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We visited Thailand for a month in March 2018 but our journey would not have been complete without the time spent in Chiang Mai! Chiang Mai is the largest and most important city in northern Thailand. The vibrant city is full of culture, incredible markets and restaurants, more than 300 beautiful Buddhist temples, beautiful landscapes and nature, stunning mountains, waterfalls, and jungle … Chiang Mai is a cultural and an adventure lover's paradise.
Over the past decade, Chiang Mai has become a popular place for digital nomads in SE Asia. But what makes Chiang Mai a favourite place for digital nomads and travellers? Whatever the reasons may be I hope my travel guide to Chiang Mai helps you in planning your trip.
Chiang Mai at a Glance
After Bangkok, Chiang Mai is the second largest city in Thailand and the largest city in Northern Thailand. It was once the capital of the Lanna Kingdom and is considered one of the most culturally significant cities in Southeast Asia. There are about 200,000 people living in Chiang Mai City and over 1 million in the metropolitan area. In 2018 Chiang Mai is still the spiritual capital of Thailand!
Chiang Mai's City Center known as the Old Town is surrounded by a 1.6 km walled moat. The city area of Chiang Mai is home to about 300 Buddhist temples. Chiang Mai is also home to Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand which is just about 2.500 m high.
Weather, Climate and Seasons in Chiang Mai
Located in Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai has some cooler temperatures than Bangkok or Southern Thailand. The best time to visit the city is between October and April. During these months the weather is cool and pleasant.
Chiang Mai has three different seasons:
From November to February: The best time to visit Chiang Mai is in November as the temperatures are about 25° with a few rainy days. The cool season begins in December and ends with February.
From March to May: This is the hottest time for visiting Chiang Mai. The temperature often reaches 40°! There are almost no rainy days during that time of the year.
From June to October: This is the monsoon season in Northern Thailand. It does not rain every day, but it is not the best time to visit the city.
February to 1st rain in March: Avoid The Burning Season in Chiang Mai! In March the air is polluted with a lot of smoke and dust as the local Farmers are burning rice fields and Chiang Mai gets a little haze.
Travelling to Chiang Mai
If you are not travelling for months, probably the best way to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is by air. Several airlines make that 1 hr and 15 min flight directly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. We travelled with Thai Airways and I got completely overwhelmed by their service! The ticker p.p cost about EUR 60,00 and it saved us more than a day! You can do a search on a flight aggregator to find the cheapest flights available. The airline operating between the cities are Nok Air, VietJet, AirAsia, Lion Air, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, and Smile Air.
If you have more time than we did, you can go for the overnight sleeper train, which costs pretty the same as a flight on a low-cost company 😀 Travelling by train takes about 14 hours.
Getting around Chiang Mai
Song Thaews: The Red Car or Song Thaew is the most popular choice for locals. The Song Thaew is a red truck that fits 10-12 people and usually has a set route. The Songthaews are about EUR 0,80 per person from destination A to B and anywhere along the route.
Taxis, Grab Taxi: the taxis are not allowed to drive around the streets, they will have to be booked in advance. Taxi to the Airport costs about EUR 5,00.
Tuk-Tuk: The biggest scams in Chiang Mai are still the tuk-tuk drivers! You better call a Grab taxi or take a songthaew (EUR 2,50 – 8,00).
Scooter: It is cheap and the best way to explore the city. You can easily rent a scooter for about EUR 8,00 per day plus EUR 2,00 fee for petrol.
Public Transport: while there is supposed to be a public bus system, you will never see it …
Things to Do in Chiang Mai
It's absolutely impossible to get bored in Chiang Mai! From temples to restaurants, from parks to sanctuary, from meditating schools to the party scene – there is something for everyone! You can go trekking, cycling, rafting, swimming, and hiking…
If you spend a few days in Chiang Mai, it's possible to do a little bit of everything!
Temple Hopping
Chiang Mai is home to more than 300 Buddhist temples. Some of the temples were built in the Himalayan Foothills at the very beginning of Chiang Mai's development (1296). During that period, Chiang Mai was the capital of the Lanna Kingdom (1296-1768). Nowadays, the city is still the spiritual capital of Thailand and is well worth a visit.
A Silver Temple. A Gold Temple. A White Temple. A Mountain Temple. A Big Stupa Temple. A Lanna-Style Temple. An Indian Style Temple. An Everything-You-Wish-For-A-Temple
Chat with Monks
With 99% of the population of Thailand being Buddhist it may be interesting to have a chat with a monk to find out more about their lifestyle and the do and don'ts.
Every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. you can attend a monk chat that happens in almost every temple in the old town of Chang Mai.
In Thailand, almost all young boys become a monk (sometimes just for a little while). This is a great way for them to get a better education and learn English.
Elephant Sanctuary
Before travelling to Thailand, one thing was certain to me – we are heading to Northern Thailand and we are going to spend some unforgettable time with elephants! When visiting Thailand, many people want to have experience with elephants. But not many people think about this experience in a responsible way.
The Elephants in Thailand has become a controversial topic during the last couple of years. Elephants have been captured and abused for the amusement of tourists to ride for decades. They have been abused and taken out of their natural habitat. The result of this is an unaccountable tourism.
By raising awareness of why riding an elephant is erroneous, together we can help to end this form of tourism. We can start by informing people why riding elephants is wrong. One way to make a difference for the elephants' welfare is visiting the elephant sanctuary:
Be prepared to indulge in food. The best food we had in Thailand! From the wonderful Mango Sticky Rice or Chocolate Pancakes from the street to local Northern Thai restaurants. There are delicious, inexpensive food choices everywhere you look!
Some of Chiang Mai's specialities are Khao Soi (Egg Noodle Curry), Khan Toke, Sai Oua (Grilled Herb Sausage), Nam Prik Ong/Nam Prik Nume (Red/Green Chilli Dip), Gaeng Hang Lay (Burmese-style Sweet Curry), Kanom Jeen Nam Ngeow (Rice Vermicelli with Soybean Curry), Miang Kham (Bite-sized Wrapped Snacks), Tam Khanun (Young Jackfruit Salad), Roast Chicken and Pork.
My winner for the best Roast Chicken and Pork in Chiang Mai is "SP Chicken":
And the winner for the best Green Curry Soup is Miranda's Cafe:
… And a favourite place for drinks and music is My Bar Chiang Mai:
Local Markets
There are several local markets like Warorot and the market near the Chiang Mai Gate. Here you can find everything much cheaper and the markets are full of colour and local life. There is a night bazaar in the Anusarn which is a nice place to walk around. On the other hand, the Sunday street market at the Tha Phae Gate is the weekly highly. There is also a Saturday market that starts around the Chiang Mai gate (outside the old city). Good to know: the Kalare area is good for eating.
Chasing Waterfalls
There are a few waterfalls that are an easy day trip out of Chiang Mai. Take an afternoon to go cool off and chill out in nature.
Chiang Mai host some of the coolest festivals in Thailand. In early November, you can attend the Yee Peng and Loy Krathong Festivals. It's a popular event that attracts thousands of tourists every year, making it one of the most vibrant times to be in the region. If you enjoy flowers, then you may want to go in February to attend the Chiang Mai Flower Festival.
The Thai New Year (Songkran) happens from April 13-15 every year. Chiang Mai is probably the best place in Thailand to celebrate the Thai New Year, as the entire city turns into a massive water fight!
Always check ahead on the calendar for holidays and festivals so you don't miss out when planning your trip to Chiang Mai.
Meditate, Relax And Get a Massage
There is no doubt that Chiang Mai is the spiritual and meditation capital of Thailand. Here, you will find many yoga studios in town and many retreat opportunities outside the town. The most popular Meditation Center is Doi Suthep Vipassana that offers meditation courses from 4 days up to 23 days for beginners or advanced.
In Chiang Mai, you can also find many relax and massage studios located everywhere in the city! We have tried a range of low to high-end places and I can say that just because you are paying more money it doesn't automatically mean you will get a better service 😉
What Vaccinations Do I Need?
Do you need any vaccinations for Chiang Mai these days? Well, I think it's up to you and your own piece of mind and it also depends on where you are going and what you are doing. Chiang Mai is more developed than other regions in South East Asia when it comes to hygiene. I, personally, would not travel to Southeast Asia without some basic vaccines like Typhoid, Hepatitis A + B, as well as Diphtheria and Tetanus. But the same vaccinations are important for travelling anywhere in the World!
Whatever you decide to do with your vaccinations, you should start planning at least 7 weeks before departure – some vaccines need to be done twice, e.g.
Typhoid and Malaria do occur rarely in Chiang Mai, but Dengue Fever could be a problem. As far as I know, there is still no vaccine against Dengue Fever so you have to prevent the mosquito bites as far as you can (by 50% DEET spray!). The same thing is with Malaria – there is no vaccination available. Malaria could be a problem if you're hiking through the jungle or doing mountain trekking during the rainy seasons. The best solution: use 50% DEET spray, wear long sleeves and trousers and sleep inside mosquito nets.
Rabies is an issue in Indonesia and also in Chiang Mai. The rabies virus is usually transmitted through a bite from infected animals. Rabies vaccination is still no must if you travel to Bali, but try to avoid the street dogs and monkeys.
Travellers diarrheal is a common problem too. I would recommend you to choose what and where you eat more carefully, and also to bring some anti-diarrheal pills (like Imodium) with you.
Chiang Mai Costs
A dorm bed in a hostel: EUR 3,00 – 12,00
A (very) small basic room: EUR 10,00 – 25,00
A (very) basic shared: EUR 20,00 – 70,00
A nice room at 4* Hotel: EUR 70,00 – 130,00
A nice room at 5* Hotel: from EUR 130, 00
Song Teaws. EUR 0,80
Tuk-Tuk: EUR 2,50 – 8,00
Scooter rental – EUR 8,00 per day plus EUR 2,00 fee for petrol
Taxi to the Airport – EUR 5,00
Laundry: EUR 1,30 /1 kg + Pick up at the hotel and delivery! The best one we came across is the WashDrop, you can make your laundry online 😀
Massage (1 hour): EUR 4,00 – 10,00
Path Tai Street Food: EUR 1,00
Bowl of Khao Soi Noodles, Street Food: EUR 1,00
Meal in a Local Restaurant: EUR 2,50 – 10,00
Big Leo Beer (7/11): $1,00
Beer in a Bar: EUR 1,8 – 3,00
Coffee: Starting at EUR 1,00
Coconut (Street): EUR 1,00
Coconut (Restaurant): EUR 1,50
Mango Sticky Rice: EUR 1,50 – 3,00
Western Food (Restaurant): from EUR 10,00
Hairdresser's Shop: from EUR 3,00
A trip to an Elephant Sanctuary (Full Day/Half Day): EUR 65,00 – 45,00
What to Wear
Chiang Mai is a laid-back city and you'll probably never have to get dressed up like you would in Bangkok! It is always worm, so it is best to come with your summer outfits. It's warm, even during the coolest months, so it's best to come in comfortable summer attire. You will not see a Thai man walking down the street without a shirt on or stripped down to a bikini. Be respectful!
When visiting the temples in Chiang Mai keep in mind to dress respectfully – shoulders and knees should be covered.
Safety in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is an incredibly safe place to visit. I cannot really come across a situation where I felt insecure or uncomfortable. No matter during the day or night. But just like in any big city around the world, you should better follow the basic safety rules, and everything will be fine.
The tap water in Chiang Mai is not drinkable. Anyway, you can find many refill water stations all over the city. This is the best option if you want to have some fresh water and cut down on plastic waste. Win-win!
Protect against mosquitos! Dengue fever is a concern all over SE Asia. The best solution: use 50% DEET spray, wear long sleeves and trousers and sleep inside mosquito nets.
Be aware of the police! If you drive a scooter without an international or Thai driving license it will cost about 300 BTH.
Another illegal thing in Thailand, that many are not aware of are the e-cigarettes. There is no joke. Vaping in Thailand could face up to 10 years in prison.
The biggest scams in Chiang Mai are still the tuk-tuk drivers! You better call a Grab taxi or take a songthaew.
Don't bring, buy or do drugs! It can take years to get to court even if you are able to get released. It is just not worth it.
Enjoy the day!
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FG set to resolve fuel, PHCN, labour crisis this week-Okupe
The Federal Government has made clear its intention to resolve the lingering crises with the different union of workers threatening to embark on industrial action, before the week ends.
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), is leading the threat to embark on a nationwide strike over the severance package of Nigerian Union of Electrical Employees (NUEE) with the on-going privatisation of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria. The electricity workers threatened to shut down the nation's power grid in their protest.
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Wesley was born in Henryetta and has strong family roots in the community. The son of Rev. Michael & Jan VanMeter. Wesley graduated from Faith Christian Academy near Henryetta and went to University of Central Oklahoma where he received his degree in Mortuary Science. Wesley also holds a minister's license and travels to India on occasion for missions work.
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Jimmy Dale Spurlock is a native of the Henryetta & Dewar communities. The youngest of four children, Jimmy was born December 25, 1957 in Henryetta to Billy J. & Patsy Spurlock, also lifelong residents of the Henryetta area. He graduated from Dewar High School class of 1976 and attended Oklahoma State University. Jimmy received his degree in Mortuary Science from the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond.
With over thirty years working in the funeral business, Jimmy is dedicated to his work in funeral service and supports many community efforts and charities. In 2009, along with partners Wesley VanMeter and Robert Owens, opened Integrity Funeral Service in Henryetta.
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Toyota didn't do much else to the Prado back in 2015 – the mid-spec GXL model received sat-nav as standard, while the top-spec Kakadu got some fresh safety tech. Otherwise, it was business as usual, and that's not such a bad thing.
The 120 Series and the more-recent 150 Series Prados have always been supreme tourers, and there was no reason to change that for the updated model. The Prado has plenty of interior space; compliant suspension that gives a silky, though sometimes wallowing, ride; and a no-fills level of specification. The improved NVH, and hence refinement of the freshly fitted engine, adds to the perfect recipe.
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FreeTV has announced that the WIN Network would be rejoining FreeTV Australia as a member, effective from 9 March 2018.
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FreeTV CEO Bridget Fair said, "I am looking forward to working with Andrew Lancaster and his team as we continue to represent Australian commercial television which has a unique and important place in both regional and metropolitan communities."
WIN Network Andrew Lancaster said, "We are very pleased to be back as a member of FreeTV. Commercial free-to-air television broadcasters are facing more challenges than ever before and it is important that we work together to ensure that all Australians continue to enjoy the free television services they rely on and value."


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At long last ive found a food my fussy dog loves.
Buddy is a JRT and can be very fussy about what he eats. I have tried all the well known, good brand, dried foods in his 7yrs. But I think I've cracked it with Concept For Life. I buy the 1.5kg bags as I swap between the mini adult and the mini senior to stop him from becoming bored eating exactly the same food day in day out. He also gets any leftover veg from our tea - carrots, broccoli, green beans and cauliflower all go down well as extras. Buddy weighs 7.5kg and gets fed 100g of Concept For Life each day.
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I bought this food to try out on my dog and I must say it looks really good. My Chanelle eats it all up and it is not so 'greasy' as some brands like RC.


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Easy Coffee Ice Cream
I have had lots of people ask me about this since I commented on a Twitter poll started by my lovely friend Emm.
I originally got the recipe from Nigel Slater on BBC television and I have made it several times. I find his recipes always work out and I have many in our family recipe book.
- one tub of fresh luxury custard from the supermarket eg Sainsburys Taste the Difference
- half a cup of cooled coffee – I use one heaped teaspoon of instant coffee diluted with hot water in the same way as if I was making a drink and then allow it to cool
You will also need a bowl or other container suitable for the freezer, big enough for all of the custard and allowing room for mixing.
Pour the custard into the container and add the cooled coffee and whisk together. Cover with some cling film and place in the freezer.
Check every hour or so and give it a little stir to break up the ice crystals. The ice cream should be ready to serve the same day, so you could make it in the morning for dessert that evening. Remove the container from the freezer a few minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly, making it easier to scoop out.
Other flavours
Not everyone likes coffee, but don't worry as this method should work with other flavours too. You could try adding a frozen smoothie mix for instance, or fresh fruit. Experiment with different flavours and please do let me know if you design a new favourite!


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Internal Quality Audit is a systemic and independent evaluation to know whether the IQAS is implemented effectively and meet the planning and standards established by units at UB. IQA in UB is performed to evaluate conformities between implementation and quality standard established in quality Management System of academic, finance and administration at units.
Internal Quality Audit is very useful :
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Become A Permanent Part Of Sacramento History with a Personal Engraved Brick!
Firefighters Burn Institute's brick fundraiser offers a unique way to pay tribute to the memory of a loved one or companion, honor a special event or achievement, while showing your support for FFBI and the work we do for burn survivors.
The bricks will be used to pave a dedication memorial outside our office (historic Fire Station 9) honoring the late founder of FFBI, Sacramento Fire Captain Cliff Haskell. By taking part in this buy-a-brick fundraiser, your lasting commitment to the FFBI will be forever "set in stone"!


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Banana Breakfast Bagel
Are you sick of dining hall breakfasts not being up to par with your usual hipster-aesthetic brunch? Is $20 too big of an ask for that insta pic? Do you just want to class up your dining hall experience?
If so, I have an easy recipe that will transport you past that 45-minute line and straight into a overpriced brunch place — all for the price of just one (seventeen-dollar) meal swipe.
Acquire a plain bagel (I preferred mine toasted) & peanut butter from the breakfast/ bread section.
Find a banana from one of the various fruit bowls in the dining hall (It's one of the two fruits served at the dining halls so shouldn't be too hard to find).
Time for assembly! Head back to your table and spread your peanut butter on the bagel & slice the banana into evenish half inch slices, then place the slices on the banana.
Time for toppings! Go to the tea/coffee section and grab some honey to drizzle on top.
Head over to the yogurt/fruit section to add in some granola.
OPTIONAL: I like to add cinnamon (hard to find, but the holy grail) and coconut flakes (found near the yogurt station) as extra toppings.
Head back to your table and FLAUNT your bagel creation to all your friends.


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The Importance of Professional Help in Illinois Child Custody Disputes
Child custody is often the most emotional and difficult issue to deal with in a divorce action. A number of decisions have to be made and incorporated in the Illinois court's final order, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Conservatorship (Joint Managing Conservator or Sole Managing and Possessory Conservator)
- Parental rights and duties concerning the children, such as who will make decisions related to education and invasive medical procedures, and if there will be a geographical restriction as to where the child/children may reside;
- Who will pay child support and how much; and
- When will each parent have possession and access of the child / children.
Absent an agreement by the parents, these issues must be presented to the court, and sometimes a trial by jury is necessary.
Illinois child custody cases between parents usually arise in three types of situations:
1) Situations with unmarried parents who never formalized a family situation;
2) Situations with married parents who are divorcing; or
3) Situations where a pre-existing child custody order is modified.
Emotions understandably run high in child custody situations and such cases can get nasty and expensive. That is why it is best to speak to a professional at the onset. An experienced divorce attorney can help you work with the opposing party, and in court if necessary, to work out the best solution for your individual circumstances.
For more information on divorce, family law, and child custody matters in the Chicago area, contact a professional Illinois family and divorce attorney that can guide you through this difficult time and ensure that your divorce is resolved in a swift and equitable manner.


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Genetic Diversity of Trypanosoma evansi in Buffalo based on Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) Regions
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With an uncertain economy, small businesses are becoming more risk-averse when it comes to borrowing money. But newer methods are available that can help them access funds, as Penelope Rance explains
Small businesses aren't borrowing, which means less cash flow within the SME community, reduced investment in growth and lower job creation.
It's an oft-repeated concern, both by Government ministers, who need the economy to pick up speed, and those concerned about the 'missing middle', who want to see small firms grow into medium-sized businesses to fuel the UK's economic strength. But is it a case of 'don't ask, don't get', or are small businesses being refused finance?
The answer appears to be a bit of both. According to FSB's Small Business Index for Q3 2017, there was a sharp fall in successful credit applications, with only 63 per cent securing external finance.
Yet while lenders may be taking a more cautious approach again, only 12 per cent applied for external finance at all, the report found, and only 27 per cent of respondents expect to increase capital investment over the next 12 months. "Currently, only one in 10 small firms is applying for external finance," says Mike Cherry, FSB National Chairman.
"That means less cash flow within the small business community to invest for growth and create new jobs."
The situation is also compounded by a lack of understanding about just what sources of finance exist. "Many small business owners simply aren't aware of all the finance options available," adds Mr Cherry. "The lending environment is healthier than it's been for some time, but there is still a perception hangover from the financial crash. Some small firms think they have no hope of securing finance because of the caution among providers in the years immediately after the downturn."
This reliance on traditional finance helped crunch SME credit, when a formerly rich vein became exhausted. "In 2010, approximately 80 to 90 per cent of all small business lending was conducted by the five major high-street banks," says Natasha Jones, Head of Corporate Communications at Funding Circle. "In the wake of the financial crisis, banks significantly retracted from small business lending, revealing just how fragile this ecosystem was."
But the alternatives are out there. "We have seen an increase in alternative funding solutions," says Conor Devine, Principal at GDP Partnership. "This gives SME owners more choice."
And small business is starting, slowly, to respond. "The volume of business sent through banks is declining," says Graham Moore, Head of Business Development at challenger bank Atom. "Statistics from UK Finance showed a 14 per cent drop in applications to banks, year on year, in Q2 2017. This could indicate companies not looking for as much finance, but I think it's to do with having more options."
Recognition of the options is crucial for firms that could benefit from securing external finance. A range of alternative lenders, each suitable for businesses at different stages of development, offers either debt finance, repaid at a rate of interest over a set period, or equity finance, which raises capital through selling a stake in the business to investors. In recognition of this, FSB is launching FSB Funding Platform, in partnership with Finpoint, in January 2018.
A good first port of call is the Business Finance Guide (thebusinessfinanceguide.co.uk), produced by the British Business Bank, which contains a breakdown of the options, as well as advice on making a successful application. The website includes an assessment tool to help business owners establish the best funding route for them. FSB Cash Advance can also help Business Essentials members access unsecured loans. Visit fsb.org.uk/benefits for more information.
The types of finance on offer include:
Challenger banks aim to arrange loans in a more transparent environment than their traditional counterparts. If a business doesn't like the maze of terms and conditions offered by their usual lender, a challenger may have a more straightforward deal.
"High-street pricing is a bit like a lottery," says Mr Moore. "The bank has targets, so it puts another 0.5 per cent on the bottom line, then the customer wants to meet halfway. It's good if you're great at negotiating, but they're not pricing for risk. The first price we put out is always our best price."
The Development Bank of Wales was established to make it easier for small businesses to access finance. The bank will use the £100 million Wales Flexible Investment Fund to offer loans, equity finance, seed finance for tech start-ups and property loans, as well as co-investment alongside other lenders.
In Scotland, businesses can take advantage of the Scottish Microfinance Fund, a Government initiative designed to support entrepreneurs as part of a wider £40 million programme to help small businesses.
Invoice financing can help bridge the gap between billing and payment while small businesses are building up working capital. When a payment is due in the future but the business will benefit from receiving the money earlier, the financier will fulfil the invoice, then share the payment from the creditor later.
Business angels are investors who buy a stake in a company, and are therefore motivated to help it succeed. These individuals or syndicates tend to back high-risk opportunities, such as start-ups, and can provide initial seed funding, or further rounds of finance to support growth spurts.
The British Business Bank is committing capital to investment funds to encourage equity investment in smaller businesses. These include the UK Innovation Investment Fund for high-growth tech companies, and the Enterprise Capital Funds, which use public and private money to invest in fast-growing businesses.
When a business has reached the level of needing to purchase, or expand, its plant or key equipment, but can't afford the full purchase price, asset finance can be a good option. This is effectively borrowing against something that is owned by the business, such as machinery, in the same way as remortgaging a house can provide a cash injection.
Online platforms allow businesses to attract funding from a large number of individual investors, either in exchange for a share of the business or as part of a more traditional loan arrangement.
The Funding Circle model, by contrast, allows individuals, governments and financial institutions such as insurance firms and pension funds to club together to invest in many different companies. "You are able to access finance much faster than through traditional routes, while also benefiting from a flexible product offering," says Ms Jones.
The new FSB Funding Platform provides members with a quick and simple online application that matches their business anonymously with the largest panel of business lenders in the UK. Visit fsb.org.uk/benefits for more information.
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2018-2023 Global and Regional Non-Lethal Weapons Industry Production Sales and Consumption Status and Prospects Professional Market Research Report
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Date05 Jul 2018
Ozone Market Reports projects that the Non-Lethal Weapons market size will grow from USD XX Million in 2017 to USD XX Million by 2023, at an estimated CAGR of XX%. The base year considered for the study is 2017, and the market size is projected from 2018 to 2023.
The remarkable rate of technological advancements and growing internal security threats have both created a significant demand for non-lethal weapons. These weapons are readily being procured by the militaries across the globe to modernize their weaponry and arsenal.
By Market Players:
BAE Systems Plc, The Raytheon Company, General Dynamics Corporation, Combined Systems, Inc., Lamperd Less Lethal, Inc., Safariland, LLC, PepperBall Technologies, Inc., FN Herstal, TASER International, Inc., The Boeing Company, LRAD Corporation, Chemring Defence U.K. Ltd.?
By Application
Military, Law Enforcement Agencies, Civilians
By Product
Directed Energy Weapons, Conducted Energy Weapons, Gases & Sprays, Water Weapons, Explosives
The prime objective of this report is to help the user understand the market in terms of its definition, segmentation, market potential, influential trends, and the challenges that the market is facing. Deep researches and analysis were done during the preparation of the report. The readers will find this report very helpful in understanding the market in depth. The data and the information regarding the market are taken from reliable sources such as websites, annual reports of the companies, journals, and others and were checked and validated by the industry experts. The facts and data are represented in the report using diagrams, graphs, pie charts, and other pictorial representations. This enhances the visual representation and also helps in understanding the facts much better.
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Chef Piero Turi is a man with a level of experience that...
ALMA: La Scuola Internazionale Di Cucina Italiana.
ALMA, the International School of Italian Gastronomy is at the forefront of Italian gastronomic culture.
Established in 2002, the ALMA school has welcomed thousands of students who through advanced training and a program designed to encapsulate everything that the hospitality industry can muster, every student that walks through the door receives a comprehensive education in their chosen field with the industry's leaders.
In the heart of the food valley lies a school that was a vision of its rector, Gualtiero Marchesi, a father of modern Italian gastronomy. His legacy, and that of the staff is to create the next generation chef. One that understands that the food world has new and evolving needs, one that responds to trends and requirements, one that is sustainable and still creative, one that understands that what we do today has an impact for the future.
ALMA is founded on six core principles that transmit the values and identity of Italian gastronomy to all of their students. In short these are;
1) ALMA trains cooks, confectioners, sommeliers, bakers, dining professionals and restaurant managers from all over the world.
2) ALMA has always promoted the Italian agri-food heritage through high education. The school is dedicated in the safeguarding, teaching and diffusion of the Italian product.
3) ALMA constantly expands and updates its teaching with great attention and sensitivity towards the new needs of the world of catering and hospitality, building a training offer based on the knowledge of tradition but capable of facing the new challenges of the modern era.
4) ALMA is training the Next Generation of hospitality professionals. Our daily commitment is to foster an eno-gastronomic education and culture based on the values of sustainability, food sovereignty and well-being linked to consumption styles.
5) ALMA's syllabus is inspired by the teaching with which the Maestro Gualtiero Marchesi led the School, as Rector, from 2002 to 2017. Together with today's teachers and industry professionals, ALMA leads the charge in creating the the finest the hospitality industry can offer.
6) ALMA takes as its guiding principles integrity, correctness and confidentiality. This is fundamental to ALMA's governance and how the students grow into hospitality patrons.
Next Generation Chef
Next Generation Chef is ALMA's daily commitment to promoting education and a culture based on the values of sustainability, food sovereignty and consumption styles.
The world is changing, constantly evolving and creating new demands on how we eat, the values of food in society and how we will maintain a world that needs to become more self sufficient. To do this requires knowledge, ideas and a vision, that is what, Next Generation Chef, is there to answer.
ALMA has contacted hundred of sector experts including chefs, historians, producers, journalists, critics and academics to work on research and development of the most advanced teaching through round tables, conferences and international surveys.
The result of this attention to detail is the training of professionals for the future who are aware and responsible, capable of entering immediately into the world of work with a wealth of technical skills and a system of values that are now indispensable even in this type of profession.


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We, the paying customers and fans of the Moncton Wildcats, are outraged and fed up with the actions of head coach Christian Larue, both with his performance behind the bench, as well as his comments in the press.
Mr. Larue, on several occasions, has unnecessarily singled out individual players by name in the press, placing the blame on these young men aged 16 to 20 for allegedly poor performances, when Larue's own coaching ability has clearly been the team's biggest, perhaps only weakness as of late. Larue's latest target in the press is an exciting, highly-skilled Russian forward who speaks no English and had never been exposed to Canadian junior hockey until the week prior to Mr. Larue's comments.
Oddly enough, Mr. Larue has never accepted any of the blame for the Wildcats' woes in the past two years, which is astounding considering he has single-handedly curbed the development of some highly-skilled offensive players by forcing them to play an extremely strict defensive system, a painfully boring, predictable style of hockey which has turned countless fans off from the games and prevents the players from developing their offensive instincts for which they were originally drafted.
Also, as you are well aware, ever since Mr. Larue was appointed as head coach in the fall of 2001, his poor handling of young players and borderline abusive tactics have caused several established major junior players to leave the team, preferring to play in lower calibre junior leagues across the country rather than to perform in Moncton for a coach who clearly has no respect for the young men he is paid to develop.
These issues are unacceptable and quite frankly embarrassing as a Wildcat fan, and we expect you to relieve Mr. Larue of his duties before he does more damage to these teenagers' hockey careers, and to the Wildcat franchise itself.
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If you are all about classic safari style adventure, then this camp is definitely it. Enjoy unpretentious luxury in 5 mobile tents, complete with campaign furniture and open-air bucket showers to boot. Spend your days immersed in nature before returning to alfresco dining on the banks of the famous Zambezi River.
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Bear witness to the beauty of nature in its purest form without compromising on the luxuries of modern civilization at Kanga Bush Camp.
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Evoke the most intense feelings on walking and canoe safaris in the company of expert guides at Ruckomechi. Whether it is peace, exhilaration or dread, the emotional ride will leave you rejuvenated and enlightened. Spend lazy afternoons sprawled on a hammock or escape to the comfort of your chalet where contemporary mod cons await.


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Enduro Lighting Kit
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Continue riding after the sun goes down with the JCR Enduro Lighting Kit.
This system adds an LED headlight and optional tail light to electric-start Honda CRF 250 and 450 motorcycles.
Completely plug-n-play. Connects to OEM wiring harness and battery terminals. No wire splicing is required.
There is an additional port to power an auxiliary device, such as a GPS or speedometer.
System includes:
- Honda headlight shell
- Mounting brackets, grommets and hardware for headlight shell.
- Longer front brake hose.
- Honda brake cable guide
- Wiring harness with integrated, waterproof relay/fuse housing.
- Detailed installation instructions with pictures.
- Headlight choices: Baja Designs Squadron Sport or Squadron Pro LED light.
Optional: LED tail light assembly will plug into the JCR system wire harness. Follow this link to read the description, then add it to the shopping cart.
Fits the following Honda motorcycles:
Note: This system requires a longer front brake hose. The stock CRF brake hose will interfere with the headlight.


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New York wine guy, Levi Dalton, produces a wine podcast, I'll Drink to That! and this week's guest was none other than Ravenswood Winery's Joel Peterson – the wine maker who made the wines we'll be serving at our upcoming Quiet Icons | California dinner in March.
Quiet Icons | California – Ravenswood Winery
Tell me more about Ravenswood
Ravenswood (based in Sonoma, just north of San Francisco) was an early pioneer of single vineyard zinfandel. The original Ravenswood Winery was founded by Joel Peterson in 1976 and stood shoulder to shoulder with Ridge Vineyards through the 80s and early 90s. Ridge remains a byword among collectors, but the key to establishing this reputation was the quality of their signature Bordeaux blend, Monte Bello. The single vineyard zinfandel-based blends, on the other hand, remain the insider's pick.
For the first 20 or so years, Ravenswood was a passion project; Joel continued working as a cancer immunology researcher at the local hospital. This makes it all the more remarkable that the wines from this period are, for me at least, some of the best wines they made. Ravenswood does not have the same cult status as Ridge and I suspect that the ubiquitous presence of their affordable supermarket blends played a part here.
The direction of the estate was crystallised in 2001 when Joel sold the winery to the big guys, Constellation Brands. Although Joel continued to make single vineyard wines at Ravenswood and his son, Morgan Twain Peterson, went on to found the excellent Bedrock Wine Co. somewhat in the image of the original Ravenswood, I do think that the original legacy of Ravenswood has been obscured if not lost.
In light of the later developments at Ravenswood post-2001, Ravenswood is arguably a far less obvious place to look for thrilling low production, handmade wines but the wines from this era stand their ground. As with Ridge, the single vineyard zinfandels from the 80s and the early 90s offer striking value. These are wines which reward and really demand ageing. I have been looking for well-stored parcels for the last ten years and I was thrilled to find these.


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About Gregory Crewdson
What is Gregory Crewdson known for?
Gregory Crewdson's art can best be described as spooky and unnerving. Often featuring events that are inexplicable and disturbing, his photographs closely resemble images that you would see in a paranormal feature film. Operating in grand scale, Gregory relies on help from a large crew to shoot his staged scenes. The photographs are then edited during post-production.
Crewdson's style
Crewdson's work has a brooding quality to it. In some pieces, you might observe light shining down from above, while in others, the subjects display a real sense of peace, which further helps to increase the emotional impact that the photographs have on observers.
Video: Gregory Crewdson speaks about his work
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Influence & background
Born in Brooklyn in 1962, Crewdson's work and aesthetic are influenced heavily by Diane Arbus, David Lynch, and the work of Japanese silent film director Yasujiro Ozu. In particular, David Lynch's work Blue Velvet1 was of particular interest to him having encountered it during his studies at Yale.
Gregory Crewdson with his 8×10 camera
The 'Twilight' series
Twilight features a series of photographs that depict scenes of bizarre and unusual events with several of them appearing supernatural-like or even involving potential signs of extra-terrestrial life. Twilight consists of a total of 40 photographs that were captured between 1998 and 2002. Each of the photos was elaborately staged in a manner likely to reference eerie shows such as The Twilight Zone2 or films such as Close Encounters3 which mainly deal with paranormal events.
A result of weeks of planning
In these series of photographs, Crewdson does a great job of employing a directorial and cinematic mode of photography that can only occur as a result of weeks of planning, as well as behind the scenes organization and production. In some photographs, the subjects seem occupied with peculiar domestic activities such as carving holes in the middle of a standard bedroom while in others, a bunch of brightly colored butterflies seem to escape from a garden.
Gregory Crewdson – Untitled (Bedroom tree) from Twilight, 2001 – 2002
Twilight and many other works by Gregory Crewdson highlight the mystery and beauty that exists in everyday life. In essence, Twilight was created as a means of attempting to find meaning in the world that we live in today. The pictures are staged to explain the anxiety, fear, and desire of the subjects, which probably helps to explain why the photographs are so charged emotionally.
It can also be said that the large-scale 40 tableaux were also developed to explore the relationship between the domestic and the made up, as well as the relationship between the topography of the imagination and that of the American landscape. Although the photographs are staged to have a strong cinematic impression, they possess a thematic unity that helps to evoke deep emotions in the audiences that enjoy them. The photographs explore the collision between the normal and paranormal with the aim of transforming an otherwise familiar and normal suburb into a place of wonder.
'Twilight' photos
Gregory Crewdson – Untitled (Penitent Daughter) from Twilight, 2001-2002
Gregory Crewdson – Untitled from Twilight, 2001
Gregory Crewdson – Untitled from Twilight, 2001
Gregory Crewdson – Untitled from Twilight, 2001
Gregory Crewdson – Untitled from Twilight, 1998
Gregory Crewdson – Untitled (Ophelia) from Twilight, 1998-2002
Gregory Crewdson – Untitled (sleep walker) from Twilight, 1999
Gregory Crewdson – Untitled (Rug lady) from Twilight, 1999
Gregory Crewdson – Untitled (Pregnant Woman in Pool) from Twilight, 1999
Gregory Crewdson – Untitled (Overturned Bus) from Twilight, 2001
Gregory Crewdson – Untitled (Girl in Window) from Twilight, 1999
Gregory Crewdson – Untitled (Dylan On The Floor), from Twilight, 2001
Gregory Crewdson – Untitled (Dead cow discovery) from Twilight, 1998
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Velvet_(film)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twilight_Zone_(1959_TV_series)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Close_Encounters_of_the_Third_Kind