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Oil above $75 a barrel is good for Middle East economies but a challenge for the region's energy reformers and consumers.
Slumping prices had triggered a wave of new policies over the last four years to slash subsidies on petrol and electricity, while boosting investment into renewables. Maintaining the momentum behind energy market liberalization is essential for future prosperity.


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Insured Profits Review?
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The Slogan : "I've Found A Way To AUTOMATICALLY Exploit The Binary Options Niche To The Tune Of $7,000 – $32,000 Per Week By TRICKING Brokers Into Handing Me $20 Profits When I Win, And Taking Back JUST $2 When I Don't!
What Is Insured Profits?
Insured Profits is the next generation of binary trading products. Instead of focusing on getting more winning trades than losing trades, it focuses on getting maximum profit from your winners and minimal losses from your losers. Sounds simple right? WRONG?
What the Insured Profits creators are essentially saying is they have created a piece of software that will:
a.) Make it so your losing trades only lose $2 (How exactly? They don't explain this)
b.) Make it so your winning trades win the full $20 (How exactly? They don't explain this)
c.) Automatically assign winning trades to whichever result occurs the most, be it a call or put. (Probably via some Harry Porter Trick).
Bottom line is you don't have to worry about how much you win or lose, because any combination of wins/losses will result in you making a profit. It is easy to ignore rationality over desires. Insured profits plays to people's desires but promoting things like bucket loads of cash, fast cars and big houses.
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There is some very suspicious resemblance between the Insured Profits and other scams we have researched thus far?
-Highly questionable level of profits with little or no risk element being mentioned if at all
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Engine preheat hose to the boiler
05-28-2018, 12:22 (This post was last modified: 06-13-2018 12:18 by Pat roys.)
Post: #1
Engine preheat hose to the boiler
First I would like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to
all of you on this sight. I purchased my 1999 lxi in the fall of 2012,it needed
some work like they all do at that age. My family has traveled now to all four
corners of this great nation in my bird. We would not be able to do that without all of the knowledge I have gained from this web sight. You guys
are an indispensable source of inspiration and knowledge.
I will try and find an appropriate place on the sight to put pics and descriptions of all the work I have done so far.
But my question of the day, has any one had to replace the engine preheat
hoses from the series 60 engine to the boiler yet ? Mine have ruptured 3 times now in the last two years and left us on the side of the road. I keep splicing but the hose is just shot.
There is two shut off valves on the block but they do not close this circuit off.
The hoses run inside the frame rail and are totally inaccessible from what i can see. I ripped the bedroom floor up last summer on vacation and had two
more ball valves installed to close off that circuit.I will send pics latter.
They leave the engine 1" and are coming into the boiler at 5/8 and 5/8 if I remember properly , i will check today.
Pat Roys
Hopkins Mi
05-31-2018, 02:28
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RE: Engine preheat hose to the boiler
I will look for a diagram in my files. may be that they leave the engine going to the chassis heat in cockpit and the engine heat switch is just a pump that runs the flow when requested. plumbed in a way that the chassis heat can be shutdown and engine preheat only used.
Gregory O'Connor
951-830-5997 So California
current LXi , Prior PT, next Prevost
06-02-2018, 22:20
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RE: Engine preheat hose to the boiler
That would be awesome Greg,I hope you can find a diagram or schematic
for the routing and size of hose used. I have pretty complete records for mine
but have found absolutely nothing on this subject. And I have found nothing on the web saying anybody else ever replaced these hoses on there LXI.
Thanks again,
06-04-2018, 22:34 (This post was last modified: 06-04-2018 22:46 by RainbowrvGreg.)
Post: #4
RE: Engine preheat hose to the boiler
The Aquahot in my last bus was early setup and the ah dealer did not understand how it was setup. we had a bit of a discussion about two system coolant loops where he claimed the AH used the coolant from the engine and engine 12 gal contents as the reservoir. I was not able to convince him that the systems were separate and unique.
On my prior bus 94pt Bluebird set up there is a transfer heat ex changer in a wheel well where the detroit coolant loop was not part of the AH coolant loop heat system. the two closed systems meet at a Transfer heat exchanger . the 94 was a Wabasto burner more or less and the motoraid waterheater and interior registers was part of that system detached from the detroit . I think it is necessary to differentiate the term heat exchanger and Transfer heat exchanger because the interior radiators and bay radiators are called heat exchangers in the AH manuals . The aquahot system in my lxi and your bus is likely a 431-12 . AH has manuals online
The install instructions show engine coolant being introduced as a separate loop but I do not see an actual plumbing depictions other than inlet and outlet. since it does not say that engine coolant is necessary and the expansion tank is included with the other three zones I would say there are two coolant paths and loops to the ah burner. check out notes page 19.
this does not mean that Bluebird did not tie the engine coolant look to the two plastic expansion tank loops and introduce a Transfer Heat exchanger some place under the frame rails ? I guess coolant color difference may be a tall tell sign if you have different detroit coolant color.
If you are close to this junk yard, you may get a good insight on the methods employed.
I found no documentation of the plumbing of the detroit to the front chassis heat system or connection to the AH sorry I will have a look if I get around to dropping the LP tank as planned
I plan to make up a loop for the inlet and exit of the Detroit coolant lines you found for use if I find an issue while traveling. the damage to your system may be the result of someone confused with the plumbing employed and there being a dead end in the Detroit loop to the front chassis heat. Or a switch in the pump control wires that start the engine preheat pump there is a warning in the engine preheat Wanderlodge owners manual that I can vaguely remember . One other thing that comes to mind with the AH engine heat pump is: if they use a Transfer heat ex changerer there will need to be another pump to flow fluids from and to the detroit and it may or may not loop to the chassis heat?
Gregory O'Connor
951-830-5997 So California
current LXi , Prior PT, next Prevost
06-05-2018, 00:42 (This post was last modified: 06-13-2018 09:49 by Pat roys.)
Post: #5
RE: Engine preheat hose to the boiler
Hi Greg,
Thanks so much for taking the time to get that info for me. I crawled under
the bird tonight and it looks like BB ran two 1" gates green stripe II hoses
from the left hand side of the engine and BB did install ball valve shut off's
on both of them. I can also see two hoses coming off the engine near the left upper area of the engine. These are the two hose that run to the aqua
hot for engine preheat. These are the two that I removed the bedroom floor
to axcess last summer when the aquahot preheat hose blew on vacation.
Then I installed ball valves and shut off that circuit. I will update you tommorrow on the size and type of hose coming ot of the aqua hot.
Thanks again
06-13-2018, 11:50 (This post was last modified: 06-20-2018 09:32 by Pat roys.)
Post: #6
RE: Engine preheat hose to the boiler
I got under there again and have attached the pics of the hose in the aqua hot area.
The first pic is the engine supply hose (factory installed 5/8 goodyear highmiler)
The second is the engine return hose (factory installed 5/8 cheap standard hose)This is the one that is shot and I have spliced 3 times.
The third is were I spliced it above the aqua hot.
What is confusing is the fact that both of the hoses left the engine as the
premium highmiler hose. I wonder if Bluebird ran short on this hose during
original build ? After build it is totally inaccessible to be able to splice.
I have all of the records from the time of 1st owner and do not find anywhere
that somebody worked on this issue.
I will post pics of the shut off valves later.
Pat Roys
Hopkins Mi
Here are the pics of the engine shut off valves.
1st pic is factory original 1" shut off going to dash heat.
2nd pick is factory original 1" shut of going to dash heat.
I would assume that the 2nd pic of the hose coming out of the water pump
would be supply and the 1st would be return.
3rd and 4th pics are the two ball valves I had installed last year on vacation when the 5/8 hose kept blowing at the aqua hot.
I know they are not the greatest pictures of the new valves but I took them
laying under the bus and they are about 5 feet above you from that position.
It apears that BB used a premium gates green stripe II hose for the 1"
06-16-2018, 13:19
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RE: Engine preheat hose to the boiler
is there two paths for Detroit heated coolant?and are the two paths closed loops and not joined at some point? I looked and looked for a diagram for the Detroit to aqua hot in this and my prior wanderlodge and found that every and each is unique. may be that built on Monday is different then built on Wednesday
thanks for the images I need to investigate my setup so I know how to band aid it in the event of an issue may be best to just loop the in and outs in the engine compartment to limp home
Gregory O'Connor
951-830-5997 So California
current LXi , Prior PT, next Prevost
06-20-2018, 09:40
Post: #8
RE: Engine preheat hose to the boiler
Hi Greg,
I will say after getting into my LXI coolant hose issues, the only way to
access the hoses going to the Aqua hot is the removable bedroom floor panel to access the top of the engine. No fun !
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As a single woman with a career, a social life, and entrepreneurial dreams I often find myself busier than a honey bee in the peak of Spring.
A busy schedule is the perfect opportunity for distractions to take over one's life. Personally, I must own the fact that I fill my schedule with "important" things to do because it's more comfortable than sitting still or being alone.
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Article by Dan Goodwin(Courtesy of howtodothings.com)
Each of us who is creative is unique and has his own distinct creative voice. There are, however, common specific elements that we can all build into our creative lives to help us be more creative, more often.
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Which one of these 10 ways to be more creative will you choose to get started on today?


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Galileo Innovation Camps for Kids
Driving Enrollment
Mobile-friendly site engages parents and kids, driving enrollment for Galileo's educational summer camps
Galileo Camps is a leading STEAM program for children, which was named one of America's best small companies by Forbes in 2017. Their website needs to provide an engaging, exciting experience for kids and speak persuasively to their parents — with a strong focus on the registration conversion funnel.
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Strategic Content Management with ExpressionEngine CMS
In 2012, we began our relationship with Galileo in the role of CMS developer, brought in with design agency Big Mouth and front-end developer Dogmo Studios for a new site design. We translated our agency partners' work into ExpressionEngine (EE), starting with a data import from Galileo's outdated EE install. The new EE CMS we built made it easy for staff with different permissions to access only their content, and for editors to approve and preview content before publishing. We also integrated with Salesforce and Galileo's employment service iCIMS, reducing staff content maintenance and minimizing inaccuracies in job information.
In the years since, we've assumed full management of their site. In addition to ongoing design and front-end support, we continually adjust EE to meet the needs of changing Galileo staff, as well as changing enrollment and recruiting efforts. The CMS we built for Galileo remains a workhorse that lets them meet their marketing goals, even after six years and an entirely different staff.
Simple Salesforce Integration Reduces Staff Content Entry
User Permissions Limit Staff Access to Site Content & CMS Features
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Rather than a complete redesign — which would've been cost and resource prohibitive for Galileo — we retrofitted different elements of the site for mobile. We designed a new navigation, improved the footer and made sure landing pages scaled perfectly from phones to iPads to computers.
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As the conduit for 90% of their enrollment across three US territories, Galileo's website is critical for all marketing campaigns. And Galileo's success in marketing depends on being able to shift quickly. We see this most with Galileo's landing pages.
For email campaigns, Galileo staff can choose from several designs and optionally include cross-promotional content from other areas of the site, such as videos, programs and classes. For pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns, Galileo's SEM expert can rapidly generate custom landing pages for different regions simply by changing the URL. No need to log in to the CMS and manually create new pages for hundreds of campaigns.
On-Demand Landing Pages Are Easy for Staff to Create & Customize
9x Faster Pages
In the almost six years since the current site launched, the way people use websites has changed dramatically. Mobile usage is up. Users expect speedy sites. Digital marketing is a growing priority. But the code for Galileo's site wasn't originally optimized for today's environment, and their server wasn't able to support their growing traffic.
To start, we moved Galileo to a better server environment and adjusted the underlying code to get faster page loads. We also monitor their site weekly for speed issues and fix as needed. Since we began focusing on performance, we decreased page load times by 50% during critical enrollment launches. In fact, pages that took 980ms on average, now average 108ms!
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To feel comfortable enrolling their children in Galileo's summer camps, parents need to feel comfortable submitting their information on Galileo's site. To help protect that customer data, we implemented a trusted SSL digital certificate, which assures their parents that any content shared through the site is protected. This HTTPS security also impacts Galileo's EE CMS, so content entered there is also encrypted. This investment in HTTPS not only improves site security, it reinforces Galileo's brand as an innovator parents can trust. As a bonus, the HTTPS-enabled site is faster and more Google-friendly!
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In continuing Part I of Famous Women Sailors You Should Know, we invite you to read more about some of the world's most influential and inspirational female sailors who have pushed the limits and accomplished feats some thought were impossible. From the youngest female circumnavigators to Olympic athletes, we're happy to celebrate these brave sailors during Women's History Month.
Famous Female Sailors – Part II
Ellen MacArthur
When it comes to speed, it is hard to reach Dame Ellen MacArthur's tenacity. Over the years, the British racer has earned a reputation as one of the best long-distance regatta sailors. In 1998, she won the Transatlantic Regatta "Route du Rhum" and in 2001, she finished second in the "Vendée Globe", the world's hardest sailing competition, at the age of only 24. For about three years, she held the world record for the fastest non-stop single-handed world circumnavigation: 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes and 33 seconds. During this time, she is said to only have slept no more than 20 minutes per night. Dame Ellen also became the second person ever to sail non-stop on a multi-hull boat around the world. After retiring from the racing life, MacArthur has dedicated herself to pursuing a more sustainable future. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, aims to build a sustainable future through education and business.
Shirley Robertson
Shirley Robertson is also one of the most successful Olympic sailors. During the summer games in Sydney in the year 2000, she won her first gold medal after finishing second and third in the 1998 and 1999 World Championships. The International Sailing Federation then selected her as the "World Sailor of the Year". But that's not all: in 2004, she won gold for the second time in the summer games in Athens. Since 2006, Robertson has been a regular presenter for CNN's programme, "Mainsail" and was a commentator during the Olympic Games in London (2012) and Rio (2016). She has also skippered for the iShares Cup in 2008 and 2009 and was the only woman to participate in a super yacht race circuit which took place in Sardinia and the Caribbean.
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Jessica Watson
Inspired by Kay Cottee, who we featured in Part I of Famous Women Sailors You Should Know, and Jesse Martin, who was the youngest woman to sail solo non-stop and unassisted, Jessica Watson was only 16 years old when she completed her circumnavigation. On May 15, 2010, she reached Sydney after 23,000 nautical miles on her boat "Ella's Pink Lady" (an S&S 34). At the end of her journey, she was the youngest single-handed sailor who sailed around the world without a stopover. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, she said,
"I don't consider myself a hero. I'm an ordinary girl who believed in a dream. You don't have to be someone special or anything special to achieve something amazing. You've just got to have a dream, believe in it, and work hard".
Since her legendary journey around the world, Jessica skippered the youngest crew ever to compete in the race from Sydney to Hobart (and won second place!) and continues to inspire women and young people around the world. In addition to studying for her MBA, Jessica is also involved with the United Nations World Food Programm (WFP) and is still racing. To learn more about her exciting story, make sure to read TRUE SPIRIT and stay tuned for the release of the film adaptation, which is set to release in 2018.
Laura Dekker
Two years later after Watson's historic voyage, Laura Dekker, aged 15, would begin her trip around the world. After her first attempt was blocked by her homeland's government, Laura Dekker fled from The Netherlands and was later found on the Caribbean island of Sint Maarten in 2009. Over a year later, Dekker would successfully begin her journey around the world from Gibraltar on "Guppy", a 38-ft Jeanneau Gin Fizz. From The Netherlands, Dekker sailed to Portugal and would then commence her solo journey from Gibraltar. From Gibraltar, she sailed to the Canary Islands and then across the Atlantic to Sint Maarten. The route continued to Cape Verde across the North Atlantic, Panama, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and then around the Cape of Good Hope and finally back to Sint Maarten through the South Atlantic. Overall, she was 518 days. At the beginning of her journey, she was only 15 years old, making her the youngest circumnavigator. Nowadays, Laura is still exploring and continues to find new adventures on her boat in New Zealand.
Samantha Davies
Over the years, Samantha Davies, who once served as shore crew for Ellen MachArthur, has gained a lot of experience on the water. The British sailor has participated in several tough races including the"Vendée Globe", a challenging single-handed race around the world. In 2001 she took part in "Minitransat", in 2003 she took part in "Transat Jacques Vabre", and in 2008 and 2012 she sailed the "Vendée Globe", one of the toughest races in the world. Samantha Davies also skippered the all-female team during the Volvo Ocean Race in 2014-15. Davies is one of the best sailors out there and we can expect more from her in the years to come.
Astrid Erdmann
Daughter of the circumnavigator, Ingeborg von Heister, Astrid Erdmann was born for the sea. Ironically, Astrid suffers from seasicknesses, but that doesn't stop her from sailing the high seas. She has been sailing the globe with one of the most famous sailors in the world, Wilfred Erdmann, her husband. They spent their honeymoon on a 1011-day long journey. Together they spent many of their past 40 years of marriage at sea discovering the world on "Kathena", a simple yacht – one you would take sailing in the Mediterranean, not around the world. For Astrid, sailing is much more than a hobby, "it is a way of life", as she told WELT. Finding a lack of women-authored books about sailing, Astrid decided to write her experiences, tips and thoughts about life at sea in her book, Die Weltumseglerin, which until now, is only published in German.
In case you haven't read Part I of our series on famous female sailors, you can do so here. You can also find more sailing tips, learn more about famous sailors and get advice for your next boat trip in our Magazine.


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Back in 2014, Stockton, CA police posted a photo of convicted felon Jeremy Meeks to their Facebook page. He had been arrested on felony gun charges, but the internet cared not about his legal troubles, and turned him into a meme. He became the #feloncrushfriday of many, and tons of people photoshopped him into high end fashion ads, suggesting he should become a model. Eventually, Meeks went to prison and we all forgot about him. Until now.
Meeks has been released from jail, and is pictured here with his new agent, Jim Jordan. In addition to starting his modeling career, Meeks is looking forward to spending time with his family, according to his official Instagram.
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Rain and JYP 'faceoff'
Korean pop singer Rain, who is arguably the biggest sensation throughout Asia, made "a slip of the tongue" during a TV show, which incurred a response from another formidable pop musician, Park Jing-young or better known as "JYP" among his fans.
Rain recently made a remark: "I already surpassed Park Jin-young," a statement that could be interpreted as a sign of confidence or arrogance, depending on how it was seen.
During a show, aired by SBS on Friday, Rain said he received a personal text message from Park after the remark.
Park shot back to Rain: "Am I your jumping board?" said Newsen.com Saturday.
Judging that his remark might have irked Park's anger, Rain came to his defense, by apologizing to Park. "Oh, no∼ there was misunderstanding," Newsen. Com cited him as saying.
Park said: "Misunderstanding? What misunderstanding?" it said.
But Park apparently took Rain's comment in good faith. He later told Rain. "No worries. I enjoyed it."
Park is one of Korea's best pop musicians, who is well known for his talents in singing, dancing, song-writing since 1994. He later extended music career by forming JYP Entertainment, a production company in 1999 which is one of the biggest talent and music producing companies in South Korea.
Great talents like Jinju, G.O.D., Byul, Lim Jeong Hee, Min, Noel, Ivy, Park Ji-yoon and Rain all got their start there.
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Self Catering in Powys - Llanfyllin
Booking through:
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Sleeps a maximum of: 6
Pricing From: £292.00
This detached, stone-built barn conversion is next to the owners' home on a 60 acre, working sheep farm, set on the slopes of the beautiful Vyrnwy Valley, near Llanfyllin and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.
Halfen Granary is a detached, stone-built barn conversion is next to the owners home on a 60 acre, working sheep farm, set on the slopes of the beautiful Vyrnwy Valley, near Llanfyllin and can sleep six people. The cottage has two double bedrooms, one twin bedroom, a ground floor bathroom, a first floor basin and WC, a fitted kitchen, a sitting room with dining area and a woodburner. Outside there is off road parking for two cars, bike storage and an enclosed, lawned garden, with patio, furniture and barbecue.
Halfen Granary is a wonderful base for a fun-filled holiday exploring Wales.
A great place to stay
I echo the previous reviews - the cottage is lovely, well-equipped and clean. The views are stunning and the cottage is ideal for those who enjoy peaceful holidays in the heart of the countryside. There are no streetlamps and one evening we were treated to a quite magical display of stars. We chose the area initially because we had family matters to attend to (I was brought up about ten miles away) and we thought Halfen looked nice from the description and from the photo. We also chose it because it has an enclosed garden for our two Jack Russell dogs. In fact, the garden proved to be a hit as it is big enough to play ball with them and it is very secure. The surrounding fields contain sheep so it was very important to us that the dogs could be allowed off the lead within a secure environment. Although the cottage is part of a farm, the yard outside is very clean and well-maintained. On the day we arrived, we were given a very warm welcome and enjoyed chatting to the owners in passing. My elderly mother stayed with us for a few nights and, although she doesn't walk very well, she managed to climb the stairs with no trouble - the stairs are wide and the handrail is solid wood. The kitchen is very well-equipped and I loved having a decent-sized freezer (we were there for two weeks). The only thing I could have done with was a kitchen scissors to open bags of food etc but I was able to buy one cheaply when we went shopping. On that subject, I would recommend Welshpool as it is the nearest sizeable town to Halfen. It has three supermarkets plus the usual shops and services. Unfortunately, we drove the long way to Welshpool and only found out towards the end of our holiday that there is a much shorter route - we wished we'd have asked the owners about this from the start (so much for my local knowledge!). A word of warning - for the last couple of miles to the cottage (from either direction) the road is very narrow so be prepared to give way to oncoming vehicles. All in all, a lovely break and we would definitely go back.
Sandy M
We had a superb time. The hosts were very friendly. The cottage was exactly as described and superb in every way. The enclosed garden was great for our two dogs, very safe and secure with a view to die for! The moment we phoned your office to book everything went like clockwork.
Mr Mead
The owners were very welcoming and helpful. The cottage was really good and homely full of various types of equipment including a travel cot. Beautiful scenery and surroundings and very quiet in the middle of nowhere but not too far to go to different attractions just what we wanted. We were lucky with the weather so were able to sit in the garden if we didn't want to go out. We would go again if we wanted a break from it all!
Mrs Wilkinson
Halfen Granary is a lovely cottage, amazing place, would definitely return
Mrs Lee
Excellent cottage , amazing views , tucked away in valley
Stayed here for 3 nights with 3 boys 3,7 & 11 and dog , had an amazing time, owners really friendly cottage has everything you need , lots of beautiful places to visit
Marissa L
Parking Space
Linen provided
Towels provided
Washing Machine
High Chair
Single Beds
Double Beds
Twin Beds
Electric underfloor heating with solar panel to heat water and woodburner
Electric oven and hob, microwave,slow-cooker, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi
Fuel, power and supply of logs for woodburner inc in rent
Bed linen and plentiful supply of towels inc in rent
Travel cot, highchair, sundry baby items and two stairgates
Off road parking for 3 cars
Bike storage suitable for motorcycles and bicycles
Enclosed, lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ
Well behaved pets welcome ??? dogs, cats, budgies ??? all have enjoyed a holiday at The Granary
Pet bowls and towels provided
Sorry, no smoking indoors but there is a sheltered ??'smokers corner??? in an adjacent open fronted outbuilding
Shops 7 miles, pub less than 3 miles
Note: Due to the property being on a sheep farm please keep dogs on the lead
Note: Stables, paddocks and bridal paths are available if guests wish to bring a horse, please arrange this with the owner
Note: The owner runs a taxi service and guests can use the service to local pubs/restaurants
Note: Due to the rural location of the property, mobile reception can be limited and WiFi speed/bandwith is limited, but adequate for emails, online shopping
Get an Ordnance Survey map covering the Llanfyllin area.
Nearest AttractionsHeritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest
Bryngwyn Hall - 6.1 miles (Historic House)
Bodynfoel Hall - 6.6 miles (Garden)
Castle Caereinion Castle - 7.7 miles (Castle)
Dingle Gardens - 8.2 miles (Garden)
Guilsfield, St Aelhaiarn's Church - 8.6 miles (Historic Church)
Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain Roman Fort - 8.8 miles (Roman Site)
Llanerchydol Hall - 8.8 miles (Garden)
Rhos Y Beddau Stone Rows - 9.6 miles (Prehistoric Site)
Powis Castle - 9.8 miles (Castle)
Gregynog Hall & Gardens - 10.8 miles (Historic House)
Nearest Alternative Cottages
Llanfyllin, Powys
Sleeps: 2
Stay from: £229.00 - 894.00
Llanfihangel, Powys
Sleeps: 4
Stay from: £285.00 - 1267.00
Llanfihangel, Powys
Sleeps: 2
Stay from: £224.00 - 847.00
Details of facilities are believed correct at time of publication, but may be subject to change by the cottage proprietor. Up-to-the-minute facility listings will be always presented during the booking process for your approval.
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ESC Seminar. The UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development_ 22 Feb 2016
On the 14th of October I attended a very moving conference commemorating Max Watson – an exceptional academic and scholar. The conference was called the tale of three cities and academics and other well know people attended and spoke about Max. (e.g. Klaus Regling, Managing Director of the European Stability Mechanism). It was clear that Max … Continue reading
My new opinion piece published by @SEESOX St. Antony's College Oxford 201507 SEESOX the_gender_dimensions_of_energy_policy
Article published in @EUCERS Newsletter of King's College, London University March is the month during which women's day is celebrated. It is therefore a good opportunity to take a closer look at energy policy from a gender perspective. When policy makers take decisions with respect to energy issues, it is rare that they do so … Continue reading
http://seesoxcentral.blogspot.co.uk Monday, 2 February 2015 Energy Politics: Empowerment or dependency David Madden (Senior Member, St Antony's College, Oxford)The second seminar in the series Global South East Europe in a multi-polar world, "Energy Politics: Empowerment or dependency" took place on 28 January. Konstantinos Filis (Institute of International Relations, Athens) spoke about trends in the European gas market, … Continue reading


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What you can expect from Paul
With humor, enthusiasm and personality, Paul will entertain and enlighten your group and inspire them to balance outer success with inner peace and live a life without limits.
As founder and CEO of Advanced Lighting, Inc., a manufacturer of LED and fiber optics used in entertainment and architectural lighting, Paul Streitz established himself as an industry visionary and the go-to-source for high-tech, high-touch creative lighting solutions for everything from the Grammy awards, Broadway shows and major concert tours to unprecedented billboard events for Times Square. Advanced Lighting also provided the technical know-how and lighting products to illuminate the original Declaration of Independence and all its supporting documents at the National Archives in Washington D.C. After selling his company in 2007, Paul reinvented himself as an author and motivational speaker. His book, Blue-Collar Buddha: Life-Changing Lessons learned on the Journey from Flight Attendant to Cancer Survivor to Entrepreneurial Millionaire, is rapidly gaining him a following in both the business world and the self-help community.
In Blue-Collar Buddha's twenty-nine uplifting, heart-centered stories of personal and professional enlightenment, Paul details his improbable rise from working-class roots to founder of an internationally respected lighting company. With refreshing candor, caring, and insight, Paul shares the hard-earned wisdom he gained from overcoming debilitating childhood insecurities, shocking betrayals at work and at home, and two life-changing bouts with cancer. Ultimately, with integrity, ingenuity, and indomitable will, Paul created a rich, fulfilling life and a business worth millions.
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My challenges were getting ripped off by unethical bosses, two battles with cancer, childhood abuse, years of Special Education, disappointing relationships and every kind of business problem you could imagine in the company I founded. But I'm here today, happy, healthy, wealthy and excited about life.
How do you help people make better lives for themselves?
I encourage and inspire them to reinvent themselves through ferocious self-honesty, a commitment to lifelong learning, an uncompromising work ethic and assuming full responsibility for every one of their thoughts, words and actions.
What did you learn on your own journey that you'd like to share with others?
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Some eyebrows were raised at the Ryder Cup wildcard selection of Sergio Garcia on the back of a poor season but, after winning his first two matches in emphatic style, the Spaniard has shown that he can deliver on the course as well as in the team room. There was a suspicion that Ryder Cup veteran Garcia had been chosen primarily for his infectious enthusiasm and likeability, though he has said himself during the week that he did not feel he had anything to prove.
Now he and captain Thomas Bjorn will be feeling quietly pleased with themselves after his superb displays helped Europe to an 8-4 lead halfway through Saturday's action. On Friday, Garcia linked up with rookie Alex Noren to destroy Phil Mickelson and Bryson Dechambeau 5&4 and it could have been even more emphatic as they led by seven after a front-nine birdie-fest.
Garcia then teamed up with Rory McIlroy in the first match of Saturday's fourballs and the duo produced a scintillating performance to beat Brooks Koepka and Tony Finau 2&1. The Europeans dovetailed superbly to surge four-up after eight holes, a lead they still held after 12. Things then got a bit nervy when the Americans won three in a row to cut the lead to one with two holes remaining.
But that proved merely the scene-setter for Garcia, who settled it on the 17th by draining a superb, sliding 20-footer for a birdie to send the packed galleries ballistic. Garcia too exploded with emotion before disappearing under a mass of camp-followers.
"It was amazing," Garcia said. "I thought we played great all day but they started coming hard at us in the last few holes. "There were a couple of mistakes but we knew we just had to keep giving ourselves chances. It was great for Rory to make that par putt (on 17) because it gave me the freedom to go for it."
This week's two wins take 38-year-old Garcia's career Ryder Cup points total to 24.5 — half a point behind the competition's all-time leading scorer Nick Faldo. "I love playing with this guy," said McIlroy. "The putt to finish it off was incredible. You can see how much it means to us by Sergio's reaction; he comes into his own in this tournament. His passion and fire is infectious and rubbed off on me today. "Longevity, consistency, fire, passion, this is what he lives for. I hope he surpasses Faldo's record this week."
Garcia did not have to wait long to make his tilt at history, going out with Noren again in the foursomes to take on Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson.
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The parse is failing because of the quotation marks. From the manual: "Fields that contain a special character (comma, newline, or double quote), must be enclosed in double quotes."
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Resetting 'sep_char' to ':' won't work, because that will make CSV split on ':' characters, and you want it to split on commas.
I suspect that for what you're doing, you're not actually getting any value from Text::CSV_XS. I think you'd do better just to use split(), but that's up to you.
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Why is Punta Mita a destination you must visit
Shortly after its 20th anniversary, the luxury resort and residential enclave near Puerto Vallarta presents its new plans for this year…
If you are contemplating a city break or a beach escapade this summer but can't decide – why not combine both? We've put together our 10 favourite hip cities worth checking out with awesome beaches.
We have been collecting data from tourism boards, speaking with colleagues, jet-setting freinds, PR's and used our own experience to come up with a list of some the best city beaches across the globe.
These beaches are not just naturally beautiful, but some also offer amenities such as Wi-Fi, awesome bars/restaurants, gobsmacking views and that all important guaranteed sunshine.
Tel Aviv can be described as the the capital of cool in the Middle East with its stunning beaches, hedonistic bars and more than 300 sunny days a year.
The city boasts 14 km of beaches, all free and accessible to the public. Gordan Beach is where the city's hip and cool flock to top up their tan and enjoy the many trendy cafes and beachside bars. This beach is also a hit with tourists due to its close proximity to the city's many hip and cool hotels.
The beach now includes a new promenade, which creates a continuation between the city and the sand. This new boardwalk is great for hanging with family and friends. Need a good book to read? Well now you can borrow a book from the beach library. The new library provides 500 books in five languages, including English, Arabic, Russian, French and Hebrew.
Mention 'Miami' and the first thing that comes to most minds is the beach. Miami lovers will tell you, there's no place on Earth like Miami.
Miami Beach is recognised internationally for its top beaches, excellent restaurants, luxury hotels and events. The city's nightlife and iconic neon lights – both are a testament to the hustle and bustle of a city that continues to operate long after sunset. Glorious weather has always been the main attraction, with yearly temperatures in Miami averaging 76°F.
Located a few degrees above the Tropic of Cancer, Miami comprises a network of barrier islands, coral rock and mangrove swamps, connected by man made additions of soaring bridges and causeways with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay. And whilst you're there don't forget to visit the Art Deco district with its collection of more than 800 architecturally protected buildings from the 1930s and 1940s.
Between Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island and Diamond Head, more than a quarter-million people find their piece of paradise daily in Waikiki. Oahu's south shore is the playground of the Pacific. Known for its fabulous climate, multicultural lifestyles and beautiful beaches, Waikiki attracts globetrotters in their millions.
The glistening turquoise waters were once popular with Hawaiian Royalty who would frequently surf the waves of Waikīkī. Waikiki's calm waters are great for first-time surfers, snorkelers and scuba diving.
Waikīkī is a vibrant and energetic resort city known for its legendary beach, iconic Diamond Head, famous resorts and energising activities such as dining, shopping and surfing.
The iconic silhouette of Diamond Head State Monument sits along the Honolulu skyline just beyond Waikīkī. This iconic landmark provides panoramic views of Honolulu and Waikīkī and is just five minutes from Waikīkī. It is a volcanic crater that has been extinct for 150,000 years. If you have the energy you can hike to the 760-ft summit for a breathtaking view of Waikīkī Beach.
Kitsilano or 'Kits' to locals is a popular beach with sporty types and ideal for outdoor fitness. Kitsilano is also one of the city's organic-food hubs, and has plenty of restaurants and shops along West 4th Avenue and West Broadway.
The summer period is busy with festivals such as, Bard on the Beach, Greek Day and Khatsahlano Festival.
The beach is also close to a number of museums, including Museum of Vancouver, the Maritime Museum and the Planetarium. At 137 meters, Kitsilano's saltwater pool is the only saltwater pool in Vancouver and the largest in Canada.
Vancouver is regularly ranked among the most liveable cities in the world and its 18 km of beaches can only boost its reputation. Vancouver is also one of the warmest cities in Canada.
Located on the Atlantic Ocean, Camps Bay is a tourist hotspot and one of the most popular beaches in Cape Town. It is known as the St Tropez of South Africa and offers spectacular views of Lion's Head and the Twelve Apostles.
Camps Bay is a suburb of Cape Town, with a village feel and only 15 minutes drive to the center of town. There are a plethora of cafes/bars and restaurants along Victoria Road. Other beaches close by include the Clifton Beach, Boulder Beach and Mnandi Beach. If you prefer baring all, Sandy Bay (Cape Town's only nudist beach) is the place for you.
With so many beaches and bays close to Sydney's city centre, it's no surprise that Sydneysiders enjoy a wide variety of water sports focused on the beach.
Only a 20-minute bus ride from the centre, Bondi is all surf and sun. For more experienced surfers South Bondi is where all the action is. Come 2014, Sydney's open air cinema returns January to March (Sydney summer time). Feature films light up the huge movie screen from dusk. Cinemagoers can chill out before their movie with food and frosty beverages from the licensed bar, while relaxing to sounds from the best of the Australian music scene.
Bondi is also a mecca for shopping. On Campbell Parade you will find a string of swimwear shops. At nighttime don your finest ensemble and head over to Icebergs Dining Room and Bar. Perched on the southern tip of Bondi Beach, it's one of the city's most awesome drinking and dining spots. It's the ideal place to catch the sunset whilst sipping on a glamorous cocktail or two.
With 30 km of sand and sea, Costa da Caparica is Europe's largest beach and only 30 minutes south of Lisbon, on the southern bank of the River Tagus.
One of the best touristic resorts in Portugal, Costa da Caparica attracts millions of tourists every year, because of the quality of the white sand and clean waters, as well as the unique beauty of Costa – the most unmistakable characteristic of the county – the Fossil Cliff.
Another plus is that the entire Atlantic coast is connected by a beach train that takes tourists up to their favourite beach during the summer period. Another excuse to ditch the car reduce your carbon emissions.
For a more cosmopolitan break, head to Rio de Janeiro. Not only does the city offer an array of world-famous beaches including Copacabana, you can also take the cable car ride up to Sugarloaf Mountain and take in the spectacular views of the city together.
The beach stretches for almost 8 km and lies in-between the Atlantic Ocean and the Morro do Leme – another of Rio's forest covered hills. The beach is lined with various bars, restaurants and clubs. People come to play volleyball, jog up and down the beach, busk and play capoeira – a Brazilian martial arts that combines dance and acrobatics. The streets are lined with high-rise flats, all situated around the neoclassical facade of the Copacabana Palace hotel, which was the tallest building in the suburbs until the 1940s.
Barcelona may not boast the most beautiful beaches in the world but it certainly makes up for it in culture and atmosphere. The city has 10 accessible beaches, with Wi-Fi and excellent amenities and services.
Barceloneta is a two-mile stretch of beach located right in the centre of one of Barcelona's oldest neighbourhoods – the Ciutat Vella – an excellent place for relaxing along the Mediterranean Sea. Barceloneta is Barcelona's best-loved beach, which is dominated by a 56-meter-long and 35-meter-high abstract goldfish sculpture, known as Peix, by Frank Gehry, which is situated at the northeast end.
Beach bars known as "chiringuitos" line the stretch of the beach serving tapas and other Catalan and International cuisine. Along the long promenade you can find luxury hotels and casinos.
From its humble beginnings in the 60s, the island has grown to become one of the world's best surf destinations. It isn't a surprise that Puerto Rico is known as the Hawaii of the Atlantic.
A perfect golden crescent of sand, Isla Verde Beach is possibly the best place to enjoy an ice-cold Pina Colada under one the many tropical palm trees. Isla Verde is among the most popular beaches in Puerto Rico, in part because it offers a variety of water sports such as kiteboarding, to personal watercrafts, to Banana boats and much more.
The beach can be found directly adjacent to Condado Beach, and is popular with locals and tourists due to the plethora of beach bars. Isla Verde also has an enviable reputation as one of the island's best nighttime hotspots.
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An occasional series featuring our readers' tales of momentary sports glory. If you've got a video of your own brush with athletic greatness, send it to email@example.com, subject: Glory Days.
This story comes to us from Al Renner, the head basketball coach at University High School in Urbana, Ill. It's about a playoff game played just this past February, the end of which you can see above:
This was our first-round regional game against Heritage (Broadlands). We were the 3 seed and they were the 6 so there was a little bit of an upset in the making. The beginning of the video is a little off; we were actually down 66-61 with 10.1 seconds left. We were also down 10 at one point in the fourth quarter but narrowed the gap, and there was no play drawn for the first guy who hit the 3. After they missed both free throws, I asked for 2.6 to be left on the clock; the ref said 2.2, but they mysteriously only put up 1.9.
The last-second play we went over probably 20 times that week and a couple times at the walk through before the game. The guy who hits the shot, Patrick Wong, sets a screen for the guy who catches the pass, and then after setting the screen he comes through a double to get open in the corner. This was my first year coaching and I have to admit bad thoughts started to creep into my mind for a second, because this was a senior-led team and we weren't supposed to lose to Heritage. In fact, the only non-senior on varsity is the guy who hits the shot. We'd always put 3 seconds on the clock in practice for that play and it was still barely enough to get it off. I've hand-timed it about 10 times and I keep getting 2.1 seconds, just enough for what the ref told me there should have been.
The guys came through under pressure all year long. We had three buzzer-beaters this year, and this was the second for Patrick—ice flows through his veins. It was the best game I've ever been a part of and when he hit it, the one ref who had dogged us all game didn't want to call it [good], but I looked over at the head ref who put his hands in the air and I went nuts. I felt like Jimmy V running around the court looking for someone to hug. Anyways, sorry for the novel I just wrote you—that game still gets me pumped up.


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Some items are even on discount now, this adorable fluffy Grizzly Bear tote bag is only 19,900 won after 33%off discount!
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Janesville, WIHome Menu
City Calendar
Please review the calendar below to see when city-sponsored events and meetings are taking place. If you wish to only view public meetings, choose the Public Meetings option from the Categories drop down menu.
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City Council Meeting
- Date: 05/26/2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: City Hall, 4th Floor (417)
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Janesville, Wisconsin
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- Investor Keith St. Clair Targets Isla Verde Tourist Area, Invests Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Puerto Rico
- Investor Peter Schiff defends territorial status, argued that the island "would be much worse" if it were a US state
- Washington figures propose to spur pharmaceutical manufacturing investment on the island
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- Small and Medium Scale Businesses are The Backbone of the Puerto Rico´s Economy
- Something for Everyone at The Outlet66 Mall – Brand new dragsters, a bowling alley, zip line, sky trail and go karts await at SectorSixty6
- Puerto Rico Eyes Lucrative Destination Wedding Market
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- Conditional Single Permit Allows Businesses to Flow While Waiting for Inspections
- Puerto Rico Aims to Transform Former Navy Base Into Tourism Hotspot
- Government Implements Administrative Order to Speed Up Permits Process – with single condition permit
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Posted on July 28, 2014 by puertoriconewcomer
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"Management of input costs is a key business concern and can mean the difference between operational profit or loss; when it comes to hay waste, using the right type of bale feeder can make a significant cost-savings difference," says Dave Lalman, Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension beef cattle specialist. Though he was speaking to cow-calf producers specifically, the implications apply to stocker producers, too.
Research conducted by Lalman and other OSU researchers indicates that using a cone-style feeder or modified cone feeder with a sheeted bottom should reduce hay waste to 5%-6% of the original bale weight.
"We found that open-bottom hay feeders can waste as much as 21% of the original bale weight," Lalman explains.
The OSU study examined four bale feeder designs:
- A conventional open-bottom steel ring,
- A sheeted-bottom steel ring,
- A polyethylene pipe ring and
- A modified cone feeder with a sheeted bottom.
The researchers discovered that differences in hay-feeder design don't restrict dry matter intake by the cattle, but can significantly affect the amount of feed wasted and subsequently the amount of hay fed.


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We are looking for an Au Pair to help out with our two boys and some domestic chores. The ideal person will be someone who loves playing with children, is energetic, can prepare simple meals, is fun, outgoing and preferably has some experience with children. The elder is at school and the youngest is at nursery. We require around 20-25 hours a week. A couple of hours in the morning to get the boys their breakfast and drop them at school and nursery. In the evening we need some help with preparing dinner and general domestic chores. We would also like 1-2 nights babysitting a week.
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Thematic 184.108.40.206 is now available from the WordPress theme repository. This release was focusing on improving the internationalization and localization, with a complete string overhaul and updated pot-file. The introduction of glotpress to manage translations have been a success, and several languages have already been updated and are included in this release. Many languages still need updating though, so if you speak a language where the translation is incomplete we would be happy if you helped us with translating.
Also, Thematic is now fully compatible with WPML multilingual plugin! They worked well together already before, but this release includes a XML config file for even better integration.
Other new things are that the sample child theme have been updated to include sample code for custom headers and background.
And that the functions thematic_body_class() and thematic_post_class() have been moved/removed to filtering the core filters body_class and post_class respectively. Adding the following code to your child theme will enable Thematic's classes to filter into the body_class() and post_class() output.
add_theme_support('thematic_legacy_body_class'); add_theme_support('thematic_legacy_post_class');
There are some more minor changes and bugfixes too, full changelog is in the readme file. Get the latest version from the WordPress theme repository.
Report any bugs you find on the github issue tracker and head over to the forums if you are having any trouble with upgrading.


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'X Factor' Opens Auditions on YouTube
Fox's highly anticipated singing competition, The X Factor, and YouTube have partnered
to offer fans the opportunity to audition for the show exclusively on the video-sharing website
until June 9.
Online entries will open doors for those who would
otherwise be unable to audition for a chance to win The X Factor's $5 million record-breaking recording contract with
Syco/Sony Music.
The YouTube auditions require the artist(s) to sing a
cappella for up to 2 minutes, with a 30-second introduction. The videos will
not be made public, viewed only by X
Factor team and judged similarly to live auditions. Those chosen to advance
in the competition will be offered the opportunity to continue the audition in
front of the judges.
"With the largest guaranteed prize in television history
at stake, we've got to make sure that every potential superstar in the country
has an opportunity to audition for The X
Factor," said Mike Darnell, president of alternative entertainment, Fox
Broadcasting Company. "YouTube allows us to broaden our talent search beyond
our audition cities to the tens of millions of YouTube users in the U.S."
As The X Factor's
official sponsor, Pepsi will use its multiple platforms to encourage
submissions on its own YouTube page and other social networking sites including
Foursquare, Facebook and Twitter.
The television industry's top news stories, analysis and blogs of the day.


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The entire nation is perplexed with the mystery of old and new currency and RBI still, decides to keep the rates undeterred in its fifth bi-monthly policy review for the year. This comes as a big blow for the real estate market which is in a desperate need of a rate cut as the market has taken a steep fall. This was the last policy review for the current calendar year, the first one took place before demonetisation era and the second review was presented by Dr. Urjit Patel. Real estate had high hopes with this policy review session as a repo rate deduction was witnessed last time, but the hopes got shattered with the RBI's verdict. The secondary real estate market has taken a hard hit and the entire responsibility to keep the realty sector alive is on the primary market. A rate cut at this scenario would have been a great asset for the market to revive. The last ray of hope is the parcel of benefits of previous rate cuts to the consumers which is yet to be delivered by the banks.
With the recent announcement in the monetary policy review, the Repo Rate remains unchanged at 6.25 percent, Reverse Repo Rate under the LAF at 5.75 percent, Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) at 21.5 percent, and Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) at 4 percent and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) at 6.75 percent respectively. With no change in the monetary policy review, the realty experts are predicting the graph to stay uniform while giving the real power in the hands of end users. Investors markets stand midway with no return guarantee. With the present situation of prices being at their very least, country going cashless on high value currency, there are not many signs of appreciation in the upcoming 6-9 months.
Here is what Avneesh Sood, Director, Eros Group would like to say about this subject:
Since demonetisation, it was quite evident that real buyers will become prominent in the market and end users will be in majority. Banks had already reduced their interest rates, post the previous policy review; and a rate cut in today's policy review would have further motivated these potential primary buyers to make full use of the reduced EMIs. With ready to move in properties high in demand, property prices already at its lowest, a rate cut at this point of time could have pushed the sales further; either for long term retention or end use.


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I am currently in my third year, of a Cultural Studies degree, and have spent the last year as an intern for the University of Leeds's Cultural Institute. I have seen how a small-scale organisation works on a daily basis, forging relationships between creative industry professionals and academics to create and promote unique, interdisciplinary research. Through this work I have been lucky enough to spend some time with one of the CI's main partners and co-founders of the DARE partnership, Opera North. Through ON's Higher Education team, I was very kindly offered a secondment week at their office. From this I have gained valuable insight into production behind a much larger scale cultural organisation. I have been able to speak to people from different departments, about their positions within the charity. This has helped me to understand how a company of this scale sustains its diverse programme.
Learning, supporting & creating
At the start of my week I sat with Lesley, Project Director, and Alice, Higher-Education Manager, to discuss what I hoped to achieve. From this conversation I was set a brief, confirming that I would have ongoing project work with ON after the week ended. I was excited by the opportunity to undertake my own project work, which I will discuss in greater detail below, and pleased that I would get to work with ON until my placement finishes. After being shown around the office, I was introduced to members from the HE, Development and Education teams. Ellie, a Pettman Fellow, invited me to observe one of the Education team's programmes in practice. That afternoon I joined her at Oakwood Church to see how Sing ON is conducted. Although I am not musically trained, and know little about hymns, it was interesting to see how this programme has impacted on the local community. All attendees – sharing similarities only in age and location – clearly value this afternoon where they meet up to sing, chat and drink tea!
Creating new communications material
Part way through the week I had a catch-up with Alice and Lesley to update them on progress made with the brief. Looking to generate some content for the new DARE website, they had asked me to create a proposal for material promoting the next round of Pettman Fellowships. This was a great opportunity to work with the current Pettman Fellows; Ellie, and Callum. After brainstorming with them, I was able to inform Alice and Lesley that we aim to create something that would provide information which the Fellows felt had been missing when they applied. We decided a light and informal interview would be a good way to highlight helpful information and the most engaging way to display the interview would be to film it.
Connecting Opera North with university students
I was interested to hear Alice outline a new scheme she has begun work on in relation to the DARE partnership. She is exploring the idea of a Student Advisory Group that would provide a student perspective, a yet untapped resource, on work produced through DARE. I feel strongly that this would be a valuable experience, both for students – who would benefit from opportunities made available through the partnership and, for ON and the university – who would benefit from informed opinions. Through desktop research I looked into pre-existing examples within British arts and educational institutions. I collated web pages and notes on examples I found, and we discussed them. I was pleased to be asked to write up my thoughts in greater detail. It felt logical to begin a project, based around students, from a starting point that considers a students opinions. I hope they help!
Behind the scenes
During the week, I was pleased to be given a quick tour of the Grand Theatre Stage whilst preparation for the first round of Don Giovanni dress rehearsals were underway. Being able to witness the stage production team in action was an exciting way to see the organisation that goes behind every performance – whether an audience is there or not! I also managed to catch half an hour of the rehearsal whilst seated in the theatre's upper circle. Even though I am not a practised opera goer this was a very impressionable experience – not only did I find myself in a beautiful setting but there was a palpable sense of excitement from the cast, orchestra and production team about the coming launch of this opera.
My next steps
On my last day I caught up with Lesley to go over what I had done throughout the week. I was happy to see that she approved of the questions I had worked on with the Fellows and felt encouraged to confirm objectives for the tasks I had been given. It was extremely helpful to clarify everything that had been achieved so far and subsequently a time frame was proposed for my ongoing project work. Ultimately, by the end of the week it dawned on me that I would seriously like to consider a project-based job role within an arts organisation. I aim to continue studying and working in an industry that I am both interested in and keen to promote, and I enjoy a self-directed style of work that, through organisation and intuition, you can see your developments come together to reach an end goal.
Top tips for future placement students
Say yes to everything
A lot can be said for having a positive attitude. If you go into a work environment with a preconceived notion that you will say yes to any task, no matter how small or a bit tedious, you will benefit from it. You will find that you pick up on things; from office etiquette to networking strategies. Everything becomes easier when you routinely say yes and are recognised for doing so!
Ask questions
Don't be afraid to ask questions if you are unsure. Whether you don't know who the best person to contact is or you don't know how to complete a task e.g. creating an Outlook appointment. Nobody expects you to know these things straight away and no one will mind if you ask them politely for a bit of help. It beats doing things wrong because someone will potentially have to spend more time resolving that than the time it would take to answer any of your questions.
Be interested
It makes sense to take an interest in your work. By thoroughly engaging in your role – reading up on relevant policy, cultural events, or news – you will naturally have a head start on your tasks. You are also more likely to be emotionally involved, which I find always tends to produce better outcomes. By making the effort to be actively interested in your work, and its surrounding areas, you won't spend hours wishing the time away!


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Ruth's Chris Steak House Sizzles With Sips And Steaks
Every day St. Louis' foodies are faced with an increasing array of culinary choices as our burgeoning restaurant culture continues to push boundaries. As a result, finding the perfect upscale steak house experience is a meaty proposition. In a city filled with on-the-rise eateries, bistros and gastropubs serving up slender portions, Ruth's Chris Steak House provides a wonderful dining environment that perfectly blends atmosphere, contemporary flavors and great service.
Now in its fifth decade of satisfying St. Louis customers, Ruth's Chris Steak House is the perfect respite for a quick drink after work, a romantic evening or a great place for a nightcap with friends and family. Founded in 1965, it features two St. Louis restaurants, one Downtown (315 Chestnut St.) and another in the heart of Clayton (1 North Brentwood Blvd., Suite 150). Each location impresses by serving up finely aged USDA Prime beef, broiled in their trademarked 1800-degree oven and served on a plate heated to 500 degrees to ensure maximum zestiness.
Both centrally-located restaurants feature a robust menu featuring a choice of twelve custom-aged signature steaks, seared to perfection, smothered with butter and freshly chopped parsley and accompanied by alluring sides. This group is complimented with four new entrees and six salads. Both locales also offer sea bass, lobster, crab cakes and other seafood selections, as well as flavorful options for vegetarians. Ruth's Chris Steak House also boasts an award-winning wine list representing over 200 labels from around the world carefully handpicked by experts. Whether it's by the glass or served with a meal, these superb wines are carefully paired to match the desires of every patron.
Held every Monday through Friday, happy hour at both of Ruth's Chris locations has become a go-to spot for mingling, loosening ties, letting hair down and jumpstarting nights out on the town. These gatherings, casual or intimate, are forged from the company's New Orleans roots and form an essential component of their heritage of accompanying their steaks with finely crafted cocktails and seasonal classics made from freshly squeezed juices and premium spirits.
At night, Ruth's Chris Steak House brings its festive neighborhood vibe outdoors for some relaxation, conversation and socializing on both location's street-side patios. The result is a chic and cozy atmosphere that creates a wonderful ambiance amidst bustling nightlife. As the steaks sizzle and the drinks pour, the beat stays on the street with live music playing late into the night as revelers bask in groovy beats.
Ruth's Chris Steak House is the perfect solution for those looking to make a big splash with their next private shindig, business meeting, conference or national event. Their catering services can accentuate any signature event with signature steaks, handcrafted cocktails, savory dinners and exemplary service at private dining rooms located at both locations.
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- For the Oeridian language, see Old Oeridian.
Oeridian is generally used in reference to the Oeridian people, (sometimes called the "Oerid"), a race of humans living in the Flanaess, though the term may also refer to the language and culture of said people.
Having once inhabited the plains of Central Oerik, the Oeridians moved into what is now known as Ull (where they were called the Yorodhi by their Baklunish neighbors) starting 1,235 years ago. The Oeridians were driven eastward into the Flanaess by orcs and goblins used as mercenaries by the Baklunish Empire and the Suel Imperium. The Oeridians settled in much of the Flanaess, often conquering and assimilating the Flan natives and Suel settlers, though some lands, such as the Sheldomar Valley and Vale of Luna, were settled more peacefully.
The Flanaess' most powerful modern empire, the Great Kingdom of Aerdy, was founded by a warlike Oeridian tribe known as the Aerdi. The Nehron of modern Nyrond, the Keogh of modern Keoland, the Ferroi of modern Furyondy, and the Vollar of modern Veluna are other notable Oeridian tribes.
"Unmixed" Oeridians are most commonly found in Furyondy, Perrenland, the Shield Lands, the North Kingdom of Aerdy, the See of Medegia, Onnwal, and Sunndi.
The traditional calendar of the Oeridians is known as the Oeridian Record.
Oeridian skin ranges from tan to olive. Their hair ranges the whole spectrum from honey blond to black, although brown and reddish brown predominate. Eye coloration varies, but brown and gray are most common.
The following deities make up the Oeridian pantheon:
- Bleredd
- Celestian
- Cyndor
- Daern
- Delleb
- Erythnul
- Fharlanghn
- Heironeous
- Hextor
- Johydee
- Kurell
- Kuroth
- Lirr
- Merikka
- Olidammara
- Pholtus
- Procan
- Rudd
- Sol, the name by which Pelor was known by early Oeridians.
- Stern Alia
- Stratis
- The Velaeri, a collective name for the Oeridian agricultural gods Velnius, Telchur, Atroa, Sotillion, and Wenta.
- Zilchus
- Cordell, Bruce R. Bastion of Faith. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1999.
- Gygax, Gary. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Moore, Roger E. Greyhawk: The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- Sargent, Carl. From the Ashes. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.


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