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Toyota RAV4
Windshield Wiper Blades Replacement Guide
How to change the front windshield window wiper blades on a 4th generation 2013-2016 Toyota RAV4 with part numbers.
2013 RAV4 Wipers
Raise Wiper Arm Off Window
Rectangular Locking Tab
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the fourth generation (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and maybe
also the refreshed 2017 model year) Toyota RAV4 SUV in changing the
windshield window wiper blades.
Owners of other Toyota, Lexus or Scion vehicles such as the Yaris, Matrix, Prius, Camry, Corolla, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, FJ Cruiser, Venza, Highlander, Avalon, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, IS 250, ES 350, GS 350, tC, xB, xD, iQ and FR-S may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.
The OEM wiper blades are the following sizes in inches: Driver Side 26" and Passenger Side 16".
A few compatible replacement wiper blades with their part numbers are as follows: Anco C-26-UB & Anco C-16-UB, Trico 25-260 & Trico 25-160, Bosch 26A & Bosch 16A, Rain-X RX30226 & Rain-X RX30216 and Michelin 8526 Stealth & Michelin 8516 Stealth.
The only tool needed to install the new wiper blades is a small flat head screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool.
Pry Open Lock Tab
Lock Tab Released
Pull Down Old Wiper Blade
|The first step is
to lift the windshield wiper arm off the window until it remains in the
raised position by itself.
Then gently pry open the rectangular black plastic lock tab at the center of the old wiper blade with a small flathead screwdriver.
Pull the plastic mount in the center of the old blade down and out of the metal hook at the end of the wiper arm.
Rotate Perpendicular
Pass Hook Through Blade
Towel - Protect Window
|Rotate the old
wiper blade away from the wiper arm until it is almost perpendicular.
Pass the metal hook at the end of the metal wiper arm through the opening in the old wiper blade.
Place a towel on the windshield to protect the glass from being cracked, shattered, chipped, or scratched just in case the metal wiper arm smacks down on the window while you are replacing the wiper blade.
I'd recommend buying the Bosch 26A and Bosch 16A wiper blades since they have great reviews on Amazon.
Line Up New Wiper Blade
Pass Hook Through Opening
Pull Mount In To Hook
|Line up the new
wiper blade with the metal wiper arm with the rubber blade facing up and
away from the car.
Pass the metal hook through the opening in the center of the new wiper blade.
Rotate the new wiper blade until it is almost parallel with the wiper arm.
Blade Attached To Hook
Snap Closed Lock Tab
Lower Wiper To Window
|Pull the plastic
mounting bracket in the center of the new wiper blade up and in to the metal
hook at the end of the wiper arm.
Swing the locking tab closed and gently snap it back in to place.
Carefully lower the wiper arm down to the windshield.
For the best wiper performance, I'd recommend thoroughly cleaning off the windshield and applying a window treatment product such as Rain-X or Zaino Bros Glass Polish.
For more,
check out my other
2013-2016 Toyota RAV4 DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.
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TONY Mowbray today insisted that any potential summer targets would need his seal of approval - claiming that all signings would reflect on his own ability as a manager.
The weary Baggies boss was back at Albion's training HQ yesterday following a busy weekend of scouting.
Mowbray went abroad to check out possible targets, with Albion's scouts and coaching staff also despatched around Europe and the UK to keep tabs on players.
But while some managers may be content with scouting reports or video recordings of players' performances, Mowbray is demanding a more thorough procedure before he draws up his final wish list for next season.
And a lot will depend on whether Albion win promotion.
"Time will tell whether it (the scouting mission) was productive as we don't know which division we're going to be in," Mowbray told the Birmingham Mail. "I like to watch players myself. It's all very well people telling me about footballers and watching DVDs but you have to see them with your own eyes, which is what I'm trying to do.
"I will always make a final judgement even if someone is saying what a good player some one is, because the buck stops here, as they say in the President's office.
"If a player doesn't work out I can't blame my scouts - it's down to me."
Mowbray's brief trip overseas came on the back of Albion's defeat to Sheffield Wednesday last Friday.
He is now looking ahead to next Monday's game at Burnley.
"Is Friday night out of the system? Yes, the next game's just round the corner," he added. "Friday night was one of disappointment and followed a vain of what we've seen over recent weeks.
"Yes we've had some decent results on the road but we're in the business of trying to win football games and Friday night was a missed opportunity for me."


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Stream Littlefolk's 'Songs of Harry Throat'
The album is out today via Blob Records
Published May 08, 2020Toronto's Littlefolk — the solo project of Brandon Pearse — releases his new full-length record today, and here at Exclaim!, you can listen to it in its entirety. The album, titled Songs of Harry Throat, arrives courtesy of Blob Records.
According to a press release, the album is Pearse's "methodically crafted soundtrack for personal reflection," a collection recorded as an outlet for a metal player's acoustic catalogue.
"My main goal with Songs of Harry Throat was to step away from the 'strummer' idea while creating more varied compositions," he says. "I wanted to give a little more breadth to the project and incorporate ideas from a more diverse background of music."
Additionally, Pearse drew inspiration from the late Purple Mountains/Silver Jews mastermind, David Berman.
"Hearing the urgency and matter of fact ways he sang or spoke his words left me completely locked in. He approached the normalcy, the mundane, the grand, the dark, and the beautiful in the same way," Pearse explained. "Just seeing it and living it to a degree was very inspiring to me. David Berman was a student of the world and a student of himself, really. I love his songs and poems and continue to learn from them."
Songs of Harry Throat was produced by Mr. Joy's Asher Gould-Murtagh and marks Littlefolk's follow-up to 2016's Cats in the Bath.
Previously, Pearse had shared "Wire on My Teeth," the album's lead single.
Listen to Songs of Harry Throat in full below.


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Suffolk Style: Top tips for Mother's Day fashion and gifts
PUBLISHED: 06:30 30 March 2019
When the wind eventually dies down, it is starting to feel milder and more Spring like.
With Mother's day approaching and Easter, there seems to be more reason than ever to start thinking about picking up a few treats in time for the weather change.
If you are heading out for Mother's Day and are looking for what to wear, then why not choose a dress that you can be wearing now with tights and boots and then in the summer wear with just bare legs.
I love this navy shirt dress which is a flattering shape on.
It is great if you are off out for something to eat as it will skim over you without clinging. The shirt dress is also ideal for wearing with boots or sandals in the summer.
If you are looking for a treat for your mum and want to treat her to something a bit different than the usual chocolates and flowers, then what about a nice pair of sandals.
Believe it or not lots of shops get their summer shoes in now and can often sell out by the time its summer, so you might even be doing your mum a favour by getting her footwear sorted now! I love these sparkle sandals with cushion soles, ideal for keeping your feet comfortable.
As well as Mothers day, Easter is just around the corner. I have noticed more Easter theme homewares in the shops which is a lovely way of decorating the home , especially if you have guests over.
This wreath from TKMAXX is a lovely piece to hang on the door for over the Easter period.
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A primary school has launched an investigation after children aged 9 and 10 were accidentally exposed to a pornographic image during an attempted screening of Paddington.
Croft Academy in Walsall issued a public statement with the title "Failure of web content filtering" after the incident, which took place last week.
"On Friday 26th January a member of staff was attempting to show an extract from the movie Paddington to children in year 5 when a deeply inappropriate pornographic pop-up image appeared on the screen," it read.
"The member of staff concerned immediately closed the pop-up window and reported the incident to the school Principal, Mark Davis.
"The Principal, following the academy's procedures, informed the Local Authority Designated Officer, parents of the children affected, the academy trust and the school's IT service provider."
It continued: "The school has web content filtering software designed to stop incidents such as this and at present, it is unclear why it failed to work on this occasion.
"The school's IT service provider is conducting a review of the software and devices in the school. Whilst the school is conducting its own review of the incident."
Related: Why the mighty Paddington 2 deserves to win all the BAFTAs
Based on Michael Bond's classic children's character and released in 2014, the live-action/CGI family movie Paddington was a massive commercial and critical hit, spawning last year's equally well-received sequel Paddington 2.
Paul King returned as director and screenwriter, and as well as reuniting leads Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville and Sally Hawkins, the follow-up also added Hugh Grant to the cast.
The film has earned three nominations at the 2018 BAFTAs, for Best British Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Grant.
While a third movie has not yet been officially confirmed, StudioCanal has already announced its intention to make one and producer David Heyman recently revealed that discussions have begun about ideas and locations.


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Fluctuating Blood Pressure: Don't Be Surprised by Daily and Seasonal Changes
For most of us, fluctuating blood pressure levels are typical. Here's an easy explanation of how our blood pressure changes daily (are you a "dipper"?) and seasonally (cardiovascular events are more common in winter).
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It's natural to experience some changes in your blood pressure, especially with each passing year. As you age, blood pressure typically rises in response to changes in the health and function of your arteries. But, blood pressure also changes from hour to hour, following a predictable, daily pattern of rising and falling coinciding with your body's circadian rhythms—physiologic changes that follow a roughly 24-hour cycle. What are the reasons behind fluctuating blood pressure?
Your blood pressure typically begins to rise in the hours before you wake up each day, surges upon awakening, and continues its climb until mid-afternoon. As the day goes on, your fluctuating blood pressures continues…. By late afternoon or early evening, your blood pressure starts to dip, and it reaches a low point while you sleep at night.
On average, blood pressure is about 10 percent lower at night than it is in the daytime. People who experience these normal, healthy dips in blood pressure are known as "dippers," while those whose blood pressure fails to drop by at least 10 percent at night are referred to as "non-dippers." Research suggests that people who are non-dippers or whose blood pressure remains elevated at night may face a greater risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, insulin resistance (a potential precursor to type 2 diabetes), and kidney disease.
Fluctuating Blood Pressure: Seasonal Changes
Just as temperatures change with the seasons, so does your blood pressure. Researchers have found that blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease risk factors show a seasonal pattern, with your cardiovascular risk peaking in winter.
To answer that question, see our post What Is Hypertension? See also New Hypertension Guidelines: Rethinking Blood Pressure Standards.
In fact, studies have found that the highest rates of cardiovascular events–such as heart attack and stroke–occur in the cold winter months. In one investigation, researchers found that blood pressure readings in the northern hemisphere were highest in December and lowest in June:
- Systolic blood pressure, on average, was 2.9 mmHg higher in December versus June.
- Diastolic blood pressure averaged 1.42 mmHg higher in December than in June.
- In the southern hemisphere, systolic blood pressure was 3.4 mmHg higher in July compared with January.
- Diastolic blood pressure was 0.8 mmHg higher in May versus November.
(See also Blood Pressure Chart: Where Do Your Numbers Fit?)
Fluctuating Blood Pressure: Why Levels Can Rise in Winter
One reason why blood pressure may rise in winter is because as temperatures drop, your blood vessels constrict, your sweat output declines, and you retain more sodium. Adrenaline and other hormones that regulate blood pressure also vary according to season, which might help to explain seasonal blood pressure variations.
Another potential explanation is that people in northern climates with limited wintertime sun exposure are more prone to deficiencies in vitamin D, which your body produces with exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. Some research has linked low vitamin D levels with an increased risk of blood pressure elevations.
Also, your blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk factors may increase when the weather is cold simply because your lifestyle changes. When it's cold, you spend less time outdoors, so the walking, yard work, and other physical activity you normally enjoy when it's warm may decline. And, while you're hibernating indoors, you tend to consume more fat and sodium in your diet, especially around the holidays.
Looking for information on how to lower your blood pressure naturally? Please visit these posts:
"Fluctuating Blood Pressure: Don't Be Surprised by Daily and Seasonal Changes" is an excerpt from the University Health News special report Managing Your Blood Pressure.


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Jessi Colter will release a new album, 'The Psalms', in March of 2017.
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'An Outlaw and a Lady: A Memoir of Music, Life With Waylon, and the Faith That Brought Me Home', by Jessi Colter, is set for release in April of 2017.
Country Stars Raise $70,000 for Cancer Research
Some familiar country faces came together to play to a sold-out crowd on July 9 at Nashville's Marathon Music Works to benefit the Nikki Mitchell Foundation.
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People seem to quibble quite a bit about what constitutes country music, but no matter your definition, it was represented in Nashville Tuesday night (April 16).
People seem to quibble quite a bit about what constitutes country music, but no matter your definition, it was represented in Nashville Tuesday night (April 16).
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It's been more than a decade since Waylon Jennings passed away, but fans can still hear new music from the country music legend. Goin' Down Rockin': The Last Recordings, released last week, is a 12-song collection that his widow, Jessi Colter, says was recorded in 1999 during a turbul…


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W. Harry Hembree papers, 1912-1947 PDF
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hembree, W. Henry
- Title
- W. Harry Hembree papers
- Dates
- 1912-1947 (inclusive)19121947
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- Summary
- W. Harry Hembree was a ship captain and master ship builder in Oregon. His family, and the Kellogg family, owned and built ships and created a freight transportation company in the Willamette Valley. The W. Harry Hembree Papers consist of the retelling of Hembree's grandfather's 1843 overland journey, a 1947 interview in which Hembree reminisces about his family and his life, and Hembree's 1912 log of the Althea voyage from Portland, Oregon to Alaska.
- Repository
- University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives.
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
Telephone: 541-346-3068
- Access Restrictions
Collection is open to the public.
Collection must be used in Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
W. Harry Hembree was a ship builder and captain. His paternal grandfather was in the French Navy and traveled to America by private ship, selling his ship to the United States for 6,000 acres of land. In America, Hembree's grandfather owned eighty slaves, which were freed before the journey to Oregon. Hembree's grandfather, father and uncle traveled to Oregon from Missouri by wagon train, arriving in La Fayette, Oregon in 1843. The family became farmers and also built stores in La Fayette and McMinnville. Hembree's stepfather, Jason Kellogg, traveled to Oregon in 1849 from Maine. He worked as a fisherman in Maine, but came to Oregon and worked as a fur trapper. By the 1860s, the Kellogg family had built a boat and begun transporting freight along the Tualatin River. The family hauled freight with a barge along Lake Oswego, to the Willamette River, and to Portland. The Kellogg's cleared the rivers and built locks in the lake in order to run boats and barges along these waterways. They ran a successful company from 1875 to 1920, running a boat along the Cowlitz River. The Kelloggs maintained a variety of boats in the Portland area during the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century.
During the late 1800s, W. Harry Hembree went to high school at the Portland Academy. After high school he worked with his family on boats, before attending Willamette University for two years. Hembree traveled to Oakland, California, to work for the Mining Engineering School. Later, Hembree worked as a captain in Oregon delivering freight along the Willamette River. In his later years, Hembree became interested in pioneer wagon train journeys, and read accounts of journeys and attempted to retrace the route of a particular journey from Ft. Boise to Oregon.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The W. Harry Hembree Papers contain three recollections of Hembree's family and his work in Oregon as a ship captain and master builder. There is a seven page typed copy of Hembree's retelling of the 1843 overland journey that his paternal grandfather's family took from Fort Boise, Idaho to Lafayette, Oregon. This retelling, entitled The Blue Bucket Mine, includes Hembree's description of the trail after he retraced the overland journey route in the early 1900s. It is accompanied by a typed transcription of the diary of Jesse Harritt, who looked after the livestock on the 1843 overland journey.
The second item in the collection is a typed copy of the recollections of W. Harry Hembree in a four page interview by Mabel C. McClain in Portland, Oregon on March 1, 1947. The 1947 interview includes Hembree's discussion of his family's overland journey to Oregon, the family's work in shipbuilding and navigation of Oregon waterways, and a paragraph on the slaves that his grandfather owned. The third item is a typed copy of Hembree's log of the roundtrip cruise of the Althea from Portland, Oregon to Alaska in 1912, which is thirty-one pages. The log includes descriptions of places along the route, encounters with Native Americans, whale sightings, accidents, and narrow escapes.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Property rights reside with Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections & University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.
Archival material may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal and/or state right to privacy laws and other regulations.
Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g. a cause of action for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which the University of Oregon assumes no responsibility.
If a researcher finds sensitive personal information in a collection, please bring it to the attention of the reading room staff.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], W. Harry Hembree Papers, CB H371, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Overland Journey, 1843Return to Top
W. H. Hembree's The Blue Bucket Mine, a retelling of the 1843 overland journey
Jesse Harritt's diary of journey
ReminiscencesReturn to Top
W. H. Hembree's reminiscences of his family's business and his work in Oregon
Althea Voyage, 1912Return to Top
Voyage log
Description of route and journey
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
- Subject Terms :
- Navigation--Oregon
- Overland journeys to the Pacific
- Shipbuilding--Oregon--Willamette River Valley
- Shipping--Oregon--Willamette River Valley
- Voyages and travel
- Personal Names :
- Harritt, Jesse--Diaries
- Hembree, W. Harry--Archives
- Corporate Names :
- Althea (Yacht)
- Geographical Names :
- Northwest, Pacific--Description and travel
- Form or Genre Terms :
- Interviews
- Logs (records)
- Overland journals
- Reminiscences


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This is not unusual anywhere in the world, a familiar story I'd wager.
"Did you get the vital stuff we needed to complete the really important task we had to do today?"
"What the fuck does that mean, you massive idiot?"
"Well, nearly, kind of, not quite"
"So, No?"
"Yes, No, like I said almost"
"Yes? No? What do you mean, make your mind up. What the hell do I ask you for, I wonder? Christ if something needs doing I'll have to do it myself, as fucking usual"
The thing ended up getting done, but not to the standard that was required or expected but weirdly no one gave a shit as long as they got paid, the issue went away and it may be have been possible to blame someone else or the "systems".


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While working on a word document my cursor alternates between normal and a spinning, loading wheel, whilst it doesn't seem to be causing a problem its very distracting and makes selecting tabs or text difficult.
I have checked table and header and footer options as advised on other forums but that doesn't seem to be the problem or rectify it.
Any advise greatly appreciated.
Try a Diagnostic:
Running Microsoft Office Diagnostics from within Excel/Word
Click the Microsoft Office button
Click on the Excel/Word Options button to bring up the Excel Options dialog box (at the bottom of window)
Click on the Resources button in the left hand pane
Click on the Diagnose button in the right hand pane
Click Continue
Click Run Diagnostics
Running Microsoft Office Diagnostics from the Start Menu
Click on the Start button
Click All Programs
Click Microsoft Office folder
Click Microsoft Office Tools
Click Microsoft Office Diagnostics
Click Continue
Click Run Diagnostics
See if that helps.
Hi, thanks for the suggestion, I have already ran diagnostics and found no fault although I am running these again.
As it happened after amending a table within a document I cant help but feel some setting has changed and just needs put back. This is a hunch and completely without solid evidence.
Thanks in advance for anyone with a miracle cure
Maybe a rogue macro running?
I have had this exact problem;
turned out to be a printer driver in windows 7 changed the default printer
or removed the printer and the error did not repeat
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Kent Adult Education
Kent Adult Education provides an extensive programme of courses aiming to meet the varied needs and interests of Kent communities. This summary sets out the ways in which Kent Adult Education will deliver learning opportunities to fulfil the purpose and objectives described by the Government in New Challenges, New Chances (2011) and confirmed in Skills Funding Agency Funding Rules for 2015-16.
Kent Adult Education will provide a programme of courses based on District Council areas which will:
- Maximise access to community learning for adults bringing new opportunities and improving lives whatever people's circumstances
- Promote social renewal by bringing local communities together to experience the joy of learning and the pride that comes with achievement
- Maximise the impact of community learning on the social and economic well-being of individuals, families and communities
These local programmes will support the core aims of Kent County Council set out in "Bold Steps for Kent" - to help the Kent economy grow, to put the citizen in control and to tackle disadvantage. Programmes will contribute to key public policy priorities in areas such as Health and Wellbeing, support for families, volunteering, community resilience and employment.
Kent Adult Education will work with local communities across the KCC area to provide a vibrant, diverse and challenging range of learning opportunities accessible to as many adults as possible in terms of location, timing and price.


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Anyone who wants to grow their business through personal contacts needs business cards. The biggest challenge with a business card is designing one that stands out and that people will want to hang onto, thereby giving you a greater chance of winning their business.
The fundamental purpose of a business card is to convey contact information such as name, logo, and phone number, etcetera.
Plain black and white business cards adequately convey the contact information, but they're not perceived as valuable and are likely to be thrown away by recipients. Special business cards that look like they represent an investment on the part of the person or business who had them printed or that include helpful information are less likely to quickly land in the trash can.
There are many features to choose from to help you create a distinctive business card.
One effective strategy is to print a one-year calendar on the back of the business card. People often keep it as a handy calendar in their purse or wallet and are likely to remember the person who gave the card to them, for at least a year.
Business cards can be printed with any type of colorful image in the background, such as a photograph of bright flowers. Raised lettering that creates a 3-D effect is another option.
Include a photograph of yourself on the front or back of the card to really set your card apart from others.
For lowest prices, get wholesale printing or discount printing.
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An international Forum with the support of the City Government of Taipei and the International Urban Development Association – INTA
Taipei City, 23-29 April 2016
The municipality of Taipei is eager to discuss its plans for two major interconnected sites.
|The West Gateway, i.e. a large area around the main station located in the west of the city. The area is already under regeneration inparticular due to the arrival of a rapid transit metropolitan line (MRT) linking the city to the international airport in the West. The city expect a 50% increase of the number of train passengers to an from the airport (from 500 000 to 700 000). See the attached slide of the West Gateway
The SongShan Airport, i.e. the city airport in the north of the city centre and close to the main railway station (the West Gate) Moving the old and small airport is high on the municipal agenda. The municipality is looking first to an easing of the construction eight limits around the airport that would facilitate another major regeneration programme. The Municipality expects the opening of the Airport MRT at the West Gateway to greatly enhance the efficiency of passenger boarding, and to generate more traffic between the two airports, and the (re)location of economic activity nearby.
// Read the conclusions of Michel Sudarskis, INTA SG
INTA has composed a Panel of seasoned practitioners - planners, developers, architects, investors, academics to advise the city on those two projects :
- Kerri Farnsworth, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Sandra Flouest, urban planner, RATP, France
- Elodie Chadel Amanou, urban planner, RATP, France
- Helle Juul, architect, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Michel Sudarskis, Secretary General, International Urban Development Association
The planned program of the Panel will be as following:
- The regeneration strategy from the historic, cultural, and eco-city point of view
- The comprehensive planning of West Taipei Gate : Human based transportation system, Micro-weather and Public participation strategies
- Preparation for Presentation
- Keynote Speech: Heritage and Ecosystem as Strategy for Urban Development
- Speech I: Green TOD and urban development
- Speech II: A diversified friendly international city
- General Discussion
- The Vision for Taipei Urban Development
- The Relocation of Sungshan Airport
- Preparation for Presentation
- Workshop Presentation
- Keynote Speech Case Studies of Airport Relocations in Europe
- Speech I: The land use of a resilient city
- Speech II: The relationship of city flow and business development
- General Discussion


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The ECJ has made a preliminary ruling that PAGO International GmbH's Community trade mark can benefit from the protection afforded by Article 9(1)(c) of Council Regulation (EC) No 40/94 as the trade mark is known by a significant part of the relevant public in a substantial part of the EU.
Since 2001, PAGO International GmbH (″PAGO″) has owned a Community trade mark for a device of a green glass bottle with a distinctive lid and label. It sells under the PAGO trade mark a fruit juice which is widely known in Austria.
Tirolmilch registrierte Genossenschaft mbH (″Tirolmilch″), also based in Austria, market a fruit drink called 'Lattella', initially sold in cartons but now packaged in glass bottles. Two bottles used to sell Tirolmilch's products resemble in several respects, the PAGO CTM registration.
PAGO initiated interlocutory proceedings before the Commercial Court in Vienna to prevent Tirolmilch using the bottle designs at issue. The application was granted, however on appeal by Tirolmilch, the Higher Regional Court in Vienna dismissed PAGO's application.
PAGO then lodged an appeal on a point of law with the Austrian Supreme Court, who found there was no likelihood of confusion for the public between the products sold by PAGO and Tirolmilch. However, the Court sought clarity on two issues and referred the following questions to the ECJ for a preliminary ruling:
- is a Community trade mark protected in the whole Community as a "trade mark with a reputation" for the purposes of Article 9(1)(c) if it has a "reputation" only in one Member State?
- if the answer to the above is negative, is the mark protected in that Member State under Article 9(1)(c) so that a prohibition limited to that Member State may be issued?
Preliminary ruling
The ECJ commented that in the main proceedings it was not clear if the Austrian Court had assessed whether the goods at issue were similar or not for the purposes of Article 9(1)(c) and it would therefore clarify this point. The ECJ stated that Article 9(1)(c) of the regulation benefits a Community trade mark in respect of goods or services which are not similar to those of the registered mark. Therefore, the protection accorded to Community trade marks, where a sign is used for identical goods or services, cannot be less than that accorded for non-similar goods or services.
Reputation in the Community
The ECJ considered the reputation of the PAGO mark in the Community, commenting that the concept of 'reputation' assumes a certain degree of knowledge amongst the relevant public. However, the ECJ stated this was not to be measured as knowledge in a given percentage of the public, rather when the Community trade mark is known by a significant part of the public concerned by the products or services covered by the trade mark.
The ECJ commented that the Austrian court must consider all relevant facts when considering a Community trade mark's reputation, including the market share held by the trade mark, geographical extent, duration and intensity of its use and the size of the investment made by the owner of the mark in promoting it. The ECJ went on to say that territorially, the condition as to reputation must be considered to be fulfilled when the Community trade mark has a reputation in a substantial part of the territory of the Community.
The ECJ concluded that for PAGO's mark to benefit from the protection accorded by the regulation, it must be known by a significant part of the public concerned by the products or services covered by the trade mark in a substantial part of the territory of the Community. The ECJ stated that Austria alone did constitute a substantial part of the territory of the Community and that therefore PAGO's Community trade mark benefited from the protection of Article 9(1)(c) of the regulation.
In view of the answer to the first question, the ECJ did not need to reply to the second question.
The preliminary ruling defines further the scope of what the ECJ considers a substantial part of the Community, with a single member state, here Austria, held as being sufficiently substantial to benefit from the protection accorded by Article 9(1)(c) of the regulation. What is unclear is whether this decision was made due to the size of Austria or whether any of the Member States will be able to use this decision for future Community trade mark disputes.


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Sumits Yoga is so honored to host world famous yoga instructor, Bryan Kest, for a one night master class!
When: March 22nd, 2017
Time: 6:30-9:30 pm
Cost: $75, Open to the Public
Register: Call 417-881-YOGA or click here.
Bryan Kest has been practicing yoga since 1979 and has been teaching since
1985. He developed his unique, distinctive style of yoga, Original Power Yoga, in
1979. Over the years, this style, an amazing workout for the body, mind and
spirit, has made him a well-known, popular teacher across the country and
around the world.
His mainstream popularity is matched by an authentic foundation in the ancient
practice of yoga and a long path of development as a yogi (a practitioner of
yoga). At age 15, Bryan uprooted from his native Detroit home to make a life
change in Hawaii. He moved to live with his father, a doctor, who understood the
benefits of yoga. Like many of us, Bryan originally thought yoga was nothing
more than strange contortions, but that changed when his father introduced him
to a physical style of yoga called Ashtanga. This appealed to him immediately,
and he soon observed great changes
in himself, both physically and mentally. Yoga quickly became his passion, one
that would take him to India for a year to study with the great yoga masters of the
world, Pattabhi Jois. He has been continuing on his yoga path ever since.
Bryan founded and teaches at two studios in Santa Monica, CA. He also teaches
at workshops and retreats around the world; provides an intensive teachers
training program; and is featured in his own Warner Brothers video series from
1995, as well as a newer video series and audio CD series. His most recent
endeavor is PowerYoga OnLine. This on-line tool features streaming video of
Bryan's classes in Santa Monica, which are recorded live and streamed to
students around the world. For articles by Bryan and more information about
Power Yoga, visit PowerYoga.com.
*REFUNDS will be give up to 48 hours prior to event. No refunds if cancellation is less than 48 hours before scheduled event.


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Lake Tahoe: Alpine Meadows, December 4, 2001
All video clips on this page are approximately 1 megabytes each. Enjoy!
Driving up late Monday night didn't offer much of a view, but next morning sure did...
Taking care of business...
Get a nice li'l whiskey before bedtime.
Next morning, getting all geared up for a grand day out.
Lots of fresh snow from a stormy week, today - lots of sun.
Lake Tahoe on the very peaceful morning.
OK. let's hit the slopes. Up, up, up...
...some climbing to top it all off...
And we're there. Let's go!
Off I go.
Calle close behind....
...pumping deeep powder down the slopes... (see video)
Hannes enjoying all that powder (video)
Yeah! This is life. (more video, parts one and two)
Great view of Lake Tahoe from the summit.
Later in the afternoon, we had some clouds and high winds.
Jesper here getting off that ridge.
He almost made the landing, too.
of fighting the winds, we headed for the woods.
Watch some videos of Jesper (one and two).
Sun is setting. Lifts close and we head back down.
Driving up Monday night and back down Tuesday evening - 3 hours each way. Excellent!
See you soon, Tahoe.


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Male Rhinoplasty Techniques
As an expert in the field of rhinoplasty, Dr. Kevin Sadati is familiar with all types of patients. In recent years, more and more male patients have come to his Newport Beach practice expressing interest in having a rhinoplasty procedure. While there are not significant anatomical differences between the male face and the female face,


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Delivery and Returns
What Are Your Delivery Options?
We now have two delivery options. We offer one standard delivery option (within 5-7 working days) and one Parcelforce Shipping Option (within 2-5 working days). The price is based on the weight and quantity of your order, and includes the cost of picking, cutting, packing, processing and delivering your fabric. The costs of postage and packaging starts at £3.99 and increases depending on the size of your order. To provide you with the best value, we have capped the maximum delivery price for standard delivery at £9.99. The price of Parcelforce shipping may vary.
The standard delivery price for all wholesale orders, rolls and bolts of fabric in our Full Rolls section is £14.99. We also have an express Parcelforce option which may cost more. Occasionally, if the fabric width is too long or if your order needs to be sent out in more than one package, additional postage fees may apply. If this is the case, you will be contacted prior to dispatch.
If you require any other fabric on the roll, please send us a message on our contact page and we will provide a quote. Please note we are only able to offer certain fabrics by the roll and the roll size varies depending on the fabric.
Please note failure to provide a full postal address or providing an incorrect address may incur additional postage fees.
Do You Deliver Outside the UK?
Yes, we now ship to some international destinations! Scroll down to see the full list.
What happens if I am out when the delivery comes?
The delivery driver will usually leave the parcel with a neighbour or in a safe place if there is one available. If this is the case, they will post a card through your letterbox to inform you. If this is not possible, the driver will usually re-attempt delivery the following day. You will usually receive an email to update you on your delivery progress. Please note, if you are ordering for a full roll or placing a wholesale order the courier may only attempt one delivery, and if the package is returned to us, the delivery and return delivery fee may be deducted from your refund. Any parcels returned to us can either be shipped out again subject to paying an additional delivery fee, or refunded minus the delivery and return delivery charges. For large orders and wholesale orders, a restocking fee of 25% will also be deducted from the refund.
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Yes we do! We are so confident that you will LOVE our fabrics, that we offer an 100% money back guarantee! So you can order with total peace of mind.
In the unlikely event that you don't LOVE our fabric, just send your order back to us within 14 days for a full refund on the fabric. Please note the fabric must be unused and uncut and we are unable to refund delivery fees. We recommend a tracked method of shipping to return an item. Our returns address is below.
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Please note certain products such as our mystery remnant box, full rolls and customised orders are not included in our money back guarantee.
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Since the price hike in public transport, passengers are advised to desist from using private transport especially in the late hours .This came to a conclusion as most cases are being reported that robbers are masquerading as well wishers ,offering transport at times with negotiable fee charges and passengers end up losing all their valuables and risk lives to these thieves.
Reported cases have similar scenarios that these robbers tactics use; on 21 September around 2300 hours, two victims at Mbudzi Round About looking for transport to Masvingo, a white Nissan Sunny with three men stopped and the driver told the two victims that they were going to Beitbridge when they boarded the car.
It is alleged that when they reached Boka Auction Floors, the car turned left since the driver claimed that he wanted to pick someone in Hopley and after driving a distance whilst in Granville cemetery, one of the robbers started assaulting the first victim with fists ordering him to surrender all his valuables. The other robber produced a knife and grabbed second victim's belongings and was ordered to disembark. The car then sped off towards Hopley. The complainants made a report at ZRP Southlea Park and the alleged robbers are still roaming freely.
On a similar case of 22 September around the same time 2300 hours, it is alleged that the complainant was waiting for transport to go to town. Suddenly a grey Toyota raum stopped and offered a lift to the complainant who then sat at the back and while they were passing Queensdale shopping centre the car stopped.
One of the accused who was sitting in the front moved to the back where the complainant was and produced a knife ordering the complainant to surrender his valuables. The complainant complied and surrendered his G-tel X7 plus cell phone and the thieves took his shoes he was wearing and pushed him out of the car, the robbers drove away, leaving the complainant tied up. The complainant later managed to untie himself and proceeded to make a report at ZRP Braeside.


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Carpet manufacturers recommend regular carpet cleaning. Not merely will the carpet look better with built up stains, grit and allergens removed, but the carpet will last longer. New industrial cleaning strategies are ecologically sound and create a healthier living environment.
Carpets accumulate dust mites, dirt, allergens, and also bacteria. With time, the quality of air inside a home will degrade if the carpet is not maintained. The new green cleaning technology actually encapsulates these home invaders and gets rid of them coming from the carpet causing a healthy environment.
Over time, visitors and dirty shoes will begin to break down the individual fibers in the carpet. Regular carpet cleaning service in Federal Way, WA prevents the destruction before it takes place. Once your carpet starts to display signs of wear, the destruction may have been already done. Simply by working prior to the problem has time to build, you could have clean, damage free carpeting for countless years.
The importance of regular vacuuming between cleanings cannot be overstated. All carpeted places must be vacuumed at least one time per week. High traffic regions must be done more often. It will prevent the buildup of grit which will damage fibers.
When carpet is thick, it is best to vacuum little by little and to make multiple passes. It takes time to suction the ground-in dirt and dust. Make use of overlapping strokes in high traffic regions. Baking soda within the vacuum bag can help to prevent smells.
Following a carpet has been cleaned out, a soil retardant must be utilized. This will protect the fibers in between cleanings and help your carpet to remain beautiful. Soil retardants must only be employed according to the manufacturer's suggestions and expert equipment must be utilized.
Regular vacuuming as well as carpet cleaning would extend the lifetime of your carpet. It's a question of spending regular cash for maintenance versus the costly expense of carpet replacement.
For all of your carpet cleaning needs in Federal Way, WA call Danny Thomas ProClean.


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I was really in the mood for a grilled cheese sandwich today but I can't stop at the cheese. I scourge my frig and find wonderful additions like arugula or spinach (my kids detest arugula), tomato (never store tomatoes in fridge as they lose all flavor).
You can use a panini maker, grill or skillet or even a waffle maker!
Just pile on your ingredients and place in your cooker of choice. You can spread a little butter or olive oil on the bread if you want it more decadent.
When the cheese has melted
Voila! or Ecco! in Italiano


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Grades: High School | Las Vegas High School Website
- Founded: 1905
- # of Students: 3,370 as of 2015-16
- Colors: Black and Red
- Mascot: Wildcats
Las Vegas High School is a public high school in Sunrise Manor, Nevada, part of the Clark County School District. It is the oldest high school in Las Vegas and originally opened 113 years ago in 1905 on what was then the outskirts of town. The schools first campus was made a permanent location in 1904 with a tent that opened in 1905. After 29 years the school made a new campus in 1930 that opened in 1931. Then, after 62 years the school moved to a new campus in 1993, along the foothills of Frenchman Mountain.


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Third Rail Repertory Theatre, 17 SE 8th Ave presents The Flick by Annie Baker, Thursday through Sundays, January 20 – February 11.
A run-down movie theater in Massachusetts is home to one of the last 35 millimeter film projectors in the state and The Flick follows the hilarious and heartbreaking stories of Sam, Avery and Rose, three employees, as they sweep up popcorn, kvetch about their bosses, and critique the films that play at their ill-attended cineplex.
The trio's dramas go on in the empty theatre and, unlike the films that flicker from the projection booth, have real-world consequences.
The Flick reminds us that digital technology that was hailed as the savior of cinema ended the jobs of film projectionists across the land. Third Rail company partnered with the Hollywood Theatre throughout the production of the play and the cast and crew toured the cinema, studying 16mm, 35mm and 70mm projectors.
The performance is directed by Michael O'Connell and the cast features Isaac Lamb, Rebecca Ridenour, Jonathan Thompson and Jim Vadala. Tickets are available by phone at 503.235.1101 or online at thirdrailrep.org.


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Municipalities Should Focus on Why over How Much
The Ontario legislature is considering ways to reduce municipal insurance premiums; unfortunately, it may be at the expense of your legal rights. Recently, Julia Munro, PC MPP for York Simcoe, stated that "medium-sized municipalities, similar to the town of East Gwillimbury . . . have seen an averag...Read More
Ontario Court Looks at Private Facebook Photograph Rules
Personal Injury lawyers may want to change their Examination for Discovery strategy based on the following new cases: Stewart v. Kempster, 2012 ONSC 7236 a...Read More
Humpty Dumpty's Philosophy on Compensatory Damages
Victims get compensatory damages in order to return them back to the same position they were in before the injury. This basic Tort law concept is taught to law students – and it is wrong. Often, victims cannot "return" to their pre-injury condition. The Read More
Ontario Court of Appeals Gives Clarity to "Catastrophic Impairment"
The Ontario Court of Appeals recently clarified the meaning of "catastrophic impairment" under Ontario's Insurance Act. In Pastore v. Aviva Canada Inc., Mrs. Anna Pastore was a pedestrian who suffered a lot of pain because a car hit her. Mrs. Pastore applied for enhanced accident benefits due to...Read More
Ontario's Superior Court Certifies Class Action Against Rail Companies
The Toronto Star reported that Via Rail's derailed train victims can proceed with a class action lawsuit against Via Rail and CN Rail. The victims claim that their train was derailed because it was going over 100 km/hr in a 25 km/hr zone. As a result, the accident killed 3 engineers and injured 45...Read More
Law Society of Upper Canada Looks at Articling Reform
As a Canadian studying at an American law school, I envy my American classmates who can sit for the bar after graduation. Generally, future Canadian attorneys have to complete a 10 month articling position – similar to an apprenticeship. In the past, this 10 month apprenticeship helped graduates t...Read More


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Check here for IOR: IOR Valadada, Riflescope, Tactical MP-8 Dot, Snipers Hide
Scott at Liberty is very honest and knowledgeable. I just looked on the site and if I were you....I'd take a long look at the one at the top of the link 1.5-8X 26mm illuminated.
Also, after looking...it appears there's a new model of Pitbull....so what I said may no longer be valid. Scott will know....talk to him and he'll give you the straight skinny.


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• A week in the most beautiful and challenging mountains in Bulgaria
• Koncheto ("The Horsie") - a majestic and frightful ridge in the Pirin Mountains
• Seven Rila Lakes and the energy center of the "White Brotherhood" Society
• Visit and overnight in the most famous monastery on the Balkans - The Rila Monastery
• 4-10 hours hiking per day for confirmed hikers
Price without flight ticket: 640 EUR
Day 1. ArrivalHotel check-in, then you have the choice of either a relaxing time in the hotel or going for a walk in the city center. We meet you at dinner time for complimentary supper to get acquainted with the rest of the group and your trip guide.Overnight 3*Hotel / D Day 2. Hiking along glacier lakes (above 2000m a.s.l.)Breakfast then a drive to the foothills of Pirin Mountains and the town of Bansko - a resort village with an unique mixture between new, modern hotels and old houses. Famous for its old-style pubs and fascinating folklore. Sometimes it is called "an open-air museum of the Bulgarian architecture from 19th century". The town is a starting point for many tourist routes. In recent years it is one of the most preferred ski resorts due to its perfect snow conditions. Here we stay in a comfortable hotel from which we visit some of the magnificent mountains and lakes of the Pirin Mountains. Our firs hike takes up about 3-5 hours, depending on the weather conditions. Return to Bansko by bus with a short stop by the oldest tree in Bulgaria (over 1,300 years old).Overnight in charming 3* hotel in Bansko / BLDay 3 "The Horsie" (above 2700m a.s.l.)We head for Yavorov hut which takes about 8 to 10 hours. This is the longest, hardest and most exciting trail in the Pirin Mountains, crossing spectacular cols, serpentines and other rock formations. The most memorable part is Koncheto (The Horsie), a 1500-metre-long ridge less than a meter wide with steep slopes on either side: the northwestern side is almost vertical and approximately 300 meters deep, while the southwestern side is less steep (approximately 30 degrees) but deeper (800 meters). There is a steel cable stretched along the top of the ridge to help hikers across. It is said that some less experienced hikers go through Koncheto by saddling the ridge edge like a horse and slowly advancing forward, hence its name. Not recommended for hikers with acrophobia. Night in the Yavorov chalet /BL
Day 4 The Seven Rila Lakes (above 2200m a.s.l.)Morning transfer to the Rila Mountains. On the way to the Seven Rila Lakes hut we pass by the Skakavitsa waterfall. An easy 2 hours hike or option for taking the chairlift for saving time for the views by the lakes. These are probably the most famous lakes in Bulgaria. Situated one above the other they form a brilliant necklace of crystal blue water. This gully is sacred for The White Brotherhood - followers of the spiritual teacher Petar Deunov. In August followers from all over the world gather there for practicing paneurhythmia – a sacred combination of music and exercise. Find more about "The white Brotherhood"
Overnight in Seven Rila Lakes chalet / BLDay 5 Malyovitsa Peak (2 729m a.s.l.)Another great day on the ridge. Damga peak (2669m), Dodov peak (2661m), Malyovitsa peak (2729m). It is just the spot where the highest Alpine walls and the most difficult rock tours are located. This is the place preferred by most of high-mountain rock climbers in Bulgaria. Before going down from the ridge cast a look at the Rila Monastery on the right side.Approximately 8 hours walking time . Overnight in 3* hotel /BLDay 6 Rila MonasteryWe leave the hotel and head up to the ridge. We take the route to Strashnoto Ezero (Frightful Lake). People call it "Frightful" because in the days of old when there was great thunder and lighting, and the waters got unrestful, the strangely shaped surrounding peaks looked menacing in stormy weather.
We descend to the famous Rila monastery. Approximately 7 hours walking.We stay overnight in nearby 3* hotel. / BLDay 7 Last Day at the Monastery The last day is to be spent in the monastery. There is an option to make a short hike through dense forest to the chapel and cave of St. John. St. John of Rila was a 10th century hermit who chose this valley as an escape from feudal-era savagery. He and his followers established the small cave hermitage and lived there in search of enlightenment. Nowadays Rila Monastery is the greatest Orthodox sanctuary in Bulgaria and the second largest on the Bolkans, founded in 1335 and is famed for its architecture, murals, fortress-like walls and mountain setting.Each member of the group is transferred separately to the airport according to their flight. /B
*All walks in the original program could be adjusted by the guide on spot depending on the physical condition of the hikers!
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Travel insurance is mandatory for all clients whilst on a trip organized by Cobeya Adventure Tours. It is mandatory that this travel insurance covers adequate personal accident, medical, evacuation and repatriation expenses, as well as cancellation, curtailment, loss of effects and all other expenses that might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to the client. Clients, together with their personal property including baggage, are at all times solely at their own risk. Clients are wholly responsible for arranging their own insurance. You can use any travel insurance you wish although we recommend you to buy it with World Nomads Travel Insurance. This Travel Insurance Agency is also partnered with Lonely Planet, so it is cheap and reliable! You can very easily purchase it online by just clicking on the folowing link...
Airfare is not included in the land cost of our trips. But please check with our staff before purchasing or obtaining your tickets, so we may verify your arrival and departure schedule.
Cobeya Tours has competitive airfares to get you to the starting point of your chosen adventure. Contact us for a full quotation including airfares, stopovers and any additional travel you wish to organize pre or post tour.
Because our tours are extremely suitable to be part of your total Bulgarian holiday, we offer you the possibility to extend your holiday by booking your accommodation before or after your tour by us. We suggest several unique accommodations on The Black Sea or in the mountains for very special prices.
All nationalities require a full passport that must be valid for 6 monthsbeyond the intended length of stay. It is your responsibility to have thecorrect personal documents and to obtain your own visa, if one isnecessary.
EU nationals may travel to Bulgaria using only an EU identity card. Ifyou think this may apply to you please check with your local authorities.Visa regulations can and do change without notice and if you are not aEU passport holder please check the current regulations in goodtime to obtain a visa if one is required. Additional information...


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5 a.m. Golf: Joburg Open second round (in Johannesburg, South Africa).--Golf
Noon Basketball: N.C. State women at Duke (d.).--CSN
2 p.m. Golf: Latin America Amateur Championship second round(in La Romana, Dominican Republic).--ESPN2
2:30 p.m. Golf: Diamond Resorts Invitational day 2 (in Windermere, Fla.).--Golf
5 p.m. Highlights: Sports Report (high schools).--Cox 11
6 p.m. Hockey: Boston University at Boston College.--MASN
6:30 p.m. Tennis: Men's Auckland, women's Sydney and Australian Open qualifying.--Tennis Ch.
7 p.m. Basketball: Akron at Toledo.--CBSSN
7 p.m. NBA: Washington at Indiana.--CSN
7 p.m. NBA: Minnesota at Oklahoma City.--ESPN
7 p.m. Basketball: George Washington at Dayton.--ESPN2
7 p.m. Basketball: NBA D-League: Canton at Maine.--ESPNU
7 p.m. Basketball: DePaul women at Butler.--FS1
7 p.m. Golf: PGA Sony Open second round (in Honolulu).--Golf
7 p.m. Gymnastics: Missouri women at Alabama.--SEC Net.
7:30 p.m. Hockey: Merrimack at Notre Dame.--NBCSN
8:30 p.m. Gymnastics: Georgia women at Arkansas.--SEC Net.
9 p.m. Basketball: High school Tournament of Champions semifinals: Rainier Beach (Wash.) vs. Oak Hill Academy, then Sierra Canyon (Calif.) vs. Chaminade (Mo.) at 10:30.--CBSSN
9 p.m. Basketball: Evansville at Illinois State.--ESPN2
9 p.m. Basketball: Monmouth at Iona.--ESPNU
9:30 p.m. NBA: Cleveland at Houston.--ESPN
10 p.m Curling: U.S. vs. Japan (d.).--NBCSN
11 p.m. Highlights: Penn State basketball.--MASN
11:30 p.m. Golf: Eurasia Cup day 2 (in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).--Golf
NOTE: (d) = delayed
LeBron James and the Eastern Conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers face the Rockets in Houston at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN.
4 p.m. Talk: Nick Cattles Show.--94.1FM
6:40 p.m. Basketball: Sussex Central at Franklin.--WLQM/101.7FM
7 p.m. Talk: NFL Insider, then NFL Preview at 8.--94.1FM
5 a.m. Golf: Joburg Open second round (in Johannesburg, South Africa).--Golf


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Crafter CR35 LWB Hi-Roof 2.0TDi 102ps Startline
Volkswagen Crafter CR35 2.0 TDi LWB High Roof 102 Startline
What is it?
Volkswagens own build of the New VW Crafter Van - This time not a shared build with Mercedes.
This is the first time in 20 years that Volkswagen have done this...And boy they have done a great job.
Sharing the Transporter engine and gearbox (And also some of the styling) making this update a welcomed addition to the range.
New Model Volkswagen Crafter Startline specification overview
What's hot
What's not
NVS Overview
A well exicuted, fresh, new update on the classic Volkswagen Crafter van.
It's new impressive styling brings new life and vigor to Volkswagens flagship large panel van.
*Business Customers Only, All monthly costs are subject to VAT at current rate and credit approval. Agreement Terms and Conditions apply.
Relay 35 EX LWB Hi Roof L4 H2 2.2 140 Enterprise
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Malibu Mesh Jacket
Our newest obsession is over the Malibu Mesh. The net material is a quality grade, strong net that looks and feels amazing. This garment is finished off with the same material as our swim pieces, so super comfortable on all levels. Zip closure and drawstrings at waist offer alternative styling. This jacket is the perfect year-round piece. Make it a set with the matching Malibu Mesh short.
Runs true to size
99% Polyester 1% Spandex
Trim: 82% Nylon 18% Spandex
Pre-washed, super soft
Made in Los Angeles, CA
model is wearing size S
model's measurements are 34B-26-38
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Golden Meadow Apartment Terms & Conditions of Booking
When booking Golden Meadow Apartment, you must ensure that you agree to the Terms & Conditions below.
Our guests' enjoyment and safety is paramount and therefore we ask you to read the following Terms and Conditions before making your booking. Breach of these Terms may result in anyone staying in the apartment being asked to leave the property immediately without refund for holiday days lost.
The person making the booking must be at least 18 years old and accepts responsibility for anyone (including pets) staying in the apartment during the booking period, and their visitors. The booking is not transferable to anyone else or to other dates without our written agreement.
The total number of people staying at the apartment during the booking period must not exceed the maximum occupancy which is 2 people, plus one infant under 1 years old. Suited for 2 adults. Please be aware that bedroom 2 is accessed via bedroom 1 therefore to access the toilet you must pass through a bedroom. The number of adults must be stated on the booking form at the time of booking, alteration of occupancy may incur an additional fee. We reserve the right to terminate the booking without notice and without refund in case of a breach of this condition.
The apartment is for short term holiday letting only, for a maximum of 28 days, and is not to be sublet or used for any business or illegal purpose.
A contract between you and the owners will come into existence when we receive payment and accept your booking by issuing a confirmation of booking for the holiday dates shown in the booking agreement. The contract binds you & all the members of your party. It is your responsibility to ensure that all members of your party accept the terms of the contract set out in these terms & conditions of booking. Failure to disclose all relevant information or comply with these terms may lead to termination of the contract & loss of the booking.
A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the holiday price is payable at the time of booking. Bookings made less than six weeks before your arrival date must be accompanied by the full amount of the holiday charge, plus bond of £100.
The balance must be paid no later than six weeks before the commencement of your holiday. If the balance is not received by the due date then your holiday will be treated as a cancellation and you will still remain liable to pay the balance of fee.
Payment of the deposit, balance and bond can be paid by credit or debit card or by bank transfer if preferred, please contact us for bank details at email@example.com.
Damage deposit/bond – In making a booking you accept responsibility for any theft, breakage or damage caused by you or any member of your party and agree to indemnify us in full for any loss that we may incur as a result. Please treat the facilities & accommodation with due care so that other guests may continue to enjoy them. In the event that you notice damage in the apartment please let us know immediately so that we can take the appropriate action. Bookings are subject to a £100 BOND, which will be returned to you within 14 days of your departure, less any charges for breakages, damages, missing items (a full inventory is provided) and extra cleaning (all purchases will be charged at cost, time taken at £12/hour). Extra cleaning is charged if the apartment is left dirty and untidy; and if stains and/or pet hairs have to be removed e.g. from bedding, carpets or furniture &/or dog poo from any part of the property. The BOND is forfeit if there is evidence of smoking; or relatively minor damage to fixtures and fittings which are difficult to quantify or repair (e.g. small burns, impact damage and scratches). If the total charges exceed the BOND we will send you an invoice for the difference which you agree to pay us on demand.
The price includes use of the apartment; hot tub (subject to terms), electricity for heat, light and power; water; bed linen, towels and tea towels; a welcome pack with a few essentials (tea, coffee, sugar, fresh milk); a k9 welcome pack; Freeview TV and DVD player; WiFi (suitable for surfing and emails but not streaming films and gaming); parking ; private enclosed garden with garden furniture; access to the 3acre field. There is a washer/ dryer, iron & small ironing board, and dishwasher in the apartment.
We (the owners) reserve the right to refuse a booking without giving any reason.
All cancellations must be immediately notified by telephone and then in writing by email to . If you cancel your holiday more than 6 weeks before it is due to start then your deposit will be forfeited. If you cancel less than 6 weeks prior to the holiday then the full balance remains due and is not refundable.
We strongly advise that you take out comprehensive travel insurance. If you choose not to then you accept responsibility for any loss that you may incur due to your cancellation.
Your booking will not be cancelled by the owners except in exceptional circumstances beyond our control. Notification will be given of the cancellation as soon as possible and we will promptly refund all payments made for your holiday (or a proportion if part way through your stay), please be aware your deposit is non refundable . Our liability for cancellation will be limited to payments made to us except where the cancellation or change arises from circumstances outside of our reasonable control. Circumstances outside our reasonable control include but are not limited to war, threat of war, riot, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, severe weather conditions such as storm, tempest, ice, snow and flood.
13a. Coronavirus (COVID 19) – Correct at 14th March 2020 -Here at Golden Meadow Holiday Apartment it is business as usual, but we have put in place the following measures in light of the current Coronavirus pandemic:
Our standards of hygiene have always been extremely high, however we have "upped" our regime to include for extra attention to all hard surfaces disinfecting door handles, taps, shower controls, keys and remote controls etc
Handwash is provided for guest use please use it as recommended.
On arrival we will try and maintain a 'safe' distance from you, should you prefer a remote check in please contact us prior to arrival.
ALWAYS follow government advice regarding travel, if you are feeling unwell, have visited a high-risk country or have been in contact with anyone who has been unwell or tested for COVID 19 then please do not travel.
Should you develop symptoms whilst staying with us, please notify us and make arrangements to return home immediately. You will not be able to self-isolate at Golden Meadow Holiday Apartment.
If you feel you need to cancel your booking because of Coronavirus please contact us. Our normal cancellation terms & conditions apply, as always, we strongly recommend you take out comprehensive travel insurance for UK travel and can provide proof of payment directly to your travel insurance company should the need arise.
The Coronavirus situation is changing daily, the policy regarding the pandemic may change and we will respond accordingly. We will follow all government advice regarding travel restrictions and closures and ask that our guests do the same.
Arrival & Departure
Arrivals are between 3pm and 5pm. If you think you might arrive after 5pm, please let us know in advance so that we can make arrangements regarding the keys. There is no refund for late arrivals or early departures.
Departures no later than 10am on the last day of your booking. The apartment will be clean and tidy when you arrive, and you agree to leave it as you found it when you depart, and to inform us of any damage, breakages and missing items within 24 hours of arrival.
Up to three well behaved pets are included in your stay, additional pets are welcome please contact the owners to discuss your individual circumstances, additional charges may apply. Due to the size of the apartment, we stipulate 3 dogs included.
Pets must NOT be left alone in the apartment at ANY time. Please clean up after your pet(s) (including hoovering and mopping the floors before you depart, see BOND).
Puppies under 12 months of age are only accepted at the owner's discretion, please contact us to discuss requirements.
We respectfully ask that no bitches in season are brought on holiday, we appreciate that owners can not always anticipate, if alternative arrangements can't be made we can alter your dates of stay subject to availability.
Throws are provided for covering the sofas, please use them and remove after your stay to the bathroom floor for cleaning and future guests use. We ask that pets do not go on the beds.
17. For your safety and enjoyment there are strict rules and guidelines that must be adhered to when using the hot tub.
The hot tub is used at the risk of guests. Guests using the hot tub will be sent the guidelines and asked to return to email to indicate that they have read and understand the hot tub guidelines, terms of use and fact sheets. If you have any concerns about your ability to use the hot tub then we would recommend that you refrain from doing so.
Guests understand and take full responsibility for any loss, injury, illness or damage, howsoever caused, that may occur as a result of using the hot tub.
Hot tub cleanliness is paramount. For your own safety it is essential that the water is kept
clean as failure to do so results in the water balance changing which seriously diminishes the
effectiveness of the sanitising chemicals. We will check the chemical balance of the hot tub periodically to monitor the levels of micro bacteria, this may be up to 3 times a day dependent on usage.
Only guests are permitted to use the hot tub, no visitors are permitted without prior written consent from us, the owners.
The maximum capacity for each hot tub is 4 people.
General Terms
18. Any problem or complaint which you may have concerning your holiday must be immediately reported directly to us/our representatives and we will endeavour to put matters right. Any complaints not reported to us at the time and only reported after you have returned home from holiday will not be considered by the owner.
19. Please remember to lock the doors and close the windows when you leave the apartment unoccupied. Please pay particular attention to the velux windows.
20. Please note that in the event that any keys issued are not returned at the end of your stay, then the cost of replacement will be charged to you.
21. Under no circumstance may you re-let or sublet the property, even free of charge.
22. Children under 18 years old must always be supervised by an adult when in the apartment and grounds, and when using WiFi and Freeview TV.
23. There is parking on-site. We do not accept liability for theft of, or damage to, vehicles and/or their contents howsoever caused.
24. Smoking is not permitted.
25. You must not cause a disturbance or nuisance to us or our agents, or neighbours. We reserve the right to terminate a holiday without compensation where the unreasonable behaviour of the persons named on the booking (or their guests) may impair the enjoyment, comfort or health of others.
26. We or our agents may enter the apartment at any time with reasonable cause, e.g. for maintenance or meter reads, but we will always try to minimise any disruption to your holiday.
27. Anyone staying at or visiting Golden Meadow Apartment does so at their own risk. We do not accept liability for damage or loss.
28. If you leave anything behind we can post it to you on request for the cost of postage and packing plus £10 administration fee. Left items will be kept for no longer than six weeks.
29. Any data collected during booking may be stored and we will not knowingly share this data with anyone else unless legally obliged to do so.
30. We reserve the right to make reasonable amendments or additions to these terms and conditions without notice.
This property is privately owned and is based at our home. We expect all guests to enjoy the facilities and treat the property with the same respect that they would with their own home. Further information regarding Golden Meadow can be found by clicking the links above.


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As we heard on the orientation lecture, that we can write our learning diaries here not right after each class, but after some period of time. So after 5 meetings with my EOTO partner Hyun Ssong I decided to finally start my diary.
Our first meeting was the 4th of February.
First part of our meeting was mini presentation from Ssong about different language levels of Korean which they use in everyday life. We did not cover all of them because some of them are not up to date and can be used only when you talk to the king or emperor. So we just covered formal style grammar, which is used in narration in books or on tv, then respective style to talk to people who are older, then casual style and very casual style (only with very close friends). This topic was of great interest to me and I was really impressed by very good presentation. Also we practised how to conjugate verbs in all these language levels in Past tense. I found it quite easy and I really liked the class.
Here is one exaple of conjugation of the verb to love on 4 language levels in the Past tense:
사랑하다 —> 사랑헸습니다, 사랑했었다, 사랑했다, 사랑했어
After that Ssong told me that he doesn't know how to make an order at cafe or restaurant. Always when he wants to order something he says: "Is it possible to get this food?".
I decided that we can practise some dialogues, as we are in a cafe, so then he learned that he can make an order using construction "Could you?", e.g. "Could you bring me some water, please?" and also we used constructions 1)type "I would like to…" or "I want to…" and 2)"I would rather" and Ssong didn't know that in the case of first construction we have to use preposition "to", like "I would like to do smthn" and in the second construction you should avoid prepositions and say "I would rather do that". Ssong said to me that it was very useful info for him and now he can make orders in cafe using those phrases. Also he told me that he plans to go to Stockholm, so we discussed in English how to get to some places of interest there. He usually makes some mistakes, so I corrected him and when he didn't remember the proper word, I said it and he wrote in down to his notebook.
I really enjoyed our first class and looked forward to meet again.


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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A major component on the defense will be missing Sunday when the Indianapolis Colts open their home schedule against the Atlanta Falcons at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Darius Leonard has been ruled out with a concussion. The team's leading tackler and NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year experienced concussion symptoms following Sunday's win at Tennessee and did not practice this week.
With Leonard out, rookie Bobby Okereke is expected to make his first career start. Frank Reich declined to elaborate on the likely linebacker alignment against the Falcons, but Okereke admitted during the week he had been working at MIKE (inside 'backer) with Anthony Walker filling Leonard's void at WILL.
Okereke, a third-round pick in the April draft, has appeared in 26 total snaps in the first two games. He's been credited with one tackle for loss and one pass defended.
Reich said Okereke has played well in the first two games, and looks like "he needs more play time. He'll obviously get more time this week."
The only other player ruled out is Jabaal Sheard. The veteran defensive end had a procedure on his right knee during training camp and his rehab has ramped up recently to include working with the training staff during practice.
Running back Marlon Mack (calf) and cornerback Pierre Desir (knee) practiced Friday and are expected to be in the starting lineup.
"I knew it was minor. I knew it wasn't serious," Desir said of the injury that occurred in the second half of the Titans game. "I feel great."
Keeper for Campbell
First, there was unbridled enthusiasm. Then, an Ooops! moment.
Welcome to the NFL, Parris Campbell.
The Colts' second-round draft pick crossed off one of his Bucket List items last Sunday in the win over the Tennessee Titans with a 12-yard touchdown reception from Jacoby Brissett. It was his first NFL TD.
"That's the one I was thinking about growing up, scoring that first NFL touchdown," he said.
Trouble is, Campbell literally fumbled Phase 2 of the catch. His intent was to keep the football.
"It's a special keepsake," he said.
Instead of cradling the football and returning to the bench, Campbell dropped the ball, turned and delivered a "Give it me!" gesture to the stands. He then exchanged a leaping chest bump with Mack.
"In my mind, I didn't even know where I was," Campbell said. "I was just so excited I got my first NFL touchdown. It still was surreal.
"I was walking back to the sideline and everybody was asking, 'Did you keep the ball? Did you keep the ball?' I had to go back and make sure somebody got it for me."
A member of the team's equipment staff covered the gaffe.
Campbell hasn't made a habit of keeping benchmark footballs, but this one was special.
"That's the only one," he said. "Gotta keep that one."
That puts Campbell 127 shy of matching Marvin Harrison's team record. Harrison's 128 receiving TDs rank 5th in NFL history.
Part of Harrison's routine was to keep every TD football. Eventually, he said he was going to turn the football covers into a sofa.
That's not in Campbell's plans. The football from the Titans game was nestled in his cubicle this week. At some point, it'll find a central resting place in his home.
As for Harrison's 128 TDs?
"That's crazy," Campbell said. "I can't even fathom that."
You can follow Mike Chappell on Twitter at @mchappell51
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Iraqi forces have retaken a former government compound in Ramadi from where Islamic State (IS) jihadists have been resisting an army offensive, the military has said.
The complex was "under complete control" and there was no sign of IS fighters, a spokesman said.
He said this heralded the defeat of IS in the city, although he admitted there could be pockets of resistance.
The government has been trying to retake Ramadi for weeks.
The mainly Sunni Arab city, about 90km west of Baghdad, fell to IS in May, and was seen as an embarrassing defeat for the army.
In recent days, troops have been picking their way through booby-trapped streets and buildings as they pushed towards the city centre, seizing several districts on the way.
After sniper fire from the compound stopped and aerial surveillance detected no human activity, Iraqi soldiers moved in.
Military spokesman Sabah al-Numani told Reuters: "The complex is under our complete control, there is no presence whatsoever of [IS] fighters in the complex.
"By controlling the complex this means that they have been defeated in Ramadi. The next step is to clear pockets that could exist here or there in the city."


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With the Texas economy firing on all cylinders, 2018 looks to be another good year for many industries, including residential real estate and both the energy and industrial sectors. But key demographic changes could challenge the future prosperity of Texas and other states.
"In the context of a strong U.S. economy, DFW [Dallas/Fort Worth] is extremely strong," said Robert Kaplan, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Kaplan spoke on a wide range of economic issues in January at the Urban Land Institute's sold-out Emerging Trends event in Dallas.
To continue growing the gross domestic product, Kaplan said the United States needs to grow productivity and workforce participation. But to do that, it needs to address demographic issues: the widening skills gap and the aging labor force, among them.
Texas has two major economic tailwinds, said Kaplan. First, it is seeing increased migration due to its favorable business climate and affordable cost of living. Secondly, the rebounding energy sector—a big employer in places such as Dallas, Houston, Midland, and Odessa—is likely to continue to see improvements as companies increase drilling and capital expenditures.
While the dynamics of the Texas and national economy are strong, Kaplan said, the recent tax bill passed by Congress and signed by President Trump comes with positives and negatives.
The reform portion that reduced corporate tax rates "will hopefully make U.S. companies more competitive and make it more likely that U.S. companies will be domiciled here, hire workers here, expand capacity here, and create greater sustainable competitiveness and investment. That part is constructive," he said.
However, Kaplan expressed concerns about the tax cut portion of the bill, which was funded by increasing the nation's deficit. In a nation at full employment, the tax cut stimulus will create a short-term bump in gross domestic product (GDP) that, when it trails off, will leave the country more leveraged than before, he said.
Structural Trends
Kaplan said the United States must also address several long-term structural issues affecting the economy, including its aging demographics. As baby boomers retire, workforce growth is slowing and that will become a headwind for GDP growth, he said. The participation rate of people aged 16 to 64 years in the workforce has declined from 66 percent in 2007 to about 63 percent in recent years. Over the next ten years, Kaplan said, it may slip further, to about 61 percent. Other developed countries enjoy workforce participation at higher rates because they have better educated and well-trained workers, he said.
Kaplan urged his audience of real estate business professionals to get involved in doing their part to reduce the nation's skills gap, saying it was a multiyear "long slog" that local cities and communities must tackle.
The need includes improved childhood literacy, improved college readiness so that more people who go to college actually graduate, and a dramatic overhaul of workforce development for high school–educated workers facing restructurings.
"We need to focus on human capital and upgrade it in the United States," he said. "We are leading the world in many ways; human capital ain't one of them."
Kaplan challenged the business leaders in the audience to do something about it, such as partnering with local nonprofit organizations or colleges to support and create programs to address the issue.
"Productivity isn't growing the way it should because the skill level of our workforce is lagging [that of] most other developed countries—a big problem for the United States," Kaplan said. "Unless we upgrade those skill levels, we are going to grow more slowly."
Kaplan said he expects GDP growth of 2.5 percent this year only, 2.2 percent next year, and just 1.8 percent in 2020, which he called "alarming" based on the country's current debt.
Energy Industry's Impact
Kaplan also talked about the energy industry, which accounts for 8 percent of the state's GDP and is the biggest single contributor to job growth in the state. Kaplan said he expects 3 percent job growth in Texas this year, the highest in several years. That means Texas should add about 366,000 new jobs this year. The state added 305,900 jobs in 2017, ranking number three in the nation for job growth last year, with an unemployment rate of just 3.8 percent, a record low.
Texas's Permian Basin should continue to lead in an "outsized way" in U.S. oil production as the energy industry responds to strong global demand, he said. OPEC production curtailments last year, which are still in place, helped firm the price of oil last year and bring back production in the Permian Basin.
Oil prices could experience some volatility over the next three years, but, further out, global demand bodes well for the industry's future, he said.
"The outlook for the energy industry is pretty darn positive," he said.


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Vote to decide Splashland's new logo
PUBLISHED: 10:47 19 June 2019 | UPDATED: 12:36 19 June 2019
supplied by Welwyn Hatfield Council
Local residents are being asked to cast their vote on their favourite logo design for the new Splashlands facility.
The community has until Monday, July 1 to decide which of the three choices will be selected for the new attraction when it opens in 2020.
The most popular design will be used across the site, on signage, and in all future marketing and advertising.
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The new facility will be free for all, including a wide range of fun outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy, centered around a 600m² splash pad.
Each option endeavours to capture that sense of nautical fun, while being sympathetic to the natural surrounds of lakes and parkland.
Councillor Terry Mitchinson, executive member for leisure, culture and communications, said: "We've always said that Splashlands is designed by local people, for local people, and we thought this would be a great way of giving our communities the chance to make a lasting impact on the borough's exciting new leisure attraction."
To vote visit: welhat.gov.uk/major-projects/splashlands/logo.
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HFF closed the sale of the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport – Mall of America, a 430-key full-service hotel in Bloomington, Minn., near the Mall of America.
HFF marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a joint venture between Trinity Hotel Investors and BayNorth Capital. Kaeding Management Group purchased the offering free and clear of debt.
The Crowne Plaza is located at 3 Appletree Square in Bloomington approximately two miles from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and approximately one mile from the Mall of America. The hotel is approximately 11 miles southeast of downtown Minneapolis and 12 miles southwest of downtown St. Paul, and the property borders Fort Snelling State Park and Long Meadow Lake. The American Boulevard Station along the METRO blue line, which provides access from the Mall of America through downtown Minneapolis, is within walking distance from the property. The 13-story hotel has Martel's Restaurant and Lounge, a Caribou Coffee kiosk, the area's largest junior Olympic-sized indoor pool, whirlpool, 3,000-square-foot fitness center, business center and 13,400 square feet of meeting and event space.
The HFF investment sales team was led by managing directors Denny Meikleham and Daniel Kaufman and director Alan Suzuki.


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