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Yesterday, Dr. Morgentaler died at the age of 90. For those who are not Canadian - Dr. Morgentaler is the person who brought to the Supreme Court of Canada the case that struck down Canada's abortion law as being unconstitutional in 1988.
It was a landmark decision - one that made it clear that a woman alone has the right to autonomy over her own body and that the law as it was, was an infringement on a woman's constitutional rights. The law as it was before 1988 imposed considerable barriers to accessing abortion in Canada. An abortion had to be medically indicated and approved by a panel of physicians as being appropriate. A woman could not have an abortion "just because" she did not want to endure pregnancy and childbirth. As a result, illegal abortions and their consequences were far more common. It is also likely that more children were put up for adoption, more children may have been neglected or abused, more women were derailed from the pursuit of education or careers. To the degree that Dr. Morgentaler made certain that women could determine for themselves whether or not to take on the mantle of pregnancy and childbirth, and improved the lives of women and children - he is a man who is to be applauded.
Although abortion remains controversial in Canada - a woman's right to access one is clear and it is a decision that is hers alone. Her care provider is not obligated to perform an abortion, but is obligated to not interfere with her right to access one.
Shockingly, the situation surrounding patient choice cesarean in Canada is more akin to the situation facing women wanting to access abortion prior to 1988. Currently, access to patient choice cesarean is subject to the whims of care providers and facilities and it seems as though some doctors and hospitals interfere with a woman's right to choose cesarean with impunity. In any other context - such interference with a patient's autonomy would rightfully be met with outrage, but when it comes to patient choice cesarean it seems as though the interference is met by only judgement for the woman who wants a cesarean. It seems as though the idea that a woman has the right to decide what is done with her body is forgotten when the decision is about how her child is born, even though the consequences of that choice are borne by the woman and her child alone.
As a result, women are often denied informed consent and informed choice in childbirth. As a result, tokophobic women, unsure of their ability to access a patient choice cesarean, may choose to abort much wanted children. As a result, some women who are subjected needlessly to a delivery they did not choose may suffer from PTSD. As a result, some women might have difficulties bonding with their children. Some may choose to only have one child. As a result, full reproductive freedom in Canada remains elusive.
There's a lot that can be learned by Canada's approach to abortion and applied to the situation regarding patient choice cesareans in Canada. I hope that one day - a woman's right to choose a cesarean and to informed consent will be as respected and as tolerated as her right to choose an abortion.
I have written previously about the case of Monica Cojucaru - a Romanian mother who endured an attempted vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) that resulted in an emergent cesarean and permanent brain damage to her son, Eric. She sued, she won at trial (a $4 million dollar judgement) - and they appealed, in part because substantial portions of the judgement were taken from the plaintiff's submission. The appeal was allowed - and Cojucaru appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada. The case was heard in November, and today, the Supreme Court issued its decision.
To the relief of many lawyers and judges, the plagiarism was found to be acceptable.
To my relief - the court confirmed that Mrs. Cojucaru had the right to informed consent, and that Dr. Yue failed to acquire informed consent from Mrs. Cojucaru to undergo a VBAC and as a result Dr. Yue was found liable to Mrs. Cojucaru and her son for the damages that resulted from his delivery. Logically, this means that Mrs. Cojucaru had the right to choose a repeat cesarean for the delivery of her son as that was the alternative treatment that could have been undertaken.
So if a woman has a right to informed consent to undergo a VBAC (implying a right to choose a repeat cesarean), does she have the right to a primary elective cesarean and does the failure to obtain consent for a vaginal delivery result in a liability should a vaginal delivery be imposed upon her?
Maternal request cesarean is a women's rights issue - every bit as much as abortion or participation in the paid labour force, or the right to vote or own property. At its very core, it about a woman's right to self determination - her right to choose what to do with her own body, her right to decide which risks she is willing to accept and which risks she refuses. It is about a woman's right to be treated the same as any other patient - and not differently because she is a maternity patient. Both access to choice and recourse for unreasonable denial of choice is needed. I look forward to the day when I will know that a similar experience is extremely unlikely to happen to another woman - and while that day is closer now than it was three years ago, there is still a ways to go.
It is frustrating knowing that planning a homebirth in British Columbia, even a home birth after a previous cesarean is far easier than planning an elective cesarean. Finding a care provider who is willing to facilitate a maternal request cesarean is difficult as they do not generally advertise that they are willing to facilitate a woman's desire for one - and many family physicians, midwives and OBGYN's do not support maternal choice cesarean. This is despite rather clear evidence that a planned cesarean at 39 or greater weeks poses some health and safety advantages for the child and may be comparably safe for the mother as a planned vaginal delivery. Personally, I believe that planned maternal request cesarean at 39 weeks' is a far less risky proposition than planned home birth and a far, far less risky proposition than planned home birth after a previous cesarean.
If it is a matter of cost - I would think that there are some very strange economics at work. A single preventable brain injury or death would make the cost difference between planned home birth and planned cesarean disappear many times over. Even a preventable pelvic floor injury that results in some incontinence nearly obliterates the cost difference. Further - home birth does not eliminate the need for hospital resources to be available as many home births (upwards of 40 percent in first time mothers) result in a transfer to hospital. In deed, planned cesareans could be cost competitive with planned vaginal deliveries as the ability to plan resource availability is improved.
At the end of the day - I cannot see how one choice (planned home birth, and planned home birth after cesarean) is widely supported in British Columbia, and another choice - maternal request cesarean - generates a kind of loathing usually reserved for pregnant women who choose to light up publicly while swilling Manhattens and Martinis.


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Transient Records was founded in West London in 1994 by Russel Coultart and Lawrence Cooke (Disco Volante) to release their own tracks and those from other artists on the London party scene. Music policy was mostly Trance and Psy/Goa-Trance.
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Developed by Tangentlemen under the banner of Santa Monica Studio’s external development group, Here The Lie is an uncanny horror experience where death is not a checkpoint. Delve into an inescapable, surreal world where unsettling encounters and environments come to life.
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DAWSON CREEK, B.C. -- The British Columbia government has added a month to its consultations on caribou conservation because of community concerns over logging, backcountry access and talks with First Nations.
"This is clearly an issue that has enraged some people and has inflamed passions," said Premier John Horgan in Dawson Creek, a small city in northeastern B.C.

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CallCabinet Launches New Channel Partner Program | Company Newsroom of CallCabinet Corp.
BOCA RATON, Fla., October 18, 2018	(Newswire.com) - CallCabinet, a leader in cloud-based Contact Center services, announced today its CallCabinet Partner Program. The program is designed to enlist new ITSP, CLEC and ILEC partners to support its Enterprise SaaS ATMOS Interaction Compliance and Quality Management service. The new program will include their existing partners and offer new enhancements designed to expand the CallCabinet brand while offering partners a significant value.
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CallCabinet ATMOS has been deployed in many countries throughout the world and has grown at an exponential rate. At present, CallCabinet has recorded over half a billion calls throughout the world, making it one of the largest single platforms available for interaction recording. The ATMOS offering includes encrypted Call Recording that meets compliance standards including GDPR, MiFID II, PCI DSS, Dodd-Frank, SOX, HIPAA and many more. Additionally, the ATMOS Quality Management options include screen capture, PCI DSS redaction, Agent Scoring, and a complete reports package. ATMOS is marketed as a SaaS subscription service, offering customers a “pay as you grow” monthly business model that makes it easy to deploy and expand as the Contact Center or Enterprise grows. Find out more by visiting www.callcabinet.com.

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The planned U.S. troop withdrawal opens up a void in the north and east of Syria, and the conflicts and rivalries among all the powers in the Middle East are converging to fill it.
The sudden American decision to pull out its 2,000 troops has forced a reassessment of old alliances and partnerships. The Syrian government, the Kurds, Russia, Iran, Israel and Turkey have all had a hand in the country’s nearly eight-year war each in a way, fighting its own war for its own reasons within Syria.
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In case y'all missed it, the Marlins decided to call up top pitching prospect Andrew Heaney Monday afternoon. First, he’s an immediate add in all formats. So stop reading and go grab him now. (Brief watch glance) Welcome back. In his 76.2 innings in 2014, the lefty's fanning over nine batters per nine, upping that number to 10.57 in his 23 AAA innings. And the best part? No control issues. He's sporting a 5.27 K/BB ratio and a 22% SOBB across both levels.
Rest of the season, I have him ranked as my 61st starting pitcher. That’s one spot behind Jered Weaver, one ahead of Ervin Santana. And that’s a middle, because his upside’s much higher than those two. Some rookie struggles should be expected despite the great home ballpark and weak, strikeout prone division. Ideally, the move is to pick up Heaney, and start offering trades to your league mates who may be blinded by the light hype. He’ll be a quality SP 5 or 6 rest of the season, but you can likely sell him for more than that right now.


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Posted on 08/05/2016 by Jeremy Bailey	in Around Town and tagged Atlanta Braves, baseball, Cleveland Indians, Daniel Murphy, Major League Baseball, Nationals, Nationals Park, San Francisco Giants, Star Wars Day, Stephen Strasburg, Teddy Roosevelt.
11 things to look forward to on the Nationals’ homestand.
1) July’s NL Player of the Month. Yes, indeed, Daniel Murphy is honored again this month (he also won in May), hitting .346. He leads the league in batting average (.356) and hits (136).
2) Star Wars Day! On August 13th get a spiffy Nationals Star Wars t-shirt (only 20,000 of you). Plus Star Wars characters will roam around for photo ops. I predict: all Ewoks.
3) Giants. The Nats and Giants are battling hard for the #1 seed in the playoffs. The two teams split a 4-game series in SF from July 28-31. This is a 3-game set, so someone has to win. Never tell me the odds.
4) July’s NL Pitcher of the Month. Wow, Stephen Strasburg wins it. Two Nationals in the same month! He went 4-1 with a 2.08 ERA. And he did the Kessel run in 12 parsecs.
5) Coast Guard Day. On August 5th, the Nationals honor the Jedi Council….err… U.S. Coast Guard.
6) Free coffee. Peet’s will offer free coffee samples on August 7th outside the Center Field Gates.
7) $1 ice cream. August 10th by Good Humor. These are the treats you are looking for.
8) Two months left. The season is winding down, the playoff picture is shaping up. The Nationals only have four more homestands. If you were planning to catch a game and haven’t yet, your chances are dwindling.
9) Food Drive nets you free tickets. On August 6th and 7th, bring non-perishable items to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank. Donate four or more items and get two tickets to a game.
10) Fireworks. After the game on August 12th, stay for an explosion of post-game fireworks. Sponsored by the Rebellion.
11) Teddy! He keeps winning the President Races. Because he’s that good. It’s not rigged at all. He leads the standings over George (14-11). May the Teddy be with you.


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Early Childhood Assessment presents a thorough, step-by-stepapproach to the comprehensive psychological assessment of youngchildren. In addition to covering major psychological tests, thisinvaluable resource includes specific guidelines and formats forinterviewing parents and other caregivers, observing children andcaregiver-child interaction, conducting dynamic assessments,writing reports, and evaluating outcomes of recommendedinterventions.
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Chapter 2: Observing Children, Programs, and Teachers.
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How are we gonna decide the continuation plot of manga?
Forums / Animanga / The Forums' Manga / Old Threads / How are we gonna decide the continuation plot of manga?
Well, when we make the beginning plot, how are we gonna decide the continuations?
like we all have different ideas, so any ideas on how the system should be set up?
and also, if every user in this forum would come in see the posts for wat idea we should put in the manga, whouldnt the suspense be gone?
RE: How are we gonna decide the continuation plot of manga?
Once the project leader is made, there will be a private froum for the people working on the manga. so we will descuss the comtinuation in there.
Besides there will probably be a panel of story writers to discuss the plot between themselves before anything plotwise is decided.
So everyone is going to suggest their idea, and then they'll decide which one is the best. If anyone is scared to be a wrtier because of this don't be. Be very, very, very scared...No seriously, if I get to be made writer, I'll see to it that everyone has something to say, and that everyone has fun in doing it. Have faith in me. Things like how it'll be done will probably told to us by ol'Sparksy, but in the end it'l probably come down to how the writers want it.
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Whitney Houston was remembered on both sides of the Atlantic on Sunday night at both the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles and the Baftas in London. Jennifer Hudson performed a fitting tribute with the track ‘I Will Always Love You’, the Dolly Parton song that Houston made famous on the soundtrack to The Bodyguard in which Whitney starred.
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In Touch reports that Whitney Houston and hubby Bobby Brown were spotted making out like teenagers while at the Manhattan Ocean Club.
“If you didn’t know them, you’d think they’d just met,” an onlooker remarked.
Whitney is reportedly back in the studios working on brand new material for an upcoming album.
Whitney Houston will release ‘Whitney Houston One Wish – The Holiday Album’ on 18 of November.
The album contains 11 tracks, including a version of ‘Little Drummer Boy’ on which Whitney is joined by her daughter, Bobbi Kristina. The album was co-produced by Mervyn Warren and Whitney Houston.
You can expect to hear numbers like ‘The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)’, ‘Cantique De Noel (O Holy Night)’, ‘One Wish (For Christmas)’, ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’, ‘O Come O Come Emanuel’, ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’, ‘The First Noel’ and et cetera.
Apparently, now that powerful vocalistress Whitney Houston has split with her publicist Nancy Selzer, the diva has had trouble finding a replacement.
A number of other high-profile celebrity publicists are steering clear of the troubled star.
”She’s just not worth the trouble,” remarked a major Hollywood spin doctor.
Whitney Houston recently gave fans a real life dose of ‘Whatchulookinat’ when she and husband Bobby Brown pulled into the La Quinta Inn in Alpharetta, Georgia.
“Is it really her?” excited guests were wondering when she pulled up in a 2002 Porsche convertible.
Bobby hustled her onto the elevator to avoid causing an additional scene.
New details on Whitney Houston’s upcoming album have emerged. Unfortunately, it’s not good news for Whitney fans.
The singer decided at the last minute that everything intended for her first new video in two years, ‘Whatchulookinat’, was wrong, particularly the script, so she didn’t show up to the shoot.
The song’s cold reception from radio and reviewers may mean the song won’t be the first out on her new album, an album which is being plagued by delays over Whitney missing studio appointments.
Whitney Houston recently got her brand new song ‘Whatcha Lookin’ At’ released. It may or may not be a Whitney’s single but whatever it is, the song will obviously be a taste of things to come from the diva and will most likely be part of the untitled album, that’s due out in mid September.
The song was leaked over New York radio, on the 10th of July. Nobody knows who leaked it.
Whitney has been the subject of gossip and rumors as her career slid. Her rocky marriage to Bobby Brown has been fodder for tabloids, and there are persistent rumors of drug abuse. Besides that, the press has been hounding her over her massive loss of weight.
A while back, Whitney told Yahoo that she doesn’t feel a need to top herself with her new material. She says she just thinks about doing quality work.


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When did it become desirable to be mediocre?
Since when is mediocrity the new gold standard? All-too-often I hear people start their sentences with, “Well, at least…(insert consolation prize here).” It seems that we have collectively lost our competitive spirit – the desire to be the best. When did we decide to give up? When did we decide that it’s okay to just be good enough? When did we decide to settle? Personally, I believe complacency is the number one killer of dreams. The greats are great because they found their passion and worked hard to perfect their crafts. Try finding a great author who is not an avid reader, a musician who doesn’t love and collect music, a strong CEO who doesn’t keep up with current trends, or a top athlete who doesn’t train. When I see a person miserable on the job or a child fighting for the chance to read, go to school or have clean drinking water, I’m reminded just how important it is to never settle. If you try your best, then the best is all you can do. However, if you say you tried your best to cover up a lack of effort, that's the mentality we need to change. Always strive for better.
Be a student of your craft. Read anything and everything you can. Study anything in your field and anything that may have an effect on it. Be well-rounded. Check out blogs, podcasts, YouTube, wherever you can get information, get it. Oh yeah, and don’t forget about PEOPLE. Have a conversation and learn something.
If you’re good, spend time with somebody better, faster, stronger, etc.
Take the next challenge. When you’ve mastered a certain level, step up. Rise to the occasion.
Recruit a mentor. If you find an expert in the field, reach out to them and develop your skills.
Never be too pleased with yourself. If you do something great, good. Now, do better.
What do you think? Why is mediocrity praised? Where have we gone wrong? What are we doing right? What suggestions do you have to be the best?


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You have probably heard about employee of the month programs. You know, those programs where you get the great parking space and your framed picture on the wall. They are so popular that they have made movies and memes about them. They has been around for so long that you probably not only participated in one of them as an employee but also tried to launch one in your business. More often that not though these programs fail because of poor execution, manager subjectivity, and inconsistency. Ultimately you lose buy-in from those the programs were created to inspire- your team.
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Our MoPS mums will be the first to admit that being a mum is not always easy. MoPS began in US army bases where stressed mums would meet up for the usual heart to heart, but cleverly a few would take it in turns to act as creche so the others could chat in peace. Our group is run by some very nice members of our church who know that without the help and support of mums in the same boat, these early years can feel isolating and lonely especially when everyone else seems so happy.
At MoPS we usually enjoy a bit of creativity, talks, some fabulous homemade cakes and a cuppa or two. We have an excellent team of DBS checked church volunteers who look after the children with separate rooms for babies and for toddlers whilst our mums are pampered in the luxury of uninterrupted adult conversation.
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Take a look to the pull request to find the new parameters “amlogic_grabber” and “ge2d_mode”.
3 commits changed 22 files with 326 additions and 237 deletions.
Open a SSH connection and enter this command. The default value is 8 (8MB) and this command will change it to 64MB. I did not have any slowdown yet after 1-2h.
You will need to execute the above again if you apply an update ie nightly.
Another try what I am right now testing: change the freerun_mode. I think it doesn’t matter if amvideocap or ge2d is used. I did not see any slow down yet with a value of 3.
Remember: after a power down or reboot you have to set the parameter again.
I haven’t modified the freerun_mode in any way so this means that 3 was always the default value for me.
I did it to fix the hyperion with 4K H265 content.
Unfortunately I still get the slowdowns occasionally.
I found another hardcoded frame buffer in the source. I increased it from 16MB to 64MB and got no slow down yet. You will get slow downs when you have video running and handling the OSD. But no slow down when only video get played.
It is right now a modified 8.95.7. Tomorrow I will add more versions.
Ay you try amvideocap0 as grabber as I did not get any slow down after 4h.
what do we have to install to test your latest fixes?
just update via .tar and update hyperion? what about the config? back to “default” or shall i try it with the grabber above?
To try ge2d you can use the .1 version from repository. amvideocap0 is the default. So if you want to use ge2d you have to modify the hyperion.json.config.
For the slow down you can use my compiled images.tar and update the system as normal.
I’m a bit confused here: do I need to insert the above two value (amlogic_grabber, ge2d_mode) here, replace some lines with the two, or remove all the lines and insert only the two?
Did any of your fixes work in the end? This crap got even worse in Kodi 18 - Leia. I’m now getting like 3-4 slodowns during an episode of Game Of Thrones.
I never have seen an slow down since upgrade to 8.99.2.
Addon from repository, 9.0.100.1, amvideocap0 used.
Hmmm, can anyone else confirm this? I’m currently on Librelec on my hyperion box, but will switch to Corelec if there are no slowdowns.
I still get the slowdowns on S912 and latest CE 8.99.2 + Hyperion.ng from repo.
Do you mean that You used type amlogic and device /dev/amvideocap0 ?
I played around and installed Boblight from the official repository, uploaded my sketch on Arduino (controlling lights) and it works. I didn’t notice any slowdowns either, though I can’t say for sure there wouldn’t be any in the long run.
The problem however is that performance of Boblight is way worse than Hyperion. While Hyperion provides super smooth transitions and uses less cpu, Boblight looks choppy/flickery and uses more cpu. The choppiness of transitions bothered me so much, I went back to Hyperion.
So it might be there’s indeed something in Hyperion that doesn’t play well with amlogic. I’m rooting and really hoping someone knowledgeable and smart enough figures this out as Hyperion is just perfect except for the bloody slowdowns.
I still testing new things.
I getting slow downs on h264 material so I modified the codec for h264 and right now I am testing the modifications. But I am sure the slow downs are related to the Linux kernel.
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[ 2297.692528@7] DI: di_unreg_process vf unreg cost 10 ms.
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[ 2300.179405@1] codec:first check in vpts <0x30:0x3a4e> ok!
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For those of you planning a holiday to Germany why not head to one of the country's most unique cities, the thousand-year old city of Wuppertal, whose ribbon-like structure hugs the steep hillsides along the Wupper River. It's an interesting place to visit, popular for its floating trams, providing a simple, fast and cheap way of getting around. With so much to see around the city it is best to hire a car. Book cheap car hire in Wuppertal right here in advance, and let us compare the market to help find you the best deals online, from top suppliers like Europcar and Budget. With your own vehicle you will be able to make the decisions and plan your days fully, to gain the most out of your holiday.
Wuppertal, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany was original named Barmen-Elberfeld but after 1930 it was changed to Wuppertal ('Wupper Valley'). Roughly 362,000 people call Wuppertal as home. Wuppertal is a major industrial hub where Aspirin, the most famous pain-killer was invented by Bayer. The city is also producing the most in-demand products like textiles, chemicals, medicine (Bayer), rubber, electric, vehicles and printing equipment.
Travellers will be awed by its thousands of national monument buildings, many of which dating back to the periods of Art Nouveau, classicism, and Bauhaus. A tour of the city takes you to its main sights and attractions which include Engels' house (Engelshaus), Wuppertal Zoo (the largest and prettiest zoos in Germany), and the Von der Heydt Museum, one Germany's most important museum displaying one of the first of Picasso's works.
The never-to-be-missed point in your itinerary should be the Schwebebahn Wuppertal monorail, one of the most unusual public transport systems in the world established in 1901. This inverted monorail had been used as background in a number of scenes in the movie Der Krieger und die Kaiserin (The Princess and the Warrior).
Like other German cities, Wuppertal boasts of a local beer exclusively brewed in the city and is best enjoyed at the Wuppertaler Brauhaus, originally a swimming pool but today is a busy and modern brewery located close to the center of the city. A trip to Wuppertal would not be complete without sipping this local brew.
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Paxos, the baby of the Ionian Islands, is a cluster of small islands and rocky islets, the largest of which are Paxi and Antipaxos. They are located 7 miles south of Corfu, at a distance of 8 miles from the coast of Epirus in nort–western Greece and 12 miles from the town of Parga. Both Paxos and Antipaxos have a lizard-like, long and narrow shape. The islands cover an area of 19 square kilometres and 3 square kilometers respectively.
Paxos is an island of endless olive groves and Antipaxos one large vineyard. The eastern coastlines of the island are smooth, while the west coasts are bold and abrupt with remarkable natural formations: caves, arches, dome-shaped forms, sheer cliffs etc. The capital of Paxos is Gaios, a picturesque village build around a port which is protected by two small islands, Agios Nikolaos and Panagitsa.
At the northern tip of the island sits beautiful Lakka, whilst on the east coast nestles the charming village of Loggos. Today, Paxos has a permanent population of approximately 2,300 inhabitants and during the summer months, the island welcomes more than 200,000 visitors.
The inhabitants of Paxos are warm and extremely hospitable people who possess a love for tradition yet embrace all developments of contemporary Europe. As a result the islands have been declared Cultural Village of Europe for the year 2004, an institution which aims to make know and preserve village life across Europe.
As part of the celebrations in honour of being the Cultural Village of Europe, Paxos will be the hosting of many cultural events and pan-European meetings during 2004.


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Highlights of our Ceja Vineyards wine cruise to Alaska aboard Celebrity Solstice. Ports included: Ketchikan, Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Skagway & Victoria B.C. 7 days of delicious food, wine, adventures and unforgettable memories with 84 of our fabulous wine club members and familia! Can you beat that?
Beauty + Wildlife - I had high expectations of beautiful landscapes and scenery but was absolutely blown away! I’ve also never seen so many Bald Eagles and whales in my life.
Food + Wine - If you enjoy fresh seafood like crab, salmon and halibut there’s no better place than Alaska! Aboard the Celebrity Solstice we hosted 7 private Ceja wine and food focused events. Top events included: A 4 course luncheon paired with our vino, a cooking demonstration paired with Ceja wine (we made chilaquiles paired with our Pinot Noir), and a Salsa dance and wine drinking party! This cruise is meant for foodies and winos who love nature's paradise.
Company You keep - We went with 84 of our awesome wine club members and it made the experience 10 times better! It was a unique and fun bonding experience who are forever linked to our familia as lifelong friends.
Excursions - When in port you MUST take advantage of each destination in Alaska. Top excursions included: A Bald Eagle wilderness boat ride and crab feast (Ketchikan). Cruising through Glacier Bay. Get your cameras ready! (Tracy Arm Ford). Canoe trip to Mendenhall Glacier + waterfall (Juneau). Taking a train ride through the White Pass and Yukon Route then biking down the mountain. Scary but so fun! (Skagway). Lastly, walking through the magical Butchart Gardens at dusk (Victoria, BC).
So, who's coming on our next wine club cruise?!
October in Napa is picturesque and magical. The change in season is like a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors displaying burnt orange, red and yellow hues throughout the sweeping vineyards while intoxicating smells of wood burning chimneys linger in every pocket of wine country. It also marks the beginning of the holiday season welcoming a shift to fall fashion trends, boots and layers!
As a kid, one of my family's traditions was to visit Stanley Lane Pumpkin Patch and almost 30 years later, it's still here! It was nostalgic reminiscing of my childhood while strolling through and picking out the perfect pumpkins to decorate our tasting rooms. It's truly the simple joys in life that keep us young, spirited and happy.
Chiang Mai, Thailand – also referred to the “Rose of the North” embodies delicate beauty with endless mountains, colorful hill tribes, a playground for seasoned travelers, a paradise for shopaholics and a delicious delight for adventure seekers. Part two of our trip was underway and I couldn’t wait to hit the ground running. Two things were absolutely for certain in our itinerary: visit the Elephant Nature Park and enroll in the Chiang Mai Thai Farm Cooking School.
After two full days in Bangkok, we were ready for a change of scenery of semi relaxation filled with non-stop eating, drinking and exploration. In comparison to the bustling streets of Bangkok, Chiang Mai has a tranquil, mystical and welcoming energy that instantaneously makes you feel at home. We had three full days to explore this ancient city surrounded by history that dates back to the 1200’s. Pretty rad!
11am - Flight arrives to Chiang Mai - the adventure begins!
Hotel: We stayed at the Jangmuang Boutique House selected for it’s traditional “Lanna Style” architecture located in the Old City and situated in walking distance to Nimmanhaemin Road – the epicenter of artsy and hipster Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai is overflowing with ancient Buddhist Temples (Wats), and within the city and its outskirts, there are over 300 temples that reflect the glory of the ancient Lanna kingdom. Considering our limited time, we selected to explore: Wat Chedi Luang (built around the 1400’s), Wat Phra Singh (best example of Lanna Style architecture and culture) and the Wat Suan Dok (home to the brilliant gold and white Chedis and campus of the Buddhist Monk University). Each Wat showcases intricate carvings, stunning gold Buddhas, painted murals and a colorful display of monks assembled for prayer. I couldn’t get enough!
4:00pm - 5:00pm - Take a power break and cool off at your hotel/hostel or neighborhood watering hole for some Chang beer + Thai snacks.
5:15 - 6:30pm - Book a traditional Thai Massage. There are literally hundreds of Thai massage parlors scattered throughout the city walls. Depending on your comfort level, you can choose an air-conditioned parlor or enjoy an outdoor massage on the streets painted with people, bars, restaurants and shops. The most attractive part is the cost. Dirt-cheap friends! A 60-minute massage costs less than $10 US. I highly recommend entertaining a daily massage (we did!).
7:00pm - 9:00pm - Indulge in some delicious Thai grub. Chiang Mai is known for its culinary arts and for all you serious foodies out there you will be in absolute heaven! Through various recommendations, we decided to try Lemongrass Restaurant located off the famous Night Bazaar. It was a hit! We feasted on tasty charred octopus skewers, Pad See Ew noodles and yellow curry with chicken. Amazing first dinner in Chiang Mai!
7:30am - 8:00am - Enjoy a Thai breakfast (hot chicken broth + noodles + fruit + coffee) and wait to get picked up at your hotel/hostel to drive to the Elephant Nature Park.
9:00am - 11:45pm - Arrive to Elephant Nature Park. Dedicate the first part of the morning feeding the rescue elephants. Incredible experience!
Elephant Nature Park is an elephant rescue and rehabilitation center located in the outskirts of Chiang Mai where you can volunteer and visit to help the gentle giants. Before traveling to Asia, I always wanted to ride an elephant not knowing that elephants were being mistreated, beaten, starved and abused. This rehabilitation center rescues elephants that once belonged to circuses, logging camps and other entertainment based companies. There is absolutely NO RIDING of elephants. Period.
Hanging in the river with 'Happy" the elephant. incredible experience!
12:00pm – 1:30pm – Lunch fit for kings and queens! Enjoy a delicious and healthy Thai buffet including all the classic curries, noodles, soups and sautéed veggies (lunch is incorporated in the cost of the tour).
1:45pm – 5:00pm – Take a long walk throughout the preserve following the gentle giants in their natural habitat. You’ll have a chance to encounter a variety of other animals including buffalos, dogs and cats that were rescued due to similar misfortunes. My favorite part of the day included hiking to the river and giving them a bath! What a privilege it was to feed, walk and help bathe these beauties in a safe and healthy environment. What a dream come true!
7:00pm – 9:30pm – Dinnertime at Cooking Love Restaurant. We discovered Trip Advisor to be an excellent source of information when narrowing down a selection of restaurants for dinner. We were famished and Cooking Love stole the show with its signature and exotic mango infused curries and pineapple-fried rice. What a feast for the eyes and stomach!
10pm - 12am – Explore the Night Bazaar. This fashionista, artisan jewelry and fabric lover couldn’t get enough. It's the best market to buy beautiful Thai clothes, rugs, colorful jewelry, bags, spices and much more! I did the majority of my souvenir and personal shopping here. It stretches until the eye can see and also proved to be an excellent location to people watch.
7:30am – rise and shine, it’s cooking class time!
8:00am - 9:00am – Enjoy a Thai breakfast and get picked up at your hotel/hostel to drive to the Chiang Mai Thai Farm Cooking School.
For those that know me well, they understand my love affair with Thai cuisine and exotic flavor combinations. My enthusiasm to learn classic Thai dishes had been on my bucket list for years and having the opportunity to learn in Thailand was thrilling.
Homemade Pad Thai Noodles. Delicious!
Yellow Curry with Chicken + Sweet Basil Thai Chicken + Chang Beer. Yes, please!
10:00am – 4:00pm – Class in session. In an intimate 10-person class, we started the day by taking a tour of the organic garden where the school grew all of its herbs, limes and certain produce utlilized in most dishes. Our teacher’s name was “Yummy” and it couldn’t be more perfect. Our demonstration kitchen was located al fresco with a cooking station dedicated to each student.
From start to finish we learned the key basics of classic Thai cooking. We had the option to select 5 dishes to prepare (and eat along the way). My menu consisted of: Tom Yam Kung Soup, Chicken Pad Thai, Yellow Curry with Chicken, Fried Chicken with Basil Leaves and Sticky Mango Rice for dessert. Hungry yet?
Since returning home we’ve recreated the magic of Thailand and prepared the same menu we learned at the Thai school for a Mother’s Day Brunch in Napa Valley. Let’s just say our families were impressed and left the brunch with happy tummies and smiles.
5:00 – 6:00pm - Take a power break and cool off at your hotel/hostel or neighborhood watering hole for some Chang beer or refreshing cocktails.
8:00pm – 10:00pm – Watch a LadyBoy Cabaret Show. Night owls have the opportunity to watch the most entertaining show in Chiang Mai! We did and so worth the hype. Located in the Night Bazaar the nightly show features some of Chiang Mai’s prettiest and liveliest lady boys. The performers sing, dance and put on a vibrant show while dressed up in outrageous dresses, full make up and wigs. Yes, please! You might even get a kiss on the cheek.
72 hours in Chiang Mai proved to be too short. My heart ached to stay longer but the islands and beaches were calling my name. Next up, Island hopping in Phuket, Koh Phi Phi Island and Railay Beach. Stay tuned for part three of my adventures in Thailand!
My trip to Thailand was simply, incredible. I instantaneously fell in love with this vibrant and exotic country steeped in history, rich culture and delicious cuisine! For years, I’ve been itching to explore this beautiful nook of Southeast Asia, which inspired me to get a tattoo in Thai script – Live Your Passions – a few years ago. My excitement grows as I write this, making me nostalgic that I’m not there now but ecstatically happy and fortunate that I went on an extraordinary adventure that will never be forgotten.
Since returning home I've had many inquiries about my travel itinerary and daily highlights so I decided to share my two-week itinerary and tips focusing on Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Koh Phi Phi Island and Railay Beach in three installments! My partner-n-crime on this trip was my bf Chase and with much anticipation we dove right into this exotic place. Let's begin in Bangkok, where we hit the ground running doing what we do best: eating, drinking, exploring and documenting beautiful moments and places in every neighborhood.
Agenda: Visit The Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, 24-hour flower market and Moon Bar for sunset.
7:00am – Rise and shine - the adventure begins!
Hotel: We stayed at the cozy and lovely Sala Arun Boutique Hotel located in the heart of The Old City situated along the Chao Phraya River overlooking the Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn). Bonus: it’s in walking distance to the Grand Palace and Wat Pho.
A note about Thai breakfast: traditional western breakfast doesn’t really exist. You could have fried rice or pad see ew noodles with a fried egg on top (I was perfectly happy with those options accompanied by a side of fresh fruit and coffee!).
Weather: April in Thailand is hot. I mean you could probably crack an egg on the streets and make Pad Thai with it (no joke). Sunblock, hats and water are a must for exploring this concrete jungle by day.
Dress code: ladies and gents make sure to dress appropriately and cover your shoulders and knees. If you aren’t dressed suitably they will allow you to borrow some clothes. This applies to the majority of sacred temples you visit throughout Thailand – however, not so fun in 95-degree heat.
The Grand Palace: majestic and beautiful in every aspect that you can imagine. The architecture, Buddha figures, art and history are astonishing. Every corner you turn is surrounded by history so dated you feel like you are walking back in time. Crowds were intense that day so if you think Disneyland is overwhelming prepare yourself. Take your time and enjoy yourselves, you're walking through some seriously cool history!
This temple was my favorite historical landmark that we visited in Bangkok. It’s one of the oldest temples in the city and home to more than one thousand Buddha images as well as the largest gold plated Reclining Buddha measuring 150 feet (46 m) in length. For someone who loves history and beauty, you'll be in complete awe.
1:30pm - Lunch - Escape the heat and find some killer Thai food!
After thoroughly exploring the surrounding temples we were considerably famished and hot and set out to find our first authentic Thai lunch. We walked across the street from the Wat Pho and nestled ourselves into one of the local restaurants. We shared a Tom Kha soup, green curry and pad thai w/ shrimp and washed it down with some extra cold Chang beer. For someone who doesn't really drink beer, I quickly became a HUGE beer fan in Thailand. Beer was the only refreshing beverage that quenched my thirst. Wine just didn’t do the trick in such blazing temperatures. I happily enjoyed my fair share of local Thai beers which included: Chang, Leo and Singha.
After cooling off we went in search of the largest 24-hour flower market in Bangkok. With luck on our side we discovered it was located a few blocks from our hotel. On our walk we encountered and bought our first street food find: mango sticky rice and fresh coconut ice cream. Delicious and so cheap!
A note about currency: Baht is very cheap. You can live like a king and queen in Thailand for very little money. We spent the most Baht on accommodations, excursions and alcoholic beverages. Upon arrival to the flower market I was immediately blown away by the hundreds of colorful flower stands selling every type of gorgeous flower imaginable! This was my happy place.
Hundreds of colorful flower stands. Amazing!
Take an air conditioned break at your hotel/hostel or local bar.
Take in the cities electric skyline while sipping on a classy and delicious cocktail. Cucumber gimlet was my pick of choice and the views were insane!
7:30am - Rise and shine!
It's located in the outskirts of Bangkok but well worth the drive. Bangkok is known, as the "Venice of the East" with its numerous canals and rivers. A beautiful market where locals sell everything from produce, food and clothes all on long tail canoes. Awesome experience! I couldn't resist buying a fresh coconut and mango ice cream and Chang beer. It's also a great spot to buy beautiful Thai clothes, rugs + artisan jewelry. I wanted to take everything home!
We immediately hailed down a tuk tuk and made our way to Khao San Road in search of some street food and entertainment. Khao San Road has a reputation as the ultimate backpacker party hub and has been known across Southeast Asia for decades. Budget guesthouses, internet cafes, bars, restaurants, massage parlors, travel agents, bookshops, market stalls, tattoo shops and hawkers line the 1km stretch of mayhem. You want to party hard, go here!
We found a cozy and highly rated restaurant called The Deck. Gorgeous views! Our feast included Tom kha Soup, Pad see eww and a green curry with shrimp and rice. Yum!
After dinner we ventured to one of the world's most famous red-light districts, Patpong is where it all started (Thailand's Go-Go culture). It has even been immortalized in a James Bond chase-sequence. Its two parallel side-streets, found between Silom and Surawongse Roads, house around 100 neon-lit strip bars offering naughty shows and the famous pole-dancing entertainment. Be wary of the ping pong show... we kindly declined every offer.
72 hours in Bangkok proved to be exciting, stimulating and magical. Part one of our adventure was almost over. Next up was Chiang Mai, snuggled into the foothills of northern Thailand. Lush in vegetation and colorful neighborhoods, Chiang Mai is a sanctuary of sorts, with a refreshing combination of city accouterments and country sensibilities. Stay tuned for the next installment of my travel adventures in Thailand!
Easter weekend was the perfect excuse to jet out of town and head to the countryside to visit family and spend the day exploring the quaint and charming Gold Hill located in Coloma at Marshall's Gold Discovery Park. We spent the day wine tasting and leisurely driving through the beautiful and lush green farmland.
The best part of the day marked an impromptu stop at a goat farm as we drove back from Gold Hill Vineyard & Brewery - favorite wine tasting stop! I've always been a firm believer of enjoying the little things in life and documenting each moment spontaneously. That said, the sight and sound of these adorable baby goats brought such happiness and delight to all. Bahhhh.
I'm excited to share that I'll be traveling to Thailand this week for the first time! I'm beyond thrilled to visit the 'Land of Smiles' where exotic foods, fascinating culture, vibrant traditions, pristine beaches, elephants, ancient temples and an endless array of adventures await us. See you soon Thailand!


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I love grapes. Let's be honest, I'm addicted to grapes. They've got to be seedless. They've got to taste great.
And I get through a couple of kilos a week.
Okay, let's be totally honest. I get through more. But we need not dwell on my excesses here.
Grapes can be very pricey, if you buy them at Waitrose or M&S. But Sainsbury's and Tescos both sell budget grapes — just as nice as their premium ones, as far as I can tell — for about a quid per 500 grams.
The quality of these, and their exact nature, depends on what is available to the supermarkets' buyers at any given time. So sometimes they have red grapes. Sometimes they have green grapes. They come from various countries, and usually they're tasty.
Occasionally they're not so great. Recently we've had a run of green grapes from Greece (try saying that three times, fast) and they've been, to be honest, pretty dodgy. They're squishy, a bit sour, and are shaped like miniature water melons. I recommend you avoid.
Both Sainsbury's and Tescos were recently selling these, and I was getting a bit discouraged with my whole grape-devouring policy.
But then Tescos came up with 'Special Purchase' Spanish seedless red grapes. They looked terrific and so I snapped up several packs, took them home and started eating. Absolutely delicious. Sweet, crisp, wonderful.
I went back and bought a couple of bags full (this blog is called Greedy Eater).
These grapes are slightly more expensive than the usual bargain ones — 400 grams instead of the usual 500 grams for a quid.
But who cares. Get them while you can! Great stuff.
Or should I say grape stuff.
ohh from where i can get such kind of Red Grapes.


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1. William D1 Chilson was born in Pennsylvania July 1867.
He married Sarah J Bump 1895. Sarah was born New York 1877. Sarah was the daughter of Daniel F Bump and Jenette Carpenter. In the 1900 census Leidy, Clinton Co, Pennsylvania page 127, William (age 32) is recorded with Sadie (age 23), Lorance (age 2) and Carenia (age 1).
In the 1910 census Nelson, Tioga Co, Pennsylvania page , William (age 43) is recorded with Satie (age 33), Terence (age 13), Crena (age 11), Marie (age 9), Rhea (age 5), and Dortha (age 3). They have been married for 14 years and have had 6 children with 5 living at the time of the census. William is a RailRoad forman born in PA.
In the 1920 census Nelson, Tioga Co, Pennsylvania page , William (age 52) is recorded with Sarah (age 43), Max (age 19), Rhea (age 14), Dortha (age 13), and Velma (age 9).
In the 1930 census Nelson, Tioga Co, Pennsylvania page 36B, William (age 62) is recorded with Sara (age 53), and Velma (age 19). William is a RailRoad forman born in PA.
2 i. Terence2 Chilson was born in Pennsylvania October 1897.
3 ii. Carenia Chilson was born in Pennsylvania June 1898.
4 iii. Max J Chilson was born in Pennsylvania 1900.
5 iv. Rhea J Chilson (still alive).
6 v. Dortha H Chilson was born in Pennsylvania 1906.
7 vi. Velma E Chilson (living status unknown).


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I sell healthy meat based Dog Treats. That is my mission, based on the best health outcomes for dogs. That is why I also sell the Blackdog Range which as a base has 80% meat dog treats in its range.
Very rarely can I safely push the envelope on choosing one of their treats over another but I have to say out of all the dog treats I stock, Tuna Jerky which I get from a local Melbourne Supplier and brand myself beats almost everything for nutrition and organic value other than Kangaroo meat products.
In fact at home my dog is on a raw meat offal and bones diet, and the main dog treats I will regularly give him at night time are either 100% roo based like tendons or jerky's or the outstanding 100% Tuna Jerky we stock.
People think of tuna as what you get on a can and spread on your sandwiches. It has got really trendy over the last few years, being put in tiny cans, with a few additives, a can colour change and a drastic increase in price.
Secondly it has a unique protein profile that is a perfect bio available essential amino acid supplement to your dog food man made kibble or wet food.
Tuna Jerky is also very crunch. Unlike the canned stuff, when dried tuna jerky become hard and a little bit brittle, but makes for a perfect hewing texture for all dogs. It doesn't last as long as big pieces of beef or roo, because it comes in smaller chunks, but each chunk does take a considerable time to chew, hence why I video-ed my dog eating it.
Essentially if you wanted to construct the perfect dog food or meat based dog treat, you would be hard pressed to put anything else on the list than Tuna Jerky already has.
If you are not sure if your dog likes fish (mine doesn't eat wet fish all that much (but loves dried tuna jerky) - you have the option of buying small economical packs, until you step up to the big savings bulk packs. Store correctly in your pantry and they will last many months !


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So you’re interested in buying laminate flooring but you’re unsure whether it’s the right choice of floor or you are wondering how to go about buying the right one for your room or simply want to know more about this wonderful flooring product before you decide.
This buyer’s guide provides you with impartial advice answering your main questions and concerns before you buy laminate flooring by explaining the main what’s, where’s, why’s and how’s.
To begin with you need to know exactly what it is you are buying.
The first question that comes to mind is what is laminate flooring made from? Is it wood? Well yes but it’s not throughout solid wood. Laminate flooring is the most innovative creation for floors and It ’s comprised of several layers of particle fibre wood known as HDF pressed together using a lamination process with a top and bottom layers. These layers may be off cuts or recycled leftovers from wood materials claiming to be eco aware to an extent unlike solid wood flooring that uses single blocks of natural wood whereas laminate flooring uses wood particles fused together with resin. But don’t be put off by this because on the surface, it’s a whole different look and finish.
Even though laminate is made up of reconstructed wood, it can very well resemble solid wood. The upper layer of this synthetic flooring is designed to mimic natural wood using a printed “photographic” layer, known as the design layer, and a clear top wear layer that protects it from scratches and damage.
Laminate flooring is a product with endless possibilities and you can find practically any design you desire.
Laminate flooring can be installed in almost every room of your home. You’ll sometimes even find it in commercial properties too since it is so highly durable given the correct AC rating. One of the big advantages of laminate flooring is that most manufacturers design it to be an “install anywhere” kind of product.
For those with a busy family home, including pets and children running around and making a mess, laminate floor is ideal for those high traffic areas. It is the most highly recommended flooring type for kitchens, bedrooms and living areas as it is easy to wipe clean, can be quickly installed, fits any style of décor, and it doesn’t necessarily need a subfloor – although a top tip is to install an underlay as it can be valuable for a quieter and more insulated floor.
The only areas that aren’t recommended for laminate flooring are particularly humid environments such as wet rooms, saunas and some busy laundry rooms. Due to the many layers that make up laminate flooring, having water seeping into the materials can cause it to warp and split.
If you are looking to install laminate flooring in the bathroom then ensure you have sealed the shower cubicle, sink and toilet surrounds with water proof sealants and its always a good idea to place a mat around areas where you tend to get regular seeping of water such as showers and sinks.
People are often torn between choosing laminate flooring, real wood floor or vinyl tiles. While there are similarities between them, it’s laminate flooring that pulls above the rest. It is a family friendly type of flooring, being easy to clean and maintain with a simple brush down or vacuum; if you’ve had spillages or muddy feet tracked across it, a damp mop or cloth can be used to keep it clean.
On top of that, laminate flooring is excellent value for money being far cheaper than the real wood flooring that it imitates and is much easier to install. If you don’t want to hire a professional, you don’t need to thanks to the quick click system which allows panels to be snapped into place and it doesn’t require a sub floor.
Laminate flooring is available in different levels of durability rated using an AC score on a scale of AC1 to AC5. Generally laminate floor is said to have a lifetime of up to 10 years, but if you choose the correct level of durability, your flooring could last you far longer since it is very resistant to damage and scratches due to the clear protective wear layer that sits on top of the photographic layer.
For a family home, it’s recommended to purchase laminate flooring between AC1 and AC3. The lowest level of durability is AC1, and it’s often the cheapest too. This is ideal for rooms that get very little wear and tear such as guest bedrooms or formal living areas. AC2 rated laminates are better for rooms that are used more frequently such as bedrooms; and AC3 floorings are best for high traffic areas that are likely to have more wear and tear including hallways, kitchens and bathrooms.
The final thing to take into consideration is what style of flooring you like and how it will look in your room considering the surround décor and theme.
Laminate flooring comes in many different styles and colours. You have the option to imitate natural woodgrains that come in different variations making it a good choice to match many different interior styles, from shabby chic and rustic to sophisticated and traditional.
If you already have plenty of furniture or an established interior décor theme, then you can go for neutral and minimalist laminate flooring colour and style that will have a less of a contrast and bring your existing décor into focus.
The life span of your laminate flooring may also depend on trends. If you have a keen eye for interiors and like to keep up with the latest fashions, you may feel like changing your flooring more frequently than the recommended 10 years. Fortunately, since laminate flooring is affordable such good value for money and is quick and easy to install, this often doesn’t present a problem.
The first thing to consider when shopping for any kind of flooring is what your budget will be. While, of course, everyone loves a bargain, finding the cheapest laminate flooring possible isn’t always going to be the best decision.
The quality of your flooring is often reflected in the price you pay. Sourcing laminate flooring that is far below the usual high street prices means that you’re often going to get something that’s far poorer quality than you expect. Compromising on the quality of your floor, something that you walk on and see every single day, isn’t worth it to save a few pennies.
The pricing of laminate flooring will depend on the style you’re looking at and the durability. It’s likely that a cheaper flooring will get damaged more quickly or won’t fit your needs, so make sure that your budget is sensible when looking for laminate.
If you’re looking forcheap laminate flooring that’s good quality and value for money, then you’re not too far away.


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Solange earns her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, as her latest release, A Seat at the Table, arrives atop the tally. It beats out Bon Iver’s 22, A Million, for No. 1 — an album that wasinitially forecast to bow in the penthouse. It debuts at No. 2.
A Seat at the Table launches with 72,000 equivalent album units earned in the week ending Oct. 6, according to Nielsen Music — a stronger-than-expected start. Of that sum, 46,000 were in traditional album sales. Bon Iver’s 22, A Million, bows at No. 2 with 71,000 units (58,000 in traditional album sales).
The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption, which includes traditional album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). The new Oct. 22-dated chart (where A Seat at the Table bows at No. 1) will be posted in full toBillboard’s websites on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
On Oct. 4, industry prognosticators suggested that A Seat at the Table would earn around 60,000 units in its first week — perhaps 5,000 behind 22, A Million. Solange’s set continued to build steam as the tracking week came to a close, surpassing its first-week forecast.
As for Bon Iver’s 22, A Million, it debuts with 71,000 units (comprised of 58,000 in pure album sales, 1,000 in track equivalent album units and 12,000 in streaming equivalent album units). Its 12,000 streaming equivalent units figure represents 17.5 million streams of the album’s songs for the week.
22, A Million is the top selling album of the week, and starts at No. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart. The list ranks the week’s best-selling albums by pure album sales.
The set was released on Sept. 30 through Jagjaguwar Records on CD, vinyl LP, digital download, cassette; and through streaming services. It follows Bon Iver’s self-titled release in 2011, which debuted and peaked at No. 2 off a start of 104,000 copies sold. The set won the 2011 Grammy Award for best alternative album, the same year the band took home the best new artist trophy.
As for A Seat at the Table, its release was only announced on Sept. 27, and it reached digital retailers and streaming services three days later on Sept. 30. It was released by Saint Records (Solange’s own label) through Columbia Records. A physical CD release of the album is scheduled for Nov. 18.
Taylor Swift’s “September” Cover Could Be The Worst Rendition Of An R&B Classic EVER!!


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an advanced hybrid security cloud architecture.
So this is pretty advanced stuff, you're going to like it.
virtual internal workloads that sit inside your perimeter.
I mean that it's software, these are applications that are running.
These are capabilities like email and remote access and so on.
that your perimeter is leaky, right?
It has the ability for hackers to get in and we don't like that.
are their own sort of self protected entity in some cloud.
four internal assets, to something that we think will be more cloud-like.
And I'm going to start by selecting one of the workloads here called outsourcing.
they put information or whatever they do as outsourcing providers.
that VDC in the diagram.
able to actually clean up the enterprise perimeter rule set a little bit.
There used to be a rule that we needed to support outsourcing.
Guess what, I don't need that rule in the legacy enterprise.
the legacy enterprise actually improves because I've moved something.
well let's build a micro-segment around that.
that includes whatever security functions you think are necessary for that.
So we've now moved one workload out to the cloud.
Let's pick a second one, how about email?
arrow that says, Email Gateway to an opening in that perimeter.
As we move the email workload to cloud, watch what happens to that little opening.
and now how are we going to protect the email workload in cloud?
Boom, build a containerized micro-segment around that.
outsourcing or it could be different.
Let's take a third workload, Partner Gateway.
server that authenticates them and provides them with financial data.
Maybe they get paid through this gateway, who knows?
notice the arrow points to an opening in that perimeter.
I can simplify the legacy enterprise firewall perimeter.
I've moved it up into a third cloud, built a containerized micro-segment around it.
And now look what I've done here.
I've got basically four workloads.
going to be able to move to cloud.
the legacy enterprise, in a sense, becomes its own hosted cloud.
let's face it, to anybody that you're working with, you look like a cloud.
If they're hitting you, then you're a cloud.
So let's just sort of reorganize the diagram here a little bit.
let's refer to the legacy enterprise now as hosting a workload.
We can kind of simplify it once more, and look what we've done.
we've simplified the perimeter that had existed before.
set that supported that workload that has now exited.
And if I do that enough, the enterprise perimeter actually gets better.
one legacy workload that stays behind with an improved enterprise perimeter.
And this is the base on which we can continue doing some design work.
to a bunch of workloads with micro-segments.
certainly moving legacy apps, some legacy apps may not move.
workloads as mini-perimeters, that's the answer to that one.
of how we build highly secure architectures in hybrid cloud.


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Immaturity, largely abandoned as a viable analytic index to sexual identity since the 1970s, is maintained in contemporary nosologies of paraphilia: a contemporary antipole of Western heteromasculinity and an enduring Freudian projection at that.
The fact is that in the critical reflections about Dvorak's music around the turn of the century, the composer was viewed exactly in the spirit of Vrchlicky's metaphor as "the creator of a positive antipole to the world of power, reason, reflection and creative sorrow, of escape from the world of reality", as an antithesis to the "world of the diseased and the weak".
It can then take the mimesis on which the fictional world is based as its syntax, even where the mimetic principle is disaffirmed and where the world realized by the text constitutes an antipole to the logic of the real world--the place where blue deer speak.

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Camp in style and feel the luxurious warmth of a regatta carpet underfoot. Specially designed to fit inside the living space of the Vanern 4.Grey Check Carpet for Vanern 4 tent.
Tent Carpets are now established and essential Tent accessories, as they ensure you have additional protection against cold and rough terrain underfoot, They dramatically increase the comfort levels in your Tent living area and they give the Tent a warm and cosy feel.
Having been new to tenting I used my tent a few times without a carpet and now I've bought one I know why people have them, excellent and was so pleased to have got one from Camping world when just about everyone else had sold out for this tent, not found Camping world before I bought this but since I did I been in 5 times and visited the show open day they had on.


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Someone wants to steal your dated crap? Consider the Lock Down security system. With Lock Down, you have complete control over everything in your life except your family and your health. No one will ever take your cheap jewelry or the expired drugs from your hernia surgery or the old cellphones you don’t know how to recycle. Still not convinced? Take a look at our FAQ.
Is it a “smart” system?
Lock Down is run by an AI personality—Alexa, Siri, Cortana, Ralph—who is ninety-eight percent on your side. Two percent of the time the garage door shuts on your car.
Can I use a speaker, ask them to put the packages inside, and open the door remotely?
Can I shock them because they look foreign, and I don’t want them to get any wrong ideas?
WHAT DO I WHEN IT’S TRYING TO KILL ME?
The problem with your house trying to murder you is the house is trying to murder you. And it controls everything it needs to do it. It could pressurize the water heater until it becomes a rocket and shoots through the roof. It could leak carbon monoxide gas until you suffocate in your sleep. It could eject forks out of the dishwasher at your face.
Could I ever get locked out of my house?
Yes. When a system has to upgrade to increased functionality, it is incapable of basic tasks, like unlocking a door or keeping the heat on.
Don’t worry. Our clients may call Lock Down support, who will call IT, who will call a locksmith, who will call the fire department, who will say there’s nothing they can do except wait. They could break a window—but this would activate the anti-theft guard, which involves far more bear traps than they are comfortable with.
What if my neighbor comes in to take care of my cat while I’m on vacation?
As soon as he or she opens the front door, an alarm will be activated, and if the clearance code is not entered within fifteen seconds, the house will explode. This is unfortunate but what can you do?
Couldn’t you design a system that doesn’t make the house explode?
Not really. We’ve raised the issue with our specialists, and they told us there is absolutely no other way to design the system. In order for you to be safe, the house must explode.
How invasive is this technology?
Once the cameras, motion sensors, monitors, one-way glass, full body scanners, and giant weasels have been installed and activated, you will be observed beyond what would seem to be legal. Our security staff will be gazing, watching, and staring at these cameras 24/7 to ensure your safety. If someone’s attacking you, we’ll be there. If you cut yourself while slicing an onion, we’ll be there. If you run out of toilet paper, we’ll be there.
Is there any way I can turn this technology off once it’s installed?
No. If you wish to cancel your plan, you will need to do several things, some involve battling us physically, some involve battling us in court, some involve battling a dragon.
If some thieves break in and Lock Down catches them, do I get to slap them around a bit?
Only if you purchase the Gold Plan.
This all sounds like Big Brother from Orwell’s 1984. How do I know your intentions are good?
They aren’t. The only way you could conclude we have your best intentions in mind is being shamefully ignorant.

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