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>Wow. What a day. Well, days. I am going to try to recap my race before I forget any of the details and while the pain is still fresh in my legs. Saturday morning started early – a 4am wakeup and we were out the door 45 minutes later heading to the Nature Center. Things were bustling there as the 106ish runners were getting ready to set out for a long couple of days. We gathered on the bridge for the ceremonial start with the blowing of the conch shell; I knew that like with most ultras, it would pay to start towards the front and not get caught behind the trail of people as you got onto course.
The first segment of the Y-shaped, 20 mile, loop that is run 5 times is 7.3 miles long. You climb for the first 4.5ish, then a trip through Pauoa Flats (your first of 3 for the loop) and finally descending through switchbacks and a rocky trail for the final couple miles. It was dark still through the entire first climb and much of the descent into Paradise Park, and I felt smooth and strong. I knew I was sitting in about 5th-ish place for the women and that's right about where I wanted to be. One thing was clear though – it was humid. I came down to the first aid station and was soaked already. Something else I noticed that set this race apart from others was how little people were talking out on the trail. You were always working – whether it be pushing up the climbs, navigating your footing on the roots, or managing a rocky and slippery descent – and this left little time and energy for chatter. That just goes to show how tough the course is – usually ultra runners love to chat!
Dave, part of my super crew for the day, had ridden his bike there (cars were not allowed on this trip though) so it was nice to see a familiar face. Still early though, I made a quick turnaround and headed back up the trail 2.5 miles to Pauoa Flats before turning towards Nuuanu and the Jackass Ginger aid station. After the climb up is a steep descent filled with obstacles. As if the roots, rocks, and switchbacks weren't tough enough, this section had 3 areas with steep slippery rocks that had ropes attached that you used to help swing yourself down them. Then, just before the aid station, was the stream crossing. It was flowing pretty strong this year and the rope used to help yourself across was definitely needed! Here I was able to see Ryan Schmidt for the first time, and he did a wonderful job for the first time out of many today getting me in and out quickly. As I headed out and made the steep ascent, the thought was definitely in the back of my mind "man this climb is really hard the first time….how can I do it 4 more times?" From Jackass Ginger you follow the orange streamers back through Pauoa flats, then to home base at the nature center. This section actually has a few miles where you can run fairly smoothly, and I felt strongs as I ended the first loop in just under 5 hours.
|Pauoa Flats
Lap 2: Starting Lap 2 I was in 20th place overall, and still 5th or 6th place for female. The descent into Paradise Park was a little trickier this time and now it wasn't just the roots, rocks and mud to watch out for – it's also a popular hiking spot so there were groups of hiker everywhere! There were a lot of questions from them that I did my best to answer as I ran through. As I made the climb towards Jackass Ginger I also noticed how intense the sun was that day. The ridgeline at the top had several exposed parts and I felt the heat. Tracy Garneau was about an hour ahead of me as I descended here, looking strong. She is a joy to see out on the course as her speed comes so naturally and she always has a smile on. At the Jackass Ginger aid station I filled up my sports bra with ice to try to stay cool on the ascent. I was also still eating pizza fairly well, and was dabbling with Ensure here as well. All this kept me feeling pretty good as I headed back to the nature center.
|Coming in to Paradise Park, Loop 2.
|Refueling at Paradise Park, Loop 3
Lap 4: Coming in from lap 4 I told my number to the runner-checker-inners and was greeted with a "Hey Alyssa, guess what? You're now the leader." Oh man, please don't tell me that I said half jokingly. It turns out, Amy had also had some bad fate on the rocks out there and was dropping for injury. Part of my hesitation to be excited about this news stemmed from the fact that I knew I wasn't feeling great. I was dreading the climbs to come, and my back hurt a lot from carrying my Nathan pack all day. My feet were also in really bad shape at this point. We got one of the medical guys to come over and he cleaned my blisters and taped up my feet as best he could. At this point my crew was literally pulling me up out of the chair so I didn't have to bend my back. Dave and I made our way up the next climb, and things got steadily worse for me. By the time we passed Paoua Flats, I hit one of the switchbacks, found a nice little rock, and told Dave I needed to sit for a minute. As I sat with my head down, I looked at him and said "I don't know about this. I just don't know." He said not to worry, we were on the descent now and in 45 miuntes we'd be at Paradise park getting calories back in me. At this point I realized I had to get down there one way or another, so slowly but surely I crept my way down. When I sat in the chair I knew something was wrong. I tried several times to stand up, all to no avail as I couldn't really straighten with my back hurting. As I sat for probably 10 minutes Dave was rubbing my back and I was trying to eat anything I could to regain my energy. Before long Hannah, the next female, entered the aid station looking strong. I was almost relieved to have her pass me – as bad as I felt I don't think the added pressure of leading was doing me any good. And not only that, but I finally remembered to ask if the Ravens won, and I found out they didn't. Thanks Flacco, as if my darkest hour wasn't already bad enough.
I looked up at my crew and just said once again "I really don't know if I can go on." Ryan immediately gave me my phone, and I called Francesca to see what her thoughts were. After getting her up to speed on things, she said a couple things. One, that I had plenty of time, and I was doing so well there was no reason to drop. Two, she suggested taking advil for my back. She went through the remaining checklist – stomach, salt, peeing, etc and as she asked about things I realized more and more that things *were* okay, I just needed to fix my back. Gill then got on the phone and said the remainder of what Frannie didn't: essentially, get on with it! He said that as long as my stomach was holding up, I had plenty of time to walk in the last 33 miles if it came to that. He reminded me that the HURT is one of those races where nothing else matters but getting to the finish – no matter how you do it. "Take some advil, stand up, and start walkinng!"
So….I did. And, it turns out that tough love was exactly what I needed. As Dave and I continued on up the climb I regained my energy, the advil kicked in, and I was feeling good again. As I came into Jackass Ginger and looked at Ryan I could see the relief in his face as I told him I felt better! He was super excited and so was Andrew, who would be my pacer for the next 15 or so miles. This section did get off to a bit of a bumpy start though as I made it about 20 feet down the trail, puked, and had to go back up to the chair to sit down. After a few more minutes I got my stomach settled enough to at least get on with the climb ahead, and we headed out. Things were still going fairly smoothly but my feet were really taking a beating, and the last couple miles which include a lot of pounding downhill over wet slippery rocks was painfully slow. But, we made it!
Lap 5: At this point I was about an hour behind Hannah, but also about an hour ahead of any female behind me. I felt fairly comfortable in my position, and knew that it was a matter of staying smart and not falling, continuing to fuel, and just counting down from 20. It was also exciting because as I got through each section this time, I was able to say goodbye to it forever! Also nice was that within an hour or so I would be seeing daylight again! 24 hours after I started the race, I headed out for my last loop. The sun rose as we made the first climb, and with gimpses of daylight I immedietly felt better. Andrew's time as my pacer grew to an end, and I entered Paradise Park one final time. I was able to eat some bacon, and was in generally good spirits and we all knew at this point, barring no catasrophe's I would likely be the 2nd female. I was in such a good mood I even pulled out my war paint and gave myself football-player-esque pink lines under my eyes with zinc. Ryan was now suited up to bring me in the last 12.5 miles, so we set out for Jackass Ginger.
|Getting ready to head out on my last 12.5 miles!
Things generally went smoothly here, I was still able to move pretty well though I did have to stop a couple times, mostly to take my feet out of their shoes and rub them out so I could continue to run at all. As I sat at Jackass Ginger I couldn't believe that I was on my way to the finish. I also couldn't believe how far the finish was, even if it was only 7.3 miles away. I fueled up for my last climb and it wasn't easy, but I did it. Ryan and I kept commenting on how few people we were seeing out on the course. Now there wasn't even a woman in sight behind me. I was passed by one last guy as I made the final descent. My feet were so torn up at this point my running was painfully slow. But I was counting down the minutes, and before I knew it, the finish line was in view. I finished up in 31:06, kissed the famous HURT sign, and finally was able to sit without having to think about getting up again any time soon.
In the end, only 32 people finished out of 111 starters (28%!). 40 people completed the 100K option. Finishing the HURT was a huge milestone for me. To finish at all would be an accomplishment, but to finish 2nd, and within the top 10 overall, was the icing on the cake. It feels good to have my training pay off.
I have to give a special shout to my amazing crew that earned my belt buckle just as much as I did. A race crew is the definition of selfless. For 36 hours straight, I was the priority. They think about themselves just enough to make sure they are sleeping and fueling enough to get through their duties, but not once did they ever complain or even make jokes about how tough their job was. 31 hours is a long, long time. At every aid station they had all of my stuff ready to be switched out, asked all the right questions, and picked me up when I was at those low points. And not to mention the texts to keep my mom in the loop and the twitter updates for my friends! I truly could not have done it without them, and I will be forever grateful for all their work before, during, and after the race!
I am looking forward to the banquet tomorrow night to rehash some of the stories. I have bruising on my quads from the pounding of the downhills, and from the looks of it I will be losing a few toenails. However, one thing is for sure: it HURTs so good!
**I wrote this at 2am last night and have since been recalling all the other things I left out – including the funny parts. Stay tuned, those will be coming soon!**


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In a bid to help MSMEs reduce their IT infrastructure costs, the MSME Ministry is planning to introduce a cloud computing scheme for the sector.
In this context, Pankaj Gupta, divisional chairman of Indian Industries Association (IIA) in Meerut said to a Bizxchange correspondent, "This endeavour will definitely help Indian MSMEs, many of which do not have the funds to afford setting up of any IT infrastructure at all. Besides, given the present IT boom in the country and the outsourcing contracts coming to India from foreign companies, the government's endeavour will surely equip MSMEs to handle those orders."
Significantly, the Ministry is considering starting a Web-based company in collaboration with Google and Amazon, among others, to provide Web infrastructure sharing facilities to MSMEs.
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A story told in visual and cinematic style: Part 1
Patrizia Burley-Lombardi reviews Isobel Grave's 2015 translation of A very normal man (Un borghese piccolo piccolo) by Vincenzo Cerami (1976).
At times the day starts with some kind of plan in mind, but fortunately fate has other ideas. This is what happened to me when I first came across this novel of only 117 pages. I went to the launch because I am a translator and this was the launch of the translation of Cerami's Italian novel Un borghese piccolo piccolo.
I was mainly interested in analysing the translation hot off the press. It is unusual, although not unheard of, for the translation of an Italian novel to be published in Australia. It is also unusual to translate a novel nearly 40 years after its original publication, unless it is a work of love.
Here I found a model of a translated text where the original Italian maintains its voice and colour faultlessly. The mark of a good translation is not realising it is a translation, but Isobel Grave has taken this text to a higher plane, where we can feel we are reading an Italian work of literature, written by a very clever author with a unique voice.
We are touched by how the passion, the tongue-in-cheek dark humour and the beating heart of unfolding evil are never lost to the English reader. All this in 117 pages written in an unforgettable style. This translation of Cerami's first published novel, 39 years after its first publication, is an unexpected treat.
It brings to the non-Italian reader the enjoyment of the original Italian narrative quality and flawless style, introducing them to a classic work of Italian literature. I wish more literary works were translated so well.
Unfortunately, translations are usually noticed or discussed when there is something not to be liked about them. Translation is not just a skill and a craft but also an art form. The Italian translator Franca Cavagnoli says "to read a lot helps one to meet the challenge of a typical aspect of a literary text – its ambiguity."
She continues, "linguistic difficulties are actually only one aspect of the cultural difficulties one has to confront when a literary text is poured from one language into another".
So was the challenge of ambiguity met here? Did the literary text fare well from the source to the target language? These are very important points in translator terms, along with the issue of whether the images described by the author transition smoothly into the target language and are received equally well by the readers.
"A translation must be faithful to the original text. It must transfer and preserve its meaning and its aesthetic integrity. Some translators opt for adaptation, that is, for rewriting the original text and adapting it to the target language and culture," says Alda Marini.
"As much as possible, I try to avoid this …The translator, however, deals not only with words, but with what lies behind the words. In a text to be translated, as in any work of art, what cannot be seen is just as important as what can be seen."
As a reader, I felt the translator surpassed the author without distorting meaning. I was able somehow to see the images in translation even better than in the source text. But then again, the role of the translator is to also open up new worlds to which one would have no access but by reading literature in translation.
Patrizia Burley's professional experience spans about 40 years. She has lectured in Art History and Italian Studies and in Interpreting and Translating Studies in Australian and Italian Universities.
She has worked as a freelance interpreter and a translator in Australia and Italy and as a radio journalist in Melbourne. Stay tuned next week when we publish the final part of Patrizia's article.
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The United Nations and its member states must act urgently to investigate and prosecute those responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes said Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Progressive Voice and Women's Peace Network – Arakan following the release of the full report of the Independent International Fact Finding Mission on Myanmar (IIFFMM), today, which was followed by an interactive dialogue at the UN Human Rights Council with states and other stakeholders – a large majority of whom endorsed the report.
'The report is courageous and historic,' said Wai Wai Nu of Women's Peace Network – Arakan and a Rohingya human rights defender. 'The detailed findings in the report confirm that genocide may have been committed against the Rohingya, while war crimes and crimes against humanity are being perpetrated in Kachin and Shan States.
Our communities have been suffering decades of systematic and institutionalised discrimination and persecution at the hands of the Myanmar military. Now is the time to act,' she continued.
The IIFFMM in its 440-page report detailed information of 'crimes that shock the human conscience,' and provided the Council with a five-point framework for accountability including the establishment of an international judicial mechanism, and reiterated its initial calls to prosecute Myanmar's Commander-in-Chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and leaders of the Myanmar military for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
The report indicates that there is circumstantial linkage between offline and online hate speech – particularly on Facebook – that has plagued the country since last year, particularly as ultra-nationalists have been emboldened to spread their racist rhetoric, hate-speech and violence, while the government has been unwilling and unable to take action against this rising Bamar Buddhist nationalism.
"The IIFFMM's report is a major turning point in history toward justice and accountability especially for the people," said Khin Ohmar of Progressive Voice.
"The report has set the record straight by bringing to light the longstanding institutionalised and systematic oppression and atrocities committed by successive regimes. They have robbed the history of ethnic and religious minority communities as well as their dignity and equality in favor of the majority Bamar Buddhist status quo," she continued.
Report finds similar patterns of violations by the Myanmar military in ethnic areas throughout Myanmar as minorities continue to experience discrimination and persecution on ethnic and religious grounds.
Due to the resumption of war in Kachin and northern Shan States in 2011 and the ever growing intensification of conflict and conflict-related human rights violations, over 120,000 civilians have been displaced and 200 churches have been attacked, ransacked and destroyed or replaced by Buddhist pagodas that have been reconstructed in its place.
"The peace process is stalled while it also lacks genuine political will by the Myanmar military," said Stella Naw, a Kachin human rights defender.
"The Myanmar military continues to breach the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement and commit crimes against humanity and war crimes targeting civilians indiscriminately in Kachin and northern Shan States. This situation further displaces civilians, as humanitarian aid continues to be blocked," she added.
The report also finds that the UN system failed to react when acts that may amount to genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes occurred.
"The UN system needs to urgently look itself in the mirror and review its behavior in Myanmar," said R. Iniyan Ilango of FORUM-ASIA.
"This is not the first time that UN actors have been implicated in downplaying human rights concerns in the face of crises. It is imperative for the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to address this as a matter of priority and devise a common system-wide strategy for Myanmar that is accountable to human rights priorities of the UN and its Human Rights Upfront Action Plan," he said.
FORUM-ASIA, Progressive Voice and Women's Peace Network – Arakan call on UN member states to act urgently on the IIFFMM's recommendations and work towards an immediate UN Security Council referral of the situation in Myanmar to the International Criminal Court.
The organisations further urged the ongoing session of the UN Human Rights Council to act by setting up a mechanism to prepare case files for prosecution, collect and preserve evidence as recommended by the IIFFMM, and to set up a Trust Fund to meet the urgent needs of victims, including through psychosocial, livelihood support, legal aid and other services.


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Here's my first impression when I met Ana Forrest in 2005 at a yoga workshop in St. Helena, CA: FIERCE. I gathered with 75 other yogis, mat-to-fimat, in a hot studio as Ana cajoled us to clear the junk, the stuck emotional debris, which hardens us and ultimately sickens the body.
My companion at the workshop was having a migraine, and sat on the sidelines. I took a break to check in with her (I'm a gynecologist and occasionally helpful with such things). While whispering in her ear as quietly as I could, Ana Forrest walked up to me and hissed, "Stop the chat!"
Fierce, indeed. I wanted to smack her. But as I softened to her often-abrasive style, I got her message loud and clear: this isn't the prettified love-fest of yoga. This is Fierce Medicine. She isn't here to hold your hand – Ana Forrest will figuratively smack some sense into you. Listen up; pay attention with every cell. No hiding allowed behind the persona! Get conscious, not the sanitized version but the one BIG version, large enough to hold the ugly and hidden truths, the fears and reasons I go numb. We all have them.
Why is Ana so fierce?
As she describes, abuse got her drinking alcohol by age 4, pot and pills a few years later, migraines, bulimia and epilepsy. Physical abuse, horrible sexual abuse, plus some vague mention of prostitution. She's not your typical yogi, but Ana has found great solace in sharing her dark truths – and being a holder of the container for our shadow sides. She doesn't care if you're seeking a Christy Turlington butt, or more ambitiously, relief from ferocious addiction. She's got fierce medicine for us all. Her version of 12-Step? The Sun Salutations. Twelve salutes to your True Self.
I've followed her practices. They are incredible and unlike anything out there yogically. Here's why they captivate me, as both a doctor board-certified in all things that can go wrong with the female body and as a yoga teacher.
What's different about Ana Forrest's teaching?
Putting my doctor hat on for a minute – Ana teaches very long, consistent breath patterns. Not just what you learn in Ashtanga and vinyasa, the prolonged ujayii pranayama and hold of the bandhas. I'm sure ujayii and bandhas works well for many of you, but as a female of a certain age – they just feels so male to me. Why would I want to hold my pelvic floor in a tight position for 90 minutes? Why does that make sense? Range of motion is what I'm interested in, and Ana Forrest's practices of kriyas, such as agni sara and uddiyana, captivate me. They help me dig deeper and explore the energy flow on level I've not found in other practices. Kriyas, described by Julia Cameron of The Artist's Way, as spiritual earthquakes, get me embodied and clear faster than any other spiritual practice I've encountered.
As a physician, what is particularly helpful and/or relevant about Ana's story?
Two things. First, Ana's path out of the disordered eating of bulimia provides a message for all of us who suffer from disordered eating. Ana healed her eating disorder, and I often refer my patients to her workshops – to work on the fear, doubt and insecurity that usually underlies our weirdnesses around food. Second, Ana Forrest's approach to addiction is profound and relevant. Not just for the addictions of hers that I've mentioned – to alcohol, drugs, food. But to the ways that we try to numb out from our pain. With being online. With overgiving. With overdieting. A psychologist recently mentioned to a friend that online connection can fill a void left by a childhood trauma with an imperfect parent (Imperfect parent? Weren't we all imperfectly parented?). Being online can appear to be the benevolent parent we always hoped for. Newsflash: It doesn't work that way. Get conscious of your habitual patterns, the ways you check out, and, as Ana says, "disobey the dictates of your conditioning." Learn why you check out and how, and change it.
What else is Ana's original contribution?
Here I'll don my doctor/yoga teacher combo hat.
Ana helped me reclaim my body after two kids. I can't express sufficiently my gratitude. I have had searing insights in her workshops after kids. Lying on the mat, preparing for one particular arm balance (in her workshop that she aptly titles, "Gravity Surfing"), a small feather floated onto my eco mat. I stared at the feather, thought about my recent childbirth, and decoded the message, "Don't take yourself so damn seriously! Light as a feather. Feel it, find it." Up I went into a complicated arm balance that previously eluded me.
Another important contribution: Ana Forrest is keen on unlocking your chronically stuck spots. For most of us, that's neck, shoulders and hips. Her warrior shoulder shrugs? Genius. Neck release? Incredible. Lunge at the wall? Crazy good.
Bad back? Ana Forrest's sequencing for releasing the low back are not found elsewhere. She tasks you with incredibly hard abdominal work, then a back-bending series, followed by innovations such as cobra push-ups and back release. She gets me more deeply in traction and release than any other teacher, and I've had my share of great teachers.
Most of all, Ana Forrest has a sacred gift for metabolizing ancient wisdom, that of medicine women and shamans, and offering them up in a package that serves us in 2011. She makes the sometimes musty ideas of the Vedas and Native America relevant and fresh.
Fierce, Ana. Thank you.
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Whether you are a lover of travel and adventure or just like to spend more time outdoors during the summer months, there's nothing more annoying than being eaten alive by the local bugs. It's an even scarier prospect if you are visiting a country where mosquitoes are known for carrying dangerous diseases such as Zika, West Nile, and Lyme viruses. To protect yourself and your family, you need a reliable and dependable bug repellent that will detract not just mosquitoes but all kinds of airborne insects. Choosing the right repellent is important as some contain levels of chemicals not suitable for the smaller infants in your family and many can give off such an unpleasant odor that you're likely to repel more than just the bugs! With that in mind, we've reviewed six different bug repellents so you can make your mind up which one is right for you and take the sting out of summer!
The Best Bug Repellent
1Repel Plant Based Lemon Eucalyptus Bug Repellent
Our first best bug repellent is from Repel and its a natural option that can provide up to six hours of protection from marauding mosquitoes! It's DEET-free, preferring instead to use a plant-based formula of lemon and eucalyptus to naturally repel insects. With a pump dispenser spray top, it's easy to use and administer and comfortable to wear against the skin. It's ideal for all the family to use (over the ages of three) and has a cool and refreshing scent that's not at all over-powering but still does its job of repelling those bugs.
Repel Plant Based Lemon Eucalyptus Bug Repellent creates an effective barrier against mosquitoes that carry diseases such as Zika, Dengue, West Nile, and Chikungunya. The formula is non-greasy so skin won't feel sticky on the application, and the overall smell is almost herbal, and while it is noticeable, it's certainly not unpleasant. Designed to give dependable coverage, it's ideal for those travelers among you who love nothing better than to head off the beaten track and spend your vacation exploring a jungle trail rather than sitting by the pool. If it's a DEET alternative that you're specifically looking for, then this Repel plant-based spray is an excellent choice. Make sure you also check our guide to the best mosquito nets.
DEET free formulation
Actively repels bugs for up to 6 hours
Repels mosquitoes that may transit Zika, Dengue, West Nile and Chikungunya viruses
30% active oil of lemon eucalyptus
Easy pump spray dispenser top
- BrandRepel
- Model94109
- Weight0.8 ounces
2Repel 100 Insect Bug Repellent
We're staying with the brand Repel for our next best bug repellent spray which once again has been designed to deliver dependable and longterm coverage both day and night. The Repel 100 insect formulation provides active protection from bugs for up to 10 hours and is presented in an easy to use 4-ounce pump spray. Formulated for more severe conditions, this is one for the intrepid travels and explorers among you who love to spend time outdoors. Unlike the natural formula of the plant-based lemon eucalyptus Repel product we highlighted as our best choice, this contains DEET which is why it performs so well. If you're entering a heavily infested area, this is the kind of solid protection that your skin will need.
Suitable for use of course on the body, this spray is also effective when used o your clothing, tent, backpacks, and shoes as an additional means to deterring ticks, gnats, midges, biting fleas and mosquitoes. It's proven to help repel mosquitoes which may be transmitting Zika, Dengue, West Nile and Chikungunya viruses. Due to the strength of the formulation, over application is not recommended, and you should never allow children to handle this product directly. For tough conditions, Repel 100 has you covered.
98.11% active DEET formulation perfect for severe infested conditions
Actively repels all kinds of bugs for up to 10 hours
Repels mosquitoes that may transit Zika, Dengue, West Nile and Chikungunya viruses
Easy to apply with pump dispenser top
Convenient travel size perfect for your next adventure
- BrandRepel
- Model94108
- Weight5.4 ounces
3Cutter Skinsations Bug Repellent
You don't need to be headed to the tropics or headed off on a jungle expedition to be at the mercy of hungry bugs and mosquitoes. If you and your family love spending time outdoors in the summer months, by a lake, exploring the local woods or hanging out by a campfire, then chances are that you will come into contact with all manner of insects, hungry for their next human meal! Cutter insect repellents have been producing products now for over 50 years, so they are a brand you can trust, and they offer a wide range of dependable formulations. This is their Skinsations insect repellent, which is easy to apply and features a light and clean, refreshing scent. It has an active 7% DEET formula which is excellent at repelling mosquitoes, including those that might be transmitting the Zika, Dengue, West Nile and Chikungunya viruses.
With extracts of Aloe along with Vitamin E, the Skinsations insect repellent hydrates and moisturizes the skin while at the same time providing protection from flies, gnats, ticks, and fleas. With a convenient 360 degree pump action spray, you can use at any angle to ensure that no nooks and crannies get left unprotected. The formulation never feels greasy, sticky or oily against the skin and it's also suitable for use on backpacking backpacks and tents, as well as shoes and other clothing. Since the active amount of DEET is below 30%, this product is safe and suitable for use on children aged 2 months and older.
7% gentle but effective DEET formulation
Non-greasy and easy to apply
Clean and fresh scent
Actively moisturizes the skin with skin-friendly aloe and Vitamin E
Repels mosquitoes that may transit Zika, Dengue, West Nile and Chikungunya viruses
- BrandCutter
- Model54010
- Weight3.2 ounces
4Avon Skin So Soft Bug And Insect Repellent
Conveniently combining a sunscreen with an insect repellent, Avon's Skin So Soft is a DEET free formulation which features the moisturizing properties of aloe and Vitamin E. It's no greasy and suitable for all the family and comes with a gentle breeze scent which is refreshing and not at all overpowering. The one issue we do have is that typically sunscreens should be applied liberally as well as frequently whereas the same is not true of an insect repellent. However, this SPF30 lotion is also waterproof, so it should last, and it's also hypoallergenic too.
The active incorporated in this product is the less common IR3535 however, this is still effective at protecting against mosquitoes, which may carry and transmit the Zika virus. It's also effective against deer ticks, sand files and also pesky biting midges. For day time protection from both the sun and bugs, this is a multi-tasking product that's easy to throw into your beach bag. You may also like to check our guide to the best ant killers.
Moisturizing formulation with SPF 30 protection
DEET free and Hypoallergenic
Contains hydration aloe and Vitamin E
Non-greasy and waterproof formula
Protects against mosquitoes, ticks, and flies
- BrandAvon Skin so Soft Bug Guard
- ModelGentle Breeze Bug lotion
- Weight1.92 ounces
5OFF! Family Care Smooth And Soft Insect Repellent
Next up in our best bug repellent spray review, we have a product from OFF! which has been designed for use by all the family. Family Care Smooth & Dry is ideal for use in all kinds of outdoor occasions where you and your family are likely to come into contact with bugs. Whether that's a camping trip, a visit to the beach or just relaxing in your back yard on a pleasant summers evening.
The active ingredient in this formulation is DEET, which works by disrupting the receptors located in a mosquitoes antennae. It can form a vapor barrier against the skin which deters mosquitoes from landing on them, so they don't ever get a chance to go in for the kill! It can also protect your family against biting flies, chiggers, and also gnats. It's a non-greasy, non-sticky formulation presented in an aerosol spray and is best applied in a continuous sweeping motion. It works on all kinds of surfaces, including your clothes and can actively repel mosquitoes which may be carrying harmful viruses such as Zika, Dengue, West Nile, and Chikungunya. If you and your family love to spend time outdoors, then this is a must-have purchase. Don't forget to also check our guide to the best bug zappers.
Effective DEET based active ingredient
Powder dry formula is not at all greasy or sticky
Convenient and easy to apply aerosol spray
Repels mosquitoes that may transit Zika, Dengue, West Nile and Chikungunya viruses
Works on mosquitoes as well as fleas, ticks, flies, and gnats
- BrandOFF!
- Model046500221545
- Weight6.4 ounces
6Ben's 100% DEET Fragrance-Free Bug Repellent
The final product we are reviewing today is a highly effective and advanced 100% DEET maximum strength bug repellent from Ben's. Offering up to 10 hours protection, this is a serious spray for serious adventurers. Offering the highest levels of protection, it can effectively repel all manner of insects which may be carrying a host of dangerous viruses including West Nile Virus, Easter Equine Encephalitis, Lyme Disease, malaria, and other infectious diseases. Not only does it protect against pesky mosquitoes, but it can also be used to protect your family from ticks and flies, fleas and chuggers.
Ben's 100% DEET is manufactured in the USA and was the first DEEP product in the country to be officially registered with the EPA. It's easy to apply with a pump action dispenser and is fragrance free, so you can still enjoy the natural smells of the great outdoors rather than being overpowered by bug repellent. It's conveniently supplied in a 3.4-ounce spray pump which can easily fit in your pocket and is TSA compliant so perfect for packing for your next adventure. If you do intend traveling to a high-density bug biting region, then this is definitely a reliable and dependable choice that will stop you being bit to high heaven. As their marketing strapline goes, "Don't get bitten, get Ben's."
100% max strength DEET formulation
Provides up to 10 hours of active protection
Delivers high strength barrier against mosquitoes, floes, weals, and ticks
Excellent for use in densely populated bug biting regions
Travel-friendly 3.4-ounce pump dispenser bottle
- BrandTender
- Model0006-7081
- Weight3.36 ounces
Bug Repellent Buying Guide
How We Chose Our Selection Of Bug Repellents
We couldn't exactly round up a load of mosquitoes back at Gear Hungry HQ to put the various repellents through their paces, all though our team of reviewers are an intrepid lot who love nothing better than an excuse to pack their backpacks and head off on their travels! So when it came to honing down our best recommendations of the bug repellents we thought were worthy of making it onto our comprehensive guide, we deferred to three crucial factors; brand, reviews, and price.
Brands - Brands are important, especially when it comes to your health and well-being, so we narrowed down our search to reputable companies offering products that met the relevant safety standards. In this instance, the Environmental Protection Agency the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
Reviews - Customer reviews always form a vital part of our overall research. If someone has an experience of using a product and has bothered to leave feedback, both positive and negative, we want to know about it so we can glean a better understanding of what you're likely to experience using the products we've selected is going to be.
Price - Price is less important than efficacy in this category of product. The crucial factor is performance and quality rather than the price point. The best bug repellents need to be dependable and offer reliable protection and coverage. Of course, we do always try to ensure that we select a range of affordable price points to suit all our readers' budgets.
Features To Look For In Bug Repellents
Ingredients - There are a couple of common active ingredients which are found in your drugstore bug repellents and which have been classified as safe by the Environmental Protection Agency in the USA. These are DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus, picardin and two less common ingredients known as IR3434 and 2-undecanone. The first three are by far and away the most popular active ingredients.
DEET is much stronger and potentially more harmful than the other two natural ingredients, especially if used in high quantities, so the rule of thumb is not to use more than you absolutely require. In terms of active ingredient percentages, you should be looking for concentrations of between 20 to no more than 50% to provide adequate protection for a good amount of time with no more than 30% being the preference.
Smell - It's safe to say that some insect and bug repellents smell pretty rancid! There's little wonder that not even the mosquitos want to come anywhere near you, even though your blood is juicy and ripe for nibbling! Some of the smells are so noxious that you might feel slightly nauseous yourself just by opening the bottle. If you really can't stomach a toxic spray and would prefer to steer clear of something that's too chemical smelling, there are plenty of options that are altogether more fragrant and pleasant smelling. Just as with personal fragrance, you can go for a bought with citrus, woody or even sweetly floral notes.
Application - When it comes to the application process, there are plenty of options from sprays to pop up sticks, moisturizes to oils, so go with what you prefer to use the most. A 360-degree angle spray is going to help you target those hard to reach areas that you might otherwise miss.
Amount - It's vital to ensure that you don't over expose your skin to the harsher chemical ingredients that feature in many of the most effective formulations so only ever use what is necessary to protect yourself rather than being overly liberal with the application.
Effectiveness - No repellent will work on every pest, everywhere you go but the vast majority of today's bug repellents offer excellent protection against a wide range of biting bugs which carry all manner of viruses depending upon where in the world you are traveling to. To be confident that the formulation you are buying is both safe and also effective, check to make sure that it has been registered with the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and approved for use by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
Also carefully read the instructions first if you intend using a bug repellent on an infant as not all the formulations are going to be safe for use on babies due to their higher levels of active chemical ingredients.


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The following hotel, B&B and apartments are located near to Ministry of Sound in London.
The hotel accommodation is listed in order of distance away from Ministry of Sound for convenience.
Borough Apartments
Borough Apartments are located just over a 10 minute-walk from the Thames and the famous Tate Modern, in the London district of Newington. They offer spacious contemporary accommodation with free Wi-Fi, in a southern part of central London..
metro central heights
Metro central heights offers accommodation in London, 1.6 km from London Eye. The unit is 1.
The Bridge Hotel
Just a 10-minute walk from South Bank, The Bridge Hotel offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi access. Elephant & Castle Underground Station is a 5-minute walk away. Rooms at Bridge Hotel have bare wooden floors and free mineral water.
Southwark Executive Apartments
Set in London, Southwark Executive Apartments offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. The unit is 1.1 km from London Bridge.
Arch Apartments
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Arch Apartments is set in London, 1.5 km from the London Eye. Tower of London is 1.
House Horsemongers Mews -
Situated in London, this holiday home is located 1.4 km from Tower of London. Guests benefit from terrace.
Still Life Borough
Located walking distance from the world cuisine of Borough Market, Still Life Borough is a self-catering apartment in the heart of South London. WiFi is accessible throughout, and the apartment has its own balcony..
Central London Luxury Apartment
Situated 1.7 km from London Eye in London, this apartment features a balcony. The property boasts views of the garden and is 1.
H10 London Waterloo
In a stylish new building, H10 London Waterloo features an innovative restaurant and luxury bedrooms. Just 15 minutes walk from Parliament Square and Big Ben, the hotel has free Wi-Fi..
Flat 2203 Elegance
Set in London, this air-conditioned apartment features free WiFi and a terrace. The apartment is 1.7 km from London Eye.
London Borough Station Apartment
Situated in London, this apartment is 900 metres from London Bridge. The apartment is 1.4 km from Tower of London.
London Full House
London Full House offers modern accommodation in London Zone 1. A 7-minute walk from Elephant and Castle Underground Station, just 2 stops from London Bridge, the guest house has a 24-hour management service and free high speed Wi-Fi is available..
London City Hotel
London City Hotel offers modern accommodation next door to Borough Tube Station, and a 5-minute walk from London Bridge Rail Station. Tower Bridge is a 10-minute walk away. A 24-hour reception and express check-in/check-out are also available.
Modern 2/3 Bed Apartment
Set in London, this apartment features a patio. Modern 2/3 Bed Apartment in Waterloo features views of the garden and is 1.1 km from London Eye.
Accommodation London Bridge
Just 20 minutes by public transport from the centre of London, Accommodation London Bridge offers 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, and free Wi-Fi..
Second Nest Hampton Street
Set in London, this holiday home features free WiFi and a terrace. The apartment is 1.8 km from Houses of Parliament.
Second Nest New Kent
Second Nest New Kent Road offers accommodation in London, 1.7 km from Tower Bridge and 1.8 km from Tower of London.
Hampton Court Palace Hotel
Situated above a historic public house, Hampton Court Palace Hotel is less than 5 minutes walk from Elephant & Castle Tube and train station. The Victorian building boasts many original features, such as ornate mirrors, fireplaces and wood..
SACO London Bridge -
SACO London Bridge - SE1 offers accommodation in London. London Eye is 1.4 km from the property, while The Shard and London Bridge are just 0.
Chrisbond Estates
Set in London, Chrisbond Estates offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. The apartment is 1.6 km from Houses of Parliament.
Marlin Apartments Empire Square
With a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi, the 4-star Marlin Empire Square offers stylish accommodation near London Bridge. Borough Market and The Shard are within a 10-minute walk, while The London Eye is just over a mile away..
Still Life Borough Deluxe
Located just a 7-minute walk from The Shard in the busy London city centre, Still Life Borough Deluxe offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access for all guests..
Casa Mirian London
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Casa Mirian London offers accommodation in London. You will find a tour desk at the property. London Bridge is 1.
RestUp Hostel
Situated 6 minutes walk from Elephant & Castle tube station, RestUp London is a purpose-built hostel which offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Dormitories for 4, 6, 8 and 10 bedded rooms offer shared facilities..
St Christopher's Inn Oasis
Located 700 metres from London Bridge in London, St Christophers Inn Oasis - London Bridge welcomes guests with a restaurant and bar. Each room is fitted with a shared bathroom. St Christophers Inn Oasis - London Bridge features free WiFi .
St Christopher's Inn Village
Situated 5 minutes walk from London Bridge tube station, St Christophers Inn Village offers dormitory rooms with 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, a lounge with TV and DVD player, a roof terrace, a bar and a restaurant..
Safestay London Elephant &
Located in the former Labour Party headquarters, Safestay is a 5-minute walk from Elephant & Castle train station and shopping centre. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the on-site bar and communal area in addition to a separate computer room..
London Bridge Apartments
Just 15 minutes walk from London Bridge, these stylish and modern London apartments feature a spacious living area with a flat-screen TV. Each bright, airy apartment also has free Wi-Fi..
South Bank Apartments
Located 10 minutes walk from London Bridge tube station, South Bank Apartments are nestled in the Borough area..
The London Agent -
Ideally located only 4 minutes walk from Waterloo Station, in the district of Lambeth, Comfortable Waterloo Home offers self-catering accommodation for up to 6 people, free Wi-Fi and a terrace with BBQ facilities..
citizenM London Bankside
Situated in the heart of London, citizenM London Bankside is a stylish contemporary hotel, which is just a 2-minute walk from the Tate Modern and only 600 metres from the Millennium Bridge. Free Wi-Fi and free movies on demand are also available..
Premier Inn London Southwark
Just a 7-minute tube journey from central London, Premier Inn London Southwark (Tate Modern)is less than a mile from London Waterloo station and is located in Southbank, next to the River Thames..
Vive Unique - Kennington
Vive Unique - Kennington Road House is a holiday home situated in London in the Central London district, 1.1 km from London Eye. Guests benefit from balcony.
Mercure London Bridge
Mercure London Bridge has spacious, air-conditioned rooms, a gym and a stylish Loft Restaurant. On Londons South Bank, it is 400 metres from the Tate Modern gallery and Shakespeares Globe Theatre..
Apartment Vintry Court London
Located right in Londons city centre, Vive Unique Apartment Vintry Court London Bridge offers self-catering accommodation with a terrace. London Bridge and the Borough Market are located 10 minutes walk from the property..
POUND HOUSE-Moments from the
POUND HOUSE-Moments from the Big Ben offers accommodation in London. The unit is 800 metres from London Eye. Private parking is available on site.
Cr�me Apartments
Located in London, Cr�me Apartments is 800 metres from London Bridge. Tower of London is 1 km from the property. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.
Boutique Apartments
Boutique Apartments is located in the London borough of Southwark and offers modern self-catering accommodation with supermarkets and restaurants within a minutes walk..
Days Hotel Waterloo
This London hotel is a 10-minute walk from Waterloo International Station and the London Eye. There is a 24-hour bar for guests, good-value rooms and an on-site restaurant..
Novotel London Blackfriars
Situated in Southwark, South East London, Novotel London Blackfriars is a contemporary hotel, less than 300 metres from Blackfriars Bridge. The hotel offers free high-speed Wi-Fi, a restaurant and bar, recreational facilities, a pool and a sauna..
Hilton London Bankside
Boasting an indoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness centre and a cocktail bar, the Hilton London Bankside also has free WiFi access..
ibis London Blackfriars
With free Wi-Fi throughout, a 24 hour reception and a 24 hour meal and drinks menu, the Ibis London Blackfriars offers modern rooms in central London. Just 5 minutes walk from Waterloo Station, the Tate Modern is within 10 minutes on foot..
Tune Hotel - London,
Tune Hotel - London, Westminster is located in London, 700 metres from London Eye and 900 metres from Houses of Parliament. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV..
PubLove @ The Steam
Only 10 minutes walk from Waterloo Station, along a quiet side street, PubLove @ The Steam Engine is set above a traditional London pub. It features free WiFi, free bed linen and a bar open 24 hours a day..
ibis Styles London Southwark
In Londons thriving South Bank area, this stylish hotel is less than 200 metres from the Thames and the Tate Modern. It offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms..
onefinestay � Waterloo apartments
A unique collection of fashionable apartments, onefinestay offers different locations around Waterloo, tale of two cities: the vibrant tourist London and the sheer romance of South Bank..
LSE Bankside House
A 30-minute walk from central London and a 1-minute walk from the Tate Modern Gallery, LSE Bankside House offers bed and breakfast accommodation as well as a large bar/restaurant..
Luxury Penthouse with view
Located in London, this apartment features free WiFi, just 30 metres from Lower Marsh Market and a 4-minute walk to the London Eye. There is an open plan kitchen/dining room and living room with sofa bed..
Deluxe London Bridge Apartment
Located in London, this air-conditioned apartment features free WiFi. The apartment is 800 metres from London Bridge. The kitchen has a dishwasher and an oven, as well as a kettle.
London Bridge City Apartments
London Bridge City Apartments offers accommodation in London. Tower of London is 900 metres away. Free WiFi is offered .
Go Native London Bridge
These bright and stylish apartments feature modern kitchens and free WiFi, and are located a 15-minute walk from London Bridge station and the South Bank..
The Wellington Hotel
Situated 2 minutes walk from The London Eye, The Wellington Hotel offers free WiFi and an on-site pub offering home-made dishes. Waterloo mainline and Tube station is just a minutes walk from the property..
Georgian Superstar
Georgian Superstar offers accommodation in London, 700 metres from London Eye. The holiday home is 900 metres from Somerset House. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.
The Walrus Bar and
The Walrus Bar and Hostel offers accommodation in London. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. There is a shared kitchen, luggage storage, lockers and safety deposit box available.
London Eye Hostel
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The Mad Hatter Hotel
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Great Plein Air Art Experience
Crystal Cove State Park has a long history of plein air artists painting and preserving its beautiful landscapes. Every summer, you can be a part of this 100-year-old tradition. Spend a relaxing day with one of Crystal Cove State Park's plein air artists while capturing the beauty of the Cove on canvas. No experience required; this introductory class is recommended for novices only. More info
Family Plein Air Art Exploration
These fun family workshops are intended for parents, grandparents, and children ages 8 and up. During this three-hour program, family teams will explore the basics of plein air painting, and then each family member will create their own masterpiece that captures the summer spirit of the Cove. More info
Art in the Park Spring Celebration
The shimmering ocean and rolling hillsides of Crystal Cove State Park have long inspired artists to paint, write, photograph, compose, tell stories, dance, and sketch. Be it a watercolor, a dance, or a musical composition, artists from different genres continue to be inspired by the beauty of the park and the spectacular landscapes, breathtaking scenery, and abundant gifts from nature. On Saturday, March 28 from 10-4 in the Historic District come join Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove Conservancy for a spring art show and Art in the Park a day filled with activities that celebrate the integration of art and nature through workshops, performances, and activities. More details coming soon.


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Based on the classic C. Raymond Hunt deep-vee hull, the Harrier has a narrow length-to-beam ratio, while the 21-degree deadrise aft keeps the boat deep in the water and on course at high speed in rough seas. Helm and companionway seating offer good visibility, while an L-shaped lounge carries the crew in comfort and style. The cockpit offers a transom door and an ample fishing platform. A large bunk, full head and galley are belowdecks and finished in beautiful wood.
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New platform to foster strategic investments in fintech firms/ New study "Future of Fintech in Capital Markets" by Deutsche Börse, in collaboration with Celent, outlines potential areas of opportunities for financial market infrastructure providers
As an important additional element of its growth strategy "Accelerate", Deutsche Börse Group today announced the launch of a dedicated corporate venture capital (CVC) platform – DB1 Ventures. The DB1 Ventures team will be primarily based in Frankfurt and will undertake new investments as well as actively manage Deutsche Börse's existing minority shareholdings. While Deutsche Börse has already made several strategic investments in early stage and mature companies, the new approach allows the Group to actively manage its existing and new portfolio to realize the full potential of these strategic shareholdings.
DB1 Ventures will invest only in areas that are strategic to Deutsche Börse. The focus will primarily be on early to growth stage fintech firms in order to establish mutually beneficial partnerships. DB1 Ventures will initially be funded via the significant resource base of Deutsche Börse's balance sheet. The strategic investments will be governed by a dedicated Investment Committee, which will be chaired by Deutsche Börse CEO Carsten Kengeter and have a cross functional and business perspective.
"Our objective with DB1 Ventures is to continue to be active in investing in early to growth stage ventures which are core or adjacent to our client, product, geographic and technology strategy. And as part of our active management, we will also deepen and extend promising partnerships with some of our current portfolio companies," said Carsten Kengeter, CEO of Deutsche Börse.
Ankur Kamalia, Managing Director Deutsche Börse, Head of Venture Portfolio Management and responsible for DB1 Ventures, explained: "This dual approach will allow us to bring in our professional expertise as a market infrastructure provider and offer value creation opportunities for fintech companies. In return, we will benefit from new ideas and technological developments in an early stage. Simultaneously, we continue to actively manage our existing portfolio of investments, including divestments where necessary."
Deutsche Börse, in collaboration with Celent, a financial technology research and advisory firm, has analyzed the significance of fintech firms and its potential impact on market infrastructure incumbents. The new report "Future of Fintech in Capital Markets" highlights the opportunity for market infrastructure providers to interact with fintech firms and drive a higher degree of strategic partnership. Since 2008, capital flow into fintech investments has grown six-fold. Last year, about $19 billion in capital was invested globally in fintech across approximately 1,200 deals. CVCs now represent 25 percent of global fintech capital flows.
David Easthope, Senior Vice President and responsible for the Securities and Investments practice of Celent: "Major parts of the financial services ecosystem are being transformed by pioneering financial technology firms. Instead of going alone, fintech firms can decide to pursue a collaborative approach with leading incumbents through partnerships, including market infrastructure firms. Combining forces will allow fintech firms to shape the future of capital provision, technology, and other industry workflows."


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Coterie offers elevated party supplies for any occasion. Customers can shop by individual products or choose a curated set, depending on their needs. We worked with Coterie from inception through launch (and beyond) to craft a strategy, name, and visual and voice identity. With their tagline, More Good Times, Coterie is spreading the party-throwing vibes far and wide.
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Body Shaming & Thyroid Disease: The Idea of Beautiful
Who knew that little butterfly-shaped thyroid gland at the base of our neck could affect our lives so completely? Not just our health, but our physical appearance can dramatically change. And then come the body shamers, the people who are in absolutely no position to shame ("You are not perfect so stop judging," I want to yell at them) who have the power to devastate our self-esteem…but only if we let them. [Read more…]
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Configure Launch
This lesson gets you familiar with some of the basic components within Launch: properties, hosts, environments, data elements, and rules.
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Log in to the Launch user interface
- Create a new Launch property
- Configure a Launch property
To complete this lesson, you must have permission to Develop, Approve, Publish, Manage Extensions, and Manage Environments in Launch. If you are unable to complete any of these steps because any of the user interface options are not available to you, contact your Experience Cloud Administrator to request access.
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Cleveland PCC Barry Coppinger with the four Cleveland Cadet Groups
PCC Barry Coppinger has praised the work undertaken by Cleveland Police Cadets having completed a tour of all four units across the Cleveland area. Cadet groups exist in each of the area's four Local Policing Areas - Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland and Stockton - and provide a range of activities for 14 to 19 year olds from all backgrounds.
The programme aims to increase social responsibility, life skills and employability while strengthening empathy and understanding between the Police and young people.
The groups undertake a wide range of different activities including drill practice, sporting activities, team working and assisting other police departments with activities ranging from leaflet drops to property marking.
The Commissioner visited the cadets as part of his 'Your Force Your Voice' initiative which sees him visiting groups across Cleveland to hear their concerns.
Barry Coppinger said: "All too often young people are marginalised in society and often blamed for antisocial behaviour issues. The cadet units are an excellent example of young people working hard for the good of their local community, and really making a positive difference. I'm very proud of the work they undertake and the work of the police officers and PCSOs who give up their own time to run the cadet units."
The Commissioner faced a range of questions from the cadets varying from what he considers to be the most rewarding parts of his role to the difficult decisions he has had to make due to the budget cuts imposed on the police.
The programme relies on a dedicated team of delivery volunteers, many of whom are full time Police Officers and Police staff. Anyone willing to help it's continuation by volunteering a few hours a month or who would like to find out more about the work of the cadets please email email@example.com or call 01642 664440.


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I hadn't realized there was an actual clock that encompassed "doomsday." Given that it's been around for 60 years, that doesn't say much for me, I suppose.
At any rate:
The Australian:
Atomic scientists say we're two minutes closer to doomsday than we were in 1998.
The hands of the doomsday clock were moved to seven minutes to midnight, up from nine minutes to midnight when it was last reset four years ago.
For 55 years the clock has been maintained by a publication called the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. The chair of the Bulletin's board says it is never moved in response to a single threat. George Lopez says the time change this year reflects the greater possibility of terrorism, and concerns about the security of nuclear weapons material stockpiled around the world.
In a symbolic gesture, Nobel laureate scientist Stephen Hawking warned that the world is on the brink of a second nuclear age as the historic doomsday clock is only five minutes away from armageddon midnight, after being moved a further two minutes...
"As we stand at the brink of a second nuclear age and a period of unprecedented climate change, scientists have a special responsibility once again to inform the public and advise leaders about the perils that humanity faces.
"We foresee great perils if governments and society do not take action now to render nuclear weapons obsolete and prevent further climate change."
As much as I respect Dr. Hawking this seems a bit alarmist in my opinion. That said, such warnings (however dramatic) might well serve a valuable non-political mitigation to otherwise rash policy.
I don't necessarily agree with the doomsday clock but I do like the fact that it exists.


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The Pacer Passport is a FREE ticket to all Shoreland Lutheran High School (SLHS) home athletic, theater, and music events for children in grades K-8. Every time you visit SLHS and remember to bring your Pacer Passport, you will receive a stamp in your passport. Collect stamps to be entered into raffles for prizes.
During SLHS athletic events, students will receive a stamp at the ticket table. For all other visits to SLHS, students will stamp their passport at one of the two designated stamp stations (indoors in the gym or outdoors by the concession stand). After 3 stamps, 5 stamps, and 10 stamps, students should have their parents notify the SLHS Admissions Director, Mr. Paul Huebner, via email: firstname.lastname@example.com so that he can enter them into the various raffles.


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In the previous session Bank Nifty spot opened at 27972.95 , it made a high of 27988.20 , then made a low of 27827.30 , before closing at 27875.90 .
Had mentioned that long trade for the day will get triggered on sustaining above 27980 and short trade for the day will get triggered on sustaining below 27815 . Bank Nifty initially triggered our long trade at opening but did not sustain and reversed immediately . Post that the entire session Bank Nifty traded between 27815 - 27980 which was the short and long trigger levels for the day indicating indecisiveness .
As mentioned before " In the coming week Bank Nifty needs to break and sustain / close above 27910 to test 28135 - 28195 initially and above it we can see a test of 28385 - 28600 . Similarly Bank Nifty needs to break and sustain / close below 27480 to test 27255 - 27195 initially and below it we can see a test of 27005 - 26790." , and Bank Nifty has broken above 27910 in the last 2 consecutive sessions but has failed to give a close above to confirm weekly longs.
Had mentioned in the previous post " For the month of August ,Bank Nifty longs will get confirmed with a consecutive close above 28075 for a initial target of 28405 - 28490 and sustaining / closing above it we can see a further test of 28775 - 29085 . Similarly , shorts will get confirmed with a consecutive close below 27450 for a initial target of 27125 - 27040 and sustaining / closing below it we can see a further move till 26755 - 26445 . Bank Nifty currently has resistance near 27955 - 28075 and it needs to break and sustain / close above it for further upmove else we might pull back till 27570 - 27460 initially ." , and Bank Nifty has made a high of 27994 and has been unable to break above 27955 - 28075 zone which will can take it further up . If Bank Nifty fails to break and sustain above 28075 in the coming sessions then we can see a pullback till 27525 - 27450 again.
Now in the coming session Bank Nifty needs to break and sustain above 27955 to test 28045 - 28070 initially and sustaining above it we can see a further upmove till 28145 - 28225. Similarly breaking and sustaining below 27795 we can see a test of 27705 - 27685 initially and breaking and sustaining below it we can see a further correction till 27610 - 27530 .
Bank Nifty Spot Levels for the day are
Long above 27955 for 28010 - 28070 - 28225 , SL 27850
Short below 27795 for 27745 - 27685 - 27530 , SL 27900
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Being a great leader is a tricky balance to strike. Doing the right thing, and doing the popular thing, is not always aligned. Some leaders, when attempting to define their role, too often end up embodying one of two extremes.Read more »
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The revised Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is now active, impacting an estimated 4.2 million working Americans. The FLSA is the federal law that governs overtime pay, among other labor standards. Although the changes become law as of today, covered employers are not required to implement them until December 1st of 2016. The changes were made to ensure that employees receive fair compensation and to protect those employees working 50 to 60 hours per week without fair compensation. How do the FLSA changes impact employees?Read more »
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In other words, Sweden supports antisemitic incitement.
Via Times of Israel:
Financial aid to the Palestinian Authority should be granted irrespective of its educational policies, anti-Israel or anti-Semitic incitement, a Swedish minister said.
Speaking in parliament at a debate Friday about Stockholm's assistance to Ramallah, Minister for International Development Cooperation Isabella Lövin said that "support to the education sector or education ministry is not included in the strategy for Palestine decided by the government."
An MP from the pro-Israel Christian Democrats opposition party, Mikael Oscarsson, had challenged Lövin over the government's support for the PA. In a written query, he asked how Swedish aid money could be used to get the Palestinians to change the names of 25 schools named after terrorists, how Stockholm could stipulate that payments do not go to causes supportive of terrorism, and whether it would be possible to create a mechanism to ensure Swedish money is not used to further incitement.
In her response Lövin, a member of the Green Party, reiterated her position, first stated in May 2015, that promoting education is not part of Sweden's development strategy regarding Palestine. Financial aid provides Stockholm with a "possibility to reach out," she declared in a parliamentary session at the same. "A constant threat to pull back aid is not a way forward."
The government, she said, already has a set of strategies and goals, and does not plan to impose additional conditions for the provision of foreign aid.
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From January 26-28, The Ski Joring Invitational comes back to Whitefish, Montana as the signature Winter Carnival event that combines a Montana-style winter extreme sport mix of two of Big Sky Country's favorites: horses and skiing.
The spectator-friendly event scheduled for the weekend of January 26-28 is now in its 15th year, and will feature an exciting combination of horses, (and mules), riders, and skiers mixed with speed, jumps, and of course, snow, as competitors vie for an estimated purse of over $20,000. There's a lot of money at stake and skiers & horsemen (and horsewomen) will all be racing for their share of it, in four separate classes, plus the Long Jump.
Friday - Registration at Grouse Mountain Lodge - 6-9pm
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Saturday - Calcutta - 7pm at Casey's Pub & Grill
Sunday - Competition and Awards Ceremony - 12-5pm
Event Dates: January 26, 2018 - January 28, 2018
Admission or participation fees: $5; under 12 free
Park at the Whitefish High School. Free buses will shuttle spectators to the event.
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