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Jake T.
Our old gentleman Jake T. has lived for the past 3.5 months in a shelter. You might think that living in a shelter that long would be a very unpleasant way to spend your time, but not true for Jake because he was at the Sonoma Humane Society (I swear SHS could be called a B&B for animals) and furthermore Jake was a favorite of the staff. He is now in the Thulani Program, but we will need to work very hard to upgrade his living conditions. We will need to find the perfect forever foster home for Jake.
Jake and his younger sister were brought to the Sonoma Humane Society around Thanksgiving last year, supposedly for a limited stay while their family sorted out some difficulties. Both were a bit out of control. After more than a month, the family informed SHS that they would not be reclaiming him. Meanwhile, the people in the Training and Behavior Department had been working with Jake to give him some training, manners, and respect for people leadership. They also really spruced him up. When they realized that he would not be reclaimed, they put him up for adoption knowing full well that a 12 yr old male German Shepherd was going to find it difficult to find an adoptive home.
One of our Thulani fosterers noticed a posting about Jake and his availability, and suggested we contact SHS regarding the Thulani Program and ore potential interest in bringing Jake into the program. The people at SHS warmly welcomed our inquiry, and we brought Jake home five days ago (to a chorus of enthusiastic Goodbyes from the staff and volunteers).
Jake is a friendly, spry, mobile old gentleman who gets on well with people and dogs (he has been running free with my 4-furpack, everyone completely at ease). He loves to go for walks, gallops up and down stairs, loves to explore our large treelined backyard, and really loves treats. He should be wearing a sign "Will Work For Treats). He knows some basic commands and walks very well on lead. He is very much a people-focused dog.
Being 12 years old, Jake has his share of lumps and bumps, has a bit of a wobbly rear-end if he tries to take corners too fast, and he has a large spindle-cell sarcoma on his elbow. The sarcoma is not operable, but does not seem to be overly bothersome to him. He is on Rimadyl and a mild pain med, and probably will be for the rest of his life.
Jake T. is ready for his forever foster home. He would do just fine as an only dog as long as his people were around most of the time. He can also live comfortably with other dogs. He is unknown with cats. Remember, because he is a Thulani Program dog, we will cover all of his expenses for the ret of his life. If you are interested in learning more about Jake T. or are interested in possibly being his permanent foster family, please contact Bob at email@example.com.


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I have contributed a chapter to an exciting forthcoming textbook called Reading Romans in Context: Paul and Second Temple Judaism (Zondervan, June 2015). In my opinion, one of the greatest needs for Bible students is to properly understand the New Testament in its socio-historical context. This textbook aims at bringing portions of Romans into dialogue with a variety of illuminating early Jewish texts, authors, and inscriptions. It is meant to be very accessible to the uninitiated.
Part of the fun is that the editors and authors are mostly a part of a group of students that studied in England and Scotland around the same time and were trained to become historians as well as theologians. My chapter is on 1 Maccabees and Romans 14-15.
One of the best parts of this book – it's short (only 160 pages), so it won't "clog up" textbook options. Also happy to see female scholars included in this work, my friends Sarah Whittle, Mariam Kamell, and Susan Mathew! Truth be told, the only essay I have read the from book is my own (zzzzz), so I am excited to read the work of my colleagues and friends. If you teach Romans, or are looking for a good short supplementary textbook for an intro course, please keep a watch for this summer release.

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Sweet potato is one one of the sweet gifts gifted to us by nature. Along with it's sweet taste, it is loaded with various nutrients and minerals and has numerous health benefits. Sweet potato variety with white or pale yellow flesh are less sweet and moist than those with red, pink or orange flesh. Based on the production volume, sweet potato ranks as fifth most important food crops in the world.
Sweet potato holds first rank (super-food) in nutrition among vegetables. Sweet potato when eaten with skin have more fibre than oat meal. It protects cigarette smokers from emphysema and also helps in fetal development and also helps in alleviating muscle cramps which are often related to potassium deficiency due to its high potassium content. It also contains magnesium, a crucial mineral for de-stressing which promotes relaxation and calmness and also provides nerve health. As a nutraceutical, it can be formulated into semi-solid food products like soups, beverages, breakfast cereals, in desserts etc.
The sweet potato is a dicotyledonous plant. It's edible part is tuber. They are mostly confused with yams but sweet potatoes carry more nutritional value than yams and yams are comparitively bigger in size than sweet potatoes. It is considered as a cheapest source of anti-oxidants.
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Convulvulaceae
Botanical Name: Ipomoea batatas
Common Name: Shakargand
Phyto – chemical constituents present in Sweet Potatoes
It's leaf contains various phenolic acids such as – caffeic acid, caffeoylquinic acid derivatives like – chlorogenic acid, isochlorogenic acid, hydroxyl cinnamic acid etc. It's root contains coumarins like – scopolatin, esculetin, umbelliferone, peonidin, cyanidins etc. and various triterpenes and steroids like – beta – amirin acetate, bohmrylacetate and friedelin. It's tuber root contains various alkaloids like – calystegine B1, calystegine B2, calystegine C1, calystegine B3 and ipomine. It's root is a rich source of carbohydrates such as – starch, sugar and dietary fiber. It's root and leaf contain anthocyanins like – carotenoids (beta-carotene, leutine) and also contain tannins like – Phlobatannin and it's leaf contains flavonoids such as – tiliroside, astragalin, rhamnocitrin, rhamnetin and the leaf also contains saponins and enzymes like – chitinases.
Sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamins like – A, B, C and E and it is a rich source of amino acids like – Threonine, valine, methionine, isoleucine, leucine, tyrosine, phenylalanine, lysine, tryptophan, aspartic acid, serine, glutamic acid, proline, glycine, alanine, histidine and arginine. Vitamins C and E are the excellent sources of anti-oxidants thus helps in preventing various diseases and also enhance the beauty of skin and hair. Vitamin A or beta-carotene helps in maintaing eye's health. Thus, the combination of these vitamins make the sweet potato one of the healthiest foods. These nutrients collectively contribute to healthy and glowing complexion as well as shiny hair. There are various trace elements found in sweet potatoes like– manganese, iron and potassium. Manganese is an important component in the metabolism of carbohydrates. Sweet potatoes contain carotenoids as well that help to stabilise blood sugar levels and lowers the insulin resistance which helps in metabolism. Carotenoids serve as a co-factor in enzymes that helps in generation of energy and it is useful in the treatment of anaemia and also useful in treating pre-menstrual syndrome in women.
Sweet potatoes are also rich in fibre. This high fibre is beneficial in weight loss.
Top 10 Health Benefits of Sweet Potato
1. For Heart Health
It contains large amounts of Vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps in homocysteine breakdown as homocysteine contributes to the hardening of arteries and blood vessels. It helps in keeping the blood vessels walls flexible and allows normal blood flow.
2. For maintaining Blood Pressure
Sweet potato contains high amounts of potassium. Potssium helps in maintaining or lowering the blood pressure by eliminating excess sodium salts from the body thus regulates the fluid balance. It is also an important electrolyte that maintains normal functioning of the brain and nervous system.
3. For boosting Immune system
Sweet potato also contains Vitamin C. This vitamin is important for immune system as well as for maintaining overall health of the individual.
4. For stress issues
As sweet potatoes are a good source of magnesium which is considered as an anti-stress mineral, it helps to reduce stress levels. This element is also useful in maintaining healthy heart, arteries, bones, muscles etc
5. For Emphysema treatment
For smokers, the intake of sweet potatoes is highly beneficial as it helps in the treatment of emphysema.
6. For fetal development
Pregnant women must include sweet potatoes in their diet as they are rich in folates. Due to their high folate content, it is necessary for healthy fetal cell and tissue development.
7. For diabetes
Sweet potato is considered low on the glycemic index scale as indicated in recent research. It helps in reducing the episodes of low blood sugar and insulin resistance in people with diabetes. Studies have also shown that people suffering from type 1 diabetes who consume high fibre diet have low blood glucose levels and people having type 2 diabetes may have improved blood sugar levels. One medium sweet potato provides about 6 grams of fibre.
8. For preventing Cancer
Among men, diet rich in beta – carotene may play a protective role in preventing prostate cancer. Sweet potatoes contains higher amounts of beta-carotene.
9. For chronic Inflammation
Sweet potatoes contain a versatile nutrient choline which helps in good sleep, muscle movement, memory and learning. Choline also helps to maintain the structure of cell membranes and also helps in the transmission of nerve impulses, reduces chronic inflammation and also assists in the absorption of fat.
10. For Fertility
For females of child bearing age, consumption of irronb from plant-based sources helps in promoting infertility. The beta-carotene which gets converted into Vitamin A is essential during lactation and pregnancy as well.
Sweet potatoes must be stored at 80-90% relative humidity.
It must be stored in a cool, dark place having good ventilation. Use it within 2 weeks and do not store it in refrigerator.
Excess consumption of sweet potato is contradicted in patients who have a history of kidney stones as the vegetable contains oxalate which contributes to the formation of calcium-oxalate kidney stones.


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CUDAFunctionLoad::noxcomp: A C compiler was not found in specified directory `1`.
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It looks like mathematica does not know where my C compiler is at and needs to be define I look in the documentation and I do not see how to do that. I am using OS X for Mac and from the above error message they are asking me to set
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The Blondie singer has admitted she "tried everything", including heroin, and at one point in the late 80s was addicted to drugs.
When asked if she was a junkie, Debbie replied: "Absolutely. I guess for a couple of years."
She described that period of her life as very difficult, saying: "It was depression… our record company dropped us, our manager walked out, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) walked in. Everything fell apart and I fell apart along with it. But ice cream was great."
The Heart Of Glass hitmaker did, however, turn things around, going to rehab with her then boyfriend, Blondie guitarist Chris Stein.
She added: "Chris did it at the same time, we did it together. I think we both decided that it was overdue."
Debbie also admitted she has tried drugs since, but has remained largely sober, and doesn't even drink alcohol.
She said: "I think there was a short period where I did some cocaine, but I've never got seriously involved since then.
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* FTSE 100 up 0.2 pct
* FTSE 250 down 0.4 pct
* BAT lead gainer on main index
* DS Smith rises on plastics unit sale
* Burberry lower after GS downgrade
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By Shashwat Awasthi and Muvija M
March 6 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 inched up on Wednesday as tobacco stocks gained on U.S. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb's departure and DS Smith rose after selling its plastics division, while Legal & General slipped after results.
The FTSE 100 gained for the fourth straight session and closed 0.2 percent higher, while the FTSE 250 was 0.4 percent lower as a weaker pound weighed.
British American Tobacco advanced 5.2 percent to a near four-month high and Imperial Brands rose 1.3 percent after U.S. FDA Commissioner Gottlieb, who strove to curb use of flavoured e-cigarettes, said he would step down next month.
Packaging firm DS Smith added 3.7 percent after agreeing to sell its plastics division to private equity firm Olympus Partners for an enterprise value of $585 million.
Dollar earners also provided some support as sterling came under pressure after talks between Prime Minister Theresa May's attorney general and European Union negotiators over concessions on Brexit ended without an agreement. An EU official said the talks did not go well.
The weakness in sterling hit the domestically-focussed FTSE 250, with financial and real estate stocks dragging the most.
Downbeat sentiment was compounded by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation & Development cutting global economic growth forecasts and flagging Brexit worries as one of the major factors contributing to the slowdown.
CMC Markets analyst Michael Hewson said the recent rebound in stock markets appeared to be becoming "a little bit stuck in the mud".
Luxury clothing company Burberry offset gains on the main bourse, falling 4 percent after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to "sell" from "neutral".
Life insurer Legal & General gave up 3.5 percent on its worst day this year after its 2018 results, with Jefferies analysts pointing to a "bulky margin miss".
On the mid-cap index, Just Eat dropped as much as 5.4 percent but pared most losses to close marginally lower.
Investors seemed to warm to the online takeaway service's assertion that it could see off the threat from rivals Uber Eats and Deliveroo, and that its own delivery service would become profitable after investment peaks this year.
Serviced office space provider IWG also erased losses and ended the day 3.2 percent higher. It had earlier said it would close or refurbish some locations in certain markets and posted annual results.
Defence contractor Ultra Electronics outperformed the mid-caps. Shares surged 12.2 percent on their best day in more than a year as the company bulked up its order book.
"Though the markets had plenty of reason to despair on Wednesday, they instead settled for something altogether blander and more subdued," said Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell.
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When I was photographing the Mustangs on the Virginia Range I noticed a behavior that was sort of heart breaking. I followed one band for a few miles into the range. You could tell they accepted the fact that I was there by their behavior, but suddenly a boss mare stopped kicked at the ground, looked at me, and gave me an expression that got my attention. At the bottom of her feet on the ground were the bones of another horse. I looked around and I realized the whole area had lots of bones. I'll never forget that.
Mustangs may also be struggling to understand why they die. I have been told, when their in captivity, when they die, they are usually isolated from other horses, so death may still be confusing to them.Some of those Mustangs, can die while giving birth, some die by natural causes, but some also die under suspicious circumstances.


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My very first Sunday at First Pres, I met a woman named Pat Hostetter who loved the Whiz Kids Program so much she invited me to help immediately! Two Thursdays later I was part of the First Pres Whiz Kids Program tutoring Esmeralda, a 1st grader from Field Elementary School. That was October 2009, and here I am in 2016 leading the site as the Coordinator. Our tutors are the ones who pick up the kids, work one-on-one with them. I try to have everything ready and available for them.
While I have been with Whiz Kids for many years, some of our tutors have been investing in the elementary and middle school students longer than I have. This last year we served 20 elementary students and 8 middle school students, Esmeralda among them.
Why do we do this? Why do we come back year after year? For me, it is because of the students who start asking in August when Whiz Kids will start this year. It is because of the tutors who help the same student four or five years in a row and say, "don't even think about assigning me to another student next year." It is because of the substitute tutors who pitch in whenever we need help. It is because of the Club Time Person who really cares about our kids and also stays after to help me clean up. It is because of our Field School Liaison Teacher who keeps kids after school and brings them so they won't have to miss a night. It is because of the Support Staff at the Whiz Kids Office who send encouraging emails and cover when needed. It is because of the families – parents who entrust us with their children and the younger siblings who can't wait to join the program. And it is because of the support from this church – the Mission Committee, Book Club Book Sale, Country Store Ladies, and individuals who donate.
The Whiz Kids program is really a family. We care about each other. We care about all the students – not just the ones we're tutoring. We care about the families. Dedication, laughter, and love keep all of us going.
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Trump supporters give eyewitness accounts of the crazy Anti-Trump haters that came out to threaten them.
Trump Supporters And Protesters Face Off
Trump supporters come face to face with the anti-Trump mob!
Latino For Trump Reveals Horrors Of Socialism
Trump supporters speak out about the leftist mob that threaten to beat them up for voting for Trump.
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MOSCOW – "Google violates its 'don't be evil' motto." To Google's credit, if you Google that sentence, you can find reference to a debate on that claim that I took part in recently.
As it happens, I have a complex relationship with Google. I have fed at its trough many times – as a personal guest; as an advisory board member of Stop Badware, an NGO it sponsors; and as a speaker at its events.
I also sit on the board of 23andMe, co-founded by the wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin. But I also sit on the boards of Yandex in Russia, one of a small number of companies around the world who beat Google in their local markets, and of WPP, a worldwide advertising/marketing company famous for its rivalry with Google.
Finally, I'm suspicious of concentrations of power of any kind. So I welcomed the chance to clarify my thinking. I took the con side of the debate: Google does not violate its motto. However, I do think there is a danger that someday it could. The danger lies in the concentration of information – arguably a concentration of power – that Google represents.
Google doesn't merely point users to existing information on the Web; it also collects information that it doesn't share about its users' behavior. If you can use patterns in Google searches to track flu outbreaks and predict a movie's commercial prospects, can you also use it to forecast market movements or even revolutions?
Even if Google uses personal information only for their benefit (whatever that means), it represents an attractive target for governments. In fact, Google generally fights government requests for personal information. (It was Yahoo, not Google, that gave personal information to China's government, which then jailed a blogger.)
Google has become a de facto gatekeeper of information, to the extent that if your site is not highly ranked by Google, you are like the tree falling in the forest with no one to hear it. It doesn't matter that people seeking information are free to bypass Google and use other tools; they don't.
So how does information equal power? The active power that information provides is typically the threat of exposure. Such information gives you power primarily in a secretive, opaque world where access to information is limited.
But generally, the free flow of information reduces the concentration of power. So, rather than suppressing or regulating the information that Google uncovers, we are better off making it more freely available.
A Google that is accountable to its users – searchers, advertisers, investors, and governments – is likely to be a better outfit that does more good in today's relatively open market. In short, there is no regulatory system that I trust more than the current messy world of conflicting interests.
Whatever short-term temptations it faces – to manipulate its search results, use private information, or throw its weight around – Google, it is clear, could lose a lot by succumbing to them in a world where its every move is watched.
Meanwhile, Google is not merely avoiding evil; it actively fights against it. For example, Google fights censorship – by doing, not by shouting. Rather than stand on the sidelines and proclaim censorship evil, it is picking its way through the landmines in China – competing with a politically well-connected rival and politely letting its users know that they aren't always getting the whole picture.
In short, Google is changing expectations about what people can know – even in the United States, where formal censorship is absent, but government obfuscation, opaque corporations, and the like are not. Moreover, in countries where Google is criticized for blocking access to information, it points out the information's absence when something is blocked – letting people know that it exists but that they can't have access to it.
On the other hand, every time someone in China Googles something and gets an answer – a product's good and bad points, the details about someone the government does not like – he must wonder, "Why can't I get this kind of information about everything?"
With Google, people start to expect answers about everything. A little transparency inevitably leads to more. Rather than demand an end to censorship now – an impossible dream – Google is working to make that happen by eroding government control over information.
Moreover, from a purely practical point of view, Google makes the world more efficient. Buyers and sellers can find one another, schoolchildren can find information needed for their homework, and sick people can find health information.
The real threat of evil, I think, lies in the temptations of "international governance" – say, a sinister multilateral government body called the World Information Center.
Nice as it sounds, the reality is likely to be ridden with bureaucracy, susceptible to control by the worst of the world's governments rather than its best ones, and incapable of innovation.
Take, for example, ICANN, the body that sets policy for the Domain Name System. I was its founding chairman, and I don't think anyone considers it a success. Its saving grace is that it is widely considered illegitimate and therefore has little power.
By contrast, Google is effective at what it does, and therefore has the legitimacy of results. But it has little coercive power, because anyone is free to try an alternative. Its only option is to be better than the competition.
The fact that these issues are being debated is a good sign in itself – keeping Google and its watchers on guard. Fortunately, a wary press corps, powerful governments, and nervous competitors watch its every move, hoping the company to fight its many temptations. Abuse of power is evil, but power itself is not.
Esther Dyson, chairman of EDventure Holdings, is an active investor in a variety of start-ups around the world. Her interests include information technology, health care and private aviation and space travel.


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My name is Jennifer Branham. I am a wife, mommy to three beautiful babies and a photographer. I have always had a passion for photography and it wasn't until my first son was born, (8 years ago, Crazy!), that I pursued my hobby further. My family has been my motivation behind my success. I understand how quickly time can pass and it is extremely important for me to capture all of the sweet and precious details in a person's life. I love working with children and meeting new people, so photography is a great way for me to spend my extra time. As a former kindergarten teacher, I love getting down and chasing around kiddos. I strive to provide a fun and comforting environment so that sessions run smoothly and the children feel at ease. I feel that I have a very creative eye and I enjoy trying out my creativity through the lens. I currently own a studio in downtown Gardendale, called THE Studio on Main. I love being able to offer a studio location in addition to offering outdoor sessions as well. As for my photography training, I have taken courses at Birmingham School of Photography, Samford, Jefferson State, and also the Southern Institute of Photography. I have also had extensive one on one newborn training from the most highly sought after newborn photographers in the country. I love capturing memories that families and couples will be able to cherish forever. I take pride in making sure that all of my customers enjoy their sessions and that they are 100% satisfied with their final products. I take pride in stating, that most of my clients return year after year and I absolutely love seeing their families grow each year! My number one goal is Capture your Love through photographs! I look forward to working with you soon!


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Arun Jaitley did not change income tax slabs in the Union Budget but introduced a number of changes that may affect the taxpayers.
Here are some announcements that may affect you.
Cess on tax
The government has proposed to increase cess on personal income tax and corporation tax to 4 percent from 3 percent. This will increase the tax liability of taxpayers.
Standard Deduction
The finance minister also introduced a Rs 40,000 standard deduction for salaried employees and pensioners on income in transport and medical expenses.
EPF changes
There is a reduction in the contribution of female employees to the Employment Provident Fund. Now, women joining the workforce for the first time will have to contribute only eight percent for the first three years which results in an increase in take-home pay.
LTCG tax
A new tax of 10 percent has also been announced -- long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax, which is applicable on long-term gains from investing in stock markets and equity mutual funds. Under this tax, gains of more than Rs 1 lakh from stock and equity mutual fund investments held over one year will be taxed at 10 percent. All profits up to January 21, 2018, will not be taxed under LTCG.
80C limit
Jaitley has also increased the limit of deduction under section 80D for senior citizens from present Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000.
A dividend distribution tax (DDT) has also been introduced for equity mutual funds in the budget. Under this, 10 percent tax will be charged on distributed income by equity-oriented mutual funds. At present, there is no dividend distribution tax on equity oriented mutual funds schemes.
Tax on deposits
For the senior citizen, there are measures to reduce the tax burden on their income. The tax exemption of interest on deposits with banks and post offices has been increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000.


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SESSION 1 "Corruption and Fraud Prevention in Business"
Corruption and fraud are amongst the most recurrent problems businesses are confronted with, both at local and global level. The efficient and proactive tackling of the risks and vulnerabilities originating in these issues is first and foremost a legal and corporate governance obligation, and secondly a vector for a sustainable business. 'Asking people nicely' to resist corruption is a naïve endeavour, though practiced by some organisations (particularly in the Romanian public sector); for- and non-profit organisations likewise need to design, implement, enforce, review and improve internal prevention mechanisms.
During this session, you will benefit from an in-depth understanding of the complex issues at hand (e.g., procurement fraud, conflict of interests, political involvement, economic performance v./and facilitation payments, misuse of company assets for personal gains etc.). The best practices presented by our speakers will be food for thought for those looking for solutions to their own challenges.
Session Chair: Codru Vrabie (Funky Citizens)
Forum Agenda | February 11, 2016
Getting It Wrong: a case study of inadequate systems and procedures – and what the failure cost.
Managing Partner
McGregor & Partners
The UK's Bribery Act 2010 offence of failing to prevent bribery – and the scope of the defence that there were adequate procedures to prevent bribery – are a novel way of changing the culture of international business. Although they may have seemed remote and theoretical, the UK authorities are actively enforcing this law, including in relation to foreign bribery. As well as reports of current investigations and prosecutions, there are now reported cases which illustrate what the UK authorities think is necessary to bring a successful defence of "adequate procedures". This gives participants an opportunity to reflect on whether "industry standard" practices really are adequate procedures – particularly in high-risk businesses and in countries such as Romania – and to learn by other people's mistakes. The reported cases also give an insight into what penalties are likely to be imposed if companies get it wrong.
US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): What? Why? And How do we get out of this Mess!
Managing Partner
Vernon | David
Have you ever wondered what the FCPA is all about? Or why, if you are only doing business in Romania or the region, it might be important to you and your company? Charles is a US qualified lawyer and compliance specialist who has spent over 20 years working in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. His presentation will cover the history of the FCPA and its basic framework, explain why it is important to local and regional businesses as well as address the various means and methods for creating a strong and positive compliance culture.
National Integrity Standards State Owned and Private Enterprises
Head of National Office for Crime Prevention and Co-Operation with Asset-Recovery
Romanian Ministry of Justice
This presentation will review the current legal standards, as well as preventive anticorruption measures in place in Romania. It will focus on standards which have impact also on the activities carried out by the state owned and private companies. Furthermore, the speaker will provide an overview regarding the 2016 – 2020 national anticorruption policy, currently in the process of being developed. This will provide participants with opportunity to reflect on current practices, challenges and opportunities for measures to be included as key priorities for the next years. Furthermore, the conclusions of the event will be formally submitted to the Strategy drafting group as an input for the design of the new policy and action plan.
The Due Diligence Holy Grail – How Well Do You Know Who You Know?
Product Manager Compliance
Bureau Van Dijk
We will discuss common issues faced whilst conducting company due diligence including: Uncovering 'unknown risk' – Often, only a small percentage of clients and business partners are assessed, let alone monitored effectively. Is comprehensive coverage unaffordable? Company verification – Reliance on poor quality company data severely impacts the effectiveness of any due diligence programme. Inaccurate company names can be just the start of where things go wrong. Data reliability – Reliance on information provided by the client or business partner can represent a significant weakness. Are you vulnerable? Corporate Ownership Structures – Having knowledge of controlling shareholders for OFAC compliance is just one example of our increasing need for structured company data. Complexity is not an excuse for non-Compliance. How structured is your data? Compliance as the last check? – Quite often, the Compliance department is placed in a difficult position of halting a relationship, often when much work has already been completed by the front office. By front-loading a simple check, it can be determined if there are obvious barriers to conducting business straight away. More detailed due diligence can always be completed at a later stage.


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NEW LONDON, CT – The Amherst College women's lacrosse team moved to 5-1 on the season and 3-0 in NESCAC play with an impressive 13-7 win at Connecticut College this afternoon. Sophomore Amy Craig (Denver, CO) scored five goals for the second straight game, and the third time in the last four contests.
The Lord Jeffs took a 5-1 lead into halftime by carrying momentum off a come-from-behind victory at Springfield on Thursday night. Amherst continued high-pressure on offense in the beginning of the second half, stretching the lead to a game-high nine goals at 10-1 with 19 minutes remaining in the game.
Conn. College would not give up and turned the second half of the game into a battle of scoring runs. The Camels answered with a trio of goals to cut the lead to 10-4, with around 15 minutes showing on the clock.
Amherst responded with three unanswered goals to bring the lead back to 13-4 with just eight minutes in regulation. A number of younger players were able to get some valuable minutes for Amherst and held off a final Camel charge for the 13-7 win.
Senior Alyssa Briody (Hopewell, NJ) recorded a hat-trick for Amherst, but the young Craig would steal the show once again. The outstanding game will make a great case for conference Player of the Week honors, and brings the sophomore's season totals to 20 goals in just 6 games, an 17 goals in the last 4 contests.
Junior Linda McEvoy (Rochester, NY) made 10 saves in net for the Jeffs, picking up the win. Amherst returns to action when its hosts Trinity on Wednesday, April 4 for a 4:30 game at Hitchcock Fields.


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"The verdict is in and the man-made disaster that is creeping socialism just got a green light in the world's largest economy! "
TedBits Newsletter: December 2012 – Volume 1
By Theodore (Ty) Andros
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
· Misery Spread widely
· Recipes for disaster and opportunity
· Fingerprints of RECESSION
· Truth and Consequences
The verdict is in and the man-made disaster that is creeping socialism just got a green light in the world's largest economy! The SOMETHING for Nothing society known formally as the United States of America and controlled by what Vladimir Lenin called USEFUL IDIOTS (products of centrally controlled public schools taught the VIRTUES of socialism as beneficial) have now elevated their chosen REPRESENTATIVES as slave masters (at the point of a government GUN) to the last vestiges of the private sector that still produce more than they consume.
The TAKERS (people who consume more than they produce) of our society now own the MAKERS (people who produce more than they consume) lock, stock and barrel. This is a recipe for ECONOMIC and SOCIETAL failure which will ACCELERATE from this point on.
Many progressives and government agencies have told us Clinton-era taxes don't matter while ignoring all the other issues that have changed since his presidency. Like a 50% PLUS increase in the federal regulatory state and the approximate growth of government by OVER 100% since he left office!
"A great civilization is not conquered from without, until it has destroyed itself from within. The essential causes of Rome's decline lay in her people, her morals, her class struggle, her failing trade, her bureaucratic despotism, her stifling taxes, her consuming wars."
– Will Durant, The Story Of Civilization III, Epilogue, 1944
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A while ago I was having an issue deploying a SQL Data Tools project using the Azure DevOps pipelines. It worked fine when there was no data in the database, but once there was some data to preserve in the release the DACPAC deployment started to timeout with the following error when running SqlPackage.Continue reading "'*** Execution Timeout Expired' with SqlPackage.exe on Azure DevOps Release Pipeline Fix"
Resource Tag management in Microsoft Azure
Adding tags to resources in Azure is generally a good idea. This helps administrators manage billing, knowing what things are and when they can be safely decommissioned etc..
I have includes here some guidance and useful scripts for adding tags and managing tags on resources and resource groups.
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How to get Azure Data Factory connecting to your data on a VNet (or internal network)
Azure Data Factory (ADF) is a great tool as part of your cloud based ETL tool set. However not all your data is necessarily accessible from the public internet. These instruction go through the steps required to allow ADF access to your internal or VNet data-sets.
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How to connect to an AD Domain Secured SQL Server from a non-domain PC
The following are instructions for setting up a connection to an Active Directory (AD) Domain secured SQL Server using either SQL Server Management Studio or Visual Studio. This is especially applicable when not using a domain attached PC.
Step-by-step guide
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Location of your SQL Templates and how to take them with you
If you have started to create a good collection of you own SQL Templates and snippets, then you may want to copy or share them from PC to PC or from user account to user account.
You will find your personal templates here Continue reading "Location of your SQL Templates and how to take them with you"
Creating developer certificates and starting Angular 4 for SSL on Windows
If you're a developer on Windows or a.Net developer getting to grips with Angular the steps outlined will create the various certificates and get local Angular 4 running under SSL.
The main steps are as follows and you will need to have installed makecert.exe and openSSL. For us Windows users the easiest way to get OpenSSL is to use one of the binaries installer listed here https://wiki.openssl.org/index.php/Binaries Continue reading "Creating developer certificates and starting Angular 4 for SSL on Windows"


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It's been a terrible year with the Red Tide.
I had a bunch of nice beach weeks booked but I'm afraid to go in the water.
I ended up getting a horrible double lung pneumonia just from lying on Hollywood
beach. I didn't even go in the water. Ended up in the hospital really sick and
now am home trying to recuperate. I've got 3 more beach exchanges to Palm beach
area that I'd love to use but now I'm afraid to relapse.
Such a scary situation we have going on here in FL.
i hope the scientists can get a handle on it.
It's so depressing to see all the fish, turtles, manatees and dolphins dying.
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Our annual trek to fall fest was yesterday. A great event by a gracious couple who are kind enough to invite a horde of people to their property in Dodge County. This is a gathering that takes place on the last Saturday of September every year. We have been going to it for at least 10 years and have enjoyed every one.
It is an event that is hard to explain, but it's basically getting a bunch of friends together to celebrate fall-ness. Carla, the hostess, always roasts a turkey on the grill, Patty Barrett always brings her fat-a$# beans, as they are so warmly termed, and Donna is in charge of the apple pies. There are lots of other dishes featured, but those three are annual staples that we do not do without.
The one exception to this was the year franz, Patty and Brad's dog, got into the beans on the drive to fallfest. Not wanting to feed the dog-tainted beans to the rest of us, she fessed up and we all went beanless. I'm sure the ozone is in better shape as a result.
This year we had a GREAT day after stressing through an overcast, rain threatening day, all day. It was a beautiful half-moon evening, warm enough to sit in a t-shirt by the fire if you so desired. One of the unexpected pleasant surprises was a band playing just down the street played some great music from the 80's and 90's. It was loud enough that we could hear, but not too loud to drown out conversation. Van Halen, Tom Petty, Bryan Adams, they knew all the good old ones.
We played a fair amount of "Cornhole" which I guess is the actual (though strange) name of the beanbag horseshoe game. I figured out pretty definitively that I suck at it. Six games and a ton of trash talking verified that fact. I think I'm distance challenged or loft-challenged or something. It was a good time despite the fact that I was cheering when my bags would land before the wood and then roll up onto the wood for a point. A silly game, but it annoyed me that I wasn't better at it.
I am thoroughly enjoying my writing class, though it was cancelled this week because the instructor has bronchitis. It is such a pleasure to meet with people who share the love of writing and are good about giving supportive, constructive criticism. It is exactly what I need at this point in my life. We'll see where it takes me.
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Vote to secure grant funding to help maintain McKinney Performing Arts Center
McKinney's Main Street program has been named a participant of the Partners in Preservation: Main Streets campaign.
Share on your social media today. Thank you!
The public is encouraged to vote daily at voteyourmainstreet.org to help Main Street McKinney secure $150,000 in grant funding to "Polish Our Gem" and help maintain the McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC).
MPAC is the only building nominated in Texas and the only courtroom-turned-theater in the running, making this a truly unique opportunity for McKinney.
The online voting portal, hosted by National Geographic Travel, is open through Oct. 31. You may vote up to five times each day.
Historic Good Times in Downtown McKinney
Main Street McKinney will host an open house event for the public on Oct. 6-7 called Historic Good Times in Downtown McKinney. Weekend activities include:
Friday, Oct. 6: A free concert with Maylee and the Mayor along with special guest Jon Christopher Davis. Maylee Thomas and Mayor George Fuller will rock the Courtroom Theater with lots of fun giveaways. Reservations requested.
Saturday, Oct. 7: Head downtown for the block party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and enjoy free entertainment, food and activities. There will be no street closures—all activities will occur on the MPAC lawn.
At 8 p.m., laugh along with Broadway's Next Hit Musical, an all-improvised comedy show where every song is fresh, every scene is new and every night is different. Tickets are $15-25.
🙂 Encourage your best friends by challenging them to a friendly contest with you to see which of you can vote the most in the next five days! Your votes this week could make a difference in supporting McKinney's hometown way of life – Brian Bearden
VOTE NOW at voteyourmainstreet.org to help Main Street McKinney secure $150,000 in grant funding to "Polish Our Gem" and help maintain the McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC).


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Marinas de Baja is located in a beautiful area surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and is becoming a landmark for the area of Los Cabos. It offers a perfect place to relax and find a safe spot for your yacht. The city of Cabo San Lucas is one of the most visited places in
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Writing is closely related to reading and requires the integration of the conventions of language. Students in all grades need the opportunity to expand writing skills through utilization of the steps of the writing process and through a variety of writing activities and genres. Moreover, the acquisition of grammar and usage skills is not an end in itself. The real emphasis is the application of these skills by means of authentic writing experiences.
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Because we want you to discover what the real Mexican flavor is. We are inviting you now to live our Desire Mexican Nights like never before and you can choose which one you prefer.
Many Mexican Fiestas are held to commemorate the traditional Mexican Independence Day around the globe, but none like the one we hold here at Desire Pearl Resort & Spa Riviera Maya. With us, turn into the hottest weekend of the year.
So come with your partner, put on your sexiest green, white and red outfit and feel free from your inhibitions like never before. We will have a round of the most sensual games, activities and shows to lead to our intense Independence Party that will have the most deliciously erotic twist. We can't tell you more for now we want to keep it as our top secret, but you can be sure you will have every opportunity to taste and experience our Viva Mexico style and understand what it really means at Desire Pearl.
CLICK HERE to see our 2013 Events Calendar!
Desire Resort & Spa Riviera Maya will be commemorating the Mexican sensuality and the Independence Day festivities. As you know, this is a very important date here in Mexico so let's celebrate this September 15th, enjoy our games and contests that will always provide you with the sensual touch of our clothing optional hotel. And when the night comes, join us in our great Fiesta Mexicana. This time fantasy will start at Desire with the most sensual events like our Bright & Tight Party and Dream of Troy Night. In our uninhibited atmosphere, you will surely feel compelled to live passion the Mexican way the whole weekend long.


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by McArthur Krishna
illustrated by Ayeshe Sadr & Ishaan Dasgupta
age range: 6 to 10 years old
Amberjack Publishing
An adventurous, creative and determined girl once wondered "What would it be like... to be a cowgirl? What about an astronaut? A Physicist? Or a spy?" So she went to the library to find out, and there she learned about adventurous, creative and determined women like Sarah Day O'Connor, Mae Carol Jemison, Marie Curie, and Virginia Hall.
More than ten women are portrayed in the book, accompanied by wonderful illustrations in bright colors. At the end of the book there is a very short biography for each one, to learn more about who they were and what they did. I liked the fact that "moms" where included in the list of great things women can chose to do, since it is an bold occupation too. Girls are also encouraged to be themselves, and make faithful choices everyday.
I don't think this is a book only for girls. I'm sure it would be also positive for boys to know about the wonderful things these women did, and women in general can do. I think not only girls have to be encouraged to accomplish their dreams, but boys should be taught that expecting women being capable of doing great things is something as natural as expecting the same from men.
I received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Similar title you might be interested in: Seven brave women


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Ratelpost Guest Farm
Budget Getaways Review
Don't even bother packing that 200 Terabyte hardrive or those Excel spreadsheets your boss is breathing down your neck for - Ratelpost simply isn't the place for reminders of the nasty outside world.
In fact, you're not going to need anything here but a sarong covering your vitals, a pair of sturdy tekkies to get to the beach, a good book and a strong sense of adventure.
Tucked away in fynbos covered dunes, 18km from Stilbaai, the 400ha farm is graced with Stone Bush Cottage, a remote and charactar packed little number offering ocean and sand dune views - this isn't the place you're likely to be braaing cheek-by-jowl with the neighbours.
This charming little abode is tucked away in thick coastal scrub, about 1km from the crashing waves. An ideal couples escape, it sleeps two on a king-sized bed, with outside shower (heated by a gas geyser) and toilet.
A timber deck, a braai area with views across the Indian Ocean, access to the beach via the farm's 4x4 track... it's all yours to enjoy in solitary splendour.
There's an indoor fireplace to stave off those chilly winter evenings - add a bear rug and the picture's complete.
Basic electric lighting is available, but we would personally leave this in the 'off' position.
With rustic accommodation, desolate beaches, natural sea pools, and distant views over dune and sea, Ratelpost is one of those rare getaways that pulls one back towards basics, to a way of life that once was.
Experience it!
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"A beautiful setting and perfect little cottage was what we were looking for to enjoy a week of relaxing, running & hiking and enjoying the silence that a remote destination such as Ratelpost offers. Unfortunately we were both caught by a winter flu and were mostly refined to the cottage and all our outdoor activities will have to wait for the next visit. Nonetheless we had wonderful time, making fire to stay warm and cook and just look over the unforgettable view from the porch. Treated by hosts with cake and rusks we will happily suggest this for anyone who wants to be enjoy the quiet beauty of this farm. Thanks for making your land available to visit."
(Pierre van der Spuy, visited Aug 2019)
"Beautifully decorated inside. Needs a bit of TLC on the outside stoep, but it is a Work in Progress. Hospitality was outstanding. A bit far from the beach, but it makes for some adventure."
(Andre Joubert, visited Oct 2018)
"What an amazing escape it was to go to Ratelpost! The cottage is beautifully furnished with everything you may need. It's perfectly situated in fynbos covered hills just a short walk from the beach. There are spectacular views of the ocean at day and copious amounts of starts to gaze at at night. The hosts are incredibly welcoming too, Sara welcomed us with fresh coffee and koeksisters and chocolate cake 2 days into our stay. We are very excited to have discovered such a place."
(Klarette Strydom, visited Aug 2018)
"A wonderful setting to get away from the busyness of life!"
(Ken Allen, visited Apr 2018)
"Hello Ida. This review is a few months late, but I want to say how honoured we were to be the first guests to stay in your beautiful cottage. It has everything you could possibly need and feels like home away from home! Thank you for being so hospitable and even helping out as I was ill with the flu! You have a piece of heaven there and it's one of the most amazing places that we have ever been too! We cannot wait to visit again! See you soon!"
(Carryn Smithdorf, visited Mar 2018)
"My partner and I went this past weekend to celebrate his birthday and we had the most amazing, wonderful and perfect time! Guy was a wonderful host and there are actually no words that could ever describe how stunning and peaceful this hidden away gem is! We loved every second and would go back today if we could! Thank you for sharing your spot in paradise with us... It will always be unforgettable!"
(Carryn Smithdorf, visited Aug 2017)
"A piece of paradise away from the city! The long hike to the beach is rewarded with untouched beaches not to mention spectacular views. Guy is very accommodating and was a perfect host. I would recommend going for more than two days to completely unwind. Highly recommended."
(Eve McVey, visited Apr 2017)
"What a great place to forget about the city and get back to nature. We loved the donkey boiler for heating the water. Make a fire under the boiler and have a beer or two and then shower outside - awesome. Don't expect anything fancy but all the basics are there including a corkscrew for the wine. The walk to the beautiful beach is a bit challenging for the not so fit. We managed alright but I needed two beers when I got back."
(Mark Coller, visited Feb 2017)
"This is a great place to slow down and collect yourself. The tranquil fynbos surroundings are wonderful, with nature's soundtrack for accompaniment. Amenities as South African as can be, what a great idea. A soulful experience we'll never forget. Slow down and find yourself again! "
(Koos Heyns, visited Oct 2016)
"Ratelpost Guest Farm is so special that I am finding this review the most challenging of all to write - and I do enjoy writing reviews! What words do I choose to describe the beauty of the surroundings? I am urging all my like-minded friends, who enjoy nature at its most unspoilt, to simply go there and experience it for themselves. At the gate you are met by the most wonderful host ever, and then your adventure begins! The walk to the beach is exciting and challenging - but your reward when you get to the top and look down on the vast unspoilt beach below you is worth every minute of it. We wandered for miles along the sand and didn't see another (human) soul - just raw, rugged cliffs, blue, blue ocean and birds - then we returned to our cozy cottage and lit the fire to warm our water; and so we passed our days: life slowed down for a week and we were privileged to enjoy a few walks on Ratelpost's magnificent beach, as well as some lovely walks in and around Stilbaai, great coffee at Paradiso, stunning scenic drives (my husband cycled!) along the Goukou river, an interesting tour and gin tasting at Inverroche and so on. There was a wealth of things to do but the best part of all was the farm itself and the friendly but unobtrusive owner, Guy. We loved the gorgeous fynbos surrounding our simple stone cottage, the comfortable king sized bed decked with fine linen, the views, the birds, the buck and the tortoises - and of course, the most gob-smackingly beautiful, awe-inspiring beach that we have ever left our footprints on. But go and see for yourself... I simply can't do this place justice, however hard I try! Thank you Guy for sharing your space with us - we will never forget our week at Ratelpost!"
(Glenda Bloch, visited Sep 2016)
"Difficult to put into words the majesty of this place. It is nothing less than sacred. We had one of the most beautiful weekends of our lives, out in wild raw nature, surrounded by nothing but fynbos, dunes, and coastline stretching for miles in every direction. Life reduced to its authentic simplicity. Pure bliss. We as a community are blessed that Guy and his family have opened up their space to visitors. It was an honour to spend the weekend in their paradise, closed off from the world and totally in tune with nature and the natural rhythm of things. The water from the bore hole is the sweetest I've ever tasted; the fire in the cottage kept us warm and cosy all evening; the view from the deck (even from the bed!) will take your breath away. All the important things are provided. Just bring yourselves, walking shoes, food, and a book. Stilbaai is close enough if you forget anything. And there are great surf spots just past Stilbaai in the beautiful Jongensfontein. We recommend turning off cellphones while you're there, to feel the full effect of the place."
(Daniela Joffe, visited Jun 2016)
"For the relaxed, wine drinking, environmentally conscious, animal loving getaway-ers this is a truly wonderful spot. It's planted right in the middle of almost nowhere and surrounded by fragrant fynbos. Ratelpost was very much about minimalism and true simplicity. We thoroughly enjoyed long candle lit discussions, building fires to warm the "donkey" (for hot water) and the real feeling of coming down to the basics and taking some mental time out. Guy, thank you so much for having us."
(Leah Hawker, visited May 2016)
"What a magical place! After 5 days, it was very difficult to leave. The setting of the stone cottage is superb and it has a real charm to it. The view of the fynbos from the outside shower is great, and the view from the front deck of the sea is spectacular. There is also nothing like falling asleep with the fire going in the room. The drive or walk to the sea is a real adventure, and it is absolutely worth it with unspoilt sea life in abundance. Guy is a wonderful person, who really went the extra mile to make us feel comfortable. We would recommend this place to anyone who would like to visit paradise away from the city and some true peace and quiet to go along with it."
(Paul Truter & Amy Jones , visited Mar 2016)
"A perfect rustic outdoor getaway. Lovely sea view from the wooden deck. Stunning isolated beach with good access, some distance, over the dunes. Owner helpful without being intrusive."
(Beverley Mac William, visited January 2016)
"What a great little gem. We loved every minute and will go back again. Guy the owner is such a wonderful and friendly host."
(Charlotte Botha, visited June 2015)
"Rustic romance. The walk to the beach is not for the fainthearted though however more than worth it being able to see the breathtaking views from the top of the dune. Not expensive at all but have had stays offering the same if not more for slightly less."
(Werner Malherbe, visited June 2015)
"A rustic little gem with fabulous views. This is the perfect escape from the big smoke. Highly recommended."
(Debi Louwrens, visited June 2015)
"What a wonderful getaway adventure we had at the stone cottage on Ratelpost Guestfarm. It is the perfect place to get away from the city ratrace and relax and unwind in the comfy little rustic cottage in the middle of nowhere! The setting is gorgeous, with carpets of wild flowers in bloom even in May 2015 when we were there. The walk to the beach is well worth the effort as you climb up and over the dunes to a pristine sandy beach with no other being in sight. Another world entirely to us city dwellers. The cottage is just as described, rustic but very comfortable with all that you could need and Guy our host was on hand for anything we may have forgotten. Definitely a place to return to when we need to escape the city."
(Pam Jones, visited May 2015)
"What a magical gem of a place, and what a privilege to be able to stay in this incredible environment."
(Sarah Walters, visited May 2015)
"Absolutely stunning, the view, the setting and hospitality make this place. It's absolutely off the grid, we spent two days on the most beautiful beach without seeing a single other person. Guy is an incredibly friendly host and the cottage is a beautifully picturesque beach cottage. The hike over the dunes to the beach is a tad long, but you see so much wildlife on the way, and the paths and stairs over the dune feels like your in some treasure island adventure. We will definitely be back!"
(Roux van der Watt, visited February 2015)
"What an amazing experience! My husband surprised me with this awesome little getaway as part of our honeymoon & this is one of my best memories. The stone cottage is rustic, but spotlessly clean and well-maintained, as well as in a beautiful setting surrounded by unspoiled wild bush and a view of stunning dunes & ocean with amazing sunsets and sunrises. There is a short but adventurous scenic hike which can be taken from the cottage to the beach. The beach feels like something out of a movie, as it is totally isolated. I highly recommend this holiday location for anyone who really wants to get away and feel close to nature. It is the most peaceful setting I have ever been in, it was so much fun to use an outdoor shower and sit on the deck with the braai going. We will definitely go back."
(Tamaryn Khan, visited January 2015)
"My wife and I recently spent a weekend at Ratelpost, we stayed in Stone Bush cottage. From the moment we met Guy and his four children (lovely dogs) we felt very welcome and right at home. We enjoyed our stay very much and actually missed the place when we got home. The awesome bed, beautiful setting, spectacular beach and rustic, yet tasteful cottage made us want to go back again. If you are looking for peace and quiet, lots of fire making (you need to get the donkey going for hot water), I would recommend a visit to Ratelpost."
(Wardo Conradie, visited May 2014)
"Unforgettable stay amidst intoxicating fynbos aromas and fresh sea breezes. Stunning rustic and cosy cottage with modern facilities but with the added option of a quaint outdoor shower. Beautiful sunset walks and just the kind of solitude and peace we had been looking for! "
(Ken Gardner, visited April 2014)
"Beautiful getaway from the everyday rat race. Unspoilt picturesque beach all to yourself. Lovely indoor fireplace makes for very cosy evenings. Very clean and neat."
(Andri Kleynhans, visited March 2014)
"A wonderful getaway. Sleeping with the door open and waking to the crashing of the waves, seeing the sea and the dunes and the fabulous sunrise, makes this getaway really appealing. Lovely cottage, furnished with lovely bits of antiquities and a nice rustic touch with the toilet and shower outside. Would recommend this to my friends and colleagues."
(Edith Ueberberg, visited March 2014)
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Shapiro and students finalists in Invention of the Year awardsAssistant Professor Benjamin Shapiro (AE/ISR) and his students Satej Chaudhary, Michael Daniel Armana and Roland Probst were finalists in the University of Maryland's 17th annual Invention of the Year awards, sponsored by the Office of Technology Commercialization. The awards are presented annually to honor outstanding inventions and inventors from the previous year.
Their invention, "Arbitrary and Simultaneous Control of Multiple Particles in Micro-Fluidic Systems," uses microscopic cameras and fiber optic systems in conjunction with sophisticated computer software to visually identify individual particles in a fluid. The scheme also calculates the precise movement of tiny actuators to direct fluid flow within the microfluidic system on a particle-by-particle basis.
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Diego Costa scored twice for Atletico Madrid to eliminate Milan, but insisted "it wasn't easy."
His first came within the opening three minutes, then he added to his tally late on in a 4-1 victory at the Vicente Calderon.
"We need to enjoy this and not worry about who we get in the next round," he told reporters after the Champions League Round of 16 tie.
"They'll all be pretty good in the quarter-final. It wasn't easy tonight, but we played a great match. We have done ourselves proud."
The centre-forward also spoke to Sky Sport Italia after the final whistle.
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"We hope to reach the Final, but we know that is extremely difficult as there are much stronger sides than us out there. We'll take it one game at a time and hope for the best."
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Veteran offensive coordinator Shawn Watson has been hired to become Pittsburgh's next offensive coordinator, the Panthers announced Thursday evening.
Watson replaces Matt Canada, who followed a trail of Benjamin Franklins to take the same post at LSU.
"Shawn Watson was one of my first mentors in this business," head coach Pat Narduzzi said in a statement. "He sat me down as a young coach and taught me how to work with wide receivers in my first full-time job at Miami in the early 1990s. Ever since that time, we have always talked about being able to reunite on the same staff again. I'm really thrilled that the time has finally arrived and he'll be joining us at Pitt as our new offensive coordinator.
"Shawn is, first and foremost, a wonderful person and father," Narduzzi added. "As a football coach, he is extremely knowledgeable, an excellent recruiter and will be a tremendous strength in the quarterback room and offensive staff room. I'm really looking forward to having Shawn and his wife Anita join us in Pittsburgh."
Watson has previous coordinator experience at Colorado, Nebraska, Louisville and Texas, but was demoted after one game in the 2015 season in Austin and pushed off Charlie Strong's staff at the conclusion of that season. He spent the 2016 campaign as a quality control assistant at Indiana.
"I am tremendously honored and excited to join the staff at Pitt and be part of what Pat Narduzzi is building there," Watson said. "Pat is one of my closest and dearest friends. I've known him for a very long time and have always admired the passion and energy he brings to coaching and teaching. Pat and his staff have accomplished so much in such a short period of time at Pitt. I can't wait to join them, meet our players and get ready for spring ball."
He inherits an offense that was one of the most improved nationally, as the Panthers jumped from 56th nationally to 13th in yards per play and 68th to 10th in scoring from 2015-16. That success led Canada to become a Broyles Award finalist as one of the nation's best assistants and to the LSU job.
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Stumble Into Indonesia's Unseen Places
Submitted by viravira on 20 December 2013 • Abroad
Tags: Asia, shopping, Travel abroad
It's said that Indonesians looove to shop whenever and wherever they travel. Well, that's nothing I, as an Indonesian, can deny. I might not shop as much as most of us would, but there has been no trip where I didn't bring back any souvenir back home, even if it's only a weekend trip.
Here are my favorite budget shopping places in the countries I've been in Asia.
Keyword: cheap. Seriously, this is a heaven for budget shoppers. The maze-like corridors of small kiosks offer countless kinds of goods, from pets to stationery, from fashion to fish cakes. You name it. I know that some fashion stores in Asian countries get their stuff from Catucak.
Getting there is easy peasy. Just follow down the Mo Chit route BTS, and walk a little bit.
Remember: it's only open in the weekend, it's easy to get lost in the maze, it's semi open-aired so it's not air conditioned, so make sure you're wearing comfy clothes for a shopping spree in the heat.
It's a cooled (I forgot how many storey) building located in Pratunam district, full of shops that sell mostly fashion stuff, and mostly for the ladies. We were mesmerized by their collection and very affordable price. A little over the Catucak prices, but still pretty cheap.
In 2012, I got a pair of shades that's become my most favorite of all my shades, for only THB 300. That's about $9 at the time. A lot of the shops here would only sell you their stuff in 2s, 3s, or more. There are floors dedicated for boys' stuff and one for accessories as well. Oh, headache..!
I've been there twice and I've only taken a photo at the mall since I was busy shopping ;D
Out of our 2 nights stay in Chiang Rai, I think we visited the bazaar on both nights. We'd blame it on how little we had to do in the town aside to the Black House and White Temple in the outskirts, but we gotta be honest, it was the fashionable and – I must say it again – cheap clothes, accessories and souvenirs that really attracted us there. From ethnic to modern and posh styled outfits, they were selling, as well as handicrafts, quirky hats and souvenirs.
The food bazaar was a vast one but always crowded. I guess shopping takes a lot of energy, you need a lot of intake to balance it!
Thanks to a Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar Wai, Renny and I accidentally found this shopping area. My goal in Hong Kong was to pay a little visit to Chungking Mansion, where my favorite movie Chungking Express was based on, then to only make me feel uneasy with the staring eyes and shelves of porn magazines.
Soon enough, we found ourselves in narrow streets connected to each other, with soooo many fashion stores lining up left and right. The next thing we knew, we were in heaven, in Tsim Sha Tsui area, in the southern part of urban area Kowloon.
There were big malls with high-end branded items, like Hermes, Gucci, etc. But I never cared for that stuff, so I got busy in the small shops, finding clothes enough to be worn for the next whole year. Nike store was everywhere we looked, with different collections than the ones in Jakarta. We likey ;D
It was our second time in Hanoi, and we only find out then that this capital city of Vietnam actually had a weekend night market in the Old Quarter. Gleefully we strolled down the SIX blocks of stalls until I was so puffed at the end.
Since it was our last night before heading back to Jakarta, we shopped mostly for souvenirs at the bazaar. I bought some t-shirts and cut-out pop-up cards, while they sold a lot more kinds of goods that locals would use too; like mobile cases, home decorations and bags.
Food and drink stalls were also around. And the Dong Xuan market building was a lovely background for taking photos. If only our faces weren't so oily.
This is where tourists go for souvenirs, local handicrafts, raw coffee and lacquer wares, for which Vietnam is famous for, among other things. It's located in the District 1, quite central in the touristy area. The market isn't only a comfortable shopping place (but still you gotta watch for pickpockets), it is also a very iconic building, you even see it on fridge magnets.
My personal best find in Ben Thanh Market: plums. Nothing special about the fruit there, except that I like plums so much but haven't had enough of it since it's quite pricey here in Indonesia.
Most of the stalls closed at 5 p.m. The night market starts to open right then, just outside the Benh Thanh market building. Our best find at the night market: prawns boiled in coconut water. Magnifico!
Yup, a night market again. I don't know why night markets is such a popular concept in Asia, or maybe in the world. Is it like a second job of the sellers, or do they avoid being exposed to too much sun? No idea. All I know is that night markets are awesome for the goods diversity and to be able to make better decisions as I'm not being exposed to such heat. However, the one in Vientiane is one of the coolest night markets because it stretches along a part of the legendary Mekong River.
Having booked rooms at Intercity Hotel right across the night market meant we were doomed. We were doomed to shop so easily for tank tops and t-shirts (about $5-7 each), fridge magnets, hippie pants, and food. There were a lot more of it, though. Like the "bar tender" with neon-light table and a stall for children drawing.
All we wanted was just to go to downtown for a night stroll and dinner. But fate wanted us to shop! Our hotel's shuttle car dropped us right at one end of the night market on Sisavangvong Road and that's how we find out about the market. Oh well, a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. Shop til we drop.
Hippie pants, skirts, baby shoes, bags, souvenirs, and so many more, were displayed in rows of stalls. This is the market where you'd want to eye local and traditional items, like the beautiful duvet covers. I think my sister would hug me bad like Elmira hugged the aminals (not a typo!) if I brought her one. But there was no way I was going to carry around a duvet cover for the rest of my trip, which we were still halfway to the end. So a pretty handbag with traditional embroidery would do 🙂
The stalls line up in front of shops, restaurants and hotels. It's close for any vehicle. The sellers were nice, nobody seemed to be angry if we failed to purchase anything after haggling – unlike at the Hong Kong's Mongkok Ladies night market (and that's why it didn't make it to this list).
Unlike the night markets we used to find in other countries, this one doesn't occupy a street that's used by vehicles in daytime. Angkor Night Market's stalls with thatched roof occupy an area specially dedicated for the market. It's a magnet to tourists, especially those looking for local-designed goods and souvenirs, such as lacquer wares and antiques look-alike.
We got there when the stalls were just opening at around dusk. Located near Sivatha Road, we found it easily on a tourist map, and reached it by bike.
Our shopping experience in Guangzhou was particularly great because of the nice Uncle Leo and Aunt Ani we met in the Metro train. They guided us, even haggled for us in local language, through both the pedestrian-only streets full of clothes shops ("lu" means street, according to Uncle Leo).
In general, the clothes were more costly than the ones we found in Tsim Sha Tsui, moreover Catucak. But I can say that the quality was also better. And because we were there at the end of winter, there were a lot of really thick and warm jackets and boots on sale. Being realistic, I only went for the not so thick ones, as I was going to wear them mostly in the hot and sunny Jakarta.
Jonker Weekend Street Market was one of the earliest markets I came to know in my travels. My friend Fenia and I discovered it accidentally in our one-day visit to Malacca in 2008. It was like finding a precious gem, except we spent money at it and not making money out of it..teehee.
Cute key chains, trendy hats, pretty lanterns, all kinds of food and snack, you name it, they have it. Some stalls are spillovers from the shops at the area. If only we could find a money changer that opened after 8 p.m. and exchanged our last piece of dollar to ringgit, I'd probably be shopping like crazy. Lucky we didn't!
The market starts at around dusk, about 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, occupying the Jonker street, in the middle of the Chinatown. We were warned by Jo, the owner of Galileo Guest House, where we stayed, to be extra careful with our bags and valuable things. Apparently, the growing number of tourists has caused the growing number of bag snatchers as well, who mostly operate on motorbikes. So sad to hear that 🙁
Ubud is a lot of things. It's artsy, it's scenic, and it's quieter than Kuta. And it's got a market that sells many kinds of traditional items as well as some with modern touch. Beach cloth in diverse patterns and colors (which should be washed separately if you don't want your clothes to be smudged with it), wickerwork bags and decorations, statues, paintings, and many more.
Haggling is a must. I actually bought 3 handbags for IDR 180,000, where the seller originally charged me IDR 120,000 for each. They like to test their buyers, don't they?
Ubud Market is located on Monkey Forest street, a touristy part of town, and is probably responsible for the traffic jam that sometimes happens around the narrow-street area.
You don't go to any ITC malls in Jakarta for traditional goods because they sell mostly modern stuff, even "copies" of high-end branded items. They have fake GUCCI and even GUCHI bags, they also have Oakley shades for only IDR 100,000 a pair. They cater to middle class workers, in the way that they also have a lot of relatively good quality items that those who aren't bothered with brands look for.
I rarely go to ITC to shop for fun. It's crowded with small shops in so many floors, forming a confusing maze for me. But whenever I go for things related to electronic gadgets in the next door mall, the Ambasador, I'd pay a visit to ITC. And most of the time I'd find something interesting and too cute not to have whenever I'm not really looking for anything in particular.. like a flower crown.. LOL.
Many of the clothes, shoes and accessories sold in ITC, with fake brands or not, are very updated in style. People also go there for the pirated DVDs, which expats also love. Prices are relatively low, and I know that some vendors got their stuff from budget markets in Hong Kong and Bangkok.
There are several ITC malls in Jakarta, and they're all pretty similar. I go to the one at Kuningan area specifically because it's only 10 minute ojek ride from home.
*Pictures courtesy of Indohoy, Anggi Jenie, Renny Roosalyn and Vindhya Sabnani. Thank you, my shopping partners!!
2 Comments on "Shopping Places in Asia"
How many years and how many trips did it take for you to get ALL this information !
You girls are like a ONE STOP SHOP of information about ASIA !! Someone should be paying you BIG BUCKS for all the information and promotion you are doing for your side of the world !!
Hahahaha… paying us big bucks? Yes, please!! We'd love that!!! LOL..
Well, the oldest trip in this shopping post was done in.. well, it's older than this website. And we usually shop at more than 1 spot in one trip, so.. 😀
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