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Guys are traditionally quite difficult to buy for – and everyone knows socks and jocks for dad aren't exactly the most thoughtful of gifts! You can't really buy chocolates or flowers for your dad when it's his birthday, your husband may not like the idea of vouchers for a spin class and your boyfriend won't know what to do if you drag him along to an afternoon tea for two!
The type of 'gift for him' that you want all depends on knowing a few things:
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Why you should get a gift for him at Groupon….
We have a massive range of gifts for guys – no matter what their taste - and update our website regularly to give you the best gifts possible. The gift ideas you'll see on this page are great if you're thinking a wardrobe update would be nice; whether it's helping the stylish man in your life to get a new double-breasted wool coat or snagging a great pair of sunglasses for less than half price before heading on holiday.
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What Groupon gifts would be ideal for my boyfriend?
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
good news, kind words, and a toki
i am the worst blogger in the world! i remember when i started my first blog, i had to stop myself from posting something every few hours. but then again that was during college when my life was a lot more entertaining :P i'm finally all moved into my new apartment and it's already got that nice cluttered-lived-in look to it :) and i found a job!!! i'll be an americorps vista in august. at times i think i'm a nutcase for taking this position because it means that i will be UBER broke for a year and i'm at a point in my life where i wanted to find a permanent position and save up for the future... but when i saw it, i immediately knew that it was the one. hooray! someone from etsy sent me the kindest message that totally made my day. it's good to know that there are still nice people out there :) how often do people take the time to send a completely unnecessary but sweet message to someone? i think i'll try to do it more often too. and danbyun pointed out that there are no tokis at the toki cafe so...
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Patron Power Pools: Captain Mako as Your Mentor- Choosing A Mentor in City Of Villains
In part two of this guide, we discussed the Patron Black Scorpion and the powers he gives to those who choose to follow in his path. So now we will take a look at the Patron Captain Mako, and we can get a good idea of what he provides, as well as how it contrasts with Black Scorpion. The structure is basically the same, with the Patron Power Pools becoming available at Level 41. But Captain Mako's powers are very different from Black Scorpion, as you would expect.
Is That a Shark Fin?
Captain Mako's Power Pool is called Leviathon Mastery, which is nicely in tune with this villain's archetype. Just as Black Scorpion's powers are very "scorpion-like", Captain Mako's have to do with the sea or sharks. So lets take a look at what powers become available at Level 41.
- Level 41 Powers
- Spirit Shark - With this power, you send a spiritual Mako shark to attack your foe. This power is available to Brutes, Stalkers, Soldiers and Widows. It deals out heavy Lethal damage over time as well as Knockback. It looks really cool too.
- School of Sharks - This power is available to everyone EXCEPT Dominators. A school of Spirit Sharks are sent out in a cone, dealing Negative damage over time. You can't use this while flying, and your foes can't be flying either. This can also immobilize your foes as the sharks encircle them.
- Shark Skin - A solid Damage Resistance power, it covers and protects Corruptors from Lethal, Smashing and Cold damage. Dominators and Masterminds can get this power at Level 44.
- Water Spout - This conjured cyclone of water chases down your enemies, causes them to fear you, tosses them into the air, leaves them disoriented, reduces their defenses, and reminds them why they shouldn't mess with you. Its only available to Dominators and Stalkers, but its a powerful addition to your arsenal.
- Bile Spray - This acid attack is just as bad as it sounds. A cone of acid does Toxic damage over time. Only Dominators and Masterminds can take this at Level 41, but Brutes, Soldiers and Widows can pick it up at Level 44.
Learning to Swim
Now that you've gotten your shark fins, at Level 44 you get access to the next set of powers. Just like Black Scorpion, you must have at least one previous power in Leviathon Mastery to get these:
- Level 44 Powers
- Spirit Shark Jaws - Massive shark jaws attack from below and hold your foe, dealing Lethal damage over time. Flying targets will be pulled to the ground. This power is available to Corruptors and Stalkers, as well as Masterminds at Level 47.
Master of the Sea
Now that you've finally reached Level 47, Mako teaches you the last few powers:
- Level 47 Powers
- Summon Guardian - With this power, you summon a Coralax Guardian Sentinel to aid you. This living coral henchman will deal Smashing damage to your foes. This power is available to Brutes, Stalkers, Soldiers and Widows. The Sentinel stays to help you for 4 minutes, and it cannot be summoned again for 15 minutes.
- Summon Coralax - These summoned Coralax Red Hybrids are poor humans infected with living coral, but they deal an effective Ranged Lethal damage to your foes. Corruptors and Dominators get access to this power. The restrictions of how long they stay as well as the recharge rate are the same as Summon Guardian.
Following in Captain Mako's path definitely gives some interesting powers. They're unique in nature with regards to the rest of City of Villains, but one noticeable thing is the smaller diversity between the various classes. Black Scorpion by contrast seems to provide more choices, particularly at levels 44 and 47. That doesn't necessarily mean its a bad choice, but definitely something to keep in mind. In part 4, we'll move forward to the Patron Ghost Widow and Soul Mastery
This post is part of the series: Choosing A Patron in City Of Villains
This series describes how to chose a Patron to follow in City Of Villains.
- City of Villains Guide: Choosing a Patron - Part 1
- City of Villains Guide: Choosing a Patron - Part 2
- City of Villains Guide: Choosing a Patron - Part 3
- City of Villains Guide: Choosing a Patron - Part 4
- City of Villains Guide: Choosing a Patron - Part 5
- City of Villains Guide: Choosing a Patron - Part 6


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Do you know how important your corgi is? If criminals and scientists are chasing it you should probably take note, a lesson Spike Spiegel ought to have learned in the second episode of Cowboy Bebop.
Session Two: Stray Dog Strut
So we move from Western noir to screwball comedy and an undignified chase that introduces us to some bad Martian neighbourhoods. Again, I just have to marvel at how much work went into background details and minor characters. From the kids at the canal to the fortune teller with his bird that picks cards.
The episode's villain, Abdul Hakim (Ryuzaburo Otomo), even stops to consult the fortune teller when he's frustrated in tracking the animal. Many who have written about this episode have suggested that Abdul is meant to be a homage to Blaxploitation. Maybe. It's a more convoluted issue than it at first seems, probably intentionally so, but it begins with the simple question: is Abdul black?
This is his appearance before his latest plastic surgery—it's unclear how many he's had. As you can see, this mugshot identifies his race as "Negloid", a term which, as you might expect, is a big can of worms for people discussing the show in the U.S. to-day. Is it a misspelling of "Negroid" resulting from the Japanese language not distinguishing between the L and R sound? Maybe—and certainly even many of the most prominent anime productions have been guilty of "Engrish" from time to time, though Cowboy Bebop generally seems to have proper English spellings. Everything else seems to be spelled right in that screenshot though the wording of "Today's the first person" is a bit off. If whoever wrote these words didn't know English very well, they might have used a spell-checker, which would again make it unlikely "Negloid" is an unintentional spelling.
The Japanese term for a black person is "黒人" or "kokujin", literally "black person" but according to Japanese Wikipedia, "ネグロイド", "Negroid" is still a politically acceptable term, as it is in many parts of the world—and apparently in some scientific fields in English speaking countries. When I googled the term "Negloid" I found an entry in Urban Dictionary that claims it's a slang term for black people in Japan—and cites Cowboy Bebop as its only source. I'm not inclined to trust this site's insight into Japanese colloquialisms. In a conversation on Reddit, I saw one guy suggesting that the term is an indication of a new recognised race based on a blending of "Negroid" and "Mongoloid". Which I think is a fair guess. Whatever the case, after the first episode's deliberate mixing of familiar cultural and ethnic markers, I think Abdul Hakim is ultimately meant to frustrate familiar categorisation than conform to it.
I thought his name was maybe a reference to Kareem Abdul Jabbar. He's certainly tall and the animators do a good job making him seem threatening at the beginning of the episode. Which makes the absurdity of he and Spike (Koichi Yamadera) running after a corgi all the funnier. What a well animated dog, too.
Ein clearly looks like his animators have studied corgi anatomy and movement and on top of that have given him a distinct personality. Usually animals in anime, particularly from the past five or so years, tend to move like people in costumes.
The episode also features a mention of Spike's love for Bruce Lee. Together with the amazing fight sequences in the first episode, it's a harbinger of some great action to follow.
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With feather helmets noisy birds arrive.
A battle picked and picking beaks commence.
Flamingos 'gainst the ostriches'll strive.
But wheeling vultures offered no offence.
The evening heat entrapped a candy gem.
A tide belayed a party sitting late.
The candle in its glassy berth was dim.
The wind condemned the island lot to wait.
A crystal found its way to breakfast food.
A lowered grill increased the summer heat.
The metal waves produced a frying mood.
A sitting glory faded with the seat.
A punching thought reserved the apple hat.
Excessive clubs delay the next to bat.


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Please note: this page has moved to www.wcaphiladelphia.org. The WCA is a national organization whose mission is to create community through art, education, and social activism, while recognizing the contribution of women in the arts. The Philadelphia Chapter provides a support network for women artists in Philadelphia and surrounding communities. We meet at member studios to network, learn, discuss art and plan shows. All are welcome! Contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Member News: Bonnie MacAllister
The ThickArt Collaborative with Authentic Contemporary Art and The Center For Green Urbanism Presents "Making HerStory 6", the Annual Celebration of Women in the Arts--a month full of various unifying events celebrating women artists in all genres. The celebration will take place at The Center for Green Urbanism, in Washington, DC's Ward 7, March 1-31, 2011.
Making HerStory celebrates the vast and diverse forms of creativity offered by women artists. With this being the sixth year of Making HerStory, the creators have found a renewed energy among many of the artists in the Making HerStory family. This year's theme is The Era of Our Dreams, exemplifying a new energy arising from the ashes of the last decade's struggles, into a new era. Making HerStory 6 is about collaboration, growth, and sustainability.
The Making HerStory 6 series will kick off with a Grand Opening Reception Friday, March 4, 2011, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm at the Center for Green Urbanism, 3938 Benning Road, NE, Washington, DC. This event will feature music mixed by female online syndicated radio DJ, DJ Fusion of Fuse Box Radio and refreshments by the female foodies at Art.Food.Life. Making HerStory 6 events are as follows:
Artists Participating in Herstory 6 include:
Jade Andwele
Prudence Bonds
Karen Buster
Anne Cherubim
Zandra Chestnut
Sandra Davis
Carla Jupiter
Bonnie MacAllisterr
Helina Metaferia
Suzanne Nejir Tutu
Anike Robinson
Ann Thompson
Sherry Ways
Shawn Yancy
Heather Schmaedeke
For more information about Making HerStory 6, Please visit the website at http://makingherstoryartseries.blogspot.com/
Center for Green Urbanism
3938 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
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Posted by Bonnie MacAllister
Bonnie MacAllister is a multimedia performance artist. She has performed at the New York Foundation of Arts and the Cat Cat Club in Paris, and her plays have been staged at the Shubin Theatre, Adrienne Theatre, and the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Her artwork has been exhibited internationally including in Galeria 6 in Mexico, the Utopia Library in Italy, and the Delaware Art Museum. She curates the multimedia label Certain Circuits Media (www.certaincircuits.org) which is currently accepting submissions. Her twitter: @BonnieMacArt
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Outlook for 2019
Investors will consider opportunities given the emerging value in the retail sector in 2019. Buyers will have more selective criteria which will be reflected in pricing. Unlisted funds are likely to continue to acquire but at a slower pace than in previous years given that returns for core retail have compressed and are approaching the investment hurdles required by many of the underlying investors. Offshore investors are likely to remain attracted to Australian retail given a range of factors which support underlying fundamentals of retail relative to other mature economies. The depreciation in the Australian Dollar also presents an opportunity for global capital sources.
Conflicting drivers for the outlook for retail fundamentals suggest stable conditions in 2019. The short term outlook for retail turnover and leasing conditions is linked to wage growth. A recovery in wage growth has begun and retail turnover growth has started to accelerate (July 2018 to November 2018). However, subdued housing market conditions may offset the impact of an improvement in household income in the short term. Long term demographic trends remain supportive of retail sales growth despite ecommerce penetration.
Changes in demographics, social trends and consumer spending habits will have complex implications for the design, supply and management of shopping centres over the long term. Shopping centre owners and retailers will continue to evolve and adapt their strategies to the new retail environment.


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We begin with a flashback: Three soldiers stumble through a forest in France. One is blindfolded, with his hands behind his back. One leads him, talking about how he hates a coward, and raising his gun. The third is Garland, younger and in uniform, watching this in silent dread. As the officer goes to shoot, Garland raises his own gun and wakes up, in present day, disturbed and restless. Emma enters his office, busying – there's a wedding today, and she's holding the fort while Garland goes to the East End to help Peggy with some housekeeping. Garland's reluctant, but Emma's firm – he needs a day off. He's not the only one: Robbie notices Max is in low spirits: not engaged and flat with life.
With Garland gone, Emma's in charge, and she's put to the test with a society wedding: Lady Hamilton's friends, the Ashworths, are using the hotel for their reception. Everything must be perfect. Lady Hamilton tells Toby she's going to invite Lucian to the reception – and announces, to his unease, that she's setting him up with a date too.
Garland arrives at Peggy's: with Jim, her husband, at the front, he's helping out with household chores. He meets Dora, her six year old daughter Dora, and her prying-eyed neighbor, Ada. Peggy and Garland have errands to run, and they leave Dora with her. Peggy and Garland go through the East End. As he waits for her outside a shop, Garland tenses at being called a name we're not familiar with: "Sam". The man moves along, though Garland looks like he's seen a ghost.
Celina Radimsky comes to the hotel to meet Freddie, who tries to offer consolation after her husband's death. He is shocked at her devastation: she and her family really are all alone now. With Freddie's situation so precarious in the skies, he's uncomfortable watching grief this close up.
Lady Hamilton invites Lucian to the wedding reception. He demurs: there'll be a lot of eyes on her. There's an awkward moment where she tries to brush it off. Lucian explains that he's only trying to protect her, but relents: he'll come after all. It seems they can't resist each other. Romance isn't flowing so well for Toby who finds his blind date, Lady Theresa, completely intolerable. He runs through the back corridors, trying to avoid her. But she's insatiable – eventually, in desperation, he runs through to the back bar, where Adil is getting some stock. How will Toby respond to this new intimacy?
Peggy and Garland, obviously trying to prolong the day together out of work, walk through the East End when sirens start to sound. They're heard in the West End too – hundreds of planes. This isn't like a normal drill. Emma takes the threat seriously and stands up to Lady Hamilton, whose priorities are the smooth running of her friend's wedding. Max has agreed to work on the food in the kitchen above ground while bombs fall: Robbie works with him, and calls him out on his recent nihilism. He pushes him until Max snaps, and bursts into tears: he's been hiding his desperation.
Meanwhile, Peggy and Garland are trapped in a public shelter: and they're not the only ones – Douglas, walking nearby, has been trapped too and away from Peggy's ears, we hear how he knows Garland. He's interrupted by Peggy, who's lost her nerve: she can't stay in the shelter when bombs are falling over Dora. She's going to brave it and go home. Garland hurries out with her. They struggle through the streets as bombs rain down: it's a horrifying sight. Ash everywhere, broken streets, and blasts nearby.
The wedding continues – Lady Hamilton gets sharp words from Lady Ashworth, who tells her that she and Lucian are the centre of society gossip. The behavior indulged and accepted under her husband won't stand for her. She's mortified, and distances herself from the advancing Lucian. Emma goes to Freddie, indulging in romantic thoughts about whether they might one day marry. But Freddie has hardened himself: he can't face hurting her in the long run.
Peggy and Garland reach her street: they see the rubble of her house at the end of it. Amidst the chaos and screaming, Garland breaks a window and they climb in, bombs still overhead, and rubble crashing in. It's hard to see how she could have survived: what state will she be in if they find her?
The next day, smoke rises from the streets. Bombed out houses are seen from a distance. Lady Hamilton and Lucian have spent the night together, and Emma cries in Garland's arms – whether the night's distress or her heartbreak, it's difficult to say. And Toby faces Adil: how will they respond to their earlier, intimate connection?
And Emma watches Freddie leave. Joe interrupts her tears and blunders in with an agreement that they probably would never have worked out – not what she needs to hear. She leaves the window, and therefore doesn't see her father joining Freddie in the street: issuing a warning.
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About The Teacher
I first discovered yoga when I walked into a free class on a whim while still in college. Having a background in martial arts and gymnastics, I was immediately drawn to the physically demanding aspects of the practice. Not long after establishing a regular asana practice I began to recognize its potential for healing and self-discovery. I believe that the strength, flexibility, and balance cultivated in the body can be reflected in the mind.
Every time one steps onto the yoga mat, there is the opportunity for growth and greater understanding of the self, both physically and spiritually. The more we come to understand ourselves, the more we can act in accordance with our true nature, instead of living in repression and inauthenticity.
I have completed both the 200-hour Foundational and Advanced trainings with Ana Forrest, as well as a 200-hour vinyasa training through Back Bay Yoga in Boston. I have also studied Budokon Yoga with Cameron Shayne and am working towards my certification in that style. In my classes I strive to offer a platform upon which students can explore and develop a heightened sense of body awareness.


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25 March 2012
Mind the Gap
Which gap?
The synaptic gap?
The gap between who you are and whom you want to be?
Pick your gap, and mind it.
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The "Mind the Gap" concept is dear to me. I do like this simple, yet profound post.ReplyDeleteReplies
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I read your post on birds -- very interesting, thanks; I'll have to chew that over. What do you propose a person should do with his brand, once he's determined it?
Part of having a brand is knowing when to obscure it, to allow others their say -- to learn about them -- to make them comfortable -- or simply to not take up too much space.
What about applying the idea more internally, more along the lines of: what is your signature character trait?
Blackbirds are magnificent, aren't they?
For me this is a reminder of Abrams's blood covenant with God. The Torch goes through the gap, bridging the distance between God's promise and Abrams reality.ReplyDelete


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Using data obtained from the Office of National Statistics, Mumsnet has identified the rarest boy and girl names in the UK right now. The below names (10 for girls and 10 for boys) were registered as little as three times last year, Harper's Bazaar UK reports – but we have to say, some of them are very pretty (others, not so much…).
Without any further ado, the 10 least common girls' names:
1/ Adalie
2/ Agape
3/ Birdie
4/ Noam
5/ Onyx
6/ Oracle
7/ Sonali
8/ Sondos
9/ Tiger
10/ Yvette
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Pony Express Duet
Walter and Carol Noona
Piano 4-hand
Piano 4-hand
Once again, Walter and Carol Noona have created a terrific duet just right for recitals. This lively and entertaining duet features four movements or "laps" as the pony express rider travels his route. Composed for two students of equal skill level.
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It offers the chance to be your own boss, do something you love, be creative and different and embrace a fast growing market. It is also easy to get it wrong.
On that basis, It is very important to get the boring things right at the very start; getting the legalities right at the beginning it will make it much easier for you to run your business well in the future.
Wanting to start a food business up at home? click here for more information
You must ensure your business is registered with Ashfield District Council 28 days before operating or opening your premises.
Registration is a simple process and there is no charge to register premises. Registration does not need to be renewed periodically and local authorities cannot refuse to register premises. Click here for more information
If you are operating a mobile food business the vehicle must be registered with the Local Authoirty/ Council of the borough where the vehicle is stored overnight.
i.e If you operate in Ashfield but take your mobile vehicle to Mansfield every evening; you must register your mobile vehicle with Mansfield Council. If you take the mobile vehicle to Alfreton every evening, you must register with Amber Valley, take it to Newark, register with Newark etc.
If you operate a commercial business, you have a legal responsibilitu under The Environmental Protection Act 1990 and related legislation to safely contain and legally dispose of any waste produced by your business. If you do not, you can be served a fixed penalty notice and fined and/or taken to court for commiting an offence.
Arrangements must be made for your waste to be collected by an authorised waste collector. You should esnure you obtain and keep waste transfer notes fro an officer to witness.
It has always been a requirement for owners of food businesses to think about what could go wrong in their business and decide what control measures and checks need to be in place to ensure that food is safe. However, since 2006 it has been a legal requirement to actually write down details of what you will do and what records you will keep to make sure your food is safe to eat.
Rather than small independent businesses having to produce this type of documentation themselves, the Food Standards Agency have produced a pack called Safer Food Better Business.
This pack will guide you through how to comply with this requirement as well as provide you with the necessary documentation. You simply work through the pack and tick boxes or write brief notes in various sections so as to indicate what you do to prevent your food from becoming unsafe. Every day the person in charge signs a diary within the pack to indicate that the safe methods were followed, and if necessary, makes a note of anything that went wrong and what was done about it.
The Safer Food Better Business pack and diary sheets can be downloaded and printed from the relevant section of the Food Standards Agency's website.


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The growth of serviced apartments in Europe is expected to outpace the growth of hotels over the next few years. For the uninitiated, this news may come as a shock. Hotels have traditionally been seen as the mainstream form of accommodation, however the rise of AirBnB and increasingly diverse range of properties listed on the likes of Expedia and TripAdvisor has created an increase awareness of what's on offer. The days of a traveller settling for the first hotel room that they find are safely over.
We have been providing high quality and homely accommodation in Edinburgh for over 20 years now and have seen the market evolve over time. When we established ourselves as one of the pioneers of serviced apartments, the growth of the sector and it's impact on leisure and corporate travellers alike seemed like a far off fantasy. Apartments have always been the superior choice of accommodation in our eyes and it's really no surprise to see consumers flocking to them more and more.
Why are apartments proving more and more popular with travellers? Here are just 3 of the reasons.
Value for Money
It would be absurd to ignore one of the main influences behind a traveller's choice of destination. For many, cost is the starting point when even considering potential destinations. If you are travelling as a group or as a family then you stand to save substantial silvers simply by booking an apartment. Booking a single two-bedroom apartment is of course cheaper for your party than booking two separate hotel rooms.
Whats-more, if you are planning to stay at a location for over a week the average nightly price can be significantly cheaper than a hotel room, even as a single occupant according to Silverdoor.
Spacious Living Areas
As our travellers have become more empowered, the type of accommodation on offer has diversified to meet their needs. A desire to "live like a local" is often cited as a top factor for today's modern holiday-goer and having your own city pad helps to set the scene. A need to combine a contemporary hotel style with classic home comforts has undoubtedly driven the increase in serviced apartments.
Perhaps more importantly, families, groups and extended stay guests generally want a lot more than just a bed. Being able to lounge around in a comfortable living room after a busy day of city exploration is a great way to unwind. Saying that "living rooms are a great amenity" may sound obvious to you and I, but it's the additional comforts afforded by the apartment format that makes them attractive.
Kitchen Facilities
As we've highlighted already, we need to give travellers versatility in their accommodation. Being able to cook your own meals and wash your own clothes all from the comfort of your own apartment is the ultimate home from home experience. Even having a simple counter top to prepare sandwiches for a midday picnic is of great value to guests.
It also eases a lot of the pressure points that can hinder a trip. Travelling with fussy eaters? Cook your own meals. Trying to save money? Use your kitchen instead of eating out. Ordered too much at the restaurant and can't finish it? Bring it home and heat it up for lunch the next day.
It's clear to us that the increase in popularity in serviced apartments comes from added value at a similar price point when looking at other forms of accommodation. What are your thoughts on serviced apartments? Let us know!


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Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy : Foundations and Guidelines for Animal-Assisted Interventions
Fine, Aubrey H. (EDT)
In the 15 years since the first edition of Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy published, the field has changed considerably. The fourth edition of the Handbook highlights advances in the field, with 11 new chapters and over 40% new material. In reading this book, therapists will discover the benefits of incorporating animal-assisted therapy (AAT) into their practices, best practices in animal-assisted intervention, how to design and implement animal-assisted interventions, and the efficacy of AAT with different disorders and patient populations. Coverage includes the use of AAT with children, the elderly, those receiving palliative care, as well as people with chronic disorders, AIDS, trauma, and autistic spectrum disorders. Additional chapters cover techniques for working with families, in juvenile and criminal justice systems, and in colleges and universities.
Part I- The Conceptualization of Animal-Human Bond: The Foundation for Understanding Animal Assisted Interventions 1. Understanding our Kinship with Animals: Input for Health Care Professionals Interested in the Human-Animal Bond Aubrey H. Fine and Alan M. Beck 2. Animal-Assisted Interventions in Historical Perspective James A. Serpell 3.Forward Thinking: The Evolving Field of Human-Animal Interactions Aubrey H. Fine, Philip Tedeschi and Erica Elvove 4. Influence of Cultural and Religious Factors on Attitudes Towards Animals Brinda Jegatheesan 5. Animal Therapy on the Community Level: The Impact of Pets on Social Capital Phil Arkow 6. Recruiting Psychosocial Health Effects of Animals for Families and Communities: Transition to Practice Lynnette A. Hart and Mariko Yamamoto 7. The Animal-Human Bond: Health and Wellness Erika Friedmann, Heesook Son and Mudasir Saleem
Part II - Animal-Assisted Interventions: Conceptual Model and Guidelines for Quality Assurance 8. What's Love Got to Do with It? Selecting Animals for Animal-Assisted Mental Health Interventions Maureen MacNamara, Jeannine Moga, and Christopher Pachel 9. Understanding the Other End of the Leash: What Therapists Need to Understand About their Co-Therapists Patricia McConnell and Aubrey H. Fine 10. The Role of the Equine in Animal-Assisted Interactions Donna Latella and Barbara N. Abrams
Part III - Best Practices in Animal-Assisted Interventions: Guidelines for Use of AAI with Special Populations 11. Incorporating Animal-Assisted Interventions in Psychotherapy: Guidelines and Suggestions for Therapists Aubrey H. Fine 12. Application of Animal-Assisted Interventions in Professional Settings: An Overview of Alternatives Risë VanFleet, Aubrey H.Fine, Dana O'Callaghan, Teal Mackintsoh, Julia Gimeno 13. Animals in the Lives of Children Gail F. Melson and Aubrey H. Fine 14. Animals in Educational Settings: Research and Practice Nancy R. Gee, Aubrey H. Fine and Sabrina Schuck 15. Enhancing Special Education Environments with Animal-Assisted Interactions at Green Chimneys: Opportunities and Practical Considerations Michael E. Kaufman, Andrea Beetz, Miyako Kinoshita and Samuel Ross Jr. 16. The Roles of Animals for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Temple Grandin, Aubrey H. Fine, Marguerite E. O'Haire, Gretchen Carlisle, and Christine M. Bowers 17. Understanding the Role of Human-Animal Interaction in the Family Context Megan K. Mueller, Aubrey H. Fine, and Marguerite E. O'Haire 18. Human/Animal Interaction in the Aging Boom Rebecca Johnson and Jessica Bibbo 19. Increasing the Effectiveness of Palliative Care Through Integrative Modalities: Conceptualizing the Roles of Animal Companions and Animal Assisted Interventions Perry Skeath, Molly A. Jenkins, Amy McCullough, Aubrey H. Fine, and Ann Berger 20. Pets Bring Comfort and Health: The Evolution of the PAWS Model in San Francisco and the Safe Pet Guidelines Kenneth Gorczyca, Aubrey H. Fine 21. The Human-Animal Relationship in Context of the Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems Allie Philips 22. Treating Human Trauma With the Help of Animals: Trauma Informed Intervention for Child Maltreatment and Adult Post-Traumatic Stress Philip Tedeschi, Meredith L. Sisa, Meg Daley Olmert, Nancy Parish-Plass, Rick Yount 23. On Call 24/7 - The Emerging Roles of Service and Support Animals Philip Tedeschi, Jennifer A. Pearson, Dan Bayly, and Aubrey H. Fine 24. Animal Visitation Programs in Colleges and Universities: An Efficient Model for Reducing Student Stress Molly K. Crossman & Alan E. Kazdin
Part IV - Special Topics and Concerns in Animal-Assisted Interventions 25.Loss of a Therapy Animal: Assessment and Healing Susan P. Cohen 26.Our Ethical and Moral Responsibility: Ensuring the Welfare of Therapy Animals Zenithson Ng, Julia Albright, Aubrey H. Fine, and Jose Peralta 27. Methodological Standards and Strategies for Establishing the Evidence Base of Animal-Assisted Therapy Alan E. Kazdin 28. A Glimpse at the Future of Animal Assisted Interventions: Selected Commentaries 28.1 - The Future Status of the Emerging Field of Anthrozoology Dennis C. Turner 28.2 - Public Policy and the Human-Animal Bond Andrew N. Rowan 28.3 - The Research Challenge: Threats to Validity of Animal Assisted Studies and Suggestions for Implementation Harold Herzog 28.4 - Strengthening the Foundation of Human-Animal Interaction Research: Recent Developments in a Rapidly-Growing Field Sandra McCune, Katherine A. Kruger, James A. Griffin, Layla Esposito, Lisa S. Freund, Regina Bures, Karyl J. Hurley, Nancy R. Gee
Appendix 1 The IAHAIO Definitions for Animal-Assisted Interventions and Gidelines for Wellness of Animals Involved


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We're not sure if you guys remember but back in 2012, we reported on the Murderbox MK II PC case. This was a beautiful PC case but the only problem is that the case itself costs $1,200. Well it looks like the folks at XForma have finally put it into production and have rebranded it as the XForma MBX MKII and no, it has not received a price drop since […]
The iPad 2 is rather slim, but because Apple was aiming for a thin device, ultimately this translated into a tablet with somewhat sharp edges. Now it's not really that huge a deal, but if you were to use it for long periods of time especially when placed in your lap, it's probably not the most comfortable position you can be in. Enter the ComfyShell for the iPad 2.As you […]
Proporta, case manufacturer for tablets and smartphones has announced a new series of protective cases for smartphones. What makes these particular cases a little more special is that they were designed together with British fashion designer Ted Baker, so if you're looking to class things up a bit, these new series of phone casings might be worth taking a look at.
iPhone cases are a dime a dozen, but if you're in the mood for something a little more quirky, perhaps to show off your fun and humorous side, the Mofone iPhone case could be a case worth checking out as it will more than definitely garner you a few stares and suppressed laughter as you walk by talking on it.
When it comes to cases or sleeves for the iPad, there are plenty to go around, but if you feel that you've got the extra cash to splash or if you feel that the current casings and sleeves for the iPad are a bit too ugly or boring for your tastes, you might want to take a look at Yves Saint Laurent's iPad casing.
The ASUS Transformer Prime tablet has yet to be launched, but if you're looking to start checking out new accessories before the tablet arrives on your doorstep, you might be interested in taking a look at this Origami-like smart cover accessory for the ASUS Transformer Prime.
So we're not sure when HzO's waterproofing nanotechnology will be commercialized, which means that in the meantime if you are looking to protect your device from the perils of water damage, we will have to rely on external casings such as the Aryca cases from Concord Keystone.
G-Form has recently released a video where they showed off how tough their cases are, and it looks like they have taken it to a new extreme by dropping two iPads while skydiving, essentially making that a drop of about 1,300 feet. Since we're here talking about it, it's obvious that both iPads managed to survive the drop.
For those with a lot of spare cash to spend, they may want to take a look at De Bethune's iPhone casing, which apparently they dedicated to Apple's late co-founder and CEO, Steve Jobs. The case is dubbed the DW4, aka the Dream Watch 4 and will be made out of bead-blasted titanium along with an embedded mechanical watch in the back.
Are you looking to add dual-SIM capabilities to your iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S? Well now you can, thanks to Vooma's Peel PG92 case, which while isn't the first dual-SIM case for the iPhone in the market, it certainly is one of the more nicely designed ones as you can see in the photo above.
Those shopping for or those interested in getting their hands on a pocket projector may want to take a look at the iPhone Pocket Projector case, which was a joint effort by both Texas Instruments and Brookstone.
We're not sure how many people out own two iPads, and need to use both at once, but we're guessing that there definitely exists that minority. Perhaps one iPad is for work while the other is for personal use, who knows, but the good news for that minority is that there's finally a casing that has been designed to hold two iPads at once, meaning you won't have to lug […]
If you're looking for an iPhone case which combines a battery pack and a projector all rolled into one, the Japanese accessory maker, Century, might have just what you're looking for in the form of the Monolith casing for the iPhone 4.
After dropping hundreds of dollars on a brand new iPhone or iPod touch, the last thing you want is your child to get too excited playing Angry Birds and dropping your shiny new device on the floor, right? Either that or if you love plushies, Griffin has unveiled the new edition of the Woogie, the (rather uninspired) Woogie 2!


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if you are exchanging, please include the URL of the item you wish to exchange it for. We will then process your return and send out your new item.
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next trend up this week: drop waists. typically we're talking dresses here, as tunics traditionally often have had this silhouette. and don't get me wrong, dresses have too, but that was like….1930. so we're back to that silhouette, and again, it's a hard one for some body types to pull off. i decided to give you two options with the same jersey, drop-waist dress to show you how you can wear it with a little more or a little less coverage:
ok for one, how weird that i found the same girl to be my hair model for each option?
option 1 on the left there is tossing the dress on as more of a tunic with a colorful scarf, bright comfy sandals, and a gorgeous big tote for a day out shopping on the boardwalks (or streets of your favorite city. newbury street, i miss you…). i also love the jingle of the kate spade bracelets stacked on.
option 2, still just as much of a day look (but perhaps a little more transitional to night), keeps it as a short dress with some long layered chains, another visual layer of a light white tank under the dress, and some adorable camel oxford wedges. a straw and leather tote adds some additional texture, and the hipster headband will keep your beach hair in check.
drop waists can be scary since so many girls have been trained to accentuate the narrowest part of their body: the natural waist. but the drop waist can be used to camouflage a lot of sins with its blousiness, so don't write it off without giving one a try.


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How To Train Your Dragon Papercraft (Dreamworks)
In time for next week's release of Dreamworks Animation's How To Train Your Dragon, the Curiosity Group has created three of the winged and scaly dragons for us to enjoy. Follow the link below to take you to the official site, click on the "ACTIVITIES" tab on the top menu, once a new page opens, click on the right scroll pointer and look for "3D DRAGONS". The dragon characters are: Gronckle, Terrible Terror, and Night Fury
The rest is here:
How To Train Your Dragon Papercraft (Dreamworks)
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This course will provide you with an understanding and a hands on practice in identifying the difference between Part 7 benefits and special damages and in calculating Total Temporary Disability (TTD) benefits.
On June 1, 2007, Bill 93 became the Insurance (Vehicle) Act. Section 103 of the Regulations to the Act provides for a process by which a claimant can extend their Part 7 limitation for a period of two years without the necessity of filing a Part 7 Writ by completing the CL-430. This form will be discussed in class as well.
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Types of Insurance
Dear Readers welcome to insurancemarketz.com, greetings of the day, as we all know that our lives is becoming hectic and due to want and need of speedy growth in life as our aspiration grows on a daily basis. So, in order to fulfil these aspirations of ours we have to work very hard but these hard works and aspirations needs a kind of security and protection which can be only provided through various insurance policies.
<<Types Of Insurance>>
Friends if we want to know about any insurance policy we generally goto Goolge, Bing or other search engine like Rediff we even visit some of the websites like Policy Bazaar, Bank Bazaar, Cover Fox, Life Insurance Corporation Of India, Max Life Insurance, etc when we want to know about any specific insurance policy but generally we don't find any place where we can get complete information and details on types of insurance polices.
So, Our Today's Article Is All About – Types Of Insurance.
So Let's Go Through It, If something happens to you make sure your family is taken care of…..so you need the security of insurance.
There Are Two Types Of Insurance:
- Life Insurance
- General Insurance
Now let's understand what is life and general insurance and why do we need it.
What is Life Insurance ?
People who do not know about life insurance, think about how can one insure a life with money. How can anyone save our life, as we all know that life is not in hands of anyone, no one can buy it with money. Then how life insurance is possible ?
Then let us tell you that no company can save life from life insurance, but the company can only give a financial help to your family when god forbid but you are no more in this world or due to any reasons you cannot earn.
A life insurance policy is a contract with an insurance company. In exchange for premium payments, the insurance company provides a lump-sum payment, known as a death benefit or accident benefit, to beneficiaries upon the insured's death or disability known as disability insurance.
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How To Choose An Insurance Plan
Typically, life insurance is chosen on the basis of the needs and goals of the insurance policy buyer. Term life insurance generally provides protection for a set period of time, while permanent insurance, such as whole life insurance and universal life insurance, provides life time coverage. Even life insurance supports you and your family after your retirement.
It's important to note that death or accident benefits from all types of life insurance are generally income tax-free.
Life Insurance Can Be Categorised Into Various Types:
- Term Insurance: It is most basic type of life insurance, Term insurance is a life insurance product offered by an insurance company which offers financial coverage to the policy holder for a specific time period. In case of death of the insured individual during the policy term, the death benefit is paid by the company to the beneficiary.
Your family gets a lump-sum amount in the case of your death. If, however, you survive the term, no money will be paid to you or your family.
- Whole life Insurance: Whole Life plan is also called as straight life or ordinary life. It remains throughout with the insured for the whole life time provided the premiums are paid timely or paid with small late payment fees. A certain aforementioned amount is paid to the nominee in the event the insured dies. The policy holder at any given point of time may withdraw the policy or borrow against it.The maturity age for this policy is 100 years. If the insured lives past the maturity age, the policy will become matured endowment.
- Endowment Policy: An endowment policy is a life insurance contract designed to pay a lump sum after a specific term on its 'maturity' or on death. Typical maturities are ten, fifteen or twenty years up to a certain age limit. Some policies also pay out in the case of critical illness. If the life insured dies within the maturity period the insurance company will pay the sum assured to the beneficiary.
- Unit-Linked Insurance Plans ( ULIPs): Unit Linked Insurance Plans generally called as ULIP Plans are investment cum protection plans that offers you dual benefits of availing market linked returns on your investments along with life insurance cover.
You have an option to choose from a variety of funds available under the selected life insurance plans along with the flexibility to manage and switch between funds.
It is such a product that doubles up as investment tools. A part of your premium goes towards your insurance cover while the remaining amount is invested in Debt and Equity.
- Money-Back Policy: Money-back policy is a policy which gives money-back at regular intervals. This money-back is paid during the plan tenure and is a percentage of the Sum Assured. Money-back pay-outs are called Survival Benefits. These benefits are paid during the plan tenure and on maturity, the remaining Sum Assured is paid along with vested bonuses. it is most popular insurance plan in India. After the expiry of the term, you get the balance amount as maturity proceeds.
Your family gets the entire sum assured in case of death during the policy period. This is regardless of the survival benefit payments made.
- Child Plans: It is an investment plan and the most beneficial policy for your child as it ensures continued education and a secured future. It makes sure that the child receives all financial aid he requires for an overall development in all the years of growth. This ensures your child's financial security. The insurer pays the premium amounts after your death and your child will continue to get a certain sum of money at specific time interval.
- Pension Plans: Pension plan is a type of investment plan for you after your retirement that's why it is called retirement plan. It is like a plant which allocates a part of your saving to accumulate over a period of time and provide you a regular income after retirement. Pension plans basically helps to build your retirement fund or senior life insurance and give a steady amount after retirement. In a case of your death your family can claim the sum assured.
Tax Benefits If You Opt For Life Insurance:
Life insurance not only ensures the well-being of your family, it also brings tax benefits-
- The amount you pay as premium can be deducted from your total taxable income.
- However, this is subject to a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh, under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.
**The premium amount used for tax deduction should not exceed 10% of the sum assured.
This Was All About Life Insurance In Short & Crisp Form, Now Let's Have A Look At The Second Type Of Insurance And That Is General Insurance.
What is General Insurance ?
General insurance is also known as non- life insurance policy. It is covers automobile and homeowners policies, it provide payments depending on the loss from a particular financial event. General insurance is typically defined as any insurance that does not belong to life insurance. Our life carry lots of risk therefore General Insurance Plans which provides us with financial protection in the event of losses which occurs due to fire, storm, flood, earthquake, car accidents, theft and other travel accidents.
It also covers the expenses which we spend on the legal actions. Now it's up to you that how wisely you choose the right type of insurance policy as per your requirements.
Please Do not get confused between Life Insurance and General Insurance. They both cover different aspects of life. Life Insurance cover risks of death, accident, physical disability and its consequences, whereas, General Insurance looks after the risks of other aspects of life and its different assets.
Types of General Insurance:
- Motor Insurance: Motor insurance looks after the risk of car, bike and, other vehicles. It comes under general insurance, it gives financial protection to our vehicle from loss due to accident, damage, theft, fire and nature's disaster.
##You can also insure your commercial vehicle under motor insurance.
And in India you can't drive and ride without motor insurance because According to motor vehicle act, 1988 it is mandatory for all vehicle to be insured.
Let's understand the different categories of motor insurance or auto insurance:
- Car Insurance: Car is very precious asset in your life as you paid lakhs of rupees to buy that beauty and a single scratch hurts you a lot, so think about the bigger damage. You can save yourself from this pain through insuring your car.
The way car insurance works is-
Pay Annual Premium
Get Car Insurance Cover
Insurer Pays For Damages During The Whole Year
- Two Wheeler Insurance or Motor Cycle Insurance: It's similar to car insurance but as per its name it covers your two wheeler vehicle like bike, scooty and other two wheeler vehicles as it all comes under motor insurance.
The Motor Cycle Insurance Or Motor Insurance is same as car insurance so you can't ride your bike without insurance in India.
Let's understand about its working-
Decide Your Plan Which You Are Planning To Take
(Like 1 Year or 2 Years)
Pay the Premium Amount
Insurer Pay For Damages According To Your Plan.
Types of Motor Insurance:
- Third Party Insurance: Third party insurance is to compensate for the damages caused to another party.
In a simple words you can say that third party insurance cover the losses when our vehicle accidentally hits another vehicle, and at that time the offended party has the right to raise a claim for damages and this claim will be covered by the third party car insurance policy or auto insurance.
- Comprehensive Car Insurance: Comprehensive insurance covers all your losses, either the loss is caused by you or a third party. As well as it covers all losses caused by accident, fire, theft, sabotage or natural hazard. It is also known as fully covered insurance. It provides the highest level of protection to our motors, its works like vehicle-guard in our life.
The Another Type Of General Insurance Is Health Insurance, so let's discuss about it:
- Health Insurance: It basically provides coverage for cost of medical care to those person who have taken the health insurance policy. Depending on the health insurance plan chosen by the policy holder, he/she can get coverage for critical illness expenses, surgical expenses, hospital expenses etc. It pays for or reimburses the amount you pay towards the treatment of any injury or illness.
It Generally Covers:
- Our pre medical bill or post hospitalisation
- Hospitalisation
- Injury by accident or critical disease
- Medical surgery or operation
As per your choice you can adopt additional benefits like-
Accident Cover: It can bear your medical expenses caused by accidents and mishaps.
- Home Insurance: House is a place where we live with full love and affection. it's not only the combination of bricks and concrete rather it's a place and memory of our small- small happiness which we spent with our loved and dear ones. At any cost we want to save our house from any damages and losses. Home Insurance is the best plan to protect our dream house from all types of misfortune.
Prepare your home to be protected from natural and supernatural home disasters. It covers liabilities due to fire, burglary, theft, flood, natural disaster, cyclones and sabotage. It not only offers financial protection to your home, but also takes care of the valuables inside the property.
- Travel Insurance: Travelling is the most adventurous and pleasant part of our life, but if our journey and life is not secure then at that situation we can't enjoy as much as we think. As in our day to day life we travel everyday for school, office, meeting or some specific places it's a part of our daily life and due to increase in rate of accident we can't take risk of our near and dear one's life so firstly we have to release our tension and pressure in the form of travel insurance because our life is not a pressure cooker our life is limited so, enjoy every second of your life by choosing a travel insurance policy.
A travel insurance compensates you or pays for any financial liabilities arising out of medical and non-medical emergencies during your travel abroad or within the country.
- There Are Two Types Of Travel Insurance:
- Single Trip Policy: Single trip policy covers your trip that lasts under 180 days.
- Annual Multi Trip: Annual trip policy cover your multiple trips that you take within a year.
Friends, we hope you liked reading about the various types of insurance policies and we are very sure that you are mature enough to evaluate the importance of buying an insurance for yourself and as per requirements, so don't wait just opt for it and secure yourself, your loved ones and your precious belongings.
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Golf Classic Raises Over $136,000
On September 15th, supporters of Ronald McDonald House Charities® Atlantic showed their generosity and enthusiasm on the golf course at our largest annual fundraiser – the Ronald McDonald House® Golf Classic.
Over 140 golfers, 60 sponsors and almost 50 volunteers came together at Glen Arbour Golf Course for a spectacular day of golf and fun. Thanks to the generosity of all involved more than $136,000 was raised to help keep families close when it matters most. With these funds, we can provide 1,360 nights of comfort for families across the Maritimes.
Though golf was the focus of the day, participants enjoyed a variety of activities including raffles, draws, BBQ's and even an axe-throwing competition! The day came to a close with a dinner, auction and a heartfelt speech from April Parent who shared the emotional journey of her son Lucas and the comfort they have received from Ronald McDonald House.
A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor McDonald's Maritime Owner/Operators.


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Moon Lamp
Amaze your friends and family with the moon lamp that floats in mid-air! This levitating lamp is a realistic model of the moon, and it emits the perfect gentle glow for any space. Display it on your bedroom nightstand, on decorative shelves, or in your office.
- Calibrated magnets allow the moon lamp to float in mid-air
- Change the color of the light with touch controls
- 3D printing technology gives it a realistic, detailed appearance just like the moon
- Soft lighting creates a warm, romantic atmosphere
- Made from non-toxic, environmentally friendly material
Ball size: 100x100mm
Base size: 135x23mm
Ball color: white
Package Includes:
1 x Moon Lamp
1 x Wood Base
1 x Power Adapter
Brand Name: ICOCO
Item Type: Night Lights
Power Source: AC
Is Batteries Included: No
Is Batteries Required: No
Is Bulbs Included: Yes
Battery Type: None
Wattage: 11-15W
Type: Atmosphere
Light Source: LED Bulbs
Power Generation: Switch
Package Weight: 0.85kg (1.87lb.)
Package Size: 10cm x 10cm x 10cm (3.94in x 3.94in x 3.94in)
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Sagan sprints to third stage win
Slovakian Peter Sagan beat Andre Greipel in a sprint finish into Metz to claim his third stage win of this year's Tour de France.
The Liquigas rider powered home in the final 50m of stage six despite the Lotto team giving Greipel the chance of a third straight stage victory.
But the German was feeling the effects of being caught in two of the day's three crashes and injuring his elbow.
Fabian Cancellara still holds the yellow jersey ahead of Bradley Wiggins.
Last year's winner Cadel Evans (14th) and Briton Wiggins (21st) both stayed out of trouble and came home four seconds behind the sprinters.
Frank Schleck was the biggest loser among the overall contenders, while Team Sky's Edvald Boassen Hagen dropped out of the top six after getting caught behind a crash.
More to follow.
Stage six result:
Peter Sagan (Svk) Liquigas – 4h37:00
Andre Greipel (Ger) Lotto – same time
Matt Goss (Aus) Orica GreenEdge- same time
Kenny van Hummel (Ned) Vacansoleil – same time
Juan Jose Haedo (Arg) Saxo Bank – same time
Overall standings:
Fabian Cancellara (Swi) RadioShack – 29 hours, 22 mins, 36 seconds
Bradley Wiggins (GB) Sky – @ 7″
Sylvain Chavanel (Fra) Omega Pharma – same time
Tejaay van Garderen (US) BMC – @10″
Denis Menchov (Rus) Katusha – @13″
Article source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/18743904


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Extract constant
The Extract Constant refactoring makes your source code easier to read and maintain. It also helps you avoid using hardcoded constants without any explanations about their values or purpose.
Extract a constant
In the editor, select an expression or declaration of a variable you want to replace with a constant.
Press Ctrl+Alt+C to introduce a constant or select.
Select an expression you want to extract as constant and press Enter. Select the number of occurrences you want to replace and a name you want to use.
Code snippet
package main import "fmt" func plus(a int, b int) int { return a + b } func plusPlus(a, b, c int) int { return a + b + c } func main() { res := plus(1, 2) fmt.Println("1+2+3·=", res) res = plusPlus(1, 2, 3) fmt.Println("1+2+3·=", res) }
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The Montreal Canadiens have an uphill climb to get back into their series against the New York Rangers. Unfortunately for Montreal, a former prospect is making that climb all the more difficult. Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh has been the best player on the ice, for either team, in this series. He has six points in three games, an outstanding production only overshadowed by his strong defensive play. Though they won Game Three, the Montreal Canadiens remain down in their series against the Rangers, and an old trade is one of the biggest reasons why.
Back in 2009, both New York and Montreal were at a crossroads within their respective organizations. The Rangers signed center Scott Gomez to a massive $51.5 million, seven-year deal just a few seasons earlier, one of the longest and highest paid contract at the time. A drop in production caused New York to put Gomez on the trading block, hoping to get out from under the hindering contract to begin a retooling phase. At the same time, the Canadiens were looking for a center to become the final piece for a Stanley Cup run. Gomez was the ideal piece for the Habs at the time, according to general manager Bob Gainey.
"He is an outstanding playmaker and an excellent skater," Gainey said. "He brings to our team a lot of playoff experience. Scott is an elite player who will certainly contribute to the success of our team for years to come."
It may have been that desire to acquire Gomez that caused Gainey to pay a high price to acquire the center. The Rangers traded Gomez, along with prospects Tom Pyatt and Michael Busto, to the Canadiens for forward Christopher Higgins and prospects Doug Janik, Pavel Valentenko and Ryan McDonagh. At the time, McDonagh was considered Montreal's best prospect, and it did not take him long to prove why. In only a few short years after the trade, McDonagh made it to the NHL on a competitive Rangers team, and he quickly rose through the defensive pairings to become New York's No. 1 defenseman.
During this playoff run, McDonagh is proving worthy of that label. His defensive acumen allowed New York to survive a seven-game series against the Philadelphia Flyers, and his offensive game came about at the right time for the Rangers in the following round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. New York was down 3-1 in the series, but won three straight games to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. McDonagh had three points in those three elimination games. His offensive talent has continued in the current series against Montreal, haunting his old team every time he steps on the ice. His goal just 17 seconds after Montreal took the lead in Game Two ended up providing the momentum for a Rangers win, and in Game Three, his tireless efforts denied a clear breakaway chance for Montreal forward Brenden Gallagher in the 1-1 game midway through the third period. His efforts in the playoffs have not gone unnoticed either.
"I've been with [McDonagh] a long time," Rangers forward Derik Stepan said. "He's never changed. He's always been this player. He got rewarded this season and the last five games with production, but this is the player that [McDonagh] has been since he's been here, and this time he's getting the recognition he deserves."
The Canadiens may be frustrated by having an old trade gone wrong flaunted in their face game after game, but it could be worse. While McDonagh has had a lot of success with the Rangers, Montreal has developed their own young defenseman into a No. 1 by the name of PK Subban, easing some of the pain that may have developed after the trade. Subban and his team have a long road ahead of them if they want to make it to their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance since winning the Cup in 1993. If the Montreal Canadiens are unable to complete the comeback, an old trade may haunt them for a few years longer.
This article is one in a series, providing coverage, analysis, and predictions to NHL fans.
Commentary by Jonathan Gardner
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An exciting week where you can explore your creativity through sketching, print making and sculpting. Work with a team to create a giant sculpture and display your work at the WIS creative exhibition.
Day 1: Explore an area in Hong Kong and create a few drawings in work journals, take photos videos etc to record certain elements of their surroundings. Discuss drawings, then move to another location for the afternoon.
Day 2: At the HK Art Tutoring studios, develop own drawings into a series of prints.
Day 3: In the morning, print any images and finish any that haven't been printed etc. In the afternoon create a mixed-media image that has been developed from both the drawings and the prints. Students can use a variety of materials.
Day 4: Individually using all previous work as inspiration, design a sculpture, looking at the shapes and forms in their work. After some designs have been done, get put into groups, then discuss designs and work collaboratively to design a joint sculpture. In the afternoon start making the sculpture using card, wire, found objects, plaster etc.
Day 5: Finish sculpture, individual and group reflections on the week. In the afternoon – an art exhibition at the studio.
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Reserves & events
From marshes and heathland to estuaries and cliffs, there is a diverse network of reserves all over the UK. They're a chance for focused conservation work and for you to connect with wildlife, take part in fantastic events and enjoy the great outdoors.
Following government advice and to keep everyone safe, we've taken the difficult decision to cancel all events until the end of August.
We are taking a phased approach to opening our reserves and are working hard to make our nature reserves safe and ready for our staff, visitors and wildlife. Although most of our sites with visitor facilities are currently closed, we have started opening those where is it safe and practical to do so. Please see our COVID-19 updates page for the latest information.
Find a reserve
Come and visit one of our reserves. We have a huge collection of beautiful homes for nature to choose from. Find one close to you and take a trip with us.
Events, dates & inspiration
Our reserves host some fantastic events, from guided walks and talks to courses and family fun days. Find out what's on near you.
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Malcolm Sinclair has been re-elected as president of Equity for a fourth term, with performers Tanya Moodie and Summer Strallen joining as new council members.
The union said 11 candidates had been elected for the first time, and that the new council was its most diverse, with four black, Asian and minority ethnic members part of the make-up.
Other new council members include performer Sandra Marvin.
Sinclair beat Jean Rogers and Dave Eager to remain as president, with 2,311 votes to Rogers' 1,542 and Eager's 494.
In total, 4,458 ballot papers were received for the election, representing an 11% turnout. The union said this was down on the last election two years ago.
Strallen received 1,605 votes, with Moodie picking up 1,742 and Sandra Marvin getting the backing of 1,126 members.
Other new council members include Emmanuel Kojo, who takes the minority ethnic members seat, with 2,384 votes.
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From Julie's secluded three hectares parcel planted on a steep slope amongst woodlands, high in the hills of Fleurie. Here the vines are up to ninety years of age and planted over a mix of pink granite and quartz. This is the most compact and elegant of her wines, its slight frame holding layers of fruit, flowers and minerals that reveal themselves slowly. This is a profound take on Gamay.
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También de este lado hay sueños -- On this side, too, there are dreams. Lydia Quixano Perez lives in the Mexican city of Acapulco. She runs a bookstore. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while there are cracks beginning to show in Acapulco because of the drug cartels, her life is, by and large, fairly comfortable. Even though she knows they'll never sell, Lydia stocks some of her all-time favorite books in her store. And then one day a man enters the shop to browse and comes up to the register with four books he would like to buy-two of them her favorites. Javier is erudite. He is charming. And, unbeknownst to Lydia, he is the jefe of the newest drug cartel that has gruesomely taken over the city. When Lydia's husband's tell-all profile of Javier is published, none of their lives will ever be the same. Forced to flee, Lydia and eight-year-old Luca soon find themselves miles and worlds away from their comfortable middle-class existence. Instantly transformed into migrants, Lydia and Luca ride la bestia-trains that make their way north toward the United States, which is the only place Javier's reach doesn't extend. As they join the countless people trying to reach el norte, Lydia soon sees that everyone is running from something. But what exactly are they running to? American Dirt will leave readers utterly changed when they finish reading it. A page-turner filled with poignancy, drama, and humanity on every page, it is a literary achievement."-- Provided by publisher.
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Now that you've achieved your heart's desire don't you feel a little sadness, a little emptiness? What's going to drive you onwards now? Where's the thwarted ambition? The lingering injustices: John O'Neill's disallowed try; Neil Back's hand; the swirl of wind that thwarted O'Gara at Twickenham all seem unimportant now that you've reached your goal.
But what an epic match. If ever heart and will won a match it was this one. Biarriz were a more skilful and accomplished team - player for player. But they just could not contend with Munster's ferocious desire.


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Bollywood action queen Deepika padukone shooting for their much awaited film xXx: The Return of Xander Cage. This is the third movie of the series, Diesel is back as Cage who returns to the National Security Agency after an eight-year absence. Along with Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone, there are a few other bold and beautiful women Ruby Rose and Nina Dobrev in the movie, which result a hottest beauty clash in movie.
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Scottish Real Ale Festival 2018
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The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)'s biggest showcase of more than 170 cask beers, ciders and perries from Scottish and Northern Irish breweries – plus wine, food, games and more. This will be the widest selection of beers from Scottish & Northern Irish breweries you are going to find together in one space this year. The beer and brewing scene is thriving at the


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Representing the UK's biggest manufacturing sector
FDF Member £275.00 (Saving £50)
Non Member £325.00
All prices exclude VAT.
Attended by around 500 guests, it attracts the best known global brands and the
UK's most ambitious, successful SMEs.
Our guest speaker this year is Steve Richards, TV presenter and political columnist. His long career in journalism and politics makes him an ideal after-dinner
speaker for this event and we look forward to his entertaining, topical and
insightful intervention.
"Very impressive evening.
Made me proud to be part of the industry for last 27 years."
– Food and Drink Industry Dinner 2016 attendee
Drinks reception from 6pm followed by a three-course meal
Dress code: Black Tie
With thanks to our joint headline sponsors Walker Morris LLP and NFU Mutual
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This was a Rorschach of sorts. :D At first I did not see her face. I saw the head of a peacock and a tiger instead. But then her face slowly emerged and now she is all I see! Beautiful!ReplyDelete
oh cool! that was unintentional, but yeah, i can see what you are saying! thanx Bella!ReplyDelete
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Oooohhh. I like the composition of this one. It looks planetary and organic and rad.ReplyDelete
Thanx Rubin! (i wanted to give it somewhat "brute" look... came out strange and nothing what i expected)ReplyDelete
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Slightly less impressive than Garruk is Mindshrieker, an alright rare. 1U for a 1/1 flyer, it's ability actually isn't bad; 2 for target player puts the top card of his or her library into his or her graveyard, and then Mindshrieker gets +X/+X, where X is the milled card's converted mana cost. I like this guy, honestly. Seeing as 2 isn't bad for 1 mill without a tap, hitting enough decent cards could make this flyer quite a threat in sealed or draft.
We haven't seen much of spirits out of the set so far; nothing decent, at least. However, this card's returning of spirits from your graveyard is mandatory, so don't use it with Dearly Departed. However, a 4/4 for 4W that returns spirits isn't bad, but it depends on what other spirits are released in Innistrad.


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To provide revellers and event enthusiasts a one stop shop on latest events happening in their various towns and cities, an event mobile application (app), Purlieu will be launched on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the World Trade World Centre in Accra.
The Mobile App seeks to make finding events in the country convenient with the help of a mobile phone. The app is fed with vast collections of events and happenings, from the lesser known dugouts to the most popular venues.
Commenting, the Founder of Purlieu, Yaw Asiedu Diaka said: "Hundreds of events happen in our cities every day, but it's difficult to know all the events that are happening in and around town.
The introduction of Purlieu will give party lovers the details they need with just a click of a button.
The app can be downloaded for free on smart phones, giving users more features and flexibility to discover and experience events happening around them".
Mr Diaka noted Purlieu allows people to discover the best upcoming events according to their specific passions: arts, film/media, concerts, government, business, sports, festivals, etc. "Purlieu is a marketplace for live experiences that allows people to find and create events all over Ghana", he added.
"What are you doing this week? Do you want to find those trending events everyone is talking about? Or are you looking for that snuggly date event in your city to take that special someone?
Purlieu has you covered" Mr Diaka said. Purlieu is currently available for Android users, and will be available to IOS users shortly.
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On June 22-23, WADA held a Think Tank seminar in Oslo, Norway, with the assistance of the Government of Norway and Anti-Doping Norway.
"In the ever evolving context of doping, WADA is always looking for new ideas and strategies," said WADA's President John Fahey. "Nearly ten years have passed since the creation of the Agency. This was a good time for us to look with a challenging eye at the progress being made in the global fight against doping in sport as a result of WADA's establishment and to brainstorm about the next critical steps."
"Without any doubt, WADA has, during its tenure, made a significant contribution to the international fight against doping in sport," added WADA's Director General David Howman. "But can we do better? Is the anti-doping movement on the right track? What could be done differently and how? And with what resources? By gathering WADA's Executive members, the Agency's Management and external speakers and facilitators who presented thought-provoking and challenging concepts, we were able to generate fruitful discussions and ideas that we hope will help the anti-doping community shape the way forward."
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In many forums i found some like big place, where anyone could say sometnig, like:
- Hi, what's up?
- Hello, everything is ok, what about u?
Maybe adminis could make something like it?
Maybe shoutbox
How can I make this site better? Let me know what you'd like to see!
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Maybe shoutbox
Nothing is weasted, if you do what you love
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See also.
I would quite like to see a link to the freenode web chat next in the header, next to the FAQ link.
I would quite like to see a link to the freenode web chat next in the header, next to the FAQ link.
they/them ta / wiki.thingsandstuff.org/Audio and related pages - a collection of mostly Linux and free links / Linux Digital Audio and Music Workstation Comparison Matrix - collaborative Google Sheet (slightly broken, no time/cpu power to fix here)
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IRC channel can potentially work.
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A THREE-MEMBER delegation from Prevention of Blindness (PoB) Trust, a project of Pakistan Islamic Medical Association, recently arrived in Doha to brief the Pakistani community about the ongoing projects of the forum and to seek their support in eradicating blindness.
The delegation comprised Dr Intzar Hussain Butt, chairman of PoB and director of Federation of Islamic Medical Associations (FIMA), Professor Dr Imran Akram Sahaf, who is serving at King Edward Medical University and media advisor Akthar Abbas, editor of Urdu Digest, a monthly Urdu magazine of Pakistan.
The trio was on their way back to Pakistan after attending a number of workshops with Palestinian ophthalmologists in Gaza. The delegation visited Gaza under the supervision of PoB Trust and FIMA. The visit aimed at providing better medical facilities and quality treatment to eye patients in Gaza. FIMA is an international coalition of twenty-five national Islamic medical associations fighting disease and suffering in their respective countries.
The PoB Trust was established in July, 2007 as a leading volunteer eye care organisation with the sole mission of preventing blindness and preserving sight.
The PoB Trust is playing a pivotal role in holding free eye camps at national and international level to render diagnostic and surgical services in far flung areas.
The Trust is also striving towards human resource mobilisation, training workshops and advocacy with all stakeholders.
Dr Butt mentioned that Pakistan's doctors have provided free medical services locally and internationally in collaboration with PoB Trust. In this regard, doctors have treated 900,000 patients including conducting operations of 90,000 patients in their 450 free eye medical camps in 40 districts of Pakistan and 14 different countries of Africa.
Besides, different camps have been setup in the flood affected areas of Pakistan.
The doctors also gave free treatment to prisoners and school children in rural areas of the country.
Briefing community members at a function jointly organised by Pakistan Welfare Forum and Halqa-e-Ahbab at the Pakistan embassy, Butt said the Trust functions without any discrimination and has no jurisdiction. Around 250 doctors are affiliated with Trust who render volunteer services. "Besides Pakistan, we also organise free eye camps around the globe. So far we have served at around 14 different countries including Sudan, Chad, Somalia, Nigeria, Mali, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Burkina Faso, Niger, Indonesia, Cameroon, Zimbabwe and Gambia. He said PoB Trust's activities greatly helped in image building of Pakistan around the world.
Talking about their recent visit to Gaza, Dr Butt said that a memorandum of understanding was signed between PoB Trust and Gaza Health Ministry to provide technical support to ophthalmologists.
Palestine's doctors will be invited to various hospitals of Pakistan for building their skills regarding eye surgery. "We went to Gaza on the invitation of Gaza Health Minister and stayed there for about a week," remarked Dr Butt adding that the PoB Trust officials feel immense pleasure in helping Palestinians afflicted by different eye diseases. Dr Butt said PoB Trust can also organise eye camps in Qatar.
Abbas and Sahaf also shared their experiences with the audience about the PoB Trust's efforts in prevention and eradication of eye diseases. Sahaf gave tips on prevention of eye diseases among children. Dr Butt noted that 37 million people in the world today are blind while 135 million are visually impaired. One person in this world goes blind after every five seconds.
A child goes blind every minute.
Nine out of 10 blind people live in the developing world. "But the silver lining is that 75 percent of global blindness can be prevented or cured," remarked Dr Butt.
In Pakistan, there are 1.6 million eye patients suffering from various diseases such as cataract, glaucoma, trachoma and diabetic retinopathy, said Dr Butt who is an assistant professor at Services Hospital and Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore. He also serves as consultant ophthalmologist at Ittefaq Hospital Trust Lahore.
Ever since its inception, PoB Trust, has gained momentum with the aim to provide free diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. This can be observed with number of camps held by PoB in deprived and remote areas across the country and worldwide, he said. The medicines to outdoor patients are given absolutely free of cost. Besides, a large number of cataract blinds are operated upon and implanted with intra-ocular lenses (IOL) to restore their vision. Treatments for minor eye ailments are also provided free of cost.
Special pre-operative and post-operative care is taken for patients. In recognition of PoB Trust's significant services for the prevention of blindness in the region, Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology presented "Outstanding Service in Prevention of Blindness Award" to Dr Butt in its 28th congress held in Hyderabad, India in January 2013.
Pakistan Welfare Forum vice-president Ahmad Hassan and Hafiz Mohamed Asif of Halqa-e-Ahbab, appealed to the audience to help in strengthening and carrying out the mission of the PoB. Prominent among those who attended the event were Aleem Paracha, Sher Ali, Zahid Awan, M Ajmal Chaudhary, M Ashraf Siddiqui and Dr Nighat Ara Ajmal.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Names New Latino Community Outreach Specialist in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Okla. — In an effort to better support Latino communities across the state, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) has added a new Latino Community Outreach Specialist to their Oklahoma City office.
Maria Martinez will support collaborative opportunities throughout Oklahoma's Spanish speaking populations. Martinez's position is an extension of BCBSOK's Community Affairs department led by Brooke Townsend, director of Community Affairs
"Maria brings the right mix of skills and expertise to our team and will be invaluable as we continue our focus on Latino outreach. She's part of the Latino community and her expertise will ensure that we can better serve our members," said Townsend.
Previously, Martinez served as a Caring Van specialist with The Oklahoma Caring Foundation in Oklahoma City—a position she has held since 2016. As a Caring Van specialist, she worked with community agencies to improve access to immunizations within the Spanish speaking community in Oklahoma City. In her current position, she will also work with BCBSOK's Public Relations team to serve as a bilingual media spokesperson.
She is a member of the Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Latino Leadership OKC Class V. In her spare time, Martinez enjoys spending time with her family.