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Gorilla Safari Adventures - Visit the Gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda & DR Congo
Looking to taking a gorilla safari adventure to Africa? Uganda, Rwanda or the Democratic Republic of Congo will offer you the best gorilla trekking experience. We are East Africa Expeditions, a local tour company based in Kampala, Uganda. We offer day trips and long Africa safaris that can be tailored to suit your needs.
Why take a Gorilla Safari in Africa?
Gorilla Safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo offer an excellent way to add some relaxing diversity to a Uganda or Rwanda safari or to add to a traveling experience while on your holiday through Africa. At East African Expeditions, we offer a variety of different options that offer different slants on the main gorilla visiting areas and the different gorilla tour duration from 2 Days right up to extended holiday depending on your budget and time constraints. All of the gorilla tours begin from either Kampala, Entebbe or even Kigali (for Uganda gorilla safari adventures) or Kigali (for Rwanda gorilla adventures) and from Kigali for the lowland and mountain gorilla safari adventures in Congo
Top Gorilla Trekking Safaris
Choosing any of these holiday packages that will provide you with wholesome gorilla experiences in Africa. We've hand-picked the best options for all inclusive tours to Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo. Here are some of the top Gorilla Safari packages we offer. Feel free to get in touch with our sales team through email@example.com
Uganda Gorilla Safaris
We have tried to bring together the most diverse collection of quality gorilla tours and safaris in Uganda. We offer great deals to help you see Uganda's major attractions the way you want to see them. Please view the gorilla tour list below or contact us for tailor made tours.
3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari
A 3 days safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, South western Uganda to track the endangered mountain gorillas. Read More
5 Days Fly-in Gorilla Safari
Visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, A UNESCO world heritage site with over 50% of the world's surviving Mountain Gorillas on this 5 day Fly-in Safari. Read More
4 Days Gorillas, Lake Mburo
This gorilla safari takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Lake Mburo National Park, a fascinating park for wildlife viewing. Read More
7 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour
Combine your gorilla safari to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with game viewing in Murchison Falls National Park and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park. Read More
4 Days Gorillas & Wildlife
Go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and enjoy game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park on this 4 Days Uganda Safari. Read More
10 Days Uganda Safari
Tour Uganda, the Pearl of Africa on this 10 Days Uganda Tour. Explore various national parks including Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Read More
Rwanda Gorilla Tours
We organise gorilla tours in Volcanoes National Park (PNV) in Rwanda. Our tours involve stays in the most unique eco-lodges at these parks. Below you'll find a carefully selected list of our most popular gorilla safaris that we offer.
1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour
Go on a day trip to the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. The trip takes you for mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Northern Rwanda. Read More
3 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek
A 3 Days safari to Volcanoes National Park, offers an opportunity to track the endangered mountains gorillas in Rwanda. Read More
5 Days Rwanda Gorillas
Combine your gorilla safari with a hike to Karisimbi Volcano and a tour of Kigali's sights and sounds on this tour. Read More
Congo Gorilla Trekking Safaris
We organise exclusive gorilla safaris to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Our safaris take you to Virunga National Park and Kahuzi Biega National Park, amazing national parks protecting gorillas in Africa.
3 Days Lowland Gorilla Trekking
A 3 Days Lowland Gorilla Safari to Kahuzi Biega National Park. This trip starts and ends in Kigali, Rwanda. Read More
3 Days Virunga Gorilla Trek
A 3 Days Gorilla Safari to the Virunga National Park, a world heritage site and the oldest National Park in Africa. Read More
4 Days Gorillas & Nyiragongo Hike
Visit the mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park and hike Nyiragongo, one of the active volcanoes in Africa. Read More
East African Expeditions
East African Expeditions is an inbound tour operator specializing in nature and adventure safari excursions in East Africa. The company, in operations since 2005, has been organizing tours and safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. We offer a great way to tour Uganda, DRC and Rwanda's other adventure destinations with our safari offers! Our tours are fully inclusive and are available all year round. Our tours include different adventures that are selected and incorporated into tour itineraries basing on your needs. Read more
Unbeatable Choices to Gorilla Travel in Africa!
East African Expeditions is dedicated to offering unbeatable choices to gorilla travel in Eastern Africa and that is why many have chosen us and traveled with us on our journeys. It should be noted that our gorilla trekking adventures can be arranged as group tours or bespoke itineraries.
- We offer the widest choices of gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and Congo
- Range of duration including short breaks, traditional 7 or 14 night holidays, popular 10 & 11 night breaks, long-stays from 3 weeks to 3 months
- The Luxury Experience – we conduct tours with overnight accommodation in exclusive luxurious hotels and safari lodges. You can decide to take a charter flight to some gorilla destinations or choose to take private holidays in Uganda, Rwanda or Congo.
- The best hotels – whether you take a budget option or a luxury trip, we have something for everyone. Our tours include overnight accommodation in the best safari lodges and hotels that are all visited regularly by our staff
- Specialist tours – We offer special interest safaris that include bird watching, fishing, bush and river excursions, Eco tours, white water rafting, game viewing and all adventure safaris you can dream of
- Group discounts from 1 free place for 6PAX booking at the same time!


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So, I'm not a programmer, though I've been writing code all of my life. As is my habit, I attempt to contact well know experts in almost any domain I find of interest, and interestingly, I get a lot of meetings, which I value a great deal.
So, here's the deal -- a meeting has been set for me to meet a very well known programmer and I would like advice on how to make the most of it. They've written a number of books, some of which I've read, but nothing strikes me as a point of conversion; meaning they know I'm not a real programmer, though I am very interested in talking to them about their advice for becoming a programmer.
Should I attempt to have a potential coding topic, set of code to review, etc -- or just show up and get general advice?

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Our first Astronomy Open Night of 2010 on Saturday 20th February was a success with about 200 people attending.
Despite some cloud there were clear spells and those attending were able to see a range of objects through the telescopes.
The main field was very busy with the longest queues at the two big scopes.
Our second Open Night on 20th March 2010 had high winds, low cloud and rain. Added to the mix was a smoke plume covering half the sky form a nearby refinery that had not light its cat cracker properly.
A few optimistic visitors turned up, but apart from one or two very brief glimpses of the Moon, we called time early as the weather was not set to improved and indeed didn't.
Our third Open Night on 16th October 2010 was a great success with around 500 people attending. It was a lovely clear night with only a few patches of light cloud towards the end of the evening. Fine views were had of the Moon, Jupiter, the Ring Nebula, double stars and galaxies.
Don't just take our word for it, have a look at this blog Gateway 97.8. Check out the entries for 18th and 22nd October 2010
Our last open night of 2010 which was on 13th November was abandoned due to thick cloud cover. Despite this we had a few members of the public who came along and we had a quick chat with them.


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Encrypting video and voice via VPN
Is there any way to encrypt video and voice between two PCs over the Internet using NetMeeting behind firewalls? The two PCs will be using only Webcams. I was thinking maybe IPsec -- what do you think?
A site-to-site VPN would be a good way to do this. The VPN gateways would establish an IPsec tunnel between the private networks at each site and then the video/voice traffic could be routed through the tunnel. As long as you have sufficient bandwidth and don't introduce significant latency into the connection when you encrypt the traffic, the connection should be fine. A good VPN gateway will only add 1 or 2ms of delay for encryption and encapsulation.
On the network side, I've seen many companies do voice and video using their own VPN over IP network services from carriers like AT&T, WorldCom, Sprint and Qwest. These private IP networks have so much extra capacity right now (what some have called a fiber glut) that video and voice performance is outstanding, even without special QoS systems. In fact, if you simply purchase basic Internet services from the same carrier at each location, your traffic will stay on the carrier's private IP network the whole time. So you get all the benefits of a high-performance private network without the cost of service level agreements and special services.
Finally, new VPN gateways can further encapsulate IPsec packets inside TCP or UDP packets. This allows firewall traversal at either end without problems, so you can set up your VPN gateways without changing out your firewall or getting new publicly routable addresses from your ISP. The one caveat I need to throw in here is regarding network address translation (NAT). Some collaboration software and voice/video software requires each participant to have a publicly routable address that is not NAT'ed because the protocol uses the address at the application level. If your conferencing or video software requires this, you may need to make adjustments to your network to accommodate it.
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Manufactured in 18 carat white gold this is one of our largest Baguette Cut Diamond half eternity rings. It is Channel-set with fourteen sparkling Baguette cut Diamonds. The G/H SI quality Diamonds spread a 1.00 carats. A real head turner it will make such a precious gift on your anniversary or to seal your love on your special day. It is available in a variety of metals and Diamond weights. Please take a look at our full range you will not be disappointed and are sure to find your dream ring. The ring will come in a Northumberland Goldsmiths presentation box.
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Top Tips for Improving Presentation Skills & Public Speaking for Final Exams
At some point in your life as a university student you will have to give a presentation. In fact, public speaking skills will come in handy even after college when you enter the workforce. Nowadays, communication skills are the key to success. It's important to learn how to develop presentation skills. And for non-native English speakers, school and professional presentations can be really difficult.
By learning about the different ways to improve your presentation skills, you'll be able to more effectively express yourself. A lot of anxiety and worry about public speaking for people we work with is usually caused by two issues.
First, education in anglophone countries puts much more emphasis becoming proficient in public speaking, debate and communication skills in general than in many other countries. Many non-native English speakers often feel intimidated by their native-speaker peers and falsely assume that they are brilliant geniuses who were born with a natural talent for the arts of rhetoric; however, it's really because of many years of training.
Don't let this discourage you from learning how to develop presentation skills.
Second, the level of English proficiency, of course, can be a great barrier to feeling comfortable and even feeling yourself. It's natural to feel vulnerable when giving a presentation, whether you're a native or non-native speaker.
We decided to put together a number of presentation and public speaking tips that will help you improve your communication skills, so you can confidently deliver your next great speech.
We think that by following these tips on presentation skills, you will not only become a better student but also be prepared for a successful career.
Below, you'll find tips on how to develop your presentation skills and plenty of tips. If you've graduated university and have started your career, then these will also help you impress your colleagues at your next meeting.
Regardless of whether you're in school or working, make sure to practice!
Presentation Preparation
If you're delivering a report to your class or to a roomful of colleagues, preparation matters. By preparing both your presentation and your notes beforehand, you'll be more likely to communicate your main points and connect with your audience. Create a powerpoint with visual cues on each slide to remind yourself about the topic you'd like to cover. This will help you memorize your presentation without boring your audience by reading directly from your slides.
It's important to not only think about how you'll structure your information to get your point across, but also think about the audience.
What time of day is it? How long is the presentation you'll be giving? And who will be in the room? Tailor your presentation around those three questions to create an engaging presentation.
Public Speaking Skills Tips for Your Presentation
In order to deliver a great speech, preparation can go a long way. By creating and reviewing your presentation well beforehand, you'll be able to work out initial kinks to create a smoother experience for the audience. To really excel at your presentation, below you'll find a few additional tips for structuring your speech and presentation:
Create a presentation for your specific audience.
What are my main points? What do I want them to remember/learn?
How much time do I have?
Can I use visual aids? If yes, how can I sue them effectively?
Introduction: Greet your audience. Say what the presentation is about/what the objectives are. Here you need to catch your audience's attention. Maybe use an anecdote. Present a problem they would like to have solved. Make a provocative statement.
Main part of your presentation: Now you need to outline your argument and develop a story. Limit the amount of main points you want to make. Don't overdo it. Information overload can lead to your audience losing interest.
Shake it up a bit with variety and graphics.
Conclusion: Sum up your main points briefly.
Answer questions.
Thank the audience.
Leave on a high note. Give them the solution to the problem they want to see solved. Make a strong and positive statement.
Simple Tips for Improved Presentation Skills and Public Speaking
If you need to quickly learn how to improve your public speaking presentation skills, then there are a few tools you can use to feel more comfortable and connect with your audience. Below, you'll find reminders and questions that are effective for presenting and communicating any topic.
Greet your audience with a smile — everyone loves a presented in a good mood.
Enunciate clearly and confidently. Don't speak too quickly ever. Practice the pronunciation of your speech beforehand and avoid words you are not comfortable with. Ask if the people in the back can hear you.
When you practice your speech, think about how you would judge a public speaker:
Did they use their hands too much or too little?
How did they use eye contact with the audience?
Did they move around? What impression did that leave with the audience?
Did they appear confident?
Was their voice too loud/quiet?
Did they speak too slowly/fast?
Was their variety in their voice or did they sound too monotonous?
Was the speech well-structured?
Did it have an introduction and conclusion?
Was the speaker well-prepared?
Did they use visual aids successfully?
Was the language too simple or too complex?
Was the speech/presentation interesting?
Did the speaker just read from their notes?
To emphasize your main points, use silence. Pause before you say something very important. Your audience will not only be better able to absorb the information presented but you will also come across as a much more confident speaker.
Move around and use your hands looking at different parts of the audience. Don't gesture too much, just to drive home a point or to express yourself.
You could even involve your audience by asking them questions.
Don't read from your notes. This is one of those key presentation skills.
Use a little humor. Even better use anecdotes. Everyone loves to hear a story that doesn't connect at first, but ends up helping their understanding.
Practice your speech at home in front of a mirror. Pay attention to your body language and pronunciation. Use intonation and pitch. Don't sound monotonous. (this is especially important for non-native English speakers of Asian languages.)
You'll be nervous. That's just how it is. Make peace with it and use your nervousness to energize you. Take a few deep and slow breaths to calm yourself down. Take your mistakes with a sense of humor. Don't be too apologetic.
Use variety to your advantage. Break your speech up into different segments.
By studying these tips and practicing your public speaking and presentation skills, you'll not only improve your career prospects but also your English. Becoming a great public speaker is not rocket science. You can do it!
Don't forget to practice your verbal presentation skills with family and friends!


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If you're coming to Bali and would like inside information and expert help planning your trip, we're here for you. Bali can be a difficult place to navigate. With an astounding menu of options to suit any budget, you may find yourself lost in the choices and unnecessarily stuck in traffic. Our extensive knowledge of the island, including travel times between destinations, restaurant and hotel recommendations, surf instructors, professional drivers, secluded beaches and waterfalls and much more will save you countless hours of research and headache once you're in Bali. We'll help you organize your days to move at the speed you want and get it all in.
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Born during a foal watch shift change, Sly lives up to his name. As soon as he sensed my presence in the pasture, he hide behind his Mama and these ridiculously adorable moments unfolded! - Tracey Buyce
- Mini Canvases are 8x8 or 16x16 inches large by 1.5 inches deep
- Images wrap around the edge of the Canvas for beautiful viewing from every angle
- The back of each mini canvas is hand-signed by Tracey Buyce
- Mini Canvases are professionally printed using the highest quality materials and include: black paper backing and sawtooth hanging hardware
- Custom sizes, prints and frames are available upon request
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Oo-la-la You've Grown: Renault Megane Review
by Sue Baker
The new Megane is a bit bigger and a lot smarter than its predecessor, with a tablet-size screen on the dash.
According to Renault's design chief Laurens van den Acker, "Renault can produce cars with a Latin skin and a German heart". Is he right? Well, you can be the judge of the aesthetics, but that has clearly been the aim with the new Megane. This is the fourth generation of a car that is central to the French company's range and has been around since 1995.
Remember the predecessors? The first Megane, which stayed on sale until 2002, was known for its 'bird-beak' front grille. The second, which ran from 2002 to 2009, was voted European Car of the Year and was the first small family car to achieve a five-star rating in Euro NCAP crash tests. It was also notable for its rounded rump, prompting the memorable 'Shakin' that Ass' TV commercials.
Then along came the third generation Megane, with a fresh face and softer body lines, but a bit less character than its predecessor. It shed that distinctive rumpy rear end, but had improved build quality and has been a strong seller, including a spell among the top five best-selling cars in Europe.
Top model
So here's the brand new fourth generation Megane, which has grown a little bigger all round and had a bit more room shoehorned into the cabin. Its body is 64 mm longer, six mm wider and 24 mm lower than the previous model, with a wheelbase that has been stretched by an extra 28 mm. It has a similar understructure to the Renault Kadjar.
There's a touch more elbow room inside, and enough space for six-footers front and back. The boot is 384 litres, which is just a bit bigger than either a VW Golf at 380 litres or Vauxhall Astra (370 litres), and quite a lot more than a Ford Focus (316 litres). With rear seats folded, the Megane's 1,247 litres of total carrying capacity is only topped by the Golf at 1,270 litres.
Our test car is the version that's expected to be the top seller in the UK: the 1.5-litre turbodiesel dCi 110. It's in mid-range Dynamique S Nav trim, and comes equipped with a multimedia touchscreen and TomTom satnav. It's very intuitive but happily doesn't have the handicap some cars now have of forcing you to operate everything via the screen. Temperature and airflow controls, and the rear screen heater have quick access via a row of switches below the screen.
Driving calibre upgraded
The first thing you notice when you get behind the wheel is that the Megane's driving calibre has taken a step up from its predecessor. It has more poise and a friendly feel that makes it more enjoyable to drive than the model it has replaced. There's still room for further improvement. The steering isn't quite as pert and involving as it could be, and there's some road noise to contend with, but as a family all-rounder, it's very agreeable company.
It has well contoured and supportive seats that are very comfortable over a distance, and the suspension is quite cushioning too, although its relatively soft damping means that there can be a bit of bounce over coarser surfaces and some lean on the bends.
The overall feel is a car that is set up to prioritise family comfort. It has a classier cabin, and is more involving to drive than before, but is still not quite a match for a Focus or Golf for sheer poise and precision. It's worth going for a version that lets you select a Sport driving mode, to perk up the responses.
Totting it up
How much is a new Megane? Prices start from £16,600, and there 25 versions in the range to choose between, spread across four engines and six trim levels. Our test car, a diesel in mid-range trim, has an on-the-road price at just over £20,000. That is swelled by a few options, such as metallic paint and full LED headlights, that bring the final price to a whisker below £23k.
That buys a handsome, very comfortable and well-equipped family hatchback that isn't at the top of the class for driving calibre, but has certainly moved closer. Latin skin and German heart? Not quite, but heading that way.
Renault Megane Stats Review
Model tested: Dynamique S Nav dCi 110
Top speed: 116 mph
0-62 mph: 11.3 secs
Economy: 76.4 mpg
CO2: 96 g/km
Price: £20,400
Images: Sue Baker
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Our Lifestyle Newborn Sessions are for parents seeking timeless family keepsakes of welcoming their newborn baby. We focus on tiny details, sweet expressions, and the beautiful bond with family. In these laid back sessions, newborn baby is comfortably swaddled and can be awake or asleep. Newborns are best photographed within the first two weeks of birth.
In our experience, a naked newborn photographs best. Newborn clothing rarely fits their little bodes, Babies seem to get swallowed up by clothes. Besides, the goal of this session is to remember those tiny little features!
Props: We have a selection of props we will bring for you to choose from. We have a large selection of baskets, blankets, hats, headbands and a few costumes. However we love it when clients incorporate some of their personalities into a shoot. Receiving blankets, handmade gifts, special mementos or classic stuffed animals and toys are always welcome.
Feeding: We will likely be taking one or two long breaks for feedings and changing. We suggest you have supplies on hand such as extra bottles, formula, burp clothes and pacifiers.
Relax: We know how challenging having a newborn is. Once we arrive we typically take it from there. Relaxed parents have more fun and your baby will respond to that energy. Our goal is to focus on capturing a series of portraits of your newborn baby alone. We also want to include parents and siblings too. Typically the day of a session we will do the newborn first then incorporate family towards the end of the session.


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The Struggle is Real: Confessions of a Single Mother
Confessions of a single mother is a compilation of 14 women sharing their authentic testimonies of their struggles of being single mothers. For some of the women this is still their current situation and some are now married and have been divinely delivered from the aforementioned.
As mothers coming from diverse cultural backgrounds and different ages this book is a handbook for woman all over the world. These women touch on the trials and tribulations that they faced through their day-to-day journey with their children; with the intent to give their readers some coping mechanisms they can use to help them overcome some of their hardships.
We sincerely want all women to know that they can rise above any adversaries by unlocking their full potential in the process, and to know their self-worth because greatness is already in them! These heartfelt stories are not sugar coated as their children would like, but rather raw not being the authors' preference of meat otherwise being their motto "The Struggle is Real."
If you know where you are going but lack the courage, confidence or faith to get there, then this book is for you! If you are a single mother, struggling to get by day-to-day, or stuck in a relationship without commitment, then this book is for you!
No matter your situation this book will uplift and help you improve and elevate your life and mindset.


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The Role of Motivational Speakers
Professional Motivational Speakers play a crucial role of molding talents and encouraging hard work. Basically, they are individuals who specialize in making speeches intended to motivate and inspire a certain audience. Several companies and other business entities employ motivational speakers to communicate the possible strategy set for the company in the most accurate manner and clarity, and this helps the employees to look into the future in a much lighter and positive note and also encourages them to move forward together as a team. Motivational speakers however might not be different from inspiration speakers, and as a result, there are a number of individuals who partake the two tasks at a go.
However, it could be problematic for individuals who could be in dire need of Professional Motivational Speaker as they might not have an idea on where to best find them. As a result, Speaker Match came up with an online search for speakers, trainers and also other subject experts to help you trace your desired individual with much ease and faster. The free online search system also gives you an opportunity to manage every response you get. The services are the best for event planners and organizers, as they need not to spend much in pursuit of getting a motivational speaker for the event at hand.
Speaker Match will only require you to post your request immediately the need arises in the form of a simple template. There are no chances to clogged mails and voice mails as all of their communications take place over their website. You will be given a chance to have a look at the photographs and profiles of speakers after which you will be required to complete the speaker application process, once you are satisfied with the speaker of choice.
However, some organizations might not be in a position to pay for motivational speaker and other keynote speakers. This should therefore not be a point to worry as Speaker Match will give you an opportunity to access part time and emerging speakers who will equally motivate, inspire, captivate and also entertain your audience. They will meet all sorts of your needs as they are reliable.


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Lincoln has given the world its first look at the elegant new 2013 Lincoln MKZ hybrid car at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The vehicle is the first new model to be born out of the American brand's reinvention, and Inhabitat was on the scene to check it out firsthand. The beautiful midsize sedan represents the future of Lincoln in both style and substance, and its hybrid technology ensures that that future is a greener one.
The Lincoln brand has been without an independent design studio, relying on Ford to design their vehicles up until this new MKZ. It's the first step towards relaunching Lincoln and its new styling direction, one that is fully devoted to Lincoln. "We call it elegant simplicity," said Max Wolff, Lincoln Design director. "We wanted the new MKZ to be inviting and approachable. We moved away from traditional luxury cues and complex designs. We came up with something warm that is rich, yet still intentionally restrained."
The 2013 Lincoln MKZ was originally previewed at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show with the MKZ concept and the final production model does not stray to far from the concept's design. The 2013 MKZ's design is dominated by a sweeping roofline. It's steeply raked windshield and lengthened backlight make it look sleeker than the outgoing MKZ and 10 percent more aerodynamic. The 2013 MKZ also gets classic Lincoln design elements like a modern interpretation of the slight-wing grille that was first seen on the 1938 Lincoln-Zephyr.
Lincoln is going to offer the 2013 MKZ with three different powertrains, with the most fuel-efficient model being the MKZ Hybrid. The MKZ Hybrid will be powered by a next-generation 2.0L four-cylinder hybrid powertrain that packs a combined 188 horsepower. Lincoln expects the 2013 MKZ Hybrid to continue to hold onto the title of North America's most fuel-efficient premium sedan with a rating of 41 city mpg, 36 highway mpg. The automaker will also offer a non-hybrid 2.0L four-cylinder with 240 horsepower that is up to 20 percent more fuel-efficient than the current MKZ and a 3.7L V6 that is five percent more efficient.
In addition to the more stylish exterior and fuel efficient powertrains, the 2013 MKZ also gets a cool 15.2 square-foot glass retractable panoramic roof that is a new signature for Lincoln. The 2013 MKZ will also have the Lincoln Drive Control system standard, which automatically adjusts the performance of the Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) adjustable suspension, electric power-assisted steering (EPAS), engine, transmission, Active Noise Control (ANC), traction control and stability control systems.


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Each of us is different in our tolerance of warmth or chill. If you've ever been in a doctor's waiting room, there is often an equal number of patients waiting who are a little warm as those who wished they had brought a sweater. Our responsibility is not to be your home referee of what's too hot or what's too cool. Around 80 degrees seems to be accommodating most folks, but when the humidity is high, the water content in the air makes their cool air feel like it's not cool enough. This causes us to press the DOWN button to 78. Of course, after an hour, the air-water content is removed and now comes the "It's Cold In Here!" from someone.
Muccia Heating, Plumbing, and Air Conditioning Service is a locally based New Jersey service business provides a broad range of services to help keep your business or home cool, efficient and ventilated to deliver fresh air. We operate under NJ Master Plumber number 6383.
When it comes to central air conditioning systems, we do it all. Our professionally trained technicians can work on a wide variety of different manufacturers' systems and are capable of quickly finding issues and implementing repairs in a fast and affordable manner.
Of special note are the what are called splitters. This essentially puts the air compressor on the outside of the home, and an airbox that handles automated temperature, fan speed and on and off times independently. Muccia Air Conditioning and Plumbing are one of the few contractors who is certified on Mitsubishi and other popular brands of split systems. Note: We do not service appliances such as window air conditioners or portable air conditioners.
Air conditioners work by removing heat from the warm air in your buildings/homes and replacing it with cool air until the thermostat reaches the desired temperature. Freon provides cooling by:
HVAC units also help clean the air inside your facility by filtering the air of dust, pollen, mold spores and other allergens. Air conditioners also function as dehumidifiers as they take excess water vapor from the air and use it to help cool the unit.
Some signs are obvious, like a catastrophic failure or walking into a steaming hot home or office. Other signs, however, might be more subtle, drips from a special pan that notifies you of a potential line issue. Addressing problems early can save you hundreds or even thousands in costly repairs needed from letting it degrade further.
Don't rely on a detectable odor. Look for frost-like buildup on the copper lines around the HVAC unit. Check to see if the HVAC unit is blowing warm air. Over time, without an annual inspection, a little freon gas may leak from rubber seals and gaskets that may be exposed to extreme hot and cold. It usually presents itself with a barely noticeable change in what felt cool at 80 now needs a setting of 78. The remaining freon gas must be pumped more quickly in order to maintain the desired coolness level.
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Anything but Love (review)
Billie Golden hails from Queens, New York, a singer of old standards in a dive where the bartender runs the noisy blender during her songs and the patrons are all 185 years old. But she dreams of serenading a more glamorous time, when elegant waiters served martinis and handsome young men lit the cigarettes — clipped into cigarette holders, of course — for alluring young women. Isabel Rose (Forrest Gump) cowrote (with director Robert Cary) and stars in this fluffy, fantastical little film that, when it sticks to Billie's struggle to follow her bliss, succeeds on its own small terms. But when it veers into a different kind of standard — the run-
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Glass Dip Penned: Six at Random/
I am always looking for an excuse to "fiddle" with my Fountain Pen database. This afternoon I was playing around with the random function in Filemaker looking to see if I can add a bit more variety to my pen/nib/ink selection algorithms. In the end I didn't make any change but instead used the code I had created to select random inks from my collection. It was selecting some very interesting inks that I hadn't seen for quite a while. (inks are taking two years between uses at the moment).
So I set the script to select six and these are what resulted. I dragged out my trusty dip pen and scribbled their names on Tomoe River paper.
I designed my lightbox for only one ink bottle at a time so its a bit cramped for all six.
Noodler's scored three of the six spots, with the shade-rific Apache Sunset, the Eternal/Bulletproof/forge-proof Hunter Green and the very long named Whaleman's Sepia. Montblanc gets one entry with their very nice twilight blue - Blue Hour, Sailor's take on racing green is there with Epinard, and finally Organics Studio's ode to Walt Whitman's famous poem Leaves of green - to say it is a dark green is false in my humble opinion.
A side effect of the dip pen is that the writing tends to be very wet (dark) at the start, levels out and then tapers off as the ink is used. Sometimes I turn the pen so you will see a darker patch mid-scribble.


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I love any excuse to wear pink together ! This faux leather moto from Simply Be is in the perfect hue to be combed with just about any color. Since the outfit has so many things going on I decided to pair with a pair of faux suede nude booties.
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Submitted by jerryterrizo1014 • July 11, 2013 jerryterrizo1013.hpage.com
What more can we expect from advanced technology than Insulating Glass? This is another jump in the technology of glass. The insulating glass is nothing but a pane coated with metal insulator. It may sound quite simple, but in reality its advancement is hugely appreciable. One of the biggest advantages is that it can keep your room quite warm in the cold day. Yes, when the sunrays passes through it, this advance glass panes capture the heat and keep the room warm. This is the gift of super modern technology of glass.
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Ram Kumar lives a wealthy lifestyle in Calcutta with his brother, Prashant and Parvati, his sister-in-law. Since his school-days he had befriended a young orphan named Laxman, who also lives with them. Years later, Ram and Laxman have grown up, and Laxman has joined the Calcutta Police Force. Impressed with Laxman's dedication and diligence, the Police Commissioner assigns him to investigate, dismantle, and arrest an underworld don called Cobra and his gang. Laxman's investigation leads him to the culprit, but before he could take any action, he is killed. Ram swears to avenge Laxmans death, and sets forth to seek Cobra. Prashant attempts to convince Ram to give this up and leave it to the police, but Ram refuses, and ends up moving out of the house. Then Ram finds out who the culprits are - none other than the Cobra gang - and sets out to avenge Laxman's death. On doing so, the gang retaliates, and Parvati is killed. It is then Ram finds out that the man called Cobra may be Prashant himself, but the question remains why would Prashant have Laxman and Parvati killed? Is he, in fact, Cobra, and if not then who is it.
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Come and join us on The Big Borders Dog Walk on Sunday 25th June at 11am. This year we will be walking out from the centre in Earlston with the option of two walks. The big walk will take around 2-3 hours and the shorter walk will take around 45mins.
If you would like more information then contact the centre on 01896 849090
or email email@example.com for your sponsor form.
If you can't make it to our Big Borders Dog Walk why not sponsor the dogs currently in our care instead?
All the dogs in our care will either be doing the big walk or the smaller walk depending on how fit they are.
We have set a target of £500 for our dogs and we would love to reach that before the day itself.
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Stainland Road, Stainland, Halifax, HX4 9HU
01422 374863
Who are we?
Mrs linda furness
Term of office: 27th January 2019 - 26th January 2023
I have lived in Stainland since 1970. During this time I have always had a strong community involvement. I am married to John and we have five children all who have attended Bowling Green. My professional background is in office administration. I work part time with my husband at our engineering company in Brighouse.
I have been a governor at Bowling Green for over thirty years. During this time I have gained a wide experience in governance. Things change rapidly in education and I try to keep up to date by attending training where ever possible. I am also a governor at The Brooksbank School.
Mr rob aitchison (Co-Chair OF GOVERNORS AND co-opted)
Term of office: 23rd September 2016 - 22nd September 2020
I live in Sowood with my wife Sarah and two children Martha and Ned. Martha currently attends Bowling Green. I'm pleased to be supporting the school in the role of governor – I can already see lots to be proud of and I'm excited about the potential of the school.
I look forward to contributing some of the skills and experience gained working as an operations director at Calderdale and Huddersfield Hospital Trust.
Mr Jonathan ring (VICE chair of governors)
Term of office: 23rd September 2016 - 22nd September 2020
I have lived in Stainland for over a decade and married to Emily. We have 3 children who have all attended Bowling Green. I work as a General Practitioner in Huddersfield.
Mr paul miller (co-opted)
Term of office: 13th November 2017 - 12th November 2021
Miss hannah bianchi (staff)
Term of office: 12th March 2019 - 11th March 2023
MRS patricia Stuart
(CO-CHAIR OF GOVERNORS, local authority and safeguarding governor)
Term of office: 11th May 2017 - 10th May 2021
Mrs Charlotte scott (co-opted)
Term of office: 20th April 2017 - 19th April 2021
Mrs Laura Wood
The Role of the Governing Body
The governing body in school are to carry out their functions with the aim of taking a largely strategic role in the running of the school and its improvement. This includes setting up a strategic framework for the school, setting its aims and objectives, setting policies and targets for achieving the objectives, reviewing progress and reviewing the strategic framework in light of progress made.
The governing body should act as a 'critical friend' to the Headteacher and staff by providing advice and support as well as challenge.
The School Governance (constitution) (England) Regulations 2012
The regulations on reconstitution, which came into force in September 2012, provide for Governing Bodies to change their makeup as follows:
A minimum of seven governors, comprising
We have two sub-committees, having condensed down from the previous four, based on an extensive skills audit to make use of our members' knowledge and fields of expertise. These committees meet between Full Governing Body meetings and discuss relevant issues, policies and strategic decisions to be made.
The Standards and Effectiveness committee deals with all things to do with school improvement, teaching and learning and achievement of pupils.
Our Resources committee looks at everything else - from finance to health and safety and staff pay and conditions.
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Five colourful flowers for March sowing.
March is one of the most rewarding months in the garden, which means I have been busy, at home sowing colourful flowers. In my post today I am going to suggest to you, 5 colourful flower varieties that you can grow yourself from seed this month at home. Below are five colourful flowers for March sowing.
Looking back through my notes from last year, I just cannot believe how many different types of flowers I grew. I prefer to grow cut flowers to use for projects. You can grow cut flowers too by taking inspiration from the dazzling varieties recommended in this article. Sweet peas will provide trailing plants and aromatic flowers month after month whilst Begonias will give a vision of a full, luxurious plant. Both plants are easy to grow from a seedling.
Sweetpea seeds are small round hardy balls which will benefit from being soaked in water overnight before sowing. They are happiest living indoors during the colder months. This will enable them to grow and prevent them from getting leggy. I adore sweet peas and grow them myself. This year I have been booked to style a wedding with sweet peas. I am growing some new seeds at present and purchased them from Seedlynx. Seedlynx specializes in sweetpea seeds.
Check out my post here for ideas on styling a sweetpea flower wedding …
I will be growing a colourful pallet of Begonia Flowers this February from seed. These beauties may even inspire me to start up my monthly newsletters. The Begonia is a little expensive but produces a stunning flower. Begonia tubers can be purchased online or from a local flower nursery. Champagne is a really nice colour.
Snap Dragon
Snapdragon, otherwise known as Antirrhinum come in an assortment of colours. The antirrhinum can grow up to 36 inches tall. Sow seedlings in March for colourful blossoms. Snapdragons have a special place in my heart as they were one of my Mums favourite flowers to grow. Last year I grew yellow ones from seedling, so bright and fragrant.
Another favourite flower of mine. Dahlias are often quicker and easier to grow from tubers but they are an excellent colourful investment for the garden. Keep them dry and warm over the winter and plant in March for a dashing show in the late summer. Pom Pom Dahlia are shown in my main image but there are dozens of varieties to choose from.
And Finally….
A real tongue twister here but the crazy daisy variety is my absolute favourite to watch grow. Crazy Daisy is bright, vibrant and fun. Chrysanthemum is easy to come by and will be found in all garden centres.
I hope you are inspired to choose at least one of my suggestions to grow. Watching a seedling transform upon a bright window ledge in the kitchen is always a rewarding way to start your day.


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A Bookworm's Diary is hosting a giveaway for Joy is the Greatest Gift.
It is that kind of innocent joy that Focus Friends, a Colorado-based company created by 2 Moms, seeks to spread and inspire with their new line of quality books and products for young children, ages 2 to 9, based on unique characters they call Focus Friends. Each Focus Friend character possesses the essence of a special gift or trait and shows children how to apply that quality to their lives.
Come check out the review and try for a chance to win a copy of Joy is the Greatest Gift for one lucky winner. Deadline - Midnight CST on July 31, 2008.
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From WaterWiki.net
Terms & Synonyms
Official WHO Definition
Water contained beneath the surface in rocks and soil and that accumulates underground in aquifers (Schmoll et al. 2006). The water contained in interconnected pores located (1) below the water table in an unconfined aquifer or (2) in a confined aquifer (Symons et al. 2000).
Other Definitions
Interpretations and Explanations
Definition / Description
Groundwater is a body of water stored in the underground.
Groundwater can be static ("fossil") as a result of water accumulation in the long past. Usually, however, the groundwater is dynamic. and it flows through an aquifer, or aquifer system, subject to recharge while at the downstream end it discharges into an open water body like a river, a lake, a wetland or the sea. (See also Aquifer types).
Static groundwater reservoirs can be found under large deserts like the Sahara. Exploitation of static groundwater leads to depletion (mining) of the resource.
Dynamic groundwater is usually exploited with wells for irrigation, industry and households. There may be a competition for groundwater.
Environmental impacts
The competition for groundwater often leads to over-exploitation of the aquifer whereby its water level drops and the water resource gets out of the reach of the poor and remains available only to those who have enough capital to sink very deep wells.
When over-exploited, the discharge at the downstream end of the aquifer reduces considerably affecting negatively the downstream water users as well as the ecology. Further, serious land subsidence may occur.
In irrigation projects in (semi)arid regions where groundwater is used abundantly, the groundwater tends to get more salty over time due to the continuous evaporation by which the salt concentration increases slowly but steadily.
In industrial areas and in agricultural lands with ample use of fertilizers and biocides the groundwater can become seriously polluted owing of the infiltration and percolation of contaminated water.
Ideally, the water balance and quality of aquifers is carefully monitored and assessed, and the user rights are determined based on this assessment as well as on socio-political-legal conditions. The establishment of a groundwater flow model can be helpful in this respect.
Unfortunately, proper groundwater management is still in its infancy even in developed countries.
Schmoll, O., Howard, G., Chilton, J., and Chorus, I., eds. 2006. Protecting Groundwater for Health: Managing the Quality of Drinking-water sources.
WHO and IWA, London and Seattle. Symons, J.M., Bradley, L.C. Jr. and Cleveland, T.C. (2000) The Drinking Water Dictionary. American Water Works Association
WHO (2004) Guidelines for drinking-water quality, 3rd ed
WHO Lexicon page (translations and examples)
See also
Internal links:
- Groundwater Resources Sustainability Indicators
- Groundwater table
- Soil hydrology
- Watertable control
- International Groundwater Resources Assessment Centre (IGRAC)
External Resources
A paper on Groundwater management
Chapter 2 on "Groundwater investigations" in the ILRI publication 16 on "Drainage Principles and Applications"
Software on groundwater drainage
Free download of spatial-agro-hydro-salinity groundwater model (SahysMod) and and explanatory paper


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Book Buzz: Kennedy's 'Camelot,' Paula Broadwell's Petraeus bio
Here's a look at what's buzzing in the book world:
Kennedy's 'Camelot': Biographer Kitty Kelley's new book, Capturing Camelot, is a "historical keepsake" showcasing many unseen photos of the Kennedy family taken by White House photographer Stanley Tretick.
4-star reviews: USA TODAY's Jocelyn McClurg writes that Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver "comes blazing across the page in a burst of outsized personality that will have you hooked from the first paragraph." And Alice Munro's Dear Life "exquisitely calibrated collection of stories celebrates the essence of existence, no matter how mundane," writes Claudia Puig.
Fogerty memoir: Former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty is writing a memoir, due out in 2014.
New Wouk:The New York Timesprofiles 97-year-old Herman Wouk. Wouk's newest novel, The Lawgiver, tells a comedic story using "letters, text messages, memos, Variety articles, e-mails and Skype transcripts," about people making a movie about Moses.
All In: They say that all publicity is good publicity, right? The Los Angeles Times tracks how sales of Paula Broadwell's biography of former CIA director David Petraeus, All In, have been rapidly rising.
Amazon's top 10: Amazon has revealed its list of the Best Books of 2012. Did your favorite make the cut?


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Never underestimate the ingenuity and determination of the British sports car industry. Or its desire to boldly go where many have gone before, only to end up burned or broke. Sometimes, though, it works. At BAC, the Briggs brothers' Mono is as single-minded and stimulating as it sounds. And now another feisty little start-up, Zenos, backed and run by former Lotus and Caterham personnel, is pursuing an equally elevated form of driving hedonism.
Actually, the Zenos E10 is probably what Caterham's eternal Seven would have evolved into if it had actually evolved. Its chassis uses a single aluminium extrusion and has a tub made of recycled carbon fibre with a thermoplastic core. It's a clever solution and gives Zenos bragging rights among the track day faithful.
So Zenos might actually be onto something. The E10 R is the raciest version, powered by Ford's 2.3-litre Ecoboost engine, mid-mounted and turbocharged to produce 350bhp in a car with a weight of 700kg. This equates to a power-to-weight ratio of around 500bhp per tonne, roughly the figure managed by Bugatti's monumental Veyron. The E10 R mods include stiffer spring rates, new brake pads and brake master cylinder, with a reworked engine map, and carbon composite seats with four-point harness.
It's easy to get into and see out of (particularly if you've deleted the windscreen). Take time to appreciate the E10's excellent driving position, well-spaced pedals and twin pod instrument layout. The Zenos makes the Caterham Seven feel as user-friendly as a medieval iron maiden. The turbo whooshes away behind your head and if you're wearing a helmet (and you will be, particularly if you've deleted the windscreen), the acceleration physically squeezes your body into the seat. There's some lag at low revs, but the R has enough torque to keep things lively.
And if you do stuff it, the Zenos' body panels are simple to remove, its core super-strong. You might want to change the colour anyway. For a hardcore sports car, there's an unusual civility to the little E10, and the guys who created it haven't overdosed on adrenaline at the expense of common sense. Digital or analogue? This time you can have both.
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The first barrel sample that Peter Sisseck ever tasted was a 1982 Mouton Rothschild. It became a benchmark of quality for the impressionable young Danish winemaker who left Bordeaux for Ribera del Duero and Pingus where he makes some of Spain's greatest wines. Sisseck returned to Saint-Émilion a decade ago with the intention of making old school terroir-driven claret that relies on its limestone soils rather than over-extraction or over-barrelling for its power and individuality. In the intervening years, however, he believes Bordeaux has suffered from a standardisation that is making many of the wines taste the same. So how has he set out his stall differently? And, most importantly, are the wines of Château Rocheyron displaying those changes?
It was an advert for a cleaning product that 'kills 99% of all known living germs' that led former drinks inventor David Gluckman to come up with the idea of Red Chardonnay. He asked himself what happens to the other 1% ? Because, if wine law stipulates that only 75% of a wine has to be Chardonnay to be called Chardonnay then what about the other 25% ? So Gluckman decided to add 25% of a red wine to Chardonnay and call it Red Chardonnay. The year was 2001 and (unbelievably) this actually happened. Read on to find out what came next.
Here's a conundrum for you. How do you get nine of the UK's leading wine buyers to meet 18 winemakers in four restaurants in different parts of London in under five hours? Well, throw two Land Rovers into the mix and you are half way home. It's certainly how The Buyer teamed up with Wines of South Africa to take a group of top buyers on a tour of London restaurants, and the chance to meet some of South Africa's best winemakers at the same time. Eating, tasting, chatting along the way. Buckle up and join us on the ride…
British wine consumers and buyers are a tad obsessed with the ageability of wines – Cabernet Sauvignon in particular – a hangover perhaps from all that collecting Claret. But while tasting aged Bordeaux is not uncommon in the trade, getting the opportunity to see how well Napa Cabernet ages is a much rarer beast. This much was in evidence as Napa Valley Vintners' annual 'A Perspective on Vintages' tasting made its London debut to a packed crowd of wine experts, including our very own David Kermode. The tasting showed off 16 different vintages, allowing Kermode to assess the part played by vintage variation and the consistency of style of the winemakers present.
With so many different parts and aspects of the wine and spirits industry it's only right we should grasp the opportunity to reward and shine the light on those individuals who are going the extra mile in whatever sector they are in. Which is what the Julian Brind MW trophy at the International Wine & Spirit Competition looks to do. Here we profile two more of the finalists for this year's prize: PR manager, Sula Richardson of Phipps Relations and wine educator from Tasmania, Curly Haslam-Coates.
Phylloxera. Just saying the word out loud will send winemakers running to the hills. Whilst it might be a thing of the past in Europe, phylloxera is a clear and present danger in Australia with every region fearful of an outbreak. The tiny insect that devastated Europe's vineyards in the 19th century, reached, for example, the Yarra Valley in Australia in 2006. The only way of beating the plant-killing louse is to graft European vines onto resistant American rootstock, an expensive solution but one that presents opportunities for grape growers, as Peter Ranscombe found out during a recent visit.
Ruinart was the first Champagne house to make a rosé way back in 1764 and they are still going strong. Correction. They are going from strength to strength argues Anne Krebiehl MW who confesses to being taken aback at how good the new vintage Dom Ruinart Rosé 2007 is, as well as the wines shown alongside it – the 2007 Blanc de Blancs and two other vintage Rosés. Ruinart has always made Chardonnay the backbone of its wines, a philosophy that helps achieve one of its prime goals – to be able to drink it from 9am one day to 9am the next.
The success that the craft beer scene has had in the last few years in nothing short of remarkable, not just in terms of the number of brands now available, but the impact it has had on the overall drinks category and number of average drinkers who now think craft beer first when out for a drink. So what do competing drinks do about it? Here brand consultant, Neil Anderson, former marketing director at Kingsland Drinks, sets out five key lessons any wine producer, supplier or retailer can learn from craft beer.
After the success of Trilogy 2015 which was Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, Warwick Wine Estate's new cellar master JD Pretorius decided to make Warwick Estate Trilogy 2016 Cabernet Franc dominant, making it one of the very few Bordeaux blends in the Cape to have this style of blend. Geoffrey Dean caught up with Pretorius at the launch of the 2016 to find out the challenges of growing Cab Franc in the Cape, why the blend is as it is and to taste the previous vintages of 2012, 2008, 2005 and 1997 to compare and contrast the new wine.
It's a little unusual to find yourself being constantly stopped by fellow visitors at a wine trade show and being asked why you are asking questions to the producers showing their wines. When you reply you are a journalist wanting to find out why and how they are working in China, the same visitors are only then too keen to share their experiences, explain how they buy and sell wine and exactly what they think of the wines they are tasting. It is just like nowhere else you might visit. It is the Chinese wine market that, for my first visit, was exciting, dynamic and a breath of fresh air. In the first of two reports from the inaugural Vinexpo Shanghai, The Buyer examines the key trends, opportunities and challenges facing producers looking to succeed in the Chinese wine industry.
In just over a decade Elephant Hill has become one of Hawke's Bay's most prestigious estates, situated as it is on the coast at Te Awanga that, even by New Zealand standards, is jaw-droppingly beautiful. The winery has vineyards in three distinct districts: Te Awanga, Bridge Pa and Gimblett Gravels each of which have their own microclimate and soils and, together, make Elephant Hill a 'complete' Hawke's Bay producer. For head winemaker Steve Skinner the challenge is to create wines that convey their sense of place and which can deliver even when the climate conspires against them. Skinner was in London to showcase his new 'Element' single vineyard wine series and 'Icon' blends – and to reflect on how far the winery has come in the 12 years that he has been making wines there.
Always asking questions, always pushing boundaries, that's the philosophy of Daniel Sorrell who has been the winemaker at Cloudy Bay for the past four years. As the winery celebrates its 35th anniversary Chris Wilson met up with Sorrell to taste the new vintage Cloudy Bay 2019, where he also found out what made 2019 a nerve-wracking season, why Sorrell thinks Cloudy Bay has become one of the iconic white wines of the world, how the estate is seeking a 'nervous' quality in the wine and how it is trying to avoid the thiol-heavy style that seems to be going out of fashion.
"Keeping a family business together is not easy. The Harvard Business School estimates 70% of family businesses are sold or taken over before the second generation and only 12% survives the third." Which makes the large number of multi-generation family businesses within the wine industry even more remarkable. But what makes these legendary wine families stand the test of time and continue to make world class wines generation after generation? In her new book – '10 Great Wine Families' – Fiona Morrison MW gets to the heart of what makes each of these families tick.
'It's not so hard making wine – the real difficulty is selling it,' goes the wine industry adage. There's a lot of truth in that statement, of course, which is why the 'Get It On' tasting is so important for German wine producers without a UK importer. Wines seeking distribution are paired with importers who are looking for a German wine and the hope is that they end up 'Makin' Whoopee'. Since Wines of Germany has been running this wine tasting version of Blind Date, there have been 45 unrepresented German wine distributors who have found a UK importer. David Kermode was at the latest tasting and picks out the wines that he thought should no longer 'be single'.
"It's not a world we know – it's unchartered territory". But that does not mean the team at Origin Wine is not determined to make a success of their new venture into the premium on-trade with Origin Vineyards. An opportunity for Origin's founder, Bernard Fontannaz, to take his considerable commercial experience working with the world's biggest supermarkets and bring a more market, consumer-focused approach to his range of initially South African and Argentine wines for premium quality restaurants.
During 2018 Enotria&Coe introduced 150 new wines, 70 of which are from France. The strategy was aimed at filling some missing gaps in the portfolio, to add interesting boutique wines to their existing anchor producers, and to offer a range of price points to its growing customer base. Drafted in to oversee the change was Rebecca Gergely, formerly of La Marchande, who showed a selection of the wines to Peter Dean at Enotria&Coe's swanky new tasting suite at Park Royal.
If you have ever done a business management course then you would probably have been asked to complete some team bonding task that involves building something out using nothing more than string and a few basic items. Upgrade to an MBA course it becomes known as the 'Marshmallow Challenge'. Either way it is all about testing our ability to think laterally and be creative. An exercise everyone in the wine industry should be asked to do says MBA graduate himself Alistair Morrell.
The exquisite wines of Alois Lageder have for long been a favourite of sommeliers the world over – an early convert to biodynamics, his wines bristle with a life of their own. But visiting Lageder in his home town of Magre, in Alto Adige, the most northern part of Italy, is a truly unforgettable experience, writes Justin Keay. Not only is the setting breathtaking but tasting through a 30-wine strong portfolio, grouped into four main sections, is an eye-opening discovery of many cuvées that rarely see the light of day. This, all accompanied by the great man's philosophising on varietals, agriculture and "cultivating nature as a habitat for life."
The English wine industry continues to surprise and surpass all expectations as production, quality and respect all around the world increases with every vintage. One of the leading players responsible for those changes is Ridgeview in East Sussex. It therefore feels very timely that a key member of its team, Tom Surgey, who heads up its sales and business development, should be shortlisted for this year's IWSC Julian Brand Memorial Trophy to recognise one of the rising new talents of the wine industry.
As many of the wine industry's leaders in sustainable winemaking and distribution gather in London for the Future of Wine event, organised by Sustainable Wine, we turn to arguably wine's most authoritative and respected figure on the subject. Miguel Torres, president of Familia Torres, who has spent most of his distinguished career not only championing the need for the wine industry to do more to tackle climate change, but pioneering new viticultural methods in his own vineyards to do exactly that. Here in this typically succinct and forthright thought piece, produced for the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino, he sets out his hopes for the sector going forward.


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Airline security scares aren't usually caused by sex toys, because sex toys aren't typically confused with bombs. But on Wednesday, an AirAsia flight in Thailand saw its departure interrupted by a tiny vibrator tucked away inside a piece of checked baggage.
According to the UK's Daily Star, bomb disposal experts were immediately called when a passenger's rucksack started mysteriously vibrating. Terrified baggage handlers feared the worst, until they realized it wasn't an explosive they were dealing with, but a friendly lil' dildo that meant no harm.
To be clear, the scene didn't look that dire. You can sense the subtle humor that emergency responders must have felt when unearthing the thing, which was shaped like an egg.
These Jalapeño Poppers are Covered in Hot Cheetos
An anonymous bag handler said: "The passenger is unaware that their bag caused a security alert. I think they would be deeply embarrassed if they found out."
Of course, the scare isn't to be trivialized. AirAsia dealt with some tragedies in recent years, so it's surely a relief for everyone involved. AirAsia flight FD3438 departed Chiang Mai International Airport for Bangkok after just a five-minute delay. It landed ahead of schedule with no people or sex toys harmed.
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USMMA Cadets Win Crowley Awards
Crowley Awards Three United States Merchant Marine Academy Cadets with Scholarships at the Connie Awards Luncheon.
Continuing in its tradition of supporting academic excellence, Crowley Maritime Corporation awarded Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships to three deserving cadets from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, N.Y., during Monday's Containerization and Intermodal Institute (Connie Awards) luncheon in Newark, N.J. The USMMA cadets, Benjamin Faulter, Megan Laskowsky, and Noah Niday, were each selected for their strong academic records, interest in pursuing maritime careers and financial need. Sarah Cross, Crowley's marine recruiter, presented the scholarships at a luncheon attended by hundreds of maritime and transportation professionals.
Faulter, a native of Maine, is studying to become an officer in the Naval Reserve and aspires to work in other sectors of the maritime industry. After graduation, he hopes to sail U.S. Merchant fleet vessels and upgrade his license. Laskowsky, a native of Pennsylvania, is studying marine transportation and is in the top 10 percent of her class academically. She has participated in the Regiment of the Midshipmen as regimental logistics officer, and plans to pursue an inland towing career following graduation.
Niday, a native of Texas, is currently enrolled in the USMMA Ship Officer Program. He joined the USMMA after being awarded a congressional nomination to the academy. Upon graduation, he will have earned a third mate's license and certification as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department. Since 1984, Crowley has provided more than half-a-million dollars in scholarship funding for more than 200 students studying at maritime academies and other select institutions. The company has also donated more than $2 million over the years to support other educational programs.
In 1994, Crowley Chairman, President and CEO, Tom Crowley Jr., established the Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship Program, in honor of his father, who guided the company to extraordinary heights before passing away in 1994. The company continues to give scholarship dollars to deserving students in the U.S., Alaska and Puerto Rico. In 2006, the program expanded to Central America and to date has provided financial assistance to 25 students in that region.


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I saw the new dog who lives across the street again. While a less excellent dog than myself, he is polite and circumspect, unlike his bark-o-matic next door neighbor. I believe he contains chow elements. We exchanged glances only. I am still not sure how I feel about him.
This weekend she needs to bring me across the street so I can sniff where this dog walks. And make me oven-fresh cookies and bring me to Petco to see the cats. Alice gets fresh cookies all the time. And Hazel has her own cat.


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If you like cattle and cattlemen and enjoy reading about lonely and isolated cowboys fighting demons (internal and weather based), "The Big Drift" is for you. Zeke Boles is a recently freed slave, tearing himself apart for an accident that killed his boss, (who was also his former master), an accident he was not responsible for, but blames himself for. On the run, Zeke stumbles across—and saves the life of—Will Brite, a Slash Five cowboy freezing to death pinned under his crippled horse. Will is also being torn apart by guilt, for something he was forced—by his father—to do as a small child.
We read as these Middle Concho Texans, riding for the Slash Five brand, wrestle with their private demons, prejudice, thieves and murderers. This is all set against the background of the brutal 1884 blizzard, which is just as likely to kill Will and Zeke (it did thousands of cattle) as any of their man-made problems. The Big Drift is not the typical "gun-play" western. As a matter of fact, early on in the book, Will doesn't even carry a handgun. But there is plenty of action to go along with the personal drama.
The author, Patrick Dearen, was born and raised in Texas (the love of which can be seen in The Big Drift), and like many authors, he started writing in high school, has a significant favorite novel in his past (in this case, Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan of the Apes) and was an award-winning newspaper journalist (for the San Angelo Standard-Times and the Midland-Reporter Telegram) before becoming a full-time author. His twenty books include both fiction and nonfiction books about the Old West.
Many of Dearen's books (fiction and nonfiction) are informed by the more than seventy oral histories he conducted with old-time cowboys. Both "The Big Drift" and "To Hell or the Pecos" (2014) are Elmer Kelton award winners.
Note: An extended version of this review, along with 51 others, can be found in my book, "52 Weeks * 52 Western Novels."
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My work Improvisations VI: Just Plane and Natural will be premiered by Leslie Miller on clarinet. The piece incorporates planing, natural overtone series, and consequently just intonation by manipulating the sound of the instrument through electronics.
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Fasting Diary Day 1
Life is interesting... Back in time I worked with drug addicts in Norconon and I found dirty old book in garage when I was clearing it out from junk. I started it reading it...and....
...This book entirely changed my life. I thought if a student from Berkeley can fast for 7 days I can do the same thing. So here is the link to the book that was a direct cause of my fasting diary in case if you want to read
Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives
Today is the first day - September 2nd 2008.
I had to work today so it was interesting. Upon arrival to work I prepared hot green tea. Ended up throwing up in the toilet. Decided not to include green tea in fasting. :) Green tea is powerful antioxidant so, that is why I had a little accident.
Update 2012 February : I just released my book :" Why Am I Alone or The Secret Key to Happiness." - fasting had a great influence on the way I think.
My toxic body, full of various trash that I accumulated for 27 years eating without thinking if it is healthy or not. Diluted orange juice will be the replacement for the tea. By launch my coworkers have started micro waving things and that send me a really hard signal for hunger. I withstood and left the store for a fresh air.
Once I got home I went to the park to run a little. I felt a little weak, but I said to myself that this was part of the purification process (first it gets bad before it gets good). After park I took another shower and spent some time on the Internet to read about fasting. A little later my whole body started itching...
I knew that when I stop eating my organism will direct all i'ts energy on getting rid of toxins rather then digesting foods ... I went to the store and purchased body scrub and some Japanese sea salt to take a bath. I filled up the tub, addded some salt and rested there for awhile.
It helped to sooth the itching. So I did body scrub and took a last shower (as I thought it was a last shower). I could not sleep. I sweat, and sweat and sweat. It was too hot for me plus I had a feeling that bugs are biting my whole body. I jumped couple of times and turned on the light just to see if there were any bugs in my bed. There was nothing. I realized that fasting could be more difficult since it's a drastic change to the habit. Here I smoke and drink and eat and then...nothing... I took final shower at 3 am and went to bed. I was sleeping closer to 4 am.
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