to Know" Act passed by the state Senate in May would have allowed state residents to request a copy of the information that companies such as Google and Facebook collect and store about them.
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New Delhi: In a shocking development, central government discovered today that a builder from Gurugram has occupied the official PM residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg and is preparing to demolish it. The builder intends to construct a 50 storey residential apartments building there after demolishing the PM residence.
PM residence has been unoccupied for the past few days as the PM first visited China for a summit with President Xi Jinping and then headed to Karnataka to campaign for the ongoing assembly elections.
While illegal occupation of a plot of land is nothing new in India, this is the first time that someone has decided to take over such a high-profile property. Government is in a bind now as they know that if they approach Court to take help for evicting the builder, they will only be able to get the property back by 2250 AD.
When Faking News approached the builder for his side of the story, he said," I was observing this property for past several days and noticed that nobody lives there. As you know, in NCR, khaali property to khuli tijori ki tarah hoti hai, so I thought since nobody is using this property then I will use this location to construct a residential tower. We will even give 2 flats to the PM once he returns, what is the fight?"
"If they are not satisfied with the offer of 2 flats, let them go to court. We already have ongoing cases for 50 other properties, let 51st be also added to the list. We already have done a deal with a lawyer on wholesale basis so no additional cost to us", he further added.
Meanwhile, Karnataka BJP is busy making sure that PM Modi doesn't hear about this news before the day of the election as they want him to stay there at any cost till then.


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(42story) I've always loved baseball, but going to Omaha last year for the College World Series was the ultimate experience and proved to me that baseball truly is America's pastime. What really struck me was how the people of Omaha picked teams hundreds of miles away to root for, buying caps for their kids and turning out night after night to sell out the stadium. Though my Gamecocks didn't win the National Championship (again, we won in 2010 and 2011), it was an amazing experience! (42story)
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Last week me and my sister (My sister and I if you prefer) were talking. Somehow or another came up about a certain individual. This person was an idea for a match with another some one we know that came from the same background as this person.
Then came the part were I noticed something. My sister said that "it wont work out dont even try". At first I asked why. She gave me a weird answer of they dont have the same personality. I quickly retorted and said "What you wont even let it have a shot". (this is were I notice). I then said you (and people like her) are the reason why there is a crisis. You never give anything a shot if it doesnt work out on paper it means it would never work. She then dissagreed and defended herself.
All I am saying is that you cant say nothing is going to work because you think so. How many shidduchim could have been made if people would try it out and how many werent because no one thought they can pair up. This is the reason for the crisis (one of them).
Monday, September 15, 2008
Last week me and my sister (My sister and I if you prefer) were talking. Somehow or another came up about a certain individual. This person was an idea for a match with another some one we know that came from the same background as this person.
Thought of by Mikeinmidwood at 10:40 PM
Labels: Bans and chumros, Crisis, Disgust, Jews, People, Personalities, Shidduchim, Stories
9 people gave their 2 cents:
- Originally From Brooklyn said...
You tell'm Mike!
- Monday, September 15, 2008 at 11:56:00 PM EDT
- Jewish Side of Babysitter said...
MikeInMIdwood: I won't disagree with what you said.
But at the same time, woman do have something called intuition, they can tell when something won't work. I was actually talking to the sister of my best friends future husband, in other words her future sister in law. She said that she screened all his dates, and she picked my best friend. That was really cool. But I had no clue sisters were so involved in their brothers lives. Kinda seemed weird. But if it works then it works.
- Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 1:01:00 AM EDT
- Mikeinmidwood said...
Child Ish
Men also have intuition.
- Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 7:11:00 AM EDT
- Jewish Side of Babysitter said...
MikeInMidwood: Perhaps, but woman are known for theirs.
- Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 7:47:00 AM EDT
- Jacob Da Jew said...
Giving everything a shot based on "Why not?" is very wrong.
That attitude tends to wear people out, can you imagine going out with a girl "just because she's a girl"?
There should be some sort of comoon gorund etc before setting things up. I'm NOT talking about FBI backround checks either. Just that the two have some sort of compatiblity.
- Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 7:22:00 PM EDT
- frumskeptic said...
mike- I partially agree with you, people should definitly be givin more chances, but JDJ is ultimately right.
JDJ-"Giving everything a shot based on "Why not?" is very wrong."
OMG you are sooooooooo right. I'm all for giving it a try, but people really need to think things through. I cannot tell you how many dates I've been on that I just wanted to shoot somone. I literally think the person was like "OMG, I KNOW A BOY" and called me up.
My friend and I were just discussing this, and JDJ is right, you just end up worn out and unwilling to date anymore
- Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 9:13:00 PM EDT
- MAK said...
Gotta agree with JDJ on this. Gotta have at least SOME common ground, be ale to get along and not fight like...well I was going to say cats and dogs, but in my experience, that actually doesn't happen very often contrary to popular opinion. Fight like two things that don't get along.
- Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 9:42:00 PM EDT
- Mikeinmidwood said...
J Da J
Has got it right and in this case (what the post is based on) there was a common background. If there isnt a common background then yes dont try since it will wear you out.
- Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 10:34:00 PM EDT
- Anonymous said...
Or your sister may have been copping out for other reasons, she just blamed in on "personality"
When you read someone a shidduch you are essentially labeling, what type of background you think they have, what you think they're looking for, where they stand socially, what you think of them in a lot of different ways. This is all based on what type of person you want to set them up with.
People would rather not others know what they think of them...and therefore reading a shidduch is sticky stuff, and a lot of people just avoid it sadly.
- Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 1:27:00 AM EDT


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