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Sean Ruppert, a Washington, D.C., builder and principal of OPaL, tells an anecdote about a master bath feature he included in his high-end production homes in Canal Mews, an enclave of the Palisades, a neighborhood in the District’s northwestern reaches. The feature is a glass-enclosed walk-in shower with a tub and a towel-off area. When Ruppert saw the wet room in its initial planning stages, he knew right away it was a clever use of space. “But when I was showing the house during construction, everyone who walked through asked, ‘What the heck is that?’” he recalls.
Ruppert remained convinced. Shortly after, he happened to see a similar shower showcased in photographs of Bette Midler’s luxurious Manhattan apartment. “If it was good enough for Bette, I figured it was good enough for me,” he says, laughing. “Once we modeled it, everybody loved it.” The tub-and-shower enclosure setup is a great idea for smaller single-family homes, Ruppert says. “It blends the need to offer a large tub and a walk-in shower while utilizing the same space.” As for the homes at Canal Mews, the last one sold and just went to settlement.
It’s no news that holding a buyer’s interest means separating yourself from the pack. One of the most effective ways to do this is via the bath and the kitchen. The production builders we talked with say that typically a kitchen takes up around 10 percent of a new home’s overall budget. The bath? Just 3 percent. That’s a relatively small but mighty way to make an impression. According to the Research Institute for Cooking & Kitchen Intelligence (RICKI), a market research firm exclusively devoted to kitchens, well over half of buyers have no strong opinions when it comes to brand choices for high-impact items such as ranges, cooktops, and fridges. As for countertops and rangehoods, even fewer buyers have strong preferences. In other words: You have a big opportunity to make a splash. The following pages offer inspiration.
“The kitchen is where the best conversations happen,” says Joan Marcus-Colvin, senior vice president of sales, marketing, and design at The New Home Co., in Aliso Viejo, Calif. But if kitchens have long been the places that pull people together, they represent a challenge for the builder: offering something current that satisfies classic needs. “Kitchens tend to be one of the more dynamic spaces in the home,” Marcus-Colvin observes. “We’re constantly focusing on what’s next, asking ourselves what we’ve missed in our previous designs. We’re never satisfied,” she adds.
The breakaway wooden cart on wheels offers options. Part of the island, it can be a place for milk and cookies or can serve as a moveable prep area.
A wall separates the dining area and the kitchen, delineating the cook’s place. The doorway and pass-through (to the right of the doorway) connect the rooms, and the pass-through makes serving and clearing a cinch.
The deep drawers underneath the cooktop hold pots and pans and roll out quietly and smoothly. They’re a more streamlined solution than doors that conceal a rollout shelf. Passage space in the kitchen is narrow, so every half-inch counts: Pull-holes eliminate the need for cabinet hardware that would protrude into the circulation area.
A mix of materials divides this 20-foot-long island into sections for cleanup, prep, cooking, and sitting. A quartz countertop provides an attractive and hardy work surface on either side of the cooktop.
Kitchen lighting should be able to go from task to ambient. A pendant and recessed halogens provide illumination to work by; glass-front cabinets lit from within contrast with the wood and add ambient light. Windows, of course, admit natural light.
“An island needs to be more than just a box that’s a cutting board and a table,” says Nick Lehnert, executive director at KTGY Group and head of the firm’s R + D Lab in Irvine, Calif. Whether there’s a break in the surface so that the sink and cooking zone are separated from the dining area is up for grabs. But the design needs to show the capability for being an activity area: prep, cooking, homework, and hanging out. “The good ones take on a bit of architecture,” says Lehnert, in the form of a waterfall countertop, standing legs, and possessing a bit of scale.
Marcus-Colvin says that if there’s space, double islands are worth it. “If you’re going to have a party in the kitchen, you need space for people to prep, or at least to pretend that they’re prepping.” Islands need proper knee clearance for sitting, deep drawers for pots and pans, and, if they contain a cooktop, a heatproof surface on both sides of the burners for landing.
While ample islands spark dreams of good parties and great meals, they’re not always feasible.
Builders, architects, and designers alike agree that a great island (if not two) is essential. What’s more, that island has to be as handsome as it is hardworking, including a seating area, storage, prep space, possibly a sink, an appealing countertop, and smashing design.
Yes, the San Francisco-area kitchen pictured above is custom, and its creators—kitchen designer Leslie Lamarre and her husband, architect Randy Grange of TRG Architects, in Burlingame, Calif.—are based in a part of the country that’s booming. But in such a pricey area, Lamarre and Grange often work on small houses, with many of the same challenges as anyone else: creating inviting, efficient kitchens within modest footprints.
This kitchen, at roughly 20 by 13 feet, was too narrow to accommodate a normal island but too wide to function as a galley setup. The solution: anchor the room with a 2 ½-by-6 ½-foot island. Longer and slimmer than standard, the island is as chockablock with great ideas as the rest of the kitchen.
Because the kitchen is the hub, it serves many functions. Multiple sources of lighting—recessed lights in the ceiling and pendants over the island that are both on dimmers, cabinets lit from within, not to mention doors and windows—make it possible for the kitchen lighting to go from task to ambient, and the kitchen itself to go from work area to dining area.
“We’ve created gourmet kitchens—now we’re creating ‘gourmet baths,’” says architect Donald Evans, president of The Evans Group, an Orlando, Fla., design firm. Evans views the bath as an opportunity to go semi-custom, sell up, and deliver something special for buyers. “They’re seeking a bath that makes you think you’re at a resort,” says John Guilliams, partner and director of design at KGA Studio, in Louisville, Colo.
"You’re setting the stage for the dream,” says KTGY Group’s Nick Lehnert of the master bath as a place to escape to and influenced by hotel trends. Features such as the curbless shower, steam showers, lighting in the shower, increased linen storage, and radiant floor heating are also increasingly in demand, according to the NKBA. Beautiful finishes are essential, and products such as porcelain tile that resembles wood planking offer the opportunity to replicate the warmth and texture of wood without the maintenance concerns. In addition, expect more call for water-saving fixtures, comfort-height toilets, and vanities that comply with universal design requirements.
A double vanity is turning into a feature that's now expected. It can be designed as twin sinks or a Jack-and-Jill configuration on either side of a closet or flanking a window.
A deluxe shower can be "a little bit spendy for production, but showers with dual heads and niches for bath products make it feel like a spa," says Marcio Decker. Though a streamlined spa look speaks to buyer desires, proceed with caution: Walk-in showers need to have a door on them to keep steam in, even in Southern California, advises Nick Lehnert.
A bathtub is a hotly debated feature (see below). Architect Jim Wentling estimates that about half of buyers want a tub for resale value. If you include one, placement is key. So is providing a surface for bath products and towels.
Shower, tub, or both? This seems to be the single biggest debate in interiors right now. Though the tub in the master bath may up a home’s resale value, it may be OK to forgo it in houses where square footage is at a premium. “We get the resale question from real estate agents, but more and more people are ignoring it,” John Guilliams says.
“With the tub, you lose floor space that’s coming out of a bedroom or a closet,” Guilliams says. “The question becomes, ‘Do I need a bathtub or three extra feet of closet space?’” As a result, use the tub as an upgrade, he advises.
If there is a tub, placement really matters, Nick Lehnert says. He acknowledges that a freestanding tub can be a striking piece of sculpture, but advises setting it in an area that feels sheltered, as opposed to in the center of the room. The tub should be big enough for two and needs a deck, even if it’s not a full one, with room for a couple of towels, a magazine, bath salts, or a glass of wine. “A bath is experiential,” Lehnert says.
Despite trend-talk about “color blocking,” the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) says that around 80 percent of designers spec’d white or off-white in the last year for kitchens and baths. Sean Ruppert thinks that it’s because strong color tends to evoke strong emotions—and not always good ones. “Our bathrooms are pretty vanilla,” he says. Classic materials simply applied, such as subway or basket-weave tile, Carrara marble, and porcelain present buyers with a luxurious space that they can personalize.
An emerging product category is kitchen and bath systems that reside in the middle of the continuum between off-the-shelf and custom. They offer a made-to-order feel that can set a home apart from the rest with attractive design, attention to detail, and appeal that speaks to a broad range of buyers.
Kitchen systems used to be the domain of manufacturers targeting designers with big budgets. But a few companies now offer the means to deliver a custom look with a prefab sensibility. Canadian brand Cuisines Laurier and Italian company Unica Kitchens sell kitchen cabinetry systems that come in standard North American sizes, plus panels for fridges, dishwashers, columns, and even backsplashes. A selection of standard finishes is available (custom options are, too). Unica Kitchens CEO, Marco Maset, says that, with a distribution center in Virginia and a warehouse in Florida, Unica can offer delivery in as little as three business days.
Bath options with custom appeal on a production budget now include pre-built showers that feel solid, look great, and include a curbless option for aging in place. Best Bath’s Designer Series is made with a five-layer laminate that includes gelcoat, composite fiberglass, and plywood and bears an uncanny resemblance to a ceramic finish. The showers include a recessed channel so that tile can be added to the shower pan and walls. Shower pans are pre-sloped to drain and don’t require thinset or mud under the pan. “An installer can be in and out of a job in two days, whereas a traditional tiled shower can take five to seven,” points out Nate Jensen, national dealer sales manager for Best Bath Systems.
Amy Albert is editor-in-chief of Professional Builder magazine. Previously, she worked as chief editor of Custom Home and design editor at Builder. Amy came to writing about building by way of food journalism, as kitchen design editor at Bon Appetit and before that, at Fine Cooking, where she shot, edited, and wrote stories on kitchen design. She studied art history with an emphasis on architecture and urban design at the University of Pennsylvania, has served on several design juries, and is a recipient of the 2017 Jesse H. Neal Award for excellence in journalism.


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“On 10 September 2014, the consortium comprised of Kuwait Energy (70% and operator) and Dragon Oil (30%) reported its first oil discovery at Block 9, Iraq.
“The successful discovery was at the consortium’s first target, the Mishrif formation at 2,700 metres, in its Block 9 exploration well, Faihaa-1.
“Preliminary tests of the Faihaa-1 Mishrif formation resulted in a flow rate of circa 2,000 bopd of 20 API oil on 32/64” choke. The consortium will conduct more detailed testing on Mishrif towards the end of the year.

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Located in St. Louis, Missouri, this spacious three-storey house was designed by Mitchell Wall Architecture & Design.
When a family moved from California to St. Louis, they wanted to bring their Californian lifestyle with them. Mitchell Wall Architecture & Design created an 11,000 s.f. home for them, which is private from street view, yet explodes out the back to its magnificent landscaping and grounds. From the street, you cross the water course from guest parking, onto the bridge and then the footpath leading to the front door, across the moat. Once inside, one sees the amazing landscaping and the stairs that are a focal point and connect all three levels vertically. The stairs, which overlook the water course, are a focal point of the house as well as sculptural piece, floating in a cantilevered corner.
Public spaces on the main floor open into one another and share materiality.
There are balconies and terraces on all three levels. One travels out to the private pond, swimming pool, and lazy river from the lower level. From the kitchen, one goes to the outdoor garden and the secret screened porch. From the top level, the grounds can be viewed from the Owners? private balcony or the shared balconies for the children and guests.
The main floor is open, creating a scenic view of the property.

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OneSense Agriculture UC15 - Spraying Crops RC4.
This is all you need to accurately monitor relative humidity, temperature, wind speed and rainfall and to transmit sensor data to your portal or application.
It is important to measure variations in conditions within a field to prevent farmers from applying the same amount of fertilizer over an entire agricultural field. Weather conditions such as wind, temperature, relative humidity and precipitation have direct impact on the effectiveness of spraying applications and the influence waste potential due to run-off and drift.Relative Humidity and TemperatureKnow your relative humidity and temperature - avoid unnecessary and costly trips to the field.
Spray when temperatures are low and relative humidity is high. In general, do not spray when relative humidity is less than 40% and air temperature is above 25°C. This reduces the chance of drift due to temperature inversions or evaporation. It also increases target deposition and coverage.
Hot and dry conditions increase drift because droplets rapidly evaporate and become fine droplets, vapour or particles of concentrated pesticide.
Optimum spraying conditions are early mornings following overcast nights. However, the best time to spray to avoid disrupting bee activity is evening or at night.
Know your wind speed - avoid unnecessary and costly trips to the field.
Wind direction determines whether droplets travel toward the target or toward unintended downwind areas such as open water, sensitive crops or areas of human activity. Wind speed affects the distance a droplet will travel before it is deposited on the target.
Know your precipitation - avoid unnecessary and costly trips to the field.Rain can have both a positive and a negative effect on spraying. Some products work best when rain water carries them into the soil after application, but not far enough to enter the water table before they do their work and break down. Depending on the rainfastness of the product, rain soon after application may also wash the product from leaves and reduce the level of protection. While rain can also redistribute certain products over the target, do not rely on this for distribution.
Monitor your weather parameters and understand the impact on the product being applied.
Avoid spraying when foliage is still wet from rain or dew unless indicated by the label. A leaf can retain only a limited volume of spray, and therefore a limited amount of product.
Once wetted, deposition will not increase beyond the tank concentration and the surplus will run off to the lower leaves and onto the soil.
Weather conditions are an important factor that you should consider when making the decision to head to the field. With all the pressure to get started planting, spraying or harvesting, it is important to take the time to ensure you are setting your crop up for success.
Contact us at sales@evvos.com to inquire not just about sensors and work management but also pest control, disease models and irrigation.

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Panelists talked about the results of a poll on American attitudes and how the country has changed in the decade years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Three Democratic strategists talked about this year’s presidential campaign, Democratic strategies, and President Bush’s deficiencies.
Mr. Penn described the process of polling, polling accuracy, and its uses in elections. He also responded to viewer comments and questions.

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It was designed for exploring 3D structures of homologous interfaces of protein complexes. For every chain forming a complex in the protein data bank (PDB), close and remote structural interologs were identified providing essential snapshots for studying interfaces evolution. The database provides tools to retrieve and visualize these structures. In addition, pre-computed multiple sequence alignments of most likely interologs retrieved from a wide range of species can be downloaded to enrich the analysis. The database can be queried either directly by pdb code or keyword but also from the sequence of one or two partners.
InterEvol database: exploring the structure and evolution of protein complex interfaces.

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Edinburgh is a city of great beauty. Both the natural occurrences and man-made structures are bound to take your breath away. This gives Edinburgh an edge over many other big European cities which have long since lost their appreciation for nature. So, whether you like a bit of history, art, magic or outdoorsy fun, there are plenty of things to do in Edinburgh.
There are a ton of places to see in Edinburgh, and you will never be stuck for interesting activities! Edinburgh Castle is undoubtedly the main attraction, perched atop Castle Rock offering great views of the city and the lush Princes Gardens underneath. See Mons Meg, the world's most famous medieval gun, capable of shooting cannon balls for 2 miles! The 34 meters deep well that supplied the castle with water, fascinating exhibitions and statues depicting scenes from centuries past. You will also get to peek into a real medieval prison! Visit Edinburgh Castle to enjoy these fascinating historical relics and artifacts!
A ghost tour is one of the creepiest, most interesting things to do in Edinburgh. Head into the vaults on a guided tour to learn about gruesome activities that took place and creepy ghouls. Ghouls such as ‘Mr. Boots’ as he has become known colloquially. Although legend says that he does not like this sobriquet and if he hears, he’ll come after you! Head to Greyfriars Churchyard near Old Town to learn about two spirits at opposite ends of the spectrum. The terrible Mackenzie Poltergeist and the loyal Greyfriars Bobby, a small dog who guarded the grave of his owner until he himself passed away.
Edinburgh is said to be built on seven hills, the most famous of all being Arthur’s Seat. Found at the end of the Royal Mile on a dormant volcano, and home to rare plant and animal species. Climbing Arthur’s Seat is a relatively easy hike even for people who aren’t experienced hikers, and the views at the top are some of the best in Edinburgh. Arthur’s Seat is said to be one of the possible locations for Camelot, a legendary castle of King Arthur. It is the highest point in Holyrood Park and offers various routes to take depending on how easy or difficult you’d like your excursion to be. Whatever your choice, the view will be equally rewarding.
Edinburgh Castle is almost certainly the main attraction of the city and is a MUST on your list of things to do in Edinburgh. Standing atop a hill overlooking the city, the castle is one of the most spectacular places to see in Edinburgh. It will almost certainly provoke thoughts of scenes from centuries past, looking something from ‘Dracula’ or even of Hogwarts.
Be sure to go and explore the castle for yourself to see the worlds most famous medieval canon. Mons Meg, it launched 150kg canon balls up to 2 miles towards enemies! It won’t be firing anything today but makes for a great stop off on a tour. Visit St Margarets Chapel, the oldest building in the castle and the Fore Well, what was once the castles water supply.
Castle Rock, on which Edinburgh Castle is built is one of the famous seven hills of Edinburgh, and the views are astounding. For better, you’ll have to head to one of the other six. The most famous being Arthur’s Seat. A dormant volcano and the highest peak of the seven. Take a tour of Arthur’s Seat and the surrounding areas for the best views of Edinburgh. It is an interesting hike and a very easy, pleasant walk, even if you’re not an experienced hiker. Head a little further to the outer limits of the city to Braid Hills or Corstorphine Hill to visit Edinburgh Zoo.
The National Gallery of Modern Art is the place for art lovers looking for things to do in Edinburgh. The gallery is free to enter and has a plethora of interesting exhibitions, galleries and grounds to explore. Making it the perfect place to spend an afternoon exploring work of famous artists such as Picasso and Lucien Freud.
There’s also a reason to visit Edinburgh for party-goers, 12 reasons actually, festivals! The city hosts 12 major festivals (mostly in August) with over 1000 shows per day! There is the Edinburgh International film festival, Fringe Festival, Magic Festival, Jazz Festival and more.
If you’re looking for something a little more creepy and less outdoorsy, go on an underground ghost tour or head to Edinburgh Dungeons. Learn all about the spooky ghost stories, terrible murders, torture chambers, and ghostly apparitions! The dungeons will almost certainly give you a fright, and learning about the aftermath of the bubonic plague, a disease which swept throughout the country, will give you the chills!
Meander along the Royal Mile, located in the old town, the Royal Mile is the main street in Edinburgh. If you manage not to get distracted by the interesting places off the main path, at the end of this route, you’ll find St Giles Cathedral. The Cathedral has 900 years of history, ready and waiting for you to discover!

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Vrboska is a seaside resort that runs along a sea inlet surrounded by pine forests on the island Hvar. Yachts lay at the quay at up to 3 m water depth with mooring lines. The harbor offers good shelter from all winds and is rarely a tiding hazard. During Bora and Jugo, one should nevertheless ensure one’s safety. Just in front of the small island east of the bridge, it quickly gets flat - therefore distance to this area must be kept. Various restaurants, shops and museums are in Vrboska.
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Zeiger RF. Oral lesions in HIV/AIDS. Diagnosaurus. 4th ed. McGraw-Hill Education; 2014. https://im.unboundmedicine.com/medicine/view/Diagnosaurus/114370/all/Oral_lesions_in_HIV_AIDS. Accessed April 18, 2019.
Zeiger RF. Oral Lesions in HIV/AIDS [Internet]. In: Diagnosaurus. McGraw-Hill Education; 2014. [cited 2019 April 18]. Available from: https://im.unboundmedicine.com/medicine/view/Diagnosaurus/114370/all/Oral_lesions_in_HIV_AIDS.

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How does a business benefit from getting involved in the conversation surrounding breaking news and trending topics? This can be a tricky field to navigate considering wide-ranging opinions and political affiliations. Properly interjecting your company into the national conversation with current events marketing can dramatically increase sales, social media presence and brand recognition.
How Do Current Events Affect Your Digital Media Strategy?
First, evaluate how your business fits into relevant current events. Perhaps your company is tasked with providing employee health care plans while the recently proposed repeal of the Affordable Care Act is being debated in Congress? Is your company affected by issues such as net neutrality, NAFTA or EPA reform? Find topics that everyday people are reading TODAY to effectively place your brand into the conversation. By properly adding a call to action in your message the conversation can continue in ways that directly impact your bottom line.
Regardless of the topic, business owners and employees are influenced daily by politics and current events.
Begin by setting up an email or text message alert system whenever breaking news happens in your industry. One simple way to do this is by using Google News and narrowing down topics that are most relevant to your company. You will be the first to know when news is breaking that affects your business. This is a good practice even if you do not plan to contribute to the conversation.
When you find a story that disrupts the industry, begin to form a narrative that drives your intended message. Is your product just the thing to solve the current crisis? Is your team ready to help implement whatever new technology is now in demand? Write an article, post a video or engage in a blog that is directly related to the topic. Regardless of the subject, current events marketing should highlight the influential factors that drive real results for the company.
The most important nuance for leveraging current events marketing for your business is a stealthy approach. Be sure to provide insight into a trending topic without pushing the sales pitch too blatantly. Save the “call to action” until after you have provoked thought into the topic and offered genuine advice. Remember to interject as a “thought leader” in the industry, not a salesperson.
Whether it be Facebook, a popular LinkedIn group or a formal press release, your message needs a platform. Choosing the best vehicle for your narrative will depend on where your customers are receiving their news. B2C will be informal social networks such as Facebook or Twitter. B2B will be found on industry specific blogs, LinkedIn groups or even your own companies web page.
When your business is effectively included in the national or local conversation you could be featured on Google News or other media outlets expanding the story to a wider audience of potential customers. The end goal is to be considered a “thought leader” and source for information in your niche field, resulting in customers knocking on your door and reshaping your marketing strategies for the better. For help getting started with current events marketing contact Digital Resource. Our skills in digital media, blogging, social media and SEO will drive your narrative straight to the consumer.

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text: This Piccalilly Nursery Floral Cocoon Wrap is a 2-in-1 multi-functional product perfect for a newborn baby. It's perfect for use as a swaddling blanket and also functions as a towel, perfect for drying a newborn baby after a bath or snuggling into whilst breast feeding. This soft and cosy cocoon wrap is made from an outer layer of thick jersey organic cotton and features an all-over pink floral design. It is lined with a single layer of soft terry towelling.


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North Ocean City, 2nd lot back from beach!
Why pay a higher price to stay at a hotel when you can pay less for more with this newly renovated (in 2017), Condo located 2nd lot back from the beach. Enjoy the luxury appointments of this 3 bdrm 2 bath condo featuring Granite counters, stainless steel appliances, resort style balcony seating, Flat screen TVs, new furniture,beach chairs and umbrella!
Bathrooms have upgraded tile. The master has a standup shower and the hall bathroom has a bathtub.
The unit is tastefully decorated in a coastal theme.
Please note that the weekend only price is at a much higher per night rate. Owners prefer 7 nights. You have to understand that if the owner rents just the wknd, they will have a difficult time renting the weekdays so they would have to make a wknd rate high enough to take the chance of losing the rest of the week or having to discount the weekdays to get them rented. The more nights you put in the lower the per night rate w a full week showing the lowest.
You can literally park your car and not touch it till you leave!! Walking distance to so much including grocery store, CVS, bagel shop, Fractured Prune donut shop (yum), Higgins Crab House and more. There is a stop right next door for the local bus to take you anywhere up and down Ocean City, including the boardwalk w amusement park, shopping, waterparks, miniature golf, and tons of wonderful restaurants!
Linens are available as an OPTIONAL add on. Although comforters and pillows are provided. sheets and towels can be added at a discount thru our cleaning service. Most renters in this area prefer to bring their own linens so we took it out of the rental rate and made it an optional add on.
Responsible adults over 25 and families are welcome. Will consider "responsible" under 25.
NO Saturday check in or check out.
During the summer months, we will not leave a 1 night gap in the calendar so if your trying to do a partial week then please pick dates that won't leave a 1 night gap or we will deny the request.
Linens are available as an option. We took it out of the rate since many renters prefer to bring their own. We do offer them as an option thru our cleaning service at a discount.
Wonderful space, very close to the beach, north side park and restaurants. Host was very fast in response and the condo unit was beautiful and updated. We will rent again!!
It looks to be newly renovated and is quite nice—-and is close to the beach.
Hollin's place was at a good location, clean, and perfect for a weekend getaway with family. Linens and towels are provided at an additional costs. Be sure to bring your own although this can take up space while traveling. The beach is steps away which is perfect for a morning walk or afternoon stroll away from the crowd. Late check out isn't an option due to the cleaning service staff that comes right after check out. I would definitely recommend coming back again.
Great Location. Very Clean. Stylish. Pet Friendly. Very close to a beautiful park for human and dog walking. Owner is responsive and accommodating.
Great location and very close to a great beach in a fairly quiet neighborhood. Quite clean and the kitchen is outfitted quite well for anyone interested in cooking.
My family and I loved the apartment. It was very quiet and spacious. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking. The front porch was a great gathering spot to talk and laugh. The place is literally a few steps to the beach. There are restaurants, food stores, and many activities in walking distance. The key pad for the door was perfect so were able to come and go without worrying about a key. We had a great five day beach vacation.

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Ever wonder what the average malpractice claim against a physical therapist costs? Now you can find out. HPSO, in collaboration with CNA, has released.
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In view of large scale devastation in Kodagu should Dasara celebration be reduced to minimum and divert the funds to rehabilitation of the affected is the question to to be debated.
ಈ ರಾಜಕಾರಿಣಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಎಕ್ಕಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊಡೆದು ಚಪ್ಪಲಿ ಹಾರ ಹಾಕಬೇಕು.ದಸರಾ ಅಂದರೆ ಅವರ ಹೆಸರು ಪ್ರಚಾರ ಮಾಡಕ್ಕೆ ಅಂತ ಅಂದು ಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಅಯೊಗ್ಯ ನನ್ನ ಮಕ್ಕಳು.
It should become more attractive to the tourist people by organising dasara in traditional way?


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Coaching Background (level, year exp., etc.): 20+ years high school. Head Coach 15 years.
Session Goal: working initial leg defenses.
7: Refs Pos: Cowboy Rides to legs in and turn (4 min) Technique: working through all these clips could take some time. Just depends on experience level of kids.
8: use Clip 1 and 2: Warm up w/ top man going side to side trying to slide in foot first leg and bottom man block w/ knees. Let this continue about 30 sec; blow the whistle and go to a foot instep block and clear. Combine clip 1 and 2.
10: Switching the leg Clip 4.
11. knee drop out of power half: Clip 5. It is good to drill this solo as well. We combine this w/ the swim/ tripod but add in the knee drop to tilt hips and slide out.
12. Clip six: granby out. We do a variation called free leg. Same motion but more force and the kick and hip heist is done when rolling across shoulders. Usually good for 5 points.
Conditioning Design: spin drills. depending on how hard they wrestle.

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Every Seattle runner has their favorite race. If you’re Irish or even if you aren’t the St. Patrick’s Day Dash may be one of those races. This iconic race started in 1985 as a race between bars and as a way to help an Irishman train for the Olympics. It’s become like an Irish Halloween as runners don costumes as outlandish as a Pot of Gold or a strange looking bug as seen in the photo by Ericka Schultz of the Seattle Times. Runners can try their luck at winning a trip to Ireland if they submit a photo on the official St. Pat’s Dash Facebook page.
As runners get ready to kiss the blarney stone before going off to run in the greenest race in Seattle, I thought I’d give a few tips about how to enjoy it without killing your feet.
You probably love your well-worn running shoes, however, if you’ve run over 500 miles in them or they look more worn on one side than the other you need to replace them. Be sure to go to a local running store like Super Jock and Jill or Brooks to get an outstanding fit.
You spent good money to have orthotics made for you. If you don’t wear them they can’t help you. It always amazes me when someone comes in with pain, but then I find out they haven’t been wearing their orthotics. If you’re aren’t wearing them because they’re painful, then it’s important to see your podiatrist to get them adjusted.
You’ve seen the cutest St Patrick’s Day socks and you want to wear them at the St. Pat’s Dash. The only problem is they’re cotton. In order to keep your feet dry and prevent blistering you need to wear socks that wick away moisture from your feet. And cotton socks do not cut it. Instead check out running socks made by Thorlo, Darn Touch Vermont, Nike, Asics, Injiji, and SmartWool Trekking Heavy Crew Socks (Gray) Large. For more information check out Runner’s World “How to Choose the Right Running Socks”.
It’s one of the hardest lessons to learn but the easiest to forget. If you don’t trim your nails before you go on a run, you could be in a world of hurt. Just make sure you trim them straight across to prevent them from becoming ingrown.
You’re supposed to have fun out there. It’s only a 5K race so you can slow down and walk if your feet start bugging you. If your pain persists for several days and it’s not just a blister, it’s time to make an appointment with a Seattle podiatrist. We been treating foot pain for over 30 years. Our goal is to get you back to doing what you love as soon as possible.


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Departure schedule: 12:15 – K & 5th, 12:25 – 3rd & 4th, 12:30 – 1st & 2nd, 12:40 – 6th, 12:35 – 7-12 walk.
We used little chairs from the daycare for 1st Grade seating and some 3rd grade seating (which may need to be 2nd grade seating next year). We also placed a few folding chairs on the inside ends of the pews and used folding chairs in the foyer to fit all the students in the knave.


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What time is check-in or check-out?
Check in time is 3:00 PM on your arrival date. Check-out time is 10:00 AM on the morning of your departure. If you can start a load of towels, remove all trash from the unit, leave the key on the table and the door unlocked that is greatly appreciated.
How much of a deposit is required to reserve a property?
All reservations require a refundable security deposit. On RV lots the refundable security deposit is always $100.00. On homes the amount of the refundable security deposit depends on if the Property Damage Waiver of $45 is accepted or not. If you purchase the $45 damage waiver then the refundable security deposit is only $100.00.. if you DO NOT wish to purchase the $45 Damage Waiver then the refundable security deposit is $1500.00.
How much are taxes and are there any other fees?
Taxes are 12.5% on top of the rental amount. All reservations have a $50 processing fee. For homes there is an additional $115 for the housekeeping fee and possibly the damage waiver of $45 depending on your choice of security deposit options.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. Both credit and debit cards are accepted.
Cancellations made 60 days prior to your arrival date there will be a $100 cancel fee. Reservations cancelled after the payment in full date..the rental monies will be held until the unit/lot is re-rented for that time frame. Guests are encouraged to purchase 3rd party rental / trip cancellation insurance.
Is it possible to stay less than seven nights?
Yes, you may rent for less than seven nights. During certain times of the year a 5 or 7 night stay is required. If you are unsure please check with the office before booking.
Do I save money by booking on this website?
Yes. By booking a property directly through our website not only are you guaranteed the lowest price available, but you also do not have to pay any additional booking fees. We pass the savings onto you as the guest!
Typically a $100 Refundable security deposit is taken at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to check-in. If the rental is made within 60 days of check-in, the full amount is due upon reservation.
How do we get into the unit?
We open and inspect the unit the day prior to your arrival. The door will be unlocked and the key will be in the unit.
Are the properties pet friendly?
We offer both pet friendly and non pet friendly options. You can filter for your preferred property type on the “Browse Vacation Rentals” page. Pet Friendly units will display a PAW print in the upper right hand corner of the unit page. Max 2 pets in the park but some units only allow 1 pet. If you are unsure please check before booking.
What is provided in the kitchen?
The kitchen is stocked with all major appliances (oven, stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher), small appliances (blender, toaster, coffee maker) and cookware (cutlery, glassware, dishes, cooking utensils, pots and pans, etc).
Is there a washer and dryer inside the unit?
Most units have a washer and dryer inside the unit, while the others have them available at the bath houses located throughout the park. You can see which units have an in-unit washer and dryer by clicking on the property.
Is there wireless internet in the unit?
Most units offer free WiFi. If the unit does have WIFI it will be listed under the unit amenity tab.
Yes parking for 1 vehicle at the unit is permitted. Some units do have a short driveway. If you are unsure if your vehicle will fit please contact the office prior to booking. If you arrive and your vehicle will not fit in the driveway you will be required to park your vehicle in the overflow parking lot inside the park at a rate of $2 per night.
Smoking is not permitted inside any of our units. If smoke is detected in the unit there will be a minimum $250 cleaning charge applied.
Will we receive a refund in the unlikely event of a hurricane?
Yes, in the event of a mandatory hurricane evacuation order you would receive a refund for the nights you are not able to use the property. Otherwise, refunds for bad weather are not provided.


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One of the key tenets of Wonderboom Panelbeaters’ business philosophy focuses on caring for our customers and the community. We have demonstrated this through our support of the CHOC (Children with Cancer), Carte Blanche Making a difference campaign and many other programs across the country.
We use the latest equipment required by RMI and SAMBRA to achieve Major Structural Repair status. Our company uses BALCO PPG paint, which carries a lifetime warranty on all spray painting done.
We currently have two apprentices in training. Training is done onsite on an ongoing basis at Wonderboom Panelbeaters Pretoria North. Our training is done through PPG and 3M technical advisors as well as other training.
Our paintwork carries a lifetime warranty and mechanical work a 3-year warranty.
Quotations are prepared by Mr. Jaques Riekert who has been doing so for over 19 years.
We have a fleet of 4 courtesy cars available to clients of Wonderboom Panelbeaters Pretoria North.
We have Tow trucks and two Rollbacks available for recovery.
Our service quality is assured and checked by K&A Smart weekly.
Insurance Agencies are familiar with panelbeatrers in Pretoria and have a list of preferred businesses. Due to the fact that car body repairs may be covered by the Insurance they have agreements with certain body shops therefore allowing those shops to work directly with your insurance. Not having to deal with the Insurance will save hassle and time.
Word travels fast by way of mouth therefore if a panelbeater in Pretoria has conducted poor service you have probably heard about it. Avoid shops known for issues involving abrupt conduct, long delivery time and performing unnecessary repairs. Ask your friends and family where they take their cars and look to Newspapers and Magazines for the consumer’s choice of shops. You may read more information about the shop of your choosing online including performance reviews and any Associations such as CLA (Collision repairs association), also ask about community involvement such as the support of local charities.
The price difference on the same repairs amongst some Car Body Shops in Pretoria can be significant. Before allowing service request an itemized account of the price for parts and labor. Understand the parts you are receiving and research the standard price so you are not overcharged. Find a shop that will provide a complimentary estimate as some shops charge a fee.
When you need to find the best panelbeater in Pretoria then you need to find the shop with trained professionals. Having fully trained staff illustrates the Companies interest in quality service. Look around for recent training certifications proudly displayed in the shop.
5 Go to the place with the guarantee.
If you have found a panelbeater in Pretoria that has certified staff and provides quality product them a work guarantee should not be an issue. Find out if the shop will support the quality of their work with a guarantee and insure their product with a warranty, as any vehicle repair should be done to last.
It is important to choose the right Panelbeating Shop in Pretoria to service your vehicles repair needs. When it comes to your vehicle only the best will do use these tips to find the shop to fix it like new. Wonderboom Panelbeaters is committed to giving you the best at all times.

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Muscat, 11 December 2018: As part of its commitment to the community, Oman Arab Bank (OAB) recently sponsored the closing ceremony of the competition ‘The Best Electronic tool for Mathematical education’ across schools of the Al Buraimi Governate. The event was organised by the Directorate General of Education in Al Buraimi. The ceremony was held under the auspices of Ahmed bin Amer al Kharousi, Assistant General Manager of Retail Banking and Head of Regional Management and Branch Support Department at OAB, and saw the attendance of Ali bin Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Assistant Director General, and Ali bin Faris Al Azzani, Assistant Director General of the Directorate General of Education in Al Buraimi, together with a number of administrative experts, educators, line managers, principals, and PE teachers.
The ceremony included students from various schools of the Governorate putting up some shows and the chief guest handing over the prizes to the winning schools in each of the different categories of the competition.
Oman Arab Bank is one of the first banks to be established in Oman with a rich and proud history. Today, the bank operates a nationwide network of 65 branches and representative offices and 150 ATMs spread across the Sultanate. OAB also provides a complete range of financial products and services for Retail and corporate banking clients.
Muscat, 16 December 2018: In recognition of the importance of SMEs to the growth of the economy, Oman Arab Bank (OAB) recently conducted a visit to Dhakliya region to visit SMEs it had supported in the past, as well as explore new opportunities for partnerships. The delegation from OAB included several members of the Bank’s Corporate Banking department and was headed by the CEO, Rashad Al Musafir.
The visit saw the delegation visited craftsmen and SMEs in the Dhakliya region. A large number of these visits were to companies and individuals the Bank had supported in the past in order to see how their businesses were developing as well as to obtain their feedback on the services and products offered by OAB. In addition, the delegation was also on the lookout for new opportunities for collaboration and partnerships as well as to develop synergies with companies under its support umbrella in order to further boost the growth and development of SMEs in the region.
“The SME sector greatly contributes to economic diversification and social stability, and plays an important role in private sector development. Meeting such as these help us collectively recognise the untapped and profitable opportunities present within the sector as well as provides us with a better understanding of how we can cater to as SME’s financial needs,” concluded Rashad.
Muscat, December 31, 2018: Oman Arab Bank (OAB) was recently recognised as one of the best ‘Straight Through Processing’ (STP) banks in Oman by Citibank, a globally renowned financial firm.
The award was presented to the Bank at its headquarters in Al Ghubra by Mohammed Ahmed Al Hammadi, the vice president of correspondence banking group at Citibank. Mahfoudh Sultan Al Rawahi received the award on behalf of OAB and was accompanied by members of staff from the Bank’s Central Operations department.
The award was presented to OAB in appreciation of the quality and accuracy payments sent by OAB, wherein the Bank maintained an outstanding of 95% modification-free rate for bank remittances in USD.
“Our success as a Bank, both in terms of remittances as well as our other retail and commercial products and services, can be attributed to our continued emphasis on implementing the best global standards in managing our processes, people, and service delivery,” added Mahfoudh.
Oman Arab Bank is one of the first banks to be established in Oman, with a rich and proud history. Today, the bank operates a nationwide network of 65 branches and representative offices across and 150 ATMs spread across the Sultanate. OAB provides the complete range of financial products and services for personal banking, corporate and investment clients.
Muscat, December 30, 2018: Oman Arab Bank (OAB) recently conducted its Hasaad draw for the month of November, at its Head Office in Ghubra. The draw saw 83 winners from across the Bank’s branch network receiving OMR 1,000 each, together with one winner of OMR 20,000 as part of the Monthly Elite Draw.
“On behalf of OAB I would like to congratulate each of the winners of the November Hasaad Savings Scheme draw; as well as encourage our other customers to continue saving so as to maximise their chances of winning in the upcoming final draw of the Hasaad Savings Scheme 2018,” added Rashad.
Muscat, January 07, 2018: Oman Arab Bank (OAB) kicks off 2019 with the launch of a host of new customer centric innovations as part of its ongoing digital transformation journey. Headlining the press conference, which was held on January 06 at the Bank’s headquarters in Ghubra, were OAB’s Next Gen ATM capabilities including ‘Tap & Go’ payments, and enabling of Instant Rewards as well as Discounts at Points of Sale (POS) machines across OAB’s network of select merchant partners.
The press launch was presided over by the Bank’s CEO, Rashad Al Musafir, and accompanied by Fahd bin Amjad, the Head of the Retail Banking Group, and Rashad Al Shaikh, DGM – Retail Banking. Also in attendance were members of the media as well as members of the senior management and staff from OAB.
Headlining the press launch was the Bank’s new NFC (Near Field Communications) payment capability across its entire ATM network. This innovative technology, more commonly known as ‘Tap & Go’ or ‘Contactless Payment’, allows the customers to carry out ATM transactions by simply tapping their NFC enabled cards on the ATM. At ATMs this means customers can carry out cash withdrawals much faster than before without ever needing to insert their cards into the machines. This technology not only saves the physical card from wear and tear, but is also fully secure, requiring a customer’s PIN entry. Additionally; customers will also be able to make payment to merchants by simply tapping their NFC enabled cards on the POS machine, without even needing to enter their PIN code. The Bank is expecting to have the NFC feature enabled across most of OAB’s POS merchants by mid-2019.
In order to make use of these services, customers will require one of OAB’s newer NFC enabled cards. The Bank was the first in Oman to issue contactless cards and had already begun the roll out of these new cards early last year.
In addition to its NFC solutions, OAB also announced that it has partnered up several merchants and outlets in order to launch its new Instant Rewards Point Redemption feature on OAB Point of Sales machines. OAB Rewards is a comprehensive loyalty program that offers customers the opportunity to receive rewards points for purchases made on their OAB credit cards. The accumulated points can later be redeemed with airlines, hotels, car rental services and more in countries around the world. Alternatively, customers can instead opt to use the points as a cash-back option.
Using this newly introduced Instant Rewards Point Redemption feature, any OAB customer making purchases from Sharaf DG, Kargeen Café, Gloria Jeans and several other participating merchants can choose to pay, completely or partially, using their accumulated OAB Reward Points. The entire process is simple and fast and will be carried out seamlessly at the time of payment.
Another new soon to launch feature introduced at the event was the automated redemption of OAB Card Promotions. As part of its Card Promotions program, OAB has partnered up with several brands, companies, and service providers across the country to provide OAB cardholders with exclusive discounts and value added deals. With the new automated system in place, OAB customers will automatically receive these discounts directly from the POS machine without having to ask for them receiving immediate saving by using OAB Cards.
“This, alongside all of the other new systems we have launched today, reinforces our position as one of the most innovative, technology savvy, and customer centric banks in the country. However, we have no intention of stopping here. We also continue to explore new opportunities to further leverage these platforms to provide even greater convenience for customers going forward,” concluded Rashad Al- Musafir.
Muscat, November 29, 2018: Oman Arab Bank (OAB) recently conducted its Hasaad draw for the month of October, at its Head Office in Ghubra. The draw saw 83 winners from across the Bank’s branch network receiving OMR 500 each, together with one winner of OMR 20,000 as part of the Monthly Elite Draw and another winner of OMR 20,000 as part of the Regional draw for the Bank’s branches in the Shariqya region.
“On behalf of OAB I would like to congratulate each of the winners of the October Hasaad Savings Scheme draw; as well as encourage our other customers to continue saving so as to maximise their chances of winning in the final two months of the Hasaad Savings Scheme for this year,” added Rashad.
Muscat, 08 November 2018: Oman Arab Bank announced that it has successfully closed unsecured perpetual subordinated bonds value of OMR 42,553,000 as Additional Tier 1 Capital with an issue price of RO 1.000 per bond, comprising the nominal value, and an interest rate of 7.5% per annum.
The Bank issued the bonds at a value of OMR 35 million with a green shoe option of OMR 15 million and was managed by Ubhar Capital (U-Capital), who acted as the financial advisor, issue manager, and lead arranger. These bonds attracted a significant number of investors, which in turn prompted the bank to increase the placement size by about 22% from its initial size; a clear reflection of the level of trust and confidence investors placed in the Bank.
The interest payment for the Bonds will be payable semi-annual in arrears to the holders of these bonds at the date of interest payment. The issue was approved by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) and Capital Market Authority (CMA). It is listed in the bonds segment of Muscat Securities Market (MSM).
Total Assets of Oman Arab Bank as of 30 September 2018 was OMR 2.28 billion and the total equity was OMR 307 million before the bond issuance. The bond issuance has resulted in an increase in equity to OMR 349.6 million and the total Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) improved from 14.09% to 16.03%.
Oman Arab Bank is proud to have achieved the highest Omanisation percentage within the banking sector, nearing 96%. It is also one of the first banks to be established in Oman with a rich and proud history. Today, the bank operates a nationwide network of 65 branches and representative offices and 150 ATMs spread across the Sultanate. OAB also provides a complete range of financial products and services for Retail and corporate banking clients.
Muscat, November 05, 2018: Oman Arab Bank (OAB), in a bid to accelerate its innovation journey and drive innovative thinking within the community, has announced the launch of the first ‘Innovation Lab’ in the Sultanate’s financial services industry. The Lab, which will occupy one floor at the OAB headquarters, will drive the development and implementation of innovative solutions that would shape the financial services industry. The ideas will be short-listed at ‘The Innovation Hub’ event, a 24-hour innovation platform that will enable participants to develop proof of concepts and act as an accelerator of winning innovations into the lab. The OAB Innovation Lab, together with The Innovation Hub, was launched at a Press Conference held at the Bank’s Headquarters in Al Ghubrah on the 5th of November 2018, in the presence of the Bank’s CEO, Rashad Al Musafir, together with other members of the Banks Executive Management and Staff.
Aimed at students, professionals and employees, this initiative has been developed to empower local talent and entrepreneurs to become viable contributors to the evolution of our economy through the power of innovation and the spirit of competition.
The themes of the Innovation Hub are: Youth banking, superior customer experience, digital economy and payments, and an open category for other innovation ideas. The innovation hub is scheduled for January 25, 2019.
Anyone interested in participating will be required to register their team for The Innovation Hub on www.oman-arabbank.com/theinnovationhub with their proposed idea and team members’ names. The cut-off date for registrations will be December 15, 2018.
The initiative will also encompass several activities prior to the competition date including roadshows for students later this month followed by training workshops in December for participating student and staff teams by the Bank’s partners at the Head Office. These workshops will cover a brief introduction to the bank’s products and services, ideation, and developing proof of concepts.
The Innovation Hub by OAB will begin on January 25, 2019 and will take place over a 24-hour period with the winners being announced on the evening of the following day.
The winning teams from each category will be presented with the opportunity to join the Bank’s ‘Innovation Lab’ within the Bank, to develop their ideas further so that they may be implemented. The winning student team will receive a cash prize and also be presented with an opportunity to work on other innovations as part of a paid internship, together with the potential opportunities for recruitment.
The winning professional team, on the other hand, will be entered into a signed partnership agreement with OAB to develop and implement their idea within the Bank. While members of the winning OAB staff team will also be presented with special incentives and opportunities for career advancement within the Bank.
A Mentoring Panel has also been established, comprising senior members of the Bank’s staff and management, in order to help and support the teams on the day of the contest and later in the Lab.
“We encourage any student or professional interested in the contest to put a team together and challenge yourselves to think up innovative solutions; ones that could enhance customer experiences, shape our digital economy and payments solutions and maybe even revolutionise a key aspect of banking in Oman,” Al Atassi concluded.
Oman Arab Bank is one of the first banks to be established in Oman, with a rich and proud history. Today, the bank operates a nationwide network of 65 branches and representative offices and 148 ATMs spread across the Sultanate. OAB provides a complete range of financial products and services for personal banking, corporate and investment clients.
Muscat, October 30, 2018: As part of its ongoing support and development of human resources, Oman Arab Bank (OAB) has announced the successful completion of the third batch of its ‘Ta’heal’ staff training programme. The programme was designed specifically for the Bank’s service employees. The third edition of this program was launched during the period from September 9 to 13, 2018 and was aimed at qualifying and developing the employee’s skills and capabilities; in turn, helping offer them better opportunities at the Bank in the future.
The programme was focused on several topics such as CASA, problem-solving, and visa cards. It also offers employees a better understanding of their individual role in achieving the goals of the institution, the role of the institution itself in assisting with their development in their areas of work, as well as introducing the principles of internal communication, teamwork, and institutional loyalty.

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between students and teachers become the most important factor in developing the talents of each child. Kennedy School is an ideal place for children to grow and develop. The curriculum at JFK is specially designed for international schools and provide students with a lot of experience through activities, trips and sports. Important for success is a strong belief that every child is a unique individual with different needs.
To understand what an extraordinary education institutions Westminster School, all you need to do is read the amazing role-call famous alumnus, ranging from historical figures such as Christopher Wren, Ben Jonson and AA Milne with actor Peter Ustinov, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and modern day pop star famous, such as Dido and Gavin Rossdale. Located next to Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament in London, Westminster School is one of the most prominent in the world of independent boarding and day school. Remarkably, the origins of the School can be traced back to the convent school of the Benedictine monastery was founded more than a thousand years ago. During each of the past five years, 50 percent of students accepted by universities of Oxford and Cambridge, 45 percent choose the appropriate program for them in another country's leading universities and 5 percent have taken place in universities in America.
In 2011, Charterhouse celebrates 400 years of exceptional public education as one of the great historic English school. However, Charterhouse offers a dynamic and progressive education, and its graduates continue to fill the top universities in the UK. Its priority is not the test score but stimulation independent inquiry and intellectual curiosity. Students are encouraged to maintain a balance between academic work and a variety of extra-curricular opportunities, with sporting and cultural achievements equally appreciated. The boy admitted to Charterhouse Year 9, when most of them were 13. A limited number of boys from abroad admitted after taking the test in English, Mathematics and Science, usually in January of admission. Charterhouse also serves about 50 girls were admitted annually into the sixth form.
United World College of South East Asia promise nothing less than a holistic educational experience, life-determining for students at two campuses in Singapore. UWCSEA is the second from 13 universities around the world that are part of the movement United World College, which was established with the aim of avoiding war by using education to promote international understanding, unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Thus, UWCSEA has an international focus and has developed a worldwide reputation for providing value-based education to challenge holistically with an emphasis on academic achievement, service to others, environmental management, teamwork and leadership. UWCSEA offers a program for children from kindergarten to grade 12, including a number of International Baccalaureate qualification.
Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Woodstock School is one of the elite residential schools in India. Woodstock School was founded in 1854, and for most of its history was primarily serve the needs of the mission and the family are involved in social services in India. This legacy continues today in the school's commitment to the values of excellence, personal responsibility and service. Woodstock aims to develop responsible global citizens and leaders by providing world-class international education, rooted in the Christian heritage and values, for different groups of students, especially from the family in the Christian ministry or public, in an environment of Himalayan India. Schools provide education for students aged 3 to 18 years, although schools are only available to students from Grade 3 onwards. Woodstock has an international reputation for excellence, as demonstrated by the fact that the majority of students come from countries other than India.
Located on Rokko Island in Kobe, canadian Academy was established with the mission to inspire students to inquire, reflect, and choose to lovingly impact the world throughout their lives. Canadian Academy is a private international school approved by the Ministry of Education of Japan, and certified for both awards in the US high school diploma and the International Baccalaureate. Student body is truly international in its makeup, with about 17 percent of students from North America, 7 percent from Europe, 55 percent from Asia, and 20 percent are represented throughout the world. Canadian Academy has an international dormitory for students in grades 9-12. The layout of a place to stay for the hostel has been designed to create a family environment and to foster closer relations between the students and their parents home residents.
With five campuses specialists - Bostock, Toorak, Timbertop, and Senior Middle School - Geelong Grammar cater for all ages of school students. Now, more than 150 years, Geelong Grammar has developed into one of the most prestigious boarding schools in Australia, the most well-known hosting HRH Prince Charles at the site Timbertop at Geelong Grammar School in 1966. Australia's largest co-educational Boarding School, an incredible diversity attracting students from all over the world, and promotes the philosophy that education is a dynamic and continuous. Corio campus dormitory in a vibrant center for sport, recreation and study monitored more than 100 co-curricular activities available to students. Teaching at Geelong Grammar School employs implicit and explicit teaching skills Positive Psychology and the principles on each campus and in all aspects of school life that are known to effectively enhance the critical thinking skills and increase positive emotions in students.
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What Do You Think is the Most Scenic Place in Maine?
We stopped by Portland Head Light and Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth to ask people what they think the most scenic spot in Maine is. Join the conversation and share your favorite scenic Maine spots with us on your favorite social channel with hashtag #Scenic60.
Anywhere where Route 1 doesn’t go right through the middle of it!
Christy from New Jersey: it is difficult to choose – Christmas Cove, Moosehead Lake, the Seawall area of Acadia, Racoon Cove, near Acadia, and its view of the bubbles, but I have to go with Somes Sound and Somesville.
We live in St. Louis, MO and visit Maine as often as we can. We are especially fond of the areas around Port Clyde and Tenants Harbor. For a great day excursion we love to take the ferry out to Monhegan Island.
We live in Northern California now, but four special views are: Grindstone Point in Winter Harbor looking over Frenchman’s Bay to Cadillac Mountain, seeing Northeast Harbor coming down Peabody drive from Seal Harbor, the evening view to the west from North Haven Island back to the mainland and the view from Cook’s Lobster House back to Harpswell.
North Haven island is a favorite of mine too. Thanks for the share!
The drive into Eastport and the view off the pier to Canada. No hype, no fuss, just Maine!
Schoodic Point, located at the southern tip of Schoodic Peninsula in Winter Harbor, Maine offers beautiful veined basalt and granite rocks being battered by large waves and a great view back to Mount Desert Island and Cadillac Mountain across the bay. It is especially lovely at sunset. It is scenic beauty at its best and appeals to all 5 senses. I also love the north coast of Mohegan, Fort William Park, the Marginal Way in Ogunquit and The Bold Coast Trail by Lubec.


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text: Google is reportedly shutting down its Emmy Award-winning VR film division Spotlight Stories. The studio’s best-received work ‘Pearl’ was nominated for Academy Award & won an Emmy in 2017. The group worked with Wes Anderson to bring a VR behind-the-scenes feature on the making of his film ‘Isle of Dogs’. In November they released ‘Age of Sails’ a narrative film that could be watched on mobile and high-end VR systems.

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Of course, all of this is really speculative at this point. We'll know what's going on after it actually happens. How exactly the mix of people surrounding Obama turns into policy remains to be seen.
Neil, the point of the analogy is that you it's strategically better to start low rather than to start high. You lose if you go over the actual price on Price is Right. If Obama starts at over, at say 1.3 trillion, it freaks everyone out and makes it easier for Republicans to stonewall. By low-balling it, everyone says, why only 800 billion? WHY ONLY 800 BILLION. So it's better to guess low, since it doesn't throw the whole thing out of track, and you can still keep bidding it up.
I don't know why this is even a topic of debate really, Hell, as everyone has pointed out, Obama has already basically said that's the plan.
Yeah, I get that, but the part of the analogy that breaks down is the immediate disaster when you go a little too high. If you bid $1 too high in The Price Is Right, you lose. But if you bid $900 billion and the GOP says, no, $800 billion, and starts filibustering, they look like obstructionists who are quibbling while Rome burns.
I get that being $400B low is better than being $400B high, but that doesn't seem to justify the analogy.
But if you have to fight the Republicans right off the bat, you might hold them off, but you might be stuck at 900 billion. By starting low enough that there is no space for them to object, the number has a better chance of climbing even higher than 900 billion.
Anyways, I think the analogy is being used in only the loosest sense, so one probably shouldn't spend to much time worrying about it.
Okay, fair enough about the analogy.
But a point of psychology -- Republicans could play that game with any amount you name. Obama could come out with $90 billion in stimulus and the GOP would say, "objection! $80 billion" and freeze you from going north. Nobody except Krugman has any idea what these numbers mean anyway.


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Ezekiel Elliott was inundated with distraction and controversy heading into the 2017 NFL season. With all the drama now in the rear view mirror, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expects big things out of the third-year running back.
Much of the off-the-field distractions for Elliott last season stemmed from the NFL’s lengthy investigation into allegations of domestic violence, which turned into a protracted legal process that ultimately led to Elliott serving a six-game suspension late in the season.
The drama over Elliott’s suspension spawned a battle between Jones and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, an ugly situation that now appears to be in the past.
All that said, Jones believes a distraction-free offseason — so far — can only lead to the belief Elliott will look more like the running back who took the league by storm in his rookie season as opposed to an uneven 2017 campaign.
Jones predicted in January that Elliott would avoid scandal and controversy that has at times plagued him in his early NFL career in the aftermath of the suspension, and so far the running back has done just that. The Cowboys need a return to form from Elliott if the team hopes to make a disappointing 9-7 campaign last season an anomaly and not an indicator of things to come.


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We are glad to be hosting a group of multidisciplinary and multicultural students for 2 days during their summer school in Paris.
The goal of this project is to interact with experts from around the world, covering a very broad spectrum of science and technology, in order to develop innovative business ideas tackling the climate change issue. Visit the Climate-KIC website for more information on the whole program.
Through lectures and practical exercises, Strate design researchers & teachers introduce them to the design approach. Hoping this will be fertile and raise creative ideas !
You can follow the students on their blog, twitter feed (@tjnCK15) or on their flickr photo albums.


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Further illustrating our point below… China yesterday announced plans to swiftly close a chemical plant in Dalian, after virulent protesters clashed with the riot police and demanded for its relocation. The factory, which produces a toxic chemical component, had been inundated over the weekend and raised safety concerns among the locals. Activists refused to disarm until a clear timetable for relocation was spelt out.
This is a sign that environmental awareness, as well, is making its way. It is also the latest coup de force of an increasingly powerful social media - alleged as the main catalyst of Dalian’s protests.
Last week’s decision to halt all of China’s high-speed rail projects, in the wake of a deadly train crash last month, had already showed that public discontent could find ways to by-pass censorship and derail even the most cherished of government’s plans.


text: Dr. Jongmoo Jay Choi is Laura H. Carnell Professor of Finance and International Business at Temple University. He is the Ph.D. Director in International Business, a former Chair of Finance Department, and a member of the University International Advisory Council. He teaches international finance and corporate finance. He is a recipient of the Musser Award for Excellence in Leadership, and has been inducted to the Research Roundtable. Previously, he was on the faculty of Columbia Business School, an international economist at J.P. Morgan Chase, and a visiting faculty at KAIST, Yonsei, IUJ, Rikkyo, U. Sydney, Wharton, and others around the world. As an author of over hundred articles, books and presentations, he is an internationally renowned scholar in international financial management, global corporate governance and finance, corporate risk and capital markets, and Asian business and multinational firms. He is the founding editor of International Finance Review, and an editor of Journal of Economics and Business, and on several editorial boards. He is Eminent Scholar and former President of Korea-America Finance Association, and a board member at Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation; has been a consultant to Bank of Korea, City of New York, Campbell Soup, Yamaichi Securities, and others. He has a BBA from Seoul National University and an MBA and a Ph.D. from New York University. His biography is listed in Marquis Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in Finance and Industry, and others.


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When ANGAIR held its first ‘nature show’ in 1970, no one suspected that the event would become widely known, financially successful and still staged annually almost 50 years later.
It proved popular from the very first, with 1275 adults paying admission of 20 cents each.
Over the years, the main aim of the ANGAIR Wildflower Weekend and Art Show has changed from raising money to raising community awareness of the local environment and its flora and fauna. More activities are included, such as free guided walks to see plants in their local habitat, bus tours and longer nature rambles. Children’s activities have been developed to attract future generations of environmental carers and they include displays of mounted animals and birds as well as periodic live displays of reptiles and frogs.
The highlight of the ANGAIR Show for many is undoubtedly the comprehensive, labelled display of local wildflowers, plants and terrestrial orchids.
A secondary room contains beautiful displays of native Australian flowers from further afield, much photographed by visitors admiring the vibrant colours and forms. The chance to buy locally sourced and propagated indigenous plants is also a drawcard.
Educational displays of local environmental weeds surprise many visitors when they see their favourite garden plants represented there! Other environmental groups have been strong supporters of the show and participate regularly with their own stalls, including Australasian Native Orchid Society (Geelong), Friends of Eastern Otways, Geelong Field Naturalists Club, Birdlife Australia, Great Ocean Road Coast Committee, Parks Victoria, DELWP, Surf Coast Energy Group, WaterWatch and EstuaryWatch.
An Art Exhibition has been run in conjunction with the show from 1970 and has continued to attract support from artists, and major sponsors. From 1987 onwards, prizes have been offered in various categories. Most exhibits are for sale.
Set aside the weekend of September 22 – 23 this month to come to Anglesea!


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iBC is envisioned to be a network of competent and successful business professionals.
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The Kirby series has its share of experimental spin-off games so it seems like the main entries with platforming and enemy ability stealing sometimes get lost in the mix. Well in this case, with a title like Kirby's Return to Dreamland, there's no doubt that this game takes Kirby back to those things that made him famous in the first place. The result of that is a game that stands among Nintendo's best and gives New Super Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong Country Returns a run for their money.
Return to Dreamland takes everything the previous Kirby games did right and brings it together for great effect. It has the usual eating of enemies and copying of abilities that we've known and loved since Kirby's Adventure and Kirby's Dream Land. It's got simultaneous multiplayer like Kirby Super Star and Kirby's Dream Land 3, but better. It has a variety of attacks for each ability, also from Kirby Super Star. And it also has a variety of modes to play as well.
Each new area is a treat to look at.
The main mode of Return to Dreamland takes you through a series of seven-ish worlds (the eighth world is just bosses) with four to five levels each. They're pretty standard for what you'd expect from a Kirby game, and that's a good thing. They're well designed from a gameplay perspective, have fantastic music that's a mix of old and new, and are so visually spectacular you'll want to steal screenshots for your desktop wallpaper. New types of enemies are gradually introduced, giving you time to master each new ability as it becomes available and making each new discovery fun and exciting. Each ability controls intuitively and with the precision you'd expect from a game by HAL Laboratory, but move lists for your current ability are also listed on the pause screen in case you need them. Each level also contains three to five collectible gears which unlock challenge stages, minigames, and practice rooms for each ability. These gears are sometimes hidden in plain sight, but usually require a specific ability and some clever thinking to get to. Some levels also have segments where you get a super ability, which allows you to totally and spectacularly demolish everything in your path. In each of these segments, there is also a hidden portal to an optional, more challenging, area in which you have to outrun an ever-approaching void and defeat a miniboss for more gears. Along with the super abilities, another new addition are the items which can be carried or ridden (in case of the giant spiky boot) for various effects.
Hidden portals bring you to optional, more difficult, areas like this.
Those who have played past Kirby games may fear that this latest entry will be over too quickly like some of the previous games. Fortunately, the levels in Return to Dreamland are quite long, often taking around ten minutes each to complete. On top of that are seven challenge rooms which are cleverly designed around particular abilities and force you to race through for high scores. Then there are two minigames (also multiplayer like the main game) that are more fun than you'd expect and involve throwing ninja stars at targets and blowing up mechs. Boss Rush mode also makes a return in The Arena. But the biggest source of replayability comes with Extra Mode, a harder version of the game that is unlocked after completing the game on normal. In Extra Mode, you'll have to go through again with half health, stronger and more plentiful enemies, and harder, and entirely new, bosses with new attacks. Even experienced gamers will find this mode to be challenging at points. Extra Mode even has its own harder versions of the challenge stages too. It's not just less health and more damage, it's hard mode done right, and it's different enough to be worth playing.
This epic boss is only seen in Extra Mode.
There's too much to show in just a few screenshots; check out my full playthrough of Extra mode over here.
For yet another way to play through the game, there's simultaneous multiplayer with up to four players. Each player can play as either a different colored Kirby, Dedede, Meta Knight, or Waddle Dee, but the three non-Kirby characters are essentially just the same as one of Kirby's abilities (Hammer, Sword, and Spear). Lives are shared and fallen teammates will continue to respawn as long as you have lives to spare. However, if Player 1 dies, you have to start the room over. Having four players on-screen at a time can be chaotic, but it's still very fun and strategic cooperation is possible.
You could say that Return to Dreamland is just more of the same, but it's more of the same done incredibly well. Everything great about Kirby games is brought together in this one game. I know that it came out near the end of the Wii's life and that its price has hardly dropped below $50 since its release, but Return to Dreamland is arguably the best Kirby game to date and you owe it to yourself to play it.
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There’s simply too much at Fort Edmonton Park to see in one day! Located on 64 hectares (158 acres), Fort Edmonton Park is Canada’s largest living history museum, known internationally as an “open-air museum”. Set along the North Saskatchewan River, with 80 furnished buildings and exhibits, the Park is divided into four distinct eras, each with costumed interpreters playing characters who lived in the area during Edmonton’s early years.
Each era offers visitors a variety of experiences relevant to the life and times, including rides such as a horse-drawn wagon, 1908-1912 streetcars, and 1920s amusement park attractions.
Please note: Our beloved 1919 steam train is not running for the 2018 summer season, however, there is an accessible shuttle bus for those individuals with limited mobility.
3-4 Hour Weekend Tour: On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, wear your most comfortable walking shoes! Plan to arrive around 12:30 PM and board our free shuttle bus, near the Train Station, for a 5-minute ride to 1885 Street, and then a short walk to the 1846 Hudson’s Bay Company Fort. Meet in the Fort Courtyard (by the flagpole) at 1 PM, to join a drop-in walking tour with one of our knowledgeable tour guides. This 2-hour park-wide guided tour ends on 1920 Street at the Capitol Theatre – just in time to culminate your visit with the 3:30 PM showing of “Northern Light: The Edmonton Journey”. This 20-minute 4D movie about the history of Edmonton, from the ice age to the present, is free for all visitors of the Park. If there’s time for a treat, cross the street to Bill’s Confectionary for an ice cream cone! Then make your way back to the Train Station to browse in the gift shop for a memento of your visit.
7 Hour Family Fun Day: When the Park doors open at 10 AM, head to the Johnny J. Jones Midway for some old-fashioned fun at the fair. Or catch the streetcar for a nostalgic trip down 1920 and 1905 Street and disembark at the Capitol Theatre, to catch the 4D movie “Northern Light: The Edmonton Journey”. After that, play a round of miniature golf on 1920 Street, and then take a lunch break at Johnson’s Café at Hotel Selkirk or at the Masonic Hall on 1905 Street. While exploring 1905 Street, don’t miss the Shooting Gallery and Penny Arcade. On 1885 Street, stop in at Kenneth McDonald House and ask the costumed interpreter what kinds of toys children played with during that time. In the afternoon, join the teamsters for a horse-drawn wagon ride in front of McDougall’s General Store or visit the residents and farm animals at Ottewell Homestead, where you might find a pony ride an afternoon highlight. At the Cree Encampment, chat with our Indigenous interpreters and learn beading techniques. Spend the last hour of the day discovering what life was like in 1846 at the Hudson’s Bay Company fur-trading fort. Don’t miss the last shuttle bus departure on 1885 Street, near Bellerose School, for your journey back to the Train Station where the gift shop is open until 5:30 PM for souvenir shopping.
24 Hour Staycation: Book a room at Hotel Selkirk on 1920 Street, and enjoy complimentary Park admission with your overnight stay! If you plan your stay on a Thursday night, reserve tickets here for the Cinema Series film at the Capitol Theatre. Following the 7:30 PM film, enjoy quiet moments strolling through the Park and stop in for a nightcap at the Hotel Selkirk’s Mahogany Bar. The next day, get an early start and enjoy the morning tranquillity before the Park gates open at 10 AM. Jasper House Bakery, on 1885 Street, is the perfect place to stop for a morning coffee and snack before or after a horse-drawn wagon ride, exploring our historic streets, and chatting with the costumed interpreters. Plan your hotel checkout time so that you can enjoy a leisurely lunch at Johnson’s Café. The afternoon is yours to discover more of Fort Edmonton Park, ride the streetcar, enjoy the midway attractions and even visit the Capitol Theatre one more time to see the 4D movie “Northern Light – The Edmonton Journey”.
Interested in a particular theme for a self-guided visit? There are 10 different pamphlets available at the Train Station for you to choose from!


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Big news… we have a date for the renovations to start: April 1st. April Fool’s Day. There’s a joke in there somewhere.
It’s taken almost a year of planning, quoting, discussing, replanning and trying to actually speak to our Geometra to get to this point, and there’s still quite a lot to do before we can get going, but the fact that the builder and Geometra are both happy to commit to a date is a big step forward.
Unfortunately, we’ve changed the design of the roof, so now we have to go back to the planning office with the new look. It should just be an amendment but there’s a chance it may have to go through the whole planning process again. We hope not, but this whole area is a candidate to become a UNESCO zone, so they are incredibly tight when it comes to planning.
Once we’re allowed to get started, the whole roof is going to come off. Where we currently have rather fetching asbestos sheeting, this will be replaced by some slightly more traditional-looking tiles. The wood that we remove will be used elsewhere in the house. We want to keep as much original material in the house as possible.
At the same time, the diggers will be moving in to dig a driveway along the back of the house, as well as a very deep hole the length of the back wall. Currently, this wall is more of an exterior supporting wall with a roof over it than an internal wall. After heavy rain, water pours through it. We’re going to fit a waterproof membrane, a drainage system and a lot of insulation and then we should hopefully be able to make more use of the whole rear section of the house.
At the western end, the hayloft is going to become our master bedroom. Huge windows will give us a view of Novello and the mountains to the south, while smaller picture windows will frame the view of Monviso.
Downstairs, what is currently a storage room will become our living area and kitchen. The floor needs to be dug up so that an ‘igloo’ can be installed. This allows air to circulate under the floor and stops damp.
Elsewhere, the hayloft at the other end of the building is going to become a guest room, also with big, south-facing windows and an exposed ceiling. It’s going to look cool.
We’ve got lots of details to work out… kitchens, bathrooms, floors, radiators… but it’s exciting. We’re working closely with our architects to figure out a ‘look’ that we want to go for. Think modern rustic, country meets cool, with a touch of industrial as a nod to the building’s former life as a working farmhouse.
Finally, I might actually be able to start blogging about renovating!
Thanks Colleen… we’re really hoping this isn’t a false dawn and we can actually get started. There are a few things to get straightened out before we get going, but we’re definitely progressing now!
How exciting! I love reading about house building/renovations! 🙂 Good luck!
Thanks! But you might regret saying that when you read the fifth consecutive post full of photos of a muddy hole!
EXCITING STUFF! I’m happy for you – finally things are getting sorted. Now the REAL fun starts. Have you bought a hard hat and ear muffs for BEE yet?
Haha, she would look so cool in a little hard hat! I’m considering getting her a tiny spade so she can make herself useful!
The plan looks great. I hope they find the light of day very soon! Modern rustic is all the rage these days. I’m sure it’ll be worth the crazy rollercoaster ride!
That’s us, always on trend! 😉 And thanks… a rollercoaster is the perfect description. Every day seems to bring its ups and downs right now. Hoping for mainly ups from here on in though!
Hope it isn’t too stressful of a climb!
That is such good news! I am so excited to see the progress as it happens. Will you be living there as this is going on?
Thanks, I promise to keep you updated, though hopefully not so much that everyone is sick of it by May!
Sounds positive. What an incredible renovation you’ve planned. Renovation hardly seems to capture the extent of the build. Looking forward to reading that you’ve got the go ahead very soon.
Thanks! Yep, it’s quite a big place. We don’t like to do things by halves 😉 I’m looking forward to writing very soon that we’ve got the go ahead. Keeping everything crossed!
How exciting, good luck! Looking forward to reading the renovation blogs & hoping that they will be more upbeat & optimistic than the initial Kevin McCloud commentaries!
CONGRATS!!!! It’s a great feeling to finally have a GO time! Are you two going to be doing any hands on work there as well? Framing and raising in the walls of our new addition was such a satisfying experience. Except the part when one wall fell while raising it and could have killed people….https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-smpKO7xjiU Fun times ahead!!!!!!!!!!
We’re good with a hammer and nails!
Good luck with it all – I look forward to following your progress!
Thanks Lynette, I’ll try not to bore you sith too many overly detailed posts about it!
I like the look you’re talking about. Agri-industrial has always been one of my faves. Don’t like anything too twee. Before and afters please! And durings. Sounds like an awful lot of work going in.
Don’t worry, there will be plenty of befores, during and afters!
Grazie! Sad to say, it’s April 1st and we still haven’t started. We have another meeting tomorrow though. So much talking, not enough building!!
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Called the "The Valley Isle" because its valley was formed between two volcanoes, Maui provides a variety of experiences from active to serene.
Maui is home to Lahaina, a historic 18th-century whaling port. Each year from December through March, the whales return to the warm shallow waters of Maui to give birth and nurse their young.
You can travel to the top of Haleakala, a 13,000 ft. dormant volcano that forms the Southeastern portion of the island. Maui's famous Road to Hana transverses some of the most picturesque landscapes in the world.
Maui vacations offer a combination of fun and beauty. You can visit this island again and again and still not have time to do everything, or dine in all of its restaurants.