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Campaigners have vowed to fight on against plans to build up to 1,000 new homes in a beautiful valley overlooked by Thomas Hardy's former home, Max Gate.
The site, between the bypass and the Broadmayne road and known as Came View, was adopted into the draft Local Plan by West Dorset District Council in March, but the Plan has yet to be finalised.
Now the fight has been joined by high-profile literary figures such as Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and crime writer Minette Walter, who both live nearby.
The site is on Duchy of Cornwall land, but Lord Fellowes said he did not believe Prince Charles could be aware of the scheme, telling the Daily Mail, "I am absolutely sure the Prince of Wales, of all people, would be horrified".
The land earmarked for development is also close to Came Rectory where poet William Barnes lived, and Hardy walked the path adjoining the field to attend Barnes's funeral. The rectory enjoys beautiful views over the field under threat, which is adjacent to a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the Hardy Society and the Barnes Society have joined forces to oppose the scheme.
The Local Plan sets out a long term planning strategy to meet future housing, employment and leisure needs in the area, and successive governments have ordered councils to find more land for new homes.
This means any land allocated for development that is removed or reduced from the Local Plan would need to be replaced elsewhere.
One of the campaigners, West Dorset independent councillor Alistair Chisholm, said, "We were told Dorchester would not expand beyond the bypass. This is a very important bit of literary landscape, riddled with prehistoric remains. "There are alternative sites within West Dorset – surely you can put some more homes in Sherborne, and there are several villages that could do with a few extra homes to support their local shops and pubs. The fight is not over yet!"


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U.S. EPA Combined Sewer Compliance: Judicial Consent Decree Trends and Planned Investment
Municipal sewer systems are facing increasing enforcement action and Clean Water Act violations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce discharges of raw sewage and stormwater runoff. Through the National Enforcement Initiative, the EPA lists 29 civil judicial consent decrees to address combined sewer systems and sanitary sewer systems.
At year end, the EPA estimates as much as US$28.9 billion of infrastructure investment will be needed to mitigate stormwater overflows. Negotiated compliance timelines stretch from 2016 to 2037 across 11 states and 29 utilities. In this Data Insight, Bluefield water experts analyze these consent decrees, evaluating the impact on utilities, affected states, and infrastructure investment.
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Home Concert (Revised) Piano Part - Shinichi Suzuki
Piano accompaniment for the Home Concert violin book. There are many nice pieces selected by Dr. Suzuki in this book, most of them written for two violins. These pieces can be enjoyed by anybody who is above Volume 3. They can be used for sight-reading, or brothers and sisters or friends can get together and play these pieces for fun. They are wonderful for group recital performances, too.
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Check in but go nowhere: Taiwan offers fake flights for travel-starved tourists
Starved of the travel experience during the coronavirus lockdown? One airport in Taiwan has the solution – a fake itinerary where you check in, go through passport control and security and even board the aircraft. You just never leave.
Taipei's downtown Songshan airport on Thursday (July 2) began offering travellers the chance to do just that, with some 60 people hungry to get going, albeit to nowhere.
Around 7,000 people applied to take part, with the winners chosen at random. More fake flight experiences will take place in coming weeks.
The passengers got boarding passes, and proceeded through security and immigration before boarding an Airbus A330 of Taiwan's largest carrier, China Airlines, where flight attendants chatted to them and explained coronavirus prevention methods.
The airport is using the event as a publicity opportunity to show off renovations it has completed while passengers have stayed away.
Songshan usually has flights to Tokyo, Seoul and several Chinese cities, and is also an important domestic hub.
Taiwan has emerged relatively unscathed from the pandemic thanks to early and effective prevention steps, but has largely closed its borders since mid-March and advised its citizens against all overseas travel unless absolutely necessary.
While a handful of international flights have continued, passenger numbers plummeted almost 64 percent in the first five months of 2020 compared with the same period last year, according to the government.
Still, in one bright spot, internal travel is booming.
Taiwan's two main domestic carriers – China Airlines unit Mandarin Airlines and Eva Air's Uni Air – have added extra capacity over the summer to Taiwan's sun-soaked offshore islands and rugged east coast. (Reuters)
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This fall, the First Congregational Church in Western Springs will begin to follow the guidlines set out by the insurance industry for what is called "Safe Church Practice." This involves a number of different aspects of helping to keep everyone in the building safe. The one that will impact us the most, is that the outside of the building will now be locked 24/7.
To gain access, each family will be provided with a keycard which will allow you to open the back (north) entrance to the building. The elevator will be available for us to use to get to the third floor, but during some hours, you may need to swipe your card again to choose the third floor button in the elevator. The church is still working out all the details of the system, and when they have worked out the bugs, they will begin to distribute the keycards to us. You will receive your keycard from Patrick Connolly.
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Up comes Brady in a 'lectric car
Got a mean look all 'round his eye
Gonna shoot somebody jus' to see them die
Duncan, Duncan was tending the bar
In walked Brady with a shining star
And Brady says, "Duncan you are under arrest"
And Duncan shot a hole in Brady's breast
Brady, Brady carried a .45,
Said it would shoot half a mile
Duncan had a .44
That what laid Mr. Brady so low
Brady fell down on the barroom floor,
"Please Mr. Duncan don' shoot me no more"
Women all cryin', ain't it a shame,
Shot King Brady, goin' shoot him again
"Brady, Brady, Brady, you know you done wrong
Walkin' in the room when the game was goin' on
Knockin' down windows, breakin' down the door
Now you lyin' dead on the grocery [barroom] floor
Women all heard that Brady was dead,
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Address Parc Marcel Lemaire, Allée André Messager, Reims, Marne, Grand-Est, Metropolitan France, 51100, France
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Spectacular Camera Drone Footage of New Year's Fireworks Over Lima
Right at midnight on New Year's Eve, photographer Jeff Cremer sent his camera drone up into the skies above Lima, Peru to capture the sights and sounds of residents shooting off fireworks. A heck of a lot of fireworks it turns out, shot from streets and rooftops across the entire city. Cremer wanted to get a bit closer to the action but smartly kept his drone at about 200m so it wouldn't be knocked out of the sky by a random firework. Set to Perpetuum Mobile by Penguin Cafe Orchestra. (via PetaPixel)
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HONG KONG (AFP) – Famed for his sharp business acumen and knack for perfectly timed investments, Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing is shifting away from a slowing Chinese economy and bargain hunting in Europe.
The move is seen as a quest for stability for the tycoon s vast empire and a sign of diminishing confidence in the region.
Li s holdings are embodied in a striking 63-storey glass skyscraper in the heart of Hong Kong and his business decisionshave the potential to affect property and utility prices for the city s seven million residents.
But his focus is now switching to European and other foreign markets.
The announcement just over a week ago that he plans to buy UK phone giant O2 for up to $15.4 billion follows prolonged asset offloading in mainland China and Hong Kong — and a major reshuffle of his business empire announced last month.
The 86-year-old, dubbed "Superman", dismissed talk of a withdrawal from the region as "a big joke" last year.
But analysts say that his moves are a reaction to the China slowdown as well as political turmoil in Hong Kong.
Pro-democracy protests brought parts of the city to a standstill for more than two months last year, with demands Beijing grant more freedoms in the city s next leadership vote in 2017.
"They (Li s companies) are worried about the slowing down of economic growth in China, and also the political stability in Hong Kong," financial analyst Castor Pang told AFP.
"The concern about economic growth seems to be the major reason for them to make such dramatic moves during recent months."
Li has offloaded major property investments on the mainland — where growth slowed to a 24-year low last year — after investing heavily there in the 1990s.
Shortly before the O2 move, Li s firm Cheung Kong announced it would buy Britain s Eversholt Rail Group, which owns 28 percent of the nation s passenger trains, for $3.8 billion.
Li is playing the market with Europe a bargain hunter s playground, says Pang, head of research at Core Pacific-Yamaichi International.
"He is quite good at timing for acquiring business and assets at the lowest price, this could also be why he chooses the European market at this moment."
Independent financial analyst Francis Lun adds that the O2 move is a clear sign Li is steering away from Hong Kong and the region.
The major restructuring of his businesses in January also saw assets from multiple sectors combined under two new listed companies to be incorporated in the Cayman Islands.
"He is transferring registration to Cayman Islands, shaving off a lot of his Hong Kong and China assets and investing in what you call politically safe areas," Lun said.
The revamp of his empire is also largely seen as paving the way for Li to hand over the reins after he retires.
Shares in Cheung Kong and Li s Hutchison Whampoa — two of Hong Kong s largest companies — went up more than 10 percent after the reshuffle announcement and have remained stable following the O2 move.
Asia s richest man — worth $31.4 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index — Li was born in 1928 in the Chinese city of Chaozhou.
He and his family fled to neighbouring Hong Kong during the Sino-Japanese War — Li recalled bombs being dropped on his hometown when he was in primary school, according to an interview with Forbes Magazine in 2012.
Li first started his own business in 1950 manufacturing plastic flowers. He called the company Cheung Kong after China s Yangtze River and set it up with just US$8,700, said Forbes.
But after diversifying into property he saw large profits in the 1960s and in the next decades his businesses reached into many sectors of Hong Kong, including utilities, retail and telecommunications.
Li has had a longstanding interest in overseas markets, making investments in the Canadian property and energy sectors in the 1980s.
In recent years he has sold off local and regional assets while other Hong Kong tycoons, such as the Kwok family who owns Sun Hung Kai Properties, remain heavily invested.
This move sets him apart, says Lun.
"He is a maverick — maybe he is a precursor for things to come."
On the Chinese mainland, the restructuring was downplayed.
"He is worthy of the nickname Superman, but he may not be suitable as a bellwether for the future," said The Global Times, a newspaper close to the ruling party.
But for Li, the moves indicate a quest for stability and security for the next generation.
After the revamp, when asked if he was preparing to pass the baton to his son Victor, Li said: "The tracks have been laid down, everyone has a goal, it s a good thing for the company s foundation."
However Li shows little sign of slowing down and has given no timescale for his retirement.
"I don t think he will ever retire completely because this is not the way that Chinese do things," says Lun.
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Chef Claude Troisgros, Pequeno Príncipe Gala's patron, has selected renowned chefs to sign the exclusive menu for the 2019's special dinner. The event will be held on the 11th of October at Gotham Hall, in New York City.
Alex Atala
The award-winning chef is known for his inventive cuisine that is focused on valuing Brazilian ingredients
Claude Troisgros
Patron of the Pequeno Príncipe Gala, he is considered one of the biggest names in international gastronomy
Daniel Boulud
Owner of restaurants located in many countries, the chef has already earned three Michelin Guide stars
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I know this wind, It was howling all night down in nova. We lost power for 8 hours around 7pm with that gust. temp dropped to 13 overnight.
Yikes. Hope you had a way to stay warm.
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RAP FLAP. Thirteenth Generation role model Marshall Mathers: "I'd just broken up with my girlfriend, who was African-American, and I reacted like the angry, stupid kid I was. I hope people will take it for the foolishness that it was, not for what somebody is trying to make it into today." Right. And the French police, shocked! shocked! to discover anti-Semitism in their country, take decisive action and arrest rappers. "The crackdown on the lyrics comes at a time of concern about France's failure to integrate its large North African immigrant communities, and a rise in anti-Semitic incidents blamed on anger among French Muslims over Israel's treatment of Palestinians."
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Elmira Maple Syrup Festival: Judges to crown 2020 Producer of the Year
Published Thursday, February 13, 2020 12:22PM EST
Maple syrup waiting to be judged for the 2020 Producer of the Year.
KITCHENER -- Two experienced judges tried seven different maple syrups on Thursday in an attempt to crown the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival's 2020 Producer of the Year.
Judged on density, clarity, colour and taste, the contest's winner will get a premier place to sell their products.
Their syrup will also be used at the festival's pancake tents.
Both judges are experienced when it comes to the tasting. They understand what choosing a winner means.
"It is prestigious. The festival is the largest one-day maple syrup festival in the world," explains Brian Bainborough, President of the Ontario Maple Syrup Association.
"How can you get better bragging rights than that? I think it shows they have quality behind them. They care about their product."
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the butler], did you hear anything the night of murder?
Pluck: No, nothing.
Inspector: Madame Smith?[the wife] Mademoiselle Smith?[the daughter]
Mrs Smith: Yes, I heard my husband cry out at around 11:00 pm from his office.
Miss Smith: I heard the same.
Inspector: Monsieur Gold [the guest], where were you that night?
Gold: The guest house.
Inspector: Which is located where?
Gold: Near the front gate of the property.
Inspector: Did you hear anyone leaving or entering?
Gold: Yes, I heard a car drive out at about 10:30.
Inspector: When did you hear about the murder?
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December 20, 2001, 05:11:00 AM »
This sounds like a lot of fun, but I think you'd have to lay down the law pretty sternly on the players if you don't want this to turn into a free-for-all, yarnspinning experience.
I'd love to see what this develops into.
By the way, what if it was a player's duty to construct his story so that others are implicated, while he has to try and wriggle out of implications put upon him. That would create a ever tightening web of lies and deceit for the Detective to navigate.
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On 2001-12-20 08:11, Crayne wrote:
By the way, what if it was a player's duty to construct his story so that others are implicated, while he has to try and wriggle out of implications put upon him. That would create a ever tightening web of lies and deceit for the Detective to navigate.
That's what I thought that Nomad had suggested, essentially. The players play their characters, and, of course, in the process they'll be defending themselves (as suspects are wont to do), and trying to implicate others as a form of defense.
Great concept, Nomad. I love Poirot.
Here's an idea. Rotate who is the Detective through each player. They have one hour to get through their investigation (the length of one Poirot episode). This starts with creating the setting and characters and assigning them to players as well as designing their clues. The players then write their guesses and the questioning begins. Within the hour, the Detective must finish up and determine whodunit.
After he completes his description of the events, reveal the votes. If the Detective picked the suspect with the highest votes, he gets three points. On a tie vote, the Detective wins if he guesses any of the tied suspects. Each player who wrote the name of the character that the Detective found guilty gets one point.
Rotate Detectives and do another round. After all players have been the Detective, the player with the highest total score from all rounds wins.
Optional Advanced version: The Agatha Christie style is to almost always have an obvious contender for the guilty party who almost always turns out to be a Red Herring. So, instead of trying to find the character with the most votes, the Detective is trying to find the person with the second most votes. He scores double points if he pointedly exonerates the character with the most votes, and then getts the character with the second most votes. Again, in the case of ties, any order is acceptable. Much more challenging version, and very fitting of the form, IMHO.
Just some ideas,
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This is not at all meant to discourage Nomad's excellent idea. I'm just saying this because, well, I read it over at Hogshead and it seemed interesting.
Sometime next year, James Wallis'
is expected to hit the shelves. It's a whodunnit game where everyone tries to pin the blame of a crime on everyone else, while shrugging off any allegations that come their way.
Maybe this is the next big fad in gaming!
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Hey Nomad,
I wouldn't be discouraged by the Youdunnit game that Hogshead has plans to publish if I were you. They've got products on their publishing schedule that they've been developing for years. Priorities change, people flake out, shit happens. You can't possibly know whether they'll actually publish Youdunnit next year. You've got a cool idea. I think you have to trust that you have a unique vision for something and pursue it, despite that Hogshead might have a similar product on their schedule. And I think that Moose probably agrees, and if he were in the same situation I think you can guarantee that he'd pursue his project, despite what Hogshead was doing.
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Every January, we kick off the New Year with resolutions, but most of us fail at following through. What if we shifted our mindset and set goals instead? Entrepreneur and skincare advocate Sirobè Carstafhnur shares how! Tune into the episode for Sirobè's advice how to celebrate every step and look fabulous while doing it.


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=FI=Blue2, December 28, 2017 in General Discussion
P-40E-1 Collector Plane
La-5 Series 8 Collector Plane
Put me down for a Ju-52!
Happy New Year and Thanks!
I`m signing for Ju 52/3m Collector Plane.
Happy New Year
MC.202 Series VIII Collector Plane
Very generous of you sir, Thank You
The comunity generosity in flight sims is just amezing, seen it many many times in rise of flight and here to.
Thanks for noble gest.
I would like to join for Ju 52. Just adding P-40 on the list to.
Happy New Year and all the best.
Blue 2, good on ya mate. Looks like the Christmas spirit is alive and well. Would you put me in for the:
P-40, MC.202 and/or the Ju52
Most of my Christmas outlay went for a LEGO Millennium Falcon for the tykes.
Flying Colander
Hi and happy new year! Thank you for the great gesture!
Barely played this game a few hours though I'm already thoroughly hooked. Only bought standard edition though to make sure I liked it first, so would appreciate the opportunity to expand my hangar.
So if I may, please can I enter for:
BOS premium
Fw 190 A-3
When you say you 'only bought standard edition,' do you mean you bought BOStalingrad standard edition, or one of the others (BOMoscow or BOKuban)?
If you already own BOS standard, you're not eligible for BOS premium because you already own most of the planes in that one. (See original post rules.)
Please clarify. Thanks!
(You can still enter for the 2 premium planes if you own BOS standard though.)
I have BOS standard, sorry I must have missed that in the rules. Keep me down just for the two planes then
P-40,JU-52 Thanks. Happy New year!
Thank you for this giveaway !
For me, it will be
Mc 202
Happy new year !
I would be happy to get any of these keys:
Happy New Year and Thanks for sharing
Edit*: Sorry i meant 1 not 2
I would be happy to get any of these keys:
1 x P-40E-1 Collector Plane
1 x MC.202 Series VIII Collector Plane
2 x Ju 52/3m
Happy New Year and Thanks for sharing
Just curious why 2 keys for the Ju52?
Thank you so much for this give away!
I would like to enter these raffles
I already have the BOS standard version and played for months still didn't have a single kill yet. Because i'm really noob. I don't know what the easiest plane is, but if i win would love to get the noob plane;). If someone knows if some planes are super hard, please tell me so i will probably ditch the other planes and just go for the easy one;).
Good luck all and Thanks again. Wish you all the best for 2018!!
As an old player from way back . Loved the old IL2 and Pacific fighters sims , played the guts out of them.
Recently I purchased the Kuban Premium expansion whilst looking to revive my Iron horse itch.
I would very appreciate any keys you would like to pass on very much so that would add to my enjoyment.
Either of these would be nice as I just bought the LA 5 series 8 Beast for Kuban
Add me for the drawing for the P-40. Thanks! Good luck everybody!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I'm running for the P-40E and the Ju-52.
Super generous!! I'd like to enter for the La-5.
Happy New Year everyone!
I'd like to enter for these:
Fw-190 A-3
It would be interesting to try some paratrooper drops.
Put me in for the P-40! Happy new year!
OK, thanks for the response VC_. You're confirmed for the 2 premium planes!
Just curious why 2 keys for the Ju52?
Bought them a long time ago, when it was on pre-order, along with one for myself. Just wanted to support the devs' decision to create Ju52. Many complained about it but I always felt it was a good decision, Buying extra keys to give away as gifts to friends or on the forum is always a great way to support them and this sim, if your budget allows... and besides, it's fun too!
Mind you I wouldn't mind BOS just quietly.
Sorry, since you already own the La-5, you're not eligible for the BOS premium key - but you're in for all the others.
However, BOS standard is on sale at 1/2 price now - go grab it! You will NOT regret it. It's the original 'piece' of this series, and includes 8 excellent planes and access to 4 maps offline: Stalingrad, Lapino, Velikie Luki and Novosokolniki.
It's also going to give you a much longer timeline for single player career mode, when that comes online with the brand new game update coming later this quarter.
This is super - 53 of you in the drawing so far!
Looks like it will happen around 24 hours from now, after my little New Years Day gathering has broken up, so those of you across the waters might not see the winners until the following day in your time zones.
If you haven't already, throw your name in the hat!
La-5, P-40, MC.202 or Ju 52 will be a nice new year gift for me. So I hope to win.
Thank you.
Hi there,
Thanks for the giveaway.
I'd like to enter for either:
1x P-40
1x Ju-52
1x MC.202
Quote ,
No probs , just went in for the BOB pre-sale as well .... Thanks Blue, would be nice to get an AC as a gift , cheers
HI everyone...hope you all have a happy and prosperous 2018.
Thanks for the raffle / draw.
Tante Ju or MC.202 would be nice.
happy new year!
i would like to enter for the p40e, MC 202
Happy New Year!
I'd like to enter for the P-40, MC.202, & Ju-52. Thanks.
I'd like to enter for :
OK, folks, that's it - no more entries will be accepted. Drawing will occur soon, with winners announced after. Could be within one hour, or slightly more.
All drawings are complete and the winners are:BOS Premium: Dutch2La-5 Series 8: TexasWarbirdFW-190 A-3: s9723P-40E-1: Scarface1MC.202: DaGengsterJu 52/3m: MAGNUM_PTJu 52/3m: Panzerman
All keys have been sent. Don't forget - you must go into your profile in il2sturmovik.com and activate your key. Your new content will then be available the next time you start up the game (online).
Congrats to all the winners! Now go put 'em to use and FLY your new rides!!
Thanks again to all who entered; for those who didn't win, sorry -- better luck next time.
Cheers to all & happy 2018! See you in the skies.
Thanks blue!
Happy new years
Well done, very good of you.
Thanks for your generosity. Acts like this really make the IL2 community rather unique. Good that you are trying to expand the circle.
thanks you very much! have a great year.
Wow! Hey a winner Great! Thank you for the generosity! Activated and used asap. Really great show of Holiday spirit/Generosity, I wish you a great and happy year!
Thanks for the unexpected gift. Only it shows only **** ***** ******* licence code and not the numeric one. What I am doing wrong here?
Dutch2, please see the PM I just sent you.
DaGengster, Scarface1 & TexasWarbird, you're all very welcome.
As for Flying Colander, Pierre and the rest of you who wrote some kind words, much appreciated! Let's keep this community growing in all the best directions. Cheers!
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Today, V-Day wishes all a Happy Mother's Day. As we reflect upon and honor the women who have given us life – whether that is through birth, chosen family, or adoption – we express our deepest gratitude and celebrate these mothers today and every day.
We give thanks for our most essential mother – Mother Earth – and we honor essential mothers everywhere. We honor caretakers on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic who are risking their lives as essential workers while still mothering, helping, holding, healing, caring, and loving.
V-Day is raising funds for our incarcerated sisters at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility this Mother's Day to provide care packages of food and essentials to help ease conditions and to let them know we care. The women at Bedford are very close to our hearts. For years, V (formerly Eve Ensler) ran a writing group there for incarcerated women, and it is where she met Roslyn Smith, now V-Day's Beyond Incarceration Manager.
Since 26 April 2020, there have been 21 positive cases of Covid-19 and 4 recoveries reported at Bedford Hills.
Covid-19 is an unprecedented and unpredictable global crisis, a defining moment in our history. This virus has affected everyone, but not equally. The deep structural inequalities in economics, health care systems, prisons, race, class and gender around the world are being exposed with devastating results to the most vulnerable people, particularly women.
The general population at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility was informed about the death of a fellow resident Lulu, on 29 April. There were 627 women housed there; now one is gone and we mourn for her with her family and friends.
"This is a sad time for all of us, especially for me. I did my entire 39 year sentence at Bedford Hills. The women there are my family and dearest friends. I love and care deeply for them and have vowed to fight for their rights and dignity. Most of these women are past the age of 50 and many have poor health issues that are not being addressed properly. Visiting has been suspended indefinitely and phone calls are limited to within an hour time frame along with taking a shower, washing clothing, fixing a meal or going to the kiosk to send an email or download a book. The mess hall has limited food to dispense and the commissary is short on supplies. The women must be so lonely and frightened at this time my heart is broken, especially for the children who haven't seen their mothers since this began and for the woman in federal prison who was serving a 26-month sentence and died of Covid-19 several weeks after giving birth to her child while on a ventilator." – Roslyn Smith
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As Mother's Day approaches and with so many women on the front lines, we are playing "Like a Woman" on repeat. Written by singer/songwriter Ryan Amador, the song calls on men to recognize and celebrate women's leadership, and to join the movement to end gender-based violence. "Like a Woman" places the issue of ending violence against all women and girls front and center and calls upon men to RISE.
"Three years ago, inspired by my involvement with V-Day and amidst the horror of our political shift, I wrote 'Like a Woman' to proclaim, from a man's voice, my devotion to womankind. The song is a call to men to actively celebrate women and stand up against those who restrict women's rights and/or perpetuate patriarchal abuse around the world. I am so happy to partner with One Billion Rising to bring this message far and wide." – Ryan Amador, singer/songwriter of "Like a Woman."
Produced by Hanan Rubinstein (Alicia Keys, Rita Ora, Nick Jonas) with a music video directed by Sekou Luke ("The Time is Now...featuring Chantal Georges and Thandie Newton"), "Like A Woman" has been played over a million times and has been featured at V-Day and One Billion Rising activist-led events across the globe.
In time for Mother's Day, Ryan has just released a live version of the song. Watch the video here. The song was also recorded in Spanish recorded by Kike Jiménez (finalist on The Voice Mexico) and Sean O'Connell (Singer/Songwriter and translator of 'Mujer Valiente' and Spanish Language version of 'Break The Chain'), and produced by One Billion Rising Mexico global coordinator Andres Naime.
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Adapting Incentives to the New Economy
The volatile nature of the current recovering economy has left many business executives and HR professionals uncertain about what is the "new normal" in employee recognition.
But one thing seems fairly clear, according to Mike Ryan, senior vice president of marketing and strategy for Madison Performance Group in New York. "People have settled into the idea that they need to do more with less. For employees, that means working longer hours and, in many cases, for less pay or stagnant wages. But for HR professionals focused on the whole emotional and intellectual relationship that their employees have with the brand, it means they not only need to be more efficient with their recognition budgets, but also more effective. And that's where I see the effect of the downturn on incentives."
Executives in the C-suite are looking for ways to keep their employees focused, motivated and engaged, but realize they don't have the economic tool kit that they used to. They don't have a lot of money for raises and bonuses. As a result, they've become more interested in what non-cash awards can do for them.
This, in a way, poses a challenge for HR executives, Ryan said. "They are being green-lighted to do more with recognition, to be creative, and to not only be more efficient and economical and get the most bang for it, but also to align it with where the organization needs to go in terms of meeting some of its contemporary issues."
Ira Ozer, founder and president of Motivation Partners in Chappaqua, N.Y., agreed with Ryan that, "In the new normal, companies have to make do with fewer resources, which means a continuing push to improve people's productivity. Since almost all employee engagement research studies conclude that approximately 60 percent of employees are disengaged, and the main reasons are not for lack of adequate compensation, but rather a lack of respect, recognition and collaboration, there will be a continuing need for incentive and recognition programs."
This is especially true, Ozer said, for programs that are designed to directly improve productivity, such as sales, service and innovation incentive programs and for those that can prove a measurable return on investment.
The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) has identified the new normal as a "sensitivity to extravagance, a local focus and shortened planning cycles," explained Melissa Van Dyke, president of the St. Louis-based foundation. "In our Pulse Study work over the last five years," Van Dyke said, "we have continued to see great spikes and valleys in a number of planner's perceptions—sharp changes that occurred in just a few months' time. For example, between fall 2011 and spring 2012, the number of planners who said the economy was having a negative impact on their ability to plan programs went from 62 to 22 percent. This was the single largest drop we had seen to date. We expected to see volatility like this at the height of the recession, but it has also been consistent since the start of the recovery."
Rodger Stotz, who, as chief researcher for the IRF, crunches numbers and provides data for the industry, said he's been tracking data since September 2008 and has seen the "new normal" through several lenses:
"Prepaid cards are now the most frequently used reward in corporate incentive programs," Stotz said, and are being used as incentives across the spectrum, from spot rewards to holiday bonuses and for merchandise, dining, travel and entertainment. Individual incentive awards have grown as an option in incentive programs as a result of the 2008 and 2009 sensitivity to group incentive programs. This inclusion of individual travel has continued and appears to be an addition to merchandise award offerings. Also, new opportunities have emerged, such as employee wellness programs. The national emphasis on the costs of health care and the need for more prevention versus predominantly focusing on treatment has led many companies to develop employee wellness programs. These programs support the use of incentives, with non-cash awards driving employee participation.
The major trend for the new normal is "budgetary pessimism," said both Van Dyke and Stotz. This is seen in the shorter timelines and planning cycles, decisions delayed until the financials are solid for the year and the budget is confirmed by the revenue and cost numbers.
Getting Stronger
In many ways, suggested Michelle M. Smith, vice president of business development for OC Tanner in Salt Lake City, "the new normal feels like the silver lining found behind the storm clouds. I believe we've emerged from the Great Recession a stronger and much improved incentive industry, and our corporate clients have also evolved in their thinking about the value of all the stakeholders that touch their businesses."
Smith contends that the hardships of the past few years have united the industry in an unprecedented way that was unlikely to happen had it not had to address "the AIG effect" in incentive travel or combat the GSA meeting and incentive program scandal that was the furthest thing from what anyone on the meetings or rewards side of the business would have ever created for a client.
"We realized," she said, "that we were a stronger industry working together, and we all tightened up our operations and focused on our unique value propositions to deliver more efficient and better solutions for customers."
That's similar to an observation made by Brad Callahan, vice president of business solutions for Marketing Innovators in Rosemont, Ill. The lackluster economy, he said, has forced organizations to think creatively about leveraging social, mobile and cloud technologies to connect with and deliver low-cost forms of rewards and recognition to their employees, partners and customers.
The social sphere, collaborative-workspace technologies and the connective-application of game, reputation and social mechanics, he said, are transforming the way incentive and reward programs will function in the future, in terms of the velocity of feedback, communication, "right-time" missions, advancement, incentives, fun, play and surprise.
"And so," Callahan said, "we see many organizations blending incentive, social and game elements into their programs—disrupting traditional incentive program designs and creating new ones."
The downsizing and challenges top executives faced in their businesses also caused many of them to better appreciate the employees, customers and partners who proved so invaluable in getting their companies through some very difficult circumstances, Smith added.
"Many of our clients actually increased their programs and budgets over the last few years to ensure that appreciation was appropriately expressed," Smith said. Leaders have become much more creative and agile in this new economy and are focusing on attracting, retaining and developing their most valuable talent and flawlessly executing their corporate strategies. Executives have come to realize that many of those business strategies are really people strategies at their core, and that incentives and recognition play a critical role in bringing their goals to fruition, so the new normal is looking very promising for everyone.
The Downturn's Effect on incentives
People seek safety in times of economic distress. And that's what we have seen with business professionals responsible for incentive programs.
At the onset of the downturn, noted Callahan, "we witnessed the contraction of incentive programs in terms of number of participants and a reduction in budgets. This was especially true for employee programs, as their organizations downsized the workforce and cut budgets in response to the weak economy. Moreover, we also saw many companies shelve their plans to roll out new programs or refine existing ones. Keeping things status quo became the new norm and very safe for program/business owners in fear of their jobs. All of this led the industry to create more of an imperative to conduct research, which can prove the value of all types of incentive programs."
In the new normal, the use of gift cards (prepaid cards) is growing, and gift cards are
Certainly the most expected and discussed impact was the budgetary pessimism that took hold and still has proven difficult to shake for some companies, agreed Van Dyke, of the IRF. "However, this was balanced by a continued rise in the use of card products, wellness programs, and to some extent, recognition efforts. As the opportunity to shop and purchase personal items became relatively more difficult, employees once again found trophy value in things such as housewares and electronics."
During the worst days of the recession, organizations also became more aware of the vulnerability they have with top performers. "Employee engagement used to be synonymous with people's commitment or willingness to stay," Ryan said. "It was definitely a leading indicator when it came to your attrition levels. But more and more organizations are seeing that their top performers are open to the idea of leaving. Organizations know that not only do top performers contribute the most, in terms of productivity, but when they leave there is a lot that goes out the door with them that is important in today's economy. We live in a knowledge-based economy. Top performers have very high business acumens and intellectual capacities, an emotional intelligence to understand what their client's needs are, both stated and implied. So I think organizations seem to be very concerned about losing their top performers and the emphasis to retain them and also to build environments where they can attract them from competitors is really where the issue of recognition is right now."
Changes Ahead
Some employers have been slow to see their employees as the valuable assets they are, Smith said. For years, leaders were trained to gain competitive advantages and operational efficiencies through back-office systems, such as improving technology, supply chain management, six sigma or outsourcing initiatives, etc.
After that, leaders were encouraged to turn their attention to customer relationship management to increase market share. These were the items listed in the "asset" column of their balance sheets and executives were expected to optimize assets with aggressive investment and management focus. Employees appeared in the "expense" column, and the prevailing thinking was that the best approach was to control and minimize expenses.
Properly designed, communicated and administered programs can improve performance by 20 percent to 40 percent or more, according to industry research.
"I've found that innovative and progressive leaders now approach that philosophy very differently and view their employees as human capital assets," Smith said. After all, even the best equipment, processes and systems in the world need people to operate or perform them, and that realization has finally taken hold in board rooms across North America. It sounds obvious now that people are at the heart of every aspect of running a business—and are, therefore, in the best position to positively influence outcomes—but that perspective has only recently begun to make its way into leadership training or a broad base of business publications.
Business leaders are now more open to new ways of improving performance, not just relying on the same old methods that have led to success in the past, added Ozer. "One major example is the use of social media and collaborative engagement software and integrating formalized recognition processes into company culture. Another is the understanding that health and wellness programs can not only reduce health premium costs lost work time, but also improve productivity and corporate culture."
How Will Incentives Fare in the new economy?
A little recognition, guidance and feedback from leaders will go a long way in keeping employees motivated and on the job, Smith noted. Like several other experts have observed, escalating workplace demands in our still struggling economy have created environments where employees don't feel they are valued appropriately by superiors, and employers are overlooking simple solutions to improve employee morale and loyalty through the use of recognition and incentive programs.
"CEOs tell me that managing talent is at the top of their agenda, and research bears this out," Smith said. "As we move out of the downturn, CEOs need to put the focus firmly on their people, as competition for talent is intensifying, and already there are increasing difficulties finding staff with the right skills. CEOs often speak of the importance of talent, but I don't see enough evidence of action being taken. Incentive professionals need to help CEOs see what can and should be done."
There have been some casualties of the recession, including trust in corporate leadership, employee morale and customer loyalty. Companies need to seriously consider how to regain employee productivity, ignite performance and engage customers. "I've found that company culture is often an overlooked place to jump-start business improvements and should be treated as a vital component of everyone's overall business strategy," Smith said.
Both employees and customers often cite a company's culture as having a substantial impact on the success of an organization, and creating that culture is the purview of senior leadership and can't be relegated out of their realm of responsibility.
"I believe we are entering the 'golden age' of incentives." Ozer said firmly. "And if our industry continues to work together to develop and promote research, best practices and effective case studies that prove ROI, then incentive programs will be considered as important as advertising to improve business results."
Already, recognition program budgets have started to return as the economy has stabilized, according to data collected by the IRF. In October 2012, surveys showed 49 percent of respondents anticipating increases in merchandise award budgets. The more successful award providers have become more agile and adaptable. For example, one provider of merchandise has added a prepaid card to its offering. This prepaid card was a response to last-minute opportunities that could not be fulfilled with merchandise due to lack of inventories and short lead times. Major business consultancies and thought leaders, such as McKinsey, TowersWatson, Hay Group and Gallup, have come out (either weakly or strongly) as supporters of non-cash reward and recognition, especially as it pertains to engagement.
Meanwhile, added Callahan, "Prior to the November election, we started to see a change in the organizational buying process. Early on it took the form of information gathering relative to what low-cost forms of incentive and recognition options are available and how can new mobile, social, global technologies best be leveraged.
For 2013, expect to see more and more client RFP requirements to include social, mobile, virtual and game dynamics for their incentive programs � as they move from a nascent curiosity to an emerging trend. The change has more to do with the design, structure and mechanics of programs, but will also focus on deleveraging cash components in favor of points, badges, tokens and social status, and reputational awards.
"In a business setting," Callahan said, "that means designing incentive solutions using social, entertainment and gaming principles in everything from back-office tasks and training to sales management and career counseling." These new types of programs will help get stakeholders passionately and deliberately involved in what their organization wants them to do. Interaction, collaboration, awareness and learning will all be related effects, whereby individuals will be encouraged to make new connections, share information, learn and have fun.
Incentive programs will fare very well in the future, Callahan continued. "They are just going to be transformed into something totally different, along with the participant experience."
By taking a more modern approach, these programs will drive a renewed focus by businesses to place the people at the center of their strategy; to accelerate and improve the outcomes of key initiatives. Companies will look to embed these attributes into day-to-day business activities—interacting with the next generation in their native language, and tapping into an enthusiastic older generation that has embraced some of these very same technologies. And, as the foundation to the post-digital era is being built, organizations will make investments in this direction to take advantage of this transformation.
Things to keep in mind
The effectiveness of recognition and incentive programs as cost-efficient vehicles for improving employee engagement, aligning the workforce behind corporate priorities, and increasing productivity is well-documented. While these programs are a very positive experience for employees, it's the employer who gains the most from them in the increased revenues and cost-savings they can generate. "I can't imagine why an employer wouldn't want to take advantage of these benefits," said Smith, "especially when everyone is seeking every possible advantage in the marketplace."
So don't wait for budgets to unfreeze, Callahan warned. "Apply a blend of low-cost strategies and tools to create more immersive types of experiences: Set the tone or context of the program in a narrative with progression paths so that the desired behaviors are in the forms of missions or quests. When a novice performer is rewarded for more basic tasks, a more advanced performer is rewarded for challenges of greater difficulty. Leverage hyper-feedback by using rapid indications of success through virtual (badges, status, reputation) in combination with monetary rewards, and leverage social networks to create competition, expand learning and provide support."
But don't forget: Just because people have jobs, it doesn't mean they're always giving their best effort to that work or that they aren't planning to jump ship at the first possible opportunity. What should trouble employers most as the economy recovers, is that according to several studies, worker unrest is 2.7 times higher for top performers—the very people employers are likely relying on the most to help them accelerate their recovery. "I think that companies who are being short-sighted about engaging their workforce will likely continue to find themselves disappointed with what they get from their workers," Smith noted, adding that they may even find a good percentage of their best talent abandoning ship in the near future.
There are many types of incentive and recognition programs across the enterprise, including those that motivate and engage employees, channel partners such as dealers and distributors and customers. It is key to do a proper assessment of each company's unique business situation and market to determine the best program and structure. Properly designed, communicated and administered programs can improve performance by 20 percent to 40 percent or more, according to industry research. Companies that use incentives and recognition are more successful, more profitable and have higher employee retention and customer satisfaction than ones that do not and are more innovative and poised for long-term growth.


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Firefly replied to ncnickel's topic in Royal Caribbean DiscussionI totally agree. Haven't heard of any airline flights quarantining passengers when they disembark, and there are many more people entering the country daily on an airplane than from a cruise ship. With the airlines, the flight crews just turn around, board another flight and life goes on. And what about the thousands of people that are visiting the various theme parks each day around the country? I would be much more concerned about being exposed at Disney World than on a cruise. Ironically I was at Disney about 5 weeks ago and even then there were a few people wearing marks in the park. The next few weeks will be interesting for sure. We are supposed to board Symphony in four weeks and this whole mess has definitely put a damper on our excitement. At this time we are still planning on sailing as long as the ship sails.
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Firefly replied to FManke's topic in Royal Caribbean DiscussionOn Oasis class I love relaxing at the Trellis Bar in Central Park, and coffee and pastries out on the balcony in the morning. On my favorite ship so far, Brilliance of the Seas, I love Schooner Bar and the outdoor couch seating next to Windjammer. Honestly, just being on any cruise is my happy place.
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Firefly replied to princevaliantus's topic in Royal Caribbean DiscussionI get the new log in screen, but am unable to get into any of my cruise planners.
Explorer | Feb 7-16, 2020 | First Time To ABC Islands!
Firefly replied to MO & LO on the go!'s topic in Live BlogsFollowing. We are sailing Explorer on the same itinerary in December...way too far away! Have a great cruise!
Grand Cayman - Time for Non-RC Excursion
Firefly replied to SSprouse's topic in Shore ExcursionsI think you will be fine with that timing. We tendered in Grand Cayman last month and it wasn't bad at all. They began issuing tender tickets about 2 hours before the first scheduled tender and if you get there early you should have no problem getting a low ticket number. The tender boats were quite large and they usually have several running, especially first thing when you arrive. Usually when you book the third party excursions they request your ship info including time your arrive/depart. They rely on ship passengers for business and definitely want to work with you to make your excursion happen. Have fun!
St. Thomas and St.Maarten
Firefly replied to Cruisingmia912's topic in Shore ExcursionsIn St. Maarten, we've been out with these guys twice and had a great time. Small group on the boat so no crowds. Short walk to their boat from the cruise pier and they are make sure you are back to your ship before on board time . https://coconut-reef.com In St. Thomas, we've been out with https://www.stthomasadventures.com . Absolutely amazing snorkeling with turtles and a reef that we were the only people snorkeling at...and there were 4 ships in port that day. Best excursion we've ever taken and worth every dollar. We are booked with them again for our visit in April. Can't recommend them highly enough.
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Firefly replied to JRogers's topic in Royal Caribbean DiscussionI felt this way last year after a particularly rough last day at sea before disembarkation. It took a good 3-4 days of being back on land before I felt normal again. We just returned from a cruise on Saturday and I didn't have issues this time but my husband is still feeling it ever so slightly today. We haven't found anything that really helps it go away faster, but it does eventually go away. Hope you feel better soon!
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Firefly replied to Lovetocruise2002's topic in Royal Caribbean DiscussionI'm sailing on Brilliance this Saturday, Dec 7, cannot wait!!!
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Firefly replied to Melodyjn's topic in Royal Caribbean DiscussionAdd me to the cruise addiction club. After an 18 lull in cruising (how the heck did I afford Disney cruises when I was just out of college?!), we cruised on Allure last June with my sister and her family. Loved that so much that it led to a cruise without kids in December and the obsession began. I love following along on live blogs here and spend my treadmill time each day watching cruise vlogs. I may or may not have been looking at future itineraries already this morning 🤣
I informed my husband this morning that a Panama Canal cruise is now on our list of future cruises to book. Your pictures are amazing and convinced me it's worth the time and price. Looks absolutely incredible.
Beautiful pictures as always. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
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Firefly replied to Dimension's topic in Royal Caribbean DiscussionThe Royal Up offer for my 12/7 Brilliance cruise came on 10/11. I don't expect to hear if it's accepted or declined until a few days before we cruise. I am really not expecting an upgrade because my bid for a balcony was low, but I am totally happy with the location of our current cabin.
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Firefly replied to wannabecruiseexpert's topic in Shore ExcursionsAnother vote for Columbus Cove. There are plenty of loungers under the palm trees available, especially if you get there early. The water is much calmer than the other side where the beach beds are. Keep an eye open for the Beach Bungalows there too. We had one last year in June that we picked up on sale for $250 - best money we spent. There are only 8 available, so they can book up quickly.
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Firefly replied to Firefly's topic in Shore ExcursionsThe ferry ride definitely sounds like it would bother my son. He still gets sick just riding around on our mountain roads. I will definitely just stick to Cozumel and leave the mainland stuff for a future visit.


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Check out the new life on a farm tour
Take a cruise on Lake Wakatipu and visit the working farms at Walter Peak and Mt Nicholas stations, both with farm tours available during the day. You'll be able to see newborn lambs and calves on the farm, and enjoy a cruise on the lake in the same day.
A short drive to Glenorchy will also delight, with newborn lambs in road side paddocks, especially on the way to Paradise.
See Queenstown from the air
Fixed wing or heli, a scenic flight over the Wakatipu Basin will show you the distinctive shape of Lake Wakatipu, the third largest lake in New Zealand, and if it's a clear day you'll be able to see across to Mt Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain. Helicopter companies offer landings at the Remarkables, Cecil ledge, and secluded mountain ranges and glaciers. If you're planning on flying to Milford Sound, most fixed wing operators have a fly-cruise-fly product, linking up with a Milford sound cruise at various times of the day.
Hint: Book your scenic flight early on in your trip and if the weather doesn't play ball you have a few days up your sleeve to reschedule. The helicopter companies know that weather is out of everyone's control and you won't pay again to rebook.
Get training!
The Sotheby's Realty Queenstown Marathon is back for it's seventh birthday this year on the 21 November 2020. Set between the backdrop of the world renowned Crown and Remarkable mountain ranges, and taking in the best highlights of the Queenstown Lakes region on hard packed cycle trails, this is truly a flat out beautiful course. With 42km, 21km, 10km and 2.2km kids run options, there's something for every runner. Make sure you get your entry in, it's always a sell out!
Cycle the Vines
Spend an afternoon cycling amongst the vines, sampling Pinot Noir, and nibbling a gourmet platter of local produce al fresco, surrounded by spring blooms. With easy pick up from central accommodation providers, and return transport from Queenstown, you'll love the well maintained cycle track through the region, and the cellar doors dotted along the ride.
Tackle your adventure bucket list
Queenstown has a culture of innovation and it's widely regarded as the birth place of adventure tourism. If you feel like ticking a few things off your bucket list in adrenaline-filled style you can book activities such as bungy jumping, jet boating, skydiving, white water rafting, paragliding or dirt biking.
Enjoy retail therapy
Queenstown's downtown shopping precinct is compact and easy to get around. There's big brand retailers with international labels, locally run boutiques where you'll find the best in New Zealand design, beautiful jewellery shops, outdoor adventure retailers and activity booking offices, art galleries, markets and souvenir stores. Shops are open all day and well into the evening throughout the year.
You might find yourself playing golf in the morning, and skiing in a t-shirt in the afternoon.
Have fun with spring skiing
We think spring is one of the best times of year to hit the slopes. Longer warmer days mean you can head up the mountain a bit later, and spend the afternoon skiing until last chair, it's that light. You might find yourself playing golf in the morning, and skiing in a t-shirt in the afternoon. Chill out at many of the ski fields outdoor bars in the afternoon, you deserve it!
Admire the spring blooms
Queenstown warms up to the season, with blossom lined avenues, and daffodil filled gardens, blooming with spring bulbs from October onwards.
Hint: Keep an eye out for road side flower stalls for your own bouquet.
Prep your reel
Warmer afternoons kick start the appetite of Queenstown's fish population after winter in preparation for the spring and summer feast. Lake Wakatipu is open all year round and offers great 'trolling' and 'jigging' during the day, while casting a fly across one of the many river mouths that line the lake can be very rewarding in the evening. 1 November signals the opening of back country rivers, come prepared as you might be in for the time of your life!
Taste some fresh spring produce
Locally sourced produce becomes more readily available in spring, with fruit, vegetables and herbs grown in local gardens and food caught on our doorstep. Some restaurants have their own Chef's garden close by or on site, you can't really get any fresher than that.
For those who want it all, spring is the time to enjoy green valleys, warm days and snowy mountains.


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China reiterated its opposition to new curbs on investment in the US, as White House officials tussle over trade policy and the imposition of tariffs approaches.
Restrictions on US exports to China - of sensitive technologies that the government wants to protect - will backfire, hampering President Donald Trump's intention to lower his nation's trade deficit, according to Commerce Ministry spokesperson Gao Feng on Thursday.
Beijing is monitoring the impact of the proposed strengthening of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US, after Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin won an internal fight to stave off an even tougher approach to curbing Chinese investment in US technology.
Even so, there's little sign of a broader detente between the two sides, as a July 6 start-date for tariffs on $34bn of Chinese imports approaches.
"The US wants to expand its exports and narrow the trade deficit. It has huge potential in high-tech products and services trade. However, the move to restrict exports can only backfire," Gao said.
He also argued that a protectionist US has become a major drag on global cross-border investment and economic growth, and repeated the threat that China will fight back with "quantitative and qualitative measures" should the US roll out a new tariff list.
China looks more exposed to the impact of worsening trade relations with the US than just a few months ago. Economic data for May came in below expectations, and the slide looks likely to continue in June.
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New York, Nov 18 (IANS): Telling the difference between a teen's normal ups and downs or something bigger is among the top challenges parents face while identifying depression among the youth, says a new study.
Forty per cent of parents struggle to differentiate between normal mood swings and signs of depression, while 30 per cent are tricked as their child hides his/her feelings well, according to a new national poll in the US.
The C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at the University of Michigan, is based on responses from 819 parents with at least one child in middle school, junior high, or high school.
"In many families, the preteen and teen years bring dramatic changes both in youth behaviour and in the dynamic between parents and children," said poll co-director Sarah Clark.
"These transitions can make it particularly challenging to get a read on children's emotional state and whether there is possible depression," Clark added.
According to the researchers, some parents might be overestimating their ability to recognise depression in the mood and behaviour of their own child.
An overconfident parent may fail to pick up on the subtle signals that something is amiss.
The poll also suggests that the topic of depression is all too familiar for middle and high school students.
One in four parents say their child knows a peer or classmate with depression, and one in 10 say their child knows a peer or classmate who has died by suicide.
This level of familiarity with depression and suicide is consistent with recent statistics showing a dramatic increase in suicide among US youth over the past decade.
Rising rates of suicide highlight the importance of recognising depression in youth.
Compared to the ratings of their own ability, parents polled were also less confident that their preteens or teens would recognise depression in themselves.
"Parents should stay vigilant on spotting any signs of potential depression in kids, which may vary from sadness and isolation to anger, irritability and acting out," said Clark.
Most parents also believe schools should play a role in identifying potential depression, with seven in 10 supporting depression screening starting in middle school, the study said.
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VNO's Beginner Guide to Natural Wine
We are a "Natural Wine Club" but I'm sure a lot of you have wondered what that actually means. The word "natural" has become an important word that people have been gravitating to when it comes to fruits, vegetables, and grocery store staples. The average consumers' standards are becoming increasingly higher for foods that they allow to be put into their bodies, but why don't they have those same standards for wine? The modern wine can have up to almost 200 additives in it… talk about YUCK! Additives such as egg whites, sulfites, fish or pig derivatives, and foreign yeast are thrown into the wine in order to silence the wines individuality. By using additives, colorants, and flavoring, modern winemakers are promised more consistency, better drinkability, and a lower risk of error. In exchange those wines are losing what it means to actually be wine.
Let's start by defining what natural wine really is. Natural wine is about getting back to the basics of the plain old fermentation of grape juice. Natural wines are living wines, they are real wines, and they are classic. This type of wine isn't just a label but a process, and a lifestyle that defines it. Starting with grapes, and ending with you, and only a couple of simple steps in between.
Here are the rules of natural wine:
- The grapes must be grown AND farmed organically and/or biodynamically. That means no pesticides, no additives, no nothing!
- The grapes must be handpicked. Wine is better the old fashioned way.
- The vines are dry farmed. These vines get their water from natural rainfall.
- A small amount or no filtering, and a small amount or no sulfites. Avoid filtering, and sulfites as much as possible because the wine should be as real as it gets.
- Absolutely NO chaptalization! Everybody has their flaws, and nobody's perfect even wines!
- Last but not least respect the grapes, respect the wine, and respect the process. Wine is wine because of the grapes so give them the love and attention they deserve.
Natural wines also have many health benefits that you didn't think you could get from a wine. These wines have a diverse variety of polyphenols or better known as the antioxidants found in wine. These polyphenols found in natural wines can lower inflammation, regulate blood sugar, and much more. Since natural wines are a living product they also have many benefits for your gut microbiome since natural wines contain probiotic bacteria. Best of all… NO HANGOVER! The brain fog, headaches, and other negative effects you get from drinking too much wine is from the additives, not the wine itself.
Now onto the part everyone's been waiting for… How does it taste? Natural wine differs from conventional wine because it tastes as real as it is. Since natural wines are unprocessed, and right off the vine, they taste more lively and true to the grape. You can taste the nutrient rich soil the grapes come from giving the wine a mineraly note. Natural reds are rich, and decadent while the whites are bright, and fresh. The best way to understand natural wine is by popping open a bottle, and giving it a try. Cheers!


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