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The present Building Code supplements the Bylaws of the Consorzio Costa Smeralda. Its provisions, in harmony with existing zoning legislation, were formulated consistent with the general criteria underlying the zoning and development of the district: a desire to safeguard the singular nature of the places and to encourage respect for the scenic beauty of the area, also considering that architecture Is an expression of culture. Artistic creation, the quality of the structures and their harmonious inclusion in the surrounding environment are in the publicinterest To this end, the Architectural Committee expresses opinions on the architectural, formal and compositional aspects of construction projects, assessing their inclusion in the territory and taking autonomous action regarding the quality of the projects submitted for its consideration.Art. 1 - WORKS SUBJECT TO THE CODE
The following works are subject to thepresent code:GROUP A
Any party intending to execute any of said works must comply with the provisions of the present Building Code and,to ascertain the conformity of the relative projects for the works indicated in the foregoing groups, must obtain the written approval of the Consorzio Costa Smeralda, expressed by the Architectural Committee and/or its delegated bodies, in conformity with the powers of attorney and the procedures established by the Architectural Committee.
Applicants must make a request on the special form made available from the Secretariat of the Architectural Committee and addressed to the Consorzio Costa Smeralda, accompanied by two copies of the design drawings, signed by the landowner and the designer. The Consorzio Secretariat is available for any information required.Art. 3- EXAMINATION OF PROJECTS ACTION TO PREVENT VIOLATIONS
Projects must be presented prior to the meeting of the Architectural Committee within the terms established for each type of project. The projects will be examined by the Committee within 90 days from receipt of the application. The owner or his representatives, by written request, may ask to be heard during the Committee meeting. The Committee reserves the right, however,to accept or reject said request. After examining the project, the Architectural Committee will express a favourable or unfavourable opinion. In the first case,the Committee, by means of prescripts, may request variants and/or modifications to the project presented. In this case, to obtain Consorzio authorisation, new types must be produced that comply with the prescriyts requested prior to initiating the works. The project may not be presented again until the modifications and/or variants formulated by the Committee with the aforesaid prescripts have been made.ln special, sufficiently justified cases,the ArchitecturalCommittee may express a deferred opinion. A stamp will be affixed to the approved project with details on the approval and a copy of said details will be returned to the owner or his representative. Before issuing an authorisation to initiate the works, the Consorzio member must indicate the name of the company to which he intends to contract the execution of the project.Art. 4 - VALIDITY OF APPROVAL
The approval of a project accorded by the Architectural Committee will automatically lapse unless work has begun within one year unless renewed. Renewal, barring causes of force majeure, can be granted only once for an additional year, and said renewal, as the presentation of the renewal request, will require payment of a fee twice that paid at the first presentation of the project. Once that renewal has expired, the project must be presented again ex novo with the same workups and elevations required for the first presentation, since the situation of the places couIdhave changedin the intervening two yearsArt. 5 - VARIANTS
Any modification to the project initially approved must be submitted for approval to the Consorzio, which may request the presentation of new documentation.Art. 6 -BEGINNING OF WORK
The owners, or the project manager in their stead, must inform the Architectural Committee of the date work is to begin and permit the Committee representatives to perform all the necessary inspections.Art. 7 - CONSTRUCTION WORK DURING THE HIGH SEASON
To limit disturbing noises during the high season, the Board of Directors, at the suggestion of the Architectural Committee, issues rules regarding the reduction or suspension of building activityArt. 8 - EXCAVATING WITHTHEUSE OF EXPLOSIVES
Anyone needing to perform excavation work with the use of explosives must respect the following rules, in addition to existing Italian law:
lt is absolutely prohibited to deposit construction materials,refuse or other on the land,roads or lots adjacent to the lotwheretheworkis being executed. If the contingent reasons (e.g.excavation or unloading of building materials), residues of same are deposited on the roadway, the contractor must arrange immediately to remove them and clean the roadway daily. Should the contractor failtoobserve the foregoingprovisions,the owner willis sue a formalwarning and givehim three days' time to comply. If that timeperiod expires without compliance,orders willbe issuedto suspend the work,as provided in Art.17. In this same case, the Architectural Committee may inform the Consorzio Board of Directors of the situation, and a penalty may be inflicted on the owners,within the terms set forthin Art.17B.Art . 10 - TRASH, PEST CONTROL MEASURES
If is forbidden to dump trash of any type, including debris and earth, which must be disposed of in conformity with existing laws. Consequently, property owners must have their trash picked up regularly by theservice created for that purpose and sustain the relative charges. Each property owner must take adequate measures, with the appropriate means, to controlmosquitoes,flies and rodents. Otherwise, the Consorzio Costa Smeralda can order the necessary measures taken by its own servicesat the expense of the non-performing members.Art . 11 - FIRE-PREVENTION MEASURES
Each building must be equipped with an appropriate fire extinguisher, which must be maintened in proper working order. The Consorzio may send a representative to ensure the existence and proper working order of the extinguisher. lt is forbidden to store inflammable materials anywhere in the Costa Smeralda, barring special authorisation from the Consorzio, which shall determine the necessary safety measures to be taken. All fireworks or open fires are prohibited, even those to eliminate refuse from deforestation and other, barring special authorisation from the Consorzio, during the dry season, i.e. generally from 15 May to 15 October.Art. 12 - ADVERTISING AND SIGNWORK
Throughout the area of the Costa Smeralda it is prohibited to display advertising billboards of any kind.The posting of announcements or advices of general and particular interest and private signwork must adhere to the specific rules set forth in this Code.Art. 13 - OUTDOOR LIGHTING
All projects of outdoor lighting must follow the specific rules set forth in this Code.Art. 14 - CAMPING
Camping and temporary or mobile dwellings, and particularly the presence of tents,caravans and such,are absolutely prohibited.Art. 15 - ANTENNAS
In intensive structures such as hotels,villages,houses or apartments,theatres or other large building, television broadcasts must be received by means of centralised antennas. When various users are installed in said structures, each user shall be obliged to connect to the centralised antenna. The installation of individual television antennas is only permitted for isolateddetachedhouses. The location of said antennas must be approved by the Consorzio Bodies.Art. 16 - HANGING OUT OF LAUNDRY OR OTHER
lt is forbidden to hang laundry or other on windows, doors, roofs, terraces, gardens or other places visible from roadways or other public areas. Every project should include a reserved and concealed area for the specific purpose of hanging laundry.Art. 17 - VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
Should a project be executed without the approval of the Architectural Committee, the Consorzio manager shall immediately contact the property owner to obtain the interruption of work. Should the owner refuse, the Consorzio manager, at the instructions of the Board of Directors, shall apply to the judicial authorities, within legal terms,to obtainthe restorationof theproperty at the expense of its owner. Should a project be executed without observing the terms and conditions of the approved project, the Architectural Committee shall formally invite the owner to modify the project so that it observes the aforesaid terms and conditions. In any case, the judicial authorities may be asked to order the suspension of works if they are in progress. However, if the owner fails to heed the invitation within the reasonable period of time indicated, the ArchitecturalCommittee shall report this to the Consorzlo manager for the measures set forthinpara.1 of this articleArt. 17B
Independent of the aforesaid procedure to suspend and/or demolish, Consorzio members failing to comply shall be required to pay the Consorzio a fine of up to one-fifth to purchase price of the property on which the work is being built or the value of the property as assessed by the Registry Office, in cases of gratuitous property transfers. The Board of Directors of the Consorzio Costa Smeralda- which is empowered to levy the fine and determine its amount, at the request of the Architectural Committee- may reduce the amount onthe basis of justifications advanced by the non-complying owner. The provisions of this and the preceding article shall also apply to projects for, the internal transformation of buildings or portions of buildings subject to the approvalof the Architectural Committee according to Art. 1, para. 2 of this Code.Art. 18 - ARCHEOLOGICAL OR HISTORICAL DISCOVERIES
In the event that elements of paleontological, archeological artistic or historical interest are discovered in the area of the Costa Smeralda, the finder, property owner, project manager or contractor shall be obliged to report the discovery immediately to the competent authorities and to the Architectural Committee. These objects may be placed in a particular museum of the area, with the agreement of the authorities.Art. 19 - ADDITIONS TO THE CODE
The Architectural Committee shall have the power to suggest additions and other amendments to the provisions of this Code to the Board of Directors of the Consorzio, so that they may be approved as prescribed in Art. 25 para.7 of the Consorzio By-laws.Art. 20 - MUNICIPAL BUILDING CODE
All projects subject to the issue of the municipal building permit must first be submitted to the Architectural Committee for approval and must comply with the Municipal Building Code.
The primary objective of the procedures Indicated in the text that follows, regarding subdivision plans, the final instruments of urban development, is to achieve acorrent relationship between environment and construction. The articles in this chapter are not intended to constitute an authentic code but represent a method that will offer the designer optimal planning options for the land to be developed and the Architectural Committee of the Consorzio Costa Smeraldaa controlsystem that is easy to apply. Past experience and increasingly advanced, sophisticated technology enable the Architectural Committee of the Consorzio Costa Smeralda to examine urban development plans more scientifically and thus rationaliseany action on the natural environment to the maximum, obtaining an "urban development product" that is compatible with all the environmental components. Computer technology permits the Committee to perform numerous advance checks, including three-dimensional ones, and thus conduct an in-depth analysis of the area, with an indication of the optimal choice available for the positioning of volumes and the layout for roads. The fundamental elements that make these checks possible are the data from the plana-volumetric survey of the area to be subdivided. These elements are thus utilisedand indispensable for proper studies of the subdivision planArt. 21 - AREAS SUBJECT TO SUBDIVISION PLANNING
All the Consorzio areas for which urban development of any sort is planned are subject to subdivision planning, which reflects the procedures indicated above and complies with regionaland municipal codes.Art. 22 - APPLYING FOR APPROVAL
Anyone intending to develop the areas indicated in Art. 21 is required to present a subdivision study In advance to the Architectural Committee of the Consorzio Costa Smeralda. The application, accompanied by two copies of the design, signed by the owner and the designer, must be addressed to the Consorzio Costa Smeralda and must be received at least 60 days before the examination meeting of the ArchiteturalCommittee. All applications received late will be examined at the successive meeting.Art. 23 - DETAILS OF PROJECTS AND ATTACHMENTS
The Architectural Committee will examine: A) the preliminary project or B) the finalproject
Preliminary project:
To examine the preliminary project of a subdivision plan, the following documents are necessary:
Final Project
To obtain final approval of the subdivision plan, the following documents must be presented, in addition to the those required for the preliminary project (if said preliminary project was not previously submitted) and those required by the Municipal Building Codenot listed herein:
Any type of change required by local authorities,or decidedby the developers, in subdivision plans previously approvedmust be approved in advance by the ArchitecturalCommitteeof the Consorzio CostaSmeralda. Therefore, before signing the convention with the municipalgovernment, the developer must submit all the documentation subject to said convention to inspectionby the ArchitecturalCommittee Secretariat. The Secretariat willreturnsaid documents with its stamp of approval, which will constitute an automatic authorisation to proceed with the stipulation of the convention.Art. 25 - EXECUTION OF SUBDIVISION PLANS
Before implementing their subdivision plans, developers must deposit with the Secretariat of the Architectural Committee an integral copy of all the documents signed by the parties and included in the convention stipulated with the municipal government.When it has been confirmed that these plans are identical to those approved by the Architectural Committee, the approval previously issued by the ArchitecturalCommittee willbecome executive
Primary urban development works are the most important components of a subdivisionand thus of urban development. Aware of this importance, the Architectural Committee of the Consorzio Costa Smeralda has drawn up the procedures to be followed, for the purpose of endowing future developments with adequate infrastructures that reflect the need for quality, maximum utility and flexibility and, above all, permit simple, economical long-term operations. Respect for the environment must be one of the chief objectives sought in the design phase and,even more, in the execution phase of infrastructure works.Art. 26 - CLASSIFICATION OF WORKS
Primary urban development works comprise the following general infrastructures:
The application, accompanied by two copies of the design,must reach the Consorzio Costa Smeralda at least 30 days before its examination by the Architectural CommitteeArt. 27 – ROAD SYSTEM
The particular orography of the Consorzio area and the need for total respect of the landscape and ecology make the road system one of the most important and delicate infrastructures in the urban development of the area.
The entire distribution system of the various areas (standards and building lots) is a function of their accessibility and thus the road system.The choice of layout is the first and most important task of the preliminary study in a subdivision plan.
This indicates that a road network must pass through two successive phases of planning,explained further on.
In general,the study of roads must follow these generalcriteria:
In this phase the following elements must be defined:
This phase of design is undertaken after the preliminary design has been ap proved,as above. In this second phase all the elements of the road infrastructure must be defined indetail,and particularly
The final design must therefore be accompanied by the following documentation:
The size of areas designated for public parking or public use is dictated by municipalregulations. In real terms,their size and location must be evaluated in terms of the effective needs of theentire subdivision. Therefore, barring special cases, the amount of public parking in an entire subdivision must be designed as a whole, though the locations may be separate. The following documentation of the design must be presented for approvalby the ArchitecturalCommittee:
One fundamental rule in the water distribution system is to avoid using the inlet piping to the storage reservoirs as the distribution system. The primary line must feed only the general storage reservoirs, from which all the distribution systems then branch out. This principle necessarily implies a general study of the entire Consorzio area, in which the main elements of evolution hinge on the water resources available and the necessary function of urban development.
With these conditions, it is evident that future subdivision plans must be precededby a general "water" plan already finalised. In this specific case, the water distribution design for a subdivision must include indications, above all, on the availability of water and the demand at times of maximumuse,which are restrictive. Barring exceptions for special cases,all piping and channeling must be underground.
The design documentatio nmust consist of:
The design of the sewer network and systems must conform to applicable existinglaws. Generally speaking, no new single septic tank systems are permitted. Rather, each subdivision must be provided with a sewage collection network, connected to the generalsewage collection systems or a treatment plant with discharge facilities for the treated water. Barring exceptions for special cases,all piping and channeling must be under ground. The design must therefore be accompanied by the following documentation:
In the latter instance,indicate whether they are used for irrigation of park areas, in which case the design must be provided.Art. 31 - POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK AND ACCESSORY WORKS
The design must comply in accordance with the law and the distribution network must be buried. The design,with prior electricpower supplier approval,must contain:
The design must comply in accordance with the law and the network must be buried. The design,with prior telephone service provider approval,must include:
In any case, given the development of new technologies, the Commettee reserves the right not to approve a project submitted of its approval if it could cause damage to human health or to the surrounding.Art. 33 - EXECUTIVE PHASE OF THE WORK
In order to permit the necessary inspections by the Consorzio Costa Smeralda, the executive design of the work and the technical description, included in the construction contract (with the exclusion of all references to costs and prices), must be presented to the Secretariat of the Architectural Committee of the Consorzio for conformity approval, which must be issued along with the authorisation to begin work.Art. 34 - INSPECTION PHASE OF THE WORKS
Regardless of the obligations indicated in the convention and the authorisations necessary under law, all infrastructural works must undergo technical inspection before they can be released for use under normal operation. As far as the interest of the Consorzio Costa Smeralda is concerned, the inspection report must indicate that the design realised corresponds to the design approved, as well as the normal checks and tests required by laws and regulations. A copy of the report must be sent to the Consorzio Costa Smeralda, which will issue a "conformity to design" certificate within the purview of its competence and responsibility. The inspector must be acceptable to both parties, and in case of disagreement the choice will be entrusted to the National Council of Engineers and Architects,or to another organisation as agreed.Art. 35 - OPERATIONAL PHASE OF THE WORKS
To allow the Consorzio a certain control over the operation of the works, the operations listed below must be authorised in advance by the Architectural Committee.
The Consorzio Costa Smeralda reserves the right to require the analysis of domestic water, of sewer systems and any other analysis relating to environmental protection.
The volumes of buildings must not exceed the volumetric projections indicated for each lot or those specified in the purchase deeds, if the building indexes indicatedin those documents are lower.Art. 37 - HEIGHTS AND DISTANCES
The height of each building, and its distance from the boundaries and other adjacent buildings must be those indicated in the Municipal Building Code or in the approved subdivision plan or in the deed of purchase.ln any case, the most restrictive conditions will be applied. The Architectural Committee reserves the right, however, to replace said provisions with more restrictive criteria, in harmony with the municipal regulations, if in examining a project it encounters specialsituations that affect the panorama or naturalbeauties or that regard problems of generalinterest.Art. 38 - MEASUREMENT METHODS
The height, surface area and volume of each building shall be measured according to the rules set forth in the Municipal Building Code.Art. 39 - DETAILS OF ATIACHED PROJECTS
The Architectural Committee will examine A) the preliminary project or B) the finalproject. The Consorzio Costa Smeralda must receive the application with two copies of the project at least 15 days before the Architectural Committee examines the project.
A) Preliminary project
The Architectural Committee may, at the request of the owner, examine a preliminary project for a construction to give anindicative impression of it. For condominium complexes, hotels, etc., it is advisable to break the preliminary project downinto the following phases: Phase 1
Phase 2
B)Final project
Except as provided in Art. 40 below, the following documents must be annexed,in duplicate copy,to the application for final approval:
It should include the following documents:
Said routes, after their installation and before being buried, must be measured and set to paper,as an update to the project plan map.
The Architectural Committee may request graphics in addition to the ones cited above and greater details on the construction,such as a model and detail map of the vegetationand rocks existing in the areaof construction. Barring special cases, the drawings and annexes, properly folded, should measure21x31 cm. In addition to presenting the foregoing graphic material, the applicant must erect a profile of the construction on the site, with a sufficient number of poles with dimensions and tied together by tape to indicate the mass of the building. In particular, the roofing structures must be particularly evident. The plan and elevation of said poles must be shown on a plan map at scale 1:100,or other suitable scale, and the significant data of each pole shown in table that will be an integral part of the project. In order to discern the boundaries of the lot on the ground, along with the profile of the building, poles must be installed at the corners of the lot and the top coloured so they can be differentiated from the profile poles.Art. 40 - PROJECT ACCEPTABILITY
The final opinion of the Architectural Committee is normally dependent on the possibility of examining all the project documentation specified in Art. 39 above. Failure to present the project documentation cited in paragraphs d), Q, g), h)and i), as well as the profile of the building mass with relative documents, willnot permit the project to be forwarded to the Architectural Committee for its examination, so the project willnot be received by the Committee secretariat. Excluded from this rule are projects for minor works, such as restructuring, arbours, accessories equipment, etc., which can be accepted on the basis of that documentation necessary to identify the works, though the Committee secretariat reserves the right to request additional information.Art. 41 - BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION
The owner,or project manager in hisstead, must advise the Architectural Committee of the date the works are to begin and allow the representatives of said Committee to perform all the inspections necessary. The owners shall also be obliged to request, a jobsite layout plan of the contractor. Said plan, along with the advice of the construction startup date must reach the Secretariat of the Architectural Committee 15 days before said constructionis scheduled to begin.
The jobsite layout plan shall consist of a plan view (scale 1:200) indicating:
This jobsite plan will be examined, and within 15 days regular authorisation to begin construction will be issued,with any instructions deriving from the examination of the jobsite plan.Before work may begin, said instructions must beimplemented and the following steps taken:
The contracting firm shall be obliged to post a sign at the jobsite with all the technicalindications. Said sign, which for technical and aesthetic reasons must by of uniform size and characteristics for all the jobsites on Consorzio land, will be supplied by the Secretariat of the Consorzio Costa Smeralda or by another office of that organisation. The installation of signs to replace the aforesaid sign is prohibited.Art. 42 - OPEN SPACES
The open spaces around all the construction sites must be properly ordered and maintenedArt. 43 - LANDSCAPING
See the regulations contained in chapter 6 of th1s Code, and particularly articles 50-57 and relative annex.Art. 44 - ARCHITECTURAL AESTHETICS
Insofar as possible, constructions excessively different from a traditional type of Mediterranean architecture should be avoided. In evaluating the conformity of projects to this rule, the Architectural Committee will keep to the creative criteria of Mediterranean architecture. The bodies of the buildings must be in harmony with the topography of the land, and overly rigid lines and forms that fit in poorly with the coastal landscape must be avoided.Art. 45 - FACADES,PERIMETER WALLS,MATERIALS AND COLOURS
All traditional and other building materials will be permitted, but naked stone or rustic stucco is recommended for facades and native stone tor perimeter walls. Overly bright colours that don't blend with the surrounding environment should be avoided. All the walls of the structures, banisters, etc.must be in colours that match and harmonise with those of neighbouring buildings.The materials and painting of building facades, perimeter walls and visible inside walls must be kept in good condition and repair. Instances of noncompliance will be reported to the Consorzio Board of Directors for appropriate action.Art. 46 - ROOFS,CHIMNEYS AND PENTHOUSE ROOFS
The roofs of the buildings, whatever their form,should have inclinations of less than 16 degrees from the horizontal,if they are of considerable surface area. Roofing materials should be selected from the following list: bent tiles,natural ocher or coated, or stone roofing, reeds or palm fronds and the forms of roofing garnished with sod and covered with vegetation. lt is prohibited to cover roofs or penthouse roofs with sheetmetal, zinc, asbestos cement, plastic,etc. Chimneys must be of traditional Mediterranean types, with outside of brick or stone or stucco,excluding any industrial varieties.Art. 47 - EXTERNAL ACCESSORIES
The external accessories, such as garges, laundry rooms, etc., must be adjacent to the main constructions, so as to form an organic whole, barring exceptions for special cases, which will be examined individuallyArt. 48 - OUTSIDE PAVING
Outside paving (pavements, walkways, terraces, etc.) must be paved with traditional local materials, such as granite, brick or pebblesArt. 49 - STONE CLADDING
Outer stone cladding must be applied in a rustic manner with local stone, solidly walled but without external plastering
The following regulations were formulated to reflect the firm resolve of the Consorzio to preserve the dominion of natural vegetation over newly planted vegetation and greater determination to safeguard the ecology and natural appearance of the area, with particular reference to the flora and unusual rock formations,which are often compromised by humanintervention. Though these regulations do not prohibit the introduction of landscaping elements different from those naturally existing (different types of plants, masonry landscaping work, etc.),their purpose is to avoid excessively violent clashes between the local landscape and the works created by man.Art. 50 - AREAS SUBJECT TO LANDSCAPING AND GARDENING RESTRICTIONS
Any owner or manager of the following areas shall be obliged to keep them in decorous condition,throughproper landscapingand gardening :
Anyone undertaking the following works shall be required to present a design to the Architectural Committee ofthe Consorzio Costa Smeralda:
B)Gardening work
Anyone intending to undertake projects described in Art. 51 above must present an application for approval, on a special form, to the Consorzio Costa Smeralda, tendays before the meeting of the ArchitecturalCommittee. The application must be accompanied by the following documentation, duly signed by the owner and the designer:
a)Plan view (scale at least 1:100) of the lot or land involved,indicating,in the same scale, a contour plan ofthe site ofthe landscaping or gardening work. This contour plan must indicate not only the precise position of junipers or other important plants,such as those indicated in appendix A, but also the location of allintendedlandscaping and gardeningwork, including outdoor lighting and the type of lamps used. This plan view must also indicate:
b)At least two sections (scale 1:100) of the tract of land shown as indicated in paragraph A and perpendicular to the contour levels, sufficient to illustrate changes in the natural lay of the land (excavations, fills, walls, drive/walkways, etc.), as well as an adequate number of sections to illustrate the landscaping work in greater detail;
c)Elevations and sections of the drive/walkways with actualdimensions.Art. 53 -TERMS FOR PRESENTING PROJECTS AND COMPLETING WORKS
All those who have completed construction but not landscaping and gardening shallbe obliged,at the request of the Consorzio Costa Smeralda, to present a project of those works within the time limit indicatedby the Consorzio in its request. Landscaping and gardening projects must be completed within a period of one year from the date construction is completed, or within the time period indicated by the Consorzio, barring special exceptions that will be examined on a case-by-case basis.Art. 54 - MAINTENANCE
All property owners or managers involved shall be obliged to maintain the landscaping and gardening works in a decorous manner through the necessary maintenance and cleaning operations. Garden cuttings and other waste may not be incinerated during the period 1 June to 30 September, unless proper facilities are available. Waste incineration must in any case be performed with all the precautions necessary to avoid spreading of the flames or disturbance to neighbours. Garden cuttings must be accumulatedin specialauthorised dumpsites.Art. 55 - PLANT TYPES
So that the newly planted vegetation will blend in with the natural flora, the developed areas have been classified as follows with regard to the creation of new gardens:
A)Areas with spontaneous natural vegetation
The spontaneous vegetation must be safeguarded and generally favoured along the shore, along roads, along long boundaries and generally where the naturallandscape must be kept intact.In these areas it is forbidden to fell spontaneous, valued trees. but it recommended that they be pruned or similar to thin and invigorate existing trees, also avoiding visual obstruction of important scenic views, due to the excessively thick tree growth
B)Areas with mixed vegetation
These areas are generally located in the interior of lots immediately adjacent to type A areas.In these areas underbrush can be cut and existing plants can be supplemented with other plants chosen from the list in Annexes A and B.
C)Areas of newly planted, intensive gardens
These areas are generally located around the building.These gardens can planted with vegetation different from the spontaneous varieties of the zone. The plant types indicated in annexes A, B and C are particularly recommended for these areas.
D)Areas of collective interest
For areas of particular collective interest (sports facilities, parks, etc.), and when the soil morphology and flora permit, the Architectural Committee reserves the right to apply special exceptions that permit the realization of these works, making said realization subject to the landscaping of the adjacent areas.
In the aforesaid areas it is prohibited, however, to plant any of the plant types included in Annex D,barring exceptions considered on a case by-case basis.Art. 56 -VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
In the areas indicated in Article 55 above,it is prohibitedto plant any plant types not characteristic to the Gallura region and more specifically to the Costa Smeralda district. If landscaping or gardening is done without the approval of the Consorzio bodies, the Board,at the request of those bodies,may act pursuant to articles 17 and17bis of this Building Code.Art. 57 - MUNICIPAL BUILDING CODE
All the designs required by this Code, before they are submitted for examination to the local authorities concerned, must first be approved by the Architectural Committee.Nonetheless,they must conform to the regulations of the Municipal Building Code
The plants indicated in the following appendices are indicative and represent the most common types. Nevertheless, the Architectural Committee reserves theright to suggest and approve other types of plants not included in this lists.
Appendix A
The plants listed below are recommended for all the areas indicated in Art. 55.
|Ceratonia Siliqua
|Ilex acquifolium
|English holly
|Juniperus phoenicia
|Phoenician juniper
|Juniper usoxycedrus
|Male juniper
|Olea oleaster
|Quercus Ilex
|Holm oak
|Quercus suber
|Kork oak
|Tamarix africana
|Tamarisk Wild pear
|Strawberry tree
|Erica scopiaria
|Genista aetnensis
|Myrtus Communis
|Common myrtle
|Phillyrea latifolia
|Mock privet
|Pistacia lentiscus
|Mastic tree
|Rhamnus alaternus
|Rosmarinus officinalis
|Vitex agnuscastus
|Agnus castus
|Cistus albidus
|Cistus crispus
|Cistus Iadaniferus
|Cistus laurifolius
|Cistus salviaefolius
|Cistus villosus
|Ferula communis
|Giant fennel
|Halimium striplicifolium
|Lavandula (varieties)
|Opuntia Ficus-indica
|Pricly pear
|Passiflora coerulia
|Passion flower
The various types of cactus are also suggested for ground cover on escarpments,excavation traces,etc.
Appendix B
The plants listed below are suggested for the Band C areas indicated in Art.55
|Acacia longifolia
|Acacia saligna
|Italian cypress
|Juniperus sabina
|Juniperus squamata
|Juniperus virginiana
|Red Cedar
|Bay laurel
|Olmus campestris
|English elm
|Crataegus glabra
|Elaeagnus pungens
|Nerium Oleander
|Myoporum puntctatum
|Bastard sandalwood
|Pyracantha (varietà)
|Pittosporurn tobira
|Vilburnum tinus
|Chamaerops (humilis)
|Hemp palm
|Vite vergine americana
|Lonicera Japonica Halliana
|Japanese honeysuckle
|Senecio cineraria
|Vinca Maior
|Cineraria Marittima Ficus repens
|Ficus repens
Appendix C
The plants listed below are suggested for the C areas indicated in Art.55.
|Magnolia grandiflora
|Parkinsonia aculeata
|Jerusalem thorn
|Prunus lusitanica
|Lauro del Portogallo
|Portuguese Laurel
|Aucuba Japonica (varietis)
|Cotoneaster (varieties)
|Elaeagnus pungens aureo varigata
|Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
|Rose of china
|Hibiscus siriacus
|Syrian hibiscus
|Lagerstromia indica
|Crepe myrtle
|Mahonia aquifolium
|Oregon grape
|Mahonia fortunei
|Mahonia lamarifolia
|Nandina domestica
|Raphiolepis umbellata ovata
|Japanese hawthorn
|Bouganvillae ( varieties)
|Chrysantemun (varieties)
|Gazania (varieties)
|Hedera (varieties)
|Hydrangea Hortensia
|Jasminum (varieties)
|Jasmin Red
|Lantana camara
|Sage White
|Plumbago capensis
|Leadwort False
|Rhyncospermum Jasminoides
|Jasmine Rose
|Rosa (varieties)
In these zones it is permitted to plant fruit trees typical of the region.
The following regulations are intended primarily as general provisions useful for the presentation and examination of the installations covered by this Code. In this field, it is difficult to set standards in terms of either graphics or colours, as the variable arenumerous, especially in the areaof signs, including the type of activity, the place it is conducted, the architectural appearance of the property,the trademark of the requesting firm,etc. lt is possible, however, to set down general guidelines which can govern the procedure for presenting applications and better rationalise the positioning of certaininstallations. The Architectural Committee must evaluate the request in each case in relation to the places and circumstances.Art. 58 - NSTALLATION TYPES
These regulations shall apply to the following installations:
Anyone intending to install or display elements included in Art. 59 above must request approval from the Architectural Committee of the Consorzio Costa Smeralda, presenting a specific application accompanied by the following documentation:
a) Name and address of the applyingperson or company.
b) Indication of the type of activity conduced (only for shops or other activities).
c) Graphic of the logo or trademark, if any, relating to the activity (only for shops and other activities).
d) General plan view of the area, indicating the building where the activity is conducted or the residential unit.
e) Floorplan ofthe premises where the activity is conducted or the residence.
f) Photograph ofthe elevation of the building,limited to the entrance to the premises where the sign or awning is to be installed.
g) Drawing of the sign, with details of the mounting and other information necessary to exactly depict the sign.
h) Drawing of the awning or abrochure of same.
i) Specitications of the type and technique of the lighting system for the sign and the lighting devices.
l) Technicalreport withindication ofthe materials used, colours and other elements of the signor awning.
a) Name and address of the applicant.
b) Indication of the type of event,the organisers and the sponsors,if any, and the location ofthe event.
c) Duration of the event.
d) General plan view of the area where the installations are to be made:
This applies particularly to the fencing off of areas where awnings, platforms and such will be erected.The following documentation must be presented:
a) Name and address of the applicant
b) Indication of the type of event,the organisers and sponsors, if any, and the location of the events.
c) General plan view of the area intended for the installations.
d) Plan of the layout of the installations.
e) Technical report indicating the type of elements, their material and colours, the duration of the event and other information useful for a technical examination of the project, including a description of the lighting equipment, if any, specifying the type and technique of the lighting and the lighting devices.
This category includes:
For the types and materials, refer to those in current use. The documentation required is the same as for signs.Art. 60 -SPECIALREGULATIONS
|a) Materials:
|Except for specialcases,the use of plastic is discouraged
|b) Illumination :
|Except for special cases, luminous signs are excluded, signs may be lighted by indirect or reflected light.
lt is absolutely forbidden to post these signs on windows (even internally), doors or externalwalls of the building to which they refer. Information of this type is only permitted on special bulletin boards that can be installed,with prior approval by the Architectural Committee, along walkways and inpublic areas.
To avoid or minimise disturbance to Consorzio members deriving from the noise, vibrations and engine emissions of electrical generation units installed in the Consorzio area, the Architectural Committee of the Consorzio Costa Smeralda has deemed it necessary to issue the following regulations, which each Consorzio member concerned must observe in the mutualrespect of the peace andquiet of Consorzio members living in the area adjacent to the unit.Art. 62 - INSTALLATION TYPES
Electrical generator installations may be of two types,according to their use:
a) This type of installation is temporary in nature and refers particularly to construction sites where connection to the electric power system is not possible
These are installations belonging to the general utilities of a building and thus of an emergency nature. The units in question are utilised primarily in public structures (hotels, offices, infrastructures,etc.). Both types of installation must ensure the least possible disturbance and thus must comply with the following regulationsArt. 63 Presenting application to the Archictural Committee
Anyoneintending to install an electricalgenerator group of any type,even tem porarily, in the area of the Consorzio must present a formal written request to the Consorzio Costa Smeralda. The followingdocumentationmust be attached to the application:
a) Extract of the subdivision plan showing the lot and/or building where the group is to be installed.This extract must indicate the surrounding building in the area subject to problems caused by the generator group and their use (residential, hotel, media, etc.).
b) Manufacturer's brochure indicating all the specific characteristics of the group at minimum andmaximum running speeds. The applicant must also furnish all the technical guarantees regarding the building where the generator group is to be installed,the consequences of noise,vibrations, emissions,temperature,etc
c) Complete drawings (plan view of the lot (scale 1:200), floorplans,elevations, sections and details (at least scale 1:50) of the generator room, with indication of the materials used for soundproofing,their quality and method of applicationand calculationof the sound absorption. The design must also contain indications about the system for absorbing engine vibrations and treating emission gases. .Art. 64 - INSPECTIONS
When the installation is completed, before the generator group is put Into operation, a copy of any official permits issued by public control agencies for such equipment must be delivered to the Secretariat of the Architectural Committee.in any case, the generator group cannot be installed without the prior approvalof the Consorzio's ArchitecturalCommittee. The degree of sound pressure produced by the generator group to be installed must not exceed 35 decibels, measured at the boundary of the property on which it is installed,at maximum group running speed. The owner of the group must measure the decibel output with the proper in strumentation, at his own expense and in the presence of a representative of the Consorzio Costa Smeralda, and said measurement must be made at the time of day when the natural environmental noise of the area is at its lowest level. Furthermore,the direct exhausting of emission gases into the air is prohibited: they must pass through filters that minimise their toxic content. Regarding temporary installations in continuous use by construction firms,the regulations concerning work during the high season must also be observed. To provide an example, the attached table, take from a manual on applied acoustics, provides a classification of noises, measured in decibels, and their respective levelof sound pressure.


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Dedicated to meeting and appreciating body art in the New York City area.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Jesse's Religious Experience
Religious imagery is among the most popular of themes in tattoo art. There is, to the shrinking minority of people who don't like tattoos, a greater level of acceptance of Christian-themed body art.
[Jewish tattoos are coming along, but the majority of Jews have fundamental issues with ink on Jews. Islamic tattoos are less common, and I can't speak to their acceptance. Eastern religious tattoos may be the most popular of religious ink, but there is a greater understang of body art when it comes to Hindu and Buddhist themes. But I digress.]
I generally avoid talking to people about full sleeves, but when I started talking to Jesse while we were browsing the books at the Chelsea Salvation Army store, it was clear that his right sleeve, which continued onto his chest, was the most important work he had.
Jesse's ink is a reflection of his faith. It is inspired by religious images that he has come across while visiting churches in Europe. He couldn't give me the specific locations of the art which inspired his work (Rome, Paris), but I'd be happy to hear from readers who may recognize the
Aside from the obvious depictions of the Virgin Mary and Jesus, Jesse also pulled up his shirt to show me the most recent of his ten tattoos, which was the extension of his sleeve into his chest:
All of this work was done by Mike Pastore at Masterpiece Tattoo in Staten Island, New York. Work from Masterpiece has appeared previously here.
Thanks to Jesse for sharing his tattoos with us here on Tattoosday!
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Lovely end-unit townhome in sought after Winterport Cluster. Surrounded by mature trees and located beside Lake Thoreau and Lake Thoreau pool, the location is perfection! With upgrades and updates throughout the home, all you need is to move in! With Newer decks in the front and back, you're ready to grill out and entertain! With updated bathrooms on the upper level, you're ready to pamper and relax! Just check out the master suite! Where ever you look, this home is sure to please! Owners are licensed Real Estate Agents.
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"May you live all the days of your life."
"May you live all the days of your life."
–Jonathan Swift
I heard a story that offers a key to the meaning of spirituality: Two little fish were huddled together, afraid to move. A large fish swam by them, confident and strong. The big fish shouted out to the two little fish, "Why don't you swim out and enjoy the beautiful ocean?" The two little fish looked at each other and asked, "Where is the ocean?" They were in it but they didn't know it!
As an alcoholic I existed in life but I didn't live: I missed vacations, people, friendships, feelings, nature, sunsets and God. Like so many addicts, I was numbered amongst the "walking dead". Today I continue to make a spiritual choice that avoids alcohol and I am able to feel again. Today I am alive.
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Month: September 2013
Stillness is Wasting time
Daily Prompt: Standstill
For a moment today, time stands still — but you can tweak one thing while it's stopped. What do you do?
Photographers, artists, poets: show us STILLNESS.
I wouldn't want to change anything. Why? Answer is simple, even if I change that moment , I do not know what good THAT bad might have have done to me, so changing that thing might effect me in a way I might not have imagined. The thing which felt "momentarily" wrong, might be very good for me, and for all I know, we sometimes really do not consider the consequences of our actions to be so diverse.
The consequences of our actions are always so complicated, so diverse, that predicting the future is a very difficult business in deed.– Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Perfect Teacher.
Daily Prompt: We Can Be Taught!
What makes a teacher great?
I am one of those few person who had been taught by an amazing teacher who is possesses al the qualities one, and by one i mean anyone would want in their teacher. He was the first teacher from our department to teach us our major and the best part is that each and every word and style is not only memorable for a few but for the entire class, and if I would ever want to be a teacher, I would like to be like him.
- He knew where to start the lecture from and where to end it.
- He can keep the class quiet without being strict.
- He is there to respond when ever we need help.
This was just a summary of what he is like.
NO Unfair.
Daily Prompt: No Fair
Tell us about something you think is terribly unfair — and explain how you would rectify it.
Unfair. if I would be asked to enlighten this subject from my own ppoint of view, I would have a lot to say on the subject. There are a thousand things in our life which seem unfair to us, and some of them might as well be really bitter, but one thing which soothes me with the unfair of life is that everything which is happening have a reason. even though those things which are human controlled and are of a criminal sttus can be called unfair without hesitation, but those which have been written in fate and decided by the destiny, will not be unfair no matter how wrong they seem. Atime will come when all will fall into place and the jigsaw will be solved. So, Cheers. 🙂
Daily Prompt: Thank You
The internet is full of rants. Help tip the balance: today, simply be thankful for something (or someone).
Photographers, artists, poets: show us THANKS.
There are a lot of things and people to be thankful for at a large scale, but if I get to the point and thank something very nearby, it'll be none other than the internet, wi-fi, and the notebook I am writing from, I really cannot refrain myself from appreciating these things simply because all the blogging, my home work, how I keep up with interesting scientific news and the last and the least, facebook, due to the above given 3 facilities. Even though we all have a lot to say as to how internet is wasting our time, I will not deny the fact that it is due to this facility that we are more connected, more informed and more concious what is going on..
Daily Prompt: I Am a Rock
Is it easy for you to ask for help when you need it, or do you prefer to rely only on yourself? Why?
This depends on the kind of help I require. If it is sort of a materialistic help, I wouldn't usually go for it, for that I would rather be self sufficient. Materialistic help may range from an eraser up to money and I would rather afford all that of my own then depend on anyone. However, when it comes to help about the suggestion and ideas, my brain doors are always open, I let ideas Ctrl+C from my mind and Ctrl+V to another's and definitely ask others for their suggestions and ideas, because in my opinion, everyone have a different point of view towards a particular problem, so it would be better to have everyone's HELP, before I get onto something..
Moving on.
Daily Prompt: Groundhog Day
In the comedy "Groundhog Day" Bill Murray experienced the same day again and again, stuck in a time loop until he got the day "right." What day would you choose to repeat until you got it right?
I wouldn't want any day of my life to be repeated, because I have a reason to believe that if I can't do it right for the first time, I will not be able to do it for the second time, besides, I will also forget the lesson I learnt from doing it wrong and yet learn a new ways to make mistake in that attempt. So I think life is best when left going on..!!


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Fandango restaurant says adios
Celebrated chef Christine Keff, owner of Seattle's successful Flying Fish seafood restaurant, has announced the closure of her second, Latin-accented restaurant, Fandango. Born during the Belltown boom years, Fandango, located at 2313 First Ave., will close after dinner service May 2.
"Fandango was a concept that we all had a lot of passion about," says Keff, whose 27 original investors included such local luminaries as Edgar Martinez, Dave Valle and Chip Hanauer. "I just don't think it was the time and the place for it."
A reservations-only "family-style feast" will be held May 5 at Fandango, giving Keff the opportunity to raise one last mojito in celebration of this, her Latin love, in the company of friends, investors and other supporters.


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Distributed Trade Hackathon and Blockchain Conference
Fluent, Thomson Reuters, SixThirty and BTC Media recently hosted and sponsored Distributed: Trade, a blockchain conference focused on optimizing trade & financial networks, at the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis.
The conference brought together industry leading blockchain technology companies and major enterprises to address how the new technology will disrupt and optimize capital markets, financial services, payment settlements and supply chain management. Conference sessions were divided into two tracks: one focusing on financial services and the other on supply chains, with a focus on real world use-cases.
Before the conference, a Distribute Trade Hackathon was held, sponsored by Thomson Reuters, RGAx and State Farm, with $25k in prize money. Hosted at the TREX co-working space in downtown St. Louis, teams collaborated to build government compliant digital identity tools (DIID), eliminate the black market blood trade (BloodChain), and create various smart contract applications on the Ethereum platform.
Fluent and the Thomson Reuters team designed for a future for ridesharing and crowdfunding to foster financial inclusion in local communities. 'BotVest' would allow anyone to buy shares in autonomous taxi or uber vehicles which would send out programmatic dividends after each successful ride. Patrons could pay in cryptocurrency for their ride and the vehicles would hold enough value in reserve to pay for gas and repairs, releasing excess funds to the 'shareholders'. The vehicles could even self-recycle at the end of their lifecycle, dispersing the resell value to each investor. Fluent designed a vision where anyone could invest as little as $100 into a low risk investment with consistent returns that could benefit a community and each member in it. By lowering the barriers of entry it would be possible to provide financial empowerment to the people who need it most. Additionally, keeping profits and investment dollars locally could help a small community sustain itself, even with workforce consolidation that occurs with new technology.
Participants in the conference and hackathon included Brian Behlendorf, Executive Director of the Hyperledger Project, Gurvinder Ahluwalia CTO of Cloud Technical Solutions at IBM, Jeff Garzik, Bitcoin Core Developer and Cofounder of Bloq, and corporate sponsors like RGAx, State Farm, EY and Thomson Reuters.


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We are delighted to say that we have made plans to re-open Purity Bridge on 1st June to start seeing patients following our closure of the clinic since mid-March.
However, as we are sure you will appreciate, we have taken extensive measures to maximise your safety and the safety of our staff.
Marc and the Purity Bridge TeamPlease read here › for more information on the measures we are taking, and the steps we also need you to take before your visit X
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Built in 1885, this hotel offers a total of 75 rooms spread over 7 floors and a roof terrace. Amongst the hotel's facilities count a foyer with a sitting area, a reception desk, lifts, a public Internet terminal and a bar. The charming rooms are each fitted with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone and a safe. In addition, each comes with a minibar and a fridge.
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It doesn't look like much. A pot of flour and water. But soon it will be alive! (Insert evil laugh.) I'm making my own sourdough starter… watch this space.
Actually, in the meantime, since it takes a while to grow a sourdough baby, have a look at the photos over on The Perfect Loaf.


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Welcome to the Enplug Dashboard! Please watch this quick video tutorial to familiarize yourself with the dashboard:
Contents of this Guide:
What is a Display Group?
A Display Group is a group of displays all programmed to play the same set of content via Apps - think of it as a content group. You can have one or many Display Groups under your account. An example of a display group is "Front Lobby Displays" or "Menu Board #2".
Selecting a Display Group
Select a Display Group and switch back and forth between Display Groups using the "Display Groups" dropdown.
Enabling & Disabling Apps
To add an app to a Display group, select an app you would like to add from the "Apps" dropdown menu.
To manage content on your displays, select either the Display Group you'd like to edit from the "Display Groups" dropdown or the App you'd like to manage from the "Apps" dropdown at the top of the page.
To disable an app from one Display Group, select the display group from the "Display Groups" dropdown.
Once you've set up content for that app, you can deploy it to the display group(s) of your choice using the display group selector, shown below.
Adding & Removing Displays
Adding and removing an Enplug device from the system is considerably easier in the new dashboard. Once you have a two-word setup phrase showing on your screen, follow the instructions below to get started:
If you'd like to add another display to one of your existing Display Groups of content:
- Click the Displays dropdown at the top of the screen
- Click "Settings" next to the Display Group you'd like to add to
- Click the "Add New Display" button in the upper right corner
- Enter your setup phrase and name for the new display, and you're all set!
If you'd like to add a new display group with all new content:
- Click the Displays dropdown at the top of the screen
- Select "Add Display Group" within the dropdown
- Enter your setup phrase for the display and your preferred name for the new Display Group
Account Details
Finally, you'll notice that your Account Information has its own section of the dashboard. This is easily accessed through the Home page, by clicking the "My Account" button at the top of the page.
Protip: You can always return to the Home page by clicking the Enplug logo in the upper left-hand corner of the dashboard.
Within the Account section, you can view a general account overview - when you became a member, what billing plan you're currently using, and other information. More specific sections are also available, as described below:
Password: Change your password as needed at any time
People: View all users with access to your account
Billing: View and change the card currently associated with your account
Payments: View all past transactions made to your account


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Gruel recipe from an 19th Century Workhouse
1lb of oatmeal
1 gallon of water
a little salt
Mix the oatmeal with a little cold water to make a paste
Put the rest of the water in a pan
Add the mixture and boil for 10 minutes
Add the salt
Ideal for Lenten parish parties. On feast days a chopped carrot, turnip or even both maybe added but be careful of undue luxury and self indulgence! The unmortified have been known to even add an onion; such wanton extravagance!


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Blood thinners/anticoagulants are given to animals to cause them to bleed internally and die, marketed as d-Con and an assortment of other names but the outcome is the same in rats, squirrels and other mammalian pests! Death for these creatures comes by thinning the blood to the point that it goes through the veins and arteries therefore creating bleeding internally. Killing the vermin in 4 to 5 days.
This is also a medication that millions of people are taking daily and all because their doctor said it would help prevent strokes, heart attacks or other blood problems.


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Sunday, the annual "Trek to the Tree" is taking place at Kings Canyon National Park.
Back in 1924, R.J. Senior of Sanger visited the General Grant Tree. As he looked up at it, a little girl standing next to him said, "What a wonderful Christmas tree it would be!"
That sparked an idea. Mr. Senior was the President of the Sanger Chamber of Commerce. With the help of his colleague, Charles E. Lee, the two conceived the idea of an annual holiday ceremony.
Mr. Lee wrote to President Calvin Coolidge and in April 1926, the President designated the General Grant as the Nation's Christmas Tree.
Today, the Sanger Chamber of Commerce continues to sponsor the annual Christmas "Trek to the Tree." It takes place each year on the second Sunday of December at 2:30 p.m.
This year's "Trek to the Tree" is this Sunday, December 10. The ceremony lasts about one hour.
The keynote speaker is U.S. Air Force Capt. Clayton Diltz, 144th Fighter Wing Base Chaplain. The Sanger High Choir and Jubilation Singers will perform holiday songs.
In honor of the celebration, admission to the park is free on Sunday. Kings Canyon National Park is located 55 miles east of Fresno. It can be reached by taking Highway 180.
Don't want to drive? Seats are still available on three charter buses that will leave from the Sanger Chamber of Commerce.
The first bus leaves at 10:30 a.m. and will stop at the recently remodeled Grant Grove Restaurant for lunch. I'm told the all-inclusive buffet will be a Christmas Feast. Tickets are $85 for adults and $55 for children 12 and under.
The two additional buses will depart for Kings Canyon National Park at 12:15 p.m.
One will return to the Sanger Chamber of Commerce following the ceremony. Tickets for that bus are $55 for all ages.
The remaining bus will stop at Grant Grove Restaurant for dinner. Like with the lunch option, tickets are $85 for adults and $55 for children 12 and under.
For more information about the "Trek to the Tree" and to purchase charter bus tickets, call the Sanger Chamber of Commerce at 559-875-4575.
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Women's Night Out 2015
More than 900 people attended Women's Night Out this year to celebrate breast cancer survivors and their families. The event included physician exhibits, a silent auction, fashion show featuring clothes from Belk, dinner and a keynote address by Leeza Gibbons. Proceeds benefit the Crystal Smith Breast Cancer Fund at Lexington Medical Center, which helps breast cancer patients in need. Here are some of our favorite photos from Women's Night Out.


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The always-reliable TexansAreHot tossed us this link to a video montage of David Hasselhoff singing his "Looking for Freedom" in surreal locales intercut with footage of KITT hurtling through the air. And frankly, anything more we could say is superflous. You'll just have to watch.
David Hasselhoff Wants You in His Car [Internal]


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Choose units per attribute
Here in Canada, we are supposed to be metric, but we're closely tied to American products with their imperial units. In my region at least, we measure distance in km, but a person's height in feet and weight in lbs. We use Celsius for temperature, but food energy is always calories instead of kj. I would appreciate more fine-grained control over which units are displayed.


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The 16th was part of Wellington's Peninsula Army 1809 - 14, winning major battle honours at Talavera, Salamanca and Vittoria. In 1815 they fought in the final defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo, in Belgium.
- Bought: 757
- Painted: 711
- Sold: 354
And the bad news will keep coming I'm sure, as tomorrow is Fiasco, and the likelihood of me visiting a wargames show and not buying some models is pretty slight.


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By William Rogers
Let's dive right into the craziness.
RED sat me down with the other members of the press in a comfortably dark theater, as they blasted my face with footage demoed from their new Weapon-sensor equipped cameras. There was a bit of awkwardness in the air shared between the RED representatives and the press members—RED admitted that they hadn't done this sort of sleek, private reveal before at NAB.


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Searching for culinary schools in Chicago--this guide helps you find the culinary school that best fits your needs!
Chicago is a walkable town offering opportunities in careers at world class hotels and restaurants. A huge variety of American and ethnic cuisines can be enjoyed. Chicago has our Nation's largest convention center, over 400 corporations, and the world's second busiest airport.
Le Cordon Bleu Chicago offers both a Culinary Arts Program and a Pastry and Baking Program.
Students are trained to develop a theoretical foundation and to learn essential technical skills applicable to the finest traditions of the culinary arts.
Programs offered:
Attend one of the many courses for the public to get a taste of the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School in Chicago. See their website for listings.
361 West Chestnut | Chicago, IL 60610
Le Cordon Bleu - Chicago
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Kendall College is an acclaimed, top culinary program with a heavy emphasis on immersive learning techniques geared towards professional success. Of all the culinary schools in Chicago, Kendall is one of the best due to its comprehensive programs in cooking and management. Named "one of the country's Top Ten." Multi-national faculty.
Chef Jose Garces, winner of Iron Chef America, graduated Kendall.
The Kendall School of Culinary Arts offers a B.A. in Culinary Arts; A.A.S. in Culinary Arts; accelerated A.A.S. in Culinary Arts (culinary nutrition concentration available); A.A.S. in Baking and Pastry; and culinary certificate programs.
900 N. North Branch Street | Chicago, IL 60642866.667.3344
Kendall College
The French Pastry School offers a world-class pastry program in Chicago. Geared to the aspirations of our students, the French Pastry School offers a unique commitment of continuous development.
226 West Jackson Boulevard | Chicago, IL email@example.com
French Pastry School
The Art Institute - Chicago Culinary Arts is a private culinary program and part of the Ai.
The Ai offers the following culinary programs which teach real-world skills with hands-on experience:
350 N. Orleans Street | Chicago, IL 60654-1593312.280.3500 or 1.800.351.3450
Art Institute - Chicago Culinary Arts
Please do thorough research on culinary schools in Chicago. This is an information only website and we do not give recommendations or advice.
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Instart Logic, a start-up based in Mountain View, California, introduced its InstantLoad cache optimization and SmartVision, a new computer vision-based image analysis technology - both of which are aimed at improving web application delivery performance. The company says these features enable its software-defined application delivery service to boost application performance up to 50 percent across all device form factors using its delivery framework.
Instart Logic has developed a new communications protocol, IPTP (Interproxy transport protocol) to overcome inefficiencies of TCP, HTTP, and HTTPS over global distances. It leverages open-source protobuf technology, which Google uses extensively for implementing its own internal communication protocols. Once dynamic assets enter the Instart Logic network, a persistent matrix of ramped-up IPTP connections are established to Instart Logic serving locations. On the client side, Instart Logic uses an HTML5-based, thin virtualization layer that is injected into the browser. Instart's cloud-based software manages the control plane for application delivery
SmartVision is a new technology that enhances Instart Logic's Image Streaming service feature. SmartVision uses advanced computer vision algorithms to analyze the content of an image and determine how much of an image must be initially streamed for a user to recognize the image on their device without perception of degraded image quality. This allows web applications to send up to 70 percent less image data to the browser for initial loads, reducing time-to-interaction even as the full image quality data continues streaming down in the background to provide a full fidelity experience.
"The future of application delivery is being driven by software and algorithms," said Peter Blum, vice president of product management, Instart Logic. "The strong customer responses we've seen to InstantLoad and SmartVision are prime examples of how software-based approaches are trumping older hardware-centric approaches like CDNs, WAN Optimization and ADCs."
- Instart Logic is funded by Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sutter Hill Ventures, Tenaya Capital and several notable Silicon Valley angel investors.
- Instart Logic was founded by Manav Mital, Raghu Venkat and Hariharan Kolam, all previously with Aster Data, a pioneer in Big Data analytics that was acquired by Teradata Corp.


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2.1 Global Manufacturer Cotton Fabric Shipments2.2 Global Manufacturer Cotton Fabric Business Revenue2.3 Global Cotton Fabric Market Overview3 Manufacturer Cotton Fabric Business Introduction
4 Global Cotton Fabric Market Segmentation (Region Level)
4.1 North America Country4.2 South America Country4.3 Asia Country
4.4Europe Country
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Other Country and Region
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5.1 Global Cotton Fabric Market Segmentation (Product Type Level) Market Size 2014-2018
5.2 Different Cotton Fabric Product Type Price 2014-20185.3 Global Cotton Fabric Market Segmentation (Product Type Level) Analysis
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Section 11 Cotton Fabric Cost of Production Analysis11.1 Raw Material Cost Analysis11.2 Technology Cost Analysis11.3 Labor Cost Analysis11.4 Cost Overview
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Synchronicity Festivals Presents
2020 Land Cruise
February 21 & 22, 2020
"Bringing fellowship to the community through music."
Our Mission: To create meaningful connections between cultures, community
groups, artists, and audiences by offering festivals that include: live music, family
entertainment, and learning programs.
Synchronicity Festivals presents
Southern Rock & BBQ
February 21 & 22, 2020
Family Music Festival with activities for all ages on a 200+ acre nature park.
The Southern Rock music concert will be the centerpiece of the event. There will also be boating, canoeing, hiking, and many other activities for children and grown ups alike, along with arts and crafts vendors.
There is a large indoor eating area to eat and relax in with many food vendors throughout the festival.


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david cameron, democracy in action, houses of parliament, parliament, politics, suffragettes, vote, westminster hall
One of the aims of the Fight for the Right project is to encourage young people to learn about voting systems and how the vote will affect them in the future. We have been learning about this by working with Don Hazzard, a local historian with expertise in the history of voting, and last week we were lucky enough to be able to visit the Houses of Parliament to witness democracy in action.
Here is what some of the students had to say about the trip:
We went to the Houses of Parliament and we saw many interesting things such as statues of Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher. We also got to see a live debate and where David Cameron sits in the House of Commons. (Lucy and Blythe)
Today we saw the inside of parliament and we saw the House of Commons and the House of Lords. We went inside the chamber and saw a debate…The Suffragettes chained themselves to the statues and men had to physically move them, but they broke the sword of one of the statues. (Salma)
Unfortunately we were so busy at Parliament that we didn't have enough time to visit the National Gallery to see the famous painting damaged by Mary Richardson but we will write a blog post about this soon.


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The Bontrager Twentyfour12 is a 12 and 24 hour mountain bike endurance race. The event started in 2005 in Shropshire, before moving to Cotswold Park Farm and finally moving to its home in Newham Park, Devon in 2008.
There are multiple events taking place during the weekend. One race is twenty four hours, with one 12 hour race starting at midday, the other 12 hour race starts at midnight once the first twelve hour race has finished. The format of the race is quite simple; participants do as many laps as possible in the time allowed. There are many different categories with something for beginners to the most advanced riders. Depending on the length of the event categories include solo, team, pairs, open and just for fun.
There are also showers, a large campsite, toilets, trade stands, bike shops and entertainment as well as mechanical support for all riders giving the event more of a festival feel. The venue has previously hosted Grundig World Cups and it has a reputation for being a spectacular location with a variety of trails. 2012 saw new timed sections, with prizes awarded for the fastest times in each section, as well as prizes for the top three in each category (apart from just for fun) There is also a 'glamping' site and a children's play area so all the family can take advantage of a biking weekend. The event is set to return for 2014, to enter visit the website.


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Jamie Foxx (48) may be your on screen hero, but Monday night he proved to be a hero off-screen as well.
California Highway Patrol and E! News said that Monday night just outside of Jamie's home in California, Brett Kyle (32) was driving too fast and went right into a drainage ditch. At about 8:30pm the car hit a drainage pipe and concrete which sent it rolling. When the car finally stopped moving it had landed on the passenger side and the vehicle was on fire.
Brett was stuck inside the car and was at the mercy of onlookers. Luckily for him, Foxx and one other bystander were nearby when the accident occurred.
According to witnesses, Foxx grabbed something from his own car that the pair used to break the window, cut the seat belt and drag Kyle out of danger.
Once fire and medical professionals arrived they took him to Los Robles Hospital Medical Center. His brother, Joe Kyle, confirmed that Brett had head, chest and neck injuries as well as a broken collarbone which punctured a lung. He said:
"(Brett) would be in a much worse situation if Jamie Foxx didn't come along."
Brett was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and luckily no other vehicles were involved in the collision.
The official police report leaves out the names of those who helped but an ABC News representative said:
"Jamie didn't hesitate. He jumped out and ran to the car. Jamie told CHP that he heard the accident and also a person screaming from the overturned vehicle."
For the time being, Foxx is remaining quiet about the incident. His humble heroism makes him even more admirable.
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Goals begin behaviour, consequences maintain behaviour!
It is ESSENTIAL to set goals, objectives, targets, expected outcomes? throughout the eBook authoring process.
The positive consequences of completing tasks that accomplish the goals you have set is the motivation to keep moving forward.
For ease of communication the term 'goals' shall be used to represent all of the synonyms associated with the word.
Big Picture Goals
You must have a general overall goal which is to write and publish your own eBook. This is the BIG PICTURE goal. You need to see yourself weeks or months from now as a published author collecting "passive income" for your efforts. Passive income is income generated forever after you have completed the initial eBook writing.
Updates are recommended but not essential. If you choose to provide your eBook for free you will still receive passive results through your ongoing contribution to someone's successful use of your work. Better still, you could see yourself writing another eBook.
The big picture goals include some visualizations, some dream fulfillments, some major accomplishment you have always wanted to pursue, some lasting contribution to a body of knowledge.
Working Goals
Besides the big picture goals, you must establish goals for each of the steps in the eBook authoring process. These 'working' goals are your nitty-gritty, hard working daily motivators.
Without the big picture goal you won't get started and without the working goals you won't keep going.
"You dream won't come true, it won't happen to you - unless you have goals to motivate you to begin and continue."
We all understand the importance of goals but we're not as good at establish appropriate goals, deciding how to reach them or taking the time to write them down. Even after goals are written, the most important step is often left out ? HOW you are going to reach them!
Let's look at a couple of examples.
February 11, 2002
My goal is to write an eBook titled, Classroom Visits by School Administrators, for use by teachers and administrators in schools where teacher evaluations require classroom visits as part of the supervision and evaluation process. I shall complete the book by March 31, 2002 and be published by the end of May, 2002.
What does this big picture goal have going for it?
It has purpose. It talks about the reason for writing and the target audience.
It is specific. It includes a proposed title and suggests the content.
It is time oriented. It establishes time commitments and completion dates.
Sounds great so far but you should also:
? Write the goal down, preferably in a colourful and dramatic fashion, and post it in a prominent place where you must read it every day. [Bathroom mirrors?]
? Share the goal with as many people as possible but especially with those persons closest to you. This commits you to pursue your goal.
? Enlist the support of 2 or 3 people who may not help you write but will encourage you to keep going during the rough times. This allows you to keeping progressing toward the goal. They act as a mirror of your commitment. They keep you on track.
What next?
Big Picture Goal: to write an eBook entitled, Classroom Visits by School Administrators
Start: Feb. 11,2002 Finish: May 31,2002
Now you must break that goal down into several sub-goals that are very general in nature but more specific than the overall big picture goal.
This step in goal setting involves breaking down your big picture goal into smaller and more manageable goals; establishing a target date for completion of the goal; listing the means to accomplish the goal (your to do list); and recording the actual date when the objective was reached.
Targeted Finish Date
Actual Finish Date
Means to Accomplish the Goal
To prepare myself to write an eBook
Feb. 20 take the eBook Teleseminar from AwakenTheAuthorWithin.com
Feb. 18 contact 2 colleagues or friends to act as mentors
Feb. 21 write my big picture goals and share them with my mentors and others
Feb. 13 set aside on my calendar a minimum of 6 hours per week to author the book
Feb. 10 talk to my significant other about what I intend to do and why. Ask for help.
What does this format of goal writing have going for it?
1. The big picture (overall) objective is clearly articulated in very specific language.
2. A specific time/date is declared for the completion of each task. THIS IS A MUST!
3. The big picture goal is broken down into WORKING GOALS each one with a targeted completion date.
4. The working goals are also specific and dated.
5. The most important aspect of goal setting and writing is the use of ACTION VERBS to begin each of the means to accomplish the goals. Words such as take, contact, write, gather, set aside, talk?are CRUCIAL to success.
6. The goals use present tense verbs. There is "immediacy" about them!
These goals are your action plan.
Always record the 'means to accomplish' goals beginning with action verbs. The more action the better!
Include completion deadlines!
"There is doing and not doing. There is no such thing as trying!"
You can't try to write a book. You have to do something before it really happens.
Let's take a closer look at working goals. These are the day to day goals leading you to completion of the bigger goal of writing an eBook.
Assume you have started the eBook Authoring Teleseminar Series from AwakenTheAuthorWithin.com and you have received the eBook, Awaken The Author Within ? A Definitive Guide to eBook Authoring by Glenn Dietzel and Paul Jackson.
This is your first significant step in the authoring process. You have already begun moving toward your previous big picture goals ? you are reading the book and taking the teleseminar series. Using the eBook ? A Definitive Guide - as an example of a specific goal leading to completion of your eBook here is what your working goals many look like.
Goal: Read the eBook, Awaken The Author Within ? A Definitive Guide to eBook Authoring
The format presented here is only one way this can be done. Do what is most appropriate for you.
Working goals require:
targeted completion date
means to accomplish the goal
actual finish date
Note: For each of these sub-goals you would establish a targeted completion date and record your actual completion date.
Notice how the sub-goals are numbered as they are actually working goals and means to accomplish the goal at the same time. A numbering system keeps you on track and allows for checking off completed tasks as well.
1. Start working with the material in the eBook ? A Definitive Guide.
1.1 read the information in the preliminary notes and the eBook
1.2 download and/or print the related information from web site
1.3 re-read information and make brief notes or highlight it
2. Do the work suggested during the Teleseminar Series
2.1 become familiar with the Discussion Board on web site
2.2 post a welcome message and/or questions, comments
2.3 read or re-read two books in Part D of preliminary notes
2.4 visit web sites suggested in notes
2.5 choose and contact my team members
2.6 choose a topic and/or title of my eBook
2.7 gather together any materials readily available to begin writing
2.8 arrange to have someone type my eBook (if necessary)
2.9 begin search and recording of applicable web sites
2.10 record dates on calendar of all 5 eBook Teleseminar sessons
What do these written goals and means to accomplish them have to teach us?
The goals are:
Written in specific detail
Use action verbs
Are positively worded
Have targeted completion dates
Are specific to the bigger objective of dealing with the authoring eBook
In reality, goals are always broken down into smaller goals and smaller goals again which become the action plan for reaching your big picture goal.
They can be added to, revised, have the completion dates altered? so you successfully complete your dream.
The overall goal of writing an eBook
These are also goals but steps/stages/processes/? along the way
Goals specific to each of the steps or stages
These are the means to accomplish the goals.
10 Steps to eBook Authoring
The 10 Steps as outlined here are representative of 10 steps/goals to reach the big picture goal of authoring and publishing an eBook. Each of these 10 steps is further broken down into working goals and then into action statements.
For each of the 10 Steps to eBook Authoring, a reflection and writing stem has been provided to get you started with some action ideas of how to accomplish the goal of completing the Step.
Step RaW Stems - Reflective and Writing Stems
I Idea
* I've always dreamed about writing a book about _____
* My experience says an eBook about _____ is needed.
* If I wrote an eBook about ____, ____ would be interested in it.
II Reflection
* My primary motivation for authoring an eBook is _____
* Additional benefits to writing it will be _____
* I have a head start on the process because _____
III Commitment
* I will discuss the eBook concept with _____
* I will seek out additional information about eBooks from _____
* I will sign up for an eBook authoring course from _____
IV Big Picture
* In general terms my eBook will be about _____
* Some of the topics covered in my eBook will be _____
* The objectives of the eBook will be to _____
V Chunking
* The general topic will have sub-topics such as _____
* The format(s) I choose to use will include _____
* In terms of portability, interactivity, and versatility I will _____
VI Writing
* The choice of word processor, font, graphics, ? will be _____
* My style of writing shall be _____
* In this part of the process, I shall seek help from _____
VII Editing
* After writing with flow and little editing I will be ready to _____
* I will use automatic spell and grammar checking as well as ____
* Since this is a time-consuming and crucial step I shall _____
VIII Publishing
* Among the choices I have for publishing I choose __ because __
* They eye appeal of my eBook is ensured by _____
* The publishing process is _____
IX Marketing
* I shall choose _____ for marketing my eBook because ____
* In addition to the primary marketer I shall ____ to sell my book.
* To track my eBook on the market I shall _____
X Celebrating
* After completion of the eBook I plan to _____
* I shall send thank-you notes and copies of my eBook to _____
* Upon reflection of the eBook authoring process I intend _____
Review your goals on a regular basis
A progress report toward your dream
Keeps you motivated and working
Justifies the process of goal setting
Keeps you on track with your time lines
Gives you cause to celebrate
At regular intervals during the process [weekly, bi-weekly, monthly]
At the end of each step along the way
When you need a "boost" by seeing what you've already accomplished
When you take the time to reflect on past accomplishments
When you re-write or add goals.
Set aside a specific time to review goals
[Sunday morning before the Sunday paper]
Write a journal note about your progress
Tell someone about what you are doing.
Then celebrate again! You can never get enough celebrating.
Establishing a method of recording your goals along with dates and means to accomplish them will ensure that you reach them. There is much that has been written about goals and goal setting. In eBook authoring, establish how you want to proceed toward your Big Picture goal of writing a book.
? 2005 Paul Jackson
Paul Jackson is an eBook author and retired Elementary School Administrator responsible for training sessions for teachers and administrators. Paul uses his educational background to help eBook authors accomplish their goal of writing and publishing a book. At http://www.ebookwritingandpublishing.com
eBook Authoring Services opens the door of opportunity for anyone dreaming of leaving a written legacy of their passion in eBook format.


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Forty-nine bodies with their heads, hands and feet hacked off were found dumped on a northern Mexico highway in what appeared to be the latest carnage in the escalating war between Mexico's two dominant drug cartels.
Authorities discovered the bodies before dawn yesterday lying in a pool of blood at the entrance to the desert town of San Juan, on a highway leading from the metropolis of Monterrey to the border city of Reynosa. A white stone arch welcoming visitors was spray-painted with black letters: "100% Zeta".
Nuevo Leon state security spokesman Jorge Domene said the 43 men and six women would be hard to identify. The bodies were being taken to Monterrey for DNA tests.
The victims could have been killed as long as two days ago at another location, then transported to San Juan, a town in Cadereyta municipality about 105 miles west-south-west of McAllen, Texas, and 75 miles south west of the Roma, Texas, border crossing, state attorney general Adrian de la Garza said.
He said he did not rule out the possibility that the victims were US-bound migrants, but it seemed more likely that the killings were the latest salvo in a gruesome game of tit-for-tat in fighting among brutal drug gangs.
"This is the most definitive of all the cartel wars," said Raul Benitez Manaut, a security expert at Mexico's National Autonomous University.
Mass body dumpings have increased around Mexico the last six months as the fearsome Zetas gang goes head to head with the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, led by fugitive drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
Under President Felipe Calderon's nearly six-year assault on organised crime, the two cartels have become the largest in the country and are battling over strategic transport routes and territory, including along the northern border with the US and in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz.
In less than a month, the mutilated bodies of 14 men were left in a van in central Nuevo Laredo, 23 people were found hanged or decapitated in the same border city and 18 dismembered bodies were left near Mexico's second-largest city, Guadalajara.
Nuevo Laredo, like Monterrey, is considered Zeta territory, while Guadalajara has long been controlled by gangs loyal to Sinaloa.
The Zetas are a transient gang without real territory or a secure stream of income, unlike Sinaloa with its lucrative cocaine trade and control of smuggling routes and territory, Mr Benitez said. But the Zetas were heavily armed while Sinaloa had a weak enforcement arm, he said.
The Zetas, founded by deserters from Mexico's elite special forces, started out as assassins for the Gulf Cartel before those two gangs had a bloody split in early 2010.
The government's success in killing or arresting cartel leaders has fractured some of the big gangs into weaker, quarreling bands that in many cases are lining up with either the Zetas or Sinaloa. At least one of the two cartels is present in nearly all of Mexico's 32 states.


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Rehoming a Pet
Pet Rescue is working with various animal welfare organisations and private rescuers to find permanent homes for unwanted pets. Our aim is to bring together as many rescue groups and people nationwide as possible, so they can promote the homeless animals in their care. We hope that by collaborating on projects, we can increase the profile of rescue pets and give these wonderful animals a second chance by acting as 'matchmakers' between these lovely animals and their new families.
Steps to rehome a pet for a better future
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