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Memorial Day Weekend will be a convenient one for many in the Maryland Athletic Department as well as Sports Information Office. Division I holds its Mens and Womens Final Fours in the same city (albeit at different venues), giving Terrapin boosters a chance to "bundle" their National Championship hopes. Both teams enter the weekend as #1 seeds and prohibitive favorites. Can the school pull off the first lacrosse double-dip since Princeton in 1994?
For the Maryland women (22-0), the Final Four that was once a goal to reach is now a standard to be met by Cathy Reese's program. Eight straight trips to the National Semifinals. That means not only has every player on this team been on a Final Four squad, but everyone they've played with during their careers has also suited up during the National Semifinals. "You're a little six-year old playing lacrosse, this is what you dream of," explains sophomore attacker Megan Whittle,"I've always wanted to be wearing a Maryland uniform playing in the Final Four…on the biggest stage." Whittle's 69 goals entering the Final Four paced the team and helped them reach this stage (she has the most goals per game of any player still in the tournament).
For a team that's won two straight National Championships and began 2016 ranked #1, this was a team that still needed to find itself. Coach Cathy Reese says, "we returned five starters off of last years group, so we had a lot of work to do. I think our chemistry is really unique this year. We're playing with a lot of confidence and great energy." The Terps lead the nation in scoring with 15.38 goals per game. In addition to Whittle, senior Zoe Stukenberg and Taylor Cummings provide the necessary firepower.
When you reach the Final Four eight straight years, the last weekend in May not only becomes competition for the current team but an annual pilgrimage for Reese's former players. Stukenberg has had a chance to witness two previous "reunion weekends", saying "almost everyone who has played in those Fours will be there cheering us on Friday. I think that's one of the most special parts about being a Terp during championship weekend. They're all over the country, and everyone makes an effort to come and support us." Instead of the fans in the stands though or even the opponent, Cathy Reese looks inward, "for us, our focus is all about Maryland…what do we need to do to be prepared for anything that we see. This is what you work for…the chance to get out there and compete in this venue."
After beating Syracuse 19-9 in the National Semifinals Friday night, the the Terps tangle with 3rd seeded North Carolina (19-2) in Sunday's Championship game. UNC beat Penn State 12-11 in the early semifinal to earn its berth in the title game. Maryland won the regular season matchup 8-7 on February 27th in Chapel Hill. Sunday's showdown starts at noon.
The Maryland men (16-2) may be facing Brown (16-2), but the Terps are also confronting a 40+ year title drought as well as facing down the ghosts of last year's Championship Game loss to Denver. Senior Matt Dunn remembers that day all too well: "I don't think it's something we want to make too much of a deal out of…but I feel it's definitely a source of motivation knowing we worked hard last year and didn't get to achieve our goal–but now have another chance to." This season they're leaving nothing to chance, entering the Final Four on a 15-game winning streak. How hot has this team been? Their closest margin of victory in the Big Ten and NCAA Tournaments has been 6 goals.
This is the fifth time in six years since coming to College Park that coach John Tillman has the Terps this far; as opposed to previous editions that were seeded 6th and 7th before reaching the final weekend this has been his first team seeded #1. Tillman acknowleges, "We don't have that known faceoff commodity (this year)…and we've had more of our ups and downs there. I think we're a little more a deeper team…which we hope we may be able to turn into an advantage." Five players have 20 or more goals, led by Matt Rambo's 39 (the junior ranks second on the team with 24 assists). Senior Bryan Cole is the team's top distributor with 27 assists this spring.
But make no mistake, Saturday's showdown will come down to how Maryland defends Brown's offense. A lot will be on the shoulders of senior goalie Kyle Bernlohr, who says "the style they play is pretty free-flowing…they're a transition-heavy team. They're loaded at every position…and can find the back of the net." The Bruins lead the nation in scoring with 16.44 goals per game and the Terps allow the fourth fewest goals in Division I (while their man-down unit ranks 3rd). They likely won't have the nations #1 assist man in Dylan Molloy, who injured his right foot in their NCAA First Round game against Johns Hopkins and didn't play last weekend against Navy. Even without Molloy, Brown boasts two of the top ten scorers in the nation in Kylor Bellistri and Henry Blynn. Bellistri & Blynn. Sounds like a law firm I don't want to be on the other side of a big case against.
The other semifinal features Loyola of Maryland (14-3) against North Carolina (10-6) in the upset-riddled half of the bracket; the Greyhounds were the #7 seed and the Tar Heels had to shock Marquette and Notre Dame to reach Philadelphia. While Loyola is just four years removed from winning it all in 2012 they're also one season away from missing the tournament entirely. Coach Charlie Toomey's team arrives in Philadelphia this weekend fresh off a 10-8 quarterfinal triumph over Towson. Pat Spencer has been the catalyst this year for an offense that ranks 24th in Division I; his 83 points (on 36 goals and 47 assists) are more than double anyone else on the roster. The Tar Heels are in search of their first National Championship in 25 years…and boast the 7th best offense in the nation with triggerman Steve Pontrello ranking 8th in goals per game. UNC is also dominant on special teams: 8th best in man-up and 7th best in man-down situations. Once again, a lot will be on the shoulders of Jacob Stover (2nd nationally in saves percentage and goals-against average). He was able to keep Towson at bay; can he and the nation's 9th best defense contain the Tar Heels?
Saturday Faceoff Times:
Noon—Loyola-North Carolina


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Israel (and occupied Palestinian Territories) Driving and Car Hire Info
The research for this website was carried out mainly in 2011 and 2012. Therefore there is a good chance that much of the information may now be out of date. This is particularly true of countries in the developing world, especially Asia, Africa and parts of South America where conditions can change often. Also, the political climate in many countries has changed a lot in recent years- The Middle East being an obvious area where this is the case. Therefore the information on this website should be treated with caution. You should always check with your Government's website or the UK Foreign office travel advice website before finalising plans to drive abroad.
Driving In Israel (and occupied Palestinian Territories)
Israeli roads and highways tend to be in good condition but are crowded, especially in the main Cities. Aggressive,fast driving is commonplace and many drivers fail to maintain safe following distances or signal before changing lanes or making turns. Overtaking on high speed undivided two-lane roads is common and results in frequent accidents. Drivers are also prone to stop suddenly on roads without warning, especially in the right lane. Headlights must be used during all intercity travel, both day and night, during winter. All cars must also contain fluorescent and you must wear these if you have to get out of the car to make repairs, change tires, etc. If the police stop you and the vehicle doesn't have a fluorescent vest, you will be fined , so make sure the rental car has one before you set off. You should avoid travel to the Sheba'a Farms and Ghajjar along the border with Lebanon (the "Blue Line") because of on-going military operations and as stated above you won't be able to take a rental car into the Palestinian Territories. In the West Bank and Gaza crowded and often poorly maintained roads are common. During periods of heightened tensions, stone throwing is common, and you should speak to locals and keep an eye on the news to avoid being caught up in any civil unrest.
Israel Car Rental –
Sixt, Hertz, Europcar, Alamo, National, Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Dollar, all have offices in Israel. Tel Aviv and Eilat also usually feature on broker sites such as ebookers.com.
Local companies –
The first company come recommended and have a UK booking office, contact number 020 8951 5727.
This company can organise pre determined self drive itineraries-
Palestinian Occupied Territories Car Rental
This is a car rental company in Ramallah who can arrange car hire in the Palestinian Territories.
Israel Self Driving Rules –
Some of the big rental firms say you'll need an International Driving permit plus your own licence .The local sites mentioned above say you only need a photo licence from your own country so check when booking. Vehicles may not be driven into the Gaza Strip or into areas under control of the Palestinian authority. Similarly, cars hired in Palestinian territory can't be taken to Israel though Adams car rental say they can coordinate vehicles for people who want to rent there. Most firms also won't allow cars to be taken in Jordan or Sinai. There may also be restrictions on driving on Toll Road 6.

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CRESTVIEW � As Ameylah Horton suited up in firefighting protective gear, she thought about what she wants to be when she grows up.
CRESTVIEW � As Ameylah Horton suited up in firefighting protective gear, she thought about what she wants to be when she grows up.
Asked if she would consider being a first responder, the 8-year-old said it�s possible � �because I like helping people. If someone would hurt their knee, I would give them a Band-Aid."
In the meantime, she and other children learned about the job when Crestview firefighters visited Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church on Friday for the final day of Vacation Bible School.
Four department members displayed one of the main station's fire engines and explained the tools they use during emergencies such as burning buildings and traffic accidents.
The fire crew came at the request of Mae R. Coleman, who headed this year�s VBS event.
�I wanted these children to see how the community works,� she said.
One goal was to teach children the importance of education, Coleman said � a point that Capt. Jody Smallwood echoed.
Fire trucks and hoses may help save lives, but �the most important tool you have is in your head," he said.
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HealthSource Distributors LLC is a prescription drugs licensed wholesaler in Baltimore Maryland. The company has been in business since 2003, supplying pharmaceuticals to pharmacies. HealthSource does not manufacture medicines, however. Big Pharma drugmakers who actually make drugs would be giant pharmaceutical manufacturers like Johnson & Johnson and Novo Nordisk.
Again, HealthSource Distributors does not make the drugs, it just distributes the pharmaceuticals wholesale to pharmacies.
Where is HealthSource Distributors LLC located?
The pharma company, HealthSource Distributors is located in the city of Windsor Mill in Maryland. More specifically at 7200 Rutherford Road Suite 150.
About The Office
The office environment is one that is dedicated to providing pharmacies with the prescription drugs they need at wholesale prices they can afford.
Many pharmacies have a difficult time finding pharmaceuticals to purchase for their customers. There are not many options when it comes to finding brand name and generic drugs at a wholesale rate. There are big distributors such as AmerisourceBergen and other authorized pharmaceutical distributors. However HealthSource makes it really easy for pharmacies. who aren't necessarily the big chain pharmacies, to purchase drugs at a very cost effective price.
Countless independent and community pharmacies take advantage of this system and many feel that they are truly getting a steal of a deal. One pharmacy owner even went so far as to say that he felt like he was committing a big drug theft by getting pharmaceuticals so easily. And he was able to take the drugs without even breaking in!


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Pepenero is a family owned and operated authentic Italian pizzeria in the heart of Bristol city centre.
We offer over 30 vegan, veggie and meat pizzas as well as a choice of Italian sides.
We pride ourselves on great service and amazing, authentic, healthy food and will go out of our way to ensure you have a fantastic dining experience. If you have any special dietary needs, feel free to let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate you.
To ensure we respect your dietary choices and/or health requirements, we use separate utensils and chopping boards to avoid as much as possible any cross contamination. However, as all of our food is prepared in the same kitchen we cannot guarantee that cross contamination will not occur. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us or ask your server.
We hope to welcome you at Pepenero Organic Pizzeria soon.
Opening Times
Monday-Thursday: 4.30-10.30pm
Friday/Saturday: 4.30-11.30pm
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Over the last several years Hyundai has been gaining market share, most notably from Toyota and Honda, as Canadians turn to this Korean brand for value.
The plan was rather simple: make a well-designed car, pack it with goodies and sell it for less. It worked.
Now with the introduction of the hot Hyundai Sonata and this new Elantra, it's clear Hyundai doesn't just want to compete -it wants to dominate. With almost 25 per cent of all cars sold in Canada being compacts, this latest Elantra is a big deal. So big that the automaker has huge plans for it, most notably the number one sales spot held by the Honda Civic for the past 13 years. A mighty goal, and one that Hyundai plans to win.
The 2011 Sonata made a statement when it was introduced last year, proving that an inexpensive car doesn't have to be boring. The flowing lines we first saw on that car have migrated to the Elantra with very good effect. Hyundai refers to its design language "fluidic sculpture," meaning the car has the impression of moving when it is simply standing still. The sharply raked front headlights and grille flow easily back over the car to a high rear trunk deck. This part of the car obscures the view out the back, making parking tricky. Kids might also have limited views out the side windows due to the sloping roofline. People up to sixfeet tall can easily sit in the back seat. The Elantra starts at $15,849 and gets 15-inch wheels. To get 16-inchers, the GLS needs to be ordered at $19,799, while the top Limited gets 17-inch wheels for $22,699.
The same amount of attention paid to the exterior has also been focused on the interior. The dramatic looking centre console has elegant looking dials and buttons, and is framed by sweeping lines that create an overall design that looks more expensive. The seats are comfortable and the way all the pieces fit together is as good as any in the car business. The soft-touch dash flows up and away from the driver making the reach to the radio a bit too far. This is really only a problem on the base model, however, which doesn't get radio controls on the steering wheel. The base model comes nicely equipped with power windows and doors, height adjustable driver's seat and a USB port. For $17,999, the GL upgrades with Bluetooth, air conditioning and heated front seats. This is where Hyundai is smart. To get heated seats on a Civic, Corolla or Mazda3, a buyer will have to fork out well over $21,000. Clever packaging.
The exterior and interior are all icing on the cake when it comes to this new Elantra, I'm most impressed by the power and handling. The new 1.8litre engine, called "Nu," puts out 148 horsepower but is much lighter than the engine it replaces, making the 2011 Elantra feel very lively. The responsive engine is matched to either a six-speed manual or a very effective six-speed automatic transmission. Even though the automatic can be shifted manually, it didn't require the extra work -it was so willing on its own.
Another high point is standard disc brakes at all four corners providing aggressive braking, something not usually found in this class. Cornering is sure-footed thanks to the lighter weight, translating into a high fun-to-drive factor. The only shortcoming is the rather vague power steering that never really gives a solid sense of direction.
Hyundai has class-leading fuel numbers, with just 4.9 L/100km on the highway
Hyundai has to improve that steering feel.
The top-selling cars in this segment are the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Mazda3, with the Chevy Cruze and new Ford Focus also making some noise in this hot segment. If you are looking for the fun factor, the Elantra has the goods to play with the hot handling Civic and Mazda3. The powerful engine feels better than the similarly powered Mazda3; it just has better pull at lower speeds. The interior blows the Corolla out of the water and competes nicely with the very stylish interiors found in the new Focus and Cruze. Overall, the Elantra has fun, function and style and takes a bit from all the competitors to maybe make it the best all around compact car. With solid pricing and a growing brand appeal, the plan to topple the Civic for top spot might be a stretch, but let's check back in a few years. It could be a different story.
Power: 1.8-litre four-cylinder with 148hp
Fill-up: 6.9L/4.9L/100km (city/highway)
Backup: 4-year/80,000km
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The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.8°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (18.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.6°C).
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Driest months (with the lowest rainfall) are August and September (3mm).
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text: Experimental: Special TopicHuman Adipose Stem Cells Current Clinical ApplicationsGir, Phanette M.D.; Oni, Georgette M.D.; Brown, Spencer A. Ph.D.; Mojallal, Ali M.D., Ph.D.; Rohrich, Rod J. M.D.Author Information Dallas, Texas; and Lyon, France From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and the Department of Plastic Surgery, Edouard Herriot Hospital, University of Lyon. Received for publication October 11, 2011; accepted January 3, 2012. Disclosure:The authors have no financial interest to declare in relation to the content of this article. Rod J. Rohrich, M.D.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1801 Inwood Road, Dallas, Texas 75390-9132, email@example.com Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: June 2012 - Volume 129 - Issue 6 - p 1277-1290 doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31824ecae6 Buy Metrics Abstract Summary: Adipose-derived stem cells are multipotent cells that can easily be extracted from adipose tissue, are capable of expansion in vitro, and have the capacity to differentiate into multiple cell lineages, which have the potential for use in regenerative medicine. However, several issues need to be studied to determine safe human use. For example, there are questions related to isolation and purification of adipose-derived stem cells, their effect on tumor growth, and the enforcement of U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations. Numerous studies have been published, with the interest in the potential for regenerative medicine continually growing. Several clinical trials using human adipose stem cell therapy are currently being performed around the world, and there has been a rapid evolution and expansion of their number. The purpose of this article was to review the current published basic science evidence and ongoing clinical trials involving the use of adipose-derived stem cells in plastic surgery and in regenerative medicine in general. The results of the studies and clinical trials using adipose-derived stem cells reported in this review seem to be promising not only in plastic surgery but also in a wide variety of other specialties. Nevertheless, those reported showed disparity in the way adipose-derived stem cells were used. Further basic science experimental studies with standardized protocols and larger randomized trials need to be performed to ensure safety and efficacy of adipose-derived stem cells use in accordance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines. ©2012American Society of Plastic Surgeons


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I watched it just to know what Apple does. It is same necessity to try Windows 8. Or Google Glass. I have to know what is going on in the industry. Because I and in charge of R&D at pretty big company.
So, the Keynote was boring. They used all those words, as from the checklist: amazing, best, remarkable etc. Just generate a list of synonyms and find those words in presenters' speeches. Not a big surprise that the audience applauds were so-so in comparison to 2007. I watched the Keynote from YouTube and had a chance to see the likes vs. dislikes. Dislikes outperformed likes 4 to 1 or so. This tells something. You can not fool the geeks. It is possible to fool the crowd (of sheeps), but it does not work with geeks. Apple shown nice Macbook Pro, but it could be shown in 15 minutes instead of hours. Dropbox works for years perfectly, why should I hear about their iCloud as something outstanding? It is not the best and even not the first. Wasted time guys.
Cheap cheating
Now about what annoyed the most – it is visual tricks how to fool the audience. Take a look at the iOS guy's slide, about the mobile operating systems distribution. He shown two pie charts, Apple's on the left and Android's on the right. As two charts represent relative info (in percentage), then both had to be of the same size. Instead we see the artificial perspective applied to reduce the size of right (Android) chart.
The narrative about the match of versions (Apple's 5th vs. Android 4th) accompanies all this circus. OK, one marketing is better than another, with invention of bigger number of the OS. But we had Microsoft, playing with the numbers. There was Windows 8 recently. Are salivating from it? Me not. But let's go back to the labeling. Pay attention that Apple's best version (iOS5) are on closer sector to us (below the chart center), while Android's best version (Android 4.0) are far behind, on far sector from us (on top of the chart center). Now please notice the tilt of this surface, aimed to reduce the size of far sectors, while stretch the size of front sectors. Doing this unfair labeling + squeezing + stretching Apple delivers overblown own stuff to you! They were doing that for years. I remember seeing this trick several years ago. Take a look below:
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The true situation on the market is different, it is against Apple. Because Android install base is bigger. Apple is like Sony, incompatible with everything, while the World wants open standards. There is good introduction how open movement pushed hard onto hardware, software and content. Read it here on SoftServe's site. Second part is coming soon. Look at the Kickstarter for Pebble project. The geeks are doing the next big things without Big Brothers. 10 million from crowdfunding is something to notice! The future is more open than today. Our industry is on decay (on transition into commodity), but this will last for 20 years for sure. Hence, it is better to imagine those two decades without Marketing brainwashing what is best or what we need. Geeks do know what they need. Below is a real picture of the operating systems distribution.
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War Is the Health of the State, Redux
Randolph Bourne warned us nearly a century ago that "war is the health of the state." There may be no better present evidence of the danger of promiscuous war‐making comes than a new article by columnist Ralph Peters. Faced with the inevitable horror of war, he says embrace the horror rather than forgo the war.
Argues Peters:
While the essence of warfare never changes—it will always be about killing the enemy until he acquiesces in our desires or is exterminated—its topical manifestations evolve and its dimensions expand. Today, the United States and its allies will never face a lone enemy on the battlefield. There will always be a hostile third party in the fight, but one which we not only refrain from attacking but are hesitant to annoy: the media.
While this brief essay cannot undertake to analyze the psychological dysfunctions that lead many among the most privileged Westerners to attack their own civilization and those who defend it, we can acknowledge the overwhelming evidence that, to most media practitioners, our troops are always guilty (even if proven innocent), while our barbaric enemies are innocent (even if proven guilty). The phenomenon of Western and world journalists championing the "rights" and causes of blood‐drenched butchers who, given the opportunity, would torture and slaughter them, disproves the notion—were any additional proof required—that human beings are rational creatures. Indeed, the passionate belief of so much of the intelligentsia that our civilization is evil and only the savage is noble looks rather like an anemic version of the self‐delusions of the terrorists themselves. And, of course, there is a penalty for the intellectual's dismissal of religion: humans need to believe in something greater than themselves, even if they have a degree from Harvard. Rejecting the god of their fathers, the neo‐pagans who dominate the media serve as lackeys at the terrorists' bloody altar.
Of course, the media have shaped the outcome of conflicts for centuries, from the European wars of religion through Vietnam. More recently, though, the media have determined the outcomes of conflicts. While journalists and editors ultimately failed to defeat the U.S. government in Iraq, video cameras and biased reporting guaranteed that Hezbollah would survive the 2006 war with Israel and, as of this writing, they appear to have saved Hamas from destruction in Gaza.
Pretending to be impartial, the self‐segregating personalities drawn to media careers overwhelmingly take a side, and that side is rarely ours. Although it seems unthinkable now, future wars may require censorship, news blackouts and, ultimately, military attacks on the partisan media. Perceiving themselves as superior beings, journalists have positioned themselves as protected‐species combatants. But freedom of the press stops when its abuse kills our soldiers and strengthens our enemies. Such a view arouses disdain today, but a media establishment that has forgotten any sense of sober patriotism may find that it has become tomorrow's conventional wisdom.
Sometimes war will be inevitable, but America's many economic, geographic, and political advantages allow us to more easily avoid it. The cost to our people, foreign peoples, and our domestic freedoms are all good reasons to treat war as the last resort rather than the first tool of choice by Washington policymakers.


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The Nome Kennel Club carried on its races until after World War One was over in about 1918 and then interest in racing around the Nome area fell off. There were still some races but there was nothing like the All Alaska Sweepstakes.
The next time that the Nome Kennel Club surfaced was as a result of the accomplishments of its most famous member, Leonhard Seppala. In 1925 word went out over the wireless from Nome that Nome had some cases of diphtheria. At that time Nome was locked into winter and there was no transportation available except dog teams. Airplanes were around at that time but the closest ones were in Fairbanks and they had been put away. So the word went out for serum. Of course the press on the Outside picked this up and this became one of the most heroic and famous epics of all time. The serum was found in Anchorage and it was transported on the Alaska Railroad up to Nenana and from there it was picked up by a series of dog mushers, twenty in all, and it was brought to Nome in 129.5 hours. This is a record that I believe has not been broken to this day.
Some of the mushers that were found in this run were Leonhard Seppala and his dog Togo. There was also Balto, the famous lead dog run by Gunnar Klassen, the man who brought the serum into Nome. Other mushers were Charlie Olson, Henry Ivanoff and Charlie Evans, to name a few. For their efforts - remember these were just men trying to help their fellow men- they received a certificate from the Governor of Alaska at that time and received a medal from the company who produced the serum. These medals are still found - some of the mushers still have them. Three of the mushers are still alive - Billy McCarty, Charlie Evens and Edgar Nollner are still living. They are older men in their eighties. The Iditarod honors these mushers every year.
After the serum run was over, Leonhard Seppala went to the South 48 to race and introduced racing into the New Hampshire, Vermont and surrounding area. Gunnar Klassen took Balto and part of his dog team and made the circuit of shows all over the country. In 1927 a man from Cleveland, Ohio found the dogs in a carnival show and through the efforts of the Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio and the children of Cleveland who all contributed 10 cents apiece, they raised enough money to buy the teams from the promoter and bring them to the Cleveland zoo. These dogs lived out the rest of their lives in the zoo and Balto eventually was stuffed and is now on display at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Racing continued in Nome. There were minor races held during the time from the serum run up until World War Two. These were shorter races. There were no more All Alaska Sweepstakes races. Racing had moved into the Fairbanks area in those days as well as expanding back East. One of the prime reasons for racing falling off in the Nome area was that gold mining had diminished after World War One and there was not much gold mining until the huge dredges took over in the Nome area. As time went by, there was less and less need for the large teams. Many of the dog teams that Leonhard Seppala and other mushers ran in the old days were owned by the mining companies. They were used for drayage purposes, for hauling freight back and forth to their operations. The mail drivers hauled mail up and down the coast until 1962 when the final dog driver retired for St. Lawrence Island. Over the years, dogs have been a very important part of Nome and its history, both in mining and in dog racing.
The Nome Kennel club faded out of the picture for many years and another club, The Arctic Club, took over. It had a brief history of about five or six races. These were twenty mile, two heat races, after the Anchorage and Fairbanks-type races. The Arctic Club was a social club and put on races and raised money every year. Their last race was in 1962. Names of participating mushers that almost everybody in this area will recognize were Chester Topkok, Wayne Topkok, Isaac Okeaskik, Doc Harris from the Kotzebue area, and Wilbur Sampson from Noorvik. Participants were mostly local mushers, mushers from around here. The races were quite successful. It was the granddaddy race of all-the Iditarod in 1973 -that brought about a resurgence of dog mushing in the Nome area, as well as all over the United States and the world. In Alaska, particularly, it got people back into dogs. In 1974, Leo Rasmussen, Howard Farley, Ethan Windahl and Carl Glavinovich, (a former manager of the mining company here in Nome and a member of the Nome Kennel club in his early days who remembers the serum run when he was a boy), incorporated and brought back the Nome Kennel club. We incorporated it as a non-profit corporation and brought back racing in Nome.
Our main purpose was to help the Iditarod get its feet solidly planted in Nome so that there would never be any dispute about where the finish of the Iditarod race would be. We provided the finances and arranged all the festivities at this end of the race. We put together and financed the finish of the race every year and we helped finance the Iditarod a little bit. We provided the personnel through the Nome Kennel Club. One of our aims was to bring about a re-enactment of the serum run and we did this in 1975 on the 50th anniversary of the original serum run to Nome. We started the racers in Nenana hauling a cachet, or a cover, stamped in Nenana and then stamped again in Nome. This is how we financed the race. We utilized some of the grandsons, nephews, and other relatives of the original mushers that ran the race in 1925. Lowell Thomas, Sr. was at that time celebrating his fiftieth year in radio, and he announced it to the world over live radio on NBC on February 1, 1975. It went out just like it did when he announced it to the world in the original run in 1915. We were pleased about it; it was low budget but we were getting our feet on the ground in preparation for the 75th anniversary of the Nome Kennel Club which was in 1983.
We had planned the All Alaska Sweepstakes for some nine or ten years. In 1983, we had it. It was one of the grandest celebrations of all time in Nome. We had about a $40,000 budget and a $25.000 winner-take-all prize with some minor prizes for other finishers. We had a belt buckle made especially for the winners and a beautiful patch. We had twenty-three mushers sign up for this 75th anniversary celebration. The entry lee was $1,000.00 in gold. We have a lot of this gold in the bank today and we will utilize it over the years to raise money, auctioning off the gold from a certain musher.
Rick Swenson was to win this race in 1983, just ten hours short of Iron Man Johnson's record. He took home one of the largest checks that has ever been given in Nome. It was a $25,000 check five feet long and two feet high, especially engraved for that occasion. He also took home a beautiful silver trophy, a replica of the one that was given to Leonhard Seppala.
So the Nome Kennel Club has been very, very busy over the years. We have not neglected our local mushers. Every year we have three or four thousand dollars in prize money and we have a regular racing schedule that starts In January and continues right on until our big race at the end of he season, the Nome Sweepstakes. The Nome Sweepstakes is an abbreviated All Alaska Sweepstakes. It goes up into the same area. We utilize a few of the same checkpoints and it is about three hundred miles. Last year we had a prize of $20,000 and this year I believe the prize is $15,000. The Nome Kennel Club has been very busy and I am sure that you will be hearing and seeing more about it in the future.
Some more history may be found at the website of the International
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Impact of Coronavirus on Fishing
Dialogue has begun between the NFFO and the Government on how best to mitigate the impact of the…
The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations
A Defra consultation later this year will mark a fork in the road for the shellfish fisheries.
Although the pot fisheries for crab and lobster have been in an enviable position over the last decade, certainly compared to the traumas faced by the whitefish sector, there is mounting pressure to take conservation steps to ensure that they do not go down the same path.
Although the scientific assessments of the various shellfish stocks in UK waters lack a high degree of precision, the principal concern is to find a way to cap fishing effort at current levels and to prevent a further expansion of the fishery that could undermine this broadly healthy position. One of the perceived dangers lies with the amount of latent fishing effort contained in dormant or underutilised licence entitlements that if unleashed on the shellfish stocks, could spell disaster. Concerns over seasonal overproduction in the crab fisheries have also been a driver for a more restrictive regime that has applied to date.
To date the NFFO has advocated an approach to shellfish conservation based on a strong regional dimension and local management where possible, to reflect the diversity of conditions found around the coast; as well as taking into account the differences between the inshore fisheries and the more nomadic fisheries. We have actively supported inte rnational voluntary measures to curb seasonal overproduction in the crab fisheries.
TACs and Quotas for Shellfish?
From preliminary discussions, the signs are that Defra will shortly propose the introduction of TACs and quotas for the brown crab and lobster fisheries, linked to a system of rights based management. This would set overall catch limits. Individual vessel's access to the resulting quota allocations would be linked to some form of previous track record in the shellfish fisheries. The main justification for this approach, which will amount to the most radical management intervention in the shellfisheries since the introduction of minimum landing sizes, is that without a means to cap latent effort, any future conservation measures could be undermined by an increase in the number of vessels currently prosecuting other fisheries turning to shellfish.
Pot Limits
This new approach in the shellfisheries marks a departure from the previously favoured policy – a national pot limitation scheme. Although there are examples of successful pot limitation schemes (Brittany, Northumbria) these tend to be those applied in relatively local circumstances where conditions are broadly similar for all vessels. Progress always seemed to stall on a national scheme because of foreseeable problems of how to achieve equity across widely differing fleets and fishing operations, and the balance between effective enforcement and bureaucracy.
There is no disguising that the approach now chosen by Government will be divisive, within the industry at large and within the NFFO.
On the one hand are dedicated shellfish vessels, committed to the shell fisheries, who are willing to support sensible conservation measure to ensure the long term health of the stocks but who see no point in their sacrifice, if the success of these measures then simply attracts additional effort into their fishery. Moving forward on shellfish conservation requires an effective ring-fence to provide security for those who have invested in and are already committed to the shellfish fisheries.
On the other hand, there are those who have not been active in the shellfisheries in recent years but who hold an entitlement to fish for shellfish that can be activated in the future. Under the expected Defra proposals these licence holders would lose this entitlement and with it the option to diversify into shellfish in the future. They stress the importance of maintaining flexibility to change target species and gears, in the ever changing context of inshore fisheries. This is an argument against the progressive pigeon holing of the fleet that can have adverse economic and conservation consequences.
Practical Considerations
Over and above divergent views on how to deal with latent effort are a number of practical considerations on Defra's preferred approach.
Comprehensive Reform
It is clear from discussions held so far that shellfish conservation through the vehicle of rights based management is only part of a much wider package of reforms envisaged by Defra. These would stretch across the inshore fisheries, and across both under-10 and over-10 metre whitefish quota management.
We will know more when the various consultation papers are published later this spring but it is clear that shellfish is intended to be part of a broad programme of reform and that dealing with the issue of latent capacity will be at the heart of the approach.
In an area as complicated as shellfish conservation, one of the most important ways in which policy mistakes can be avoided is by through the preparation of a thorough impact assessment. Although these can vary enormously in scope and quality, the best provide clear guidance on the potential consequences of various options, including the status quo.
NFFO Shellfish Committee
These are not simple issues and the NFFO has never patronised its members by suggesting simplistic solutions where these are not available. When the proposals are published, the NFFO Shellfish Committee will study them and then meet to agree NFFO policy on this undeniably complex and potentially divisive issue. It is of the utmost importance that all parts of the Federation's membership with a stake in these issues attend the meetings to ensure that all sides of the argument are taken into account.
The NFFO's broad and varied membership can be seen as a microcosm of the wider industry complexes and therefore the Federation's views on this issue are likely to be of particular interest to Government.


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9 Traveller reviews from Holiday Watchdog
Rest assured at Resta Reef
"My Friend and I have visited this hotel twice already this year and are planning a third visit.  ( Completely out of character) This hotel offers amazing value for money and it is quite unbelievable that this hotel only has a 3 star rating.  (Not for long, I am sure) I have stayed in worse conditioned 5 star hotels.  The location is Beautiful, on the beach.  The Grounds are well loved and looked after The food is always hot, flavoursome with plenty of variety.  The rooms are basic but very clean and tidy.  The Animation team are genuine, very likeable and trustworthy. The evening shows are as you would expect You will find all the facilities you could desire: Spa, beauty, shops, diving centre, cash point, 24 hr reception.  The service; Money can't buy the kind of service you get at this hotel.  The staff are simply charming. They will do anything for you, nothing is too much trouble. These people love their hotel and take pride in how they are perceived. In a market place where reputation and value is everything, they are not wrong to do so.  The Manager at this hotel is relatively new and along with the Operations  Manager, have clearly made their mark, moulded and inspired the team.  If the other Resta hotels are managed like Resta Reef, then I want to visit them all! Marsa Alam is a great location, and the resort is only 10 minutes from the new airport.  There appears to be a lot of development work going on in the area ( understandably) I hope they keep it to a reasonable size and do not cram in too many hotels.  For now, I have found my favourite spot in Egypt, sorry Sharm em sheikh! So, if you are looking for amazing value, exceptional service, relaxation, entertainment, beautiful surroundings and a hassle free holiday.  Then I recommend this hotel but don't tell everyone :-) "
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- Travel date: 22nd May 2012
Great Service - food disappointing
"We thought the Resta Grand was the poshest hotel of the two, but the Resta Reef was good value and offered great service. We would stay at the Grand next time though. The bedrooms were a little tired although we had room 4013 which we got when we complained about not having a seaview as booked. The view was lovely though and the Red Sea is fabulous and full of gorgeous fish. Snorkelling paradise. Service was brilliant the staff cant do enough for you. Hotel is very clean. Food caters for Russian guests though. No english style food to speak of. Goulash and fish and continental dishes with lots of salads and rice etc but seemed to be the same day and night and the desserts were plentiful but all tasted the same. If you are looking for variety you will be disappointed. All in all it was a lovely hotel with lovely staff but poor menu. The manager was excellent and attended to any concerns immediately Nightlife non existent though. Average evening show"
Holiday details
- Travel date: 18th December 2010
Pleasant Stay
"I just came from reef resta couple of weeks ago, I did have a good relaxing time, everything exceeded our expectations, staff was really nice and polite, bar staff are amazing, resturant staff work so hard, animation team are brill specially Bazoka and Tito didnt really want to leave, apart from the reception staff they were careless, really nice and calm beach with lovely weather, will def come back I Recommend this hotel"
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- Travel date: 6th December 2010
Resta Reef - Snorkell the day away....
"During the initial period of a 2 week stay at the Resta Reef Resort I thought this review would be critical of the hotel but the negatives were put into perspective and the location, character and friendliness of the hotel staff helped us enjoy our stay. The hotel is in need of some renovation and during our stay the main building exterior was being painted and the gardens and pathways were receiving much needed attention, none of which hindered the guests in any way. The most neglected areas are the grounds around the entrance side of the rooms where pathways etc are not good. The private patio areas facing the swimming pools are also a little untidy. Now this sounds bad but things get better as the rest of the hotel is quite adequate and is kept clean and tidy. The reception area is a large area with pillars, tables, chairs, lanterns and a high central dome. It provides access to a few shops and the main Fontana buffet restaurant and La Casa pizza & bar. The main doors lead out on to the La Casa terrace with great views out across the beach to the reef and The Red Sea. Rooms Our room [3033] faced the swim up bar pool and although darkly furnished with wardrobe - including free safety deposit box - bedside tables, dressing unit, TV and king-size bed it provided enough comfort for our stay. The âhousemanâ cleaned well and invariably used his imagination with towel and bedspread displays. His most unusual being a âShipwreckâ theme â the bedspread was in the shape of a boat and the picture on the wall was askew and the hotel information spread haphazardly across the table. He also mimicked a towel display of our âmonkeyâ Pepe we take on our travels. He added petals and flowers on others occasions. The air-conditioning is easily controlled and although noisy is efficient. This also applied to the fridge that had a hum comparable with a small sub-station! As we only used it for the provided 2 bottles of water we switched it off at night. A feature of the room is the bricked dome directly above the king-size bed. The bathroom area was a little tired looking but the walk-in shower was OK and toiletries were provided. Restaurants The Fontana buffet restaurant is pleasant enough and although the choice was a little limited we always found something and enough to eat. With guests coming mainly from east and west Europe, breakfast featured all the usual and unusual aspects of an âinternationalâ buffet. Italian and Russian guests were in the majority and having experienced the âbrusqueâ behaviour of Russians previously in Egypt we were pleased it was not the case this time around and most guests were friendly. Lunch and dinner were very similar affairs with soups, bread, salads, pasta to order and a range of hot meat and fish dishes with rice and vegetables. Fruit and a large choice of cake and pastries are always available. The restaurant has a large overflow area with a television that was seldom used at this quiet time of the year and an outside terrace overlooking the beach. The restaurant bar area was a particular grouse of mine as it was sited too close to some of the buffet hot dishes and if a queue developed it caused a little congestion. The stock of glasses was poor and although the barman tried to serve in the appropriate glass it was often pot luck. Local beer, spirits and wine and soft drinks, including Coke light, are all on offer. There is no table service but the table-clearing staff are efficient. The restaurant bar was open until 11pm and sitting out on the terrace was an option. However, after dining most guests used the terrace area in front of La Casa pizza restaurant to relax with a drink. I think the hotel would benefit from having a true bar counter service but only waiter service from La Casa is available. During our stay both Ehab and Fahd were very friendly, they also covered the beach bar during the day. Beer is only served in a small tall glass and âdoubling upâ is generally necessary. The area is also used for the Shisha pipe with floor mats and a number of sofas set around the edges of the terrace. This area is quiet and could be classed as too quiet for many with no entertainment on offer other than the sounds from the Animation Teamâs show drifting across from the open theatre area. We took in a few shows and they were generally well received by guests. They take place nightly from around 9.30 to 10.30. There is also the disco from 10.30pm. Beach and reef. This is where the location of the hotel comes up trumps. Sun beds and sun shades are neatly set out along the beach and more are available on the upper levels of the cliff face overlooking the length of the coast. Just drape your free towels over the padded sun bed and soak up the sun. In October the temperatures are in the mid 30âs. The sun is hot from dawn but the sun sets around 5.30pm, so shadows lengthen from 4pm and the sun is behind buildings by 5pm but most guests are early risers so itâs still a long day. The beach bar is set back above the beach and is available for drinks and small snacks from 10am to 6pm. The animation team offer a number of activities throughout the day and participation levels were good. Stretching, Boules, exercise in the pool, football and volleyball? The choice is yours. If you snorkel at any level you will not regret venturing out several times a day. What better way to cool off? Both the shallows and the deep offered as much variety as we have ever seen on previous trips to the Sharm [Nabq] region and Taba Heights. The beach runs down to the rocky edge and the reef spreads before you with shallows to explore. The deeper reef should be accessed from the pier steps when the flag is white or red. A black flag is no go and the steps are winched up. Listen out for the whistles of the lifeguard on the pier. There are two reasons for the warning. Firstly, to warn people not to enter the deeper reef from the shallows thus avoiding damage to the coral and danger to oneself during rougher conditions. The reef fingers its way out into the Red Sea and the deep gaps could cause stumbles and result in injury on the sharp coral. Secondly - Dolphin alert! During our stay dolphins swam past on 3 occasions. One pod of 6 or 7 in particular came very close to the reef while people were in the water and resulted in some magic moments from the pier and water. There were a few total black flag days during our 2 weeks but we also had totally calm, white flag days. Two must-finds in the shallows are the Moray eel and the Clown fish that seemed to be permanent residents during our stay. They were in the same places most days but youâll have to find them for yourselves - word will get around! Other highlights were a Lionfish that swam right alongside us at very low tide one day, a Blue Spotted Stingray and an Octopus that was gazed upon for hours as word got out where he was hiding! The array of fish is amazing; the colours are fantastic and guaranteed. Remember all can be seen in the shallows up close and personal. Even if you arenât confident in the water get some aqua shoes and a snorkel and put your face in the water. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT! It is our regret we could not buy a digital underwater camera around the hotel. Many guests already had them and must have returned home with some fantastic pictures. Off the pier the variety is again increasingly impressive with obviously some much larger fish to be found among the many different species. But the attraction is to view the coral reef as it falls away like a cliff to a depth were you canât even see the sea bed! The Grounds and Pools The gardens are pleasantly arranged and flowering trees are abundant. At the top end of the resort a canal type feature was being drained and cleaned during our stay. Moving towards the beach there is a childrenâs playground and a swim-up bar pool with table tennis and pool tables. Finally, there is a pool with water polo goals where the daily pool activities take place. In General Outside the hotel there is little on offer. Across the road is a small group of 5 or 6 shops including a small supermarket and a pharmacy. Either side of the hotel are sister hotel Resta Grand Reef, an all together more up-market style hotel, and a complex of two hotels Sol Y Mar and Samaya. Local excursions out are limited to Port Ghalib, a new development of hotels cafes, restaurants and bazaar that was like a ghost town when we visited. To see a bit of real Egypt a trip out to the port of El Quesir is an eye-opener. It shows the poverty but offers a chance to walk the streets and barter in the bazaars. Euros are widely accepted and therefore Egyptian pounds are not really necessary for the local area. In fact the hotel room prices are shown in $ and Euros for extras. Although the staff never sort reward for there efforts we tipped as appropriate in Pounds and Euros. So, taking everything into account the Resta was an enjoyable base for our two weeks in the sun."
Holiday details
- Travel date: 11th November 2010
"We booked this holiday last minute. The staff were so friendly, the room was spacious and cleaned daily. There was a great choice of food and always something to eat and the pizzas were really nice. It had a private beach and no one tried to sell you things or trips etc. The snorkelling was amazing, it was windy most of the week but considering it was hot I liked the breeze so that it wasn't too hot to sunbathe. We couldnt snorkle off the jetty for 4 days of the week due to the waves however the last 2 days when I did go in the sea I had seen most of the same fish in the shallower part which I snorkelled in all week, even saw a moray eel which the lifeguard assured me it didn't bite, it just hid amongst the corals it was amazing. Would definately go back there."
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- Travel date: 31st October 2010
If you love the beach, this is not the place for you
"Arrived back from the Resta Reef a couple of days ago, and in all honesty, it was a nice hotel....but I would not go back. After going to Sharm a few times, we (friend and I) decided to go to another resort. We left rather disappointed. On holiday, I love to relax on the beach all day, swim in the sea, be able to walk to the beach bar for lunch, and truthfully not do much else. However, when we saw the beach, we were very disappointed. It is a shingle beach. There is a long jetty which takes you over the coral. The black flag is always up so you therefore, can't swim as it is too rough. When the red flag is showing (normally late afternoon), you can go for a swim. BUT, you need to be a very strong swimmer (it is always very choppy). There are steps to get you into the sea, but you have to time the rough waves just right otherwise, they will just force you back onto the steps or the coral. You also NEED a pair of aqua shoes for this beach. If you don't fancy that you can walk in from the shore over rocks and do some snorkelling. This is not a beach where you can go for a swim. There are two pools which you will need to 'reserve' fairly early in the morning. You do not need to do this on the beach. There is a pool and beach bar which do not serve lunch, but snacks like a bread roll with cheese. Lunch is only served in the main restaurant. The hotel rooms are basic but kept very clean. Two bottles of water are left in your room each day. There are several English channels.The air con is VERY noisy. With regards to food, I am not a fussy eater, but the food was very repetitive. We were there for a week, and they more or less had the same food every evening. The hotel is only a 10 minute transfer. You need a visa which you can get at the airport bank or you can buy a visa from the holiday rep once you are all on the coaches for your transfers. The beach really let us down and that is the main reason that I would not go back."
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- Travel date: 11th September 2010
honest review!
"just returned from the resta reef after a week with my boyfriend.First impressions was that the hotel was in the middle of the dessert along with a few others.As soon as we arrived the hotel though it was lovely.The lobby was lovely and the hotel was located on the beach which was lovely.The rooms are basic but clean.The cleaners come every day and do a very good job.The food wasnt great.I think this hotel caters for italians and russians.Typical breakfast was mash potato,beef sausage and eggs.lunch and dinner consisted mainly of chicken,beef stews rice and pasta.dont expect chips! plenty of salad,olives etc.snacks werent great, a cheese bap or pizza( but not great pizza) ice cream but very very small containers!!have to keep going back for more. Drinks were the same,tiny glasses (two gulps literally) Service wasnt too bad but nowone ever came round to ask if you wanted a drink and some of the staff were quite miserable but it was ramadam! If you get the chance to go quad biking go.Its great fun.its quite expensive there we paid £6 for a bottle of coke.The sovenier shops are also expensive they seem to make the prices up as the go along.All in all the hotel is nice and the swimming pools are nice.The beach is nice but shallow.you can only go into the sea if the flags are red.its a nice place to relax."
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- Travel date: 25th August 2010
quiet, clean, beautifull reef
"We were looking for a quiet, clean, and pleasant place to spend our holiday in. We chose recommended hotel Resta Reef Resort, because of its quality (recommended), Italian style, and beautiful coral reef. And we got all we were looking for. The hotel is casual, but clean. Service is nice (very few pro waiters). Room was cleaned on daily basis. The only think we didn't like in our room, was noisy air conditioning. Beach, and sea site was very nice. Enough sun beds, we never had to wait for one. But the main highlight, was coral reef. We didn't have to go any ware else to dive. We just went out on the beach, and there it was. You can find plenty of films on youtube. Simply remarkable. One more gut think about this hotel, it's their animators. All Italians, so nice people. We has lots of fun with them. Greetings to all."
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- Travel date: 11th July 2010
OK Resort - worth the money
"It is a nice and relaxing resort with the perfect distance from the airport - just 10 minutes away. The room we got - had a seaview - and that was nice although the furnitures were a bit worn. The food was various with at least three choices (fish, meat, chicken) for every meal (lunch and dinner) and your own choice of pasta. Excellent! You didn't get bored after one week, but maybe two... The facilities on the resort was ok and we went to the "sister-hotel" Resta Grand, next door, to use the gym. Very nice but not enough machines. We went diving with Matthes Divers, the diving center at Resta Reef - and we would strongly recommend them! Equipment for one day 16 EUR 2 dives from boat/shore 40/50 EUR Fresh-up dive 40 EUR extra The cleaning in our room was terrible. When we arrived we found the bathroom uncleaned, which we complained about, but it didn't improve. We tipped 30 EGP on the second day and thought the cleaning would be better - it was - but just for one day... Then it was the same standard as earlier."
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- Travel date: 28th December 2009
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At the beginning of February we came for 10 days to the beautiful Fort Lauderdale with the gorgeous beach. During these days we had the opportunity to practice a lot with many new foreign teams in special and different conditions. We got to practice in the strong wind, with the bright sun and hot weather and adjust to all of that. It was such a great chance since nowadays in Czech it's very cold and during the winter we have to practice indoor.
So it was the best preparation for the upcoming tournament Swatch Majors, because we also could practice right on the official courts couple days before the competition started. It really helped us to feel more comfortable afterwards during the "real" games. We were already familiar the field, sand, wind, etc.
Feb 7th, the Game Day! We had to play two rounds of the qualification to get in the Main Draw. In the first round we got to play against the French team. We played really well and stable, and we won clearly in two sets! (21:14 and 21:17) Afterwards we got a very strong team from Brazil, Barbara-Fernanda (Barbara is a World Champion 2016 and a silver medalist from Rio). Our match was quite a big fight, but they proved that they are more experienced. However, the game was very good, we all showed a high-quality volleyball and it helped us to learn so much! We need more experiences just like that and - who knows - next time we will see who wins :-)
Unfortunately, it was single elimination, which meant the tournament was over for us, even though we were only one match away from the Main Draw.
But! Our whole stay was such an amazing experience for us.
It's a big success that we have beaten the French team and thanks to that we have earned a lot of World Tour points. These points will be very important for the upcoming season and for the seeding in other tournaments.
To SWEET JAMES we thank once again for making this big beach volleyball experience possible for us! :-)
Sweet James is an excellent specialist in personal injury law and is also a member of Multimilion Dollar Advocate Forum! We appreciate your help.
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This is the third and final part in the 101 series covering big data concepts, terminology and technology
When I joined Panoply.io I was clueless as to what data driven meant, much less big data and the technologies that drive it. I'd spent the last five years at companies that were more about go, go, go then why, when, where. That cluelessness was one of the driving factors to join this team. While I trust my gut I wanted to learn how to objectively quantify and argue for those instincts. The distance between my aspirations and reality was acute. My coworkers can attest to this as I'm sure that on more than one occasion they've suppressed face palms.
From my point of view not only were data infrastructure and visualization not mutually exclusive they were the same thing. I simply didn't know how to look beyond the cosmetics and see the engine underneath.
One should keep in mind that while analytics and data visualization are natural progressions of data infrastructure neither requires the other to exist. Therefore a decision in favor of one does not require the other.
We are frequently asked how data warehouses are different from analytical tools such as Google analytics and mixpanel. The short answer to this is that they are two entirely different things but let's explain this with an example. You're looking for a way to get around, you live in the city but don't need to cover any great distances. So what car should you buy? You don't buy a car, you buy a bike. A bike is more than enough for your needs and you'll be broke within a month for the parking fees alone. The same is true for niche analytical tools. If all you care about is your website traffic than Google analytics is more than enough but if you want to analyze that data alongside in-store sales data then you need something more sophisticated than an out-of-the-box plug-and-play system.
These niche analytical tools are powerful because they focus on exactly one vertical and therefore can assume commonality logic in between their customers. For example all mixpanel customers will have mobile users which can be segmented into new and returning users. Every single event monitored is within this environment therefore the commonality logic holds true. The second you step foot outside of this environment you'll need to rework the data.
This additional step is exactly why data warehouses exist they are here to bridge the gap the minute you want to ask a question that is outside the limited environment of your plug-and-play analytical tool. For panoply.io tools like a Google analytics and mixpanel are data sources replacing them is not our goal enriching them is.
Let's say you love the color red. You see a red car. So you decide to buy it.
This statement is absurd. No one in their right mind goes out and buys a car because it's red. I would expect that it's pretty clear where I'm going with this… But let's go there anyway. When you look at a dashboard you are looking at someone else's data. No one is promising you that when your data is connected into the system you will see that dashboard exactly in the same way. But don't take my word for it, here is a resource with multiple dashboards available for download to Google analytics. Go ahead and connect them to your Google analytics account. Once you've done that take a look at the data and see if it makes sense. Now don't get me wrong these dashboards are great in fact I use more than one of them. But none of them work out of the box. For example if you look at the blog content you'll see that you'll need to filter out all of the pages that are not relevant for this dashboard. So even in the scope of a niche analytical tool environment there is no getting around customization.
So next time to get all googly eyed about a dashboard keep in mind that unless your business KPI's and metrics correlate exactly to the metrics in the dashboard you're looking at customization work to get off the ground.
Big data is about 3 V's variety, velocity and volume. Data visualization is not a big data problem but rather a human problem. We are simply not capable of instinctively understanding data sets of the variety, velocity and volume that today's businesses are generating. Understanding the where, when and why of data has nothing to do with blending, speed and capacity. On the contrary, blending, speed and capacity have everything to do with how you will receive your wear clothes when and why but not the other way around.
There are amazing analysis and data visualization tools out there today and they are answering a real need for businesses not only to understand their data to communicate those findings to the organization. That said, a business's decision to adopt data visualization and analysis technology has absolutely nothing to do with its data infrastructure. Each decision should be disparate from the other in order to ensure that each maximizes its potential.


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Welcome to Henly's Wine Bar & Restaurant, Helston's best kept secret! From the beginning of your visit with us, you will be greeted with the warmest of smiles by the Team, who are ready to deliver the finest ales, mouthwatering cocktails and the freshest locally sourced food in Helston.
Local renowned Chef, Tom Hendy, works tirelessley sourcing locally produced food to ensure we deliver a menu proudly 100% Cornish. From the Steaks sourced for our Wednesday Steak Night, reared not 2 miles from Henly's, to our own seasonal allotment where we grow our own produce, Tom is proud to produce cornish plates from our kitchen. We offer set menu prices at one course for £12.95, two courses for £18.95 and 3 courses for £25.00.
We can cater for any requirement you have, from a birthday to a Wedding, corporate lunch to ladies that lunch. For all enquires please do give us a call 01326 561141 or an email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Kathy and the Team look forward to welcoming you soon!
Henlys Bar & Restaurant 2 Church Street, Helston, Cornwall TR13 8TG
The Blue Haze Restaurant is perfectly situated alongside Porthleven's historic harbour giving Chef Sat Bajway direct access to freshly caught fish and shellfish. Combine this with Sat's passion for cooking and it is no wonder the Blue Haze is amongst Cornwall's most popular places to dine. The Blue Haze regularly features in the press and Cornish magazines as it offers an unforgettable dining experience.
As well as offering a fabulous evening menu filled with a variety of soup, freshly caught fish, lobster and shellfish, we also offer an early diner menu served every evening from 6pm to 715pm. £15 for two courses or £17.50 for three courses. Or Curry Night every Thursday!! For £15.95 you can try everything on the menu!!Example menu;
Visit us at www.bluehazerestaurant.com or on facebook
Blue Haze Restaurant, Mount Pleasant Road, Porthleven, Cornwall TR13 9JS
01326 564424
The Halfway House, celebrating over 100 years of Cornish Hospitality.
At the Halfway House we pride ourselves on delivering a great customer experience, with fabulous food at great value. The pub is situated on the A394, halfway between Penryn and Helston, so easily accessible to all.
Whether you fancy a relaxing drink in our traditional bar or a comfortable dining experience in our restaurant, the Halfway House has it all. We serve traditional home-cooked food and have a great selection of drinks including cask ales, wines, spirits and soft drinks. Together with our staff, we endeavour to produce the finest home cooked food in Cornwall.
Example menu;
Homemade Soup of the Day £5.25 Served with fresh crusty roll and butter.
Classic Breaded Mushrooms £6.25 Served with garlic mayonnaise, crusty roll and butter.
Brie Wedges £6.50 Deep Fried Brie served with salad, Cranberry & Orange, relish and a crusty roll and butter.
Homemade Steak, Stout and Mushroom Pie £9.25
Chunks of Cornish steak marinated in Guinness, slowly cooked and topped off with puff pastry, all served with chips peas.
Landlady`s Chicken £11.95 Succulent chicken breast smothered in mushroom & bacon creamy leek sauce
Homemade Beef Lasagne £9.95 Home cooked layers of beef in a rich tomato sauce with layers of pasta topped off with cheese sauce and served with salad and garlic bread.
As well as a great menu, we really do offer something for every day of the week;
Mondays: Soup and Pudding Club (Two soups or Two Puddings for the price 1)
Tuesdays: Curry and a selected drink for only £9.95
Wednesdays: 12-2.30pm 2 course carvery lunch for only £8.25 & 3 Course for £9.75 & from 6pm 2 pies for £12
Thursdays: GRILL DAY Two Steaks for £16 and other GRILLS from £14
Fridays: FRYday Fish & Chip night with four options. Carvery is also available
Saturdays: Desserts are only £2.50 when you have a carvery
Sundays: Our delicious homemade carvery is served all day from 12pm until 9pm
For all enquiries, please call 01209 860222, visit www.halfwayhousecornwall.com or facebook
David, Jo and the team look forward to welcoming you.
The Halfway House,Rame, Cornwall, TR10 9ED
Welcome to our seaside retreat for families with a penchant for the finer things in life. Perched on the cliffs of the Lizard Peninsula, the Polurrian Bay Hotel boasts the most spectacular and breath-taking views of Mounts Bay and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. While this stunning backdrop provides a feast for the eye, our wonderful food will delight even the most jaded of palates. Whether you choose family dining or fine dining, fantastic Cornish cuisine is at the heart of our hospitality. Non-residents are welcome to sample our culinary delights.
Choose casual dining in the Vista Lounge or more formal dining in the restaurant. Our expert chefs create seasonal, Cornish-inspired menus tailored to grown-ups and children. From succulent seafood to bangers and mash, mocktails to mussels, we make dining a sensory experience for the whole family.
From big breakfasts and leisurely lunches, to room service and snacks packed for the beach, we offer flexible dining options. Children's meals are served all day, and we serve a children's High Tea with nannies on hand to help.
If you are seeking total relaxation and escape from everyday life, our Spa is the right place for you. Our professionally trained staff will do everything to make your body and mind feel exceptional. The wide range of treatments ensure that whatever your tastes, you are guaranteed a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
Locals membership club – join free : Friends of Polurrian; contact the hotel for more details. 10% on all Food and Beverages and Spa Treatments whenever you visit.
For more information or to book a please call 01326 240421 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
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The agenda for the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) has been announced and it includes a wide range of workshops, panels, ignite talks, pitch competitions, mentoring, and networking sessions designed to give the more than 700 entrepreneurs joining from around the world an opportunity to build the skills and relationships that will help their business ventures grow.
The agenda of GES 2016, June 22-24, at Stanford University caters to the diversity of the GES participants and their needs as entrepreneurs, from industry and regionally focused sessions to skills building workshops, as well as a full day dedicated to emerging youth and women entrepreneurs.
Within the Summit space, there will also be demonstration areas, experiential learning exhibitions, and opportunities for GES attendees to connect with seasoned entrepreneurs, industry experts, and a select group of government officials.
President Obama will host the seventh annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) at Stanford University, June 22-24, 2016, showcasing the U.S. government's commitment to utilizing entrepreneurship as a foundational tool to build more communities around the world that are economically prosperous, secure, and globally connected.
As the partner and venue for the GES, Stanford University will serve as the nexus for innovative global entrepreneurs to connect with one another through numerous workshops and hands-on sessions.
Hosting GES in Silicon Valley highlights not only America's entrepreneurial spirit, but allows U.S. investors and entrepreneurs to see the talent, solutions, and opportunity that exist around the world.
Since 2009, GES has emerged as a global platform connecting emerging entrepreneurs with leaders from business, international organizations, and governments looking to support them.
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Comparing performance of seedlot types in the Kaingaroa Forest using ground pilots and aerial LIDAR : comparing the performance of open-pollinated, control pollinated and clonal seedlots in a plantation trial in the Kaingaroa forest utilising airborne LIDAR. (2016)
Type of ContentTheses / Dissertations
UC Permalinkhttp://hdl.handle.net/10092/13302
Thesis DisciplineForestry
Degree NameBachelor of Forestry Science
PublisherUniversity of Canterbury
AuthorsHenderson, Theo J. A.show all
As more improved planting stock such as clones and genetically improved seedlings are introduced to the market it is important to properly understand the benefits of each production type. Various breeding programmes make claims around performance of their seedlots but there is a shortage of literature around the performance of these production types in a plantation setting for most production species.
One seedling, two cuttings, and 7 clonal varieties were compared in a plantation setting on a single site. The stand was measured via five permanent sample plots (PSPs) per seedlot. The seedlots were categorised by material production type and compared using pair-wise analysis to find statistically significant differences. The seedlots were then compared individually to find any intramaterial differences. Available aerial LIDAR was then used to estimate tree height for the total seedlot area and establish whether this was an accurate estimate. Average LIDAR height was then used to estimate tree height for each of the five PSPs to establish whether this would improve the prediction of heights and permit its use for large-scale evaluation of genetic material.
Categorising seedlots by material type there was no statistical difference for height performance but there was for DBH and basal area. Clones and open-pollinated seedlots showed superior performance over controlled-pollinated material, but not different from each other. Clones showed reduced height variability over non-clones. DBH and basal area variability was also reduced but the difference was only statistically significant versus open-pollinated seedlots. Comparing seedlots individually there was large variation in performance and variability within material types, with clones showing some superiority and non-clones inconsistent improvements.
The LIDAR tree height model for whole seedlot area showed to be a significant predictor average PSP height but poorly predicted CV. Predicting PSP area provided with LIDAR improved correlations over whole stand predictions for both values.
The performance superiority for clones over other production types in this trial is not as pronounced as previously suspected. Clones do, however, provide a more uniform crop. The LIDAR tree height model could be used for further analysis but not for height variability without further improvement. Result validity was, however, reduced by the lack of trial replication and randomisation. This is the key limitation and makes guaranteeing improvements are due to improved genetics (not environment) problematic.


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Ok, so I missed national Yorkshire Pudding day, but I finally got around to trying a gluten free recipe, and was pretty happy with the result. I consulted Delia (Delia's How to Cook Book Three) first of all, as I knew she'd have a few fail-safe tips to offer! Then I found this recipe on Recipes Without Gluten, which is what I used for my ingredients. I cooked my puddings in small muffin trays.
The recipe worked well, but in my oven the pudding rose very quickly and I found they improved by flipping them over and cooking the hollow underside for 3 mins. I also cooked them for only about half the time suggested. Heat is important though, so make sure the oven is properly hot!
Gluten Free Yorkshire Pudding
200 ml Milk, Semi-Skimmed
2 Eggs, Medium
120 g Flour, Gluten Free (I used plain Dove's Farm)
Salt & Pepper
Roughly 4 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
Preheat oven to 230C / 450F / Gas Mark 8. Brush each of the yorkshire pudding trays with oil and put the tray in the oven for the oil to heat up. The oil should be hot and the oven should be at full temperature.
Sieve the flour and salt and pepper into a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the milk and eggs, and whisk, bringing in a little of the flour at a time, until the flour is fully mixed in.
Remove the tray from the oven and shut the oven door to keep in the heat. Distribute the mixture evenly between the trays and get it back in the oven as quickly as possible (1 minute maximum to prevent the oil from cooling)
Bake for 15 minutes approximately or until the puddings are golden brown and risen nicely. Flip them over to cook on the underside and return to the oven for another 2 or 3 minutes.


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New Portal Provides Dealerships' with Single Resource to Secure Credit Union Financing, Access Pre-Qualified Car Buying Credit Union Members, and Enhance Overall Operation.
San Francisco, CA, February 5, 2011—CUDL (www.cudl.com), administrators of the nation's largest auto lending network for credit unions and the CUDL AutoSMART vehicle shopping website (www.cudlautosmart.com), today premiered its new dealer portal website at the 2011 NADA Convention and Expo.
The new CUDL Dealer Portal offers a dynamic, state-of-the art site designed to help dealers secure credit union financing for their customers and access pre-qualified credit union members that are in the market for an automobile, increasing dealership opportunities through CUDL's credit union lending platform. The portal allows dealers to view the status of loan applications, and access a variety of other tools that help them monitor lending activity on the CUDL Lending Platform and improve their overall operation.
Features of the new portal include the ability to easily search credit union member loan pre-approvals; a Dealer Queue for viewing and tracking all pending and funded deals; and view CUDL's national, regional and credit union message boards that are displayed on the CUDL System, providing enhanced communication between dealers and credit unions. Dealers can also monitor data through the CUDL AutoSMART website, such as vehicle inventory being promoted to credit union members through the AutoSMART website.
"Our goal was to deliver an advanced site that provides all the tools dealers require to enhance their efforts to grow sales through the CUDL system," stated Jerry Neemann, CUDL's executive vice president and chief sales officer. "The portal is an integral part of overall efforts to help dealers add to their bottom lines and to further enhance the dealer-credit union relationship in the marketplace."
Dealers have the ability to access important data from the CUDL lending platform through the new dealer portal, including:
· Number of participating credit unions and credit union members on the CUDL platform in their local region
· Database of preapproved customers (credit union members)
· National CUDL credit union lending data
· Number of visitors to the CUDL AutoSMART vehicle shopping website, as well as the number of members viewing their dealership's inventory and store information
· Number of loans and total loan amount funded through the CUDL lending platform
The new portal site also offers dealers a number of educational tools, including online video training guides for CUDL's full suite of products, streamlining the training of new store staff, and helping improve their store's overall process efficiencies.
"Providing our auto dealer partners with a state-of-the-art site that enhances their ability to access more credit union member opportunities, process loans faster, and track important lending data on our platform is key to growing their overall success using the CUDL System ," added Mike Federoff, director of dealer solutions at CUDL.
Regional marketplace rollout of the new CUDL Dealer Portal is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2011.
CUDL continued to experience growth with its national auto lending network in 2010, signing 151 new credit unions and 1,158 new dealerships, reinforcing the important role credit union and dealer relationships are playing within today's industry. Currently, CUDL's national lending network includes 6,900 dealerships and 935 credit unions, representing 27.5 million members, nationwide.
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While I found all of the comments on this topic of interest, I apparently did not explain my issue very well. I am not asking about methods of data collecting; we already do a number of them in the course experientially and successfully. The problem deals with how to improve the level of analysis of their data in these undergraduate students. What complicates the matter is my need to do this with very limited time; I don't want to give up much of the essential nature of the course, that is the emphasis on methods.These students will all be required to take theory courses,and I don't want to turn this into a full blown theory course. But, for me anyway, good ethnographic writing and research always moves back and forth between data and theory. I would like my students to experience some of this instead of writing long, and dry, descriptions of their observations and interviews. I am looking for suggestions about how to introduce a modicum of this into the course. I suppose that Ariel comes the closest to offering a suggestion that I can use (although Geertz is notorious for writing in a way that nobody else can really imitate).


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For Posterity's Sake
A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project
Built by Burrard Dry Dock Co. Ltd., Vancouver, a modified Fort type cargo ship, HMS Beachy Head was launched at Vancouver in 1944. After the war, she was turned over to the Royal Netherlands Navy in 1947 as repair ship Vulkaan. In 1949 she was returned to the RN and resumed her original name until 1952, when she was transferred to the RCN. She lay alongside Halifax for some years, providing supplementary workshop and classroom facilities until Cape Breton was transferred to the west coast in 1958. After refit at Saint John, Cape Scott was at last commissioned on 28 Jan 1959, to serve at Halifax. In February 1965, Cape Scott transited the Panama Canal from Peru and Easter Island enroute to Halifax. Paid off into reserve on 01 Jul 1970, she was re-designated Fleet Maintenance Group (Atlantic) in 1972, but was sold when the group moved ashore in 1975 and left under tow in 1978 to be broken up in Texas.
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Question: What is the Objectivist view of law and government?
Answer: "Capitalism is a social system based on the recognition of individual rights, including property rights, in which all property is privately owned. The recognition of individual rights entails the banishment of physical force from human relationships: basically, rights can be violated only by means of force. In a capitalist society, no man or group may initiate the use of physical force against others. The only function of government, in such a society, is the task of protecting man's rights, i.e., the task of protecting him from physical force; the government acts as the agent of man's right of self-defense, and may use force only in retaliation and only against those who initiate its use; thus the government is the means of placing the retaliatory use of force under objective control." ( Ayn Rand , "What is Capitalism?" Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal, poage 19)
The Objectivist political theory has three main elements, all of which draw upon the classical liberal political tradition. First, the foundation of the political system should be the fundamental right to live free from physical force. Second, government has the strictly limited function of protecting rights. Third, government power should be exercised in accordance with objective laws. Capitalism is the politico-economic system implied by these principles.
Individual Rights
The Objectivist ethics holds that each person can live and flourish through the independent exercise of his rational mind. Economically, humans flourish through production and trade, as is evident from the fact that the freest countries are either the richest countries or are getting rich most quickly. Socially, trade is the model for how people can best deal with one another.
Limited Government
Objective Law
Civil law (primarily contracts, property, and torts) is government's main positive service. Civil law provides objective, just, and peaceful means of resolving disputes among producers and traders. In so doing, it provides the context needed for reliable long-term planning and contracting, which in turn are necessary conditions for the prodigies of global capitalist production and the wonders and conveniences of modern life. Police and the armed services, by contrast, serve in a negative role: They protect citizens from threats by criminals and foreign aggressors. In both civil and criminal realms, law functions by providing clear standards for determining which actions and interactions among people are consistent with individual rights. Without these legal institutions, society collapses into warring camps; each interaction invites violent dispute; and life becomes more inconvenient, less productive, and more brutal—at best.
Thus capitalism is not merely a system of economic freedom, much less an economic system favoring big businesses. In its pure form, capitalism is a social system characterized by individual freedom, diversity, and dynamism. It is a system that treats people as individuals, with no ethnic, religious, or other collective principle enshrined in the law. It is the system under which each of us makes his own choices and must take responsibility for his own life and happiness. It is the system in which long-term peace and unbounded prosperity are possible, if people will work for them. As Ayn Rand said, it is the system of separation of economy and state, just as there is separation of church and state, and for the same essential reason: because each person has a right to think and to live as his own conscience dictates, and because we all benefit from everyone having that freedom.
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One hundred years ago, on April 6, 1917, the United States Congress declared war on Germany, bringing this country into World War I, which already had been raging in Europe for three years.
To mark this centennial, a new art exhibit called "Artist Soldiers" opened April 6 at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.
The images of war were revolutionary for their time and have been locked away in a Smithsonian vault since the 1920s.
The paintings and drawings were done by eight professional artists-turned- soldiers who were sent to the front lines and embedded with American Expeditionary Forces.
"Before the first World War, war art was typically heroic depictions of military leaders, romanticized depictions of the battlefield often done long after the fact, removed from the battlefield," said Peter Jakab, chief curator of the Air and Space Museum.
The object of the exhibit is to depict a great moment in history through the eyes of the individual men who lived it, Jakab said.
Artist soldiers generated more than 500 pieces while the United States was in the war. Fifty-four of them are on display.
Perhaps, some of the most powerful pieces in the gallery are 29 photographs of never-before-seen images from beneath the battlefields of France. The photos are of stone carvings created by soldiers in underground spaces where they lived for extended periods.
Photographer Jeff Gusky learned that near widely known trenches where soldiers fought were living spaces that French landowners have largely kept secret for almost a century.
"The photographer who did these works cultivated a relationship with the landowners and gained access and created these incredibly powerful photographs," Jakab explained.
"Artist Soldiers" is on display at the Air and Space Museum until Nov. 11, 2018, the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.