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The Europe Roundup: The Pirate Party in the Berlin Parliament: Trolling the Government?
BY Antonella Napolitano | Tuesday, November 29 2011
- Germany | The Pirate Party in the Berlin Parliament: Trolling the Government?
Two months ago the Berlin chapter of the Pirate Party registered an amazing result by winning 15 seats in the Parliament of the State.
The crucial step of working on issues from inside the institutions may be tricky and it is always a test for movements turned parties. On Owni.eu Sabine Blanc and Ophelia Noor interviewed some of the newly elected representatives to get a better understanding of how the Pirates' strategy will look like in the coming months.
In a country where party coalitions are quite common in order to govern, the Pirates were in a good position to even become part of the government. After a careful reflection, though, they decided not to join any coalition, in order to stay faithful to principles and also to avoid risks of "explosion", pretty common for small parties who had join coalitions from time to time.
"As an opposition party you point out the mistakes, you troll the government. That's your job." says Pavel Mayer, one of the elected representatives. Anyway they will consider alliances on the district level, says the article.
The next step is liquid democracy, the Pirates say. As reported in the article:
"Liquid Democracy", to the PP, is about going back to the fundamentals of democracy, allowing people to participate directly in the political process. Proposing, supporting and amending initiatives. The focus is on horizontality, transparency and the obligation to be constructive. Time-wasting trolls need not apply.
It seems like the Pirates in Berlin are trying to be "institutional" their own way: a coalition can wait.
- EU | The European Commission to Adopt an Open Data Strategy
Today the European Commission will adopt an Open Data Strategy, a set of measures aimed at increasing government transparency. The Strategy will be also creating a €32 billion a year market for public data, says the press release.
The measures will include a modification of the existing Directive on the re-use of public sector information, a framework law that draws guidelines that every EU country has to implement on a national level.
As commented on the Open Knowledge Foundation Blog:
The strategy, first proposed in November 2010, will involve a modification of the existing Directive on the re-use of public sector information, and the deployment of measures such as a creation of open data portals at European level. Currently, the release of public sector information in the EU is governed by the 2003 Directive (2003/98/EC) on the re-use of public sector information.
The Directive has undoubtedly helped improve harmonization across Europe, but there is much more work to be done in standardising rules around issues such as licensing and pricing, as well as promoting better practices across the Union. The persistent lack of interoperability, and failure to make information available in machine-readable formats, are preventing the social and economic potential of public sector data from being realised, and according to the Commission fragmenting the markets for data-based products and services across the Union.
The strategy will be presented in a Commission Communication to the European Parliament and to the Council. A press conference with all the information will be held by Digital Agenda Commissioner Neelie Kroes on December 1st.
- Russia | Monitoring Russian Elections: First Findings
Back in September I wrote about Kartanarusheniy.ru, a crowdsourced map for collecting user data on electoral violations, promoted by the newspaper Gazeta.ru and by the electoral monitoring association Golos (Russian for voice). The Ushahidi-like map allows users to report agitation, violations, administrative and police pressure, bribery, misuse of power and violations of candidates' and citizens' rights.
On November 22nd Golos published a statement outlining the main findings of their work so far.
While some innovations may be qualified as positive (measures ensuring equal terms for all parties for campaign events, changes in the procedures for voting by absentee-vote certificates and outdoor voting, guarantees for visually disabled persons), the association's evaluation of the new federal law on parliamentary election is negative, especially when it comes to candidates' rights.
As stated on their website:
GOLOS Association attracts attention to the fact that the Federal Law «On Political Parties» and its biased application actually destroy political competition, preventing creation of new political parties.
Special concern is caused by deprivation of non-partisan candidates of their rights, in view of the fact that the RF Ministry of Justice has in the recent years refused to register all new political parties, with the exception of Right Cause. [...]
The undersized amounts of election funds at regional elections make it more difficult to wage campaign by legal means and create privileged conditions for the candidates who rely heavily on the administrative resource.
Golos will publish two more statements on the results of its monitoring activities on December 1st and on December 5th, the day after the election.
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The drone of the instrument can also be punctuated by strong pulses of air from the stomach like saying "ha." Many players around the world have practiced a style of playing using quick "hahahaha" effects from the belly to create rhythms.
Yolŋu players will use a subtle version of this to add colour to slower notes within rhythms or the introductory drone of a song. Listen for the subtle flutter in some of the long tones of this short sample by Djalu'.
For rhythms, Yolŋu only use single pulses, simultaneously with the tongue movements we've already covered, for aggressive accents. Listen to the surge of power on the "dith" in the "dith-dhu" sample below. This would also accompany the "dhirrl" and trumpeted notes.


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After "faffing" around (as my "lovely" friend called it) for two hours on day one, I finally got into my knitting and after the third (nonconsecutive) days (working 30 minutes a day — not to include faffing around day), I managed this much. If I keep going this rate, in two weeks I should have a fear of commitment cowl. My other knitting geek friend suggested this as my first project (due to the easiness although most likely due to my inability to finish a knitting project) and so far, it's keeping me interested (which is a good thing since my "lovely" friend also said I have the attention span of a gnat — I disagree!).
SO, I shall finish and hopefully – don't hold your breath though – in two weeks I will post a finished project!!
Knitting is actually quite nice. It's a lot less messier than papercrafting and I can do it while sitting in the living room. I am though, at least for now, a grumpy knitter. Nobody can speak to me, or me replying, until after a purl one. If it's before, or after, I get my count all messed up. I am getting better though, I can now look and see how many I did, but still, I am not in the knit and natter stage yet.
I should now log off and do a bit of (30 minutes) knitting before I start the day. Jovie is home with me today and we are going to do more phonics with Looney Toons! No, I am not a crazy overachieving mom. Jovie asked to learn how to read {::SMILE}.


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Elkem Foundry Products sets new record in 2018 for global shipments of high-performance foundry alloys
Nishio, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, 22 November 2018: Today Elkem Foundry Products celebrated the 150,000tonnes of high performance foundry alloys shipped in 2018 to gray- and ductile iron foundries worldwide, at iron foundry Sakabe in Japan.
Japan Sales Director Masayoshi Ryu celebrated the arrival of the 150.000th ton of Elkem Foundry Products at Sakabe in Japan today. The big bag of Lamet ® 4920 nodulariser represents a milestone for Elkem Foundry Products.
Mr. Sakurai, Executive Managing Director of Sakabe, commented: "This delivery is a historic moment for Elkem Foundry Products and we're very honoured to receive the 150.000th tonne. Lamet ® 4920 is a specialty product provided by Elkem, and it enables us to efficiently produce the nodular-graphite structure needed in Sakabe's ductile-iron castings. More importantly, the additional technical service that Elkem provides is for us, just as important as using the right, high quality product. The collaboration with Elkem has been excellent over the last 5 years and therefore we are honoured to celebrate this milestone with them. "
Masayoshi Ryu said: "With this milestone we are celebrating not only the steady increase in sales worldwide, but it also proves that Elkem Foundry Products' business model works and that it is highly appreciated by our customers. The unique combination of high quality products and technical service Elkem offers as a complete package, enables our customers to be even more efficient and to produce the best castings. Today, we're very proud of this success and we're pleased that after more than 5 years of cooperation, this milestone is celebrated at Sakabe. We are looking forward to continuing to work with Sakabe in the future".
About Elkem
Founded in 1904, Elkem is one of the world's leading suppliers of silicon-based advanced materials with operations throughout the entire value chain from quartz to specialty silicones, as well as attractive market positions in specialty ferrosilicon alloys and carbon materials. Headquartered in Oslo, the company's 27 production sites and extensive network of sales offices and agents around the world ensure proximity to customers and access to attractive end markets. Elkem's over 6000 skilled employees and significant R&D activities provide a solid basis for further technology-driven growth.
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Elkem's Masayoshi Ryu (2nd from right) helps Sakabe commemorate the arrival of Elkem's 150,000 ton of foundry alloys shipped worldwide in 2018. The Sakabe operating team (from left) of Mr. Ogata (Melting Group Leader), Mr.Ushiki (Deputy General Manager), Mr.Yamanaka (General Manager), Mr.Sakurai (Executive Managing Director), Mr.Hayakawa (R&D Assistant) was present for the ceremony.


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What does Siamese mean?
Definitions for Siamese
ˌsaɪ əˈmiz, -ˈmisSi·amese
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word Siamese.
Princeton's WordNet
Thai, Siamese, Central Thai(noun)
a branch of the Tai languages
Thai, Tai, Siamese(noun)
a native or inhabitant of Thailand
siamese, siamese connection(noun)
an inlet with two or more couplings to which a hose can be attached so that fire engines can pump water into the sprinkler system of a building
Siamese cat, Siamese(adj)
a slender short-haired blue-eyed breed of cat having a pale coat with dark ears paws face and tail tip
Thai, Tai, Siamese(adj)
of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand or its people
"Siamese kings"; "different Thai tribes live in the north"
Thai, Tai, Siamese(adj)
of or relating to the languages of the Thai people
"Thai tones"
Thai, Tai, Siamese(adj)
of or relating to Thailand
"the Thai border with Laos"
The Siamese cat
Of, or relating to Siam; Thai
Of a connection of tubes or hoses shaped like a letter Y.
The Thai language
Webster Dictionary
of or pertaining to Siam, its native people, or their language
a native or inhabitant of Siam; pl., the people of Siam
the language of the Siamese
The Siamese is one of the first distinctly recognized breeds of Oriental cat. The breed originated in Thailand, where they are one of several native breeds and are called Wichian Mat. In the 20th century the Siamese cat became one of the most popular breeds in Europe and North America.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
sī-am-ēz′, adj. pertaining or belonging to Siam, a country of Asia.—n. a native of Siam.—Siamese twins, two famous Siamese men (1811-74), joined from their birth by a cartilaginous band.
Rap Dictionary
A person who acts two-faced.ACTUALLY IT'S MEANS THAI PPL FROM THAILAND LOLLL
Anagrams for Siamese »
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Siamese in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Siamese in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of Siamese in a Sentence
They are like Siamese twins: Kadyrov will certainly not survive without Putin, and it would be difficult for Putin to do without Kadyrov.
Actions seem to follow feelings, howbeit, they go together like Siamese twins. By regulating the actions, which are ordinarily under more direct control of your will, we can indirectly regulate the feeling that is not.
Douglas Adams, The Salmon of Doubt, p. 215:
There is a particular disdain with which Siamese cats regard you. Anyone who has walked in on the Queen cleaning her teeth will be familiar with the feeling.
Civilization is drugs, alcohol, engines of war, prostitution, machines and machine slaves, low wages, bad food, bad taste, prisons, reformatories, lunatic asylums, divorce, perversion, brutal sports, suicides, infanticide, cinema, quackery, demagogy, strikes, lockouts, revolutions, putsches, colonization, electric chairs, guillotines, sabotage, floods, famine, disease, gangsters, money barons, horse racing, fashion shows, poodle dogs, chow dogs, Siamese cats, condoms, peccaries, syphilis, gonorrhea, insanity, neuroses, etc., etc.
They should, but their September meeting language must be so careful, that 'one and done' represents an increasing possibility - at least for the next six months, the Fed is beginning to recognize that 6 years of zero bound interest rates have negative influences on the real economy - it destroys historical business models essential to capitalism such as pension funds, insurance companies, and the willingness to save money itself. If savings wither then so too does its Siamese Twin - investment - and with it, long-term productivity, the decline of which we have seen not just in the U.S. but worldwide.
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BBM is an incredible tool and fun messaging client. The platform has millions of users and it's the best way to stay in touch with your friends and colleagues that are also on the BlackBerry Platform. With BlackBerry 10, it looks like BBM is only going to get better with video chat and a new user interface. But there's some people out there that don't seem to understand basic social norms and it's important we call them out. By doing so, we can all agree to a set of best practices for BBM or perhaps RIM can implement new features to try and quell these miscreants.
1. People who don't speak your language
It's odd when someone adds you on BBM and not only starts talking in a language you don't understand, but is also sending you messages with characters that look like something out of a science fiction movie. The anglo-saxon last name of someone on your BBM contact list should be a pretty good indicator that they don't speak your Asian/Middle-Eastern/African language.
2. The "Hi." people
This happens all the time when you get people on BBM that just want to chat. They start a chat with simply writing "Hi" with zero follow-up. Not only does this violate the fundamentals of good conversation, but it makes you wonder if they do that in real life. Do they walk up to a coworker and just say "hi" with nothing to follow? It's like they're asking you to entertain them.
3. Chain letter idiots
What world do you live in where you actually think something bad is going to happen if you don't rebroadcast a message? How have you not heard of Chain Letters by now? The reason we don't understand these people is because if you're even reading this article, you probably have the wherewithal to understand how completely insane these letters are and you don't have a single friend believes in this stuff either.
4. People who constantly broadcast
Hey, you know what happens when you broadcast? My BlackBerry vibrates, and a little red light starts blinking. Now, I have to wonder if that blinking red light is an emergency at work or…wait, nope, it's you sending a message to everyone that says "sry for the bc, just cleaning contacts. plz reply". Great, thanks. Now I forgot what I was working on. And your BBM contacts are stored in the cloud so your message doesn't make any sense anyways.
5. Friend collectors
Have you ever gotten one of those messages that says "Plz add my friends:" with a huge list of BlackBerry pins following? It's a group of BBM friend collectors that are constantly looking to grow their contact list past the 5000 friend mark. But why? There's a reason facebook caps you at 5000 friends. Because nobody on Planet Earth has that many friends. Sure, you may be somehow linked to 5000 people, but at around 1,500 you're not in the "friend" circle any more, you're in the "acquaintance" department. At 5000 you're collecting a group of people who you will never see and have nothing in common with.
Now many of you are going to suggest ways to stop some of these such as "just delete them" or "get BeBuzz". These are valid suggestions but it doesn't tackle the root of the problem. BBM is a social network and a good social network needs controls, permissions and preferences. Would it be so hard to get a "silence" feature on BBM for particular contacts? Here's to hoping that the new BBM takes into account all the ways people have been abusing it and how we can prevent them from ruining BBM for the rest of us.


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Nov 16, 2012– Santiago, Chile (Techreleased) – Heidenheim. Voith has secured a new major contract for the hydro power project "Alto Maipo" in Chile. The facility located in the metropolitan area of Chile's capital Santiago is the largest hydro power project in the history of the South-American country.
The Alto Maipo project with its two run-of-river plants Alfalfal II and Las Lajas will have a total capacity of 532 MW after completion. Under the contract, Voith Hydro will build the powerhouses, realize the complete electromechanical scope, including turbine and generator, the engineering, manufacturing, erection and commissioning as well as the entire project management, with the power generation company AES Gener as the client.
With the Alto Maipo project, Voith strengthens its market position in Chile and secures another important order in South America. Just recently, Voith was awarded the contract for the modernization of the run-of-river power plant Água Vermelha in Brazil by the AES Group.
"Our long-term, international experience in the area of planning, manufacturing and the erection of hydropower plants, our excellent references in recent projects in Latin America and our solid market presence in Chile were key factors for winning this contract," said Dr. Roland Münch, Member of the Board of Management of Voith GmbH and CEO of Voith Hydro.
Chile has set itself the target to promote energy generation from renewable sources and to cover the growing demand for energy by electricity from regenerative resources. Today about 50 percent of Chile's energy production already originate from hydropower.
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Hydro power is the largest, oldest and most reliable form of renewable energy generation. Worldwide, it makes an indispensable contribution to stable power supplies and hence to economic and social development – both in industrial countries and in emerging markets. Hydro power also makes a significant contribution to climate-protecting energy production. Voith has been a leading supplier of this technology from the early beginning and continuously develops it further.


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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — BookDoc is pleased to announce its new healthcare partner in Indonesia Siloam Hospital Group which is Indonesia's largest healthcare group with over 24 hospitals.
(Left) Dato Chevy Beh, Founder of Bookdoc and Budi Legowo, CFO Siloam Hospital Group
This marks another milestone for BookDoc. Since establishing itself in October 2015, BookDoc is now operating in 4 countries and regions namely Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand and 17 cities. BookDoc has finally made entry into Indonesia which is their 5th country of interest and 20 cities.
BookDoc has partnered in Malaysia with the household names such as National Heart Center (IJN), Sime Darby Healthcare, KPJ Healthcare; in Singapore with NTUC, Thompson and Q&M Dental; in Hong Kong with Adventist Hospital, Quality Healthcare and Townhealth; in Thailand with Bumrungrad Hospital and now with the largest healthcare player in Indonesia, SiloamHospital Group.
Both parties will benefit greatly from this collaboration. BookDoc will benefit from working with one of the most reputable names in Indonesia and Siloam will gain access to BookDoc's expanding network of patients across the region.
Siloam Hospitals Group (Siloam) is Indonesia's most progressive and innovative healthcare provider that has set the benchmark for quality healthcare services in Indonesia Siloam's medical team of more than 500 general practitioners, 2,200 specialist doctors, and 9,000 nurses, allied health and support staff, offer international quality healthcare to nearly two million patients annually.
With equal access to medical care in Indonesia still a challenge, Siloam's business strategy allows its hospitals to operate on a lower cost based on economies of scale. Hence, Siloam is able to avail affordability to all socio-economic backgrounds and provide access to quality and affordable healthcare all over Indonesia. The company's vision of international quality, reach, scale, and Godly compassion establishes the platform for Siloam to respond to the dynamic social transformation in Indonesia.
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BookDoc, with presence in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and Indonesia, is an online platform that operates across the healthcare continuum connecting patients to healthcare professionals anytime and anywhere, while incentivising all to stay active.
BookDoc has established an integrated online ecosystem for local and overseas health travellers. The ecosystem allows users to search and book healthcare professionals anytime and anywhere, and integrates seamlessly with navigation (Google Map, Waze), transport (Grab, Uber, AirAsia), accommodation (Agoda and Airbnb) and recommended restaurants & attractions (TripAdvisor) for a hassle-free and enjoyable experience to healthcare appointments. In addition, through BookDoc Activ, it rewards users for maintaining high level of activity by partnering major retailers and service providers that offer users discounts for achieving reward tiers based on activity level. Among the reward partners are Zalora, Guardian, Secret Recipe, Oldtown White Coffee and many more.
The company is backed by a diverse group of investors from entrepreneurs to seasoned healthcare and insurance professionals, banker, regulators as well as ICT professionals. It has made records in achieving the highest pre-seed and seed valuation in Asia Technology Start-up history. It is available online at www.bookdoc.com, App Store and Google Play Store.
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Kinder Egg firm makes £1.5bn in UK… but doesn't pay a SINGLE penny in tax
The multinational company keeps reporting a net loss in the UK despite raking in huge profits
THE makers of Kinder Surprise eggs have paid no UK corporation tax since 2008 — while raking in £1.44billion here.
Italian choc giant Ferrero keeps reporting a net loss for operations in Britain.
The revelation sparked fresh outrage at the firm — as The Sun yesterday exposed how Romania's poor are paid 22p an hour to make toys for the eggs.
Hard-up families who get kids as young as six to toil away branded it "slave labour".
Ferrero has based its HQ in Luxembourg — and last night Labour MP Margaret Hodge blasted its legal UK tax ruse as "immoral and reprehensible".
Last year its British division had record sales of £305.8million. Gross profit was £112million. But it recorded a net loss of £15million.
A spokesman explained: "Our long-term investment means that, at present, we are recording a pre-tax loss in this market."
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Cracked eggSurprise! Dad of NINETEEN jailed after being caught with a Kinder Egg full of heroin and crack
PHIL'S FAG PRICE PLEAChancellor urged to help 'just about managing' smokers by ditching tax 'that hits poorest'
£313k on duff badger denBadgers snub posh home built with £313k of taxpayers' money - because it is too damp
The last time it paid corporation tax here was when it coughed up £419,000 in August 2008. Its sales back then were £137.1million.
Tax expert Robert Leach said: "The company's method of operation is routinely to make a loss in the UK."
He added, pointedly: "This would mean that the company is not a going concern."


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Travelers often work in more than one state every year. The federal tax code is hard enough to navigate — filing multiple state returns can be even more complicated! Whether or not a traveler maintains a tax home, historical and legal ties to a particular state can still play a big role in whether state filings are required, regardless of whether a traveler has earned income during the year. A recent Arizona tax case shed light on this. The taxpayer in the case lived and worked in Arizona until 2004, when she began work for a cruise ship — work that required her to be away from Arizona the entire year (last check, Arizona had no ports of call). After working for the cruise ship for the entirety of 2004, she returned to full employment in Arizona in 2005. The taxpayer filed Arizona tax returns for 2000 through 2003, and 2005 forward, but skipped the 2004 filing as there was no income from Arizona sources and the taxpayer intended to leave the state. The Arizona Department of Revenue, through its information exchange with the IRS, assessed Arizona tax on all the income earned in 2004 as reported on her federal return. The taxpayer disputed the assessment and lost in a hearing.The following factors were significant:• The taxpayer skipped one year of filing in Arizona;• Her federal return for 2004 showed an Arizona address;• She had an Arizona driver's license from 2003 to 2005;• She maintained an Arizona bank account and storage unit during 2004; and• She had her mail sent to her parents' home in Arizona.The results of this case illustrate how most states determine legal domicile/residency. Legal domicile/residency is completely different from a tax home in that a tax home only determines from where one has deductible or reimbursable travel expenses. A legal domicile is the same as a permanent residence — i.e. the place where the individual has significant legal ties. A tax residence and a permanent residence are not necessarily the same thing.The taxpayer in this case never severed her ties with Arizona; she was only temporarily absent. Most states will presume that a taxpayer continues his or her legal residency until affirmative steps are taken to establish a new domicile in a new state, as well as the equally necessary steps in abandoning ties to the former state. Merely earning income in another state does not establish a change in residency. For travelers, this highlights two important concepts. First, for travelers with a tax home, permanent residence ties dictate the filing requirement for the tax home state. Regardless of where a traveler works, the resident state has the right to tax worldwide income and should be reported as such. Second, for those without a tax home, travelers are a resident of some state at a given time. The fact that they maintain a driver's license, car registration, etc., has a significant bearing on whether they continue to report their worldwide income to their state of legal residence, despite the fact that it may not be their tax residence. This does not mean that a traveler will be taxed twice on the same income, as the resident state is required to give a credit for taxes paid to a work state.The takeaway? Earning income in a state does not always equate to residency in that state — or lack of residency in another state. Working in multiple states creates many confusing matrices on tax returns, and having a qualified tax professional that understands the tax rules for multi-state income can save a lot of problems in the long run.
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A suicide-prevention hotline in Fukushima Prefecture received a record 18,194 calls in 2013, signaling that scars from the events of March 2011 still weigh heavily on residents' minds.
Counselors at the hotline, Fukushima Inochi no Denwa, say consultations related to the triple disaster still stand out from the other issues.
In addition, experts say the content of the consultations has changed over time. Unlike the first days of the natural and man-made disasters, when new supply lines were in dire need, today's callers often discuss issues regarding their mental distress with the events of 3/11.
In 2011, the hotline actually handled fewer calls than the preceding year (13,677 versus 16,649), but this was only because the telephone network had been damaged by the offshore quake. The hotline's Koriyama office remained out of service for about a month afterward.
In 2012, calls surged to 17,881 before setting the current record of 18,194 last year.
According to Fukushima Inochi no Denwa, 1,618 calls in 2011 were related to the quake and the nuclear crisis. In 2012, consultations of this kind fell to 826, but counselors spent more hours talking to each person on average.
Counselors said the most recent topics range from arguments between spouses over whether to leave Fukushima because of the radiation, to the way fathers feel estranged from their families after being forced to move out of the house to find work.
Furthermore, a sense of loss and isolation, as well as pessimism about life in general, have recently stood out, the counselors said, adding that many used to mention "a sense of unity" and "the preciousness of life" in the early stage of the disasters.
One recent caller was quoted as saying, "I could not help others when the tsunami hit. It's hard." Another caller said: "I took part in rescue operations but could not rescue anyone. Now I have no confidence in continuing my work."
Shinichiro Watanabe, 66, who heads the hotline, said, "The earthquake and the nuclear accident have affected many Fukushima residents. We will provide consultations to as many people as possible."
Fukushima University professor Yuji Tsutsui, 49, who studies how disasters affect mental health, said the rise in calls is an alarming sign. He said he believes the aftereffects have reached every corner of residents' lives over the past three years. The rise in calls also reflects the diversity of the mental problems rooted in March 11.
There are 51 branches of Inochi no Denwa nationwide. The Fukushima call center was set up in 1997 and has two counselors on standby from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round. More than 100 volunteers with two years of counseling training take turns on the phones. The number is 024-536-4343.
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This research was undertaken to predict and improve the drug absorption from human GI tract after oral administration. New pharmacokinetic absorption model was proposed in which the human absorption processes were reconstituted mathematically from the animal data obtained in in vitro or in situ experiments.1. Calculation of intrinsic drug permeability and its correlation with human absorptionIntrinsic parameters for drug permeation were calculated from rat intestinal perfusion experiment or in vitro permeation experiment using the monolayr of cultured human cell line. In the case of passively absorbed drugs, good correlation was observed between the obtained parameters and human drug absorption. In addition, it was proved that the mean time required for drug absorption is an important parameter to consider the real absorption process in human, as well as the permeability to intestinal membrane.2. Constitution of new pharmacokinetic model for drug absorptionSince the simple first-order absorption model failed to describe the whole absorption process of drugs, the new model was constituted which takes into consider the drug movement along the GI tract, the volume change in the GI tract due to water absorption. It was proved that the new model is useful to describe the blood concentration profiles of drugs after oral administration.3.Constitution of absorption model for peptide drugsThe absorption processes of enkephalin derivatives in rat small intestine were investigated. By calculating the clearances for the degradation and the permeation from the intestinal tract, the bioavailability of enkephalin derivatives after oral administration was predicted using above pharmacokinetic model. This method was useful to demonstrate the possibility of oral delivery system for such peptide drugs.
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Beyond the local market, the main shopping opportunities are found in the beautiful cobbled streets of the town centre, with its boutique shops. Here is where you'll find the famous Guildhall clock, making it one of the most attractive high streets in the country. The Tunsgate Square shopping centre is on the high street, adding to the desirable shopping opportunities. As well as this, The Friary shopping centre, offering late night shopping, completes a great place for retail and eateries.
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Today, I've got a little photo tour of Maude's bedroom to share with you. It's one of the funnest rooms at La Cressonnière. When we're not living here, it belongs to the owner's daughter. She happens to be the same age as Maude (which is a fun coincidence!) — and if I was guessing, I would say she likes animals.
The centerpiece of the room is a beautiful bed, upholstered in colorful monkey-filled fabric.
Near the foot of the bed, there is a small desk and delicate chair. The desk drawers have little ribbon pulls instead of knobs. Mimi keeps her friendship bracelet supplies in the drawers.
Behind the desk is a bookshelf with pretty painted details.
Next to the bookshelf, there is a tall window and on the other side of the window is a grand armoire, where Mimi keeps her clothing.
Artwork hangs next to the armoire. I really like the little camel.
On the other side of the camel drawing, is a non-working fireplace and a mantel. The fireplace is concealed with a charming trompe-l'oeil painting.
And then we're back to the bed again, because it sits right next to the fireplace. Above the bed, you'll find a trio of paintings. Two cats (a Mr. and Mrs.) and a noble rhinocerous.
Just outside the hand-painted door, you'll find two more animal portraits. Both dogs are dressed so finely, that I'm curious about their history.
This is the first time Maude has ever had her own room and she considers herself very lucky that it happens to be so beautiful.
What do you think of it? Would your tween daughter adore this room as much as Maude?
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Evan brings home Treasure bags from pre-school. The teacher's and aides write the kids' names on them. He asked them to write something else on them today too.
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Seeing these comments that Evan wanted on the bags, and looking at all of the loving sibling pictures makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I think that Evan and Kate will always be good buddies!


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Friday, September 22, 2017
Ford will Donate $20 for each test drive (up to $6000) to Cutter–Morning Star High School. We'll be there grilling out and driving cars, donate 10 minutes of your time to a worthy cause & have a burger on us!
Must be 18 with a valid drivers license, only 1 donation per household.


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Theological Interpretation of Scripture (The Framework)
There are two general theological systems used for understanding and interpreting the Scriptures; the Covenantal System and the Dispensational System. For a more detailed discussion of the problems with covenant theology refer to Chafer's Systematic Theology.
Table 1 compares some of the distinctive features of these two theological systems.
One of the key areas of profound difference in the above two theological systems is in relation to the distinction between Israel and the Church. Table 2 summarizes some of these differences.
Figure 1 shows the relationship between the Church and the covenants.
Figure 2 shows the actual dispensations.
Table 1 - Comparison of the Two Theological Systems
Table 2 - Differences Between Israel and the Church
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100 of the students who've taken our creative writing courses now have major book deals. 89 of these deals come from our selective entry course alumni and 11 come from students who took our six-week online novel-writing courses. Here's what our students have to say about us ...
Jessie Burton
'Curtis Brown Creative is world-class. I will always be grateful for my place on the course.' Bestselling and award winning debut novel The Miniaturist published by Picador, July 2014, winner of National Book Awards Overall Book of the Year 2014 among other awards. Second novel The Muse published by Picador, June 2016.
Jane Harper
'If it hadn't been for the CBC course, this book would not have been written, simple as that. It was such a turning point for me, not just in all the fantastic lessons and feedback, but also in motivation and actually realising for the first time that I could finish a novel. I will be singing the praises of this course for the rest of my life, and I'm so grateful for having the chance to be part of it.'
Debut novel The Dry was published by Little, Brown in 2017. The sequel, Force of Nature was published in February 2018.
Tim Glencross
'The CBC Novel-Writing course was invaluable. The tutors were brilliant, and it was through Curtis Brown Creative that I found representation at Curtis Brown and now a publishing deal.'
Debut novel Barbarians published by John Murray, May 2014; shortlisted for the Writers' Guild of Great Britain Best First Novel Award 2014, as well as for the Paddy Power Best Political Fiction Book of the Year 2015. His second novel, Hoffer, was published by John Murray in Spring 2017.
Kate Hamer
'Workshopping the novel on the CBC course with people who were interested in the same things as me and took the writing process very seriously was invaluable. They would ask questions about characters' motivations and query anything they weren't clear about; and having that outside view coming in to what you'd done quite privately until then was just amazing.'
Debut novel The Girl in the Red Coat published by Faber & Faber February 2015, and shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award. Her second novel, The Doll Funeral, was published in February 2017.
Janet Ellis
'The course really helped me to put everything together. Writing into a void is lonely and a little scary- getting reactions (of any sort) really shaped and focused what I was doing. The support of the group and the experience, professionalism and encouragement of the tutors was a fantastic combination and prepared me brilliantly for the next stage.'
Debut novel The Butcher's Hook published by Two Roads in February 2016. Longlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize 2016.
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Debut novel The A to Z of You and Me published by Black Swan, March 2015. Longlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize 2015.
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'My novel just wouldn't have happened without attending the Curtis Brown Creative novel-writing course. The teaching not only improved my skills as a writer, but also taught me about the business of writing and publishing.'
Debut novel Plague Land and sequel The Butcher Bird published by Hodder & Stoughton, September 2014 and October 2015.
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Bestselling novel The Art of Being Normal published by David Fickling books, January 2015; shortlisted for the YA Book Prize and nominated for a Carnegie Medal, among other awards.
Laura Marshall
The teaching and feedback I got on the CBC course from our amazing tutor Erin Kelly, as well as from Anna Davis and my fellow students, enabled me to look at my own writing with a critical eye, and to understand what was wrong with it, and how to make it better. It also gave me the confidence I needed to keep going, as well as an invaluable insight into the publishing industry. I would never have finished my novel, let alone be looking forward to publication in 2017, if I hadn't done the course.
Debut novel Friend Request published by Little, Brown in July 2017.
Maria Grace
'Anna particularly helped me. She really helped me to be objective with the story and structure everything to make the plot more dramatic for the reader. The students who were on the inaugural course with me that summer were an amazing bunch of people. Not only did they really help me with all the workshopping and genuinely constructive feedback, but they made my time with CBC unforgettable.'
Debut novel White Petals published by Firefly Press, June 2015.
Hannah Mary McKinnon
'The CBC course was nothing short of fabulous. My classmates were incredibly talented both in their writing and at critiquing submitted pieces, and I still refer to the materials our brilliant tutor, Chris Wakling, shared. The course had a profound effect on both my writing and confidence, and it confirmed I want to continue making up stories for as long as I can. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity.'
Debut novel Time After Time published by Maze Books, June 2016. Second novel The Neighbors was published by Mira Books in March 2018.
Catherine Bennetto
'Not only did we get this constant feedback but the weekly tutorials from our fabulous and supportive tutor, Chris Wakling, taught me vast amounts. The course was vital to completing my novel. I'm constantly recommending CBC to friends. Sign up! Get on with it! You won't regret it one bit.'
Debut novel How Not to Fall in Love, Actually published by Simon & Schuster in January 2017.
Jenny Quintana
Curtis Brown Creative helped and challenged me in so many ways. From propelling me from my desk to travel to London every week, to gaining the insight of Erin and Anna, to receiving great feedback from my fellow students and meeting professionals from the industry. Not least, it was through the course I found representation at C+W and then a publishing deal.
Debut novel The Missing Girl published by Mantle, Macmillan in January 2018.
David Barbaree
'There is so much I enjoyed on the course. The quality of instruction, invaluable feedback from my peers, insight into how the mysterious world of publishing works. More than anything, I appreciated the confidence it gave me to keep writing and finish my book. I will always be indebted to CBC and my classmates for this.'
Debut novel Deposed was published by Bonnier Zaffre in May 2017.
Caz Frear
CBC didn't just set me on the path to publication, it pretty much steered me all the way, as the support, friendship, constructive advice and cheerleading continues even after you've left the boardroom for the last time. The rigour and high standards set by both the tutors and your fellow course-mates really stretches you and makes you question, not so much, "Can I write?" but, "Do I want this enough?" In my case, the answer to that question was a resounding yes and I owe CBC everything. Caz Frear's debut Sweet Little Lies won the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller Competition and was published by Bonnier Zaffre in July 2017.
Our other published authors
Jake Woodhouse
Debut novel After the Silence published by Penguin in July 2015.
Alex Clare
I applied for the Curtis Brown course because I had a story and wanted to make sure I did it justice. Chris Wakling was a great tutor and the the online delivery made it easy to fit around commuting. The best bit? Having shared the experience, a group of us are still in touch, providing amazing support, critique and encouragement, which has helped me get from a work in progress to publication.
Debut novel He's Gone published by Impress, August 2016.
Clarissa Goenawan
'The course was invaluable in helping me improve my writing skills. Anna and Chris were knowledgeable, generous, and inspiring. My classmates were incredibly supportive. I'm forever thankful for the opportunity to study with CBC.' Debut novel, Rainbirds was published by Soho Press in March 2018.
Caroline Beecham
'As an agent-based course it gave a valuable insight into the UK publishing industry and plenty of tools to work with to continue developing and practicing the craft. The structure of the on-line course worked really well with a good balance of tutorial, workshopping and homework so that we were able to gain a real depth as well as breadth of knowledge in key areas. A great opportunity to meet other aspiring novelists to share fun and frustrations with too!' Debut novel Maggie's Kitchen published by Ebury Press in July 2017.
Jessica Jarlvi
'The Curtis Brown Creative course not only helped me to focus on my writing, but it also connected me with writers around the world, some of whom I am still in touch with. To have had the opportunity to both give and receive feedback was an invaluable part of the course.' Debut novel When I Wake Up was published in September 2017. Second novel What Did I Do? will be published in May 2018.
Lisa Duffy
The Salt House
'The course breathed new life into the work, as well as into me as a writer, into that space inside of us that can get clogged with doubt and angst and sometimes just needs a little bit of kindness and encouragement to wash it away.'
Debut novel, The Salt House was published by Touchstone Books/Simon & Schuster in June 2017. Her second novel, This is Home will be published by Touchstone in Spring 2019.
Michelle Kenney
'Signing a trilogy deal for Book of Fire was a dream come true, and CBC have been a vital part of my writing journey. I got very lucky with my cohort in Autumn 2015, who turned out to be a very dedicated, supportive group, and the very best writerly friends anyone could hope for. And the Novel Writing for Children Course, led by the inspirational Catherine Johnson, left little room for hiding – trust me, I tried. The workshopping and individual sessions were fantastic for focusing on individual manuscripts and showing up weak areas, while the online format suited me perfectly as I live in Devon with young family. My key take aways were simple: keep your reader close. You can have the most amazing hook, and all the elaborate plotting skills in the world, but if you don't consider your target audience throughout, you'll be sailing up a literary creek without a paddle.' Debut novel, Book of Fire was published by HarperCollins August 2017. The second book in the Book of Fire series is out Summer 2018.
Jo Jakeman
'Curtis Brown Creative gave me the kick up the backside that I needed. If it hadn't been for the six month online course and the support of my course mates and tutor I would still be floundering. When you live outside London and can't afford the time or money to travel up and down the country, courses like this make the impossible possible.' Debut novel, Sticks and Stones will be published by Harvill Secker in July 2018.
Dawn Goodwin
'If it wasn't for the online course I did with Curtis Brown Creative, I wouldn't have finished and polished the manuscript that became my debut novel, The Accident and secured a two-book publishing deal. My tutor, Chris Wakling was instrumental in building my confidence and helping me to fine-tune my writing skills and the fellow writers I met on the course are now lifelong friends. I cannot recommend the course highly enough.' Debut novel The Accident was published by Aria in October 2017. Her second novel will be published later in 2018.
Rae DelBianco
'Curtis Brown Creative's brilliance is its commitment to both students' artistic goals and publishing goals, which makes it one of a kind in a literary education landscape that often focuses solely on the former while ignoring the latter. In only six months, I was equipped with a mastery of pitching my novel, querying agents, and navigating a longterm publishing career, in addition to an invaluable writing education and lifelong friendships. I came to CBC on a whim from the USA, and it was the best career move I ever made.' Debut novel Rough Animals will be published in June 2018.
Samuel Pollen
'I had a terrific time on the course. In particular, hearing about the practicalities of getting published from agents and editors was invaluable. And I still meet up with my fellow writers five years later!' Debut novel, The Year I Didn't Eat will be published by Bonnier/ Yellow Jacket in Spring 2019
Maria Realf
'One of the best things about studying at CBC was meeting other aspiring authors who were so supportive. That's not to say everything went smoothly: during my time on the course, I attempted to write a psychological crime thriller, despite the fact I really love reading romance novels. After about 20,000 words, I completely ran out of steam and had to make the difficult decision to scrap it and start all over again. It felt like the end of the road back then, but ultimately it was the beginning of something better – and my CBC friends were there to encourage me every step of the way.' Debut Novel, The One was published by HarperImpulse in March 2018.
Fiona Perrin
How Not to Get Divorced
'CBC was the start of me writing seriously: I came in with a full draft, threw most of it away as I learned, but emerged with the beginnings of a book and a writing career. Commercially-focused, not afraid of the nitty-gritty and a great spirit – CBC is a fantastic course and a supportive community. Thank you.' Debut novel, How Not to Get Divorced, published by Aria July 2018.
Ann-Marie Howell
The Garden of Lost Secrets
'The brilliant CBC Writing for Children Course, and its super-talented course tutor Catherine Johnson, gave me the kick start I needed to take my writing seriously, as well as opening my eyes to the world of publishing. I'm certain I would not have a secured an agent or publishing deal without it!' Debut MG novel, The Garden of Lost Secrets, published June 2019.
Greg Chivers
The Crying Machine
'Curtis Brown Creative do a great job of taking the fear out of writing and submitting a novel. It never completely goes away, but by the end of a course, your manuscript will be stronger, and you'll get good support to get it into the right hands. More than anything, the course is FUN, and that's the best possible reason to do it.' Debut novel, The Crying Machine, was published by HarperVoyager in April 2019.
Ella Dove
Five Steps to Happy
'I will forever be grateful to CBC. Not only did the course offer invaluable industry advice and help me to secure an agent, it also allowed me to meet the best bunch of writing pals I could have ever hoped for!' Debut novel, Five Steps to Happy, published by Trapeze July 2019.
Julia Armfield
'The CBC course was an invaluable resource to me when I was just starting to figure out the kind of writer I wanted to be. Writing can be extremely lonely and coming together with a group of people with a shared goal, all of whom took each other seriously, was calming and galvanising in equal measure.' Her first short story collect Salt Slow was published by Picador in June 2019, her debut novel will also be published by Picador.
Rachael Blok
'Taking the Curtis Brown course was the first time I began to think of my writing as real, and not just a hobby. It gave me the confidence to edit, and to take the next step in finishing my novel, find an agent and get a publishing contract. The tuition and support offered on the course was outstanding.' Rachael's debut thriller Under the Ice was published by Head of Zeus in November 2018.
Susan Hurley
'Workshopping online with talented writers from around the world, overseen by the Curtis Brown Creative team, helped me refine my novel and gave me the confidence boost to take it out in the world. Thank you CBC!' Debut novel, Eight Lives, published by Affirm Press March 2019.
Lesley Sanderson
'I had only written one chapter when I applied for the CBC course and a vague outline of the plot. Pulling my plot document apart and getting feedback from the group was such a valuable exercise and helped me clarify my thoughts and the direction of the characters. Summer school with Erin Kelly was a fabulous experience and gave me so much insight into writing psychological thrillers.' Debut novel The Orchid Girls was published by Bookouture in November 2018.
Stephanie Wahlstrom
'The tutors really knew their stuff and I was introduced to "plot", which I thought I knew about but totally didn't. The course allowed me to get feedback on my work from a wide range of people as well as a realistic view of the publishing industry.'
Debut novel The Accidental Socialite and sequel The Accidental New Yorker published by Piatkus, December 2013 and February 2015.
Jon Teckman
'I had such massively high expectations of this course when I arrived that it would have been hard to live up to them all, but the way the programme was designed and delivered absolutely met and exceeded my unreasonable aims. It was interesting, informative, challenging and fun – and I loved every minute.'
Debut novel Ordinary Joe published by HarperCollins, July 2015.
Antonia Honeywell
'For me, the Curtis Brown Creative course provided an invaluable opportunity to work with talented, motivated writers in an atmosphere of aspiration and support.'
Debut novel The Ship published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, February 2015.
'The Curtis Brown Picture Book Course was my first course, and helped me gain a deeper understanding of the market. The modules and tutor highlighted the relationship between illustration and text … The Curtis Brown students and tutor were lovely and some of us are still in touch. Their feedback gave me the courage to keep going, and now one of the stories I wrote on the course has been published. I recommend the course to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the genre.'Laura Muncie
Writing & Illustrating a Children's Picture Book, Spring 2019
'I've appreciated all the support from Curtis Brown staff and the course content has been excellent. The way it's built up week by week has been great and now we are at the end of that process, I can really see how it's been constructed to equip a keen but inexperienced person like me to start to peep into the world of illustration.'Amy Martin
Illustrating a Children's Picture Book, Autumn 2018
'I particularly appreciate the thought put into creating a course that's affordable to people like me who work part-time, without compromising on the quality of the content. It's certainly the best £200 a writer can invest in their novel, and I'm sure I'll take all Anna's brilliant advice with me to any future novels/ writing projects I undertake.'Bethan James
Six Week Edit & Pitch Your Novel Course, Spring 2018
'I learned a great deal from the course – not only where I need to improve and strengthen my writing, but also my strengths themselves, which has allowed me to feel more confident in my pursuit of a long term career as a writer.'Lia Middleton
Six Week Write to the End of Your Novel Course, Spring 2018
'The course gave me a fantastic group of writers to work with, and we are staying in touch and continuing to work together. That is a priceless, ongoing resource. Every part of the course was perfect, from the selection process to the video lessons to the tutorials. I've never had the pleasure of being in a group like this, a group completely made up of serious novelists.'Lorrie Sprecher
Three-Month Online Novel-Writing Course, Autumn 2017
'The tutorials and advice were brilliant as was getting feedback from the group and having the opportunity to Q&A with agents and industry insiders. The knowledge that there will be an opportunity for a submission to be fully considered by an agent a later point is an incredible piece of added on value.'Shaun Stevenson
Three-Month Online Writing for Children Spring 2015
'When you take part in it you realise you're getting the best teaching, the best advice, a name you can trust, an insight into the industry and a group of like-minded students. In other words, it is very good value.'Ian Brooks
Three-Month Online Writing for Children, Spring 2015
'The course has helped me enormously in all areas of my writing – my motivation, my confidence and willingness to try new things with my novel have all improved! It was also a fantastic social experience and I have left with a lot of new friends.'Megan Hodson
Six-Month Novel-Writing London Course Spring 2015
'The course was a fantastic experience and has given me the skills, confidence and focus to finish the first draft of my novel. The group workshops and one-to-one workshops were invaluable, as was the interaction with the group , which continues to be a helpful source of support.'Charlotte Northedge
Three-Month London Novel-Writing Course Autumn 2015
'A lively, dynamic course which establishes trust and positive expectations. The forum encourages critical evaluation in a safe, yet lively space. Excellent value; felt like a treat to me!'Janet Lewison
Six Week Starting To Write Your Novel Course, Spring 2016


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The 56th annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show, 4 to 10 December 2017 is in full swing, and Luxury Charter Group are there to inspect the luxury yachts occupying Nelson's Dockyard Marina in English Harbour, the Falmouth Harbour Marina and the Antigua Yacht Club Marina both located in Falmouth Harbour.
Over these five days, the world's leading charter brokers, including the team from Luxury Charter Group, are inspecting the full selection of motor yachts and sailing charter vessels on show – 75 in all – while on the sixth day, they can undertake the traditional 'Day Sail', a 'micro-charter' experience, cruising Antigua's stunning coastal waters and islands aboard a choice of some of the finest charter yachts in the Caribbean.
Antigua itself is one of the two major islands that make up the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda and a popular setting off point for Caribbean charters. Set along English Harbour, restored Nelson's Dockyard, which Admiral Horatio Nelson made his base in the 1780s, comprises a marina and the Dockyard Museum.
For the charter guest, the region is a fascinating mix of natural wonders and onshore attractions.
Antigua has many beautiful beaches, native flora and fauna, and sophisticated nightlife, whereas Barbuda is more tranquil, boasting beaches with pink coral sands, colourful coral reefs and a profusion of marinelife to enchant divers and snorkelers.
Antigua Race Week, one of the world's biggest sailing events, is renowned for world-class racing and socialising and takes place towards the end of April-beginning of May each year.
At this year's Antigua Charter Yacht Show, Luxury Charter Group is looking forward to inspecting the diverse array of superyachts available in the Caribbean, meeting Captains, crews and managers, dining onboard and really immersing ourselves in the ambience, service and cuisine.
The highly-anticipated Concours de Chef, where onboard Chefs compete for the title and honour of creating a menu that most impresses the judges in presentation and taste.
Below are just a few of the charter yachts Luxury Charter Group will inspect, ensuring we can thoroughly recommend them to match our clients' concept of their ideal charter vacation. Get in touch with the experts at Luxury Charter Group now in time to book your luxury charter vacation for the holidays, or secure your dream charter yacht for 2018.
Sailing yacht THALIMA is a 108ft (34m) performance cruising yacht, designed by Farr Yacht Design team and Nauta Design. The sleek interior of THALIMA boasts a traditional, open layout.
THALIMA sleeps up to eight guests in four guest suites, including a Master suite, one VIP stateroom and two twin cabins. The owner's cabin features a private study, a bathroom, and also a roomy walk-in wardrobe.
In the saloon, there is ample seating for guests with a lounge and separate dining area. THALIMA comes well equipped for your Caribbean charter with a garage full of watertoys, including a Novurania tender, snorkeling gear, fishing equipment, wakeboard, inflatable tubes, paddle boards, adults and kids' waterskis and more.
This elegant 180ft (54.86m) charter yacht has six large staterooms with accommodations for up to 12 guests. The upper master stateroom features a 270-degree view. The main-deck master offers guests incredible views through eight large oval windows.
SOVEREIGN'S contemporary-styled main deck features a large main saloon and dining area, while on the upper deck a panoramic skylounge with almost 10ft of headroom is the perfect place to socialise and entertain.
Her sundeck has incredible seating and lounge space, as well as a bar and an infinity-edge pool/Jacuzzi for guests to enjoy. SOVEREIGN also has a diverse array of tenders and toys for hours of on-water fun!
This sublime charter vessel is a 95ft (28.96m) multihull with room for up to eight guests in four luxurius suites. Her airy and spacious Master cabin is located on deck level and features a king size bed with iPad control AV and TV, along with ensuite facilities. Then there are three cabins each with a double bed and ensuite.
The aft deck of CARTOUCHE has ample room for entertaining and lounging, with the added bonus of a large flatscreen TV and extended swim platform for ease of access to watertoys and tender. The main saloon boasts a spacious lounge, contemporary décor, loads of light and views and flat screen TV, while on the sundeck, there's a Jacuzzi with new LED lighting for setting the mood!
Onboard CARTOUCHE is a large RIB tender, waterskis for adults and children, jet ski, Waverunner, tube, wakeboard, floating mats, fishing equipment, snorkeling gear, Seabob and rendezvous diving.
ADASTRA is a phenomenal, state-of-the-art 140ft (42.5m) power Trimaran built by McConaghy and described as "one of the world's most amazing superyachts, that could spell the future for efficient long-range cruising". This beautiful charter yacht in shimmering silver was designed in outrigger style and has excellent stability, large deck space and luxurious accommodation.
Award-winning ADASTRA turns heads wherever she goes. She has accommodation for up to six guests in three rooms, including a master suite, one VIP stateroom and one twin cabin. ADASTRA'S 16m beam creates a spacious saloon area on the main deck which offers superb views through a panoramic window and accommodates a lounge area, dining table, and navigation station.
The aft deck has a sofa, bar and dining area, while the open deck running aft also has a door that hinges out to create an expansive bathing platform with access to watertoys and tenders. The main helm station, which has seating for two, is positioned in a raised pilot house situated between the rear deck and the saloon area and forms part of the cross-beam structure.
ADASTRA boasts an extremely shallow draught, ideal for cruising normally inaccessible inlets and atolls. The interior complements the modern exterior and has an Asian influence, with light filled saloon, curvaceous lines and fresh palette of navy and white.
This striking charter yacht is a 200ft (61m) Amels-built, family-friendly motor yacht with loads of features. Inside, the décor aboard CALYPSO is neutral, with sophisticated artwork and paneling in cherry wood, marble and colorful fabrics and furnishings. On the main deck, the expansive saloon offers a comfortable lounge and adjacent private library. The formal dining area is separate and seats 12 guests for special occasions or evening meals.
CALYPSO has accommodation for up to 12 guests in seven magnificent staterooms. The Master suite is particularly impressive, boasting an office, his and hers dressing rooms and superb views.
The exterior living on CALYPSO is over three well-appointed decks, perfect for entertaining large groups or simply relaxing. On the main deck is a shaded seating area, complete with the option of alfresco dining. Steps lead from the main deck aft to the extended swim platform and water toys activity centre where guests can set off on a myriad of watercraft and toys such as 7.5m Dariel Sport Tender, 7.5m Dariel Limo Tender, water slide, trampoline, Seabobs, Lampuga Boost Electric surfboard, two Laser Pico sailboats, windsurfers, SUPs, Liquid Force 138 kite boards, kayaks, towable toys, wakeboards, waterskis, aqualung scuba gear, snorkeling kit, fishing rods and more!
The upper aft deck features a further alfresco dining area, seating, bar and partial shade.
There is also a fully equipped gymnasium enclosed by glass walls, outdoor cinema, and the sun deck, with Jacuzzi and sunpads by day, can transform into a disco for nighttime entertainment!
For further details of these luxury yachts and others available for charter please contact the expert team at Luxury Charter Group.
Disclaimer: The information about luxury yachts displayed on this page is merely informational and these yachts are not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor are they represented or marketed in anyway by Luxury Charter Group. This web page and the superyacht information contained herein is not contractual. All yacht specifications and information is displayed in good faith but Luxury Charter Group does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the current accuracy, completeness, validity, or usefulness of any superyacht information and/or images displayed. All boat information is subject to change without prior notice and may not be current.
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Do you want a great resource for exploring the basic building blocks of communication in Worship? The Vertical Habits is an approach to talking about worship that the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship has been developing for a number of years. In 2006 Redeemer Presbyterian Church-indy and Cardiphonia were asked to develop some visual arts resources to support the program. Sojourn Church in Louisville, KY also participated in this project.
Here is a great introduction to Vertical Habits from Betty Grit, Program Manager at CICW – (link to RW article)
HERE is a handout for teaching this in your church. HERE is a page with all of the Vertical Habits links on CICW
HERE is a link to a John Witvliet article @ The Banner on using Vertical Habits with children.
HERE is the link to the CICW where arts resources have been posted for the Vertical Habits Program.
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Vertical Habits: Worship and Our Faith Vocabulary
Faithful speech is central to the Christian life. God is not just interested in having us contemplate or appease him. God is interested in the dynamics of life together, shaped by good communication. Just as words form our habits in relationships with other people, the words of worship can form the habits of our relationship with God and the way we live out our faith. Consider these eight parallels:
Relational Words / Worship Words
I love You. / Praise
I'm sorry. / Confession
Why? / Lament
I'm listening. / Illumination
Help. / Supplication or Petition
Thank you. / Thanksgiving
Here I Stand / Creed
What can I do? / Service
Bless you. / Blessing
A Video of Calvin Grant Recipients discussing the Vertical Habits
Vertical Habits Paintings: (LINK to download Hi-Res)
These were painted on board and used both in worship services as well as reinforcement for good communication habits in our children's worship rooms.
Vertical Habits Icons: (LINK to download Hi-Res)
We used these icons in our worship guide, in print publications, and as a form of the game "memory."
Here is a brief pamphlet written to guide children through a worship service with these icons – PDF
Music Resources – for the Vertical Habits Program.