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|Publication date
|Aug 2, 2011
|Filing date
|Sep 28, 2006
|Priority date
|Sep 28, 2006
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|David C. Morrell
|Original Assignee
|Beatty Street Properties, Inc.
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|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (23), Referenced by (3), Classifications (10), Legal Events (2)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
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(1) Field of the Invention
(2) Description of the Related Art
The method of the present invention combines pilot dispatch software ("PDM") and AIS, and applies the visual aid of Global Positioning and ships' information with AIS and the organization of harbor traffic synchronized by pilot dispatch software. Accuracy of harbor scheduling is enhanced with added information provided by AIS.
The software of the present invention builds on a combination of two existing technologies: 1) pilot dispatch software ("PDM") and 2) automated identification systems (AIS) that use self organizing time division multiple access (STDMA).
Existing Pilot Dispatch Software
The PDM allows a person assigned to the job of dispatcher to assign pilots to 1) ships arriving, inbound into a harbor, 2) ships sailing, outbound from the harbor, and 3) ships shifting from dock to dock. The PDM receives as input from the dispatcher an order from a shipping agent to move a ship.
The collection of all this data is known as the "scheduling information". The PDM then matches the ship with an available dock in the harbor. The PDM also reviews the list of available pilots, determines which of the available pilots are licensed for the type of the ship, selects a pilot, based on certification, and based on shift rotation, and assigns the selected pilot to the ship.
The PDM shares the scheduling information via the internet with maritime services that include tugboats, mooring, port operations, port police, coast guard, docks (terminals), U.S. Customs, planning services, ministries, agents and more.
Existing Automated Identification Systems
The existing AIS systems are used by ships and vessel traffic systems (VTS) principally for identification of vessels at sea. AIS systems help to resolve the difficulty of identifying ships when not in sight (e.g., at night, in fog, in radar blind arcs, shadows, or at distance) by providing a means for ships to exchange identification, position, course, speed and other ship data with all other nearby ships and VTS stations.
AIS transponders automatically transmit the position and velocity of the ship via a VHF radio built into the AIS. The position and velocity originate from the ship's GPS or, if that fails, from an integral GPS receiver. The AIS transponder also receives heading information from the ship's compass and transmits this at the same time. Other information, such as the vessel name and VHF call sign, is entered into the shipboard AIS equipment when installing the AIS equipment. The signals are received by AIS transponders fitted on other ships or on land based systems, such as VTS systems.
The AIS systems visually display the positioning and speed of a ship on a raster map via VHF. The transmitted AIS information and ship location can be used to site potential congestion of harbor ship and other vessel traffic. Before a ship can enter a U.S. harbor it must be transmitting AIS information and recognized by Coast Guard AIS receivers.
In order to ensure that the VHF transmissions of different AIS transponders do not occur at the same time they are time multiplexed. In order to make the most efficient use of the bandwidth available, vessels which are anchored, or are moving slowly, transmit less frequently than those that are moving faster or are maneuvering. The update rate for fast maneuvering vessels is similar to conventional marine radar. The time reference is derived from the GPS system.
A typical AIS transponder sends the following data every two minutes:
In addition, the following data is broadcast every 6 minutes:
Though AIS allows for ship positioning and speed, it has no provisions for harbor scheduling information once it has arrived at the harbor. Its only information for scheduling is the destination name of the harbor.
The Present Invention: A Combination of the PDM and the AIS
The disclosure of U.S. Pat. No. 6,249,241 regarding AIS information is incorporated herein by this reference. In that patent it is referenced as "vessel identification data". The disclosure of U.S. Pat. No. 6,611,757 regarding AIS information, shown in the first paragraph of its "Description of the Related Art", is incorporated herein by this reference. The disclosure of U.S. Pat. No. 6,611,757 regarding the use of GPS and DGPS, and specifically its "GPS tag system 10", is incorporated herein by this reference.
Due to its Microsoft SQL design, the method of the present invention is adaptable for using other maritime service scheduling information. The present invention produces a NOAA raster map which we vectorize ourselves to produce ETAs (Estimated Times of Arrivals) between LAT/LNGs. We vectorize the raster map by recording LAT/LNGs along the course of harbor and store them in a SQL table. As the ship travels the course of the harbor the LAT/LNGs stored in the SQL table are converted to distance, added together and mulitplied by the time recorded from AIS to produce the ETA. The compared coordinates adjust to the map scaling and vector points to improve the accuracy of a ship's true position and heading. Although existing AIS systems do not guarantee the accuracy of the position data, the vector map of the present invention is accurate to one meter. Once a sample for the incoming AIS LAT/LNG data is tracked, the vectors in the map are used as the default coordinate if a rogue LAT/LNG is suspected.
The method of the present invention displays the ship icons using 60 different ship icons to display directions, and using a different icon for each direction. The color of the ship icon indicates its status:
Additionally, the following static information is displayed in an on-screen display box:
When a user clicks on one of the ship Icons, "balloon" Information appears on the screen, giving:
The method of the present invention incorporates key time references. Each ship that is recognized by the method of the present invention is assigned one of three clocks: anchorage, travel, and dock. Each clock runs and coordinates with a master clock referenced to the pilot dispatch software.
Anchorage Clock
In operation, the present invention combines the PDM and the AIS systems to produce the following information, divided into three major categories: a) arrival of ships from sea, b) sailing of ships to sea, and c) shifts from dock to dock.
Referring now to
I. Arrival of Ships (From Sea)
The method continually checks, in step 12, to see if a ship is detected in the associated AIS latitudes/longitudes ("LAT/LNGs") of the designated harbor anchorage (the area designated by the harbor pilots as a harbor holding/waiting area) on the AIS Chart. If a ship is not detected, then in step 14 the program displays and sends a security alert that no ship is detected. If a ship is detected, then in step 16 the program checks to see if the ship is listed in the PDS database as having been scheduled to arrive at that time. If the ship is not listed, then in step 14 the program displays and sends a security alert to that effect.
If the ship is listed in the PDS database, then in step 18 the program creates the harbor anchorage in the AIS software as a waypoint, and also signals the pilot dispatch software that the ship has arrived at the harbor anchorage. The pilot dispatch software then alerts the dispatcher, and starts coordinating pilot availability, restrictions, destination, and compares the AIS ship information with the pilot dispatch software database. The program preloads a dispatcher pilot dispatch screen (i.e., it adds ship data from the PDS database to the user screen), displays an AIS-vector map with an icon of the ship, and flags discrepancies in information between the agent order information, the pilot dispatch software database, and the AIS information. Additionally, the program color codes a new ship record on the PDS dispatch and user screens.
In step 18 the program also begins the Anchorage Clock, associates the ship with the Anchorage Clock, time stamps the Anchorage arrival to the PDS database. Then, the program starts a continuous time sequence while ship is in anchorage, records the timed anchorage history, and queries the timed history to compare the ship average with the anchorage times. The program also starts timed alerts as follows: when the ship has arrived from sea to anchorage, it starts an eight-hour "to respond" timer, and begins sending anchorage status and schedule alerts each hour.
In step 20 the program identifies the ship by comparing the AIS MMSI number to the PDS IMO (Lloyds) number. In step 22 the program verifies whether the ship name, length, and beam are identical in both the MMSI and the IMO databases. If those are not identical, then in step 24 the program displays and sends a security alert. If those are items are identical, then in step 26 the program queries whether the pilot has boarded the ship. If the pilot has not boarded the ship, then in step 28 the program waits, and returns to step 26 to repeat the query.
The dispatcher inputs the pilot's boarding time to the pilot dispatch software database as it is relayed by the boarded pilot. When the pilot has boarded the ship, then in step 30 the program records this boarding time, and then sends an alert to the maritime service industry via e-mail when the pilot has boarded. This time data alerts the maritime industry that the ship is about to move. In an alternate embodiment, the time alert appears on the computers of those who are linked to the software of the present invention.
Referring now to
If the ship is still scheduled, then in step 38 the program removes the anchorage clock, and starts a travel clock. The program reads the PDS database schedule information of the ship, and reads the AIS speed and distance from the HAS database. The program then calculates the ETA to the ship's destination, and displays it to the HAS screen. In step 38, the program compares the ship's schedule, speed, and distance from the dock to other ships in the PDS and HAS databases, and displays conflicts to the HAS screen. The program also compares calculated ship passing at designated waypoints, and suggests a no-congestion speed, displays the ETA, and displays any congestion conflict. Also in step 38, the program associates the ship with the travel clock in the following ways: it time stamps the beginning of travel to the HAS database, records timed history of travel to the HAS database, queries the timed history for similar movements, and queries the timed history for differences in movements.
In step 40, the program queries whether there are any conflicts. If there are conflicts, then in step 42 the program queries whether the conflict can be resolved. If the conflict can not be resolved, then in step 44 the program displays and sends a safety/congestion alert. If there are no conflicts, or if the conflicts can be resolved, then in step 46 the program sends a report to the ship's agent with the ship's name, time, destination, and ETA.
The direction of the ship is designated by the ship icon position on the AIS-vector map. The speed over ground and distance are used to calculate time to destination (ETA). The destination is pulled from the pilot dispatch software database. Users of the method of the present invention can create waypoints on the AIS-vector map. Users are alerted as to when the ship passes the waypoint, either by their using the software of the present invention, and/or by e-mail generated by the software of the present invention. When the waypoints are triggered the following information is displayed and/or e-mailed: Ship name, Time of Waypoint passage, Destination, Estimated time to destination (ETA), and a report of on-time or delayed. Waypoints are important so that the maritime service industry can set alerts as to how far the ship is from the dock, so as to be prepared for its arrival.
Referring now to
The program starts a continuous time sequence while the ship is at dock, and issues time stamps for: 1) AIS LAT/LNG arrival to dock in HAS database, 2) Pilot Off time in HAS database, 3) AIS ship LAT/LNG movement from dock in HAS database, and 4) Pilot On time to HAS database. The program also records the history of the ship's time at the dock, queries the history of the ship's berths at that dock, and queries the history of the time that ship is at that particular dock. When the program sends an alert that the ship is at the terminal via AIS, it displays and/or e-mails AIS information triggered LAT/LNG coordinates that ship is at terminal. This does not mean that the ship has been moored. Thus, the maritime service industry is given advance warning that the ship is about to be moored.
Referring now to step 60, the program queries whether the ship leaves the dock early or late of the scheduled time. If the ship left in a timely fashion, then in step 62 the program sends a report to the ship agent with the pilot-off time, and records the time that the ship stays at the dock. If the ship left early or late, then in step 65 the program queries whether the conflict can be resolved. If the conflict can be resolved, then the program returns to step 62. If the conflict can not be resolved, then in step 66 the program displays and sends a safety/congestion/security alert. The program alert of pilot off time effects a display and/or e-mail via the pilot dispatch software of the pilot off time, which also designates moored time. When the program records the length of time that the ship is at the dock, it displays and/or e-mails the time the ship is actually at the dock (terminal) using the pilot off time and sailing scheduled time sourced from the pilot dispatch software database. The method of the present invention verifies times using changes in LAT/LNGS from the AIS data.
Referring now to
In step 70 the program queries whether the ship has passed a waypoint. The program displays and/or e-mails point passing recorded information from the pilot dispatch database. Point passing is reported by the pilot upon moving outbound from the harbor. The point passing is an industry established waypoint which is used to alert the maritime services of a ship passing. If the ship has not passed a waypoint, then in step 72 te program waits, and returns to step 70 to issue the query later. If the ship has passed a waypoint, then in step 74 the program will generate an alert, which will display and/or e-mail the following information: Ship name; Time of Waypoint passage; Destination; Estimated time to destination; and Report on-time or delayed.
Similarly, users can create waypoints on the AIS/Scheduling map. Users are alerted as to when the ship passes the waypoint, either by their using the software of the present invention, and/or by e-mail generated by the software of the present invention. When the waypoints are triggered, the following information is displayed and/or e-mailed: Ship name; Time of Waypoint passage; Destination; Estimated time to destination; and Report on-time or delayed.
Referring now to
The steps of the method of the present invention for shifts from dock to dock are essentially the same as those shown in
A predefined list of LAT/LNGs that follow the contours of the harbor are in the HAS database. The real time AIS LAT/LNG of the selected ship is matched to predefined stored LAT/LNGs in the HAS database. The selected dock has a predefined LAT/LNG in the HAS database. HAS pulls the sequential predefined LAT/LNGs between the AIS ship target and the selected dock. The combined LAT/LNGs are converted into distance multiplied by the AIS speed, and the ETA is displayed in a pop-up window. The ETA is accurate to the harbor contours because the predefined LAT/LNGs (Vectorized) are used to follow the harbor path.
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|U.S. Classification
|340/539.13, 340/984, 340/540, 340/988
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Sep 28, 2006
Owner name: BEATTY STREET PROPERTIES, INC., TEXAS
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India Port Infrastructure Market
Navi Mumbai, India: Market Report on India present the latest report on "India Port Infrastructure Market", Port led industrialization is anticipated to provide immense scope for reduction in logistics costs.
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Red Hat Bugzilla – Bug 166998
OpenOffice.org writer freezes when webpages containing images is pasted into it.
Last modified: 2007-11-30 17:11:12 EST
Description of problem:
OpenOffice.org writer freezes when webpages containing images
is pasted into it.
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
How reproducible:
Always in FC4
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Open a web page containing an image in firefox (e.g. Fedora home page)
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3. Copy
4 Open OOo.org writer and paste the copyed page
Actual results:
Writer freezes
Expected results:
Edtiable writer page, looking very much like the original web page.
Additional info:
- if this a regression, i.e. did it work in a 1.9.X before
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- does going to www.google.com and select all and copy and paste to writer work
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Quick question, is there a limitation on the number of users that can get into SQL server at one time? Say 1500 or 2000 users? If not, I wonder how many users can actually cause the performance of the server to have a significant drop.
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There is a pretty hard limit at 32000 users, but I think it could be broken given sufficient hardware. I'm not sure that it makes any sense to even go there, other than as an academic exercise because it smacks of poor system design. A federated replicated approach allows practically infinite growth from an application perspective.
Most servers will crunch LONG before you even begin to approach the limits of the database engine. The number of supportable users usually depends on the RAM use more than anything, although the I/O bus often factors into that decision too.
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Are you talking about connections or users?
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I use connection pooling, and even though I may have thousands of users, I'll only up a set number of connections..that stay open...for connection pooling purposes....
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In another easy-to-follow guide, Jennifer Adams sets out a checklist for ensuring that dividend payments will meet with HMRC's approval. My previous article on directors' loan accounts explained that the debit balance on a directors loan account is repaid either in cash or more usually via dividend. The dividend procedure is just a matter of making the correct journal entries to show the final amount declared in the correct place on the balance sheet – yes? Not quite. HMRC are increasingly contending that such dividends are in reality earnings under the s62 ITEPA 2003 (salary sacrifice) rules and to persuade them otherwise needs proof that a set procedure for the declaration of dividends has been followed. The following check sets out points to consider when preparing such a procedure:1. The dividend must be legal2. Proper declaration of dividend3. Dividend payment date4. Dividend vouchers
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Baseball apps are quite popular nowadays. Just like all the other sports games apps, they allow a player to deeply immerse into the reality of a game with its competitive and exciting atmosphere when effort and luck should coincide in order to win.
Baseball itself is quite an engaging game, which is the reason why it remains interesting even on the screen of your phone. So it is high time to download some of the best baseball game apps and start playing!
MLB 9 Innings 2016
MLB 9 Innings is the perfect app both for the ones who like quick playing and for those who prefer immersing into games. MLB 9 Innings is one of the most downloaded baseball games on app stores.
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ESPN Fantasy Football Baseball Basketball Hockey is an app for all kinds of popular sports games. You can create your own league, create your own team, customize it, buy players and so much more. The opportunity to follow real-time scoring really rocks. So if you are more of a strategic type, get this one!
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MLB.com Home Run Derby 16
MBL.com presents one more cool baseball game – Home Run Derby 16. In this one, you can take part in derbies in the most famous derby theme parks of the world.
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Apart from playing baseball, you can watch baseball games, even those that are played at a given moment. There are lots of features connected with this – you can be sure this app is one of the best to keep track of your favorite team's scoring. Are you in a mood to watch other play as well? Then download this one and enjoy top-notch performances!
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This one is not created by MLB.com, so if you ant to try something different, you may give a chance to this one. Perfect Inning is one more classic baseball game app with all the essential features. You can build up your team, take part in World Series and win it.
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Baseball Superstars 2013
Baseball Superstars is a nice and funky game with high-standard graphics and enjoyable gameplay. There are two modes in this game – My pitcher and My batter. You can choose either one and improve your skills in order to become a baseball superstar!
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Homerun Battle 2
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Richard said he rated his overall experience with the business low because they do good work but there was one person who was rude. The office manager needs improvement. He was not given an estimated time on when his vehicle was going to be ready and he needed his vehicle. He was not kept adequately informed during the repair process he did not elaborate on a reason why. He was not satisfied with the thoroughness of the person who prepared his estimate because of their attitude. He will never go to the business again. He was not satisfied with the way he was treated by the personnel because most of them were professional but there was one who was like a bad apple to spoil the rest of the bunch but the others were nice. He was not satisfied with the shops communication and would not recommend this facility to others because of the reasons already stated.
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The second stop on our home tour will be our Master Bathroom. If you missed the first one, check it out here. As you might notice, this is not only my second post in my home tour series, but it's also my second bathroom that I'm posting. And I will warn you now…the next post in the home tour, will be our third (and final) bathroom! We have worked on other spaces in our home, the problem is, none of them are complete, except for the bathrooms.
I mentioned in my first post that bathrooms are really one of the easiest spaces to tackle in your home when it comes to decorating for the obvious reason that they are typically, the smallest space. My downstairs bathroom and the kids bathroom (which I will feature next) were both done in one day. I gathered everything that I needed, laid it all out and was able to get two coats of paint done (one during nap time and the other once the kids went to bed at night).
Our master bathroom took a little bit longer to complete. My mother-in-law was so gracious to tackle the painting one afternoon while she was here visiting us last summer. That was a huge help. We then painted the Ikea wall shelves that we had purchased and sanded them down. Then we did our own DIY where we framed out the existing builder grade mirrors. I will be posting a separate post/tutorial on how you can do this to your mirrors to really spruce them up next week!
After that it was just finding all the right pieces. Most of the items on the countertop are all thrifty finds, which I just love. And then last week, I decided that I wanted to add a little pop of color in there, so I bought the orchid and the two succulents. I definitely don't have a green thumb, so I'm praying these will last.
We live in a townhouse. Probably one of the largest town homes I've ever seen with over 2,400 finished square feet of living space. But it's still a town home. And so when I say Master bathroom, the immediate picture of a huge, luxurious space with a beautiful clawfoot bathtub and a walk-in shower is just not what our space can handle. Would I love a huge space like that? Of course I would. But do I love the master bathroom that we DO have? Absolutely! I think what's important here is to learn to be content with what you do have. To not always be longing for something bigger and better.
When we moved to the GTA (Greater Toronto Area), we actually had to downsize. With the market booming like it is here and with me now a stay-at-home mom, we had to find a place that we could afford. We actually feel so blessed with this town home because it is brand new and we were able to select most of our fixtures and so on. But we've had to get creative with our space and really make sure we are maximizing what we do have.
I believe you do that not only through how you set up your space, but also what you chose to display. I can't tell you how many trips I've made to the thrift store to DONATE stuff (I usually get a kick out of it when I shop at that store and find one of our old pieces for sale!) With this master bathroom, I had to really think through what I wanted to display. To not overcrowd the counters (hubby would hate that) and yet make it warm and relaxing. I think I accomplished that with these old-to-new pieces. The mixed metals (which I talk about more here), the black and white, the glass and some greenery really allow the space to be light and airy while still having a strong decorative feel.
List of Sources:
Paint: Home Depot CIL
Paint Color: Benjamin Moore "Coventry Gray"
Mirror: Builder Grade plus DIY Frame
Lighting: Home Depot
Towel Bar: Target
Towels: Gluckstein {already had}
Wall Shelves: Ikea {DIY}
Large frame: Ikea
"Wash" Print: 36th Avenue Home {Source}
Canisters: Ikea
Brass Duck: Value Village
Paris Plate: Value Village
Succulents: Superstore {Presidents Choice}
White Towels: HomeSense
Soap box & Paris Pillows: HomeSense
Three Black Candle Holders: PartyLite {Already had}
Mirrored Tray: Value Village
Orchid: Superstore {Painted}
Sunburst Frame: Marshall's
Ampersand Print: Amidst the Chaos Print Shop {sneak peak}
Black & Gold Candlestick: Target
Brass & Silver Candlesticks: Value Village
Silver canister: Garage Sale
Brass & Glass Nesting Trinket Box: Value Village
White Perfume Stand: Value Village {Painted}
Large New York Skyline Picture: Already had
Small New York Skyline Picture: Already had
Shower Curtain, Rod and Hooks: Walmart
I hope you've enjoyed this home tour and are inspired to tackle one of the bathrooms in your home this weekend. Remember to always shop your home first and then hit up the local yard sales and thrift shops next. You will be surprised by the treasures you can find there!
Love & Blessings,
41 Comments on Home Tour: Master Bathroom
I LOVE it!! Everything in there is adorable! You did a great job and I love your style!
I love your pictures!! This is a beautiful space, and I am heading to the first post now. I especially LOVE the painting. Black and White city paintings are my favourite!!
You know I had to click this post right away! I love home tours, they're so inspiring and yours does not disappoint!
Adorable and soothing.
You have lots of space, I would love a master bath!
Now claw foot tub and windows overlooking the ocean would be my dream bath but beggars can't be choosers!! Hahah
Love how your master bath came out! Great tips and tricks! I especially love the mixes of metals, pictures, and that painted perfume stand! *Swoon*
I loooove the look of this bathroom! It reminds me of a posh hotel, which instantly makes me feel more relaxed. You did a beautiful job with this! I agree that rooms are made based on what we choose to display and the feelings those pieces evoke. It takes a lot of thinking and planning!
I wish my bathroom looked like this. Mine looks nothing like this. I am lucky if I clean the counter top each morning!
So nice! I've been wanting to redecorate our bathroom for awhile, but it's getting more urgent and this post is inspiring/pushing me even closer. Maybe I'll have a bathroom reveal soon, too! 🙂
Oh my gosh I love your bathroom! Seriously! Everything about it! Please come decorate my house !
You have gorgeous taste! Love the colors and accents! Thank you for Sharing!!
This bathroom is lovely!!!! I love the grey tones! And I love the decor! That little frame with the & in it is adorable !!!!! Great taste!
Danielle Greco
Very gorgeous…you definitely have an eye for design!!
Beautiful! I love the "wash" print!
This is one great looking Master bathroom. I think you may have the best collection of candle holders that I have seen. I love how you set up your bath tray and although you dark color in the bathroom, it still feels fresh and airy. Love it!
So pretty! Such cute decor!
Love the black and white theme. It looks so classy!
So pretty! And thank you for listing all of your items!!
grey and white are in my top four of favorite home colors. I love how they can make any room not only feel clean and fresh but warm and comforting. Such a beautiful look for your Master Bathroom. #envious
It's beautiful Christine!
It's so pretty! I love the addition of succulents.
Your bathroom is so beautiful!! I'm dying for my new house to be ready so I can spend countless hours and money decorating! You did a great job, girlfriend! xoxo, Kayla http://www.lostgenygirl.com
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What is the keyboard shortcut to force a shutdown on a Mac without an eject key?
On a Mac without an eject key (like the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro Retina Display), you can force your computer to shut down at any point by pushing Command + Control + Option + Power button. Before you resort to this, first try a force quit on a problem application by pushing Command + Option + Esc.


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The Riverman Paperback
by Alex Gray
Part of the William Lorimer series
When the dead body of a man is fished out of Glasgow's River Clyde the morning after an office celebration, it looks like a case of accidental death.
An anonymous telephone call and a forensic toxicology test, however, give DCI Lorimer reason to think otherwise.
Probing deeper into the life and business of the deceased accountant, Duncan Forbes, a seemingly upright member of the community, Lorimer find only yet more unanswered questions.
What is the secret his widow seems to be concealing?
Is there any reason to think that the international accountancy firm was facing financial difficulties?
What has become of the dead man's protege who has disappeared in New York? And when the firm's human resources manager is found dead in her riverside flat these questions become only more complex -- not to mention more disturbing.And Lorimer is having to cope not only with deceptions devised to hide the facts, but also with suspicions from those far closer to home . . .
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- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- Publication Date: 06/12/2007
- Category: Crime & mystery
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'The Riverman' is a competent murder mystery, but lacks any features which make it stand out from its myriad companions in that genre. The case itself is the strongest component, although the denoument requires some suspension of belief, with a variety of suspects and sufficient twists and turns in the investigation without too many wild goose chases or irrelevant diversions. The choice of a corporate environment was also interesting, and the characters there were mostly well drawn and sympathetic, showing that many choices in life, in work and in crime are not matters of black and white.Unfortunately, this did not extend to the investigating team. DCI Lorimer must be one of the lease interesting detectives in crime fiction, and most of the supporting team barely merited a cursory description (aside from copious references to Brightman's beard). Lorimer is extremely dull, characterised by his aparent lack of interests aside from his job and his equally bland wife, and his ability to behave completely properly and virtuously at all times in work and in life. Unlike with the suspects, decisions for him are always clean cut, and he always comes down on the right side. The only personal moments focus on a tedious subplot in which Lorimer's wife wonders whether he is cheating (of course, he is not). Detectives with troubled personal lives, drinking problems, or musical passions may be tropes but they help the reader to identify with the character and take an interest in the progression of his story. There is none of that with Lorimer; indeed he could easily have been replaced with a different detective with no significant changes to the plot or resolution of the story.I was also disappointed by the location. The marketed as "Glasgow's answer to Iain Rankin" the references to location were purely geographical and conveyed none of the character of the city.
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The number of recorded money laundering cases in Germany increased markedly in 2009, figures presented on Wednesday by the financial market watchdog BaFin and BKA federal police agency showed.
A total of 9,046 cases of money laundering were uncovered, an increase of 23 percent from the previous year, the two institutions said.
The number has more than tripled since 1995 and "nearly 5,000 new cases were discovered in the first half of 2010," BKA president Joerg Ziercke told a press conference in Frankfurt.
A key reason for the increase is tighter controls on financial intermediaries who make bank accounts available for illicit transactions, he added.
Money laundering, the process of hiding the origin of ill-gotten gains so they can be invested in legal activities, helps finance criminal and terrorist organisations.
"In almost one-third of investigations into organised crime, there are cases of money laundering," Ziercke said.
Last year, 98 cases of money laundering also revealed possible links to terrorist financing, the two institutions added.
BaFin head Jochen Sanio said money laundering was not punished severely enough in Germany and better international cooperation was needed to fight criminals effectively.
German fines amounted on average to a few tens of thousands of euros (dollars), which was "almost a joke" compared with some other countries, he said.


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The Most Touching Moment You Missed at Cheyenne Frontier Days [VIDEO]
If you weren't at Frontier Park in Cheyenne on that final Sunday 2017, this may be your first time to see this. The rodeo lost a good friend this year with the passing of Harry Vold. He was "The Duke of the Chutes."
Harry Vold raised a long list of some of the most prize-winning animals in the PRCA. At age 90, he was still running one of the largest stock companies in North America. As he turned over the day to day operations to his daughter, the business will now certainly continue with Kristen Vold, who said, "He passed away in his sleep like every good cowboy should."
See more on Harry's storied career here.
One commenter on Cheyenne Frontier Days Facebook, "Seeing this live gave me chills and made some tears roll… can't explain how awesome of a tribute it was!"
Very well done, CFD … but then … did folks like Harry Vold and everyone at the "Daddy of 'Em All" ever do anything that wasn't well done?


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MG36 > M21E > M21 Steel
Good? Bad? Fast kill? worth it? let meh know.
lol M21e is better cause it has less rec, more acc then steel. I would get the MG36 tho cause its fast reload and beast damage and fire rate for FT
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mg36 is where its at.
MG36 by far is the best MG right now.
It has greater effect then the M21E
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El American Vacation Homes Hotel está perfectamente ubicado para los huéspedes que visitan Kissimmee (FL) tanto por negocios como por placer. El hotel ofrece todas las comodidades que los viajeros de hoy en día desean encontrar en cada una de sus 254 habitaciones. El hotel crea una balanza de rica cultura y comodidad moderna para garantizarle una estancia inolvidable. Para reservar una habitación en el American Vacation Homes Hotel, simplemente seleccione las fechas de su estancia y complete nuestro formulario seguro de reserva en línea.
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Bugs take over the ONLY shower that drains every night--the "master bath" shower doesn't drain.2010-07-18 - travel.yahoo.com
the staff was very nice and pleasant we arrived late but the staff took care of us anyway they were closing they didn't rush to get us out they took there time and explained everything to us.2008-01-17 - igougo.com
everthing was clean.2008-01-17 - igougo.com
it was such a wonderful house it was clean everything was there that we need all we had to do was buy grocery.2008-01-17 - igougo.com
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I am not sure what the other reviews are talking about but their customer service was great, we needed a few extra things and they provided them, they even helped with dinner show tickets!2007-12-29 - travel.yahoo.com
The house was FILTHY, carpet was disgusting and we were afraid to have the children play on the floor.2007-11-26 - travel.yahoo.com
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The house was FILTHY.2007-11-26 - igougo.com
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The house was dirty.2007-09-24 - igougo.com
What an excellent experience!2007-06-23 - igougo.com
Location was decent and costed less than a hotel.2007-06-18 - travel.yahoo.com
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Birthday Party Request Form
Thank you for your request. Please note, due to the high volume of requests we receive, all bookings are processed in the order they are submitted. You will receive a response from our attendant: reception within two business days. To confirm your booking we will require a $50 deposit over the phone, please note, requests are not finalized until that time. If you have any further questions about our birthday party packages, please call our attendant: reception (613) 725-3166 ext. 297.


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The Long Island Power Authority's structure was a well-crafted solution to the Shoreham debacle ["Envisioning a better power provider," Editorial, Nov. 26]. LIPA was designed to deactivate the nuclear plant, manage and pay off the debt, and restore confidence in Long Island's energy future.
In 1998, LIPA was transformed into an operating entity, with operations contracted out to KeySpan Corp. The original intent was to co-brand the trucks, a model that was used for 10 years. Unfortunately, LIPA lost its way, and Long Island has lost confidence in that model.
While privatization was considered at various points, it has not been taken seriously enough.
As companies look to build, grow and invest in Long Island, reliable power at a manageable cost makes everyone's top-five list. LIPA's time has come and gone. With the right leadership and financial advice, we can move to a better future with a real plan, real communications and real accountability.
Robert B. Catell, Stony Brook
Editor's note: The writer is the chairman of the Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center at Stony Brook University and the former chief executive of KeySpan.


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Liz HACKNEY
Together with her partner Paul CLARK, Liz Hackney is an artist who runs Atishoo Designs, a contemporary arts and crafts gallery in the port of Charlestown in Cornwall.
Trevor HADDON
Born on 22 August 1864, Barnet, Greater London (GRO), he studied art at the Slade School under Legros from 1883 on a three year scholarship, and was exhibiting Newlyn titles at the RBA at the end of that period (1885-86), demonstrating that he had spent time in Cornwall within his coursework. At the Slade he not only won a Landscape prize, but also a medal for Painting from Life. He worked in Spain for a year (1886-87), and then returned to London to work with Herkomer at Bushey. From 1896 through 1897 he painted in Rome.
Haddon travelled far and wide, painting, and writing travel books including The Old Venetian Palaces and Southern Spain. In England he lived at Cambridge in his later years and died there on 13 December, 1941, age 77 (GRO).
David HADDON
David Haddon was a painter from Birmingham who exhibited at the Royal Society of Artists in Birmingham and the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool.
Wilberforce HADDON
The artist was Middlesex-born, married to Elizabeth (1866), and lived in Wanstead, Essex (1871, 1881). He exhibited West Side, St Michael's Bay, Cornwall at the RA in 1882.
He disappears from artist's lists thereafter, and his wife is shown to have become a governess to a nearby leather merchant's family (1891). A person of the same name of Wilberforce Haddon, with the same birth year, is registered as dying in South Stoneham, Hampshire in 1893.
Ann HAGGERTY
A native New Yorker, Ann lived for four years in West Cornwall near Coverack in the 1990s, before moving to London and then to France where she settled near Toulouse until 2007. Following this sojourn in European travels and exhibiting, she has now re-settled in New York City. In each location she exhibited her work, and in Cornwall this was at the Jamieson Library (1997) and in the Hypatia Showcase (2000), both venues in the Penzance area. Her style is modern, abstract, and often incorporates writing. Ann is also a poet.
In the USA she has exhibited in both New York, and in the Art showcase, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
This artist may be Frank Haigh of Hyde Park, London, and Shepton Mallett, Somerset, who exhibited in London and Liverpool between 1901-08 (J&G), but this is only a stab in the dark. Tovey also finds an art student-cricket player of this name on the St Ives team in 1901, who also takes part in the St Ives Dramatic Society's activities that same year.
He is known to have exhibited at the Royal Cambrian Society.
Catherine HAINES
Catherine Haines was a student at Falmouth School of Art from 1997 to 1998. Subsequently she studied at London's Central St Martins School of Art & Design, and at the Printmaking Department of the Royal College of Art from 2007 to 2009. She lives in Cornwall and is a tutor at Newlyn School of Art (2017).


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The communication strategy is the main, basic point for converting a brand into a good brand. It is hard for a logo or a material to work without defining how your product is better than the competition's. It is first necessary to list all the benefits (what does the consumer improve with your brand) and thereafter choose the most distinctive and the most unique compared to the competition. The key message of Mosaiking Comunicació is involving small businesses in advertising. Advertising is not a privilege for either companies or large budgets. Advertising is necessary for any business and the fear of investing in it needs to be lost.
It is then possible to deal with the creative concept and graphic design of different items or materials.
From a claim accompanying the brand, to a creative concept that accompanies all the elements of an advertising or communication. Once the key message is clear, it needs to be presented notoriously and memorably. This is what is known as a claim or slogan for brands or headlines for campaigns.
The slogan of Mosaiking Comunicació is "advertising within everyone's grasp".
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The most convenient Costa Rica backpackers hostel in downtown San José, steps from major museums, restaurants, nightlife and bus stations
Hostel Pangea is downtown San José's first hostel and Costa Rica's number one hostel, catering to guests from all over the world every year. We are 100 percent owned and operated by Costa Ricans, so if you want to experience Costa Rican culture, this is the right place.
Why come all the way to Costa Rica to stay at a place that is owned by someone from a foreign country, interested only in the profit they can make out of Costa Rica. We are here for the long haul, and that shows by our investments into the Hostel and its amenities. Costa Rica is our home; we were born and raised here. We love Costa Rica, we are proud of our country and culture, and we want to share that with you.
We can give you the best advice about where to go, where to stay, and how have the best experience in Costa Rica. Pangea was the first hostel located in historic Barrio Amon and you can see now how others are trying to get into the neighborhood but it is very hard to beat our location , right in downtown San José. We have the most convenient location, steps from all of the major museums, shopping, restaurants, nightlife and bus stations.
Your safety is our priority and is something that we take very seriously. Just like at the nicest resorts and private parties around the world, when you check in at Pangea, you will receive a wristband that is changed daily. We are a large hostel and keeping track of all guests can be difficult, so this is one of the measures we take to ensure the safety of our guests and their belongings.
Hostel Pangea is the number one hostel of the country and very well known, so people often try to take advantage of what Pangea has to offer – but we are strict on security, as all reputable hotels must be. We, and our guests, feel better knowing that the only people that enter the hostel are those staying there. This includes all areas of the hostel – movie theater, computers for internet use, the pool, bar, and restaurant – because we want to make sure only YOU as a guest have the priority of using those services, and no one else. We were the first hostel with this measure in Costa Rica and are proud of it. Now we know our friend J from Rockin J's in Puerto Viejo is using them, and many hostels in Panama are doing the same thing.
Of course there are other hostels that don't want to spend the money and time to provide a safer atmosphere, and they will try to make you think that their hostel is better because you don't have to wear a wristband. The truth is, well you know it, their place is lacking of security and amenities desired by all travelers.
When we thought and designed The Costa Rica Hostel Network we wanted to build something fun but with quality and different than the rest of places to stay in Costa Rica not a simple chain of hotels like the rest around the world, to put it in just few words we have chosen the best hostels in the country in the main destinations of Costa Rica and we work together to make your trip here an unforgettable one.
When you stay with us you can be sure you are staying at the top end hostels of the country and we effort ourselves to provide the service you deserve. The hostels that integrate the network have the highest standard in hostels of Costa Rica; the security is tight, drugs are not allowed, we have a wristband control, and all the hostels are for guests only, you will find orthopedic mattresses in all the rooms, hot water in all the showers and cleanliness is on the top of our list, in the ones that we provide food, we have international chefs and we only cook with premium organic ingredients.
We have won awards internationally and locally, being recognized as the hostels that set the standard for the rest of the hostels in the country. We'll gladly guide you around all over the country and we will make all the reservations for places to stay, transportation and activities you want at no cost. Remember when you stay with us you are staying in hostels 100 percent costarrican owned and run by us Ticos.
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These common slips-ups were formulated for salespeople, but they apply equally well to CEOs and other executives:
1. Not seeing the world through your customers' eyes. That's most of the game right there.
2. Making money your top priority. You don't have to be Mother Teresa, but at least you need a goal beyond the gold. How about wanting to be known as the best?
3. Thinking your gig is just your livelihood. Aside from wanting to be the best, you can frame your work as undertaking a mission on behalf of your customers.
4. Getting mad. Or frustrated. Or whatever. Top dogs keep their cool, and the best of the best walk around happy.
5. Walking in unprepared. There's no excuse for this because being surprised means you haven't done your homework. You can pretty much predict what a prospect or client will say: Prove it will work. Guarantee it. Fix it. Cut the price. Make it better.
6. Overpreparing. Needing to lean on a script will make you seem dull and leaden. You need to have every scenario in mind but not every word. Improvisation is a beautiful thing.
7. Pegging customers as adults. We're actually all still teenagers who want products that are either exciting or warm and fuzzy. Example: the Mini Cooper, which, remarkably, is both fast and cute.
8. Coming off as a phony. Even great actors connect to their honest, true feelings. Snobbery won't work. Faking it won't work.
9. Forgetting that we're reptilian at core. The brain stem is all about survival and reproduction, without all that emotional and cerebral stuff on the tops of our brains.
10. Neglecting your peeps. Even if your employees and customers haven't been in your orbit lately, do something they'll appreciate.
— Adapted from "Sales Slip-Ups," G. Clotaire Rapaille as told to Paul Keegan, Fortune.


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Drawing winners automatically win $200 and a FREE buffet. Winners can keep the $200 or roll a dice to double it or halve it – it's a 50/50 proposition. Either way you're a cash winner.
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England take enouragement from displays of newcomers
CHESTER-LE-STREET (third day of five): England beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 69 runs
THE six days of Test cricket against Zimbabwe that constituted a series for the purposes of the ICC Championship were notable chiefly for the successful starts made to their Test careers by James Anderson, Anthony McGrath and Richard Johnson. All three played significant roles in the victory by an innings and 69 runs that was completed 15 overs after tea on a sunny afternoon at the Riverside on Saturday.
Their arrival on the Test scene brought to a round 60 the number of England Test cricketers at present playing in county cricket. It is not to denigrate the encouraging performances of the three new caps to say that most of the…


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I have a 1989 manual drive TOYOTA 4RUNNER, diesel. My mechanic has done everything, new head gasket, machined the head for warp, pressure tested the engine block, and the engine oil is still leaking into the radiator. My car used to have Air-condition but since it hasn't worked for over 5 years the compressor was removed, could this have caused the oil to leak after all those years. I am desperate for an answer... every body's help is appreciated. Thanks
Bad news. Assuming the mechanic did the head gasket job correctly and the head is in good shape, it sounds like the engine block may be cracked. Is this a V-6 with two head gaskets or an inline 6 with one?
Air conditioning system is unrelated.
mate thanks for the comment, no the vehicle is not a V6 it is a four glow plug engine with just one gasket. I had driven the vehicle for a while and the engine seems to have a powerful thrust, if the engine block was cracked how would I know??? is there anyway to tell that the engine block was cracked. Just a note; you know were the oil filter is fitted, well that whole unit the mechanic suspects is worn, it looks like an oil cooler system, it has two rubber O-rings and a gasket, where the O-ring goes the groves are worn, a gasket & O-rings were fitted but the oil still leaks from/in this area.
This can be tricky...when you first had the head gasket done I am assuming it was because of either your oil was milky or visa versa....now after you changed everything and properly fixed the head....Did you ever pull the radiator and run degreaser thru it? Oil is a ROYAL BITCH to get out of a radiator....perhaps you have residual oil contamination in the rad that was never removed after the first failure. That is more likely than a failed repair attempt I think.... Unless you wrecked your engine block...then it can mix it up at that point... Your radiator can also have a cracked trans cooling line...if that line fails then you will get oil intermixing in the rad as well. Is your engine oil milky too? If your hoses and rad were not properly flushed out with hot water and a mild degreaser I would have done that.
What was your inital failure?
ok, your right the head gasket was done because my mechanic thought that was the fault, there is no milky oil or water mixing with oil in the engine, a thick milky oil only in the radiator and yes the radiator was flushed with degreaser and cleaned.
Where can I find the radiator trans cooling line??? mate your help is very much appreciated especially here in Papua New Guinea (were just above Australia)
Only SOME rads have the trans cooler integrated into the bottom portion of the rad. IF you have one...and I dont think you do unless you have an auto trans....and I doubt that. Sometimes they will install only one style of radiator...(like todays aftermarket) and this would be the auto trans style rad....you can use this style in an auto obviously but also in a manual...as it wont harm anything to not use the cooler lines if you dont have the auto.....I have run my engine oil into one of these radiators one time just to rig up an oil cooler of sorts.....not a great idea and didnt do much cooling but it was there and I wanted to say I did it....I was 18 at the time....so I was goofing around.
Now on your truck....I really doubt you have an auto....am I wrong in this assumption? If I am not then your trans lines will enter the rad near the bottom or on one side or the other....you will see a bung on the rad....hard to miss.....but if this ever sprung a leak internally it would surely puke the oil into the coolant.
yes your right, my 4X4 4runner is manual drive, can the engine block have a crack, what happens to the engine would I have power, full power, if the engine block has a crack?
You engine block or head may have a crack that cannot be seen with the naked eye. The mechanic needs to have it magnafluxed when its apart to find the issue


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We are a very loving and affectionate couple, and we've been married since 2008. We are each other's "favorite person." Nathan is a computer programmer, and he graduated with a Master's degree in Family Ministry in December 2016. He is also leading worship at church. Joyce is a high school science teacher. We try not to take ourselves too seriously. We enjoy spending time together and trying to make each other laugh (or at least get an eye roll)! We like music, traveling, serving others together, and just hanging out with each other. We make a great team in ministry, in home improvement projects, and life in general. We look forward to expanding our teamwork to include parenting! We are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to share God's love with our child as we love them ourselves.
Name: Nathan
Age: 36
Education: BBS-Computer Science, MA-Family Ministry
Profession: .NET/C# Software Developer
Personality Traits: Laid-back, Quiet, Empathetic, Patient, Caring, Faithful, Funny, Helpful, Reflective, Silly, Sensitive, Shy, Peace Maker
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian
Religion: Christian-Baptist
Hobbies & Interests: Computer Programming, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Mandolin, Golf
Name: Joyce
Age: 42
Education: BA-Biology
Profession: Teacher
Personality Traits: Calm, Talkative, Caring, Curious, Faithful, Forgiving, Friendly, Hard-working, Honest, Loyal, Organized, Sarcastic, Stubborn
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian
Religion: Christian-Baptist
Hobbies & Interests: Clarinet, reading, organizing events, home improvement projects, sewing
Age: Newborn to 2 years
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Will Consider: Healthy or special/medical needs on a case by case basis; twins; infant and older sibling combination
Growing up in our family, your child would be surrounded by laughter and love, and our home is a place of refuge where everyone can relax and be themselves, no matter how silly that may be! That love and acceptance won't end at our doorstep either. Both Nathan and Joyce have big and very supportive extended families. Everyone is so excited to welcome a new member of the family.
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Exercise Psychology Laboratory
What is the Exercise Psychology Laboratory?
The Exercise Psychology Laboratory is a research laboratory (director: Dr. Paul Loprinzi) at the University of Mississippi within the School of Applied Sciences, under the Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management.
Our laboratory examines psychosocial determinants of physical activity and the effects that free-living physical activity and acute exercise have on psychological function (e.g., anxiety and depression), cognitive function, and emotional regulation.
Please choose from the right menu on this page to learn more about us, our research, and how to be part of our group.


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Rooms, services Are you looking for a remarkable trip to Italy? Take a look at what Mare in Sicilia Marina di Ragusa has to offer! Guests looking for accommodation in Marina di Ragusa are welcome to book six nicely furnished rooms at the hotel. For guests arriving by car parking possibility is available nearby. The exact list of services available at Mare in Sicilia Marina di Ragusa (including those for an extra fee) and the exact list of equipment in a room can be found on the information sheet below.
Payment Depeding on the selected room, date and price, you may be asked to provide credit card guarantee or to pay by credit card in advance.
Arrival, opening hours The earliest arrival time is 16:30, the latest time to leave the rooms is 10:00. Italian and English languages are spoken by the personnel.
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