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That graveyard there among the stubble
of how many rice-fields and seasons?–
the merest glimpse from a window.
That graveyard there among the stubble
of how many rice-fields and seasons?–
the merest glimpse from a window.
The Hailstone Haiku Circle's recent kukai, held in Osaka – 10 present; 15 poets submitted – was won by Itsuyo Higashinaka (8 points – 3 first votes and 2 seconds) with a haiku about the funagata Daimonji …
… The ship shape of fire
… floating in the western sky,
… going where, I wonder?
Runner-up was Toshi Ida's (6 points – 2 first votes and 2 seconds) pastoral lullaby …
… The full moon
… over the harvested rice fields –
… villagers sleep
John Dougill led the appraisal session, which was both enlightening and fun. Hosts Akira & Shigeko Kibi provided us with tea and sandwiches, and later, a guided tour of the oldest part of Suita, which had started out as a river-port village centuries ago.
Just as we made our way back to the station, a gorgeous moon obliged…
… Veiled, numinous
… Even the cat's entranced …
… Aikawa harvest moon. ….. (John Dougill)
The new rules for Japan's first (and still solitary) haibun contest have now been released. They have changed slightly for 2011. First of all, entries will be strictly limited to three, so if you send more, the later ones will not be read at all! Secondly, the Highly Commended category has transmuted into the Za Prizes (the Grand Prix still stands), so there is now more than one true prize to aim for. And last but not least, the Kikakuza is returning to a free-entry competition. Last year, an attempt was made to raise much-needed funds from entry payments, but it proved difficult to enforce and inhibiting to many foreign haibun writers. It is surely a generous gesture of Kikakuza and their friends to offer prizes, evaluation and publication of winners for free. So please take part! The deadline is January 31, 2011. You can send your unpublished entries from now on to the address given on the special page accessed at top right of the Icebox – 'Kikakuza Haibun Contest 2011 Guidelines'. Good luck!
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This small wooden statue of the C13th compiler of Ogura Hyakunin Isshu, 'One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each', Japan's best-known collection of classical tanka, is housed in a tiny wooden pavilion, the Kasenshi, within the precincts of Jojakkoji Temple in Saga, Kyoto. It is seldom unlocked. See poem no. 3 in our new collection, 'One Hundred Poets on Mount Ogura, One Poem Each' for a haiku about its unlocking!
Praying for no clouds, I look forward to the Hailstone kukai + moon-viewing this Thursday…
Welcome to David Sinex in Washington State, who has submitted manfully to the Icebox these past months. We will now be able to enjoy his own posts and more of his comments on others' work, it is hoped. Two of his poems have been selected from the inbox. Both have a Japanese feel. The matsutake of the tanka is a delicious mushroom.
Temple irony ..
Monks spraying for mosquitoes ..
Do they not have souls? ..
.. The cool rain subsides
.. Alone in a dense pinewood
.. The scent draws my thoughts
.. Collecting matsutake
.. More than enough to share
And welcome back, Ronan Bligh, Moya's son! We walked and talked again during the Jizobon Festival in Saga, Kyoto recently. Ronan would like to join Hailstone on a group ginko sometime, but we'll have to wait: he's now in China, and back in Oxford soon after … Click on the photo to enlarge.


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I grabbed my squirming toddler and hoisted him onto my hip, my eyes focused on the sanctuary. The priests and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion walked to their different stations and waited expectantly. Praying silently in my head, I walked up to receive my Eucharistic Lord. As I stepped near, my pastor extended his hand and began praying a blessing over my toddler. At the priest's words, my one-year-old's eyes grew wide and he exclaimed: "Wow!" Smiles simultaneously broke out on both the priest's face and my own, and I then received Our Lord.
For the rest of the day, this incident kept popping up in my mind. Whether or not my son fully understood that he was receiving a blessing, his reaction is noteworthy. He was blessed, and he rejoiced!
At the end of Mass, we receive a blessing from the priest. There have been so many times where I thoughtlessly get distracted. Oh yeah, it's time for the blessing, I'll think, trying to halfheartedly pay attention as the priest makes the Sign of the Cross over the congregation. A lot of times, I won't feel any different once I receive this blessing. In fact, on the days when I'm feeling under the weather (but not sick enough to stay home), I just want the priest to hurry up and bless us so I can leave!
Yet, blessings are not — and should not be — some kind of rushed afterthought that is fit into the end of a liturgy. A blessing is a sacramental and the Catechism of the Catholic Church states, sacramentals "prepare us to receive grace and dispose us to cooperate with it" (#1670). Specifically, blessings "include both praise of God for his works and gifts, and the Church's intercession for men that they may be able to use God's gifts according to the spirit of the Gospel" (#1678).
Isn't this amazing? Through the blessing that we receive, God helps us to cooperate with all of the graces that He has showered upon us. How will we respond to this gift and blessing? Will we rejoice?
If we're lighthearted and smiling, it'd feel pretty easy and natural to happily thank God for these gifts. However, what about those days when we're going through difficulties, suffering in some way, or just don't feel well? Should we apathetically look on as we are blessed at Mass, absorbed in our own desires? I've found that we have a choice. We can rise above our stuffy nose or other difficulties and choose to rejoice. Intentionally, consciously looking to God with praise and thanksgiving when life feels like a mess takes courage, because it isn't easy. It requires that we choose to place our hope and trust in God, looking to Him for consolation and help.
In just a couple of days, we will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, a man known for his love, passion, and joy. One of my favorite stories from St. Francis' life consists of him explaining what perfect joy is. St. Francis explains to Brother Leo that perfect joy is rejoicing and uniting oneself to God in the midst of rejection and suffering. This reaction to rejection involves a choice: a choice to not wallow in despair and self-absorption.
The next time we receive a blessing, how will we respond?[tweet "When we receive a blessing, how do we respond?" ]
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TUESDAY, April 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Many survivors of childhood cancer have mutations in cancer-associated genes, possibly increasing their risk for cancers later in life, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, held from April 1 to 5 in Washington, D.C.
The new study included 3,007 patients who survived childhood cancer for five years or more. Twelve percent had changes in one of 156 genes linked to increased risk of cancer, the researchers found.
By age 45, more than one-quarter of the patients (25.5 percent) had developed another cancer, most commonly meningioma, thyroid cancer, breast cancer, and non-melanoma skin cancer, according to the investigators.
"Our findings have immediate implications for the growing population of long-term survivors of childhood cancer. We are recommending that survivors of childhood cancer who develop specific types of subsequent neoplasms receive genetic counseling," co-senior author Les Robison, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., said in a news release from the American Association for Cancer Research. "In addition, we believe that these findings will contribute to future decisions relating to recommendations for personalized therapeutic approaches based on genetic profiles for children who are newly diagnosed with cancer."
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The administration has known since November 2011 that sequestration was a distinct possibility, but made the conscious decision to avoid making any savings decisions for over a year. The FAA has acknowledged that it has the flexibility to reduce costs in a variety of ways, but has chosen the disruptive and economically damaging method of furloughs to achieve the savings.
The FAA has 47,000 employees, of which 15,500 are air traffic controllers. They have deliberately chosen to furlough all employees equally, despite the fact that their duties differ dramatically. They have also chosen to implement the furloughs without regard to the size of operations at varying airports. For example, furloughs are occurring at the same rate at the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center (8,200 operations per day) as the Waterloo Regional Airport in Iowa (79 operations per day).
The FAA currently spends nearly $500 million for consultants, $325 million in supplies and travel, and operates its own aircraft totaling $143 million. These should all be examined for potential savings before furloughs are considered.
FAA's operations budget has grown by 109 percent since 1996, up from $4.6 billion to $9.7 billion. The 5 percent reduction in operations required under sequestration would only take FAA back to approximately 2010 levels – a time when we didn't see these massive delays.
Rather than furlough employees responsible for safety and efficiency, FAA decision makers would be better suited to furlough themselves and hire someone else who can make the commonsense decisions that Americans deserve.
Gibbs is a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.


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Garcinia cambogia -- a tropical fruit in the mangosteen family -- is a common ingredient in commercial weight loss products, including Xenedrine and Hydroxycut. Hydroxycitric acid, the active constituent in garcinia, reduces body weight and insulin output in animal studies, presenting possible applications for the treatment of obesity and diabetes. Preliminary research on garcinia's abilities to cause weight loss in humans has shown promising results, but clinical trials are limited; more study is needed. Consult your doctor before taking garcinia cambogia.
Garcinia cambogia, also called Malabar tamarind, is a tropical evergreen tree indigenous to India, Malaysia and Africa. The tree features drooping branches and glossy oval leaves, with pumpkin-like yellow, orange or red fruit that ripens during the rainy season. Dried garcinia rinds have been used for centuries in Southeast Asia as a condiment and seasoning for curries and meats; garcinia extracts are also used to flavor beverages. Garcinia is prized in the Ayurvedic healing system, where it is considered a rasayana, or herb that benefits all body systems. It has been traditionally used to treat rheumatism and bowel disorders, as well as being employed as a carminative after meals to reduce gas and bloating.
Constituents and Effects
The main constituent of garcinia, hydroxycitric acid, comprises up to 30 percent of the weight of the fruit. Xanthones and xanthone derivatives are also present, as are benzophenones and flavonoids.
Drugs.com, which provides peer-reviewed medical information to consumers, credits garcinia with reducing lipid levels, LDL cholesterol, adipose tissue and body weight in animal studies. Garcinia extract also increases the oxidation of fats and raises levels of healthy HDL cholesterol. In several clinical trials, garcinia extracts lowered LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and caused weight loss in humans. Garcinia's inhibition of synthesis of lipids causes glycogen to increase in the liver; the resulting satiety signals sent to the brain cause reduced appetite. Garcinia also may have beneficial effects on gastric ulcers.
In a 12-week clinical study published in 2000 in the "Journal of International Medical Research," 300 mg of garcinia extract a day, along with other herbs, was given to obese volunteers. The group receiving garcinia experienced a significant difference in weight loss over the control group -- 3.5 kg versus 1.2 kg -- with 85 percent of the reduction due to fat loss. More extensive study was called for to determine effective doses. In an animal study published in 2011 in "Lipids in Health and Disease," garcinia helped to alleviate the damaging effects of high-fat and high-sugar diets fed to rats. In addition to ameliorating negative effects, garcinia also functioned as an antioxidant, decreasing oxidative stress in renal tissues.
Usage and Considerations
A typical dose of garcinia is 300 to 500 mg taken three times a day with water half an hour before meals. Drugs.com lists 1,500 mg a day as the maximum dose. Adverse reactions to garcinia are usually mild and include dizziness, dry mouth, headache, nausea and diarrhea. Garcinia can interact with prescription medications. Consult your doctor before taking garcinia. Don't take garcinia if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have diabetes.
- Drugs.com: Complete Garcinia (Hydroxycitric Acid) Information
- "Journal of International Medical Research"; A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of a New Weight-Reducing Agent of Natural Origin; E. Thom; September/October 2000
- "Lipids in Health and Disease;" Protective Effect of Garcinia Against Renal Oxidative Stress and Biomarkers Induced by High Fat and Sucrose Diet; Kamal A. Amin; Vol. 10, 2011
- Herbal Supplement Resource; Garcinia Cambogia: Side Effects and Benefits; 2006
- Science Daily; Hydroxycitric Acid Slows Glucose Uptake, Cuts Insulin Peaks/Valleys A La South Beach Diet; May 23, 2005


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Charles Colson's recent response to the New York Times article on Greg Boyd is confused in a number of ways.
First, Colson commits the fallacy of ad hominem circumstantial when he writes: "There they go again. The liberal media, it seems, likes nothing better than to play up what they see (or create) as divisions in the evangelical ranks." Yes, the NYTimes is left-leaning. But in this case God used the NYTimes as a vehicle for a prophetic word to the Church in America. Why not? If God can speak through a donkey, why not through the liberal media? The arguable fact that the NYT is leftist does nothing logically to cause one to therefore reject Greg's biblical, prophetic message to the Church (especially the Evangelical Church) in America. Perhaps God had to speak this way precisely because the American Church has identified the Kingdom of God with the State.
Secondly, the NYTimes piece does not do full justice to Greg's position. This should surprise no one. For the fuller story read his book The Myth of a Christian Nation. I've read it, and am suggesting it to others. It is, I think, a prophetic word from God to the Church in America. Here's one reason why I think so.
My son Dan returns next week from two years serving as a missionary with Campus Crusade for Christ in Istanbul, Turkey. Linda and Josh and I went to Istanbul for 10 days in January. I've been studying the Turkish and Muslim culture, to include regularly reading Turkish news and editorials on the Internet. Turks are very, very suspicious of "Christian missionaries." So much so that CCC tells its team members not to use the "M" word. Why? Because Turkish Muslims and other Muslims equate "Christianity" with "America." But Christianity is NOT to be equated with "America," right? (To confirm this please read the original Christian documents, the 4 Gospels.) The Church in America has, sadly, created this image. Greg is absolutely correct in saying that the effect of this is not to advance the Good News of Jesus but to hinder it. I and my son have seen this firsthand.
Colson writes: "Life issues [such as abortion], you see, go to the very heart of the Gospel, which is why the first-century Church cared so passionately. And we can do no less today. The Church does not just have the right to speak about it; it has the duty to do so." I agree. I know Greg, he spoke at my church last fall, and I've spoken at two conferences in the last three years where he has been the keynote speaker. Greg hates abortion. But please… the main, and passionate, message of Jesus and the early, pre-Constantinian Church was precisely: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." With Constantine the message of the Kingdom and the Church got co-opted by the State. This has NEVER been a good thing for the Real Church. The message of the Kingdom of God is subversive of all nations and is not an "arm" of the State. This is one reason that, from Constantine on, the message of the Kingdom got suppressed. (Brian McLaren is absolutely right about this.) As Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world."
The point being: Let the message of the kingdom of God come forth from the Church, not only in America, but all around the world. The Church then will speak with a prophetic voice in its culture. This is much needed today. That was the main message of the early church. Within that main message is included the ethics of the Kingdom (abortion, and many other things). And, by the way, the answer for the world is precisely the Good News of God's Kingdom. The Church, if it aligns itself with any nation no matter how "good" it is, will necessarily diminish the real meaning of the Kingdom.
Colson writes that, in his opinion according to Greg Boyd, "we ought to abandon moral issues and adopt Boyd's position." I find this statement incredible. It's a false dichotomy (either agree with Greg and abandon moral issues, or reject this "propaganda" and speak out for moral issues). Sadly, this kind of thinking seriously misrepresents what Greg and others are saying. This is precisely the kind of thinking the Church does not need today.


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Antique Aircraft Association National Directors
These fine folks are joined by the Airpower Museum Trustees in leading the AAA and APM.
Paul Berge, Indianola, Iowa
Paul Berge lives in central Iowa. He was an FAA air traffic controller for many years, is a CFII and utilizes his own Aeronca Champ for instruction. He also owns a Marquart Charger. Paul was the editor of IFR magazine for 5 years as well, as well as a freelance producer. Among his TV features was a story about the WWII Glider Pilots and one on the APM.
Paul is a professional writer with a regular column called "Flights of Fancy" in The Pacific Flyer magazine. His books include Bootleg Skies, Ailerona and the Logbook plus the short story, Zen and the Art of Pumpkin Bombing for AVWeb's online magazine. He currently hosts the Hangar Flying Theater aviation blog. Paul has been the MC of the annual "Gone Home" awards ceremony at the AAA/APM Fly-In and was elected to the AAA Board of Directors at the 2007 AAA/APM Fly-In. He claims he once shook hands with Richard Nixon at Teterboro Airport, NJ, where he grew up.
Gary Van Farowe, Holland, Michigan
AAA Director, State Director for the Michigan AAA chapter and President of the Rearwin Club. He has been a lifetime member of AAA since the early 70's.
Gary's love for aviation began at around the age of fourteen when his uncle took him flying in a Cessna 172. He was hooked, but his dreams did not become reality until 1968 when he was drafted and became a crew chief on a UH-1 (Heuy) helicopter. Following a tour in Vietnam (1969-1970) Gary enrolled in Spartan School of Aeronautics. It was there that he became interested in the AAA/APM while hanging around Dave Warren's hanger at Airman Acres.
While at Spartan, Gary earned a Airframe and Powerplant Certificate and began flying. He has since received his Multi-Engine, Instrument and Commercial Ratings. In 1974 an Inspection Authorization was added to his A&P Certificate.
Gary's career has been in general aviation, charter operations and corporate aviation. He is currently working for a Fortune 100 company. In 1972 he joined the Army National Guard, continuing to work with helicopters until he retired as First Sergeant in 1992.
Gary and his wife Carol have a small grass strip in western Michigan with a small repair shop for older aircraft. They own an Aeronca Champ, Rearwin Sportster and Cloudsters. They have two grown children, Elizabeth who is married and has begun a career in Social Work and Derek who is currently a senior at the University of Michigan.
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Gold Coast Villa 5347
This villa is located in: Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, AustraliaClick to see bigger map
Villa Amenities
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- Air Conditioning
- WiFi
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This Surfers Paradise villa is a contemporary masterpiece boasting 669m2 (71.5 squares) of PURE LUXURY architecture on a prime 895m2 riverfront block. From almost every room you will be memorised by the stunning main river, Broadbeach skyline and hinterland views. This 5 star luxury holiday home in an unbeatable location, guaranteed to take your breath away!
Main Features
- 6 Large bedrooms, 4 bathrooms + multiple indoor outdoor relaxation zones
- Main river location with very wide 65m2 water frontage in exclusive cul-de-sac
- Huge 12m pontoon PLUS 6m jetty and BOAT RAMP
- Luxury contemporary furniture and inclusions throughout
- FREE WI-FI & Foxtel package
- Ducted air-con & heating throughout
- Large waterfront in ground pool with stunning main river views
- 2 master bedrooms, both ensuited with stunning water views
- Impressive L Shaped wrap around undercover deck with lounge & dining settings
- Large flat grassed area (fully fenced) for the kids to play
- Designer kitchen, ice maker fridge & breakfast bar
- DVD's, books and boardgames
- Coffee Machine, butler's pantry & bar fridge
- Sheltered courtyard & vast alfresco decking overlooking pool, lawn, jetty & pontoon
- Sunken family room with TV, DVD Player & surround sound speakers
- 3 Upper balconies with stunning water & Broadbeach Skyline views
- Master with water, pool & hinterland views, WIR, double ensuite, balcony, & TV
- Fully fenced from canal & pool, video intercom entry
- Natural free flowing waterway on the main river- great fishing
- Double garage plus double carport
- Minutes from Surfers Paradise & public transport, shops, restaurants all nearby
- Just 600m to the new waterfront Via Roma Shopping & Dining precinct
- Under 2km to Surfers Paradise beach!
Lounge/Living Area
'Generously proportioned and beautifully zoned, the floor plan imposes maximum privacy, functionality and comfort. Expansive bi-fold doors allow interiors to merge seamlessly with vast entertaining decks that soak in water views from almost every room. 'Riverfront Dream' offers multiple indoor and outdoor lounge options. The sunken lounge is located at the rear with by-folds and expansive decking to maximise the view with comfortable lounges, surround sound speakers and loads of DVD's. The formal lounge just off the kitchen welcomes outdoors in with extensive by-folds onto the rear alfresco and BBQ area, this lounge also has a TV with Foxtel (Platinum HD Package)
The spacious designer Blum kitchen is an absolute delight complete with quality Caesarstone bench-tops, s/s ice maker fridge, bar fridge, breakfast bar with bar stools, and coffee machine (pods). The kitchen leads onto the formal dining, also out to the waterfront pool, BBQ area and dining area.
Bedroom 1 (Master/Upstairs)
You will be mesmerised by the stunning river, skyline and hinterland views from the master bedroom. Extremely spacious with king sized bed (or 2 King Singles upon request), deluxe ensuite, double vanity, twin shower and freestanding feature bath with water views. Other inclusions are huge walk in robe, TV, and large covered balcony overlooking the wide waterfront, city and hinterland.
Bedroom 2 (Upstairs/Closest to Master)
Located closest to the master bedroom 2 features water views, crystal chandelier, BIR, king sized bed (or 2 King Singles upon request),) and another single bed (on request only, as standard this room is made up with 1 x king bed)
Bedroom 3 (Upstairs)
Bedroom 3 features own luxury ensuite with bath, robe, and king sized bed (or 2 King Singles upon request).
Bedroom 4 (Second Master/Upstairs)
Can also be used as the master bedroom with king sized bed (or 2 King Singles upon request), expansive covered balcony with water and Broadbeach Skyline views, private outdoor setting, huge ensuite with double basins, free standing bath, separate toilet plus oversized walk in robe.
Bedroom 5 (Upstairs)
Features king sized bed (or 2 King Singles upon request), TV, expansive covered balcony with stunning water views plus easy access to the upstairs bathroom with bath.
Bedroom 6 (Downstairs)
Ideal for family members wishing to be accommodated downstairs with easy access to a luxurious bathroom directly across the hallway with double basins and bath. Features include stunning floor to ceiling window with water views, polished timber floors, king sized bed (or 2 King Singles upon request). NOTE – Bedroom 6 Provided only when more than 10 paying guests are staying otherwise this room is locked off.
Located on a spectacular 895m2 waterfront block on the main river. Bring your boat or Jet Ski's along, there is plenty of room with both a double sized pontoon and jetty. There are numerous outdoor entertaining options available including huge rear deck incorporating outdoor lounge, dining and BBQ area, plus a second entertaining space off the formal dining. Other outdoor considerations include flat grassed area for the kids to play, private boat ramp with direct main river access, 3 under covered balconies upstairs, video intercom entry plus fencing before both the canal and swimming pool.
There are lots of bonuses to this location, secure, private, waterfront, amazing views day and night, and you are in the heart of the Gold Coast in Surfers Paradise. This is a highly sought after exclusive pocket surrounded by other prime Real Estate and luxury multi-million dollar homes. From here you can walk to the new Capri on Via Roma Shopping Centre in minutes, with lots of wonderful eateries, cafes, restaurants, bars, shops and much more. It really doesn't get much better than this.
Capri on Via Roma Shopping Centre – 600m (3 minute walk)
Surfers Paradise CBD/Beach- 1.9km (10 minute walk/3 minute drive)
Light Rail Link- 1.9km (10 minute walk/3 minute drive)
Broadbeach Beach- 3.6km (5 minute drive)
Gold Coast Airport- 25.5km (25-30 minute drive)
Theme Parks- 18.3km (20-25 minute drive)
Also Included
- Onsite express check in
Bedding configuration: (max 13 guests) (rates shown are for 10)
Bedroom 1 – 1 x King OR 2 x King Singles on request (WIR, ensuite, TV, balcony, water views, air-con/heating)
Bedroom 2 – 1 x King OR 2 x King Singles on request (BIR, access to upstairs bathroom, water views, air-con/heating) ** Extra single bed on request only (total room can accommodate is 3)
Bedroom 3 – 1 x King OR 2 x King Singles on request (BIR, ensuite, balcony, air-con/heating)
Bedroom 4 – 1 x King OR 2 x King Singles on request (WIR, ensuite, balcony, water views, air-con/heating)
Bedroom 5 – 1 x King OR 2 x King Singles on request (access to upstairs bathroom, TV, balcony, water views, air-con/heating)
Bedroom 6 – 1 x King OR 2 x King Singles on request (access to downstairs bathroom water views, air-con/heating) NOTE – Bedroom 6 Provided only when more than 10 paying guests are staying otherwise this room is locked off.
Cleaning and Linen hire $480.00. Rates are based on 10. Extra guest fee $30.00 per person, per night including additional bedding. Max Guests 13 + 1 x infant. 1 x Infant 3 years and under stays free of charge if using existing bedding or cot hire $55.00 per week.
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July 28th is Peruvian Independence Day – the 192nd anniversary of Peru's independence from Spanish rule, won by Argentine General Jose de San Martin in 1821. To join in the festivities, wear your red and white, the national colors of Peru, and enjoy a cool, refreshing Pisco Sour, the national cocktail of Peru (see recipe below):
Although Peruvian Independence Day is officially on the 28th, this time-honored Fiestas Patrias is celebrated with two full days of festivities. On July 27th, Peruvians often play folk and Creole music in plazas and public parks. At dawn the next day, a 21-cannon salute heralds the raising of the national flag followed by a presidential speech, exciting bullfights, parades, fireworks, fairs and exhibitions. Indigenous crafts and traditional foods, including Alfajores and Ceviche, are showcased during these celebrations. On July 29th, the morning starts with a mass led by the Archbishop of Lima, followed by The Great Military Parade. Then families and friends get together for parties and general merriment. Tourism often increases as visitors come from all over to join in the celebration.
Pisco Sour (makes 2 servings)
3 oz. pisco brandy (may substitute grappa or white rum)
2 T sugar or simple syrup
2 T fresh lime juice
2 tsp. pasteurized egg whites
Angostura bitters and lime wedges, for garnish
In a blender, add pisco, sugar, fresh lime juice, egg whites and a handful of ice cubes. Blend until smooth and serve straight up in a chilled martini glass or champagne flute. For an aromatic garnish, top with a dash of angostura bitters and a wedge of lime. If you prefer not to blend it, add all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Shake well, then serve.


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For truly, I say to you, if you have faith as tiny as a grain of mustard seed, you will move this mountain, "Move from here to there," and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you.
Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark.
Rabindranath Tagore
I think of the garden after the rain;
And hope to my heart comes singing,
At morn the cherry-blooms will be white,
And the Easter bells be ringing!
Edna D Proctor
The biggest misconception about hope is that it keeps you going in life. It is not hope but understanding which keeps you going. Therefore, have a deeper understanding of your needs - then you can live with the right amount of action.
Anandmurti Gurumaa
Lovely Thoughts for Lovely People Just Like You
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DapperQ Presents iD
Thursday, September 8, 2016
6 pm
dapperQ presents iD: a queer New York Fashion Week show with independent designers exploring gender diversity and fashion as a means of resistance. iD celebrates the rich and diverse identities of the queer community and their contributions to fashion and style on the opening day of New York Fashion Week. dapperQ is proud to showcase, for the third time at the Museum, seven designers and more than 60 models who represent the LGBTQ community.
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Aleppo free of ISIS control, rebel commander says
January 8, 2014
ISIS jihadists seize "most" of north Syria town
More than 20 Belgian Islamists killed in Syria, minister says
Syria arrests Kurdish journalist, family says
Syria opposition says it backs rebel fight against Qaeda
DAMASCUS - Syrian rebels overran the Aleppo headquarters of the jihadist Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham Wednesday, as claims emerged that ISIS had massacred prisoners there in cold blood.
The ISIS defeat came a day after its spokesman threatened to "crush" opposition fighters who have attacked the group in several provinces.
"There are hardly any ISIS members left in the city of Aleppo," the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group said.
Elsewhere, a diplomat announced that two Swedish reporters missing in Syria since November had been freed.
And the fractious Syrian opposition National Coalition said it was postponing until January 17 a final decision on whether to attend peace talks in Switzerland.
On the ground, ISIS battled moderate and Islamist rebels in clashes that first erupted on Friday and have killed at least 385 people.
Announcing the new toll on Wednesday, the Observatory said it included 56 civilians.
ISIS's headquarters in a hospital in the Qadi Askar neighborhood of Aleppo was overrun by opposition fighters, who reportedly freed dozens of prisoners.
But a video posted online Wednesday claimed ISIS had previously executed at least nine prisoners after handcuffing, blindfolding and shooting them in the head.
While recording images of the bodies, the cameraman is heard to say: "This was done by ISIS. Are the victims apostates? No, they're Muslims."
ISIS spokesman Abu Mohammed al-Adnani issued a defiant message late Tuesday, urging fighters to "crush them [the rebels] totally and kill the conspiracy at birth".
"None of you will remain, and we will make of you an example to all those who think of following the same path," he added.
Adnani also warned that ISIS had "declared and begun a war" against the National Coalition and chiefs of the opposition Free Syrian Army.
"Everyone who belongs to this entity is a legitimate target for us, in all places, unless he publicly declares his rejection of that group and of fighting the mujahedeen [jihadist fighters]."
His message came hours after the head of Al-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate, Al-Nusra Front, urging an end to the fighting.
'Fighting regime a priority'
Abu Mohamed al-Jolani warned that the fighting "risks costing us dearly on the ground if it continues" and urged all fighters "to give priority to the fight against the regime".
The Nusra Front, Al-Qaeda's official affiliate in Syria, was established in mid-2011 with help from ISIS's Iraqi precursor.
The Iraqi group's chief later sought to merge with Al-Nusra, but they spurned an alliance and pledged allegiance directly to Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri.
Since then, they have functioned separately, with Al-Nusra largely neutral in the latest fighting.
A security source in Damascus told AFP the infighting benefited Syria's regime, calling it a settling of scores by nations backing different rebel groups.
Regime operations continued Wednesday, with the Observatory reporting at least eight people killed in air raids on Tal Rifaat in Aleppo province.
Elsewhere, Sweden's ambassador to Lebanon and Syria confirmed that two journalists missing in Syria since November had been freed.
Swedish media named them as Niclas Hammarstroem and Magnus Falkehed.
An ICRC spokeswoman said one was taken from the Lebanese border town of Arsal to Beirut on Wednesday. Diplomats said the other was freed on Saturday.
At least 25 journalists have been killed in Syria since the conflict began in March 2011, and more than 30 are thought to be missing.
Both the regime and its opponents have been accused of abducting and killing journalists.
In Istanbul, a fiercely debated National Coalition meeting ended without a decision on attending peace talks in Switzerland on January 22.
The general assembly decided to postpone the decision until January 17.
A key Coalition member has said it will boycott the talks, and Damascus has said President Bashar al-Assad's departure will not be up for discussion.
And in The Hague, the world's chemical watchdog called for Syria to speed up handing over its arsenal for destruction, after missing a key deadline.
The joint OPCW-UN mission said Tuesday that a first cargo of chemicals had been brought to Latakia and transferred to a Danish vessel, but all Syria's most dangerous chemicals were supposed to have left the country by December 31.
Rebels prepare to storm an ISIS headquarters in Aleppo. (AFP/Medo Halab)
Fighters from several Islamist rebel brigades took control of the children's hospital in the Qadi Askar district, which is the headquarters of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham in the city.
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The ACP Migration Facility aiming to support the African, Caribbean and Pacific countries to better understand and manage the flow of migration within their borders, was officially launched on the 27th and 28th October in Brussels. This took place during a workshop organised by the ACP Secretariat in collaboration with the European Commission's EuropeAid Cooperation Office (AIDCO). Source: ACP Secretariat.
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Ombre hair color is taking the hairstyle world by the storm. Initially, this hair coloring technique was created to reduce the hair maintenance for women with dyed locks whose roots were growing too quickly. But then it evolved into something much grander.
Girls all over the world are testing different hair colors and experimenting with combinations. If at first, the popular mix involved dark top and light ends, nowadays, any colors go. You can experiment with different shades of one color or go for several completely different hues to create an amazing contrast.
You can leave just the very top dark and make long blonde tresses, or create a color change in the middle of your locks. Anything goes.
Hairstyles with Ombre Hair Color
All women love to experiment. The ombre hair color technique offers them a new and exciting way to do just that. An ombre can be created by mixing any two colors or attaching hair extensions. The imagination can go wild. If you are not a fan of outrageous styles, you can go for more classic options.
If you want to make a statement, you can mix several wild colors. If you've always wanted to see how a certain hair color suits you but were afraid to dye your whole head, an ombre offers you a chance to do a color test. Take a look at these magnificent ways you can go about an ombre hair color.
1. Subtle Blonde Ombre
This subtle blonde ombre is created by mixing sandy blonde and sun-kissed blonde hues. Take a look at how most of the hair is dyed one color and less than half of the bottom part features a different shade.
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2. Ombre on a Short Stacked Bob
Creating an ombre on a stacked bob is a hard task since the gradual transformation from one color to another can take some time. But the overall result will be truly impressive no matter which colors you pick.
3. Ombre with Highlights
If you choose the classic ombre hair colors such as dark brown and blonde, you can make your image even more unique by making a few blond highlights on the dark part of your ombre.
4. Auburn and Light Blonde Hair
Dark auburn hair color looks especially wonderful with light blonde hues. If you have long locks, you can make the Auburn part end near your neckline and make the rest of your tresses blonde.
5. Redhead experiment
Red ombre hair color is just what you are looking for when it comes to making an impression. Use darker burgundy, cherry, and ginger shades on top and light red or fiery ginger on the bottom.


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02 August 2010
The Lesson of the Cocoon
While researching folktales for a creative writing project recently, I came across this story and found it especially touching, considering my love for and fascination with butterflies, as well as the fragile complexities of the human mind and spirit. I think it is quite thought-provoking, and a good reminder for us all.
The Lesson of the Cocoon
A man found a cocoon of a butterfly.
One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and it could go no further.
So the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon. The butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body and small, shriveled wings.
The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that, at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time. Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with swollen body and shriveled wings. It was never able to fly.
What the man in his kindness and haste did not understand was that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening was nature's way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom from the cocoon.
Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If we went through our life without any obstacles, it would cripple us. We would not be as strong as what we could have been. We could never fly.
-Source Unknown
(image- Chelsea Victora Photography, available in her Etsy shop).
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The water management in the Greater Lyon is a public service. It provides drinking water and sanitation to 1 300 000 inhabitants in the 57 municipalities of the Greater Lyon. The Water Department is responsible for the transport and delivery of drinking water, it operates a 2700 km long sewer system collecting effluents from its 57 municipalities and from 27 other municipalities bordering its territory and it operates 9 wastewater treatment plants. The company consists of 630 people, mostly devoted to sanitation, also uses Suez and Veolia Water SDEI for the distribution of drinking water. Since 1975 the company is working with academia and engineering schools. The great Lyon and co-founder of GRAIE and the OTHU (www.graie.org) with an upgrade available for researchers, its books and measurement hardware.(Stations observation flows, a network of rain gauges, databases).
Since 1975 the Water Department is working in close collaboration with universities and engineering schools. The Greater Lyon is co-founder of the GRAIE (Rhône-Alpes Research Group for Water and Infrastructures, www.graie.org) and of the OTHU (Field Observatory for Urban Water Management, www.othu.org). For OTHU, the Water Department makes its facilities, data (raingauge network, monitoring stations, database …) and staff available for researchers and their research activities and defines jointly with academics the OTHU Operational Research Programme.
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By Hannah Godefa
On August 6th, I was fortunate to be a part of a campaign in Ethiopia when the establishment of the Vital Events Registration Agency (VERA) kicked off throughout the country.
VERA is an incredibly important institution for individuals, societies and government. For individuals, registration can be used as legal documents and proof for identification purposes. Information complied from these areas are then needed for admin applications like public health programmes and the electoral roll.
On the first day of the campaign, I visited the Gulele Sub City, Woreda 9 VERA team. UNICEF supports the campaign to ensure all resources needed for registration like registry, certificates, awareness creation, materials and logistics make it to all regions, all the way to the lowest levels of administration.
This process is incredibly important because it will ensure that every child will be accounted from the earliest days of life. This means big advancements for accountability when it comes to harmful traditional practices including child marriage, as every individual will have a marriage certificate with the new system from VERA. It will also make it easier for government, non-profit and civil society partners to identify when these practices are occurring.
Birth registration is the first recognition of a child's existence by the state. Where births remain unregistered, there is an implication that these children are not recognized as persons before the law. The absence of the system of birth registration results in the violation of children's rights to name and nationality; to protection from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including early marriage, child labour and trafficking; to basic social services, including education and health; and the personal rights of orphans and other vulnerable children.
Currently, birth, death, marriage and divorce will be kept recorded from the kebele civil status office to the federal level, so that there is less room for discrepancies and human rights crime.
Participating in the registration process was an incredibly humbling and powerful experience for me, and I am very excited to see how UNICEF will work with VERA and local partners to ensure that every child is accounted for, and no one is left behind.


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Here's the schedule: SUBVERSION'S virtual book tour
A Chapter by Chapter blog tour:
A Chapter by Chapter blog tour:
I wrote Enslavement, my first novel, many moons ago. In April, it will be seven years since I completed it.
It was a very different story back then. It was 60 pages long and contained more characters and far fewer subplots. As I learned more about writing, I made large changes to the manuscript. I cut three of my first four chapters, I cut characters, but added scenes which fleshed out the subplots. With this post, I wanted to share some of what ended up on the cutting room floor, that is if authors had such a thing.
Avery: Originally, Rielle had twin sisters. In the opening scene, she held Avery and Alyssa on her lap as her parents were arrested. I cut Avery because twins just weren't necessary. The story was just as well told with only one sister, so one had to go.
Kenzie: She was another slave in the Banker's house. She shared a room with Lydia and Rielle. She was very weepy, and again, didn't add anything to the story. To be honest, after the 20th reading, her weepiness got annoying. I didn't feel one bit bad about cutting her.
Chapter one, the school scene: In its early stages, Enslavement's opening chapter took place at Rielle's high school. Her friends were making plans to see a movie, but of course, Rielle couldn't go. She was feeling left out and angry with her parents, but her friends decided to have a stay-in movie night so that she could join them, though one of her friends' parents didn't want her hanging out with a Resistor.
Chapter two, the walk home: This chapter ended with her stopping a half a block from home when she saw the Bank Security cruisers parked in front of her house. She had to make a decision–run away and save herself or go home and try to help her family. She was about to run, but she heard her sister cry out and her decision was made and her fate was sealed.
The title: I called the first draft Silence. I felt that was too vague, so I renamed it The Fear of Drowning. After a couple years, I decided that that title was too figurative, and it became The Enslavement of Rielle James, which was the the working title until it was about to be published. When my publisher suggested shortening it to Enslavement, I agreed. I like the simplicity.
While sometimes it's difficult to delete scenes or characters I like, it was necessary to give readers the best experience possible. I believe the story is better for these cuts, but I do hold those pieces dear. They are something I get to keep for myself. I still think about Rielle as the cold Minnesota wind whipped passed her and she tried to make that decision to go home or run away. How difficult it was for her! I love how, even early on, she was brave and she didn't even know it.
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If you would've told me when I set out on this writing journey that I was going to write a book about zombies, I would have laughed. Me? No way! Once again, I've learned to never say never.
On November 18, alongside co-author Christine Steendam, I launched my third book, The High-Maintenance Ladies of the Zombie Apocalypse. It's my first book for grown-ups, first zombie book, first co-authored book. So many firsts.
This book was so much fun to write. I hope that it's equally as fun to read. It's got humor and the gore you expect from zombie fic. It's The Walking Dead meet Sex and the City.
Here's the back cover copy:
Seriously, we need a synopsis? Doesn't the title say enough? Okay, if we must . . .
Only the finest will do for Maddie and Vanessa. From Yoga to spa days to the best bottles of wine—life is good until a routine pedicure turns violent.
With an unknown and highly contagious illness sweeping the city, Maddie and Vanessa attempt to maintain their lifestyle as supplies run low. To survive, the high maintenance ladies must fight off blood-thirsty, decaying hordes while armed with only a baseball bat, a tennis racquet, and an awesome pair of stilettos.
So crack open a box of wine. It's the zombie apocalypse.
Find it on Amazon in paperback and eBook formats. Click here.
On September 13, 2016, after years of revising and editing, I launched Subversion, sequel to Enslavement and book two in the One Bright Future series. I am so pleased to finally get to share this YA dystopian novel with readers. Honestly, I like it better than the first book, but we'll see what you all think.
Buy it on Amazon. If you want an electronic version, it's coming soon.
Loving the cover for Enslavement's sequel, Subversion. Launch dates coming soon. Stay tuned!
Greetings. It's been awhile. Okay, maybe I'm not the worst blogger, but I win for inconsistency. I have a good excuse though. I've been hard at work on edits for Subversion, the sequel to Enslavement. I'm not sure what my excuse was when I wasn't working through edit, but I'm certain I can come up with something. There are so many good excuses not to blog.:)
At my writers' group, we often do free writing exercises. We're given a starter topic and five minutes to work our writerly magic. It's amazing where the brain goes . . . and sometimes a little frightening. Here's a free write I did a couple weeks ago.
The topic: write a query hook for a novel about a moody teenager.
Talia Mooney rolled her eyes one too many times. Her optic nerves and tendons stretched and flexed, slingshotting. Her eyes rolled over and over. There's only one way to stop the rolling and that's to clean her room. But she's only got 24 hours to do it before her eyes roll permanently, never stopping. Can she clean her room before her eyes get stuck in perpetual motion and she becomes the eternally moody teenager?
Oh, the raw mush that comes out of writers' brains. Delicious!


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Nitrogen offers firm flesh to the body. Our muscles get nourished with the help of the nitrogenous foods. Nitrogen deficiency leads to the troubles of lack of changeableness, and stability. The poor nitrogen content in the body also results in frail body and weak muscles. On the other hand, excessive nitrogen in the body leads to the liver and kidney trouble. Too much nitrogen content in the body can also affect the bladder and heart. Anemia can also be a result of too much nitrogen levels. Sometimes, nitrogen can put the risk of too much weight. Hence, you have to balance the nitrogen levels with the oxygen by proper exercise. Nitrogen stimulates the growth and building up the tissues and cells of the body. Five pounds of the nitrogen are present in the human body. The following foods contain the large amounts of nitrogen.
1. Fish:
Fish is a fantastic source of nitrogen. By consuming fish, you will get a high amount of nitrogen. The consumption of fish keeps the problems of various diseases at bay. Fish plays a pivotal role in encouraging the growth and enabling the tissues to recover. [1] The meat of the fish is very helpful in assisting the formation of healthy gums and teeth. It also benefits the complexion. It also makes the hair healthier. Moderate consumption of fish is recommended for obtaining the nitrogen.
2. Garlic:
Another food from which you can gain the maximum amount of nitrogen is garlic. Including garlic is one of the fantastic remedies for obtaining the large quantities of nitrogen.[2] Hypertension, which leads to various cardiovascular diseases, can be easily kept at bay with the help of garlic. Various skin problems also can easily managed with the help of garlic.
3. Brazil Nuts:
Brazil nuts are another wonderful source of nitrogen. By in taking Brazil nuts, you can reduce the risk of nitrogen deficiency. Your muscles can become stronger with the help of Brazil nuts. [3] Nitrogen in Brazil nuts reduces various problems such as lack of stability and lack of changeableness. Prefer to intake moderate amounts of Brazil nuts.
4. Almonds:
Almonds are also rich in nitrogen. Often intake of almonds can lessen the risk of many chronic diseases like diabetes, and obesity.[4] The higher intake of almonds regulates your blood pressure as well. Therefore, it is highly suggested to consume at least one or two almonds per day.
5. Spinach:
Spinach is a wonderful leafy vegetable with full of nitrogen content. Spinach also works wonders in boosting your immune system. [5] It promotes healthy skin. Spinach has the capability of making your nervous system healthy. This excellent leafy vegetable can protect your eyes from age related macular degeneration and cataracts as well. To enjoy all these benefits, you are suggested to eat higher amounts of spinach.
6. Rice:
Rice, which has been a part of the human diet for thousands of years, is also loaded with nitrogen. Providing instant and fast energy, improving and regulating the bowel movements, slowing down the aging process, and stabilizing the blood sugar levels are some of the health benefits offered by the rice.[6]
7. Green Beans:
Because of the high nitrogen content, green beans when consumed provide many health benefits. Green beans are very effective in making your digestive system healthy.[7] They also make your bones strong. Prefer consuming green beans at least for two times in a week so as to keep the risk of nitrogen deficiency.


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Who could blame Edward Cocaine for feeling high on life this week?
Prosecutors have dropped a drug possession charge the Fort Lauderdale man faced, saying they would not go forward with allegations that Cocaine had alprazolam (Xanax) when pulled over last month in a traffic stop.
"I'm very happy," Cocaine said Wednesday. "Naturally high."
Cocaine and his unusual last name prompted double-takes and chuckles in Broward bond court April 15 when he came up on the charge before County Judge John "Jay" Hurley.
"What?" said a surprised Hurley when the bailiff called the defendant's name.
"My last name is Cocaine," proudly declared the 34-year-old man at the lectern. His name was indeed legal and on his driver's license.
Cocaine explained his name's origin. "My great-grandparents came over here from Greece and they changed it," he said.
Added Cocaine: "I've been stuck with it ever since. Back then they didn't know."
Courtroom video of Cocaine's appearance and the story of his arrest went viral on the Internet.
"Pretty cool," said Cocaine. "I was famous for a minute."
At the time, Hurley released Cocaine on his own recognizance.
Cocaine, who works with his father in a metal refinishing business, said he obtained a prescription for Xanax after he fell off a ladder and injured his back.
When stopped by police in Pembroke Pines for driving with an obscured license plate, Cocaine said he had the Xanax pills in a different bottle. "I don't feel like I committed a crime," he said.
Cocaine's attorney, Brad Cohen, said prosecutors agreed to drop the charges when Cocaine was able to produce a prescription for the drug that was old but still valid. "On the bottle it says, 'Take as needed,'" said Cohen.
Cohen said he would try to get a traffic charge dismissed as well. "The license plate was a little obscured by a potato chip bag or some trash that had blown up there," he said.


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Main Page
- 1 UKMARS: UK Micromouse and Robotics Society
- 2 News and events
- 3 Past events
- 3.1 2019 Autumn Competition - October
- 3.2 2019 UK Micromouse Competition - June
- 3.3 Minos 2019 Conference - April
- 3.4 Autumn 2018 Competition
- 3.5 TechFest 2018 and UK Micromouse 2018
- 4 Lnks and Resources
UKMARS: UK Micromouse and Robotics Society
UKMARS is an organisation focused on encouraging Micromouse and and other robotics both in the UK and internationally and anyone can become a member.
Find more and how to join in UKMARS:About
News and events
With the evolving circumstance arising from the Coronavirus outbreak our future events are kept under constant review. Please revisit this page to find out the current status of our programme of events
UK Micromouse Competition - Summer 2020
Due to the current Coronavirus outbreak we have had to cancel the UK competition that was scheduled to be held in conjunction with BCU (Birmingham City University) on Saturday 30 May 2020. Contestants are invited to attend the Autumn Competition in October and the Minos Conference taking place in November where there are great opportunities to run robots.
Minos 2020 Conference - NEW DATE 14 and 15 November 2020
Due to the current Coronavirus outbreak, the 20th annual MINOS conference will now be held on 14th and 15th November 2020 at the Quality Hotel in Coventry, U.K. Find out more about MINOS here
2020 Autumn Competition - October
U.K Micromouse and Robotics Society Autumn Competition will be held on Saturday October 10th, 2020 at Hazlemere Community Centre
A simple beginner's multi purpose robot platform UKMARS are creating a basic robot design that can be used in a variety of common contests such as line following, wall following, drag race.The robot is constructed using inexpensive and readily available materials, components and techniques.
[|See the current progress here]
Past events
2019 Autumn Competition - October
U.K Micromouse and Robotics Society Autumn Competition was held Saturday October 12th, 2019. at Hazlemere Community Centre
[|Register your robot here]
There were competitions for the drag race, line follower, classic micromouse (maze solver), half Size micromouse and wall following contests with both junior (schools) and senior competitors. Thanks to all who attended and made it a great day. Results and photos to follow.
See the Results and find out more here
2019 UK Micromouse Competition - June
The UK main UK competition held in conjunction with BCU (Birmingham City University) on Saturday 1st June 2019.
See the Results and find out more here
Minos 2019 Conference - April
The 19th annual MINOS conference was held on 6th and 7th April 2019 at the Quality Hotel in Coventry, U.K. A great range of topics were covered by our contributors with informal contests for robots held on the Sunday. Find out more here
Autumn 2018 Competition
The Autumn Competition was held on the 13/10/18 at Hazlemere Community Centre HP15 7UB. A full programme of contests was held including: Maze Solving, Line FOllowing, Wall Following and Drag Racing. For the first tme in the UK half size mice were seen running in a purpose built half size maze.
TechFest 2018 and UK Micromouse 2018
Lnks and Resources
Some starter robot projects
- DIM: A simple wall follower with no electronics
- BESS: A prototype motor controller using back EMF
- MAD: Another simple wall following robot
- Links to useful robot builder's resources
- How to make your own contest and practice mazes, walls and posts
- A simple, basic workflow for git repositories with one (or more) upstream remotes
UK Rules
- UK Micromouse Classic Rules
- UK Micromouse Half Size Rules
- UK Line Follower Rules
- UK Drag Race Rules
- UK Time Trials Rules
- UK Wall Follower Rules
Micromouse Japan
- All Japan Micromouse Contest - English page
- Japan Micromouse Contest Rules (translated)
- Japan Classicmouse Contest Rules (translated)
- Japan Robotrace Line Follower Contest Rules (translated)
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The 2019 Dafabet Masters is a professional non-ranking snooker tournament, taking place between 13 and 20 January 2019 in London, England. Mark Allen is the defending champion, having beaten Kyren Wilson 10-7 at the beginning of this year. Here at Bets.co.uk you will find the latest odds for the 2019 Dafabet Masters.


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2005 Sessa Marine Oyster 35
- Description
- View Full Specifications
- Year:
- 2005
- Length:
- 35'
- Engine/Fuel Type:
- Twin / diesel
- Located In:
- Split, Croatia
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- 1590-2397803
- Current Price:
- EUR 80,000 Tax Paid (US$ 88,840)
LOA: 10,6 m
Beam: 3,53 m
Draft: 0,7 m
No. Cabins: 2
No. Berths: 4
No. Bathrooms/Heads: 1
Fuel tanks capacity: 500
Engines: 2 x Volvo Penta Diesel
Engine work hours: around 450
New full canopy in 2018.
The Sessa Oyster 35 is a stylish open cockpit cruiser with prominent Italian design and quality. The boat features a spacious cockpit with a rounded sofa with a dining table (Can be set as a sun bed) forward looking seating, a bar and helm located on the left side of the cockpit. The interior is pretty standard with sofa with a dining table, a small kitchen with an "L" layout and two cabins, one located in the bow, the other in the stern, and both with a large double bed. The Sessa Oyster 35 among other thing has a spacious bathroom with head, shower and sink. This pretty and comfortable boat is a very good choice for families and weekend Yachmens.
Passarela, VHF, Stereo, GPS, Refrigerator, Flaps, Shower, Horn, Depthsounder, Compass, Plotter, Swimming platform, Shore connection, Bimini top, Sun cushions, Battery charger, Water tank, Water system, Water heating, Tender, Engine tender, 3 x Batteries. Windlass.
The boat is registered under the Slovakian flag.
Please contact Master User at +385 (0)98 222 949
Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Hull Shape: Modified Vee
LOA: 34 ft 9 in
Beam: 11 ft 7 in
Dry Weight: 13095 lbs
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Volvo penta
Engine Model: 2 x Volvo penta
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 295
Engine 2:
Engine Brand: Volvo penta
Engine Model: 2 x Volvo penta
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 295
Fresh Water Tanks: (63 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (136 Gallons)
Number of single berths: 4
Number of cabins: 2
Number of heads: 1
Number of bathrooms: 1
Seating Capacity: 12
Inside Equipment
Battery charger
Hot water
Electrical Equipment
Shore power inlet
Outside Equipment/Extras
Cockpit cushions
Electric windlass
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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Double bed Wardrobe Divan Spot lights Port-hole Direct access to the toilet
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Engine bonnet with electrical opening Three 100 Amp batteries Battery charger Hydraulic Bennet flaps 220 V shore power and cabin sockets Fire fighting equipment (for petrol engine only) Navigation lights 2 automatic and 1 manual bilge pumps Battery switch Horn Bow roller with Bruce anchor and 50 mt chain Electric winch Water tank Fuel tank Holding toilet water tank Hot water tank Electric panel in the cabin with magnetothermic switches, water and holding water tanks level gauges Radio stereo Sony with 4 loudspeakers
Bow double bed Reading lights Wardrobe L-shaped divan with telescopic table convertible into bed Stowage cabinets Spot lights Carpet Galley with corian surface, stainless steel sink and 2 gas rings Refrigerator 120 Lt Microwave oven Chest of drawers Shelves Foredeck hatch 2 port-holes
Compass Briar wood dashboard Depth finder 12 V socket Engine instruments
Rear Bathing Platform
Shower Stainless steel fender holders Teak platform Telescopic bathing ladder
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While earlier this year the prospects of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One cross-play support came to light, Microsoft was willing to do it and Sony appeared a little hesitant to get involved in the process. However, the possibilities of cross-play have come to light once again.
[email protected] Europe's Agostino Simonetta recently spoke with Eurogamer about whether or not the technology was in place for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One cross-play, and Simonetta said "Absolutely–we're ready. Rocket League is the first game–and it is a heavily network-orientated game."
Simonetta was then asked whether or not he's heard any news from companyies like Sony regarding going forward with cross-play, to which he said "We can only say: we're ready. We've done our bit and we welcome anyone who wants to take part."
As mentioned previously, Sony never outright denied that they would be willing to work with Microsoft for cross-play, though they seemed to pivot more to the fact that they have been supporting cross-play with PC since 2002. We'll have to wait and see if Sony releases anymore information regarding whether or not they are willing to support cross-play with Xbox.
- This article was updated on:March 8th, 2018


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The song ' Carry On' is dropped today.
This is the lead song for the 'Pokémon Detective Pikachu', and the first single from the soundtrack to be released. The movie is hitting theatres next month.
Enjoy the new track here
And have a look at the 30 second trailer of the music video below.


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Tonight 2012-01-27 at 21 o'locco at Café Vertigo in Antwerp: Anton Price aka Bohr Bug aka Dago Sondervan plays Autechre / Aphex Twin & Squarepusher covers plus own compositions old and new. The band's exciting new line up equally features Mirko Banovic on bass & moog pedal, Peter Vandenberghe on synths and Thomas Jillings on electronic sax.
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… and this is their "Owner of a lonely haert" … "Oversteps" didn't impress me, whatever the 'they're back at it' praise, and neither does "Move Of Ten" – bar the third track "pce freeze 2.8i". Bonus: a rare Ae gem from 1995, off the "Mind The Gap Volume 5" v/a cd, free with Gonzo Circus #18, 1995-11 …
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Here's two of my all time utter fave Ae remixes, from 1995 (2×12″ / scd) and 1994 (12″ / scd).
And here's a brand new Autechre mix I've yet to discover … http://www.factmag.com/2010/02/08/fact-mix-122-autechre/ – tnx Fact + tnx o Eavesdropper for alerting yer ffrenz!
Hey and while you're visiting Fact mag, do check :
= http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2010/01/20-best-minimal-wave
~ v/a cd / 2lp (vol. 1) on http://www.minimalwave.com/
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#1: the back catalogue (aka ISSN 13773828)
[uzine] used to be a music e-zine between 1999 and 2006, run by a threesome and then some (from the mid to end nineties, it was a webzine called ultra – hence the u -, run by (kf) & (hs) a.o. ). The e-zine (now defunct, don't dream of sending stuff for review) had about 3000 subscribers and even more dedicated readers. We did interviews and reviews and provided the playlists of our radio shows (expect those here later on as well) plus a lot of links, favelists, best of the year overviews, etc. … annexed is the the whole shebang in a 2,6 MB zip featuring txt files and a contents pdf …
Incidentally, everything here is "for demonstration & (internet) conversation purposes". This here blog will not be making any media files downloadable; such are our settings on this here Posterous platform. If they are presented here, the purpose is to promote artists by providing tangible examples of their art & craft, and to have you, o dear readership, become equally enthusiastic about the art on display, perhaps even tempting you to purchase it legally. As the financial crisis of 2008 has shown, we're living in a consumer society (and a services economy, and an attention economy, and a spectacle society), so everyone has to be aware of and do what it takes to keep the wheels going (without harming the planet). Also, it is our intent to always provide direct links to artist or label sites, and to the sources we got our information or data from … as well as other relevant and informative links, cf. this site's subtitle. Conversely (vice versa, mutatis mutandis), we hope to be quoted whenever material of ours is used, including all stuff from the issues of [uzine] contained in this here zip containing our own writings. Do contact us if you have issues or questions …
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Update: since the switch from Posterous to WordPress, it's no longer possible to offer a zip. Here's the contents table instead, and an example issue. When there's time, we'll make a separate blogpost of each e-zine.
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Daniel Preiskel and David Allen Green of Preiskel & Co LLP explore how the UK's 2003 Communications Act is being applied to a recent court case surrounding the use of electronic communications on social media forums.
In early 2012, there will be considerable press attention in the United Kingdom about the High Court appeal of the so-called "Twitter Joke Trial", a case that goes to the heart of the relationship between social media and the criminal law relating to electronic communications. Preiskel & Co are acting for the appellant Paul Chambers in his appeal against a conviction for sending a light-hearted "tweet" about his exasperation at an airport being closed by the snowfall of early 2010. Chambers has attracted public support not only from users of social media (who have paid into a special fund) and celebrities such as Stephen Fry, but also from many experienced telecommunications lawyers deeply concerned at the illiberal and misconceived use by the relevant prosecuting authority (the Director of Public Prosecutions) of an obscure telecommunications provision in this case.
The provision is section 127(1) of the United Kingdom's Communications Act 2003, which prohibits messages or other matter sent by means of "Public Electronic Communications Network" that are of a "grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character". This provision in turn is based on predecessor telecommunications legislation, which can be traced back to the 1930s. Although it has been on the statute book for generations in one form or another it was rarely used, or even noticed. Before the 2003 Act it was for telephony only, but there are almost no records of it ever being used in practice.
However, with the 2003 Act, the scope of the offence widened to include messages and other material conveyed by a "Public Electronic Communications Network". This, in effect, meant the whole of the internet. It is not clear whether this extension was deliberately intended by the legislature; but it certainly is the natural consequence of the definitions used. So from an offence that covered only the abuse of telephony, it became something that potentially would cover any content transmitted by means of the internet.
In some ways it is not a serious offence: it is triable not before a jury in the Crown Court but before magistrates in the lowest tier of the criminal justice system. The maximum punishment is either six months' imprisonment or a fine. Nonetheless, the fact there is such an offence creates exposure to criminal liability as well as giving the police a power of arrest. A broad view of the offence could mean the police and the prosecuting authorities being able to criminalise internet users on a very low threshold. And as the United Kingdom does not have the benefit of the First Amendment – indeed, there is little traction in the free speech tradition in English law – this would mean that a number of speech acts could be prohibited simply because they were communicated electronically, when had the same speech act been performed verbally or by post then there would be no offence. In this way the reach of section 127(1) is an important free expression issue in the age of routine internet communication.
The facts of Paul Chambers v Director of Public Prosecutions are straightforward. Chambers was at home in the north of England when he heard news that his local airport was to be closed because of snow. He sent a "tweet" to his followers stating his exasperation. He was to fly to Northern Ireland to stay with a girl with whom he hoped to have a relationship. The tweet was not addressed to the airport and he had no reason to believe that the airport would see it: in this way the case is not analogous to the person jesting at an airport ticket barrier. In his tweet he said he wanted the airport to sort out the snow problem or he would blow it sky high. It was not intended to be serious, and it clearly was not serious, written in jokey language under his own name and with his own picture as an avatar. It may well have been unwise, and it may not have been particularly funny, but it was not a "bomb hoax" or any directed threat.
However, an off-duty airport security officer saw it a few days later when conducting a personal search of Twitter. He passed it to his manager who graded it as "non-credible". Because of standard procedure he passed it to airport police who did nothing other than pass it to the local police of where Chambers worked. And so one day, while at work, Chambers was arrested by "anti-terrorist" police for a suspected bomb hoax. But even they realised after interview that there was no criminal intent. But the matter was then passed to the prosecuting authority, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
This is where the case appears to have gone in the wrong direction. The CPS realised that there was no sufficient basis for a prosecution under the specific bomb hoax legislation under the Criminal Law Act 1997, but they think it is in the public interest to prosecute him anyway. So they looked around for an offence and decided upon the offence under section 127(1) of the 2003 Act. Worryingly they treated the offence as not requiring any criminal intent: they wrongly regarded it as a "strict liability" offence. And on this incorrect basis they prosecuted it, leading Chambers' initial lawyer to advise him to plead guilty.
The prosecution gained national attention. Chambers changed his plea to "not guilty" but was still convicted by the Magistrates' Court and lost his appeal to the Crown Court. His punishment was only a fine, but the criminal record has meant he has lost his job and he remains unemployed. In widely criticised judgments, the criminal courts held that regardless of his intention he should have been aware that the tweet would be "menacing". Chambers has now appealed to the High Court where he has instructed Preiskel & Co.
The outcome of the appeal may be significant whatever the result. The support fund for Chambers has enabled him to also instruct two leading barristers and to submit an extensive skeleton argument. His submissions include asking the High Court to rule on the exact tests both for actus reus ("the guilty act") and mens rea ("the required criminal intent"). He also has been able to make submissions on the appropriate application of the qualified right to free expression under the Human Rights Act 1998. The date for the hearing has been set for 8 February 2012.
Accordingly, this is a case that should be watched closely by all those who may face liability in the United Kingdom for sending content over the internet. It is expected that the High Court will set out how internet communications should be differentiated from other forms of communication for the purpose of criminal liability. Although it is not an offence for the carrier or the network provider, there is no reason in principle why the offence cannot be committed by a media company providing any textual or visual material. The approach that the High Court takes in this case may be critical to content provision in the United Kingdom, as well as of interest to communications lawyers and their clients internationally.


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The energy in the room was electric as the crowd cheered in celebration, concluding another phenomenal year at our Employee Resource Group (ERG) Conference. What's an ERG, you ask?
Trust me, you're not alone in your ERG confusion. Five years ago, I wasn't too familiar with the acronym either. After moving to Dallas, my older sister came to town. I thought she was there to visit her baby sister, but the real reason was to attend an AT&T event she raved about – the "ERG conference." She explained to me how every year AT&T and industry leaders celebrate diversity and inclusion within their growing work family. And she was right to be excited – my experience at this year's event was incredible.
AT&T Communications CEO John Donovan was our first speaker and talked about what makes AT&T a great place to work. "The biggest advantage we have is our culture!" And you can really see that he's right – just look at the growing participation of the ERG conferences year after year. His speech really set the tone for the conference's overarching theme of diversity and inclusion.
Every year of the ERG conferences offers a unique twist with insightful tidbits from our leadership. You never know who you'll connect with. AT&T Business CEO Thaddeus Arroyo challenged us to redefine our story by taking risks, becoming life-long learners and pursuing discomfort. And it was amazing to see AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson continued the important conversation he started last year by inviting retired Dallas Police Chief David Brown, a respected community leader and police officer, to share his experience as a black man in America. And Walgreens Chief Diversity Officer Steve Pemberton's story served as a reminder that your past does not define your future – and that you can choose possibilities over circumstances.
We also had the opportunity to participate in a KaBOOM day of service in which ERG attendees built a playground for inner-city youth in Dallas. This is a great example of the culture that's created within our ERGs and shows how our different programs and initiatives can make a real difference in the community.
By the end of the event, I left the 2017 AT&T ERG conference feeling honored to work for an awesome company. I felt incredibly empowered by the innovative thinking and personal testimonies that were shared and I'm inspired to redefine the role I play in this #LifeAtATT.
And, of course, a huge thank-you to the ERG planning committee, keynote speakers and panelists who did a superb job highlighting why it's important to diversify your way of thinking, be intentional with your interactions and have conversations with people who look, speak and think differently than you. It really does make us stronger.


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Hard work and doing things the right way has not only translated to success on the soccer field for Gabrielle Farrell, but also off the pitch.
In just two seasons playing for Liberty women's soccer, Farrell has proven to be one of the Big South's best players, as a two-time all-conference honoree. However, more importantly, Farrell and her team have continued a tradition that makes Liberty's soccer program so unique.
Before every game Liberty plays, each player writes a letter to an opposing player. The letter contains either a Bible verse, words of encouragement or just providing a lending hand letting a fellow student-athlete know that they are there to help in any way they can.
LFSN's Game On caught up with Farrell to talk about her two years at Liberty and the tradition the program has carried throughout the years.
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Next Sunday: 75 years since the liberation of Paris
The anniversary will be marked with a special event
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- Aseniya Dimitrova
Paris celebrates 75 years since its liberation from Nazi occupation. The anniversary of the liberation of the French capital will be marked with a special event – the inauguration of a new Museum of the Liberation of Paris - General Leclerc Museum - Jean Moulin Museum. The institution has already launched a call for donations of objects, photographs, movies, letters, original documents related to the victorious events. They are accepted over the year. Find more information on the website of the City of Paris from this link.
On the morning of August 15, 1944 starts the operation Dragoon on the Provençal coast of France. It aims to take the Germans by surprise and relieve the Normandy front. This operation, which extends from Cannes to Marseille, mobilizes more than 400,000 French, American, English and Canadian men.
It was on 25th August 1944 that the commander of the German garrison Choltitz surrendered in Paris – an act committed against Hitler's will. Then the French commandment was re-established in the territory. On the same day General Charles de Gaulle who was President of the provisional government returned to the War Ministry and made a remarkable speech from the City Hall. The victory parades took place over the next few days.
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Semicon Taiwan - September 5-7
05-09-2018 :: Taiwan
Semicon Taiwan is an all inclusive platform enabling market and technology leaders. Taiwan is the largest market for semiconductor materials and manufacturing. The country is expected to continuously increase spending on fab equipment and remain the world s largest consumer of semiconductor materials for the seventh consecutive year. 47% of the visitors are above management level and 52% with purchasing power.
DSP Valley will be attending Semicon Taiwan, in collaboration with Silicon Europe. If you are interested in joining the booth, please contact Johan Lecocq. Registrations for a joint booth will be open until the end of May.
Read more info in this PDF.
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Gaming Pioneer William S. Boyd Next in Line for Dean's Conversation Series
William S. Boyd, Executive Chairman of Boyd Gaming Corporation, will be featured in part four of the Dean's Conversation Series with Pioneers - "Gaming Technology, Regulation, and Industry: A Conversation on the Past, Present, and Future"
Sponsored by Konami, this event promises to be an insightful and engaging evening, as Mr. Boyd fields questions from the moderator - best-selling local author Jack Sheehan - and the audience. Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the general public are all invited to attend.
This event is held in conjunction with the William S. Boyd School of Law and William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration.
Date: November 13, 2012
Location: UNLV Science and Engineering Building (SEB)
Time: 6:30 pm reception in SEB lobby; conversation begins at 7:30 pm in SEB auditorium
Free Parking for the Public: Cottage Grove parking structure, first floor metered spots with black bags marked RESERVED
To RSVP for this free event, contact Shannon Spollen, Director of Communications and Special Events, at email@example.com by November 9.


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Anne, our 'back-pack' nurse, met Linnet in the Likii slums of Nanyuki town in Laikipia County. Linnet is 26 years old and has twin sons, Solomon and Moses, and a daughter, Stacy, with her husband David.
She has been using the 3 month injection method of contraception protection for 9 years since she learnt about family planning from a doctor when she went for a check-up after her first child was born. She says her husband is aware and very supportive of family planning. Although she loves all of her children dearly she would have preferred to have only had two, and therefore decided to get the 5 year implant to make sure that she doesn't have any more.
She told us that choosing the 5 year implant contraception protection method will benefit her children and family in allowing her to work efficiently and provide for them, and her children will get all the attention they need from her. She thinks that they wouldn't be able to financially support more children without ruining her dream of seeing her children finish their education and get well paid jobs. She hopes her family continue being as happy as they are now.
She says most of the women in her area are aware of family planning but they don't use it because it's either expensive for them or because they are suspicious of it.
Please help us bring much needed family planning to even more women in Kenya and Uganda like Linnet to allow them to dream of a better future for their families. For just £7 you could allow one women to take control of her body and choose the number and spacing of their children. Just click here to change a family's future today.


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A reminder that change of address and payment for printed ATAR statements closes 5pm, Monday 5 December. You may wish to send an email reminder to any unpaid students so that they can make payment or update their postal address over the weekend.
If a student has not paid their course application processing fee by this payment deadline, they will not receive a printed ATAR statement but can still access their ATAR and VCE Results via the web, SMS, and app services. They still have until 4pm, Monday 19 December to make payment of their application and still be considered for 2017 courses.
Note: As advised previously, CourseLink is closed from 5pm today until 10am Monday, so we advise checking students' payment status before this time.
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