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by Sadge, at Firesign Farm
In a foot-wide bed along one side of my garden grows a line of sturdy plants, six to seven feet tall.
The leaves and stalks look a bit like sunflowers, an impression reinforced in fall when the plants are topped with sparse clumps of bright yellow daisy-like flowers.
They're pretty enough to be just a decorative garden backdrop. They grow tall enough, even in a small space, to make an excellent privacy screen, and grow thick enough to make a decent wind-break for the garden beyond. They don't set seed, so no worry about volunteer seedlings turning into weeds all over the place the next year. Plus they're drought- and cold-tolerant perennials, and easily divided. I like self-sustaining plants.
The leaves will withstand the first light frosts, but die when the winter temperatures drop to a hard freeze. The stalks wither, but if left in place will harden and stand firm throughout the winter, continuing to break the wind, catching and holding the snow.
All in all, by mere appearance and hardiness these plants have earned their place in my garden. But they're not just pretty. These plants are sunchokes, sometimes called Jerusalem artichokes, and they produce food too. Easily dug and pulled, the plants produce tasty tubers at the base. The thin-skinned tubers look a bit like ginger root, and don't need to be peeled. Raw, they have a mildly sweet and nutty flavor, a texture a bit like jicama. Boiled or steamed, they can serve as a starchy substitute for potatoes or turnips, and cook in much less time (bonus - their sugars break down into fructose instead of glucose during digestion, thus making them a good starch for diabetics). I like them sliced across in thick slices and tossed into stir-frys at the last minute as a substitute for water chestnuts, or chopped and toasted and sprinkled atop curries instead of almonds.
The tubers will keep in a bag in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks, and maybe a month in a cool cellar or pantry. But it's even easier to just leave them out in the garden all winter. Freezing weather doesn't bother the tubers. I just pull up plants as needed. I cut the withered stalks down to a few feet after they freeze, to tidy up the garden, then use the shortened stalks to see where to harvest, throughout the winter and spring, and on into early summer.
You might be able to find the tubers in your local supermarket, or they're available through many seed and plant catalogs. Though maybe expensive, you only have to buy them once. There are always a few tubers left in the ground to start growing again in the spring, so plant them in their own permanent bed. Perhaps in richer soil or milder climates they could become invasive, but I haven't had any problems in my dry sandy soils. I'm happy to have found another reliable, hardy, self-sustaining food crop.


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Some marketers think that QR codes are just a passing fad and only time will tell. However, a properly used and displayed QR code can help businesses to increase sales and customer engagement in addition to allowing a business to gather important data.
The trick to enjoying these benefits is to put together a good marketing campaign that uses QR codes effectively and keep customers coming back again and again. When setting up a marketing campaign using QR codes keep the following tips in mind.
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The key to success with QR codes is no different to any other marketing campaign – have clearly defined objectives. Whether you want to issue discount coupons, provide information or simply collect data knowing exactly what you want to achieve will help you determine where you need to use the QR codes.
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Scanning a QR code is quick and easy, but you have to give the customer a reason to scan. It is vital that a simple instruction is printed next to or underneath the code explaining why you should scan, for example "Scan this code to receive a free gift" The bigger the incentive, the more likely the customer will be to scan. However, make sure your statement/offer is truthful and valid, if not you will very quickly lose customer trust.
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The decision of where to put your QR code is as important as what it has to offer. If the code is somewhere that is difficult to access or competing for attention with other things, then it is likely that less people will scan.
- Use Designer Codes
The standard black and white QR code will do the job, but a designer code may attract more customers. A code designed for your brand not only increases recognition but can also provide the user with a certain sense of security as it is clearly tied in to your brand.
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If the result of the user scanning to code is to be directed to a website make sure it is mobile friendly. One of the worst things you can do is send users to a website that not only looks poor on a mobile phone but is also not easy to navigate.
Using QR codes to engage with users via their mobile phones is well worth the effort, for rewarding existing customers and also attracting new ones. If you would like help to put together a mobile marketing campaign or strategy using QR codes, contact us on 01454 261111.

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Filled with the haunting pages from Stephen King's universe, the opening sequence to Hulu's Castle Rock leads the show with eery snippets of stories from the past and things yet to come.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Special Master will on March 6, 2018 at 11:45 am, outside the west Step Entrance of the Chaves County Courthouse, 400 North Virginia, Roswell, NM, sell and convey to the highest bidder for cash all the right, title, and interest of the above-named defendants in and to the following described real estate located in said County and State:
A part of SE1/4SE1/4NW1/4 of Section 9 in Township 12 South of Range 25 East, of the New Mexico Principal Meridian, described as follows:
Beginning at a point which is 210 feet East of the Northwest corner of said SE1/4SE1/4NW1/4 of Section 9 (which point is the Northeast corner of that tract conveyed to Charley Brown by Deed dated August 23, 1946 and recorded in Book 121 of Warranty Deed Records, at Page 283), thence East along the North line of the SE1/4SE1/4NW1/4 of said Section 9 a distance of 122 feet, more or less, to a point on the Southwesterly right of way line of U.S. Highway No. 285, thence Southeasterly along said highway right of way line a distance of 216 feet, more or less, to the Northern most corner of that tract conveyed to Jesse J. Peacock by Deed dated April 26, 1978 and recorded in Book 282 of Warranty Deed Records, at page 718, thence South 22 degrees 31 minutes 21 seconds West along the Northwestern property line of the Peacock tract a distance of 161.18 feet, thence South 0 degrees 0 minutes 35.6 seconds West along the West line of the Peacock tract a distance of 176.49 feet to a point which is 210 feet North of the South line of the SE1/4SE1/4NW1/4 of Section 9, thence West along a line which is 210 feet North of the South line of the SE1/4SE1/4NW1/4 of Section 9 (also being along the North property line of that tract conveyed to L.A. James by Deed dated October 2, 1950 and recorded in Book 145 of Warranty Deed Records, at Page 488) a distance of 216.34 feet, more or less, to the Northwest corner of said James tract, thence South along the West line of said James tract a distance of 210 feet to a point on the South line of the SE1/4SE1/4NW1/4 of Section 9, thence West along the South line of the SE1/4SE1/4NW1/4 of Section 9 a distance of 15 feet to a point which is 210 feet East of the Southwest corner of the SEl/ 4SE1/ 4NW1/ 4 of Section 9, thence North along a line parallel to the West line of the SE1/4SE1/4NW1/4 of Section 9 (and 210 feet East of said West line of SE1/4SE1/4NW1/4 of Section 9) a distance of 660 feet, more or less, to a point on the North line of the SE1/4SE1/4NW1/4 of Section 9 and the point of beginning.
The address of the real property is 120 Yakima, Dexter, NM 88230. Plaintiff does not represent or warrant that the stated street address is the street address of the described property; if the street address does not match the legal description, then the property being sold herein is the property more particularly described above, not the property located at the street address; any prospective purchaser at the sale is given notice that it should verify the location and address of the property being sold. Said sale will be made pursuant to the judgment entered on November 7, 2017 in the above entitled and numbered cause, which was a suit to foreclose a mortgage held by the above Plaintiff and wherein Plaintiff was adjudged to have a lien against the above-described real estate in the sum of $36,568.06 plus interest from November 1, 2016 to the date of sale at the rate of 6.35% per annum, the costs of sale, including the Special Master's fee, publication costs, and Plaintiff's costs expended for taxes, insurance, and keeping the property in good repair. Plaintiff has the right to bid at such sale and submit its bid verbally or in writing. The Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.
At the date and time stated above, the Special Master may postpone the sale to such later date and time as the Special Master may specify.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this sale may be subject to a bankruptcy filing, a pay off, a reinstatement or any other condition that would cause the cancellation of this sale. Further, if any of these conditions exist, at the time of sale, this sale will be null and void, the successful bidder's funds shall be returned, and the Special Master and the mortgagee giving this notice shall not be liable to the successful bidder for any damages.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the real property and improvements concerned with herein will be sold subject to any and all patent reservations, easements, all recorded and unrecorded liens not foreclosed herein, and all recorded and unrecorded special assessments and taxes that may be due. Plaintiff and its attorneys disclaim all responsibility for, and the purchaser at the sale takes the property subject to, the valuation of the property by the County Assessor as real or personal property, affixture of any mobile or manufactured home to the land, deactivation of title to a mobile or manufactured home on the property, if any, environmental contamination on the property, if any, and zoning violations concerning the property, if any.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the purchaser at such sale shall take title to the above-described real property subject to rights of redemption.
Margaret Lake
Special Master
Pro Legal Services, LLC
201 Eubank Blvd. NE, Suite A1
Albuquerque, NM 87123
HCS Pub. February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018


text: lockmat 2251 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Should he be the president based on these numbers alone? I mean, dang!In those 10 years, Texas gained 732,800 private sector jobs, far ahead of the number two and three states, Arizona (90,200) and Nevada (90,000). The nation overall lost more than 2 million private sector jobs, with the biggest losses coming in California (623,700), Michigan (619,200) and Ohio (460,900). More than 7 times more???!!! All he'd have to do is walk around with a t-shirt on that had these statistics In 1970 New York had 18 million people. In 2010 New York had 19 million people. In 1970 Texas had 11 million people. In 2010 Texas had 25 million people.Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://washingtonexa...s#ixzz1OzukJu2Z Link to post Share on other sites


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Welcome, Hanoi's newest and one of the only Tex Mex restaurants…
Hanoi's newest addition to its sparse Tex-Mex restaurant scene is Anita's Cantina, overlooking a small area of Westlake on the quiet street of Quang Ba.
Opened five months ago, Anita's Cantina is restaurant owner and Austin, Texas, native Javier Rodriguez's ode to his hometown's speciality of Tex-Mex and traditional Mexican cuisine. Having created many successful pop-ups throughout Hanoi in the last few years, Anita's Cantina is Javier's first venture into an actual restaurant. The atmosphere inside feels much like an outdoor patio and is open and relaxed. Even the eatery's mascot, Chihuahua Bo, upholds the Mexican heritage.
The menu consists of the usual Tex-Mex mainstays; burritos (VND120,000), enchiladas, soft tacos, quesadillas, flautas and nachos, though the menu's weekly specials change on the fly. The speciality dishes are where Javier lets his culinary skills shine. On the week we visited, Javier was experimenting with a new dish he had yet to name — simply giving the creation a placeholder name of "sweet corn, green chilli and cheese fritters."
"Whatever food works and customers request will make it on the specials menu more often. I am now working on a cha ca fish taco," Javier divulges. Taking one of Hanoi's most famous fish dishes and reimagining it as a taco has our interest piqued.
It wasn't long before we asked the question: Who is Anita?
"She was my au pair while I was growing up," Javier explains. "She taught me everything I know about Mexican food. Whenever she was cooking in the kitchen, I was always there right beside her."
Javier now takes the skills that Anita taught him and makes most everything on the menu by hand.
"Everything including the chips, dip and tortillas are all handmade — everything except the alcohol," Javier says. But the cocktails are anything but a joke. The cantinera (from VND90,000) (rum, lime, apricot-ginger syrup and soda) hits the soft spot between sweet and bitter. The margaritas (VND120,000) and Mexican hot chocolate with vanilla-infused bourbon is also worth trying.
Our first dish was the handmade nachos (VND90,000). The chips were thick and crispy and made a good complement to the lightly garnished and warm cilantro, tomato and cheese queso dip. Next came the tacos (VND130,000) served in three flavour options; chicken, pork and vegetarian potato. Again, the handmade tortillas had a light taste with the right consistency of texture, in contrast to the rubbery and chewy store-bought varieties used in some Hanoian restaurants.
The dishes were presented with four made-from-scratch sauces that pair well with tacos or any of the other offerings. The sauces are called simply green, orange, red and pickled chillis.
Anita's Cantina is only open evenings, Thursdays to Sundays.
"I need the beginning of the week to hand-make all the ingredients for the remainder of the week," Javier justifies. The only solace is that customers have the option for delivery via the Vietnammm app. But, even then, you will have to stick to the restaurant's limited hours.
Anita's Cantina is at 36 Quang Ba, Tay Ho, Hanoi and is open Thursday to Sunday, 5.30pm to 10pm
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Auto thefts on the rise in Greenwich
GREENWICH -- While high-end car brands like Mercedes Benz, BMW and Lexus seem to be popular choices for drivers in town, police say they are also major targets for car thieves who have been hitting the area more than usual in recent months.
"There has been a dramatic increase in thefts this year relative to last year and even the last few years," said Anthony Fiscella, a Greenwich police detective who handles auto crimes. "Traditionally in Greenwich we see the higher-end vehicles like BMW and Mercedes being targeted."
So far in 2009, police have received 36 reports of stolen vehicles, 19 of which have occurred since June, according to records. Compared with the 20 vehicles stolen in 2008, Fiscella said this year is proving to be very active.
"Unfortunately the town of Greenwich and other towns within Fairfield and Westchester counties have been targeted by auto theft groups," said Fiscella. "That is one of the reasons for the spikes that we have seen."
Police say these auto theft "professionals" use sophisticated tactics to unlock cars without smashing windows and end up reselling the vehicles throughout the country.
Police have recovered 20 of the 36 reported stolen cars so far this year, many of which were tracked down hundreds of miles away, Fiscella said.
However, police said it is not just the professional thieves who are contributing to the heightened amount of thefts this year. Fiscella said police still see amateur criminals smashing windows or taking advantage of residents who leave their keys in their cars after returning home for the night.
There have also been several investigations of fraudulent stolen car reports, where residents ditch their vehicles in the hopes of recovering insurance money, police said.
"We are investigating three to five (cases) where owners have perpetrated insurance fraud for monetary reasons or to get out of high lease premiums," said Fiscella.
"We've also been seeing thieves who have been able to find valet keys (in the car), whether they are still in the glove compartment or somewhere within the vehicle," he added.
While police said the thefts have been occurring all over town and in various types of situations, Fiscella said there have been specific problem areas at the commuter lots adjacent to Interstate 95 and even local car dealerships. Last week alone, police said three cars were taken from the Honda of Greenwich dealership at 289 Mason St.
A message seeking comment from the Honda dealership manager was left Thursday.
Two motorcycles were also stolen from residences in town, police said.
State Police said their auto theft unit is experiencing a busy year too, although they have not noticed a particular spike.
"It's been steady," said Lt. J. Paul Vance, state police spokesman. "Our (auto theft unit) has been relatively successful in the apprehension of individuals in stolen cars."
Vance said using GPS tracking devices has been particularly helpful recovering stolen cars because police can track the systems using aircraft.
Police said while high-end vehicles may be targeted in some areas, Hondas are typically the most sought-after vehicles to steal because their parts have a high resale value.
Fiscella said residents can protect themselves from becoming the victim of auto theft by using common-sense mechanisms like locking car doors, setting alarms and parking in well-lit areas.
"You've got to start by using your basic protective measures," said Fiscella.
To take security to the next level, Fiscella said customers can invest in vehicle recovery systems, which are offered by many car companies.
Police also ask that any auto-theft activity be reported to them immediately.
Detective Anthony Fiscella can be reached at 203-622-8021.


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The Bohol countryside was like the landscapes I drew as a child. Skies were a soothing powder blue, with olive-green hills rolling in the background, framing swaying fields of lime-green grass. Colourful flowers and thatched rural homes lined the roads, and cattle grazed leisurely further behind. The colours were straight out of a box of crayons—uncomplicated and comforting. After the chaos of Manila, exploring Bohol was like hitting the reset button in my brain.
Manila has its pros. Big city lovers will enjoy the Filipino capital's thriving food scene and nightlife, while history buffs can spend hours walking the narrow cobbled streets of Intramuros, the city's oldest and most historic district. The malls are big enough to log all 10,000 Fitbit steps we are said to need to maintain peak health. But a true taste of the Philippines comes from getting out of the city. And with over 7,000 islands, spread out just north of Indonesia, there's plenty of choice.
About an hour's flight south of Manila we landed in Tagbilaran, a small city and gateway to the Bohol islands. It was a nondescript place and all I remember about it is that all the autorickshaws and tricycles had spiritual messages painted behind them. Our guide said this was in accordance with an official city directive to prevent inappropriate content on public streets. From Tagbilaran, we drove about 45 minutes further southwest to our hotel. Most resorts in Bohol province are located on the sandy beaches of Panglao, one of the smaller islands in the cluster, connected to Bohol Island by a bridge. The surrounding islands of Mahanay and Banacon are a nature lover's dream. Visitors can hang out with Yoda-like tarsiers, dive in the clear waters, gaze at fireflies on a river cruise, and get an adrenaline rush at the Chocolate Hills Adventure Park.
Early morning boat rides are rewarded with splendid sightings of spinner dolphins. They get their name from the twists, turns, and somersaults they love performing as they leap over the water. Photo: Rishad Saam Mehta
"3 o'clock!" "11 o'clock!" "7 o'clock!" "Under our boat!" My head couldn't turn fast enough to keep up with the calls. Everywhere I looked, grey spinner dolphins bounded over the waves, shining in the morning sun. They somersaulted through the air, swam by our boat, and disappeared into the incredibly blue depths only to reappear as ghostly shadows when they came up for air. "Cheer them on," our guide Cecile said, "they love an audience."
The hour or so that we spent following dolphins in the Bohol Sea more than made up for the unearthly wake-up call we had received at 4.15 that morning. Dolphins are most active between 5.30 a.m. and 8.30 a.m., so by 5.30 we were on a boat, enjoying a beautiful sunrise and scanning the seas for hints of grey. For about two hours, we motored around from one potential sighting spot to the next, without any luck. We napped while we waited, lulled by the warm morning sun, endless blue waters, salty sea breeze, and complete lack of dolphins. Finally, Cecile got the news—that there were dolphins up ahead. Suddenly everyone was awake, cameras at the ready. Once we got closer, our boatman let us clamber out to the bow, and hang our feet along the edge to get a better view. And what a view it was. (Cecile V. Remolador, +63-9237272143; PHP1,895/₹2,680 per person. Rides usually last 3.5 hours. Carry a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, as it can get hot, but you won't need a swimsuit or change of clothes. The seas are gentle, but those prone to seasickness should pop a prophylactic before boarding the boat.)
Although tarsiers look super cute, they are fiercely territorial and can even kill other tarsiers that venture onto their turf. Photo: Per-Andre Hoffmann/Look/Dinodia
It was looking right at me. The pint-sized, furry creature, a cross between Yoda from Star Wars and E.T., stared at me with its massive, milk-chocolate eyes. The tarsier's twig-like appendages clung to a tree trunk, guardedly moving a millimetre or so up and down, as it eyed the towering humans around it, giving us a bit of a stink eye. We'd arrived at midday, right in the middle of the nocturnal animal's sleep cycle, which perhaps explains the less than enthusiastic welcome we got.
Tarsiers are prosimians, a primitive primate group that includes lemurs and lorises. Found in only a handful of Asian countries, including Indonesia, Brunei, and Malaysia, tarsiers are the focus of the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary enclosure in Corella, on Bohol Island, which I was visiting.
Its unique physical characteristics and spunky (some might say aggressive) personality make the tarsier one of the most interesting creatures I've ever seen.
No bigger than the palm of an adult human male, with huge eyes and ears that resemble satellite dishes, tarsiers are fascinating animals. Cute as they look, they are not very sociable, and each tarsier requires about a hectare of forest space, which it roams at night. They detest confined spaces so much that if placed in cages, they are known to kill themselves by banging their heads against the rods. Tarsiers are threatened by depleting natural habitats and hunters, both human and animal, and are difficult to spot in the wild. Groups like the Philippine Tarsier Foundation are working to protect this animal, and the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary offers a great opportunity to catch a glimpse of these unique creatures. (www.tarsierfoundation.org; open 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.; entry PHP50/₹71.)
Firefly-flecked trees along the Abatan River. Photo: Shankar S/Flickr/Creative Commons (http://bit.ly/1jxQJMa)
Fireflies are an enchanting sight at any time. But when you're on a boat cruise, under a cloudless night sky with stars stretching as far as you can see, they're utterly magical. We spent an evening on the Abatan River awed by the trees lit up with colonies of fireflies, and at the heavens speckled with thousands of stars. The bugs were only about the size of rice grains, but together they created a massive, glow-in-the-dark organism that took over entire trees. The buzzing of the insects was the only sound we heard besides our boat's motor in the otherwise quiet night. It left me feeling a great sense of calm. (Abatan River Life Tour, www.riverlife.ph; daily 7.30 p.m.; PHP1,905/₹2,713 per boat, which accommodates up to five people. The ride lasts about an hour. Visitors are provided a life vest—nothing else is needed. Those wanting to get closer to the fireflies can hire kayaks and paddle down the river. Don't bother with a camera as it's hard to capture the fireflies unless you've got some professional equipment. Instead, just open your eyes and take in the glittering sights around you.)
In the dry season, the green and undulating Chocolate Hills look like a field of Hershey's Kisses. Photo: Per-Andre Hoffmann/Picture Press/Getty Images
Before I visited the Chocolate Hills, I'd seen pictures of the brown mounds that wouldn't look out of place in a Cadbury's Dairy Milk ad. When I was there, however, they were lush and green. Clouds sailing across the sky cast shadows, creating patches of light and dark green as far as I could see. Roughly 1,776 limestone hills are spread out over 50 square kilometres, and interspersed with thick forests; they live up to their name only during the dry summer season.
The Chocolate Hills Adventure Park has a lovely observation deck that affords great panoramas of the landscape in any season. The bike zip gives visitors stunning 360-degree views that are spectacular, after you've got over the initial nerves. You don't need to know how to cycle to pedal your way along a zip line strung 150 feet above the ground. At the outset I had more than a few butterflies. It was a windy day and the line was swinging a bit. I forced myself not to look down, focussing instead on the landing bay at the other end of the line. But somewhere in the middle, I caught sight of the spectacular rolling hills stretching around me and stopped for a moment to take in the view. I could have kept staring, but the safety instructor called out to me to keep pedalling. (Chocolate Hills Adventure Park; www.chocolatehillsadventurepark.com; bike zip approximately PHP450-500/₹637-707.)
The bicycle zip line at the Chocolate Hills Adventure Park provides a great vantage point. Photo: Rishad Saam Mehta
Bohol province is located in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines, southeast of Manila. The province includes Bohol Island and over 70 smaller islands around it.
To reach Bohol Island, travellers from India must first fly to Manila via a Southeast Asian hub like Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur. From Manila, flights are available to the city of Tagbilaran, gateway to the island cluster.
Cars and motorcycles are available on rent in Bohol and there are tricycles (local taxi-scooters) for those who don't want to drive. Taxis can also be arranged through your accommodation.
Temperatures in the Philippines usually hover in the range of 25-32°C. June-Oct is the rainy season with frequent, heavy showers while March-May are the hotter and drier months. The weather is most pleasant between November and February, though prices are higher as it is peak season.
Tricycles are the most common way to get around Bohol. The redesigned motorbikes with enhanced sidecars seat about four. Photo: John W Banagan/Lonely Planet Images/Getty Images
Henann Resort has a prime spot on Panglao Island's pristine Alona Beach. It's hard to choose between spending the day soaking in one of the resort's exquisite pools or the cerulean seas by the beach (+63-380502-9141; henann.com/bohol/henannalonabeach; doubles from PHP5,475/₹7,875).
Eskaya Resort is known for its luxurious Handuraw Spa where guests can sign up for traditional Asian treatments while enjoying views of the Bohol Sea (+632-5763051/82; www.eskayaresort.com; doubles from PHP16,384/₹23,306).
Harmony Hotel, a short walk from Alona Beach, has family rooms and apartments that are great for larger groups (+63 38 502 82 89; www.harmonyhotelsite.com; doubles from PHP2,637/₹3,751).
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Are twins more common than they used to be?Yes. The number of twins and triplets has increased in the last three decades in Malaysia. This is mainly due to fertility treatments.
I'm taking a fertility drug. Am I likely to have more than one baby?It is possible. Most women who give birth to twins or triplets have had fertility treatment. After a fertility treatment such as IVF or ICSI, you are about 20 times more likely to have a multiple pregnancy than if you'd conceived naturally (OAAT 2011). This is because IVF often involves introducing two embryos into a woman's uterus (womb) (HFEA 2011a).
Fertility drugs such as clomiphene stimulate your ovaries, increasing the odds that you'll release several eggs at the same time. Between eight per cent and 13 per cent of women who take the fertility drug clomiphene to help them ovulate have a multiple pregnancy, usually twins (Balen and Rutherford 2007, Homburg 2005, OAAT nd).
What else increase my chances of having twins?About one third of twins are identical, which means that one fertilised egg divides into two. There are no known causes of identical twins, so you may need to put it down to chance (Tamba nd).
However, your chances of having non-identical (fraternal or dizygotic) twins increase if you are 35 or older (Utting and Bewley 2011). As you get older, you naturally produce more ovulation-stimulating hormones, which could trigger your ovaries to release several eggs in a single month.
Non-identical twins tend to run in families, often on the mum's side of the family. So if twins run in your mum's side of the family, you're more likely to have them yourself (NHS 2010).
Size may also play a part. You are more likely to have non-identical twins if you are 168cms (five foot six inches) or taller and if you have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher (Reddy 2005).
Connect with other mums who are expecting twins. You'll find them today in our Multiple Pregnancy group.
Balan AH, Rutherford AJ. 2007. Managing anovulatory infertility and polycystic ovary syndrome. BMJ. 335(7621): 663-666
HFEA. 2011a. Fertility treatment in 2010: trends and figures. Human Fertilisation and Embyrology Authority. www.hfea.gov.uk [pdf file, accessed May 2012]
HFEA. 2011b Improving outcomes for fertility patients: multiple births. A statistical report. Human Fertilisation and Embyrology Authority. www.hfea.gov.uk [Accessed May 2012]
Homburg R. 2005. Clomiphene citrate - end of an era? A mini review. Hum Reprod 20(8): 2043-51. humrep.oxfordjournals.org [pdf file, accessed May 2012]
NCCWCH. 2011. Multiple pregnancy: the management of twin and triplet pregnancies in the antenatal period. NICE clinical guideline. www.nice.org.uk [Accessed May 2012]
NHS Choices. 2010. Twins: myth or fact? NHS Choices, Live Well. www.nhs.uk [Accessed May 2012]
NHS Choices. 2011. Decline in multiple birth rate from IVF. NHS Choices, Behind the Headlines. www.nhs.uk [Accessed May 2012]
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One-at-a-time. nd. Hormone treatment – managing the risks of fertility treatments. Information for professionals. www.oneatatime.org.uk [Accessed May 2012]
Reddy U, Branum A, Klebanoff M. 2005. Relationship of maternal Body Mass Index and height to twinning Obstet Gynecol 105:593-597
Tamba. nd. Multiple births fact sheet. Guildford: Twins and Multiple Births Association
Utting D, Bewley S. 2011. Family planning and age-related reproductive risk. TOG. 13: 25-41


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Pilgrim Queen of the Family | Behold, your mother.
"...Behold, your mother."
—John 19:27
The Pilgrim Queen of the Family wants to visit your home.
What is Pilgrim Queen of the Family?
The Pilgrim Queen of the Family is a network of Catholic families united by the desire to live and share the Gospel and to promote the devotion of praying the rosary in all Catholic dioceses, parishes, schools, CCD, or any community group or setting. The importance of praying together, especially the Holy Rosary, is paramount in our lives now. Our world and our individual lives need Our Lady's intercession, always united in praying for the Church and Pope's intentions, vocations, families, friends, and all intentions by all individuals. Mary meets all who are devoted to her and those who are not. Mary meets us where we are in our prayer life. Through Pilgrim Queen of the Family, she visits our individual homes, wanting to give many graces and blessings.


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What is "__nonvirtual"? And why does this decompiled C# code look weird? Follow
I have a DLL open in dot peek and it's showing some code that looks weird to me.
On one line I have this:
__nonvirtual (((UIElement) this).OnPreviewMouseRightButtonUp(e));
I have an idea of what this line does, but I don't see how this is valid C#. What is that "__nonvirtual"?
On another line, I have this:
public MyClass()
Again, it's clear to me what this code does, but this is not valid C#. That's not how you call a base constructor from a derived class.
Am I misunderstanding something with regards to using dot peek? On your website here http://confluence.jetbrains.com/display/NETCOM/Introducing+JetBrains+dotPeek it says that "dotPeek decompiles any .NET assemblies and presents them as C# code". Unless I'm really wrong, this code is not valid C# code. It does look like C# code though. What gives?
Hello? Is anybody here? I still don't have an answer to this question and it's been a week. Is this forum abandoned?
Sorry for a delay. Did you have a 'Show Compile-Generated Code' option enabled?
If you have this option disabled, could you please provide us this dll for investigation? It would be highly appreciated.
Thank you.
I can't send you the DLL because I work in a corporate environment, but I can send you screenshots. I've attached two screenshots, one showing what the output looks like when I show compiler-generated code (Show.PNG) and one showing what it looks like when I hide compiler-generated code (Hide.PNG). I've circled the interesting parts in red. The base..ctor() remains in both (with some kind of encoding artifact) and the __nonvirtual remains in both. So that setting is not the problem.
Got same unicode siquences when tried to "Go to Source" in VS 2010.
The class in question was not really existing in C# but was a COM Interop.
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Policing and the Poetics of Everyday Life
A former police sergeant draws on philosophy, literature, and art to reveal the profound--indeed poetic--significance of police-citizen encounters
Policing and the Poetics of Everyday Life takes a unique approach to the investigation of several abiding issues at the center of criminological and sociological inquiry by engaging them from a standpoint grounded in philosophy and aesthetics. This study by a self-described philosopher-cop develops a phenomenological interpretation of police-citizen encounters, revealing the importance of metaphysics in everyday life through a disclosure of the grounding principles that inform the bureaucratic approach to human predicaments. Jonathan M. Wender, a social philosopher and veteran police sergeant, brings a refreshing new voice to academic and practical discussions of social questions that are otherwise addressed almost exclusively from a narrow scientific or administrative perspective.
This book reflects a conscious attempt to follow the general model of Martin Heideggers Zollikon Seminars, in which Heidegger engaged psychiatrists and psychologists in a sustained dialogue aimed at developing their critical awareness of the unexamined philosophical foundations informing their everyday clinical practice. Wender draws on Heidegger to argue that praxis is poetry and from this standpoint interprets all social action as intentional creation (or poiesis), which by its very nature is intrinsically meaningful. Using an interpretive framework that he calls a phenomenological aesthetics of encounter, Wender takes up a number of case studies of police-citizen encounters, including cases of domestic violence, contacts with juveniles, drug-related situations, instances of mental and emotional crisis, and death.
[Wender] juxtaposes narratives from his own experience representing different types of police-citizen encounters with representations of social encounters from different artistic and literary genres. The pairings are fascinating.--Academia
Policing and the Poetics of Everyday Life is an imaginative and unique book. Drawing on the ideas of Heidegger, the text is rich, challenging, clever, seductive, and at times very touching. It includes vignettes of human misery, philosophical discourse, and comparisons and analogies drawn from paintings, poetry, and literature. The scholarship weaves together such a wide range of ideas that most readers will be both awed and amazed.--Peter K. Manning, author of Policing Contingencies
A fascinating book that contributes to a variety of contexts including philosophy, sociology, and criminology. Indeed, wherever the issue is challenging the inflexibility of bureaucratic thinking, this book will provoke good discussions.--Robert Bernasconi, Lillian and Morrie Moss Professor of Philosophy, University of Memphis
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Need help? Check out Spotify Answers for solutions to a wide range of topics.
I just signed up for Spotify via Facebook. It seems to show me everything fine, artists, celebrities I can follow, apps, except for Facebook friends.
I have Spotify exempted from the only firewall I use. It just doesn't show any possible Followers from Facebook. It only says:
Facebook Friends on Spotify: There are no more people to show at this time.
I've signed out and signed back in several times, the problem is persisting.
A friend managed to link me to music, which linked me to her profile. Facebook friends are still not being shown.
Spotify is going backwards!
It isnt possible any longer to go through the friend list and select a friend and view his/her playlists and songs. Why is this SPOTIFY??? You are going backwards! The follow site is JUNK! Come on and give us our friend list back! There are no longer any reason for connecting spotify with facebook. The onley thing you get out of it, is that face lets people know what you are listening to in the top right corner. And if you ask me this is a waste!!!!!!!! WTF spotify??? get a grip and make spotify what it once was, and let us brows threw our friends and their musik again!
with todays technology we are making, or at least trying to make things easyer, but not SPOTIFY. They are deliberately trying to make this part of SPOTIFY wourse! Thank you spotify for **bleep**ing up a totally perfect function!
Same problem. New user, no firewall, facebook friends says "There are no more people to show at this time." Any help?
Hm that's curious. I can confirm that Facebook is properly linked to your account. Could you confirm your app version/ operating system?
Have you tried a quick clean reinstallation?
well, I got the same problem.
I downloaded the last spotify version (0.9). Logged with my facebook account (ye I got my profile picture and my name in the spotify app).
Facebook Friends on Spotify : "There are no more people to show at this time". I know I have plenty of fb friends using Spotify..
Hey li0nel - Thanks for getting back to us.
First, which operating system are you using? e.g. OS X 10.8.3
If you could post a screenshot with what you're seeing it'd be a big help.
I just started with spotify yesterday and I thought it was awesome but I have a problem when I log in and everything go to the follow tab it only shows people in the "Featured" tab and in the "Facebook friends on spotify" tab it says "There are no more people to show at this time. I have tried many solutions to fix this but none have helped. To check if my computer was blocking or something I logged on my girlfriends account and got her started but there she had all her facebook friends I don't know what is going on. I have tried to reinstall spotify, I have restarted my computer. Its weird like my facebook profile is blocking this somehow and I can't seem to figure it out I need help please.
Bragi Kristófer Sturluson
Hey bragis - Have you already tried a clean reinstallation?
Try following a few people yourself after you've done the reinstall. If you're still having trouble, please let me know 1) which operating system you're using and 2) Spotify app version.
I did the clean reinstallation and tried to follow some people that saddly didn´t help my spotify app version is 0.9.0.128.g3134f863 and operating system you mean like 64-bit? Mine is 64-bit but if you mean something else can u tell me where i can find it im on windows 7 fyi.
Hi Meredith, thanks for answering.
I am using windows7 OS (64bits)
Here is my screenshot :


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A few days before their 10th anniversary on the 4th of February, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that they will be releasing a content curation app that will have similar features like an ordinary everyday newspaper.
Facebook Paper will give more emphasis on the content, rather than the usual social network updates, where readers can choose topics such as Sports, Tech, News, Pop Culture and many more. These categories will appear as cards, and users can just drag and flip whatever they want to see in their feed and everything will be automatically filtered according to their preference.
Paper is a product of the newest addition to the Facebook team called Creative Labs. Zuckerberg entrusted Mike Matas to develop the said app. Matas has accomplished a lot of remarkable projects, prior to Facebook Paper, such as designing the software for the original iPhone, the trademark thermostat interface of Nest and the interactive eBook called Our Choice by Al Gore.
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!http://nfpa.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8351b9f3453ef01b7c74edfbb970b-320wi|src=http://nfpa.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8351b9f3453ef01b7c74edfbb970b-320wi|alt=Firefighter|style=margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px;|title=Firefighter|class=asset asset-image at-xid-6a00d8351b9f3453ef01b7c74edfbb970b img-responsive!"This smoke detector could have prevented this fire death," said past fire chiefs as they held up the fire safety device for reporters. When fire officials make such powerful statements immediately following a major fire, especially if an occupant suffered a burn injury or was killed, they get the full attention of the public.
Of course, the important role smoke detectors play in notifying people of a growing fire is a well-used message in the fire service's public education efforts. (Per NFPA, working smoke alarms cut the chances of dying in a reported fire by half. ) But imagine the impact if fire officials also held up a fire sprinkler and stated, "When smoke detectors are combined with sprinklers, the risk of dying in a home fire decreases by 80 percent."
One may think that the fire service is very aware of the life-saving benefits of fire sprinklers.  As a popular TV commercial for an insurance company states, "Everybody knows that." But is that the case?  In my humble estimation, not by a long shot. Fire sprinkler advocates need to continuously educate firefighters and other fire officials while educating the public and elected officials.
That's not to say that there have not already been continuous efforts made in the last decade or two. First there was Operation Life Safety, then the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, the International Residential Coalition, and now NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative. All are working hard to disseminate the fire sprinkler concept.
NFPA is fully committed to fire safety; the statistics, documents, reports, and programs are all in place. All that is needed is the initiative by fire sprinkler advocates to increase public education in their communities. To do this, each and every fire official needs to be ready with a fire sprinkler and a smoke alarm in their turnout gear pocket at all times.
Whether at a fire scene or a public education presentation, fire officials can customize the statement any way they choose, but the comments should be based on NFPA-researched facts and documented reports. The media will take it from there. The use of the props usually results in a photograph or video to accompany the quote, which helps the public associate an image with the facts.
When I have been interviewed following high-rise fires in Chicago, I've always carried a couple of fire sprinklers with me, along with a copy of NFPA 101, +Life Safety Code+®+.+ The TV segment showed the props, and photographers used the images for newspapers and accompanying websites. It helped start the conversation about sprinklers.
Every fire, though an unfortunate situation, is an opportunity to get the undivided attention of the public, the media, and decision-makers. Fire officials who believe in the model codes and the importance of Firefighter Life Safety Initiative #15 should not miss the educational opportunity presented by each fire. The media should be presented with a home fire sprinkler and smoke alarm. It takes two — both smoke alarms and fire sprinklers — to save lives and get the message across.
If you need a fire sprinkler, I'll be glad to send one. Email me.
This post was written by Tom Lia, executive director of the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting legislation, raising public awareness, and educating code officials and government policymakers on home fire sprinklers. Lia regularly offers his perspective on sprinkler activities taking place in his state and elsewhere.


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Global Mission Prayer Update: March 21st
Source: Global Mission and Service
"That is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God."
—2 Corinthians 5:19-20
In this week's global prayers, we lift up:
Pray for an initiative of South Saigon International School students to raise public awareness for blindness in Vietnam. Part of the Global Issues Network, the students are seeking to raise funds for infants and children in need of vision-saving surgeries.
Global Mission worker Grace Mishler also requests prayer for several Vietnamese families whose children need surgeries and other treatments to prevent total blindness. In one of these families, a grandmother is caring for a visually impaired infant after the mother abandoned him. Continue to pray for the obstacles to visual disability care in Vietnam, which include lack of resources and ongoing stigma.
Give thanks for multiple recent baptisms in two congregations of Iglesia de los Hermanos, the developing church in Venezuela. Pray for the burgeoning Brethren movement there, as it grows both in members and in its social outreach ministries such as distributions of clothing and medicine. Venezuela recently was approved as a mission project by the Mission and Ministry Board of the Church of the Brethren.
Pastors of a Church of the Brethren congregation in Venezuela baptize a new member. Photo courtesy of Joel Peña.
Pray for the continued work of Evangelistic Training Outreach Ministries of Rwanda (ETOMR). This ministry, led by pastor Etienne Nsanzimana, provides land access and agricultural supplies to families of the Batwa pygmy group whose traditional subsistence from hunting and gathering has been lost to forest destruction. The Batwa often face discrimination and lack of formal education. ETOMR facilitates collective farming to enhance a sense of community and provide training. The ministry receives support from the Global Food Initiative.
This message is published by Global Mission and Service, Church of the Brethren, 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120; 800-323-8039 ext. 362; www.brethren.org/partners Church of the Brethren. Church of the Brethren is a non-profit religious and educational organization recognized by the Federal and State governments. Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
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Introducing Road To Ruin
ROAD TO RUIN ready with self-titled debut album on October 26th!
This hot, new Swedish four piece is the brainchild of guitarist Lars Chriss (LION'S SHARE) and bassist/ keyboard player Sampo Axelsson (LION'S SHARE, GLENN HUGHES). "Road To Ruin" is a musical celebration of the band's influences coming from the classic rock era and carrying trademarks from artists such as Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin plus – especially when it comes to the guitar sound – Black Sabbath. The band is completed by Thomas Broman on drums (HUGHES/ TURNER, JOHN NORUM, ELECTRIC BOYS) and one of Sweden's highest profiled singers: Matti Alfonzetti (SKINTRADE, JAGGED EDGE), on vocals.
Tracklist: 1. The Only One, 02. Pale Rider, 03. Face Of An Angel, 04. Pleasure And Pain, 05. For Your Soul, 06. Walk The Line, 07.Thorn In My Side, 08. Crawling, 09. Until I See The Sun
Here come some sound clips in advance:
Road To Ruin – Face Of An Angel
For more information on Road To Ruin…Check out the following links:
www.roadtoruin.org & http://www.myspace.com/roadtoruintheband
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Monday, April 4, 2011
The Surprising Sources Behind Burial's Music
If you're not familiar with the British ambient dubstep artist Burial, he weaves lush, atmospheric tracks that are as evocative as they are beautiful. And he does it all in a sound editor by manually editing samples. Whosampled.com has the surprising sources of some of those samples, which made me even more impressed with his music given how far away from the source material his music sounds. Thanks to Cobra for sharing the link.
Labels: Sampling
3 comments:
- Timo said...
some more info from his guardian interview:
"He confesses that his favourite sounds are sampled from "Vin Diesel's car keys in a film, bullet casings hitting concrete in Metal Gear Solid on the PlayStation". Another is the sound of his brother's lighter sparking."
- April 4, 2011 at 1:33 AM
- Darren_Halm said...
WOW! I gotta go back and re-listen. So glad someone is carrying on in the tradition of found-sound. So many kids today seem pre-occupied with Virtual-analog softsynths and Fruity Loops.
- April 4, 2011 at 2:20 PM
- Jeremy said...
hrm...Darren. I use VA softsynths and FL Studio, yet sampling is central to my music... especially found sounds. You should know the use of modern tech does not preclude the use of the old techniques.
- April 5, 2011 at 9:22 PM
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An example of fine art and textile work from the GCSE Art Exhibition that took place on Thursday last week.
The school is thrilled to present the award-winning musical 'Into the Woods' performed by students in Years 7 - 11 performing for the first time at The Rose Theatre.
An enchanting musical masterpiece, set in a fantastical forest, the story follows characters from fairy tale adventures where each has a journey to make and a different path to take. Magical and strange events unfold as their stories intertwine, but are they certain it's the right path?
Tickets available from The Rose Theatre box office on 020 8174-0090.
Earlier this year, 11,000 students from all over the UK entered a Radio Times competition for aspiring artists to create a birthday cover design to mark the Queen's 90th birthday.
Four Year 9 students from The Holy Cross School in New Malden were shortlisted and highly commended for their entries in the 13-18 category. This is a fantastic achievement for both the girls and the school, marking a significant event in history. The entries can be viewed on the Radio Times website.
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With dedication to superior food quality, exceptional service and an unmatched atmosphere, Wendel Clark's Classic Grill is changing the way sports themed restaurants are viewed in this country. Canadians associate Wendel Clark with hard work, dedication, passion and excellence. The icon himself expects that from all who work with the brand. Wendel Clark is not just a celebrity that is paid for his name; he is actually one of the owners of the brand.
Wendel Clark's Classic Grill is now poised to expand rapidly. They have brought on seasoned restaurant professionals with extensive experience in growing restaurant brands. Wendel Clark's Classic Grill is expected to add 50 units over the next 6 years. Most of this expansion will occur in Ontario but there is growth potential in the other provinces that the brand will consider as well.
Wendel Clark's Classic Grill has a number of different business models. The goal of the brand is to have dedicated and experienced operators as franchisees and joint venture partners to further secure the rate of location success. This commitment will guarantee that the Wendel Clark Classic Grill brand will be a leader in the industry.
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This is an excellent opportunity to get in on the ground floor, we are offering substantial incentives. As an introductory offer to new franchisees, we are offering the lowest franchise fee:
$25K and royalties (3%) to our new teammates.
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Keep up to date with the latest news and announcements relating to Council's projects and services. Please contact Council if the information you require is not displayed.
A free public wash-down facility for 4WD vehicles has been installed in Collinsville today by Whitsunday Regional Council, in partnership with the North Queensland Dry Tropics Natural Resource Management group.
The new wash-down facility will help reduce the spread of noxious declared weeds such as prickly pear and lantana.
Division 4 Councillor, Peter Ramage, attended the official opening of the new wash-down facility earlier today.
"This new facility is completely free to use and will be an effective way to help stop the spread of noxious weeds around the region," he said.
"We encourage all landholders to give it a try, and to consider installing a similar facility on their own farms to reduce the spread of weeds."
The wash-down facility is located in Darby Munro Park in Collinsville, and Council is encouraging feedback from the public on the design and use of the facility.
This project was identified as an action in the Whitsunday Regional Biosecurity Strategy.


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Grants, benefits and Incentives for Business in Mata
Malta is a unique EU destination for investment. Labor costs are very
competitive, with the Malta annual average wage being around Eur 14,600.
Banking charges are also very reasonable. Finally a 2008 Forbes Tax and
Misery report ranked Malta as the most attractive EU country for taxes
and social security contributions paid out by companies. Malta grants,
benefits and Incentives are regulated by a plethora of laws,
regulations, guidelines and policies. Businesses engaged in the
following sectors may be eligible to benefit:
- Production, manufacture, improvement, assembly, preservation,
processing of any goods,
materials, commodities, equipment, plant, machinery;
- The rendering of any industrial services analogous to the activities referred to in (1);
- The repair, overhaul or maintenance of pleasure crafts, yachts
not having more than thirty berths,
aircraft, engines or equipment incorporated or used in such vessels or aircraft;
- Information and Communications Technology (I.C.T.) developmental activities, software development, Information Technology (IT) enabled services including call centres and Information Technology (IT) solutions as may be prescribed, but excluding telecommunications service providers;
- Research and development, and innovative start-ups;
- Eco-innovations, waste treatment and environmental solutions;
- Biotechnology, comprising the production or development of intellectual property or goods or the rendering of services resulting from, or related to, the study, research, discovery application, modification or development of living organisms or materials derived from them as may be prescribed in the Guidelines;
- The provision of facilities directly required in the development or production of feature films, television programmes or commercials as may be prescribed in the Guidelines;
- The provision of science and technology private tertiary education;
- The provision of private health-care services through the setting up of new projects carrying out an investment of not less than 2.5 million euro in medical equipment, excluding land or buildings
- The provision of logistics services that include part transformation that adds value by undertakings employing not less than two hundred and fifty fulltime employees or their equivalent
- Activities set out
in Article 11 of the Malta Freeports Act.
What type of benefits are envisaged?
- There are many types of
incentives envisaged. The following are some examples:Investment tax
- Cash grants of up to 50% for
acquisition of qualifying tangible and intangible assets/ qualifying
services for new eligible businesses;
- Cash grants of between 35%-25% for expenditure incurred in the
first 5 years of operations on:
a. Advisory /consultancy/ legal / administrative costs relating to the setting up of the corporate structure;
b. Interest on bank loans;
c. Energy/water costs;
d. Depreciation of assets;
e. Lease of production facilities/equipment;
f. Wage costs (including national insurance contributions)
- Cash grants of up to 50% of costs involved in engaging experts
- Cash grants of up to 65% of costs involved in participation in fairs and exhibitions
- Cash grants of up to 65% for costs of assistance in the preparation and submission of proposals for participation in projects funded by the European Union such as the Seventh research Framework programme (FP7) and the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme.
- Cash grants of up
to 100% for the first 15 hrs of the cost of certain
Are incentives granted subject to tax in the hands of the beneficiary?The rule is that incentives, benefits and grants given are exempt from tax in the hands of the beneficiary unless they take the form of income substitution.
What type of confirmation will I receive when my grant / inventive is approved?The award of incentives to a particular enterprise is formalized in an Incentive Entitlement Certificate. An Incentive Entitlement Certificate outlines the type of support granted and its terms and conditions. It is deemed conclusive evidence of the entitlement and is has the legal strength of contract between the beneficiary enterprise and the Government of Malta. An Incentive Entitlement certificate is also considered a public instrument and proof of its contents.
What is the role of ACS? What are our fees?Our role is to represent our clients in front of the national authorities and follow through all the procedures leading to the Incentive Entitlement Certificate. Our commitment, knowledge of relevant laws and policies, and negotiating skills are the main reasons why clients seek our services. This is what we propose:
- After signing an NDA with Client, the client presents us with a short business plans of the intended operations in Malta.
- We then prepare a report on the main incentives applicable. The cost of this report is typically under Euro 950. It also includes a meeting with the Governmental authorities in order to obtain their preliminary feedback on the proposal. This stage allows potential investors to test the ice without the need of coming to Malta.
- If the client decides to take the case
further, we typically :
a. Arrange and attend further meetings with Maltese Governmental Authorities. We usually minute meetings attended so that client would have a written record of what has been said.
b. Assist with negotiations to ensure that the client obtains the best deal.
c. Investigate the permits required for the business to operate;
d. Help the client commence operations in Malta.
b. Assist with negotiations to ensure that the client obtains the best deal.
c. Investigate the permits required for the business to operate;
d. Help the client commence operations in Malta.
We always strive to adopt a fee structure which enables Clients to know in advance our professional fees. Moreover, in certain cases our fees actually constitute eligible expenditure which entitles the client to obtain cash grants from Governmental Authorities.


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It can be hard to find a place where you can legally cut that pesky umbilical cord, otherwise known as a leash, that ties you and your furry friend together. Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve in the hills above San Carlos and Redwood City is one location that really sets tails a-waggin'. Off-leash play is allowed in a 16-acre parcel of this 300-acre San Mateo County preserve that was once the site of a tuberculosis sanitarium. All the trails are dog-friendly, and on clear days you'll get a good view of the Santa Cruz Mountains. After you work up a pant, drop down into Redwood City and enjoy refreshment on the deck at the waterfront Diving Pelican Café, where the staff will be happy to keep Astro's water bowl filled as you enjoy your lunch.
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6 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Go to Gym
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Why Going the Gym is A Bad Idea
Do you have a gym membership? Are you a frequent gym-goer? Or are you considering going to the gym? Gymnasiums are indeed popular around the world, even in Singapore, with major brands like fitness first having multiple gyms around the country. However most people pay big amounts for their gym membership without knowing the downside of going to gyms. Below are the reasons why gyms are not that good. Note that I'm solely referring to going to gym and not exercising or doing strength training.
1. It's too crowded
Most gyms in Singapore are crowded, including those in commercial areas and public estates, with the exception of high-end gyms that very few people can afford. While that does not mean that you have to squeeze your way to enter the gym, you will most likely find yourself queing for popular equipment like the treadmill and squat rack. This phenonmenon is more observerable in clubfitt gyms which charge low amounts for entry.
At peak hours, you might spend more time waiting for empty spots instead of exercising. The experience is made worse with some people hogging on to ab machines and benches for a long time.
2. Distractions
With the movements and noises in the gym, it is harder to concentrate on your workouts compared to when you are alone. Even with headphones on, there are many occasions where people do silly things or hardcore trainers making load groans that distracts me, If you have a short attention span like me, you might want to get gym equipment and train at home.
3. Not worth the money
The most common reason why some people train at home is that they find gym memberships to be not worth their money. Those with a busy schedule and can hardly make it to the gym more than once a week are charged the same amount as those who frequent the gym daily. Of course, there are some gyms that charge per entry, even so, investing in a set of dumbbells or barbells is many times more worthy in the long run.
4. Traveling time
Consider yourself lucky if you live within walking distance to a gym because few people do. Those who live in condo may disagree with me but many of us with live in flats or private property have to travel for 20-30mins on average to the nearest gym. The time is longer if you have to take public transport. But 20-30mins itself is already the time of my usual workout. Want to save time and get back to your daily routine? Build your own home gym and train whenver you want.
5. Hygiene
Going to the gym is bad for your health. According to research, more than 75% of regular gym-goers are aware of the sweat left on equipment. What is shocking is that 50% of people who go to gyms use other people's towels and 20% work out with a flu or cold! Even if you do not care much about hygiene, the disease-causing germs on treadmills, dumbbell bars, benches can be the reason for your latest flu.
In addition, a great majority of people do not use deodorant while exercising (who cares about how they smell anyway) which means that you may occassionally catch a whiff of unbearable stench when someone with extreme body odour enters the gym.
6. Effectiveness
If going to the gym is more effectice than working out at home, I would go to the gym every day. Truth is, its not. Most people go to the gym because their friends are there and they go there to socialise. If you are serious about getting results, invest in simple strength training or cardio equipment and exercise at home. Home fitness DVDs like P90X by Tony Horton is extremely popular and effective.
Of course, everyone is subjected to their own opinions, there are still hoards of people going to the gym everyday. I hope that the next time you consider going to the gym, you are aware of the disadvantages.


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Photo: Indirect Images The oldest town on Cape Cod has quite a history, and some do some of its treasurers. Considered one of the most unique local attractions, Sandwich Boardwalk offers up scenic views, while leading visitors out across Mill Creek and the marsh, and onto the beach. National Geographic considers it one of the "Top 10 Boardwalks in America" and its recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. It's main purpose is to give beachgoers a way to cut through the ma... Read More