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Disclaimer: The following predictions are made primarily from a fans perspective. The predictions are how I want the finishes to go, which will make the PPV and the product most enjoyable for me going forward.
WWE Roadblock comes to us from the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada live on the WWE Network. The event features WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H taking on Dean Ambrose. Ambrose has done all that he can to make us think there's a chance he beats Triple H, and shakes up WrestleMania. I'd love to see WWE make a left turn and shake things up by having Dean win here, unfortunately I don't see it happening. I think WWE is set on Triple H vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Heavyweight title at WM. I think they are also set on Dean Ambrose vs. Brock Lesnar at WM, which does not excite me in the least. But, one can hope for for a shake up.
Triple H vs. Dean Ambrose for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
This should be a good match. I think it will be more of a brawl style match in an effort to keep both wrestlers healthy. Expect a lot of outside interference from a returning Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar. Things break down at the end as Lesnar tries taking out Ambrose, Reigns attacks Triple H as payback for his broken nose, which eventually leads to a DQ win for Ambrose. WWE can't afford to make Ambrose look weak by getting pinned or submitted with his big showdown coming against Lesnar at WM. Also, at some point Roman Reigns needs to get some revenge on Triple H for the beating he took a few weeks ago on RAW. The question is, how will the live crowd respond to Reigns standing tall to close the show?
Brock Lesnar vs. Bray Wyatt.
I'm looking forward to this match because it pits two of my favorite current wrestlers against each other, I just hope it goes longer than five minutes. That being said, this match SHOULD mean so much more than it does. The WWE has only themselves to blame. With so many injuries in WWE it astonishes me that Wyatt hasn't been elevated to the main event yet. The fact that Wyatt has been so poorly booked and under utilized remains one of WWE's biggest failures ...among others. Hopefully WWE comes back to this feud after WM and gives the match-up the proper build. The verbal showdown between Paul Heyman and Bray Wyatt would be worth the price of admission alone. As for their match at Roadblock, expect outside interference from the remaining Wyatts stacking the odds against Lesnar. At the end, Brock clears the ring of the Wyatt Family leaving him exposed for a fluke Bray Wyatt victory. Lesnar will make his return in the main event taking his frustrations out on Dean Ambrose.
The New Day vs. The League of Nations for the WWE Tag Team Championship.
The New Day is the best thing going in the tag team division for WWE, and for some reason Vince McMahon is enamored with mid-card heels masquerading as a top heel faction. WWE has put a lot of effort in the LON and because of this they go over here and win tag team gold. After the match they destroy New Day making them a stronger heel faction. This positions the New Day as true babyfaces looking to get revenge on LON as they build to their rematch at WrestleMania.
The Revival vs. Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady for the NXT Tag Team Championship.
It seems to me American Alpha is next in line to carry the NXT Tag Team titles. Couple that with the possibility of Enzo and Cass being the next call-ups to the main roster and you get The Revival winning at Roadblock. The Revival go on to defend the tag straps against American Alpha, and the next time we see E&C it will be on the main roster.


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Founded by council Joseph B. Tayeh in 1983 along with the sister company Universal Gas, United Petroleum Company has become a leading company in the downstream petroleum sector in Lebanon, serving wholesale and retail through the distribution of petroleum products of carburant, lubricants and gas with premium quality and excellent service.
“United Petroleum Company is known as a domestic brand leader and is always ready for any developments in the oil sector,” explains Jocelyne J. Tayeh, Chairperson - General Manager, of the company.
United Petroleum is a major sponsor of LIOG 2019. The LIOG team discussed with the Chairperson - General Manager of the company, her team’s aspirations for the oil and gas industry in both the upstream and downstream business.
Lebanon shows high potential of evolvement in the petroleum sector, which has developed from long-term planning to actual implementation. In the midst of all the domestic and political challenges, ground administrative work is under execution. Although many complications aroused during the process of the oil and gas exploration, we are currently at the horizon of a new era for Lebanon.
The required investments in this nascent industry should be set under a transparent policy by the government. Investors should have advanced qualifications, fully adhere to transparency and be willing to publish all signed contracts, as well as keep a close eye on the process and follow a strategic plan for implementing and evaluating the impact on local policies.
Three factors will drive growth in this sector. First, the increase of drilling activities in explored zones to keep pace with the demand; second, the increase of exploration of unconventional gas resources to decrease dependency on conventional ones, and meet the needs of the local market, and consequently reducing the cost on the Lebanese people; and third, the investment in this sector, which will create new job opportunities, developing the private sector and the local industry.
What role can United Petroleum play in developing the oil and gas sector in Lebanon?
United Petroleum Company’s activity doesn’t include petroleum exploration. It rather consists of importing and distributing petroleum products as well as supplying all the platforms with diesel oil. Hence, it doesn’t have a direct influence on developing this sector for the time being. In the future, we may have plans to be involved; it all depends on the execution and terms transparency.
What is the level of awareness regarding the upstream and downstream business in Lebanon?
The oil and gas industry has a direct influence on every commodity in any market around the world. Most sectors and societies depend on the power and energy generated by oil and gas to achieve their business tasks, which leads to a huge demand on these products. The countries with huge crude oil storage are the richest and are able to control the market. By exploring new extracting fields in other countries, the cost can be reduced, and the market will be more free from being monopolized. Furthermore, a balance between extracting and demand must be maintained to reach a stable cost that will be reflected on the price of all goods and services.
Therefore, it is important to identify risks and solutions through technological innovation to maintain local economic balance and need.
Upstream sector - The upstream sector of the oil and gas industry involves intensive efforts towards searching for, extracting and producing crude oil. This process is very difficult and therefore requires the involvement of experts in the field along with information technology that plays active roles in the exploration process, easing the discovery of new fields and their exploitation.
Downstream sector - The downstream sector of the oil and gas industry is about reaching consumers through products such as gasoline or petrol, kerosene, jet fuel, diesel oil, heating oil, fuel oils, lubricants, waxes, asphalt, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as well as hundreds of petrochemicals. In other words, it is the refining of petroleum crude oil and the processing and purifying of raw natural gas, as well as the marketing and distribution of products derived from the latter.
Moreover, midstream operations are often included in the downstream category and are considered to be a part of the downstream sector.
What are your expectations from United Petroleum’s participation in the 5th edition of the Lebanon International Oil & Gas Summit?
We truly look forward to our participation in this summit, which we consider as a very important opportunity for industry players. We believe that our participation is a step further towards supplying all the platforms with the diesel oil in our coastal tankers.
Based on your experience, what are your recommendations to the other industry leaders?
I wish we can all positively reinforce one another, far from criticizing and theorizing. The truth is we are all working for the same purpose and for one community, so let’s make this world a greater place to be.

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Really is a digital television channel broadcasting in the United Kingdom as part of the UKTV family of channels. The channel launched on 19 May 2009 as the UKTV´s channel for female lifestyle programming and is available on satellite through Sky, cable services through Virgin Media also on digital terrestrial provider Freeview.
The channel was launched on 19 May 2009 as part of the major rebranding and repositioning of the UKTV network. The new channel was created to provide female programming on the UKTV network, by airing programming previously aired on UKTV Style. As part of the repositioning of UKTV Style to Home, this channel would focus primarily on home and garden programming. As part of this, UKTV Gardens was closed, with programmes merged with Home. The new channel Really would launch from UKTV Gardens´ broadcast slot and would replace the channel on that service. Responsible for launching Really would be the channel head: Clare Laycock since July 2008.
Really´s identity originally centred on a pop art style cartoon of women in various situations which as the ident goes on resolves itself into an unusual outcome. At this outcome, the characters are shown with speech bubbles containing the Really logo, which then forms into the centre of the screen.
The majority of Really´s programmes come from the programme archives of the BBC, through their part ownership of the UKTV network. Due to a similar remit between the two channels, Really re-broadcasts many programmes previously shown on the channel BBC Three, and a few from BBC One and Channel 4. The channel also has UK exclusive airings of the US shows Hart of Dixie and Covert Affairs.

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PLAYBARs nine-speaker driver soundbar design floods your home with huge waves of epic, full-theater sound for TV, web, movies and video games.
For late night viewing, Night Sound dynamically compresses the audio to avoid any bangs and crashes waking the family, while making quieter sounds more audible.
Boost the frequency range of the human voice so you never miss those essential moments of dialogue.
Because its wireless and designed to perform perfectly, whether positioned horizontally or vertically, you can put the SUB anywhere you want in the room, even lying flat under a couch.

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How do annual and monthly direct debits work?
Free trial 'discovery' sessions: a free service that gives unlimited access to eight sessions from our course on the fundamentals of meditation.
Paid Premium (Pass) subscription: a subscription-based service that provides access to all content, including the free trial 'discovery' sessions. You can become a subscriber by purchasing a subscription to our services on our website.
Petit BamBou offers monthly and annual Premium (Pass) subscriptions. To avoid any interruption to your Pass, your Petit BamBou subscription will be renewed/extended automatically for a period equal to that of the initial subscription.
You pay for the monthly subscription by an automatic recurring direct debit. The payment is carried out, in advance, when you first subscribe, then every month on the same date, by automatic direct debit from the payment method you provide, until you cancel your subscription. Where the subscription is automatically extended, the pricing applied for the subscription will be fully applicable to the subscriber.
The annual subscription must be paid for by a single advance payment when you first subscribe, then every year on the same date, by automatic direct debit from the payment method you provide, until you cancel your subscription. Except if cancelled by the subscriber, the subscription to the Premium service is automatically extended for exactly the same duration as the initial period (one year). The price for the recurring annual subscription is at the current rate for the relevant subscription. This includes any reduction for your special offer.
Of course, you can cancel automatic extension of your subscription at any time via the 'My account' page. The subscription cannot be cancelled during the 24 hours following the purchase of the subscription. Notification that you wish to cancel the subscription must be made to Petit BamBou no later than 48 hours before the expiry date of the current subscription.
Remember that we cannot accept any request for withdrawal, cancellation or reimbursement, in full or part, after confirmation of the order (excluding withdrawal period).
Our subscriptions run from midnight to midnight, regardless of the time at which you subscribe. For example, the second day of a subscription created at 10 am in London will start from midnight on the first day.

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Suzy Becker used to teach. Manny was her student. One day (the day before a vacation), Suzy asked Manny if he had any plans for vacation. Manny answered, "You can't exactly go anywhere if you've got (the exact number has been forgotten) a lot of cows."
Then Suzy tried to turn an awkward moment into a teachable moment. "You should pretend like you do and write stories about it," she said.
"That's all right," said Manny. "You can." So Suzy did. This is her story of Manny's vacation with his 500 cows at Niagara Falls.


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Can't find a driver for your HP Photosmart C6175 ?
We reverse engineered the HP Photosmart C6175 driver and included it in VueScan so you can keep using your old scanner.
VueScan is compatible with the HP Photosmart C6175 on Windows x86, Windows x64, Windows RT, Windows 10 ARM, Mac OS X and Linux.
HP sold this scanner in some countries as the Photosmart C6100 / Photosmart C6150 / Photosmart C6154 / Photosmart C6170 / Photosmart C6180 / Photosmart C6183 / Photosmart C6185 / Photosmart C6188 / Photosmart C6190.


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The blood circulation is actually affected by many different factors such as diabetes, atherosclerosis, hypertension, smoking, blood clots, bad lifestyle, no physical activity, and abuse of drugs.
It is important that you are consuming at least 8 glasses of water on daily basis in order to maintain and improve the blood circulation. If you are consuming this amount of water on daily basis you will supply the body with enough oxygen, as well as hydrate the tissues. Also it will help you to improve the digestive system and digestion of food.
This ingredient contains capsaicin which is great for the blood vessels and arteries. Also it improves the health of the heart, and prevents buildup of plaque in the vessels. Regular consumption will ease the symptoms of poor circulation such as cold hands and feet, and pain.
Consuming ginger on regular basis will improve your cardiovascular system as well as prevent any diseases related to it. Also it prevents formation of embolism due to the gingerol and zingerone that it contains. These compounds are great for improvement of blood circulation.
You can use ginger, thyme, and rosemary oils in order to improve the blood circulation. These essential oils contain thermogenic effects that improve the blood flow in the body and on the surface of the skin. It is great for relaxing the muscles and relieves numbness in feet and hands.
Garlic is great for improvement of the health of the heart and it reduces the risk of atherosclerosis. Also it is highly recommended for people with high blood pressure because it reduces it and regulates the blood pressure. Regular use will also prevent formation of plaque in the arteries.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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Spend several months (years?) on a project, generating figures and tables of data along the way. Often these will be in a variety of locations/formats.
When it comes time to write up the paper, figure out which figures and tables you want to go in the main text and the supplementary material. Spend hours manually formatting in Illustrator/Word. You’re sure this is going to be the final version, so it doesn’t matter that you’re spending hours to manually format everything.
Decide that you want to move the figures around. Completely redo half of the manual formatting work you did in the previous step. It’s ok because this is really the final version.
Repeat step 3 approximately 10 or more times.
Eventually: submit the paper. Hours (days?) of your life wasted clicking and dragging around Illustrator and word files.
Specify which figures go where. (e.g. this plot is for Figure 1A, that plot is for Supplemental Figure 2, this data frame has the data for Table 1, etc.).
Parse the IPython notebook to regenerate the main figures as PDFs and arrange them in the desired configuration (e.g. 2x2 grid, 3x1 grid, etc.), with appropriate “A”,’B”,”C”,”D”, etc. letterings.
Spit out the tables and formatted legends to a docx file.
Parse the IPython notebook to generate the supplemental figures as PNGs in the desired format. Spit out supplemental figures, tables, and formatted legends to a docx file.
After learning about some new python libraries for manipulating PDF and docx files, this turned out to be successful. The results of this endeavor are described below.
--nb is a list of IPython notebook files containing the code to generate figures and tables. Also contains legends for each plot/table. Requires a couple special lines for formatting, described below.
--figlist is a JSON file specifying which figures and tables go where (more below).
--out is a prefix to name output files. This will create smith_etal.<FigureName>.pdf for each main figure, smith_etal.maintext_legends_and_tables.docx, and smith_etal.supplemental_figures_and_tables.docx.
example_fig_list.json: example argument to --figlist to specify how figures are laid out.
Pretty fun! Hour saved right there. The example (and more) are described in detail below. The example is super simple, but you can make this as elaborate as you want.
Let’s take a look at the input files we used for the example.
So to create a figure named “fig1”, we create a code cell with the comment # FIGURE: fig1 at the top. Then we create the figure (importantly, use a matplotlib.Axes object named ax to do this). Finally, we create a markdown cell to contain the legend, with heading ### LEGEND: fig1 ###.
Similarly, to create a table “test-table”, create a code cell with the comment # FIGURE: test-table at the top. That code should output a pandas.DataFrame object. Finally, if you want you can create a legend for the table in the same way you did for the figure. If you don’t make a legend, it will just be an empty string.
The second component is configuring where you want each figure and table to go. This is done using a pretty straightforward file in JSON format. The example in example_fig_list.json is hopefully self-explanatory, shown below.
The names of “SubFigures” and “Table” should correspond to the figure names in the IPython notebook.
Looking at the JSON above, we tell the script to make one main figure, with the name “Figure1” and title “TestFigure1”, with four subplots arranged in a 2x2 grid; no main tables; two supplementary figures, and one supplementary table. Take a look at the example outputs to see how these are formatted.
And that’s all there is to it! Want to change which figure goes where? No problem, make a few edits to the JSON file and rerun! The numbers in your long table have changed? No need to manually edit them in Word, just rerun the python script! Seconds vs. minutes or hours to rearrange.
All other “supporting” code cells.
Make dictionaries of name:code and name:legend text for each figure or table.
Parse the JSON file giving the list of figures and tables.
Get the code/legend for all the subfigures.
Create a new matplotlib figure, and add an Axes for each subfigure in the specified layout. Add “A”,”B”,”C”,etc. if there is more than one subfigure.
For each subfigure, execute the code for that subfigure, being sure to use the Axes object for that subfigure.
Get the figure title and legend text for each subfigure. Write the legend to a word file.
Parse the pandas data frame into a list of rows, where each row is a list of elements. Use the docx library to write this as a table to a word file.
There were quite a few minor details to work out, but basically that’s how it works! Happy to hear about potential improvements. On the wishlist for now is the ability to customize the Word document format better (font face, size, table formats, etc.). And possibly to make an IPython extension for this sort of thing if I’m really ambitious.
Add empty grid spaces to make the layout nicer. You can add “null” plots to the list of subfigures by listing the empty string, instead of the name of a plot. I found when making a 3x1 grid it looked better to specify the Layout as (1,4),(2,4),(3,4) and specify the list of figures as “fig1”,”fig2”,”fig3”,”” for example.
Make data dense figures as pngs instead of pdfs. When making my figures, I realized that one of the subplots has hundreds of thousands of data points, and generates a PDF that is about 3MB. This basically crashed Adobe whenever I tried to view the pdf. I would like to still generate the rest of the subplots as pdfs, but make the data for that plot as a PNG to make the file a manageable size. You can do this by specifying “figurename:png” in the list of SubFigures. Note this only makes the data into a PNG. The axis and other subfigures for that figure are still generated as PDFs. This gook quite a bit of painful engineering, but it works very nicely and has saved me a lot of time.
pad = 0.42 # since the bbox isn't really "tight", need this to make the size correct.


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Common installations are a tile/stone contractor’s bread and butter, but the need to increase profitability always exists. Installations such as tile over concrete, tile over plywood subflooring, tile over green concrete and showers come up often. Yet, inefficiencies can threaten the profits of even commonplace jobs. Here are 10 tips to help improve efficiency—and the bottom line.
Is the specified type of tile or stone appropriate for the intended installation? A stone material that is terrific for an interior wall may not be suitable for an outdoor patio—and vice versa.
What are the ramifications of the job’s other specifications? Don’t get tripped up by not reviewing all specifications related to the job. For example, a tile floor installed over joists 19.2 inches OC, versus 16 inches OC, requires extra attention to ensure a successful installation.
How to attack the job? Some jobs are best handled in one intense burst of activity while others are better completed in phases. A careful review of the specifications should provide the answer and help you better plan.
What are the logistics of getting materials, equipment and personnel to and from the job site? Depending on the job, basic logistics can affect profitability.
2. Estimate and then re-estimate. It’s always tricky to accurately forecast the needed amounts of tile, installation materials and labor. A common rule of thumb is to purchase 10 percent more tile than required by the job’s square footage to allow for cuts, errors and breakage. An overage of more than 10 percent may be needed for particularly fragile tiles, or when setting tile on a diagonal.
A good approach to use when considering mortars is to look at the yield—or approximate coverage in square feet—per bag when used with specific sizes of trowels (e.g. ¾-inch rounded notch or ¼ x ¼ x ¼-inch square notch.) In fact, the yield per bag provides a better comparison than price because a cheaper mortar might offer less coverage.
3. Assign the right installers. Make sure that the people who will be working on a particular job are knowledgeable about the techniques and products that will be used. For example, someone experienced in wall tile is more likely to efficiently complete a wall installation than an installer who specializes in floor mosaics. Also, don’t hesitate to take advantage of training opportunities offered by trade associations and manufacturers.
4. Know and follow TCA Handbook standards. The Tile Council of North America (TCA), a trade association representing manufacturers of tile, installation materials and raw materials, issues the Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation (commonly called the TCA Handbook). Now in its 42nd edition, the Handbook reflects generally accepted tile installation methods that are reviewed by a representative group of experts in the ceramic tile industry.
The Handbook is an invaluable resource because the methods it addresses cover a wide range of ceramic tile installations. It doesn’t, however, contain proprietary methods recommended by the manufacturers of tile installation materials. When in doubt about selecting an appropriate installation method, consult with the manufacturer. For more information, visit www.tileusa.com.
Natural stone installation guidelines are covered in the Dimension Stone Design Manual. This reference book, produced by the Marble Institute of America (MIA), includes industry recommendations, performance data and design information. More information on this book is available at www.marble-institute.com.
5. Consider the tile to be installed. As you approach an installation job, be aware of the nuances of the type of tile involved. For example, an impervious porcelain tile and a porous marble tile may both be desirable surfaces, but each requires its own installation products and methods. The service environment and maintenance requirements after the installation should also be considered.
Creating the underlayment, or the leveling layer, for the surface.
Making an existing underlayment suitable for tile installation.
Addressing a particular condition related to the surface.
In other instances, it may be necessary to patch an existing concrete or plywood underlayment so it is level and free of voids, seams and depressions. In addition, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recommends that concrete or masonry be “dry, structurally sound and free of wax, curing compounds or other coatings.” The best way to ensure that this substrate is free of contaminants is to employ a mechanical cleaning method such as sandblasting, shotblasting or scarifying.
Tile over concrete. The downside of concrete substrates is that naturally occurring cracks can cause rigidly bonded tile to crack. The solution is to treat the substrate with a crack-isolation system prior to installing tile. These systems include sheet membranes, liquid membranes or one-step mortars containing polymer additives that isolate cracks and allow tile to be set in a single step.
Tile over wood subfloors. Wood subfloors are often associated with deflection. This can create problems because deflection that is more than L/360 of the span when measured under a 300 lb. concentrated load (L/720 for stone) can cause the flooring installation to fail. Have the project owner or their design professional ensure the wood substructure (floor joists or trusses) does not deflect more than the allowable criteria. To address deflection between the joists or trusses, verify that the specified installation method is appropriate for the given joist span. Spans greater than 16 inches OC, such as the increasingly common 19.2 inches or 24 inches OC, require different systems to prevent excess deflection. As the variables in floor construction increase, the greater the importance of a latex modified mortar’s flexibility and high bond strength to keep the tile from cracking and losing bond.
Tile over green concrete. Increasingly tighter timelines in the construction industry make it difficult to schedule the traditional 28-day wait to install tile over newly poured concrete. One successful system consists of a liquid membrane, with crack-isolation properties, that can be applied over concrete that is just three days old. The membrane is followed by a quick-setting mortar that allows tile or stone to be installed the same day.
Showers. Some shower installations can present a twofold challenge. First is keeping heavy marble tiles from slipping during installation. The second is preventing potential water and mold damage to the substrate. A system approach calls for application of a mold-resistant waterproofing membrane. Then, setting wall tile weighing up to 6 lbs. per square foot and heavy floor tile requiring medium bed performance with the new generation of low-density technology mortars.
8. Don’t skimp on technology. It’s good practice to keep abreast of advances in technology that can improve your efficiency. For example, when one-step mortars that isolate cracks and set tile in a single step were introduced a few years ago, installers saw dramatically reduced tile installation times. The clock has sped up again with the next generation mortar formulated to adapt to any of three different types of installation products—a latex modified mortar, a non-sag mortar or a medium bed mortar. Still more innovations are on the horizon.
9. Offer care and maintenance services. There’s a significant profit potential in cleaning and sealing installed tile and grout. Because few installers offer cleaning and sealing services, you have an opportunity to use it as a way to separate yourself from the competition. In addition, cleaning and sealing projects may lead to installation referrals and vice versa.
If you’re not already offering this service, it’s easy to get started. Many cleaning and sealing products on the market have been simplified and are designed to work across multiple surfaces.
10. Consider warranties. Warranties on installation products provide peace of mind for customers and can help your bottom line.
In the most common type of warranty, the manufacturer simply promises to replace the defective product. Under a performance warranty, the manufacturer promises to deliver a specific function. Some manufacturers offer aggressive warranties. These include 1/8-inch crack protection for up to a lifetime when the installation uses the same manufacturer’s crack-isolation system and grout products. The warranties give your customers peace of mind and give you a powerful up-sell opportunity. Review them closely.
There’s no question that profits are under pressure. But keeping these tips in mind will help you produce work that is top-quality and profitable.
Tom Plaskota, CSI, CDT, is Technical Support Manager at TEC® brands. One of the most respected and trusted names in the industry, TEC is a leading brand of installation and care and maintenance systems for tile and natural stone flooring.

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Our natural surroundings provide us even during the hot summer months with fresh air and a comfortable climate.
So the days can be beautifully warm but hardly ever too hot for activities and adventures.
Tennis fans pack their tennis rackets in their suitcases. Then nothing stands in the way of a spontaneous match on the clay courts in Freudenstadt.
The gladiator cars of today, with power instead of horsepower and without reins. One steers with body weight and mastery. Segway driving is the extracool and environmentally friendly way to travel and enjoy the Black Forest.
On the small glider airfield Musbach nearby you can fulfill the dream of flying with a motor or glider flight. The teachers from Segelclub Musbach take you into the air of the Black Forest.
then lake "Nagoldtalsperre Erzgrube" is only 17km away. For the very natural cooling and even some water sports, we recommend the Nagoldtalsperre Erzgrube (about 17 km).
For more tipps and advices on summer activities and destinations ask our reception team!

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This year, the summer solstice will fall on June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. The summer solstice is the time when the sun rises to its highest point at noon, and it falls on the day during which there is the longest period of daylight. For this reason, the summer solstice also is often known as "the longest day of the year." From the summer solstice until the winter solstice, the period of daylight on each day will continue to get shorter.
The solstices are special days because they are easy times to calculate the angle of the tilt of the Earth's axis (known as the axial tilt).The fact that the Earth spins along a tilted axis is the reason why there are solstices (and why there are seasons!). This summer solstice, take the time to head outside with a measuring stick and some graph paper and follow the instructions for calculating the Earth's Tilt to investigate the Earth's axial tilt yourself. Summer break is a great time to do some at-home learning, and since there are many misconceptions surrounding why the seasons exist, this activity is a great way to engage kids in scientific inquiry of an important topic.
To explore this topic further, take a look at the Tilted Earth Science Update and the Measuring Shadows lesson. Be sure to check out our Four Seasons lesson and our Earth Science Week collection for more materials on teaching the seasons, too.


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* Check price for longer stays.
Deposit of 50 Euros to be refunded upon check out, once the apartment has been checked.
The 50% of total payment will be paid on booking, the rest on check in plus the deposit.
Cleaning and linen change will be made every 4 days (for longer accommodations).
If the cancellation is made 7 days before check in, the booking rates will be fully refunded.
If the cancellation is made less than 7 days before check in, will be only refunded the 50% of the booking rates.
If the cancellation is made until 3 days before check in or less, there will be no return of the booking rates.

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text: OLD TORONTO (EAST), TORONTO – Godspeed Brewery announced today via Instagram the release of two new beers: Ochame is a 6.9% abv. Green Tea IPA, and India Pale Lager is a 5.0% abv. hoppy lager with Australian hops. Both now available at their retail store in 355 mL cans.

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Salazie is the largest and greenest of the three cirques with waterfall after waterfall! The village of Hell-Bourg, with its pretty Creole houses and flower-filled gardens, is perched high up on one of the cirque's many "îlets" or small plateaus. Salazie Inter-Communal Tourist Office, located in the small art and crafts square (place artisanale) in Hell-Bourg - classified as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France" - is an information and reception centre.
in cascades! Perched on one of the cirques many ilets, the village of Hell-Bourgs delightful Creole huts stand side by side at the bottoms of their flower-filled gardens. The internet is free Open Monday to Saturday from 8.30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
From Roland Garros Airport, take the expressway to Saint-André, and turn off at the Salazie exit. Carry on along the RD 48 until you get to Hell-Bourg and drive down the main street (Rue Général de Gaulle) to the artisans square, where the Tourist Centre is located.


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Food for Thought is a partnership exhibition between Corinium Museum and the British Museum. It offers a new look at food in Roman Britain that brings together unique objects from The British Museum, Cirencester, Silchester and across the Roman Empire including Pompeii, Rome, Athens and Tunisia.
Drawing on recent research, this exhibition will expose all there is to know about Roman food. It will look at various questions including how we know about Roman food, whether there were regional patterns in eating and drinking in the Roman world, how eating and drinking were used to create individual and group identities and how this might relate to the ways we use food and drink in the modern world.
From the British Museum’s collections, there is pottery from North Africa and a wide range of glass vessels from Pompeii, Rome, Athens, Egypt, and Ukraine, as well as a date-shaped perfume bottle from Corfu, showing that not all food in the Roman world was for eating. Some of the highlights in the exhibition will be a terracotta bust of Bacchus from Rome and a mule couch ornament from Gaul.


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AMARILLO, TX (KFDA) - One man has been arrested after police say they found him in possession of $762,000 worth of marijuana.
Around 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 30, deputies from Potter County stopped a 2016 Yukon on I-40 W for a traffic offense.
When deputies approached the vehicle, they found two subjects inside and while talking to them, they became suspicious of criminal activity.
Consent was given for a search and 127 pounds of marijuana were located concealed in duffle bags.
Michael Teng was arrested for possession of marijuana over 50 pounds, under 2000 pounds, a second degree felony.
The other passenger was released and the case remains under investigation.

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Hector Bencomo, 39, El Dorado, driving while suspended.
Jacob Lenz, 23, Peabody, possession of drugs.
Mark Stout, 45, Peabody, domestic battery; bodily harm.
Nicholas Herpich, 25, Herington, domestic battery; physical contact.
Rochelle Atwood, 43, Peabody, probation violation.
Jose Francisco Garcia, 23, Ramona, aggravated indecent liberties.
Jessie Voss, 27, Junction City, probation violation.
Curtis J. Curry, 21, McPherson, driving under the influence, driving while suspended.
Brian Lee, 44, McPherson, contempt.
Daniel J. Smith, 37, McPherson, probation revocation.
Chris Nugent, 33, Peabody, court commitment.
Victorinus Burgardt, 18, Wichita, court commitment.


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Friendship city is located in Maine State, Knox County and has a unique zip code assigned by the US Postal Service Office.
Friendship Area Code is 207 and Time Zone is Eastern (GMT -05:00).
The US ZIP Code basic format consists of five decimal numerical digits assigned to the Friendship City. An extended ZIP+4 code, introduced in the 1980s, includes the five digits of the Friendship ZIP code, a hyphen, and four more digits that determine a more specific location within a given ZIP code in Friendship, Maine.
The Friendship Zip Code is 04547.
If you want to send a mail to Friendship City, you should use the 04547 Zip Code.
In 1983, the U.S. Postal Service introduced an expanded Friendship ZIP code system that it called ZIP+4, often called "plus-four codes", "add-on codes", or "add ons". A ZIP+4 code uses the basic 04547 Zip code plus four additional digits to identify a geographic segment within the five-digit delivery area, such as a Friendship city block, a group of apartments, an individual high-volume receiver of mail or any other unit that could use an extra identifier to aid in efficient mail sorting and delivery in Maine.
What is the Friendship Zip Code?
The Friendship Zip Code in Maine is 04547.
What is the zip code for Friendship ME?


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If required our in-house engravers can add 3 initials onto the front part of the whistle.
Ideal for someone who collects whistles, or as a graduation gift idea.


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Hans van der Wart will be your Conference Chairman for the third time. In daily life, he is the Executive Vice President at Kiwa Compliance International (formerly called Shield Group), a growing group of companies that do environmental, chemcial and biological testing, surveying and consultancy activities, mainly in the field of dangerous compounds/situations such as asbestos, legionella, mould adn decay fungi, Industrial air, Industrial hygiëne and fire safety.
Hans has studied analytical chemistry at the University of Leiden and holds both a Master egree Chemistry and an MBA for Master Strategic Management.


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You may remember the Paintball Sentry Gun that we featured last year. Well the team over at The Sentry Project has not been resting, the new version of the gun software is now available on Ebay and it looks very impressive. It was very sensitive and precise before but have a look at the videos, it has been tweaked to improve the results! I wish I owned a junkyard, I would get rid of the dog and purchase a few of these.
"The software kit is an inexpensive solution for building your own Automated Sentry. It is ideal for those of you who are mechanically inclined or have custom applications in mind.
The Software Kit will consist of the software and the servo controller. They cannot be separated because the software only works with the that specific servo controller. They will be auctioned off on eBay to eliminate the possibility of me charging too much or too little.
The kit can be used for anything from a harmless video surveillance system that tracks and zooms in on moving objects, to a full fledged, heavy duty, gun platform (for area denial or force multiplication) or anything in between."
Ever wonder how that Canadian Maple Syrup gets into the bottle that is sitting beside your stack of pancakes? Our friends over at The Workshop have made a short video that demonstrates the Maple Syrup making process from tree to bottle. Unlike other syrups it doesn’t start by crushing fruit or melting sugar, Maple Syrup is simply the boiled tree sap!
"Maple syrup is a sweetener made from the sap of maple trees. In Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States it is most often eaten with waffles, pancakes, and French Toast. It is sometimes used as an ingredient in baking, the making of candy, preparing desserts, or as a sugar source and flavoring agent in making beer. Sucrose is the most prevalent sugar in maple syrup."
These very specialized searches are not much different form a normal query performed on an internet search engine. To perform a search, a user must enter a 10-digit phone number into a reverse phone directory’s search field and press enter to retrieve a report containing the phone owner’s name and any extra available information.
If you’ve ever tried to call back a telemarketer by dialing the phone number that appeared on your caller identification box, you have probably gotten a recording, or in some cases, the call probably didn’t even go through. By performing a reverse cell phone search on that number, users can find out who the number belongs to before answering the call.
If you have tried to contact a telemarketing firm without the necessary information before, you know how frustrating it can be to remove yourself from call lists. They always claim they will remove your information in a few days, but the calls never seem to stop coming, often times even more frequently than before. However, when you know the name of the company responsible and you have their direct line, you will likely notice a quick end to unsolicited phone calls.
If you are already listed on a Do Not Call list, the unsolicited calls you receive are considered illegal and the company responsible could be subject to large fines. In these cases, a reverse cell phone directory can play a major role in helping to screen your calls effectively.
A clever way to use a bicycle computer as a poor-man’s tachometer. While I’m not sure about installing it in my car, I’m sure it’ll come in handy down the road for another project.
"Sometimes you just have to know how fast a wheel or shaft or motor is turning. The measuring device for rotational speed is a tachometer. But they are expensive and not easy to find. Its cheap and easy to make one using a bicycle speedometer (cyclocomputer). In fact, the only thing you need is a functional cyclocomputer that reads speed in miles per hour. You won’t damage it, so you can even ‘borrow’ one from your bike, or add it to your bike once your done!"
OK, NYC has it’s reasons to be a little careful but Richard Falkenrath, the NYPD’s deputy commissioner for counterterrorism may be just a little bit too careful. As the Village Voice reports that the city is just a little worried that the good citizens might just report too many false alarms. If you read through the comments, a couple of people had the same thought I had. Smoke alarms give false alarms very, very often, and if you have an alarm system the firetrucks are coming just in case. Don’t some smoke detectors measure radiation increases? Plus in the greater New York area you can’t sell a house without a Radon Test and in some houses there is a powered radon detector so you get a warning if the abatment system fails. So if I can’t have one of these.
for $250.00 (plus shipping) from United Nuclear who clearly state.
All our radioactive isotopes are legal to purchase & own by the general public.
They require no special licensing, handling, storage or disposal.
To ensure the longest half-life possible, we do NOT keep isotopes in stock.
NRC licensed nuclear isotope manufacturer in Oak Ridge, TN.

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I connected to VPN Gate by Using MS-SSTP VPN Protocol. Here's what I have in my default security settings. Microsoft CHAP protocol simply does not sound quite secure to me. Now, if I change it to EAP I simply cannot connect to server.
Can anyone here tell me how can I use more secure encryption methods? CHAP had been compromised a long time ago.


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Hand craftsmanship by “Selected” hardwood, IMAKATSU COFUNAZZY is the middle size big baits within IMAKATSU series for everyone to catch Big Bass!
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On January 1, 2019, we raffled off one billion rubles in the 1264th New Year Russian Lotto draw!
It was the first time that just 1 person could win it. But fortune smiled upon two participants at once. Each of them received 500,000,000 rubles. The lucky winners were Oksana and Nikolai Miroshnichenko, spouses from Yekaterinburg, as well as Lyubov Dogorova and Sergey Dogorov, a married couple from St. Petersburg.
In addition, 150 prizes of one million rubles were raffled off to make 84 new millionaires. The rest of the one million prizes were divided among several participants.
The total figures are astonishing! In total, 5,157,258 tickets won in the New Year draw. The total sum of all prizes amounted to 2,297,890,643 rubles.
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I had fun making this and finished it up today!
Mama Claus is getting a jump on the holidays and wanted me to make her seven ornaments! Not to worry....you counted correctly (I am including a bonus one).
Lyndaker Inlay at Brentwood Arts Exchange!
Come on out to the Brentwood Arts Exchange today, December 9, 11-5, for beautiful handmade crafts, beer tasting, and holiday cheer!
Kudos to my mom for the idea and to my dad for the wood cuts.


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Neji Hyuga (Hyūga Neji) is a branch member of the famed Hyuga clan. He has a grudge towards everyone in the main branch . He is a natural genius, surpassing those of the main branch. When Neji is first introduced, he has an air of superiority about him, strongly believing that everyone is resigned to their fate. However, after battling with Naruto Uzumaki, Neji finally changes his outlook on the world.
Neji has a large knowledge of his Byakugan, a bloodline limit that allows you to have an unobstructed view of the world around you. It can see through any solid object and can see the chakra points of a person, and using his Gentle Fist, a style that pushes chakra out of ones hand, can effectively control the flow of chakra within an foe. After the Preliminaries of the Chunin Exams, he learned in the period of one month Eight Trigrams Palms Heavenly Spin, a technique where one ejects chakra out of all 64 of their chakra points and spins like a top, creating a barrier of unpentrable chakra around ones body.
While under the belief that his father died because he was a member of the branch house, Neji concludes that fate is something decided at birth and that no matter what one does, people cannot escape their destiny. Neji often applies this to people he views as weaker than he is, particularly his teammate Lee and his cousin Hinata Hyuga. He dismisses Lee's dream of becoming a great ninja despite his inability to mold chakra as hopeless, and suggests that Lee can never defeat him.
During his match in the Chunin Exams, he tells Hinata that she is unfit to be a ninja due to being too kind and not confident enough. When she is eventually able to turn his philosophy against him, telling him that she believes that he is suffering from trying to become worthy of the main house despite his being born into the branch family. Neji is enraged by this and attempts to attack Hinata, but is stopped before he can land a blow that would have almost certainly killed her. While Hinata is left near death after the battle, Neji's only concern is that he could not complete his attack. He disregards Hinata's personal growth in the match, concluding that because she was defeated, "a failure will always be a failure."
Neji displays similar efforts to condescend others during his match with Naruto Uzumaki who, despite being repeatedly struck down, continues to try and fight him. While Neji tries to show Naruto that fate cannot be fought and that someone who is weak will always remain weak, Naruto is unwilling to accept this mindset, arguing that Neji, for all his belief in fate, has not accepted his own destiny. Naruto taps into the power of the demon fox sealed within him and fights Neji, regaining his access to his chakra. Using a shadow clone to feign defeat, Naruto surprises and defeats Neji. With this defeat and kind words from Naruto, Neji decides he would try to overcome his destiny.
With this example of overcoming "destiny" as well as finding out the truth about his father's death soon afterwards, Neji abandons the concept of inescapable fate. No longer bound by the idea that he is stuck at his current status, Neji resolves to become strong enough to never again lose a battle. To do so he begins putting more emphasis on working well with his team, and starts to value a mission's successful completion and his teammates' safety over his own betterment. In addition, Neji begins trying to remedy the estranged relations between himself and the main house members, most particularly by being kinder to Hinata. His efforts seem to be effective, as he begins training with Hiashi and in Part II even starts to wear traditional Hyuga robes. As another result of his loss against Naruto, Neji no longer thinks of people as failures who can never change, as he suggests that he would not have persevered in Lee's situation, and believes that if Lee works hard enough, he can surpass the gifted. Neji is glad Naruto was able to influence him to change.
As a member of the Hyuga clan, Neji possesses the Byakugan, which gives him an almost 360-degree field of vision, save for a small blindspot at the back of the neck. Neji is acutely aware of his blind spot and takes extra caution in keeping it away from opponents as well as paying close attention to it. While the Byakugan naturally has only a 50 meter field of vision, Neji is able to increase the range of its sight several times over by the start of Part II, to around 800 meters. He is noted to have a particularly strong Byakugan in comparison to other members of the clan, perhaps surpassing all of them.
With the rest of Team Guy's taijutsu skills, Neji's Byakugan also allows him to specialize in the Gentle Fist fighting style, which enables him to damage an opponent's chakra circulatory system and inner organs directly with even a slight tap. Neji also uses this technique to attack his opponents heart directly and send them into cardiac arrest resulting in the death of the opponent with but a single strike. His strength and brutality in this area are such that four Jonin—Might Guy, Kakashi Hatake, Kurenai, and Hayate-felt the need to intervene when he was on the verge of killing Hinata during the Chunin exams.
Since his time in the Ninja Academy, Neji has been held to be a natural genius, even becoming the top-ranked rookie in his class. As a member of the Hyuga clan's branch house, Neji is forbidden to learn the clan's secret techniques, but has managed to deduce their workings simply through observation. Since mastering these jutsu, Neji has begun to refine and strengthen them for more specialized needs. He has learned many of these techniques, such as Eight Trigrams Palms Heavenly Spin. In the anime, the fruits of his efforts are first seen during the Sasuke Retrieval arc where he uses Eight Trigrams One Hundred Twenty-Eight Palms (????, Hakke Hyaku Nijūhachi Shō), essentially a doubled version of the Sixty-Four Palms technique, to strike numerous targets at once. In Part II he also develops the Eight Trigrams Empty Palm (????, Hakke Kūshō), a more focused version of the Heavenly Spin, with which he can expel chakra from his palm to attack opponents out of his physical reach. In the Rescue Gaara arc, Neji also displays his ability when he uses Eight Trigrams Mountain Crusher (????, Hakke Hazangeki) which is essentially a version of the Eight Trigrams Empty Palm that is used at point blank range, to defeat his enemy. While most of the former Konoha Genin become Chunin over the timeskip, Neji is the only one to become a Jonin.
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What did everyone think? I thought there were parts of the essays I wasn't sure about and then other parts that were simple. As for the MBE definitely thought there were lots of questions I was unsure about...I took NY in 2016 and passed but am now taking PA for a job. I don't know anyone taking it this time around so curious for everyone's thoughts!
Is PA essay section structured similar to IL? Like 3 PA essays 1 MPT 6 MEEs?
KunAgnis wrote: Is PA essay section structured similar to IL? Like 3 PA essays 1 MPT 6 MEEs?
PA's structure is 6 Essays that can cover any of 15 topics (which are usually predictably grouped, for example contracts + property + estates) and 1 PT, which has a higher weight than an individual essay.
The essays weren't so bad this time around-but some of those MBE questions-especially the ones about zoning...Hoping I did well enough to pass since a lot of the other questions seemed to be very simple, although the fact patterns were weird.
Did you get an email or just see it on the PA bar exam site?
My e-mail hasn't come yet, but I just saw on the site that it'll be up on the 12th after 4 PM.
PA results are up. I didn't pass...again. I'll find out how far I missed next week when I get the score report.
fpkjd wrote: PA results are up. I didn't pass...again. I'll find out how far I missed next week when I get the score report.
Sorry to hear this, fpkjd. I was hoping you'd get good news. Interested to see your score report- I'm sure you'll figure this beast out!
Thanks. I'll post my scores when I get my report. What my report says will determine when I try to retake the Bar. If I'm only a few points off, I'll retake this July, but if I'm off by more than a few points, I may wait until next February to give myself more time to study.
Picked up my MBE score by only 3 points from last time.
I'm going to wait until February 2020 to try again. I'll need much more time to study.
Does PA still release the individual PT and Essay scores? if so, can you post those too.
FYI, based on your scaled MBE score of 118, your estimated raw MBE score was about 92/175 correct (based on my estimate of the MBE scale). This means you answered about 52.6% of the graded MBE questions correctly. This places you in the 11.8% percentile for the MBE. This means that 88.2% of Feb examinees nationwide did better than you on the MBE based on your scaled MBE score of 118 (based on national data for the past 7 years).
The 20 year pass rate for February PA examinees is 56.7%. You can't expect to pass an exam where you need to be better than about 43.3% of examinees to pass, but on the most objective part of the exam (the MBE), you were better than only 11.8% of examinees nationwide.
How many MBE questions did you do in practice for the F19 exam, what sources did you use (e.g. Kaplan, Barbri, NCBE, Adaptibar), and what was your overall % correct for these practice questions?
I have my individual essay scores at home. (at work right now).
I used Adaptibar, took 2200 questions, and was averaging around 65% up to the exam. I was using materials from Ameribar from when I had purchased the course for the previous attempt.
For the next exam, I'll have to purchase a full course from Themis or Bar/Bri (I'm leaning towards Themis) and stick religiously to the exercises. Since money is a little tight, even with my recent work promotion, I can't afford the review course in a month or so, so I will be waiting for the February exam. I'll be buying a full course ASAP in October after studying with the materials I have now.
fpkjd wrote: I have my individual essay scores at home. (at work right now).
Thanks. Feel free to shoot me an email joe [@] seperac.com with your scores (I'm attempting to make a PA calculator) and I'll send you some useful info on the PA essays in return.


text: When you make the decision to go gray, there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to how to do it. The process can vary dramatically depending upon the length of hair, texture and color. Curly hair helps blend the line of demarcation better than straight hair. The shorter the hair, the faster the transition.


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Paco Alcacer scored twice in injury time for Borussia Dortmund to reclaim the Bundesliga lead with a win over Wolfsburg while Bayern Munich was held to a draw in Freiburg on Saturday.
BERLIN — Paco Alcacer scored twice in injury time for Borussia Dortmund to reclaim the Bundesliga lead with a 2-0 win over Wolfsburg while Bayern Munich was held in Freiburg to 1-1 on Saturday.
''We have to win to stay in the race, which is annoying because we had done so well to catch up,'' said Bayern coach Niko Kovac, whose side was trailing by nine points earlier in the season.
In contrast to Bayern, which had 27 efforts at goal, Dortmund created little going forward. Jadon Sancho finally tested Wolfsburg `keeper Koen Casteels for the first time after the hour-mark.

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Ottawa movers advise packing seasonal items like snowsuits and pool toys first, since you won’t need them for quite some time after the move – depending on the season, of course. Prioritize your packing; anything not used on at least a weekly basis can also be packed early on, unless there’s a need for it.
Any moving checklist will tell you to label your boxes, but go a step further and make sure you put ALL the contents of the box on the label, since it’s likely you’ll have several boxes labeled “kitchen” or “bathroom.” Record each item on a list of contents or label as you pack it, instead of searching through your memories after the box is full.
Ottawa movers recommend a numbering system to coordinate boxes with the rooms they belong in. This step goes hand-in-hand with the previous one, as you can incorporate the labelling you created to really simplify unpacking. This way, when you’re looking at a big pile of boxes, you’ll quickly know which box belongs to which room without reading every label.
Anything that will be needed immediately should go at the top of each box, or put into separate, specially-marked boxes – just make sure it’s easy to identify with something like red tape. This way, you can tell your movers to put the boxes with red tape in a different pile and they won’t get buried in a stack of identical boxes, leaving you to hunt them down.
This is an important addition to any moving checklist. You’re not going to have the energy to sort out your entire wardrobe right after a move, so keep some work clothes, casual clothes, pajamas, and a few pairs of socks and underwear in a backpack or duffel so that they’re handy right away.
This Ottawa movers’ checklist is extremely handy for streamlining a National Capital Region move, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be use for moves throughout Canada! If you are looking for more tips on how to organize the other parts of your move, contact a local moving company for tips and advice. Ottawa movers are always happy to help out.


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KitGuru managed to catch up with AOC’s European Product Manager, Alfonso Clemente, during the build up phase of GamesCom over in Cologne. He gave us a tour of the latest models and promised that visitors to Multiplay i58 will have the chance to get hands on with the new technologies at the end of August.
GamesCom was the first chance for German gamers to get eyes-on the latest AOC Agon monitors, Multiplay i58 will provide the first opportunity for UK-based gamers. With G-Sync and Adaptive Sync models filling out the range – as well as ultra high speed refresh models and the possibility of VR products, visitors to the NEC should certainly find the new line up interesting.
Watch via our VIMEO Channel (Below) or over on YouTube at 1080p HERE.
KitGuru says: As prices continue to tumble in the monitor market, even the most powerful screen specs are now within most people’s budgets.

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Thank you to all the SSO members who participated in this year’s online election! SSO is pleased to announce results for the four positions included in the election.
Shaila Merchant, MD of Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada was recently awarded with the 2019 Korean Society of Surgical Oncology (KSSO) Observership opportunity. She recently returned from her ten-day trip, during which she attended the Seoul International Symposium of Surgical Oncology meeting and spent time at Seoul National University Hospital under the mentorship of Han-Kwang Yang, MD, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the KSSO. Dr. Merchant spent a few moments to describe her experience to SSO Staff.
Q: What was appealing about the KSSO Observership opportunity?
Dr. Merchant: Gastric cancer is an area of clinical and research interest for me. It was highly appealing to travel to an area with a much higher incidence of this type of cancer as it is not as common in North America. And, many of the randomized clinical trials in gastric cancer come from South Korea and I was interested in learning more about their research infrastructure.
Q. What were your personal objectives for this program?
Dr. Merchant: There is a lot of controversy in the West about the extent of lymph node dissection related to gastric cancer. Surgeons in Korea and Japan have been performing these extended lymph node dissections in gastric cancer for a long time. It has only been recently that it has been adopted in Western countries. I was interested in seeing if the way I was taught is the way that surgeons in the East are performing the procedure. I also wanted to learn more about minimally invasive approaches to gastric cancer, specifically with respect to patient selection, positioning and key interoperative maneuvers, as I plan to incorporate this into my own practice in the future. And finally, I wanted to learn more about their own research and their infrastructure.
Q. What were the most interesting components of this opportunity?
Dr. Merchant: There were many interesting components of this Observership opportunity. I was very impressed with the caliber of research presented at the Seoul International Symposium of Surgical Oncology meeting and the spirit of collaboration amongst the speakers and the attendees.
When I began the Observership at Seoul National University Hospital, I was shocked to see what high volume of gastric surgeries, approximately three to five gastrectomies a day. In my own practice I probably do 25 – 30 cases per year. It was interesting to see the number of patients that present with gastric cancer and the number of ways they approach gastric cancer surgery. But, even more than that, the most interesting thing was how the presentation of gastric cancer is so different in South Korea compared to my own practice. For example, the majority of patients present with locally advanced proximal cancer, where as in South Korea the majority of patients present with early distal gastric cancer. It dawned on me that we are treating very different gastric cancers in the West as compared to the East. The disparities in presentation are striking and incredibly interesting.
Q. What are some of the key takeaways from this experience?
Dr. Merchant: My key takeaway is that there are many nuances in the management of gastric cancers. Some of these nuances are about the approach – open, laparoscopic, robotic or even endoscopic for the early cancers and the extent of the resection that can be distal gastrectomy, proximal or total gastrectomy. As well as the extent of lymph node dissection, which can be tailored to the stage and location of the disease and the various options for reconstruction to restore GI continuity. It was very interesting to see to see the wide varieties of approaches that are utilized at this institution and the way that the surgeons very carefully tailor their approach with each patient.
Q. What information do you plan to share or integrate into your own practice?
Dr. Merchant: I’m the only person that does gastric cancer surgeries at my institution, so I plan on slightly modifying my lymph node dissection technique based on what I learned in Seoul. And moving forward, when I have a patient with early distal gastric cancer I plan to perform the operation laparoscopically. I also plan to share these experiences to with my colleagues and surgical residents.
Q. What other information would you like to share?
Dr. Merchant: I am very grateful to be the recipient of the 2019 KSSO Observership. While I was only there a short time, it was very fruitful. Every day I was able to see multiple cases and have many of my questions answered by the surgeons. I was able to sit in on a research meeting and get a sense of their ongoing studies and gain an understand of how they can be so productive. They are very collaborative and have large research teams that allow them to be so productive – it takes a village when it comes to research and they have an excellent infrastructure in place.
The KSSO Secretariat did a fantastic job organizing my visit and the entire team including surgeons, fellows, residents, medical students and nurses were warm and welcoming. Professor Han-Kwang Yang, MD and his surgical group are skilled, knowledgeable and importantly, shared their knowledge and wisdom openly. The experience I gained from this observership will enable me to deliver better surgical care to my patients and the connections I have made will serve the basis for life-long collaborations and friendships.
The SSO has nearly 390 members serving on 32 active Committees, Subcommittees, Work Groups and Task Forces for the 2019 – 2020 year. The various groups of SSO volunteer leaders are critical to the accomplishment of the SSO Mission. Whether Standing or Appointed, these Committees, Subcommittees, Work Groups, and Task Forces are the functional entities that guide and often execute the work of the Society. They also provide an opportunity for member engagement and the development of future Society leaders. The question of how one participates in this capacity is a frequent question. While all members are able to access the Committee Handbook, the following is a brief summary of the various processes.
There are several steps in the process and depending on the type of Committee, the process may vary. All positions on Committees, Subcommittees, Work Groups, and Task Forces are appointed by the incoming President, typically in December, prior to the start of the new governance year beginning April 1. The appointment process, however, begins in the Fall with the Application for Engagement. Based on the positions available, Active, Active International and Emeritus members may apply. The exception to this is the Fellows and Young Attendings Subcommittee, which is comprised of members who are Fellows or are within two years of completion of a Fellowship program. Applicants, along with recommendations by the Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs are then presented to the President Elect. Committee terms are for two years and appointment notifications are sent early in the year.
The Nominating Committee serves an important role in determining the members of the Executive Council. The Nominating Committee is a group of eight individuals, as specified in SSO’s bylaws. Three of the eight positions are elected positions. In late summer, Active, Active International and Emeritus members may nominate SSO members to serve. The list of candidates is presented to the Nominating Committee and the top three individuals are identified and presented back to eligible members to vote in January. Terms begin in April.
Finally, the SSO Executive Council is the highest level of leadership in the Society. Positions are both elected and appointed. A total of three Councilor-at-Large positions serve on the Executive Council. Candidates for these positions are solicited by the Nominating Committee from Executive Council members and Past Presidents. The list is narrowed by the Nominating Committee to two to three candidates. These individuals are then presented to eligible SSO members to vote. The Councilor-at-Large position is a three-year term, with a new position becoming available each year. Appointed positions on the Executive Council go through a two-step process. The first step is the development of a slate of candidates by current Executive Council member and Past Presidents. Then, the Nominating Committee appoints candidates to open positions.
If you have any questions about the paths to serve on SSO Committees, Subcommittees, Work Groups and Task Forces, please contact Andrea King, Manager, Governance and Member Engagement.
In October 2018 meeting, the SSO Foundation (SSOF) Board and the SSO Executive Council unanimously approved a decision to transition all SSOF assets to the SSO Research and Education Fund, a restricted fund of the SSO, eliminating the operational expenses required to maintain SSOF as a separate 501(c)(3) corporate entity. Based on a recommendation by The SSOF Board, the SSO Executive Council approved that the use of the funds will be restricted for research (such as the existing Clinical Investigator Award or Young Investigator Award), education, or innovation.
This shift to a restricted fund ensures that 100% of donations will be used to support research grants and select educational programming, with no portion supporting operations. SSO has assumed responsibility for all expenses formerly funded by SSOF, including lectureships such as the James Ewing Lecture, travel awards such as the Harvey Baker Traveling Fellow Award, and all overhead and fundraising costs.
Efforts to secure private foundation and industry support to extend the ability of the new Fund to award research grants will be pursued. SSO members are encouraged to donate to this Fund and should feel confident knowing that 100% of every donation will be restricted to research grants and education programming, with no portion of the gift supporting operations. Make your gift today to demonstrate your commitment to supporting the surgeon scientist. If you are attending SSO 2019, you may donate on site by texting SSODONATE to 41444.
The 14th International Symposium on Regional Cancer Therapies took place February 16 – 18, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ. SSO welcomed 197 surgical and industry oncology professionals to the meeting, an increase over last year’s event. The atmosphere was charged with energy, elevated by the high level of research, the excellence of the presenters and panels, and the real opportunity to connect with colleagues.
The three-day program was designed to cover the most recent advances in cancer therapy that are primarily of a regional focus, such as gastrointestinal, intraperitoneal, hepatic, ovarian and thoracic cancers. Several surgical oncologists from around the world were invited to present innovative approaches to challenging cancer treatment scenarios. The call for abstracts received over 120 submissions, resulting in 42 oral abstracts and 54 ePosters presented.
The Gabriella Graham award recipient was the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA). Chad Ramsey, Vice President of Policy, was invited to the meeting to accept the award on their behalf during the Saturday reception. The mission of the OCRA is to ensure access and availability to high quality treatment and care; promote a strong commitment to research and education funding and protect patient safety in the era of precision medicine and advanced diagnostics.
Save the date for the 15th International Symposium on Regional Cancer Therapies, February 15 – 17, 2019 in Orlando, FL. The call for abstracts will open this summer.
Strengthen skills, increase levels of knowledge and stay up-to-date on the latest research with just one visit to SSO’s online educational platform, ExpertED@SSO. Several new webinars for the month of May have been announced and registration is now open.
The Framework to Submitting a Successful Abstract | May 1, 2019 | 4 pm CT.
Based on the SSO 2019 Great Debate, this webinar will present data and compare and contrast the benefits and limitations of upfront surgery and neoadjuvant therapy for TNBC and discuss resectable HER2+.
Faculty: J. Joshua Smith, MD, PhD, Y. Nancy You, MD, MHSc, and Heather Yeo, MD, MHS.
Young-onset colorectal cancer is distinct in many ways. Location of the tumor varies substantially with age and cancers are also histologically more aggressive. This webinar will review practice changing papers and national screening guidelines and age-related differences in colorectal cancer that have implications for diagnosis and treatment.
You may find this activity in the Colorectal Disease section in the ExpertED@SSO catalog.
Learn about the mechanisms of action and toxicities of novel immunotherapeutic agents for metastatic melanoma and how to best integrate these agents with surgical options. This case-based webinar will cover topics including systemic therapy, immune adjuvants for Stage IV melanoma, management of oligometastatic disease and surgical outcomes in melanoma in combination with immunotherapy.
In accordance with SSO Bylaws, the Annual Business Meeting will be held during the SSO Annual Cancer Symposium. Please join us at the San Diego Convention Center for reports on the state of the Society from the Executive Leadership. We’ll announce new members, present several awards, and introduce the incoming President.
Please plan to join us at this important annual Society event! Questions? Contact Andrea King, Manager of Governance and Member Engagement via email at andreaking@surgonc.org.
The SSO 2018 – 2020 Strategic Plan is well underway and several Society Committees and Task Forces have been focusing on achieving goals that will expand resources, increase member value and strengthen SSO’s position in the global cancer community. In this issue of SURGONConnect, you’ll hear specifics about the plan goals from fellow members.
SSO President Armando E. Giuliano, MD provides a brief summary of accomplishments in this video update.
Reimagining the Annual Cancer Symposium – What does that mean?
After months of conference calls, in June 2018 the Annual Symposium Reimagination Task Force met for 1 ½ days to have an exstensive discussion about all aspects of the Annual Cancer Symposium experience. Task Force Chair, James Howe, MD said, “Our challenge was to take a great clinical meeting and find new ways to enhance and deliver not only educational value, but also to create an environment that fosters a greater level of engagement and community.” During this meeting Task Force members reviewed years of attendee data. This data was a deep dive into all aspects of the meeting – from use of the mobile app to session attendance, from networking events to exhibit hall functions, from invited lecturers to registration rates – no topic was off limits.
The Task Force presented a full report and recommendations during the Executive Council meeting that was held in October during the 2018 ACS Clinical Congress. A total of 28 recommendations were approved that covered various topics including registration, education experience, networking, exhibit hall and technology. While several of these recommendations will be implemented during the 2020 meeting, several new concepts will be introduced at SSO 2019; including, a new registration category for residents and medical students, shortening symposia and parallel sessions to 90 minutes, increased networking opportunities and an increase in ePosters.
Genevieve Boland, MD, PhD is presenting the findings of her research, Tumor and Immune Monitoring via Exosomal Analysis in Patients on Targeted Therapy with Anti-PD1 Immunotherapy. Instead of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) or cell-free DNA as a monitoring tool, Dr. Boland and her research team have been using circulating micro-vesicles, which are secreted by a variety of cell types including immune cells and tumor cells. Because they are protected from degradation in circulation, they contain intact RNA and allow for a dynamic read out of changes in tumor- and immune-cell states in real time. Her lab has the ability to benchmark these circulating changes to tumors and to compare the signatures in the blood to clinical outcomes.
Achieving SSO’s mission to improve multidisciplinary patient care by advancing the science, education and practice of cancer surgery worldwide is not possible without a membership that is inclusive of all cancer surgeons. Ensuring a welcoming environment that fosters meaningful engagement, a sense of community and recognition are objectives of the Strategic Plan goal of membership.
One objective of the Membership Strategic Plan goal is to investigate the development of a Fellow of the SSO designation. A Work Group, led by Tari King, MD, as Chair and Julie Ann Sosa, MD as Vice Chair, held a Town Hall meeting at the recent ACS Clinical Congress. During this program they presented the rationale and proposed criteria for the designation. Over 75 SSO members attended the meeting that concluded with a constructive Q&A period. Based on comments from the meeting, Work Group members will continue to refine this proposed program and plan an additional input session during the SSO Town Hall and Business Meeting to be held at SSO 2019 on Saturday, March 30, 2019.
The recently launched membership campaign, SSO Much More, highlights the value of membership, not only through educational programs, but also through the global leadership of the Society and the impact of networking and community. The campaign features brief testimonials from several members. Watch for the emails or visit SSO’s YouTube channel to view the videos.
The SSO, in collaboration with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), presented a joint session at the World Cancer Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia that highlighted how surgical and medical education is an important investment in building a sustainable cancer care workforce, yet it is one of the most neglected areas, especially in low-income countries. The SSO/ESSO Global Curriculum in Surgical Oncology and ASCO/ESMO Global Curriculum in Medical Oncology were introduced and presented in this session that attracted a diverse audience which included surgeons, physicians, health policy and advocacy professionals and officials from global health organizations.
Dr. Are envisions that SSO will continue to actively participate in future World Cancer Congresses and continue to establish itself as the global society that is leading the way to address disparities and inequities in surgical care for cancer patients. This continued collaboration would also result in the SSO and the Global Forum of Cancer Surgeons (GFCS) being recognized as the leaders in cancer surgery by global entities such as the World Health Organization and the Union for International Cancer Control. This objective is expected to be one of the agenda items that will be discussed at the third annual meeting of the GFCS that will take place at SSO 2019 in San Diego, California.
For additional information on SSO’s global programs and initiatives, please visit our website. For more information about how your global society can join the GFCS, please email GFCS@surgonc.org.
Career-long education, recertification and quality patient care make up the strategic plan’s education goal. The SSO Education Council is committed to the development of 50 new educational programs for ExpertED over the next two years. Some of these programs will leverage new research presented during the Annual Cancer Symposium, as well as research published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology. In order to ensure the development of the most relevant programs, the Education Council is comprised of Disease Site Work Group Chairs and members of other SSO Committees and reviews proposals brought forward by internal or external stakeholders.
Listed below are a few upcoming ExpertED@SSO programs that are free to members.
This webinar will identify the benefits of neoadjuvant therapy in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), compare options for neoadjuvant therapy and have a better understanding of how to assess current practices. Faculty for this program include Clifford Cho, MD, Theodore S. Hong, MD, Christina R. Ferrone, MD and Robert A. Wolff, MD.
Prospective trials have established new options for managing the axillary nodes in patients with breast cancer, but appropriate options vary based on clinical presentation, planned surgical procedure and timing of surgery and chemotherapy. Surgeons need to understand when axillary dissection is indicated for nodal metastases and when sentinel node biopsy alone is appropriate as well as to identify patients most likely to avoid axillary dissection through the use of neoadjuvant therapy. Faculty for this program are: Monica Morrow, MD, Armando Giuliano, MD and Melissa Pilewski, MD.
The staging of melanoma has changed and has impact on care decisions, which have evolved across disease stages. Participants in this program will be better able to identify changes in the staging system and understand adjuvant treatment options and proper indications related to BRAF negative patients. Faculty for this program are: Richard White, Jr., MD, Genevieve Boland, MD, PhD, Mary Sue Brady, MD and Jeffrey Sosman, MD.
The Brand Development Task Force presented their recommendations for a new brand identity to the Executive Council’s October meeting, which were enthusiastically received. Look for the new identity at SSO 2019.
SSO members can learn more about the Society’s operational plans by attending the next SSO Town Hall and Business meeting during SSO 2019 on Saturday, March 30, 2019.
Save the date! SSO is launching a full-day CGSO Board Exam Review Course, taking place January 26, 2019 in Chicago, IL at the Hilton O’Hare. The course is available to CGSO fellows, breast oncology fellows, and surgical residents, as well as practicing surgical oncologists who wish to undergo a refresher or update. Learn more about this program, which includes a mock oral exam session.
The 14th International Symposium on Regional Cancer Therapiesis being held on February 16–18, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ. This International Symposium will serve as a comprehensive forum to promote research, development and application of regional cancer therapies.
Register now for SSO 2019, March 27–30, 2019 in San Diego, CA. SSO 2019 will feature an education program that covers, research developments, clinical trials, new technology, and future trends in cancer care. Much of what you’ll learn you’ll be able to immediately integrate into your treatment of patients. Featured lecturers include SSO President, Armando E. Giuliano, MD, Monica Morrow, MD and Lieping Chen, MD, PhD. SSO 2019 will also provide enhanced networking opportunities so that you have more time to meet casually with colleagues and old friends.
SSO Partners with ASCO for Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium, January 17 – 19, 2019 in San Francisco. SSO Immediate Past President, Kelly McMasters, MD, PhD delivers the keynote lecture: The Fundamental Difference Between Palliative Treatment and Palliative Care. Learn more and register.


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Have you got the heating on? Windows closed? First signs of a sniffle or a cough? No wonder.
There is a growing body of scientific evidence that the air within homes can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air, even the largest and most industrialized cities. In an Irish context this situation could be viewed as worse for a number of reasons: our short winter days keep us indoors, we tend not to be prepared for outdoor activities and this is reflected in our infrastructure, we have poor standards of insulation and thus have to use more artificial heating methods. Many winter activities are costly, especially for families with young children. We’re one step from hibernation…but we’re not designed for that.
Gardens are free, easy to get to, can be interpreted in all sorts of ways and if you’ve got plants and trees in yours, your air quality will be better. Take a few minutes each day to take a few deep breathes of quality garden air.
Current research estimates that 40% of Irish adults and 25% of Irish children are overweight, of these, 20% of adults are obese and perhaps most shocking, 6% of three year olds are obese. I don’t know about you, but that last statistic is a damning indictment on our society.
Thankfully, gardening represents a wonderful weight to burn off those extra calories. One study suggests that very moderate gardening activity can burn 300 calories an hour. Below is a more detailed breakdown based on a male weighing 81kgs doing 30 minutes of gardening activity.
Some things to keep in mind: undertake work 3-5 times a week, plan and vary your tasks, watch your back, consciously engage with the tasks in context with exercise, you can do this by exaggerating movements, do a quick stretch before and after, stay hydrated.
We’re always being told how busy our lives are. And yet most of us do nothing about it. Many slip into the seductive and compensatory cycle of bad food, and even worse TV. Why? Because we deserve it. In fairness, we deserve a lot more; it’s just that companies haven’t found a way to package up the restorative qualities of gardens and nature. They’ve tried it for sure, look at the cosmetic labels and apparent healthy food options; they all try to tap into it. But they are nothing compared to the real thing. In fact, they shouldn’t even be compared.
Contact with plants has been shown to benefit the mind in a variety of ways; it can aid concentration, aid sleep, restore a sense of calm, alter mood, reduce the impact of mental fatigue, increase cognitive function, encourage imagination and creativity and increase the development of social skills in children.
The next time you’re feeling frazzled after a day in the office or in the house with the kids, take ten in the garden just for you. Same goes for the kids, next time they’re ‘acting up’ give them a spade instead of a remote and replace their Ipads with knee pads.
Don’t waste your money trying buy peace of mind, nature is your free healer. All you have to do is open the back door.
4. Achievement, satisfaction and self-esteem.
The simple act of gardening can have a tremendous impact on a person’s self-esteem. Even mowing the lawn has an impact. We’ve all been there before; you’ve just cut the lawn, you stand back to admire your work and a sense of satisfaction washer over you. Extending this beyond the lawn, into the borders, trees and perhaps even some raised beds, and the levels of satisfaction can rise exponentially. The acts of sowing, nurturing and harvesting plants have deep roots in our psyche. They can stimulate an increased feeling of achievement, lifting levels of self-esteem and providing an inner sense of accomplishment. These results can transcend science and spirituality promoting a greater concept of place, connection and meaning; things in short supply in modern life.
Looking to find answers? They’re right outside your back door.
Two of the great things about gardening are that it’s easy and free.
Lots of people shy away from gardening, afraid they might get something wrong, but there simply is no wrong. Gardening, even for the Experts, is about experimentation and exploration. With the advent of the internet age, answers to any questions are only a few clicks away.
Now while I don’t suggest you start scaling trees with chainsaws, you can save a fortune but taking on tasks yourself. You might also start growing your own food, which can save you money, and has been shown to improve diet and nutrition beyond the food produced. Even better, you can grow your own indoor plants, plants for cut-flower arrangements and my personal favourite, gifts. Give a present that lasts this Christmas!
With a little exercise, some personal therapy and increased self-esteem, your garden needn’t be a financial drain, it can be a sustainable resource, a new contributor to the family budget.


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Like a siren of the Pacific, Aitutaki seduces you. It begins the moment you approach the nineteen acres of tropical forest with its 1.5 kilometre beachfront of pure, white sands. It continues as you discover the most breathtaking lagoon you’ve ever seen, dotted with idyllic islands and fringed by the azure-blue Pacific Ocean. It washes over you as you reach your intimate, secret hideaway, secluded amongst lush, palm-filled gardens.
And it remains with you throughout your stay as you immerse yourself in the nurturing, pampering island service, the slow-paced way of life and the romantic, luxurious delights of Pacific Resort Aitutaki.
No wonder. For this magical place in the South Pacific is home to Pacific Resort Aitutaki “Australasia’s Leading Boutique Hotel” (World Travel Awards 2007) and member of the “Small Luxury Hotels of the World” collection. Situated on a triangle-shaped atoll rising four thousand metres from the floor of the Pacific Ocean, Pacific Resort Aitutaki is an enclave of romance, refinement and luxury that beckons to even the most discerning traveller.
Here, nature is at its most dramatic and beautiful best. At every step, you’ll be enchanted by our secret world of tropical trees and fragrant flowers, powder-perfect white sand, aquamarine seas, lily-laden pools and sparkling waterfalls, all set against the backdrop of ancient volcanic rock formations.
While the scenery is unspoilt, you, on the other hand, will be thoroughly spoilt.
Pacific Resort Aitutaki is limited to just 27 spacious, air-conditioned, absolute beachfront bungalows, suites and villas. Whichever style you choose, you’ll enjoy your own personal, panoramic view of Aitutaki’s world-famous western lagoon and where each sunset majestically colours the ocean beyond. All rooms feature stunning Polynesian-inspired architecture and design, thatched roofs, large private sundecks, polished wooden floors, marble bathrooms and super king-sized beds. And every room includes the indulgent touches you’d expect from a resort of this calibre, including CD stereo system, TV, mini bar, Wifi Internet access, beach shower and complimentary Bvlgari luxury bath products.
If our tranquil island setting soothes your soul, our cuisine will fire up your palate. The signature Rapae Bay Restaurant, features the very best of tantalising South Pacific cuisine, complemented by superb attention to detail in every exquisite menu. Let our Chefs seduce you with their succulent seafood, international and pacific fare and world-class wines, while the location seduces you with stunning views over Aitutaki Lagoon. Or take in a sensational Pacific sunset over a cocktail or casual meal at the Black Rock Café, our hugely popular beachfront bar and cafe.
As you can imagine, Pacific Resort Aitutaki offers an unparalleled setting for a wedding. We ensure your special day is truly unique, beautiful and memorable. You could say your vows at sunset on the white sand beach beside the lagoon, or under a swaying palm tree in our lush, tropical gardens. Or even in a local village church, amidst magnificent architecture steeped in tradition and local history. Either way, this is wedded bliss indeed.
And of course, you couldn’t find a more romantic place to honeymoon. Lie in the sun. Bury your toes in the sand. Snorkel in the turquoise sea. Kayak across our crystal clear lagoon or visit one of the remote islands on a lagoon cruise for some soul satisfying peace. Dance into the night, then sleep in and indulge in a mouth-watering cooked breakfast delivered straight to your room.
Discover Aitutaki’s incredible sea life in crystal clear clarity while snorkelling or diving, or enjoy a peaceful afternoon of sailing or angling. Indulge in an invigorating trek to the highest point of the island, or a reinvigorating Polynesian massage or beauty treatment at the resort’s tranquil spa complex.
And even when your idyllic getaway comes to an end, the seduction doesn’t stop. When you return home feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, you’ll pause every now and then to revisit your magical memories of Aitutaki. And you’ll realise that this exclusive, romantic sanctuary will hold you in its spell forever.