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place at the same final destination, the Tawnee Mountain Resort.
can be read in any order.
romantic weekend getaway at the premier ski and golf destination.
killer turns the tables and decides to hunt the ghost hunters?
the Izzy & Max Paranormal Mystery series.
series can be read in any order.
The bell on the front door of my antique shop tinkles alerting me that someone has entered the store. For a fleeting moment I get excited that I might have a potential customer, but I’m just as quickly slapped back to reality when I realize it’s only Max.
He furrows his brow. “That makes a lot more sense, doesn’t it?” Then he laughs.
People tell Max all the time that his laugh is contagious. If I had a sense of humor, I might agree with them.
Even though Max has lived in Old Town for over a year now, he still dresses like he’s on his way to the beach to go surfing. Old Town is in rural northwest New Jersey. We’re nowhere near the Jersey shore.
He runs his fingers through his sun-bleached, blond hair. Whenever he does that, I know there’s something he’s afraid to tell me.
“What is it?” I raise an eyebrow.
of the mountain and a ransom note is delivered.
missing men’s girlfriends and perhaps even the FBI.
and prevent what could be a devastating attack on an unknown target.
Resort deal with both of these threats.
destination, the Tawnee Mountain Resort.
Katie Douglas looked through the windshield of her Chevy Silverado as she drove toward the Tawnee Mountain Resort. The gorgeous colors of fall were in full swing and the crisp autumn air made everything stand out in sharp relief.
As she had driven through sleepy Old Town, New Jersey, she had seen signs of new development, no doubt a spin-off benefit from the world-class resort that lay ahead.
She smiled to herself as she thought of the expense report she would write at the end of this job.
After parking in the area reserved for check-ins, she collected her suitcase and duffel bag from the rear seat of her truck and made her way through the wood-framed glass doors and into the lobby. She dipped her sunglasses and casually looked around.
So, this is where they come to play. Must be nice, she thought. High glass windows overlooked Tawnee Mountain. Huge wooden posts and beams and a cozy fireplace with chairs all around gave the place a rustic if upscale feel.
“May I help you?” The question came from a young, blonde woman behind the reception counter. Katie smiled and dragged her luggage toward her.
“Katie Douglas, Douglas Mechanical,” she replied. “I’m here to inspect the ski-lifts. There should be a room reserved for three days for me.” The receptionist nodded and turned to her computer screen. A few taps later she found what she was looking for.
“Did you say free?” Katie asked. She loved free.
A severed head. A philandering husband. A skeleton in the basement.
This was not the perfect wedding Rita Avery planned for her daughter Zoe!
three hours. Who would have expected to find a man’s torso in their closet?
secret admirer decide to liberate the wife from her scoundrel husband?
Murder and a passel of twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Zoe’s wedding is the most exciting you’ll attend!
security categorizes this unidentified person as an avidly persistent stalker.
gatherings without a single reported incident?
among her fans and her staff wants to kill her, and her career.
Cassidy Quinn fidgeted in her seat at Radio City Music Hall.
Not because she was uncomfortable. On the contrary, she felt very pleased with herself. She was mere minutes away from the announcement of her category for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play.
Not because of her dress. The House of Green fashion designers had created an outfit that fit perfectly and still allowed her to breathe. The strapless dress with a black lamé skirt with its silver netting overlay studded with faux diamonds created a counter image of the award being handed out. And the black bolero jacket with elbow length flounce sleeves allowed a pocket for her speech. She checked for that piece of paper for what was likely the hundredth time this evening. She also checked the pocket on the other side that held her cell phone.
Not because she felt fear of criticism for not wearing heels to the ceremony. House of Green had made her a one-off pair of leather ballerina flats with their signature green soles which would broadcast their makers’ signature colour when she climbed the stage if she won. The flats even allowed extra room for the black Tensor bandage wrapped snuggly around her right ankle. And at the prime age of 41, which she’d never admit, she’d take comfort over style any day.
Not because she regretted attending the awards alone this year. She had brought her assistant or her manager or agent the other three times she had been nominated, and lost each time. Better to change the pattern than risk losing again, she had told the people in her life.
Not because her hair wasn’t styled just the way she’d asked. Her mahogany brown hair had been pulled into a complex braid that ran the length of the back of her head. Only the trademark white streak of hair at her right temple had been left to hang loose, caressing her cheekbones.
Not because the show’s producers hadn’t positioned her on the aisle of the second row, from where she could look graceful, despite using a black cane with silver at its tip and head, when she made her way to the stairs and up to the stage.
No, Cassidy Quinn fidgeted because she had to pee, but daren’t chance being in the washroom like Christine Lahti when she had won at the Golden Globes several years ago.
and must uncover a murderer before she too becomes a target.
“Down in South Jersey, you got your Jersey Devil and the Pine Barrens.
Senator Grant Bilson of New Jersey, is on an August recess retreat.
commissions Jake to solve the mysteries.
what he thought was unthinkable—and hope he’s not too late.
time with her husband and their bloodhounds.
economics teacher at Loyalist College in Belleville, Ontario, a long-haul truck driver and businessman.
poverty. She has traveled to numerous developing countries, witnessing famines, violence, and hopeful people working to overcome a generational cycle of poverty.
newspaper in the Phoenix, AZ area.
CAME TO NORTH BAY, published by Scholastic Canada.
a beach in Florida, which is whole ‘nother story!
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Husband-and-wife duo Sarah and Todd Sisson are putting Clyde on the destination-shopping map with their unique homeware store and photography gallery.
After 10 years as landscape photographers and the owners of a commercial studio, Sarah and Todd Sisson launched Folklore in 2016, with the adjoining Sisson Gallery opening last year to display the pair’s photography.
The stars of Folklore are New Zealand-made pieces designed by Sarah and Todd, including their photos of Central Otago, linen cushions, cashmere scarves, note-cards and furniture, there is a range of soaps, skincare and candles packaged in their prints. They’ve also designed ceramics, log carriers and chopping boards.
Handmade ceramics designed by Sarah and Todd feature a depiction of the Central Otago landscape, which is dear to the couple’s hearts. The South Islanders, who met at Canterbury University, have lived in the area for 10 years and were in Dunedin prior to that. Their current home lies between Clyde and Alexandra. “As landscape photographers, we really appreciate the genuine four seasons that occur in Central Otago.” They were inspired to pursue landscape photography after a year in Canada’s Rocky Mountains.

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Is Toshiba's Portege R600 the ultimate ultraportable laptop?
The Toshiba Portege R600 is the ultimate ultraportable laptop for a user who's constantly on the move. It's extremely light and strong, and it has a built-in optical drive and all the ports you're likely to require.
You'd be hard pressed trying to find a lighter notebook than Toshiba's Portege R600 (PPR61A-00400R), which weighs only 950 grams and is aimed at business users who regularly need to travel. It's a 12.1in laptop and it's very thin, but it doesn't have cut-price parts running it: you still get an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, 3GB of RAM and a 120GB solid-state drive. It runs Windows Vista (or Windows XP — you get to choose).
The Intel Core 2 Duo U9400 runs at 1.4GHz and it is an Ultra Low Voltage CPU. This means that it produces less heat than a regular CPU, which is important given how small the notebook's chassis is. It's not a very quick CPU, which means you won't want to use it for advanced content creation, such as editing and creating videos. However it is efficient for everyday office and Web tasks, encoding music, creating presentations, editing photos and watching movies. It recorded a time of 2min 7sec in our Blender 3D rendering test, which is about one minute slower than a laptop with a high-end (non-low-voltage) Core 2 Duo.
Its performance was swift when using office applications and browsing the Web, but it became a little slow when it was displaying a DVD in the background (with CPU usage at 27 per cent). Web sites with plenty of Flash advertisements might also slow it down depending on how many pages you have open at one time.
You also get 3GB of RAM, integrated Intel graphics (which use up approximately 150MB of the RAM), and a fast 120GB solid-state drive. This drive recorded a speed of 33.31 megabytes per second in our file transfer tests, which is a shade quicker than the 7200rpm drive in Dell's XPS 13 and approximately 13MBps faster than a notebook with a 5400rpm drive (such as Sony's VAIO VGN-Z17GN/B).
The design and build quality of the Toshiba Portege R600 (PPR61A-00400R) are what set it apart from most ultraportable laptops. Its magnesium body is very light and strong, and Toshiba claims it can withstand up to 100kg of pressure (if it's evenly dispersed across the whole unit). Its screen feels very flimsy because it's so thin (only 5mm thick!), but it's actually designed to be flexible. It 'floats' inside the lid, instead of being screwed in place, which is one of the things that allow it to be so flexible. It's 2mm thinner than the Portege R600's DVD burner, which is 7mm thick!
The 12.1in screen has a native resolution of 1280x800 pixels, and it is transreflective. This means that it can use sunlight to produce its brightness, instead of the backlight. This can prolong the battery life, and there is a switch just above the keyboard that allows you to switch off the backlight when you are outdoors. In our tests the screen was easily viewable in bright sunlight, where it achieved the equivalent brightness of the backlight. In shaded areas it was a little dimmer than it was when using the backlight. Indoors, the backlight will have to be used.
A spill-proof keyboard is installed on the Portege R600. It can withstand accidental water, coffee, and coke spills. It doesn't have drainage points, as it uses a seal to keep the liquid from entering the base of the unit; you'll have to tip it upside down to get rid of the liquid. It's a comfortable keyboard to use because the keys are full sized and produce good bounce-back, but we found the notebook's touchpad to be a little inaccurate — sometimes it did not allow us to move the pointer smoothly. Its buttons are also uncomfortable to press.
After a long period of use on your lap, the Toshiba Portege R600 will get a little warm on its left side, which is where the CPU sits, but it doesn't get hot enough to cause discomfort. Because it uses a solid-state drive the component that makes the most noise is the CPU fan; it won't drive you nuts, however.
On the road, the Toshiba Portege R600 can be used for a longer time than most ultraportable laptops. It lasted 3hr 8min in our DVD rundown test, and it will last longer if you don't run many CPU-intensive applications (for example, if you're just typing up a document or reading reports).
Despite the Portege R600's size, Toshiba hasn't skimped on connections for the laptop; it has two USB 2.0 ports (one of them doubles as an eSATA port), Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n wireless networking, D-Sub, an SD card reader and headphone and microphone ports. It also has a rotational volume control, which is more convenient than using a function key combination to adjust the volume level. However, if you will be listening to music you'll want to wear headphones or plug in some speakers, because the Portege R600 has only one speaker and it's very weak.
Despite being so thin, the Portege R600 even has an ExpressCard/54 expansion slot, which can be used to house a 3G data card or fast external storage. When in the office, you can sit the laptop in a docking station.
There's no doubt that the Toshiba Portege R600 (PPR61A-00400R) is the ultimate ultraportable laptop for a user who's constantly on the move. It's extremely light and strong, and it has a built-in optical drive and all the ports and slots you're likely to require.

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Pender Island Kayak Adventures is an accredited Paddle Canada Instructor course provider, offering training up to Level 1 Skills Sea Kayak Instructor.
Our Instructor program focuses on becoming an effective trainer of technical paddling skills, theory and seamanship.
This program focuses on Instructor candidate led topics as well as self and other candidate's assessment via Instructor Trainer led topics including adult learning principles, providing student feedback and creating challenging environments.
We are confident that by your self assessment of techniques and beliefs, as well as learning various teaching styles, will make you the most effective Instructor possible.
Paddle Canada sets national standards for instruction and certification for recreational paddling: canoe, kayak and stand up paddleboard.
Paddle Canada aims to promote recreational paddling instruction, safety and environmental awareness to all Canadians (and all others wishing to learn about safe and effective paddling).
For more information about the Paddle Canada Program, please visit www.paddlecanada.com or click the links below for further information regarding our Instructor Program specifics and dates.

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Real Madrid 3, VfL Wolfsburg 0 (Agg: 3-2): Zidane revels in best night of managerial career as Ronaldo treble stokes Champions League comeback | City A.M.
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane shrugged off speculation about his job security and instead chose to revel in his side’s stunning second-leg comeback after a Cristiano Ronaldo treble broke the resistance of Wolfsburg.
Former Manchester United forward Ronaldo wiped out the German outfit’s advantage with two strikes in the space of 86 first-half seconds before taking his Champions League tally to 93 goals in 125 appearances with a late clincher.
Victory eased Real’s passage to the semi-finals of the Champions League for a sixth successive season and revived a campaign which was in danger of flagging following last week’s first-leg defeat to mid-table Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.
“I have a fantastic team. I like what I do and I’m very happy with it,” said Zidane. “I’m very happy with what I’m doing and I’m not worried about what might happen in the future.
“This comeback is something incredible. It’s my best night as a manager. We entered the game with a lot of intensity, showing that we wanted to be in the semi-finals.
The irrepressible Ronaldo swept home from six yards to give Real the all-important breakthrough on 15 minutes, while moments later the 31-year-old glanced a header past Wolfsburg goalkeeper Diego Benaglio to level the aggregate scores.
Portuguese Ronaldo completed his hat-trick with a 77th-minute free-kick -- his 34th goal in 36 Champions League knockout matches since moving to Real in 2009.


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Gyprock introduces the new Revit plasterboard wall system, Family, a design tool that increases speed of delivery and reduces costs for architects during the design and documentation process.
Revit is a computer driven design tool that allows users to design using both parametric 3D modelling and 2D drafting elements, with ‘Families’ being pre-set libraries comprising of intelligent 3D objects to represent real physical building components such as fire rated wall systems.
An innovation in the Australian plasterboard industry, the Gyprock Revit Family plasterboard wall system offers significant benefits to architects who can now improve productivity through easy retrieval of technically accurate system information, and also save the time traditionally associated with drafting elevations and detail drawings.
Users can select a Gyprock Revit Family component to create a detailed wall system, complete with framing members, insulation and plasterboard, all sized to suit the application and detail-ready in all elevations.
Available from CSR designLINK free of charge, Revit Family enables designers and architects to generate building models with unprecedented levels of detail, in a timely and cost effective manner.
Angus Kell, Architect and Manager of designLINK believes that the introduction of the Revit Family system is an important move for Gyprock as it displays leadership by providing high level technical support within the industry during the design and documentation process.

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Congratulations!! Due to your generous support of the 2015 temple anniversary celebrations, we collected approximately $12,000 in sponsorship and Deep Daan. We are pleased to let you know that approximately 62 families sponsored the Laxmi Narayan yantra puja and approximately 105 families donated a total of 1,721 diyas to the deities. This was also the first time that we had a Deep Daan in conjunction with the anniversary celebrations and the response from the community was very positive. A big thank you to Panditji Brijesh for coming up with this idea which makes it possible for many more families to participate in the temple anniversary celebrations. Thank you also to all of the volunteers who worked hard both before and at the anniversary celebrations to ensure that it was a seamless and beautiful event. A special thanks to all the groups that volunteered that cooked a delicious meal for the devotees to enjoy.
We wish and hope you will continue your support to take this temple forward to make it debt free, and ultimately self-reliant in its operations in the near future.


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Nimzovitch on overprotection and the bad bishop So I am finally studying "My System," and low and behold Nimzovitch never mentions the good vs. bad bishop label. Granted, he devotes a lot of effort to the restraint of pawn chains and the freeing of offended bishops who have had to suffer restraint. But I am cautious about calling this an oversight and wonder whether Nimzovitch did not believe that labeling a bishop bad or good could be a reasonable consequence of his system which he defers to time and time again. The explanation I can think of would be that a bad bishop can still participate in the overprotection of a strong point and from that can derive strength and a meaningful role. Comments? I would greatly appreciate it if someone familiar with the book can fill me in on these points.
good & bad Bishops Were covered in some detail by Steintz and later Tarrasch. Nimzovitch wanted to cover new ground. You can hardly consider "My System" a complete system at all, it's part of a system, parts that Steintz hadn't covered in his writings. A book you might enjoy after you have digested "My system" and perhaps "Chess Praxis" is Raymond Keene's execellent book "Aron Nimzowitsch: A Reappraisal".
Right, but why didn't the author make the g vs b bishop distinction? I'm curious because he is otherwise so thorough and likes to take credit for many things e.g. he claims he discovered "the theory of the open file."
Interesting isn't it? I've several questions I'd like to ask Aaron Nimzowitsch! Perhaps the idea behind the good and bad bishop is so basic and had been explained so well by Steintz He just took it for granted that everyone would know about it. You might have noticed that at the beginning of the book his writing i8s less imspired you can actually catch him counting tempii like Tarrasch! lol You need only play through a few of his games to relize that counting tempi was not a natural part of his game.
It may help to understand Nimzowitsch a little bit better, if you know he was walking around with a business card saying: "contender for the world championship in chess" He held himself very high indeed! and so do I also, I think his influence on modern chess is tremendeous, especial when it comes themes around profylaxi and zugswang.
Cairo Nimzo immigrated to Denmark from Riga. But his language is not easy. I had My System but one day sold it to a strong player who begged me to sell it to him. I got rid of the book gladly. After all Overprotection, Zugzwang, maneuvering etc. are things I already learned and assimilated. Now I bought Capablanca's Chess Fundamentals and Primer to chess, Manual of chess of Lasker and of course 300 Schach partien and the book of chess by Dr. Tarrasch. I prefer Capa for his crystal clear writing and Dr. Tarrasch the Praeceptor Mundi (also called Praeceptor Germaniae). They are the best teachers in my opinion. Alekine wrote 3 pro-nazi articles , in which he blamed Capa of leaving the brilliant chess in favor of a Jewish defensive game, which he learned in New York while studying there. Totally wrong.
The man with defensive game was Nimzo.
Actually we all have to know which style of play suits us best. I try to imitate Capa (somehow getting alive out of the opening, steering away of any danger in the middle game, waiting for the ending, which for him was the main part of the game). After reading what he has to say about endings, especially rook+pawn endings, I score many wins by endgame technique.
I am not saying Nimzo's books are useless ( I never read My Praxis), but the two mentioned + Lasker will help you more I am sure.
Interesting stuff. I am enjoying the book for its content (Nimzo's attempt to give you a new way of looking at the game) as well as its historical interest. The author wastes no energy in attacking Tarrasch and defending himself from criticism, which all seems de trop coming from a man of his stature in chess history. I have to consistently remind myself that the author's talent went unrecognized for so long. So much for the question about good and bad Bishops; I guess no one will ever know!

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HsCipherSDK C Encryption Library. HsCipherSDK is an Encryption Library, an API of symmetric cryptographic algorithms and digital signing functions. The library includes block and stream cipher modules: AES, 3DES, ARC4, CAST-128, Blowfish,Twofish, MD5, SHA-1,SHA256,SHA-512.
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Write in the field where simply Heredia. You can search with your exact travel dates or check the box: I don’t have specific dates yet. We open your search results in a new browser window. Here you can book at the best price, the best hotel.
We wish you a fantastic vacation in Heredia.

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We've seen how Luke's purpose in his Gospel is to tell the story of Jesus in such a way as to reveal him as the Messiah of Israel and the Savior of the World. So far Luke has done this mainly by showing us a selection of Jesus' deeds and his words in explanation of those deeds, which had a tendency to raise questions. Who do you think you are, forgiving other people's sins? Why don't you fast? Why do you heal on the Sabbath? etc. Now Luke will give us an extended sample of Jesus' actual teaching, in a discourse that is sometimes called "The Sermon on the Plain." We will examine the opening section of it today.
A question about this passage that has to be addressed is that of its relationship to the very similar "Sermon on the Mount" of Matthew 5-7. The two sermons have a great many points in common: the Beatitudes, the House built on the Rock, etc. More than that, the two sermons even have the same three-point outline: The Blessings of the Kingdom, The Behavior of the Kingdom, and an Exhortation to Obedience rather than Foolishness based on the first two points. But there are also some important differences. The sermon in Luke is much shorter over all, though it has some points that the Matthean version leaves out (i.e., the woes). In Matthew, Jesus blesses the poor in spirit in the third person; in Luke, he blesses the poor plain and simple in the second person. In Matthew, Jesus goes up a mountain to preach the sermon; in Luke, he comes down a mountain to a level place (hence "The Sermon on the Plain"). With these differences, how can both accounts of the sermon be true?
There are two logical possibilities to explain these two documents. One is that they are two different accounts of the same sermon. If that is so, then either one of the Gospel writers was confused about the location, or the discrepancy between going up and coming down is solved by taking different spots on the same mountain as a vantage point. In either case, neither account could simply be an accurate summary of what Jesus said, but each is "spun" somewhat by the interests of the writer. I think the second possibility is inherently more likely: that Jesus used the same material with a slightly different application on two different occasions. He was, after all, an itinerant preacher who was speaking in a different town every day or so. It is inconceivable that he did not re-use his material often in that kind of ministry, and he was under no more obligation to say exactly the same thing to every audience than I am when I use the same outline with different groups at different times. A lot of liberal students of the Gospels create a lot of problems in the text simply by making assumptions about Jesus' ministry that are contrary, not only to the doctrine of inspiration, but to plain common sense. He must have said everything once and once only, or if he repeated anything he must have done it verbatim? On what other assumption can you conclude that one of the Gospels must have got it wrong? Give me a break! The alleged "discrepancies" between the two accounts then are mainly the product of unrealistic assumptions about what Jesus' ministry must have been like.
Two important conclusions follow from this line of reasoning. The first is that there is no reason not to see both sermons as accurate summaries of Jesus' teaching. The second is that Luke's version should be studied as a text in its own right and not thought of simply as a condensation or abridgement of Matthew's material. That is the approach that we are going to take in this series. So let us read these words carefully.
The first thing to notice is that this sermon is addressed to Jesus' disciples (vs. 20a, "turning his gaze"), though others were there to overhear it. This is an important observation, because with it the apparent difference with Matthew ceases to be a problem. Luke's version is not recommending poverty as such. Rather, it is the poverty of Jesus' disciples--the poor in spirit--which is blessed.
We should also notice in passing the skill expended on the composition of this discourse as a whole. The woes carefully parallel the blessings: the poor correspond to the rich, the hungry to the full, those who weep to those who laugh, those who are hated and despised to those who are loved and approved. Each series, moreover, is climactic. The emphasis is therefore placed on the last member of each series, how we are received by men. If we are received like the prophets, i.e. rejected and mistreated, for Jesus' sake, we are blessed. If not, if we have the approval of those who persecuted the prophets and will eventually kill Jesus, then we are cursed. So the ultimate point of the whole is not being rich or poor, hungry or full, happy or sad, as such, but it is how we relate to Jesus in a world that is opposed to him and which can be expected to treat us as it did him. Riches or happiness bought at the expense of aligning ourselves with the world against Jesus is a woeful thing because it will lead to our being cursed in eternity, with all that illusory current blessing reversed. Poverty or hunger or sadness that is the result of being on the side of Jesus and the prophets is blessed, for it will be rewarded in eternity with the reversal of all our present distress. We will miss this, the main point of the passage, if we focus on each beatitude or curse separately rather than seeing the two series as wholes as the rhetoric of the sermon intends.
What is Jesus trying to teach us here then? Surely that believers can expect this life to be a struggle, involving the possibility of poverty, hunger, sorrow, and rejection. The pictures of the Christian throughout the New Testament bear this lesson out. We are athletes, farmers, soldiers. The appeal of the New Testament Gospel is not, "Come to Jesus and he will solve all your present problems," but rather, "Come join the right side in the cosmic spiritual War!" We are encouraged to count the cost before doing so. It may involve poverty, hunger, sorrow, rejection, and death. But those who undergo such things for Jesus' sake are blessed anyway because great is their reward in heaven.
The Christian life is depicted as a struggle, but the second point is that the joy of following Christ outweighs the struggle, so that even if we are poor we may consider ourselves to be blessed to be Jesus' disciples. Surely our future reward is one reason why this is true. (The fact that we dismiss it contemptuously as "pie in the sky" shows how secular we have really become.) But the verb "blessed" is in the present tense! Not just "will be blessed," but rather " already are blessed." Being poor with Jesus is a happier condition than being rich without him right now. Being hungry with Jesus is a happier condition than being full without him right now. Weeping with Jesus is a happier condition than laughing without him right now. Being rejected with Jesus is a happier condition than being accepted without him right now. Why? Because with Jesus we already enjoy the forgiveness of sins, a clean conscience, a sense of purpose in life--and best of all, a personal relationship with Jesus himself--right now. A bigger house and fancier car, filet mignon rather than a Big Mac, hilarious personal circumstances, and such popularity that you are elected homecoming queen: all of this amounts to precisely nothing in the scale of value next to the kingdom of God, next to knowing Jesus as your Savior, Lord, and Friend. For what shall it profit a man if he should gain the whole world and lose his own soul?
It follows from all this that the world is deluded about the source of true happiness. Wealth, pleasure, popularity--all are good things, but all of them are empty without Christ. If they are the best you've got, then woe to you!
Woe to you who are rich! Woe to you who are full! Woe to you who laugh! Woe to you who are well thought of by the men whose fathers killed the prophets! Woe to you who have chosen these things rather than Christ. You are of all men most to be pitied.
Finally, Jesus is teaching us here that there is coming a Day when it will be made plain who has made the right choice. At present the lies of the world succeed because man looketh on the outward appearance. But one day all that will be stripped away and what we know deep down in our hearts even now will be undeniable. Then the true poverty of those who have chosen to live for riches will be revealed. Then the true starvation of those who have chosen to live for their bellies will be revealed. Then the true sorrow of those who have sought happiness in the world will be revealed. Then the true Rejection of those who have lived for popularity will be revealed. Woe to those who have chosen these things! But on that Day, praise God, the true wealth of those who gave up everything for Jesus will be revealed. Then the true fullness of those who were hungry for his sake, the true joy of those who mourned for his sake, the true Acceptance of those who suffered ostracism for his name, will also be revealed. Blessed are those who have chosen the kingdom of God and his righteousness--blessed are those who have chosen the King! Let us therefore chose rightly now, for in that Day we will be stuck for all eternity with the choice that we have made.
"Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 20 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. 22 Blessed are you when men hate you and ostracize you and cast insults at you and spurn you name as evil for the sake of the Son of Man. 23 Be glad in that day and leap for joy, for behold, you reward is great in heaven; for in the same way their fathers used to treat the prophets. 24 But woe to you who are rich, for you are receiving your comfort in full. 25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you shall be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep. 26 Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for in the same way their fathers used to treat the false prophets."


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ISLAMABAD (February 28 2004): The new Prudential Regulations will gradually be replaced with the Risk Management Guidelines. The Risk Management Guidelines are of advisory nature, cover the broader and policy parameters, and allow bankers greater discretion in all areas of operations, said SBP officials.
A Workshop/Seminar on new Prudential Regulations was held at State Bank of Pakistan, SBP BSC(Bank) Islamabad on February 27, 2004.
All local banks/DFIs, members of local business chambers of Islamabad/Rawalpindi and stock exchange attended the seminar.
After the inaugural address by Chief Manager, State Bank of Pakistan (BSC), Islamabad, Muhammad Ashraf Khan and Shaukat Zaman, Senior Joint Director, Banking Policy Department & Banking Supervision Department, delivered detailed and comprehensive lectures on the new Prudential Regulations.
They said that State Bank of Pakistan has issued three new Prudential Regulations – for Corporate Commercial Banking, SME and Consumer Financing – effective January 1, 2004. New Prudential Regulations have been developed/reviewed keeping in view the changes/development in the financial market.
Besides, these provide great flexibility and authority to the banks/DFIs. It was also said that these Regulations had been finalised after extensive and intensive consultations with all major stakeholders, particularly the banks. Previous Prudential Regulations had co-mingled different requirements.
Therefore, these had been segregated into 4 different sections in the new Prudential Regulations, which are 'Risk Management', 'Corporate Governance', 'Know Your Customer' and 'Anti Money Laundering Operations, they added.
They said that the State Bank of Pakistan has recently issued detailed guidelines on Risk Management for banks which are broader in nature and are meant to guide banks and help build up their internal capacity to prepare for Basle II Accord.
These Prudential Regulations will gradually be replaced with the Risk Management Guidelines.
The Risk Management Guidelines are of advisory nature, cover the broader and policy parameters, and allow bankers greater discretion in all areas of operations.
Banks/DFIs have been advised that non-compliance of these regulations would lead to punitive action under the provisions of law.

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The role of caregiver can come about expectedly or thrust upon someone suddenly. It is a role that is guided by the heart and done out of love, with the patient's best interests at heart. Caregivers can get overlooked with all of the tasks that must be completed, as the patient's concerns remain a top priority. It is important to show caregivers that they are appreciated for their patience and compassion within their new role. We'd like to use this month to acknowledge those who have offered themselves selflessly to their loved ones in hopes of providing comfort and support.
Below are notes of appreciation that patients submitted during Caregiver Awareness Month.
To find a name, click on the letter grouping that the first name would fall under.
Thank you to all the staff at mt Sinai medical cancer center for smiles that help you feel better.
If not for you where I would be. I am immensely thankful.
Words alone can never truly express my sincere and heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been in my life to give me encouragement throughout my illness. I've been so blessed! It's encouraging to know that I definitely have a community of care/supports that has embraced me in my journey.
I cannot thank you enough for the coverage you have given me to support my cancer expenses.
There is no way I could handle much of that myself ever. Thanks also to my clinic that handles most all of this for me. It is the Hemotology Clinic in Salem. Oregon. Hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving.
I would like to thank my family, friends, doctors, and nurses at Emory in Atlanta for their help and care for me.
Thank you for giving all of yourself so selflessly to make sure my grandpa (your dad), felt safe and loved during the last months of his life. He loved you so much and called for you until his death. You are a gem!
Thank you Abu for knowing exactly what we needed at every moment: for the "half-hot" water with lemon, the shoulder to cry on, the special essential oils, the nutritious lunches packed with care for the hospital, the leg massages, the pep talks, tracking the med schedule, doing "the bagel", the crazy kitchen dances, living room bowling and impromptu yoga. You are incredible and I love you to the moon and back!
Ali S. My best friend Ali is a wonderful caregiver! Ali, is my sister from another mister, and takes very good care of her Dad who is battling leukemia & lymphoma. I love her so much and she deserves a shout out! Happy Caregiver Awareness Boo!
Thank you my strong Tiger for taking such good care of me over the last year and through the stem-cell transplant. You are my rock!
My husband has been my wonderful caregiver for the past 1-1/2 years since my diagnosis of multiple myeloma . I want to thank him for all the support he has given me.
Thank you so much for helping with my care, for being so strong and caring from a young age. My daughter, you have taught me more than you will ever know. I love you so much!
Thank you for pushing me to exercise and eat when it was the last thing I wanted to do. I wouldn't be here without your support!
It was devastating news but one person rose to the challenge that lay ahead. She searched tirelessly for the best medical professionals available, arranged and coordinated appointments, maintained accurate and comprehensive records ,provided constant care and emotional support, all while simultaneously caring for her own family. We will always remember and be forever grateful to Allison, daughter in law, wife, mother and caregiver, for the love and support you provided Mike. Thanks for being that “extra special “ someone.
He stays with me as much as he can in chemo, drives me to Portland, which is about 84 miles away, and back. Without his help, I don't know what I'd do. This is my husband. Thank you, Dear.
There was not a day we didn’t feel like the center of his universe. He made sure we had all his love and care!
Thank you for always being there for me, you have been there from the very start of this journey and I'll never forget that!
Amanda F. & Deanna R.
I am so thankful that they were each there for me during both my stem cell transplants.
Thank you from the depths of my heart for the selfless gift of love you continually give to mom. May God bless you richly!
Mom, your compassion towards our grandmother taught me strength. Thank you for faithfully teaching Rae, dad and me that true love is action. Love you!
She is a fierce force of nature doing everything she can to take care of Rob.. She does it selflessly and doesn't’t think about how it could impact her. rob is in well skilled and safe hands with Anita as a caregiver.
Anne is always giving & caregiving. She reaches out to her family & friends when she knows they need support, usually with surprise gifts or unannounced gourmet meals from her kitchen. I am in awe of her strength & willingness to give so generously of herself.
Thank you for being the absolute best caregiver I could ever dream of having. You are my angel, sent from Heaven. Thank you for loving and taking such good care of me.
For loving and going the journey of AML with our daughter LaTashia.
Arthur has medical problems of his own, but he volunteers to take me to doctor visits, keeps track of appointments, does grocery shopping, and listens to me when I am feeling down. I do not know what I would do without him.
Her love and dedication has not only saved my life but has made it a joy to be alive and able to share time with her. How blessed I am to have such a wonderful person in my life.
She was "my rock" back in 2012 when I was diagnosed with ALL. She went with me to Tampa for three months while I received my stem cell transplant and took care of me like no one else would have.
Their support for myself and their sister during her treatment period was truly inspirational and I couldn't have done it all without them.
Barry thank you for caring for your mom and father the way that you do. I see how you take the job seriously and my prayers are with you.
He's not only my caretaker he's the man I love. Does not hesitate to care for me even when at my worst. Unconditional Love at its finest!
Bernd has selflessly taken care of his wonderful wife Darlene. You are an example of what a person does in a time of need and you are admired and appreciated for all that you do for Darlene.
Mom, you are superwoman. I admire your selflessness, compassion, and positive attitude, especially through dad’s fight. I am thankful for you every day. I love you!
She is a very special person who took great care of me during my battle and my recovery.
Bill B is a wonderful caregiver, friend and husband. He shares my progress with friends and family even though he has done this before with with his before with his first wife. He shares his strength and kindness, I love him very much.
A kind considerate caregiver. He no longer works so that he can take care of me. He certainly does his best to make sure I get to anywhere I could go, and he does it all with love. He thinks nothing of it. Thank you Bobby.
My father; he took me to every single appt and chemo treatment. He kept me laughing and kept me company, even when I was sleeping in the tx chair.
I would like to honor Brad at Cleveland Clinic. He is kind, compassionate, and has a great smile and attitude every time he meets you. He also has the best socks! Thank you, Dr. Pohlman!
My best friend. Words cannot express how much she supported and helped me through the cancer journey.
Thank you being my caregiver twice, ten years apart. You were my inspiration all the way!
Candyce H. For the loving care of her 99 year old mother, Catherine. Takes a strong and patient woman!
Thank you for all that you do for Mom! I know it's not easy adjusting to this role, however, you've done an amazing job!
I'd like to honor my sister. She is always supportive of me and in between her busy life working in the Medical Field and taking care of her Children she still find time to be the team Captain of my Light The Night Group Cece's Angel's of Faith. She is a natural giver and always here to make sure I'm okay. I love her and Thank her for being the person she is.
I would like to honor my dad. He has never missed a beat. He kept my spirits up and never doubted that I could beat this. He’s not only my caregiver, he’s my hero.
She has been a caregiver at Brookdale in Bay City, MI for 20 years, and has loved ever minute of it.
Cheryl G. She is my sister and I could not make it through this journey without her. She has been there for me with amazing support and encouragement. Thanks does not begin to cover it!
Thank you for being a caring, compassionate and relentless caregiver. You drop everything for family selflessly providing support to all of us. We Love you!!
Christine has also taken on the role of full time care giver for her Mother. She has done it all with great love and grace. She is my hero.
Cindy thank you for caring for and supporting me during my battle, it meant so much to me. Now it is my turn to care for and support you in your double battle.
My wife stood at my side every step of the way and gave me strength and purpose.
I would love to submit Cindy S. name as an excellent caregiver. She is totally putting my care first & above her own needs.
Mom to fighter Luke. Caregivers give up their life to care for their children. I went on disability for 1 year and since then it was all about lukes care . I wouldn’t change a thing, my children are my world. Today I want to say good job me . You are amazing.
You have been an absolute rock and because of you I have beat NHL twice. You are an amazing wife, mother and best friend anyone could have asked for.
My wife, who has cared for a married couple for the past 8 years. My wife initially volunteered to care for my mother,( Lola ) who lost her battle with non-Hodgkin’s on January 8th 2009. I miss her dearly. My wife was diagnosed with leukemia on July 17th 2017 and she continues to care for our dear friends, the elderly couple. The man/ husband passed way this October 2017.
My wife is in my biased opinion, is a kindred spirit and the love of my life. I refuse to consider life without her, that is simply not an option. She deserves all the recognition in the world and all the love in my heart and that of our children & grandchildren. I love you Cynthia.
You were my rock and my strength. I could not ask for a better partner in life.
You are my rock. Thank you for waiting during surgeries, scans, and treatments, going with me to every appointment, and being my personal chef!
Dave was the best caregiver ever! He stuck by me during 2 bouts with Hodgkins Lymphoma and thru stem cell transplant.
Many thanks- I couldn't do this without you!
Babe, thanks for being my wife and caregiver through these tough times. I love you.
Thank you for being there for mom during her illness. I know she is happy and thankful that you were there for her during her hospitalizations and her return home. Love you!
Since our son was diagnosed with leukemia in December of 2015 she has been remarkable. I can't thank her enough and especially Justyn thank her enough for EVERYTHING she does.
I couldn't do this journey without you!
I extremely appreciate Desirae P. for always keeping up with reminding me to get my important blood work and the results. Double checking the calendar for important dates and all of her knowledge. Most importantly for understanding the struggles when I am having bad side effects.
I want to honor my mother. She was always there for me at all times and continues to be there today. Love you!
Thanks for helping Adriana through a lot and sacrificing your time. She trusted you. You did it for HER. You Are a Warrior!
Thank you mom for being there for me since day one of my diagnosis! Without you I wouldn't be where I am at today and I wouldn't be as strong as I am without you!
I could not have done all I have done nor gotten this far without you standing beside me.
Thank you for all you do for me. Your continuous, genuine care, love and support is amazing and priceless. I'm blessed because I have each of you in my life. I can't thank you enough. Much love.
DR (my wife) for caring for me over the past 14 years while I’ve battled NHL. She has always been there to buoy me up and assist me through the physically and mentally challenging times. I love you sweetheart!
Thank you: Elaine for the 37 years you have been my caregiver, you have been strong, compassionate, and loving when these challenges have come.
My sister-in-law has cared for my brother tirelessly these past 4 years with his Lymphoma battle. My sister's and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your loving care.
Mom, I couldn’t have asked for a more loving, sacrificing, patient, compassionate, and strong caregiver. Thank you for being supermom.
You are an amazing wife, mom, and friend! You are a rock star, with many talents to keep your family moving while supporting Dan and getting it done! We love and support you, and will always have your back!
We were married just a first yr when I was diagnosed.It's been 19 yrs post transplant. He's still my best friend and biggest cheerleader.
Erica, I very much appreciate your patience and compassion when you helped dad and grandpa through their final journey on earth. Your love and support is not forgotten.
Eve ministers to many people, she is a lovely person!!
Thank you for helping our family through each day. Love you!
Mom, thank you for being one of the strongest people I know! We wouldn't be anywhere without you.
Gail has been there every step of the way. Her impeccable note keeping helps us review everyday.
Thank you very much for the daily visits to mom during her hospitalizations and also when she is home. She looks forward to your visits and I appreciate all the help you have provided her.
For working a tough full-time job but still finding the time and energy to be my only caregiver.
My sister-in-law who has been my primary caregiver (aka MY Angel) since my first diagnosis of NHL. She continues to help me to this day.
To My Rock, My Everything, My Wife, You stood by me every step of the way. I Love with all my Heart.
I can’t thank you enough, Greg, my husband, my friend, my protector. Your caring and support mean everything to me, especially when I feel defeated. You are the best and I love you.
Thank you for supporting our girl through her tough fight and for dealing with the craziness so gracefully!
Thank you for taking such tremendous, loving care of your daughter / my wife / your grandkids’ mom during her time of need. Your love and support was amazing.
Thank you for taking such good care of me and baby Georgia during chemo. I love you more than you will ever know.
My wonderful husband James. Thank you, you were by my side, gave me strength to continue with my fight.
I want to THANK YOU for all you have done for me. You are truly my special angel and my best friend.
Dad, we are so blessed by your care of mother. You always show her gentleness and patience, kindness and grace, love and commitment.
Your love and commitment to helping me survive this sickness is inspiring and courageous. I love you.
Jeff, there are not enough words in the word to fully explain how much I love you. You were my rock during the highs and lows of treatment. I love you, forever and always.
A caregiver as a nurse who selflessly serves daily whether at home with a sick, growing, beautiful baby or at work with our beloved bone marrow patients-- you're also a hero!
This debilitating illness. The sleepless nights. The anxiety, the worry, the pain, the fear: all soothed by your endless love. I wish it were different, but all we can do is carry the weight of it and believe that we will win. And that weight is lighter, and the belief stronger, because of you. Thank you, sweetie, I love you forever.
I want to thank you for all you have done as my caregiver throughout this journey. Without you it would have been a tough road. Love you!!!
I would not be here without your efforts! Thank you! Love Eric.
My sister; she kept my spirits up when I was feeling my worst and attended classes at the support center with me to keep me company. She pulled through as my Mama Bear on multiple occasions.
You are my world. We've been through so much together and you are always there right by my side. Love and thank you with all my heart forever.
For 10 years my husband has helped me deal with AML and transplant without complaint. Even with drastic changes to our life, he still helps. It’s love.
Thank you very much for being such a wonderful sister in law to my mother during her illness. You have been so wonderful and helpful to both my parents and we love and appreciate you very much!
A wonderful caregiver for her husband. Over a year's worth of devotion and commitment thus far in helping him through his cancer journey. She is a blessing!
A sincere thanks to my wife Julie. Without her living with cancer might very well have been unbearable!
You are the rock in our family. You showed us Courage, Comfort, and Compassion which carried all of us. We love you!!
It wasn't until I got lymphoma that I truly knew there is a God because He sent an angel to take care of me.
Mom, THANK YOU for your constant companionship during my MDS then progression to AML diagnosis, treatments, stem cell transplant and continued care. I love you!
Kate, thank you for taking the lead on mom's care every day. We are so grateful.
These ladies are my Mom & my Wife. Both have been thru thick & thin in regards to my health. Both have sacrificed there their time, energy & often their work schedules. These ladies rock in my book!
Thank you for acknowledging my taking care of our son with his battle against Leukemia. There is no where else I'd rather be than taking care of and loving our son. You have been one of my and Justyn's main support systems. We couldn't have made it through some of these days without you by our side. Thank you, also.
Thank you for being there for me 24/7 while I battled AML. I’m sorry you died a year later from pancreatic cancer. It was my honor to be your caregiver and I will always cherish our 7 years together. Until we meet again, my love.
I don't know if I would have made it without him. He's such a very important person in my life. I love him more and more every day for standing right there with me!
Kevin He had no idea when he said these wedding vows, "in sickness and in health" what our future would hold. I offer these humble words of thanksgiving and gratitude to him.
Thank you for your continued example of compassion, strength and selfless love. YOU MAKE ME STRONG!! I am truly blessed being apart of your life. Love you!
Thank you for your loving care and self sacrifices as you help me in my fight against cancer. Love you!
Kim L., Tyler B., & Deb B.
Thanks to these adult children who gave beyond all expectations. When my major back surgery kept me from care-caring, you did!
For loving her sister LaTashia and having the energy to travel to and from the hospital.
My husband has been the greatest care taker I could have ever ask for. I have been truly blessed to have him in my life for the last 40 years. Thanks.
Thanks to my best friend, lover and extraordinary wife. Standing by me through everything that has come my way. Thanks for the support. Love you.
Thank you for your compassion and love throughout my treatment. Your selflessness and patience helped me each and every day. You truly are amazing! At last, there is a month to celebrate you, Caregiver Awareness Month!
Thank you for providing such loving care of mom. During her illness you have had to learn to cook, do laundry, grocery shop, pay the bills as well as take care of mom. I am so proud of you!
I would like to thank Lela for being there for me during my year of battle. She was there for me during good time and was there for the days that I was very sick. Thank You Lela.
You have been my wonderful partner, wife and best friend for the last forty one years. Your compassionate, sacrificial and loving care has been beyond wonderful.
Mom-You have taken such loving care of Dad as he battles this disease. We’re so lucky to have you. Love you!
Linda gave selflessly to care for my physical, emotional and spiritual needs for the past 10 years. She always put my care in front of her own. She is my wife, friend and hero.
Linda is my wife of 55 years. She has been there through all my issues and problems. When diagnosed with Lymphoma, her response was, WE can beat this to. No matter what was needed, she was at my side to through all phases of treatment.
My mom. Kind, optimistic, loving, resourceful, smart, patient, generous and it's with that amazing grace that she cares for my sweet, loving dad with leukemia. She is a gift to my dad, my brother and I and the world. Love you, mom.
Linda, caregiver for Mr. Wilson, a family friend as well as at Communicare rehab and at Holy Temple Church of Christ.
You have done so much to help your husband continue living a normal life. It is difficult and you do it while rarely complaining. If it is too much, you must always make time to care for you!
I will like to acknowledge Lisa to let her know how much I appreciate her help and devotion and love for helping me in this time of need. My wife has given her time and sacrifice. She never complained for free. God bless her and us all.
Liz been an awesome educator, organizer, and loving support to my sister and to all of us who journey with Kathy during this roller coaster ride of hers! Liz - you are a caregiver in your unique way! Thanks to you, Liz.
My cousin rocks in her spirit giving nature! She has provided valuable awareness!
She always finds the silver lining in countless trips to Sloan in NYC. I am forever grateful that she is able to take the time to be at every appointment to hold my hand, wipe a tear or ask the doctor a question.
The "family caregiver" - always there when someone needs help. Never has to be asked but always shows up.
The strength you have shown caring for Tom and Christine amazes me. We could not get through this without you! I love you!
The only thing larger than the feasts she creates is her heart and her love for everybody she meets.
She is always there for everyone else. After dealing with a medical issue of her own, has spent the last 6 years being there and supporting her daughter through battles with Breast cancer. As well now her husband who also is battling cancer. While surrounded by difficult situations she continues to be strong and be there for everyone else first!
Thank you for being my twin, stem cell donor, hero, and perfect match.
My cousin Lynn is a caregiver to her husband who has MS, as well as caring for her elderly mother. She is my hero!
Dad – thank you for all you are doing for mom at this time! Your dedication to serving mom is inspiring and so sweet. Love you!
Thanks for working to take care of me! My stem cell transplant was a miracle.
You are a great wife, a great friend, a great person. God sent you by my side so I can see him in your eyes, care, among other things.
Thank you, Maria, for always being my advocate when I was sick. I won’t ever be able to repay your efforts, but I’ll spend my life trying. I love you!!
I appreciate your patience, kindness and willingness to serve. Your compassion is recognized by those around you. God bless you as you bless others.
She is the best. Never complains and is a joy to be around. Makes my parents very happy.
My wife has been the ROCK I have leaned on for 27 years and counting.
She has tirelessly, faithfully, given loving, supporting, spiritual, earthly personal daily care to her mother, Joyce, for years preceding her recent death. My dearest friend Mary Lou whom makes life a happier, joyful place to be.
Thank you for loving me through cancer. You carried me when I could not carry myself. Thank you for always believing in me, and waiting patiently for me to heal. Thank you for giving so much of yourself. I love you!
Thank you for taking such good care of your mom and my aunt. You are definitely super woman.
I would like to honor my daughter who was there for me and still is from the phone call that I received to all of my doctor appointments. Not a day goes by that I cannot say “thank you” to her.
A resounding debt of gratitude to my husband, Michael who never left my side no matter how tough things got. You cared for me, kept the Doctors and nurses in check and fought with and for me. I probably would not be writing this now if not for you. I love you my guardian angel here on earth.
At a time when most teenagers are mapping out their college careers, my son was busy driving me to support groups and preparing meals. I just want him and others to know how grateful I am for his support both then and now.
Brought his home cooked meals to me during chemo when I couldn't tolerate hospital food. Wouldn't have gotten through chemo without him.
Dad, your tenderness, compassion, and unwavering support is inspiring. Thank you for all that you are doing each and every day for mom.
For love and care of her father Anthony Greco who is being treated for multiple myeloma.
I’m sorry to have to have you as my primary caregiver, but eternally grateful for your love and support. Your strength and love get me through each day with a smile!
Thank you for being an unwavering support for ALL of us! I look fondly on our days as a two person team when Mom was at the hospital <3 I appreciate you so much!
Mike has always been there through the good & the bad. He even learned how to cook so that I could recover.
Parker, you have been with me every step of the way throughout my cancer journey. You even sat with me when I was radioactive after being injected with the radioactive serum for my PET/CT scan (I won’t let you do that again!) I love you.
Thank you for taking such good care of Sarah. And for your many sacrifices.
Thanks for being at appointments, translating medical talk, gentle opinions, preparing meals, helping with hygiene & being a friend who’s more devoted than a sister.
Pamela C. I would like to thank my wife ,for all her love. My wife Pam has given me the Love of Jesus and of a wife more than any person can give. Thank you so much. I love you.
My Parents have been wonderful. I am in remission for five years. They have done so many things for me and my family. Thank you!
Mom, Your unwavering strength, unending love, and unshakable faith has shown us what true love looks like. Thank you for loving our daddy/pops so well.
You've been there every step of my journey. Thank you for being my sister, friend, and a special care/supporter.
With loving gratitude for all you do for me, my sister. You are so nurturing, so caring. We (family) owe you so much for trying to be sure we are okay. After my myeloma diagnosis, Mama needed your talents most for her stroke rehab. You seamlessly started to organize us to care for her. So much love for you.
For loving and being the best son to LaTashia during her journey.
7 years she’s shown unconditional love. I wish I could do more for my wife. She’s given so much. Thank you isn't enough.
I would like to HONOR THE BEST CAREGIVER IN THE WORLD, my wife Rebecca. She is THE most AMAZING caregiver ever and LOVE HER SO MUCH for ALL she does.
For all the sleepless nights, doctor appointments, love & care you gave Kevin while he was here. Thank you. Your the best mother anyone could ask for. I know he felt the exact same way.
My sister for her positivity and devotion to me during and after treatment. My husband has been my rock every day. I honor my Dad, my brothers, my in-laws, my daughter and her family for all the love and support. I honor our friends and neighbors for their daily support. I love you all more than words can ever say.
Thank you for all of the love and support you gave me and our family as you tirelessly took care of me and the boys. Coming up to visit even when you didn’t feel like it. Making sure that the boys got to all of their needs meet. Love you so much!
Thank you sweetheart for all of the love, patience and care you showered me with as we walked through the world of cancer and everything else that was going on during that time. Love you so much!
When you took over the title of "WIFE" you never thought it would include being "Caregiver". I cannot make it without your love, support and help during these last 5 years. Thank you and Love you.
Your unconditional love and support made all the difference during my battle with APL and recovery. You were with me every step of the way and your encouragement kept me on track and focused on the priorities. Thank you!
My sister Rose for taking such good care of our Mom. Rose took mom to all of her treatments and continues to take her to follow up appointments. I just want her to know how much I appreciate her!
I learn from you the meaning of what St. Paul taught us Faith expressing itself through Love. You are in my heart forever.
The selfless caregiver who was always there with compassionate words, deeds, hugs. Thank you Roy, love of my life.
Mom, we were blessed with Pete’s additional time on earth because of your selflessness. I’ll always be grateful for how cared for him.
She stood by my son through his fight with cancer. Now they have a daughter together. THANK YOU!!!!!
Samantha N. Thank you to my beautiful wife, Samantha, for faithfully serving as my caregiver through AML. She was a rock amid a sea of uncertainty.
Mom, I want to thank you for being by my side for the last 4 years through everything I've been through. I wouldn't be alive today if it weren't for you. You are the best caretaker/donor! I love you.
Thank you for being such a wonderful sister-in-law to my mom. You have spent countless hours taking care of my parents and I want you to know how much we appreciate and love you!
Thank you to my caregivers for your compassionate care over the last 5-1/2 years. I will be forever grateful for the quality of life you have given me.
For his unrelenting care and dedication to my daughter Marissa in her fight against Leukemia.
I would like to thank my beautiful wife for taking care of since day one. She stuck with me through it all the good days and the very bad one I couldn't have don it without her she's not a doctor but she saved my life she's my bedside doctor my wife I love you with all my heart words can't began to explain how grateful I am for having you in my life.
My husband, thank you for being there every step of the way in my fight. You are my greatest strength and I couldn't do this without you.
My mother and my rock. She stood by me throughout my entire treatment. She was especially incredible during my hospital stay.
I am writing to recognize my wife, Tia. She is the best caregiver I could have ever asked for. For months at a time over the last eight plus years, she has taken care of me without a single complaint. I love you, T!
Thank you for taking amazing care of both me and our three month old baby after I was diagnosed with HL. Love you!
Thank you for stepping up and taking care of me and the family during this trying time love you always.
Mom, you've been a hero to me since my diagnosis. You had no idea what was to come when we went to the doctor, but you never hesitated to stay by me and make sure I got well again. I love you.
I’ll never be able to repay you for your endless support. Thank you, Big Sister!
I don’t know what I would do without your constant love and care for me. You are the best. I love you so much.
Thank you for the laughter, leaning, listening, learning and love. You’re my hero.
Many thanks for your constant and undying support through our struggle with fighting this disease! I love you!
She has been my rock and confidant while I have been battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. She is just an angel and is always by my side to encourage me to not give up.Valerie always keeps a smile on her face and never shows that she is worried.I cannot imagine going through this without her by my side.
Val your compassion towards others is like no other. Thank you for all you do and all that you are. Thank you for your selflessness and patience you exhume everyday. You truly are awesome!!!
I was diagnosed 10 1/2 years ago CML Leukemia. My wife cooks wonderful healthy meals. She encourages me to keep playing my guitar and write songs . I thank God for her everyday.
Veronica, you are leading this journey for your son with strength, perseverance and an incredibly positive and grateful attitude. You are an inspiration. I hope you feel loved and supported.
Troy is so lucky to have your for a Mom, cheerleader and nurse! Stay strong Veronica!
She gives 110% to make sure she gives the best care possible. She is selfless and loving and a blessing to the person she cares for, and all his family/friends.
Dad – you are a pillar of strength and was always there for Mom through everything no matter what. Your love for her was…and is…. limitless.
I Thank my husband for taking care of me through my AML Leukemia journey since '08.
Now to get through the GvHD stuff.
For taking care of our best friend John during his most recent medical treatment.
Wendy T. Mama, thank you for taking good care of Daddy! We all know how hard it was on you. You are my hero! I love you!
I would like to honor Will , my strong,caring husband. My mom, Natalie, my mother-in-law, Gerri and my sister-in-law Johanna and brother-in-law Ben for being there and changing their lives around to help me battle this disease.
Bill it's hard to find words for your compassion and love as delayed neurotoxicity is part of my (our) life. I honor you during this Caregiver Awareness Month!
My awesome wife made sure I got the best treatment possible at home as well as at DUMC. She became my personal nurse.
Thank you for being with me through it all. You are my forever.
My sister stayed with me every single moment in the hospital for over a month and even though chemo was horrible having her by my side was the best memories I have.
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Well, that's a statement of intent if I ever saw one, in what will be one of the biggest tech acquisitions in history and which caused LinkedIn's stock price to rocket.
I can see, at least from a connectivity point of view, why Microsoft might be interested in LinkedIn - it plays nicely into its strategy (i.e. more software, less hardware) to build out more services for enterprises (and with 433m plus members, the potential exposure for it is pretty good and underpins a similar approach to that of Facebook when it bought Whatsapp in 2014) and to assist it with fighting off it competitors by enabling Microsoft to try and flog its products through LinkedIn related channels.
Similarly, from LinkedIn's point of view the acquisition seems like a good thing (reportedly Microsoft are going to run it as a standalone business...) particularly given recent stock fluctuations owing to stagnating growth in some of its core areas and investors - and the public more widely - wondering, really, what LinkedIn's next level was actually going to be (although, I suppose, statistically LinkedIn has performed pretty well in the market when compared to other tech companies).
So, notwithstanding the above, why am I not (overly) excited about this at the time of writing (save for the fact that I don't own any stock....in which instance I may have been very excited about it, indeed)? Perhaps it's because Microsoft wrote off the entire value of the purchase of Nokia's device unit within a year or of its purchase and there is a tiny bit of doubt in me that something similar (but perhaps not on the same scale) might happen here, perhaps its because Skype, whilst revolutionary for some, hasn't increased my use of video conferencing (whether personally or professionally) or perhaps its simply because I am now preparing myself for an increased level of rage-inducing, cross-platform spam-ish emails that I think has the potential to come out of this love affair.
Whatever the reason for my neutral feelings at the moment, i'm going to keep my eye on developments....that assumes, of course, the SEC allows the purchase to proceed.
Microsoft is buying the professional networking website LinkedIn for just over $26bn (£18bn) in cash.The software giant will pay $196 a share - a premium of almost 50% to Friday's closing share price.The deal will help Microsoft boost sales of its business and email software. Microsoft said that LinkedIn would retain its "distinct brand, culture and independence". Ben Wood, head of research at CCS Insight, said the deal would give Microsoft access to the world's biggest professional social network with more than 430 million members worldwide.
Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for just over $26bn. Seems@a bit excessive, no?


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Swedish melodic metal band Narnia has released a music video for ‘Thank You’, the track is taken from their latest self titled album. The video can be watched below.
‘Narnia’ Confirmed for ‘Sabaton Open Air 2017’, South American Tour Kicks off April 21th.
JONOmedia are proud to announce that Narnia is confirmed for Sabaton Open Air 2017 together with Sabaton, Dirkschneider (ex Accept), Steve Harris British Lion (Iron Maiden) Hammerfall, Evergrey and many more! Hope to see you there! Sabaton Open Air Festival will be held Aug. 20th. 2017 in Falun, Sweden.
The Swedish melodic metal band Narnia is finally back for the metal attack! Celebrating 20 years as a band, they are back with a brand new studio album. Their long awaited & 7th studio album is released worldwide on Sept. 16 through Deep Within Management.

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Birth: Brand New Male Skin --- "Smoke"
Brand New Male Skin --- "Smoke"
Striking, rugged, and so realistic you can feel the warm veins pulsing underneath, the bulge of muscle and the facial features that speak of a regal warrior.
TP to try the handsomest of skins and smoulder your way through your virtual existence.
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Catalog description: An interdisciplinary overview of physical, biological and cultural aspects of wetlands. Definitions, classifications, origins, and natural processes of wetland environments. Wetlands in boreal, temperate, and tropical climatic settings. Human impact and management of wetland resources. Three credit hours: lectures, exercises and field trips.
This course is intended for students majoring in biological, physical or social sciences with an interest in wetland environments and resources. Topics include the water, soils, plants and animals of wetland ecosystems. Human use, modification, exploitation, and management are examined along with legal and political aspects of wetlands. Field trips are conducted to Cheyenne Bottoms and other central Kansas wetlands. Selected wetlands around the world are described from different climatic settings. The course is delivered for both on-campus and distance-learning students for undergraduate or graduate credit.
© Notice: Wetland Environments is presented for the use and benefit of students enrolled at Emporia State University. Any other use of text, imagery or curriculum materials is prohibited without permission of the instructor, J.S. Aber (2008).


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I usually reserve two stars for really bad books (the coveted 1 star remains, I believe, only awarded to that Cinderella mess from a couple years back). But this year when I look back on the books I’ve rated as three stars, they are all better than this one. So keep that in mind.
I picked this up because the Pajiba review of the film that came out earlier this year was pretty good. I’ve just gone back and re-read the review and it looks like the filmmakers took the names and premise from the book but changed pretty much everything else. Probably for the best.
In case you don’t know the premise, here it is: there’s a real-time live action game show that involves individuals signing up to complete recorded dares for prizes. Vee, tired of being outshined by her best friend, decides to sign up.
But let’s back up. The book starts out with a prologue that – spoiler alert – is never resolved. I mean, we figure out (sort of) what happens, but still. Not great writing.
Anyway, you don’t know the prologue never gets resolved until the end of the book. So yay for that. But the next glaring problem is that a 17-year-old in Washington state would be able to sign up for this game without parental permission. Moving past that, the naiveté of the main character is sort of mind boggling. I suppose it’s necessary for the plot, but I’m not sure.
It all takes place in Seattle over the course of I think three days, so the action is compact. The dares increase in difficulty / awkwardness / danger, until the ‘grand finale’ dare, which is so ridiculous. Like, I get that some young people make poor decisions, but come on.
Also, there’s this weird storyline about how maybe the main character tried to kill herself at some point, which doesn’t really totally get resolved.
Then the book ends, there’s an epilogue sort of (which again doesn’t address the prologue at all – it’s like it never happened), and then it’s over. I read it in a day, and I’m not mad I read it, it just wasn’t good.
Tomorrow is Friday, and I don’t have to go to work. If you know me, then you know that isn’t that odd; for the last few years I have worked a flex schedule. By working eight nine-hour days and one right hour day, I could have every other Friday off. Most of the time those Fridays involved chores, movies, and seeing friends.
A few months ago, Austin and I talked about how I didn’t really have enough time or energy to write. Not enough time to work on my book proposal, and not enough time to put together other essays, or pitch articles. So we agreed I would ask my boss for a reduced schedule.
My boss knows I write. She is supportive, which is awesome. She hesitated at my proposal of an 80% schedule, but gave the go ahead to 90%. So starting this week, I work 36 hours, and get every Friday off. It’s only an extra four hours, but coupled with evenings on occasion, this will give me the chance to get even more into my writing. To really try to make a go out of it.
I’m lucky we can afford to cut about 5% on our income to let me try something different. I’m also proud if myself for trying to get my life to match more what I want it to be. I didn’t know working FL time but only four days a week was an option; I’m pretty stoked to make it work.
Of course it means i have to REALLY focus at work the days I am there, but knowing I have three days off coming up will make that pretty easy to do.
I voted for this for the CBR book club, because it’s been on my to-read list for a couple of years and I knew this would be the motivation I needed. And I’m so glad it was selected, because this was really a great book.
I didn’t entirely know what to expect, but I think the chapter early on (was it the second one) really set the tone. He talks about the worst thing about being poor wasn’t being hungry; it was not being able to take the dog to the vet when he was sick. That was just a big slap in the face of reality, and let me know that this wasn’t going to be a generic young adult book (not that I was expecting generic from Mr. Alexie).
The book follows Junior, a Spokane Indian who is motivated by a teacher to get a better education by attending the white high school 20 miles outside the reservation. The book somehow manages to address poverty, racism, opportunity, motivation, success, fear, alcoholism, and relationships with equal parts humor and depth. The book sounds like it could be the inner thoughts of a 14-year-old boy, and I mean that in the best way possible.
Really the only issue I took with it was the liberal use of the gay slur that starts with the letter f. I get that he’s trying to give us insight into how adolescent boys talk, but it was so jarring and I thought wasn’t necessary.
Remember last year, when everyone you know – and everyone they know – was reading The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up? I was one of those people. My husband and I really pared down out belongings at a serendipitous time; not a month later we received notice that we had to move, so it was much easier to pack our two-bedroom apartment up with 11 days’ notice after having taken over two carloads of belongings to Goodwill.
We continue to tidy following this method, for the most part, but we’ve moved into a new house, which came with many more places for stuff to accumulate. When I saw this sort-of-sequel was being released, I figured I’d want to read it. And I *think* I’m glad I did. But I’m not sure.
My hesitation is that I’m not entirely sure this book is necessary. It does have some good tips, and some cute illustrations (the little bunny in the pictures is adorable). But I think that a lot of this could have been worked into the original book. I totally get it; she struck gold, and her publishers likely wanted to capitalize on that. They got me, and as we go for another round of making sure we’re really sticking with only keeping things that ‘spark joy,’ this will probably come in handy.
This was another choice for my office’s equity and social justice book club. I’m really happy that it was picked, as it covers the topic of immigration to the US. Specifically, it focuses on the challenges those without documentation face as they make their way out of high school and try to figure out what options are available. I think I would have preferred a book written by one of these women, though, which factors into my three-star rating.
Author Ms. Thorpe is a journalist who was also married to the mayor of Denver while writing her book. This is relevant because much of the book focuses on the broader policy and political issues focused on during the immigration debate, and her husband often found himself (or put himself) in the middle of those discussions. Ms. Thorpe decided to follow four young women from their junior year of high school until they were in their early 20s. Two of the four women had documentation; two did not.
Some of the challenges are ones you could probably imagine – how do you go to college, for example, if you have very little money, don’t qualify for any financial aid, AND have to pay out-of-state tuition since you can’t prove residency? But others might not be top of mind to everyone – like how to handle the stress of knowing your parents could be arrested and deported at any point.
I appreciate the skill and research necessary to write this type of book that covers nearly seven years in the lives of many people, but I also think that people can best tell their own stories. Additionally, I often find myself annoyed with this book as Ms. Thorpe bends over backwards to appear neutral and give time to ‘both sides,’ but the ‘other side’ of the debate is often quite hateful. I do think there are real policy issues to be sorted out about how to address the needs of those who are here without documentation, but so many people who are so vocal about it seem to have really screwed up ideas about immigrants in general, and (in the case of at least one prominent politician), choose to think of their own immigrant ancestors as totally different, since they were European.
I also found myself cringing at times when she would use the term ‘illegal’ to describe the women or their families. I fall firmly in the camp that no person is ‘illegal.’ And of course I cringed whenever the author spoke of or with Tom Tancredo. Because ugh. That guy.

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He has had his 2nd vacc 3rd vacc coming 25th of this month... his poop is sometimes solid and sometimes really watery like moosch.
I dont know what to do, I know taking him to the vet would be the right thing but I do have a current cash flow problem, hence why I am seeking answers here.
So many factors here. How much does he actually eat per day? Also the vaccines can cause diarrhea an appetite loss. Could he be being picky on what his food is and will eat other food like snacks or treats?
I put rice with his food...he will take a few bites and then leave it... but if I had feed him he eats it... according to my mom he cries heavily once I leave to work...might depression and stress be a factor here?
It might be the dog food he just does not like...that could also be right?
It sounds very much to me that he is being picky about what he eats. You should be the one who determines what he eats and not visa versa. As long as you are giving him a healthy food without fillers and it meets requirements he should be fine. If he will eat chicken and treats then there is nothing wrong with his digestive track.
At his age he should be eating 2-3 cups of a nutritional meal a day. Try putting a cup of food in his bowl in the morning. Give him 10-15 minutes to eat it. If he doesn't eat it pick the bowl up and let him go without eating anything else (like snacks or people food). At lunch time, or when you get home from work, put one cup of food in the bowl and see if he eats it. If not pick it up and try the same thing at dinner time. Repeat as needed but don't give in and feed him something else. Remember that a healthy dog will not starve itself. What you are establishing here is that when you put the food down it is time to eat and more importantly, if you don't eat what I feed you, you don't eat.
This is not cruel or being mean, it is training the dog. Usually the dog will eat within a couple days. As I said, if you pick a healthy food, he will be fine. To answer your last question, it is not so much that he doesn't like the food you are giving him as much as he likes the chicken better and is training you to feed him that.
Best of luck, let us know how things work out.
I read the same thing today online. I shall do that from tomorrow. Thank you so much for your time Joe.

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People dump rubbish outside the Unity Community School in Chawama, a high density suburb in Lusaka , Zambia. Many street children rummage through dangerous rubbish dump like this one to find and sell metal or plastic scraps.
Written by Katie Fowler, Development Director, currently visiting our partners overseas.
I’m in Lusaka, Zambia visiting two of our partners who are working to prevent and support children, girls and young women living on the street. I’ve had the misfortune of seeing children in this environment on too many occasions, it’s harrowing at best, devastating at worst. It makes me feel so angry and helpless that we cannot click our fingers and resolve this cycle of street life. The street population of Zambia began to grow in the early 90’s when the majority of children living on the street were AIDS orphans. But now, the children on the street are there because of abject poverty, the worst kind of poverty; the kind that leads a child to leave his or her home in search of food, the kind that causes mothers to send their children away because she cannot afford to feed them: the kind that forces entire families into the street because they have no where else to go.
As I walked around the compound’s market with our partner outreach workers I met a very young lady and her baby boy. She thrust her baby in my arms and ran away from us. Her expression was one of torment and despair but it was the look of relief as she released her baby from her own arms which really got to me. As I clung to the baby boy, who is incidentally the same age as my own baby boy, safe at home with his grandmother, I wept inside. I could barely leave my son with my family for 10 days, why does this mother want to handover her baby to a stranger so willingly. It’s not a difficult question, if only you could smell the baby’s nappy which must have been days old, if you could see the desperate, filthy, hopeless life this young mother was leading and the hourly struggle she faced to keep herself nourished so that she could produce enough breast milk for her baby. Our outreach workers followed her and convinced her to come back. She took her baby reluctantly who was screaming understandably. She removed her breast from her shirt and the baby suckled in vain.
“Here comes her husband”, our outreach worker said, but my relief was only momentary as I quickly learned that her much older “street husband” was in fact a drug dealer, selling strong glue to the street children; their only coping mechanism. She was likely a victim of child marriage and the scars on her face and the fresh wound on the back of her head did not assure me that she was being cared for in anyway.
We want to lift this family out of poverty. We need to prevent this baby boy from realizing the same fate as his parents. You can help our partners do this. Counseling, training and income generating activities can help this young mother feed her baby, send him to school and keep him safe. Many times we may feel helpless or overwhelmed by people’s needs but the best thing we can do for someone is to give them a chance.


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If you’re looking to do something extra special this Christmas, this package is for you. What better way to experience Christmas and New Year’s than a trip to Australia, where it’s summer Down Under! Escape our winter and head south of the equator for an incredible opportunity to spend Christmas on the Great Barrier Reef and New Year’s Eve in Sydney. Equal parts relaxation and adventure, Australia’s Tropical North Queensland will provide you with an amazing place to spend Christmas with a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef and a relaxing Christmas day spent at Thala Beach Nature Reserve. Set on a private stretch of beach in the rainforest, your Christmas at Thala Beach will be one for the books. After soaking up the sun and the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, head to Sydney for New Year’s Eve – widely regarded as the best New Year’s Eve destination in the world. Spend a few days taking in all Sydney and the surrounding area has to offer before attending the amazing Opera Gala on New Year’s Eve at the world famous Sydney Opera House. This year, give yourself the best Christmas gift imaginable with a trip you’ll cherish for years to come.
Flights on award winning Virgin Australia to Cairns via either Brisbane or Sydney. Our package price includes flights in coach class with options to upgrade to Premium Economy or "The Business" – you choose!
On arrival you will be met by your private driver/car for your transfer to Port Douglas accommodation (approximately 1 hour).
A Quicksilver coach will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to Marina Mirage Port Douglas, the departure point of your cruise. At 9.30am board Quicksilver's 45.5 metre high speed wavepiercing catamaran to commence a full day cruise. Travel in air-conditioned comfort to a spacious reef activity platform moored in protective lagoons at the renowned Agincourt Reef, on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Quicksilver has facilities to enable both swimmers and non-swimmers to experience this stunning reef world. Explore the reef from the comfort of a semi-submersible, the underwater observatory or by snorkelling. A range of optional activities are available including up to two dives for certified divers, and novices can experience the magic of scuba with a qualified dive instructor or an Oceanwalker helmet dive. Also available are guided snorkelling tours with a marine biologist and scenic helicopter flights over the reef (all optional activities at own expense). Enjoy lunch on board. Cruise concludes at approximately 4.30pm, at which time hotel drop offs will commence.
Christmas Day luncheon at Thala Beach Nature Reserve. Rest of day at leisure.
Wildlife Habitat was constructed in 1988 on 8 acres (2 hectares) of land that has been recreated to provide a window into our natural environment. With an Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation, The Wildlife Habitat is committed to conservation via its Wildlife Rescue program, ensuring that injured, orphaned, or sick animals are looked after in a professional and caring manner. The Wildlife Habitat is a Wildlife immersion exhibit - an open and interactive environment for guests and animals to mingle in a spacious and natural setting. Visitors wander along elevated boardwalks, observing up close a huge range of flora and fauna as birds fly and roam freely. The Rainforest leads guests through a lush, tranquil environment where native species such as the endemic Boyd's Forest Dragon, Eclectus Parrots and the endangered Southern Cassowary can be viewed in a natural setting. In the Wetlands an array of wading birds can be viewed foraging for fish and crustaceans in waterways that wind beneath boardwalks and beside pathways. The Grasslands is an open-air exhibit that portrays both inland and coastal plains. The billabong is home to turtles, frogs and a range of waterfowl while also attracting a host of native bird varieties.
This morning you will be transferred by private car/driver to Cairns airport. Fly Cairns to Sydney. Upon arrival private car/driver transfer to accommodation.
Stunningly situated overlooking Sydney Harbour, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney puts you near the city's vibrant shopping and business centres. Take in dramatic harbour views, discover Sydney's best restaurants and explore the famous Rocks district. Relax in a luxurious room or suite that overlooks the Sydney skyline, George Street or Walsh Bay, unwind in a City Harbour room with partial views of Sydney Harbour, or treat yourself to full harbour view accommodations that offer dramatic panoramas of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Walsh Bay.
Today at leisure. This evening a visit to Sydney Opera House is worth more than just a photograph outside. To get the full benefit of this architectural wonder of the world, you need to climb the steps, step inside those iconic sails, and experience a performance that's unlike anywhere else in the world.
New Year's Eve is the night when Sydney puts on the bling, kicks up its heels and shows the world what a gorgeous thing it is, as a festival of fire explodes across the midnight sky. Ringside seats to the greatest show on earth are hard to come by, but we've saved some great ones, and you're invited. Leave the crowds behind as you enter the Sydney Opera House. Be entertained at the Opera Gala, featuring favorites by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini and more.
Then, with a heart full of song, watch the fireworks the whole world watches. Interval is timed for the 9pm fireworks and the Sydney Opera House stays open well past the midnight fireworks. There’s nowhere in the world like Sydney on New Year's Eve and there's nowhere closer to the action than Sydney Opera House. Make this your most glamorous and memorable New Year ever.
Upgrade to the Midnight Party (additional cost) - Canapes, drinks and live entertainment from 10:30pm, with views of the midnight fireworks from the Northern Foyers.
Starting from pricing is valid for departures on 21 December 2016 for purchase by 31 November 2016. Prices are per person based on double occupancy departures from Los Angeles. Add-on fares are available from other cities. Certain black out dates apply on the accommodation and tour value add offers - check with your Aspire consultant. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight. Hotels are subject to availability. All prices reflect a discount for purchases made by cash/wire transfer/check, please see terms and conditions for credit card payments. There are no discounts for payment made by credit cards. Cancellation penalties and other restrictions apply.