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Let the record show that during the entire life of this blog I've resisted the urge to post anything about professional wrestling, or as it is correctly known in Japan, the sport of kings. But these last two weeks involving C.M. Punk have just been too historic to let pass: (1) for the first time in history someone walked out of the company wearing the WWE belt (O.K. it's a work, but has never been done before as a work even in WWE), (2) never in history has somone gone from overwhelmingly loathed heel (at least among Southern fans) to overwhelmingly loved face in so short a time, (3) not since Ric Flair reigned supreme has my favorite wrestler been so over.
Actually, before I comment further, let me explain some of the terminology to non-fans.
Contemporary Professional Wrestling emerged out of a mixture of German beer hall wrestling and wrestling matches staged in 19th century travelling carnivals. Much of the lingo comes from the weird way carnie types spoke to one another. Some key terms used above.
Face- Short for "baby face," which means good guy.
Fake- Professional Wrestling is not. As Howard Cosell once said, every other sport is though.
Heat- Audience response, "good heat" can be generated for both faces and heels.
Heel- Bad guy. Professional Wrestling is the Olympian struggle of faces versus heels, as some famous French cultural critic (I'm forgetting his name) once wrote, the only time that humans get to see such divine struggles instantiated on earth.
Kayfabe- The holy code of the wrestler, which prohibits any public recognition that the outcomes of matches are predetermined. I'm almost certain that the word translates to a standard English word in one of the varieties of carny Pig Latin from the 19th century. But I won't say what that word is, because even doing so would violate kayfabe.
Mark (sorry Professor Lance, this is the real definition)- Person who confuses works and shoots, either by not knowing that the ending of the matches is pre-ordained, or by thinking wrestlers are going off script when they really are not.
Montreal Screw Job- Legendary piece of wrestling history which you can read about HERE. As far as I know, there is no consensus about whether or not the whole thing was a work.
Over- To say that a wrestler is over is to say that a significant plurality of fans root for them to win their matches.
Promo- When wrestlers talk into the microphone to promote themselves.
Shooting- (1) Fighting where the outcome is not predetermined, (2) going off-script in an interview or promotional segment.
Work- A fictional event posing as a non fictional event.
In June, after pinning WWE Champion John Cena on Raw, Rey Mysterio at Capitol Punishment and finally Alberto Del Rio again in a contendership match (which included Mysterio) all within one week, Punk revealed his contract would expire at Money in the Bank and vowed to leave the company with the WWE Championship. After making a scathing on-air speech concerning the way in which WWE is run and its owner Vince McMahon, he was given a suspension from televised WWE events but was reinstated the following week on Cena's insistence. Two weeks later at Money in the Bank, CM Punk defeated John Cena to become the WWE Champion on his "final night under contract with WWE".
On July 21, CM Punk showed up at a joint WWE/Mattel panel at the San Diego Comic Con. He offered panel member (and WWE Championship tournament-finalist) Rey Mysterio a shot at his belt anytime that Mysterio would come to Chicago to take it along with Triple H. Punk appeared at July 23's All American Wrestling show, showing respect to Gregory Iron, who became a wrestler while living with the disability cerebral palsy. On the July 25 edition of Raw, after John Cena defeated Rey Mysterio to capture the WWE Championship, "Cult of Personality" began to play as Punk returned with the title belt that he won at Money in the Bank and confronted Cena in the ring to end the show.
A few important things left out here: (1) McMahon tried and failed to pull a Montreal Screw Job during the Money in the Bank pay per view, (2) Punk's initial bout of "shooting" when his mike was turned off was instantiating Stone Cold Steve Austin's "hate your boss" meme which seems to suggest they planned on turning him face, but (3) in doing so he deliberately also insulted wrestling legends, taking The Rock's name in vain (insulting him and calling him "Dawayne"!), and (4) continues his heel thing of insulting the fans. Because of (3) and (4), it does not look like WWE thought his bit would go over nearly as well as it did. Anyhow, please watch the promo here. Also, the level of insult to McMahon, his daughter and son-in-law Triple H is out of this world. Watch it until the end. It's amazing stuff.
Then two weeks later, Punk and John Cena face off. I'm not a Cena fan myself, but he more than acquits himself here. The Punk stuff is not as tight as it usually is, I think because WWE had no idea what to do at this point. He'd kept insulting his fans, and take the Rock's name in vain, but he was getting over way more than they'd predicted, and arguably more than Cena.
Then, a week later, McMahon and Punk negotiating! Again, this is not as tight as Punk usually is, I think in part because WWE is just coming to realize how over he is. One of the great things about wrestling commentary, is that when it's done well, one of the commentators roots for and excuses the heels and the other roots for the faces. Listen to the commentators as McMahon comes into the ring. Man, McMahon is such a great villainous boss.
Again, it's like they are trying to pull back how over he is with his demand for a movie, private jet, and upping the ante in his insults of the Rock. Also, he's chewing gum, which is a traditional heel marker in wrestling. Then they bring out Cena again, who insults both Punk and McMahan, which clearly was supposed to turn the crowd against Punk, but you can hear people booing Cena and shouting "C.M. Punk"! The whole thing was supposed to put Cena further over, and it failed. Punk came out stronger than ever.
Oh man, I wish I could post actual the match, but WWE seems to have pulled even the ending off of youtube. Punk prevails after a punishing match, including the threat of a Montreal Screw Job and the money in the bank challenge at teh end, and then he actually walks out of the Chicago stadium with the belt, through the rapturous crowd. At the buffalo wings place where they showed this every single person there was for Punk, and people were blaring his themesong from their loud speakers in the parking lot afterwards.
And one week later Punk surprisingly confronts Vince McMahon's son in-lawTriple H and wrestling/luchadore legend Ray Mysterio at Comic Con, in a beautiful piece of theater. Listen to the audience resopnse. Punk is totally over! Ha!
Anyhow, I hope this shows one way that Professional Wrestling is in no way fake, in addition to the fact that it is very dangerous work.
The wrestlers are competing for audience approval and no company that wants to stay in business can ignore this. As far as I read this, Punk went over as a face, in spite of the story line that was meant to ultimately build up Cena further (right now Cena is completely over with kids and female fans, but almost no adult male fans root for him). This is a real competition, involving elements of theater, dance, opera, and of course wrestling.
At some point I'll do a post on the ballet like beauty of Mexican and some Japanese wrestling. The extent to which I love American professional wrestling is largely because of the strong influences from Mexico and Japan (there has been a lot of really healthy cross cultural fertilization involving the wrestlers training and working in each other's countries). But for now I just want to enjoy Punk's victory.


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Washington's three-game road tour through Western Canada got off to a dismal start on Thursday night in Vancouver with a 6-2 loss to the Canucks. The Caps were never really in this one; they generated little in the way of a threatening offensive attack while Vancouver had all the offense it would need before the first period was over.
When the Canucks scored their third goal of the first period at 18:43 of the first, the Caps were still stuck on three shots on net, having gone nearly 11 minutes without one in the middle of the period. Five of the six Vancouver goals in the game came from less than 20 feet away. The longest of the six came from 22 feet, and if you laid all six of them end to end, you'd use less than half the length of the ice (85 feet) and exactly the width of the ice.
By contrast, Washington didn't manage a shot on net from inside 20 feet until after the midpoint of the contest, by which time the Capitals were in a four-goal ditch at 4-0. Devante Smith-Pelly's shot from 16 feet out came at 10:43 of the second, the first Washington shot of the night from that close to the cage.
Washington was playing without Nicklas Backstrom because of an illness that hit the sublime center on Thursday morning. Backstrom, who has played every game in seven of his 11 seasons in the league, missed his first game of 2017-18. His absence made the Caps an easier team to defend; Alex Ovechkin didn't have a shot attempt until the fifth minute of the second period and didn't have a shot on goal until the 16th minute of the middle frame. Ovechkin's first shot on net produced a rebound, and linemate Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the Caps' first goal of the game on that rebound a second later.
The loss leaves the Caps at 4-5-1, and for the first time this season, they are south of what passes for the .500 line in the modern NHL. It's the Capitals' worst start since 2012-13, when they opened that lockout-abbreviated campaign with a 2-7-1 record after 10 games.
Double Whammy - Special teams have been a Washington strong point throughout most of the Barry Trotz administration, but the Caps' last two games have been sorely lacking in that regard.
In Saturday's 4-1 loss to Florida, the Caps were 0-for-4 on the power play (they also permitted a shorthanded goal) and they were 4-for-6 on the penalty kill. The three special teams goals surrendered in that contest were also the difference in the game.
On Thursday in Vancouver, the Caps again were blanked with the extra man, and they once again surrendered multiple goals (three of them) on the penalty kill. This marks the first time in nearly six years that the Caps endured consecutive games in which they were shut down on the power play and they yielded multiple power-play goals in the same contest.
The last time the Caps suffered that indignity was Nov. 17-19, 2011 in back-to-back losses at Winnipeg and at Toronto, respectively. The Caps were 0-for-5 with the extra man and they were 3-for-5 on the kill in a 4-1 loss to the Jets on Nov. 17. Two nights later in Toronto, the Capitals were again 0-for-5 on the power play and they were 2-for-5 on the penalty kill in a 7-1 smacking at the hands of the Maple Leafs.
Four games after the loss to the Leafs, the Caps relieved coach Bruce Boudreau of his duties, replacing him with interim coach Dale Hunter.
Bright Spots - The Caps had a late glimmer of light in Thursday night's loss. Playing in his 14th career NHL game and his first of the 2017-18 season, Caps center Chandler Stephenson scored his first NHL goal on Canucks goalie Anders Nilsson with just 2:08 remaining in the game.
Stephenson joins teammates Nathan Walker and Christian Djoos as the third Capital to have scored in his '17-18 season debut. In the cases of both Walker and Djoos, those games were also the NHL debuts for both players.
Moreover, Caps defenseman Madison Bowey earned the second assist on Stephenson's goal, marking the first point of Bowey's NHL career. Both Stephenson and Bowey hail from Western Canada and both had friends and family cheering them on in Vancouver on Thursday.
The New Wave - For many years now, Vancouver's Sedin twins have been the focal point of the Canucks' offensive attack. But a new Vancouver trio has been heard from in the early going of 2017-18, and it was heard from on Thursday night.
The Canucks' first line of Sven Baertschi, Bo Horvat and Brock Boeser combined for three goals and eight points in Thursday's win over Washington. Those three players - along with the surprising Derek Dorsett - rank among Vancouver's top four scorers this season.
All three were first-round draft picks. At 25, Baertschi is the oldest of the trio. He was Calgary's first-round pick (13th overall) in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, and he came to the Canucks in exchange for a second-round pick in a 2015 NHL trade deadline deal with the Flames.
Vancouver chose Horvat with the ninth overall pick in the 2013 Draft, a pick obtained from New Jersey in a draft day deal for netminder Cory Schneider. The Canucks took Boeser with the 23rd overall choice in the 2015 Draft.
Ten games into the 2017-18 season, the Baertschi-Horvat-Boeser line has combined for 10 goals and 14 assists for 24 points.
By The Numbers - John Carlson led the Capitals with 27:07 in ice time and Kuznetsov led all forwards on both sides with 22:12 … Kuznetsov led the Capitals with six shots on net. He and Carlson and Lars Eller each had seven shot attempts, tied for the most among the Caps … Walker and Tom Wilson each had four hits to lead Washington … Brooks Orpik led the Caps with three blocked shots … Thursday's game marked the third straight game and the sixth game in 10 this season in which the Caps have faced at least five shorthanded situations. Washington has been shorthanded 45 times on the season, fourth most in the NHL. Three teams (Detroit 47, Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay 46 each) have been shorthanded more than the Caps, but each of those three teams has also played one more game than Washington.

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P. Turán [a6] tells about how he posed the following problem while in a forced labour camp in World War II: "There were some kilns where the bricks were made and some open storage yards where the bricks were stored. All the kilns were connected by rail with all storage yards. … the trouble was only at crossings. The trucks generally jumped the rails there, and the bricks fell out of them; in short this caused a lot of trouble and loss of time … the idea occurred to me that this loss of time could have been minimized if the number of crossings of the rails had been minimized. But what is the minimum number of crossings?"
iv) any two edges intersect at most once. For variations in the definition of crossing numbers, see [a1].
Put in the technical terms above, Zarankiewicz' crossing number conjecture, or Turán's brick factory problem, is as follows: "what is the crossing number crKn,m of the complete bipartite graph Kn,m?"
K. Zarankiewicz [a10] and K. Urbaník [a7] independently claimed and published that was actually equal to (a1), their argument was reprinted in a book, cited, and used in follow-up papers. However, P. Kainen and G. Ringel discovered a flaw in the argument and the flaw has withstood all attempts for correction (up till 2000). R. Guy deserves much credit for rectifying this confused state of art, see [a2] and [a3].
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If the daily and intro quest are the only ways to gain rep, then it will take 23 days with the trading post of doing the daily to reach exalted, without any medallions or other bonuses, 27 without the trading post.
I can only imagine what had to be going through blizzs minds.
Come on Blizz. I mean seriously? Not even a little bit of lore behind it or am i just to lazy to find it?
Eather way, good guide to an awefully boring faction.
Shouldn't there be a "Criteria of" tab? Because it doesn't link the most important part, which is how we get flying. Wowhead has really let the guides take over its prior usefulness, where each item ID in the database would have all the quests, Dropped by/NPC questgivers, all achievements associated, all anything related or connected via tabs. Gone now. No one knows what rep is needed to get mounted because someone didn't know how to look it up because all the tabs are removed, but crap guides are written for people who don't know how to use the tabs. So they just remove the tabs.
can someone help me? I turned in the Unseen Influence quest 2 days in a row now and my rep stays at 1500 friendly....what's going on?
Added some additional information on Predator and tips for Unseen Influence.
During peak, it is a matter of seconds from when a rare spawns until it is killed. You don't need to burn the rares as soon as they spawn, single shoot them and give everyone a chance to tag. Share the love.
Blizz, feed them some wheaties and increase their health so people have more time to tag.
You can get up to 6 crystals from killing the guys that are summoned using the totems for the Rumble in the Jungle. Easy to find groups, and quick.
EVERY DAY! purchase your 3 totems and go kill the 3 blackfang champions!
That is 6 of your 10 right there, in one spot!
If you don't have the fangs to purchase the totems, just hop in and help somebody else, you still get the loot, even if it is opposite faction!
Since I am a tank, I like to post in general chat that I am about to start, so others can join in and get theirs done, and get the 3 champs down faster. I can solo them, but as a tank I doesn't do much dps *compared to a dps class on single target* so the more people the faster the complete!
So what I got from why these guys are here, is pretty much because of Iskar, him being corrupted and all, and they're here to stop him. I could be wrong, but that's what I got. As far as the "rep grind" for not only the items they give you, but to start flying in Draenor, I like it. Gold is so easily earned in the game now that if Blizz just said "Okay, then you have to pay x amount of gold for it and you can fly," it would feel less rewarding. To me, this kind of brings back some elements from Vanilla and BC. 1500 rep (1800 with the Trade Post buff) isn't so bad for one daily if you look at it. The achieve only requires you to be revered with all of the reps from Tanaan. I haven't exactly been on top of the dailies, I took about a week or 2 break from doing them. So getting these guys to revered isn't too rough, it's very easy and quick, especially if you've been doing it since the patch dropped.
I really, REALLY wish for an addon that can detect nearby Chests. Using TomTom seems to hurt my eyes.
You can find these on the ground around the elite areas, the throne of kil'jaeden has some. They are glowing purple like a treasure chest and sometimes also drop baneful. I just got 10/10 while completeing . Will probably be faster than killing the rumble in the jungle summoned elites.
You can find these fragments on the ground around the elite areas, the throne of kil'jaeden and ruins of kra'nak has some. They have a purple treasure glow and sometimes also contain baneful. I just got 10/10 while completeing Setting the Signal. Will probably be faster than killing the rumble in the jungle summoned elites - assuming they respawn and aren't one time treasures. If your going to look for them at least be on the quest cos I don't know if their spawn is tied to it. They look like this.
edit* they respawn, just found the same ones as yesterday.
edit 2* they are also in the non elite areas of the apexis bonus objective areas.
The rares in the Iron Front have a fairly quick respawn time as well.
I am a bit confused here. Is there only ONE quest to gain reputation with this faction? Collecting those fragments? If so how many days will it take to get to revered doing only that single quest? Can we collect the fel fragments and turn them in to a NPC somewhere or are they for the daily quest only?
HOW DO I FIND LION"S WATCH?
When I get to where the map says it is all I see are birds and a few cats.
How about alliance? No one mentioned alliance in the comments section either..
Using Medallions of the Legion to get to exalted doesn't quite work: You will stop at 20999 reputation. You have to actually complete the daily quest to get the rep needed to push you over the edge into exalted.
As of 2/6/2018 this faction grind has gotten NO better, I am only doing it so future alts of mine can fly easily.... After 14yrs of WoW, this is the worst grind ever for something needed.
Okay...Posting as I see a lot of OLD comments and woahhh does this all need an update!
First as of November 12, 2018 you only need REVERED with the 3 in Tanaan Jungle.
for a total of 21 000 reputation.
Okay with this you turn in the intro quest ( on trollbane pretty sure other realms are same).
You get 1500 Rep, and can do this 1 Daily only... starting that first day.
Doing so means you can pretty much solo it all and go anywhere even to the main throne area and just about sneeze and wipe the area.
So far I have found doing this along side grabbing the others rep ones.
I get 10 easy, around iron harbor it seems and the throne of kil'jaeden just east of iron harbor is where i pick up mine easily.
Now WITH the 20% from trading post.
20%=0.20. I spare the distributive property rule blah blah.
...in short withhh the lvl 3 trade post before you even start intro quest..fastest would.
since you can't do the quest partially..
So with no rep bonus 13 days, with trade post 11 days.
if have ANY other rep bonuses that stack then even sooner, but longest should be 13 days...14 if for what ever reason you are unlucky.


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– This method can also be applied in parts, in any form, and it doesn’t matter in what sequence. I think that the broadcast has to be done from the television center where this method is being developed. Experienced groups of children and educators will be invited there who demonstrate—literally on themselves—all the possible methods of work: debates, explanations, court hearings, various games, and communication.
This will be interesting for children and will guarantee a reliable job for educators. Simultaneously, we can send them aids. There’s no problem delivering our message to any place and getting immediate feedback. Everything has to be made interactive.
– What principle will we encourage teachers to realize once they already have a work area, children, and questions? What has to happen first and what should be delayed for now?
– It depends on the age of the children. There has to be a strict division by age. There is a method that is suitable for children literally starting with ages 3-6, then 6-9, then 9-12 or 13, and so on.
If we are working with the age groups of 3-6 or 6-9, there is no place for theory or extensive explanations, only practice. At this age children study this world by putting everything in their mouths, feeling it with their hands. That is how they derive their sensations. Their entire research of the world is sensual rather than verbal. But older kids should receive explanations and write things down.
After age 9 a child needs explanations parallel to actions, answering questions such as, “What did we do and why?” “We have just carried out several successive actions; what did we accomplish by them?” The system is immediately made clear, a person receives explanations, and becomes his own educator.
Children over 13 already need a strictly logical approach: from where, why, what is Nature, geography, and history. They must receive an explanation of our current state and why we are obligated to interconnect, why we can be connected either by bad bonds or good ones, what is most beneficial for us, and where do we have to arrive in the end.
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■ Literally, 残 means "remaining" and 飯 means "rice" or "meal," but together, they mean "table scraps."
leftover rice [food]; the leftover (from a dinner); the leavings [remnants, remains] (of a meal).
In English, leftovers sounds like something to be eaten in a later meal, but 残飯 refers to scraps to be given to the dog or thrown away. Leftovers are called 残り物 or "remaining things."
In 給食の残飯を, changes in the amount of food not eaten in school lunches is discussed as 残飯.
残飯 is included as a component of kitchen garbage in the long-titled 主なもの・分け方 台所ごみ：残飯、野菜クズ、アルミ箔等紙くず：ちり紙、紙切れ、紙おむつ その他：木くず、プラスチック類、衣類など袋に入るサイズの可燃ゴミ.
Also, in 残飯がハトを変える？, the author discusses whether eating 残飯 has caused physical changes in park pigeons.
In a take-off from the popular children's cartoon character アンパンマン (see アンパンマン), a picture of a character "残飯マン" is portrayed going through a garbage can in 残飯マン.
■ Written with "pan" in katakana to mean "bread" but pronounced the same way, 残パン is bread scraps.
□ パン refers to bread as well as muffins, some pastries, and other snack-type foods using bread dough. Here, "bread" is used for simplicity, but the wider meaning should be kept in mind.
In あひるの部屋, 残パン is described as bread used to feed ducks.
■ 残 stands for 残業 or overtime and パン is bread.
In DARJEELING --- The Worthless Words Grove, 残パン is described as an abbreviation for 残業パン, or bread eaten when working overtime to stave off hunger.
In バニー館日誌, though, this is described as an abbreviation used in (the food sections of) department stores for 残業用パン, with the same meaning. The author understands the coinage, but doesn't feel it sounds all that appetizing, doubtlessly because it sounds like 残飯.
This entry was created by Benjamin Barrett.


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I am currently partnering with a fast growing technology business based in West London who are seeking a Interim Billing Manager to take ownership of the billing function whilst they undergo an organisation wide system transformation project. The role will report to the Finance Operations Director and will be responsible for managing the team, ensuring BAU billing is carried out effectively, whilst also assisting the senior management team in designing a backup billing option as a fail-safe for the upcoming changeover.
If this role looks of interest to you and you feel you have suitable experience then please apply via this advert or send your CV directly to me at chris.parker@goodmanmasson.com.

industry_corpus2: Technology & Research


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Contact the Grand Knight or the Financial Secretary or visit our weekly breakfast at the Knights Hall after Sunday Masses.
The Knights of Columbus Charities raised $5.5 million in donations to aid those afflicted by the tragedy, with the Supreme Council paying all administrative costs of the program. This allowed 100% of every donation to go directly to aid areas affected by the hurricane. We have now built the Knights of Columbus Charities into a sizeable endowment that has continued to grow every year since its founding. The United in Charity fund is focused on building an endowment which will provide a steady source of funding for the Order’s charitable projects while avoiding subjection to short-term fluctuations in our ability to raise money for worthy programs. The Order constantly receives special requests from the Catholic Church and many worthy organizations that are closely aligned with its mission. Currently, the demand far exceeds the supply of funds available. By building this endowment, the Order will be able to respond to more requests and ensure that the goals we champion now and in the future will receive deserving financial support. The Knights of Columbus United in Charity fund enables the Order to continue the tradition of more than 125 years of service to those in need. It inspires confidence that the Knights are a legendary force for good! We are changing lives not only all over our country, but in many parts of the world. Thank you for your support of the charitable and philanthropic goals of the Order.
Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. Contact the Grand Knight by clicking the link or visit our weekly breakfast at the Knights Hall after Sunday Masses.
Take a look at our council calendar to see member meetings, community and parish events!


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On September 29, avid runners, walkers, cancer survivors, physicians, families and friends will gather for the 11th Annual Steeplechase Distance Run, a popular fundraiser benefiting the Steeplechase Cancer Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset.
An estimated 1,500 participants will take part in this memorable event, which includes: 10K, 5K, 2 Mile Walk and Kids’ Sprints.
Featuring Event T-shirt for each participant, Food & Drink, Kids' Sprints and DJ Entertainment!
Funds raised through sponsorships, entry fees and individual and team fundraising will support patient and community cancer education programs and services at the Steeplechase Cancer Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. The Cancer Center offers comprehensive services for the diagnosis and treatment of all cancers, enabling patients to see their doctors, undergo advanced outpatient treatment, and participate in promising cancer research studies all in one place close to home.
By supporting the Steeplechase Distance Run, you are impacting thousands of local patients and their families who rely on the Steeplechase Cancer Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset for hope and healing. As the only acute-cute hospital in Somerset County, we are committed to improving the lives of all who live and work in our community. Your support enables us to add years and quality to many lives.

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Situated just to the north of Milan, in the pine, chestnut and birch tree-clad Como hills beside Lake Montorfano, lies Circolo Golf Villa d’Este. A timeless classic, regarded as a jewel in the Italian golfing crown.
Designed by Peter Gannon in 1926 (he would go on to work with Cecil R. Blandforth at Milano in 1928 and Varese in 1934), Villa d’Este has been something of a royal retreat over the years with Kings and Queens of Belgium, Britain, Spain and Greece signing the VIP “gold book” in the opulent clubhouse.
The overall yardage of the course is a modest 6,300 yards but with a lowly par of 69 and six demanding par threes to be played, only one of which (the 5th hole) is less than 180 yards off the championship tees, Villa d’Este is no pushover.
The 15th hole measures a formidable 464 yards and is by far the longest par four on the card. The fairway slopes from right to left, meaning most second shots will be played from an uneven lie to a small green with a bunker positioned front left that catches many pulled approaches.
No club has hosted more Italian Opens than Villa d’Este, but the national championship has not returned to Como since it was last held here in 1972 when Scotland’s Norman Wood won his only European Tour competition. In many respects the modern game has rendered the course obsolete for the professionals and that is very much their loss as both club members and many annual visitors will readily testify.
What a golf course! I played the course in April and it was in very good condition. From the moment you enter through the gate, you can see that this is all high quality. The place is quite a bit outside of Como with great views of the surrounding mountains (although no view of Lake Como). There are big old trees that surround every hole. The clubhouse is very nice and has a lot of class. The course design is great, no weak hole; I can easily remember almost every hole. The first 9 play mostly above the clubhouse, the second 9 below. In my opinion the finishing stretch from 12 to 18 is particularly strong with a mix of very interesting holes. The signature hole is the 18th which is slightly uphill to the majestic clubhouse above the green. The course is built on sandy soil, has quite steep elevation and practically every hole is surrounded by trees which add a lot to the difficulty of the course and it doesn't play short at all. The greens are not that much undulated, but there are very nice bunker complexes around the greens. All in all a great experience and it comes with the great Italian flair.
I played the Villa deste golf course in early april a year ago. The course was open to guests from the Resort - Villa D'este which is about 10 miles away. They have a reasonable number of caddies. Despite being early april the course was in good shape and was of moderate difficulty. The views were sensational and i could still see the snow capped mountains - Italian/swiss alps a few miles away. While the course is not that long- it does not need to be especially for a mid handicapper. Overall a good experience. However, I did warm up at the range- hitting of a matt- not sure if this was due to the timing - first week in april or whether it was routine. In any case the overall experience was excellent.
It may measure fairly short but you won’t find it easy here on the wooded hillside near Lake Como. A number of testing par threes and a variety of interesting par 4s and 5s makes for an enjoyable round where all the holes have a distinctive character. A nice easy start driving downhill to a wide fairway is not really a true reflection of what is to come. The second plays uphill to a green perched on a slope and then it is across the driveway to a very tough series of five holes, marked by three difficult par 3s. The course then opens up a little to two nice par fours before you head back into the woods for some testing challenges. I played the course in the July and it was hot and humid, although the fairways had been watered to create nice playing surfaces. The greens were in good shape if a little slow. All in all enjoyable and the clubhouse is awesome.


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Handberg’s Marina General Store in Crane Lake MN is a unique place. You can pickup clothing, gifts, groceries, ice cream and there is usually great conversation!
Buy a Minnesota fishing license or check back into the United States through a U.S. Customs kiosk . The store also offers a great place for the family to take a rest with an outdoor playground, wireless internet access, and did we mention, ICE CREAM!
View the list of items commonly found at Handberg’s Marina Store. Looking to buy accessories for your boat? Visit the Service Department.

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A bike tour allows you to cover more ground and see more sites all the while getting some exercise and being eco-friendly!
Make your way to Plaça Sant Jaume in front of Costa Coffee. Look for your guide with a bike and Fat Tire Tours t-shirt, holding up a meeting point sign.
The closest metro stations are Jaume I (L4) and Liceu (L3). So there’s no last-minute rush please arrive at the start point 15 minutes early.
A bike tour of Barcelona is a great way to see the attractions of this wonderful city.
Cover more ground than you would be able to on a walking tour and get some exercise all the while being eco-friendly! Ride at a relaxed pace on flat roads and stop at points of interest to take photographs and hear the fascinating history and stories of Barcelona from your knowledgeable guide.
On this wonderful Barcelona bike tour you will see the Sagrada Familia, Royal Palace, the Cathedral and the City Hall. You will also spend some time cycling around the Ciutadella Park.
The tour starts with a brief introduction before heading for the shop to get the bikes.
The tours follow carefully planned routes, avoiding busy streets and traffic and riding mainly on bike paths, down Gothic alleyways, through parks and along the beach, so just pedal and enjoy the ride!
• Plaça Sant Jaume: Located at the centre of the original Roman settlement of Barcino, this plaza is home to the Ajuntament (City Hall) and Palau de la Generalitat (seat of the Catalan regional government).
• Plaça del Rei: This wholly preserved medieval courtyard of the Palau Reial (Royal Palace) is where Ferdinand and Isabella are supposed to have received Columbus on his return from the New World.
• La Catedral: This impressive Catalan gothic church is built on the site of a Roman temple and houses the tomb of Saint Eulàlia, the first patron saint of Barcelona.
• Palau de la Mùsica Catalana: One of the world’s most extraordinary concert halls, the Palace of Catalan Music was designed in the Catalan modernism style by the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner.
• La Sagrada Familia: Designed by Antonio Gaudi, it is an amazing piece of architecture that remains unfinished even after 100 years. Marvel at the expressionist artwork of the cathedral and its Nativity Façade where the theme of Christ’s birth and childhood is depicted.
• Parc de la Ciutadella: After the War of the Spanish Succession ended in 1714, a large fort was constructed on this site to keep the city in line. The fortress was demolished in 1869 and redesigned as a park containing a zoo, a boating lake, gardens and a large fountain worked on by architect Antonio Gaudi.
After exploring the sites of Barcelona, you will return back to the starting point of the tour.

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Fried sandwich stuffed with mango and yogurt is a delicious dish for breakfast or light meals. Also, the combination of mango and yogurt certainly stimulate our taste because of its gentle sweetness. Moreover, for those who love stuffed sandwiches, it is a great recommendation.
Peel mangoes and dice them into small pieces. Also, add yogurt and stir them gently.
Remove the edges of the sandwich slices. Then, place a moderate amount of the mixture at step 1 into the middle of one sandwich slice. After that, place another sandwich slice onto the stuff.
Beat chicken eggs into a large bowl and dip the stuffed sandwiches. Finally, heat up cooking oil in a pan and fry them until their color turns yellow.


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The Alexexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will be meeting at 7 pm on January 11, 2016 at the Bradlee Safeway Community Room, 3526 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia. Guest speaker will be Alexandria City Councilman John Chapman will speak about his vision for people who bike and walk in Alexandria.
2.	A law was enacted in Virginia last year to ensure that the City of Richmond did not lose VDOT road maintenance funds as a result of converting a few road lanes to bike lanes, with an understanding that this provision would be extended statewide in the current legislative session. A resident reported that action to extend the legislation statewide had not been taken. Councilman Chapman indicated he would ensure that the City’s Legislative liaison was aware of this issue.
3.	Alexandria recently posted signs “Bicyclists must stop” with Old Town Stop Signs. By singling out cyclists, the signs appear to condone stop-sign running by motor vehicles, rather than conveying a more appropriate message such as “All vehicles must stop”. The signage is also counter-productive to Alexandria’s efforts to attract visitors. Councilman Chapman was aware of the signs and the motivation behind them. He agreed that signage and enforcement targeting only bike riders was not the answer. He favored more education and enforcement more broadly aimed at safety for people who walk.
4.	Residents suggested other steps to improve safety for people who walk in the King Street/Union Street section of Old Town. Suggestions included implementing a planned Pedestrian Plaza for the unit block of King Street and follow-through on a recent feasibility study for modifying the 100 block of King street. Councilman Chapman indicated that it would be important to have clear objectives and metrics before implementing any of the feasibility study options.
5.	Multiple questions were asked about Capital Bikeshare, with residents indicating that there were opportunities to leverage existing Bikeshare stations in the Arlington portion of Fairlington, to better enable those residents to access places such as the Bradlee Shopping Center. Councilman Chapman indicated that he favored continuation of Bikeshare expansion, particularly in the West End. He saw opportunities, for example, to build out the Bikeshare network from the Van Dorn Metro Station to make that transit hub more accessible to people.
6.	Residents asked about initiatives to restore the 2.2 cent reservation of property tax to its original purpose as enacted in the FY2012 budget process, namely to fund capital transportation projects. In the current budget, only 10% of the 2.2 cent reservation is allocated to non-WMATA capital transportation projects. John indicated that restoration of the 2.2 cent reservation (known as the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)) was a big issue, particularly with respect to options for funding the City's contribution to WMATA's expenses; Council is planning discussions with staff about options in advance of this year’s budget discussions. Councilman Chapman indicated that restoration of the TIP to capital transportation projects was important for keeping promises made to residents when this reservation was established.
7.	A group of T.C. Williams High School sophomores asked questions related to their project to encourage more use of alternative transportation by developing an App, integrated across transportation modes, to provide more useful and real-time information to people. Councilman Chapman indicated that he strongly supported App development in the City of Alexandria for many purposes, and he would help the student with access to the City staff and others needed for their project to be successful.
8.	In response to questions, Councilman Chapman addressed numerous other issues from the need to remove impediments to busing by persons with disabilities, to restoration of City-maintained street lighting that was not working, to improving safety for people who walk and bike at the Duke Street and Telegraph Road interchanges, to crossing safety at numerous locations such as the Potomac Yard linear park.

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That saying “But first, coffee” could be stamped on my forehead. A coffee with cream, no sugar, followed by yogurt, berries, and granola (my go-to for any meal), scarfed down on my walk from my home to the studio.
At the end of the day, everything is up to me.
At the end of the day, everything is up to me…it’s a love/hate.
More materials and more coffee. If that doesn’t work, I clean my space. I work best on a clean and organized surface, but my jewelry workspace is generally a little chaotic. Believe it or not, I’ve had more than one design come out of simply the way things were piled onto the table. In the middle of the pile, a certain stone might be lying next to another unexpected element and in that moment the design clicks. So maybe chaos is not so bad after all.
I have a two-year-old, so Goodnight Moon or Goodnight Ocean, and then I tackle the 28,000 unread emails in my inbox.
What’s your favorite spot in the San Diego and why?
There is a section downtown, it’s maybe four square blocks around 7th and B, that when I walk through reminds me of a larger metropolitan area. It’s the combination of many things—the diversity of people, the busyness, the way the height of the buildings create shade—I love it. I am a city girl at heart.
The online retailer, Revolve, received our opening order today! We are thrilled to be working with them and look forward to seeing Mimi & Lu live on their site.
2. The contest will run until 11:59 p.m. PST on Thursday, February 12, after which a winner will be chosen at random.
We’re also offering a special 15% off your order for any My SoCal’d Life reader through the end of the month! Just enter SOCALD15 at checkout (ends 2/28/2015).
Just entered!! Love her pieces, and her mantra about her work being “all up to her.” It’s so powerful and so true.


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» A Mighty Leap for the USA?
The passage of the US healthcare bill is undoubtedly a major political triumph for President Obama. By 2019, almost all Americans will, at last, be covered by almost comprehensive health insurance. In the US context this is undeniably a major step forward. However, in terms of global national health system development, this brings the USA to something like the stage reached by the leading European nations a century ago.
Ideological imperatives inevitably forced the US President to extend existing insurance-based arrangements rather than attempt more radical alternatives. Unfortunately, whilst the extended arrangements are to be welcomed, insurance is a shaky foundation for covering health risks.
The general principle of commercial insurance is to decline to cover any risk which seems likely to occur. This is why, in the USA, those with dubious or uncertain health histories have been refused cover (or priced out of it) and why women (who are judged to be higher risk) frequently have to pay higher premiums.
Group insurance, particularly that provided by employers, has also proved to be unreliable. For example, it has been estimated that, in 2008, more than a million Americans lost their health insurance when they lost their jobs in the recession.
Insurance-based systems are also expensive to run. Commercial insurers will only cover high risks if they are guaranteed a government subsidy. The costs of running and policing a system based on individual payments and claims are high. These and associated costs have been estimated to absorb as much as 40% of health expenditure in the USA.
Even the best insurance cannot guarantee access to services when they are needed. The ‘health gaps’ in some states have been described as “shockingly wide”. For example, in some rural states, doctors are thin on the ground. Infant and maternal mortality rates approach third world levels in some areas. Apparently, in Montana, the average emergency response time is eighty minutes. Financial coverage is only the beginning: it needs to be matched by comprehensive planning and provision of services.
In reality, for most people, ill-health is a certainty, not a risk. Inevitable life events are simply not insurable on commercial terms. This is why most other developed nations have introduced more cost effective and equitable systems of service entitlement based on citizenship. These involve either government sponsored, non-commercial insurance or, in the case of the Nordic countries and the UK, tax-funded arrangements which cut out the middle man entirely. They also involve better planning of services on the ground.
So, well done Mr President! Now for the real challenge!
» Public services really are better!
As the Assembly seeks new legislative powers and as the general election approaches, is there still time to build the new Jerusalem somewhere along the M4?
Wales has eschewed much of the New Labour agenda as its fledgling Assembly increased in strength and bathed in clear red water. Within the NHS the use of market forces as a deliberate tool of policy to spur efficiency has been read the last rites as the new Health Boards come into being. NHS Wales is not in hock to expensive PFI schemes. Even England is now thinking of scrapping hospital car parking charges.
Obama struggles against the power of vested insurance and other interests in the USA as enough of that country continues to believe that Government is “bad” and individual freedom is “good”. Financial institutions have been seen to have no clothes as the complicated financial instruments which they invented and sold have managed to transfer wealth from the poor to the rich whilst simultaneously mortgaging the future earning power of most economies for the next decade. All this from a creed bowing before the wisdom of the market. “Wise” bankers who created the mess command millions “because they’re worth it” while the genial Terry Wogan’s daily army of 7 million TOGS seemingly cannot justify his more modest BBC fee just because it is paid by a public body acting for us all.
Is it too much to ask that the NHS – the antithesis of marked-based approaches to creating and distributing one form of wealth (personal and collective health) – should continue to show that an alternative creed can, and does make sense? Is it hoping for too much to expect the new Welsh Health Boards to cherish the Welsh tradition of solidarity that spawned the NHS and re-invent it for the 21st century? And is it still a good thing to have public services staffed by people whose worth and “output” is judged by the good they do, rather than by the price some arcane system of mathematics places on the few bits of healthcare it thinks it can value?


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Groups of 3 or more from the same office/institution will receive a 25% discount off the full registration fee. Registrants must call 216.448.8710 to receive a promotional code for special pricing.
Preregistrations are accepted until 2:00 pm ET on May 14, 2019. Please register on site after this date. In case of cancellation, email notification is required to issue your refund. A full refund will be made if canceled by April 15, 2019. After April 15, 2019, a $100 cancellation fee will be deducted from your refund. No refunds will be issued after May 1, 2019.
For questions about registration or cancellation, call 216.448.8710.


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- focus on the experience gained from DAB processes for those with a good basic understanding of DAB processes and procedures, but need in-depth practical knowledge and problem solving scenarios.
Mr. Axel V. Jaeger, Dipl. Ing., Dipl. Wirt. Ing.
He has been accredited 1999 to lecture FIDIC launch seminars as facilitator and is a certified FIDIC trainer of FIDIC and VBI and a regular speaker on FIDIC Users’ Conferences and Seminars.
In 1999 the New Red, Yellow, Silver and Green Books, known as the rainbow suit, were published under his significant contribution.
In the year 2001 he was elected for a four-year term of office by the majority of the international member associations as a Member of FIDIC’s Executive Committee, EC, with the prime responsibility of the Contracts Committee, CC and the Assessment Panel for Adjudicators, APA.
Currently he is working on the new international Operate, Design, Build, ODP Conditions of Contract, White Book Agreements and as Special Advisor on the update of the 1999 rainbow suit.
Please send a completed application form to e-mail: fidic@aces.rs not later than 09th November, 2018. Please be informed that eventually cancellation of a previously sent training application has to be sent in written form no later than 09.11.2018.


text: Already pushing thru January of 2017! I have my prices and sale prices posted on my site. Flat Rate, now I have had some customers ask me how I can offer flat rate prices? The truth is if I were not an owner / operated company I could not! I may end up spending 2 hours longer on a project that just is not going right, in other words it may be my fault, it may be the project just needed some extra work. The point being, if I hired help that extra time would simply have to be charged for. I think everyone understand that. Since I am self employed I can spend that extra time Helping out a customer and some customers do not realize the savings associated with having someone willing to honor a no hidden fee agreement. Most customers do! Most customers appreciate having the tub and tile refinished not simply painted.

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Elevate Destinations is an award-winning travel company and pioneer in the field of socially responsible luxury travel. We design travel experiences that support conservation and local communities without sparing comfort.
Responsible Travel's mission is to re-invent the tourism industry for the long term benefit of tourists, local communities and the world’s natural and cultural heritage.


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For sale is a MV Agusta F3 675 from 2012. The MV is completely umbebaut for track without road license, with lots of accessories!
Evotech gas cap Red / Black Elox.
Evotech handlebar weights red Elox.
Dynojet dynamometer 10.2014 - 97 kW on the coupling!

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As I have said in the past, restaurant week is the best and worst thing to happen to the Baltimore dining scene. While most restaurants limit their restaurant week offerings in order to still maximize profit, Kali’s Court defies this mold and still offers great food.
The restaurant itself is tucked behind a patio garden, right off of the cobblestones on Thames Street in Fells Point. Chances are there will be a Bentley or an AMG Benz out front, but don’t let that turn you away. The interior is two levels, in which thick wooden beams and dark brick provide the infrastructure and main accent of the restaurant. Fresh whole fish and shellfish on ice are on display off to the side of the restaurant, and chances are one of them will become your dinner. The main dining room is a bit dark, but very elegant. I would strongly encourage you to try to reserve a table in Kali’s garden patio. The greenery and various aquatic decorations make for a peaceful deviation from the busy street. If your table isn’t available immediately, make sure you try one of the signature cocktails at the bar – the sage Collins was especially delicious.
I have never dined there on an ordinary evening, but the restaurant week menu still offered many selections of fresh seafood – at a very reasonable price too. Selections for appetizers included tuna tartar, crab artichoke crisps, PEI mussels, grilled calamari and several small salads. A few people in my party ordered the mussels and tuna tartar. The tuna was a ruby red color with a wonderfully fresh flavor. It was minimally seasoned with olive oil and salt and then garnished with pickle chips and mandarin oranges. Tuna tartar can be a bit mundane; but Kali’s court rendition was a nice start to our meal and embraced the high quality fresh tuna meat. The PEI mussels were also very delicious. The large mussels were served in a Thai style coconut milk broth, which was infused with subtle aromatics to enhance the shellfish. The star of the appetizer offerings was the grilled calamari. Perfectly charred pieces of squid were topped with a fennel and shaved apple salad with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic. The smokiness of the squid worked so nicely with the fresh crunchy fennel and apple on top. My only complaint was that the calamari was a little overcooked, but still delicious nonetheless.
All the options for entrees were also very tempting, ranging from swordfish, whole bronzini, seafood pasta, and lamb shank. The star of the group was the whole roasted bronzini. The mild flaky fish was butterflied for presentation with a drizzle of olive oil, lemon and fresh parsley on top. As expected, the fish was very fresh and very delicious. The rather simple preparation highlighted the beauty of the fish . It was truly the perfect summer meal. The fish was accompanied with haricot vert and roasted potatoes, but unfortunately both were an after thought and had little flavor. Several people in my party settled on the swordfish, which I had a chance to sample. The swordfish steak was grilled and then served over lime accented rice and a corn salsa. The dish wasn’t the most creative, but was still very good. Swordfish can sometimes be a bit rubbery, but Kali’s preparation was perfectly cooked through with delicate seasoning. The lamb shank was a gargantuan hunk of meat, which was braised and then served with mash potatoes and sautéed spinach. Served in some of it’s reduced braising liquid, the lamb was ‘fall apart” tender and very tasty. The shank still had some of the marrow in tact, which was also a nice treat with the mash potatoes. Lastly, was the capellini pasta with fresh scallops, shrimp and mussels. The pasta was cooked al dente and then lightly tossed with butter and lemon juice. On top sat shrimp, mussels, and colossal sized grilled scallops. The scallops had a natural sweetness and tasted of the ocean, while being cooked just barely all the way through. I would have ordered the dish alone just for the scallops. The shrimp and mussels were both cooked well but didn’t have the most flavor. A bolder sauce for the pasta could have made the dish a bit more special, but it was still delicious.
Finally was dessert, which was a chef’s sampler of Mediterranean treats. Most of which were variations of baklava, with various preparations of filo dough with traditional custards. There was also a rich multilayered piece of chocolate cake served, which was a table favorite. All in all the meal was delicious and has been my best restaurant week meal to date. The $30 price tag for this restaurant week meal was truly a bargain relatively speaking. Considering the whole roasted bronzini alone is usually $36, I was able to enjoy that plus the grilled calamari and dessert for only $30. Unfortunately, the service was a bit lackluster at times, but in fairness our waiter did have more table than he could manage on that night. We didn’t mind waiting though because of the beautiful garden setting and perfectly cool summer night. Kali’s Court definitely impressed, and I look forward to eat there again to sample their non-restaurant-week offerings.


text: This week, the 96815 spent a few evenings at dusk on Diamond Head beach. If you were in the 96815 over the past few days, you may have had a chance to check out the full moon casting its light on the sandy sea cliffs that meet the deep blue sea below. Down the winding path from Diamond Head Road, the sky faded from white to blue with streaks of pink illuminated by the setting sun. We wish we could live on the sparkling sand of Diamond Head all week long; basking in the moonlight and listening to the waves crashing against the shore. Forget a week, maybe we will stay here for eternity. It was heavenly.


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ESCORTED Bus tour from New York. Combine a visit to one of the seven natural wonders of the world, Niagara Falls, and experience the international flair of Canada. We’ll visit Toronto, Canada's cosmopolitan city on the shores of Lake Ontario. Continue to the 1,000 Islands region known for its spectacular natural beauty, a water wonderland along the St. Lawrence River.
Day 1: New York – Niagara Falls.
Day 2: Niagara Falls – Toronto – 1,000 Islands.
This morning we'll enjoy breathtaking views of the Falls. We will take a cruise on Niagara River, aboard the Maid of the Mist for amazing close-ups at the base of the thundering waterfalls (seasonally). Then continue to Toronto, Canada's cosmopolitan city on the shores of Lake Ontario. Upon arrival see the historic and modern municipal buildings, the Parliament and colorful Chinatown. Stop at the world-renown Eaton Center, home to over 350 shops and services all under one roof. We will continue to the 1,000 Island Region for your overnight.
Day 3: 1,000 Islands – New York.
Round trip transportation from New York City; 2 Nights Hotel; Professional and courteous tour director; Fully guided sightseeing tour of upstate New York and Niagara Falls; Cruise aboard Maid of the Mist ( seasonal ); Toronto City Tour; 1,000 Island Cruise (seasonal).
Transportation to and from departure location; Gratuity (We recommend to tip $10.00 per passenger per day to the Driver and Guide.); Meals and Personal expenses.
Available: Wednesdays; Dates: May 11, 25 / June 15, 29 / July 13, 27 / August 10, 24 / September 14, 28 / October 5, 26.


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Oh that’s so nice! I sometimes think I’m just chatting to myself with these posts so it’s great to know that you’re enjoying them. I think 5 months was a turning point for me too. They go through some massive developments after that which makes them more fun and interactive. Just enjoy the magic time between now and crawling when they don’t go anywhere! I love the active phase but bye bye sitting nicely in a coffee shop. Hahaha!
I love the walking! He is so happy and liberated. Where I live all the children are semi-feral so my guy is nothing. Haha!


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wow your guest with this Jumbo size 40 inches glossy blue "1" Balloons. Self-sealing, premium helium quality balloon that is perfect for all party occasion! Decorate with foil balloons to form a fantastic party centerpiece that is memorable for years to come!
With this kit will receive: (1) 34" Giant Red Number 1 Foil Balloon, (1) 30" Cow Shape Foil Balloon and (1) 25" Pig Shape Foil Balloon, (1) 22" Barnyard Fun Shape Foil Balloon, (2) 18" Western Birthday Foil Balloons, (6) 11" Latex balloons 2-brown, 2-red and 2-Cow Print. All balloons are new and shipped uninflated. Just add helium!

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Fatality in F is the fourth book in Alexia Gordon’s Gethsemane Brown. The world-class musician and amateur sleuth teaches music at an all boys school in a small village in Ireland, with the closest urban center being Cork. She has a knack for being in the right place at the wrong time-or is that the wrong place at the right time?-and finding herself in the middle of murder and mayhem.
Now, straight off, I’m not someone who reads a lot of amateur sleuth books. They (no pun intended!) have to strike the right chord with me. However, I’ve been very focused on expanding my reading and try to approach every book with an open mind.
I suppose it’s also worth noting that I used to live in Ballincollig, which is on the outskirts of Cork, not far from Blarney Castle, so I have a limited scope of reference for Ireland, along with an Irish Catholic grandmother and a grandfather who was an Orangeman. Ireland has a special place in my heart, and this setting gave me a double dose of fear starting this book. Would it deliver?
Yes. And then, when Gethsemane’s ghost roommate, Eamon, shows up, my response to the question was Hell yes.
Gethsemane has a keen mind, as well as an open mind. One of the things that makes her an ideal amateur sleuth is that she doesn’t outright dismiss possibilities, even when she sounds like she’s skeptical. I absolutely loved the banter between her and Eamon and the comic touch that brings. Since I read an arc I’m technically not supposed to quote from it, but Eamon had a laugh-out-loud-funny line in there that was so good I had to share it with my husband, who (even out of context without reading the book) could appreciate the sentiment.
Gordon’s strengths come through in developing strong, likable characters that you want to spend time with. She’s also built some great relationship dynamics among her group of teachers and garda.
New readers shouldn’t be deterred; Gordon gives you enough to ground yourself in past events and relationship dynamics to be able to dig right in and keep you from feeling lost. I’m not one who really worries about these things, so it might have been a bit more than I needed, but I’m an anomaly as a reader that way so that should not be taken as a criticism at all. I know how important it is to readers to not feel like they’re missing something because of prior books they haven’t read.
There’s a whole lot to love in this book. The narrative flows steadily, with plenty of revelations along the way that shape the investigation and keep you guessing. Believable characters fill the pages, and these are people you want to spend time with. They aren’t all perfect and polished and simple, but their quirks are part of what make them so endearing.
I thought I knew who the murderer was at 68%, and I was wrong.
If you like amateur sleuth stories with some woo woo, you will love this book and shouldn’t hesitate to dive right in. Or better, still, pick up Murder in G Minor, Death in D Minor and Killing in C Sharp along with Fatality in F and indulge yourself with a new favorite author who I expect will be delighting readers for years to come.
And even if amateur sleuth stories aren’t usually your thing, there’s a lot of heart here. This was a fun read that I did not want to put down and I was eager to get back to the story and the new friends Gordon breathed life into so effectively. And some serious kudos to Gordon for the research she must have done into illnesses, pharmaceuticals, botany … The details she weaves in infuse the story with authenticity while establishing motive.
Posted on February 22, 2019 by Sandra RuttanPosted in Female & Diverse Authors, ReviewsTagged Alexia Gordon, amateur sleuth, Ireland, Music, supernatural, woo woo.

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If you need virgin coconut oil for say, acne treatment, for skin care, for fighting flu or simply for health benefits, then you really need to learn how to choose the best virgin coconut oil to fulfill your needs.
Crystal clear like water is what you should check for when virgin coconut oil is in liquid form. If it looks cloudy, it may be due to the low surrounding temperature since virgin coconut oil starts to solidify below 76 °F (24 °C).
It should not appear yellowish. Yellow hue is the characteristic of refined coconut oil, not virgin coconut oil.
And when it turns solid under 76 °F (24 °C), it should appear as white as snow, not even a tinge of yellow.
My years of coconut oil experience tells me that the best virgin coconut oil should have some soft, foggy stuff settling to the bottom. This is the essential characteristic of a good virgin coconut oil, which I call it the "Mother", just as in the case of apple cider vinegar.
But I notice that many brands do not seem to understand this and filter off the essence so that the oil appears completely clear without settlement. What a shame!
Because it is cold-pressed from fresh coconut meat, virgin coconut oil should carry its intrinsic coconut-y fragrance. But depending on the place where coconut trees are grown and the methods they use to extract the oil, the aroma can differ significantly.
You just have to test out different brands to find the one that gives you the best aroma that soothes you.
When you choose a virgin coconut oil that is organic, that is of course better than non-organic virgin coconut oil because it is free from pesticides. But it would also mean that it's relatively pricey.
Oil companies tend to use chemical solvent such as hexane to increase the yield. If the virgin coconut oil is extracted without using this chemical or others, this is the best quality virgin coconut oil you can ever own. Again, it will cost you more for being chemical-free.
These are the 5 basics to help you pick the best virgin coconut oil.
In fact, there is one more which may or may not appear critical to you – the type of container that is used to hold the oil. You'll definitely come across virgin coconut oil being commonly packed in plastic container. Only a couple of companies provides the option of glass jar or bottle to hold the oil.
Using glass is of course, better since you won't have to worry about having plastic tainting the oil when leaching occurs. But some people do not mind as long as the oil still smells and tastes like coconut. Of course, the price is still the main concern since plastic is relatively cheaper and having a glass-held virgin coconut oil is not necessary to them. What do you think?


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