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Joi Nunieh's claim of giving the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, a taste of Port-Harcourt girls for s*xually harassing her, as well as Vice President Yemi Osinbajo's confession on the need to change tactics in the corruption fight, are among top political stories that made the headlines last week.
These stories will, no doubt, excite you but their implications for Nigeria's political history can't be ignored. Enjoy!
1. Akpabio tastes Ogoni slap
Following the ongoing probe of financial misappropriation in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), a former acting Managing Director of the commission, Joy Nunieh, on Monday, July 13 levelled scandalous allegations against Akpabio, including how the minister s*xually harassed her and got slapped in return.
"I slapped him. He tried to come up on me. I am an Ogoni woman and nobody jokes with us. I showed Akpabio that Rivers women do not tolerate nonsense," she said.
Akpabio has since denied the claim and, according to his media aide, Anietie Ekong, directed his lawyer to institute a legal action against the woman who now prides herself as the first ever female from Ogoniland to slap a Minister.
Why it matters: The brewing scandal in NDDC clearly illustrates how the agency had become a play ground for thieving politicians across party lines, and why the country needs independent assessors of global repute to conduct a forensic probe of the agency from inception.
Deploying policemen from the Force Headquarters to prevent Nunieh and other witnesses from testifying at the probe panel is the clearest indication yet that there could be high level attempts to muddle up the ongoing probe by the National Assembly, and, perhaps, frustrate the entire exercise.
2. Osinbajo 'wails'
On Tuesday, July 15, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo admitted that the tactics deployed in the ongoing fight against corruption in Nigeria must change for effective results.
Osinbajo spoke at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) webinar themed "Combating Corruption and Illicit Financial Flows: New Measures and Strategies."
"We must make corruption expensive for those who engage in it and send the unequivocal message that corruption simply does not pay.
"Domestically, we must also be prepared to change, to some extent, our tactics in the fight against corruption," Osinbajo said.
Why it matters: There may be no bigger honour than Osinbajo's admission that the tactics of fighting corruption in the country needed to be changed.
Osinbajo's 'Damascus' experience shows that the country may just have been scratching at the issue of corruption. Any doubts must have been cleared by the current commotion witnessed in the house of the Economic and other Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) whose helmsman is undergoing investigations for corrupt practices!
The confessions by the Vice President, if well meant, shows that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may have decided to stop playing the Ostrich.
Of course, a reasonable question would be to query the next tactics and how soon it would be deployed.
3. Magu's 'dog-eat-dog' hypothesis
After spending 10 days in detention the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, on Wednesday, July 15 was finally released.
Magu, who was subjected to rigorous grilling by a presidential panel headed by a former president of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami, over alleged malfeasance, said allegations levelled against him, was a case of 'dog eating dog'.
Read also: QuickRead: Magu's arrest, mudslinging in Edo; 4 other political stories that made headlines last week. Why they matter
Magu had said, "What I have gone through is a case of dog eats dog but I see it as one of those risks of the job. But we must not give up in any way."
Why it matters: Magu, by his submission, confirms the suspicion and believe of most Nigerians that the political class have, all along, been in battle among themselves, in pursuit of greedy interests, to the detriment of ordinary Nigerians.
The other lesson to draw for Magu's travail is the urgent need to build strong institutions with clearly defined processes and procedures. If executed, Magu, perhaps, would not have been made to undergo the same inhuman media trial he and his men had always subjected Nigerians to while he was in charge.
4. South-west kicks
On Tuesday, July 14, the six states of the South-West region took a different stand from the Federal Government over the issue of students in the country not taking part in the 2020 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).
The Nigerian government had through the Education Minister, Adamu Adamu, cancelled its initial move to reopen schools across the country, adding that students in Nigeria would not participate in this year's exam by the West African Examination Council (WAEC).
However, acting under the Development Agenda of Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, in collaboration with the forum of South-West education commissioners, the southwest States said they were ready to conduct WASSCE exams for the region.
Why it matters: The position of DAWN Commission provides some insight into the fault lines endemic in the country and why the matter of the nation's unity remains a constant challenge.
If national cohesion were to be a fully resolved issue, primordial sentiments would not be a determining factor in deciding when and how students in Nigeria will participate in this year's WAEC examinations.
This is evident in the position held by commissioners of education in the 19 northern States against their counterparts in the south as regards the WAEC exams.
5. Buhari warns appointees
On Thursday, July 16, President Muhammadu Buhari issued a warning to some ministers, and heads of departments and agencies, said to be disrespecting the National Assembly and its leadership.
Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Buhari warned, while meeting the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila:
"That any disrespect to the institution by any member of the executive branch will not be accepted."
Why it matters: That the President was, uncharacteristically, quick to react shows a high level of frustration and points to administrative chaos within the government.
First was the shouting match that recently occurred between the State Minister for Labour and Productivity, Festus Keyamo and a National Assembly committee on the 774,000 Federal Government job programme.
The incident was followed by the NDCC Interim Management Committee (IMC) Chairman, Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei, walking out on a committee of the House of Representative investigating alleged malfeasance at the commission.
Another case was that of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) directing his men to prevent the appearance of a witness at an ongoing National Assembly probe.
It remains to be seen if Buhari's men will heed his advice.
6. NDDC stinks
The whole of last week was replete with stories emanating from the ongoing probe of the NDDC by the National Assembly members.
They revealed by how much the interventionist agency had been raped by those who were assigned to govern it. Humongous sums of money had been reportedly stolen over the years while recent developments suggest a grand plot to do a cover up.
At the last count, over N81billion was said to be have been embezzled while little was reserved for the development of the Niger Delta area itself.
Why it matters: The poor state of Nigeria's oil region, despite billions of money budgeted for its development annually, requires that the NDDC be thoroughly probed.
The rascality exhibited by the NDDC management team shows that it cannot be trusted as a judge in its own case, which explains why many critics have argued that the top players of the commission be suspended to allow for a transparent investigation.
"Niger State is the best", World Bank, French Development Agency lauds Governor Abubakar Sani Bello -By Keem Abdul

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Chrisland School Supervisor Jailed 60 Years For Defiling Two-Year Old Girl
An Ikeja domestic violence and sexual offences court has sentenced Adegboyega Adenekan, a school supervisor, to 60 years imprisonment for child defilement. Sybil Nwaka, the presiding judge, handed down the sentence after convicting Adenekan of a lone-count charge of defiling a two-year and 11-month-old pupil.
Adenekan had pleaded not guilty to the charge the Lagos state government filed against him. But while delivering her verdict, Nwaka described Adenekan, as "wicked, conscienceless and an animal who is not worthy of walking on the streets of Lagos. I hereby sentence Adegboyega Adenekan to 60 years' imprisonment. This is the sentence of the court," the judge held.
Nwaka said schools should not only be interested in economic gain but the welfare of pupils. "Schools should not cover up teachers who sexually abuse children. Parents should not be carried away by aesthetics of schools. This case may just be the tip of the iceberg as a lot of our children are suffering in silence," she held.
"Parents should be bold enough to confront teachers and school management because a lot of our children are suffering in silence. I advise or recommend that the education and social welfare ministry workers should visit schools randomly to give them a check."
Seven witnesses, including the pupil and her mother, testified for the prosecution, which closed its case on March 14. The defence called five witnesses. The victim had told the judge how she was defiled by the 47-year-old supervisor of the school. At the time the incident happened in 2016, Adenekan was at the Victoria Garden City (VGC) branch of the school.
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With Sukapon's reveal as a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Assist Trophy, there is an opportunity for a whole legion of Nintendo fans to be introduced to one of Nintendo's earliest fighters. Joy Mech Fight is a Famicom game that never left Japan, even though the language barriers are minimal. In a scenario that parallel's Mega Man's, one scientist is going to use robots to take over the world, and his former friend and good scientist is using a remaining one to save the day. And again, just like Mega Man, the nature of these robots are what make Joy Mech Fight so delightful.
Joy Mech Fight primarily focuses on the story of Sukapon, though eventually other enemy robots can be reprogrammed and added to the roster as playable characters. Sukapon was designed to be an entertainer, but was forced to take to the battlefield when Dr. Ivan took off with the other robots. What is wonderful about Sukapon is his design and attacks. This is a pleasant guy with no special attributes. He is the everyman of robots. When you attack, you can kick with his legs, throw his head, roll toward opponents or grab an enemy with your hands to toss them. The best part is, in my opinion, how Sukapon's eyes will become as big as saucers when he takes damage from a devastating hit. He is this incredibly pleasant looking character who looks harmless and happy, considering that is what he was always supposed to be.
Part of the fun is watching the way these characters move. They are a jumble of parts, due to the things Nintendo had to do to make Joy Mech Fight run on a Famicom. The company leaned into it. It allowed different parts to be involved in specific attacks. It also made forcing enemies' heads to pop off a legitimate gameplay strategy. If you keep successfully damaging your opponent, their head will fly off and they will have to retrieve it. You can then get in extra hits while they get themselves right again. It plays along with the idea that these characters are made up of special sprites.
Joy Mech Fight also does its best to offer as much detail as possible in a small amount of space. Eve has one giant eyeball Honou is basically a collection of fireballs. Sasuke is a robot that looks as much like a ninja as it can, complete with possible claws. Tiger looks a little like a martial artist. Some of the names are a bit suspect, as Giant actually has wrecking balls for hands, a shield as a chest, and a huge rock as a head, but each of them are well-defined and unique. Even though Sukapon is something of a blank slate, all of his enemies-turned-allies have more to them.
But I think what makes Joy Mech Fight so good is what happens as you go through the story. For a fighting game, there is such a sense of joy. Sukapon is this happy-go-lucky character, even when fighting. If someone defeats the Special Mode, the hardest difficulty level, you can find that Sukapon goes back to being a comedian. Dr. Ivan, the bad guy, repents and is back with Dr. Little. Even the other robots ended up joining Sukapon after being defeated. There is a sense of happiness and peace.
Joy Mech Fight is exactly that, a joy. We have these goofy looking robots, which at the same time can be quite detailed. They are made of things like metal and rocks. They throw their heads, feet, and hands at enemies to attack. Hell, if they take enough damage, their own heads will fly off. There is a sense of goofiness here, with a story that could be dramatic tackled in a way where you never feel like things are ever too dire or you can't set things right again. These robots are silly and fun, and it is wonderful that one of them will be a part of our lives again in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.


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For cities, providing a harmonized API instead of a city-specific interface can bring in a greater variety of applications. With shared specs, reference implementations and running instances, the APIs and solutions are easily applied locally and adjusted to local needs. You can get a great overview by reading our cookbook and Open API recommendations for cities.
The CitySDK has been developed with the involvement of 8 cities across Europe, so we understand some of the difficulties and problems cities face, and we have developed these tools to address some of these issues.
Because these tools have already been developed for the partner cities, your city can benefit from our experience and hopefully encourage innovation. The cookbook as well as the Getting Started section provides you with an easy guide to working with the CitySDK or the Components section describes what the toolkit consists of.
The work that started with the CitySDK project has been continued in Finland as part of the Six City Strategy (6Aika), a cooperation between the six largest cities in the country. Read more about the development of APIs in the 6Aika project.


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Would anyone be able to give me an idea as to how I can do our club logo in a format that won't pixelate when it's enlarged, we have our logo and that's it no original, and the branch is putting together a display banner for promotions and we would like to have ours included, but the thing goes squirrelly when we blow it up to size......................and its got no colour in it.
Who does this type of thing , CAD design, graphic designer ??????
I work on the Archery Action mag (amongst a lot of other things) as well so may have a copy of your branches logo that you don't have.
Generally it will be in EPS format.
Normally whoever does the artwork or printing will have this as a service, they'll do all the work and charge you about $80 for the artwork. Who's doing the banner ?
... it needs to be done as a vector graphic.


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Q: Caching SSD on laptop with SSD fisk I have a laptop (Asus N551JW) which came with builtin HDD of 1TB and a small caching Kingstone SSD of, i think, 64 MB. That configuration makes sense as HDD should benefit from SSD cache.
As i already had my good old Samsung 830 SSD (256 GB) i decided to replace my built in HDD.
Now, the problem is i'm not sure if i should disable that "man-in-the-middle" caching SSD in order to gain performances? My guess is that, if caching SSD has worse performance than my 830, it would give more harm than use.
Can you please tell me if disabling the cache would provide some performance benefits?
P.S. as i'm using Arch linux i tested my SSD read speed like this:
#hdparm -t /dev/sda

and i got this result:
Timing buffered disk reads: 774 MB in  3.01 seconds = 257.38 MB/sec

Result is with cache enabled. SSD is connected to Sata 3 port (where my HDD used to be) but i'm sure it should provide more than 257 MB/sec

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Q: Greasemonkey close tab using span ID and text I have this script which closes a tab if it finds a certain element on the page:
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// @match       https://example.com
// @include     about:config
// @version     1
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if (/(container)|(mediumheight)/i.test (document.body.innerHTML) )

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How can I make it close the page if it finds this:
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But it has to check for both the id (some) and for the number (0). Both must be on the page for the script to fire.
If it was just the id (some) I could do it, but I need both to be true for the script to fire.
Can anyone help? Thanks

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But it has to check for both the id (some) and for the number (0). Both must be on the page for the script to fire.

Here is an example of how you get check it:
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What are the Three Laws of Robotics?
The laws and fundamentals of robotics are a set of laws, principles, or rules which are intended to be a fundamental framework to underline the behavior of robots that are designed to have a large degree of autonomy. Although robots of this degree are not yet existent, they are widely expected with the advances in technology.
They have also been depicted in science fiction films and are an active topic of research in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence. The highly-evolving field of robotics is producing a vast array of devices, from autonomous vacuum cleaners to drones used in the military to entire production lines in factories.
Artificial Intelligence and machine learning at the same time are more and more behind a lot of the software that affects our lives on a daily basis, even if we are searching the internet or getting government services allocated to us.
All these developments are very rapidly culminating into a time when robots of all kinds will become widespread in almost every aspect of human society and the interactions between humans and robots will increase very significantly.
Second Law
Third Law
Why are These Laws Important?
Are the Three Laws of Robotics Real?
Are the Three Laws of Robotics Flawed?
Zeroth Law
Issues Facing the Laws of Robotics
Other Variations of the Three Laws of Robotics
By Roger MacBride Allen
The three laws of robotics are a set of rules that were devised by a science fiction author named Isaac Asimov. They are also known as Asimov's laws. They were first introduced in his 1942 short story, titled "Runaround". But they are more known from the collection he published in 1950 titled, " I, Robot".
The three laws in the story are quoted as being from the "Handbook of Robotics, 56th Edition, 2058 AD". These three laws are;
A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm
A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
These three laws form an organizing philosophy and a major theme in all of Isaac Asimov's robotic-based fiction. These three laws appear frequently in his Robot series and other stories linked to it.
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These laws are important because they are a safety measure for humans. They were devised to protect humans in their interactions with robots.
Isaac Asimov's laws are still mentioned as a template that guides the development of robots. The South Korean government in 2007 proposed a "Robots Ethics Charter" that reflected Asimov's laws.
The three laws of robotics are not real in the sense that there are no robots that have been programmed with these laws. As we inevitably get closer to the world envisioned by Issac Asimov, there are more and more debates on whether there is a need for Asimov-like laws that will govern the behavior of robots.
Most people argue that there is no need for such laws as robots can only do what they are programmed to do and that the fear over the robots' potential to destroy humankind is unfounded. And it is only rooted in our culture due to the fact that science fiction stories and films use plots in which robots destroy their creators.
There are also real conflicts between machines and humans. For example, in the industrial revolution in Europe, there was a profound fear of machines and their manifest ability to disrupt the world in ways that will have a profound influence on many people.
The fear of machines was really great in those days that there was a movement to destroy weaving machines and was not stopped until the Parliament made demolishing of machines a capital crime.
Due to some of these reasons it is argued that the fear of robots stems from the possibility that other humans will use them to destroy humanity's way of life in ways that are uncontrollable and not the fear that the robots will take over and destroy us.
However, Asimov laws are still a concept that guides the development of robots in the advancement of technology.
In Isaac Asimov's books, the three laws have been incorporated into all robots and cannot be bypassed. They are intended to be a safety measure for humanity. Asimov's robot-focused stories involve robots behaving in counter-intuitive ways, which is a result of how each robot applies the three laws in any situation it finds itself.
These original laws are flawed in the respect that they lead the robots to act in unusual ways as they do not cover for every eventuality or situation. The original three laws have been altered by Asimov himself in his later books in order to further enhance the way robots interact with humans and each other.
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In his later books, where robots take responsibility for the government of whole planets and human civilizations, Isaac Asimov adds a fourth or a zeroth law that is to precede the original three laws.
A robot may not harm humanity, or, by inaction, allow humanity to come to harm.
When Isaac Asimov devised his three laws of robotics it is believed that he was thinking about androids. He envisioned a world where the robots would act as servants and therefore would need a set of programming rules that will prevent them from causing harm to humans.
In the over 75 years since his publications that feature his ethical guidelines, significant technological advancements have taken place and there is now a different conception of what robots will look like and even how humans will interact with them.
One of the major issues facing these laws today is that the robots of today seem to be more varied and in some instances far simpler than the ones mentioned in Asimov's stories. So there arises a need to consider if there should be a threshold of complexity below which these rules might not be needed.
We have robots that have been programmed to perform a single predetermined task. It is then very difficult to believe that a robot vacuum cleaner might have the capability to harm humans or even require the ability to obey orders.
There are also robots that have been designed to operate in military combat environments. They are designed for spying, bomb disposal, and load-carrying purposes. These purposes appear to keep in line with Asimov's laws as they are created to highly limit the risk to human lives in very dangerous environments.
It can also be assumed that the ultimate military goal in robotics will be to create robots that are armed and can be deployed on the battlefield. In this scenario, the first law of not harming humans or allowing them to come to harm becomes very problematic as the role of the military is to save the lives of civilians and its soldiers by most times harming its enemies on the battlefield.
A question also arises of what can be considered as harming humans. Some robots are designed to help in the caretaking of humans and to perform certain functions, all of which might lead to the owners to develop emotional attachments with these robots.
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This could eventually lead to emotional or psychological harm which may arise from the actions of the robots and may not be apparent until many years after the human-robot interaction has ended. This issue also applies to simple machines like artificial intelligence that make use of machine learning to create music that elicits certain human emotions.
In artificial intelligence, it is the goal to make robots that can think and act rationally as humans do. But the emulation of human behavior has not been researched well and has only been researched in limited areas.
With is in mind, a robot will only be able to operate within a limited sphere and the rational applications of the laws will be highly restrictive. Also, with our current technology, a system that would reason and make decisions based on these laws would need considerable computational power which is not cost-effective at this time.
With all these issues facing the laws of robotics, a vast number of variations have been postulated by many people. some of these variations postulated are;
His modification of the laws follows the theory that robots should be partners and not slaves and has the following differences;
The first law is modified in order to remove the 'inaction' clause
The second law is modified to call for cooperation and not obedience
The third law is also modified so as not to be superseded by the second law
He also added a fourth law which permits the robot to do what it likes as long as it does not come into conflict with the previous laws
Other additions to the laws include;
A fourth law, In 1974 by Lyuben Dilov which states that, "A robot must establish its identity as a robot in all cases."
A fifth law was added by Nikola Kesarovski which states that, "A robot must know it is a robot."
In 2011, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) of Great Britain also jointly published its own set of five laws.
A lot of other laws and variations have been added to these original laws and might continue to be added as we further advance the field of robotics. Asimov's laws, however, offer founding principles for anyone looking to create a robotic code today.


As winter time soon approaches, it is time to plan your ski vacation and to find ski lodging near Snowbasin. But did you know that the Valley House is the closest Bed and Breakfast or hotel to Snowbasin? We are just 12 minutes from Snowbasin, 20 minutes from Powder Mountain, and 15 minutes from Nordic Valley.
The Ogden Valley contains some of the best skiing in the country, and the crazy part is that nobody knows about it. Snowbasin has world class facilities and is rated #6 in the country for groomers. It was one of three ski resorts used in the 2002 Olympics but has been kept secret since. Weekdays are empty and Weekend lines are quick. Powder Mountain on the other hand is much less steep than Snowbasin but is known for its powder. Residents to the Ogden Valley say they can find fresh, untouched powder weeks after a storm. Powder Mountain averages 4 acres/skier on a busy day. It's basically like having a resort to yourself.
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It seemed to happen overnight but the leaves changed colors, the air turned chilly, and the smell of Autumn is in the air. Huntsville truly is the perfect Fall romantic getaway. Once you finally get up into the Ogden Valley, it's as if time is standing still. The city noise is gone and all you hear is silence with the occasional "moo" of a near by farm. The temperatures are perfect for hiking, salmon are spawning, the lake is finally not crowded anymore for some excellent fishing, and the leaves are more vibrant than ever. Huntsville is the perfect place to come and leave your busy life behind and reconnect with yourself and your loved one.
This week, Th e Valley House received all new beds and TVs. The Valley Suite was upgraded with a brand new king size mattress from its original queen size. All of the rooms received 43″ smart TV and are now streaming Netflix.
The biggest challenge was getting the king size mattress up to the second floor. To those who have not yet visited, the Valley House was built with a very narrow stair case. With the help of three men, the mattress made it to the Valley Suite unharmed.
The Valley House Inn had its first guests since the new ownership. Randy and Rebbecca stayed in the Log Haven Room, and enjoyed the star ceiling the most. Nicole and Britain were lucky to have such amazing people as their first guests and look forward to seeing them again.


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RowAround SCOTLAND 2021
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The Virtual RowAround Scotland 2020 (VRAS) began on 25th March 2020 and continued in real time around the coast, we hoped only until such time as restrictions were eased and we could all leap into our skiffs and complete the cyber circumnavigation for real. In the event RowAround was postponed, in its entirety, until 2021. Thanks to all the pilots and clubs for their contributions to the daily virtual blog, which will provide a lasting legacy in celebration of our tenth anniversary. Roll on 2021!
NEW! "A Winter Warmer" by Jan Bee Brown, RowAround Scotland's storyteller-in-residence
RowAround Scotland 2021 is a relay in open rowing boats around the coast of Scotland. It is organised by Scottish Coastal Rowing Association whose 70 member clubs will all take part, joining up their communities and promoting Scotland's wonderful coastline and waters along the way.
The St Ayles Skiff is a class of four oared rowing boat where each boat is actually built by the communities that use them. They have enabled thousands of people to take up the sport of coastal rowing, and see their communities from a new angle. There will be plenty of opportunities for people to take part in this adventure, and in the events that will take place in each section. You will be able to keep track on progress through this website, and see where you can support the event as it makes its way around the coast on some of the most spectacular waters in the world.
We are delighted to be supporting RowAround Scotland as part of Year of Coasts and Waters 2020. With its hugely varied coastline and inland waters, Scotland will provide the perfect stage for this unique baton relay, shining a light on the sport of coastal rowing."
— Marie Christie, Head of Development at VisitScotland
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Magazines for S&W 380 ACP caliber handguns. They hold 5 to 16 rounds depending on the model of the clip, and the caliber of the handgun. Available in blue, black, or stainless finish.
I was pleasantly surprised to get a brand new magazine for a firearm that hasn't been made in 16 years.... a great spare magazine for the SW380, get one if you have this gun!!


New to the forum, kicking it off with some pics of my favorite convertible. Looking to upgrade the rims. I saw an SC 430 on the road last month with some newer rims maybe from an IS350. Anyone have experience with modernizing the rims with Lexus factory options?
Nice! Although that first photo is a clear "Photoshop Fail..."
and Our Red 2007 with IS350 wheels, I believe they were on a 2014.


Hey hey all! How is your week going? We've been having a nice relaxing time here. The little man has somehow been able to reverse his schedule without too much trauma, which gives me confidence we can do it again when we head back east.
I'm super excited to tell you guys about this amazing opportunity that the good people at Tampax Pearl Active are hosting. They've teamed up with super soccer star Alex Morgan to give girls an opportunity to train with Alex as she prepares for the World Cup this summer! Between now and February 21, 2015, girls can enter the Alex Morgan #AwesomelyActive Experience Sweepstakes for a chance to attend a ProCamps session in New York City. To enter, girls simply tell Tampax how they are awesomely active by using the hashtag #AwesomelyActiveSweeps and tagging @Tampax on Twitter. One lucky winner and three of her friends will win a trip to New York City for a one-on-one coaching session with Alex at the camp. Learn more by visiting www.tampax.com/awesomelyactive.
Alex is super inspiring and I love her message of helping girls get active and achieve their goals. I think anything that teaches girls how to live a healthy lifestyle free from negative body image while telling them they can and should pursue their dreams is worth supporting. Check out this goal video with Alex about reaching goals to see what I'm talking about!
And because I want to get you excited to help me spread the word, Tampax Pearl Active is providing one lucky reader with a giveaway! Enter below to win one box of Tampax Pearl Active Tampons and one box of Tampax Pearl Liners. I'll randomly select a winner on Monday!


Tax season can bring money woes to the forefront. For many partners, fighting over finances is a common source of friction. According to some reports, couples' arguments about money tend to be more intense, problematic and likely to remain unresolved than other matters. But whether you are in a new or long-term relationship, you and your partner can learn to talk about finances in a healthier, more satisfying way, so you can both realize your financial goals.
Choose the right time. Set aside a dedicated time slot for the "money talk" when you both feel calm and there are no interruptions or distractions (turn off the phone/TV and wait until the kids are in bed or occupied with offsite activities).
Don't bring non-financial issues into the discussion. Take a time-out if things get overheated, and make a commitment to revisit the money talk later.
Learn your partner's beliefs and experiences regarding money. Talk about where you each learned about money and its importance—spending, saving, and any fears. For example, one partner may believe that spending money on frequent vacations or events is more important while for the other partner, saving for the future is more important. Gaining this insight is the starting point for focusing on effective ways to spend money jointly.
Start tracking your current spending. Together and separately, knowing exactly where your money goes each day—right down to the lattes in the morning and the quick drugstore stop on your way home—is the first step toward getting on track with your finances. Check your bank and credit card company for online features that show you the breakdown of expenses. Or try out on an online tracking and management site like www.mint.com.
Make a spending plan. The word "budget" can feel like "deprivation" to some people. Instead, think about setting financial goals. Deciding together what goals you want to save for and what goods and services you want to spend your money on can make for a much more satisfying conversation. From there, it can spark creative ways to cut back. Can you meet friends for a hike instead of dining out, for example? You may also want to discuss how to control impulse buying, if that's an issue. Some tips to curb impulse buying include paying only with cash or using just one single credit card you have to pay off each month or postponing your purchase for a week to see if you still want the item.
Share the role of "money manager." It's common to divide financial duties, like having one person handle the day-to-day household spending, while the other focuses on long-term savings and investing. But these roles are often in conflict with each other and this approach rarely resolves financial problems. A better approach is to trade these jobs once a month. Better yet, share them equally. This way, you are both sharing the fiscal responsibility as mature adults and resentment is less likely to build.
Set up a regular day and time each month to sit down, pay the bills and review your spending plan and goals. Irregular or unfocused talks can give the impression that everything is okay financially. Give yourself time for sorting through money issues where you and your partner aren't finding common ground. Try to schedule something fun for after the meeting like a movie or bike ride.
Sum it up. Always decide what the next steps will be. This can help clear up any misunderstandings and ensure that a ball doesn't get dropped. Consider putting your summary in writing.
If you're a Health Advocate member with access to our EAP+Work/Life Program and are having the same argument with your partner about finances repeatedly, call us. Talking to a Health Advocate Licensed Professional Counselor can help you break out of unhealthy patterns. We can also connect you with a financial specialist to guide you with specific issues including debt management. It's free, confidential and if needed, we can provide referrals for additional support.


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package me.flibio.jobslite.creation.task;

import me.flibio.jobslite.api.Reward;

import me.flibio.jobslite.JobsLite;
import me.flibio.jobslite.creation.CreatingJob;
import me.flibio.jobslite.creation.data.PlaceData;
import me.flibio.jobslite.utils.TextUtils;
import org.spongepowered.api.Sponge;
import org.spongepowered.api.block.BlockSnapshot;
import org.spongepowered.api.block.BlockState;
import org.spongepowered.api.command.CommandSource;
import org.spongepowered.api.entity.living.player.Player;
import org.spongepowered.api.event.Listener;
import org.spongepowered.api.event.block.InteractBlockEvent;
import org.spongepowered.api.event.filter.cause.First;
import org.spongepowered.api.event.message.MessageChannelEvent;

import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Optional;
import java.util.function.Consumer;

public class PlaceTask extends Task {

    enum State {
        CLICK, CURRENCY, EXP, SELECTION
    }

    private BlockSnapshot doubleClickCurrent;
    private int doubleClickTick;
    private State state;
    private Map<BlockState, Reward> rewards = new HashMap<>();
    private double currency;
    private double exp;
    private BlockState blockState;

    public PlaceTask(CreatingJob parent) {
        super(parent);
    }

    public void initialize() {
        Sponge.getEventManager().registerListeners(JobsLite.getInstance(), this);
        // Reset variables
        state = State.SELECTION;
        doubleClickCurrent = null;
        doubleClickTick = 0;
        rewards.clear();
        currency = 0.0;
        exp = 0.0;
        blockState = null;
        // Ask the player if they want to add blocks
        getPlayer().sendMessage(messages.getMessage("creation.placing"));
        // Yes the player wants to add blocks
        getPlayer().sendMessage(TextUtils.yesOption(new Consumer<CommandSource>() {

            public void accept(CommandSource source) {
                if (state.equals(State.SELECTION)) {
                    getPlayer().sendMessage(messages.getMessage("creation.placeselect"));
                    state = State.CLICK;
                }
            }

        }));
        // No the player does not want to add blocks
        getPlayer().sendMessage(TextUtils.noOption(new Consumer<CommandSource>() {

            public void accept(CommandSource source) {
                if (state.equals(State.SELECTION)) {
                    getParent().setData(new PlaceData(rewards));
                    Sponge.getEventManager().unregisterListeners(this);
                    getParent().nextTask();
                }
            }

        }));
    }

    @Listener
    public void onPlayerClick(InteractBlockEvent event, @First Player player) {
        if (state.equals(State.CLICK) && player.getUniqueId().equals(getParent().getUUID())) {
            BlockSnapshot snapshot = event.getTargetBlock();
            // Make sure the block was clicked twice
            if (doubleClickCurrent == null) {
                doubleClickTick = Sponge.getServer().getRunningTimeTicks();
                doubleClickCurrent = snapshot;
            } else {
                if (doubleClickCurrent.equals(snapshot) && Sponge.getServer().getRunningTimeTicks() - doubleClickTick > 5) {
                    doubleClickCurrent = null;
                    doubleClickTick = 0;
                    player.sendMessage(messages.getMessage("creation.placecurrency"));
                    blockState = snapshot.getState();
                    state = State.CURRENCY;
                } else {
                    doubleClickTick = Sponge.getServer().getRunningTimeTicks();
                    doubleClickCurrent = snapshot;
                }
            }
        }
    }

    @Listener
    public void onPlayerChat(MessageChannelEvent.Chat event, @First Player player) {
        String message = event.getRawMessage().toPlain();
        if (player.getUniqueId().equals(getParent().getUUID())) {
            if (state.equals(State.CURRENCY)) {
                // Verify the data
                Optional<Double> dOpt = verifyDouble(message);
                if (dOpt.isPresent()) {
                    currency = dOpt.get();
                    player.sendMessage(messages.getMessage("creation.placebase", "amount", currency + " currency", "block", blockState.getName()));
                    player.sendMessage(messages.getMessage("creation.placingexp"));
                    state = State.EXP;
                } else {
                    player.sendMessage(messages.getMessage("creation.validnumber"));
                }
                event.setCancelled(true);
            } else if (state.equals(State.EXP)) {
                // Verify the data
                Optional<Double> dOpt = verifyDouble(message);
                if (dOpt.isPresent()) {
                    exp = dOpt.get();
                    player.sendMessage(messages.getMessage("creation.placebase", "amount", exp + " experience", "block", blockState.getName()));
                    state = State.SELECTION;
                    // Save the block
                    rewards.put(blockState, new Reward(currency, exp));
                    // Reset the variables
                    blockState = null;
                    currency = 0.0;
                    exp = 0.0;
                    // Ask the player if they would like to add another block
                    player.sendMessage(messages.getMessage("creation.addanother"));
                    // Yes - Select a new block
                    player.sendMessage(TextUtils.yesOption(new Consumer<CommandSource>() {

                        public void accept(CommandSource source) {
                            if (state.equals(State.SELECTION)) {
                                player.sendMessage(messages.getMessage("creation.placeselect"));
                                state = State.CLICK;
                            }
                        }

                    }));
                    // No - Save the data
                    player.sendMessage(TextUtils.noOption(new Consumer<CommandSource>() {

                        public void accept(CommandSource source) {
                            if (state.equals(State.SELECTION)) {
                                // Save the data
                                getParent().setData(new PlaceData(rewards));
                                // Move to the next task
                                Sponge.getEventManager().unregisterListeners(this);
                                getParent().nextTask();
                            }
                        }

                    }));
                } else {
                    player.sendMessage(messages.getMessage("creation.validnumber"));
                }
                event.setCancelled(true);
            }
        }
    }
}

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Good to Go Park and Ride Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 is a professional off airport park and ride service owned by Heathrow Airport. Drive straight to the car park where your number plate will be recognised and the barrier will open. Find a parking space and then catch one of the free regular shuttle buses to either Terminal 2 or 3.
This service is also available at Heathrow Terminal 4 and 5.
Easy to book and park. On exit the barrier did not link my booking to my tickets and therefore said I owed money. I went to the customer service centre and they fixed the ticket. Would use again.


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National Guard Troops from NE Iowa Headed to Middle East
Continued unrest in the Middle East has spurred the deployment of over 500 National Guard Soldiers from Northeast Iowa.
A total of 2,000 troops from across the United States will be part of the first group.
The Iowa Guard soldiers have been notified that they have been activated, and will initially be sent to Texas for final training and readiness checks in May.
The "Iron Man Battalion" includes soldiers from Waterloo, Oelwein, Charles City, Dubuque, Iowa Falls, Iowa City, and Davenport. They will be deployed to 27 countries, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and more, in what is being called "Operation Spartan Shield".
Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Ben Correll of Strawberry Point, had indicated in his "Condition of the Guard" address last month, that this guard deployment was being planned.


This Easter families can head 'Into Safari' at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Swindon.
A new Safari trail is being introduced to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Swindon this Easter.
The new 'Into Safari' animal trail will be taking place at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Swindon from 5 to 23 April. Children and adults are invited to join in during the Easter holidays where they cabn discover twelve different types of animals located around the centre which will be home to hippos, monkeys and lions.
To begin the safari expedition, young explorers can collect the free safari trail booklet from the Safari Rangers located at the box office at the North Entrance. After their safari experience, completed booklets can be returned to the Safari Rangers and each participant will be entered into a competition to win a trip to Cotswold Wildlife Park for all the family.
Children will also be able to dine for free at Giraffe this Easter, when accompanied by a full paying adult. For full terms and conditions, please visit the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Swindon website.


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Victoria Downtown
Victoria DowntownDonald Lovegrove2019-01-14T23:42:40-07:00
Premier Listings for Victoria Downtown
Considered one of the top twenty Downtowns in North America, Downtown Victoria is the business centre of Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island. The historic buildings, shops, streetscapes, restaurants, bars, hotels and the Inner Harbour all contribute to a vitality which is uniquely Victoria, British Columbia.
The city offers a myriad of services and attractions catered to its year-round flow of business people and visitors, both local and foreign. The picture-perfect Inner Harbour is surrounded by many of Victoria's beautiful character buildings and premier attractions: the stately Empress Hotel, the BC provincial Legislative Buildings, museums and galleries. Conde' Naste Traveler Magazine reader's poll rated Victoria one of the top ten cities to visit in the world.
As romantic as Victoria may be, with its delightful natural harbour and the Olympic Mountains of Washington State on the horizon, the provincial capital of British Columbia is less a museum piece nowadays than it is a tourist mecca.
Established in 1843 by James Douglas as a Hudson's Bay Company Fort, the City of Victoria has a proud history of British custom. Visitors pour in to view vast sculpted gardens and London-style double-decker buses, to shop for Irish linens and Harris tweeds, to sip afternoon tea, and to soak up what they believe is the last vestige of British imperialism in the Western Hemisphere.
First stop should be the Visitor Centre on Wharf Street, opposite the Empress Hotel. The well-staffed information centre dispenses useful information on the sights of the city and the things to do in and around Greater Victoria.
Location: Downtown Victoria is located on in the city of Victoria, the capital city of the Canadian province of British Columbia.
View maps of the area
Map of Victoria
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Hanging Flower Baskets adorn the city's lampposts in a celebration of scent and bright colours, symbolizing Victoria's passion for gardening. Flowers bloom year round in Victoria, which makes exploring the outdoors here enjoyable in any season.
Shopping: For British woolens, suits, gifts, and sweets, the downtown area north of the Empress Hotel on Government Street is the place to shop. Look for English wool suits, the best of the Cowichan sweaters, and a very proper Victorian mix of fine pipes and tobaccos. Delicacies include the finest selection of specially-blended teas and coffees, picture-perfect chocolates in a Belgian style, almond brittle, black-currant pastilles, marzipan bars, and much more.
Antiques: Antique hunters should head east up Fort Street from Blanshard to Antique Row, and block after block of antique shops, with excellent 18th- and 19th-century antiques and collectibles, much of it British in origin: silver, military memorabilia, rare prints, fine china, antique furniture and Victorian bric-a-brac. Fort Street is also home to art galleries and auction houses that hold regularly scheduled auctions.
BC Legislature: If there's a quintessential image of Victoria etched in the memory of all who visit the city, it must surely be British Columbia's Legislative Buildings at night. Adorned with 3,333 light bulbs, it takes on a magical quality. Take a free tour of the Legislative Buildings and learn about history and government of British Columbia.
The ivy-covered Empress Hotel, overlooking Victoria's Inner Harbour, has been a famous Victoria landmark since 1908. The Empress is known for serving afternoon tea in its elegant upper lobby, and for its beautiful public spaces, which are well worth seeing.
The Royal British Columbia Museum is one of the finest of its kind in the world, offering dramatic dioramas of natural landscapes and full-scale reconstructions of Victorian storefronts. The museum features outstanding displays on the province's artifacts, documents, history and culture, as well as national and international feature exhibits. Permanent Galleries include the First Peoples, Modern History and Natural History Galleries.
The Maritime Museum of British Columbia allows visitors to explore BC's seafaring history through more than 5,000 artifacts. Exhibits include the fort and the city of Victoria, explorers and pirates, whaling and fishing, shipbuilding and shipwrecks, ship models and paintings, the Coast Guard and Navy, and the courtroom once presided over by the notorious Judge Sir Matthew Baillie Begbie in the late 19th century. Note that this museum is closed until further notice.
The Robert Bateman Centre displays the definitive collection of Robert Bateman's work. Through their collections, research, exhibits, and programming the centre encourages experiential learning, observation and dialogue, and inspires people of all ages to find their place in Nature. Experience the magic of nature through the eyes of Robert Bateman, one of Canada's most celebrated artists and conservationists. His work brings attention to the beauty and destruction of our planet. The Robert Bateman Centre is located at 470 Belleville Street, in the Steamship Terminal on Victoria's Inner Harbour.
The Union Club of B.C. building is a national historic site located on the corner of Gordon and Humboldt Streets in downtown Victoria, opposite the Empress Hotel. The magnificent beaux arts Italian Renaissance-style building was completed in 1912. From the outside, its beige columns and brick exterior stand tall, while its high-arched windows offer a glimpse into life as a member of the B.C. Union club.
Old Town Victoria is the oldest section of Victoria, built up between the 1860s and the 1890s. Explore Johnson Street and Chinatown, the galleries and sidewalk restaurants in Bastion Square, and historic Market Square, a restored 19th-century courtyard surrounded by three floors of charming heritage shops, restaurants, and offices.
Chinatown: The splendid lion-bedecked Gate of Harmonious Interest marks the entrance to Victoria's small Chinatown, the second oldest in North America (after San Francisco). Once a ghetto for newcomers, Chinatown is now a heritage area, a vibrant commercial community, and an intriguing part of Victoria's past and present. Visit the tiny shops and studios on Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street in Canada – only 90 centimetres wide at its narrowest.
Whale Watching: Victoria is the ultimate destination for whale watching adventures with Orca (Killer) Whale pods, Humpback Whales, and Minke Whales. The Inner Harbour is the departure point for year-round whale watching trips, harbour cruises, kayaking tours, and fishing and boating charters. Whale Watching in British Columbia.
Carriage Ride: Relax in a horse-drawn carriage and capture the romance of an era when tall ships docked in the Inner Harbour. Private carriage tours include Old Town, Chinatown, Beacon Hill Park, heritage homes, and the Dallas Road waterfront. Fabulous horsedrawn carriages have been delighting visitors with rides through Victoria for over 100 years!
Beacon Hill Park is an historic sanctuary in Downtown Victoria, with landscaped gardens, bridges, ponds, abundant wildlife, and spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains. A delightful quiet envelops this sunny spot, where walking trails link with neighbourhood streets that lead down into the busy hum of Victoria. Beacon Hill Park was the site of an ancient village inhabited for thousands of years prior to the arrival of the colonial settlers. In 1956, renowned Kwakwaka'wakw artist Mungo Martin and his team raised the world's tallest free-standing totem pole in Beacon Hill Park (38.8 metres/128 feet).
Beacon Hill Children's Farm is a hands-on petting zoo in Beacon Hill Park, enjoyed by kids and adults alike, with lots of baby animals, potbelly pigs, African pygmy goats, miniature horses, alpacas, rabbits and guinea pigs, a goat-petting area, and many other critters to meet and pet. Don't miss the famous daily Goat Stampede at closing time! The farm is open seasonally.
The National Geographic IMAX Theatre will delight you with crystal clear images and 12,000 watts of wraparound IMAX Digital surround sound. Six stories high and 81 feet wide, the IMAX screen pulls you in and brings images to life, letting you feel like you're really there. Located inside the Royal BC Museum.
Thunderbird Park, adjacent to the Royal BC Museum, displays an impressive collection of totem poles of the First Nations of coastal British Columbia. With the enriched perspective that such a visit will bring, you'll look at the landscape with new interest and appreciation. The figures on the totems will no longer be static representations from a mythological age. Instead, combined with the presence of killer whales, seals, eagles, ravens, salmon, and other species that are as vibrant in the landscape today as they were in the past, you'll enter a timeless realm and, in the process, discover a new place in nature for yourself.
Point Ellice House was acquired as a waterfront estate in 1867 by Gold Rush magistrate and commissioner Peter O'Reilly. An audiotape tour is offered and you'll see an amazing collection of Victoriana in its original setting. High Tea, served until 4pm, is a favourite here!
Emily Carr House is the birthplace of Emily Carr, one of Canada's first and best known independent artists and writers. Enter into the same ambiance her family knew in the 1870s, and see some of her early pottery and sculpture.
Helmcken House was built in 1852 for pioneer doctor John Helmcken, and is now the second oldest residence on its original site in BC. Dr. Helmcken's library, medicine chest, and medical instruments make up one of Canada's finest 19th-century medical collections. Fascinating audiotape tours will guide you through a house full of intriguing legacies.
St. Ann's Academy is one of Victoria's premier historical landmarks, surrounded by heritage orchards and gardens. Built by the Sisters of St. Ann in 1871, the former school and convent now houses provincial government offices. The historical chapel is open for viewing, displaying gilded and ornately hand-carved altars, delicate ceiling carvings, original oil paintings, and historic sculptures. Located at 835 Humboldt Street.
Victoria Bug Zoo: Discover the amazing world of insects and spiders at this unusual and fascinating zoo. Friendly and knowledgeable bug guides will introduce many unique creatures, reveal the exotic secrets of this hidden kingdom, and provide a safe animal-handling experience for the more adventurous.
Miniature World features over 80 fascinating miniature dioramas. Displays include the Great Canadian Railway, the world's smallest operational sawmill, the wonderful world of the circus, the enchanted valley of castles, and miniature Doll Houses circa 1880 with over 50 rooms beautifully furnished in exquisite detail. Located on the north side of the Empress Hotel.
Diving: There's plenty of diving action around Greater Victoria. Much of the diving activity is based out of Ogden Point in Downtown Victoria, with diving in the marine sanctuary right off the Ogden Point Breakwater.
Ogden Point: The breakwater at Ogden Point in James Bay, at nearly 800 metres long, extends into the ocean and offers a unique opportunity to walk out to sea and enjoy great views in all directions. Completed in 1916, and named after Peter Skeene Ogden, a noted 19th-century office of the Hudson's Bay Company, the return walk takes about 40 minutes. With no railings on either side, the walkway is not recommended for those suffering from vertigo, and parents should monitor young children. Winter storms conditions demand additional caution.
Fisherman's Wharf: Just around the corner from Victoria's Inner Harbour and the Ogden Point cruise ship terminal, Fisherman's Wharf is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. This unique marine destination offers food and ice cream kiosks, unique shops and eco-tour adventures in the heart of the working harbour. Wander down the docks with your lunch, buy seafood fresh off the boat, see moored pleasure vessels and float homes, and watch as fishing vessels unload their wares. Adventures include whale watching and wildlife-viewing tours, kayak rentals and fishing charters. Located at 1 Dallas Road in Victoria, a scenic 10-minute walk from downtown, Fisherman's Wharf is serviced by the Victoria Harbour Ferry service from the Inner Harbour. www.fishermanswharfvictoria.com.
Festivals & Events: An exciting schedule of annual music and theatre festivals take place in Victoria throughout the year, including the Victoria Jazzfest International, the Shakespeare Festival, Victoria Rootsfest Music Festival, Symphony Splash, and the Victoria Fringe Festival. Downtown Victoria's entertainment scene also offers a year-round choice of music, dance, and drama, including performances by Victoria's own symphony, opera, theatre, and dance companies.
Charmaine L. Van Tine Notary Public
7159-B West Saanich Road Brentwood Bay Victoria BC V8M 1P7 workPhone: 250-652-4321homeFax: 250-652-0321workfaxcvantine@bc-notary.caINTERNETdvantine@bc-notary.caINTERNETVisit Website
Charmaine Van Tine was commissioned as a Notary Public in 1990, with extensive background in mortgage and land development, and real estate conveyance. Over the past two decades, Charmaine has assisted thousands of clients with their real estate and estate planning requirements. Charmaine's understanding and compassion to her client's needs have been well received, resulting in many clients returning for additional services.
British Columbia Notaries are unique legal advisors that are highly trained in the provision of numerous non-contentious services, including land law and all the important personal planning tools available to the people of our province. The more common services we provide include Real Estate Conveyancing (Buying, Selling, Refinancing), Mortgages, Manufactured Home Transfers and Mortgages, Executorships, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements, Statutory Declarations, Travel Documents, and Wills, Affidavits and Notarizations.
From our office in beautiful Brentwood Bay, we serve Brentwood Bay, Saanich, Saanichton, the Saanich Peninsula, Victoria, Sidney, Langford, Colwood, and the Southern Gulf Islands (Pender Island, Galiano Island, Mayne Island, and Salt Spring Island).
Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites
1234 Wharf Street Victoria BC V8W 3H9 postalPhone: 250-386-2211homeFax: 250-386-2622homefaxToll Free: 1-800-663-7472workreservations@victoriaregent.comINTERNETVisit Website
Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites is an exclusive downtown waterfront property offering luxury condominium styled penthouses and spacious suites that provide spectacular views overlooking Victoria's picturesque inner harbour and the adjacent marinas. The Victoria Regent is amongst the most beautiful hotels in Victoria BC. We are located directly on the water, overlooking the scenic inner harbour. Step onto your balcony, and a bustling harbour with its colourful boats lies before you. Our choice location allows easy exploration of downtown Victoria's shops, restaurants, theatres, museums and galleries. You will find that we provide unmatched luxury and service in perhaps the perfect downtown location.
Abbeymoore Manor Bed & Breakfast
1470 Rockland Avenue Victoria BC V8S 1W2 postalPhone: 250-370-1470homeToll Free: 1-888-801-1811workVisit Website
Gracious Edwardian Mansion (1912) in the historic Rockland district of Victoria sits among castles, gardens and tree lined streets, 5 minutes to US ferries and all attractions. Large Suites and bedrooms, private bathrooms, jetted tubs, antique furnishings, down comforters, and a full gourmet breakfast. Off-season weekly or monthly rates available.
Orca Spirit Adventures
Trip Departures: Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel – Marina Level 146 Kingston Street Victoria BC V8V 1V4 postalPhone: 250-383-8411homeFax: 250-383-4666homefaxToll Free: 1-888-672-6722workwhales@orcaspirit.comINTERNETVisit Website
Orca Spirit Adventures is Victoria's premier whale watching company, offering carbon-neutral tours led by captains and naturalists whose knowledge and passion for Vancouver Island's marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry.
April through October are the peak whale watching months and during this time we boast a greater than 95% success rate of spotting whales, including humpback whales, transient and resident orcas, minke, and gray whales! Other wildlife you may encounter include Dall's and harbour porpoises, harbour and elephant seals, otters, and marine birds such as cormorants and bald eagles.
Unlucky tour? Join us again using our WHALE GUARANTEE for a complimentary whale watching tour to bring your dreams of seeing these magnificent animals to life.
Choose between a covered vessel with onboard washrooms, complimentary hot drinks, marine naturalists, and hydrophones, and our 12-passenger zodiac vessels for the more wild at heart. The zodiac is perfect for thrill-seekers with its fast speed and open experience. For all guests we offer complimentary shuttle pick up from all hotels in downtown Victoria. All tours are three hours in length.
BEST WESTERN PLUS Inner Harbour
412 Quebec Street Victoria BC V8V 1W5 postalPhone: 250-384-5122homeFax: 250-388-5343workfaxToll Free: 1-888-383-2378workinfo@victoriabestwestern.comINTERNETVisit Website
This lovely hotel is perfectly situated in downtown Victoria's best location, at the beautiful Inner Harbour, just a short stroll from the city's best highlights, including the majestic Parliament Buildings, the award-winning Royal BC Museum, Beacon Hill Park, Fisherman's Wharf, the Conference Center, and major attractions, shops and restaurants. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Inner Harbour offers great value, and room rates include a delicious and complimentary full breakfast buffet for our hotel guests. Elegant rooms each have a private balcony, a separate eating area with fridge and microwave, free wi-fi, DVD player and more. Amenities include an outdoor pool (in season), indoor whirlpool, sauna, steam room, fitness area and guest laundry. Gated and underground parking is available.
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Complete coverage of the 85th annual Academy Awards
2013 Academy Awards: Bradley Cooper, Adele, Amy Adams and More React to Their Nominations
Nominations for the 85th annual award show have been announced--see what the stars are saying.
By Alyssa Toomey
Published Jan 10, 2013 at 11:52 AM | Updated at 3:37 PM PST on Feb 7, 2013
Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper
The Oscar creme de la creme have been chosen, and the reactions are rolling in.
Ahead of the Golden Globe Awards this Sunday, the 2013 Academy Award nominations have officially been announced, and the stars are graciously thanking the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for their nominations.
"Lincoln" led the way with 12 nominations this morning, followed by "Life of Pi" which came in a close second with 11 nods.
Complete list of nominations
The 2013 Oscar Nominees
From Adele to Amy Adams to director Ang Lee, Tinsel Town's top stars are in an awards-season tizzy, as they dream of taking home that precious gold statuette.
And although Bradley Cooper couldn't help but sound off on pal Ben Affleck's best actor snub, he was also more than grateful for his own nom for best actor in Silver Linings Playbook, sharing his awestruck reaction on the Today show this morning.
So, let's take a look at what the top stars are saying as we officially begin the countdown to movie's biggest night:
Golden Globes 2013: The Nominees Are...
Snubs and shockers
Bradley Cooper, Best Actor, "Silver Linings Playbook": "Seeing David O. get that nom...man I kinda lost it," the actor gushed on the "Today" show, before sharing how he discovered the news." It's like 4:30 in the morning and I'm puttering around the house, and I got my mom up and then my dog, and then we were watching it. So it was pretty by the book, waiting with bated breath."
Amy Adams, Best Supporting Actress, "The Master": "It is such an honor to receive this recognition from the Academy. Working with Paul Thomas Anderson was a unique and wonderful opportunity that I am so grateful for. I'd also like to send congratulations to the other nominees and to my costars Philip [Seymour Hoffman] and Joaquin [Phoenix]."
Harvey Weinstein: "I am blown away! I can't say thank you enough to the Academy for their support of our films. We have a tremendous group of actors and filmmakers who we had the pleasure of working with this year and I am so happy that their achievements are being recognized."
Adele, Best Original Song, "Skyfall": "Oh my god I feel like Meryl Streep!! Thank you x," the songbird posted on Twitter.
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Ang Lee, Achievement in Directing, "Life of Pi": "I am deeply honored and frankly a little overwhelmed by all of the nominations that 'Life of Pi' has received this morning. So many talented people gave everything they had to this film, both in front of and behind the camera, and to see all of them receive this kind of recognition is something I am incredibly grateful for."
Seth MacFarlane, Best Original Song, "Ted": "First an Oscar nomination, then I find a basically brand-new queen mattress on my drive home. This is an incredible day."
Tim Burton, Best Animated Feature Film, "Frankenweenie": "'Frankenweenie' is a very personal film for me. The idea of telling a feature-length version was in the back of my mind for many years. Stop motion was the perfect medium for this project, and one I've always loved for its expressiveness and dimensionality. I've worked with so many incredible artists: animators, cast members, set builders, and puppet makers, all who have helped bring this film to life one frame at a time. I'm so honored that the Academy has recognized this film as one of its nominees."
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Sam Fell &Chris Butler, Best Animated Feature Film, "ParaNorman": "We are overjoyed that our movie has been Oscar-nominated! We made it with the unending support of brilliant producers and an amazing crew at LAIKA, a unique and cutting-edge studio. On behalf of all of them, we are so proud that the enduring craft of stop-motion has been acknowledged by the Academy -- and that the individuality of Norman himself is being celebrated."
Jacqueline Durran, Achievement in Costume Design, "Anna Karenina": "I'm very excited! I'm also very pleased that other members of the 'Anna Karenina' gang were nominated since this film was a collaboration."
Seamus McGarvey, Achievement in Cinematography, "Anna Karenina": "The director of the film I'm currently working on just texted me. We had a $100 bet that I wouldn't get nominated, but he texted me that he's $100 richer! I'm over the moon!"
Check out who's in the running for the Directors Guild Awards
Sarah Greenwood &Katie Spencer, Best Production Design, "Anna Karenina": "Realizing our director Joe Wright's bold and unique vision for 'Anna Karenina' was a challenge, and ultimately a thrill. To have our work recognized by the AMPAS members is an honor, and a joy. We are proud to accept this nomination on behalf of what was a tremendous crew."
Dario Marianelli, Best Original Score, "Anna Karenina": "I am delighted to be nominated, and humbled by being in the company of composers whose work I have admired for so long. For the fourth time, director Joe Wright has inspired me and made sure that I would not miss any of the opportunities that his movie opened up for the music. I feel very grateful towards him."
Wes Anderson &Roman Coppola, Best Original Screenplay, "Moonrise Kingdom": "I was in the car with my family when we heard the news--everyone was so excited! It's a wonderful honor to be nominated among many great films and storytellers--Wes and I are thrilled."
Find out which films made the cut for the Writers Guild Awards
Kim Nguyen, Best Foreign Language Film, "War Witch": "This movie has been a truly amazing 10-year journey and we are honored to be included in such an outstanding list of filmmakers from around the world. I will always remember when Rachel Mwanza, after being the first African woman to ever win the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlinale, returned home to the Congolese streets of Kinshasa and was greeted by passionate chants and overwhelming pride. So, in the case of 'War Witch,' these recognitions do make a difference. They bring back pride to a nation that greatly needs it. I dearly thank the Academy Members for supporting this film, it is a great privilege and an honor."
John Kahrs, Best Animated Short Film, "Paperman": "It's beyond an honor to have 'Paperman' nominated for an Oscar. I can't thank everyone on the team enough for their passion and hard work in making this dream project a reality."
Rich Moore, Best Animated Feature Film, "Wreck-It Ralph": "To have the 'Wreck-It Ralph' team's passion and years of hard work acknowledged by the Academy is an honor like no other. We are so proud, so grateful - I can't wait to congratulate everyone in-person."
Mark Andrew, Best Animated Feature Film, "Brave": "We are incredibly honored by today's Academy Award nomination. 'Brave' has been an adventure from the beginning--starting with our research trips to Scotland, the crew embarked upon a journey that inspired us all and forever changed our fates. Thanks to the Academy from all of us here at Pixar."
2013 Oscars: Notable Nominees


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Cardinal- Special Edition
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American's decades-long rise from priesthood to membership in Catholicism's elite holy council: the College of Cardinals.
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Classic Family Movies - The Roy Rogers/Dale Evans Collection
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See Shirley Temple in her first color feature, The Little Princess (1939). DVD includes three of Shirley's early shorts: Dona's Dunking Donuts (1933), Merrily Yours (1933), and Pardon My Pups (1934).
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This popular 1950's Western series revolves around a recently widowed horse rancher named Jim Newton (Peter Graves) and his adopted son, Joey. Joey, his faithful horse Fury, and his fun-loving pals find wild adventures and delightful mischief around every corner. 17 classic episodes
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