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22 Jul 2020
Container shipping alliances can cancel on blank sailings as long as it's done to adjust capacity to match lower volumes and they don't cause an unreasonable reduction in transportation services or an unreasonable increase in costs.
15 Jul 2020
When implementing environmental policy, West Coast elected officials are urged to balance clean-air goals with the burden of increased cost of goods movement.
08 Jul 2020
Container lines can either keep up the capacity discipline they showed in the first half and be on track to end the year with $9 billion in profit, or lose $7 billion if they can't, according to SeaIntelligence Maritime Consulting.
14 May 2020
The new final US hours-of-service rule gives truckers more flexibility in how they use their daily hours, but shippers get a gift of capacity that could help extend their pricing power.
03 Mar 2020
The FMCSA is sending undisclosed changes to truck driver hours of service (HOS) rules to the White House for approval, raising hopes for greater flexibility in truck scheduling.
07 Feb 2020
JOC Associate Editor Ari Ashe gives a preview of the TPM20 panel (2 March) on California bill AB5. For the full agenda visit: www.joc-tpm.com/agenda
13 Jan 2020
Customers and service providers of container shipping companies have again voiced their opposition to the European Commission's decision to extend the carrier block exemption for another four years.
26 Dec 2019
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has concluded that the most effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships is a mandatory goal-based approach that provides the incentive needed to drive innovation.
24 Dec 2019
The US Federal Maritime Commission has proposed a rule that would see the agency take a more active role in detention and demurrage disputes, but container carriers are laying the groundwork for a potential legal challenge in 2020 should the FMC enact the rule.
23 Dec 2019
New legislation will take effect in California Jan. 1 that would make it much more difficult for truck drivers to retain independent contractor status, but owner operators are stuck in limbo pending a court decision on a legal challenge to the new rules.
20 Dec 2019
The FMC exemption is part of a broader effort to reduce filing requirements related to freight transportation long after trucking companies and railroads were released from the burden of filing tariffs with the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) in 1994.
20 Dec 2019
The JOC.com editorial team has identified 10 trends every shipper, carrier, and third-party logistics provider should be watching in the upcoming year.
06 Dec 2019
Sponsored: Sandra Karlsson, head of DGF GoGreen Europe for DHL Global Forwarding, discusses the significance of IMO 2020, the regulation's actual impact, consumer expectations, and exciting decarbonization options available to shippers.
18 Nov 2019
The number of violations issued to drivers for exceeding hours of service limits has dropped significantly since the ELD mandate took effect, but false log violations rose last year.
06 Nov 2019
The number of speeding violations handed to US truck drivers jumped 7.8 percent in 2018, but speeding has been a problem since long before that. Shippers need to help solve it.
04 Nov 2019
A group of agricultural exports blames ocean carriers and terminal operators for creating crippling terminal congestion and then profiting off the problem.
31 Oct 2019
Stakeholders in the container shipping industry are debating how demurrage clocks should begin, when they should be suspended, and when it's fair and unfair to assess penalties to beneficial cargo owners (BCOs).
23 Oct 2019
Revisions for 2020 reflect an Incoterms committee that was less "Eurocentric" and more trade-oriented than in the past, according to Frank Reynolds, president of consulting firm International Projects Inc. and a member of the International Chamber of Commerce's Incoterms revision committee.
21 Oct 2019
The International Maritime Organization's low-sulfur fuel mandate will cause all-in container freight costs to rise next year, but there is a bigger bill coming in the form of decarbonization.
18 Oct 2019
Downward rate pressure caused by overcapacity and the wide range of fuel surcharge levels carriers are presenting to cargo owners suggests that fuel cost will become a competitive battleground in the aftermath of IMO 2020.
17 Oct 2019
Peter Tirschwell, vice president, Maritime & Trade, IHS Markit discusses the International Maritime Organization's mandates for carbon emission reduction by 2050 and the most likely paths to reaching that goal.
11 Oct 2019
Port Tampa Bay President and CEO Paul Anderson on the geopolitical factors at play in the looming deadline for the Intern
01 Oct 2019
The creation of a coalition — supported by more than 70 public and private organizations including Maersk, Royal Dutch Shell, and Lloyd's Register — to drive commercial efforts to decarbonize international shipping is the latest example of an industry beginning to grasp the Herculean tests that lie ahead
23 Sep 2019
The newly formed Getting to Zero Coalition, comprising members of the maritime, energy, infrastructure, and financial sectors, will lead commercial efforts to meet the International Maritime Organization's goal of halving carbon emissions from shipping by 2050.
18 Sep 2019
John Butler, CEO and president of the World Shipping Council, said a number of studies suggest mandatory slow-steaming — one of many proposals the International Maritime Organization is considering — would force carriers to deploy more ships in order to keep service commitments.
16 Sep 2019
The US Department of Agriculture has approved nine new locations for its longstanding in-transit cold treatment program in the southern and western parts of the country.
06 Sep 2019
The Federal Maritime Commission agreed to the recommendations stemming from a year-and-half effort led by Commissioner Rebecca Dye to address complaints from cargo owners and drayage drivers over what they considered unfair fees for failing to pick up cargo and return equipment in a timely manner.
05 Sep 2019
The California state legislature is on track to pass a bill, which the governor intends to sign into law, that could fundamentally alter the relationship between shippers, trucking companies, and port truck drivers. It's expected to be signed before an intermodal conference this month in Long Beach.
19 Aug 2019
Proposed hours-of-service reforms -- though well-intentioned -- are a "catastrophe waiting to happen" for the US trucking sector, according to one interested observer.
15 Aug 2019
Container carriers have already begun voluntarily reducing their carbon footprints, but shippers need to be prepared for the disruptive — and expensive — changes that must take place for the wider industry to reach IMO-mandated emissions reduction targets.
06 Aug 2019
Trucking companies are warning shippers that a regulation requiring fleets to switch from automatic on-board recording devices to electronic-logging devices in December could slow productivity more than some realize.
30 Jul 2019
Insufficient technological bandwidth and legacy ships may stall implementation of all-electric and hybrid vessel designs, despite showing significant potential to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in an effort to meet International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2050 goals.
30 Jul 2019
Morten Moller Weisdal, a managing director at Mediterrean Shipping Co., said Tuesday the need to improve sustainability in container shipping is "the single-greatest challenge of our lifetime." Shippers, he noted, "bear a huge responsibility."
29 Jul 2019
Global shore power could significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but faces significant hurdles to implementation due to a lack of national legislation and high electricity costs.
26 Jul 2019
As the IMO 2020 rule inches closer, analysts following energy markets are becoming alarmed at the possibility that the spread between low-sulfur and heavy fuel oils, which will guide the surcharges shippers pay, could be larger than shippers are anticipating.
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Global travellers often use more than one SIM card at once to save on phone costs. By letting you run two SIMs in a single phone, the DUALSIM Mini saves you constant SIM card swapping. Is that a useful option for road warriors?
After several years of making work-related trips to the UK and other countries, I think I've got my phone costs under reasonably tight control. I use a separate SIM card when in Britain, which saves me paying exorbitant roaming charges for my existing number. It also means my Australian phone number doesn't start ringing at 3am in the morning.
The negative part of that approach is that I have to swap the Australian and UK SIMs in and out of my phone several times a journey, which is annoying and potentially risky to the cards themselves given my longstanding klutz status.
The DUALSIM Mini — the second double-SIM phone from Australian phone developer DUALSIM — aims to solve that problem by allowing you to insert two SIM cards in a single phone. You can switch each SIM on and off individually — an option which DUALSIM suggests can be used to distinguish work and personal phones, but can also be used if you travel and want to pop in a cheaper pay-as-you SIM for local calls in that country and keep your home number silent during the wee small hours.
I've been testing the Mini on a trip to Europe, and on the whole I've been pretty impressed. In the past, I've tended to simply leave a blunt message saying "I'm not checking this phone" on my Australian voicemail, and largely relied on my Europe-only SIM. While I've still got the blunt message, having my Australian SIM active as well does make it less likely I'll miss important messages.
What are the downsides? The DUALSIM Mini is GSM-only, which means it won't offer great coverage Australia-wide. If you're used to working with a full-keypad smart phone, as I am, it's also restrictive to go back to entering text via a phone keypad.
Battery life only seems to run a couple of days even with fairly minimal usage, though perhaps that's to be expected given the need to track multiple signals. Needing to confirm which SIM you want to use every time you make a call is also a little tiring, but perhaps inevitable with this kind of approach.
With an RRP of $299 for what is, double SIMs aside, a rather basic candybar phone, the DUALSIM Mini is a little on the costly side. But if you do need to regularly use more than one SIM on the road, it's worth considering.
Lifehacker Australia editor Angus Kidman occasionally wonders if he couldn't solve these problems better with Skype. His Road Worrier column, looking at technology and organising tips for travellers, appears each week on Lifehacker.

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WhatsApp UPDATE: how to update WhatsApp after cyber attack
Users around the world have been asked to update their devices after a security flaw
HACKERS have targeted Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp, installing surveillance spyware software on mobiles.
WhatsApp told its 1.5billion users around the world to update the service immediately. Here is everything we know.
How did attackers target WhatsApp?
Hackers are said to have used a security flaw in the app to target what Facebook described as a "select number" of users which was carried out by "an advanced cyber actor".
The attackers used WhatsApp's voice calling function to ring a target's device.
Even if the call was not picked up, the surveillance software could still be installed and the call would often disappear from the phone's call log, according to the Financial Times.
The attack is said to have been developed by Israeli security firm NSO Group.
NSO said in a statement: "Under no circumstances would NSO be involved in the operating or identifying of targets of its technology, which is solely operated by intelligence and law enforcement agencies."
The problem was initially detected by the WhatsApp security team in May 2019 and the information was shared with human rights groups, the US Department of Justice and "selected security vendors".
In a statement, the firm said: "The attack has all the hallmarks of a private company reportedly that works with governments to deliver spyware that takes over the functions of mobile phone operating systems."
One of the people said to have been targeted is a London-based human rights lawyer, who has not been named, who is advising on a case against NSO.
NSO has denied targeting the lawyer.
What information can the software collect?
NSO Group's flagship Pegasus software can collect intimate data from a targeted device.
It can even access a device's microphone and camera as well as gather location information, and trawl through calls, texts and other data.
In a statement, the group said: "NSO's technology is licensed to authorised government agencies for the sole purpose of fighting crime and terror.
"The company does not operate the system, and after a rigorous licensing and vetting process, intelligence and law enforcement determine how to use the technology to support their public safety missions.
"We investigate any credible allegations of misuse and if necessary, we take action, including shutting down the system.
"Under no circumstances would NSO be involved in the operating or identifying of targets of its technology, which is solely operated by intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
"NSO would not or could not use its technology in its own right to target any person or organisation."
WhatsApp advice
The company told its users around the world to update their apps as a precaution.
It is not known just how many users were targeted, but a WhatsApp spokesman said a number in the dozens would not be inaccurate.
Here are all the affected versions of the app.
The issue affects WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.19.134, WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.19.44, WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.19.51, WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.19.51, WhatsApp for Windows Phone prior to v2.18.348, and WhatsApp for Tizen prior to v2.18.15.
How to update WhatsApp
For iPhone users - go to the app store, tap on updates and refresh, then tap update next to the WhatsApp messenger.
For Android users - go to the play store, tap on menu, then select my apps and games, tap update next to the WhatsApp messenger.
For Windows Phone 8.1 - go to store, select menu, then my apps, select WhatsApp and then update.
For Windows Phone 10 - go to Microsoft store and click on menu, select my library and tap update next to WhatsApp.
For KaiOS users - Press JioStore or store in the apps menu, scroll to the side and select social, then select WhatsApp and press OK or select and update.


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I started my crafty year off with a little bit of sprucing up around ye olde sewing room. I've been thinking about a way to display and access my threads, and I stumbled upon an idea for a simple spool board. It was super easy:
1. Mark a 2" grid on a piece of wood.
2. Hammer in a nail at each intersection on the grid.
3. Spray paint the whole shebang.
4. Add some ribbon trim (with simple fabric glue).
My cork board got a little update too... crafty fun quick and cheap! And all that lovely thread to be inspired by...
Sunday, January 3, 2010
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Rainbow Transfer Tattoos featuring 6 Individual Multicoloured Striped Tattoos including 2 x Hearts, 2 x Flags and 2 x Smiley Faces. Complete with Instructions on the Back of the Packaging.
Hippie Peace Sign Necklace [X74750]
Diamante Peace Sign Medallion Silver [29899]
Spliff White [29129]
Peace Sign Medallion [99363]
Fake Smoking Jumbo Cigar [23109]


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$350.00 Regular price
- Full zip jacket with stand collar.
- Lightweight nylon ripstop with DWR finish provides light weather resistance.
- Discreet zipper with pull tab.
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- Taped seam construction.
- Stretch woven inserts at the cuff.
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- 3M panel at back under collar.
- 30d ripstop shell w/ DWR: 100% nylon.
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The day: 14th Deember, Dinner.
The place: Eteläranta, 16,
The venue: Havis
Closest Airport: Helsinki (British Airways and Finnair form Heathrow)
The food: Fish
The drinks: do not know (but markups are so high in
We are in Helsinki for a few days. We were really not counting to review this place (nice friends on account brought us here), but it was too good to miss. And it was on our shortlist (reputedly the best fish restaurant in
The location is really prime, on the seafront and nearby the old food halls.
The interior is divided into several rooms, some of them rather remarkable for their vaukted and frescoed ceiling, all very warm, enticing.
The menu is relatively short: a la carte entrees on the first page, a la carte mains on the last page, and in the two internal pages two set menus. Starters go from the €9 of the beetroot soup with Parmesan and pine nuts to the €22 of the roe of lavaret and vendace on toast. Mains go from the €18 of the mushroom risotto to €32 of the monkfish with
We both go for the
Anyway, here we go. Before anything else, comes an amuse bouche:
- Watercress soup, served in an espresso cup.
Now, we do have to challenge the assertion that this was an espresso cup, as no handle was there to be seen...Be reassured, though, that this was the only complaint about this beautiful thin soup, with quite a hint of aromatic mushrooms (ceps we suspect, but what do we know), to warm up our stomach, quite necessary on this cold night (several degrees below zero, even if our Finnish hosts assure us it is mild for this time of the year) .
Here comes the first component of our
- Cured salmon with dill and caper mayonnaise.
What can we say: this was thoroughly, almost shamelessly beautififul and good: three chunks of excellent salmon, itself fantastic, flavoursome, stereotypically melting in the mouth, complemented by its roe, some diced potato cubes, and finished off with a delicious tangy dill and capers mayonnaise. Pure soft colourful indulgence, delicately elegant.
Next up:
- Pan fried lake whitefish with fondant potato and ceps sauce.
Its perfectly crisp skin up, its moist, succulent, and tasty meat below, it was resting on an array of tender greens and what we think were ceps (but what do we know), and accompanied by a fondant potato with a dollop of some tangy yet rich and fat orange sauce which we could not identify. The fish, as you would expect, was very fresh, the whole dish supremely satisfying.
To conclude:
- Blueberry milk with blueberry muffin and vanilla ice cream.
Well, with subzero temperatures, so had to be the berries (though, to be fair, next morning we found fresh berries in the market). Nevertheless, this was again a comforting dessert, with its good ice cream and forward berry flavour; a nice ending to this light but gratifying dinner.
Here they do not do petit four, which is a bit of a disappointment given the prices, but there you go, and when in
Service is kind, efficient and informal. We suggest you ask for a table in the last room, which will give you a good view of the open plan kitchen. Obviously we did not have a full trial of the cuisine, which might not be particularly adventurous, but solidly based on ingredients of top notch quality. Still, what was on offer displayed an assured and delicate hand, producing dishes which are at the same time light and rewarding, with well-defined flavours. If you want a fish experience in


text: The Manhiça Health Research Centre was designated by the World Health Organization as Sub-Regional Reference Laboratory to support surveillance for Rotavirus and Vaccine Preventable Invasive Bacterial Diseases in African portuguese speaking countries, namely Angola, Cabo Verde, São Tomé e Príncipe. CISM wa found to have the expertise experience and required infrastructure to provide laboratory support to Vaccine Preventable Disease surveillance. With this recognition CISM will provide technical support for rotavirus and meningitis surveillance, as well as to perform quality control and genotyping of samples as part of efforts to strengthen public and research laboratories capacity in the region.


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Installation Type: Commercial
Product(s) Used: CF101/ Natural Grey | CFW101/ Smoke White Oak
A stunning example of how a property can be transformed, this three-storey home in Woking, Surrey has been completely reconfigured and finished with ultra-contemporary styling.
Ed Peers and his family were looking to move from their small apartment and find the perfect family home. A professional photographer, Ed has a keen passion for design and was keen to find a project to put his own stamp on. Years of watching Grand Designs had inspired him.
The three storey town house had previously been owned by an elderly lady and remained in its original layout which comprised lots of small rooms which wasted space from an impractical layout.
Ed realised its potential and 18 months ago purchased the property. "It was a good sized house, on a great plot and in an ideal location. I could see the potential to transform the layout, extend and put our own style on it and was excited to take on the project.
"Luckily a good friend of mine is an architect and he was able to advise me on my aspirations and what would be possible. I have always loved Scandinavian and Japanese styling, and this inspired the vision for both the new layout and interior design. I also wanted to add in some industrial design touches."
Instructing a team of builders the house was completely gutted, with virtually every existing wall being removed or altered, an extension added to the lower ground floor and the oversized garage converted to create additional living space.
The result is an open and flowing home, perfect for modern family living. Upstairs houses three bedrooms, a family bathroom and an en-suite to the guest room. The middle floor, which is the main entrance level, has been reconfigured to provide a modern open plan kitchen and dining space which flows into a playroom, cloakroom and utility room. The lower ground floor combines Ed's office space and a large family lounge which looks out to the garden.
"We spend most of our time in the kitchen/dining space. With this in mind I designed this as a place to hang out. My architect suggested the large window seat wrapping around the dining table which is really sociable, and the adjacent playroom provides a space for my daughter to be connected to the family living area but with toys kept out of the cooking and eating area."
Ed originally wanted a poured polished concrete floor, but realised this would only be possible on the lower ground floor due to the sub-floor and weight baring issues of using concrete on upper levels.
"I was keen to keep my materials palette simple, with a mix of wood and concrete which would naturally combine and flow into each space. I really wanted a concrete floor in the kitchen, but as poured concrete was not possible I had started to look at tiles and stone, but they just wasn't close enough to the authentic concrete finish I wanted, and would also feel too cold underfoot as we weren't having under floor heating.
"I then saw Concreate in Grand Designs Magazine and was intrigued. I did a bit of research, viewed the product and realised it was perfect. I was keen to use more wood finishes on the walls rather than the floors so being able to use the concrete panels and combine these with the Concreate smoke oak panels gave me the perfect palette to use just a few materials and introduce an element of wood into the flooring to subtly zone the open spaces with no messy transitions."
Ed has created standout interior design which truly reflects his design inspiration. The mix of Concreate's Natural Grey concrete panels and Smoke White Oak wood flooring has simplified zoning and created a natural flow. The tongue and groove panels have allowed him to be really versatile with the floor, changing directions and materials for smart, seamless transitions to translate the different uses of each space.
Concreate wall panels, also in Natural Grey, add an industrial edge to the lounge creating a concrete feature TV wall.
The last piece of the jigsaw was the connecting stairs between the lower and upper ground floor.
"I wanted to stay true to my simple materials palette and connect the floors so the stairs were part of it and not an after-thought. It was later into the project that I discovered Concreate had introduced stair nosing into the range so Concreate stairs were added as the final touch."
Ed has added extremely effective wood styling and texture to the project with the use of radiata ply on the lounge walls and spruce planks around the kitchen feature wall. The mix of Concreate's concrete and oak floors, with these raw wood surfaces creates effortless styling, perfectly reflecting the mix of Scandinavian, Japanese and industrial design vision Ed had at the start of the project.
To maintain the theme externally Ed also gave the facade of the house a facelift. Using vertical open board cedar cladding and charcoal render the exterior has been completely modernised to match the interior styling.
"The team at Concreate were great and Rob at Past and Present Flooring who fulfilled the order was incredibly helpful. Our builders had never worked with the product before, and despite initial apprehension went on the praise the flooring as one of the most stable and easy to work with flooring products they have come across.
"We love the finished house, and I can't imagine any other floor would have worked as well. It looks and feels great underfoot and has been really easy to clean using just water and natural soap."
"The main build took six months, with a further three months of finishing to the get to the end result but it has all been worth it to see my vision become a reality, combining great materials and modern design to create a family home totally unique to us and how we use the space."


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Lord of War
You won't find many features at the official site of Nicolas Cage's new action film (about gun running). But that doesn't mean there's nothing to see here. The site's clever central image (also available as a downloadable T-shirt iron-on) presents a portrait of the star made entirely of bullet shells. The site's dramatic, flash-animated introduction showcases a fully stocked arsenal of ammunition through the silhouette of an automatic rifle. And the loud firearms sound effects hammer home the film's backdrop. The film opens Friday.
Rather than express themselves sensitively, these British popsters have taken a surprisingly high-tech approach on their official site. The design comes packed with unfolding columns and viewing panes, revealing categories of information with each mouse click. Highlights include the informative band FAQ and Q&A; option (found within the band biography section) and the extensive message board. Die-hard fans can register with the site (it's free) to access additional features, such as music and video downloads, a newsletter subscription, rare merchandise offers and more. Coldplay comes to Sound Advice Amphitheatre on Tuesday.
Paul McCartney
Past, present and future collide beautifully at this former Beatle's savvy official site. The tidy, heavily animated design packs in dozens of high-tech frills, like streaming audio, photo galleries, Q&As;, polls, forums and video clips, among others -- all while showcasing a bevy of pictures taken from the full spectrum of his career. (Bonus features can be accessed by signing up for the "Members" section -- it's free.) In addition, many sections concern Sir Paul's side projects, such as his children's songs, classical compositions, artwork and charitable efforts. McCartney plays AmericanAirlines Arena on Friday.
Don't go to this site for its vast information on rust, including a blog, scientific fact sheet and such. (The site's motto is "Celebrate rust!" if that's any indication to the majority of its content.) Instead, journey here to view the impressive collection of photos (under "Rust Images"), containing several resonating shots that capture the natural beauty of this process of decay. Highlights include the "rusted Edsel" picture, the external links to the photos by Woody Thrower and the astonishing flagpole close-up at the "Mused Photoblog."


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11 > 20 February 2016 - Tipping points, end of story | Paul De Grauwe & Federico Demaria | Lieven De Cauter & Isabelle Stengers | Maguy Marin | Kris Verdonck | Annie Dorsen | Sandy Williams | Karl Van Welden | Orion Maxted | Lawrence Malstaf
Tuesday, December 22, 2015 — Burning Ice is heading for its ninth edition. Once again this Kaaitheater festival is linking art and ecology, with a programme that mixes dance, theatre, performance, installation art and debate. This time, we're focussing on the impact of human activity on the climate. Artists, academics and theorists are looking for answers to the question: why, despite the looming climatological and technological tipping points, we fail to react properly. The end of the planet as we know it: could this be the main act of the next decade?
Burning Ice #9 is organised in the context of Imagine 2020, a European network that brings together 11 performing arts organisations to consider an ecologically sustainable future. The network believes in the power of artistic imagination to come up with new and different future scenarios.
Tipping Points
Man's presence on earth represents only a tiny fraction of the planet's timeline. Yet according to a considerable number of scientists we have for some time been living in the Anthropocene, the geological era in which the impact of human activity has affected the climate and the atmosphere.
Over the last few decades it has become clear that our actions are taking us closer to climatological, biological and technological tipping points, when we lose control and are no longer able to foresee the consequences. However, there are few indications that we wish to make fundamental changes to our behaviour. Why are we increasingly eager to brazen it out when it comes to speculating on our own future?
Burning Ice #9 once again brings together artists, academics and theorists in a varied programme including various (Belgian) premieres.
Maguy Marin
One of France's most renowned choreographers shows the tumultuous relationship of man and his environment. Nine performers appear and disappear through openings in a wall of mirrors. Each appearance is a small scene based on situations from everyday life. Umwelt was staged in October at the Paris Festival D'Automne. > read more
Degrowth according to Federico Demaria and Paul De Grauwe
We live in an era of stubborn economic growth. For decades, the consequences have been impoverishment, rising inequalities and socio-ecological disasters. How can we 'degrow', in an economy that aims for 'better' instead of 'more and faster'? Oikos presents the Dutch translation of Degrowth, the standard work on this topic. Prof. Paul De Grauwe (London School of Economics) engages in discussion with economist and editor of the book, Federico Demaria.
Kris Verdonck / A Two Dogs Company
Kris Verdonck's creations are situated between the visual arts and theatre, between installation and performance, and between dance and architecture. He is artist in residence at the Kaaitheater and will stage a new exhibition/performance as well as an earlier performing during this edition of Burning Ice. Read more about Kris Verdonck and A Two Dogs Company here.
For IN VOID , Kris Verdonck combines some existing works with three new installations. Using very old theatre techniques and new multimedia, he gives shape to 'virtual presences'. Together they make up a haunted house where the objects come to life. Can we create a performance or exhibition with no human presence? IN VOID will premiere during Burning Ice #9.
UNTITLED is an amusing and wry dance about a time when entertainment is destroying everything. Unrecognisable in his black and silver bee suit with Mickey-Mouse head, dancer Marc Iglesias appears on stage to the sound of Brazilian lounge music. He waddles and jumps, a dancing cartoon. As long as the system remains in motion and the audience keeps on laughing.
Lieven De Cauter and Isabelle Stengers
Imminent climatological, political and ideological tipping points raise the question: are we literally 'falling out of history'? In Welcome to post-history, philosopher and activist Lieven De Cauter talks with philosopher Isabelle Stengers, who recently wrote Au temps des catastrophes: Résister à la barbarie qui vient.
Annie Dorsen
For Hello Hi There the New York director Annie Dorsen has programmed two laptops in such a way that every evening they perform an improvised dialogue based on a famous television debate between Michel Foucault and Noam Chomsky. An amusing dialogue about man in the digital age. The performance has been staged in theatres across Europe and the US, and is now coming to Belgium for the first time. > more info + tour dates
Sandy Williams & Julien Monty
Technological developments lead to a potential new era, that of Technological Singularity. Together with the French choreographer Julien Monty, the Canadian choreographer, dancer, and graduate from PARTS Sandy Williams creates a performance about the tension between our raw, flawed and incomplete human nature and the immaculate potential of a digitised future. Everything Happens So Much will première during Burning Ice #9. > read more & watch video
Karl Van Welden
How does 'little' man relate to the 'grandeur' of the universe? This is a recurring question in Karl Van Welden's work. Previously we presented his Saturn II, now he's taking on the red planet. In Mars II, a rain of ash floats down onto a musician and his instrument. Initially the ash particles seem innocent, but their impact on the musician and his music slowly becomes visible. Sound and vision gradually transform – until finally everything judders to a halt. The music performance premiered at Vooruit (Ghent) in December 2015 and has also been staged in France. > read more
Orion Maxted
Partly inspired by Georges Perec's radio play of the same title, young theatre maker Orion Maxted (DasArts) builds a performance machine. Humans take the role of the different machine parts – applying a simple algorhythm, they transform each other's words and gestures into complex structures. Before long, [THE MACHINE] explodes into a hypnotizing rollercoaster. > read more
Lawrence Malstaf
During BURNING ICE #9 Lawrence Malstaf presents an adapted version of Tipping Point. A large water-filled disc carefully balances on top of a steel support, tilting up and down. An air bubble slowly travels around, disrupting the disc's balance.
Burning Ice, in the context of Imagine 2020
The Imagine 2020 (2.0) network brings together 11 European performing arts organisations to consider an ecologically sustainable future. The network believes in the power of artistic imagination to come up with new and different future scenarios. IMAGINE 2020 (2.0) is recognized by the European Commissien for a period of four years (2015-2019). IMAGINE 2020 (2.0) partners are, apart from Kaaitheater: Artsadmin (London/UK), Bunker (Lublijana/Slovenia), Domino (Zagreb/Croatia), Kampnagel (Hamburg/Germany), LIFT Festival (London/UK), NTIL (Riga/Latvia), Rotterdamse Schouwburg (Rotterdam/the Netherlands), Transforma (Torres Vedras/Portugal), COAL (Paris/France) and EGEAC/Teatro Maria Matos (Lisbon/Portugal). IMAGINE 2020 (2.0) is the successor of IMAGINE 2020 (2010 - 2015).
Agenda BURNING ICE #9
In Void
11 > 14/02 | exhibition / performance | EN | Kaaistudio's | Burning ice #9 | première
18/02 | dance | Burning ice #9
Welcome to posthistory
15/02 | lecture performance | Burning ice #9 | première
Hello Hi There
16 > 17/02 | theatre | EN | Kaaistudio's | Burning ice #9 | Belgian première
Everything Happens So Much
16 > 17/02 | dance / performance | EN | Kaaistudio's | Burning ice #9 | première
Ontgroei (Degrowth)
19/02 | boeklancering | EN | Kaaitheater | Burning ice #9
19 > 20/02 | performance | EN | Kaaistudio's | Burning ice #9
Mars II
19 > 20/02 | theater / performance | Kaaistudio's | Burning ice #9
20/02 | dans | Burning ice #9
Tipping Point
11 > 20/2 | installatie | Burning ice #9


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Hi Eddie,
Man I miss my Sharry Baby. I had to give it away when I moved, but I think if you pot yours up in a pot just a little larger than the root ball and use a nice middle sized medium (I like coconut husk) you can get her to develop those new growths and maybe reward you with a nice spike--probably sometime next spring. Give her as much light as you can. Sounds like you might let her dry out a bit; definitely don't water every day--couple times a week is more like it if the pot is small. Less than that if the room is cool in the winter or the weather cloudy.
If you hit the right balance, prepare for a big strapping plant. When I gave mine away it was in a 12" pot and was putting out multiple 3 foot spikes.
I might have to get another one!


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By D. Lanier Shook November 4, 2014
September 11 was a day the world changed for all of us. When we say we will never forget September 11, it's not hyperbole. We will never forget September 11.
You can pause to remember it in one week at Asheville's McCormick Field. You'll walk 7,056 steps in memory of the people who ran the wrong way when the Twin Towers were hit — toward it, not away. Registration starts at 8 am and the walk begins an hour later.
This event costs $5, which will benefit Operation Homefront Carolinas. This is an organization that helps local military families during tough times. You can learn more about their good work by clicking here to visit their website.
You'll also want to remember these local sponsors of Operation Remembrance. Here's a list so you can thank them.
- Ingle's Markets
- Mission Health
- Bank of America
- Asheville Tourists
- Coca Cola Bottling
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PureVPN Review [Updated July 2020]: Is it safe and secure?
PureVPN is a well-renowned budget-friendly VPN service with 2000+ servers suited for torrenting, streaming, and powerful security. For the price of $0.99 and a 4.5-star rating, PureVPN manages to offer the best bang for your buck.
- Updated: July 27, 2020
- 105 User Reviews
- Abdul Rehman
|Based in
|Hong Kong
|$0.99 for 7-day trial
|2000+ (140+ Countries)
|No Logs Certified
|Multi Login
|10 Devices
|31 Days Money Back
|PureVPN Deals
PureVPN is amongst the most renowned VPNs in the industry. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong which is renowned for being free from data retention laws.
In addition, PureVPN offers 2000+ servers which are perfect for downloading torrenting, streaming Netflix, and for a whole bunch of other stuff.
Compatibility wise they support all major platforms like Windows, Android, Mac, Linux, and a few other popular platforms.
Feature-wise PureVPN offers powerful encryption, Kill switch, Split tunneling, and flexibility to simultaneously protect up to 10 devices at the same time with only 1 PureVPN account for a low price of $0.99.
But there were few flaws as well. This is why I revisited PureVPN again, put it through extensive testing, and because a lot has been fixed, I gave it a 4.5-star rating in this PureVPN review.
My Rating Criteria
I rated PureVPN on my 9 step rating criteria listed below:
- Jurisdiction – Where is PureVPN based?
- Security – Is PureVPN Safe?
- Leaks – Does it leak IP, DNS & WebRTC?
- Servers – Is it P2P Compatible, or does it work in China?
- Speed – How fast is PureVPN?
- Streaming – Does it work with Netflix & other VoD services?
- Compatibility – Apps and supported devices
- Pricing – How much does PureVPN cost exactly?
- Trustworthiness – Trustpilot ratings, Reddit & Customer support
Jurisdiction – Where is PureVPN based?
PureVPN is located in the data retention free jurisdiction of Hong Kong. To be real with you, jurisdiction is the number one factor you should look into any VPN service. I say this because VPN logs and jurisdictions are codependent(we'll talk about this in the logging policy section of this review).
For instance, if PureVPN was headquartered in the United Kingdom (An integral part of the five eyes), they would have had to abide by the UK's Investigatory Power Act, AKA the Snoopers Charter.
Anyways, Since Hong Kong is a surveillance-free jurisdiction, they are not obligated to store any logs whatsoever.
Security – Is PureVPN Safe?
PureVPN is considered as one of the safest VPNs around, and there's a reason for it. It offers powerful 256-bit encryption and optimized protocols like OpenVPN, L2TP/IPsec, SSTP, PPTP, and even IKEv2.
Each of these protocols are different in terms of functionality and are perfect for gaming, streaming, secure online browsing, and offer the first line of defense against online threats like session hacking or Man in the middle attacks (MITM).
Additional Security Features
Aside from the traditional security features that most VPN Apps offer, PureVPN offers few extra goodies that I personally haven't seen with other VPN providers.
Let's start with Kill Switch…
PureVPN Kill Switch
Although the PureVPN's Kill switch feature was highly criticized in the past, however, it's now been fixed.
The last time I reviewed PureVPN, the Kill switch feature actually failed twice. That said, I performed the test again for the PureVPN review, and the feature worked properly.
To test the Kill switch feature, I simply clicked the disconnect button from their desktop app. As soon as I did that, my Wi-Fi connection automatically disconnected. Props to them for making it work the way it should.
PureVPN logging policy
PureVPN no longer keep logs. With the updated PureVPN Privacy policy, the provider promises to neither store any connection logs, nor any usage logs.
"We DO NOT keep any record of your browsing activities, connection logs, records of the VPN IPs assigned to you, your original IPs, your connection time, the history of your browsing, the sites you visited, your outgoing traffic, the content or data you accessed, or the DNS queries generated by you."
Not only that, but PureVPN has also recently performed an independent audit of its "no logs" policy by Altius IT. The famous auditing firm couldn't find any evidence that could be used to identifying a specific person on PureVPN's network.
If you don't know what data logging means, I've covered it in great detail in my in-depth logging policy research article.
Although PureVPN no longer keeps any logs, if we go back a few years ago, PureVPN was involved in a serious controversy regarding data logging. I'm obviously talking about the infamous data logging case that helped catch a cyberstalker.
Even though PureVPN claimed to be a log-less VPN service, they still disclosed the alleged stalkers' information to the FBI.
Based on the severity of the matter, the CEO of PureVPN had to come forward and officially release a statement regarding the data logging allegations.
This obviously sounds satisfying, however, let's break their privacy policy into sections to make things a bit easier.
Files You Download And Websites You Visit (Usage Or Activity Logs)
As far as downloading files and general browsing is concerned, they really don't log anything. Now I'm not just assuming this, they actually have this written in their Privacy policy.
Connection Logs
The PureVPN update privacy policy also claims that they no longer store connection logs as well. More specifically, here's what they don't log:
The Only Thing They Do Log
As far as what I can see, it only keeps a log of the total bandwidth consumed. However, instead of being sneaky about it, they've clearly mentioned it in their Privacy policy.
Overall, their privacy policy has been majorly revamped. Kudos to them for taking such a bold step.
Awesome Split Tunneling Feature
In addition to a Kill switch, PureVPN also offers a feature called Split Tunneling. If you don't know what this feature does, it is basically a two-way tunnel for your encrypted and unencrypted traffic.
For instance, you would only want to encrypt your torrenting traffic leaving your regular browsing traffic unencrypted.
It makes perfect sense, I mean why you would want to burden down your Facebook with overhead encryption.
The Split tunnelling feature did had some flaws in the past, however, that too is fixed now. I tested it with torrenting and it worked perfectly as advertised.
PureVPN Dedicated IP Address
Unlike other VPNs, PureVPN offers dedicated IPs. This feature is perfect if you don't want to deal with account suspensions, IP fluctuations, or Netflix proxy errors.
That said, PureVPN's dedicated IPs cost additional over your current subscription plan. But considering that you wouldn't have to share your dedicated IP with other PureVPN users, paying $3.99/mo extra can go a long way.
PureVPN Port Forwarding
Another additional feature that PureVPN offers is Port Forwarding. Similar to dedicated IP, PureVPN's Port Forwarding feature costs additional and starts from $0.99/mo.
If you don't know what is, it's basically a network technology that allows external devices to access computing services on private networks. It is especially popular for secure gaming, torrenting, and accessing computing resources like printers remotely.
Unlike Nat Firewall that can restrict VPN essentials like torrenting, PureVPN Nat Firewall, or Port forwarding gives VPN users the freedom to specify ports for incoming connections.
Leaks – Does It leak IP, DNS & WebRTC?
PureVPN is among the very few VPN's that doesn't leak your IP, DNS, or WebRTC. I performed the leak test for PureVPN on various servers using ipleak.org and didn't experience any leaks at all.
Take a look at the screenshots below:
Servers – Is it P2P Compatible, or does it work in China?
As I mentioned earlier, PureVPN boasts awesome server coverage comprised of 2000+ servers in 180+ locations across the globe.
While a lot of VPN providers only target their server locations in Europe and North America, PureVPN offers a global blend of server locations spanning all the way to Papua New Guinea, Madagascar, and even Myanmar.
These servers work perfectly in China and can handle torrenting, streaming, and even online gaming. You can check out the PureVPN server list here.
Is PureVPN good for Torrenting?
P2P File-sharing and torrenting works great with PureVPN. I managed to get decent downloading speeds without facing any network interruptions.
But be advised that PureVPN torrenting is prohibited in the United Kingdom (UK), United States (US), Canada, Australia, and in other countries where torrenting is illegal by law.
Even though this might be disappointing for some users, it's nice to see that PureVPN at least supports torrenting in the first place. I say this because most VPN companies simply don't want to deal with copyright infringement cases associated with torrenting.
For more information about PureVPN's performance and support for torrenting, you can see this detailed guide on the same.
Does PureVPN Work In China?
Yes, PureVPN works surprisingly well in China. It offers 12 special obfuscated servers in China. You can use PureVPN China servers in Shanghai and Beijing. That being said, since a lot of VPNs are blocked in China, you might not be able to access PureVPN's website or download its app from the Google Play Store.
While users abroad trying to connect to Chinese servers might face issues, users within China can easily bypass the Great Firewall of China to access foreign content with PureVPN's overseas servers. You can find out more details about using PureVPN in China in this guide.
Speed – How Fast Is PureVPN?
PureVPN managed to offer outstanding download and upload speeds during my testing. I mean, I was seriously blown away by the results. With my 15 Mbps office internet connection, I managed to squeeze out over 14 Mbps download speeds.
For your convenience, I've compiled pings, download, and upload speeds of PureVPN in the table below.
|Server Location
|Ping (MS)
|Download (Mbps)
|Upload (Mbps)
|U.S Miami FL
|U.K London
|India Bangalore
|Germany Frankfurt
|France Paris
Overall, PureVPN managed to deliver excellent speeds for Netflix streaming, torrenting, and overall fast browsing.
Streaming – Does It Work With Netflix & Other VoD Services?
Yes, as I mentioned earlier, Netflix works great with PureVPN. In fact, PureVPN can unblock a total of 7 Netflix regions. You can now stream content from the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, France, and even Japan.
If we talk about streaming experience, PureVPN offered excellent speeds and I didn't notice any lags or pixelated video quality.
That said, you can encounter the Netflix proxy error at least once or twice on the US library of Netflix.
But after switching to a different U.S server, you should be able to successfully unblock the U.S library of Netflix.
If it doesn't work for you, try switching servers, or get a fresh new working IP for Netflix by contacting the PureVPN support team. You can find out more details about using PureVPN with Netflix in our dedicated guide here.
Aside from Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Hulu and Roku also worked with PureVPN. In fact, at the time of writing this review of PureVPN, both of these services played in HD quality without annoying lags or proxy errors.
Compatibility – Apps And Supported Devices
PureVPN's device compatibility is great. Combine with the fact that you can use PureVPN on 10 devices simultaneously, which makes it a pretty versatile VPN service. In fact, it even supports some less common devices including routers. You can find details about installing PureVPN on routers here.
Here's a complete list of devices that PureVPN supports:
- Routers
- Android TV
- Amazon Firestick
- Microsoft Surface
- Kodi
- Roku
- Boxee box
- Now TV Box
- Raspberry Pi
- Chrome cast
- Play Station
- Xbox
- iOS App(Relaunched)
PureVPN for Firestick
PureVPN is fully compatible with Firestick. In fact, PureVPN offers a fully optimized standalone application for Firestick & Fire TV which can be easily sideloaded. In-fact PureVPN is one of the best VPN for Fire TV.
It's no surprise that online privacy is shrinking by the day. No matter what we do online, we're always being monitored. Even streaming shows from the comfort of your room is no longer hidden from the eyes of would-be digital marketers and copyright narcs looking to make money off of you.
Although Firestick is an awesome device with endless streaming capabilities, excessive monitoring by your ISP can take all the fun out of it. That is unless you use a combination of PureVPN and Firestick to truly anonymize your online activities.
With PureVPN working silently in the background, you'll be able to not only unblock geo-locked streaming services but also stay totally secure.
PureVPN for iOS
If we go back a couple of months, the iOS app of PureVPN got removed from the App Store, as it failed to comply with the parameters set by Apple.
That said, the app is back online and is compatible with the latest iOS versions. I tested the new app to check its performance and I can safely say, the new version is a marked improvement with easy to use interface and works without any hiccups. In fact, the iOS app of PureVPN has a 3.7-star rating.
PureVPN for Android
Similar to PureVPN's iOS app, the Android app of PureVPN also works without any issues. I truly enjoyed the user experience on my Android device.
The app is considerably lightweight, and the lack of cluttered options makes using the app a total breeze.
PureVPN for Windows
Their Windows app is seriously awful. You can't connect to any server in one go. You have to retry multiple times just to connect to a specific server. A also experienced the error message which read "PureVPN unable to connect to remote server".
Besides that, the application is also super sluggish to use. Typing in a server location lags terribly and the application also becomes unresponsive for no apparent reason from time to time.
PureVPN's Windows app also has a tendency to disconnect my Wi-Fi for no reason whatsoever. Even when it's working fine, it takes way too long to connect to a specific server. Overall, their Windows app is an utter nightmare to use.
Since I was experiencing connection issues, I Googled for "PureVPN not connecting" issue and found a quick fix that worked for me. All I did was just disable my Firewall and antivirus application and that resolved the connection issue.
PureVPN for Linux
Although PureVPN might suck on the Windows platform, using it on a Linux based machine isn't all that bad.
Now granted there is no standalone PureVPN application that supports Linux, however, with a bit of configuration, you can run PureVPN on your Linux machine.
Typically setting up non-GUI based apps on Linux can be quite challenging, however, PureVPN has done a pretty good job at streamlining the configuration process.
PureVPN for Mac
PureVPN's Mac app is nothing like its Windows counterpart. Instead of being unbearably unresponsive, the Mac app is absolute bliss to use.
With the same intuitive mode selection option, everything is streamlined and makes using the app dead easy. The interface is super slick and looks quite modern and minimalistic.
If you're facing any issues with these apps, here are some fixes to apply when you find PureVPN not working.
How Much Does PureVPN Cost Exactly?
PureVPN offers three (3) very reasonably priced subscription plans. Here are the updated pricing plans of PureVPN:
Their 7-days trial plan is not only convenient to test out the service, but the 40% discount that comes with it, makes it one of the cheapest VPNs in the industry.
These plans come with a 31-day money-back guarantee. So, if you want to cancel PureVPN, you will be eligible for getting a full refund. See our detailed PureVPN cancellation guide to learn how the cancellation process works.
Aside from standard subscription plans, PureVPN offers a special 5-year subscription for $1.65/mo. Other than that, PureVPN charges additional for Port Forwarding and Dedicated IPs. Here's what both of these extra services will cost you:
Port Forwarding:
1-month – $0.99/mo
1-year – $0.99/mo
2-year – $0.99/mo
Dedicated IP:
1-month – $3.99/mo
1-year – $3.99/mo
2-year – $3.99/mo
As far as payment options go, you can purchase PureVPN through credit cards, PayPal, Crypto, and a bunch of other payment methods.
Do note that coin payments are nonrefundable. That's something to consider if you don't end up satisfied with their service. That being said, if you want to play safe and don't want to commit to a lengthy subscription plan, you can just try the 7-day paid and a free trial of PureVPN.
Trustworthiness – Trustpilot Ratings, Reddit & Customer Support
PureVPN has an excellent reputation on Trustpilot. Unlike NordVPN, based on over 10,069 reviews, PureVPN has a spotless 4.8-star rating. 85% of users have rated PureVPN as Excellent.
PureVPN Review Reddit
Is PureVPN any good? Well, after personally testing out the service and reading Trustpilot and Reddit comments, I can say that PureVPN is actually quite good. But still, let see what some Reddit users have to say about this service.
Checking out two recent threads on PureVPN Reddit, I must say PureVPN has mostly good reviews.
Most PureVPN users on Reddit seem to appreciate PureVPN speed and overall performance.
One Reddit user even mentioned how PureVPN helped him watch the world cup in his native language.
Naturally, there are some negative comments about the service too.
A few people actually complained about PureVPN's flawed logging policy and projected dissatisfaction with the service.
PureVPN Slow Customer Support
I'm not going to beat around the bush here, PureVPN's live chat support is quite slow. To prove my point, I simply inquired about their refund process.
They took way too long to respond to my queries which in my opinion was quite frustrating.
So, Is PureVPN any good? Well, considering all its features, its ability to unblock Netflix, actual servers in China, and affordable pricing with dedicated Kodi VPN addon, PureVPN is definitely worth getting.
That said, while there's a lot to praise about this VPN, there are still a few annoying issues that need to be fixed.
To be honest, the last time I wrote on PureVPN review, I found their service to be absolutely terrible. However, they've certainly come a long way since then in 2020.
PureVPN works with Netflix now, it doesn't leak IPs anymore, their features work as advertised and they certainly revised their privacy policy for the good.
If you compare PureVPN alternatives, let's say PureVPN vs IPVanish, PureVPN is not only much safer, much cheaper, but it also offers far more servers as well. Not to mention PureVPN's privacy features that are on par with other industry leaders.
Recent News and Developments
- Hong Kong servers decommissioned amidst National Security Law worries – July 27, 2020. PureVPN has announced the removal of its Hong Kong servers due to the uncertainty surrounding National Security Law. There are fears that the law could have adverse privacy repercussions for people in Hong Kong. Thus, the company has chosen to err on the side of caution by taking these servers down so that the users may remain safe and protected from any possible violation of privacy from Chinese agencies. The servers will be removed from all PureVPN apps on July 28 at 00:00 HK local time, but users can still connect to these servers through the manual OpenVPN configuration until September 21 at 23:59 HK Local time.
105 Responses to PureVPN Review [Updated July 2020]: Is it safe and secure?
Unfortunately I cannot recommend PureVPN. I foolishly signed up for a 2 year deal on the basis they advertise support with my Router and L2TP/IPsec. They do support my router and they do support L2TP/IPsec however they don't support using L2TP/IPsec on my Router. Very misleading.
No problem I thought, I will use their 30 days money guarantee…..however there doesn't appear to be one. I have asked for a refund 4 times and every time their support staff are elusive and don't response to my request for a refund.
They have clearly been told to avoid customer refunds at all costs. A very poor strategy that will come back to bite them.
Their iOS and Android work fun. Manually connects are really hit and miss and you're on your own. Really bad customer service. I would suggest that you avoid PureVPN for this reason.
My story is similar to all those frustrated and fed up with PureVPN. They mislead, they stall, they ignore you. I foolishly signed up for a 3 year subscription. Everything I own is iOS. They must have decided that being compliant with Apple products is not worth the effort. Now where does that leave the Apple customer who signed up because they ADVERTISED they supported the platform with an APP? Correct, it leaves you NOWHERE. IF YOU ARE WISE: DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THESE PEOPLE.
Has Apple themselves removed the iOS app from their app store? I was thinking of getting this VPN for my iPhone and I believe I have to go with another option.
An excellent VPN provider, very fast connection and good customer services.
Nice and simple to use software for PC and phone on all platforms with extensive configurations if you need more than simple tunnelling, accompanied by complete instructions for setting up your VPN manually including routers.
By far the best provider I've had.
PureVPN has been great for me, I mainly use it for split tunneling and it works great for my purposes! Had a login issue after upgrading to Windows 10 1803 and they sent a hotfix in less than 30 minutes of my ticket. This was the only time I had to contact support in the 6 months I've been with them and wasn't expecting a speedy response. Color me impressed. Keep up the great work!
The best VPN service. I only use it for streaming and it works great! Excellent customer support when needed!
I received the very best support for the issue I was having.Ive been with purevpn for along while now,it offers the best speeds an now Id say the best support.
Been using PureVPN the past two years and signed up for another two years. Works great and if I have any question or problems they answer and take of problems quickly and professionally.
A great service with great support.
Henry at PureVPN helped me solve all my problems. I was having a difficult time connecting but he was professional and determined the problem. Glad that I have PureVPN and love the service.
Initial problems with setup, likely my ignorance. A little time (and a few software updates) and everything is working to my satisfaction. I've got PureVPN for over two years and I am really greatful for their service. Their servers are reliable and performing excellently
will one subscription for vpn cover my 3 computors and four kodi boxes in my home.
The program lets me do and watch what I want anywhere in the world and my location is not known to anyone. I can bank, purchase, do many things, safely online and it gives me peace of mind 🙂
Hi Lauren,
Thanks for your positive feedback! 🙂
PureVPN has lots of servers, it is easy to use, fast, fast also with P2P (I tried torrent) and apparently safe. At least as long as my IP remains hidden. I don't know much about the encryption that it is being used but hopefully it is reliable enough.
Hey Markov,
We really appreciate your feedback. It is nice to see that the service works well for P2P.
Great program, I know I can browse and use the internet with complete peace my privacy is safeguarded. Very easy to use, and starts up when I boot my PC. The customer service is also superb, the few times I've had problems I've gotten help right away.
Hello Rony,
It is great to see that PureVPN's customer support is quick and responsive. Thanks for your valuable comment.
works great, doesn't seem to slow anything down, and it allowed us to access Italian sites while we were in Japan that we wouldn't normally have been able to get to and has allowed my wife to access Japanese sites while we're in the Italian she wouldn't normally have access too.
Hi Barbara,
Thank you for your feedback!
I love my pure vpn.It allows me to do things I could not do before. When everyone out there always try to see all you do ,pure vpn keeps me safe from that and that is why I love to use them.\thanks again pure vpn and the price is excellent too. I don't think I could use my computer anymore without a vpn.
The first few months I had PureVPN I was not that happy with it. It would log out frequently leaving my IP vulnerable, log in problems and a few other little quirts. I advised them of the problems and stayed with them for the next 3 months. A GOOD DECISION. They repaired all the problems and the last 6 months I have been running flawlessly. It can be an hour or all week connected, I never have to worry about my IP being exposed. I would recommend PureVPN to anyone. Great work guys!!!
Hi Lenhoff,
We are glad that the service worked out for you! Thank you for providing us your feedback.
Has been extremely reliable, the software is straight forward to use, and the cross OS support is fantastic. On nearly a daily basis I use their client on Windows, iOS, and Android. My only tip is if you are finding your experience less than acceptable try different countries/cities until you find an area that works well for you. Anytime Ive experienced any problem switching to another country or server has fixed the problem.
I love it for the ability to surf where ever I want regardless to where I live. I am not well so the internet is my lifeline to my friends and family and it keeps me sane. I have never had any problems with it.
One of the easiest VPN's to use for the price! Very user friendly, run ping test, find best speed server, connect. That easy. Also i have had download speeds up to 75 mbps, thats impressive for a vpn. Also, at only $2.50 per month, c'mon. No DCMA notices anymore 🙂 Also customer service is very fast responding and helpful!
Hey Welly,
Really appreciate your comment. It is really nice to see that the VPN is working smoothly for you.
Customer service is great, very fast response and helpful information provided.
I have now used the PureVPN service one year and had twice different issues due to my lack of understanding the program properly. When I turned to their customer service team to get some help, I have received an excellent, polite and swift support solving all of my problems. The program works excellently in my Mac and iPhone so I have to give my thumbs up with full satisfaction for this company and their VPN service service team including of course their program which works excellently on my devices.
Dear Jukka Isorinne,
We are glad that you found PureVPN Customer Support quite helpful. Keep using PureVPN on your desired devices and enjoy online freedom from anywhere.
Thanks for reaching out to us.
Very satisfied with PureVPN, the support team was answering to all my Emails very rapidly and suggesting many ways for solving my problems, finally, the problems was with my network card on my PC and now everything is OK thanks to PureVPN support team
I have used PureVPN for over a year now when a friend recommend it. During this time, I have used both the Online Chat Session facility and Email support. The few times I have used the helpdesk / support team, they have resolved (or provided answers) promptly. Based on my experience, I would have no hesitation recommended the software.
Great technical service received from the chat live, highly recommended
Dear Kevin Leach,
Thanks for the feedback,
We are glad you received high quality customer support that solved your queries instantly.
Keep using PureVPN and secure your online privacy straightaway.
I was having problems connecting to BBC iPlayer so contacted PureVPN support. I received a response within the hour with guidance on how to use dedicated IP mode. Having followed the guidance, I could connect to BBC iPlayer immediately and the connection has not dropped at all since. Many thanks for a great service – would certainly recommend PureVPN if you want to access BBC from abroad!
Dear Imperatam,
Thanks for reaching out to us, We are glad that you watched your favorite content on BBC iPlayer with PureVPN.
Enjoy online anonymity through PureVPN.
easy to use and connects quickly. Doesn't impede connection speed much that I can tell and LAN function is not disrupted.
Dear Anton,
Thanks for reaching out to us. We are happy that you can connect PureVPN on your desired devices hassle-free.
Excellent app, it works very well, i like how easy it is with the location option. I keep recommending PureVPN to all my contacts.
I've been using PureVPN for quite some time now, and as the title says, it just works.
Hit connect, and within seconds, you're hidden.
Easy install. Amazing after sales service with follow up emails to make sure I'm completely happy. Always great service through the website with someone ready to live chat if I have any queries. I highly recommend PureVPN! I'm totally happy with the product and the service!
Very effective in hiding my real vpn. It's very quick to connect to other sites around the world. Great service, fast enough for my needs, streaming, gaming, incognito 😉
Pure Vpn allows allows me to travel from the comfort of my own home because I am able to learn about different culture by watching new content from different regions. My favorite regions are Australia, United States, Norway, New Zealand, and all over Europe. Thank you Pure Vpn .
Software that works perfectly for what it's done. Quick subscription. Quick service and listening. No complexity in implementation. For a year more than satisfied. Thank you
I am very satisfied with the service that you offer and your customer service is excellent. You do great follow-ups. If I send a tech support ticket it is responded to within a matter of 24 hours. And if I ever need to, I can just pick up the phone and contact you.
Very easy to use, numerous servers to choose from, generally stable connections, and a full range of features. I'm very happy with PureVPN!
Ease of use, relatively hassle free connection and so far no sudden disconnects. Makes me feel secure and safe.
An excellent product!
Always works and stays up-to-date. Connection speeds are great; streaming is no problem.
Highly Appreciated 🙂
Don't hesitate to buy this VPN. PureVPN is easy to use and with their Tutorials and Tips you will master this VPN Program.
Have used PureVPN now for over 3 years and have had no problems, have always managed to access websites even where thay are blocked. PureVPN has also protected my computer from attacks. Am very happy with this software and can recommend it.
This is an awful service. I signed up towards the beginning of last year after reading countless glowing reviews, while foolishly ignoring the more critical reviews. The unparalleled speeds they boasted were probably the primary draw, and those definitely did not disappoint. The client GUI is very clean and easy to navigate, and there are a decent number of servers to choose from. Until a few months back, the service worked fine, more or less. I'd get occasional DNS leaks on some servers, and would have to trial/error my way through the list before finding a good one, but the servers always seemed to correct themselves after a few days. Being a fairly patient person, I wasn't too bothered by the inconvenience of bouncing between servers, so long as I eventually found one that was secure.
As of today, I have officially abandoned PureVPN in favor of NordVPN. Over the last few weeks, I have been having DNS leaks on pretty much every server I test, and all of my favorite go-to servers have become unusable. While connection speeds have remained consistently well above average, I've started having issues with my connection "stalling" — that is, I'll lose connectivity to the internet and have to disconnect from the server. The issue is not my internet (I know that user-error is the prime suspect in these cases), as disconnecting immediately restored full connectivity. For whatever reason, their server decided to take a nap, forcing me to abruptly expose myself in order to change servers.
Go with NordVPN. They're not much more expensive, and their speeds are not much slower. I started using it about an hour ago, and I already feel much more secure. I'm thinking that the people posting positive reviews either don't regularly test the security of the servers they connect to, or they're shills.
Connection worked fine for the first few months, then, after a few months, it started dropping every few minutes, making it impossible to use. I've tried everything the helpdesk suggested but nothing would work. Clearly a problem on their side, but they refused to refund. So, stay well away. It will stop working and they will keep your money.
I bought this and paid good money thought it was for the year, but now they say i have used it up and for x amount each month but shit 80.00$ is a lot of money to be asking for more. Time to cancel and take my chances.
Can you use on Amazon fire stick without changing router ZYXEL communications ltd from UK Post office.
My best advice is to AVOID PureVPN at all costs! I purchased a two year subscription from them because they were one of only a few services which had a node in a location which I needed. From the very start the service was a problem. It took uncounted contacts to their tech service to FINALLY get it set up. I should have known then. The techs NEVER read what the one right before them had written. In addition, the "solution" they most often gave was to go to one of their "help pages". The problem is, none of those pages have been updated and no longer look ANYTHING like what the app now looks like. Finally, it worked…. for about two months before the node which I needed stopped worked and defaulted to another town 200 miles away. Suddenly, I was back in the same cycle. And when they couldn't' resolve the issue, their solution was to say, "Sorry." AVOID THIS VPN!!!
I completely agree with Nick. The only reason I still use this is because I got the 2 year subscription. I may just bite the bullet and get something else any way. I have tried to connect to every server I can and I'm lucky if I get 10 mb/s of my gigabit internet connection. Don't get me wrong, I don't expect gigabit internet over VPN but 100-300 mb/s is not asking too much. My complaint is that I have gotten 300+ in the past but now I can't get over 10. Support is a joke. As Nick said you talk to a different person every single response. and every 3rd response is the canned original response. Their "solution" is to use the Chrome extension (which can get me 300 mb/s) but I didn't buy a VPN to only protect one browser.
Sorry lots of typos. Can I use the same account with two separate firesticks in my own home
Hey! I am looking for vpn to watch the icc champions trophy. Will purevpn work? I have a subscription to OSN and also hotstar. Will pure work? I am receiving mixed reviews about the provider. Some places people are praising its features but there is also some negative chatter as well. Can you pls see and let know if the provider works for accessing both the service. Thanks in advance!
I had subscribed to purevpn annual plan and been using their service for about three months. A distressing aspect of their service is the dashboard of client. If I enter a name of a country in server list, and then try to rename it, I will be halted with a bug. Besides this flaw, the service without any doubt offers remarkable performance and features like internet kill switch, dedicated IP and much more.
Also, when I had tried to download a torrent from YIFY using purevpn, I faced sluggish network speed and it took hours to download a 782 MB movie file. I believe that degraded download speed was resulted by congestion on the US server. Can you suggest how can I improve my torrent downloading speed?
I just read your PureVPN review and it seems to be different from other websites. Which is a good thing I guess, since everyone is bashing the hell out of the provider. For me, it has worked well so far. I subscribed to their service almost a year back and I mainly use it when accessing my bank account. One of the things I noticed is the drop in speeds when I select maximum security settings. Perhaps that's because of how a VPN functions (sorry I am not a techy). But overall the VPN has not caused any troubles that would make my life difficult.
Best service. I bought it to stream channels online. The speed is good, much satisfied.
I recently updated purevpn's app on my iphone! It's good that they fixed many issues that I was previously facing, like unexpected disconnection from servers. But I feel they can still do more to providing protocols. The latest version of iOS doesn't support PPTP any longer. Which makes sense since PPTP is out dated and obsolete in many parts of the world. With that aside, having the option to change the language of the app is a nice touch, I can now use the app in Spanish. But I feel that my phone gets slowed down when I have the app running, is anyone else facing the same issue?
PureVPN is one of those services that will work perfectly most of the time but when things go wrong, they really go wrong. I used Purevpn on Windows for almost a year and had no problems. But as soon as I installed their new app on my Mac, I had frequent disconnections and slow internet speeds. This problem lingered on for more than a month and after many frustrating sessions with their support staff, the problem was resolved. Now I am finally able use the VPN on my Mac as I used to do on Windows.
I have been using Purevpn from past six months but did not know that it has split tunneling feature too. Thanks for the information which you provide. I have a quick question? Can I use the split tunneling feature in my three devices simultaneously?
The best thing which I like about purevpn is it's split tunneling add-on. I use vpn for my office work whenever I am not in my home town. Due to online security we have to use a static ip which we white-list from our network administrator. Previously when I start work and in the mean time I am unable to visit social media and other sites because of using the white list IP, but after using the split tunneling option of pure I am using the both thing together on the same laptop. That is an awesome feature and the main reason to use pure.
Read their 7 day refund policy very, very carefully….They say if you exceed 3GB in 7 days then they will not give you a refund.
I tried their service for 4 days and had a lot of server problems. They kept offering solutions but none worked. When I asked for the refund they then come up and say that you crossed the 3GB data limit.
It's just your word against theirs….
I am using PureVPN from 18 months, yes there are some problem while using it on dynamic IP. But when you come on its dedicated IP then this may be one of the best VPN Provider. I personally use Netflix and Hulu while it's dedicated IP which i originally get for my office use. I never get any buffering or picture quality issue which pure static IP. The only feature which i wish is pure offer is SmartDNS service which they recently pull down.
Like gavin said, Avoid PureVPN like the plague. You will have a very hard time, if at all, getting your money back under their "7-days Money-back Guarantee".
Many VPNS worked with Netflix, but Netflix has started active hunt. I've seen in reddit that PureVPN is not working for watching Netflix anymore… 🙁
I tried to cancel my service under their "Hassle free 7-days refund policy", after 3 days and well within the download limit, but was given the runaround for days. I have now raised a dispute with PayPal. Purevpn's response was: "you are requested to please wait now, since you have opened the dispute and we
have to wait for the decision that is made by the paypal".
Unlike those other VPNs out there, PureVPN offers the best service when it comes to online security and privacy. I'm a simple man; I surf the internet, and I don't want to be spied on. Many VPNs I used were a sellout to the federal goons, whereas PureVPN doesn't even save your data logs. If you guys don't believe this review, then take my comment as a testament on how good PureVPN is.
Thank you for your Valuable feedback.
Best Regards,
This is a load of rubbish. PureVPN is a scam. I spent hours working with "them" to make a connection only to finally conclude it does not work where i reside. They then informed me by email that my fully paid account was blocked until "with trembling fingers you must first verify your identity by sending a scanned document with your name and address on it (a clear attempt at identity theft is what that is!). I decided to terminate my account after that message, which was within 24 hours of opening it, and here it is 10 days later and no refund despite the claim that they will give a full refund within 7 days of opening an account. After repeated emails to them (we are always available 24/7) there is still no acknowledgement that they will abide by their full refund claim. Stay away from these scam artists if you know what is good for you.
+1…have just had the very same experience. They say they will refund but at the time of refund they come up with excuses of why they cannot refund.
Cannot connect to their servers but they claim I used up over 3GB of data.
I have never used the PureVPN smartphone apps so I don't know about any of that fancy mumbo jumbo, but my daughter installed the PureVPN dialer thiny on my desktop when she visited me last year on Christmas and I haven't had any problems with the service ever since. I watch everything I want to see and even all the good shows on the netflix and bbc iplayer websites work wonderfuly. Bless my daughter for setting up PureVPN on my desktop for me. I dont know what I would have done without it. You get a little reluctant to learn about new technology at my age. I google it up sometimes when I feel that the speed might be slow or something, but the live chat people are always so helpful and friendly. I felt that the speed was dropping a bit once so I went to their website and told them. The had it fixed within the hour. Very nice people really. The poor people on the PureVPN live chat often tell me to try the tutorial guides, some purevpn reviews, or forums but when I tell them that I'm a little handicapped because of my age, they use TeamViewer to fix my problems. It truly is a marvelous feeling to get service like that.
Hello Hannah,
Thank you for sharing your valuable experience with us.
Kind Regards,
Great PureVPN Review! The more I read it, the more I loved it! I am extremely glad to know that I am using PureVPN – a VPN network that provides 7-day money back guarantee. For a user who is broke almost every month of the year wink wink, I think PureVPN is doing a fantastic job at providing hands-on experience to the best online protection. I have tested their server strength myself and I can't say that I have seen such an amazing connectivity before in my life. What's impressive about PureVPN is that they provide you with real VPN servers and not the ones that are nonexistent; hence their connections and speeds never drop. They claim to provide the world's largest protocol support, though I don't agree with that I still believe that it is right there at the top with the top VPN providers of the industry. The writer has done justice to the PureVPN service review and it really gives you a complete picture of how the service works. I use PureVPN on my iPhone, iPad, Mac and on my wife's Android phone, never even once PureVPN let me down! I am a happy customer and will definitely renew my contract with them as long as the service continues to work
Hello Susan,
Thank you for sharing your valuable experience with us.
Kind Regards,
Honestly speaking I have read several PureVPN reviews, but I think this one deserves a round of applause for how well it is written and how deeply it inspects the services and features of PureVPN. I have been a VPN user for a long time and I am aware of all the ins and outs of the VPN technology but having read this review, I feel I should give this service a try. Was doubtful at first, may be because I had read vague reviews but now that I have read this detailed description of the service, I think this is worth trying!
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
Kind Regards,
hi there community take care they are stealing your money, I bought 4 times 12 months licenses from purvpn to use them for the whole family but their servers are not secure at all german webpages find out your geo location with ease as I requested back my money as purevpn is advertising with their 3 days money back guarantee I was left aside for 3 weeks after I started a conflict through paypal who also did not support me with this as it is no phisikal thing a license so purevpn manager had a nice lunch on my costs and I also got no access to my new licenses anyway because I involved paypal. think twice befor you get there any license. greetings a friend
I use PureVPN in China. It's much faster running the client on windows and Android than connecting through native programs on Linux.This can be a headache for me because it has no client for Linux.
I often hear Linux users talk about the difficulty of running a VPN on Linux because hardly any VPN service provider gives Linux users much attention. So far the only solution I see is one that I saw a a Linux newbie use when he switched from Windows to Linux because he wanted to try it out. Instead of configuring his Linux for his VPN, he went and configured his router. That way there was no need to tweak his Linux OS and he had the security of a VPN to cover him.
PureVPN offers VPN routers as well as instructions to setup VPN on your current routers. Hit PureVPN's online LiveChat support and ask them. They're online 24/7 and should be able to help you. Do try and tell us how it works out for you. Good luck!
I wonder what configuration that official clients provide,since I tried installing PureVPN client on windows in VMWare it has two options,one for China and the other for the rest of the world.Yeah I'm not familiar with network stuff though I'm not a newbie to Linux,here for example,I've never figured out what is a router all about de facto mentioned by people,a small device out there which is used to connect to internet and put right on your computer running all the time?Well,I don't use that,I connect through PPPOE with a cable directly linked on my laptop.I guess it's the configuration provided by them makes sense.
This has to be one of the best reviews for PureVPN I have ever read. Do you review software on demand?
I have used PureVPN in the past. I think PureVPN is great
and it can do so much better as well. I used to use hide my ass before because
the number of servers they had to offer was out of this world but I soon
realized that I do not really need all those servers. Switching to PureVPN
saved me money and gave me an equally good VPN I can trust on.
I just wish to heaven that purevpn would work on its
interface. The other vpn providers have nice eye friendly colors and purevpn
has an interface that looks like something out of a sega game from two decades
It takes a bit of looking around but once you get to know
about all the features that PureVPN offers, you will never want to use another
VPN. The service hardly ever gives you any down-time and the customer support
is available around the clock. I sometimes use the customer support to find out
which server is running on minimum load. Works great for me.
Updated: My account have been enabled.
Thank PureVPN.
Yepp, they're pretty good that way. I've read countless cases about VPN services messing up users' accounts, but I only see PureVPN's users coming back to say that PureVPN resolved their issues. Kudos!


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Comfort Chair
The ultimate in comfort and mobility the Comfort Chair is an easy care solution for elderly or special needs seating. Cushioned adjustable air cell support has been incorporated into the design. The four lateral support wings fold away for easy transferring of the patient. This chair has a reclinable seat along with an adjustable backrest and calf rest. The frame is completely constructed from sturdy stainless steel.
Adjustable backrest (90° – 170°) and calf rest
Reclinable seat
Air system for pressure relief
Full stainless steel frame
Three lockable castors and one steering castor (non-marking)
Breathable polyurethane cover (fire retardant)
Replaceable and easy to clean cover
Four folding wings
Standard dining tray
Magazine pocket
10 years warranty on frameSKU: S6954
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Air Chair Deluxe Maxi ElectricBariatric Equipment, Bariatric Seating, Pressure Care, Pressure Relief Chairs
Air Chair Deluxe Maxi Electric
The Air Chair Deluxe Maxi Electric is a power assisted workstation with adjustable seats, back and leg support for dependent bariatric patients. Can support up to a maximum user weight of 300 Kg.SKU: S2153
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Better Living Air Lift Chair
The Better Living Air Lift Chair single motor compact lift chair features a unique modular design with an integrated pressure relief system. Powered adjustment (individual controls) and adjustable back and leg rests ensures patient comfort. Tilt assistance for standing and rear wheels for chair transport allow the chair to be relocated easily. An incontinent polyurethane fire retardant cover and ergonomical push handles finish the list of features.
- Lift Chairs, Pressure Relief Chairs
Air Comfort Small V1 Princess
The Air Comfort Small V1 Princess is suited for patients ranging from heights of 142cm (4ft 8in) to 162cm (5ft 4in) and designed to hold up to a maximum user weight of 180 Kg, with a complete metal frame and replaceable cover.SKU: S12940
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Men's basketball preview: Houston at Rice
A preview of the University of Houston's non-conference game against crosstown rival Rice on Tuesday:
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Tudor Fieldhouse (5,208)
TV/radio: Facebook/950 AM
Series: Houston leads 63-18
Last meeting: Houston won 79-68 on Nov. 14, 2018, at Texas Southern's H&PE Arena
Houston Cougars (1-1)
Coach: Kelvin Sampson (617-323 overall, 117-53 in five seasons at Houston)
Conference: American Athletic
On Twitter: @UHCougarMBK
No. Pos. Name Class Ht. PPG RPG
3 G De'Jon Jarreau RJr. 6-5 10.5 3.0*
24 G Quentin Grimes Soph. 6-5 11.5 3.5
11 G Nate Hinton Soph. 6-5 4.0 7.5
35 F Fabian White Jr. Jr. 6-7 12.0 5.5
1 C Chris Harris Jr. Sr. 6-10 5.5 3.5
— *Denotes assists
About the Cougars: UH is coming off a 72-71 loss at the buzzer to BYU. Guard Caleb Mills came off the bench for a team-high 17 points. Mills and forward Fabian White Jr. are averaging a team-best 12 points per game. ... While he leads the team in rebounds, sophomore guard Nate Hinton is off to a cold-shooting start at 27.3 percent. "He's pressing," Sampson said. "He was trying to do a little too much." ... Point guard DeJon Jarreau has been slow to begin the season after a nearly four-week layoff due to a hand injury. "He's not ready," Sampson said. "You can tell." In the short term, Sampson said he may look at other options at the point guard spot. ... Freshman forward J'Wan Roberts underwent MRI on his hand Monday for an injury suffered in practice Oct. 8. He will redshirt this season. ... UH has won the last five meetings in the series. ...
This is the Cougars' first visit to Tudor Fieldhouse since 2013, a 79-69 loss.
Rice Owls (4-1)
Coach: Scott Pera (24-44 in three seasons at Rice)
Conference: Conference USA
On Twitter: @RiceBasketball
No. Pos. Name Class Ht. PPG RPG
2 G Trey Murphy III Soph. 6-8 12.8 5.0
3 G Ako Adams Sr. 6-3 9.8 3.4*
24 G Chris Mullins Soph. 6-3 5.4 3.2
23 G/F Drew Peterson Soph. 6-8 8.2 6.8
10 F Robert Martin Sr. 6-6 7.2 6.2
— *Denotes assists
About the Owls: Since a season-opening loss at Arkansas, Rice has won four in a row. The latest was a 82-81 win at UC Santa Barbara, as the Owls stormed back from a 22-point deficit, the second largest comeback in school history. Two other wins this season have been come-from-behind: Penn (down 10) and Northwestern State (down 13). ... Sophomore guard Trey Murphy III was named Conference USA Player of the Week on Monday. He averaged 21.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in a pair of road wins. Murphy shot 54.2 percent from the floor and 55.6 percent from 3-point range. "He's a star," Sampson said. "He's really, really good. He'd be really good in any league." ... Freshman Max Fiedler is averaging 6.4 rebounds. He had a career-high 11 against Penn. ... The Owls are averaging 76.8 points during four-game winning streak. ... Rice has at least one 3-pointer in a school record 352 games.


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The master programme in Business administration aims to prepare students to practice in the globalized environment. All programme courses have a strong applied focus, based on real-life business case studies, involving visiting business leaders to have discussions around business problems and encouraging students to employ practical issues for assessment tasks.
Students will acquire knowledge and skills in management and leadership theories and techniques and business operations in intercultural context. They will be able to identify organizational opportunities globally and nationally, assess and analyze performance of organizations and market demands; design and implement strategies and collaborate with others.
Graduates will be creative persons both motivated and capable to pursue various career development.
Educational Tools
The blended form of the programme in Business administration combines classroom-based curriculum with research. Before graduation, all students, both enrolled in blended and online form, must complete a project in view to demonstrate their knowledge on a specific area or issue.
Training is organized as to involve students in discussion of cases, multimedia simulations, individual exercises and workshops carried out in collaboration with specialists in order to align theoretical with applied knowledge also through the continuous interaction between frontal and participatory learning.
Students are provided with online Tutors/Help Desk in order to have tailored form of project assignments and work. Each student has an entry/exit coaching component, delivered online and aimed to facilitate personal career orientation.
Once enrolled students are provided with id and pw for logging into the online Pegaso platform, where it is possible to find all the educational materials available 24 hours a day:
- Online videolessons (each lesson lasts 20/30 min; each module consists of several online videolessons for a total of modules corresponding to 60 ECTS);
- Specifically arranged hard copy;
- Bibliographic reference;
- List of websites (referring links recommended by professors for a detailed study);
- Evaluation online tests for each individual course
- Applied exercises and workshops (for the blended form of training)
- Team and individual project works (assigned by and/or agreed with professors)
Project works are be presented and discussed as a part of the examinations when applicable along with completion of the multiple-choice tests aimed to evaluate the learning outcomes of each student for the educational modules. Defense of the graduate projects is in presence.
The educational materials are provided in the following languages: English
(Delivery of the programme in Bulgarian language can also be organized upon achievement of a minimum number of 25 applicants).


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We are horrified at the attacks in Paris last evening and heartbroken for the people of France. In Fr. James Martin's wise words…
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From the Cold Atlantic, Warmth for Lent
Lent is upon us, and my weekly Shoprite flyer has a whole page dedicated to fish under the banner, "Lenten Seafood." The specials make the weekly abstaining from "flesh meat" (Church language, not mine!) on Fridays rather more festive than the Church may have intended. But here we are, the original Meatless Weekday upon… Continue reading From the Cold Atlantic, Warmth for Lent
Cooking School Test Drive
The culinary vacation program Mary Pochez and I are collaborating on had its first test drive this week at her château, La Barbée, in the Pays Loire. Several Paris-based food and travel writers arrived on Tuesday for a friendly overnight taste of the program—and a real-life taste of Mary's delicious cooking. On Wednesday morning they… Continue reading Cooking School Test Drive
Tomates Farcies Façon "Marie Terese" (or how I stuffed an Empress into a tomato)
Why is the Holy Roman Empress sitting on my plate ? The chalkboard menu at Au Relais d'Anjou in Durtal listed the day's specials, with "Tomates Farcies Facon 'Marie Terese'" at the top as one of the entrée selections. I understood these were tomatoes stuffed with something, but in the style of Marie Terese? Who was she… Continue reading Tomates Farcies Façon "Marie Terese" (or how I stuffed an Empress into a tomato)
"A Table for Lunch? Non!"
"Bonjour Madame. Do you have a table for four people?" "Avez-vous un réservation?" Madame asked. "No" we replied as our eyes drifted over the room full of empty tables. "Ah, then I cannot help you. We have no tables available." Perhaps it was because we arrived at the local top-rated restaurant breathless and sweaty, dressed in… Continue reading "A Table for Lunch? Non!"


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Learn about the iOS in Business Program
Are you interested in learning more about the iOS in Business Program? Would you like to meet some of the iOS in Business Partners and learn more about the most revolutionary iOS and macOS solutions which are changing the way Hong Kong and Macau do business?
If so, join us for a special iOS in Business Networking Event on Thursday, April 6th in Causeway Bay, where we will offer an introduction to the iOS in Business Program, including how to join. Invite your colleagues, and bring extra business cards to share!
Featured Presentation
Introduction to the iOS in Business Program
Presented by Apple Hong Kong
Where and When
Thursday, April 6, 2017
6:30pm – 8:30pm
20/F Tower 535
535 Jaffe Road
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: 2603 7181
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